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FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 2013 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 33 VOL. 95

Ball State 44, CMU 24: Football blown away by offense »PAGE 3B

Prescription drug disposal program aids community

LIFE IN BRIEF METRO

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Tropical Smoothie hits the list for this week’s Business of the Week due to its popularity among the stores in Stadium Mall. See if your favorite smoothie was mentioned! w 5A

By Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

METRO

NOT YOUR MOMMA’S CHURCH A new church has made an impact within the community by holding their services at Celebration! Cinema, eliminating a dress code, and starting a little later in the day. See if Thrive Church is the place for you. w 3A

UNIVERSITY

Maxwell Barth | Staff Photographer Junior guard Crystal Bradford, left, takes an inbound pass from junior forward Lauren Ballamy during an exhibition game on Oct. 13 at McGuirk Arena.

Back to Basketball

As the 2013-14 season tips off, there are a few players who should be on your radar—check out Section B for the game changers

INSIDE GRAD HOUSING Graduate students cite reduced price and modern amenities as major beneﬁts to living in the newly-constructed graduate housing complex. Take a look inside the building. w 8A

By Kristopher Lodes Sports Editor

At 2:30 p.m. today, the men’s basketball team will offically open McGuirk Arena against Division III Manchester. The men are beginning the second year under head coach Keno Davis, and the program looks to continue rebuilding. The women start on the road with UMass as its program is looking to stay on top. The Chippewas are the favorites to repeat as Mid-American Conference champions, an honor they are looking to honor as the previous preseason favorites have come up short. Both teams’ journeys begin this weekend.

YELLOW RIBBON

SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK Yellow Ribbon hosted a vigil yesterday that gave survivors and loved ones a chance to remember those who they’ve lost to suicide. Check out this story and other Yellow Ribbon events. w 2A

WRESTLING

This is the final story in a threepart series on prescription drug abuse in the Mount Pleasant community and at Central Michigan University. Mount Pleasant police have gotten creative in finding ways to shore up prescription drug abuse. A prescription drop-off box in the Mount Pleasant Police Department’s lobby allows for the safe disposal of expired pills and other pharmaceutical drugs. MPPD Officer Jeff Browne was instrumental in writing the grant that helped procure the box, a project that began while working with the Commission on Aging in 2011. “Most people don’t know what to do with them,” Browne said, when asked about expired prescriptions. “We’ve gotten everything from Viagra pills to phentenol patches to old Tylenol.” Browne spoke with a large number of residents and found many were simply holding onto their expired prescription medications. After speaking with several pharmacies in the area, Browne realized they were unable to dispose of the drugs turned in to them. After the grant was received, Browne and others looked for other examples of collection boxes in the area. There were no prescription drop boxes in Mount Pleasant, so the first was installed on Jan. 1. The box received 62 pounds of prescription pills in the first quarter of the year alone. “We thought that would be a nice goal to set, and we’re obviously there,” Browne said. Since then, Browne collected 92 pounds of pills in the second quarter and another 64 in the third portion of the calendar year. According to MPPD Public Information Officer Jeff Thompson, the box fills up quickly during the day. “(Browne) basically has to empty it once or twice a day,” Thompson said. Once taken out of the drop box, the pills are deposited into 5-gallon pales, which Browne has found to be more effective at containing the drugs than any bags. From there, the drugs are taken to an incinerator and burned by one of the MPPD’s detectives. Browne said from time to time they find more obscure drugs, which are handed over to the Drug Enforcement Administration. In addition to the drop box, Browne participates in national take-back days to collect drugs from the public, as well as health fairs to spread awareness of the problem. w PILLS | A5

Dance United raises more than $9,000 for United Way By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

BACK TO THE MAT The 2013-14 team is full of new faces on the mat and familiar ones on the bench. The Chippewas will start the season tomorrow at in-state rival Michigan State in the MSU Open. w 3B

Life inside Pi Alpha Delta pits students head to head in mock trial »PAGE 3

SGA amends bylaws to help students handle landlord disputes »PAGE 6 Psychology department researches eye movements »PAGE 7

The walls of Central Michigan University’s McGuirk Arena echoed with sounds of cheers, tapping feet and laughter as participants of the second annual Dance United charity fundraiser danced the night away on Thursday. More than 500 CMU students, staff and community members came out to watch the dancing spectacle of local dance crews, dancers in the University Theatre program, the CMU Dance Team and dancing pairs go head-tohead. “It’s amazing what people will do when you ask them to help out in a good cause,” Executive Director of United Way of Isabella County Tom Olver said. The exact amount of money raised during the event is still being totaled, but a rough estimate at the end of the night was in the high $9,000 range, close to the $10,000 goal. The money was raised through a recommended donation at the door of $5, buying a table on the floor of the event for $300, or $40 per seat.

Dancers stunned the audience throughout the night with a mix of ballroom dance, tap, swing and hip-hop. One group, CMU police officers Jeff Ballard and Laura Rico, even interacted with the audience. Dance United consisted of 10 teams of two, all recognizable members of the community and the university, who were dancing to raise money as part of a larger fundraising campaign by the United Way to raise $88,888 from CMU and $450,000 this year from the community. As people flooded into the Events Center, they were able to donate to the United Way at the door with cash, credit card and checks or by using one of the provided laptops set up in the front to do an online donation through their website. The United Way of Isabella County has been helping the community since 1954, formed by local businesses that wanted to help support members of the community in need. “United Way is all about education, health and income. In large, the United Way is about breaking the cycle of poverty,” Olver

Shannon Millard | Staff Photographer Police officers Jeff Ballard and Laura Rico perform a hip hop dance choreographed by Bird Clarkson at the Dance United event to raise money for United Way on Thursday in McGuirk Arena.

said. “This is a great opportunity to generate revenue, to raise awareness and a way to reach the people.” Planning for this year’s event was approached much differently compared to the first ever Dance United event held last year. Instead of juggling all of the finite details necessary to put on an event of this caliber, such as

renting tables and arranging food alongside fundraising efforts, planning and fundraising were dived into two groups. Organizing the event was worked out by students in an event planning class, RPL 318, as part of an assignment for an events management minor. w DANCE | A5

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EVENTS CALENDAR TODAY

w An American Red Cross blood drive runs from noon until 6 p.m. in Kulhavi Hall Rooms 141 and 142. Schedule a donation at www. redcrossblood.org with the sponsor code “CMU,” or walk in.

SUNDAY

w Shooting for Success, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to fund the Sports Management Association’s third annual professional development conference and scholarships, begins at 10 a.m. at the Student Activity Center. Register a team for the event on indiegogo.com or through Facebook for $40 per team by Saturday, or register the day of the tournament at $60 per team. Individuals can register as free agents for $10. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. A threepoint shooting contest will also take place for $2 per person. w The Honor Band Concert begins at 4 p.m. at the Staples Family Concert Hall in the Music Building. It is free and open to the public. w The CMU Compositional Recital begins at 8 p.m. at the Staples Family Concert Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

Candlelight vigil held in remembrance of those affected by suicide By Kate Woodruff Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University students gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil yesterday evening in remembrance of those who have either committed suicide or continue to struggle with the issue. Held in the grassy area just west of the Charles V. Park Library, the vigil was the last event planned for Suicide Prevention Week. Pinconning senior and Yellow Ribbon President Lauren Rabish said the annual candlelight vigil is one of the most important events the registered student organizations holds each year. “This is our third annual event and it’s one of the most powerful,” Rabish said. “It’s very emotional and those who come are here to heal — it’s a place where people can come to reflect,

feel and think.” The area next to the Park Library became a place of prayer and remembrance for those who attended, as each person was offered an opportunity to speak the name of a loved one they lost to suicide. “A couple of my friends have attempted suicide,” Owosso freshman Abby Elbing said. “I think events like this are important because it lets people know that they aren’t alone.” Others who attended the vigil have had similar experiences and came to show their support for friends, one of them being Saginaw junior Dan Ahrens. “Awareness and prevention about this issue is really important because suicide is never the answer,” he said. “I’ve had a couple of friends from back home who have contemplated suicide, so I came to show my support.”

Tianyu Han | Staff Photographer Students gather next to Park Library during a candlelight vigil for suicide victims on Thursday as part of Suicide Prevention Week sponsored by Yellow Ribbon.

