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expense Spending in NCAA Division I athletics programs grows exponentially as universities compete By Malachi Barrett News Editor

Funding for collegiate athletic programs has been increasing for decades. Today, six-figure coaching contracts, a demand by fans and boosters for state-of-the-art facilities and increased scholarship commitments clash with declining state funding for higher education. Because it is rare for all but the largest universities to balance athletics budgets on revenue alone, schools like Central Michigan University have had to compensate by using subsidies from the general fund — money created by academic programs and tuition dollars. “We are challenged in how we are doing our business; where we fit in right now because of this mad rush going forward,” said Director of Athletics Dave Heeke. “We want to be successful and stay in the game. We need to do that responsibly. We know we can’t do what other schools, with tremendous resources, can do.” A 2013 report by the American Institutes for Research, which included CMU and other MidAmerican Conference schools, found the athletics departments of most Division I universities spend three to six times more per student-athlete as smaller institutions spend per student. According to the report, MAC schools spent $13,069 per student in 2010, while spending $52,537 per athlete that same year. While perhaps not as drastic at the mid-major level, MAC teams also face pressure to stay competitive with their peers. CMU does not benefit from the massive revenue generated by teams in conferences like the Big Ten or SEC create. “Big universities can generate all of their revenue separate from the general fund,” said Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services Barrie Wilkes. “The challenge is restraining costs. I think

Like it or not, athletics plays a prominent role in helping position your university. - Dave Heeke, Director of Athletics

there are a lot of challenges with college athletics financially. It’s not a CMU issue, it’s a national issue.” To help try to secure new revenue, the university partnered with IMG College in 2012, a marketing, broadcasting and brand development company that helps negotiate sponsorships for schools. The revenue is split, with 45 percent going directly to CMU athletics and 55 percent going to IMG. IMG revenue totaled $508,000 in 2014-15, up from $450,000 in 2013-14. Athletics currently employs one full-time marketing employee, and two IMG employees.

Subsidies and competition

CMU’s Athletics Department receives $18.5 million in subsidies from the university’s general fund. Revenue from the academic colleges, which is primarily tuition dollars, accounts for 72 percent of the Athletics Department budget. In 2005-06, subsidies accounted close to threequarters of the total athletics budget. Proportionally that is still true today. Measured in actual dollars, the amount of subsidies has increased from $12.25 million to $18.5 million.

“Generally, institutions like ours have been around that 65 to 70 percent (budget subsidy),” Heeke said. “The large portion of that is salary, benefits and scholarship costs. Everything else is self-generated to run those programs.” Subsidized “auxiliary centers” like the Athletics Department are paid for through the general fund. The university allocates $34.9 million in subsidies to these centers, including the Athletics Department, Computing Support, Public Broadcasting, Telecom, the College of Medicine and University Recreation. The Athletics Department receives 52 percent of funds designated to all of the auxiliary centers. “More often than not, colleges and universities are subsidizing athletics, not the other way around,” the AIR report reads. “Student fees or institutional subsidies (coming from tuition, state appropriations, endowments, or other revenue generating activities on campus) often support even the largest NCAA Division I college sports programs.” Revenue generated by athletics programs only covers 28 percent of the department’s budget. The department’s revenue for 2014-15 is projected to be $7.1 million, with major contributions coming from the MAC, $1.3 million, and football revenue, $2.1 million. Men’s basketball is the second-most successful sport, bringing in $375,000 in revenue. Projected expenses for 2014-15 total $25.5 million. “We are very challenged on the revenue side,” Wilkes said. “U-M charges $75 for the cheap (tickets to football) games, we can’t sell them at $22. Part of that is our demographic, we don’t have a lot (of alumni) living close, and some of that is a different economic demographic (of Mount Pleasant).” U-M announced student ticket prices for the 2015-16 school year Monday — $185 for football, $210 for men’s basketball and $160 for hockey. Student tickets at CMU are free. w spending | 6a

Bonamego deal reflects growing salaries in NCAA By Malachi Barrett News Editor

Central Michigan University’s Head Football Coach John Bonamego will earn $475,000 a year for five seasons, which puts his salary in the upper half of Mid-American Conference coaches and a higher base salary than President George Ross. Bonamego’s base pay is $350,000 per year, with $125,000 guaranteed for media and promotional appearances. Former Head Coach Dan Enos’ $360,000 salary was among the lowest in the conference last year. “We need to be competitive, otherwise you won’t attract the type of candidate you want for the positions you have,” said Director of Athletics Dave Heeke. Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services Barrie Wilkes said competition among teams in the

same conference drives up the cost of coaches salaries. “My opinion is we get pushed on the expenditure side,” Wilkes said. “Say we’re spending $400,000 on our coach, and Western goes out and pays theirs $800,000. Now the market is $800,000.” Second-year Western Michigan University football coach P.J. Fleck became the highest-paid coach in the conference December, with a guaranteed annual salary of $800,000 per year. Fleck’s base salary, $225,000 comes from university funds, while the other $575,000 guaranteed annual pay comes from private donors. He also has bonus incentives. According to data compiled by USA Today, the highest-paid coach in the MAC was Ohio University’s Frank Solich, who was guaranteed $554,500 per year in his 16th year at the school. The next closest was fifth-year Ball State

Head Coach Pete Lembo, who makes $500,000 per year. Decisions about bonuses and guaranteed salary in Bonamego’s contract were made to make CMU more competitive with John Bonamego MAC schools, Heeke said. Decisions about compensation package amounts were not compared to Enos’ contract. Bonamego’s contract includes yearly retention payments, a feature also added to President George Ross’ salary adjustment during winter break. Heeke said the retention payment was added as a way to provide an incentive to build the program up consistently year by year and keep his salary competitive as the market changes. “Those salary levels will continue

to rise through the years,” Heeke said. “We want our football program to be successful. We want people to understand that we invest in the program to be successful. We don’t have a choice. Those are the costs of doing business.” Bonamego will make an additional $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. 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. “We’re not saying if we don’t have more we can never beat someone in our league,” Heeke said. “We know who we are. We’re not throwing money down a hole here, we’re investing and we are doing it very strategically.”

