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New 4-year contract, pay raise for Ross ‘What he’s done over the last few years is admirable’

By John Irwin Managing Editor

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University President George Ross sits speaking during Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting held in the President’s Conference Room in the Bovee UC. Ross received a new contract and pay raise.

University President George Ross received a new four-year contract and a pay raise at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting after three years of a presidency marked by a tumultuous relationship with faculty.

Ross’ new contract, effective March 1, takes him through July 31, 2017 and gives him an annual salary of $364,000 per year, up four percent from his current $350,000 salary.

Despite the pay raise, Ross is still the third-lowest paid university president in the MidAmerican Conference, ahead of only Northern Illinois University President John Peters and Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin.

Board of Trustees Chairman Brian Fannon said it is vital for Central Michigan University to

have leadership continuity over the next several years as large projects such as the campus master plan and the proposed biosciences building come to fruition.

“All these major planning efforts are culminating, frankly, over the next couple years that will set the trajectory for CMU for the next five to 10 years,” Fannon said. “... We need somebody to take that and keep everybody on task because; if you don’t, it’s just words.”

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$95M BIOSCIENCES BUILDING — WILL IT HAPPEN? Davison: Departments ‘need more quality space’

By Neil Rosan Staff Reporter

The Board of Trustees Thursday heard pleas to approve construction of a biosciences building on campus because of inadequate workspace in Brooks Hall.

The lack of space in Brooks has been well documented and was rehashed by Dean of the College of Science and Technology Ian Davison, Biology Department Chairman Steve Roberts, Professor of Biology Jennifer Schisa, Assistant Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science Deric Learman and Saline senior Angie Hollis.

Davison, along with the many other members from the biology department, shared their frustrations with the building and how the department has outgrown the space.

“We have reached the point where we need more space and more quality space.

Whenever this new building is built, it will be filled right away,” Davison said.

Talks of improving Brooks have been happening since 2002, and CMU representatives presented the building to the state as a top project in 2008.

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Dean of the College of Science and Technology Dr. Ian Davison talks with the Board of Trustees about the need of the new Biosciences Building during Thursday’s meeting in the Presidents Conference Room of the Bovee University Center.

RANKING OF CHARTER SCHOOLS AUTHORITIES 1. Grand Valley State University 2. Lake Superior State University 3. Central Michigan University 4. Oakland University 5. Wayne Regional Education Service Agency *Information obtained from Mich. Department of Education

CMU charter schools ranked third for performance

By Samantha Smallish Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University was recently ranked the third-highest authorizer of public schools based on performance in the state.

CMU is the authorizer for 59 charter schools and earned the third-place ranking as a result of above average school performance levels, only after Grand Valley State University and Lake Superior State University, according to the Education Policy Center at Michigan

State University and the Michigan Department of Education.

Performance levels are determined by factors such as student academic standing, student enrollment and various goals outlined in the charter contract.

“One of the key strategies impacting our performance is that, in addition to taking the MEAP tests, CMU has been a pioneer in the use of state-of-the-art computer adaptive testing in the fall and spring to measure both proficiency and individual student growth,” said Cindy

Schumacher, Executive Director of The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools at CMU. A charter school, also known as a public school academy, is a state-supported public school, which operates under a charter contract. This contract, issued by the authorizer, includes specific performance expectations, as well as compliance with all applicable state and federal laws that govern public education.

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CMU sets grad housing rates, adds Global Campus space in downtown Detroit Seven-year lease to cost university more than $893,000

By Neil Rosan Staff Reporter

Graduate students coming to Central Michigan University can expect to pay between $655 and $1,400 for on-campus housing.

The Board of Trustees approved the rental rates Thursday for the graduate student housing complexes, and costs will run between $665 and $700 for a one-bedroom unit, $765 and $960 for a two-bedroom unit and $1,000 and $1,400 for a four-bedroom unit per month.

Vice President of Facilities Management Steve Lawrence said the prices of comparable apartment

complexes nearby, such as Canterbury, Westpoint Village and Stone Crest, which charge between $760 and $900, $755 and $900 and $790 and $850 per month, respectively, for a two-bedroom apartment, were taken into consideration when setting the rates.

Lawrence also said, during a presentation, the new housing should be completed by April 1 and will be primarily filled by graduate students, not College of Medicine students.

The housing will feature 42 onebedroom units, 43 two-bedroom units and nine four-bedroom units.

GLOBAL CAMPUS

The board also expanded CMU’s Global Campus by approving a seven-year lease of a 4,000-squarefoot space in downtown Detroit.

The space, which is located on the ground floor of the Ernst and Young building on Woodward

Avenue near Campus Martius, will serve as a recruiting tool as well as a place to hold Global Campus classes. Total costs for the space are expected to be $893,090, paid over seven years.

University President George Ross said the space is a muchneeded foothold for the Global Campus, which has been accused of making a ‘doughnut’ around Detroit.

“I think it’s important to be in downtown Detroit,” Ross said.

“We have been located in Detroit in past years, but this is a return to the city. Detroit will be back, and it’s still an important part of the state, despite the challenges it has faced. Our competitors are downtown, so we need to be in Detroit.”

CMU will be joining the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and eight other universities with centers in Detroit.

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The Board of Trustees approved the rental rates Thursday for the graduate student housing complexes, and costs will run between $665 and $700 for a one-bedroom unit, $765 and $960 for a twobedroom unit and $1,000 and $1,400 for a four-bedroom unit per month.

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Though a schematic design for the new biosciences building was approved at December’s board meeting and the state has pledged $30 million in funding toward the $95 million facility, the board has yet to approve the job.

University President George Ross said the university is thinking the plans through.

“We are going through our due diligence and we want to be as transparent as we can be. Our decision was leaning toward presenting the plans to the board, but then what we heard from our space planners as part of the facilities master plan and the shortage of laboratory space really cemented it for us,” Ross said.

Board of Trustees Chairperson Brian Fannon echoed Ross’ thoughts.

“I believe there is no delay in the project. We just have to ask ourselves if the university really needs the building and if it is in our vision and mission,” he said. “If it isn’t, we shouldn’t build it. If it is, then we should find a way to build it. That’s what we are working on now.”

For now, it looks as if a plan could be presented at the next board meeting.

“I think there will be something about this brought to the board in April or July.

The feeling is that we should proceed if we can afford to do it,” Fannon said.

Davison is hopeful the April meeting will bring progress so the college can move forward.

In July, Davison told Central Michigan Life that plans to move the project along would happen at the September or December board meeting.

While schematics were

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reviewed in December, the board stopped short of voting on funding, with trustee Sarah Opperman leading discussion of whether it would be wise for the university to allocate $65 million toward the building.

“We obviously have to get the financing done, because the board wants to see how we are going to pay for this building that is very expensive,” Davison said. “I think we can get it done by April and move forward. It’s going to take a long time to build this building, so it would be nice if future generations of students can be looking forward to this.”

A new emphasis has been placed on the building with the future opening of the College of Medicine, which will further increase the amount of biology majors on campus.

“Brooks is a Sputnik-era building whose builders never could have imagined the type of growth we are experiencing,” Roberts said. “One out of every 15 majors at CMU is signed in biology. In a matter of years, we have gone from 450 biology majors to 1,000.

Based on my experiences at two other universities where medical schools have been founded, it is expected that the amount of biology majors will rise.”

Trustees took a tour of Brooks on Wednesday and saw some of the issues in the hall first hand.

