9-14-2011 by Central Michigan Life

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Faculty, CMU spar over unrestricted net assets Compensation talks continue; none can agree By Jake Bolitho Staff Reporter

In the middle of the bargaining ring between faculty and Central Michigan University stands one point of contention — $228 million in unrestricted net assets. Debate over what it means, and debate over how the money can be used. Former Faculty Association President Tim Connors said it is a simple matter of the university setting priorities. “The administration sets its own priorities,” he said. “If your priorities change, you

shift the money.” The $228 million is predesignated as reserves for several purposes, including maintenance, construction projects and contractual commitments. Public universities across Michigan have similar funds, most of which are in the dollar amount of hundreds of millions. Steve Smith, CMU director of public relations, did not comment on whether the funds can be shifted toward other designations. A 2010 financial report describes the unrestricted assets as “funds that have been designated by the governing board for specific purposes as well as amounts that have been contractually committed for goods and services, which have not yet been re-

ceived.” The use of the assets is not restricted by donors or grant agencies, according to the financial report. That factor has drawn the eye of faculty, who are asking for increased salaries and benefits during bargaining talks. “Based on the FA bargaining team’s salary proposal in the fact-finding document, the FA’s salary proposal is an estimated 0.5 percent of the annual CMU budget,” said FA president Laura Frey, in an emailed statement. According to a Chronicle of Higher Education database, a fully-promoted professor at CMU earns an average salary of $98,400. An average associate professor makes $75,000, assistant professors make

$61,400 and instructors collect $40,000 on average. The numbers are not far off from universities of comparable size, such as Western Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University. CMU’s unrestricted net assets in reserve, however, are considerably higher than both and have risen over the past several years. Only EMU and Michigan Technological University have witnessed declines. David Burdette, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, has stated about $5 million is available in the form of cash as an emergency fund. He referred comment to Smith for this story. Meanwhile, CMU’s day-today cash reserves are separate and total about $61 million.

“CMU operations cost roughly $1 million a day.” Smith said. “This reserve gives us roughly two months of operating expenses.” Smith said operational budgets from different universities have many complexities that can make comparisons misleading. EFFECT ON APPROPRIATIONS Kurt Weiss, public information officer for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, attributed some universities’ higher net assets to specific expenditures. “Some universities included capital and maintenance funds, and others did not, with the former obviously

Unrestricted net assets at Michigan’s public universities for 2010-11 Michigan: $1.8 billion Michigan State: 638 million Wayne State: 235.1 million CMU: 228.3 million GVSU: 135 million Oakland: $121.3 million NMU: $88.4 million Ferris State: $88.4 million EMU: $56.1 million SVSU: $35.4 million Michigan Tech: $8.4 million Lake Superior State: 3.1 million w WMU: $68.5 million w w w w w w w w w w w w

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CMU twins share experiences, enjoy distinct lives

freshman year and share everything from a vehicle to clothing to friends. “It’s no different than any other roommate,” Katie said. “They annoy you, they don’t annoy you. We’re just used to sharing everything.” While the two seem to be in complete sync, they each have their own distinct lives. Kara is a dietetics major with hopes of finding a fitting job. Katie on the other hand is an accounting major and plans to intern this summer. Twin bond aside, the Schneider family is a closeknit one. Kara and Katie have an older brother, Da-

vid, who is also a senior on campus. Their study abroad experiences this past summer was the longest the two have been away from each other and their family. They both went to Italy, but Kara stayed in Florence while Katie did her studies in Rome. The Schneider twins agreed they were “outdoorsy” and scuba-diving and hiking are among their favorite activities. Katie also has an obsession with Mount Everest and hopes to persuade Kara to someday climb it with her. The two also share a best

friend, Alpena senior Julia Wenzel. The three have known each other since sixth grade when Katie and Kara were the new ones at school. Watching “Pride and Prejudice” and eating ice cream with no-bake cookies whenever anyone has a bad day has been the trio’s favorite hobby since high school. “We have been friends for so long that time can go by and we’re still just as close,” Wenzel said. “I know I’ll always be friends with them despite time and distance.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Speaker explains Jesus’ difference in society Stephen Prothero shares insight on deity inconsistency By Catey Traylor Staff Reporter

