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Monday, Sept. 14, 2009

Mount Pleasant, Mich.

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Students applaud upset over MSU

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SATURDAY SHOCKER

Close victory gives many opportunity to celebrate By Emily Pfund and Tony Wittkowski Staff Reporters

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Central Michigan University celebrates Saturday afternoon, after upsetting Michigan State University 29-27 at MSU. The last time CMU beat MSU was on Sept. 12, 1992

Football team downs State for third time in school history

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he last time the CMU football team beat Michigan State, George H.W. Bush was residing in the White House. On Sept. 14, 1991, the Chippewas did what, at the time, was considered unthinkable — they shocked the No. 18 Spartans. A year later, they did it again. But the next four matchups resulted in victories for the green and white. The upsets became history. Fast-forward 17 years to the day. Even after moments where the game seemed lost, history repeated itself Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. After CMU recovered an onside kick with 28 seconds Central Michigan celebrates after CMU completed a field goal in the first quarter of Saturday’s game at remaining, senior kicker Andrew Aguila kicked a 42-yard AMichigan State Univeristy. More than 76,000 fans attended the game. game-winning field goal that stayed just inside the left upright, leaving three seconds on the clock. Photo gallery Video CMU pulled the upset. Again.

[inside] NEWS w Monarch butterflies released at Ziibiwing Center, 2A w Fraternity recruitment begins today, 3A

sports w Burning questions with junior Lauren Krupsky, 4B w Volleyball team plays Illinois-Chicago Tuesday, 4B

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Cheers erupted from down the halls and around Mount Pleasant as students breathed and uncrossed their fingers Saturday. The Central Michigan Chippewas, for the first time since 1992, beat the Michigan State University Spartans. Senior kicker Andrew Aguila kicked a 43-yard field goal just inside the left upright with three seconds remaining to seal a 29-27 win at Spartan Stadium. “It was just epic. Just epic. I had no idea how it would turn out,� said Burton junior Mark Dickerson. Students ran through the residence hall hallways screaming “Fire up Chips!� and walked through the streets, giving strangers highfives. Tracy Dorr, a Saginaw graduate student, ordered pizza and sat with friends in Fabiano Hall as the game finished. The game, especially CMU’s failed two-point conversion attempt when MSU was ahead 27-26, kept her on the edge of her seat. “I knew we were going for two, because they’re stubborn,� she said. “I was sweating so much, I thought I was playing the game.� A lot students still could not believe CMU won as the cheering exploded. “I thought we were screwed after that two-point (conversion),� said Novi freshman Sean Barron. “It was so incredible. It was something that would only happen in my dreams.� Junyan Yi, a China junior, said he thought it was a miracle.

The sports editors recap the stunning upset in East Lansing.

The bar scene Groups of students came celebrating out of O’Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grill Saturday after the last-minute victory. Katie Prysiazny, a Jackson junior, got into the game day atmosphere at O’Kelly’s.

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IN THE NEWS

Today w Program Board is hosting Bongo Ball Mania, a unique form of capture the flag, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Finch Fieldhouse Room 110 w Comedians Kareem Green and Sherman Golden will perform at 8 p.m. in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium as part of CMU’s Hip Hop Week. w Author Vievee Francis will read from her current works at 7 p.m. at the Art Reach Center, located at 319 S. University St. w The Society of Professional Journalists will host an informational meeting with free pizza at 7 p.m. in Moore Hall Room 434.

Tuesday, Sept. 15 w The School of Music will present a faculty performance from Joanna White, Kennen White and Zhihua Tang at 8 p.m. in the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall. w On the Fly Productions will host a slam poetry/open mic night at 8 p.m. in the Towers RFOC. w The “Rides and Spangles: Michigan Circuses and Carnivals” exhibit starts Tuesday and will run until Jan. 29 at the Clarke Historical Library.

obama: Attention to Wilson outburst distracts from health care issue WASHINGTON (MCT) — President Barack Obama Sunday dismissed the uproar over Rep. Joe Wilson’s heckling during the president’s speech to a joint session of Congress last week, suggesting it was only a distraction even as some members of Obama’s own party threatened to punish the South Carolina Republican. “This is part of what happens. I mean, it just, it becomes a big circus instead of us focusing on healthcare,” Obama said during an interview the CBS news program “60 Minutes.” “He apologized afterwards, which I think, I, I appreciated,” Obama said. Senior House Democrats, including House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., indicated last week that unless Wilson went to the House floor to apologize, they would advance a resolution admonishing Wilson for shouting “You lie” during Obama’s address. Wilson’s outburst, which outraged many Democrats and embarrassed some Re-

publicans, has helped galvanize many of the president’s supporters as well as some of his fiercest opponents. Speaking on “Fox News Sunday,” Wilson said he would issue no more apologies for what he said was his “town hall moment,” an allusion to the raucous demonstrations mounted over the summer by critics of the president’s healthcare agenda. “I’ve apologized one time,” Wilson said Sunday. “The apology was accepted by the president, by the vice president, who I know. I am not apologizing again.” Asked about the controversy, Obama bemoaned what he called “a coarsening of our political dialogue.” “In the era of 24hour cable news cycles . . . the loudest, shrillest voices get the most attention,” the president said. Obama nonetheless expressed confidence his health care campaign would not be derailed by the angry opposition.

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“I sang and clapped along with everyone else,” she said. “I thought we were done and over with, but the onside kick got everyone standing again.” And Chippewas fans know how to give credit where credit is due when the team pulled off the win. All the credit goes to Aguila, said Holly freshman Zack Graves. His onside kick, which bounced over Spartans defenders and into the hands of senior wide receiver Bryan Anderson with just

seconds remaining in the game, was the best he ever saw, he said. But Aguila was not the player students noticed — many were happy with junior linebacker Nick Bellore’s performance. “Bellore was a stud for us in (Saturday’s) game,” said Carl Rogers, an Ionia senior. Although some fans might have had their doubts as the 29-27 game got very close, CMU pulled off the upset. “We should have lost like four times,” said Sean Gorman, a Bloomfield Hills sophomore. university@cm-life.com

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Monarch release educates on species By Ryan Czachorski Staff Reporter

Butterfly dancing set the stage for educating people on the migratory patterns of the monarch butterfly Saturday at the Ziibiwing Center. Dancing was one of the many events at the center’s Monarch Release Celebration at 6650 E. Broadway Road, but the focus was on the butterflies and teaching people about their migration to Mexico. “There’s a lot of aspects to it,” said Norma Richardson, a Mount Pleasant resident. “It’s not just fun. There’s a lot to learn.” People can help out by feeding the butterflies and setting up checkpoints for them to stop on their flight down. Every year, the monarch butterfly migrates south for the winter. Guests could adopt a tagged butterfly for $1 and receive their tracking number to follow the butterfly’s progress. Denny Brooks, a member of the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project, said anywhere from 20 to 30 butterflies a year tagged in Michigan are recovered in Mexico.

