March 19, 2014 by Central Michigan Life

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CMU sees fewer St. Patrick’s Day citations

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 68 VOL. 95

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THE BIRD ROBBED OF ABOUT $400 ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY Hundreds of dollars in tips were stolen from The Bird Bar and Grill in downtown Mount Pleasant, Monday. Manager Ben Breidenstein said between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., $300-400 was taken from behind the bar, while a staff member counting the money stepped away for “about a minute.” “It was pretty disheartening,” Breidenstein said of the theft. “It was St. Paddy’s day, it was busy here and we were working hard for it. That was the main thing for us.” Breidenstein said the money stolen amounted to half of about $800 in tips collected at the bar during a 5 to 11:30 p.m shift. He said the bar was at its 200-person capacity during the entire shift, and it would be difficult to identify the customer responsible. The police were not called, Breidenstein said, because he doubted the money could’ve been recovered. “Even if we did have any iota of who did it, it would be a difficult thing to prove,” Breidenstein said. “The way we look at it, that was our personal money we were deprived of. If it was a theft from the bar, we would have definitely involved the police.”

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Student hospitalized after head injury Sophomore, 20, airlifted to Grand Rapids for surgery By Orrin Shawl Staff Reporter

A New Buffalo sophomore was airlifted by helicopter to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids on Monday after fracturing her skull at a 908 S. Main St. residence. Abbey Dixon, 20, was injured while going down a stairway at an off-campus location where local authorities responded at 6:57 p.m. Courtney Dixon, Abbey’s sister, said she had brain surgery Mon-

day night, and her condition has improved. “They took the neck brace off of her and she’s breathing on her own, but she has a long way to go to recovery,” Courtney said. “She’s in a lot of pain, and she needs a lot of prayers and support.” Korbi Forker, a friend of Abbey and her family who lives in Chicago, was with the family at the hospital for support. When Forker arrived at the hospital, she found out Abbey had a

fractured skull and a neck injury. “During the surgery, her left side wasn’t responding at all, so we were really worried that there wasn’t going to be any response for a few days,” Forker said. “She can move both of her arms and both of her legs. She can squeeze her hands and she’s breathing. That was a miracle.” Abbey’s Facebook page has been filled with wishes to get well, and her family and friends have been sending their prayers to her, Courtney said. “An overwhelming amount of

Baker ‘regretful’ for intoxicated campus incident By Ben Solis University Editor

events coordinator for the registered student organization until being appointed as vice president in November. Two months later, Taylor became president of the chapter at the start of the 2014 spring semester as the previous president moved on. He also works at the Veterans’ Resource Center, which helps military students on campus with advising, as well as providing financial aid collected through fundraisers. The center recently helped two student veterans find housing in Mount Pleasant – a project Taylor said was very rewarding to him. “They were ecstatic that they finally had places of their own,” Taylor said. “Helping these veterans get what they deserve is very personal to me and it gives me a real sense of pride.” Taylor decided to join the military his freshman year of high school after the events of Sept. 11, 2001. He chose

Students in professor Sean Baker’s journalism classes were notified by email Monday that he would not be teaching for the next two weeks. Baker told Central Michigan Life that he was taking a “personal leave of absence due to ongoing health issues.” “On Saturday (March 1), I went up to work after having a few margaritas,” Baker said. “I was intoxicated. I didn’t want to go home and went to Sean Baker work instead, Professor which was the first thing I did wrong. “I am regretful for what happened that day, and the effect it has had on CMU students and my family.” College of Communications and Fine Arts Dean Salma Ghanem confirmed Baker had taken leave from teaching his classes. The absence follows several “personnel” issues involving Baker and his interactions with other journalism faculty members. “I cannot comment on the incident,” Ghanem said. “I can neither confirm nor deny whether he has been suspended or fired.” Former journalism department chairwoman Maria Marron contacted the Central Michigan University Police Department regarding Baker’s erratic behavior on March 1, the same day CMU hosted a high school journalism conference in Moore Hall. Marron filed for, and was denied, a personal protection order against Baker on March 4. A PPO is a court order restricting a person from making threats or violence toward another. A plaintiff must show cause and have the order approved by a judge for it to take effect. The PPO was denied by Isabella County Circuit Court Judge Eric Janes because Marron “failed to allege sufficient facts to show that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage would occur prior to a hearing.” “Sean Baker has a history of being intoxicated at work, although the university has not been able to get the ‘evidence’ it needs to begin a case against him,” Marron wrote in her PPO request. “Various colleagues and students have reported his slurred speech, his stumbling around and his agitated demeanor.” Baker admitted to CM Life that

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YOUTH IN REVOLT

CM Life breaks down incident reports over the past year by age, alongside arrests made on the infamous St. Patrick’s Day.