Boston University Religion Professor Stephen Prothero said the American view of Jesus changes as society does. “In other countries, Jesus may be the same yesterday, today and forever as said in the Bible, but in American eyes he changes,” Prothero said. Prothero, who has appeared on The Daily Show, Colbert

Report and the Oprah Winfrey Show, spoke Tuesday night at the Bovee University Center Auditorium. About 70 people attended the lecture titled, “Who is Jesus, Really?” sponsored by the department of philosophy and religion. Prothero spoke about Jesus’ role in American society. Prothero, raised a Christian, took time in his adulthood to explore new religions and found himself running into Jesus regardless of what religion he researched. “It’s a little bit odd for me to talk about Jesus so frequently now because I spent the entire first half of my academic

Kara and Katie Schneider sit and talk Tuesday afternoon in their Mount Pleasant apartment. “We view ourselves as individual people. We aren’t the same person, we just happen to be twins in the same building,” Katie said.

FA claims final audit from 2009-10 shows high differences By Mike Nichols Senior Reporter BROOKE MAYLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Author of ‘American Jesus’ Stephen Prothero spoke Tuesday evening to faculty and students in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.

career running from him,” Prothero said. After realizing Jesus was somehow acknowledged in most religions, Prothero focused his efforts on the changing image of Jesus in American society rather

than attempting to escape Jesus’ presence altogether. Using a Powerpoint presentation, Prothero showed photographic examples of Jesus in the A JESUS | 2A

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Michigan Education Association economist Ruth Beier said under oath Central Michigan University’s budget is strong. This testimony came during the third day of fact-finding between CMU and the Faculty Association, which ran from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday in Powers Hall. After Beier compared CMU’s

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“It wasn’t so bad and we got used to moving around,” Kara said. “Now, we can pack like nobody’s business and are pretty good at making new friends and talking to basically anybody.” Central Michigan University was another school to conquer together. While it was not a conscious decision to go to the same place, it worked out that way when they both received CMU’s Centralis scholarship. Kara and Katie both expressed their satisfaction with being able to share their college experiences. The two have been roommates since

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Alpena seniors Kara and Katie Schneider wave to a friend as they walk by Charles V. Park Library on Tuesday afternoon. “There is at least once a week that I pretend I’m Katie. The other day some guy said hi because he thought I was her. I just waved and said hi,” Kara said.

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hings are much easier when you have always had a friend to do everything with. For Katie and Kara Schneider, that is the way life has always been. Separated in birth by only a few minutes, the Alpena seniors take advantage of being identical twins. Born in Cheyboygan, the two have since made several moves throughout Michigan as both parents obtained new jobs in education. While most people dread being the new kid, the Schneider twins were happy to have each other and soon became used to it.

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budget and the FA’s contract proposals, she concluded it would cost the university an average $3,877,094 extra per year over the next three years to agree to the FA’s requests. Beier said during a 2009-10 audit of CMU’s budget, the last audit that is available, CMU expected a $5,824,732 surplus in the amended budget but the final audit showed a $43,932,346 surplus from that year. Hispanic Heritage Month She attributed this difference 15, 2011 to September either conservative budgeta.m. - 1 p.m., UC Front Lawn to ing,11or political motivations Free and open the public create sympathy for limiting

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reporting a larger amount,” Weiss said. Reserves at public universities played no role whatsoever in sharp appropriations cuts this year, he said. Rather, university’s tuition actions over the last five years were the most significant factor, Weiss said. “The goal was to get the budget into structural balance where ongoing expenditures could be covered by ongoing revenues, eliminating the one-time fixes each year,” he said.

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WASHINGTON — In a grim portrait of a nation in economic turmoil, the government reported that the number of people living in poverty last year surged to 46.2 million — the most in at least half a century — as 1 million more Americans went without health insurance and household incomes fell sharply. The poverty rate for all Americans rose in 2010 for the third consecutive year, matching the 15.1 percent figure in 1993 and pushing many more young adults to double up or return to their parents’ home to avoid joining the ranks of the poor. Taken together, the annual income and poverty snapshot released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau underscored how the recession is casting a long shadow well after its official end in June 2009. And at the current sluggish pace of economic growth, analysts don’t expect many of these indicators of economic and social well-being to turn better soon. Census officials wouldn’t say definitively what caused the surge in poverty, but it was evident that the root of the continuing misery was the nation’s inability to create jobs. The total of Americans who fell below the official poverty line last year

rose from 43.6 million in 2009. Of the 2.6 million increase, about two-thirds of the people said they did not work even one week last year. Those with jobs were much less likely to be poor, but the recession and weak recovery have wiped out income gains of prior years for a broad spectrum of workers and their families. Inflation-adjusted median household income — the middle of the populace — fell 2.3 percent to $49,445 last year from a year ago and 7 percent from 2000.