Frank Kuo was among two representatives from the CMU Counseling Center who attended the vigil to talk with students who were struggling. “I think it’s important to bring together students who have had similar experiences because it helps the grieving process, which can be especially difficult when the an-

niversary of the suicide approaches,” Kao said. “Events like this also promote awareness about depression, which is the number one cause of suicide.” Yellow Ribbon faculty adviser Dave Opalewski said he was impressed and pleased with the turnout at not only the vigil, but all of the Suicide Prevention

Week events. “I think the vigil tonight went very well because it was very therapeutic for students who came,” he said. “Events like this show them that we care – I even received a hug from a student I had never met.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Panel gives personal insights as part of Suicide Prevention Week By Kate Woodruff Staff Reporter

Students were shocked and inspired after Wednesday’s suicide prevention panel members spoke on behalf of loved ones and discussed their personal struggles regarding suicide. The panel, sponsored by Central Michigan University’s chapter of Yellow Ribbon, was part of a week-long series of events surrounding suicide prevention. Panelists included students, CMU counseling center representative Cory Cole and special guest Lucy Kebler, who discussed the loss of her son to suicide. “My son Jeff was very strongwilled and didn’t handle frustra-

tion well,” Kebler said. “He became increasingly harder to contact, and when I did talk to him he seemed very irritable, I just attributed it to a busy schedule with work and school.” Jeff committed suicide in 2008. Since her son’s death, Kebler has made it her mission to educate herself, and others, about the signs of suicide. “People ask me why I speak about this, why I would want to open this wound over and over again,” she said. “I have an answer for those people — I love Jeff. People are dying (from suicide), and I want to help people live.” The panel discussion continued with Kansas City junior Nikita Secor, who has experienced

issues surrounding suicide and depression firsthand. Secor said at a young age, traumatic events led her to begin self-mutilation that continued as she got older. “I felt like whenever I tried to go to someone for help, I could be screaming at the top of my lungs but no one heard me,” she said. Through her difficult journey, Secor has struggled with not only self-harm, but also attempted suicide. “One night, I took a stash of pills and I ended up in the hospital,” Secor said. “I realized after returning home how scary it really was. I thought I could deal with how permanent it was, but I couldn’t.”

Daytona Niles | Staff Photographer Missouri junior Nikita Secor, left, Sixlakes resident Lucy Kebler, Waterford senior Jeff Olson and St. Louis senior Emma Maxon participate in a panel discussion on depression and suicide on Wednesday in French Auditorium.

Yellow Ribbon faculty adviser Dave Opalewski said the group’s goal is to prevent an issue that can affect anyone. “Suicide is preventable,” Opalewski said. “We’re here to

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CRIME LOG The following incidents were reported between 3 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 and 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Oct. 27 3:17 a.m. – A 20-year-old Holland man was cited as a minor in possession of alcohol at 1907 S. Mission St.

By Mark Johnson Staff Reporter

3:52 a.m. – A 20-year-old Holland man was arrested for illegally entering an apartment at 1240 E. Broomfield St. 11:20 a.m. – A domestic assault was investigated at 614 S. Oak St. The case was turned over to the county prosecutor. 12:34 p.m. – A cell phone was reported stolen from 710 W. Broomfield St. 2:09 -- p.m. – A fraud complaint was investigated at Great Wall Chinese Buffet, 1025 S. Mission St. Oct. 28 1:45 a.m. – Officers investigated a domestic assault at 620 E. Michigan St. 9:46 a.m. – Damages to property were reported at 512 S. Mission St. 3:07 p.m. – A theft from a motor vehicle was reported at 1101 Elm St. 6:40 p.m. – Officers investigated a reckless driving incident at 1599 S. Mission St. Oct. 30 1:40 a.m. – A 23-yearold Mount Pleasant man was arrested for driving while intoxicated, at 699 E. Preston St. Nov. 2 10:59 p.m. – Officers investigated a missing person complaint at 408 E. Broadway St. The person was found unharmed. Nov. 3 12:36 a.m. – A 20-year-old Rochester Hills man was jailed at the Isabella County Sheriff’s Department for a domestic assault at 809 S. Washington St. 1:43 a.m. – A subject fled from officers on foot during a traffic stop at 804 S. Washington St. A report was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. 2:03 a.m. – A 20-year-old Adrian woman was arrested for malicious destruction of property at 1028 S. Washington St. Nov. 4 10:32 a.m. – Officers investigated a complaint of fraud at 1414 W. High St. 12:46 p.m. – A 46-year-old Mount Pleasant woman was arrested for domestic violence at 821 E. Bennet St. 1:01 p.m. – A fraud complaint from 620 S. Arnold St. is being investigated. The suspect used the victim’s personal information to obtain a cell phone account. 4:21 p.m. – Officers investigated a domestic assault at 1601 Portabella Drive. The victim sustained no injuries. Nov. 5 10:53 a.m. – The theft of two handguns was investigated at 406 E. High St. Nov. 6 1:02 a.m. – A 20-yearold Clinton Township man was charged as a minor in possession of alcohol at 2000 S. Mission St. 2:07 a.m. – Officers lodged a 23-year-old Mount Pleasant man for driving while intoxicated and for having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle at 1999 S. Washington St.

Samantha Madar | Staff Photographer Clare resident Josh Thompson, 29, left, plays the Djembe, while Clare resident Matt Moore, 34, sings and plays guitar during worship on Sunday at Thrive Church in Celebration! Cinema.

Two worlds collide

New church offers services inside Celebration! Cinema movie theater By Derek Thiel Staff Reporter

Jason Raitz used to preach at a more traditional church. Then, the pastor got creative with his worship service. That’s when the innovative Raitz found solace in an unconventional church at Celebration! Cinema. Thrive Church was created with a laid-back environment that includes comfortable movie theater seating, no dress code and a rock band that leads members in worship. Raitz, lead pastor of Thrive, said he hopes to fill a void in Mount Pleasant by making church more enjoyable. “(There’s) nothing like Journey to kick off a morning at Thrive Church,” Raitz yelled at the start of last Sunday’s service. “We won’t stop believing!” Linda Burr has been going to Thrive ever since its first service on Oct. 6 and has kept coming back because of the energetic pastor. “Jason is a great person,” Burr said. “He is funny and interesting to listen to. You’re not going to fall asleep during his sermon.” The original Thrive Church is located in Katy, Texas and has been going strong for four years. Thrive also has four other churches from the metro Detroit area that have helped them with finances and promotion. “My lifelong friend let me use the Thrive brand, and together, we will try to support each other,” Raitz said of its inception. “He is just as excited as I am about the progress we have made so far.” The mission of the church is to create a simple, real and fun atmosphere, Raitz said, where people can reconnect with their beliefs. “We take our beliefs seriously,” Raitz said, “But there needs to be

Samantha Madar | Staff Photographer On the one month anniversary of Thrive Church, pastor Jason Raitz, 38, shows a video of recent events on Sunday at Celebration! Cinema.

some time for fun.” Thrive’s nontraditional way to worship has made an impact, as attendance has grown nearly every week. The church steadily grew from a core of about 30 people in 2011 to more than 150 people attending the services on Sunday. “We want to create a church that the un-churched or de-churched people find appealing,” Raitz said. Janice Taylor is one of the original 30 and was adamant about how the laid back atmosphere puts people at ease to accept the message of the day. “To be in a theater listening to the words of the Bible and not a movie is a cool experience,” Taylor said. “A traditional church is sometimes hard to walk into.” Taylor said she wishes more college students would come to Thrive. She believes a more inviting church could help with the drop in student attendance. According to statistics found

on Thrive’s website, 85 percent of Mount Pleasant residents do not even have a church that they call home. In addition to playing nontraditional worship songs, Celebration! Cinema General Manager Christopher Couling said Thrive has used the theater’s technology to their advantage. “They do all of their own set up and bring most of their own equipment,” Couling said. “But they do use our digital projector and screens for visuals.” Couling said he knew the pastor from a previous church before he ever contacted the theater about holding his own services. “We aren’t really worried about the numbers,” Raitz said. “We just want to create a welcoming environment for people who have disregarded going to church.” metro@cm-life.com