George Kikano will be leading the College of Medicine starting part time at Central Michigan University on April 1 and full time on July 1 with an annual salary of $500,000. Kikano was one of four candidates interviewed to replace founding dean Ernest Yoder as leader of Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine. CMED has inducted two classes and will accept its third class after April 30. Kikano will finish the curriculum for fourth year students as well as develop George Kikano and maintain relationships with medical practices in Michigan. Kikano graduated from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland in 1988. He w dean | 6a

New master’s degree in engineering available in fall By Emily DeRuiter Staff Reporter

A new Master of Science degree in engineering will be implemented by Central Michigan University’s school of engineering and technology next fall. The two-year program is research based. Requirements are six credit-hours of research, 24 credit-hours of coursework and a concluding thesis. Engineering and Technology Chair Mohamad Qatu said the masters program is being added to offer opportunities for students and staff. “We want to give additional opportunities to our students (so they can) advance in their academics and prepare for either industry or w degree | 6a

CORRECTIONS In the Feb. 23 edition, The Communications Act of 1934 was referenced in a story about police being able to access GPS information from mobile phones. The act was replaced by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This bill would create a new state statute. In the Feb. 22 edition, Central Michigan Life misquoted Laura Coffee saying “a share is $30 a month” a share at Green Tree Grocery is actually $30 per year. In the Feb. 20 edition, Senator Tonya Schuitmaker’s name was spelled incorrectly. Central Michigan Life regrets these errors.

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TODAY Self-Reflected 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Charles V. Park Library: Baber Room CMU 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. “International Children’s Books: Celebrating the Recent Gifts” Feb. 16 - Aug. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Charles V. Park Library: Clark Historical Library Spoken-Painted Photographs and Testimonies of Sexual Aggression Survivors 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bovee University Center: 108 Center for Inclusion & Diversity Spoken is an interactive series of portraits and audio testimonies of survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child sexual abuse. SUSO: Join the National Conversation: Sexual Assault on College Campuses 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Charles V. Park Library: Auditorium Speak Up, Speak Out presents “Join the National Conversation: Sexual Assault on College Campuses” on Wednesday, February 25, 7-9 p.m. in the Park Library Auditorium.

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Sarah White | Assistant Photo Editor Farmington senior Lauren Agnew, left, and Lapeer senior Nikki Kujawa, right, work on a visual merchandising display on Feb. 24 in Wightman Hall.

Library exhibit unites students globally By Conner Emery Staff Reporter

International Children’s Books: Celebrating Recent Gifts is a new exhibit in Clarke Historical Library that showcases children’s books from around the world. The exhibit consists of 100 children’s books. Seventy-five countries donated to the library and were represented. A majority of the books were original, but to show an example of how many different ways literature can be translated, copies of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” were displayed in 12 languages. Frank Boles, the director of Clarke Historical Library, described the display as beautiful. “Children’s books are wonderful to work with. They have such beautiful art and meaning,” Boles said. Donations were made possible with the help of two women, former Central Michigan University language arts professors Susan Stan and Christa Kamentsky, who gave an endowment to fund the collecting and maintenance of the literature. “We love any contributions that will let our collection grow,” Boles said. Stan donated more than 700 books from around the world as a part of her juror set when she worked for the International Board on Books for Young People this past summer, along

with some from her personal collection. Stan gave a presentation before the unveiling of the exhibit as a part of the Clarke Speaker Series that is continuing throughout spring semester. During the presentation, she talked about the differences between books from other countries as opposed to the children’s books in the U.S. “Every country’s values are deeply embedded in their books,” Stan said. “It all depends on the context and the culture of both the artist and their country.” Encased along with the many books were Q&A’s with several international Central Michigan University students, asking them questions like, ¨What were your favorite books as a child?¨ and ¨What lessons did these books teach you?¨ Many lessons were universal, such as kindness and courage. There were also less than usual examples, like ethics and traditions related to science. International students also said certain books can be interpreted in different ways. Liyun Wang, a Chinese transfer student, said her favorite book was “Cinderella” as a child. However what Wang took away from the story was different than just “happily ever after.¨ “(I learned) girls from poor families should have their dream come true one day,” Wang said.

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ComiConference highlights diversity

Photos by Claire Abendroth | Staff Photographer Brighton sophomore and Moore Media Records president Thibault Ruellan, left, adjusts a microphone while Genesee senior Cody Sapp plays guitar during the filming of “The Gazebo” Feb. 20 in Moore Hall.

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Warriner and peace

E.C. Warriner, namesake of the Admissions building since 1928, is being remembered as more than Central Michigan University’s third president. Hope May will be educating students on Warriner’s involvement with peace activism at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. Warriner, who was responsible for founding the Michigan branch of the American School Peace League and became an active voice before World War I, wrote influential speeches that were uncovered by May in the Clarke Historical Library last year. May requested for the documents to be catalogued and added to the Europeana 1914-1918 Database in October. Clarke Historical Library Director Frank Boles allowed the documents to leave the library for The Netherlands to be catalogued under the condition that Warriner’s work would be kept safe, and May would explain Warriner’s role as a peace activist to students. On Nov. 14, Warriner’s work was photographed and documented by officials in peace palace. “(Warriner) was a voice of peace,” May said. “I’ve learned how important physical documents are to making an emotional connection.”

Moore Media Records works on independent record label

By Brianne Twiddy Staff Reporter

Surrounded by microphones, a Mac desktop computer and a soundboard, Patrick Budesky adjusts the levels of the recording to make sure it is balanced and that all stray frequencies are fixed. The Novi senior is the production manager of Moore Media Records, an on-campus, independent, student-run record label that was created in the spring of 2005. The label was created to help teach students that wanted to learn what it would be like to be part of a functioning record label. Budesky is in charge of recording and mixing tracks for their sampler CD, “Moore Media Records Presents: Social Fretworking,” a compilation of four artists they put out each year. This year’s artists are Bad TV from Ann Arbor, Luscious Vegetation from Mount Pleasant, Interchangeable Dad from Mount Pleasant and King Crabapple from Muskegon. “I like the hands-on experience,” Budesky said. “I had never touched a Pro Tool. I had never touched a soundboard bigger than 16 channels. I never really did any in-depth recording other than my own voice, so it’s really giving me a lot of experience in what it’s like in the music industry.” Last semester, the record label held a music competition and did sound for Midwest Fest in September. They also hosted a

Brighton sophomore and president of Moore Media Records, Thibault Ruellan adjusts the audio during the filming of “The Gazebo” Feb. 20 in Moore Hall.