“I am in the building often ... I know the building, and I know the challenges there,” Ross said. “The walk through just reinforced it for me.”

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Pontiac sophomore Octavia Carson hugs Detroit senior Kayla Harber-Bates Thursday at the Bovee University Center. The volunteer center staff was giving out free hugs in honor of Valentine’s Day.

CHARTER | CONTINUED FROM 1 Charter schools are tuition-free and must accept every student who applies, up to their enrollment capacity.

There are about 280 charter public schools statewide with 120,000 students enrolled. The schools CMU authorizes enroll roughly 30,000 students — about 25 percent of all charter school students.

“We’re looking for groups with a promising vision, a quality educational program, a sound business plan and the ability to implement a program that will provide Michigan students with the excellent education options they deserve,” Schumacher said.

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CMU PRESIDENTIAL SALARY VS. MICHIGAN UNIVERSITIES SCHOOL 1. Mary Sue Coleman — University of Michigan 2. Lou Anna Simon — Michigan State University 3. Allan Gilmour — Wayne State University 4. John Dunn — Western Michigan University 5. George Ross — Central Michigan University

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Fannon said he likes what he sees out of Ross so far, especially when it comes to him overseeing long-term projects such as the College of Medicine and academic prioritization.

“On a personal note, I think what he’s done over the last few years is admirable,” Fannon said. “I personally have confidence in his ability to lead.”

Trustee Sarah Opperman said the new contract is all about ensuring things get done in the near future.

“This contract, to me, represents the need to move forward and to move forward with the leadership that is put in place,” she said.

Ross said progress on those projects would not be possible without the help of others.

CONTINUED FROM 1 Ross’ new contract comes despite his rocky relationship with faculty. After spending much of the last academic year in a heated dispute with the Faculty Association over a new contract and battles over funding, he has yet to fully mend fences with faculty members.

A faculty survey obtained

by Central Michigan Life in December found considerable dissatisfaction with Ross’ tenure. Of the 245 faculty members who responded to the survey, 184 said they “disagreed” or “strongly disagreed” with Ross continuing as president.

As an authorizer, CMU’s role is to ensure its charter schools adhere to the charter contract. Authorizers also appoint volunteer board members, who are responsible for the dayto-day operations of the charter school.

“While it is important to note that authorizers don’t operate schools, CMU serves as a partner and as a resource, assisting our schools to reach their academic, financial and operational goals,” Schumacher said via email.

According to the Detroit Free Press, charter schools authorized by Detroit Public Schools have the worst performance records in the state. Other poorly

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Chairman Brian Fannon hopes the new addition to the Global Campus will help recruit students. “(General Motors) is within two blocks of that area and is thriving,” he

said. “We are going to the area where all the action is at. Now, any of the people who are working and need an education there can walk across the street and see us. From there, they

residence on Forest Lane in Mount Pleasant. He will be consulted about updating furniture in the “public areas” of his house and can spend up to $10,000 each year without approval from the board on furnishing those areas, which include the living room, kitchen, dining room, study and deck.

The university will provide Ross with a new automobile for both business and personal use. CMU will pay for auto insurance, fuel and repairs.

Travel and hotel expenses are also covered by CMU when Ross is on university business. The university pays for coach airfare, unless a flight exceeds seven hours, in which case Ross will be bumped up to business class.

Ross can resign from his position if he gives the Board

of Trustees 120 days’ written notice, except during the final six months of the contract, in which he cannot terminate it.

The Board of Trustees has the right to end Ross’ contract for “good cause,” including him not living up to his outlined duties as president, violating any portion of his contract, conducting a “serious crime” or being unwilling to perform his duties. The board can also end his contract if he is unable to perform due to health reasons.

He can also take “reasonable” time off for vacations and sickness when he sees fit after notifying the Board of Trustees.

“Nothing gets done at Central without the faculty, staff, students, alumni and this board,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s a culmination of all their efforts.”

THE CONTRACT

The new contract was unanimously approved at the board meeting.

Most of the provisions in Ross’ new contract are similar to the terms of his old contract, set to expire at the end of the month.

Ross’ new salary is subject to review by the Board of Trustees but cannot be decreased. His pay will be reviewed annually by the board, and a formal review of Ross’ performance will be performed every three years.

CMU will also continue to provide and maintain Ross’

NEW TRUSTEES UNABLE TO ATTEND BOARD MEETING

Three trustees were not present at the meeting: Trustee Patricia Maryland,

ranked authorizers include Eastern Michigan University, Northern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Bay Mills Community College and Saginaw Valley State University.

Schumacher said CMU has plans to authorize five to seven more charter schools and will hold those schools to the same standards as the other ones.

“In the future, CMU plans to continue to implement and enhance its computer testing in charter schools,” Schumacher said. “CMU will also continue publishing annual performance reports that provide clear, concise and consistent academic, fiscal and operational assessments to improve school performance.” university@cm-life.com

can talk to us and, hopefully, we can cultivate some students from the city.”

University officials hope to utilize the large glass facades in the new space by having motion-activated lights and advertisements, which will give pedestrians a look into life at CMU. university@cm-life.com

who had a scheduling conflict that the board has been aware of for six months, and the two newest trustees, Bill Weideman and Tricia Keith.

Weideman and Keith had to attend board meetings for Dow Chemical Co. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, respectively.

Both attended Wednesday’s pre-meetings, and Fannon said they will be available for board meetings over the next two years.

Weideman and Keith were appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder earlier this month to replace former board chairman Sam Kottamasu and Trustee Marilyn French Hubbard, respectively. university@cm-life.com

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Graduate Student Union could begin bargaining next week

By Brianna Owczarzak Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University’s Board of Trustees agreed Thursday to begin bargaining with the Michigan Federation of Teachers for the Graduate Student Union, along with three other units.

Other units included in the bargaining agreement

are the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians/Communication Workers of America for broadcast employees, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America for office professional employees and the CMU Supervisory Technical Association for supervisory-technical employees.

Now that the GSU has permission to begin bargaining, GSU President Michelle Campbell hopes to begin bargaining as soon as next week.

“We’ve already submitted a schedule of times, dates and issues that we hope to discuss,” Campbell said. “We hope to hear from (representatives of the university) soon to discuss our issues.”

The goal of the GSU’s bargaining contract is to improve basic protections and human rights for graduate assistants, Campbell told Central Michigan Life in January.

“Everything on our bargaining contract is an issue we hope to discuss,” Campbell said.

The GSU hopes to bargain

its contract and discuss issues concerning time off for graduate assistants, salary, health care and time off for emergencies. The GSU also wants graduate assistants to be compensated for working overtime.

“We have the same responsibilities as a faculty member but not the same rights as a faculty member,” Campbell

told CM Life in January.

In regards to health care, the GSU bargaining platform states that graduate assistants should have health care coverage beyond the wellness allowance and supports health care coverage that extends to spouses, civil partners and children.

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department of education scorecard reveals cmu has highest debt rate in mAc

By Kyle Kaminski Senior Reporter

Central Michigan University students have the highest debt of any school in the Mid-American Conference, according to the “College Scorecard” from the U.S. Department of Education.

Following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday, the Department of Education released an online scorecard detailing information related to costs and graduation rates in an effort to ease the college selection process.

Under direction of the Obama administration, the interactive scoreboard offers a report card for all universities nationwide on the basis of cost, value and quality by ranking them into three categories: high, medium and low.