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SPORTS

Shannon Millard | Staff Photographer No longer going on long patrols in Afghanistan, CMU’s Student Veterans of America chapter President Shane Taylor smiles in the Veterans’ Resource Center in Warriner Hall, ready to assist other student veterans.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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From soldier to scholar SVA president applies life lessons to college By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter

LIFE INSIDE

Wrestling sharpens strategy, focus before NCAA championships »PAGE 2B RSO spotlight: Volunteer, solve problems with the Statistics Club »PAGE 5B

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Journalism professor takes leave of absence

-Adrian Hedden, metro editor

The Chippewas will host the ﬁrst two rounds of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament, starting at 7 p.m. against IUPUI Thursday night at McGuirk Area. The Chippewas were undefeated at home during the regular season.

people have been calling, texting and Facebooking,” she said. “It’s really nice to get support from everybody.” The St. Patrick’s Day case was handled by the Mount Pleasant Police Department with CMUPD assisting in the case. MPPD Public Information Officer Jeff Thompson said the incident was reported within the South Main Street area. Because the case is still under investigation, MPPD can’t release additional details.

Marine Infantry Corporal Shane Taylor opened a new tin of chewing tobacco as his convoy made its way through the streets of Fallujah, Iraq. The unit had been under an increasing number of attacks since the end of Ramadan, but they felt they were safe during their security patrol. Taylor was raising the tobacco to his mouth when an IED struck the vehicle in front of them. As the dust cloud began to clear, the confusion and chaos of the initial blast gave way to gunfire and incoming rocket-propelled grenades. The driver of the Humvee floored the gas pedal, driving away from the

ambush to the MEK Compound, a Marine base also known as Camp Fallujah. Taylor, a Harrison junior, shared his account of the attack at a panel discussion on Nov. 14, 2013 to raise awareness for veterans on campus. Held in Dow 127, he and three other veterans spoke about their time overseas and how those experiences have affected them at Central Michigan University. “It took me a long time to adjust and transition from that military mindset to life as a student, to really understanding that difference,” Taylor said. “Student Veterans of America helped me a lot in that process.” After his tour of duty, Taylor spent several years going from job to job, unsure of what kind of career he wanted. He began studying at CMU last fall and decided to pursue a degree in sports management. The 27-year-old joined the CMU chapter of SVA the following semester, where he served as treasurer and

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CONTINUED FROM 1A the Marine Corps because of the respect he had for his friend’s father, a USMC recruiter. After graduation, he immediately set out for San Diego, where he completed his basic training in 2005. In the fall of 2006, he was deployed to Fallujah, Iraq, where he served for seven months. “Shane has a lot of innate talent,” said Steven Rellinger, director of the Veterans’ Resource Center. “I’m not sure if you can be a natural-born leader, but if there is such a thing, he fits that bill.”

By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter

Courtesy photo | Shane Taylor Shane Taylor takes a selfie in the backdrop of an Afghanistan sunset durring his deployment to the warzone.

THE AFTER-EFFECTS OF WAR

When Taylor returned home, he found he was often paranoid and nervous, regularly avoiding interaction with others whenever possible. Even though he was no longer in a war zone, he felt the need to maintain his situational awareness and be prepared for an enemy attack at any moment. There are more than 800,000 military veterans attending colleges today with the aid of the post-9/11 GI bill. Along with the typical challenges of academic life, many of these student veterans have difficulty making the transition from military operations overseas to college life. One common adversity for student veterans is post-traumatic

BAKER | CONTINUED FROM 1A he was intoxicated when he arrived at work March 1. He said it was a relapse, and that he had not had a drink in three years. However, the March 1 altercation between him and journalism faculty members was not the first time Baker’s issues with alcohol have caused personal problems. In 2011, Baker pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, a misdemeanor, outside of Soaring Eagle Casino. Baker was arrested after he had shouted expletives at a security supervisor, according to the ticket issued by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police upon Baker’s arrest. Court documents show Baker was ordered to submit

stress, a psychological condition which results from extreme lifethreatening experiences. After about two years living with anxiety, Taylor started challenging himself to overcome it. He forced himself to go to public places more frequently until he became more comfortable with his surroundings. “It’s hard for a student to come in as a veteran, especially if you’ve had experiences like Shane,” said Tara Emmendor-

to alcohol and drug testing for an undisclosed period of time, including not patronizing restaurants, bars or other places where alcohol is served. After the incident, Baker said he decided to seek “personal, professional, and spiritual help” for his abuse problems. He took another leave of absence from teaching a summer course due to substance abuse problems. According to emails sent to Ghanem on Oct. 11, 2013, Marron reported that a custodian in Moore Hall found Kessler whiskey bottles on the third floor, and that the worker had run into Baker “’loaded’ many times.” Ghanem sent an email to Marron and the custodial staff on Oct. 15, instructing them to “not make any assumptions of who might be the culprit” and to report any suspicious behavior.

fer, the Veterans’ Resource Center coordinator. “I think that’s why the SVA has been so good for him.” Though he sometimes feels that he has not fully recovered from his experiences yet, Taylor has made a lot of progress in the last six years. His time at CMU has also aided him in “coming back.” He received support from the Veterans’ Resource Center and the SVA allowed him to con-

According to the court documents, Baker and Marron exchanged emails on Sept. 29 regarding an incident between Baker and journalism professor Johnny Sparks. The emails detail an altercation between Baker and Sparks, to which the latter described Baker as “appearing agitated and condescending.” Meanwhile, Marron wrote in a separate email that Sparks reported to her that he had smelled alcohol on Baker. Baker said the incident was a misunderstanding, and that he had taken anti-anxiety medication that day after receiving bad news about a family member. In Marron’s Oct. 11 email, she wrote that Baker had contradicted his explanation several times. He is continuing to seek help for substance abuse problems, and Baker maintains that he has been in control of the situ-

nect with other veterans who had gone through similar situations. Both organizations aided him in feeling at home on campus, Taylor said. “My whole attitude on life changed,” he said. “ Before, it was always go with what you know and get it done. Now, I want to learn and retain what I can. I don’t want to be closed off. I want to be open-minded.” studentlife@cm-life.com

ation for the last few years. He also maintains that when he does return, he can effectively teach classes. Baker said he greatly regrets the March 1 incident. “Had I not been drinking that day, things would have been different,” Baker said. “I feel horrible about it. I made a mistake.”