live show at Hunter’s Ale House. The label is releasing a sampler concert in March, and holding a music competition Feb. 27. The winner will have a free recording session at Moore Media Records. Recording sessions cost $80, Ruellan said, and these funds help the label afford to buy any new equipment. The fee includes four hours of recording and two hours of mixdown. They are also funded by the Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts program. Grand Rapids Senior Taylor Dawn works as the promotions manager of the record label. She works with graphic designers to create posters to promote shows on Facebook and Twitter. “We promote and after we have bands in line and hooked

in with the time they’re going to perform, we usually have performances at Hunter’s (Ale House),” Dawn said. “We’re in charge of setting up sound equipment. “ The label is looking for anyone who is interested in Artist & Repertoire, graphic design, recording and mixing, producing or business. Those interested can call (989) 774-1993. “I spend a lot of time in the studio with artists, mixing and engineering them and checking their sounds,” Ruellan said. “That’s what I really enjoy doing and if anyone wants to do that, we’re going to have a calendar put up of the sessions we do so people can come in and see how recording a band or artist works. We want more people who are hungry for music to come in.”

Language change in UP approved by Academic Senate By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

A proposal to change wording in Group IV of Central Michigan University’s University Program education requirements was approved by the Academic Senate. The proposal changes the wording in Group IV from studies in global cultures to studies in cultures and diversity and emphasizing studies in cultures outside of the Anglo-American tradition. The proposal was passed by 67 percent vote in the senate. After heated debate at the Feb. 10 Academic Senate meeting the proposal was sent to the executive board for further discussion. “Some of the discussion last week was about if students should understand a global view, but if this sub group is defined broadly,

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Dr. Jiafei Yin voices her opinion during the continued discussion about the wording of a proposal during the Academic Senate meeting Feb. 24 in Pearce Hall 138.

The next Academic Senate meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. March 24, in Pearce Hall 138.

will it cross over with others and confuse students?” said Senator Mary Senter. “Some courses like World Religions fits in 1A. 1B has Musics of the World. If we define this subgroup as globe ‘whatever,’ these would cross over too.” Students are required to complete 27 credit hours in the UP, with at least one course selected from each of the four subgroups.

Interim Journalism Department Chair Jiafei Yin argued the senate has been spending too much time debating the intent of the language and not its meaning. She opposed removing “global” from the UP group. “We keeping going back to the history trying to understand the intent,” Yin said. “If we’re going to do an overhaul then let’s do

This year’s ComiConference will discuss women and diversity in comic book lore. The event will begin at 9 a.m. March 3 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium with University of Illinois professor Carol Tilly speaking to students about “The Secret History of Comics Readers.” “This is fun education and a great way to learn about something that has been a part of our history for years,” said comic scholar Joe Sommers. “No one should have to pay for that.” Speaking events will last until 11 p.m., and guests may come and go as they please. Speakers include Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work faculty Amanda Garrison, writer of graphic novels and comics Gene Luen Yang, Indigenous Studies Comics Creator Lee Francis, Laura Jimenez and Michelle Ann Abate from Ohio State University. The event also features two showings of the Academy Award-winning animated film “Big Hero 6.”

one. I haven’t heard a valid argument why we are not.” Before the proposal passed, an amendment to change “AngloAmerican” to “people outside the U.S.” was proposed due to low understanding as to what AngloAmerican meant, but was voted down. Changes in the language will not take effect until the next University Bulletin is published.

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This time In History

Addition of six new majors On Feb. 24, 1971, Central Michigan Life reported on the addition of six new majors to the existing university structure. Trustee Charles J. Ping announced at a Board of Trustees meeting that the six new majors, five of which were a part of the speech department, would be audiology, broadcasting and cinematic arts, communications and public address, speech science and theater and interpretation. The sixth was a major in computer science. -Andrea Peck Staff Reporter

Voices Stop hating other women

EDITORIAL | State’s declining investment in universities hurts students

Sydney Smith News Editor

I remember when I hated women. I was one of those women who “got along better with men.” Women were simply “too much drama.” Looking back on my ignorant ways, I get it. It’s a lot easier to be “one of the guys,” especially in a world that revolves so much around men. Becoming an adult woman did some cool things for me. I realize now that my thoughts about women and “drama” weren’t me being above other women. I was no special snowflake. It was internalized misogyny. This is when a person has sexist actions or attitudes toward someone of the same gender, and it stems from the inadequate feelings we might have about our own gender because of the way it’s viewed by the rest of the world. It makes sense. This society works very hard to pit women against each other whether it’s for looks, jobs or relationships. In truth, the things we tear others down about are the insecurities we have about ourselves. It’s an elementary school lesson. It’s very hard to get rid of feelings of internalized misogyny. It’s pretty much all we have ever been taught about other women—to be in constant competition. However, there is an alternative. Instead of criticizing other women for “having it all,” we can cheer them on. We can take on the attitude of “I don’t shine if you don’t shine.” Women have enough built up against them in our patriarchal society to have the added pressure of being in a socially-constructed competition with each other. When you see a woman with a badass outfit, adorable relationship and an awesome job (basically Beyoncé), stop hating on her. Be her friend. I remember always giving rude side glances to overly-confident women. Then I realized I was struggling to be confident myself. I grew up some, got a little wiser and began interacting with intelligent, confident and assertive women every day. That confidence is contagious and inspirational. Now, when I see a woman who is seemingly not confident, I try to help build up her shine. After all, we are in this together. It would be a shame not to cheer on our own team. Shine on, ladies.

Abbie Robinson | Staff Photographer Central Michigan University President George Ross addresses a Michigan Senate panel regarding higher education funding on Feb. 19 in Charles V. Park Library.

