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Ten acres of donated land to be used for ROTC course By Jordan spence Senior Reporter

A new field leadership reaction course will be constructed on a parcel of land that was a donated gift to the Central Michigan University Athletic Department. The approximately 65 to 75 acres is located at Crawford and Broomfield roads. Only five to 10 acres will be used

for the new course, said David Burdette, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services. There are no plans for the rest of the acreage. The land was donated to CMU in December 2008 as a gift from United Investments. In an Aug. 2009 story, Steve Smith, Director of Public Relations, told Central Michigan Life there were no

plans to use the land for 20 to 30 years. “After the land was donated, another significant donor to the university had the idea for the ROTC for a field leadership reaction course,” Burdette said. “When we heard of this, we got interested because we had no active plans for the land.” Construction for the project will begin some time

this spring and could cost anywhere from $50,000 to $80,000, said Lt. Col. Greg Thayer, Chairman of the military science department. He said the project is expected to take three to six months to construct. The cost of building the project will be entirely funded by alumni donations, Thayer said. The management and running of the fa-

cilities will be an ROTC responsibility, he said. “It’s a win-win situation because we see something bigger than an ROTC course,” Burdette said. “We see it as something for the community. It will be a leadership course for students, corporations and businesses that want to go through it.” A ACRES | 5A

Terry Jones will be on campus Nov. 9

Attending meetings no longer mandatory By Logan Patmon Staff Reporter

scholarship, he said. “I never even really thought I could apply for that kind of thing,” Phillips said. Applying for the Rhodes is an arduous process. The nominee needs to show a high standard of academic excellence, community involvement and athletic ability. In addition, the nominee needs to have the endorsement of his or her university. Winners of the award are able to study at Oxford University in England with tuition paid and a stipend for living for two years, with a possibility of a time extension. There are 32 recipients of the scholarship in the U.S. annually.

Registered student organizations will no longer be required to send representatives to Student Government Association meetings in order to receive funding. After a heated debated in the SGA senate, the RSO bill passed with a two-thirds majority, after passing in the SGA House of Representatives several weeks earlier. “This now allows RSOs to receive funding for events or conferences through SGA without actually having to send one of their members to our general meetings,” said Colleen McNeely, SGA vice president and Brighton junior. Though RSOs won’t have to send a member to the general meeting, those who don’t have to submit the proper paperwork in order to receive funding. “This basically creates two options so that students who want to participate in SGA are the ones who come and students who don’t want to participate don’t have to but can still be eligible for funding,” McNeely said. House of Representatives member and Southfield sophomore Daryan Edmonds opposed the RSO bill. “I still plan on going to the general meetings because they are only once a week and that isn’t a huge inconvenience. I represent one of the few predominantly black RSOs, so I feel it is very important to stay informed,” Edmonds said. “They shouldn’t have made it where you don’t have to attend any meetings. It would have been better for there to be a certain amount of meetings you had to attend per semester.”

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Pastor known for burning the Quran

The Florida pastor who sparked mass controversy for burning the Quran will be on campus Nov. 9. In March, Terry Jones burned the Quran which led to an uproar of rioting in Afghanistan, leaving 21 people dead, according to The Guardian. According to published reports, Jones worked as a missionary for 30 years and heads the Dove World Outreach Center church located in Gainesville, Fla. He is also the author of “Islam is of the Devil.” Associate Professor of Journalism Tim Boudreau invited Jones to speak to his journalism classes, JRN 102: Introduction to Journalism and JRN 404: Law of Mass Communication. Jones has a court date Nov. 10 in Detroit. Every year, Boudreau tries to bring in a controversial speaker to illustrate to his students many of the points he makes in class about free speech. Last year, he brought Shirley PhelpsRoper and her daughters of the Westboro Baptist Church. He said Jones illustrates the protection of “hateful speech” under the first amendment. “He (Jones) serves a legitimate pedagogical purpose,” Boudreau said. “There’s not a whole lot of content in his speech, but the fact that he’s allowed to do it is noteworthy.” Boudreau expects protestors against Jones, but not as many as the Westboro Baptist Church brought.

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triple-threat Manistee senior nominated for Rhodes Scholarship By Ben Harris | Senior Reporter

John Phillips isn’t afraid to admit his chances of winning the Rhodes Scholarship are small, but he isn’t intimidated by his odds, either. Those who know Phillips have described him as nothing less than remarkable. The Manistee senior is a triple major in biology, environmental studies and history. The Centralis scholar is the president of the Central Michigan University Triathalon Club and a regular participant in Alternative Breaks. He is also an Eagle Scout. Phillips said his biggest regret at CMU was not getting involved in Alternative Breaks until his junior year. This winter, he will lead a group to the Florida Everglades to do conservation work.

“Going out and making a difference in the environment makes you feel so good,” he said. “I think it’s kind of a selfish thing for how good it makes you feel.” But Phillips said he wouldn’t recommend triple majoring. “It’s a lot of work and I’m taking 18 or 19 credits a semester. But going back, I would do it again,” he said. Phillips laughed and said although he held out for a long time, this semester he has started drinking coffee and is happy with his decision. He also said he doesn’t get much sleep. Professor of political science James Hill first encouraged Phillips to apply for the

Religious scholar, historian speaks on Jesus’ life About 200 attend John Dominic Crossan lecture By David Oltean Senior Reporter

Few historians and scholars know detailed accounts of the life of Jesus Christ despite the importance of the figure in human history. Historian John Dominic Crossan visited Central Michigan University and spoke in front of about 200 people Tuesday night regard-

ing some of the happenings around the time of Jesus’ life. The event was sponsored by the department of philosophy and religion and was held at the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Crossan, a former Catholic priest, is a renowned religious scholar who has written multiple books detailing biblical archaeology and history during the time of Jesus. Crossan mentioned the importance of understanding key characters in the Bible including Jesus, John the Baptist and Herod the Great in order to under-

stand the history of events in that time period. Crossan also spoke about the two different pursuits of peace at that time. Crossan said Caesar Augustus sought peace through victory while Jesus sought peace through justice. “Whether peace through victory is a viable alternative for the human race is the question, not whether you’re Christian or not,” Crossan said. “This was not Christianity against Judaism, it was Christian-Judaism against Roman imperialism.” David Smith, professor

of philosophy and religion, helped to organize the event and bring Crossan to campus. “We’ve brought in a series of scholars who deal with either trying to reconstruct Jesus in his own time, or to understand how Jesus has been used in later cultures,” Smith said. Smith said one of the most intriguing parts of the presentation was Crossan’s explanation of a “paradigm shift” in the time when individuals saw a new method of obtaining peace.

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Author John Dominic Crossan, a former Catholic priest, speaks Tuesday evening in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.

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A rare display of the Northern Lights paints the sky with auroras of green and red light Tuesday morning above Remus Road about 20 miles west of Mount Pleasant. According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, increased solar activity Saturday caused the geomagnetic storm. Northern Lights are caused by charged solar particles colliding with atoms in the upper atmosphere.

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w A Study Abroad England Information Session will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Bovee University Center, Lake Erie room. w A ‘Where’s Waldo’ Scavenger Hunt will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Finch Fieldhouse entrance. w LMFAO will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. at the CMU Events Center. w The film "Judgment at Nuremberg" will be shown from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Education and Human Services Building’s French Auditorium.