It’s time to get out your leisure suits, parachute pants and flannel shirts. Student Veterans of America is hosting a Trivia for the Troops event at Hunter’s Ale House on Thursday. This year’s theme is Battle of the Decades. Contestants who dress up in retro fashion from the ‘70s, ‘80s or ‘90s will earn their team bonus points. Registration opens up at 7:30 p.m. and the competition starts at 8 p.m. The registration fee is $10 per team and teams can be made up of two to five people. A silent auction will also be held at the event. All of the money raised will go toward helping student veterans on campus at Central Michigan University. studentlife@cm-life.com

Imagine a high school student finding a way to diagnose cancer in less than five minutes for just pennies.

This is Jack Andraka’s story. The CMU Speaker Series will host a presentation by Andraka who, at 15 years old, changed the face of cancer research. 7 p.m. Monday, March 31 Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium

Free and open to the public

Metro Editor Adrian Hedden contributed to this report. university@cm-life.com

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Youth in revolt Freshmen

Trespassing (6)

(Age: 18-19)

Assault (7)

Central Michigan Life compiled incident reports from the CMU and Mount Police departments, ranging from July 2012 — Jan. 2014. The data was arranged by age group to determine the level of incidents in each class.

Accident Fail (1) to Report Damage (2) to Property

Alcohol Related

Traffic Related (2)

(172)

Theft Related (17)

By Orrin Shawl Staff Reporter

Disorderly (12) Conduct Drug Related (45)

Obstructing Justice/Police (10)

Sophomore

Public Peace/ Harr. (1) Communications

(Age: 20-21)

Flight (1) Damage (3) to Property Traffic Related (6)

Alcohol Related

Theft Related (5)

(83) Disorderly Conduct (16)

Drug Related

Obstructing (12) Justice/Police

(20)

Junior

Stalking (1)

(Age: 22-23)

Sex Offense (1) Assault (1) Alcohol Related

Accident fail (1) to report Damage (1) to property

(17) Traffic Related (6)

Theft related (4) Obstructing (3) Justice/Police Drug related (2)

Disorderly Conduct (11)

Senior (Age: 24-25) Insurance (1) Violation Alcohol Related (7)

Theft related (1)

Total Incidents

Freshman: 274 Sophomore: 147 Junior: 48 Senior: 14

Younger students have higher crime rates on campus

Disorderly Conduct (3) Obstructing Justice/Police (2)

From alcohol violations to vandalism, younger students are charged with campus crime more often than their older counterparts in recent years. Central Michigan University Police reported 274 cases involving 18 and 19-yearold students from July 2012 to Jan. 24, 2014, according to data from Central Michigan University Police Department Lt. Cameron Wassman. Of those cases, 172 incidents involving alcohol. Wassman said one of the reasons for the higher numbers of younger offenders might be because they aren’t aware of the laws. “Some of the freshmen students that come here may not be as educated as they need to be,” he said. “That’s something we like to do as a police department. To educate all our students on not drinking until you’re 21, or you can’t violate this law or that law.” Students moving off campus as they get older is another reason the number of crimes on campus are higher for younger students, Wassman said. On-campus CMU students are broken down into 3,903 freshmen, 3,855 sophomores, 4,115 juniors and 5,898 seniors. Of the 4,976 students living in residence halls on campus, 2,600 are freshmen, 1,970 are returners – made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors – and 406 are transfer students, according to the Office of Residence Life. Older students might more commonly hide items that could get them in trouble, Wassman said, or they could be decreasing usage of drugs and alcohol as they grow more mature. “It’s a combination of all those things,” Wassman said. “It’s hard to measure somebody’s maturity level. It’s hard to measure how well people hide things. In our experience, people learn those things.” Police are not the only people who notice which age group tend to get in more trouble at CMU. Melissa Kleinow, a 22-year-old Carlton junior, works at the front desk of Saxe, Herrig and Celani halls, where students of varying ages live. Kleinow said she often notices younger-intoxicated students from her post during the night shift. “I can see people that come in; it’s normally the younger students,” Kleinow said. “It’s usually them because they’re new to college, and they’re not used to being away from home.” Cierra Inscho, an 18-year-old Rochester freshman, said she can understand why younger students could be more likely to get in trouble, but that doesn’t mean they don’t understand the laws. “It depends on how much knowledge you have, and if you’re one of those reckless people,” she said. “I’m in a sorority here that has rules with drinking, so we know what’s right and what’s wrong. It’s because we’re younger and we’re like ‘the freshmen’ in college instead of being 21. They’re allowed to drink and stuff like that, but we’re more rebellious and out of control.” University Editor Ben Solis and Editor-inChief Justin Hicks contributed to this article. metro@cm-life.com

