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WEDNESDAY, feb. 11, 2015 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 56 VOL. 96

‘If you’re a chippewa,

I’m your coach’

Daytona Niles | Photo Editor

Head Coach John Bonamego is congratulated by old friends and faculty members Feb. 9 at a press conference in the CMU Events Center Atrium.

Head Football coach Bonamego introduced to community, media during press conference By Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor

His voice quivered as John Bonamego addressed the media and the campus community Monday as the 28th Central Michigan University football coach at the CMU Events Center. Bonamego signed a 5-year contract that will pay him $475,000 per year. He will receive $125,000 for television, radio and other promotional appearances and a base salary of $350,000. Bonamego accepted the position he called his “dream job” last week. Bonamego’s hiring was announced Sunday. “This is not just a job,” the 27-year coaching veteran said. “To me, this is the job. Words cannot express how much I love this place and what this day means to me. I plan to start and end my head coaching career here.” Dave Heeke, CMU athletics director, said a search committee identified about a dozen head coach candidates. That group was culled to seven candidates who were interviewed. This is the third time he has been a candidate for the head coach job, Bonamego said. “He had expressed interest in this job before,” Heeke said, who first met Bonamego in 2006. “He really loves CMU. The passion

he has for this place is what makes this such a great day for our program.” A 1987 graduate, Bonamego walked on the football team as a quarterback and wide receiver. He spent 16 years in the NFL as an assistant coach, primarily as special teams coordinator. Working with special teams gives him a unique advantage, Bonamego said, as he begins work as a head coach for the first time in his career. “I was one of the guys who had the most interaction with the entire (NFL) team,” Bonamego said. “Game management and every little detail is so important on special teams. That will help me do great things here.” Bonamego said he has spent more time on CMU’s campus than any other place. Bonamego spoke to the CMU football team on Sunday and assured them he had a plan that could lead them to success. “I told them, even though I’m not the one who brought them here, they are still mine,” Bonamego said. “I’m committed to those guys.” Center Nick Beamish said the last two weeks has been difficult for the team. “Nobody really expected this. Our

Comparing the Contracts Differences between Enos’ extension and Bonamego’s contract By Taylor DesOrmeau Staff Reporter

Central Michigan football Head Coach John Bonamego stands to make $475,000 a year for five seasons, $115,000 more per year than former Head Coach Dan Enos, according to a comparison of their contracts. Bonamego’s contract, which expires in Dec. 31, 2019, states expectations he must fulfill as head coach. This includes coaching the football team, supervising and managing the program budget, establishing and maintaining recruitment, generating revenue through spectator interest and external sources and representing the Athletics Department in the community. Two duties from Enos’ contract are absent from Bonamego’s. He is not obligated to teach courses assigned by the athletics w contract | 2a

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Personal property theft most frequent CMUPD investigation By Jacob Kahn Staff Reporter

Safety on Central Michigan University’s campus is a constant concern to law enforcement, even though Mount Pleasant is a relatively safe town. Colleges.niche.com, a website which offers thousands of college reviews and rankings based on statistics and student surveys, graded campus safety at CMU at a “B” in 2014. The ranking is determined by a combination of factors, including campus crime statistics, and surveys of student health.

Of 1,127 schools surveyed for health and safety, CMU ranked 381. CMU Police Department Chief Yeagley said students can increase their safety on campus and protect their possessions by taking a few simple measures. “The number one crime we deal with is the theft of personal property,” Yeagley said. According to the University’s 2014 Jeanne Clery Act report, there were 17 cases of on-campus theft in the 2013-14 academic year. Five more cases involved theft from a motor vehicle and there were two

incidents of robberies. Bikes are one of the most stolen items. Students can take steps to protect Chief Yeagley themselves from bike theft by using heavy duty U-bolt locks, and registering their bike online with the university. Yeagley encourages all students to register their bikes. “It’s a free service,” Yeagley said. “Sometimes we recover unregistered bikes and cannot

locate the owner.” Another common threat is the theft of electronics in residence halls. Yeagley said thieves rarely force their way into a room. “Don’t leave your door unlocked,” Yeagley said. “Lock up your electronics, if you can.” Besides theft, CMUPD recognizes assault, alcohol and drug abuse, fires and motor vehicle accidents as the leading threats to student safety. Liquor and law violations accounted for the majority of incidents listed in the Clery report. Last year there were

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333 cases of violations referred for disciplianary action with CMU’s Office of Student Conduct and 112 on campus violations that resulted in arrests. “CMU is one big community,” Yeagley said. “We all need to look out for each other.” CMUPD Lt. Larry Klaus advises students to take advantage of the Safe Rides program whenever they are concerned about traveling on campus. “You can call them anytime before 2 a.m.,” Klaus said. “They won’t report on you if you’re intoxicated.” w safety | 2a

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Daytona Niles | Photo Editor Bellina Bonamego, 10, stands next to and supports her father, Head Football Coach John Bonamego. He answered questions to reporters and news teams Feb. 9 in the CMU Events Center Atrium.

assistant coaches made sure everyone stayed positive,” Beamish said. “I’m really proud of the job our assistant coaches did in making sure the players here were confident at all times,” Bonamego said. “There is a solid foundation here and I know we are going to win and we are going to win now.” When Bonamego walked

contract | Voluntary termination by Bonamego or CMU will bring about buy-out damages. If the buy-out occurs before the last regular season game of 2016, it is $1 million. For 2017, it is $575,000, 2018 is $400,000 and 2019 is $200,000. Enos’ contract buy-out for the University or Enos was set at $350,000, regardless of the date of termination.