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Lake Orion senior Kyle Goodall spoke to Phelps-Roper when she came to CMU. Goodall is a co-facilitator for COM 225A: Intergroup Dialogue, a social justice education course focused on helping students communicate across different systems of oppression in society. Goodall said dialogue is a great way to get to know people past their personal barriers. “When you step back, everything she said is logically coherent,” he said. “I don’t believe in their premise, but if I believed what they did, I might follow the same actions.” In order for Jones to agree to visit, Boudreau had to pay for his plane ticket. It is unknown if the journalism department will reimburse him. Goodall asked Boudreau if he could come and speak to Jones on his way from the airport, but another ride had already been scheduled. Goodall said he will sit in on one of the sessions, but probably won’t

meet Jones personally. “I am curious to see what his upbringing is and what makes him think this way,” Goodall said. The classes will move to an auditorium to hear Jones speak so there is some distance between them, Boudreau said. He said his students seem excited about meeting and challenging Jones. “Instead of denying his right to speak, I think they should exercise their own right to speak,” Boudreau said. Merlyn Mowrey, associate professor of philosophy and religion, said people like Jones are absolutist in their thinking. Jones is extreme in believing he alone is right, she said, and therefore everyone else is wrong. It is a very powerful and seductive mindset, she said, and can sometimes be a very dangerous one. “The mission is to bring attention to his beliefs and try to convert people to them,” Mowrey said. “It’s linked in his mind to a goal he thinks is worthy, and for him that justifies his behavior.” university@cm-life.com

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The bill passed in the Senate was very similar to a bill voted down earlier in the semester. But the vote taken this time allowed all of the new senators to voice their concerns on the issue through their vote. SGA President Vince Cavataio, a Shelby Township senior, supported the bill and said he views it as a step closer to making SGA a unicameral governing body instead of the current bicameral system. “It’s better to have a small group of dedicated members than a large group of members who are forced to be here,” Cavataio said. “If many of the House members did unfortunately stop coming, we could add 15 more seats to the Senate and have a unicameral system.” New treasurer During the meeting, Mount Pleasant junior Alexa Holt-

greive beat out two other candidates in a special election for the treasurer position. The treasurer seat became vacant after former-treasurer Killian Richeson stepped down from the position because of personal reasons. SGA is also now urging members of the Michigan Senate to not pass House Bill 4770. If passed, this bill would end the benefits for unmarried partners working at public institutions in Michigan, which includes Central Michigan University. Benefits that partners would lose include health care. “This proposed bill is a direct attack on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community,” said SGA Diversity Chairman Justin Gawronski. “This will prevent members of the LGBTQ community from staying in Michigan or bringing new talents to Michigan’s economy.” “If this bill passes, it will affect 22 unmarried (CMU) employees’ partners who are currently collecting benefits,” Cavataio said. “CMU and the University of Michi-

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gan are the only 2 universities in Michigan that extend spousal benefits to partners and members of the LGBTQ (community).” If a member of the LGBTQ community who works at CMU or U-M has been in a long-term relationship, their partners qualify for spousal benefits. If HB 4770 is passed, this will no longer be the case. “Since marriage or domestic partnership isn’t offered as an option in Michigan, LGBTQ partners deserve to get spousal rights,” said Detroit sophomore Nakiya Watson. SGA also moved forward with its plans to mail postcards to the Michigan Senate to show its support for the current Medical Amnesty Bill being proposed. The postcards say, “I am a Central Michigan University student that supports SB 258, also referred to as the Medical Amnesty Bill,” and then in smaller print goes into detail on what the bill does and urges for bipartisan support for it. university@cm-life.com

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Disability Awareness Month ends with fair By Danielle Cywka Staff Reporter

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Clawson sophomore Derek Bartley waves to the crowd after being crowned the winner of Phi Sigma Sigma’s “Mr. PhiSignificant” pagaent Tuesday night at the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. Mr. PhiSignificant is put on annually by the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority where men compete in categories like best talent and question and answer rounds to be Mr. PhiSignificant. Audience members place money into their favorite contestant’s jars which is then used as a donation to Phi Sigma Sigma’s philanthropy.

Mr. PhiSignificant Fraternity members perform, fundraise for National Kidney Foundation By Odille Parker | Staff Reporter Fourteen fraternity members showcased their talents, charisma and body in an attempt to win the title of Mr. PhiSignificant. About 110 people gathered to support the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority for the tenth annual Mr. PhiSignificant Pageant Tuesday night at Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. The contestants competed through three different rounds consisting of an introduction in toga attire, a talent portion and a question and answer session. They were judged by a panel as well as by audience members who voted by donating money to their favorite contestant’s jar. Coordinator of Mr. PhiSignificant, Allison Pavloff, said the event went as planned and will know the total amount raised by Sunday. “It went very smoothly,” the Rochester Hills junior said. “I had a great committee for my first planned event, and everyone seemed to have enjoyed the night. Plus, it goes toward a great cause.” All proceeds will go to the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation, whose main philanthropy is the National Kidney Foundation. Pavloff said the Central Michigan chapter raises the most money every year out of any Phi Sigma Sigma chapter in the country. There were a couple guest appearances during transitions in the show. Central Michigan Univer-

sity Fish N Chips A Capella group performed three songs, including a remix to Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We do It.” 2009 Mr. PhiSignificant winner, Bad Axe senior Kyle Post, also performed a vocal piece. The talent competition consisted of multiple singing and instrumental acts. There was also an interactive trumpet performance to LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthemn,” a stand-up act and the display of cheer stunt. Center Line junior Lael Johnson played two pieces on the piano and encouraged the audience to sing

Disability Awareness Month is wrapping things up with a party. The month’s last event will be the third annual Disability Awareness Fair. DeafBlind Central and the Disability Awareness Committee will host the family-oriented fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Finch Fieldhouse. “We want to raise awareness of disability issues and the resources available to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and the people who support them, whether family, friends, loved ones or paid support staff,” said Beth Kennedy, director of DeafBlind Central. With more than 50 vendors and information booths, three stage presentations and kid-friendly activities such as reading to service dogs, a craft area and wheelchair painting, the fair will display the range of resources available for the disabled. Some booths will feature interactive activities, not just information. Concessions will also be available. Jennifer Bigelow-Stambaugh, coordinator for family services at DeafBlind Central, said the event will feature three presentations at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Department

of Natural Resources will discuss adaptive outdoor sports, followed by representatives of Hopewell Ranch speaking about therapeutic horseback riding and its benefits. Finally, authors Dan and Jennifer Diggman will talk about their experiences living with multiple sclerosis. Traverse City senior Susan Taylor has played a large role in planning and coordinating the fair. “I got involved with the Disability Awareness Fair last year after professor (of special education) Jennifer Wirz asked me to join because she knew I loved volunteering and knew the committee was looking for student volunteers,” Taylor said. “It started with me attending a few meetings and turned into a hands-on experience.” This year, Taylor was involved with coordinating all the activities put on between speakers. “A lot of work went into this. It takes a lot to coordinate activities in Finch alone, as well as coordinate with vendors, volunteers, donors and do publicity,” she said. “The committee was so diverse, so it will be great to see it all come together.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Fright Night hosted by basketball teams Event to be held in McGuirk for first time By Kirsten Kearse Staff Reporter

Plymouth sophomore Annie MacKenzie counts the last bit of change from each of the contestant’s donation jars during Phi Sigma Sigma’s “Mr. PhiSignificant” pagaent Tuesday night at the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. The fundraiser was hosted by members of Phi Sigma Sigma with all proceeds going to the sorority’s philanthropy The National Kidney Foundation.

along to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing.” “We’re just a bunch of guys here trying to support a good cause,” Johnson said. Milford senior Chase Houfek took third place and Troy sophomore Adam Cable was runner-up. Derek Bartley was given a crown, robe and basket of gift cards after being announced 2011 Mr. PhiSignificant. Bartley performed a scene from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” as he lip synced “Twist and Shout” and danced through the isles. He said the attire is his Halloween costume and felt inspired to do it as his talent.