FUNDING FAUX PAS Snyder’s proposed increase to higher education funding increase doesn’t solve financial issues

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This funding increase might sound generous, but is actually an example of the state’s declining commitment to higher education. Snyder’s proposed higher education funding increase no reason to celebrate. It is no reason for Michigan universities —or students —to rejoice. The reality is Michigan has shifted its priorities. Community health makes up 32 percent of Michigan’s total 2014 budget. Corrections receives 19 percent. Higher education gets only 12 percent of the state’s general fund expenditures. In 1986, before most of today’s students were born, state appropriations made up about 60 percent of operating revenues at state universities. Today, state dollars account for only 17 percent of the total operating budget at CMU. University President George Ross addressed a Michigan Senate panel Feb. 19 to discuss the impact of lackluster investment in higher education. He told the panel that if CMU operated on state funding alone, the university would be broke in 62 days. If Snyder’s budget is approved

the overall higher education budget will rise from $1.51 billion to $1.54 billion. This 2 percent increase will leave higher education spending about $34 million less than the last budget under Gov. Jennifer Granholm. In 2011, the budget was $1.57 billion. Snyder cut more than $200 million from higher education in 2011, the first year he took office. His small nod to the budget this year will not restore it to a historic status quo. Declining investment in higher education hurts students. As support from the state goes down, tuition rates rise. At CMU, revenue from tuition, room and board makes up 70 percent of the total revenue and 56 percent of the university’s total budget. The funds from Snyder’s proposal will go to help universities fund their general operations. In the 201415 operating budget, the Colleges of Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science and Technology and Education and Human Services received the largest allocations from state appropriations, with 24, 19 and 15 percent, respectively. The students in these and other colleges only stand to gain from

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increased investment from the state. After state funds are allocated, each academic college is taxed at a different rate. The money from those taxes goes to fund the other parts of the university—like service centers— that do not receive an initial allocation, according to Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services Barrie Wilkes. The rest of Snyder’s proposed budget is split between K-12 schools, corrections, public safety, dental access, local governments, skilled trades, community colleges and a rainy day fund. This year the state plans to set aside $113 million for road repairs. That amount does not include the projected $1.2 billion that would be raised by a May 5 ballot road funding

Community Health 32% $3,239,701,400 Corrections 19.6% $1,980,798,400 Community Colleges 1.7% $167,110,800 Debt Service/SBA Rent 4% $406,965,600 State Police 4.1% $414,171,000 Human Services 9.8% $995,452,600 Higher Education 12% $1,214,902,000 Other 16.8% $1,697602,300

proposal. The proposal suggests an increase in Michigan sales tax from 6 to 7 percent. State officials ask students to make Michigan their home after graduation. They ask us to invest our time, and money, to help “reinvent” the state. How can they ask these things when their investment in their future leaders is so poor? If state leaders can find ways to fix our roads, we are left wondering why they won’t find ways to increase investment in higher education. This is a call, lawmakers, to invest in us. Show ushow much you think we mean to Michigan. Right now, you’re sending us the wrong message—that we are 7 percent less important than the inmates you lock up in Michigan prisons.

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Numbers do not accurately represent sexual assault on campus

TO THE EDITOR: In compliance with the Federally mandated Jeanne Clery Act, Central Michigan University reported three forcible sexual offenses in 2010, five in 2011, seven in 2012— one non-forcible —and eight in 2013. In 2013, based on 26,841 students, CMU’s rate of sexual assault per thousand students is 0.3 percent, which is not that different than other universities.

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Ferris State University has a rate of 0.3 percent, Eastern Michigan University’s rate is 0.5 percent, Michigan State University’s is 0.5 percent, Western Michigan University’s is 0.5 percent, University of Michigan’s is 0.5 percent and Wayne State University’s rate is 0.2 percent. This is quite contrary to the national press which reports that there is an “epidemic” of sexual assaults on college campuses and

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that students on college campuses are more in danger of being sexually assaulted than any other time or place in their lives. According to national statistics, one in four females and one in 71 males will be sexually assaulted while attending college. In a White House Council on Women and Girls report, 7 percent of college men who admitted committing or attempting rape, and 63 percent admitted multiple

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offenses. What is closer to the truth, that less than one in a thousand is the victim of a sexual assault, as CMU has reported to the federal government, or that hundreds are victims every year? This can be answered. Speak Up, Speak Out is holding a forum on Sexual Assault on College Campuses at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bovee Univeristy Center Auditorium. If the moderator would ask

the audience to raise their hands if they know of anyone who has been sexually assaulted, and numbers CMU reported are true, then few, if any, hands should go up. If it is more than that, then the problem is bigger than the university will admit to. MATT MERTZ CMU Alumnus Mount Pleasant

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Studio art curriculum may see changes By Paige Sheffield Staff Reporter

The Department of Art and Design is waiting on approval of a change in the studio art curriculum. What used to be two separate concentrations, twodimensional art and threedimensional art, will now be a single studio degree if approved by the academic senate, according to Art Department Chair Larry Burditt. This change will allow students more freedom in choosing the courses that count toward their degree. Burditt said students will be able to take classes from any studio area without filling out special paperwork to get the course approved. Prior to this change, art students were able to take courses outside of their concentration, but they needed department approval. According to assistant professor Greg Stahly,

some students were hesitant to take courses outside of their concentration because they weren’t sure how to fit it in with their degree. Stahly said the change in the program’s structure makes a variety of classes more readily available to art students. “One of the main reasons we’ve made this change is because art departments across the country are continually moving toward a less mediumspecific degree,” Stahly said. Because of this change, students will be able to experiment with different mediums and explore interests in multiple areas of art. Burditt said many art students have been using different mediums, and this change in curriculum will allow them to continue in a more efficient way. “We’re trying to make sure we meet the needs of the students in the best possible way so it will allow them to have the experience they want from the

university,” Burditt said. Stahly said the new structure provides students with flexibility. Students can choose to work in one specific area or in many different areas depending on their interests. Standish senior Christina Proulx said although she has a two-dimensional concentration, she has taken courses outside of her concentration. She aspires to work at an art museum and thinks exploring different mediums would help her develop a variety programs at museums in the future. “People love to have choices in their lives, especially artistic people,” Proulx said. The program was altered without changing the required amount of credit hours. Some of the course numbers did change. Stahly said the area-specific intro-level classes will now be 200-level courses. “For people caught in the transition, a lot of the course numbers changed, but the

Monica Bradburn | Staff Photographer Livonia junior Samantha Beier poses in the center of the room for an ART105; Drawing Feb. 24 in Wightman Hall.

faculty are getting training and support in how to deal with that so (students) need to talk to their adviser,” Burditt said. Burditt said the curriculum change is currently waiting to pass through the academic sen-

ate, who are meeting Tuesday. It would be scheduled to take effect in fall 2015. According to Stahly, the department has worked on changing the structure of the degree for about two years.

“I think we’re a very strong department now in terms of the quality of student work coming out of here, so I don’t anticipate that changing much,” Stahly said. “I think it gives students a sense of flexibility.”