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Jakob Lunhan, 9, of Mount Pleasant observes a monarch butterfly about to enter the wild Saturday afternoon during the Monarch Release Celebration at the Ziibiwing Center, 6650 E. Broadway Rd.

four years and starting tagging them last year. One of her butterflies was found in Mexico. “It’s surprising I had one recovered, because millions and millions migrate to the same spot in Mexico,” Showalter said. “You can do this for 10 years and never have one recovered.” Butterfly dancing, also known as fancy shawl dancing, features women dancing in colorful shawls. Each dancer has her own special shawl meant to represent herself. “The costumes were beautiful and very colorful,” said

The recovery Karen Showalter, a Mount Pleasant resident, brought her own monarchs to the release. She has been raising them for

Richardson, who came with her neighbor’s daughter and friend. About 150 people gathered at the Ziibiwing Center for the release and dancing. In between, they were entertained with bulletin boards and a DVD on the monarch. “All the seats were full with both adults and children — it was surprising,” said Visitors Service Coordinator Yvette Pitawanakwat. “It’s good educating kids and adults on the monarch. It’s a fascinating creature.” metro@cm-life.com

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PRESENTED BY: ELLIOTT AND EMELIA PARKER, CMU'S DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM

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Sports, movies on schedule for fraternities Several Greek groups hosting events this week By Courtney Hudson Staff Reporter

Today begins potential years of brotherhood for many men on campus. Fraternities will recruit today until Friday, said In-

terfraternity Council Recruitment Chairmen Pierre Banks. “Recruitment has been going on since school started, but formal recruitment starts (today),” the Zeeland junior said. Many fraternities are hosting events to allow potential recruits to get know the group. Kalamazoo senior and Lambda Chi recruitment

chairman Chad Murphy said the beginning of the week will involve some sports activities. The fraternity will host a screening of Monday Night Football, then a basement hockey game Tuesday. Murphy said both events are at 7 p.m. at the Lambda Chi house, 3400 E. Deerfield Road, Apt. C. Sports and movies Phi Kappa Tau recruit-

ment vice president Joey Dombrowski said the group has been looking for new members since MAINstage. Dombrowski, a Macomb Township junior, said Phi Kappa Tau already started holding events with potential new members. “We played softball with some new guys, frisbee and football. For formal recruitment, we will have Phi Tau flicks, which is where we are

going to have a big projector movie, similar to drive-in style,” Dombrowski said. He said the movie is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday at the Phi Kappa Tau house, 906 S. Main St. Sigma Alpha Epsilon recruitment chairman Steve Lambert said the fraternity is not holding a normal mixer. A recruitment | 5A

Ronan facelift starting this fall

By Kelli Ameling Staff Reporter

Earl Hyman of New Orleans showed his support for his granddaughters with Down syndrome Sunday at Chipp-AWaters Park. Hyman took part in the Buddy Walk, organized by the Central Michigan Down Syndrome Society, to raise awareness for

Resume review

The English Department and the Art Reach Center of MidMichigan are co-hosting the Wellspring Literary Series forum at 7 p.m. today at 319 S. University St. The forum will give students and community members an opportunity to hear the works of established and up-and-coming writers and literature by CMU graduates and faculty writers. The Wellspring Literary Series also will feature a musical tribute to Langston Hughes, performed by CMU School of Music faculty members. For more information, contact English department representative Robert Fanning at fanni1rj@cmich.edu. photos by jake may/staff photographer

The first four potential new members bunch around a microphone as they announce which sorority they have decided to jump. About 150 girls called out the name of one of 11 sororities they chose to join Sunday at the annual sorority jump.

Jumping into their futures Sororities welcome new women into their chapters By Jake Bolitho | Senior Reporter

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Julie Dudderar, a Rockford junior, hugs a potential new member after she chose Phi

the disorder. Hyman holds the event in high regard because some of his granddaughters have Down syndrome and his son, Joby Hyman, is one of the founders of the Central Michigan Down Syndrome Society. “I love it, support it, and I’m proud of what (Joby and his wife Sheryl) have done,” Earl said. The Buddy Walk had a turnout of 181 pre-registered walkers and about 250 people overall. Music, food, balloons, friends and families flooded the pavilion in hopes of bringing awareness.

the new Greeks Sigma Sigma on Sunday evening. shouted out their choices and donned their new sorority took in the event from the side. T-shirts. The “jump” started as a fraternity Waterford freshman Stephanie Siegrist tradition and eventually transferred anxiously stood by waiting for her turn. over to the sorority side, Idema said. She spent time over the past several days Doyle talked about how going Greek visiting houses and trying to decide. offers certain advantages to students, “I’m really excited, but really stressed particularly freshmen. out at the same time,” she said. “Put it like this — you’re a freshman, Afterward, the members took turns you just came to Central, it’s you’re first dancing on the stage in celebration. semester here,” Doyle said. “Now you Finally, each sorority made the trek have 50 plus sisters who have been at north of campus, to their new homes. Central ... who can mentor you and help Assistant Director of Student Life you.” Tom Idema and Clinton Township graduate assistant Elizabeth Doyle studentlife@cm-life.com

The Buddy Walk took participants around the Chipp-AWaters Park, down High Street and back to their starting point, where they will met new people. For the second year in a row, Roxann Davis of St. Louis came to the walk to help bring awareness for her daughter, Alycen, who is one of her 15 children and is affected with Down syndrome. Davis said not only does the walk mean something for her, but it means something for Alycen. A walk | 5A

The Gay-Straight Alliance is hosting a question and answer session at 6 p.m. today in the Charles V. Park Library auditorium. The Q&A session is intended to be an informational introduction to the registered student organization and will allow interaction between the general student body and the GSA executive board.

The McNair Scholarship program is offering information to interested students at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Lake Michigan room in the Bovee University Center. This scholarship is generated toward CMU juniors or seniors looking to pursue a Ph.D. For more information, contact Jeanine Mahaffey at 774-1364. For a full story, visit cm-life.com.

omen were seen dancing, singing, screaming and even crying with joy in front of Warriner Hall Sunday evening. It was all part of the annual Central Michigan University sorority jump, an event aspiring and current Greeks were preparing the last week. Newcomers to the Greek scene were ecstatic. Warren sophomore Rachelle Stawinski and Grand Blanc freshman Andie Dabideen were two of them. “I feel like I’m starting a new chapter of my life,” Dabideen said. Stawinski and Dabideen looked into each house, but said they got a different feel from talking with the sisters of Sigma Sigma Sigma, which they declared to become new members of. “It felt like a home when I walked in,” Stawinski said. “We talked about more than just what we wanted to major in.” Girls gathered around the stage in Warriner Mall on a gloomy evening, and were unable to do the traditional jump after it was determined the stage was set up too high for it. None of that seemed to dampen the moods of those in attendance. All 11 campus sororities gathered in front of the Warriner seal and watched as

GSA forum

Scholars meeting

Buddy Walk draws about 250 Sunday stroll raises awareness for Down syndrome

Central Michigan University’s Program Board is sponsoring Bongo Ball Mania from noon until 4 p.m. today in Finch Fieldhouse Room 110. Bongo Ball Mania is a fast, aggressive game of capture the flag. Teams of five in matching helmets and armor dodge flying Nerf balls while maneuvering obstacles in the playing field in an attempt to capture the flag and win the game for their team. Participation is open to the public. For a full story, visit cm-life.com.