CM-LIFE.COM w Watch a video of the event When asked what he would buy with a million dollars during the question and answer period, Barkley said “time.” “This is all just really fun and exciting,” the Clawson sophomore said. “I’m glad I could come support the ladies of Phi Sigma Sigma and at the same time, represent my fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi.” studentlife@cm-life.com

The men’s and women’s basketball teams are kicking off their seasons with a night of Halloween fun. Fright Night is a free event with an expected turnout of a couple thousand students and residents who will take part in numerous events at McGuirk Arena starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will give away free T-shirts to the first 1,500 people that show up. Fright Night starts off with haunted hallways open for the community and students, said Mike Dabbs, director of marketing for Athletics. At 7 p.m. the basketball teams will introduce their teams, followed by a dunk contest and performances by the cheer and dance teams, as well as a Fright Night intro video, Dabbs said. “The event is to kick off the men’s and women’s basketball seasons and to bring the com-

munity together to celebrate the basketball and Halloween seasons,” Dabbs said. This will be the third year the event has occured. They were not able to host the event last year because of the opening of McGuirk Arena. “It’s a fun night for kids coming in costumes and walking down the hallways trick-ortreating,” said Ernie Zeigler, men’s head basketball coach. It allows the students and community to come out and celebrate the start of the basketball season and at the same time, have a festive Halloween night as well, he said. Zeigler said there will be shooting and skills challenges, as well as skits. “The event allows for the basketball programs to do something similar to but different than the Midnight Madness tournament,” Zeigler said. “A lot of festive things will be going on.” Both teams start their seasons at home with the women hosting Northwestern University at noon on Nov. 11 and the men hosting Ferris State University at 7 p.m on Nov. 12. studentlife@cm-life.com

Lucky Ducky Derby hosted by five RPL students, raises $450 By Adam Niemi Staff Reporter

Four mallard ducks floated down the Chippewa River in Island Park side-by-side with 300 yellow rubber ducks behind them. The rubber ducks were sold for $3 apiece Monday evening for the Lucky Ducky Derby. The event was hosted by a group of five students from RPL 430: Planning Recreation Programs and Events, to benefit the Mount Pleasant Public Schools Education Foundation. Group member Paul Sullivan, a Lincoln Park senior, said in an email that about $450 from the event was donated to the charity. Group member and Remus junior Krista Voss said she heard about the Mount Pleasant Public Schools Education Foundation when the organization’s president came and spoke to the class. “We thought it would be great to give back to the community, especially because education funding is being cut left and right,” she said. The 25-student class was

placed into five groups at the beginning of the semester. The main objective for the groups was to plan an event with a beginning budget of zero, and earn a profit. The groups planned their own events, but the whole class helped in each group’s event as needed. People who purchased rubber ducks could buy more than one, and did not have to be present for the prize winnings, which included a signed hockey puck by Detroit Red Wings left winger Drew Miller awarded to the first-place duck. The prizes included gift cards to Walmart and the Central Michigan University Bookstore, free games of bowling at Chippewa Lanes and free ice-skating at Isabella County Events Arena. There were also four Great Lakes Loons tickets and a driver gold club awarded to the secondplace duck. “We were really happy with the turnout,” Voss said. “We weren’t sure about how many people would turn out because they didn’t have to be here to win.” About 30 people attended the

CM-LIFE.COM w Watch a video of the event event, including kids who ran along the river cheering on their ducks. “People looked like they were definitely having a lot of fun,” Voss said. The ducks drifted about a quarter-mile in the river, from the main entrance bridge, to the first footbridge near the Michigan Vietnam Memorial. The ducks had numbers written in permanent marker on the bottom, with a spreadsheet kept to track who bought which ducks. A few people waded the river with fish nets to reign in ducks that drifted toward the riverbanks. Commerce junior Dana Thomas, who was a part of the Lucky Ducky Derby group, had a different experience at the event. “I was the wader,” she said. “I had to wear these waders in the Chippewa River.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Ducks are dumped into the Chippewa River on Monday at Island Park, 301 N. Main St., to begin the Lucky Ducky Derby. The event was planned and run by a group from RPL 430: Planning Recreation Programs and Events. The group raised about $450 for the Mount Pleasant Public Schools Education Foundation.

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Jessica Fecteau Senior Reporter

Being sick isn’t pretty With all of the coughing, sniffling, hacking and complaining, we know fall is now in full swing. All the goo and glory of being sick can be witnessed pretty much anywhere on campus. Classes are filled with drowsy eyes, messy hair and clothes clearly worn to bed the night before. Blame it on the season change or because of the never-ending rainy weather, either way, being sick sucks. It’s especially daunting when you get all bundled up to brave the cold wind and rain and then walk into a sauna of a classroom. As I peel off my scarf, jacket, hoodie and gloves like a middle-aged woman going through menopause, I get those lovely stares from my classmates. The “ew” look stabs right through my heart every time I cough and sneeze in five-second intervals. Like it wasn’t bad enough. And then there are the looks of sympathy from fellow ill classmates. It’s like an unhealthy bond between two people who cough at the same time ... cough at first sight? Taking an exam is the one time when being sick is just plain wrong. After dressing down to my twoday old baggy sweatpants and wrinkly T-shirt, I sit down in my seat and prepare to take my exam. The exam I am about to hack my insides all over and hand in. Instead of an extra pencil and eraser, I line up the kleenex and cough drops on my desk. Just in case, right? Then the feeling of shame begins when I let out large coughs between each scantron bubble, or when I ask my teacher a question with one hand in the air and the other glued to my nose with a kleenex. One thing I’ve learned from being under the weather in school for the past 14 years is to always be armed and ready. It never fails when every time I go to blow my nose and all that’s available is that awful brown paper towel. It’s like rubbing sandpaper on my nose leaving it worse than before, when it was full of snot. My biggest pet peeve is when someone borrows my pen or pencil and goes on to stick it in their mouth while pondering a thought. Thoughts then run through my head of marching up to them and snatching it back without saying a word. Or saying “Actually, you can keep it,” when they have the nerve to try and return it. And of course, just when you’re finally all better and good to go, the kid next to you sneezes everywhere. This vicious cycle has no immune system. Welcome back, fall. With winter right around the corner, it is just going to get worse now.

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EDITORIAL | CMU must redouble sexual health efforts

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rojan Condoms has released its annual “Sexual Health Report Card” of sexual health resources on college campuses, and Central Michigan University has fallen to No. 89 from 45 in 2010. The list, compiled from independent research done by Sperling’s BestPlaces, looked at 141 American universities, mostly grading their student health centers. Aspects of health centers such as hours of operation, availability of condoms and contraceptives, availability and cost of HIV and sexually transmitted infection tests, and lecture and outreach programs were taken into consideration. This means programs run independent of CMU’s University Health Services were not heavily evaluated in this study, if at all. A major part of sexual education and counseling at CMU comes from Sexual Aggression

Peer Advocates, which is a separate entity. SAPA is a program nationally recognized for the incredible work it does, but SAPA cannot be expected to provide medical or sexual health services. Regardless, CMU fell 44 places. Four other Michigan universities, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Western Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University, were also on the list and CMU ranked lower than all but EMU. Regardless of SAPA and its efforts, the university needs to improve its sexual health services. Clinic hours should be expanded and the services of-

fered at University Health Services need to be publicized better and made available for the lowest possible cost to students. Beyond expanding the clinic’s services, CMU should have a program to teach freshmen about the importance of protection and testing. With our clinic’s limited operations, it’s important students be informed about other options for prevention, testing and treatment in Mount Pleasant. Condoms and other forms of protection should be made more readily available to students. When the C-3 Express in the Towers closes at 2 a.m., students are unable to purchase protection. The lack of availability helps reinforce many students’ lackadaisical attitude toward protecting themselves and their partners. Failing to provide for students’ sexual health needs is tantamount to not acknowledging that students are having sex at all.