Compensation for television, radio and promotional appearances:

Enos: $30,000 Bonamego: $15,000

Enos: $75,000 for all appearances Bonamego: $125,000

12-win season:

Enos: $8,000 Bonamego: $10,000

MAC West Championship:

Enos: $12,000 Bonamego: $7,500

Nine-win season: Enos: $18,000 Bonamego: $10,000

10-win season:

Enos: $12,500 (only needs to qualify for bowl game) Bonamego: $15,000 (must participate in bowl game)

Annual Progress Rate above 950:

Winning a bowl game:

Enos: None stated Bonamego: Additional $7,500

Home attendance averages over 30,000:

Enos: $24,000 Bonamego: $12,500

valuables, record model and serial numbers. How do I keep my car safe and secure? Always lock your doors. After driving passengers, they often forget to lock their door, double check and make sure all doors are locked. Park in well lighted areas.

Enos: Additional $10,000

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Team Grade Point Average between 2.6-2.69: Enos: $2,000 Bonamego: None stated

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Above all else, CMUPD encourages students to call their dispatch number anytime students feel at risk. “We’d rather have you call over something little than become the victim of a crime,” Klaus said.

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Enos: None stated Bonamego: $2,500

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Enos: $5,000 Bonamego: None stated

Enos: Additional $15,000 Bonamego: Additional $20,000

11-win season:

What if someone tries to rob me? Don’t resist or take risks. No amount of money is worth taking chances with your life. Notify the campus police immediately afterward. How can I keep my room and property safe? Keep your doors locked. Make a record of your

Annual Progress Rate above 930:

Bowl game:

Eight-win season:

Enos: $5,000 Bonamego: None stated

Enos: $7,500 Bonamego: $10,000

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At least 60 percent of scholarship student-athletes are from Michigan:

Enos: $36,000 Bonamego: $25,000

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Bonamego: None stated

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How can I prevent being a victim of assault? There’s safety in numbers. Stay away from isolated areas and stay near streetlights. What do I do if I think I’m being followed? Change direction. Keep looking back so the person will know you can’t be surprised. Go to a well-lit area.

ing an opportunity to coach at Central Michigan, and I think it was really – I don’t know if you want to call it his bucket list – but one of his ultimate goals.” In less than three weeks, the CMU football program has gone from without a head coach, to having a face and a name that is proud to call himself its leader. “If you see me out in public, come say hi. I will always be approachable,” Bonamego said. “We aren’t hiding anything here. If you’re a Chippewa, I’m your coach.”

ily man, but I hadn’t seen him first-hand as a coach,” LeFevour said. “It was great to see that passion. I knew he wanted to be a head coach here.” Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Caldwell said Bonamego has always been enthusiastic about his love of CMU and its football program. “It’s not very often where a guy in our profession has an opportunity to coach his alma mater,” Caldwell said. “It’s a very special, unique opportunity. John has spoken often about hav-

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continued from 1a director or schedule games. Enos received additional compensation for being involved in the university’s summer camps. Bonamego’s contract has no mention of summer camps. Bonamego’s base pay is $350,000 per year, with $125,000 for all media and promotional appearances. His contract includes yearly retention payments. He will make $25,000 if coaching through Feb. 15, 2016, $30,000 if coaching through Feb. 15, 2017 and $50,000 if coaching through Feb. 15, 2018. A 403(b) retirement plan is also included in Bonamego’s contract. The university will contribute 10 percent of his base salary to the retirement plan. Enos didn’t have a retirement plan.

into the team meeting room, Beamish said the Chippewas were sure they had found a confident, charismatic leader. “It’s just the way he carries himself and talks,” Beamish said. “There was no other choice than to be right behind him.” Former CMU quarterback Dan LeFevour was in attendance for Bonamego’s introduction. LeFevour was with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012 when Bonamego was an assistant with the team. “I knew him as a fam-

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SGA changes college representation policy By Jordyn Hermani Staff Reporter

Calli Morris | Staff Photographer Student Government Association President Charles Mahone presents a new amendment to the Senate on Feb. 9 in Anspach Hall.

An amendment passed Monday by the Student Government Association House and Senate will make it easier for students to be appointed to the Senate in the upcoming SGA elections. Last year students interested in campaigning to be a senator could only fill seats for the academic college they were enrolled in. This resulted in 30 students running for Senate, yet SGA was only able to fill 16 because of the policy. According to the policy change, any student can represent an academic college, even if they aren’t a student there. SGA Vice President Mariah Urueta said she understands the intention behind the bylaw but would rather see the Senate full instead of having the

student body underrepresented. “It really hurts (SGA) by not letting us have a fully-functioning senate,” she said. Students within the House raised concerns about not having their college represented by a senator. They were reassured that a senator would be assigned to them, regardless if they came from their college or not. Kyle Cortez, press secretary for SGA, said the system being implemented would be the same as it was prior to Mahone’s election. “If SGA did not pass this (amendment) today, Senate elections would have been the same as they were last year,” Cortez said. “This election will be held differently. It will be going back to what happened in the 2012 election. SGA decided that the system was flawed.” House member Crystal Pend-

ergrass said she is in favor of the bylaw returning to its old state as it promotes a free thinking Senate. “The more people the better,” Pendergrass said. “We have a lot of people in the house. Why not strengthen our Senate and have a more diverse body?” Any student can run to be a senator in SGA. The organization will hold an elections forum at 8 p.m., Monday Feb. 16 in Anspach Hall 162. Election applications will be available. SGA leaders will give an overview of the group and describe the various responsibilities of senators. Students looking to run are encouraged to attend and ask questions. Applications are due at noon on Feb. 27. Forms must be submitted to the SGA elections director mailbox in the Student Involvement Center in the Bovee University Center 104G.

