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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 2013 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 20 VOL. 95

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ACADEMIC SENATE

LIFE IN BRIEF

Johnson fields questions regarding CMU enrollment

METRO

ROAD BLOCK While Deerﬁeld Road is under construction, students have to ﬁnd alternative routes to get to and from class. w 3A

Faculty discuss in-state marketing By Ben Solis Copy Editor

UNIVERSITY

Riding Dirty

Shannon Millards | Staff Photographer Farwell Logan Douglas, age 16, mud bogs through a ditch of mud in his truck, “Kermit the Frog,” on the property of the Jarman Cattail Party on Oct. 4.

SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT LGBTQ rights in Michigan were discussed with a panel of students and professionals during Monday night’s Speak Up, Speak Out event. Check out some highlights. w 5A

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Local family pits mud against machine in summer bog events By Adrian Hedden Senior Reporter

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Life in Brief STUDENT VETERAN ORGANIZATION TO HOST KARAOKE FUNDRAISER, RAFFLE THURSDAY Central Michigan University’s chapter of Student Veterans of America is hosting a 50/50 raffle and Karaoke fundraiser at The Cabin on Thursday at 8 p.m. The SVA will be raffling off various prizes including gift cards and collectible steins. For the karaoke portion, people will have the opportunity to pay $5 to kick off bad singers. Money raised in the event goes toward the Veteran Emergency Relief Fund, a program that offers financial assistance to veterans in a time of crisis, for CMU’s chapter of SVA. The raffle starts at 8 p.m., but karaoke doesn’t begin until 10 p.m. The Cabin is located at 930 W. Broomfield St. By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

idal waves of mud exploded from beneath his Ford stock truck. Logan Douglas was at home behind the wheel and in the mud. “It’s not a competition — it’s just fun,” Douglas said of the summertime events that can host up to 20 vehicles driving through the course’s five acres of mud pits. “It definitely gets hectic. You wish you could run some people over sometimes, but I’ll do this as long as I’m around.”

The 16-year-old high school junior only recently began mud bogging, but his step-father, Doug Jarman, has been organizing bog parties since 1984 on the family’s Farwell crop farm. Although they began as casual get-togethers, crowds at the parties has grown to up to 1,200 attendees. “If you build it, they will come,” Jarman said. “I’d rather they be here than messing around out on the road. This was always a dead piece of land. It’s a swamp for practical purposes.” As the economy shifted, the farm began to suffer, and Jarman needed a way to keep it going. He began developing the 187-acre farmland to host events on holidays over the summer, such as Labor Day and Independence Day. The farm has been in the Jarman family since 1886 and was once a dairy and then beef farm, before switching to crops.

“(The farm) is so small, you can’t make a living off it anymore,” Jarman said. “We had to do something to keep the farm alive.” Jarman is planning a haunted forest event this Halloween with a $5 cover charge, just like all the other events. He’s been amazed, over the years, at the variety of vehicles participants have brought to the mud. “I’ve had everything out here from a Jeep Grand Cherokee to a truck with 66-inch tractor tires,” Jarman said. “Anything from street stock to you-name-it, they’ve had it. It’s unbelievable what you get out here.” Bringing guests from Bay City, Mackinac Bridge and around the west side of Michigan, Jarman is grateful for newcomer dedication to the mud bog.

Although the discussion could be characterized as cordial, questions and concerns about the university’s enrollment management plan dominated Tuesday’s Steven Johnson Academic Senate meeting. The faculty question and answer session came following a presentation on the plan given by Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services Steven Johnson. Acting as an update on what has been completed thus far and future measures for increasing Central Michigan University’s recruiting scope, the presentation also marked the first time Johnson presented newer aspects of the plan to ASenate. Among the myriad questions lobbed at Johnson, senators asked the VP if changes in tuition rates, increased outreach to non-traditional students and region-focused marketing at the state level were aspects of the plan. Regarding tuition rates, Sen. Melinda Kreth, an English professor, asked whether the college would consider Melinda Kreth decreasing tuition rates for 100 and 200 level classes to compete with regional community colleges offering the same courses at cheaper prices. Kreth also advised raising tuition for 300 level and above courses to recoup some of the cost. “I can’t say we’ve talked that specifically about it,” Johnson said. “We’ve talked about differential tuition by program. I think the discussion has always been ‘how

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Olive Garden draws crowd for first day of business By Stephen Cross Staff Reporter

Mount Pleasant’s much-anticipated new Italian restaurant officially opened its doors on Monday. A hoard of people waited outside of Olive Garden in the rain at the Indian Hills Plaza, located at 4062 E. Bluegrass Road. The event, initially announced as a ribbon cutting ceremony, did not feature any ribbon, but still had the welcoming spirit of a grand opening. General Manager Nathan Andrews, who was accompanied by his four-year-old son, Kimo, and his two-year-old daughter, Mia, was both nervous and excited as he for-

mally announced the opening of the restaurant. “I’ve been done with all the paperwork for a while, and I’m ready to open these doors,” Andrews said. “The restaurant is very comfortable and it’s a place where people can have their own privacy.” Andrews said Olive Garden appeals to people of all ages, and he hopes to have a good first week in the businesses’ new atmosphere. With some customers lining up for more than a half an hour before the planned 11 a.m. opening time, it was clear the gloomy weather was not going to hinder business. w OLIVE GARDEN | 2A

Emily Brouwer | Staff Photographer Mount Pleasant resident and general manager of Olive Garden Nathan Andrews, 35, holds his the hands of his children, Mia, 2, and Kimo, 4, while talking to the crowd Monday during the grand opening of the Olive Garden, 4062 E. Bluegrass Road.

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TODAY w A Soup and Substance event for Coming Out Week begins at noon in the Bovee University Center Terrace. w M.A.J.O.R. Night, featuring faculty from each department to help undecided students decide their majors, begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs through 7 p.m. in the Bovee UC Rotunda. w Drag Queen Bingo, hosted by Sabin, begins at 7 p.m. in the Powers Hall Ballroom as part of Coming Out Week.

TOMORROW w “Buffalo Gal,” a play about an eccentric, fading TV diva, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in Moore Hall’s Theatre on the Side. Seating is limited and tickets can be bought online at Ticket Central or at the door. Tickets purchased at the door cost $10.