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Healthcare The issue of healthcare was also discussed. The FA proposes to keep their current Michigan Education Special Services Association plan instead of the university’s proposed healthcare plan. Both are associated with Blue Cross Blue Shield. MESSA health economist Sarah Neyaz testified on behalf of the issue, answering questions about the drug card. MESSA research consultant Jill Nowicki also testified to discuss the university’s proposed Step Therapy insurance process. Nowicki said the insurance process

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expenses. Either way, Beier said $38,107,614 is an unusually high difference for a college amended budget and a final audit. The data also showed CMU received approximately $228 million of unrestricted net assets. With an income this high, Beier said CMU could run for just over half a year with no income at all. “That means that the university could act for 61 percent of the year with no money,” Beier said. “If tuition had not increased at all, the university would still have a positive fund equity.”

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would force patients to seek cheaper alternative drugs before their prescribed drugs which would not be as beneficial to them. “Unless you try an alternate drug, the pharmacist cannot exchange these drugs,” Nowicki said. “You need a new prescription for the pharmacist to write.” FA members could be also be charged a fee for calling a doctor over the telephone, she said. Vercruysse said Nowicki was incorrect, stating she did not have the full list of drugs to be able to make her claim. Phil Squattrito, chemistry professor and FA bargaining team member, was consulted about the insurance policy and was concerned about fluctuation of prices. Ray Christie, vice provost of Academic Administration, said he was satisfied with the insurance provided by the university. “I think I’m paying about $112 a month, it’s good coverage, a Blue Cross Blue Shield product,” Christie said. “I don’t find it wanting in any area.” The final fact-finding hearing will take place at 10 a.m. today in the Bovee University Center Lake Huron room.

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ford sophomore Chris Willis. “That makes it easy for everybody to relate to him.” Prothero said he hopes students came to challenge their views of Jesus. “I hope they questioned whether their opinions of Jesus came from the Bible, their parents or their own imaginations,” Prothero said. “That’s a really important lesson to learn, and the sooner, the better.”

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1920s as a chiseled carpenter, a 1960s portrayal of Jesus clad in ‘hippie attire’ and a 2010 depiction of Jesus as a boxer protecting America from terrorists. “Jesus follows national conversation as opposed to leading it,” Prothero said. “He’s definitely manipulated by us.”

pens, I see it all the time,” Dionne said. “People question Jesus’ gender all the time, and that never would have happened a few decades ago. It’s more acceptable this day in age, because gender is an issue we deal with daily.” Prothero suggested part of Jesus’ popularity is largely due to the mailability of his appearance. “It’s interesting how Jesus is a figure for everybody. However you want him to be, he can be,” said Rock-

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Through his research, Prothero discovered Jesus remains portrayed in a relatively positive light, despite the presence of dozens of religions in America. “America is definitely a Jesus nation. It’s a nation where everyone shares a respect and general like for the guy,” Prothero said. Maniestee junior Laura Dionne said she found the idea of Jesus’ image manipulation interesting. “Now that I realize it hap-

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See more info @CM-life.com Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education, compiled in April. *Information fore Lake Superior State, Michigan’s smallest public university, was unavailable.

w Speak Up, Speak Out: “10 Years After 9/11 - What Have We Learned?” will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bovee University Center Auditorium.

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Associate professors w U-M (Ann Arbor): $96,100 w Michigan Tech: $87,000 w Wayne State: $85,500 w U-M (Dearborn): $70,100 w MSU: $69,100 w U-M (Flint): $66,000 w FSU: $63,900 w EMU: $63,100 w CMU; $61,400 w Oakland: $59,000 w WMU: $59,300 w SVSU: $57,900

w The first of three CMU Wimba Certification sessions will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Charles V. Park Library: room 413.