CMU made an appearance in each of these groups, being placed in the low category for

cost, at an estimated $12,918 per year after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the institution’s undergraduate cost of attendance, and the median category for a graduation rate of 54.2 percent.

However, the university was scored to have a comparatively high debt rate of $22,400 throughout the course of schooling, which translates to an average loan debt rate of $258.16 per month – the highest of any MAC school.

Compared to all other schools in the Mid-American Conference, CMU ranks fifth in lowest overall cost of schooling and lowest graduation rate.

When compared to Michigan State University, CMU has a higher overall cost of schooling, lower graduation rate and higher loan default rate. However, MSU tops CMU’s overall debt by about $3,000.

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isabella county files suit to get $600,000 back from union township

By Shelby Miller Senior Reporter

Isabella County officials have filed a lawsuit against Union Township to get back unused funds from the East Downtown Development Authority.

Citing statutory and township ordinance requirements, attorneys representing Isabella County want the EDDA to return the more than $600,000 it claims would have been returned if it did not exist.

Isabella County Attorney Sherry L. Katz-Hedrington said the township’s EDDA does not conform to the state law that created such entities.

She said Isabella County has tried multiple times to reach an agreement with EDDA without success.

“There have been ongoing discussions over a number of years that just were not productive,” Katz-Hedrington said.

“They had tried to reach an agreement but were not able to reach an agreement, so they had to legally file suit to return that money.”

If returned, the funds will go into the community, she said.

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Ohio junior Emma Tuthill and Ortonville junior Stephanie Sullivan lead the other dancers during the “One Billion Rising” flash mob Thursday afternoon between Anspach and Pearce Halls. The purpose of the flash mob is to spread awareness about violence against women. “According to research, I’ve learned that one billion women will be beaten or abused around the world in our lifetime,” Tuthill said. “It’s important to me to spread awareness on this cause.”

Flash revolution One Billion Rising raises awareness of violence against women through dance

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“One billion women violated is an atrocity.

“(Money) would be returned to the county to be used for services, such as police services and services that would be beneficial to the tax payers,” she said.

Union Township created the EDDA in 1985 to divert property tax money otherwise intended for county operations, a public transportation system, the commission on aging, a medical care facility and a public library.

The EDDA district runs roughly one-half mile north and south of Pickard Road from the Mount Pleasant city limit east to Summerton Road, Isabella County Administrator Timothy Dolehanty said in a news release. Retail businesses such as Home Depot, the Hampton Inn and Wendel’s Furniture are located in the district.

From 2009 to 2010, EDDA boundaries increased by 29 percent and another 8-percent from 2010 to 2011.

“That is a clear indication that property values continue to increase in the district,” Dolehanty said.

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One billion women dancing is a revolution.”

That’s what it says on the “One Billion Rising” website, and, on Wednesday, CMU joined the “One Billion Rising” dance movement in a flash-mob setting to raise awareness for violence against women.

A four-minute mashup of songs relating to women’s empowerment accompanied a choreographed dance performed during the flash mob.

CMU groups sponsoring the event included Take Back the Night, Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates, Voices for Planned Parenthood and SAGE. The first dance was performed at 12:15 p.m. outside the Bovee University Center. The flash mob brought together a group of twenty dancers, as well as students crowding around to watch. Algonac senior Kelly Mytinger participated in all the dances throughout the day.

“I was very happy with the turnout and how many people showed up for the first dance,” Mytinger said.

“I think that it will get easier now that we have performed it once.”

Following the first flash mob, the group moved to their second destination in the UC Down Under Food Court. By 12:45 p.m., the flash mob began, leading to many surprised faces. Casually eating her lunch, Belleville freshman Stephanie Ralls was caught off-guard.

“I saw them all walk in with matching shirts, and, jokingly, I told my friend, ‘I bet it’s a flash mob.’

Then the music started,

“i saw them all walk in with matching shirts, and, jokingly, i told my friend, ‘i bet it’s a flash mob.’ then the music started, and i automatically knew that it was.”

Stephanie Ralls, Belleville freshman and I automatically knew that it was,” Ralls said.

Students watched from afar and jumped in to join.

Pinconning senior Carrie Cloutier also had her own idea of the surprise dance.

“When they started dancing, immediately I thought that it was going to be a Valentine gesture to someone special, but it ended up being something completely different,” Cloutier said.

After the flash mob surprised the UC, it went on to follow their schedule, performing at 1:45 p.m. between the CMU Park Library and Botanical Garden, then moving to Anspach and Pearce halls at 3:15 p.m. before ending at 4:45 p.m.

between Moore and Brooks halls.

The group persevered through a cold winter day to show their dedication to raise awareness. Allegan senior Rachel McDaniel explained how important it was to continue.

“Sexual assault occurs regardless of the weather, so we should show awareness in all conditions,” McDaniel said.

With the dance moves down and a positive mindset, CMU joined the One Billion Rising revolution, showing love for all women this V-Day. studentlife@cm-life.com

former Bet comedian Arvin mitchell draws more than 200 to uc rotunda

By Ryan Fizmaurice Staff Reporter

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Comedian Arvin Mitchell laughs while performing stand-up comedy Wednesday evening in the Bovee University Center Rotunda.

“That’s it, I’m done. I’m not going to set myself on fire for you,” stand-up comedian Arvin Mitchell said.

And with that, Mitchell ended his set. The proclamation was appropriate because he had already done just about everything else: one-liners, impersonations, witty rantings, comedic reflections and a fair amount of mockery directed at the audience. Mitchell’s set was defined by variety as much as it was hilarity.

Mitchell performed in front of an audience of about 220 at the Bovee University Center Rotunda on Monday in coordination with the Multicultural Academic Student Service’s food taster event. Macaroni

and cheese, mostaccioli, green beans and fried chicken were served at the event.

Mitchell gained popularity during his stint on BET’s comedy reality television show “Coming To The Stage,” where he finished as the runner-up in the show’s 2003 season. Mitchell has been heavily involved within the improv circuit since.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. was originally scheduled to perform but had to cancel to pursue a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity with the Fox Network.

CMU Program Board and MASS have annually teamed up to present this event during February in celebration of Black History Month.

It was not a fact that was lost upon Mitchell.

“I’ve always wanted to get a petition signed, because we

have the shortest month for Black History Month,” Mitchell said during the set. “That’s amazing. I’m mad about that ...

It’s a celebration.”

Program Board lecture chairman Jonathan Milliman said the event was a success for both Program Board and MASS. “The event went really well,” the Bronson senior said.

“Throughout the entire performance, Arvin Mitchell was interacting with the audience, and everyone had a great time.”

The event marks the last event Program Board will hold for Black History Month.

“The Black History events went really well,” Milliman said. “The events held showcased African-American culture.”

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

– The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

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EDITORIAL | new contract for ross is one thing

Pay raise too much, too soon

Jeremy Ball Columnist

Minimum wage should be raised In his recent State of the Union address, President Barack Obama proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour.

As a person whose post-graduation plans will probably involve flipping burgers and scrubbing toilets (hopefully never at the same time) while looking for a better job, I fully support the president’s plan.

Moreover, according to CBS News, increasing the minimum wage to $9 an hour would almost allow a family of four with one minimum wage worker to get over the poverty line. Hooray for almost reaching the bare minimum.

But, as can be expected whenever a scary liberal proposes anything even remotely resembling wealth redistribution, Republican leaders are already trying to discredit the idea.