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Ongoing school year shows promise, growth and challenges Anyone who walks around our main campus here in Mount Pleasant may discover a continued sense of excitement through the second full month of the 2011-12 academic year. Fall is a special time on campus with its annual tapestry of colors and a crispness in the air. This academic year is critically important as we proceed with laying a foundation for the future. It is a foundation based on past accomplishments that also will lay a bright path for what we intend to achieve moving forward. Over the past year, highlights include the completion of the tasks begun by the Presidential Transition Team, revising and adopting our mission statement and core values, and charging and initiating a Strategic Planning Team which will guide the planned investment in our academic resources and infrastructure. The Academic Prioritization process began a year ago and is nearing completion. More than 400 academic programs already have been assessed and prioritized with the goal of enhancing academic programs and improving student success. Our students continue to excel in and out of the classroom. Last year, Central Michigan University Speech and Debate Team member Jason Nichol appeared at a national competition and was honored with one of 10 Pi Kappa Delta All-American awards. This year, undergraduate geology student Adam Richmond is one of 10 students worldwide accepted Central Michigan Life serves the CMU and Mount Pleasant communities, and is under the jurisdiction of the independent Student Media Board of Directors. Neil C. Hopp serves as Director of Student Media at CMU and is the adviser to the newspaper. Articles and opinions do not necessarily reflect the position or opinions of Central Michigan University. Central

into an international student intern program at the Institute for Study of the Earth’s Interior at Okayama University in Japan. And George Ross CMU’s women’s soccer team posted the nation’s top team grade point average for the sixth consecutive year. We also reaffirmed our mission to create a culture of academic excellence and high quality through what is known as our “Central Commitment.” This Commitment is dedicated to ensuring that students graduate with knowledge and character, that they are prepared for life, and that they will go forth as lifelong learners. And we backed up that commitment by pumping more than $6 million into additional student financial aid and the hiring of additional tenure-track faculty. Based on all that’s been accomplished, I am excited and optimistic for the future. We’re seeing a second straight year of enrollment toping 28,000 students. Our diversity initiatives are paying dividends as the percentage of students of color increased 6 percent from a year ago, and we’re attracting more international and more transfer students. We’re embracing the transformative power of education through developing course and program designs to increase student learning, utilizing the vast potential of online instruction Michigan Life is a member of the Associated Press, the Michigan Press Association, the Michigan Collegiate Press Association, the Associated Collegiate Press, College Newspaper Business & Advertising Managers Association, the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Central Michigan Home Builders Association, Mount Pleasant Housing Association and the

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The adventure of the chocolate fox

Admittedly, my roommate and I are no Holmes and Watson. But we did solve a mystery this week. Our case began last Friday afternoon at our pad in Chip Village. Jake “Sherlock” Bolitho and myself were engaged in a fierce game of Pig Darts (think basketball “P.I.G.” but on a dartboard). Jake was at P.I. when I glanced out the window and caught sight of a loose dog sniffing about the courtyard. It was a beautiful mutt. She was a cross between a German shepherd and a border collie. Her coat was entirely brown except for her white paws and a tuft of white fur at the tip of her tail. The dog looked like a big chocolate fox. So that was what we called her. Fox. At first Fox was suspicious of us. A couple cold hotdogs later, we became her best friends. Fox never barked once. She kept her head low, like she was expecting to be punished. She had no collar, but a passing neighbor named Alex told us he had seen her skulking around before. We drove her to the Isabella Animal Control Department at 1105 S. Isabella Road. At this point, she’d eaten six hotdogs and was getting very affectionate. Admittedly, Jake and I were getting attached too. We started playing with name ideas, like Fawkes (Dumbledore’s phoenix or Guy Fawkes), which turned into Star Fox, then Chocolate Fox, then Silver Fox, then Anderson Cooper, then back to just Fox. By the time we had checked her into the kennel, we were committed to adopt her ourselves. But when I went back to check on Fox the next day, they told me she’d been picked up by her owner. For the rest of the weekend, Jake and I sulked over losing our new dog. And then on Monday, Jake looked out the window and said, “I think I’m having déjà vu.” There was Fox in our yard again. This time, we found the owner. Alex’s roommate told us Fox lived on the street across from us. They had been leaving the front door open, and Fox was curious to explore. And Fox’s real name was Roxy. So, with heavy hearts, we returned the dog we wanted so badly to the rightful owner. And returned to our dog-free apartment. “Case solved,” Jake said. “But I still wanted to keep her.” “Elementary, Bolitho,” I said. “Elementary.”

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The course itself will consist of about 12 stations that are situational awareness obstacles, Thayer said. The course isn’t a physical obstacle course, but more of a team-building, critical thinking exercise, he said. “Each station has specific instructions on what needs to be accomplished, then you work as team,” Thayer said. “The dynamic that comes up out of it is very interesting, to see how people

start to work as a team.” The first station is most trying, many of the times, Thayer said. This kind of exercise happens between an ROTC cadet’s junior and senior years to help with leadership development and develop proper teambuilding skills. In the age of technology, a lot of people spend their time indoors, and this gets people outside, Thayer said. The course will continue to flourish and grow and be added to over the next 10 years, Burdette said. metro@cm-life.com

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Kalamazoo senior Nick Reynolds sketches designs for his CoolLifeLivin merchandise Monday afternoon in his Bluegrass apartment. “Cool, Life, Livin’ is a movement to encourage people to be themselves,” Reynolds said. “It’s cool to see my artwork on shirts and stickers around campus.”

Student starts CoolLifeLivin clothing line Kalamazoo senior sells shirts; beanie hats, hoodies coming soon By Jalisa Cannon Staff Reporter

Over the past three months a new clothing brand has emerged in the Mount Pleasant community. Kalamazoo senior Nick Reynolds is the founder and CEO of CoolLifeLivin, or CLL. Reynolds said CLL began as a slogan he created and evolved into a clothing line, budding brand and movement. “I came up with the idea and put it on shirts for myself and I saw that other people liked it,” Reynolds said. “As time went on, I saw the true meaning behind the words

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Phame Camarena, Director of Honors and National Scholarships Programs at CMU, said the program is exceptionally competitive. “I would describe his chances as small, but realistic,” Camarena said. “But almost every year, there’s a first-time winner from a university.” Camarena said Phillips is a favorable comparison to some of the other nominees and past recipients. “John really embraced the life of the university completely,” he said. “Academics were at the core, but there were many other manifestations of character and excellence.” Camarena said securing the nomination of the university is a feat in itself. “We won’t nominate a student we don’t think has a chance. We’re not trying to exclude students, we’re just trying to be realistic. It takes

and turned it into a movement that teaches people to be themselves.” Reynolds said he views CLL as a lifestyle. “What’s cool to one person may not be cool to the next person, but it doesn’t matter,” Reynolds said. “If something is cool to someone else, who am I to judge them?” Reynolds said his entrepreneurship major and advertising minor come in handy with his own endeavors and promoting CLL is one of his hobbies. “I looked at it as a way to make money off of my hobby,” Reynolds said. “So I majored in entrepreneurship to do just that.” He said he plans to expand the brand and keep it going as long as he can. Engineering and Technology Instructor Alan Papendick said he thinks what Reynolds is doing is exciting.