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Bad weather, timing leads to fewer St. Patrick’s Day arrests By Orrin Shawl Staff Reporter

For police agencies, St. Patrick’s Day at Central Michigan University was calmer than previous years. According to reports provided by Central MichiganUniversity Police Department Lt. Larry Klaus, officers handed out two minor in possession tickets and jailed one person. Last year, CMUPD issued seven citations, jailed two people and conducted two investigations. Klaus said police anticipated decreased activity due to cold weather and the holiday taking place on the Monday after spring break. “This weekend has been extraordinarily quiet,” Klaus said. “We’ve had very few calls for service for that matter. We anticipate the weather may dampen some of the enthusiasm.” Even though police weren’t expecting much activity compared to the past, they were well prepared. Campus Police had their entire staff out on patrol during St. Patrick’s Day. Their focus was on residence hall activity, as well as people driving under drug or alcohol influence.

CMU Police Chief Bill Yeagley said his department always plans for the worst, but knows what to expect after patrolling the streets on St. Patrick’s Day for several years.

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The follow incidents were reported between 9 a.m. on March 4, and 4 p.m. on March 17 by the Central Michigan Police Department on campus and in the city of Mount Pleasant. March 4 9:54 a.m. – A complaint of obstructing justice was reported at 1019 Douglas St. March 6 10:21 a.m. – Property was reported stolen from 400 E. Bellows St. 10:33 a.m. – A fraud involving bad checks was reported at 103 E. Preston St. The case is still open. March 8 Midnight – Damage to property were reported at 250 E. Preston St. 5 p.m. – A complaint of obstructing justice was reported at 1720 E. Campus Drive. March 12 1:10 p.m. – A report of embezzlement was made at 103 E. Preston St. The case is still open. March 16 10:34 p.m. – A gas leak was reported at 1202 S. Washington St. Wightman Hall was evacuated while the leak was being fixed. March 17 3:14 a.m. – A drunk driving arrest was made at 300 E. Broomfield St.

The following incidents were reported between 11 a.m. on March 15, and 10 p.m. on March 17 by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. March 15 11:28 a.m. – Police investigated damages to a vehicle at 312 N. Arnold St. 12:14 p.m – An 18-yearold Mount Pleasant man was arrested for driving without a license at 1199 W. Broadway St. 4:15 p.m. – A phone charger was reported stolen from an unlocked car at 818 E. Maple St. 7:35 p.m. – A complaint of a broken window at 905 S. Washington St. was investigated. 11:10 p.m. – A 32-yearold Mount Pleasant man was arrested for cocaine possession at 499 W. Mill St. March 17 7:22 p.m. – An 18-yearold Au Train man was cited for his first charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol at 100 E. Gaylord St. He was also charged with possessing open intoxicants in public. 8:10 p.m. – An 18-yearold Royal Oak man was cited for his first charge as a minor in possession of alcohol, and with open intoxicants at 100 E. Gaylord St. 8:23 p.m. – A 20-yearold Oak Park man was charged with possessing open intoxicants, and as a minor in possession of alcohol at 100 E. Gaylord St.

MPPD makes its rounds

Mount Pleasant Police Department also saw a calm Monday evening. Although MPPD overall statistics have not been released, the amount of incidents was not significantly high, said MPPD Public Information Officer Jeff Thompson. He agreed with Klaus that the weather and the holiday on a Monday had a lot to do with the low numbers. “When you look at the number of arrests we’ve made, it’s nothing that we haven’t dealt with in the past. If you look back two years ago,” Thompson said. “When it was a 70-degree day that didn’t coincide with Spring Break, we were very busy.”

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Sacrificing human rights, democracy

for 'Rape Insurance' Last week, Michigan enacted a law that was absurd in both what it said and how it was decided.

he Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act — or perhaps more accurately titled, “Rape

Insurance” — became law Thursday. The new provision requires women to pay an additional fee —before pregnancy — if they want to receive abortion insurance coverage. Supporters of the law argue it ensures that anti-abortion advocates do not pay into a plan that covers something they do not support. It’s a twisted logic, and one that was only supported by about 4.2 percent of Michigan voters. It never even made it to the ballot. Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed the bill in December. He believed it wasn’t appropriate in cases of rape. Through the “citizens initiative process” however, a 300,000-signature petition by Right to Life Michigan sent the bill back to the Legislature, where it was supported by the Republican-led House and Senate. Although there are more than 9.8 million people in Michigan, 300,000 had a say in overturning Snyder’s decision and altering Michigan law. No woman wants to have an abortion. No rape victim should be forced to

Facebook Lissi Schick: I think it makes a lot of sense. Abortion is an elective procedure that destroys unborn human life. It is not health care that helps preserve human life. It is the destruction of a human life – and there are many people who would call that murder.

either carry the child of her attacker or pay out-of-pocket for an abortion — and that’s what this law is demanding women do. By offering no exceptions for health concerns, incest or rape, the law makes a mockery of women’s rights. It’s asking women to anticipate their rape. Without purchasing the rider — which is currently only available through employer-offered insurers —women will be forced to pay entirely out-of-pocket for abortion services. In Michigan, it can get expensive. According to Planned Parenthood, first-trimester abortions typically cost around $500. Second and third trimester abortions, however, can run in excess of $5,000 including hospitalization fees. This puts all women, especially those who are unemployed or with low incomes, at an extreme disadvantage.