Speaker of the House John Boehner uses an asinine ladder analogy, saying that taking away the first few rungs of the economic ladder makes it harder for people to get on said ladder. Apparently, climbing this metaphorical ladder leads to the American dream.

Boehner doesn’t seem to realize that many people get stuck on the bottom rungs of the American dream ladder and stay there for life.

Republicans love the myth that the American dream still exists.

It’s a pretty cool myth, too, so I can understand why. I’d love to get a minimum wage job at McDonald’s and be rewarded for my Big Macmaking savoir faire by becoming a manager and eventually Ronald McDonald’s personal assistant/ make-up artist.

But there’s no room for advancement in most minimum wage jobs.

Unfortunately, acquiring skill through college or trade school costs money, so workers become stuck in a cycle of poverty.

The other main Republican argument is that raising the minimum wage would hamper the hiring ability of small businesses. However, what makes the plight of a small business owner any more tragic than the plight of a minimum wage laborer? Using some cold-hearted, ultra-capitalist logic, shouldn’t a small business that isn’t profitable enough to pay an increased minimum wage be allowed to fail?

In case Republican leaders haven’t noticed, everything is getting a lot more expensive (actually, I bet a lot of them haven’t noticed, since they probably have people to take care of these things for them).

Obama simply wants the minimum wage to keep up with cost of living.

People can’t spend money on consumer goods or services if they don’t have it. If minimum wage workers made more money, they’d be able to support those at-risk small businesses that Republicans are worried about.

Once again, this entire situation boils down to empathy. In most cases, legislators have no experience living below the poverty line. Therefore, it’s easy for them to look down upon those of us hanging on to the bottom rungs of Boehner’s ladder.

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niversity President George Ross’ contract was extended, and he was given a 4

percent pay increase at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting.

Ross’ new contract takes effect March 1 and will last until July 31, 2017. He will earn an annual salary of $364,000 per year, which is an increase from his current yearly salary of $350,000.

Considering Ross’ three-year presidency has been littered with turmoil in regard to the relationship between faculty and administration and the 184 faculty votes against his continuation as university president last month, Ross could have gone without the pay raise. Add to that the current economic state of Michigan and the struggle of some students to pay for school, the money from his raise could have gone to something more beneficial.

A contract extension suggests the person in question is competent and able to lead, which

Ross has demonstrated at times — especially in pushing for increased transparency within the university, attempting to mend broken relations with faculty and following through with long-term projects, but a pay raise is a reward that he doesn’t necessarily deserve yet.

The state of higher education is already a national cause for concern, and that $14,000 raise Ross just received could have been put toward something to help deal with that at CMU. The Department of Education released a scorecard Wednesday analyzing the state of colleges and universities nationwide that revealed CMU students have the highest amount of debt of all MAC schools. Ross could have donated his raise to be put toward a scholarship to help students eliminate that debt.

Though, Ross does deserve some credit.

He has been the only faculty member on campus to go without a pay raise for three years, and, even with his raise, he’s still one of the lowest-paid university presidents in the Mid-American Conference, aside from Northern Illinois University President John Peters and Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin.

But the explanation for the raise sounds eerily similar to the one given for head football coach Dan Enos. Yes, Enos had a remarkably improved season, winning more games than he lost and winning the program’s first bowl game since in three seasons.

Giving a person a new contract to show solidarity and confidence is one thing — after all, it should be all or nothing in instances like Enos or Ross — but a pay raise after one mildly-successful season (or academic year) is setting a poor precedent at a time when money for higher education is becoming all too scarce.

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Pleased by Program Board’s Porn Debate Decision As a sex-positive feminist, I do not believe porn is inherently bad, but I was concerned that the original “Great Porn Debate” would be a blow to women’s liberation. I felt uncomfortable with the idea of two men debating an issue that directly affects women’s lives. I said in my first letter to the editor about the issue that the original debate lacked intersectionality, or other voices in the population that weren’t white or male.

I hope that the debate can spark

discussion about the role of women in pornography. Some, like the pastor, view pornography as morally detestable and dirty, while others view pornography as degrading to women. As an atheist, I don’t believe pornography is morally wrong, though I was concerned with the original debate that did not have a woman’s voice to contribute to the conversation.

I am happy that Program Board decided to add Nina Hartley to represent the “pro-pornogra-

phy” side in this debate. I am looking forward to attending and listening to what Nina has to say. In other words… “Four for you, Program Board. You go, Program Board.” I am co-chair of the American Civil Liberties Union and my views do not reflect, nor represent the views of the organization.

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Slipping and sliding around campus The last time I checked, we live on a college campus. Forgive me if I am wrong, but we are college students and walk to most of our classes. I think we can agree that the iced-toflooded sidewalks are not ideal at all.

This past week there were some severe weather conditions, but the amount of times I saw people fall flat on their butts was even more extreme.

Surely, there is more that can be done. We pay thousands of dollars a year; the least we can have is fresh salt spread around campus. I hold a record of two complete falls, and, luckily, four in which I caught myself before fully completing the slip and landing on my bottom.

Mind you, I was wearing boots, but there is only so much a pair of snow boots can do. As students, it is our own problem if we aren’t prepared for the weather; however, it is not our fault if the salt is from two days ago.

I think I can speak on behalf of the student body by saying there needs to be more salt added more frequently. I should not be slipping and sliding all the way to class. There was one point when I started to walk in five-inch snow because there was more traction.

At this point, the ice is the main concern with the sidewalks, but let me take it back to last weekend, to the snow!

Yes, it’s the weekend and classes aren’t in session, but doesn’t it seem necessary to shovel the snow, considering this is a college campus and most students walk everywhere, even on the weekends?

If the sidewalk was shoveled over the weekend, then that would not only lead to less snow in my boots but would also cut down on flooded sidewalks.

I understand that every snowstorm comes with hazardous weather conditions, as well; I just think that the slips and slides could have all been avoided if a few simple actions took place. The idea of tending to all sidewalks on campus over and over can seem pretty implausible, but surely there is a sufficient system to clear the way.

Now that I am going through my first college winter, I now know that I might have to start getting a ride to class during this season. Hopefully, the roads are better taken care of.

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the Metro or all of the above. I think this is something students should look forward to in the fall, it only means we have more to read!

-Justin Orminski

I love how this was the top story on the printed paper, as if anyone really cares outside of the staff of CM-Life. It’s more of an “eh, ok” type thing. It’s kind of like when a 95-year-old former head of some national news channel dies they put headlines up like a president just passed.

No real point to my comment, just pointing out the interesting nature of personal perspectives.

-Kevin DeVoe

Sterling, Hoffman, and Co, and its newspaper at SVSU have a poor reputation in providing accurate and quality journalism. If their new publication at CMU is run in the same fashion as the Saginaw Valley Journal and it is only available online by subscription, I don’t think they’ll gain much of a foothold. I fully support the freedom of the press and everyone’s 1st amendment rights, but I am not thrilled that this organization is coming to campus.

-jmarshalltucker@gmail.com

All this means is students have more access to news about CMU. When I go and visit Toronto, I love being able to choose between Toronto Star, Toronto Sun,

I’m confused. This operation will be your competition. Have you signed a promotional contract with them? Why would you give so much press to someone

who will be going after your advertising accounts?