“They come from all corners of the state,” Jarman said. “People tell me they plan their vacation time around this. We get a lot of positive feedback.” With little advertising, using a small Facebook page as the only means of promotion, Jarman has seen attendance grow primarily through word-ofmouth. “Every mud bog, I meet someone who’s here for the first time, and they’d never heard of it,” he said. “We don’t advertise, but as long as they understand it’s not a free-forall, everything’s okay. People like to get dirty.” Next year, Jarman plans to expand the course by clearing more of the corn and soybean crops that surround the mud pits, to better accommodate the larger crowds. “If you keep the crowd under control, it’s great,” Jarman said. “We’ve had very few altercations. We average about one

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w The School of Music’s Faculty Jazz Ensemble will perform in concert at 8 p.m. in the Staples Family Concert Hall. Tickets are $3 for students and senior citizens and $5 for the general public and can be purchased online on Ticket Central or at the door.

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is it going to be perceived by those (who control) state appropriation?’ I think if you’re keeping in touch with historical appropriations, it’s been this horrible balancing act of trying to have the elasticity you need to make decisions about tuition (and) also about maintaining your identity in response to your audience.” Johnson said some of the tuition discussion is managed through discounting, mainly by using financial aid “to fund those who don’t have the capacity to pay, and to collect from those who do have the capacity.” Said Johnson: “I’m not saying that’s the way to go, but we need to look at the whole (tuition) equation. We’re also doing something similar to what they have in some departments where you’re locked in at this rate if you do ‘this,’ and that gives some incentive for planning opportunities for students.” Sen. Sandy Lane, a

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Mount Pleasant resident Richard Ritter made sure he arrived at Olive Garden extra early. “I have been waiting for a restaurant like this ever since Fazoli’s closed,” Ritter said. “I was the last paying customer at Fazoli’s, and now I’m happy to be the first customer in line at Olive Garden.” Remus junior Kayla Smith

eagerly waited for the doors to open as well. “I don’t have to go to Grand Rapids or Midland every other week to get Olive Garden anymore,” Smith said. “I am super excited to eat. I love the bread sticks.” The Union Township Board of Trustees was the main force that worked to bring Olive Gar-

per event. When you have that many people with that much alcohol, it happens.” Cleaning up after the droves of mud bog enthusiasts, Jarman said he returned $187 worth of cans after the Labor Day event. Farwell resident Sally Eberhart has been attending Jarman’s mud bogs for three years, and lived next door for eight. She said she enjoys the camaraderie at the events, which began to surge in popularity over the last five years. “It’s the fun, the good people and the trucks,” Eberhart said. “We get to see what can go through what. It just keeps getting bigger and bigger.” According to Eberhart, safety is paramount at Jarman’s bog. A strict policy mandates “no mudding after dark,” and up to three tractors are usually on hand to pull stuck cars from the mud. Drivers are not allowed to take back-seat passengers, and must wear seat belts and cannot pull other trucks. “As long as they mind their p’s and q’s, they’ll be fine,” Jarman said of the drivers. “If they

representative from SGA, mentioned that significant discussions have been had at the student level about a lack of outreach to non-traditional students and wondered if he or anyone at the top were aware of those sentiments. Johnson said he was not and that he might not be the appropriate person to hear the concerns, but was eager to offer his time one-on-one with these bodies to understand the issue better. “I know that Global Campus is very responsive to students, but these are not Global Campus students, these are students who are considered non-traditional but they’re considered in the Mount Pleasant environment,” Johnson told Central Michigan Life. “We need to make sure that we’re responding to that audience as well.” In terms of reaching out to the rest of the state, Johnson aired an amount of frustration with his resources. “I understand the perception that Mount Pleasant is unknown, it’s too far,” he said. “I need to understand these different concerns to

Taylor Ballek | Photo Editor Logan Douglas, 16, walks up to his mud bogging truck to hook up his father’s tractor so Douglas can get pulled out after getting stuck in the mud at Jarman’s Cattail Party property on Oct. 4

can stick it, we can pull it.” A Farwell driver, who is only known as Shaggy, has been attending the events for the past four years. The seasoned driver customized two Ford stock trucks for better position ourselves. I can’t build an Amtrack here. I can’t build an airport. But it’s also a discussion we’ve been having with the city of Mount Pleasant. We have a good business partner in the city. I just think it’s been anecdotal so far as we hear it. In our state is one thing, but I have to know how to sell that to people outside, telling them what Michigan is and that we’re in the middle.” Johnson’s model for curbing that perception: Officials need to be concerned not only about what the marketing data tells them, but how the campus as a whole makes new students feel. “We all agree that there are new pieces to admitting kids who want to come here — staging the institution in a different light, making sure we focus on how it looks, the signage,” Johnson said. “Can visiting students and parents find their way around? They have to feel something when they’re here on campus.” university@cm-life.com

the mud bog and assists in the tractor pulls when other drivers get stuck in the mud. “It’s fun and entertaining,” Shaggy said of the events. “I get to work on my trucks a lot. There’s a lot of cool trucks that

get brought up. It’s just one of those things you have to experience first-hand. You either become an addict or not.” metro@cm-life.com

A-SENATE NOTEBOOK

Fixed-term proposal finalized By Ben Solis Staff Reporter

The third draft of a proposal to include fixedterm faculty members was finalized and presented to Academic Senators on Tuesday. The proposal will allow all faculty members, despite status and course load, access to A-Senate representation and elections. Historically, A-Senate representation was not offered to these faculty for a number of reasons, one being a low amount of these types of faculty members in the past, according to ASenate Chair Andrew Spencer, a percussion instructor. The motion was brought forward by the English department, which, according to Sen. Melinda Kreth, has a sizable amount of fixedterm faculty. Details regarding how much of a voice these members would have will be left

up to the various departments that nominate and elect them, Spencer said. A vote on the proposal won’t come for at least three to four more weeks, he added, giving senators enough time to sort out all the bugs in the plan. However, some senators were less than optimistic about the plan. “How are you going to operationalize (sic) them in the meetings?” asked Sen. David Smith, a religion professor. “It seems impossible.”

OTHER A-SENATE NOTES:

- Chemistry professor Janice Tomasik received a $565,000 award from the National Science Foundation. The award came from her work on a project titled “Enhancing STEM Education with ResearchBased Environmental Experiments: A Multi-Institution, Cross-Curricular and Cross-Disciplinary Initiative.”

den to Mount Pleasant. Many members of the board attended the event. One of them was Township Manager Brian Smith, who was happy with the positive feedback that came with the opening of the restaurant. “The ideas were originally presented to the planning commission more than a year ago, back in summer 2012,” he said. “It’s great to see the progress that has been made.” metro@cm-life.com

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Crime Log The following incidents were reported between 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 and 1 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7. by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Sept. 29 5 a.m. — A theft from a building was reported at 1005 S. Franklin St. 7:55 a.m. — Officers investigated a malicious destruction of property at 802 S. Main St.

