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Results in brief winner’s name printed in maroon and bold

U.s. Senate

Gary Peters

Teri Lynn Land

4th U.S. House

Red white and green

Mount Pleasant voters decriminalize marijuana with grassroots support

By Malachi Barrett News Editor

Jeff Holmes

John Moolenaar

House 99th

Bryan Mielke

Kevin Cotter

A family of scouts looks to a CMU student to honor tradition »PAGE 3A

“More than 50 percent of Americans want some form of legal decriminalization,” said Ian Elliott, president of Student Advocates for Medical and Recreational Cannabis. “The vote is symbolic in showing part of the nation, through a grassroots movement, is responding to politicians neglecting

Mount Pleasant residents have spoken; possession and use of less than one ounce of marijuana is now decriminalized for adults above the age of 21.

the will of the people.”

The measure, which passed 2,705 to 1,639, only applies to Mount Pleasant. Marijuana remains illegal according to state and federal law, and police officers will retain the power to arrest someone for possession under state law.

“Efforts to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana were announced in 18 cities throughout Michigan for 2014 ballots. Eleven qualified for the November 2014 ballot, while two were postponed to

2015 ballots and three did not make the ballot at all.

The measure could help prompt a broader discussion about marijuana legalization in Michigan and the country. CMU does not allow the use or possession of any form of marijuana.

Residence Hall policy states although many states have passed laws legalizing medicinal marijuana, all forms of marijuana continue to w MARIJUANA | 2

Snyder wins re-election, Michigan stays red

By Jordyn Hermani Staff Reporter

Senate 33rd

Fred Sprague

Judy Emmons

Attorney General

Mark Totten

Bill Schuette

Secretary of State

At 11:45 p.m. Michigan officially received a fresh coat of Republican Red, courtesy of state voters.

Incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Snyder offered his acceptance speech just before midnight, after securing a resounding victory over Democratic opponent Mark Schauer by more than 100,000 votes.

During his speech, Snyder honed in on the idea that Michigan was inherently flawed but through perseverance, a new foundation for a better Michigan can be made for the future.

“We’re doing this to make a better Michigan today.” Snyder said.

“We’re doing it for our kids. And we’re doing it for their kids and their kids’ kids. We’re doing it for the Michigan that we had before and we’re doing it even better.”

Economically, Snyder has been credited with improving Michigan’s “rainy day” fund, taking the numbers from nearly zero to over $500 million. Critics feel his cuts to school systems and increased privatization of education are not in the best interest of Michigan as a whole.

President of the College Repub-

Courtesy Photo | Ryan Garza/Detroit Free Press/MCT Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and his wife Sue Snyder wave to crowd following his victory speech during the Michigan Republican Party Statewide Election Night party in the Renaissance Ballroom of the Detroit Marriott at The Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit on Tuesday.

licans, Trino Schincariol, views Snyder’s win as a step toward an even brighter future for the state. “(Under Snyder) Michigan will keep moving forward,” Schincariol said. “Unemployment will increase, more jobs will be offered, and education funding will be increased.”

Snyder made a point to focus on continual job creation in his speech.

“In the last four years, we have created more than 400,000 private sector jobs, new jobs,” he said. “(Michigan) ranks number five in the country in total jobs created.”

On the opposite side of the political spectrum, Sam McNerney,

president of the College Democrats, took news of Snyder’s win with a mixture of concern and disappointment.

“I’m very afraid of what Michigan will look like in four years,” McNerney said. “Snyder has made very clear where his priorities lie. It’s not with the elderly or the students; it’s with special interest groups and the one percent.”

Also winning re-election were State Sen. Judy Emmons, R-Greenville, keeping the 33rd Senate District, and State Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant, reclaiming the 99th House District.

Since 2011, Emmons has served the 33rd District Senate seat which

By Ben Solis Editor-in-chief Ruth Johnson

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Ross ‘struggled with’ decision to pursue Nebraska job University president is one of four candidates; likely won’t consider any other job offers

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encompasses Clare, Isabella, Gratiot, Mecosta and Montcalm counties. Coming from a farming family that has a long history in Michigan, Emmons has done a good deal of work for the agricultural community, serving on the Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors and as a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau.

Spearheading education in the community and human-trafficking as two of her latest campaign interests, she brings back to the 33rd District a long history of service and leadership in the community.

CMU graduate Cotter was

Within the last five years, President George Ross has been aggressively headhunted by recruiters offering him interviews for president’s positions at other universities. During his tenure as the president of Central Michigan University, Ross answered those recruiters with a resounding “no thank you.”

That changed this month.

Ross announced Monday that he is a candidate for the presidency of the University of Nebraska.

Reflecting on what he would tell his own students if they asked him whether or not they should accept any opportunity handed to them, Ross said that his decision to accept the offer was based mostly on principle.

“I struggled with it,” Ross told Central Michigan Life. “I had conversations with my wife, and actually with my daughter who works at another university, conversations with (Board of Trustees Chair William) Kanine and board leadership about the position. I also came to the realization that I can’t counsel students to be

“They saw something in me, in my background, in my character, in my leadership.”

George Ross, Central Michigan University president

open to opportunities if I act in a contrary manner. And I follow the same advice that I give my students.”

Ross is one of four candidates for the position. Steve Smith, director of news at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said he is joined by Hank Bounds, Michael Martin and Sally Rockey.

Bounds is the commissioner of higher education for the Mis-

sissippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Martin serves as the chancellor of the Colorado State University System, and Rockey is the deputy director for extramural research at the National Institutes of Health.

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Living across party lines

Two CMU roommates work for opposing political campaigns

By Jacob Kahn Staff Reporter

Freshman roommates Mackenzie Flynn and Megan Stinson can argue about anything from shower schedules to trash duty, but they are forbidden from fighting about politics.

It’s in their roommate agreement.

As Mount Pleasant waited for the results of the Nov. 4 election, few were as excited to see the outcome as the two freshmen who campaign for opposing State Representative candidates Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant and Democrat Bryan Mielke.

When Flynn and Stinson signed up for their residence hall assignments without knowing each other; neither one expected a roommate who was as politically active, let alone from the opposing party.

marijuana | continued from 1 be illegal under federal law.

Federal law supersedes state law, as a result, institutions are not obligated to accommodate users of medicinal marijuana in residence halls, on campus or otherwise.