Heeyeon Kim: I think this is totally insane. We do not know what will happen in the future, and that’s why we need insurance. Abortion can sometimes be the only option. Seriously, do we really need to have a rape insurance?

surgical centers, were the hot issue of the summer of 2012. Within the chaos, a state representative was silenced after saying the word, “vagina” on the floor of the House. Enraged, Planned Parenthood advocates and the American Civil Liberties Union fought back in 2012. Michigan remained a blue state for Obama’s reelection. However, the Legislature is still Republican and ready to corrode a woman’s constitutional right to choose. Although I am an outspoken

Stephanie Jackson It’s completely ridiculous. Luckily, we know from Todd Akin that “the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down,” – that way no one will have to buy this rape insurance.

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pro-choice advocate, I empathize with how difficult and often painful a decision to terminate a pregnancy can be. It’s exactly why I don’t condone Uncle Sam getting involved with private, deeply personal familial decisions. The Abortion Insurance OptOut Act restricts a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion. The problem, however, does

Central Michigan Life EDITORIAL Justin Hicks, Editor-in-Chief Tony Wittkowski, Managing Editor Mariah Prowoznik, Visual Director Kyle Kaminski, Voices Editor Ben Solis, University Editor Nathan Clark, Student Life Editor Adrian Hedden, Metro Editor Malachi Barrett, Sports Editor Dominick Mastrangelo, Assistant Sports Editor

In MICHIGAN 2012...

23,230

Abortions induced 49.3% of women receiving abortions were under 25 years old 13.5% were under 20 years old 49% of women receiving abortions had no previous abortions 89.4% of women receiving abortions were not married 86.3% of abortions involved pregnancies of 12 weeks or less 95.4% of Michigan abortions were self-paid (no insurance provider used)

Michigan Abortions Induced 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2012*

42,678 36,183 31,091 26,807 25,209 23,307 23,230

*most recent data source: Michigan Department for Community Health

Your thoughts on Michigan’s recently enacted Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act:

Women are watching In 2010, the Tea Party movement elected the most conservative, right-wing officials to date. Since 2011, there has been a sweeping implementation of 205 abortion restrictions – more than 2001 through 2010 combined. In 2011, the Michigan House passed a draconian piece of legislation that could have shut down every abortion clinic in the state. Unrealistic expectations, such as buying an insurance policy that doesn’t exist and requiring outpatient facilities be turned into

Last year, the Michigan Department of Community Health reported more than 95 percent of abortions were self-paid. While the immediate impact might not be large, Michigan is taking a step in the wrong direction. The act wedges the gender equality gap. Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act prohibits discrimination based on gender in “any health program or activity.” Requiring women to pay additional fees for gender-specific services seemingly does just that. By demanding pre-planning of abortions, women whose pregnancies threaten their lives or those simply exercising their right to take control of their own bodies are being denied basic human liberties. Passing laws with no debate and minimal public input is dangerous in politics, and sets an alarming trend for the future of both women’s rights and lawmaking within the state. We urge Michigan lawmakers to reconsider the decision to pass the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act. Set aside special interests groups and political agendas. Laws that affect all people — especially in such a right-infringing manner — should not be the result of a simple petition. It deserves a public vote. Let the majority decide.

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Tyler Roberts: A woman who is raped should not be required to have the baby she did not consent to having.

not lie with Gov. Rick Snyder. He has actually proven to be moderate with these types of social issues. It is the state legislature that seems to have a gripping obsession with women’s health. Part of what I want to do for a living involves ethics, what is moral and what is immoral. In a setting that is not the Michigan House, theoretical talks can be had about the ethicality of abortion. However, it is not the duty of the state to decide what a woman does within the confines of her body. It goes against every republican value of liberty and freedom. Planned Parenthood’s cam-

Steven Bubby Belstra: Do all women have control over their own bodies? If not, then that’s a real problem.

paign for the 2014 election is simple: Women are watching. We are watching what the Michigan government has done to erode human rights and we will not go down without a fight. Central Michigan University women face a greater difficulty because there is no resource for them, should they decide to terminate a pregnancy. CMU women are directly affected by these laws and should be greatly concerned. The most powerful weapon is that of the vote. In November 2014, it’s time to bear our arms.