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3:57 p.m. — Officers investigated a complaint of a disorderly man at the Veteran’s Memorial Library at 301 S. University St. The man was banned from the library. 5:55 p.m. — Police responded to a suicide attempt at 1604 Flynn Lane. 7:14 p.m. — A 51-year-old man was arrested for soliciting prostitution. 8:34 — Officers investigated an assault at 416 S. Kinney St. 10:15 p.m. — Police investigated damages and theft from a Detroit Free Press vending machine at 1207 E. Pickard St. Sept. 30 12:22 p.m. — A theft from a Morning Sun vending machine was reported at 1719 S. Mission St. 1:55 p.m. — A 26-year-old Beaverton man was arrested for retail fraud totaling in $56.99 from a Meijer at 1015 E. Pickard St. Oct. 1 3:47 p.m. — A theft was reported at 1015 S. University St. Oct. 2 12:23 a.m. — A 21-year-old Port Huron man was charged with open intoxicants in public. 1:37 a.m. — A 28-year-old Mount Pleasant woman was arrested for disorderly conduct at 223 S. Main St. Oct. 3 1:57 a.m. — Officers arrested a 36-year-old Mount Pleasant man for driving while intoxicated and marijuana possession at 199 S. Main St. Oct. 5 3:07 a.m. — A privateproperty accident was investigated at 1221 South Drive. Noon — A felony assault was reported at 1999 S. Mission St. 3:05 p.m. — A 38-year-old Mount Pleasant woman was arrested for disorderly conduct and for violating her probation at 306 Michigan St. 4:12 p.m. — Theft from a car was reported at 1000 Appian Way. 5:09 p.m. -- A 30-year-old Mount Pleasant man was charged with retail fraud totaling at $86.97 from a Meijer at 1015 E. Pickard St. 5:45 p.m. — An 18-yearold Shepherd man and two Mount Pleasant children were charged with retail fraud from a Meijer at 1015 E. Pickard St. The man was also charged as a minor in possession of alcohol. 8:18 p.m. — A 29-year-old Lake Odessa man was arrested for retail fraud totaling at $49 at a Meijer at 1015 E. Pickard St. Oct. 6 1:03 a.m. — A 21-year-old Farmington man was ticketed for open intoxicants in public at 299 S. Washington St. 1:23 a.m. — A 20-year-old Hemlock man was cited for open alcohol in public at 799 E. Broomfield St. 1:36 a.m. — A 19-year-old Jenison woman was charged as a minor in possession of alcohol and open intoxicants at 899 May St. 8 a.m. — A theft from a car was reported at 1820 S. Crawford St. 11:43 a.m. — A harassment complaint was investigated at 910 E. Bellows St. The case will be turned over to the county prosecutor. 9:18 p.m. — Officers investigated a complaint of breaking and entering at 1410 Burch St.

Samantha Madar | Staff Photographer Central Michigan University alum Trent Stange, 44, of Rockford owns Compass Coach and its fleet of 22 buses.

At home behind the wheel CMU alum signs bus contract with university By Adrian Hedden | Senior Reporter Trent Stange’s bus runs on maroon and gold. The 1992 business graduate from Central Michigan University, drove the football team deep into downtown Ann Arbor for this year’s opening game against Michigan, he was proud to give back to the foundation of his career. “I wanted CMU on the side of my bus,” Stange said. “I wanted to work for my alma mater.” After placing a $60,000 bid on CMU Athletics’ busing contract, Stange’s company, Compass Coach, received the contract in mid-August. The contract for the football and women’s soccer teams totaled around $250,000 for a different company after last year, he said. The ending total from this year’s contract might increase, depending on the amount of events CMU ultimately competes in. “It all depends on the playoffs,” Stange said of the final payout. “I came in very competitive to save Central money. I worked very hard for this bid.” Aside from the contracts, the Cadillac native already had a long-standing relationship with the school. Along with his wife, Kimberly, who also graduated in 1992 and returned for a master’s degree in criminal justice, Stange said his aunt, uncle, father, brother and both sisters are all CMU alumni. “My family is maroon and gold,” Stange said. “It runs deep. We’ve spent most of our lives here.” The couple both worked in residence halls during their time at CMU, Stange in Emmons Hall and Kimberly in Woldt Hall. He was a member of the Lamda Chi fraternity while she was in the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. After school, Stange went to work at the Convention Bureau, and Kimberly went on to be a parole officer for 15 years. Then, in 2000 when the chance to purchase a bus company came

Samantha Madar | Staff Photographer Central Michigan University alum Trent Stange, 44, stands with his wife, Kimberly, in front of one of his 22 buses.

“My family is maroon and gold. It runs deep. We’ve spent most of our lives here.” Trent Stange up, Stange finally realized a family legacy and sold his home in 36 hours. His father drove a tour bus, and Stange fondly remembered scenic trips to Nova Scotia and other locales. “When I was 13 or 14, I knew I wanted to own a bus company,” he said. “My father was in the business since I was a youngster. I was always in the back seat.” Kimberly soon quit her job and went to work with her husband. Today, she manages driver files and processes background checks and drug tests. “I entered into it (naively),” Kimberly said of the bus business. “I didn’t grow up in the industry. I

didn’t know all that it entails.” While Stange was constantly on the road as a driver for the first four years of his company, Kimberly worked hard to keep their life intact. Compass initially hosted bus tours and provided transportation for elementary and high school events. “She was in the background taking care of everything,” Stange said of his wife. “I couldn’t have done it without her.” After the those first couple of years, Kimberly has developed a strong appreciation for the transportation industry. w Compass | 6A

Off-campus apartment complexes are reporting a slight reduction in occupancy compared to recent years. Following a 2.9-percent decrease in total undergraduate enrollment at Central Michigan University, some apartment complexes are pointing blame for the vacancies at the shrinking student body. “What we’ve noticed is a 9-percent decline in residents from last year, which is directly correlated with the lowered enrollment that Central Michigan has experienced,” said Rob Zitentek, executive director of the Village at Bluegrass. Bluegrass anticipated a downward slide over the next couple of years, based on the enrollment figures released by CMU last year. Zitentek said he has had to plan for the worst in order to stay competitive. Fewer students correlates to less business for housing companies like Bluegrass, located at 4300 Collegiate Way. “Five years ago, we were at 100 percent occupancy,” Zitenek said. “Last year, our total occupancy was at 97 percent. We saw a decline of about 67 or 68 kids from last year.” Zitentek also points to expansions being made by other housing companies as a potential reason for the reduction in occupancy. For example, Copper Beech Townhomes, 4750 E. Bluegrass Road, recently finished construction on 10 buildings with 256 bedrooms, a pool, tennis court and basketball court. Leasing agent Gabe Hillard said Copper Beech hasn’t seen much of a decline, boasting about 94 percent occupancy. Hillard said this was fairly typical and the complex has not been concerned with enrollment this year. Despite this, some local Copper Beech residents have noticed a slight change in the atmosphere of their neighborhood. “Last year, it seemed that more people were more active and vocal,” said Rochester junior Nick Reed, a Copper Beech resident for two years. “It’s hard to say if it’s just the people here are quieter this year or there are more vacancies, but it does seem that things are much more quiet on the weekends.” Tallgrass Apartments, 1240 E. Broomfield St., is also seeing slight reductions in its student occupancy. Apartment Manager Jill Simmons said she has seen lower numbers this year but is not concerned. “Normally, we are at 100 percent occupancy,” Simmons said. “This year, we are seeing fewer than 10 out of our 320 rooms empty.” Mount Pleasant senior Erica Little has also noticed a change at Lexington Ridge Apartments, 3700 E. Deerfield Road, from last year. “It has been more quiet this year,” Little said. “Things are still fairly normal, but I do think there are less people, from what I remember.” metro@cm-life.com