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alley-side trash collection returns for some City commissioners approved a measure to return alley-side trash pick up for some residents at the Feb. 9 meeting. The measure only allows for alley-side pickup in certain areas of the city, and will go into effect March 2. Alley-side pick up was a norm in the city until last year. City commissioners moved all trash pick up street-side because of bad winter weather in 201314, according to documents provided by the city. The change was met with disapproval for some residents, prompting officials to reverse the decision. At the commission meeting, several residents sent written communications to the city and spoke in favor of the change. For them, lugging trash to the front was a major inconvenience. Others said it put a damper on their quality of life. “Trash bins and pick up in the back of houses is a disappearing lifestyle,” said Ryan Douglass, who lives on South Kinney Street. “One thing we’ve noticed since the change was made is that there’s more (littered) trash in the front of the lawn instead of the alley. I’ve been shoveling my yard now just to remove trash.” Two waste management employees spoke against the measure. They said traversing icy alleyways can be hazardous. One said that in the winter time, alleyways are typically more slippery and are usually the last to be plowed. The other issue was driver safety. Another said he and his crew have already fallen and been bruised up a bit this year from icy alleys. Certain alleyways were not approved, however. These alley ways include those with smaller turn radii, dead-end streets and right of ways not owned by the city.

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Baylen Brown | Staff Photographer Southgate junior Tyler Goudreau holds up her phone to share a video during Mount Pleasant Trainers Club, Jan. 27 in the Down Under Food Court.

Pokémon club looks to take the battle national By Adriana Cotero Staff Reporter

A white fox with nine tails launched a wall of fire at its opponent, advancing one move closer to winning the battle and championship. The fox’s opponent reeled in agony, but remained determined to vanquish its opponent. Lexington sophomore Travis Welsh chose fire Pokémon Ninetails—one of the original 150 characters from the game released in the late 90s—along with five others to contend in the nostalgiathemed battle. “I was trying to think of something creative. This theme goes back to our childhood, and reminds me of simpler times,” Welsh said. “We have to pick six Pokémon and each of their four moves from either the first or second generation to makeup our teams. I would have been between the age of six and ten when I first played with the Pokémon I chose for tonight.” In the finals, Welsh was defeated by Trufant senior, Kaylee Krause, who used a hidden-power ice move by ghost Pokémon Gengar. Krause’s nostalgic team included Dragonite, Typhlosion, Tyranitar, Marowak, Gengar and Charizard. “I used the hidden power ice move because grass is weak behind ice,” she said. “You have to think a lot about what types of Pokémon and moves are weak against one another. At times it is hard to remember so you have to stay focused.” Every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7 p.m., the Mount Pleasant Trainers club of about 20

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“You can be good at hockey, football, basketball or volleyball. We just found (Pokémon) as a way to represent maroon and gold in our own way.”

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Sean Lathrop, Port Huron junior active members meets in the Bovee University Center’s Down Under Food Court to battle with their chosen monsters. The club began last year, after former Kessler Hall roommates Southgate junior Joshua Simms and Williamston senior Eric Culham had the idea to make a club of their favorite video game. “It was an experiment. We wanted to see if we could get people to show up and play with us,” Simms said. “At first it was just my roommate and I and then some people actually showed up and felt comfortable with the club. Pokémon in a way is meant to be ‘nerdy’ but it has actually been a comfortable setting with a wide range of people coming to play.” Simms and Southgate junior Tyler Goudreau designated a time and place for the club to meet, creating a Facebook group to promote the club in hopes of adding more members Welsh said the club is open to all students throughout the school year. While anyone is welcome to

Mount Pleasant City Commissioners went into closed session after the meeting, but did not disclose the purpose for the discussion. Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Sec. 7(1), a public body must “disclose the purpose or purposes for calling the closed session shall be entered into the minutes of the meeting at which the vote is taken.” City Clerk Jeremy Howard told Central Michigan Life after the commission meeting the reason for the discussion was to seek “attorney opinion.” Howard would not elaborate further.

Baylen Brown | Staff Photographer Mount Pleasant Trainers Club President junior Josh Simms and Tecumseh sophomore Matt Vallad sit down to begin their first match of the tournament, Jan. 27. Pokemon club meets Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in the Down Under Food Court in the Bovee University Center.

IF YOU GO: Mount Pleasant Trainers Club WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday WHAT: Bovee University Center Down Under Foodcourt

join the battle, a Nintendo DS is needed, and either Pokémon XY or Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Port Huron junior Sean Lathrop joined the club last semester, and looks forward to competing every Tuesday. “When I went back home I always played Pokémon,” he said. “It has reminded me a lot of being at home, in high school, and just hanging out with friends, something I’ve missed.”

In hopes of becoming a registered student organization, the club has already made moves to meet the necessary criteria. They are seeking a faculty adviser. Lathrop and Welsh also created a National Collegiate Pokémon League last semester. This league is designed for colleges across the United States and Canada with similar clubs, to challenge each other via Nintendo DS and Wi-Fi connection. Lathrop described the club as being “one of the most active-nonactive groups.” “You are not going to see myself or any of the members wearing football helmets and getting on the field to compete. So why not put it on our Pikachu instead?” Lathrop said. “In general, everyone’s dream is to be part of some sort of team like that and there are many ways to do that. “You can be good at hockey, football, basketball or volleyball. We just found (Pokemon) as a way to represent maroon and gold in our own way.”