“He took my introduction to graphics class and took the initiative to make his own designs,” Papendick said. “He came to open labs and stayed after class.” The CoolLifeLivin logo has already made its way onto the fronts of numerous T-shirts. “Right now I just have Tshirts, but beanie hats, crew necks and hoodies are coming soon,” Reynolds said. “I also have long-sleeved T-shirts for females coming next week.” Facebook, Twitter and the CoolLifeLivin YouTube channel are just a few mediums Reynolds uses to bring awareness to the brand. Students say the CLL Facebook page keeps them informed on upcoming events involving CLL and new merchandise. “I find out everything I need to know about CLL like ordering information and in-

a lot of time and if you don’t have an exceptional application you have no chance,” he said. Camarena said he could not find evidence of a Rhodes nominee from CMU in the past. Professor Kirsten Nicholson is one of Phillips’ mentors. Nicholson has known Phillips since he was a freshman, when he started doing research in her lab. Nicholson said Phillips accompanied her on two research trips. They were in Nicaragua for six weeks in 2010 and Costa Rica for four weeks this past summer. They were studying the evolutionary relationship between lizards of a certain genus. “Field work in the tropics is not easy and not for everybody, but John was a tremendous asset to the team,” she said. Phillips even has a publication with more in the works, Nicholson said. “My name’s on it, but he wrote most of it. I edited it, but he did most of the

work,” she said. Phillips is in the lab doing work often, Nicholson said. “I’m incredibly proud he’s in my lab and I’m going to cry my eyes out when he graduates,” she said. “It’s incredible to me how bright he is, how grounded he is and how humble he is.” Camarena said even though the university has not nominated a student for the Rhodes in recent memory, it will become a goal to nominate a student every year, provided there is an exceptional student who meets all the criteria. “If John doesn’t win, but we nominate a student every year, we will eventually produce a Rhodes scholar,” he said. Camarena said the university should be proud of Phillips. “It’s John’s nomination,” Camarena said, “but it’s a reflection on what this university is.” studentlife@cm-life.com

coming shipments from the Facebook page,” said Sterling Heights junior Kenneth Singletary. While other brands such as Ten Over Ten America and MVMT Snapbacks exist on campus, Reynolds said he believes the meaning behind his brand is what sets his apart. “The secret to success is never being satisfied because you’ll want to stay in that one particular spot,” Reynolds said. “As long as I have this brand, I’ll never be satisfied.” Reynolds said he receives support from friends and family. “This whole thing is an adventure,” he said. “I mean I’ve fallen and bumped my head, but I’ve learned from my mistakes.” studentlife@cm-life.com

“The most clarifying part for me was the whole idea of the paradigm shift,” Smith said. “What you get with Christianity both is and isn’t something new. It grows out of the culture that creates it and it’s very much in response to what is going on in those times. The reason Jesus stands out as a historical figure is that he did something new in those terms.” Westphalia sophomore

Cory Noeker attended the event for a philosophy class and enjoyed the history aspect of Crossan’s presentation. “I was kind of expecting the whole presentation to be Bible-related, but he based it entirely off the history which we know about and then tried to incorporate that with what Jesus was teaching,” Noeker said. studentlife@cm-life.com

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album review

Mitchell & Harris ‘Traveling By Moonlight’ successfully simple By Sean Bradley Staff Reporter

Mitchell & Harris’ debut album, “Traveling By Moonlight” is steeped in a simplistic, acoustic guitar-driven style that harkens back to a simpler time. The group consists of alumna Anna Mae Mitchell on vocals and acoustic guitar and G. Pat Harris on the bass, vocals and harmonica. Most songs open with the gentle strumming of an acoustic guitar and take off from there. Some of the songs, like “Lost at Sea,” have a more rock ‘n’ roll flavor, especially with the electric guitar riff and Mitchell belting out lyrics. Going into this review, judging by the album cover alone, I had a more strippeddown notion of what the album would sound like. I envisioned just an acoustic guitar, Mitchell on vocals and Harris contributing bass. What I’ve come away with is a group that takes on a certain model, acoustic folk/roots music, then

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applies their spin on every song to make them sound a bit different. This keeps the album from being straightforward and boring. “New Day” is an amalgamation of the jam band style via the repeating electric guitar riff. It still maintains the rock style with the acoustic guitar and Mitchell’s lyrics and vocals. The interplay of acoustic guitars on “The Canyon” is the closest this album gets to a singer-songwriter style, which I would have loved to hear more of. The violin solo is a nice touch. The lyrics seem to tell the story of an outlaw on the run. Mitchell sings “my shot, I’ll take my life before giving it to the law” with an almost confessional and sincere vocal. “The Overgrown Graveyard” is by far the album’s standout track. In the first three seconds of the song, I immediately recognized the Mumford and Sons influence. Mumford’s smash hit “Little Lion Man” and its quickly strummed minor key acoustic guitar

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HHHHH w Artist: Mitchell & Harris w Genre: Folk w Label: Wiggle Stump Records came to mind. I loved the ho-down drum beat with a light snare tap keeping the beat. The electric guitar adds a bit of twang and texture along with the violin solo later on. These kind of flourishes add to the musical depth seen elsewhere on the record. Again, Mitchell’s vocal takes center stage here. “You’ve got a choice in my grandfather’s voice/You better not grow up to be the same” she belts with a great urgency and command. Her ability to maintain range, although not particularly high, gets her props here. She gives an emotive performance.

Paranormal researcher Chris Fleming coming to speak, examine campus By Rachel Dybicki Staff Reporter

On Halloween there will be some answers about the haunted stories that take place on Central Michigan University campus. Paranormal stories will be the subject when Chris Fleming, medium and paranormal researcher, will put paranormal stories to the test at 6:30 p.m. on Monday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. Fleming co-hosted the TV shows “Psychic Kids” and “Dead Famous.” Jon Milliman, Bronson senior and Program Board special events chairman, said he is excited to give students the opportunity to meet Fleming. “Any thrill-seekers will love

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Batman makes flawless, fun return in ‘Arkham City’ By Jordan LaPorte Staff Reporter

“Batman: Arkham Asylum” benefited from the element of surprise when it was released in 2009. Many people weren’t expecting the game to be as overwhelmingly good as it was. “Batman: Arkham City” has the task of trying to top the high expectations set by its predecessor. Fortunately the game does a superb job of accomplishing that task. “Arkham City” will feel instantly familiar to anyone who has played through the first game. Many of the systems present in the first game, such as the combat, gadgets and detective vision have been brought over to “Arkham City,” but with added features and depth. The combat is still incredibly satisfying. Dropping into a group of 20 enemies and systematically beating them all into unconsciousness feels awesome. The combat is easy to learn, but very difficult to master, providing plenty of fun challenges. The game rewards players who resist button-mashing and approach fights in a more rhythmic and thoughtful manner. New enemies and combat moves like double-counters have also been added, so it feels fresh when compared to the last game. There are still plenty of stealth sections in “Arkham City” as well, and like the combat, they are still fun and have added depth compared to “Arkham Asylum.” Once again, these sections consist of swinging around the ceiling and sneaking

around while using Batman’s gadgets to outwit a group of well-armed thugs. Watching enemies slowly become more terrified as Batman takes down their teammates one-by-one is yet another satisfying element to the game play. Sometimes it’s fun to just toy with the one or two remaining enemies instead taking them down right away. New gadgets like a freeze grenade and several others have been added to Batman’s arsenal, offering many different options for tackling any given situation. “Arkham City” also has a great main story, with some genuinely surprising twists and turns. The side quests, while optional, also have the same high-quality story arcs present in the main storyline. It seems crazy that some people may play through the whole game without engaging in some of the great content waiting to be played.