Literary Series

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Bongo Ball

Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity is hosting a resume workshop at 6 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center’s Maroon room. The workshop will include a presentation about how to create a professional and effective resume that will impress future employers. The workshop also will feature a resume review after the presentation. For more information, contact Jana Lewis of Career Services at careers@cmich.edu.

UC departments looking forward to move afterward

Renovations to Ronan Hall are set to start this fall. Associate Vice President of Facilities Management Steve Lawrence said there are a few more things wrapping up before construction begins on the $3.6 million project. “We’re working on finishing the designs for the second and third floors of Ronan,” Lawrence said. Once the renovations are complete in April or May 2010, several departments housed in the Bovee University Center will move into Ronan because of the renovations to the UC, beginning sometime after April. The departments will see potential office designs in the next few weeks. Some of the departments making the move include Residence Life, Academic Advising, Career Services, Campus Dining and the Dean of Students office. Associate Director of Residence Life Joan Schmidt said the department is looking forward to the move. “Speaking for the department, we are getting more and more excited,” Schmidt said. However, the upcoming move is stressful for various department members, as many feel like the UC is home. Assistant Dean and Director of Academic Advising and Assistance Michelle Howard is one of those people. “The UC is a recognized home to student services,” Howard said. “The challenge will be helping students know that Ronan Hall will be the second home.” While the process of moving is stressful and time-consuming, the overall experience is positive among employees. The moving departments have had a lot of interaction with the moving and planning process. “All employees appreciate being involved in space planning. We have been consulted on several things,” Howard said. “We will have to make our operations warm and inviting. “It’s a transition. Transitions always take time and I think we can make it work.”

[Life in brief]

The roller hockey team is offering tryouts for all potential members from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Joe Dumars Fieldhouse in Clinton Township. There is a $10 tryout fee. For more information, contact Chris Shosey at shose1cm@cmich.edu or Jason Yokubison at yokub1ja@cmich.edu.

Story Fest volunteers

The Michigan Story Festival is looking for CMU students to volunteer on campus during the Oct. 23 and 24 on-campus celebration. The two-day festival features storytelling through music, narratives, dance and visual art, and is currently seeking students to volunteer as ushers, guides and office attendants. For more information, contact Angela Hernandez at herna1am@cmich.edu, the office at 774-1885 or visit michiganstoryfestival.org.

Psi Chi meeting

Psychology National Honor Society Psi Chi will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Sloan Hall. Psi Chi is open to CMU students with a major or minor in psychology who meet requirements. The meeting will be an introduction to interested students to learn about volunteer opportunities and GRE study groups. Visit chsbs.cmich.edu/psichi for more information. libby march/staff photographer

Maddie Mondrella, 4, is carried through the Buddy Walk Sunday afternoon at Chipp-A-Waters Park. Maddie is one of many children supported by “teams” of friends and family who attended the walk to raise awareness for Down syndrome.

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EDITORIAL | Students need to be involved in President Obama’s health care reform

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resident Barack Obama has been relentless on reforming health care. All over America, Obama is debating with the American people about his proposed plan. From death panels to covering abortions, the proposed reform has caused a great deal of controversy. Whatever the outcome, America will not be the same. Students need to be as involved as possible in the debate, and make sure their voices are heard. Finding health insurance is a daunting task for college students. Between transitions between classes and potential careers, many students find themselves too busy to seek out health care, leaving them uninsured. Even students who are covered by their

parents need to be concerned as they lose coverage when they graduate. Obama’s proposed reform, House Bill 3200 (America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009) essentially creates universal health care for Americans. Obama promised the financing for the reform will not add to the deficit. He said his reformed plan will not insure illegal immigrants.

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One of the biggest problems with Obama’s plan is distinguishing between the facts and the fallacies. The plan has been called everything from a socialist takeover to a quick way to ruin America. There are accusations the plan is heavily in favor of one party, wholly negating the opinion of another. The words ‘liberal’ and ‘conservative’ are being thrown around like insults, steering away from what the plan truly is. But this should not sway students away from being part of the debate. Finding the facts out for yourself may not be as easy as it should be, but it should not keep students from being informed. One good source for information is Factcheck.org, a Web site that separates myths and facts about the proposed bill in an objective manner. Students also can watch the president’s speeches on YouTube and decide for themselves what they think of Obama’s plan. Students need to keep away from

thinking like a political android ,following either a Democratic or Republican ideal. The time to think for yourself is now. If the health care reform continues to be treated as a battle between political parties, it will be the American public that loses. Differences need to be set aside to insure that the best plan possible arises. The reformed health care plan will not only define Obama’s presidency, but shape the rest of our lives. As the longevity of parents and grandparents increases, it will be up to our generation to care for their health. Raising children will not be the same for us as it was for our parents. Everything is going to change, and every young adult needs to make sure that they are ready for it. If Obama’s reformed health plan is catastrophic, it will be our generation that has to pay for it. It’s your tax dollars, your health. It’s your future being defined right before you. Be involved. Now.

ROSS KITTREDGE [CARTOON]

Fan support Students should attend games at Kelly/Shorts It goes without saying that the Central Michigan University football team’s 29-27 victory at Michigan State was monumental. It may not have had the utter shock to it the 1991 and 1992 wins in Spartan Stadium. But that shouldn’t take anything away from what the Chippewas accomplished Saturday. It broke a four-game losing streak which included three consecutive losses to end the 2008 season. It gave the team some national respect. It was a huge emotional boost after a disappointing 19-6 loss to Arizona the previous week. Most of all, it brought the Mount Pleasant faithful together. It was not just fans who crowded two sections inside the stadium. The cheerleading and dance teams, along with the CMU marching band, made the trip. Those who stayed in town, whether they watched the game at home or at the bar, were brought together, too. Memories from the early 1990s surfaced even prior to the game. It was only fitting an upset win in 2009 would jump into the conversation. All of this should make Saturday’s Kelly/Shorts Stadium opener a big event for the community. Sure, the 3:30 p.m. game is against Alcorn State, a Football Championship Subdivision school, and not a Mid-American Conference opponent. But fresh off a revitalizing victory such as Saturday’s, the fans, alumni and community should be excited to finally watch their football team in person. Coach Butch Jones said he expects to sell out the 30,295-seat Kelly/Shorts Stadium during the post-game press conference Saturday. “Why not?” he asked. That goal might seem a bit farfetched. It has never been too easy to sell out the stadium unless Western Michigan rolls into town. But a lot of buzz is surrounding Central Michigan football now, and fans should be a part of it. If you are one of those fans, make the trip to Kelly/Shorts on Saturday and show the team your support. After a hard-fought victory that will go down as one of CMU’s greatest football games, it deserves it.