Construction congests intersection on Deerfield Road By Stephen Cross Staff Reporter

Construction on Deerfield Road has caused transportation difficulties for students and residents living in the Deerfield Village Apartments. Deerfield Road has been under construction since early September, and many Deerfield residents have voiced concerns regarding the traffic congestion caused by the construction. Union Township Utilities Coordinator Kim Smith explained the prolonged Deerfield Road project. “A sanitary sewer has been put in, and the testing has been completed,” Smith said. “The construction should be fully completed in about 30 days.” The Union Township Board of Trustees has been heavily involved with the project, and a new plan for the road is currently in negotiations. This plan would reconstruct Deerfield Road to include a bike lane for non-motorized vehicles. Union Township Manager Brian Smith gave specifics about the pos-

sible plan in their last meeting. “The construction would cost about $1.8 million and it would begin in about a year,” Smith said. “It would stretch all the way to Crawford Road.” The construction along the oneblock road has affected students who are coming in and out of the exits for their respective apartment complexes. Rockford junior Mackenzie Guest had a car mishap due to the construction about two weeks ago when leaving a friend’s apartment. “I was visiting a friend in Deerfield and I didn’t pay much attention to the traffic signs,” Guest said. “I was pulling out of Deerfield and my front two front tires fell straight into the drainage ditch.” About 10 construction workers down the road saw Guest drive into the ditchd and spent the next half hour getting her car out of the ditch by creating a small dirt ramp, while the workers picked up the front end. w construction | 6A

Taylor Ballek | Photo Editor A student navigates the construction cones, gravel and construction vehicles that litter E. Deerfield Road on his bike Tuesday near the Deerfield Village Apartment complex entrance.

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aintaining a diverse campus — not only for statistical purposes, but to genuinely offer an inviting atmosphere for all cultures — is essential to the growth of any college or university. As global communication continues to expand and the world itself becomes more diverse, it’s important that Central Michigan University keeps in line with these standards. As reported by Central Michigan Life on Monday, CMU recently reported a small but notable increase in minority students for the 2013-14 school year. About 80 percent of enrolled students identify as caucasian, which is entirely expected in a predominately white region of a predominately white state. However, this figure has been steadily declining. In 2003, 86 percent of campus identified as caucasian. The university is taking

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The power of anger Editor’s note: McDonnell is the cochair of Central Michigan University’s ACLU chapter. Maya Angelou once penned the phrase: “Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire, it burns it all clean.” I do not think many will understand the depth of Angelou’s testimony until they have found themselves in such rage that they feel a wave of wrath overcome them. But once rage festers inside, it is a feeling that cannot be forgotten and must be managed with care. When I personally experienced the violence of today’s rape culture for the first time this summer, I found

positive steps toward increasing diversity among students on campus, but this process wasn’t done over night. For starters, the Office for Institutional Diversity added some foundation. Through the office’s programs and activities for students, diversity has been promoted more aggressively on campus than in years prior. The OID periodically assesses the institution’s long-term diversity goals in addition to offering programs and activities for students to learn through a clear and concise atmosphere. The Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services has helped students, of all ethnicities, adjust to the cultural and ethnic

myself feeling sad and defeated; perfectly normal human emotions. It felt as though the world’s events were going on around me but instead of being a player in the field, I felt left on the sidelines, waiting for an absolution. But after my time in mourning, I returned to what I once loved with new vigor. What once was a hobby was now my life. I would listen to the stories of those like Malcolm X, who used anger as a tool in the battle against injustice. I soon found myself thinking back to one of Malcolm’s famous moments when he proclaimed; “Usually when people are sad, they don’t do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about a change.” With this anger, I feel as though as I am equipped to take on a culture of ignorance, power and greed. With this anger, I am on the front lines of the battlefront against a homophobic, whitewashed, patriarchal society that we have been forced to endure for too long. Anger, when used correctly in an artful fashion, is one of the most powerful dances in this movement against malice and cruelty. To feel anger is nothing to be ashamed of. To accept it and to act in its name with precise regulation and discipline — well, that is power. And so I say, find something that makes you sad and let it fill you with rage. Through sadness comes stagnant waters; through anger, raging waves.

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atmosphere at CMU. Additionally, the College 101 program encourages economic diversity on campus, and Multicultural Advisers in residence halls encourage students to partake in programs and activities that educate them about other cultures. However, we are still leagues behind other schools like Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan, which have a white concentration of 64.9 and 67.4 percent, respectively. It is important for the university to continue to monitor its diversity statistics and to examine ways in which to promote it. In the long term, more diversity could mean better enrollment figures for CMU. Aggressively recruiting minority students not only could make CMU stand out in their minds, but it could also make CMU more appealing to a student looking for a diverse campus. Through exposure to a variety of cultures, students learn from and gain acceptance of those different from them. The world is a very diverse place; the sooner students grasp this, the better off they will be upon their arrival into the real world, and the more diverse CMU is, the more marketable it becomes to students outside of Michigan.

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What does your position entail? I design the pages and make them look sweet. What was the ﬁrst story you covered for CM Life? It was just a page, it wasn’t anything special. I don’t remember — it was a long time ago. If a movie was made of your life, what genre would it be and who would play you? My life is dramatic for no reason. I would like Gwyneth Paltrow to portray me.

our afternoon classes, so we are left with a few choices: Go to a sandwich shop, deli or something similar and get a reasonably healthy sandwich for lunch close to $5 or more. The other option would be to go to the local fast-food restaurant where you could get a greasy, calorie-filled burger, fries and a drink for a bit less money. If we didn’t have to pay so much for gas, our budget for lunch wouldn’t be as much of an issue, and instead we could begin to look at the health quality of our food. If gas were cheaper, the next thing I would consider is traveling. Mount Pleasant does have its perks, but if you’ve been here for a few years (five years in my case), this town gets a little boring. With gas prices not affecting me as much, I would definitely consider taking a trip out to one of our beautiful Great Lakes, maybe down to Detroit to catch a Lions or Tigers game or just taking backroads some-

What’s something most people don’t know about you? I’m a really awful driver and I have a habit of hitting parked cars. But, I have only had one speeding ticket.