Almost every university in the state requires general education students to student teach for the equivalent of one semester, including Central Michigan University. However, at Michigan State University, students teach for a full year after receiving their bachelor’s degree, but Teacher Education and Professional Development instructor Karen Edwards said that’s overkill. “For most students, (one semester) is sufficient time,” Edwards said. In addition to student teaching, CMU also requires students to observe a teacher in a classroom for 45 hours. “Some could benefit from more time and there are some that are very talented students who have worked with children for a long time,” Edwards said. Hillary Hanel has been student teaching in grades nine through 12 at Millington High School since the beginning of the school year and said she feels one semester is more than enough time. To the Davison senior, extending the requirement would become expensive for students. “I feel like I have already grown so much as a teacher, and the best way to get the hang of it is to learn from your own mistakes along the way,” Hanel said. “I would not want to student teach for any longer than one semester, simply because it is very difficult financially. I worked all through college to pay my bills, and it is hard to find time for my paid job as a museum educator while I am student teaching.” The requirement for students in the special education program is different. Still teaching one semester in general education, they are then required to teach an additional semester in special education. Jennifer Verleger, assistant superintendent for Human Resources and Curriculum for the Mount Pleasant School District, said she has dealt with student teachers, and agrees with the time required in the classroom. She says in that time, student teachers can learn a lot about what the classroom is like as a teacher. “They really do get a comprehensive view of what it’s like to run a classroom,” Verleger said. “To spend a whole year with the same teacher, in the same school, I don’t know that there’s a greater benefit to that.” In the time Hanel has taught at Millington, she says she has enjoyed teaching history and has learned a lot from the experience. “I had learned about classroom management skills in my CMU education classes, but I was not sure how I was going to actually make it work,” Hanel said. “I quickly found good ways to maintain my students’ attention and have built positive relationships with them. It is fun to interact with students of this age and get them excited about history, because it can so often be seen as the most boring subject.” university@cm-life.com

Pi Alpha Delta pits students against student in mock trial By Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

Ever since high school, Ty Hicks has wanted to be a lawyer. After a particularly grueling session of Phi Alpha Delta’s mock trial held Thursday at the Isabella County Trial Courthouse, he’s not so sure. “It was a bit of a disconcerting experience,” the Jackson sophomore said. “Every expectation I had went unfulfilled.” Hicks, a dual major in political science and philosophy, participated with several other students in a civil case trial as part of one of the pre-law fraternity’s attempts to give members real life experience in the courtroom. The trial is one of several cases recycled by the Phi Alpha Delta each year for the benefit of its members. “There are just pure mock trial cases,” Public Relations Chair Kevin Kula said. “The issues are real but they’re completely fabricated.” Eliza Wilton, a Marysville native, was elected the professional enrichment chair last spring and was put in charge of orchestrating the event, as well as selecting members to serve as plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys and jurors. Wilton said while the selection procedure differs from year to year, she and her fellow committee mem-

bers did their best to remain fair by randomly selecting members for the jury and including both a required essay and interview process for the would-be attorneys. “Individuals have brought it to my attention that it’s a very humbling experience,” Wilton said. “It really gives you a better idea if you want to be a trial attorney or if you do not.” Humbling certainly described Hicks’ experience in the courtroom, as many of his prepared questions went unasked and witness responses left him flustered and speechless at times. Other participants showed similar signs of uncertainty, sometimes bringing ripples of laughter from the courtroom audience. Kula said the ability to have fun in the face of frustration is what confirms whether a law student is on the right path. Kula, a Bay City senior, served as a prosecuting attorney for the very same mock case two years ago, and was terrified at the prospect of conducting a formal trial. “If you get up there and you have fun with it, you know it’s the job for you,” Kula said. Trial participants seemed to do just that, as they were able to laugh at themselves when mistakes were made. The mood was also lightened with the addition of humorous details in the witness testimony,

Emily Brouwer | Staff Photographer Fenton senior Maddie Chopski gives her opening statement Thursday during the Phi Delta Alpha mock trial at the Isabella County Trial courthouse.

including the plaintiff ’s avid knitting hobby and colorful language. For Kula, the fraternity’s mock trial is unique in the way it provides real world experience while students are still fulfilling their undergraduate degrees. Isabella County Judge William Ervin has had a long-standing relationship with the fraternity, and his presence at the proceedings lent an air of formality and reality to the experience. For one student, at least, the mock trial served as a reality check that

threw one career path into question while simultaneously reaffirming another passion. “I wanted to be a lawyer simply so that I could eventually run for office,” Hicks, the president of the University Libertarians at Central Michigan University, said. “I realized that if you want to change the world, politics is not necessarily the way to do it. I’m more interested now in changing ideas.” metro@cm-life.com

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EDITORIAL | Studying abroad worth exploring for all

OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO

n a world where jobs are going global, it’s

important for students, the future job hunters

of this country, to take notice – and take action. Studying abroad is a beneficial way for students to get the worldly experience necessary to compete in today’s selective job market. Crossing language barriers, traveling to new places and trying new things; it’s important to gain exposure to these cultural differences. What better way to expose yourself to new things and ideas than to spend time in a different country? Through the Office of Study Abroad, students have numerous opportunities to do just that through study and internship programs. In fact, study abroad advisers are available to walk students through every step to ensure that once they step off the plane, they are all set to go. While cost is an issue for all college students, especially those looking

to gain a newfound knowledge of the world, the OSA has scholarships available, too. Many departments on campus also have scholarships specifically for students who are studying abroad. All it takes is a bit of searching and finding the right fit for your budget. Aside from the professional benefits, studying abroad allows for personal growth and self discovery. To live in a foreign country where the lifestyle, the people and, in some cases, the language are different, is an unforgettable experience. To be one of the few not only to acclimate, but to succeed, is an achievement. As college students, these precious years are primetime to take advantage of the international opportunities available to us.

According to the OSA, only 1.4 percent of all college students study abroad. It’s an experience that makes students stand out from their peers as they gain skills and experiences they could only get abroad. While internships, GPA, awards and work experience all contribute to building a diverse résumé, adding global travel experience in a culture substantially different from one’s own is a distinguishing factor for employers. Traveling abroad, especially great distances and to different continents, encourages students to separate themselves from the norm. Removal from familiar areas and the stark differential experience forces travelers to gain experience and independence through honing their personal skills. In addition to often requiring a substantially reduced course load, studying abroad can open opportunities for relationships and experiences beyond anything offered in Mount Pleasant and should be something all students consider before graduation.

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Unplug and shut down

I am a big supporter of the use of technology and its innovation, especially when it has unforeseen positive effects. For example, I saw a “60 Minutes” special a while back in which it was demonstrated that the iPad can be extremely beneficial to children with autism in helping to improve developmental and cognitive function, at least to a degree. However, I am also an advocate of sometimes crazy, irrational ideas. How about I unplug and disconnect for a day? Those who know me best would know I would have one hell of a time achieving such a miraculous feat, at least with my computer, which is why I present the challenge to myself. This wouldn’t just mean turning off or abandoning my cell phone. I often leave my phone at my desk while I’m away at class, eating at the residential restaurant or just running errands. I am not as attached to my phone as some, but metaphorically unplugging myself from a computer would be another story. This experiment would take

Anamaria Dickerson

CARTOON Staff Reporter

Society and gender stereotypes

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Melanie Lagerstedt is a junior from Illinois who is majoring in psychology. CM Life: Describe yourself in three words. ML: Independent, determined and selfless. What is the best part about being a Chippewa? ML: I love how it’s a smaller campus and I can walk around and see people I know. It feels like home. Who is your role model? ML: I would say my mother, because she’s worked really hard, has gone through struggles and has done everything to put her family first.

Follow us! What is the best piece of advice you have ever gotten? ML: Beginnings are often scary, and endings are often hard, but it’s what happens in the middle that counts.

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Whether we’re the ones stereotyping or we are the subject of it, we experience gender stereotypes every day. I know I’ve been the subject of this type of stereotyping before, but I didn’t know I would accidentally end up being the one stereotyping someone in my own family. I was at home recently when my nephew Max walked into the kitchen and showed me a pink box with a little girl adorned in jewelry on it. At the time, I was typing away at my computer, not fully aware of what exactly he was showing me. As he started explaining to me it was a jewelry making kit that could make bracelets and necklaces, I asked, “Is that Amelia’s?” Amelia is my 6-year-old niece, his younger sister, and she loves jewelry – so that was my natural response. Once the words slipped out of my mouth, I knew I had made a huge mistake. I was immediately embarrassed. It hadn’t occurred to me before when I was conjuring up my response in my head that I was in fact gender stereotyping.