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SGA hosts SAPA to teach ways to combat sexual stereotypes By Jordyn Hermani Staff Reporter

Taking the stage at Monday’s Student Government Association meeting, Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates member Joshua Taylor drew a square on the whiteboard. Above it, the Detroit senior wrote “MEN,” and turning to the audience, asked them to describe the perfect ideal male according to society. Then, he asked the room to describe the perfect ideal female. The answers ranged from “tall” and “handsome” for men and “educated, but not too smart,” and “big boobs, but skinny,” for women. Taylor then pointed out to the members of the House and Senate how the societal standards imposed on women are often contradictory. “It makes you take a serious look as to how society is when it comes to gender roles,” he said. “There are a lot of double standards.” SAPA was asked to speak to SGA as a push to educate representatives about the sexual harassment and societal standards which affect the student body. SGA President Chuck Mahone said the information learned through the program was meant to be taken and then applied by House and Senate members back within their registered student organizations. “The purpose (of the SAPA presentation) is for you to go back to your organizations and share this knowledge with them,” Mahone said. “You’re here learning about this because it affects our student body as a whole and you’re here to represent our student body.” Taylor and fellow presentation partner, SAPA member

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Myata Bryant, went on to speak of the double standards that affected men and women in regard to sexual activity. They discussed connotations carried when sexually active men were referred to as “players,” but sexually active women were referred to as “sluts.” The presentation concluded with Taylor and Bryant driving home the underlying message behind calling women derogatory and dehumanizing slur words. They used a chair as an example. “A chair is designed for you to sit in and we think of it as a chair, so that affects the way we act towards it,” Taylor said. “If we’re in a society where people in general are calling women that don’t fit inside that ‘perfect box’ a slut, (or) a ho – these are all objects. If you call women objects, receptacles (for sexual intercourse) then why would you ask for their consent?” Bryant emphasized the troubling prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses, stressing that students should consider the implications of sexist behavior. “(We) just want people to know that when women are dehumanized and viewed as objects as opposed to as people that creates something very dangerous in society,” Bryant said. “Sexual assault is a thing that happens and it’s prevalent. We’re just trying to raise awareness for that and to allow people to think before they act.” Students in need of SAPA related services, such as their sexual aggression services or crisis hotline, are urged to call (989) 774-2255 in cases of emergency. SAPA can also be reached by email at sapa@cmich.edu.

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Some administrators believe spending money on Division I athletics has allowed CMU to grow. “It puts you into a group of peer institutions you want to align yourself with,” Heeke said. “Like it or not, athletics plays a prominent role in helping position your university.” It would be wrong to undervalue the connection points athletics makes at CMU, Heeke said. The university’s athletic programs allow CMU to connect with alumni across the world, inspiring donors to invest in the department, and university, at a time when universities are receiving fewer dollars, he added.

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nications of the College of Medicine, said understanding the priorities of being the dean of CMED is going to be the biggest challenge for the finalists. “Its priorities like creating the fourth year curriculum for students, the LCME visit next month, the response to the LCME feedback in June or July and the graduate medical education program,¨ Knight said. ¨They all have those priorities but it is how they tackle them that will ultimately determine the next dean.” The LCME visit will determine the accreditation of CMED. Kikano said that if citations are found by the LCME that the college will have to use them as a leverage. Construction continues on CMED’s Saginaw site. CMED East on the campus of Covenant HealthCare is under construction, and is scheduled to open in June for third-year medical students. Plans are also in place to build a clinical space at CMED’s other Saginaw partner, St. Mary’s of Michigan.

continued from 1a specializes in family medicine and has served patients for more than 20 years. During a campus forum on Jan. 19, Kikano met with CMED officials in the main auditorium of the College of Medicine. Kikano outlined his goals for the first months as dean, emphasizing the importance of continuously learning about CMED while in a leadership position. “The first thing to do is develop planning early on, the next is to listen and learn more about the people and culture of CMED,” Kikano said. “This college has come a long way in just a few years but there is still a lot of work to be done. I’m going to be taking input from many people by attending a lot of meetings like this and oneon-one.” Jim Knight, director of Marketing and Commu-

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ter, although $5.7 million was allocated to the athletics department for scholarships this year. “There are academic programs that lose money,” Ross said. “At the end of the day the university’s budget balances and we produce 6,500 graduates a year. I’m pretty pleased with that.” Qatu said. James Hasbany will be among the first to begin the masters degree next fall. He aspires to become an airspace researcher for NASA. Hasbany said the masters degree would be another step toward his goal. “NASA has always been my dream. I’ve been anticipating it since I was about 12,” the Grand Rapids senior said. “I think probably 80 percent of the research team at NASA would be in the PhD or Doctoral form.” Tolga Kaya is the graduate coordinator for the new masters program who will be teaching some of the courses and advising students in their research. Kaya said people in the work-force have higher start-up salaries, more options, and are more specialized when they graduate with a masters degree. “Now (that) we have been growing, we would like to be able offer more to our students (so they can) specialize in their field,” Kaya said.

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Lending an ear Alaina Jaster Staff Reporter

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ello, this is Listening Ear…” said a friendly voice into the receiver. With

pen in hand, lips pursed, the counselor is ready to listen to whatever concerns the caller wants to share. Sitting in a small cubicle, surrounded by walls of papers, organizations, phone numbers and flashing call lights, employees at Listening Ear Crisis Center in downtown Mount Pleasant await the ringing of the phone and the chance to make a difference in someone’s life. In the back room, there is more than just a desk and cubicle. A bed is available for workers who will sleep overnight as they push through a long 16-hour shift. The room is equipped with a TV, Netflix, a microwave and a refrigerator. Listening Ear’s phone lines are statewide, and the organization is aiming to become a nationwide call center, as well as in Canada. Listening Ear takes about 100 calls per night. Some 176 people have been assisted in finding housing for developmental disabilities and 200 people have been put in affordable housing. Listening Ear has also helped 20 sexually abused children connect with needed counseling and found 42 foster homes for children. Director of the Listening Ear Crisis Center Kathy Tarrant was one of the founders of the organization. After retiring from working as a juvenile court referee she came “home” to Listening Ear as the director. “Listening Ear is important in any area and community,” Tarrant said. “In a college town, there are unforeseen needs when moving into a new environment. The brain of a student is not yet fully developed and it may be hard for some people to put things into future perspective. Life on campus is definitely a learning experience and Listening Ear is here to help.” After clocking in at 3:30 p.m., workers go over the information from previous shifts, send faxes and discuss any new information, referrals and resources. Every day in the crisis center is unpredictable. The center doesn’t only answer calls regarding a student’s personal crisis; they answer phones for 211, a health and human services line, and mental health calls after 5 p.m. for multiple counties in northeast Michigan. It’s close to 5 p.m. and the phones start ringing more frequently. There are two employees answering calls. One of them answers the phone with a formal greeting. She is attentive to the callers questions. She gets out of her seat and goes to a large shelf of binders, where the resources and schedules for many programs are organized. After finding the correct page, she looks at the schedule of volunteers for laundry. A laundry service for impoverished students is provided through St. John’s Episcopal Church. She sets up a