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Thirty-four applicants from 17 countries became United States citizens Monday night at the United States Naturalization Ceremony for New Citizens in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. Surrounded by family and friends, the applicant earned the right to become U.S. citizens amid a night deserving of the pomp and circumstance that followed. For many, this was a unique chance that they had waited years to realize. “To me, this means freedom. It’s really great,” said Jeannette Litwiller, a former Canadian who became a citizen-to-be with her husband, Keith. Many of the candidates accepted their certificates with wide smiles and, in some cases, with tears of joy. Keynote speaker Vigdis Boasson, a law and finance professor at Central Michigan University, expressed her pride in becoming a citizen of the U.S. just one year ago. “We’ve all come a long distance, not only geographically and in terms of time and space, but also in terms of cultural, psychological and spiritual (distance),” she said. “Each of us had to start from scratch, overcome numerous barriers and work a lot harder to prove ourselves for every step forward.” Former Jamacian citizen Kriss-Ann Fletcher derived citizenship through her parents. “My mom and dad immigrated here, and I’ve been here for over 10 years,” Fletcher said. “I actually already thought I was a citizen until recently.” College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences Coordinator of Special Events Rae Barrett said this is the first time CMU has hosted such an event. She said these proceedings are usually kept out of public spaces, but an effort was made to integrate it into schools. CMU alumnus Thomas Brownrigg, the chief of the United States Citizenship

and Immigration Service, explained the process even further. “We’re trying to get the community involved in citizenship,” Brownrigg said. “People want new laws for immigration, but if people understood what we’re doing and that there are laws that we follow, they’d see it’s a really important thing, and it’s a great process.” The event was hosted by the Robert and Majorie Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government and was sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Griffin Endowed Chair Gary Randall was the driving force behind bringing the event to CMU. Randall also gave the welcome address, where he highlighted his passion for the new citizens. “This is special for you and special for all of America,” Randall said. “When you raise your hand and take the oath of allegiance, you are infusing the American spirit with enthusiasm and patriotism.” Applicants must live in the U.S. for five years, or three if married to a citizen, and after applying submit to several tests. These tests include background checks, fingerprinting, demonstrating the ability to read, write and speak words in the English language, as well as demonstrating knowledge of the history and principles of the U.S. government. Brownrigg said the naturalization process takes around five months to complete after the application is sent. “I felt very patriotic to see people who are so excited to be citizens,” said Pamela Gates, dean of CHSBS. “I think this is what we’re about in terms of a public institution and this really epitomizes what it means to be part of a public institution to welcome these citizens into our country.”

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Despite some rowdy passengers, she ultimately found solace in providing a needed service for exciting events, attending several bus conventions since going to work for Compass. Stange hopes to expand business to other parts of CMU. He’s already provided transportation to student bands from the School of Music and wants students to know they’re still home when aboard his buses. “I want to be a seamless part of CMU,” Stange said. “When students get on these buses, I want them to feel like it’s their bus.” Stange purchased three new buses this year. The newest, acquired in

CONTINUED FROM A3 Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Bridget Shue of Newaygo, 38, walks her son, Aaron, 5, up to receive the certificate that solidifies his United States citizenship. Aaron received his certificate Monday night in the Bovee University Center. Morgan Taylor Staff Photographer Dulce Acevedo, 16, of Mexico, takes the oath to receive her United States citizenship in the Bovee University Center on Monday night.

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Fall into Michigan By Katherine Ranzenberger Staff Reporter

Michigan is a wonderful, colorful place to be during the fall, and Mount Pleasant and the mid-Michigan area offer many activities for students to do to take advantage of the weather. Check them out below: PAPA’S PUMPKIN PATCH

Located on the corner of Broomfield and Summerton roads, this locally-owned fall attraction has pumpkins, homemade cider and donuts. They also offer hayrides around the patch. Papa’s has been around since 2000 and has been a staple in the community since its opening.

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Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery w 3142 4 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids w Phone: 616-361-7180 w Pushing out hundreds of donuts a day and offering wine tasting with a complimentary glass, Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery has been in the family since 1912 and plans to continue the tradition for generations to come.

Michigan University property, the woods are open to students to explore and reflect. With around 28 acres, it’s easy to spend hours wandering the trails. The Chippewa River runs through this woodland area and provides great background sounds for meditation or a run through nature. Viets is within walking distance from campus, making it an ideal place to view fall colors for on-campus students.

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Diehl’s Orchard and Cider Mill w 1479 Ranch Road, Holly HOLLY w Phone: 248-634-8981 w Offering running paths for the health conscious, as well as donuts and cider to even out the exercise, Diehl’s Orchard and Cider Mill has been a local staple for decades.

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What’s more fall than a Chippewa football game? Central Michigan still has three home games remaining on the season, with the next game coming Oct. 19 against MAC powerhouse Northern Illinois. With tailgating and other events, it brings together thousands on game day to cheer the Chippewas on to victory.

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has one of the top rated disc golf courses in the area. Located on Remus Road between Vandecar and Winn Roads, the park also offers a beach during the summer and a sledding hill during the winter. Entrance to the park is $6. The money goes to preserve the park and other Isabella County parks. With 591 acres, the options are plentiful for things do to on a fall afternoon at Deerfield Nature Park.

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COLOR TOUR IN ISABELLA COUNTY Isabella County is laid out like a grid and is difficult to get lost in. Taking a trip east to Midland or west to Remus can offer more fall colors than just Mount Pleasant can. Take a trip along Old 27 north to Clare or south to Alma and enjoy the orange, yellow, brown and green of the fall colors popping. Take a friend – or four. Split the gas. Play some music and roll the windows down. Take in the smell of the falling leaves and make memories you’ll look back on for years.

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Leaves are beginning to turn, splashing Mount Pleasant in gorgeous fall colors.

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Layering of sweaters and jackets keep students warm while walking to class.

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This season’s popular patterns and accessories By Anamaria Dickerson Staff Reporter

While history might repeat itself with similar styles, people can showcase their personality by adding their own unique twists to keep up with the times. This fall season, there are a variety of style trends and colors to be on the lookout for, and we’re here to help you out: CHEVRON

Whether it’s on clothes or home decor, there is no doubt chevron is a popular statement pattern this season. It’s best worn as a one piece, such as a shirt or skirt, but can also be worn as a whole outfit via a dress. If wearing black and white chevron, accessorize with bright statement jewelry. If wearing colored chevron, do the opposite and wear neutral colored pieces.