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a lot of discipline, which is partly why I want to try it. Who knows? Maybe it will fail and fail miserably. Then again, maybe it won’t. I sometimes imagine what it would be like to completely unplug ourselves from technology. By that I mean turning off our cell phones, not using the computer to check email, Facebook or Twitter. I feel it could potentially be difficult for a lot of people. At the same time, it would allow people to interact with others in a way many aren’t accustomed to. I fear the decline of social interaction among people in society, but that’s for another conversation. I just feel we are often too reliant on technology. Think about it: Many today use technology to do everything from paying bills and conducting business virtually to grocery shopping and even attending college courses. Try to imagine a cataclysmic event in which technology were no longer accessible or feasible, or a large sector of a population’s resources, which also heavily rely upon technology, become unusable. Cyber threats are very real and very possible. It would change our whole way of life. This is something I challenge you to think about. Many of us just browse the Internet, looking at those cute royal baby photos, finding things to fill that 50 minute lecture on the human brain or maybe actually doing that project we’ve been procrastinating about for a month and a half. We shouldn’t take technology for granted. This is why I suggest that we give this experiment a shot, where we unplug and shut down our tablets, computers and smart phones every so often. Enjoy the peace and quiet from the lack of sounds, bleeps, buzzes and obnoxious cat ringtones.

I had assumed because the box was pink and had a little girl on it that it was a toy made for little girls. Thankfully, my nephew didn’t catch on that I was gender stereotyping and simply responded that it was his. While it was probably the first time I gender stereotyped someone in my family out loud, it wasn’t the first time I’ve experienced it first hand. An example that comes to mind is something I saw while on a shopping trip in Chicago. I walked into the Lego store with my mom and nephew Calvin when I came across something that downright infuriated me. What did I see? Pink and purple colored Legos. Was this real life? I couldn’t believe my eyes. Why on Earth would Legos ever create such a thing? Then, it dawned on me. I remembered reading a news article prior to this experience about how parents were mad their little girls didn’t have Legos they could play with. Legos’ responded by making them their own “girly-colored” set. This infuriated me, because Legos was giving in to gender stereotypes. It’s one thing if we as individuals give into them, but it’s another if big companies do. Thinking of this experience made me realize how I shouldn’t have jumped to a certain thought when Max showed me the jewelry making kit. After all, he doesn’t even know what gender stereotyping is. He’s nine. I had mistakenly stereotyped his gender by thinking he should be into toys like Hot Wheels and video games, not jewelry-making kits, because that’s what society teaches us. I can only hope that when he’s older, society will be different. I hope that it will teach the importance of equality and throw every stereotype that exists out the window.

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The Tropical Smoothie Cafe on Mission Street has been in business for 20 years and currently employs 18 people.

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Central Michigan Life’s weekly “Business of the Week” feature highlights notable Mount Pleasant businesses. This week, staff reporter Kevin Andrews spoke with Tropical Smoothie Cafe shift manager Mike Vogel about what the business offers and what sets it apart from others.

Years in Business: 20 years Number of Employees: 18 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Vogel on what Tropical Smoothie specializes in: Tropical Smoothie Cafe features smoothies, sandwiches and wraps. Vogel on what is most popular with customers: The most popular smoothie is the Kiwi Quencher with kiwi strawberry yogurt, but right now we are featuring our cranberry truffle smoothie, with

cranberry strawberry yogurt and white chocolate. Vogel on the text club: We’re trying to get that going, because there were some new regulations so everyone had to re-signup for it. We send out a text once a week to people who subscribe to it, and it features deals on smoothies and flat breads.

DANCE | CONTINUED FROM 1A Freemont senior McKenna Osborn, Rochester Hills senior Erin Hayes and Alto junior Kalli Fifarek have been organizing the dance since they were chosen over the summer. “Organizing the event has been fairly easy compared to last year, mainly due to head start in the planning phase that was rushed the previous year,” Osborn said. Dancers for this year’s fundraiser were chosen last summer. The dancers, and much of the planning last year, weren’t chosen until around Labor Day. “I never realized how much saying yes to dancing in this event really meant,”

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Second year graduate student Jason Vasquez and senior Grace Stevenson perform a dance at the Dance United to raise money for United Way Thursday in McGuirk Arena.

Students get involved through Alternative Breaks By Rachel Schuit Staff Reporter

Each year, hundreds of Central Michigan University students students participate in alternative breaks through the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center. Students choose to give up a portion of their break to volunteer for a particular social issue, ranging from urban renewal to hunger and homelessness. Traveling to a specific city in the United States, students generally work for one week in order to serve their cause. Livonia senior Beth Kiurski has participated in three alternative breaks during her time at CMU. Kiurski helped to fight hunger and homelessness during two breaks and served as a site leader for an urban renewal initiative. “I loved being a site leader because I loved facilitating people on their first time through alternative breaks,” she said. Kiurski said she has always enjoyed volunteering, allowing her passion to drive her commitment. “I love immersing myself in a social issue and spending 40

PILLS | CONTINUED FROM 1A “We’ve tried to do some publicity about the box,” Browne said. “We’re going to try to do some educational pieces.” Officer Mike Covarrubias, who works with the Bay Area

hours a week working for an issue I am passionate about”, she said. Last summer, Kiurski traveled to Denver, Colo., for one week with 10 other CMU students to work at Harvest Farms. The free program offers men with substance abuse problems including alcoholism and prescription abuse the ability to receive guidance toward a sober lifestyle. During her break, Kiurski and others participated in daily chores with the men, doing anything from shoveling manure to baling hay and working in the kitchen. “My favorite thing was getting to know the guys on the farm,” she said. “You usually think of lazy people when you think of people with substance abuse problems, but these guys defied the stereotypes.” Kiurski said she liked how the guys on the farm were not afraid to open up to her. Having had people in her life who had dealt with substance abuse, she said she feels the break improved her ability to help people in her own life. Dundee junior Grace Gimesky participated in her first alternative break last spring, when she went to Narcotics Enforcement Team, also places a heavy emphasis on prevention programs in Mount Pleasant. To Covarrubias, the way to stop a problem is at its source. “Somebody has to take a stand,” he said. “Somebody has to make a decision.” According to the BAYANET official, students are reached through residence halls, which regularly go through

“It gives you an opportunity to stretch your mind and expand your culture...” Beth Kiurski, Livonia senior Pittsburgh, Penn., to assist in an urban renewal initiative alongside Kiurski. “Contributing to raising living standards for individuals within the city builds community and reminds us that it is our civic duty to support one another,” she said. Kiurski encourages others to participate in alternative breaks for a stronger résumé, more worldly experiences and the ability to easily get a job after college. “It gives you an opportunity to stretch your mind and expand your culture while making a group of new friends and having the experience of a lifetime,” she said. Gimesky expressed similar thoughts on the subject. “CMU students should be highly encouraged to participate in an alternative break because it opens your eyes to realizing that this world is a big place,” she said. “Contributing your time through training with the police department to handle both prevention and incidents of drug use. Police also bring in examples and power points in an attempt to educate students on the dangers of drug abuse. “It’s not about the arrest,” Covarrubias said. “It’s more about prevention.” metro@cm-life.com

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service is one of the strongest community builders.” Kiurski and Gimesky both plan to participate in two more alternative breaks. Kiurski will be focusing on survivors of aggression, and Gimesky will assist in New Orleans disaster relief. Mark Cantrell, fundraising chair for the student advisory board, said CMU has one of the bigger alternative break programs in the country. In 2007, CMU’s program won National Alternative Break Program of the Year. “CMU’s alternative breaks program is student-led,” he said. “That makes it unique.” Cantrell said the university trusts its students to drive to their destinations, whereas other universities typically require an adult supervisor to accompany students to their destinations. university@cm-life.com

said Marie Reimers, Student Government Association president and Dance United competitor. “This more than just a fun fundraiser, it’s a great cause.” The vast majority of the dancers signed up for Dance United without dancing experience outside of dancing at a wedding or their high school proms. Each team was paired with an experienced dancing coach who would lead the duo through complicated choreography steps so they could move to the song of the dancer’s choice fluidly. studentlife@cm-life.com

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High-tech classrooms becoming the norm By Andrea Peck Senior Reporter

Tianyu Han | Staff Photographer Author and Dr. Ian Smith speaks Wednesday at Plachta Auditorium. He is known for his appearances on “Celebrity Fit Club” and “The Doctors” as a professional expert.