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Comments from cm-life.com on beating MSU:

Coach Jones who has picked up where Brian Kelly. left off…good things are happening to the Central program. Fire Up Chips! Lewis Salem says:

Vince ‘88 says:

Fantasic job guys! I was at both the ’91 & ’92 games and this one was the best one yet. Go Chips! ChrisCDavis says:

Arguably the greatest win in CMU history. I’m sunburned, hoarse and my heart is STILL pounding in my chest, but it’s the most wonderful feeling I’ve had in a long, long time. I’ve never been more proud to be a Chippewa.

Awesome game. So many times I had to hang my head low walking from that place. It’s a good day.

Comments from cm-life.com on the Wal-Mart protesters:

Dave ‘87 says:

Awesome game Chippewas! As a student in the ‘80’s I always told my Spartan friends the Chips could compete with State if ever State would schedule the games. How does 3-4 in the series sound! Don’t let up, beat Alcorn State and then run the MAC…this could be an awesome year for the seniors. What a program builder this win was. Congratulations to

CMU student says:

Come on, now. This is a bunch of disgruntled communist students. I find it amazing they had a CM Life photographer and reporter on scene as their innocent pinkiecommie mob was “informing” Wal-Mart customers. They should be glad they weren’t arrested for trespassing.

Rachael says:

My father owns a local business in southern part of Michigan, he has to compete with 3 Wal-Mart corporations within 10 miles of our residency. It is very difficult for a local business to succeed. Dean says:

Before you decide to put down our organization, consider this: We had the courage to stand up for what we believe in. We did not insult or make ignorant comments about our opposition (whose numbers far outweigh our own). So, continue to sit comfortably behind you computer in your dorm room or apartment and bash us, while we are out trying to make a difference by displaying what we believe in. Stephon says:

Hey, you have to start somewhere. I’m glad this group stood up for something they believed in. I hope they can grow and become a force in the local community. Change starts with you guys!!

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Flawed proposal Pres. Obama’s health care plan far from perfect I was going to try and use a semi-witty, oversimplified example to analogize how ate up House Bill 3200 (America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009) is, but it just wasn’t going to work. There are way too many things wrong with this bill to address. Yes, there has been coverage of the bill, but I think it’s imperative for people to actually know some of the things in it and why they are wrong, economically or morally. In homage of a Wall Street experiment, I’m going to throw darts in deciding the various improprieties H.R. 3200 would give us. One of the core things to know is that if this bill becomes a law, you will get taxed for not maintaining health insurance. That means despite the fact you’re a health nut looking to save money by choosing not to have coverage, Uncle Sam is going to punish you. Yeah, really sounds like you have choice, doesn’t it? Another thing to note about this legislation is that it would impose additional taxes upon high income individuals and couples. Couples filing jointly making $350K-500K get hit with an additional 1 percent, $500,000 to $1 million dish out an additional 1.5 percent, and those really successful individuals who make more than $1 million get popped with an additional 5.4 percent! If an individual files, the income triggers are 80 percent of joint, and couples filing separately get triggered at 50 percent of the joint income level. The bill would force insurance companies to provide certain services (even if you didn’t want or need them), and do so without allowing out-of-pocket costs to exceed $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for a family. Of course, one would assume the logical course of action on the insurance company’s part would be to raise premiums on those who constantly require care or are higher risk. *Bzzzt* Wrong! H.R. 3200 would prevent that! And, of course, if the companies still figure out how to make a decent profit (of course we can’t have that), don’t fear! Obamacare will put the kabosh on that! The legislation would empower “the commissioner” to set an arbitrary medical loss ratio that companies can’t fall below. If they do, they have to refund premiums. For clarification, a medical loss ratio is determined by dividing payments by premiums. Essentially, a lower ratio is better as it helps result in increased profits. This legislation in effect limits the profits that an insurance company may get for a given client base. I suppose one last thing to make notice of is the fact that most of the legislation’s changes won’t take affect until 2013 – conveniently after the next presidential election. After all, we can’t have Obama losing the next election, because the truth will be shown once the effects of Obamacare are in play.

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Food tasting, Zumba among popular activities By Sherri Keaton Senior Reporter

Get ready to move your body, taste new foods and discover something more about Hispanic cultures during Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month starts Tuesday and runs through Oct. 15. This month’s activities include dancing to Zumba, a Latin form of exercise, movies and discussion and food tasting, along with many other activities. Sigma Lambda Gamma President Carolyn Messina said this month is about coming together and celebrating Hispanic cultures. “This is a time where people of all Hispanic cultures can embrace their culture, and people of other cultures can get to know more,” the Rochester senior said. “And (there are) educational programs available for people

Lawn celebration Hispanic Heritage Month starts with the free kick-off celebration at 11 a.m. Tuesday on the Bovee University Center front lawn. There, students can receive pamphlets and more information on the month’s activities. Minority Student Services Interim Assistant Director Lester Booker said Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally to highlight the contributions of Hispanic Americans and their involvement to the United States. “Additionally, this month is used to educate individuals on the struggles and adversity that people of Hispanic/Latino descent experience,” Booker said. He said students should attend the kick-off to gain some knowledge, have some fun and meet new people. Popular events Alumna president of ma Lambda Gamma Cassandra Rosas said year’s turnout to events large, especially with Latin exercise Zumba.

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“Wednesday, we will be having one-on-ones, which basically gives the potential new members a chance to get to know the active members on a deeper level,” the Grand Rapids junior said.

Other fraternities will have themed recruitment events, said Sigma Tau Gamma recruitment chairman Josh Lee. “Wednesday at 7 p.m. in one of the U.C. rooms, we will have it decorated casino style. Whoever cashes in the most chips at the end will win a prize,” the Troy sophomore said.

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“(It’s) everybody coming together to support her and it’s awesome to watch people say ‘Yeah, I’ll do it’,” Davis said. ‘A great, great organization’ Amanda Wilson of Mount Pleasant not only came to the Buddy Walk for the second time, but also attended one in Lansing and one in Grand Rapids. The Buddy Walk is a way to bring awareness to

the community and to bring awareness of how great the kids are, Wilson said. “It is a great, great, organization,” she said. Juli Strong was supporting Team Maddie, a girl with Down syndrome. This was Strong’s first year at the Mount Pleasant Buddy Walk, but has participated in the Grand Rapids Buddy Walk. She said this walk was more family-oriented because there are more kids involved instead of adults. She was at the walk to educate the public and show

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“There were a lot of people who showed up to participate and it was really nice to see the support, and see people participate in the Latin culture,” said Rosas, currently a graduate student at Penn State University. This year, Rosas said, students should expect to experience different aspects of a culture to receive a well-rounded education of Hispanic Heritage Month. “Students should expect to have fun while being educated. And we are trying to appeal to everybody so we can hit people’s different interests to make them want to learn more about a culture other than their own,” Rosas said.