Department of Political Science and Public Administration to host advising The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is hosting an advising night from 5-6:30 p.m., today in Anspach Hall 167. At the event titled “Do it for Democracy,” the department will provide information about the political science and public administration programs for graduate and undergraduate students looking to sign a major or minor in either field of study. There will also be information on the department’s different programs and student organizations. Faculty will be available to help with advising and to answer questions. Food will be provided. For more information contact David Jesuit at jesui1dk@cmich. edu or by phone 774-2795. - Kevin Andrews Staff Reporter

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EDITORIAL | New head football coach brings hope, enthusiasm to the program

Daytona Niles | Photo Editor Athletics Director Dave Heeke, left, Head Coach John Bonamego, and President George Ross, right, met with the media at a press confrence Feb. 9 in the CMU Events Center Atrium.

WELCOME HOME,

BONAMEGO

f Monday’s introduction is any indication,

the Chippewas have found an enthusiastic,

committed new leader in John Bonamego.

A 1987 Central Michigan University graduate, Bonamego walked onto the football team as a quarterback and wide receiver before spending 16 years coaching in the NFL. He said at the press conference on Monday that the head coaching position at CMU was “not just another job,” but “the job.” Bonamego made an emotional appearance in Monday’s press conference. He aims to “start and end (his) head coaching career here.” As we welcome Bonamego back to CMU, we celebrate the enthusiasm he brings to the program. Bonamego is taking over at a

Studying abroad is affordable To the Editor: As a Central Michigan University and study abroad alumnus who first went to the study abroad office seeking low-cost options relevant to my major, found one, and then completed a semester in South Korea the first half of my

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crucial time. Following a coach who was notoriously prickly when dealing with the media or fan criticism, it is important that Bonamego does his best to repair those relationships. Showing respect for the fans and community will make them feel more included. Our students and alumni drive CMU sports culture. Former Head Coach Dan Enos made his home in Midland, putting distance between himself and the CMU community. If Bonamego and his family are truly “coming home,” we hope that means literally. Annually, Bonamego will be making $115,000 more in compensation

than Enos did. The university will pay Bonamego $475,000 each season and promised significant incentives to stay — a raise for every year he stays at CMU — clearly displaying their commitment to him. After a mediocre 7-6 season last year, football fans have been struggling to find reasons to support the Chippewas. With the university putting so much faith in Bonamego, he is expected to use his years of experience to build a winning team and give fans a reason to fill the stands. In addition to celebrating more wins, fans would like to see a more consistent offense. The ability to play competitively against rivals and in high profile games like the Popeye’s Bahamas Bowl would also improve the team’s credibility on the field. Off the field, the Chippewas sometimes have given us reasons

not to cheer. Four cases of players breaking the law last season have cast a shadow over the team’s overall performance. High standards for academics and conduct are vital. CMU has already proven itself successful in those categories. Bonamego demonstrated his understanding of the importance of off-field success when he said, “We will win on the field, off the field, in the classroom and in the community.” Taking the time to thank the students and community members for showing up or letting them know how much their support means are simple ways to make them feel involved and valuable. In return, we as fans can show our support of Bonamego’s leadership by going to games and supporting the players off the field. We, as fans, are ready to celebrate again.

Letter to the editor senior year, I disagree with many of the claims made in your recent editorial “Mission Improbable.” The program I completed in South Korea would have been cheaper than a semester at CMU even without the generous scholarships I received from study abroad, my department, the Honors Program and my college. These included scholarships offered through CMU but funded by private benefactors, such as the G. William Quine Scholarship and the Dennis Thavenet Study Abroad Scholarship. The figure your editorial board cited concerning the cost of an average semester abroad came from IIE, not CMU, and when I consid-

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ered my options I remember that figure being high-end rather than median. In fact, one of the first questions my study adviser asked was whether I was concerned about the price tag. Generally speaking, CMU serves a student population of more modest means for many of whom a $17,000 semester abroad is no small expense. I can attest from my own experience that the study abroad office is nothing if not aware of this. Further, the board writes that “specific, upper level classes needed for some majors will not be offered by many undergraduate programs.” This statement is true but misleading. Even in my junior and senior years, I had degree

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and University Requirements requirements to fulfill, as do many others. As an English and history major, I found a plenitude of programs giving appropriate courses. I took a British drama course in Korea which was its own strange and interesting experience. One problem your board correctly identified, I think, but failed to dwell upon was that many students might not consider studying abroad until their junior or senior years. It is not wise, easy or advisable to study abroad on a whim. Students who consider studying abroad as freshmen and sophomores and plan to study abroad as juniors and seniors can work early with university advis-

ers to stack their schedules and prepare financially. The office campaigns tirelessly to get people in the door to talk, but editorials of this tone and attitude don’t help the cause. I’ll finish by saying that I would not be where I am now, which is exactly where I want to be in my life, if I hadn’t studied abroad. And I probably wouldn’t have been able to study abroad had it not been for a little luck and a lot of support. BEN HARRIS CMU Graduate Allen Park

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EVENTS CALENDAR Today Exhibit: Self-Reflected 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Charles V. Park Library: Baber Room Alumna Aimee Brasseur returns to campus to present her unique photography in an exhibit featured in the Park Library Baber Room titled: Self-Reflected. The show will consist primarily of the artist’s composite photography work, including pieces centered around the themes of memory, time and emotion. Exhibit: Working on the Underground Railroad 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bovee UC: 108 Center for Inclusion & Diversity A photography exhibition by retired CMU art faculty member Nedra Frodge, will be displayed February 2-20 in the Center for Inclusion & Diversity, Bovee UC 108. Political Science & Public Administration Advising Night 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Anspach: room 167 Come learn about the majors and minors offered through the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.