Proposal 14-1, a referendum of Public Act 520 of 2012 was not approved. The proposal would have established a

Snyder | continued from 1 elected in November 2010 to serve the 99th House District. A Shepard native, he campaigned on keeping jobs within the state and fix-

On top of all the other standard contentious issues new roommates face, the two political science majors must also find ways to get along despite being on completely opposite ends of the ideological spectrum.

“I’m insanely radical,” Stinson said. “It’s difficult because I really want to talk about things a lot.”

Flynn, a vested Kevin Cotter supporter, said she tries to avoid arguing as much as possible. She recalls being interested in politics ever since the 2004 election between George W. Bush and John Kerry.

At eight years old, she was already explaining politics to her younger brother.

“I tried to teach him about the difference between Republicans and Democrats,” Flynn said. “Then we were at the zoo, and he got to the donkey pen,

and I shouted, ‘Look mom!

Democrats.’ ” Ten years later, she proudly wears her “Flynn ‘44” T-shirt, which she is saving for her own presidential campaign.

Stinson was also acquainted with politics at a young age.

She became involved with the Democratic Party after taking an AP government course in high school.

This year, she has been campaigning for Bryan Mielke, a Democratic candidate for Michigan’s State Representative.

“Politics are a huge part of my life,” Stinson said. “It’s more than my major, working on the campaign, it’s everything.”

She regularly participates in phone banks, walks door-todoor, and is one of Mielke’s Get Out The Vote captains. Stinson also works to ensure people make it to the polls.

hunting season for wolves and authorizing annual wolf hunting season. It would have allowed the Natural Resources Commission to schedule annual wolf hunting seasons and with a hunting license. It also would have created a Wolf Management Advisory Council to make recommendations to the legislature about proper management of wolves.

Proposal 14-2, a referendum of Public Act 21 of 2013, was also not approved. The proposal would have granted the Natural Resources Com-

mission the power to designate wolves and other animals, as game for hunting without legislative action. It also would have continued the NRC’s designation of wolves as game, and allow the NRC to set a wolf-hunting season.

The proposal grants the Legislature sole authority to remove a species from the list of designated game Animals, eliminate the $1 hunting and fishing-licensing fee for members of the military, and give the NRC sole authority to regulate fishing.

ing poor Michigan roads as a result of last winter. Cotter will be sworn into office Jan. 1, 2015 along with Emmons.

Republican Ruth Johnson also earned a second term as the Secretary of State, defeating Democratic challenger Godfrey Dillard.

Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette also

earned re-election, defeating Democratic challenger Mark Totten.

As a conservative, when Michigan voters past the resolution allowing medical marijuana use, Schuette challenged the implementation of the law. He also has been a strong opponent of recognizing samesex marriage in Michigan.

Stinson said she wants to be a senator herself one day.

Though the pair may disagree, they are still friends.

Both said they were surprised to have met and taken a liking to a political rival.

Flynn says she has some past experience in personal relationships with the opposing party; her boyfriend is a Democrat.

Unlike Republicans and Democrats in Lansing or Washington, Flynn and Stinson share a mutual admiration.

“I’m glad (Stinson) actually has her own opinions and reasoning,” Flynn said.

“Even though we don’t agree, at least she makes an intelligent case.”

It isn’t all perfect though.

Flynn returned to her room last week to find that the Kevin Cotter football schedule she taped to the communal fridge had been maimed to rid Cotter’s face from the fridge.

Still, their friendship is unharmed, and they are looking forward to watching the results of the election together.

Jacob Kahn | Staff Reporter Freshman roommates Mackenzie Flynn (left) and Megan Stinson (right) represent different political parties while living together under one roof.

CORRECTIONS

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life in brief HERITAGE

Native American Heritage Month speaker scheduled As part of Native American Heritage Month, Dr. Anton Treuer, the Executive Director of the American Indian Resource Center at Bemidji State University in Minnesota, will be speaking at Central Michigan University.

The event will be at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the Park Library Auditorium.

Treuer has spoken throughout the U.S, Canada and other countries. He serves as editor of the Oshkaabewis Native Journal, written in the Ojibwe language.

Treuer has also written several books, including “Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask.” The event is free. Contact Cheryl Merryman at nap@cmich.org for more information.

Karissa Lutz, Staff Reporter Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer The triangle Rochester Hills Freshman Paul Hardy wears is nick-named the “Triangle of No Life” because recipients of the award have put so much time and energy into Boy Scouts of America.

Symbol of service A family of Boy Scouts looks to a CMU student to honor tradition

By Emily DeRuiter Staff Reporter

Doomed to wear a large necklace for two months and told not to take it off, Rochester Hills Freshman Paul “Jake” Hardy sleeps and showers with a wooden triangle the size of his hand, hanging from his neck.

This is a tradition of his Boy Scouts of America in metro-Detroit.

Hardy won the highest award possible within the Order of the Arrow troop, the Boy Scouts’ Honor Society, and his troop’s tradition is to have recipients wear the amulets from the time of the announcement to the time of the award ceremony.

Hardy’s dedication to the organization is the reason he is receiving the award. The triangle Hardy wears is nick-named the “Triangle of no Life” because recipients have put so much time and energy into the program.

“It was kind of a slap on my hand when I found out, because it means I have not missed an event for the past three years,” Hardy said. “But I am glad to get recognized.”

Hardy has been in the Boy Scouts since he was in first grade and has grown from being a cub scout to an eagle scout. Hardy’s father, Paul, said he started in the Boy Scouts as a devout bookworm. He has since become an outgoing leader with 3,000 hours of volunteering under his belt. “(He’s) not afraid to put himself out there,” Hardy’s father said.

Something about the Hardy family draws them all into the organization.

Hardy’s father is also in line to receive the same award as Hardy—and he has also been wearing the same triangular necklace.

Hardy’s mother is a member of the Order of the Arrow and is eligible for nomination for the award next year. Hardy’s sisters are both either in Girl Scouts of the USA or Venturing, a youth development program for men and women through the Boy Scouts.

“We’re a scouting family.” Hardy said.

Suitemate Josh Belcher, a Williamsburg freshman, said Hardy’s dedication to the Boy Scouts spills over into everything he does and turns into dedication for every task, whether it is teaching or caring.

“He really does genuinely care about everyone,” Belcher said.

“I think in some ways more than himself.”

Hardy is also described as very busy. He has two jobs as a referee and as a student assistant. Refereeing is the only time Hardy will ever take the triangle off.