Detroit freshman Justin Newberry said he is looking forward to joining a fraternity this year. “Being in a fraternity helps you in the long run with connections,” Newberry said. “It looks really good on a resume. Anything that can help me with job placement would be great.” studentlife@cm-life.com

them they can get involved. Also at the Buddy Walk were members of the Mount Pleasant Fire Department and Dave Sabuda, Mount Pleasant Police Department information officer. The police department wanted to show its face outside the job and to show public safety in the community, Sabuda said. Officers thought this would be a great way to do it. The exact amount of money raised was not known, but at the start of the event, at least $400 was raised, Davis said. metro@cm-life.com

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Ibrahim Aminou opened African Culture Night on Friday by beating his hand drum with fellow members of the Yoruba Youth Corporation.

African Culture Night highlights music, customs By Luke Dimick Staff Reporter

We are all Africans. That is what political science professor Sterling Johnson said, referring to ancestry migration during his introduction speech for the second African Culture Night on Friday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. The event educated a few hundred people on African culture through dance, drum performances, cultural poetry, a fashion show, a drama and various educational presentations. “I think it turned out perfectly,” said Eve Famutimi, the president of the African Student Association. “It turned out even better than I imagined.” The Mount Pleasant sophomore said the different presentations and cultural

dances ensured that people learned a lot about Africa. “Overall, it was challenging to put on but it turned out great,” Famutimi said. “I am glad that people had fun.” Sitting front row center was Mount Pleasant resident Marvin Chudej, who attended the event with his daughter, Holly. “The West African Dance was my favorite,” Holly said. She sat in excitement, even leaning onto the stage for a better look at some points, as the different dance groups performed on stage. Along with the West African dance, there was an interpretive dance, a Yoruba Youth Cooperation dance, an Egyptian dance and a dance by the Omowale Dance Troop. “My daughter has expressed interest in dance

and music in general, and I figured that it would be interesting to put her in that type of culture and see how she responded,” Marvin Chudej said. “I liked the music. I would be tempted to buy that type of music.” Marvin said he would love to take a trip to Africa. “Obviously, Africa is so far away, it is a rarity to be able to go and visit there. I would find (Africa) just as interesting to go to as (Las) Vegas,” he said. Auburn Hills senior Aviana Williams said she had a great time listening to music, learning about rich African culture and African history. “My favorite part was the opening with the drums and the music,” Williams said. “That was fun.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Bodaway Peters, 12, of Mount Pleasant picks up a free chair on Watson Road during “Trade Your Treasures” Saturday afternoon. The citywide program allowed residents to put unwanted items at their curbs for community members to take freely.

Locals exchange unwanted items By Heather Manning Staff Reporter

Window shutters, a chair and a rug adorned Bill Briggs’ sidewalk Saturday for Mount Pleasant’s “Trade Your Treasures” program. The Mount Pleasant resident has been participating in the program, which allows residents to exchange unwanted items freely with others by setting them at the curb, for five years.

“I just had a lot of junk hanging around, a lot of ‘used treasure.’ I do the program whenever I have something laying around, so I find wherever they are having one,” Briggs said. His first items to go were an old vanity mirror and a golf cart pull. Briggs said some people start early and get the stuff before anybody else does. Though the Briggs home had several items, many people said did not hear about the

program. “The only way I even knew about it was from the city newsletter that comes through, there was also one radio advertisement for the program,” said postal carrier and Mount Pleasant resident Cathy Troost. “I think the reason no one is doing it is because of the lack of information, you would have to go searching for it.” metro@cm-life.com

Alternative Break sign-up begins Program assigns destinations based on interest By Ashante Thomas Staff Reporter

Kirsten Trombly wanted to get involved. That, and her desire to increase her awareness about social issues, inspired the Metamora junior to sign up for an Alternative Break, a program offered by CMU for students to take weekends or even spring break to volunteer around the state, country or the world. Trombly said she enjoyed her experience doing civil rights work in Tuskegee, Ala., so much, she decided to signup for another break. Her second service project took her across the globe to Poland and Germany. She and her site mates found themselves restoring barracks in Auschwitz and other Holocaust concentration camps. The camps now operate as museums that educate people about the Holocaust. Trombly said her volunteer experiences were empowering. “I feel like now I can go out and educate people all the time,” she said.

youth and hunger and homelessness issues, they will not be notified of their break destination until sign-up ends. Schmutz said the Volunteer Center does this to ensure students volunteer care about the issue and do not view alternative breaks as a vacation. “It’s not about the location you are traveling to,” Schmutz said. “It’s about the service you are providing to the community and impact you’ll have.” Paw Paw senior and Volunteer Center student staff Brooke Willis said participating in Alternative Breaks has made her more open-minded about different issues. “You can help people better if you get to know them personally, rather than just as a group,” she said. ‘A lifetime trip’ Willis has participated in at

Making an impact Sign-up for domestic Alternative Winter Breaks and the International Alternative Spring Break starts at 7:30 a.m. Monday on the Volunteer Center Web site, volunteer.cmich. edu. Alternative Breaks Advisory Board Chairwoman Danielle Schmutz said service projects give students the opportunity to become better citizens. “In every action they do, they are taking into consideration its impact on their community,” the Rockford senior said. Although students will have a variety of issues to choose from, including civil rights,

least five Alternative Breaks, helping with at-risk youth, immigration and border control and elderly issues. Willis, who is leading an alternative break to Belize this year, said the experience taught her that every day is an opportunity to perform a kind deed. “Act as if every single day is a service trip,” she said. “Make it a lifetime trip.” The 2009-10 Alternative Breaks will include new issues such as rural poverty, LGBT issues, prison reform, Native American issues and women’s issues. “We look at what students are interested in, what are pertinent issues right now,” Schmutz said. “It’s going to be a meaningful way (for students) to spend their break.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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A lone CMU fan celebrates after a first down against Michigan State in the first quarter of Saturday’s game. (Top) MSU students react after sophomore Paris Cotton’s touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter. The touchdown brought the score to 27-26.

Embracing history 17 years later Deromedi, Heeke share vision despite different eras By Andrew Stover Sports Editor

Senior quarterback Dan LeFevour led CMU to a BCS win for the first time in his career. He did not play in last’s year victory against Indiana.