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Letter-sending fundraiser to benefit children at St. Jude Hospital By Ben Harris Senior Reporter

Letters sent out Thursday will ask for donations to benefit the children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Up ‘til Dawn is a fundraising event for the hospital from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Rotunda of the Bovee University Center. “The name signifies the many

hours the parents are up with their sick children,” said Karen Arthur, adviser to the Up ‘til Dawn registered student organization. “The hospital in Memphis is a world-renowned treatment center.” Arthur said students should try to get 50 addresses of family or friends. “St. Jude provides a letter and the students just address it,” Arthur said. Students can register in teams at the organization’s website.

“It’s a social event. Just come and hang out and have fun,” said Algonac sophomore Stacy Rix, the RSO’s executive director. “We’re only asking for an hour of people’s time.” The event will have a carnival theme with food and games. The team to address the most letters will get plaque from St. Jude and a Buffalo Wild Wings party, Rix said. “The whole concept is that we want the kids at St. Jude to have the same

experiences we did, like graduating from high school and having their first day at college,” Rix said. “It’s all about how many people we can save.” Rix said the RSO has been on campus about five years and raised more than $68,000 in that time. Central Michigan University is one of many schools in the country that holds a fundraising event for the organization, he said. “Last year everybody together

raised $7 million. That can run the hospital for an entire week,” Rix said. “It’s a non-profit hospital so it relies on donations.” Last year the event raised more than $10,000 with a $20,000 goal for this year, Rix said. “We want to get as many people as possible,” Rix said. “It’s a great group that actually makes a difference.” metro@cm-life.com

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Chairwoman of the department of sociology, anthropology and social work Brigitte Bechtold and English, language and literature lecturer Don Socha do the Kusen reading after meditation Oct. 16 in his Mount Pleasant home. “My wife and I will switch off who runs the sitting,” Socha said. Both are ordained Bodhisattvas.

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English, Language and Literature lecturer Don Socha listens to Mount Pleasant resident, Brian Cronkite, talk about his views on Buddhism Oct. 16. Cronkite is just beginning formally practicing Buddhism.

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CMU faculty, husband, wife practice, live ideals of Buddhism

By Ben Harris | Senior Reporter

racticing Buddhism is more of a lifestyle than a religion for Don Socha and Brigitte Bechtold. Socha, a lecturer at Central Michigan University, has been formally practicing Buddhism since 2000. He said he met a monk who taught in CMU’s Spanish department who introduced him to groups in Montreal where he went for meditation sessions. He was ordained as a Bodhisattva in 2002. He said a Bodhisattva is someone who has devoted his or her life to the Buddhist precepts, such as not stealing or lying.

“In a sense, we’re trying to alleviate suffering in the world. It’s one of the Four Noble Truths,” he said. “The idea is that we don’t go to heaven until the last person’s suffering has been eased. (The Bodhisattvas) will go through hell for others if we have to. And that’s a real thing. We don’t deny reality.” He said Bechtold, his wife and chairwoman of the sociology, anthropology and social work department, started practicing Buddhism after he did. “She watched me meditate for about a year,” he said. The meditation sessions are about ritual, consistency in practice methods and the awakening of senses, Socha said. “The whole purpose is to sit without a goal,” Socha said. “We’re always looking for a goal and meditation is about accept-

ing reality on its own terms.” Socha and Bechtold have a zendo behind their garage open for meditation, and Socha said they try to encourage different people to practice with them. “We like to think of the zendo as a sacred space,” Socha said. “We practice mindfulness there. Every gesture and move has meaning when practicing Zen.” There are benefits to practicing with others, Bechtold said. “Practicing Buddhism with a group adds strength to the practice,” she said. Bechtold said practitioners used to meditate in a space they could occupy on campus in what was the Wesley Foundation, but eventually that fell through and the university would not lend them another

The Central Michigan University chapter of Phi Sigma Phi hopes to build a 20-bedroom fraternity house on Crawford Road in Union Township. The property is approximately 2.9 acres located at 2930 S. Crawford Road next to the university’s technology park. “As part of the s m a r t - g r ow t h master plan for the township, the township looks at the best practices for zoning,” said Township Supervisor John Barker. “We will look at areas that need to be evaluated for land use.” To w n s h i p Manager Woody John Barker, Woodruff said Township because the property has supervisor an open field, it precludes it from the suburb that is nearby. The township planning commission recommended the property be rezoned from one-to-two family zoning to multi-family zoning, Woodruff said. The commission can only make a recommendation to re-zone before the Union Township board can approve the changes, Woodruff said. “This is a process that has to go through a few steps every time,” Woodruff said. “Now Isabella County has 30 days to comment (in) which they will make sure notices were done properly. But it is only a review and comment, not an approval on the measure.” After those 30 days the measure will be put on the next available board meeting, Woodruff said. The property is in foreclosure right now and this project will be the first fraternity house in the township, Barker said. Barker said the township has a little discretion, but not much when it comes to zoning laws. As long as the house fits within township laws and requirements, they can proceed with zoning and eventually construction, he said. “It would definitely be a new experience for the township,” Barker said. “But I generally agree with what the planning commission suggests.” The township hasn’t seen or heard too much opposition, Woodruff said. They have only received one call against the measure.

“As part of the smartgrowth master plan for the township, the township looks at the best practices for zoning.”

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Chippewa Challenge warrior dash to honor deceased cadet By Megan Rolph Staff Reporter

The Central Michigan University Events Center will turn into a training ground Nov. 5 for the “Chippewa Challenge” giving students a chance to test abilities to conquer militarylike obstacles. This event is in honor of ROTC cadet Dustin Kaleyta, who died Aug. 12 in a motorcycle accident. The dash

will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the CMU Events Center and the disc golf course. The event is being put on as a cooperative effort between recreation students and ROTC. “The ‘Chippewa Challenge’ is a 3K foot race with military-like obstacles, designed like a real warrior dash to test your skills and endurance,” said event planner Grand Rapids senior Katie Birdsall. “There are indoor side competitions open to the community,

ways to get involved and help out not only the ROTC here on campus, but also soldiers overseas and ultimately to honor one of our ROTC members.” Kaleyta, of Carson City, was 21-years-old when he died. Kaleyta was a student at Saginaw Valley State University and a cadet in CMU ROTC. Pre-registration is from 4 to 8 p.m through Thursday at the Student Activity Center. The cost is $10 for pre-registration and $15 for day-

of registration, payable in cash or check. “Everyone should come out to this event because it’s for a great cause and it’s a cheap, fun way to spend your Saturday,” said events planner and Grand Rapids sophomore Travis Richardson. The first 200 people to sign up are guaranteed to race. There will also be side competitions, such as a push-up contest, a pull-up contest

and costume contest. Proceeds go to the ROTC. “There will also be an opportunity to bring supplies to send to soldiers overseas,” said Grant junior Arriel Van Singel, one of the event’s planners. “The ‘Chippewa Challenge’ is open to the whole community so come out and support the troops and CMU.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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New Redbird Feed & Pet Supply owners expand Small business promotes spay, neutering By Melissa Beauchamp Staff Reporter

Mystie Beckwith’s job as a pet supply store owner serves as more than a source of income for her. Running the business, located at 1210 E. Pickard St., allows Beckwith to combine her passions for animals and people. “It’s not a job, and it’s not about the money,” she said. Beckwith was the manager for 10 years and bought the business on July 1. Beckwith’s husband, Steve, is co-owner and will soon be involved in the business. Gary Rendall, former owner of Redbird, started the company in 1990, with help from several partners. He said he

wanted to retire and felt that Beckwith is a great owner. There appeared to be a demand for it, he said, and he always had an interest in animals. “As a small business, we have a real concern about our customers and their pets,” he said. “We are willing to take the time and work through problems they have.” Rendall served in legislature, was a director of public affairs at Central Michigan University for 10 years and also started a radio station in Mount Pleasant. “To make it in small business today, you have to like to work with people,” he said. For Beckwith, owning a pet-supply store is about more than just fulfilling the duties of her job, she said. She is also involved in the Spay-Neuter Animal Project, which brings in feral cats and takes proper care of them.