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Career services unveils new online system By Grant Lefaive Staff Reporter

An online career service tool called Handshake is now free and available to all students. “It’s your access to events, jobs, internships and resources,” said Erik Simon, Career Services assistant director. “Students can go in and RSVP for on-campus events, get in contact with people they want to work for and find the internships they are looking for.” On-campus recruiting and mock interviews can also be coordinated using Handshake. Students are able to upload resumes which can be viewed by employers connected to the system. Future career fairs scheduled at Central Michigan University are displayed on Handshake, along with the list of employers who will be attending. Students can now plan their career day meetings efficiently with the tool, and prepare their individual experiences. Students can log in and create a profile for free using their campus ID. Some events, such as signing a major, can be pre-loaded into a student’s profile. Posting links and choosing which resources to use is completely personalized.

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Handshake is equipped with a messaging feature, an interactive calendar for events and a help feature that puts students in direct contact with Handshake’s staff for real-time support. The new system looks and functions like a social media platform instead of a database. Features are organized on a sidebar and each student has a feed of career information which is constantly updated. “It’s almost like a onestop shop,” said Director of Career Services Julia Sherlock. “This gave us a larger product than career and database management. This gave us a career development tool.” The Handshake program is the product of Stryder Corporation, founded in 2012 by a group of Michigan Tech students who wanted to design a better career tool for their peers. Since introducing their new career management interface, the company has expanded and is now located in Silicon Valley, Calif. “Their enthusiasm for the project was clear,” Sherlock said. “They were students, and they know what students want.” Eastern Michigan University was the first to adopt the program last fall.

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Alexander invokes a revolution during Black History Month address By Ben Solis Staff Reporter

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Michelle Alexander has spent her life trying to open the eyes of people who view race relations in a vacuum. Yet she too admits she was once blind to the main problems facing young black men in America— an inherently discriminatory racial caste system. Keynote speaker for Central Michigan University’s Black History Month celebration, Alexander spoke about aggressive incarceration tactics of black men in America Tuesday in Plachta Auditorium. “We haven’t ended the racial caste system in America,” Alexander said. “We have simply redesigned it.” In what she calls “The New Jim Crow,” which is also the title of her new book, Alexander said the gains we’ve made since the Civil Rights era have been reversed and repackaged— sold to us in the form of a costly “War on Drugs” and a prejudiced justice system. Sharing valuable statistics on the disparity between the incarceration of blacks to whites in America, Alexander said the justice system has helped legalize the same injustices perpetuated by Jim Crow laws in the early

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“We have become the most punitive nation in the world, and its roots have much to do with race.” Michelle Alexander, Black History Month keynote speaker

Monica Bradburn | Staff Photographer Michelle Alexander discusses the hardships for African Americans in the world for Black History Month Feb. 10, at Plachta Auditorium.

1900s. Those individuals who do eventually leave prison, Alexander said, find themselves back in jail almost immediately—mostly because of harassment and biased police. Describing the plight of young black men in a society still reeling from events like the killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, she

urged listeners to accept what she could not all those years ago. “We have become the most punitive nation in the world, and its roots have much to do with race,” she said. “The most punitive nations are often the most diverse. It seems that an aspect of human nature is a punitive impulse to those we label as others.”

Alexander is an author, a renowned public speaker and a professor at the Morritz Institute at Ohio State University. Before becoming an advocate against the prison industrial complex and its handling of blacks, Alexander worked as a lawyer with the ACLU in Oakland, Calif. Working in Oakland helped forge her way of

Campus ambassador crew raises awareness for pediatric cancer patients in hospitals By Tess Francke Staff Reporter

A new organization on Central Michigan University’s campus is raising awareness while fundraising for pediatric cancer. Love Your Melon is a nonprofit organization that was developed by two college students from St. Thomas University, in Miami Fla. Livonia senior Shelby Gutkowski started a campus ambassador crew for Love Your Melon in the beginning of the semester. Shirts, baseball caps, beanies and scarves are being sold on Love Your Melon’s website. When a beanie is sold, an identical one is given to a child with cancer. Campus ambassador crews host fundraisers and promote Love Your Melon

on college campuses across the country. The crew is expected to facilitate inperson sales events. “The goal of Love Your Melon is to put a hat on the head of every child battling cancer,” senior Breanna Gleason said. “By bringing it to CMU, our goal is to put a hat on the head of students and spread awareness for pediatric cancer.” The group is networking with other registered student organizations to encourage students to get

involved. Love Your Melon crew members said they have gotten positive reactions about the organization’s mission. “Seeing other students wanting to be involved in a good cause is inspiring,” junior Jessica Hatfield said. For every 100 beanies the CMU crew is responsible for selling, 10 members pass out beanies to the nearest pediatric cancer ward. The organization’s record is selling over 1,500 hats in two days. To be considered a RSO on campus, Love Your Melon must have a faculty adviser. The group is currently looking for an adviser who respects their mission of providing therapeutic recreation opportunities to children undergoing chemotherapy. “CMU is a close-knit com-