“I don’t wear it because it would be silly to have a triangle smack me in the face, or have this oddlyshaped triangle like Iron Man on my chest,” Hardy said.

Technically, he is not forced to wear it, but Hardy claims he would feel guilty if he chose not to honor the tradition. He views wearing it

Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Rochester Hills Freshman Paul “Jake” Hardy shows off the large wooden necklace he has vowed to wear for two months as part of a Boy Scouts tradition.

as a positive experience and even a good conversation starter.

Hardy’s adventures in the Boy Scouts will change when turns 21, because he will no longer be a part of the Order of the Arrow. But for

Hardy, that will not be the end of his scouting career.

“You become an adviser,” Hardy said. “I will enjoy my advisor-hood and watch people struggle with the things I struggled with.”

SGA passes sexual violence resolution evicting rapists

By Jordyn Hermani Staff Writer

After an intense session in the House, the Student Government Association passed the resolution to support stricter sanctions for sexual violence on campus by a vote of 57 to 28.

Of the house members present, 18 of them chose to abstain from voting.

At one point, a member from Spectrum motioned for a suspension of House rules, which would allow all in the audience, including non-voting members of the crowd, to speak. The results were somewhat chaotic, which ended up in a reinstatement of the rules soon after.

Although the resolution was passed, many in the House still felt it needed improvement. Crystal Pendergrass, co-head of the Governmental Affairs Committee, considered voting on the resolution redundant considering up and coming Title IX voting, which would be taking place on Nov. 10.

Pendergrass said the Harvard study cited, “repeat rape and multiple offending among undetected rapists,” was an “outdated” but

Claire Abendroth | Staff Photographer Kimberly Stahl speaks to members of Student Government Association about the importance of voting in Anspach Hall on Monday.

“valid study”.

Senator Brynn McDonnell, author of the bill, said she was happy to see the legislation pass, despite some resistance. McDonnell is also a columnist for Central Michigan Life.

“My goal was to get (the resolution) passed,” McDonnell said. “The next step is to present it to President (Charles) Mahone. If he passes it and says that the student body supports

the resolution, then it’s up to the university after that to see if they’re up to passing it and instituting it as CMU policy.”

Although there have been vocal complaints stating that the resolution could silence the voices of survivors in regards to the fate of their abusers, McDonnell said she has received hundreds of emails applauding her for her efforts.

She added that after the Monday meeting, a sexual assault survivor came up and hugged her, thanking McDonnell for all the work that she has put into the bill.

“Regardless as to what some nay-sayers may say, I have received overwhelming support (for the resolution),” she said. “This is not only an issue to help survivors, but to make campus a safer place for men, women, whomever.”

Overall, SGA President Chuck Mahone is proud of the House for finally reaching a consensus on the resolution even if it was with some struggle.

“I think that (resistance) shows that the bill itself has a few fallacies, but the (governmental) body itself overlooked those,” he said.

From here, SGA plans on presenting the bill to President Ross. The current CMU policy on rape calls for the minimum punishments of individuals found guilty of sexual assault with penetration to be suspended rather than expelled. Supporters hope that through such action, the university itself will consider on changing the present standing sexual assault policy.

BLOOD DRIVE

Alpha Gamm Delta and Kappa Sigma to host blood drive Central Michigan University’s Alpha Gamma Delta and Kappa Sigma will host a blood drive on Nov. 6. The drive will be held in the Bovee University Center Terrace from noon to 6 p.m. and will benefit the Alpha Gamma Delta philanthropy.

Those wishing to donate blood can sign up beforehand on the American Red Cross website or walk-in during the event.

“A part of our philanthropy is diabetes awareness,” said Elyce Rosenbach, Paw Paw senior and Alpha Gamma Delta philanthropy coordinator.

“We thought this would help us be a little more connected to what we stand for as a chapter.”

Rosenbach explained that hosting a blood drive holds true to the core values of the sorority.

Alpha Gamma Delta will partner with the fraternity Kappa Sigma to host the event.

“We want to work together to make our campus better,” Rosenbach said of the partnership.

She reminded those planning to participate in the blood drive to check on the American Red Cross’s for specifications on donating blood.

Andrea Peck, Senior Reporter

OFF CAMPUS

‘Shooting for success’ silent auction to donate to scholarship fund The Malt Shop on Bellows Road and attorney Todd Levitt will be hosting a silent auction at the restaurant at 5:30p.m. on Thursday.

Proceeds collected at the event titled “Shooting for Success” will be donated to the Sports Management Scholarship fund.

Silent auction items include an Image Sun gift bag, Salon 3 Twelve gift certificates, Mackinac Island Package including a ferry ride and bikes for four people, a signed framed photo of Pavel Datsyuk and more.

For pictures of auction items and more information, go to facebook.com/ shooting4success.

Sydney Smith, Assistant Student Life Editor

VOICES EDITORIAL |

EDITOR-I N- CH I EF | Ben Solis | editor@cm-life.com MANAGI NG EDITOR | Adrian Hedden | news@cm-life.com DESIGN | Luke Roguska | design@cm-life.com N EWS | Zahra Ahmad | university@cm-life.com N EWS | Malachi Barrett | university@cm-life.com STU DENT LI F E | Sarah Roebuck | studentlife@cm-life.com SPORTS | Dominic Mastrangelo | spor ts@cm-life.com

Recognizing signs of depression could save a life

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30,000 people die from suicide each year

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5 million living Americans have attempted suicide.

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ometimes kind words can be the difference between life and death. Smiling can make

someone’s entire day.

Suicide is a subject that should not be taken lightly. Learning about how to prevent suicide can truly save a life.

The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention student organization at Central Michigan University has put together a week to raise awareness about suicide prevention on campus.

Since coming to college is often an extreme environmental change for some students, can be susceptible to developing mental illnesses. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, around 30 percent of college students feel “so depressed that it is difficult to function.”

When someone is feeling depressed and unable to live his

or her life, it can be hard for that person to reach out for help. But we encourage them to do so.

It is not a sign of weakness.

Stigmas are made with mental illnesses, which makes it harder for an individual to seek the help they need. Stigmas about mental illnesses lead to humiliation and disgrace, or even worse, the loss of someone’s life. No matter what the contributing factor to depression may be, depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, and it is no one’s fault.

A person contemplating suicide will usually exhibit subtle or obvious signs. Talking about wanting to die or feeling hopeless, increased use of alcohol or drugs and withdrawing from things they

once enjoyed are some of these signs.