Smith encourages students to live healthy, eat better; creates ‘CMU Diet’ By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter

Students interested in health and fitness gathered at Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday to see medical doctor and author Ian Smith. Organized by the Central Michigan University Program Board, the event was Smith’s first appearance at CMU. His speech focused on Smith’s advice for college students, both for succeeding in their professional careers and for developing a more healthy lifestyle. Smith said the key to success after college is for students to look to the future and take the initiative now. “Have a vision of what you want to do and start making it happen,” Smith said. “Pursue your dreams with passion and vigor.” Keeping an open mind, being respectful to people with other views and understanding the context students find themselves in are all essential to achieving your goals in the professional world. He also stressed traveling abroad as an essential experience for students. Smith regularly appears on a

number of television shows, including “Celebrity Fit Club” and “The Doctors,” as a professional expert. He is also a New York Times bestselling author and is part of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. “We wanted to shoot for a topic that would motivate students to eat healthy and stay fit on campus,” said Program Board Lecture Chair and Flint sophomore Demonta Blair-Bey. Smith said educating college students about how to keep active and healthy is important in order to prevent serious health issues, like obesity. “Happiness is one of the greatest correlates with being healthy,” Smith said. “Healthier people tend to be happier, and happier people are usually healthier.” Smith is the founder of the “50 Million Pound Challenge,” a national program which promotes fitness and healthier living. Launched in 2007, more than 1.5 million members have taken part in the initiative and have tabulated a total weight loss of more than 5 million pounds so far. With help from the audience, Smith came up with a diet suited to the college environment during the event.

Dubbed “The CMU Diet,” it limits unhealthy food choices, like soda and fast food, while including more healthy options, such as fruit, vegetables and whole grains. This diet also encourages students to eat smaller servings more frequently over the course of the day. Waterford sophomore Claudia Davis, who is going into health professions, said Smith’s suggestions were practical ones for college students. “It was really informative,” Davis said. “It is really hard to eat healthy on campus, especially for residents on campus.” Smith challenged students to take part in the diet and post about their results on Twitter in one week. He also answered questions posed to him via Twitter during the presentation. “A lot of what he said goes with what I’m learning in my human physiology class,” said Jackson sophomore Sharae Brown. “It’s always good to get another perspective and hear someone else explain it.” Smith’s 12th book, “Super Shred: The Big Results Diet,” will be published in December. studentlife@cm-life.com

Technology has changed the typical college classroom for the better and has allowed for more individualized teaching styles, students and professors say. The technology that has emerged and has been popularized in recent years, including clickers, Smart Boards and iPads, as well as software programs such as Doceri, allow for greater feedback from Katy Kildee | Assistant Photo Editor students in the classroom. Journalism professor Jiafei Yin teaches a class Thursday in the “Feedback is very important Caponigro Lab on the fourth floor of Moore Hall, which is equipped to learning,” said James Therwith network computers and a projector with two retractable screens. rel, director of the Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching. schools, for example, might only Your Own Device,” where stuTherrel said programs like use Smart Boards, which are dents and teachers alike will Doceri allow teaching styles interactive white boards. be able to incorporate their to be more flexible. Doceri, for Clickers, or Classroom Reown personal devices into example, allows a teacher or sponse Systems, can increase their role in the classroom. professor to wirelessly control classroom interaction and cut “I see this happening pretty their computer or other presendown on the amount of lectursoon,” he said. “Some schools tation equipment while moving ing a professor does. already mainly operate this way.” around their classroom. Therrel said new technology Therrel said he can see “It allows a professor on an has forced professors to renew technology hindering the iPad to walk around the room evaluate their teaching styles. learning process only if the and control the screen in the “It has compelled professors teacher does not use it wisely. front of the room,” Therrel to look at how they teach,” he “It will only hurt if the said. “It is a powerful tool to said. “Our job at FaCIT is to offer teacher goes after every shiny have in the classroom.” different options to make learnobject,” he said. “It is imporTherrel said, however, that ing more engaging. We work to tant to remember that there is while some of these techtake an old idea and replace it a learning curve attached with nologies are readily used at the with active learning technology.” every technology.” university level, they are only He said he sees the future sometimes used at any lower of teaching technology as level of education. Most high studentlife@cm-life.com something he calls “Bring

SGA amends bylaws to help students handle landlord disputes at free clinic By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

The Student Government Association Senate and House unanimously adopted an amendment to the free oncampus legal clinic’s bylaws, expanding the clinic to better support students in legal disputes with landlords. The amendment was passed at the SGA general board meeting Nov. 4. The free legal clinic has many resources to aid students when they are in a legal bind, but landlord tenant disputes were somewhat of a challenge. None of the attorneys in the clinic are well versed in helping students understand rental agreement

contracts. The amendment includes a stipulation of adding attorneys who have knowledge in landlord tenant disputes. “With the amendment passing, the clinic can better address problems students have in landlord disputes,” said Macomb senior and Legal Clinic Director Theia Easley. “There are a lot of students who have signed a rental agreement with a landlord without fully understanding what they have signed. We get a lot of students coming into the clinic with this kind of problem.” Students who are new to the area and no longer wish to live in the residence halls might be confused about what rights

they have when signing a lease for an apartment off campus. That could cause problems. The addition of attorneys who understand landlord tenant disputes will help answer student’s questions and solve their problems, Easley said. “The attorneys who work at the clinic are not specialized in handling landlord disputes,” said Muskegon senior Brittany Wilson, the SGA senator who introduced the amendment on the bylaw. “Students would come to the clinic asking for help and there wasn’t much we could do for them. This was an issue that really needed attention.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Minimum surcharge a necessity at Mount Pleasant bars, restaurants get cash. According to employee Angelina Sider, customers have started to understand the bar’s policy. “They usually know about the policy,” Sider said. “It’s not like they have never heard about it before.” There is an 18 percent gratuity charged to customers who leave their tab open and have not spent at least $10. According to Blue Gator Manager Richard Swindlehursp, this is usually when he gets the most customer complaints. Swindlehursp will waive the minimum charge if the customer is being charged for food purchases, not drink orders. “We have always had a $10 minimum,” Swindlehursp said of his policy. “Keeping track of a tab isn’t worth it when someone only buys one drink.” Some businesses, such

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Arin Bisaro | Staff Photographer New Baltimore junior Maddie Powers demonstrates how the psychology department’s new eye-tracking machine works Thursday in Sloan Hall.

Psychology department researches eye movements, reading comprehension By Mason Doerr Staff Reporter

Students and faculty members in the psychology department have been using research they have gathered on eye movements to see how it relates to reading comprehension. The Eyelink 1000 eye tracker, which is utilized during the research, monitors eye movement while participants read selected texts for various studies. “The Miranda Project is the most important study in the lab right now because of its potential impact on how people are informed of their rights,” psychology professor Jane Ashby said. “For the first time, we will be examining why people have difficulty understanding and utilizing their Miranda rights.” Bloomfield Hills graduate student Stephen Agauas has been working alongside Ashby during the project. “We’re looking at three different versions of Miranda that vary in difficulty,” he said. “Your typical offender has an average (reading) level of about third or fourth grade, which isn’t good. So, if you’re using a really difficult version of Miranda and

you’re giving it to these adults who don’t really understand what they’re being read; are they understanding what’s going on?” The research formulates the results through reflecting glass and camera censors. “The (participants) read the computer screen and while they read, the camera tracks all of their eye movements, which are reflected into the glass and then the camera picks up those movements,” Agauas said. “It’s very precise. We can take measurements up to within a millisecond. We can actually see the eye movements within about a character, or letter of a word.” Once all of the data is compiled, it is ready for review. “Every little piece of information (that shows on the computer screen) are all the eye movements, those are all the fixations,” Agauas said. “Every one of the little boxes is where the eyes stop moving. We see everything that happens as the participant is reading a sentence or a single word. There are a lot of measures that we look at including the number of fixations and the time spent on each word.” Ashby said the project has the potential to significantly change

the judicial system. “This project is a major breakthrough in the psychology of law,” Ashby said. “Potentially, the findings could help reduce the rates of false confessions and the wrongful imprisonment of innocent citizens.” Agauas, who has been working in the eye tracking lab since March, is excited with the results and what the gathered information might lead to. “We collected a lot of data in the spring, more than you would see in a lot of labs,” he said. “Because it’s a physiological measure, a lot of people are interested in applying that to different areas of psychology.” Agauas, who would like to eventually become a professor, hopes that working on these projects as a student will help him in his future. “All of these (studies) should lead to publications in journals of some sort, some of them hopefully in major journals,” he said. “That’s what everyone is looking for in my job field because these (studies) are novel and unique.” university@cm-life.com