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Mixed student reactions on campus smoking ban By John Irwin Senior Reporter

As Central Michigan University prepares to enact its tobacco-free policy in July, students are decidedly mixed over the policy itself and smoking in general. CMU announced in October that it is changing its smoking policy to ban the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, pipes, cigars, hookahs, waterpipes, snus and snuff on campus, with exceptions carved out for theatrical productions and religious or cultural ceremonies. Smoking will only be allowed on campus inside of private vehicles with windows rolled up. “I’m a smoker, and I hate (the new policy),” said Detroit senior Bryan Boatner. “My biggest issue is how are you going to enforce it? It’s going to make a lot of people upset, and I don’t see how this can really be enforced. Are you just going to knock on car doors and tell people to stop? It doesn’t make sense.” The policy will be enforced with what CMU calls a “good neighbor initiative,” relying on the campus community to remind each other of the policy if they were to see someone breaking it. The university cited a February 2013 study it conducted showing 70 percent of its 4,700

Photo Illustration by Arin Bisaro | Staff Photographer Senior Christopher Allen and senior Joshua McGinnis discuss the universities decision to become smoke free on the campus of Central Michigan University on Feb. 20.

respondents favoring a smoking ban. “We want this to be a culture that supports health, so we support having a policy making that statement,” Associate Vice President of Human Resources Lori Hella told Central Michigan Life shortly after the policy was unveiled. The current policy allows smoking to take place a minimum of 25 feet from building entrances, windows and air intake valves. “I don’t smoke on campus, and I don’t encourage it, but the policy change is, in my view, unnecessary,” said Grand Rapids senior Jeff Malinowski. “The previous policy works as is.” The policy change comes at a time when smoking and selling tobacco products have come under fire. CVS Pharmacy announced earlier this year that it would stop selling tobacco products in its stores, including

its Mount Pleasant location, by Oct. 1. The State of Michigan banned smoking in most public places in May 2010. The Food and Drug Administration has ramped up its anti-smoking campaign in recent years, including the launch of a graphic, $115 million advertising campaign targeted at dissuading teens from smoking. CMU’s policy is designed to promote campus-wide health, University President George Ross said earlier this year. “The health and well-being of all students and employees is a top priority,” Ross said. “We want to provide everyone with a chance to attend school, live and work in a safe and healthy environment.” CMU joins the University of Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University and Delta College, among others, to go tobaccofree. Sterling Heights senior Ashley

Rowe, who previously attended Macomb Community College, which has a similar smoking ban, said she has “mixed” feelings about the policy. “To be in your car with the windows up, that’s even more unhealthy for whoever might be in that car than just smoking outside,” Rowe said. metro@cm-life.com

University names new institutional diversity associate vice president $125,000. The CMU executive director of the Center for Inclusion and Diversity, Traci Guinn, has served as the interim associate vice president since Denise Green vacated the position to become assistant vice president and vice provost of equity, diversity and inclusion at Ryerson University in Toronto in 2012. In addition to her work at UCSC, Dunn has contributed to Project Upward Bound, a program that trains students

By Mark Johnson Senior Reporter

Carolyn Dunn has been named associate vice president of institutional diversity for Central Michigan University. Dunn, who holds a position at the University of California, Santa Cruz, as the managing director of the Ethnic Resource Centers and director of the American Indian Resource Center, will begin working in her new position in August. She will receive a salary of

academically, culturally and otherwise to succeed in college. Dunn attended Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif., where she earned her bachelor’s degree in speech communication. She obtained her master’s degree in American Indian studies at the University of California, Los Angeles and her doctoral degree in American studies and ethnicity at the University of Southern California. university@cm-life.com

CMU names its next Global Campus VP interim vice president after the former vice president, Merodie Hancock, left to become president of Empire State College in New York, last May. A search committee, led by Pamela Gates, dean of the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, performed the search before agreeing on Ross. Gates said she was happy

By Mark Johnson Senior Reporter

Central Michigan University has found its next Global Campus vice president. Peter Ross will switch normal responsibilities and job title from associate vice president of academic programs for Global Campus, a position he has held since 2007, to vice president beginning March 31. He will earn a salary of $185,000. Ross first came to CMU in 1991 when he was hired as a faculty member and eventually worked his way up to become master of science administration program director. He will be taking over for Ray Christie, who has been serving as the interim vice president in addition to his duties as vice provost of academic administration. Christie was named

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‘Rape insurance bill’ sparks controversy over abortion funding it is an unfair attack on a woman’s right to choose. Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, is among the opponents of the law. He vetoed the bill in December after it passed the GOP-controlled Legislature. “I don’t believe it is appropriate to tell a woman who becomes pregnant due to a rape that she needed to select elective insurance coverage,” Snyder said. After the veto, Right to

By John Irwin Senior Reporter

Michigan residents who buy health insurance will now have to purchase separate policies or “riders” to cover most abortions. The Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act, labeled by Democrats and other opponents of the law as the “rape insurance bill,” bars health insurance companies from covering most abortions in benefit plans unless customers buy separate provisions. Abortions can only be provided by insurance companies without a rider if the woman’s life is in danger. All other abortions, even when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, are not covered. The law, while controversial, is not expected to have an impact on Central Michigan Pregnancy Services. Director of Operations Krista Welke said CMPS does not deal with insurance companies directly and does not directly refer to abortion providers. Insurance companies had to tell the state in February if they would offer abortion riders for purchase. Seven companies did, but will only offer them as part of employ-

As the clock strikes seven on Friday night, Central Michigan University students are invited to dress in their best attire to attend the first ever Towers Charity Ball. Port Huron sophomore and Kesseler Hall Council President Emily Shevnock planned the event and reached out to the other Towers halls. Together, the residence halls chose Special Olympics as the charity to raise money for. “In college we don’t really have a reason to dress up and this actually gives us a reason to get ready and dress up for a good cause,” she said. “People should come to benefit the Special

“This law unfairly punishes women simply for being women,” State Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright, DMuskegon, the chairwoman of the Women’s Democratic Caucus, said in a statement. “Women deserve the same access to full health care as men receive, but only women are told they must buy extra insurance to get it.” metro@cm-life.com

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er-based plans, meaning those who purchase individualbased insurance will not have abortions covered. The law has created controversy since its implementation Thursday. However, the vast majority of abortions in Michigan are not paid for using insurance. According to data obtained by the Detroit Free Press, just 3 percent of the more than 22,000 abortions performed in Michigan in 2012 were covered by insurance. Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing praised the law as a victory for “transparency.”