-Dave Weinstock Reader reactions to the Feb. 13 story “First full-time LGBTQ director makes voice heard outside of campus“ College campuses are the perfect place to introduce those like the commenter below who are unfamiliar with differing lifestyles and opinions to topics like this. When I went to CMU I found panels like the ones the Office of Diversity and Inclusion offer socially stimulating and learned more from sitting in on them and a PFLAG meeting than I did in most of my classes (I’m looking at you, History of Western Civ!). I learned more about life and relationships from working with a person who was transitions from male to female than I did in my Marital Relationships class.

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DEBT | continued from 3 Also included in the report is information on the rate of students who default on their loans within three years of entering repayment. CMU ranked well below the national average of 13.4 percent with a loan default rate of 4.4 percent.

According to a White House news release, the scorecard is designed to ensure the schools are well-suited for student

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Mount Pleasant resident Nathan Jonaitis takes the plunge into freezing cold water on Feb. 18, 2012 during the Polar Plunge at Rose Pond. Jonaitis raised over $5,000 for Special Olympics of Michigan. His theme was “man in the shower.”

150 Polar Plunge participants ready to leap Saturday into Rose Pond

By Katelyn Sweet Staff Reporter

Nearly 20,000 people with disabilities in Michigan have been supported by Polar Plunge participants over the past decade.

The icy jump will be returning to the Rose Pond in front of the Student Activity Center Saturday. The Polar Plunge is a nationwide fundraising event for Special Olympics, and there are more than 22 plunges that take place over the course of the year in Michigan.

So far, nearly 150 people have registered online to jump into the frigid water.

Same-day registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

“We encourage registering at all times because we want as many people to participate as possible,” said Erin Dougherty, marketing and development coordinator for Special Olympics Michigan. “Special Olympics Michigan is a great organization that solely depends on these do-

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nations. Our funds that we get from participants are what allow us to run this organization.”

The Polar Plunge is the largest-growing fundraiser that Special OlympicsMichigan organizes.

Joel Warner, co-coordinator of the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan, said donations grew by 35 percent last year, and, this year, they are pushing for more.

“Our goal is to raise $1 million this year,” Warner said. “We use the money to keep our services free for the athletes and to put on the state and summer games.”

It costs $75 to participate in the plunge, and, if you’re a participant, you get to attend the after-party at the Wayside Central, 2000 S. Mission St., and get free pizza and beverages.

To make the plunge possible, a hole is cut in the ice by the Isabella Dive Team, which stays in the water to support the jumpers. Warner said individuals are also

allowed to jump in pairs of two.

“It’s honestly the most fun you can have while freezing your butt off,” Warner said.

Dougherty said another fun aspect of the jump is the outrageous costumes participants wear.

A costume contest takes place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday before the plunge to award the zaniest outfit.

Dougherty said the most rewarding part of the Polar Plunge experience is seeing the participants and Special Olympics athletes connect.

“The athletes hand out towels to the participants after they jump in the water, and they are so happy to be there,” she said. “These athletes with disabilities experience challenges everyday, so for the community to come together and help us is really amazing.”

Temperatures Saturday morning are forecasted to be 20 degrees. studentlife@cm-life.com

Campbell wanted this bargaining action put on the board during December’s trustees meeting so they could begin bargaining over winter break.

She emailed the board prior to December’s meeting and did not receive a response.

“Unlike other bargaining units on campus, our members on the bargaining team do not receive leave time to bargain,” Campbell told the trustees

MITCHELL | continued from 3 Jessika Kennedy, a Romulus freshman, said she enjoyed Mitchell because of the spark he gave the event.

“I thought he was funny,” Kennedy said. “He was real confident. He had great

LAWSUIT | continued from 3 A study of more than 100 randomly selected parcels found none within the district boundaries had diminished in value since 1991.

needs, priced affordably, and are consistent with student education and career goals.

“We know students and families are often overwhelmed in the college search process but feel they lack the tools to sort through the information and decide which school is right for them,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said in the release.

“The College Scorecard provides a snapshot about an institution’s cost and value to help families make smart decisions about where to enroll.”

Obama promised to release

the scorecard during his joint address before Congress Tuesday while addressing his plans for education.

“Parents and students can use (the scorecard) to compare schools based on a simple criteria — where you can get the most bang for your educational buck,” Obama said.

The Department of Education plans to add another section of the scoreboard, earnings potential, within the next year or so.

during December’s meeting. “ … Asking our members to bargain so late in the semester, when our jobs and our classes are only piling on more work is, as we see it, not an attempt by the university to bargain in good faith for a fair contract.”

There was no response from the board after her comment was made.

“We listened to her comment, and as policy, the board does not respond,” Trustee Brian Fannon told CM Life in December. “I defer to President (George) Ross.”

Ross told CM Life in

December the timetable for bargaining is traditional and the university needed time to prepare, and that is why Campbell’s request was not added to the agenda.

“These four contracts expire in June, and we typically seek approval from the board in the winter or spring meeting authorizing the ratification of the new contracts. It’s been happening that way for as long as any of us can remember,” Ross said during Thursday’s meeting.

energy, personality and great jokes.”

Detroit junior Bianca Smith said she went to the event as a way to celebrate her birthday.

“I just thought it was a great way to kick off my birthday,” Smith said. “Food, comedy; I couldn’t go wrong.”

Farmington Hills senior Brittany Burden said she went to the event because of

the price tag.

“It was only $3,” Burden said. “It was cheap. I was like, ‘$3; hey, can’t beat that.’”

Burden said one of the highlights of her evening was enjoying the food.

“The food was good,” Burden said. “The chicken was huge, though, but it was ripe.”

Attorney Timothy Curtiss said the matter is now in the hands of the court system and denied comment other than to say the defense has filed its response.

“We’re going to back them,” he said. “We believe it’s without merit.”

The suit was filed in

Isabella County Trial Court Jan. 18 and was answered by Union Township Feb. 7.

A court date has not been set.

Union Township Supervisor John Barker was unavailable before press time.

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Randall, Fowler dangerous backcourt for Chippewas

By Kristopher Lodes Sports Editor

Despite the struggles the men’s basketball team is facing on the court, two Chippewas have become arguably the most dangerous duo in the Mid-American Conference.

In a season that began with questions, senior guard Kyle Randall and freshman guard Chris Fowler have solidified the backcourt as one of the most potent in the MAC. Randall has been nothing less than impressive in conference play, averaging a MAC-best 20.3 points per game, while Fowler is fourth in assists, averaging 5.1 per game and is the best freshman distributor in school history with 121 assists.

“We’ve talked a lot about the point guard position, coming in with two new guards,” head coach Keno Davis said. “They complement each other, and they’ve gotten better. Their chemistry has come together.”

There is a certain chemistry that Fowler and Randall have, and a lot of that is in part to their chemistry off the court.

If it wasn’t for Randall spending his final year of eligibility at Central Michigan, Fowler said, this season might have been different for the freshmen.

“This (losing streak) has been tough for me,” Fowler said. “Randall has taught me how to deal with it mentally. If he wasn’t here, I might have broken down mentally.”

But Fowler hasn’t broken down.

In fact, Randall says Fowler is one of the most even keel players on the team and credits him for a lot of his success this season. “(Fowler) is great. He always finds the open man; I don’t think he ever misses anybody,” Randall said.

“He’s a point guard everyone wants to play with; he’s always positive and never gets down on anybody.

He’s a great teammate.”

Fowler has learned a lot from Randall as well as a few of his opponents this season.

He has gone toe-to-toe with two of the best point guards in the nation, Michigan’s sophomore Trey Burke and Ohio’s senior D.J. Cooper.