They might also show extreme changes in mood, a sudden breakthrough of happiness or calmness or begin making arrangements and saying goodbyes. If you know what to look for, even the smallest hint, you can help.

Understanding the way depression and other mental illnesses work can be difficult, but crucial in order to take precautions.

Sometimes a person with a history of suicidal thoughts or clinical depression tends to have moments in their lives where they feel extremely happy and overjoyed, where everything in life is going just right. This can lead to a downhill spiral very quickly.

The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 million people die each year from suicide.

Human beings ultimately have a desire to live; a person who has depression doesn’t necessarily want to die, but they might feel

that is their only option. A person who is suicidal is experiencing an unbearable suffering. Being a supporter of that person is pivotal.

External factors such as stressful life events or situations can be the “cause” or contributor to the onset of depression, but for some there may not be any external factors contributing to the onset.

While this can be stressful to the person trying to help someone who is feeling hopeless, the best thing to do is be there for the person who is depressed.

When looking into the environment of a person who has depression, people trying to help look for something that needs to be “fixed” when in reality it was never broken. Getting an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment can make the quality of a person’s life greatly improve.

The more awareness to suicide prevention, the less people die from suicide. The world is tough and life can be exhausting, but every single person deserves to be alive to experience it.

Letter to the editor

Reply to SAGE protest on preponderance of evidence TO THE EDITOR: I believe SAGE to have noble and respectable intentions in seeking to change the minimum punishment for students found responsible for sexual assault.

The problem with such a proposed policy, however, is the inappropriate use of the “preponderance of the evidence” standard used to adjudicate sexual assault cases in student conduct hearings. While the preponderance standard is used for most civil cases, the reality is that lawsuit and a college sexual assault hearing differ in several critical ways that make the preponderance

standard grossly inappropriate for campus hearings.

First, those facing civil penalties in a court of law under the preponderance standard are afforded many fundamental protections that are typically absent for a campus hearing, including: -Impartial judges -Unbiased juries of one’s peers -Representation by counsel -Mandatory discovery processes to ensure that all parties have access to relevant information -Restrictions on unreliable evidence like hearsay or prior bad acts -Sworn testimony under penalty

of perjury Those accused in campus hearings are generally denied these protections – but nevertheless are subject to life-changing sanctions based on nothing more that a feeling by campus court participants that they believe one person’s story slightly more, which, after all, is exactly the analysis that the preponderance standard uses.

SAGE’s proposed policy change – while well-intended – would only seek to aggravate the current flaws in the student conduct hearing process. Using the preponderance standard for student conduct

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hearings on campus sexual assault – and then requiring that those held “responsible” be expelled from the university – would lead to the bizarre situation of an accused student being expelled from Central Michigan University, shortly before being found not–guilty in a court of law, using the appropriate “reasonable doubt” standard.

Of course, such a situation would be absolutely absurd and inappropriate. Any conclusion to the contrary would be an error in judgement.

Michael Westendorf, Executive Editor, The Saginaw Valley Journal

Teacher rips money in class?

Jordyn Hermani

Staff Reporter

Last Monday, as I sat half awake, I watched my professor rip a $1 bill in half before one of my morning classes.

She explained that she used this sort of scare tactic as a way to wake us up and get us more in tuned with her lecture. It was rather effective. Immediately, 20 students sat upright in their chairs, aghast and began vocally protesting what she had just done.

“What’s the big deal?” she had said. “It’s just money.”

To add insult to injury, she told us that occasionally she would use bigger quantities of money – $10, sometimes $20 bills. She then resumed with her lecture.

As the squabbles of my classmates died down, I looked around the room. A few students were still somewhat asleep, some others were laughing at the events that had just unfolded. I felt as though I was the only one who was truly angry at what had just happened.

The same day she ripped up money in the classroom was the same day I received a $300plus billing statement from the university telling me that if I didn’t pay up, I couldn’t register for next semester’s classes.

Students here, on average, pay something over $20,000 to attend Central Michigan University. That is not including the price for books, parking passes, groceries, and clothing – if necessary. Students who I have talked to are scrambling to make ends meet, working multiple jobs just to pay rent.

Although some of us are fortunate enough to get reimbursed through financial aid, not all of us are.

We’re college students. We’re young and broke, but we’re trying our best. And to have a teacher rip up money right in front of you and ask you what the big deal is?

There is such a gap, both financial and social, between those who have money and those who need it. To people who have the privilege to not have to care about money – great. I am sincerely happy for you. But to those of us who have to work, to fight tooth and nail through the education system for the chance at a scholarship or just slog through the torrent of student loans, that dollar is a slap in our collective faces.

That dollar represents our blood, sweat, and tears to make it to where we are today. And to have it ripped in half in front of us is almost like saying that we did our best, but our best just wasn’t good enough.

Yes, it was just a dollar. But to someone who is just a little short on rent that week or doesn’t have enough to buy medicine that they so desperately need to get through the day, that one dollar can go a long way.

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Politics: A long-time corporation running on your vote Josh McCarthy Guest Columnist

From corruption and bribery, to cover-ups and scandals, politics have become nothing more than a power struggle of the corporate elite.

Essentially an elaborate dog and pony show, our political system has gone astray from its original intention.

Politicians act on the behalf of the highest bidder, and the only issue on their agenda seems to be reelection.

Rather than focusing on fulfilling obligations to those who elected them, they cut deals with oligarchs to earn some prestigious title. I am not trying to induce the idea that there are no good politicians out there, because there are, the system is just very efficient at weaning them out.

In order to work their way up through the ranks of the political hierarchy, politicians must spend a great deal of time raising funds to compete with their fellow competitors. This means a donation from a corporation, or special interest group, can be the difference between winning and losing an election; however, such a generous donation cannot come without stipulations.

Once a politician gains their coveted position, they

must repay their debts to those who funded them, with favorable legislations, furthering the establishment of the corporatocracy.

This system of give and take is the main cause of my disdain. It has become blatantly obvious that politicians can be bought, and our political system is treated as an auction in which the highest bidder wins.

Congressmen and women remain in stagnation, for fear of addressing a subject which may offend a certain

so obvious. My disdain does not end with Bush.

President Obama preached of hope and change, winning the hearts of the country through his eloquent affirmations. Six years later, it is hard to recognize his promises as nothing more than false hope. It seems as though a new scandal is recognized every week under his administration, and the politicians involved seem to get nothing more than a slap on the wrist, while they tiptoe around the problem.