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Mystie Beckwith, co-owner of Redbird Feed and Pet Supply, 1210 E. Pickard St., talks with customers Fred and Connie Williams Monday.

They also rescue stray, abandoned animals and find a home for them. “They are really an awesome group,” she said. Beckwith said she brings the animals into her store, in hopes of finding an owner, and periodically takes them

home with her. “Our main focus is to help people get their pets spayed and neutered who can’t afford it,” she said. A main goal for the organization, she said, is to help reduce the amount of animals in the shelters and reduce

diseases in animals. “There are so many animals dead on the side of the road, and if they aren’t so overpopulated, there aren’t so many to die,” she said. There are no animals in the store, with the exception of a rescue animal Beckwith takes in from time to time. Recently, Redbird installed a Koi pond with pod-plants to attract people, she said. “It’s very relaxing,” she said. “The waterfall is soothing and there is a bench for people to sit on.” Half of her job is helping people with their pets’ health issues and dietary needs, she said. “We don’t make you walk around the store and try to figure out what you want to buy,” she said. “We help customers make their decisions.”

City officials may have a better idea of what will happen to the Mount Pleasant Center property within the next month. The City Commission approved a special meeting for 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at City Hall, 300 W. Broadway St., to look over a potential management firm to work with the city and identify plans to develop the property on Monday. Over the past four months, City Manager Kathie Grinzinger said a four- or five-person committee has conducted two rounds of interviews in a search for firms that specialize in developing obsolete or brownfield properties. “We went to the two top firms and went through a different series of tours (at the center) and interviews with them,” Grinzinger said. “I don’t want to get too detailed with them until we finish all the reference checks.” In September, the city reduced the security coverage on the Mount Pleasant Center property from 16 to 12 hours daily. The property, especially as Halloween nears, has become a target of thrillseekers, and has had inci-

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large space to occupy for the time they needed to practice. “We had a room behind the garage that was a storage room, and we cleaned it out,” she said. “Eventually, we decided to renovate it for the community and insulate and heat it.” Bechtold said she does not talk to her students about her religious preference. She said she thinks although the university is secular, it would be good to have students know there is a place to practice. “We’re pretty much the

dents of trespassing. The center, a home for the developmentally challenged until 2009, was purchased by the city in April. According to previously published reports, that commissioners hoped this would lead to economic development and job creation. Environmental studies had also been conducted prior to the city’s purchase of the property, revealing amounts of “very minimal” contamination on the more than 300 acres. The city manager said officials hope to vote on a contract with a project management firm at the commission’s Nov. 14 meeting. Successive steps, Grinzinger said, would include identifying potential grant opportunities, a budget for the project and forming a more official project timeline. During a work session for the 2012 operating budget on Monday, Mayor Bruce Kilmer asked city staff whether next year’s budget will be approved in December and amended later to accommodate funds for the center project. Grinzinger confirmed funds would come from the city’s Economic Development Fund. No specific dollar amount or exact project idea has been determined.

“As time rolls, we will produce ideas and work with the community to try and figure out what other ideas are out there,” Grinzinger said. Also on Monday, city commissioners authorized city staff to continue a month-to-month contract with a local resident to farm 102 acres of the Mount Pleasant Center property. Bids to farms were sent to 12 farmers, according to city documents, and by Oct. 12, two responded. Commissioners accepted a bid from Robert Ervin of Mount Pleasant to use the land for $1,311.55 per month, or $15,738.60 annually. City Commissioner Sharon Tilmann said Ervin has leased the property for a number of years. She said she questioned earlier this year how the farming would disturb the land, referencing how the discovery of American Indian remains would affect the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. “The city manager and I did meet with the tribe here a number of weeks ago and this was an opportunity to reassure them that whatever development took place and farming... if remains were located, they’d be treated with respect,” Tilmann said,

only people who have a dojo in the major vicinity. We get practitioners from long distances, sometimes as far as Midland and Saginaw,” Bechtold said. “We have a few regulars.” Bechtold said sometimes groups of people or students who study Buddhism will participate in meditation, but often do not stick with it. “It’s not easy to do meditation and Zen,” she said. There is a Facebook page called the Central Michigan Sangha, as well as information about the zendo on Buddhist websites for those interested. Socha said it is hard to practice formally because of busy schedules, but they do

it at 7 p.m. on Thursdays and noon on Sundays. Bechtold said meditation is something that happens even when not practicing in a group. “There are aspects of meditation such as reading, studying and living that practitioners do on a moment-to-moment basis,” Bechtold said. “You don’t just have to practice Buddhism in a monastery. It’s an allday kind of thing. We practice compassion with people who are suffering because of their attachments. We have lots of belief in redemption; every moment is a new moment.”

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JoJo’s Junk Shop downtown appeals to large demographic By Melissa Beauchamp Staff Reporter

The Curtis family firmly believes in the old saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Joan Curtis and her husband, Norm Curtis, opened JoJo’s Junk Shop, 219 S. Main St., in 2009. After discovering all the items people leave behind from the 54 units of houses and apartments they rent to people, the couple did not want them to go to waste. “People will leave so much good stuff behind,” she said. “It’s hard to throw it away.” JoJo’s Junk Shop sells anything and everything it can accumulate, she said. Joan said she deals with many low-income people and people needing assistance. Financially, JoJo’s Junk Shop helps them out. Norm said the business helps parolees who get out of prison and have nothing by providing them with furniture, household items and any other things they have collected.

Although JoJo’s Junk Shop helps low-income people, all different demographics shop at the store. “You would be shocked (by) the kind of people that come in,” she said. “There are well-off people and lawyers downtown.” Jennifer Davis, an employee at JoJo’s Junk Shop said she loves meeting different people in the store. “Some days there are over 100 people in here,” she said. Davis said her whole house is furnished through JoJo’s Junk Shop. “There are so many interesting things,” she said. Joan Curtis said the inventory depends on what people leave behind, or what she and her husband come across. If items have a long shelflife and aren’t selling, she said she gets rid of them or tries to sell it at a garage sale or flea market. The ‘70s music albums are a popular item, she said. “I don’t like to sell some of

that stuff,” Joan Curtis said. “I like to keep it.” She said it’s surprising the amount of food and candy she sells each day. “You never know what you’re going to sell,” she said. “It’s different every day.” Mount Pleasant resident Justis Pop said he has been going to thrift stores for about a year. “They just have a lot of random stuff,” he said. He said he visits JoJo’s Junk Shop on a regular basis. Pop recently found four old snap-back hats from 1944 and an old-school Levi button-up while rummaging through the inventory, he said. “You can usually find something that you’re looking for,” he said. “They have kitchen supplies, bathroom supplies and really old clothes.” He said it’s a lot cheaper and closer than going to a large store like Walmart or Target for the things he needs.

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JoJo’s Junk Shop employee Jennifer Davis stands in the store Monday, 219 S. Main St.