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Junior catcher Cory DeLamielleure, left, and senior pitcher Rick Dodridge, right, look to lead their teams to the Mid-American Conference Championship in 2013 after both teams lost in the finals in 2012.

New Beginnings Baseball, softball begin seasons after barely missing NCAA tournaments

By Brandon Champion and Malachi Barrett | Staff reporters Both the Central Michigan baseball and softball teams return to the field today after coming one game shy of winning two Mid-American Conference championships.

Today, a new journey to the tourney begins when the Chippewas baseball team travels to Louisiana for a season-opening four-game series against Louisiana-Lafayette at “Tigue” Moore Field.

CMU, who will be on the road for their first 16 games, finished last season with a 34-29 record and is the favorite to win the MAC West this season but will need new players to step up in 2013 after the team graduated many and lost the bulk of its pitching staff to the MLB Draft.

“I’m confident that we’re going to have guys step up,” head coach Steve

Jaksa said. “There will be guys with different numbers, different names, but the quality of the players is what will be needed for us to be a championship team. Our ability to play hard every day and work on the little things will be huge.”

The Chippewas return senior first baseman Jordan Adams and sophomore second baseman Pat MacKenzie to the lineup, as well as senior ace Pat Kaminska.

Adams is the only returning player who has more than one year of experience. In 53 games last season, he hit .264, drove in 24 runs and hit six home runs.

MacKenzie will also be key. In his freshman season, the second baseman started 43 games, hit .324 and drove in 16 runs.

Women’s basketball faces tough road test at Miami

spot for this week.”

First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Friday. Saturday features a doubleheader with games scheduled for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The series concludes on Sunday with the first pitch scheduled for noon.

SOFTBALL TO NEW MEXICO

CMU softball will start its season with five games this weekend in Albuquerque, N.M., for the New Mexico Lobo Classic.

The Chippewas will begin their schedule today against Bradley.

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Borrelli, Bennett react to removal of wrestling from Olympics

By Ryan Solecki Staff reporter

By Mark Cavitt Staff reporter

After snapping a two-game losing streak against Buffalo this week, the women’s basketball team faces a tough road test Saturday at Miami.

CMU is tied for second in the Mid-American Conference West with Ball State behind Toledo, who is 9-1 in the division. Miami is tied for second in the MAC East Division after losing two-straight to both division leaders Toledo and Akron.

This will be another challenging road matchup for the Chippewas, as Miami (14-9, 6-4 MAC) is 7-4 at home this season.

“We just have to execute our gameplan like we did against Buffalo,” head coach Sue Guevara said.

“With Miami, we have to hit shots early. The last time that we played Miami, it was a whole year ago, and we were able to score.”

CMU is coming off a solid performance against Buffalo, including a 24-point, eight-rebound game from sophomore guard Crystal Bradford.

Sophomore forward Jas’Mine Bracey had a season-high 17 points on Saturday against the Bulls and has scored in double figures three of

CMU will start four different pitchers during its series with the Ragin’ Cajuns, beginning with sophomore Matt Trowbridge who will get the ball on Friday night.

Trowbridge went 3-3 with a 5.45 ERA in 2012.

Kaminska will start the second game of the series. He went 5-4 with a 3.05 ERA in 2012. Sophomore Jordan Foley (3-3, 8.20) and senior Rick Dodridge (3-6, 5.29) will start the final two games of the series.

“We expect all our guys to pitch well,” Jaksa said. “Pat is the most experienced guy we have coming back, but we also have a bit of a different schedule next week so we thought this would be the way to go. We’re really happy with how Matt’s been throwing. I think he deserves that

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Sophomore guard Crystal Bradford tries to go around a Buffalo defender Sunday afternoon at McGuirk Arena. Bradford led the team in scoring with 24 points as the Chippewas won in convincing fashion, 86-51.

the last five games. “(Bracey’s) stamina is better,” Guevara said. “Her confidence level is up, and she’s been finishing at the basket.”

Junior guard Jessica Green had another solid game, with a 17-point

performance against Buffalo, her second-best scoring output of the season. She is fourth in the MAC in field goal percentage, at 52.8 percent, and second in three-point field goal percentage, at 48 percent.

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On Tuesday, the International Olympics Committee voted to remove wrestling from its 25 core sports for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Greco-Roman wrestling has been a part of the Olympics ever since 1896 and has been held in every session of the Summer Olympics since 1908. Wrestling was also a part of the Ancient Olympic Games in Olympia.

Needless to say, the recent turn of events shocked and awed the wrestling community at all levels from high school to the highest international levels.

“I don’t like it,” senior 184-pounder Ben Bennett said.

“International wrestling is something I’ll pursue after college.

It’s hard when it’s your sport, but you don’t like to see any sport at that level be taken out.”

For a wrestler like Bennett, his one opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games would be in 2016. However, there will be a vote for appeal for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Wrestling is among seven other sports that hang in the balance of being a part of the reorganized 25 core sports for the Summer Olympics.

Many in the wrestling community believe that the committee is trying to modernize the Olympic Games and wrestling, being one

of the oldest sports, no longer fits.

“I think it is money-driven,” head coach Tom Borrelli said.

“They are trying to modernize the Olympics to appeal to a younger audience. Wrestling is a gladiator sport and doesn’t have much appeal anymore.”

To complete this vote, the committee members were given reports on each of the Olympic sports that gave numbers based on popularity, ticket sales, antidoping, etc.

“It was a decision to look at the core sports and what works best for the Olympic Games,” IOC spokesman Mark Adams said. “This was the best program for the 2020 Olympics. This is not about what’s wrong with wrestling but what is good for the Games.”

Borrelli said it will not harm participation in high school and college wrestling because such a small percentage of college wrestlers will go on to compete in the Olympics.

“It’s disappointing to take a sport out that might be the most historic in mankind, except for maybe running,” Borrelli said.

This is a decision that has swept the wrestling community.

Now coaches, wrestlers and trainers have to wrestle their way back into the Olympic Games by winning the appeal in 2020. sports@cm-life.com

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Kaminska to lead starting rotation

By Emily Grove Senior reporter

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Junior pitcher Kara Dornbos of Hudsonville throws a pitch in the second inning on April 17, 2012 against Michigan at Margo Jonker Stadium. Dornbos pitched five innings, giving up five hits with five earned runs and six strikeouts. Dornbos was 9-10 with a 2.46 ERA heading into the game against Michigan.

Women’s softball pitcher Kara Dornbos prepares for her final season on the mound “I honestly didn’t even know (about the records). I don’t really focus on records a lot.

I just want to come out every game and do my best.”

By Malachi Barrett Staff reporter

Kara Dornbos is entering her final season in the circle after an outstanding season last year where she put her name in the record books.

The right-handed pitcher finished with a teambest 2.03 ERA and set the single-season appearance record of 36 games. She also broke into the top10 in school history for innings pitched (452) and career appearances (90).

Dornbos is hot on the trail of a collection of even more accolades. This season, she is closing in on the top-10 mark in career wins (38), complete games (48), shutouts (15) and strikeouts (276), none of which are hindering her focus.

“I honestly didn’t even know (about the records),” Dornbos said. “I don’t really focus on records a lot. I just want to come out every game and do my best.”

In the offseason, Dornbos has been oriented toward elevating her play, to get even better.

She said looking back at secondary achievements takes a back seat to working hard for her team. Her goals don’t include breaking any records or building up her stats.