If you need to talk, call the Listening Ear Crisis Center at (989) 772-2918

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Vigil led by Muslim Student Association mourns Chapel Hill shootings By Erick Fredendall Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University students, faculty and members of the local community endured chilling temperatures Tuesday as they gathered at the Fabiano Botanical Garden gazebo for a seven-hour vigil. The vigil was dedicated to three University of North Carolina students who were shot and killed two weeks ago. Cardboard cutouts with names and pictures of the victims, Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha, lined the inside of the gazebo. White silk roses were distributed to visitors with the phrase #HumanLivesMatter taped to the stems. Muslim Student Association volunteers, including Mount Pleasant senior Duha Hamed, managed the crowd and shared anecdotes of the student’s lives and their involve-

ment in the community. “They were well loved, respected members of the community. They were known for their kindness and their public service,” Hamed said. Following the attack, #chapelhillshooting and #MuslimLivesMatter quickly became the top trending hashtags on Twitter. Adel Ahmed, MSA president, said the group chose #HumanLivesMatter as a slogan for the vigil to express that the tragic deaths of these students isn’t just a loss to the Muslim community, but all of humanity. Alumna Amanda Jaczkowski said she came to the vigil to support who the students were, and how their death has impacted the world. “These students were good people, not the people you see targeted in the media who are shooting people or cutting people’s heads off,” Jaczkowski said. “They want to make a big noise around these teenagers so they can say look, these were good people whose lives

were also ended unjustly.” Toward the end of the vigil, participants lit candles and stood together for photographs. The pictures, along with a board covered with roughly 70 post-it notes filled with prayers, well wishes and condolences will be sent to the bereaved families by the MSA. Roughly 30 students were present at the candle lighting. The three Muslim students were shot “execution style” in their apartment in Chapel Hill, N.C. Feb. 10 by their neighbor, Christopher Hicks. The Chapel Hill police and FBI are investigating the shooting, and have yet to confirm a motive. The original police filing and the cited “an ongoing neighbor dispute over parking,” as a factor in the shooting. At the vigil, many students speculated the violent act was a hate crime. w Vigil | 4b

Monica Bradburn | Staff Photographer Mount Pleasant resident Tracy Nakajima lights candles in remembrance for the three muslim lives that were lost in North Carolina Feb. 24 at the Fabiano Botanical Gardens.

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Photos by Abbie Robinson | Staff Photographer Students concentrate on lowering a hula hoop using only their fingertips during the Leadership Institute’s Alpha Lead program Feb. 5 in Powers Hall.

Alpha Leadership offers students a chance to hone leadership skills By Jordyn Hermani Staff Reporter

In any other setting, Harry Potter’s friend Neville Longbottom and Apple founder Steve Jobs would have nothing in common. In Alpha Leadership Experience presentations, the two serve as examples of what it means to be a leader – something the sessions strive to teach to students. A once-a-week program put on by the Leadership Institution at Central Michigan University, the five-week course teaches students how to utilize their leadership skills through team building exercises, cultural simulation and other learning strategies. The last session for this semester will be held 6-8 p.m. Feb. 26 in Powers Hall 136. “Alpha Leadership focuses on letting the individual discover their own leadership style,” said Caroline Powers, coordinator of the Alpha Leadership Experience. “(It focuses on) finding out what their strong suits are as a leader and what they might need to work on or improve upon, and how they can adapt it to different situations and when working with other people.” The free program is held once a semester through the Leadership Institute in Powers Hall. The maximum capacity for the course is 100 students and is filled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration occurs in the fall. All students are welcome. The long term effects of being part of Alpha Leadership, Powers said, are monumental. “(Students) take what they learned through finding out what their leadership style is and then take it from here and get involved on campus,” Powers said. “They take (their leadership skills) to other organizations or to jobs and internships and then they grow as a leader and develop from there.” Students at the session were encouraged to participate in various team building activities, from attempting to untangle a rope

Emily Mesner | Staff Photographer Sterling Heights sophomore Jennifer Howell works on a paddle for her Big during her work shift Feb. 24 in Wightman Hall.

The art of By Andrew Surma Staff Reporter

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Once a symbol of collegiate Greek Life hazing, the wooden “frat paddle” is now a tradition of friendship and achievement for sororities and fraternities at Central Michigan University. Sororities and fraternities have honed a tradition of their own that transforms the idea of the wooden “hazing paddle” into the “wooden ornament”. The paddle is exchanged during the pledge process. When a Greek Life member is assigned a Big or Little, he or she decorates a paddle and presents it to their Little or Big. “(Paddles) signify the bond between Little and Big,” said Alpha Chi Omega junior Jessica Hatfield. “It shows acceptance into a family and the entire chapter.” The tradition of the paddle changes slightly from one sorority to the next, and not all sororities partake in a paddle exchange.

Erie freshman Kaitlyn McGaffey and Interlochen freshman Toni Schafer problem-solve in a team-building exercise Thursday, Feb. 5 in Powers Hall at Alpha Lead.

“Alpha Leadership focuses on letting the individual discover their own leadership style.” Caroline Powers, coordinator of the Alpha Leadership Experience as a team to putting on skits about their leadership types. Alpena freshman Matt Belanger and Plymouth freshman Steven Keene first heard about the program when fellow students in their residence halls got involved. “Being so close with my floor, I really wanted a chance to meet new people,” Belanger said. When they found out friends of theirs were a part of the Leadership Institute,

the four were hooked on the idea of Alpha Leadership. With all but Beyer having been involved in programs run through the Leadership Institute, they recommend all students take the opportunity to sign up for the program. “I wanted to become a more effective leader,” Keene said. “I’m already in a leadership position but I want to improve myself.” For questions, contact Jesi Parker at (989) 774-LEAD.