Essentially an elaborate dog and pony show, our political system has gone astray from its original intention. party or organization, and diminish their probability of reelection. This is why the government fails to progress and make critical changes.

One of the biggest political issues in my lifetime has been our involvement in the Middle East, starting with the Iraq War. Under President Bush, we invaded a country under false pretenses, using vague justifications, in order to conduct a nearly impossible task.

All the while, the military industrial complex, and those associated, has thrived.

It is hard not to become skeptical of our political system when such corruption is

It is hard to trust a system which seems to work against the good of the people in so many aspects. In no way do I fully understand how the political system works, however, from what I have experienced in my life, changes need to be made.

It must be made evident that the current political system acts as a deterrent of change, rather than the catalyst. In order to persevere, the power must be returned to the people, and the influence of those concerned with anything less than the betterment of society must be removed.

Only then can a truly representative system exist.

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Vote if you give a damn Jacob Kahn Staff Reporter

Voting is a lot like texting.

They say, “Not sending a text still sends a message.”

It means you don’t care enough to respond. The same principle applies to voting; by failing to exercise your franchise you send a message to Lansing, and to Washington, that says you absolutely do not care.

You do not care about the status quo, or the future – your future.

The United States is the longest running, most successful experiment of democracy in history. The reason for our country’s success is the system of representation.

Instead of having every member of the population debating political issues day in and day out, in this country we may elect people to debate for us, to represent our interests. It is a power that people in countries across the world hunger for, a power that our founding fathers and civil rights leaders fought tirelessly for.

Yet, despite the immense triumph of the right to vote, voter turnout is meager and disappointing.

In the 2010 midterm elections, only 39.9 percent of eligible voters made it to the polls, according to Pew Research. The number of eligible voters affected by the outcome of these elections was 60 percent higher.

The representatives in

Washington impact everyone.

A huge percentage of the electorate fails to vote in every election, often because they feel their interests are neglected and that the political arena belongs to big business and the super-rich. While it is true that 2010 saw the introduction of unprecedented campaign spending, this is not an excuse for omitting yourself from the political system. It is imperative now more than ever that individuals vote at the polls and refuse to allow major corporations to buy their candidates.

For those who abstain from voting over the feeling that our elected officials are at the beck and call of big business and the plutocracy, this is a legitimate concern that can only be addressed by participation; not by apathy and indifference. By voting for a candidate who maintains their integrity despite corporate influences, you can send a message of what you want, regardless of the success of your chosen candidate. Moreover, your first amendment rights give you, the individual, the power to appeal to your representatives.

Write to your senator, write to your State Representative. History has proven time and again that no force can drown out the voice of the people, as long as We The People speak up.

Voting is a patriotic duty that citizens of the United States are compelled to do in order to protect their democratic freedoms. Many argue that they feel as though their vote does not count, or that they are dissatisfied with the available candidates.

In spite of this sentiment, individual votes matter now more than they ever have before. A company can spend a trillion dollars on campaign advertising, but at the end of the day it is your vote, not their dollars, that will decide the race.

As for the concern that no satisfactory candidates exist, it is still important that you push your opinion with the ballot.

For months on end you are subjected to the opinion of every interest group and party that can afford to advertise on cable TV, and now can take the opportunity to subject them to your opinion with the ballot.

Vote for a third party candidate even if you believe that vote is futile. There are more than enough eligible voters who do not take to the polls to support a third and even a fourth candidate. The only true barrier to success is inactivity. Do not be a part of the problem, be the solution.

Lastly, it is important that you appreciate what it means to have the right to vote. There are a limited number of democratic nations in the world, and of those, only some are “truly democratic.”

To be able to vote, and have your vote actually impact the future of your country, is a rare privilege that you have a responsibility to exercise.

Remember that your family’s past generations fought for the right to vote; whether they escaped oppression to the Land of Opportunity, or whether they were the oppressed, they fought an uphill battle for you to be able to cast your vote to help decide the future of this country.

Voters choose Peters for Senate, Moolenaar for 4th House District

By Jacob Kahn Staff Reporter

In November’s midterm election, Michigan elected Gary Peters, D-Pontiac, to the U.S. Senate, and John Moolenaar, R-Midland, to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Peters, who represented Michigan’s 9th District from 2009-2013. Peters is now elected to the Senate to represent Michigan. Peters served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, and as vice president of the banking company Paine Webber.

Peters was also an instructor at Central Michigan University. From 2007-2008, he was the third Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government at CMU. “I think Michigan definitely made the right choice.

Peters will take us in the right direction, and I can’t think of anyone better to replace Carl Levin.” said Sam McNerney, President of CMU’s College Democrats Organization.

ROSS | continued from 1 The president of Nebraska oversees four different campuses within the Nebraska university system if he is chosen for the job. This includes the well-known UNL campus and the program’s medical school.

The university maintains an enrollment of 50,000 students and controls an operating budget of $2.4 billion.

Since he was appointed CMU president, Ross said he has not actively sought employment elsewhere. Various firms have reached out to Ross since he became the CMU’s 14th president in 2010.

Recruiting firm Isaacson, Miller, which is based in Boston, contacted him about the UNL position during the summer.

Ross is still not entirely sure why Isaacson, Miller actively pursued him for the position. He chalks up their interest to the makeup of ethic and personality.

“They saw something in me, in my background, in my character, in my leadership,” he said. “Frankly, (they saw something) in my team on this campus and other cam-

President of CMU College Republicans Otteorino Schincariol said Peters’ policies will be similar to those of other Democrats, including U.S. President Barack Obama.

“Gary Peters will follow along with the Obama Agenda,” Schincariol said.

An experienced candidate, Peters has served on several committees and as the vice chairman of the Senate Finance, Education, Judiciary and Economic Development Committees. He was also a member of the Natural Resources and Mental Health and Human Services Committee.

In his campaign for Senate against Terri Lynn Land R-Grand Rapids, Peters promised to make a priority of improving the situation of jobs and the economy, healthcare, and military and veterans.

Peters’ campaign website said he is chiefly concerned with “investing in Michigan Main Street businesses,” as well as “strengthening our puses. They share my values as an educator and they share the values of CMU.” If the position is offered, Ross said he would have to weigh the decision with his wife carefully, the same way he did 2010. Prior to becoming CMU’s top official, he was vice president of Finance and Administrative Services in 2002 but left the university in 2008. Between 2008 and 2010, he served as the president of Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss.