Kara Dornbos, pitcher “My goals for this season are just working hard everyday, coming to practice and giving it my all,” Dornbos said. “I’ve been working with the catchers to work on my weaknesses, and I’m just trying to get mentally prepared and ready to come out at the beginning of the season.”

Dornbos joins three other returning pitchers and the starting catcher from last season to make up a strong force in the circle.

Together, they had an ERA of 2.03 and 194 strikeouts. As the lone senior in the CMU battery, Dornbos is a leader but emphasizes the group effort needed to be effective.

“I’m just really excited because we’ve been saying this our entire year, we have a ‘pitching staff,’” Dornbos said. “It’s not just one person you need everyone to contribute, and we’re all so different and we have different qualities that make us great. Put-

ting us together, I feel like we’re going to be unstoppable.”

Off the field, Dornbos has been doing exceptionally well in the classroom.

The health fitness major has a 3.98 GPA, making her one of seven Chippewas to earn above a 3.9. CMU has the highest GPA in program history this season.

Because there are some fresh faces and young athletes on the roster, the experience of the upper classmen is a valued resource. Dornbos is one of four returning seniors who will help the underclassmen learn how Chippewa softball is played.

“I think we have a great senior class,” Dornbos said.

“We have four seniors right now, and I think we’re great leaders. That’s our goal, to be great leaders on the team, keep the team focused and push the team to be the best this season.” sports@cm-life.com

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There are roles to fill in any sport, and Patrick Kaminska knows what his is for the Central Michigan baseball team.

Kaminska, a senior, will lead CMU on the mound as he steps up as the team’s ace, with fellow senior Rick Dodridge and sophomores Jordan Foley and Matt Trowbridge also in the starting rotation.

“I’m happy with whatever role I’m going to be placed in to help the team win the most,” Kaminska said. “(Pitching) coach (Jeff ) Opalewski does a great job at finding out what those roles are going to be for us, so we’re definitely confident going into week one.”

The Chippewas will start the season this weekend with a four-game series at Louisiana-Lafayette.

Baseball head coach Steve Jaksa said Kaminska will not start the first game because of the way the schedule is laid out.

This weekend, the team plays today, Saturday and Sunday. Next week the team will also have a Thursday game at Murray State before facing Western Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

“That was one of the reasons we switched the rotation because of that day’s rest and who would be best equipped to handle the one day short of rest in terms of the rotation,” Jaksa said. “We feel good about all four of them.

They all throw well and all have experience.”

Both Dodridge and Kaminska have been weekend starters before, Jaksa said, and Trowbridge and Foley have thrown on the weekend before.

Opalewski said Kaminska was an easy choice to lead the pitchers based on his performance last year and the work he’s put in.

At the start of conference play last year, Kamin-

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Senior pitcher Pat Kaminska starts game for the Chippewas against the Ontario Blue Jays on Sept. 14, 2012 at Theunissen Stadium. The Chippewas defeated the Blue Jays 14-3.

ska joined CMU’s weekend rotation and finished MAC play 4-2 with a 3.59 ERA in seven starts.

Kaminska started twice at the MAC tournament, including the MAC championship game on two days rest, pitching 9 2/3 innings with an 1.86 ERA. The team is full of talent, Kaminska said, and he’s excited to see where his fellow pitchers fall into place.

Sophomores Sean Renzi and Dylan Rheault will be looked to when it comes to shortening games and closing things down, Opalewski said.

Returning pitchers for the Chippewas are juniors Scott Marinier and Kenton San Miguel.

Nine new pitchers join the Chippewas this season

with true freshmen Adam Aldred, Matt Constance, Jason Gamble, Taylor Lehnert, Jimmy McNamara and Ryan O’Shea, redshirt freshmen Blake Louscher and Marc Jaksa and junior college transfer Joe Ucho.

“We’re going to mix and match a little bit, try to put guys in situations to be successful,” Opalewski said. “We’re deep and I think we’re going to have some versatility. It may be a bit different from what we’ve done in the past, where we’ve relied so heavily on the same group of guys. I think we’re going to see more guys contribute this year and I’m looking forward to seeing them perform.” sports@cm-life.com

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Senior No. 2 184-pounder Ben Bennett wrestles EMU’s Khodar Hobballah during the second ever Royal Rumble and Tumble on Feb. 8 at McGuirk Arena. Bennett won his match convincingly, 13-3. It was senior night and the last home match for all five Chippewa seniors. Each of the them defeated their opponent in their final match in McGuirk Arena to help secure an outright Mid-American Conference title and a 31-6 victory over Eastern Michigan.

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No. 12 wrestling team heads west Chippewas welcome in MAC preseason for three-dual weekend in California favorite Toledo, hoping to snap skid Ohio guards Ricardo Johnson, left, and D.J. Cooper knock the ball away from senior guard Kyle Randall Wednesday night at McGuirk Arena. CMU lost 82-63.

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By Kristopher Lodes Sports Editor

The men’s basketball team will have another chance to snap its losing streak at 7 p.m. Saturday when it welcomes Toledo to McGuirk Arena.

The losing streak was extended to seven games Wednesday when the Chippewas lost to Ohio, 82-63.

Despite the struggles, the team has shown signs of improvement and will look to finally finish a game and pick up a much-needed win.

But it won’t come easy.

The Rockets bring in the fourth-strongest offense in the MAC, scoring 67.9 points per game led by the league’s scoring leader Rian Pearson, a junior guard averaging 18.2 points per game.

Fortunately, CMU has senior guard Kyle Randall, who has scored 20-plus points in the last five games, putting him above Pearson for average points

in MAC play.

The two teams are similar when it comes to its play on the boards.

Toledo (11-11, 7-4 MAC) is the worst defensive rebounding team in the MAC and ninth in offensive rebounds.

The Chippewas are far ahead of the Rockets. The two teams rank ninth and 10th, respectively, in the MAC in rebounding margin.

Freshman forward John Simons had a dominating night on the boards in his recent outing against the Bobcats, pulling down a career-high 11 rebounds.

He’s CMU’s top rebounder at 5.3 per game.

Both teams are also careful with the ball. They are tied for third in the MAC this season in assist/turnover ratio with young point guards.

Freshman Chris Fowler is averaging five assists per game and has broken CMU’s freshman assist record, with 121 on the

season, while sophomore Julius Brown is averaging 5.5 assists per game and has 120 on the season for the Rockets.

Toledo was picked to win the MAC West in the preseason, despite not being eligible to go to the MAC tournament because of low APR scores, and was on a five-game winning streak before heading to Buffalo Wednesday night.

It was there that the winning streak ended in a 75-60 loss.

The Chippewas traveled to Toledo in their second MAC game of the season and took the Rockets into overtime but fell short, 7672. Randall scored 24 points on the night, while Fowler had a season-high nine assists CMU won the battle on the boards that night as well (37-34), something it will need to do again if it wants to end the sevengame skid. sports@cm-life.com

No. 12 wrestling begins a three-dual road stretch in California beginning in Palo Alto at the University of Stanford at 3 p.m. Saturday.

The Chippewas have won nine of their last 10 duals dating back to Jan. 6 and are on a six-dual win streak.

In last year’s match up against Stanford, who was ranked No. 12, CMU was able to come away with a 22-13 victory. Continuing back in the record books in the 2009-2010 season, the Chippewas picked up another victory against the Cardinal, 33-6.

“Any time you beat a quality opponent, it gives your team confidence,” Senior 184 pounder Ben Bennett said. “You really learn what you have to improve on.”