Zeta Tau Alpha, does not allow their members to exchange paddles per national chapter rules. Phi Sigma Sigma Little Sisters give decorated paddles to their big sisters whereas Alpha Chi Omega Little Sisters receive paddles from their Big Sister. Paddles also signify achievements, such as being an executive board member or turning 21, said Phi Sigma Sigma President Ellie Anderson. Decorating the wood plank can get expensive. Hatfield said she spent close to $50 on the paddle she made for her Little Sister, sophomore Faryn Prosser. Fifty dollars for paint, sequins and rhinestones might seem expensive, but Hatfield said the paddles are special. Most women usually only get one during their time in Greek Life. “Usually, girls really take a lot of time and kind of decorate them according to their Big’s (or Little’s) interest,”

said Phi Sigma Sigma member Lauren O’Leary. “They usually look really cute. They are all different patterns and colors depending on who it’s made by and for.” O’Leary, a previous executive board member, recalled a paddle she once made for another board member from Chicago. “She’s a huge Blackhawks fan, so I decorated it in all Blackhawks colors and I put their team logo on it,” O’Leary said. Delta Zeta senior member Taylor Steele said she put photographs of herself with her Big on the paddle she made for her Big. “We also put anything that relates to the sorority on it, like our (symbol) is the diamond, so I put diamonds and pearls on it, and the Delta Zeta pink and green,” Steele said. “It’s a little tradition that we’ve always done. It’s a thing between your family tree and between Big and Little.”

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roviding coverage of not just the words, but the sights of Central Michigan University, we will dedicate a portion of Central Michigan Life to showcasing the photographs of students, faculty, and residents of Mount Pleasant. Once a week, we will show you, the reader, a glimpse of life on campus.

Photos by Emily Mesner | Staff Photographer Mount Pleasant freshman Lucy Miller belays for a climber during open climb Feb. 23 in Finch Fieldhouse. Mike Huffmaster helps teach people how to belay if they have never done it before but still enjoys to climb during the open hours. The rock climbing wall is open Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday available by reservation.

Mount Pleasant sophomore Joe Granados warms up by bouldering at the start of his climb Feb. 23 in Finch Fieldhouse.

Mew Mexico resident Jenna Sessions climbs during open hours Feb. 23 in Finch Fieldhouse. Sessions is a regular at open hours saying, “It’s what I love to do.”

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Claire Abendroth | Staff Photographer An employee answers the phone calls of people in need on Feb. 17 at Listening Ear Crisis Center.

ear | continued from 1B time for the caller to be assisted. Often, students do not provide a callback number and it’s hard for the workers to verify appointments. At the same time, the other worker is in the back room answering another student in need. The student explains that rent is due and he doesn’t have the money to pay. She points the caller to all of the available programs in the community. Before explaining how to contact the resources and where they should go, she has to speak evenly and keep the caller calm. One program that is available to those struggling with rent is the low and middle income apartments, Horizon West. The crisis center also has a specialized counselor to help with housing issues. As the day goes on, the phone is almost constantly ringing. The voices on the other end of the lines are eager to receive help. Quite often there is no other place to call for help besides the center. One caller is confused about an appointment and attempts to call the offices at a hospital. After closing hours, they are redirected to the Listening Ear phone line.

VIGIL | continued from 1B “They’re saying the problem was a parking lot, but if everyone killed over parking lot disputes, no one would be left alive,” said Mutaz Mohammed, vice president of MSA.

“You can make a difference in a life even though it may seem as insignificant as a three minute phone call.” Kathy Tarrant, Director of Listening Ear Crisis Center Most of the calls directed to Listening Ear have to do with mental health concerns. The caller was concerned that she couldn’t contact the doctor. The worker had to repeat themselves multiple times during this call to get the correct information across to the caller who was seemingly distressed. Listening Ear was founded in 1969 as a crisis line for students at Central Michigan University. It became a way for many students and residents of Mount Pleasant to find resources for rent, vehicle repairs and transitional living. The center relies on funding primarily from United Way, Clare and Isabella county and donations. Many of the employees at the Crisis Center were CMU students at one time. One graduated four years ago as a psychology major and has been working there since. Her area of expertise is crisis intervention. She finds that being at this organization has its rewards.

“You can make a difference in a life even though it may seem as insignificant as a three minute phone call,” she said. As part of the organization’s privacy policy, employees are not identified to clients or the public. The center has seven employees. One student has been working for Listening Ear for about a year. As a sophomore, she has been able to gain experience in her field of social work. Through this job, she found her major had more options than she thought and has verified social work is the career for her, despite the challenges associated with this type of work. “The hardest part of the job is not knowing what happens after the call. A lot of the time is doesn’t end happily or the way you want it to, but you have to be able to let it go. One of the nice things about this job is that some people will call back to let know how things went or how their life has been since the call.”

However, both Mohammed and Ahmed said regardless of the motive, the message of their event is the same. “We don’t want to focus on the motives for the crime. That isn’t why we’re here,” Ahmed said. “All human life matters. Most people (and religions) are against crime, against killing.”

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A confidential conversation and blood test are the best ways to address the possibility of having contracted HIV, and that service is available at University Health Services in Foust Hall on Central Michigan University’s campus. While treatment options for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus have improved significantly in the last 30 years, 1.1 million people in the United States are living with the HIV infection, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The self-ordered HIV test at University Health Services costs $25, and includes pre-and post-test counseling. The counseling is part education, part personal risk assessment and absolutely nonjudgmental. There are HIV kits for sale at drug stores, but they tend to cost more than $25, and they do not include the counseling offered on campus. The conversations help patients understand important elements in HIV testing, such as the “window period.” The window period is the time it takes for the body to develop detectable antibodies after the onset of the HIV infection. If the blood test is performed at the wrong time, it could result in a false reading. I have rescheduled testing because of the

window period. This is why the pre-test counseling is important. The goal of HIV testing and counseling is not only to know your status, but to have the power of education to prevent the spread of infections. And with education as the goal, here are some facts: What are the most common ways HIV is transmitted? Through unprotected anal or vaginal sex or by sharing drug injection equipment. How can I live a long, healthy life if I have contracted HIV? Take your medication, listen to your doctor and make healthy choices to protect yourself and others. Is HIV still spreading? Approximately 50,000 people in the United States become infected with HIV each year. HIV is just one potentially sexually transmitted infection/disease. The University Health Services staff is experienced in educating and treating STDs and STIs. Are you sexually active? Be sure to get tested if you have unprotected sex.