The shop has items that are hard to find anywhere else and some stuff isn’t even made anymore, Pop said.

Alpha Psi Omega to host ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ this weekend By Jamie Favazza Staff Reporter

The transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania Dr. FrankN-Furter and the rest of the gang will be at the Broadway Theatre this weekend for a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” event. Presented by Alpha Psi Omega (APO), the annual tradition will feature the film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” playing on the big screen, as actors from the honorary theater fraternity act out main characters in front of the film. The event will be held at 8 p.m. and midnight on Friday and Saturday at the theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. “Come as scantily clad as you want,” said Catherine Callahan, co-chairwoman of the event. The Saginaw senior said the event helps to raise money for theater productions throughout the year and the fraternity’s philanthropy organization, Big Brothers, Big Sisters. “This is our biggest fundrais-

ing event of the year,” she said. This year APO decided to do something different. “At 8 p.m. on Friday we’re doing a gender swap,” Callahan said. “It’s a fun new take on ‘Rocky Horror.’” There will also be a costume contest before each showing with categories “sexiest male,” “sexiest female,” “‘Rocky Horror’ cast member look-a-like” and “most creative.” Members from the Broadway Theatre agreed they are honored to host the event. “It’s quite a cultural event,” said Phil Mikus, chairman of the Friends of the Broadway Board of Trustees and Union Township resident. The Friends of the Broadway Theatre is a non-profit organization that owns and operates the theater. “‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ at the Broadway is a truly different experience and a great combo of live theater and motion picture,” Mikus said. “It’s fantastic when the audience participates, chanting lines and well known

IF YOU GO What: Rocky Horror Picture Show When: Friday, Saturday Times: 8 p.m., Midnight Cost: $5 Where: Broadway Theatre 216 E. Broadway St. barbs, throwing things at the characters; it’s exciting from one minute to the next.” According to the Broadway Theatre’s website, tickets for the show cost $5 and are available at friendsofthebroadway. org. Callahan said APO will also be selling tickets in front of the Townsend Kiva in Moore Hall or at the show. Prop bags, which include toast, rubber gloves, playing cards and newspaper cost $1 and will be available to purchase in front of the Kiva or at the event.

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The cost of postage will increase on Jan. 22. According to the Associated Press, the cost of first-class mail will increase by 1 penny to 45 cents. Postcards will rise 3 cents to 32 cents, letters to Canada and Mexico will increase a nickel to 85 cents and letters to other foreign countries will boost 7 cents to $1.05. Prices for advertising mail, periodicals and parcels will also go up about 2.1 percent. “Business itself is on a decline, but mainly first-class mail is on an overall decline,” said Darrel Kordie, Postmaster of the Mount Pleasant Post Office. “It is the product that people are most familiar with and creates the most revenue.” Despite the increase in postage costs, some are confident business will not suffer further. “Letter sending (will) still remain consistent even though all first-class mail will be going up,” said Linda Richter, office manager of the Central Michigan University Personal Postal Station. Richter said she felt interna-

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Soccer could win third consecutive MAC title with a victory against EMU CMU’s chances rely on Ball State defeating Toledo By Brandon Champion Staff Reporter

The Central Michigan women’s soccer team has a chance to do something that no other team in the Mid-American Conference has ever done: Win three-straight MAC regular season titles. CMU has to defeat in-state rival Eastern Michigan in the regular season finale at 3 p.m. Thursday at Scicluna Field in Ypsilanti and hope Ball State can defeat MAC-leading Toledo to earn the honor. But the Chippewas are focused on taking care of their own business, not on what Toledo is doing. “We’re just focused on Eastern right now,” head coach

Neil Stafford said. “This time last year we were in the same situation we are now where we had to rely on another team to beat Toledo.” Last season, the Rockets were undefeated going into the final game, but lost 1-0 to Ball State, allowing CMU to claim a share of the MAC regular season title. “Last year Ball State was much weaker than they are this year and they managed to win,” Stafford said. “I don’t know how, but I’m sure Toledo isn’t going to want to let that happen again.” EMU comes into Thursday’s game with three wins conference play and must get three points to have a chance to make the MAC Tournament. “They have to win to get in,” Stafford said. “They’re going to be bang up for a game that’s for sure. We need to focus on Thursday.” The Eagles are led by freshman forward Angela Vultag-

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gio, who has six goals and one assist this season. Fellow freshman, Bianca Rossi, has four goals and one assist, including the two goals she scored in Friday’s 5-1 victory over Ball State. The Chippewas have featured a balanced scoring attack all season long. They have five players who have scored at least three goals and are led by junior Ashley Mejilla’s four

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Sophomore midfielder Jennifer Gassman chases down the ball during the second half of Friday’s game against Toledo.

goals, including Friday’s winner against UT. CMU welcomed back last season’s leading scorer, Laura Twidle, last weekend. She played a season-high 49 min-

utes against Ball State and will provide depth to an already deep offense. “Our plan is to prepare for Eastern,” Stafford said. “They’re going to be ready to

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Former Central Michigan basketball player Nate VanArendonk was charged in Mount Pleasant with larceny for a crime committed on June 29.

VanArendonk has since transferred to Hope College in midAugust following the crime. The larceny was under $200. He’s on four months probation and has to work five days of community service within the next 30 days.

“He came in early last week and decided he lost the passion to put the work in and compete at the Division I level,” said CMU coach Ernie Zeigler after he transferred. “So he decided to move closer to home and to a place less demanding.”

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Falling Rock National Park

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Across 1 Finish using TurboTax, say 6 They have scales and keys 10 Avon lady, e.g.? 14 Pitch man? 15 Little bit of everything 16 Tip-top 17 Latitude between the South Frigid Zone and South Temperate Zone 20 Surfboard fin 21 Native of Lima 22 Novelist Kesey 23 Hindquarters 25 Arms treaty subjects, briefly 27 Tried something out 32 Cleaned one’s plate 33 Indian megalopolis 34 Copious 38 Agent under M 40 Highways and byways 42 Chimney sweepings 43 Lipstick mishap 45 Springs, in a way

47 Ref’s decision 48 Test-drove, with “in” 51 Environmental activist Jagger 54 Copyeditor’s catch, hopefully 55 Commentator Coulter 56 16th-century Spanish fleet 60 Science fiction prize 63 Macroeconomic theory to explain inflation 66 Faded in the stretch 67 Dust Bowl migrant 68 Denoting a loss, as on a balance sheet 69 Every twelve mos. 70 Unites 71 Napoleon, ultimately Down 1 Guesstimates at Maryland’s BWI 2 Name on a dictionary 3 Involve oneself 4 Roughly three miles 5 Push the wrong

button, e.g. 6 Candlelight visitor? 7 Et __: and others 8 Trillionth: Pref. 9 “You’re not the only one!” 10 Block 11 Is way cool 12 Coastal area 13 “The Wonder Years” years 18 Whirlybird 19 Prefix with mural 24 Near the center 26 Shady group? 27 Ties up the line 28 Element element 29 High, as a kite 30 Quay 31 Pitcher Nomo 35 “Jeopardy!” category 36 Mischief-making Norse god 37 Henry VI’s school 39 “Rosy-fingered” time of day, per Homer 41 “Counting Sheep” mattresses

44 Postgame rundown 46 “I just had an idea!” 49 __-minded 50 Egyptian with a riddle 51 Like some limericks 52 “. . . the bombs bursting __ . . .” 53 California pro 57 Karaoke prop 58 Stomach product 59 Unenviable grades 61 Highlands native 62 Merrie __ England 64 Joseph of ice cream fame 65 Diner dessert

6B || Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 || Central Michigan Life

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