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Proposed language change to UP group sparks heated debate By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

A motion to change the wording of a section of the University Program requirements has been put on hold after several senators and faculty members voiced their objections to the change. The Academic Senate’s General Education Committee proposed changing several parts of Group IV-B of the UP, but the part that drew the most criticism was the proposed drop of the word “global” from the group, changing Group IV-B from “Studies in Global Cultures” to “Studies in Culture and Diversity.” “I think everybody here knows about the importance of international education. It’s in our mission statement,” said Interim Journalism Department Chairwoman Jiafei Yin. “The importance of global education,

I hope, is understood here. It’s not about being sensitive, it’s about preparing our students for a global market.” Yin said “Studies in Global Cultures” is a chance for the university to show students the importance of a global connection. If the word “global” is changed to “culture” it would be too narrow. Students are required to complete 27 credit hours in the UP, with at least one course selected from each of the four subgroups. With the proposed change in wording, many departments believe the classes they teach could be affected and would no longer be considered applicable to a student’s UP requirement. “We had a class that was cut from general education because it was considered too global,” said Management Department Chairman Mahmood Bahaee. “We owe our students the op-

portunity to take these classes. If we make them narrower, there has to be a category for other global types of courses, but right now there is none.” Several senators, including General Education Director Tracy Brown stated the intent of the proposal is not to change the meaning of the group, but to clarify its purpose. With the clarification proposed, senators were still unsure what the some of the wording changes meant, especially the words “outside the Anglo-American tradition.” “I was not here when it was put in,” Brown said. “We talked about what it meant. What (Anglo-American) meant is people outside of the U.S.” The senate voted to postpone a vote and will continue discussion on the matter at the next Academic Senate meeting on Tuesday Feb. 24.

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Bonamego hire presents opportunity Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor

Daytona Niles | Photo Editor John Bonamego holds back tears during his speech at the Press Conference Feb. 9 in the Events Center Atrium.

Bonamego reminisces about football playing, coaching career By Greg Wickliffe Staff Reporter

New Central Michigan University head football coach John Bonamego has had more than 27 years as a college football coach, and said he has found his “dream job” with the Chippewas. Bonamego, 51, was born August 14, 1963 in Waynesboro, Pa. This will be his first stint as a head coach at any level. The CMU alumnus has more than two decades of coaching experience, and is the first CMU alum to coach the Chippewas since 1966. Bonamego walked on to the Chippewas team in 1984 where he played quarterback and wide receiver under coach Herb Deromedi. Earning varsity letters in 1985 and 1986, Bonamego was a two-time recipient of the “Iron Man Award” as the defensive scout team player of the year. w Bonamego | 2B

Daytona Niles | Photo Editor The Bonamego family sits front row at Head Coach John Bonmego’s first press conference in the Events Center Atrium. During the conference Bonamego stressed how important his family is to him and how he is excited to have 102 new sons, the CMU football team.

In good company Here are some of the comments John Bonamego’s colleagues had about the Chippewas new football coach.

“What you see is what you get with John. He is a very geniune person who values the people around him.”

“He obviously has a great passion for the game, the profession and for young people. I think those things will translate well into college football.”

Herb Deromedi, Former Head Football Coach

“Since the day I met him, Coach has had a passion and fire for Central Michigan that has never been diminished.” Dan LeFevour,

Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions Head Coach

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I’ve never met someone who loves Central Michigan University more than John Bonamego. CMU’s new football coach fought back tears as he accepted his dream job on Monday in front of the campus community he has loved all of his life. For the former NFL assistant coach and CMU alumnus, the introductory press conference was a fantasy transformed into a reality. Bonamego is the first CMU alumnus to coach the Chippewas since 1966, but it feels like he is the first alumnus to ever coach the team. In a sport dominated by the “Power Five” conferences and a multi-billion dollar professional league, mid-major programs are often forgotten and fall into irrelevancy. Despite their connection, most people are not crazy about a Mid-American Conference school like CMU. Bonamego is not most people. He will earn almost half a million dollars a year, but the way he talks makes it seem as if he would coach CMU’s team for free. In many ways, Bonamego has seen it all. He has coached at service academies, in NFL playoff games and the Pro Bowl. Still, nothing excites Bonamego like the annual CMU vs. Western Michigan showdown each year. “That’s the best rivalry in football,” he told me after the presser. My first impression was a perfect 10. Bonamego said all right things and brought calmness to a football program with more questions than answers surrounding it . He was thoughtful, charismatic, witty and most importantly, genuine. He promised the media transparency and vowed that under his leadership CMU would “win and win now.” This will be the mantra of CMU football in the coming years: Passion, emotion and constant hard work. Following the unexpected departure of Dan Enos, CMU football was sent into a tailspin. National Signing Day came and went. The Chippewas remained without a head coach. The days dragged on. Three recruits decided to attend other schools. Bonamego’s hiring revitalized the CMU football program. Fans now have a name and face to associate with the most popular sport on campus. This is exactly what CMU football fans needed. Someone who truly loves this program and this school. A coach who wants to “start and end his head coaching career at CMU.” Bonamego wants so badly to bring glory to the place that he said taught him so much. What an incredible opportunity for Bonamego. What an incredible opportunity for CMU football.