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Professors w U-M (Ann Arbor): $146,900 w MSU: $125,200 w Wayne State: $112,700 w U-M (Dearborn): $102,700 w WMU: $100,800 w Michigan Tech: $79,800 w WMU: $75,500 w CMU: $75,000 w EMU: $73,300 w Oakland: $71,100 w U-M (Flint): $71,100 w FSU: $70,300 w GVSU; $68,500 w SVSU: $66,900 w NMU: $66,000

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w A Women’s Health Breast Care discussion will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Central Michigan Community Hospital, 1221 South Dr., in the FDJ Conference room.

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w A Business Professionals of America meeting will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in Grawn Hall, room 101.

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But CMU is still preparing for the worst. “The university anticipates further state appropriation challenges and a structural deficit in the years ahead,” Smith said. “This has required us to reassess our budget priorities, as we no longer can rely on higher tuition to sustain us.” Regardless of any cuts to state funding, the FA points to the unrestricted funds as a prime showing of the administration’s priorities and where faculty are placed. Connors said the administration has the ability to change the designation of the funds but has simply been reluctant to do so. He compared the funds to a student who has saved up money to pay off a credit card balance, but whose car battery unexpectedly dies. The student then uses the saved money to buy a new car battery because the need for reliable transportation becomes a higher priority. “Depending on what (the priorities) are and how they change, they can be shifted,” Connors said.

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Improvement sought in ‘gay friendliness’ on campus Jolliff hopes for 4.5 rating in survey By Tony Wittkowski Staff Reporter

Spectrum President Justin Gawronski was not pleased with results when Central Michigan University took the Campus Pride Index survey in 2008. CMU received two and a half stars out of five in “gay friendliness.” The Macomb sophomore sent an e-mail Monday to Campus Pride informing the survey conductors of the updates the uni-

versity has made since then in 2008. Pride Source will reevaluate and give CMU a new rating. “They do research on their end to make sure everything is correct,” said Shannon Jolliff, director of Gay and Lesbian Services. “We should be receiving an update on our new rating soon.” Jolliff said it would be great to be up to par with colleges such as Western Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University. “I’m hoping for a 4.5 (on our new score),” Jolliff said. “A five would be great.” Since the 2011 index results were posted, WMU, EMU and Grand Valley State University

all scored a 4.5. The University of Michigan was the only college in the state to score five out of five stars. Michigan State University has yet to take the survey. “Back in 2008, the funding was different,” Jolliff said. “Policies have changed; we have the mentoring program now and we finally have a fulltime director.” The Campus Index survey was created in 2007, which at the time only had 30 colleges participating. In 2011, more than 300 colleges nationwide participated, said Shane Windmeyer, the executive director of Campus Pride and the founder of the Campus Pride Index.

“Last year there were 19 colleges rated five stars,” Windmeyer said. “This year there are 33, which shows colleges are using it to improve their score.” One thing CMU could change to improve its score is allow a gender-neutral housing policy, Jolliff said. “Student groups support it, the Student Government (Association) supports it,” Jolliff said. “I just don’t know if it’s something possible in the near future.” One thing Spectrum has been pushing are scholarships geared toward bringing in more LGBTQ students, Gawronski said. He said he has been look-

ing into what other universities’ gay and lesbian programs have been doing, but many of them have been around longer and have larger budgets. “We’ve been working with what we’ve got,” he said. The survey contains 55 questions regarding the types of services and rights a campus has to offer LGBTQ members. It is based on eight principles which include housing, campus safety, support and institutional commitment. “We worked with them in writing the questions in the survey,” Windmeyer said. “Our staff has plenty of experience of the field of LGBTQ.”

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SGA names leaders, discusses governing body By Logan Patmon Staff Reporter

and dance. LaLone’s grandfather ran a dance hall on Thursdays and Fridays. It was fantastic, he said. “We really danced!” he said. “Our favorite was the Alley Cat.” However, according to Jones, entertainment’s just not what it used to be. “I don’t know if there’s anybody who was better than John Wayne,” Jones said. Taylor replied, “I don’t know if there’s anybody who was worse than John Wayne.”