This year’s match-up, the tables will be turned. The Chippewas are the ranked team, and Stanford is having a tough year, holding a 6-15 record overall and 1-7 record on the road.

“The teams are different

this year,” head coach Tom Borrelli said. “Stanford is redshirting a lot of guys that wrestled last year. And we have guys that are wrestling this year that were redshirted last year.”

This will also be the seniors’ last road trip of the season before the MidAmerican Conference and NCAA tournaments begin.

This follows a performance against Eastern Michigan on Feb. 8 where all the seniors went undefeated in their final home dual of the season.

“I think they’re looking forward to the sunshine and warm weather,” Borrelli said. “I don’t how much time they’ll have to enjoy it, but it can be kind of a break.”

CMU will also compete against California Polytechnic State University and California State UniversityBakersfield on Sunday.

The Chippewas have only competed against Cal-Poly once in the past six years, and they shut it out 38-0 back in the 2006-07 season.

After a three-day stint in the Golden State,15 CMU will travel back to Michigan to compete against in-state rival Michigan State in East Lansing.

“That should be a real good match,” Borrelli said.

“We’ve had a lot of success over the years against them.

I’m sure they’ll be looking to end that.”

Despite all of the losses coming on the road this year, they all have been on the east coast.

The team will look to pick up three quick dual wins before the last dual of the year against the Spartans. Then the Chippewas have more than a two-week break before the MAC tournament begin.

“I’m excited to compete this weekend, and get on the mat,” Bennett said. “I’ve never been to California.

This weekend we’ll have three opportunities to go out and execute what we work on before tournament time hits.” sports@cm-life.com

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“One thing I’ve learned from both of them and even Kyle (Randall) is that there are times to be aggressive,” Fowler said. “I’m a pass-first point guard, but there are times to be aggressive as well.”

Fowler isn’t the only one learning; Randall has picked up a thing or two from watching Fowler distribute.

By Emily Grove Senior reporter

Rivalry is an understatement when it comes to describing the intensity of a Central Michigan gymnastics meet against Kent State.

“This is absolutely the showdown of the year,” head coach Jerry Reighard said.

The No. 24 Chippewas will head to Kent, Ohio, to compete against the No. 22 Golden Flashes at 7 p.m.

Friday.

The history of excellence and competition between the two teams extends back more than two decades, with CMU and Kent State holding 22 of the last 25 Mid-American Conference championships, including the last five.

Last year, CMU defeated Kent State in both regularseason and also at the MAC Championships when the team took home the title for the 13th time.

This year, Kent State was picked as the favorite early in the season to take the MAC championship, while CMU was chosen No. 3 behind Western Michigan.

Reighard said the rankings haven’t affected him or the team thus far in the season, and they still won’t matter going into today’s meet.

There is added pressure, however, because of the environment at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center in Kent.

“I liken it to an American going into Russia,” Reighard said. “There are no friendly faces, no sportsmanlike conduct; it’s in your face from them all the time. They are probably one of the most

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Senior vault Meaghan McWhorter performs her floor routine during the Royal Rumble and Tumble on Feb. 8 at McGuirk Arena.

“The girls had a job to do this week and that job was to erase their opponent off the board.

We reached about 95 percent of that goal.”

Jerry Reighard, head coach unruly crowds.”

Reighard said the fans are educated and know what to do to throw CMU off, especially on balance beam.

“It’s very orchestrated,” he said. “They do everything from stomp on the bleachers to make it sound like thunder to waving their hand to do anything they can to try to distract us.”

All week, Reighard and his team have been practicing with groups of people attempting to distract the girls as they compete at different events around the gym.

The team also prepared for the meet by matching up against the best of Kent

State’s competitors and working to outscore the gymnast.

“The girls had a job to do this week, and that job was to erase their opponent off the board,” Reighard said.

“We reached about 95 percent of that goal.”

Reighard said both teams are very balanced.

He predicted that the meet will come down to balance beam, but big mistakes in any event could determine which team comes out on top.

“The team that counts a fall is going to be the loser,” Reighard said.

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and are second in steals per game (11.1). They have forced 76 turnovers and 46 steals in the last four games.

Defense intensity will be crucial as CMU will look to take control early and force turnovers and match the physicality of Miami.

The RedHawks have 55 turnovers in their last three games.

Miami is also a good offensive team, ranking third in the MAC with 67.4 points per game and is second in field goal percentage at 44.4 percent.

Tipoff is set for 1 p.m.

Saturday at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio.

CONTINUED FROM 6 The RedHawks come into the game as one of the better and more physical defensive teams in the conference. They rank third in the MAC in blocks per game (3.9) and fourth in both rebounds per game (38.9) and scoring defense (60.0).

Against a big and physical team like Miami, with five players above six-feet, you have to counter with an aggressive offensive attack and ability to attack the glass. Guevara said that controlling the paint and

“He’s taught me a few things about my game, and we’ve become close off the court,” Randall said. “Watching him in games and in practice, he’s taught me some things, but I don’t want to give all the tricks away.”

Randall, Fowler and the rest of the CMU men’s basketball team are battling through

getting points inside will be key when playing Miami.

“We’ve been working on our defense and how to defend Osburn. They love the on-ball screen, they love the duck-in,” Guevara said.

“Olowinski is really tough inside. We’ve been working on boxing out and working on our offense getting paint touches.”

The Chippewas rank first in the MAC in scoring with 77.1 points per game, rebounds per game (42.6) and blocks per game (4.6)

returning to competition hungry to show why it should be considered the best in the Mid-American Conference.

Head coach Margo Jonker said this weekend will be a good chance to play against strong competition and start showing the MAC Chippewas softball.

“No one weekend ever makes or breaks a team,” Jonker said. “So that being said, I think we want to send a message and set a tone for the identity of this year’s team. So (this week) is important, but one week doesn’t set the season.”

This season, the Chippewas will return a significant number of athletes who have experienced winning. The entire pitching and catching staff is returning, including senior

standout Kara Dornbos.

The four returning pitchers combined for an ERA of 2.56, ranking third in the MAC and racked up 194 strikeouts. Junior pitchers Chelsea Sundberg and Morgan Yuncker along with sophomore Tricia Graham and junior catcher Cory DeLamielleure will help comprise a tough battery.

In the infield, CMU is fairly young but benefits from the experience of last season. Six starters from last year are headed back to the field, including sophomore shortstop CarolAnn Sexauer, who batted .303 with 14 doubles last season.

“We’re going to be pretty young, but it’s an experienced youth,” Jonker said.

a tough seven-game losing streak and will be looking to end it at 7 p.m. Saturday when it welcomes Toledo into McGuirk Arena.

Fowler said that he’d give up his assist record if it would create a win or two for his team.

“It feels good to break the record, but I would trade it all to win some of these games,” Fowler said. sports@cm-life.com

“So, I would say that we are in better shape, and I am very confident in the competitiveness of our infielders and very confident in the ability of our infielders.”

The Chippewas have their eyes set on being number one. Last week, they were ranked second in the West in the 2013 MAC preseason poll.

While this might be exciting for some, Jonker said she was not impressed.

“It drives me nuts that we haven’t won the conference in the last few years,” Jonker said. “So, I can’t stand that aspect. I want to do whatever it takes to win the conference, and I think we have the talent and the ability, but we’re all going to have to kick it in to do that.

Everybody is going to have to step up and do their part.” sports@cm-life.com

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