WATCHES

Let’s face it. No one actually uses a watch to check the time. Regardless, a watch makes for a sophisticated accessory. So whether they’re

used to add an extra element to an outfit or to actually check the time, a watch makes for an excellent addition to any wardrobe.

A popular color being paired with leopard print is bright orange. If orange isn’t your color, look for other color combinations.

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Men and women alike can be seen sporting this trend. As the weather gets cooler, men can be seen in plaid shirts that are button down and made of flannel. Plaid serves as an alternative compared to just throwing on some old sweatshirt that probably has a hole or two in it.

Layering is a trend that will, without a doubt, always be around. After all, how else are you supposed to stay warm when temperatures drop? Layers can be incorporated in your fall wardrobe through button-downs under sweaters for men and big chunky sweaters over camisoles for women.

CAMOUFLAGE

Camouflage used to be a term typically associated with hunting or the military. This season, camouflage is more than that. The print is best worn with gold accents via jewelry for women and jackets or shirts for men. Not into camouflage? No worries. The shade of green seen in camo print is also a popular color choice among men and women this season.

Skinny jeans are perfect for tucking into boots this time of year.

LEOPARD PRINT

Whether you’re a fan of animal print, there is no denying this print is declaring it’s spot in the fashion industry. It isn’t just the usual brown/ black combination you’ll see in stores, either.

Boots are a staple of fall fashion.

Students embrace fall with return of Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte By Natalie Town Staff Reporter

Starbucks’ famous Pumpkin Spice Latte has made its way back onto the menu and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this season. The build-up for the latte’s return has crowded social media sites, where fans counted down the days until Starbucks blended its first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season. The warm drink is a tasteful mix of pumpkin and fall spice flavors combined with espresso and warm milk. Starbucks tops the latte with homemade whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices. “It is a pumpkin master-

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piece,” Almont junior Lexi Sheehan said. Students looked forward to the day the pumpkin spice latte returned to the Starbucks menu. Sand Lake senior Jenny Hackbardt believes it is a necessity to complete the true feeling of fall. “It is one of the simplest ways to enjoy fall for me,” she said. The latte has found a fan base amongst Starbucks customers all over the world, and Central Michigan University’s campus is no exception. “Once you get it you will never go back. I get it every time I come to Starbucks,” Sheehan said. Cider mill trips, sipping on warm apple cider, fresh

donuts, pumpkin carving and the colored leaves that scatter the ground are expectations of many as fall rolls around each year, and the Pumpkin Spice Latte has made its way onto the list of fall necessities for some. “They honestly just make me happy.” Dryden freshman Jenna Pokriefka said. “I love being able to walk into the crisp fall weather drinking a latte.” The drink will remain the latte of choice on the menu throughout the fall and winter holiday seasons. studentlife@cm-life.com

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YO U Why do you love fall? Interviews collected By Adriana Cotero Senior Reporter

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Must-see movies of the Fall By Jake Schmittler Staff Reporter

“Rush” (in theaters now)

Director Ron Howard delves into the rivalry and relationship between 1970s formula one drivers James Hunt and Nikki Lauda. The ﬁlm is character driven and action packed.

“Captain Philips” (Friday)

Tom Hanks seems to have brought back his characteristically strong performances of the early 2000s in this one. Based on a true story, “Captain Phillips” depicts the ﬁrst U.S. cargo ship to be hijacked in more than 200 hundred years.

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I love seeing all the leaves change color, but I absolutely do not like raking them. My favorite part of fall is being outside and seeing everything change right in front of you; it’s a nice view.

The atmosphere and the color changing is my favorite part of fall. People seem to be friendlier during this season. Everyone is outside more, admiring the leaves and weather.

I like fall colors, so my favorite part is seeing the leaves change. Plus, mine and my twin’s birthday are in this season, too. That is always something to look forward to.

Halloween. I love Halloween, mainly because of the atmosphere and the random reason to celebrate. I dress up every year and multiple times throughout the celebration.

My favorite part of fall is the clothes. I love wearing sweaters, boots, cute jackets, scarves and much more. I just love all fall fashion.

“Kill Your Darlings” (Oct. 16)

An Oﬃcial Selection of the Sundance Film Festival, “Kill Your Darlings” features a remarkably talented cast, including Daniel Radcliﬀ, Ben Foster, Michael C. Hall, Carey Mulligan and Kyra Sedgwick. Powerfully dark and captivating, “Kill Your Darlings” focuses on a 1944 murder that brings together great poets of the time.

“All is Lost” (Oct. 18)

“All is Lost” is a Cannes Official Selection. Robert Redford gives a powerful one-man performance, as he is the only cast member in the film. Redford emotionally depicts the struggle, fear and fight that comes with having to survive a shipwreck alone. Benedict Cumberbatch (“Sherlock,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”) portrays Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. “The Fifth Estate” is based on the real-life evolution and effects of Assange and the whole Wikileaks group. Michael Fassbender plays the counselor, who’s in over his head and caught up in drug trafficking. “The Coun-

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Hello, fall. You have been missed. Hello fall. It’s finally here. Leaves are illuminated with bold colors, the air is crisp, and pumpkin spice is the flavor of the month. My favorite season has arrived, so a proper greeting is in order. It’s about time, and you

“Blue is the Warmest Color” (Oct. 25) Winner of the Cannes Palm d’Or, “Blue is the Warmest Color” follows the emotional ups and downs that plague the relationship of a young lesbian couple.

“The Fifth Estate” (Oct. 18)

“The Counselor” (Oct. 25)

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selor” also features Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem. This ﬁlm has a star-studded cast, both lead and supporting, that will certainly make for a thrilling fall movie.

have been greatly missed. For all of you who are not nearly as obsessed as I am, just give fall a chance and try to embrace it. While yes, our summer tans are fading and the need to cuddle up in sweats has never been more tempting, how could one not love fall? The weather ranges between a perfect 60-70 degrees, with just the right amount of wind. Frizzy hair is not much of a factor, as the humidity completely vanishes. This is also the perfect weather to gather with friends and cheer on our very own football team. I think most can agree that fall fashion is all the rage. A comfy sweater, without the need of a bulky jacket, is enough to win me over. I mean, come on, who doesn’t love comfort? I can guarantee that I, along with many other females, will be sporting popular fall styles including sweaters, boots, scarves and leggings this time of year. Clearly I favor fall, but

“Dallas Buyers Club” (Nov. 1)

Matthew McConaughey continues to redefine himself, portraying Ron Woodroof, the HIV positive electrician who battles the pharmaceutical institutions by selling discounted meds to fellow patients. The movie also features Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner.

after a visit to the cider mill, anyone would. Warm doughnuts and cider? I don’t know what could be better. We also can’t forget about Halloween. You’re never too old to carve pumpkins, and as college students, we are all well aware that we still like to dress up in costumes. Haunted houses and Cedar Point’s “Halloweekends” are just a few more perks to add to list as well. And dare I not mention Thanksgiving. Time off from classes and all the food you can eat in one sitting; not to mention it’s homemade and free. There is no questioning a second serving on this day, and a slice of pumpkin pie is indeed a must. With winter rapidly making its way around the corner, we must cherish these precious weeks, because before we know it, snow will litter the ground and temperatures will hit below zero. Makes fall sound pretty nice, doesn’t it?