Central Michigan University’s Student Government Association elected a new Senate leader, Speaker of the House and treasurer Monday. Sparta sophomore Spencer McKellar was elected as the Senate leader, Westland junior Patrick O’Connor was elected as Speaker of the House, and Hesperia junior Killian Richeson was elected to serve a second term as treasurer. Nine new senators were also appointed unanimously without giving a speech or having an official vote, because there were more seats available in the senate than candidates running. Waterford sophomore Jacqueline Maggioncalda, a newlyelected Senator, is excited to begin her term. “I’m fine with the appointment process we have,” Maggioncalda said. “If people want to get involved and there is room for them, they should be able to.” There are 23 senators total and seven seats still remain vacant after the Monday night vote. However, SGA Vice President Colleen McNeely said she is not worried about filling the seats eventually. McNeely also presented a proposal to turn the SGA into a unicameral governing body, dissolving the Senate into the House so the two would no longer hold separate meetings. In the current bicameral system, the house is comprised of representatives from registered student organizations, and the senate is comprised of representatives from each college at CMU. Currently, the house has about 100 members. For a unicameral legislation to pass, SGA would have to vote on it. McNeely said the main motivation for the change came from a lack of diversity within the senate, and she hopes that a vote on the issue could be held as soon as possible. A later meeting will decide the fate of a unicameral body as legislation could be proposed.

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Jack Taylor, 77, of Mount Pleasant plays pool Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Isabella County Commission on Aging, 2200 S. Lincoln Road. Taylor and his friends play pool everyday.

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Seniors share advice with college students, discuss changing times By Mike Nichols Senior Reporter

Some local seniors hope their decades of experience can help students navigate the trials of adulthood a bit more easily. At Isabella County Commission on Aging, 2200 S. Lincoln Road, five friends now spend their days enjoying each other’s company in retirement. Jerry Bauman, Ted Jones, Dan Buckley and Jack Taylor are all in their 70s, and Morval LaLone recently turned 90. Not all of them attended college, but each advised CMU students to take their education seriously. “Get a degree no matter what it is,” Jones said. “You ain’t got a degree,

you ain’t got nothing.” The men worked a variety of jobs — some business, some construction, others were truckers. Integrity was the basic rule for all work, they said. Having a good name and good credit, they said, is the greatest reward. “Two things you’ve got to have in life,” LaLone said. “Friends and credit, in that order.” On the topic of their careers, they said the process of employment was very different in their day. “Years ago, you got one job and you were there for life,” Bauman said. “Those days are gone. You’ve got to prepare for that.” Family was another important part of their lives. Take care of your family, they said. LaLone and Jones both said it was important for them to use the word ‘ours’ and never ‘my’ when talking about their home and possessions with their children. “Everything was always ‘ours,’” Jones said. “Our house, our family,

Dan Buckley, 74, of Mount Pleasant hangs out in the pool hall of Isabella County Commission on Aging building, 2200 S. Lincoln Road, Wednesday, Sept. 6.

our bills . . . except for my wife’s car. That was, ‘Mom’s car.’” Raising a family is enjoyable, the men said, but they urged responsibility when it came to making one. LaLone said young men need to be safe about sex if they are not ready to be fathers. “I’m giving the men hell,” LaLone said. “For two minutes of fun, you get another baby. Why don’t they protect themselves? I say respect these girls.” Their last piece of advice for students was to enjoy their lives. For fun, they used to roller skate, go to the movies

DECA bear roams campus recruiting new members, promoting group’s ideals By Sienna Monczunski Staff Reporter

A bear is roaming the campus of Central Michigan University, but there is no need for alarm. The bear, aptly named Deca bear, is a mascot for CMU’s chapter of DECA, a businessoriented registered student organization, and his goal is to help recruit new members to DECA and assist the group in philanthropic activities throughout this week. Hartland junior Ryan Takacs, who is also on the DECA board ,accompanied