Offering the option for customers to use credit or debit cards comes at a price for many Mount Pleasant bars and liquor stores. Every time a customer uses a credit card instead of cash, businesses must pay back a percentage of each transaction to the company that supplies the card scanners. Because of that, several businesses have a minimum amount of money that must be spent in order for a customer to use a credit or debit card. This is typically $5, but for other businesses, the minimum amount has been set at $10. At the Blue Gator, 106 Court St., customers usually spend more in order to make it to the $10 minimum or go to an ATM to

as Stan’s Restaurant, 220 E. Broadway St., have avoided the controversy all together. This small breakfast joint does not want any of its profits being taken away by another company by holding a cash-only policy. Samantha Germain, a waitress at Stan’s, said the cash-only payment system has never really been an issue with customers, in part because it has been in use for so long. “This is the way it’s always been and always will be here,” Germain said. She added that most of their customers are regulars and know the restaurant only accepts cash. If a customer has no cash on them, they are directed to the ATM across the street. metro@cm-life.com

Downtown Detroit Global Campus on schedule, to open in Spring 2014 tor of Public Relations Steve Smith said. “It will allow us to serve Detroit residents, businesses and employees with student services, academic programming and other outreach activities.” The location will provide student services for Detroit residents and gives the university a high profile in downtown Detroit’s most active area. There will also be internship opportunities for event management students. Smith said the university also hopes to establish dual and bridge enrollment programs with local high schools to get students involved in higher education as soon as possible. “The location will also be used to highlight student, faculty and community accomplishments,” Smith said. “This includes art and engineering student works,

By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University’s downtown Detroit campus is under construction and slated to open in the spring. The new location is being built on the ground floor of the One Kennedy Square building on the corner of Woodward and Michigan avenues in the heart of downtown Detroit. It will be the eighth CMU location in the metro Detroit area. Featuring a Global Campus center, where CMU students can take undergraduate courses during the summer, the location will also include a multi-purpose room for events and classes. Several university offices, including Enrollment Management, Upward Bound and the President’s Office, will be housed there, as well. “The new location is a total university location,” Direc-

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technology projects and choir and band performances.” Birmingham junior Andrew Powers became interested in taking summer courses in Detroit when he learned about its construction. He said he knows other CMU students in the Detroit area who have taken summer courses at Oakland Community College and had to transfer the credits to CMU, and said the Global Campus at the location would simplify this process for those students. The lease for the location, which allows for $143,000 per year in expenditures, was approved by the Board of Trustees last summer. “I think it will be great for students who are working a job and want to earn some credits in the summer,” Smith said. university@cm-life.com

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Graduate housing benefits include modern amenities, lower costs By Rachel Schuit Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University’s graduate student housing complex opened this year, but not many students have had the chance to see the facilities for themselves. Adam Landis, an apartment supervisor for the graduate housing said students save money by living in the complex, citing access to a fitness center and increased security measures. As an apartment supervisor, Landis’ main responsibilities include communicating between residents and maintenance, dealing with appliance problems and handling move-out inspections. “Residents need fob access, which is a little black card, in order to get into the building,” Landis said. A key fob is a small security device with built-in authentication used to gain access to the graduate housing. Graduate student housing, located on north campus, includes single, double and four-person apartments. For an additional fee, residents have the option to live in a fully furnished apartment. Medical students Barbara Buehler and Alyssa Stoner

said they enjoy how close graduate housing is to their classes in the Health Professions Building. “Living so close to school allows me to go back and forth during the day if I need to,” Stoner said. Buehler said she likes how modern appliances are included in the apartments. “All of the utilities are included in the apartment,” she said. “It’s very nice. We have our own washer, dryer, dishwasher and food processor.” The apartments also include granite countertops and wood floors. Stoner earned her undergraduate degree from CMU and said the new apartment is the nicest residence she has lived in since arriving in Mount Pleasant. “My apartment is warm and open with a gorgeous kitchen,” she said. “It doesn’t hurt that everything is brand new.” Montana graduate student Christina Asbury said graduate housing is more updated than other apartments she has lived in. “The graduate housing is a better deal than other apartments in Mount Pleasant, plus you don’t have to pay utilities,” Asbury said.

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WHO SHE IS: Bradford is coming off a Player of the Year Caliber season and is looking to lead CMU to back-to-back MAC championships. WHAT TO EXPECT: Bradford needs to be the leader after Brandie Baker graduated. It sounds like she has taken that role head-on after her stint with Team USA this summer as she believes she improved her vocal skills on the way to her country to a gold medal.

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coaching champions Team opens regular season at MSU Borrelli: I just want to see us compete By Mark Cavitt Staff Reporter

Wrestling will take to the mats for the first time during the regular season when it heads to East Lansing for Saturday’s MSU Open. Last weekend, the team competed in an intrasquad meet at McGuirk Arena, giving many of the athletes a chance to get back on the mats for the first time in several months. Head coach Tom Borrelli said the team had a solid week of practice and that the meet last weekend helped prepare his team’s mentality for what they are about to face come Saturday against some stiff competition. “I think the intrasquad meet got them back into that competitive mindset,” Borrelli said. “I felt like we’ve had a good week in practice. Our guys are excited to wrestle someone else. It kind of gets old wrestling the guys in practice. Anytime you’re getting ready for a competition against someone else there is a little more electricity in the room.” Fellow Mid-American Conference teams Eastern

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Sophomore Mike Ottinger takes down Eastern Michigan’s Jacob Davis on Feb. 8, during the second-ever Royal Rumble and Tumble at McGuirk Arena.

Michigan, Northern Illinois and preseason MAC favorite Ohio will also be competing on Saturday. Borrelli said he wants to see his team go out there, compete hard and learn. “I just want to see us compete really hard and be aggressive,” Borrelli said. “I want to see us go after people. Regardless whether we win or lose, if we’re wrestling with the right attitude and right aggressiveness then we

can always correct the mistakes, but if you’re standing around hoping you don’t lose, it’s hard to figure out what you need to work on.” Other notable teams that will compete Saturday include Grand Valley State, Indiana, Michigan State, Michigan, Navy, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Purdue and Stanford. The tournament will consist of two divisions, the Freshman/Sophomore Divi-

Former wrestlers return as assistant coaches, team hopes to benefit By Malachi Barrett Staff Reporter

Wrestling looks to benefit this season from two new assistant coaches, both Mid-American Conference champions, All-American wrestlers and CMU alums. Ryan Cunningham and Ben Bennett returned to their alma mater as assistant coaches prior to the start of the 2013 season. Cunningham is the first wrestler in CMU history to earn Division I All-American honors three times. He also was a three-time MAC champion and finished his career with 104 wins to just 30 losses. Bennett is the first four-time All-American in program his-

tory. Head coach Tom Borrelli said the championship experience his coaching staff brings to a young wrestling team is invaluable. “It brings them another great workout partner in the room and another person to lead by example,” Borrelli said. “Ben is recently removed from the team, so its much of a transition for him. Guys know their careers and respect them for it.” Wrestling differs from other sports in that coaches are often right there on the mat with athletes in practice, bringing a more hands-on approach that is especially useful with coaches who can pass on their skills to the next crop of wrestlers. “I just think its important

that we’ve been through the same system, so we’re always on the same page as a coaching staff,” Cunningham said. “We know what has made this program successful since we’ve been through it. What made us successful we can funnel through to these guys.” Cunningham left his job as an assistant principal and athletic director at Farwell High School. The CMU wrestling program’s rise to national prominence coincided with Cunningham’s career, while Bennett is more recently removed from the team, graduating just last year. sports@cm-life.com

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sion and the Open Division, which is open to all college wrestlers and any post-high school graduates. NCAA weight classes competing will be 125, 133, 141, 149, 157, 165, 174, 184, 197 and 285 pounds. The weigh-ins will be at Jenison Field House at MSU at 7 a.m. Saturday. The meet will get underway at 9 a.m., with the championship and medal matches slated for 6 p.m.