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AST LANSING — Athletics Director Dave Heeke said he received about 30 texts and 20 e-mails from people all over the country shortly after CMU secured Saturday’s 29-27 upset against MSU. The win was something Heeke was probably dreaming of. Ever since he came here in 2006, it has been clear he has a vision of where he wants CMU athletics to go. He brought his ideas from

Tim Ottusch Assistant Sports Editor Oregon of how to get CMU out onto the national stage. He pushed for a renovation to Rose Arena. He looked for ways to market

the program through advertisements and billboards. He has looked for ways to face big-name Bowl Championship Series teams and for big-name teams to come to Kelly/Shorts Stadium. He even made sure a few different versions of jerseys were made this year, much like Oregon does (and he said it is just the beginning). But all that work can go to waste if the program never A ottusch | 3B

EAST LANSING — Herb Deromedi knows something about beating Michigan State football at Spartan Stadium. He coached the CMU football team during its back-to-back upset victories against the Spartans in 1991 and 1992. Images of him sitting on his players’ shoulders after shocking the college football world are engrained in the minds of many Chippewas fans. Deromedi spoke with the football team a day before its Saturday showdown against Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. His message was simple: embrace history. “I said to the team before they played on Friday that the 1992 team won on September the 12th,” Deromedi said. “The next day was going to be September 12, 2009, so it’s just history repeating itself.” It did. Senior Andrew Aguila kicked a game-winning 42-

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Score 0-7 (13:00) 3-7 (9:24) 3-10 (3:13) 6-10 (13:16) 13-10 (5:49) 13-17 (4:16) 13-20 (2:33) 20-20 (14:24) 20-27 (7:33) 26-27 (:32) 29-27 (:03)

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Caulton Ray (Michigan State) 16 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD Passing

Dan LeFevour (CMU) 33-of-46, 328 yards, 3 TD Receiving

Bryan Anderson (CMU) 6 catches, 120 yards, 0 TD Blair White (MSU) 7 catches, 105 yards, 0 TD Defensive

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Sophomore running back Paris Cotton catches a Dan LeFevour pass in the endzone and keeps his feet in bounds for the completion. With 32 seconds left in the game, the touchdown brought CMU within one point, setting up a two-point conversion attempt.

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own by seven points with 32 seconds remaining, senior quarterback Dan LeFevour hit sophomore running back Paris Cotton near the left sideline in the endzone for an 11-yard touchdown. After a review, officials ruled Cotton maintained control of the ball and got a foot inbounds to give CMU the touchdown. It cut the MSU lead to one point (27-26) and set up a critical decision for coach Butch Jones and the Chippewas.

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fter driving the ball 28 yards to the MSU 25-yard line in just 20 seconds, Aguila was needed again. This time, for the win. Lined up on the left hash mark, Aguila attempted the game-winning 42-yard field goal. The ball tucked just inside the left upright, giving the Chippewas the 29-27 lead with just three seconds remaining. On the ensuing kickoff, Aguila bounced the squib-kick off the back of a Spartan player on the front line of the return team. The ball was recovered by CMU with no time on the clock.

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The offense moved the ball 28 yards in 20 seconds — senior quarterback Dan LeFevour was 3-of-3 passing on the drive — to set up the kick.

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After seemingly losing the game on a failed two-point conversion try in the same minute, Aguila kicked an onside kick that was recovered by senior wide receiver Bryan Anderson.

On the ensuing drive, Aguila hit a 42-yard field goal with just three seconds remainining in the game.

CMU TEAM LEADERS Rushing

Senior kicker Andrew Aguila kicked a 43-yard field goal, giving CMU a 29-27 lead with just three seconds remaining.

Aguila kicked a Andrew Aguila perfectly placed onside kick, recovered by senior wide receiver Bryan Anderson.

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GAME OVER WHEN...

After a missed field goal in the second quarter, kicker Andrew Aguila more than made up for it with with a late onside kick and a 42-yard gamewinning field goal. Returner Antonio Brown had 174 return yards.

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Defense The defense held the Spartans to 101 yards rushing, less than half from what it allowed the previous week. After allowing six first downs in the opening drive, CMU held MSU to 11 first downs the rest B+ of the game.

Overall

Last week: C+

This will go down as one of the biggest wins in the history of CMU football. Both sides of the ball played well, and special teams won the game at the end. Coach Butch Jones aggresively outcoached MSU coach Mark Dantonio.

It is how you build (a program). It is how you become Boise State. ” Athletics Director Dave Heeke

2009 schedule Sept. 5: at Arizona, 19-6 Sept. 12: at MSU, 29-26

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Sept. 19: Alcorn State Sept. 26: Akron Oct. 3: at Buffalo Oct. 10: Eastern Michigan Oct. 17: at Western Michigan Oct. 24: at Bowling Green Oct. 31: at Boston College Nov. 11: Toledo Nov. 18: at Ball State Nov. 27: Northern Illinois Compiled by and Photos by: Dave Jones, Tim Ottusch, Matthew Stephens, Andrew Stover

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Aggressive demeanor pays off in East Lansing E

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MSU freshman running back Caulton Ray is taken down by CMU junior linebacker Nick Bellore, who finished Saturday’s game tied for first on the team with six tackles, and 1.5 tackles for loss.

Team sees all-around improvement Defense steps up after early touchdown drive By Dave Jones Senior Reporter

EAST LANSING — Walking into the post-game press conference following the football team’s come-frombehind, last-minute 29-27 win against Michigan State, coach Butch Jones stopped and stared. Jones called the road victory against the Big Ten opponent the biggest win of the year. Not because of the opponent’s stature. But because it was the first win of the young season for the Chippewas. And following the loss to Arizona in the opening week of the season, the coach said Saturday’s win saw significant improvement on both sides of the ball. “The first ‘W’ is always very special,” he said. “I can’t say enough about the perseverance of our kids.” The offense gained 27 first downs, while the defense allowed just 17. The offense gained 418 yards of offense; the defense held MSU to 316, with 215 yards coming through the air between the two MSU quarterbacks.

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capitalizes on its national broadcast opportunities. Saturday changed that, when CMU defeated MSU on ESPN2 in front of a national audience. Heeke said after the game that you can’t measure what a win does for your program and for the university as a whole. “People start to understand Central Michigan University is something,” he said. “And beyond something, it’s something special.” He stressed after the game how vital it is to put the program in situations such as Saturday afternoon, where exposure is at a premium. And CMU will get a few opportunities down the road. This season’s Wednesday night matchup in November against Toledo will be on ESPN2 and, if the team makes it, the Mid-American Conference Championship game also is on ESPN2. Heeke said the team will continue to schedule bigtime exposure games as he