Deca Bear on his campus visit. “We don’t ever let him go alone,” Takacs said. “We don’t let the bear talk because we’ve given him sort of a Mickey Mouse theme. My job is to answer any questions the students may have when I walk with him.” Hartland senior and president of CMU’s chapter of DECA, Brent Zuber, came up with the idea of using a mascot. “When I started DECA I tried to think of ways to promote DECA on campus,” Zuber said. “My roommate and I were talking about how funny it would

be if we saw a student wearing a bear outfit to class and doing university activities.” The mascot is not simply a person dressed in a bear suit, but has own identity complete with a Facebook page. Deca Bear enjoys volunteer work, particularly with the Isabella County Animal Shelter. “We brought him on campus and people responded very positively,” said Milford junior and DECA Public Relations Representative Lauren Schneider. “I think he’ll have a presence in the community. Everyone loves him — we took

him to Wares Fair and many people wanted to take pictures with him.” DECA’s main focus is competitions against other universities at the state and national levels in different areas of focus. DECA’s philanthropic activities include community service and helping other RSO’s with funding for Student Government Association. DECA plans to offer students networking opportunities, resume and career workshops, and the opportunity to travel in Michigan and throughout the country.

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Dearborn sophomore Cody Detary lets DECA bear study from his book at a picnic table by Warriner Hall on Monday afternoon. “This is the most random thing that has happened to me today,” Detary said.

DECA’s first informational meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in

Pearce Hall room 127. studentlife@cm-life.com

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EDITORIAL | Marijuana campaign a moral issue

Chelsea Kleven Columnist

I have a flat chest

have a flat chest. Anyone who knows me would have noticed this by now, but up until the past year it wasn’t something I was willing to admit. But now I cannot only admit it, I can rejoice in it. Having small boobs is awesome! I used to feel like I was missing a vital piece of being a truly sexy woman. I finally had to give up hope that the Boobie Fairy would be making me any sort of visit. The real kicker came when my little sister inherited a great set of boobs. Why did God give all these other girls great boobs and he couldn’t even spare me a little? I finally woke up and realized I was focusing on what I didn’t like about my body instead of the great assets I do have. Not having a large chest doesn’t make me any less of a woman. I realized I wasn’t actually envious of girls with big boobs. They have it hard. I had two roommates with very large chests. Not even a turtleneck could cover these knockers up. I watched over the years as they received constant attention from guys for having big boobs, and it was disgusting. I felt blessed to not have to deal with a guy staring at me like he was a 5th grader witnessing his first pair of double Ds. When I go running (which, lets face it, is usually just quickly down the stairs or racing back into another room), I don’t have to fear my boobs smacking me in the face. Which, I can tell you from a friend’s personal experience, is an actual possibility. I also have an easier time shopping. I don’t have to buy a larger size top to fit my boobs. Plus, bras are expensive! I’m grateful I’m not burning through bras frequently because of heavy strain. I still have bras from early high school that still work just great. I’m not trying to start the great boob debate here. Big boobs do have some undeniable perks, but my path to a healthy body image was paved by seeing how much easier I had it. So, I’ve thrown out the padded bras and suppressed the urges to set aside money for a boob job. And I believe my boyfriend more now when he says I’m beautiful just the way I am.

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Nathan Inks Columnist

Disrespecting intent R

ecent court rulings and the continued efforts of Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette threaten to limit the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act far beyond the scope voted for by Michigan’s residents. The law, which allows patients of approved ailments to possess and use marijuana for treatment, has seen its purpose hindered by last month’s Michigan Appeals Court ruling that prevents the operation of marijuana dispensaries and patientto-patient sales. The Detroit News reported last week, “The ruling has effectively limited safe ways patients can get marijuana and has denied

them doctor-prescribed medicine, supporters said Wednesday.” Last week, the Petoskey News reported on laboratory study concluded marijuana bought illegally can be considerably more dangerous to the patients who are legally entitled to the substance. The report said street-bought pot “can harbor mold as well as pesticide at levels more than 60 times those allowed for store-bought spinach.” Hilarious euphemism aside, we must remember these are not people trying to obtain illegal weed, but people who are prescribed by doctors and permitted by law to use marijuana

as a treatment. Would Michigan government officials permit Grandma’s pain pills to be doused in pesticides? Perhaps the law, as it was written, is not specific enough. Maybe the law needs to further restrict who can be given a medical marijuana card or restrict how the drug is distributed. While it may be a hotbutton issue, it is not the privilege of the attorney general or courts to tiptoe around laws specifically enacted by the people. This move to neuter the majority of ways people could acquire legally prescribed pot is nothing more than an attempt to

legislate morality behind the backs of voters. It is also an example of government officials declaring war on a new and growing, no pun intended, segment of local business. Would Schuette rather dealers on the street with nebulous connections make their livings from people in need of pain relief, or law-abiding citizens who take pride in their products and role in the medical process? Schuette and the courts should remedy this in a way that gives preferred consideration to the people determined to be patients by a popular vote, instead of to any political or moral interests.