“Michigan citizens do not want to pay for someone else’s abortion with their tax dollars or insurance premiums,” Listing said in a statement. “Michigan’s experience with Medicaid has clearly shown that tax funding for abortion leads to more abortions.” Listing said the law provides “peace of mind” to pro-life workers who can now know if their insurance provides coverage for abortion. “Abortion is not true health care – abortion kills a living, developing human being,” she said. “March 14 is a good day for Michigan.” Opponents of the law say

Towers Charity Ball proceeds benefit Special Olympics By Adriana Cotero Staff Reporter

Life of Michigan employed a rarely-used “citizens initiative process” by gathering 300,000 petition signatures in support of the bill. That meant the bill was sent back to the Legislature, where it passed again, this time into law, as a citizens initiative does not require the signature of the governor. The move inflamed Democrats, who accused Republicans of going after women’s rights to choose.

Olympics, meet new people and make new connections.” The ball is being held in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. Tickets will be sold for $12 per person and $20 a couple from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Towers lobby until Thursday, or can be purchased at the door for $15 per person and $25 a couple. All proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics. Shevnock said Residence Life staff, residence hall directors, Resident Hall Assembly, University President George Ross and First Lady Elizabeth Ross were invited to the suit and tie night. Assisting Shevnock, Saline freshman Patrick Aretha said he is hoping the special guests attend and make the night more special.

“We thought it would be a nice honor to invite them for free, for all the hard work they do for this campus,” Aretha said. Saline sophomore Victoria Vanhout will be assisting as well, helping Shevnock with the photo booth, raffle and music selection for the night. “I am looking forward to it being popular enough for us to do for years to come and become an annual event,” Vanhout said. “We hope that we put in enough effort to make that possible.” For information, contact Shevnock at shevn1ea@cmich. edu or view the Facebook event page. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Wrestling sharpens strategy before NCAA championships By Malachi Barrett Sports Editor

Take it one match at a time, one win at a time. All five of the Central Michigan qualifiers said they would approach the NCAA Wrestling Championships on Thursday the same way: Do what it takes to win, again and again. “We look at this no different from any other tournament,” said sophomore Lucas Smith. “You have to go out there, take it one at a time and advance in the tournament. Winning is all that really matters now.” Sophomore Zach Horan is the highest-seeded Chippewa, ranked seventh at 141 pounds. Junior Mike Ottinger (174 pounds) is seeded 10th, Smith (157) and senior Joe Roth (133) are both seeded 12th. Redshirt freshman Corey Keener is unseeded at 125 pounds. The Chippewas have had 11 days to prepare their bodies for the tournament. Head coach Tom Borrelli said the main focus of their training has been to tighten weaknesses in technique and get mentally prepared for the rigors of five to eight matches over three days. “You won’t get too much better in a week’s time, but I

did a lot of mental training,” Roth said. “Borrelli did a lot to get me thinking the right way. Honing the mental side was a big thing this last week.” Each of the wrestlers was able to take the valuable time to refine the fundamentals of their game and situational awareness. Horan said he was able to look at his matches from the Mid-American Conference championship and get his “playbook” determined. “I don’t want to hang back in my matches, my strength is coming out and getting a lead,” Horan said. “I’m really hard to score on, so I need to go out, get a takedown and force him to come back on me.” Horan said his first round, opening against Cornell’s Michael Nevinger, will be a good early test. Nevinger took fifth at the NCAA championships last season and achieved AllAmerican honors the previous year at the tournament. This is Horan’s first NCAA championship appearance. A win against Nevinger would either place Horan against Daniel Neff of Lock Haven or Todd Preston of Harvard. “I’ve been getting ready for this my whole life,” Horan said. “Now the goal is to get

on the podium (to) get my first All-American (honor).” Roth said he focused on set-ups to his already skillful shots. He has made his career on high-percentage shots based in deception and keeping his opponents off-balance with high-crotch double legs, and quick shots after establishing hand control on his feet. “I’m good on my feet and being able to get to my setups and put combinations together,” Roth said. “(This is) so I can get to my takedowns against anybody in the country.” Roth will start against Kevin Devoy (19-8) of Drexel in his opening bout. For Keener, he was able to use this week to get on top of his weight. Keener has struggled in the last few weeks with cutting weight, noticeably affecting his wrestling. “At MAC championships, I was able to go out and wrestle a full seven minutes hard,” Keener said. “I want to be able to do the same thing at nationals. My weight was a big part of getting prepped.” Keener will face Brandon Jeske (19-13) of Old Dominion in the first round. He has met Jeske on the mat twice this season, losing both times by decision, most recently at the