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“I think we did some really good things today,” said junior linebacker Nick Bellore. “I think, of- Dan LeFevour f e n s i v e l y, it takes a little time to get clicking. Defensively, it’s the same thing. It’s just getting back into the swing of things.” Michigan State drove 74 yards in five plays to score an early touchdown two minutes into the game. But following the touchdown, CMU’s defense settled in, held the Spartans to five first downs over the remainder of the half and forced three three-and-outs against the Big Ten offense. “I think we settled down a bit,” Jones said. “(The defense) responded ... and they made big plays for us, so we were able to make those adjustments and get those (mistakes) corrected.” More firepower The offense also walked off the field having produced more offense than in the Arizona game. Last week, it failed to gain its first first down until the closing minutes of the first half. Saturday, it only had to wait until the second play,

continues to try to fulfill his vision of making CMU a nationally known program. “It is how you build (a program). It is how you become Boise State,” he said. Recruiting The benefits of the national exposure stretches beyond the opportunity for donor funds and added overall university recognition however. The win also was a national statement to potential recruits as well. Head coach Butch Jones acknowledged that possibly after the victory. “It proved to recruits out there that we can go in the big stage and win these games,” he said. CMU will always have a hard time getting blue chip recruits, but games such as Saturday’s may well just edge the player on the fence to come to Mount Pleasant. Jones has done a good job since he got here using his skill everywhere he possibly can. Junior Antonio Brown is a perfect example that. Games a trap for MSU While Saturday was a dream for CMU, it was a nightmare for MSU.

when senior quarterback Dan LeFevour found junior wide receiver Antonio Brown for five yards. Last week, LeFevour was held to 108 yards passing and no touchdowns. Saturday, he more than tripled that with 328 yards passing and three touchdowns. But LeFevour was quick to give the credit to his offensive line. “It was just trusting my O-line,” he said. “They did a great job and they set up a lot in our offense.” Jones said the offensive line gave LeFevour time to operate the offense. “Even though Michigan State was able to generate a pass rush, I though (LeFevour) could set his feet and get some throws,” he said. “I also though that late in the third quarter, we were able to establish the run a little bit.” Sophomore running back Paris Cotton led CMU with 27 rushing yards on six carries. Sophomore Bryan Schroeder rushed eight times for 26 yards. The defense held MSU’s rushing game to 101 yards. Last week, CMU allowed 246 rushing yards against Arizona and Michigan State rushed for 175 yards against Montana State. sports@cm-life.com

The loss is a case in point as to why so many people are puzzled MSU signed the “Celebrate the State” deal with CMU, WMU and EMU. MSU will play each team four times, including one against each team on the road, in three Mid-American Conference stadiums. The games for MSU are really nothing but a trap. If MSU wins, it is expected. If it loses, the program is scolded. Saturday was a prime example. CMU’s season is now looking like it could be the most promising in the school’s history. MSU now has to pick up the pieces and regroup as they have to play at Notre Dame next weekend. MSU cannot stop sweating. It still has 12 opportunities to get stunned in the coming years. While MSU will most likely have the superior team in each of those games, there is no doubt another upset is possible. With how the CMU program has changed the last couple years, Kelly/Shorts in 2012 should be interesting. sports@cm-life.com

AST LANSING — In a week’s time, the football team transformed from a passive participant to the aggressor. After winning probably the biggest game in the school’s recent memory, the results speak for themselves. There is a big difference between the swagger CMU displayed Saturday in Spartan Stadium compared to what was seen last week in Tucson, Ariz. Against Arizona, that swagger was nonexistent, at least on the offensive side of the ball. Wide receivers could not create separation from the secondary and senior quarterback Dan LeFevour did not look sharp. The lack of production on the field seeped into the play calling of the coaching staff. With just less than 6:30 remaining in the fourth quarter and down two touchdowns to the Wildcats, coach Butch Jones elected to punt the ball on third-and-six from the CMU 49-yard line. After the game, he said the team was playing the field position game and hoping the defense could make a quick and timely stop. Being conservative did not work. So, against MSU, Jones changed it up. Three crucial decisions stick out the most. The biggest gamble, obviously, was the two-point conversion attempt to take the lead with 32 seconds remaining. An extra point would have tied the game,

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level (already),” he said. “But that win brought recognition to the program on a national basis. It reaffirms what has been building in recent years.” Athletics Director Dave Heeke said the program already built a level of prestige with the 1974 DivisionII national championship and big wins, including against MSU in 1991 and 1992, during the Herb Deromedi era. How e v e r, he said he is still taking note of the present. “A n y t i m e you can come in and beat Dave Heeke an in-state rival when you’re the underdog, it’s pretty special,” Heeke said. “But I think it shows where are program is going.” When the football team beat MSU in 1991 and 1992, it failed to win the Mid-American Conference in both seasons. After missing a chance to play in the MAC Championship last season, Jones said the focus will soon shift to Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. home opener against Alcorn State. “This game is not our season,” he said. “It’s just

Andrew Stover Sports Editor but Jones and his players wanted the win. The try failed, but the aggressiveness was embraced by the entire team. After a perfect onside kick and three quick passes to get the Chippewas in field goal range, CMU’s game plan paid off. Other big plays At one point in the second quarter, CMU faced a fourth-and-one play at the MSU 29-yard line. The Spartans led 10-6 and the conservative approach would have been to attempt the field goal and take the points. Jones kept the offense on the field, and LeFevour rushed for two yards and a first down. The drive ended when LeFevour threw an interception two plays later, but that is not the point. The point lies in the message. CMU was playing to win instead of not to lose. On the first play of the following drive, LeFevour handed the ball off to junior wide receiver Antonio Brown, who was in motion toward the inside of the formation. Brown took the handoff as if an end-around was called, but quickly

one game, and it’s a long season. There’s still 10 games left.” Senior quarterback Dan LeFevour said focusing on the rest of the season will not be a problem. “After we watch the film tomorrow ... and you start thinking about that next opponent and watching film, I think it’s very easy (to refocus),” he said. “You’re stupid if you’re lingering on this one week later.” Leaving his stamp LeFevour brushed off the notion he would always have a place in the history of college football in Michigan. “More importantly, I’d like to leave my stamp on this program,” he said. After a 108-yard passing performance against Arizona last week, LeFevour told Jones he “practiced mad” all week leading up to the MSU game. “My pride was hurt this week a little bit,” LeFevour said. “After watching

dropped a few steps away from the line of scrimmage. LeFevour was streaking down the right sideline. This was not an end-around. Brown, a left-hander who played some quarterback in high school, hit LeFevour for a 24-yard gain to the MSU six-yard line after a 15-yard facemask penalty. Two plays later, CMU scored a touchdown — this time when LeFevour hit Brown — to take its first lead of the game. A week prior, CMU did not gain a first down against Arizona until the last drive of the half. But, on Saturday at Spartan Stadium, the Chippewas gained 27 first downs, ten more than MSU. CMU also attempted to attack downfield more. The offense completed three passes thrown 20 or more yards downfield and had one long touchdown reception by senior wide receiver Bryan Anderson called back for offensive pass interference. The team also benefited from a similar call when LeFevour threw deep to Anderson, which brought defensive pass interference call. This not a case of trickery or outlandish decisions. CMU stayed aggressive the entire game. The message was firmly delivered to the crowd of 76,221 at Spartan Stadium. The visiting team was more than another schedule-filler. sports@cm-life.com

the film (and) watching the mistakes that I made, I wasn’t going to feel like that anymore, feel like the game was my fault.” LeFevour completed 33of-46 passes for 328 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He added 25 rushing yards. Senior wide receiver Bryan Anderson caught 6 passes for 120 yards, leading the Chippewas. Junior wide receiver had 10 catches for 71 yards and a touchdown. Junior wide receiver Kito Poblah and sophomore running back Paris Cotton also caught touchdown passes. Sophomore safety Dannie Bolden and junior linebacker Nick Bellore tied for the lead in tackles with six each. Junior defensive tackle Sean Murnane had CMU’s lone sack on an MSU quarterback. CMU gained 27 first downs, compared to MSU’s 17 first downs. sports@cm-life.com

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Soccer

Volleyball

Illinois-Chicago on tap Tuesday By D.J. Palomares Staff Reporter

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Freshman Brielle Heitman scored seven minutes into overtime to give CMU the victory. It was her first collegiate goal.