Throughout his presidency, Ross has made it a point to tout CMU exceptionalism and what it means to be a Chippewa. The announcement of his potential departure comes in the wake of his annual State of the University address that offered up a grim, yet optimistic outlook on university enrollment within the next five years.

Ross said that projections show a massive decline in graduating Michigan high school seniors and the potential for CMU enrollment to dip as low as 17,500 students.

The point of the address, Ross added, was not to issue a warning, but to rally the faculty and staff to meet the challenges and maintain 20,000 on-campus students.

automotive industry and expanding our agriculture.”

In terms of healthcare Peters is, “Committed to ensuring (affordable healthcare) can be relied upon for generations to come.” He opposes the Republican Ryan Budget Plan.

With regard to military veterans, as the son of a World War II veteran, and having served himself, Peters is committed to “Getting our veterans and their families the benefits they’ve earned.”

Land lost the race to Peters, campaigning on the Republican platform of opposing abortion, Obamacare, and supporting the Keystone Pipeline.

Moolenaar, has represented State House District 33 since 2010. Moving up, Moolenaar is now the Republican representative of the 4th Congressional District, which includes Mount Pleasant.

In 2004, Moolenaar was named Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Townships Association and the Michigan Farms Bureau. Moolenaar is a Ross said Monday that his candidacy for the Nebraska position should not be seen as a lack of faith in CMU’s ability to meet those challenges.

“Not at all,” he said. “The challenges that I put out in the State of the University address – to maintain 20,000 students in Mount Pleasant and 10,000 in Global Campus – are not only achievable, they’re doable. We haven’t slowed up on that march and again, it’s admissions, marketing, faculty and staff that are doing the work. Not George Ross. I’ve received notes today from faculty members supporting my candidacy in Nebraska, but also saying to me that the university is in a good place.

“You don’t go up 27 percent (in freshman enrollment) year after year and not be in a good place. We’re in a good platform to move forward.”

In the future, Ross said, students shouldn’t expect to see his name on any other college search lists any time soon.

“I don’t think you’ve seen (my name) on (a presidential search) before. This is the first time,” Ross said. “I do not anticipate that (you will see it one one again). I do not know what the future will hold.

I was not looking for this; I

graduate of Michigan’s Hope College, and earned his master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard.

He also served as the director of the Small Business Center at the Middle Michigan Development Corporation and an instructor at Saginaw Valley University.

“Michigan will see more jobs and less unemployment,” Schincariol said. “Moolenaar will fight back against Obamacare, and help make health care a decision between you and your doctor.”

College Democrats hope Moolenaar will continue to represent Michigan well, despite defeating Democratic candidate Jeff Holmes.

“Congratulations to Moolenaar, I hope he will represent Michigan in the best way possible,” McNerney said.

“Time will tell. Jeff Holmes would have been an amazing representative.”

Jeff Holmes campaigned on the promises of improving the Affordable Care Act, reducing did not seek this out. I was recruited pretty aggressively, and I have been recruited aggressively by six other universities over the last four years. You didn’t see my name out there then.”

government waste and costs, and improving early education standards.

Moolenaar’s past committee assignments include Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, Redistricting, Chairman of the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security, as well as the vice-chair of the Appropriation Committee.

Moolenaar ran on the cam-

paign promises of “restoring the American dream of economic opportunity for those who work hard.”

Moolenaar promises to, “fight for a balanced budget, fight to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a better system that emphasizes accessibility and affordability.”

He also pledged to “fight to make sure our armed forces have the resources they need.”

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Taste of the globe Freshman begins pursuing degree at CMU after a lifetime of global travel

By Alaina Jaster Staff Reporter

Ten states, 12 countries and 4 continents. Most people can only dream of traveling to this many places by the time they turn eighteen, but not Shelby Twp. freshman, Natalie Wojcicki.

She has been lucky enough to live in three countries and four different states and vacation around the world with her family. From eating foreign dishes, to walking the Great Wall, to rock climbing up a mountain in Yangzhou, China, she has almost done it all.

Wojcicki sat down with Central Michigan Life to tell her tale of travel, and her future plans to continue crossing the globe.

“I’ve traveled to so many places it’s hard to count them all,” Wojcicki said. “My dad works for General Motors and is lucky enough to have been offered positions around the world. My parents love to travel as well, so my brother and I always went with them.”

What countries did you live in?

The first place I can remember moving to is Thailand. I attended an international private school where we had to wear uniforms. I also lived in China and the United States.

How many times did you have to ride on a plane?

I feel like I’ve been on a plane almost 100 times, including vacations and switching planes. Flying definitely doesn’t scare me anymore, but the 18-hour plane rides to Thailand and China were the worst because they were so long.

What are some of your favorite things about Thailand?

My favorite thing about it was probably all of the different types of friends I made. I had friends that were Australian, British, Korean and more that all lived in the same neighborhood. Another awesome thing about Thailand is that I got to ride elephants all the time. I’ve ridden an elephant at least five times and an ostrich once. They make specific saddles just for ostriches.

How many years did you stay in Thailand and where did you move after?

I was living in Thailand for almost six years. After that we moved back to Michigan and I had to go to a regular school where they said ‘4th grade’ instead of ‘year four.’ It was hard to get used to American culture because I was pretty much raised in Asia.

I lived in Michigan up until the middle of seventh grade and my dad got transferred to China. It kind of sucked because I met my best friend that year and had to leave her.

What kind of school did you go to in China and what were you involved in?

I attended Concordia International.

It was a Lutheran private school and we were forced to take religion classes.

I wanted to try and learn how to speak mandarin but it was way too hard so I took French instead.

I tried to play sports there, like volleyball and basketball, and I made a lot of friends quickly. There were students from all over the world at this school and I made one friend that I still talk to and visit, he lives in the US now.

What’s the coolest and weirdest thing that’s happened to you in China?

The coolest thing was probably the field trips we went on at school, we went to Yangzhou and did an amazing race through the corn fields, climbed mountains and zip-lined through them and even watched crane fisherman.

The weirdest thing was probably the time I was out with my friends and we came to a street vendor who was selling Japanese noodles.

I couldn’t speak mandarin so I just

ordered something that looked normal and it turned out that it was actually dog soup. It tasted great though.

Where else did you live in the United States besides Michigan?

I lived in California, Arizona and North Carolina. In NC I went on a 58day camping trip and learned how to set traps, strike fires and ration food while only getting to shower five times.