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Bringing it all back home Daytona Niles Photo Editor

entral Michigan University’s new head football coach John Bonamego answered questions from the Mount Pleasant community Feb. 9 in the CMU Events Center Atrium. “This is not just another job,” Bonamego said. “For me, this is the job. Words cannot express how honored I am to be here and to have this job.” Bonamego expressed his excitement to be part of the university he graduated from. He attended Central Michigan University from 1982-1987 and during his time he was wide receiver and quarterback. “For me, coming back here, it’s coming back to family,” he said. “For me personally, how I feel, those players— current, former and future—they’re all family. I’m going to show you my heart, we’re going to show you our heart, we will play with heart, we will play with passion. “We will win in everything that we do.”

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Board Chair William Kanine introduces himself to Bellina Bonamego, 10, at the beginning of the press conference Jan. 9 in the Events Center Atrium.

The crowd applauds Head Coach John Bonamego during his speech at his first press conference with CMU Feb. 9 in the Events Center Atrium.

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Bonamego | continued from 1B Bonamego earned a degree in health and fitness from CMU in 1987. In 2009, he gave CMU’s graduation commencement speech and received an honorary doctorate degree. Immediately following his graduation, Bonamego began his coaching career. His first coaching job was as the head coach of the junior varsity team at Mount Pleasant High School, where he posted an 8-1 record. In 1987, he was a player-coach for the Verona Redskins in Europe. Bonamego spent 16 years coaching at the collegiate level serving as an assistant coach at Maine from 19881991, Lehigh in 1992 and Army from 1993-1998. Then, he made his jump to the NFL. Bonamego was the special teams coordinator for several teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans

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Saints, Miami Dolphins and the Detroit Lions. Bonamego made his NFL debut with the Jaguars in 1999 as the special teams coach. In 2002, his fourth season with Jacksonville, Bonamego was promoted to special teams coordinator where the Jaguars blocked four kicks, and were second in the league in kickoff coverage that season. Jaguars punter Chris Hanson was selected to the Pro Bowl that season. In 2012, Bonamego returned to the Jaguars again as the special teams coordinator. In 2003, Bonamego served as the special teams coordinator for the Green Bay Packers where he served under then head coach Mike Sherman from 2003 to 2005. After his time in Green Bay, Bonamego took the special teams coordinator job with the Saints in 2006, where he helped them reached the NFC Championship game. Bonamego returned to the Saints in 2011 as an assistant special teams coach.

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The Miami Dolphins would be next on Bonamego’s journey as he served as the special teams coordinator from 2008 to 2010. The Dolphins’ kicker Dan Carpenter was selected to the 2009 Pro Bowl after making 25-of-28 field goal attempts that season. Under Bonamego’s guidance, Ted Ginn, Jr. became one of the leagues more dangerous return men. On Nov. 1, 2009 vs. the New York Jets, Ginn, Jr. was the first player in NFL history to record two 100 yard of more kickoff return touchdowns in the same game, and also was the first NFL player in 42 seasons, to have two kickoff return touchdowns in the same quarter. Ginn, Jr.’s 299 return yards was the second-most single-game kickoff return yards in NFL history. Bonamego’s final special teams coordinator job came with the Detroit Lions where he served in that capacity for two seasons (2013-14). Bonamego and his wife, Paulette, have three children, Javier, 17, Giovanni, 13 and Bellina, 10.

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Students react to hiring of head coach John Bonamego

in good company Here are some of the comments John Bonamego’s colleagues had about the Chippewas’ new football coach.

“He has worked extremely hard to make it happen. The CMU administration has found a great motivator, and John will be a tireless recruiter. It’s a bold hire and I congratulate CMU for making it.” John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens Head Coach

“Central Michigan University is not only getting a great coach but a great person as well. I couldn’t be any happier for Coach Bono and his family.” Stephen Tulloch, Detroit Lions Linebacker

“He was one of the best things to happen to me coming into the league. He’s been an awesome mentor and coach to me the last two years and he’s going to be a great head coach at CMU.” Abbie Robinson | Staff Photographer Charlotte Junior Jake Walker shares his hopes for a better Central Michigan football program with the hire of new coach John Bonamego on Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Bovee University Center’s Down Under Food Court.

By Evan Sasiela Staff Reporter

Students outside the Charles V. Park Library and Bovee University Center reacted to the hiring of head football coach John Bonamego, and offered Central Michigan Life predictions on how they think the head coach will do in his first season at the helm of CMU football. Junior Pat Collins, 20, attended all six home games this past season. He believes Bonamego will have trouble getting started, and believes the team will have a 6-6 finish in 2015. “I think the first season might be a little rough,” Collins said. “He has to get his own recruiting set up. All the guys right now are (former Head Coach) Dan Enos’ guys. It might be a little rough the first year but hopefully in two to three years, Central is back to eight or nine wins a year.” Senior Emily Boss has higher expectations for the Chippewas, who are coming off a bowl loss to Western Kentucky University in the Bahamas. “I’m hoping for a good season,” Boss said. “With our (men’s) basketball team doing so well maybe the students will think ‘wait, if we start to care about our teams maybe it will give them a pep in their step.’