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For instance, we recommend all sexually active women age 25 or younger to be tested every year for chlamydia. Left untreated, chlamydia can affect a women’s ability to have children. Anyone diagnosed with an STD/STI needs to notify their sex partners so they can be tested and, if necessary, receive treatment. All of us at UHS are here to help, especially when it comes to anxiety-causing thoughts such as, “What if I have an STD?” The Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center and University Health Services will also be offering free HIV testing to a limited number of students from Friday, Feb. 28 through Tuesday, March 3. To schedule an appointment call me at 989774-4446. We test. We educate. And we help people move forward. Lori Wangberg is a health educator at Central Michigan University Health Services. She is available for presentations on a variety of campus-life health topics. She can be reached at 989-774-4446 or wangb1la@ cmich.edu.

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MAC, Quicken Loans Arena agree to six-year hoops tournament deal By Mark Cavitt Staff Reporter

The Mid-American Conference will continue to call Quicken Loans Arena home for its men’s and women’s basketball conference tournament through 2023. Quicken Loans Arena and the MAC agreed to a six-year contract extension last week. The current contract will expire in 2017. MAC Commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher, along with Quicken Loans and Cavaliers CEO Len Komoroski, made the announcement at a press conference at Quicken Loans Arena. “This contract extension

provides our student athletes and fans the finest basketball facility in the country for our conference basketball tournament,” Steinbrecher said. “The entire Quicken Loans Arena and Cavaliers staff have been extremely supportive to and work collaboratively with the conference staff to ensure our membership and student athletes have a tremendous experience.”

Komoroski explained how the MAC basketball tournament has become a Cleveland tradition. “Over the past 15 years, the Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena has had a very special relationship with the MAC in helping to grow this event,” Komoroski said. “We are very proud to continue to be able to host a world-class tournament experience and environment for the fans and the participating teams.” Quicken Loans has served as the host venue for the MAC Men’s Basketball Tournament since 2000 and 2001 for the women’s tournament. The 2015 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments will take place March 11-14.

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Seventeen track and field athletes qualify for MAC Indoor Championships By Evan Sasiela Staff Reporter

As it prepares to host the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships this weekend, Central Michigan University will send 17 track and field athletes into competition on the conference’s biggest stage. Eight men have qualified for CMU, which is led by junior co-captain Cole Walderzak, who is third in the conference in the shot put with a toss of 17.40 meters. Walderzak of Standish ranks fourth in the weight throw with 19.59 meters. Fellow co-captain Dylan Banagis of Grand Rapids ranks sixth in the MAC at 19.40 meters in the weight throw. Malik Vasquez

earned the conference’s seventh place spot in the 400-meter dash with a time of 47.84. The Chippewas have a pair of distance runners in the 5,000 meter event: Clio Sophomore Silas DeKalita (14:38.35) and Newport native Nate Ghena (14:40.93). DeKalita and Ghena are both transfer students and place fourth and eighth in the MAC, respectively. CMU junior high jumper from Mt. Olive, Ill. Matt Mueller cleared seven feet at the Chippewas’ first meet of the year against Oakland University. He is tied for first place in the MAC. Meanwhile freshman from Grafton, Wis. Erick Huertas and Ziemowit Dutkiewicz from Poland, earned first

and second-place finishes, respectively, in the Grand Valley State University Tune-Up last week in the 400-meter dash. The CMU women are led by distance runners senior from Munising, Abbey Kelto, Freesoil junior Kelly Schubert and Breckenridge freshman Kirsten Olling, who have each qualified for both the 3,000-meter and the 5,000-meter events. The senior tag team of Detroit’s Ravyn Baxter (55.87) and Bay Village, Ohio native Bridget Doughty, (55.96) are sixth and seventh place in the conference, respectively in the 400-meter dash. Another Detroit native, freshman Tina Davis, ranks second in the MAC with a time of 7.55 in the 60-meter dash. Westphalia freshman McKenzie Wieber (pole vault/12th place/3.80 meters), Mount Laurel junior Shaya Wilkerson (triple jump/sixth place/11.81 meters) and Jamaican junior Devene Brown (shot put/ fifth place/15.26 meters) round out the field events for CMU.

Following win over BGSU, gymnasts Moraw, Teet claim conference honors By Cody DeBona Staff Reporter

Senior Halle Moraw won her second consecutive Mid-American Conference Gymnast of the Week award on Tuesday. Moraw of Clarkston led the Chippewas as they rolled past MAC foe Bowling Green State University 196.125-192.7 on senior day Sunday in McGuirk Arena. Moraw tied a personal

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best on vault with a 9.875, and tied another best on beam with a score of 9.9. Moraw finished her career in McGuirk completing her

fifth 9.9 of the season on floor. Meanwhile, Karlee Teet was named the MAC Specialist of the Week Tuesday. The Denver, Colo. junior set two personal bests during CMU’s win over BGSU. The Denver native scored a 9.85 on vault and a 9.9 on bars. The Chippewas will participate in a nonconference tri-meet at 10 p.m. on Friday in Davis, Calif.

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Former Chippewas football player, letter winner Preston dies at 43 By Joe Judd Staff Reporter

Former Central Michigan University football player Dustin Preston died last weekend. A defensive lineman during his time at CMU, Preston, 43, played from 1991-94. He was a four-year letter winner and helped the Chippewas win the Mid-American Con-

ference Championship in 1994, which led to a bid toThe Las Vegas Bowl that Dustin Preston season. After graduating from CMU, he remained an active supporter of the

Mount Pleasant community and CMU’s football team for 20 years. Preston was a member of the CMU Football Alumni Association as well as a charter member of the 1100 Club. There will be a funeral mass held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, located at 801 N. Bridge St., DeWitt.

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Taylor DesOrmeau | Staff Reporter Despite junior guard Chris Fowler scoring only three points, the Central Michigan University men’s basketball team topped Eastern Michigan 72-56 in Ypsilanti. Read the full story on how the Chippewas moved to 21-5 overall and 11-4 in Mid-American Conference play at cm-life.com.

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