MAC championships, 7-1. Ottinger (25-5) will open against either Brian Harvey (28-10) of Army or Joe Latham (27-14) of Oregon State, who have to wrestle-off to advance. This is his third appearance in the tournament — Ottinger was eliminated in the first day in his previous appearances. Ottinger has had a dominant season, ranked in the Top 10 in his weight class for much of the season and

amassing a 25-5 record. “I think if I had the tournament of my life, I could be the national champion,” Ottinger said. “Anything less than the top 8 and I’d be pretty disappointed.” Smith will open his tournament against Tristan Warner (19-11) of Old Dominion. Warner defeated Smith 6-2 when their teams met in a dual, Feb. 2. While the Chippewas have had holes in their

roster, individually they have been strong all season. Borrelli favored no athletes to come out on top, coyly saying the person who is the strongest mentally and imposes his will on his opponent will do the best. “When I’m wrestling well and doing the right things, I’m pretty hard to beat,” Roth said with a smile. sports@cm-life.com

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Women’s basketball ready for WNIT without Bradford hit the floor for some crucial minutes. “It has given us more time to prepare without her and our players understand what more we needed to do against Akron,” Guevara said. “We had some positive things come out of that loss and the play of (Da’Jourie) Turner, (Jewel) Cotton and (Jordan) LaDuke will help us defend the McGuirk Arena floor on Thursday.”

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After being eliminated in the Mid-American Conference tournament, Central Michigan women’s basketball looks forward to the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. The Chippewas take on Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis on Thursday at McGuirk Arena. It will be the team’s first contest since it lost to Akron, 65-89, in the semifinals of the MAC tournament. The game is set for a 7 p.m. and doors are scheduled to open at 6 p.m. Student tickets will be sold on the day of the game for $4 with valid student I.D. Adult tickets will cost $9, while youth and senior tickets will be $6. Additional tickets will be available through the CMU Events Center. The Chippewas will be without junior guard Crystal Bradford. “She’s having surgery tomorrow, so she’s all done,” said head coach Sue Guevara. Bradford confirmed it in a tweet Tuesday afternoon, saying there is “not a chance” she will be healthy enough to play. She is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on her knee Wednesday. After the surgery, she will begin the long recovery process with a positive and humble attitude, Guevara said. Although the initial news of the star guard’s injury shocked many Chippewa fans and players alike, there is a silver lining to the situation. Test results on Tuesday confirmed there is no structural damage to the ACL or MCL ligaments. Her absence has also given CMU the chance to see others

Bradford suffered her season-ending injury in practice days before the team’s game against Akron. The initial stages of the recovery process, which Bradford is set to start in two days, can change a player’s attitude for the worst. This is not the case for her. “I think she understands the significance of her injury and I think she certainly understands everything she has to do to recover from her surgery,” Guevara said. “She’s in good spirits because she knows the

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‘The Boondock Saints’ is the unofficial movie of St. Patrick’s Day In recent years, there has been a debate about whether or not “Die Hard” can be considered a Christmas movie because it takes place around Christmas time. Some people have even made watching it into an annual tradition, like putting up the tree and wrapping presents. If “Die Hard” can double as a Christmas movie, then “The Boondock Saints” is the obvious choice for the official action movie of St. Patrick’s Day. The film follows Connor and Murphy McManus, a pair of Irish-Americans who decide to become vigilantes to clean up the streets of Boston. With its stylized shootouts and memorable quotes, “The Boondock Saints” became an instant cult classic when it came out in 1999.

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What makes a good St. Patrick’s Day movie? Being set on the holiday is a good place to start. It should also feature at least one prominent Irish character and should be more about having a good time than conveying a message. With those criteria, it’s clear that no movie captures the spirit of the holiday like “The Boondock Saints.” One of the opening scenes of the movie finds the brothers drinking with their friends at a pub on St. Patrick’s Day. When they are confronted by a Russian Mafioso, Murphy, played by Norman Reedus, invites him to join them for a drink. As Murphy puts it, “It’s St. Paddy’s Day. Everyone’s Irish tonight.” Much like St. Patrick’s Day, “The Boondock Saints” is

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RSO Spotlight: Volunteer, solve problems with the Statistics Club By Anamaria Dickerson Staff Reporter

There’s no need to worry about the odds being ever in your favor. The Statistics Club, which returned from a hiatus in spring 2013, allows students of all majors and minors to join. The registered student organization is a service club that works with local organizations like the Mobile Food Pantry and Isabella County Animal Shelter to help raise money for different causes. “We try to improve their functions,” said Nicole Feinauer, club president and Rockford senior. “We work on projects they need help with.” Last semester the Statistics Club

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“I wanted a club where you didn’t have to be intimidated if you didn’t know statistics,” said Sarah Mok, vice president and Washington Township senior. “It’s a lot of volunteering and getting to know people and a little bit of problem solving.” Service opportunities in the past included a canned food drive and Tropical Smoothie fundraiser, which helped raise $250 for the animal shelter. Students who are interested in joining the Statistics Club can attend meetings on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in Pearce 108.

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