“Out of the Furnace” (Dec. 6)

Christian Bale stars as Russell Baze, a convict from the poor northeast who goes on a vengeful quest to ﬁnd his missing brother. Also featuring: Woody Harrelson, Willem Dafoe, Casey Aﬄeck, Zoe Saldana and Forest Whitaker.

“Inside Llewyn Davis” (Dec. 20)

“Inside Llewyn Davis” is another Oﬃcial Cannes Selection. Oscar Isaac (“Robin Hood”) portrays Llewyn Davis, a folk singer trying to ﬁnd his way in 1961. Carey Mulligan plays the leading lady and support is provided from John Goodman and Justin Timberlake. If you consider yourself a fan of music, you should see this movie.

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Call me a prophet, I won’t stop you Football is 2-4, and it’s true I’ve correctly picked every game up to this point, so why not try my luck and predict the rest of the season? CMU is about to embark on the toughest stretch of its season where it plays three top-tier Mid-American Conference opponents in a row. Starting with Ohio on Saturday, CMU will play some highpowered offenses in the upcoming weeks. The Bobcats are on a five-game winning streak after losing the season opener to No. 9 Louisville. Expect a blowout. The team comes home for Northern Illinois during homecoming. This will be ugly. Expect NIU quarterback Jordan Lynch to score at least four touchdowns. He will dominate so much he will probably be crowned homecoming king, or ambassador, or whatever we call ourselves. Ball State welcomes CMU on a Wednesday night. The Cardinals only lost once this season and crushed Virginia 48-27 last week. Three blowout losses, but they are playing teams with a combined record of 14-2. As tough as those three games are, the Chippewas will end the season on one of the easiest three game stretches in recent memory, or at least since last year. They play at Western Michigan, home against UMass and home again against Eastern Michigan. The combined record of those teams is 1-15. Barring anymore injuries, CMU should easily win all three games. That puts their final record at 5-7.

Samantha Madar | Staff Photographer Redshirt freshman quarterback Cooper Rush runs with the ball against Miami (Ohio) Saturday afternoon at Yager Stadium. Rush completed 11 of 21 passes for 110 yards, with 1 interception.

After quarterback coach Watts rips into him at half, Rush finishes mistake-free By Aaron McMann Senior Reporter

For a while on Saturday, the Central Michigan offense looked eerily similar to the week before. Stalled drives, a rushing attack with little teeth and quarterback Cooper Rush making freshman mistakes. Again. Rush started off the game with an interception on CMU’s third play from scrimmage, misreading a route and throwing it directly to Miami defensive end Chris Wade. He followed it up with a fumble on the next drive that CMU was able to recover. Then came overthrows to open receivers Titus Davis and Courtney Williams. And the play on third-and-6 near midfield in which Rush threw behind a streaking Andrew Flory up the middle, followed up by a frustrated slap of the hands and stomp toward the bench. He needed a wake-up call. It came from quarterbacks coach Morris Watts, who coach Dan Enos said “tore

(Cooper) a new one.” “We expect you to make those plays, and you expect to make those plays,” Watts said. “You’re not going to accept it, and we’re not going to accept it. What I really was trying to do was get the frustration out of him. Because you could tell in his eyes at half that he was a little frustrated.” Rush and the offense came out anew in the second half, behind the rushing attack of sophomore tailback Saylor Lavallii and redshirt freshman Maurice ShoemakerGilmore. Lavallii rushed for a season-high 151 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns. Gilmore tacked on another 50 yards, a season-high for him, and a touchdown. A balanced offense allowed Rush to be more effective. He was hitting Davis, junior tight end Deon Butler and freshman Anthony Rice on key plays to extend drives. He finished the game 11-for-21 for 110 yards. Not his usual gaudy numbers, but effective and turnover free.

“Again, that is what we need him to do,” Enos said. “We need him to be more efficient. He can’t turn the ball over and he’s got to make plays on third down.” Diagnosing Rush’s problems early on have been complicated. In his quiet and shy persona, he says he’s “just got to pick it up.” Enos and Watts have been hesitant to blame confidence issues on some of his throws, pointing out that he’s only a freshman and still learning, but realize that it is time for the excuses to end. “He’s missing throws that he probably hasn’t missed in his whole life,” Watts said. “Sometimes he’s letting the ball go and it’s sailing on him. He can do it all, we’ve just to keep playing and working hard.” And Enos? “I wish I could tell you,” he said. “Because I’d write a book and then I’d retire because every coach in America would read it.” sports@cm-life.com

Central Michigan head coach Dan Enos picked up where Michigan State’s Mark Dantonio left off on Sunday, criticizing Miami (Ohio) for firing head football coach Don Treadwell. “It’s terrible, for the coaches and the players,” Enos said. “To make a decision like that this early. I don’t think they had any idea what they had there. The guy is an outstanding man, a great coach. He’s a man of integrity and character, and an outstanding leader. It’s very sad.” Miami athletic director David Sayler fired Treadwell and

RedHawks offensive coordinator John Klacik on Sunday morning, less than 24 hours after losing 21-9 to CMU.. Miami is 0-5 and Treadwell is 8-21 dating back to 2011. Quarterback and receivers coach Mike Bath was introduced as interim head coach. “As you can imagine, it was a long, crazy 26-27 hours here,” Bath said on the Mid-American Conference coaches’ teleconference. “It’s tough because you’re talking about a staff that is potentially done here in the next eight weeks. Coach Treadwell was an unbelievably humble, great person and a guy I am forever thankful for.” sports@cm-life.com

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Strong defense important for CMU field hockey as MAC play begins By Neil Rosan Staff Reporter

Chuck Miller | File Photo Sophomore pitcher Jimmy McNamara delivers a pitch during an April game against Oakland University.