Tournament format will be a double elimination event, and no team scores will be kept. “We will have a short workout just to make sure everyone is at their weight,” Borrelli said. “We will work out for about an hour and then get everyone’s weight, get organized and take off in the morning.” sports@cm-life.com Tom Borrelli

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Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Sophomore guard Chris Fowler dribbles past a Lake Superior State player during CMU’s Oct. 28 win in McGuirk Arena.

Samantha Madar | Staff Photographer Sophomore guard Da’Jourie Turner drives to the hoop at Basketball Media Day on Oct. 31 in McGuirk Arena.

Men’s basketball opens season today against Manchester

Women’s basketball confident, focused going into new season

By Seth Newman Staff Reporter

The men’s basketball team will open its regular season at 2:30 p.m. today in McGuirk Arena against Division 3 opponent Manchester. Manchester, located in Indiana, has approximately 1,400 students enrolled, but head coach Keno Davis isn’t overlooking the small school, especially with a team that can shoot. “One thing that is always tough when you play a team like Manchester is every one of their players can shoot the three,” Davis said. “It puts an emphasis on our inside players being able to guard the threepoint line.” One of the players responsible for defending the three-point line is sophomore forward Blake Hibbitts.

“Everyone can shoot it,” Hibbitts said. “One through five, we have to play a lot of pressure defense outside. You can’t give them wide open threes because they will knock it down.” Assistant coach Kevin Gamble says another key will be watching the pump fake. “We have to play solid defense,” Gamble said. “You can’t take these guys lightly. If it’s our man-to-man defense or zone defense, most of Manchester can knock down that shot. They’re smart with pump fakes, so we will have to play solid defense.” Early season success will be a key for Central Michigan to build momentum, and Davis is looking for improvement after each game. “I think the goal that we have throughout the year is to keep improving,” Davis said. “We like where we are at, but we’ve got

to make sure we are better next week. If we keep our attitude and effort level up and stay healthy, I think we are going to accomplish a lot of our goals.” Hibbitts wants more consistency and intensity from the team. “We want to come out and play as hard as we can at all times,” he said. “Sometimes we don’t always play as hard as we should, and we’re working on staying consistent and always playing hard. We are working on our intensity for a MAC championship.” The start of a new season brings excitement to fans and players alike. “I’m looking forward to it,” Davis said. “The players are always more excited than the fans.” sports@cm-life.com

By Joe Judd Staff Reporter

The women’s basketball team is confident going into the 2013-14 regular season coming off of a year to remember. Last year, the Chippewas won the Mid-American Conference Championship en route to a NCAA Tournament appearance, where they lost to No. 6 seeded Oklahoma. A year ago, CMU was cutting the net to an impressive 2111 overall record, but that was then and this is now. Chippewas head coach Sue Guevara has kept her players focused despite the preseason hype. She recognizes how it can be difficult to manage the hype. They want to repeat, but she also knows just how focused her team is. “I think that we understand

Depth greatly improved in Davis’ second year as coach By Seth Newman Staff Reporter

Keno Davis came to Central Michigan last year to take over a basketball program that was in shambles. The previous head coach, Ernie Zeigler, was fired. Zeigler’s son and four-star recruit Trey never lived up to the hype that surrounded him. Seven players transferred

from CMU, two players were dismissed from the team, and three more graduated, for a total of 12 players leaving the program. It was stripped to the bone— leaving only five players returning. That’s why it is a shock to hear what Davis feels is the team’s strength. “I think our depth (is a strength),” Davis said. “Even though we played a lot of

guys last year when we went down into our rotation, there was definitely a difference. We had to play Chris Fowler, Kyle Randall and John Simons more than they ought to play, and I think that showed at the end of games and the season. Now, when we go nine or ten deep, you can make a case for those players to be starting for us. Our depth will really be a key for us.”

One of the new faces last year was forward Blake Hibbitts. Now a sophomore, Hibbitts knows what to expect this year. “Last season we had a lot of new guys,” Hibbitts said. “A lot of guys didn’t know what to expect. A lot of them are now sophomores and juniors, but we feel more like veterans because we played so much last year.” Assistant coach Kevin Gamble believes players are starting

we won the MAC championship and it’s nice to know that the other coaches think we can repeat it,” she said. “That was in the past. We know it’s the past and it’s time to move forward.” Returning to the roster are 10 letter winners, as well as three starters from last year’s squad. Juniors Crystal Bradford and Jessica Green are thought to be some strong points for CMU this season. Green rehabilitated her injured ACL during the offseason, while Bradford competed for the United States in the World University Games, winning a gold medal. Last season, Bradford led the Chippewas in scoring, with 16.1 points per game, rebounds with 9.9 per game, and blocks with 1.8 per game. “The (roster’s) experience to learn the system that he and Davis are trying to install at CMU. “We’re a year older,” Gamble said. “I think that’s the biggest Keno Davis difference. Guys are grasping the way coach wants them to play. They are more familiar with it. The main thing is they are older, bigger, stronger and they know what we want to teach them.

is going to be big,” Guevara said. “We’re returning our two leading scorers and our leading rebounder.” With Guevara taking full advantage of the experience of her team, seniors Niki DeGuilio and Taylor Johnson will be benefactors for the Chippewas this season. They are also facing a nonconference schedule unlike what they have seen, playing five nationally ranked teams. They take on No. 7 Kentucky, No. 2 Duke, No. 6 Notre Dame, No. 14 Dayton two times and No. 18 Purdue. “Right now, we’re just focused on Massachusetts,” Guevara said. CMU will begin its regular season against UMass with a 1 p.m tipoff Sunday in Amherst, Mass. sports@cm-life.com

They are learning what we want and expect from them.” If CMU is to compete this year in the Mid-American Conference, it will need someone else to step up. Davis believes that breakout player will be sophomore Austin Stewart. “He is a young man who was out of the rotation for the season last year and now has worked his way into a starter role,” Davis said. sports@cm-life.com

Starting point guard Green returns from season-ending ACL injury By Dominick Mastrangelo Staff Reporter

Junior point guard Jessica Green remembers last year’s Valentine’s Day vividly, but not for a typical reason. “My knee just gave out,” she said. “I knew it was bad. It was difficult to accept. Going through that experience has made me a better person and player.” Green suffered a seasonending ACL tear Feb. 14 during CMU’s 77-53 win over rival Western Michigan. At the time of her injury, she was the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 11.8 points per game. She was also third in

assists, averaging 2.6 per game, and first in steals, averaging 2.2 per game. After surgery in March and a “full recovery,” Green said she is as excited to start a basketball season as she has ever been “It’s really just a blessing that I am even able to play again,” Green said. “Some people don’t get a chance to get out there again after an ACL (injury). Whether I’m out there for five … ten minutes … whatever it takes to help my team win.” Since training camp opened, Green has participated in just six “full practices.” Head coach Sue Guevara said an injury as delicate as an ACL must be handled with care

upon a player’s return to action. “I’m being cautious with her,” Guevara said. “As much as she wants to go full on right now, I think she is very aware of how important January is for us. When she got hurt, her goal became to play against UMass the next year.” The Chippewas will open the regular season in Amherst, Mass. against UMass on Sunday. Guevara would not make any promises about Green’s projected playing time in the early going of the 2013-14 season. “I’ve been playing her a little less often in practice recently,” Guevara said. “We want her to be as close to 100 percent when

it really matters. We are going to play our most important games in March.” Green has become known for her aggressive style on offense, making drives to the basket early and often. She said her style of play is unlikely to change in light of her recent injury. “I think about that play every once in a while,” she said. “I want to focus on my health, but I want to help this team get further than we did last year. I make that drive to the basket all the time, so I can’t think about getting hurt too much.” sports@cm-life.com

Andrew Kuhn | Staff Photographer Junior guard Jessica Green drives the lane during the first half of a Hoops For Hunger game against Green Bay on Dec. 5, 2012 in McGuirk Arena.