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my kids and I got it, we were sicker than we ever had been before.

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It’s completely logical. You work in a hospital. I’ve seen plenty of hospital employees coming to work sick all the time. Some people are VERY prone to contracting the flu or some other cold from people like that.

I am not glad to see the lab go away. A lot of people used it to finish up homework before class, print off slide/notes for class, and anything else they needed for their upcoming courses. It was in a convenient place and had a decent amount of computers. Now that they are turning it into a group study area we are going to be losing the convenience of the lab. The Ronan lab I feel does not accommodate for the volume that the Grawn lab once held. We need to find a way to get the Park Library on the saem campus wide printing program, and that might be able to accommodate the volumes of printing. Otherwise we need to get a public computer lab in Grawn again. Comments from “Community hospital’s new policy mandates flu vaccine for employees; some do not support it” on CM Life’s Facebook: Joy McIntosh Edwards — Sept. 12 I don’t think that’s cool. The one and only time

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John Richter — Sept. 12 how is it a requirement if they can opt out for medical, religious or personal reasons Anne Veltema — Sept. 12 Yes, it’s a reasonable policy. Health care workers owe it to their patients. Don’t like the policy, don’t work in health care. Comment from “Coaches, players wanted to go for the fourth down conversion” on cm-life.com: MofSF — Sept. 12 Enos and his offense are starting to look like Mike DeBoard all over again. Run, run , pass on third down, punt. If I am Dave Heeke, why am I hiring a guy that wants to bring back the power I formation? The last two coaches might not have

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won every game with the spread, but it was an exciting brand of football that re built the program and fan base. We are going to be lucky to draw 5,000 people for the Toledo game in cold November if we have another 3 win season. If we don’t go 6-6 this year, it is time to go coach shopping. Comment from “College of Business Administration students disgruntled as computer lab moves to Ronan” on CM Life’s Facebook: Sarah Jean Cook — Sept. 12 Well, of course they would be. It was right there. If I spent a majority of my time there, I would be disappointed. However, the new location is very convenient for me. The thing I don’t understand is why the number of computers available was cut in half. Comment from “Network for Women to hold Welcome Back luncheon Monday” on cm-life.com: Michmediaperson — Sept. 11 CM LIFE, especially the Board of Trustees, needs to ask a couple questions about this group. “Enhancing the skills and opportunities for

ciation, the Associated Collegiate Press, and the College Newspaper Business & Advertising Managers Association. Central Michigan Life’s operations are totally funded from revenues through advertising sales. Editions are

women in the institutional workplace.” From their website: “Promoting women into increasingly responsibilities” Sounds to me like these women rubber stamp female hires into dean position, assistant dean and other leadership job openings on campus. How does a male stand a chance in the job interviewing process????? Perhaps, that’s why when you look at departments on campus, you see pretty much all-female run staffs. Feminization of CMU has set in. CM LIFE should look into exactly what is meant by this organization and is that why some departments now are all-female. Are men getting a fair shake? Comment from “Record-setting 44,000 register as organ donors in Michigan, 39 percent in Isabella County” on CM Life’s Facebook: Andi Jo — Sept. 10 Because some of the drivers are crazy, and if you’re going to die because an idiot can’t relax and stop at a red light, you might as well help someone else in need. LOL!