I haven’t used any of my fire skills, but sometimes when friends and me go camping I set traps for fun. I actually hate hiking and lentils now though because of NC. After NC and Arizona I moved backed to Michigan and finished high school at Ford II. Where have you vacationed?

I’ve vacationed in India, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Honduras and a couple islands in the Caribbean.

I have never been to anywhere in Europe, Africa or Russia. In Singapore there is $500 fine for spitting out gum on the streets, I thought that was funny.

What is the biggest misconception about Asian countries?

Well first of all, Chinese drivers aren’t actually bad drivers. The roads in China are ridiculous and the air is really foggy.

There is an ‘express way’ in China where the roads have like three different loops and light up different colors at night. Also, there aren’t any fortune cookies or orange chicken in Asia; real Asian food is a lot spicier and a lot better.

If you’ve been to all these different places why did you choose Central as your university?

I liked that they have a study abroad program in case I ever decide to travel somewhere alone and live there. I am going into early childhood development and thought Central had a great teaching program.

I want to maybe one day teach at an international school or open an international day care. I also chose Central because the school is big like the one I went to in Thailand and it kind of reminds me of it.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness

688 days T

hat’s how long it’s been since Christie Spudowski last injured herself.

She started self-injuring in seventh grade. It was a coping mechanism for her depression, but it almost cost the Warren senior her life.

“During my junior year (of high school), I attempted to commit suicide,” Spudowski said. “Things in my past, like growing up in an abusive household, built up to the point where I couldn’t take it anymore.”

After attempting suicide, Spudowski became a patient at a psychiatric hospital for adolescent girls.

“I was unique. I really liked it there,” she said. “It’s not the way the

media portrays it. I mean, you do see some extraordinary stuff, but it’s unifying. It made me not feel so alone.”

Spudowski isn’t alone. According to Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, it is estimated that there is at least 4.5 million survivors in the United States. Suicide takes the lives of nearly 40,000 Americans every year.

She is thankful for the experience she had in the psychiatric hospital,

Spudowski said, because it allowed her to face her stresses in a supportive atmosphere.

“As weird as it sounds, I had a defining moment there,” she said.

“I refer to it as ‘flicking the switch’ because that was where I decided to get better. I’ve relapsed a few times, but coming to a new environment in college has made it better.”

Though she has more good days

than bad today, combatting depression is a constant process.

“Of course there are still bad times, but I am a lot better in my abilities to cope,” she said.

“If I don’t actively try to feel better, I will spiral, but I’m much better equipped to handle it now.”

Stories from others affected by suicide A BOLD COMEBACK

SILENT STRUGGLE

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Carissa Martin

Adam Patla

After coming to CMU for the first time, Carissa Martin had to move back home because the depression she had since high school became unbearable.

“I had started on different antidepressants but they made me apathetic,” the Flint freshman said. “I looked at my mom one day and said, ‘If I got hit by a car right now, I probably wouldn’t care.’”

Martin first became aware of suicide at age 10 when her cousin took his own life.

At first, she didn’t really understand why someone would do that. When she was diagnosed with depression a few years later, she got her answer.

“It’s such a harrowing kind of emptiness,” she said. “I got to the point where I realized why my cousin would do something like that.”

One day, Martin was holding a bottle of Tylenol and was going to take every pill. She went to her mom and said she needed more help. She was given the choice of living at a psychiatric hospital or attending group therapy.

“I picked group therapy, and it was really beneficial to me,” she said. “Some people had the same issues as me, and some were a lot worse off than me. I was shocked to see how these people could get through their issues and still be around.”

This year, Martin returned to CMU. “I was prepared to come back this year,” she said. “Sometimes I do have issues, and I get that empty feeling again, but I know now that I have to talk to somebody. Sharing is really important in trying to get through something like that.”

Asking for help is difficult if a person feels like no one is listening. Illinois junior Adam Patla tried hinting at friends in high school that he wanted to take his own life, only for his feelings to not be taken seriously.

“Depression didn’t really hit until my grandpa passed away when I was 16,” he said. “I had a lot of friends who were just like ‘cut it out’. It got to the point where I was coping with the wrong sorts of things, like self harm.”

When he was struggling with depression, Patla found that the smallest tasks were a much bigger effort for him.

“It would be such a struggle to wake up and want to be around people,” he said. “It was so draining to be up and keep a good face, because that’s the kind of person I am. It just wasn’t genuine then.”

After being called down to his school counselor, Patla learned that talking about his struggles was easier when telling someone who knew how to listen.

“There’s a difference between trying to be supportive and actually listening and validating,” he said. “It was the first time someone actually listened.”

Though it had been three years since Patla has self-harmed, he said that living with depression is an every day struggle.

He also said he is thankful for a second chance.

“I have days where I get to that point again, but I kind of just remember where I was and how I don’t want to be there again,” he said. “I think of the people who didn’t get the wake up call and weren’t lucky enough to have a second chance.”

Melissa Nowak

Not everyone struggling feels comfortable enough to share their stories or ask for help.

When she was a freshman in high school, Illinois junior Melissa Nowak heard her house phone ring in the middle of the night. She and her mother picked up at the same time, so Nowak was listening to the voice on the other end.

The voice belonged to a family friend who was saying that Nowak’s uncle had committed suicide.

“We heard he committed suicide before anyone actually knew,” she said.

“I was shaking uncontrollably because I knew before his kids did.”

Her uncle’s death was unexpected and baffling to her entire family. Later, her family found out that he had had a problem with alcohol, and that he was intoxicated when he passed away.

She said he was the last person she expected that from.

“We still talk about him a lot,” Nowak said. “He was truly an amazing guy; always had a smile on his face and seemed like a genuinely happy guy.”

Nowak said there was a line down the street from the entrance of her uncle’s funeral. She was able to see just how many people he had impacted in his life.

“I know he was there spiritually that day,” she said. “I know he could see how he positively impacted people, but also how he hurt us too. So many people could have and would have helped him if he had just asked.”

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Neuroscience Night offers networking opportunities

By Alaina Jaster Staff Reporter

Students interested in neuroscience will have the opportunity to explore Central Michigan University’s neuroscience program on Nov. 5.

Nu Rho Psi will be hosting the first ever Neuroscience Night. Students and staff can come to the Bovee University Center Maroon Room at 6 p.m. to discuss the neuroscience major, graduate school and research opportunities.