McNamara shines in annual Fall World Series scrimmage Saturday By Dominick Mastrangelo Staff Reporter

The Chippewas might have found their dominating lefty last weekend. Sophomore pitcher Jimmy McNamara was outstanding in the annual Fall World Series scrimmage Saturday, as he pitched the Gold squad to a 4-1 win over Maroon. McNamara allowed six hits, one earned run and struck out seven batters through seven innings of work. One of the most promising pitchers on the Chippewas staff, he said he has been working all summer on his command and pitching sequence. “I felt really good out there today,” McNamara said. “We’ve gotten a chance to face hitters live, but this was more of a game atmosphere so that was helpful. This is one of the most important things we do during

the fall, so I’m happy it went so well for me.” McNamara lives with outfielder Logan Regnier and said it was especially fun pitching to his friends and classmates in a live game setting. “(Regnier) got a nice hit off me the first time up,” McNamara said. “But, I struck him out the next two times, so I’ll have to give it to him a little after the game.” McNamara said he has a lot in common with Head coach Steve Jaksa (who was also a pitcher during his playing days at CMU). “I’m really getting along well with the coaching staff and that makes the whole process a lot easier,” McNamara said. “They are all really open and ready to give tips on really little things that end up making the difference.” Jaksa said he was pleased with McNamara’s performance and is excited

to continue watching the sophomore develop into a pitcher who can pitch deep into a game. “When you are a lefty and a strike-thrower it makes a big difference,” Jaksa said. “I think we are starting to see we can use (McNamara) several days in a row. We can extend him late into a game. If he continues to pitch like he did today, we do not rule out anything. That’s why we play these fall ball games.” McNamara said he will continue working on his strength and conditioning in the winter months, not for his own benefit, but for the team. “I want to do whatever I can to help us win come spring,” McNamara said. “I will accept any role I am given on this team. Whatever I can do is what I am happy with.”

How do you stop a team from scoring? Have a defense that allows only three shots. This is exactly what the field hockey team did Saturday afternoon when it beat Ball State, 1-0, to start MidAmerican Conference play. “Our team took what we worked on in practice this week and really did what we asked,” said head coach Cristy Freese. “More importantly, they played like we know we need to win a conference game. The defense played very well today. We always feel like we can score more goals.” The Chippewas didn’t allow a single shot until the closing minutes of the first half and blanked the Cardinals on every penalty corner they received. “I think Ball State does some nice things on penalty corners, but I think we were ready for it. I felt we scouted them well,” Freese said. “Skylar VanNatta was the key, but I think Anne Middledorp came up with a really big play. She tends to stay back too much and she played it correctly and came out. All those things were very important to limit the shots on penalty corners.” The strong return of the defense should be a comforting sight. The Chippewas started strong

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Soccer McIntyre joins exclusive 1,000-kill season has club against rival Western Michigan ups and downs By Joe Judd Staff Reporter

Volleyball dropped its second Mid-American Conference match of the season against rival Western Michigan Friday night. There was one particular bright spot for the Chippewas, though. During the losing effort, junior outside hitter Kaitlyn McIntyre recorded a team-high 17 kills. This was enough to put her career total at 1,008, making her only the 17th member of the elusive 1,000-kill club. “We knew it was going to happen,” said head coach Erik Olson. “She was just a spectacular outside hitter this weekend for us.” A prestigious honor, McIntyre has been posing kill after kill ever since her freshman year in 2011. In

that particular year, she set the Central Michigan freshmen record for kills with a total of 409. In that same season, McIntyre was named to the All-MAC Tournament team and was seventh in the conference in kills per set, with 3.37. Her dominance at the outside hitter position was just underway at this point. Her sophomore season saw McIntyre lead the team in kills, and she was also named to the All-MAC First Team. Olson has seen the Beaver Dam, Wisc. native grow as a player in these past three years, and he was not at all surprised when his outside hitter reached the plateau. “The 1,000-kill club is cumulative and she’s just a junior,” Olson said. “A lot of kids get there the later quarter of their senior year, so (McIntyre) got

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there pretty quickly.” With her junior year of eligibility underway, McIntyre still has plenty of time to increase her overall kill total before it is all said and done for her at CMU. sports@cm-life.com

Perhaps the only thing we can say with certainty about the women’s soccer team is that it’s unpredictable. The objective is to win the Mid-American Conference regular season title. That will require a great deal of the one quality the Chippewas have been glaringly lacking: Consistency. After picking up their first two wins of the season in back-to-back fashion as they opened up MAC play two weekends ago, the women had started their proverbial “second season” off on their dominant goal-scoring foot. The team came home last weekend and dropped games against WMU and EMU, losing every home game it has played this year with the

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with two wins, allowing only one goal, but then went into a tailspin, losing six straight and allowing 19 goals. The team is on a two-game winning streak, with its stout defense going into the rest of conference play. The Golden Flashes are tied with CMU atop the MAC standings as both teams opened MAC play

with wins. KSU is coming off a 5-2 win against Missouri State, but followed it with a 3-1 non-conference loss against Northwestern of the Big Ten. “There isn’t very much room for error,” Freese said. “This was a key game for us, because now we have won two in a row. Kent will always have confidence in themselves.” sports@cm-life.com

Chuck Miller | File Photo Senior midfielder Skylar VanNatta moves the ball down field toward the Ohio University goal Oct. 19 2012 at the Field Hockey Complex.

are more than two-and-ahalf times better offensively on the road then they are at home? Sometimes the numbers are a little stunning. And what about that “stellar defense” that was only getting scored on during the Chippewas 0-7-1 start the year because of the offensive quality of the squad’s first seven opponents? When Central Michigan hosted a pair of MAC games last weekend, that stifling defense went missing. McGahey said the Chippewas will “find out” where they are at mentally this week. Two more home MAC games are on the schedule this weekend. With the heart of the conference schedule on the horizon, the Chippewas are running out of time for meshing, gelling, getting to know each other and finding out what they are capable of. Statistically, the Chippewas are still in the hunt for a MAC title. But dropping both games this weekend might drop them out of the race, emotionally, for good.

exception of a 2-2 draw with Detroit in the season opener. Head coach Peter McGahey appeared uncharacteristically frazzled following a 3-0 loss to Eastern Michigan in which the Chippewas put just two shots on goal. His explanations for CMU’s struggles have gone from optimistic and vague in the early going to unswerving and frank, as conference play has started. McGahey has long talked of the rough schedule and key injuries CMU has encountered this season, keeping everything in perspective. For the first seven games, we bought it. We understood: These are a unique set of circumstances. Success was not going to be handed to the Chippewas, nor were they going to roll over. This team has proven it can win in the MAC. Perhaps it is the pressure of playing at home. Only 18 of the 48 shots the Chippewas have put on goal this season have come in four home games. Does that mean the women

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