“I think that they went out and found someone who is from the local area that can be a respected coach for Central that will hopefully bring them back into prominence, like we had in the past,” Brandon Faber, Senior Hopefully it will carry over and transition to seasons and we can shoot for an 8-5 year.” Sophomore Jordan Jalving wants to see change in the program, and wants to see what Bonamego brings to the Chippewas this fall. “It will be interesting to see what he can do to the program,” Jalving said. “I think Dan (Enos) was a good coach. For the most part I think it was a good move. It will be interesting to see what he can do with the program.” 22-year-old senior Brandon Faber was ecstatic that CMU was able to tab someone from Michigan, as Bonamego grew up in southwest Michigan in Paw Paw. Faber is excited to

see a Michigan man come into a role that he hopes will bring them back to the days of quarterback Dan LeFevour and wide receiver Antonio Brown. “I think that they went out and found someone who is from the local area that can be a respected coach for Central that will hopefully bring them back into prominence, like we had in the past,” Faber said. “I think we’ve kind of gotten away from that a little bit but I think that with this hire we can hopefully go back towards that.” Senior Jamie Anderson attended only two home games last season. She still knows Bonamego’s history as someone who has been around the NFL and is interested in seeing the coach transition into the college game as a first-time head coach. “There is really not a whole lot to expect his first year,” Anderson said. “It’s kind of like the trial run to see what they’re capable of and what they can do. It’s like with the Detroit Lions. You see Jim Caldwell and his reputation from Indianapolis but you’re not quite sure how he’s going to be compatible with the team. The first season is kind of to see what he can do with the team with what he’s got and what he can bring to the floor with bringing in new members and recruiting.”

Bonamego to appear on weekly radio show By Neil Rosan Staff Reporter O’Kelly’s Sports Bar is giving Central Michigan University Football fans the opportunity to interact with newlyhired head coach John Bonamego this Thursday.

The Chippewa Community Event will start and 5 p.m. with a meet and greet with the former Lions special teams coordinator, followed by a short address from Bonamego at 5:45 p.m. The regularly

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Assistants hopeful for change with Bonamego as head coach By Joe Judd Staff Reporter

Members of the Central Michigan University assistant coaching staff said John Bonamego brings a sense of optimism to the team after going through Mose Rison National Signing Day as the George Ricumstrict only Division I team withBonamego’s emotional inout a coach. When former Head Coach troductory press conference on Monday, during which Dan Enos resigned, defenhe preached faith, family sive coordinator Joe Tumpand football. Defensive line kin and offensive line coach coach George Ricumstrict Butch Barry left CMU for and wide receivers coach jobs at other opportunities. Mose Rison have been reThey watched

hired by Bonamego. “It’s more than just being a Chippewa,” Ricumstrict said. “I know what (Bonamego) is about as a man and as a leader, so I’m very excited about (his hire).” Ricumstrict has been a member of the Chippewas assistant coaching staff since the 2013 season. He has coached Chippewas linebackers and special teams units from 2000-03, his first stint on CMU’s staff. Ricumstrict said going through signing day without a head coach was challenging.

“It was important to put together a good recruiting class whether I was going to be here or not,” he said. “We just wanted the program to stay strong.” Rison has held his position for three seasons and was a running back on CMU’s 1972 Division II National Championship Team. “You could see (Bonamego’s) passion up on that stage,” Rison said. “The love for this institution, the fact that he wanted to be back here so bad.” Rison said current CMU football players were

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perience at the collegiate or professional level as a head coach? If you think about it, it’s not that difficult to understand. First of all, ask yourself when you received your first ever job. Where did your experience come from? No one is proven until they get the chance to prove their worth. Everyone has to start from scratch at some point, and Bonamego is no different. Special teams is where most games are won. A big special teams play such as a blocked kick, return touchdown or a made field goal in the final seconds can be the deciding factor in which team walks off the field with their head held high. Fans have their reasons to be skeptical considering how the Chippewas failed to meet expectations when Enos was the coach. The CMU faithful are tired of being average and battling for middle of the pack in the

Mose Rison, wide receivers coach wanted to know.” The players now have a foundation and a message to follow, Rison said. “I think a lot of our student-athletes are at ease now,” he said. “They know their coach is going to be around.”

puzzled about the future of the program in the days following Enos’ resignation. “A lot of the student athletes were confused and they weren’t sure of who their coaches were going to be,” Rison said. “They had a lot of caution and they all

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Heeke hire of Bonamego a great move Congratulations people of Central Michigan University. You have a new head football coach, and it might not be who you expected. Everyone who cares about CMU’s football program knows that former Detroit Lions Special Teams Coordinator and CMU alumnus John Bonamego was announced Sunday as the new leader of the football team. Bonamego has no experience as a head coach and he’s never been in charge of overseeing an entire team. He might not be well known, but there is one thing he has in his corner: passion. At the press conference introducing him, there was just something about his presence. He came close to shedding tears during his speech which shows how grateful he is to be the new man in charge. Bonamego said CMU was his dream job. For some that maybe surprising, but it should show how dedicated he is to take what former head coach Dan Enos did in his tenure and take this team to the next level. Now I know the question might be: “Why did CMU hire a man who has zero ex-

“You could see (Bonamego’s) passion up on that stage. The love for this institution, the fact that he wanted to be back here so bad.”

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Mid-American Conference. They want improvement. From the way he presented himself at the presser, Bonamego wants to be here for a very long time. I don’t know how long he will be here, but I do know he’s a guy who is honest, transparent and not afraid to wear his heart of his sleeve, and you have to respect that. I believe he has a chance to restore the glory that the Chippewas were used to for so long. He just needs time and support the fans and community. If he gets it done, no one will even remember that he had no experience as a coach. Coaching isn’t easy gig, and sometimes what matters the most is how much you’re willing to put in, and Bonamego comes off as the type that will give you all he has. Don’t be so quick to lose faith in Bonamego before Spring practice even begins. Just try to get an understanding of who is he is and what he stands for, and let the play on the field and in the classroom do the judging. He wants to be here and he loves Mount Pleasant. That should mean something.

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