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Ball State beatdown

Football blown away by BSU offense By Kristopher Lodes Sports Editor

MUNCIE, Ind. – As the rain and wind ripped through Scheumann Stadium on Wednesday, Ball State’s offense did the same to Central Michigan’s defense in a 44-24 blowout. The Cardinals offense was methodical throughout the night as it powered 75 yards down the field with ease in its first drive, which was capped off by an eight-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Keith Wenning to sophomore receiver Jordan Williams. “They were very good,” head coach Dan Enos said. “We played very tentatively to start the game. They did a good job, but we helped them.” The Chippewas got some momentum with a 77-yard punt by senior Richie Hogan that looked to give his team the edge in the field position battle. Wenning and his offense negated the punt with a 96 yard touchdown drive with three plays in 1:10. He found Muskegon native junior receiver Willie Snead for the first

of two touchdowns with a 13 yard pass. Wenning was eight-for-10 for 115 yards and two touchdowns. The running game was equally impressive with 68 yards, giving the team 183 total yards in the first quarter. Wenning finished the game 20for-29 for 299 yards and four touchdowns. “(Wenning) has played three years against us and I’ve seen him get better every year,” Enos said. “He does a good job of taking care of the football. He doesn’t make a lot of bad throws. He’s very accurate, and I think he’ll have an opportunity to continue to play (in the NFL).” Both offenses were working, with the Cardinals finishing the game with 549 yards of total offense and CMU ending up with 397. The difference was selfinflicted mistakes. After stopping BSU on fourth down, the Chippewas had the ball with great field position, but that position was erased by a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on sophomore left tackle Ramaden Ahmeti.

That penalty lead to Hogan’s punt, which Wenning and his running backs ignored. The Chippewas got a solid return from junior receiver Courtney Williams, and then redshirt freshman quarterback Cooper Rush found junior receiver Titus Davis for a 46 yard pass to get team deep in Cardinal territory. That drive came to a halt when redshirt freshman Maurice ShoemakerGilmore fumbled the ball, which Wenning took down the field for his third touchdown of the first half. “Any fumbles or turnovers will hurt you,” Davis said. “Today we needed points. Those turnovers in the redzone will hurt you.” CMU’s offense looked good, despite the score. Davis had 187 receiving yards and a touchdown along with ShoemakerGilmore’s 68 yards rushing. “I just try to play for my team,” Davis said. “I just try to get out there and play my best.” Rush was efficient in the game, and besides his early interception, he was impressive, throwing 20-for-32 with

Samantha Madar | Staff Photographer Linebacker junior Justin Cherocci tackles Ball State cornerback freshman Jordan Chapin at Scheumann Stadium on Wednesday night. The Chippewas lost 24-44.

a touchdown and a 26-yard scramble for a touchdown. “He’s not a tremendous runner, but he’s good,” Enos said. “I think Cooper Rush is going to be a special player in this league before it’s all said and done.”

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MUNCIE, Ind. – It was ugly, but Central Michigan got a sliver of hope Wednesday in the unexpected return of senior tailback Zurlon Tipton. Thought to be out for the remainder of the season after breaking his ankle in the season opener at Michigan, Tipton appeared on the field at Scheumann Stadium prior to CMU’s 44-24 loss to Ball State in full uniform and pads. Dan Enos called a pass play to junior receiver Titus Davis on the first play from scrimmage, and followed up with a carry that went nowhere from junior Saylor Lavallii. Then Tipton entered the game and took his first carry since he collapsed in pain at Michigan Stadium in late August. “This had been a target date for him, and we didn’t know if it would happen or not,” head coach Dan Enos said. “But it was something that he talked about. He’s an amazing person

Samantha Madar | Staff Photographer Running Back senior Zurlon Tipton gets ready before kickoff at Scheumann Stadium Wednesday night. This was Tipton’s first game back since his injury occurred during week one against University of Michigan.

who’s kind of willed himself to be back, really.” The preseason Doak Walker and Maxwell Award watch list candidate only rushed five times for 8 yards, his quick agility still a step behind, but was able to scamper into the end zone to score CMU’s first touchdown of the game, making the score 34-10 Ball State, with 6:49 left in the third quarter. Afterward, he jumped into the outstretched arms of junior left guard Andy Phillips. It was

a moment of celebration in a game without many highlights. “He looked pretty good,” Enos said. “I would have liked to see him if he got some room. We didn’t want to overdo him and ease him back. We wanted to get him going in this game just so we could get him ready for these last three.” The Chippewas (3-6, 2-3 MAC) rushed for 113 yards, with redshirt freshman Maurice Shoemaker-Gilmore leading the way with 68 yards. Sophomore Saylor Lavallii was held quiet,

rushing for 20 yards on nine carries. “Having (Zurlon) in the backfield is always a big plus for us,” junior receiver Titus Davis said. “He’s just so explosive, to have him there makes our job easier.” Enos said Tipton was likely less than 100 percent but insisted on playing anyway. CMU did not make Tipton available after the game. sports@cm-life.com

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Here we are again. For the third-straight season, Central Michigan football is 3-6. After a 44-24 dismantling on ESPN 2 at the hands of Ball State and its offense, led by senior quarterback Keith Wenning, the “fire Enos” tweets have resurfaced. It’s something that has dominated the comments on Central Michigan Life articles for the past four years, and this season has been no exception. However, it’s like the boy who cried wolf by now. #FireEnos has been seen on Twitter for years, and yet he’s still here. It’s an odd scenario with CMU fans. When the team loses, they are loud and try to get their voices heard, but when they win, the fans go silent. It’s almost as if the fans have come to despise Enos and want him and the team to fail. Fans need to realize this season, just like last season, that this team has the potential to bring home hardware. Not just the Michigan MAC Trophy, which resides in Eastern Michigan of all places, but wins

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against the rival Eagles, Western Michigan and lowly UMass will make the team bowl eligible for the second-straight season. Isn’t that what mid-major teams are supposed to play for, to get into bowl games? If the team does win these next three games and makes it into a bowl, how can firing Dan Enos possibly be a reasonable thought? Don’t forget he has done something that both Butch Jones and Brian Kelly never did while at CMU: Win a bowl game. Current Buffalo head coach Jeff Quinn was the interim coach when Kelly left for Cincinnati and the Chippewas beat Middle Tennessee State in the 2006 Motor City Bowl, and it was Steve Stripling on the sidelines of the 2010 GMAC Bowl victory against Troy when Jones also left for Cincinnati. Enos is the only head coach to stick around for a bowl win. Now, to be clear, I’m not defending an embarrassing loss on national TV after the team had 17 days to prepare. I think many of us expected a much better showing, but all of the #FireEnos hashtags on my timeline are strictly entertainment for myself and other writers. With all of that being said, a loss next week against the rival Broncos or at home against either EMU or the Minutemen, and all bets are off. If the team is bowl eligible for back-to-back seasons, that’s something the program can use to grow. If the team fails to become bowl eligible, that’s a different story.

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WHO SHE IS: Green is a returning point guard whose main goal is to direct the offense. The team hopes she has fully recovered from her season-ending ACL injury last year. WHAT TO EXPECT: She suffered her knee injury at Western Michigan on Feb. 14. Now, she is only back, but she has been named to the All-MAC preseason team. Much like Bradford, Green’s role as a vocal leader is expected to grow without Baker in the backcourt.

JUNIOR GUARD

JESSICA GREEN

WHO SHE IS: Johnson won the MAC Sixth Player of the Year her freshman season and eventually found her way to the starting lineup, she continues to bring a lot to the team. WHAT TO EXPECT: She is the team’s intimidator and can beat a team in many ways. She is a force on the boards, can drive to the lane, and hits free-throws and three-pointers. CMU has a few players, not just Bradford, who could win MAC Player of the Year, and Johnson might be one of them.

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TAYLOR JOHNSON

WHO HE IS: Simons is one of many outside threats for the Chippewas, posing problems for teams that have cover the six-foot-eight-inch forward. WHAT TO EXPECT: Simons will bring his usual outside game, but he has added bulk as he looks to be more of threat down low both on offense and defense. Simons came up big in the tail end of last season and is expected to maintain that momentum into this season.

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JOHN SIMONS

WHO HE IS: Hibbitts, much like Simons, is another outside threat with height who has been hitting the weight room. He’s one of many offensive threats the Chippewas bring. WHAT TO EXPECT: Hibbitts added size in the offseason, so expect the duo to put up big numbers from beyond the threepoint arch and on the boards. CMU lacked in size last season, but after adding size, Hibbitts will be a handful to guard, as he can hit shots from anywhere on the floor with consistency.

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