CMU shuts out Illinois State Heitman scores in overtime; moves team above .500 By Matt Valinski Staff Reporter

After seven minutes of overtime, freshman Laura Twidle found fellow freshman Brielle Heitman near the six-yard box for the game-winning goal to give CMU a 1-0 win against Illinois State on Sunday. It was Central’s second consecutive 1-0 victory of the weekend. It came against a team predicted to finish in the top two of the Missouri Valley Conference. “That Illinois State team is very good,” said coach Tom Anagnost. “They are well coached and very deep, big and athletic. That is a good win for us.” Central (4-3) almost scored the gamewinner with eight seconds remaining in regular time Tom Anagnost when freshmen Autumn Hawkins hit the far goal post as Illinois State goalkeeper Sasha Reiber was out of position. Heitman said Central’s endurance provided a big advantage against the Redbirds. “I think we were very physical and worked real hard,” she said. “We definitely deserved the win. We were in better shape than them. We were really running circles around them.” The Chippewas started the game slowly as Illinois State controlled the ball early in the first half while getting four of the first five shots to start the game. “I thought we came out flat,” Anagnost said. “They high pressured us. We were playing too slowly out of that and they really pinned us for the first 15, 20 minutes.” Anagnost said Heitman’s improvements have been noticeable lately at practice and on the field. “She has been improving, especially this past week,” he

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Last year’s 3-2 loss to the University of Illinois-Chicago changed the volleyball team’s season. After the defeat, the Chippewas won 11 of their next 13 matches. Now the team, which lost by two points in the fifth set last year, will look to avenge the loss 8 p.m. EDT. on Tuesday in Chicago. “Coach has been giving us some time to rest our legs, which I think will be beneficial,” said sophomore middle blocker Kaitlyn Schultz. “I think we are going to perform really well. We have been really clicking lately.” The team went 2-1 two weeks ago in Green Bay, improving its record to 3-3. “The first tournament, we

By D.J. Palomares Staff Reporter

in my big queen-sized bed. It’s super comfortable.

Staff reporter D.J. Palomares sat down with junior outside hitter Lauren Krupsky of the volleyball team.

DP: What do you do on long road trips to pass the time? LK: I sit in the back with Stephanie Budde and we sing songs or watch movies. I can’t really do homework on the bus

DP: Do you have any phobias? LK: I don’t really have Lauren Krupsky any phobias. But I don’t like feet. They kind of gross me out. Especially people with a long second toe, it really bugs me. DP: Do you have anything that you do for luck before matches? LK: I wear the same hairstyle until we lose. Right now, we are with a poof in the front and a bun in the back. It is the one we won with last. Freshman Bailey Brandon has three points this season.

Victory against the Crusaders On Friday, CMU defeated Valparaiso 1-0 as Twidle scored the game-winner with less than nine minutes to play. Twidle stole the ball from

a defender in the box and shielded the defender until she had a one-on-one with the goalkeeper. She scored her fourth goal of the season. Anagnost said he is happy with where is team is at, but knows it is still missing a key member of the team. “I think we’re in a pretty good spot,” he said. “It is important to get (Stephanie Martin) back. That is going to be a key to our short and long-term success, but I like where we are.” The win broke a threegame losing streak. Central plays Detroit at 4 p.m. Friday in the CMU Soccer Complex. CMU defeated Detroit 3-1 last season in the team’s opening season match. The team is 3-0 at home this season. sports@cm-life.com

The team will end a 10-day layoff. Its last match was a 3-0 victory over South Dakota State on Sept. 5 in Wisconsin. “We have had some time to heal and some time to train, Olson said. “We have been looking at what we need to get better at, and when we get it going there is a really exciting aspect of the team.” UIC is coming off a loss to No. 18 Michigan State. The 3-1 loss leaves the team with a 4-7 record. After Tuesday’s match, CMU will travel to Texas for a weekend tournament. Then the team begins conference play. “We are just cleaning up the little things,” Krupsky said. “If we can just execute those finer points, we are going to be unstoppable.” sports@cm-life.com

BURNING QUESTIONS | Meet junior Lauren Krupsky

D.J. Palomares: What was the last movie you saw? Lauren Krupsky: “I Love You, Man.” It was pretty hilarious. Stephanie Budde and I quote it a lot during practice now. That’s how you know its good, because we can quote it back and forth to each other.

said. “She had a good week of training and the players noticed it and the last two games, she has been really impactful on the game.” Freshmen have scored six of the Chippewas’ 10 goals on the season, but Anagnost said he expects all his players to be able to contribute immediately, young or old. “I didn’t bring them here to sit,” he said. “All the kids I recruit, I’m bringing them here to play. So I’m not surprised at all. It is to be fully expected that they are brought in and able to contribute positively.”

were a little nervous, maybe a little unsure of what to do,” Schultz said. “The second one was much better. Our serves have looked much more aggressive, and we just started communicating better.” Schultz is one of three middle blockers in the top four for kills on the team. Freshman Danielle Gotham and senior Kaitlyn Hurt combine with Schultz for 136 of the team’s 255 kills. The three also combine for 44 total blocks, led by Gotham. The only player with more kills than the middle blockers is junior outside hitter Lauren Krupsky. She said intense play is key for the team so far. “Our intensity level has been really good,” Krupsky said. “Sometimes, freshmen can come out a little timid. Our freshmen haven’t been.”

DP: If you weren’t playing volleyball, what other sports would you like good at to play? LK: I was a thrower in high school and I won state in that. So I guess throw discus ... I would do that, but I also like swimming. DP: What is your favorite snack? LK: That’s a tough one. I like a lot of foods, but I guess I would go with pretzels. I like those a lot. DP: What do you like to do when you go home? LK: I like spending time with my family but, more than anything, I like sleeping

because I get motion sickness. DP: What type of songs do you two sing? LK: It depends. Sometimes, we sing Disney songs and, sometimes, we make up raps. sports@cm-life.com

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