Not only is this event a way for students to learn about neuroscience programs at CMU, there will be donuts, cider and different events throughout the evening.

Starting at 6 p.m., there will be a short game of Neuro-Jeopardy, along with introductions. At 6:30 p.m., the group will discuss research practices and techniques,

Cori Kromrei | Staff Photographer Students enjoy inspirational music by David Paul Britton on Monday night in the EHS building.

Alumnus David Britton returns to CMU, inspires through music

By Andriana Cotero Staff Reporter

Uplifting beats and inspirational lyrics kicked off the fourth annual Central Michigan University’s Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention week.

On Monday CMU alumnus David Britton returned to Mount Pleasant to perform “Music of Life and Hope.”

“This was a great opportunity for me to remind myself and everyone else that we can use our talents to create positive vibes,” he said. “This was a great use of my gift to make an impact.”

This was the first music inspired event that the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Organization has hosted.

“I think it will be a different method to share the message and start off the week on a good note,” said Illinois senior Anastacia Thomas. “I am really excited to see how a musical event can affect our motives and mindsets.”

Thomas, organization president, said the main goal of this week is to get people to

talk about suicide and to destigmatize that discussion.

Britton and guitarist Tom Verellen played original songs from Britton’s personal music collection, as well songs that have been prominent in the past, such as “Stand By Me”

by Ben E. King and “You’ve Got a Friend” by Carol King/ James Taylor. All songs communicated the central purpose of encouragement and inspiration.

“I perform positive messages because I can relate to it. It comes down to how you look at life,” Britton said. “You can listen to some people say that ther is no reason or plan, but then where is your hope at?

Life is about purpose. There is purpose in life.”

Sterling Heights senior Sasha Rudow attended the event and said she left realizing life is bigger than just the everyday classes and meetings.

“Music is so powerful,” she said. “People get reached in different ways and the more outlets you have the more ways you can reach others around you.”

Also feeling at ease from the event, canton senior Taylor Eppler understood the messages and feelings from listening to the music.

“Music has such an emotional connection, it is a good way to touch people and make a difference,” Eppler said.

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention faculty advisor David Opalewski, said that according to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) suicide is the number one cause of death for college freshmen, and the number two death cause for all college students.

“We want to help people on this campus know that we care and are here to help,” Opalewski said. “One of our goals is to get rid of the stereotype that depression is a character flaw, it is a medical condition. By providing inspiration we can help ease that pain and let people know that suicide can be prevented.”

To listen to some of Britton’s encouragement visit www.davidpaulbritton.com.

Suicide Prevention week events

Nov. 5: Facilitated panel and discussion, 7 p.m. at the French auditorium Nov. 6: Candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. in the grassy area west of the Park Library Nov. 7: Suicide prevention training from 9 to 11p.m. at EHS room 232

giving students a chance to talk about their research and how others can get involved in the laboratory.

The Neuroscience Night will also include a graduate student panel, so students interested can ask questions about graduate school and things like entrance exams.

Representatives from PreMed, Physical Therapy and Ph.D programs will be there to answer further questions and just hang out.

After the student panel, Dr. Kevin Park, neuroscience faculty member, will be giving a presentation on the neuroscience program, his research and several post-CMU options available for those pursuing a degree in neuroscience.

Nu Rho Psi, the National Honor Society in neuroscience, works to encourage intellectual and social interaction between students, faculty and

professionals in neuroscience.

They also want to open up doors for students interested in neuroscience to spread public awareness.

“We decided to host this Neuroscience Night because we felt current neuroscience majors, prospective majors and students in related fields could gain a lot of information,” said Lowell senior Kelsey Mankel, president of Nu Rho Psi. “We have not had a neurosciencespecific event in the fall before, and Nu Rho Psi is a new chapter and wanted to host our first event for students.”

Some events related to Neuroscience Night are the major nights available for other majors. One similar event is the Psychology Advising Night and these events are always good for freshman an sophomores to explore different majors and future career options.

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Yellow Ribbon Week speaker talks overcoming schizophrenia

By Andrea Peck Senior Reporter

Hope and positivity dominated the discussion at Tuesday night’s presentation, Steve Harrington: An Incredible Journey.

Harrington, a speaker on the topic of mental illness, addressed a crowd in French Auditorium as part of Yellow Ribbon’s 4th annual Suicide Prevention Week.

He shared his personal story of being diagnosed with schizophrenia in his early 40s, as well as his setbacks and triumphs on the road to his recovery.

He also shared the plan he used to recover, and passed it on as a way to help others improve their lives. The plan is simplified into three steps:

‘ready, set, do it,’ and is based on something his brother said to him in their childhood.

“I had to create a system for wellness to cope with what was besieging me,” he said. The plan, Harrington said, could be important to anyone who is trying to recover from something in their life.

Harrington illustrated the first step of his plan, called ‘ready,’ as the step in which one should take stock of their skills and talents.

“Take stock of what your skills and strengths are,” he said.

“It’s those strengths that are the stepping stones to recovery.”

The next step, ‘Set,’ is all about making a plan and developing small objectives to recovery that are easily accomplished.

“Making that plan is really important,” he said, adding that

one of these objectives should be developing a support system.

The final step, ‘Do it,’ is all about putting new plans and objectives into action.

“Whenever we try something new we get scared.

That’s human nature. But if we don’t try, nothing changes,” Harrington said.

Harrington’s plan came in handy along his road to recovery, which began with a bad experience in a psychiatric ward and ended with a realization that if his life was going to change, he needed to be the one to change it.

After that diagnosis, Harrington went on to do many things including writing books, and talking to groups about his story.

Anastacia Thomas, president of Yellow Ribbon Suicide

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Steven Harrington speaks to students about having multiple mental illnesses and his journey on Tuesday in the Education and Human Services building.

Prevention, explained the RSO chose to bring Harrington to campus because of his extraordinary story.

“We wanted to emphasize that talking about it helps with the stigma surrounding

the issue,” said Thomas, an Illinois senior.

Miranda Schaub, a junior from Traverse City and vice president of Yellow Ribbon, explained she feels students could get a lot from the talk

because they could connect to the personal element in it.

“A lot of people take more away from someone who has actually gone through it,” she said. “They can connect to it more.”

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Park library auditorium 6:30-8:00 P.M. Dr. Anton Treuer (pronounced troy-er) is the Executive Director of the American Indian Resource Center at Bemidji State University and author of 13 books.

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