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Both top political parties are being uncivil Democrats, Republicans need to grow up Editor’s note: Nathan Inks is the current president of College Republicans.

ver the past year, President Obama and many Democrats have advocated toning down the “toxic rhetoric” that has infiltrated our political arena. Civility is key to actually getting things done for Americas so that we can bring our economy back to life and create jobs for Americans. Much of this rhetoric has been blamed on the Tea Party and conservatives, but both sides are guilty of acting uncivil. On Monday, James Hoffa was speaking before workers in preparation for President Obama’s Labor Day speech, and he spoke of a war between the workers of America and the Tea Party. He stressed the importance of voting and that the workers would be President Obama’s army. He ended his speech by saying, “Let’s take these son of a bitches [sic] out and give America back to America where we belong.” The White House did not denounce the remarks but did make it clear that Hoffa did not speak for the President. However, Hoffa stood by his remarks after criticism from some in the media. Hoffa took it too far with his closing statement and it was even more inappropriate in a speech leading up to remarks from the President. When conservatives brought up the incivility of Hoffa’s statement, many on the left immediately responded with, “Well the Tea Partiers say uncivil things too!” That’s not the point. Continuing to excuse remarks based on opponents’ past remarks is unacceptable and leads us into a spiral where neither side admits wrong doing. Another recent example of uncivility is the Tea Party Zombies Must Die video game, in which players must kill zombie versions of conservative political leaders and media personalities. Such games are tasteless, and do nothing productive for the American political process. Instead of taking sound clips from the other side and trying to gain political points, both sides need to denounce hateful speech when it happens. These phrases will remain a part of American politics for years to come, and are harmless, but it is unacceptable when someone from any political background acts in a way that lowers the quality of political discourse. Whether the Democrats or the Republicans started it first does not matter. It is time to take the high road, stop worrying about the past and look forward to the future, setting a good example for generations to come.

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Tipton likely out for season with a broken bone in foot

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Indiana native sophomore defender Estee Outcalt prepares to make a pass on Friday.

Soccer ends in draw against U-M By Brandon Champion Staff Reporter

why it’s one of the best in the country. Both teams had chances in overtime, with CMU’s final chance coming on a header by senior Chelsi Abbott with less than two minutes, but Michigan goaltender Haley Kopmeyer made the save to preserve the tie. The Chippewas outshot the Wolverines 18-17 and had 10 shots on goal compared to Michigan’s five. They also held the advantage in corner kicks, six to three. Turner played the entire game, making four saves after not playing in Friday’s game. “It’s important to keep both of our goalkeepers active,” Stafford said. “It doesn’t really matter who starts because our team has confidence in both of them.” sports@cm-life.com

Chippewas set to play Wisconsin By Brandon Champion Staff Reporter

Just days after playing the Michigan Wolverines to a 1-1 tie, the Central Michigan women’s soccer team plays another team from the Big Ten Conference that qualified for the NCAA Tournament a year ago. The Chippewas (5-1-1) take on the Badgers at 4 p.m. today in Madison, Wis. in the final game of the non-conference schedule. “The fact that we played Wisconsin in the spring is real-

ly going to help us,” said head coach Neil Stafford. “We had a great performance against them this spring and I think we will draw from that.” A win against the Badgers would put a cap on a successful non-conference season. CMU’s lone loss on the season came against Kentucky in overtime on Sept. 2. It also picked up wins over the Big East’s Louisville and Pittsburgh before tying the Wolverines. “Our non-conference schedule has been great so far,” Stafford said. “We have learned a lot and are continuing to learn.”

Volleyball finds its identity against Butler By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter

The Central Michigan volleyball team found itself this weekend against Butler during the Butler tournament. “It was a good weekend and in the last match we found our identity,” said junior outside hitter Lindsey Dulude. “We played Central Michigan volleyball and it was very exciting to be out there when we’re doing all the right things.” The Chippewas (4-4) took the match in three straight games. To open the tournament, CMU beat Austin Peay, but then lost to Elon. “We really understand our character now,” Dulude said. “We had to fight back a few times this weekend and showing the fight and persevering through it showed our true colors.” Freshman outside hitter Kaitlyn McIntyre led the team with 15 kills in the Butler match, with Dulude contributing seven of her own as she gained her first ever All-Tournament honor. Sophomore setter Kelly Maxwell led the team with 35 assists and fellow sophomore libero Jenna Coates had 17 digs in route to her second straight weekend named to the AllTournament team. The Chippewas went headto-head with Austin Peay (1-8)

in their opening match, splitting the first two games, but then took control of the series, dominating game three 25-14, ultimately winning the series. The match against Elon, however, seemed to be a step back for the team as they lost in four matches. “Our morning match (Elon) was a lack of execution in almost every aspect,” Olson said. But the team’s demeanor changed during the Butler match. “It was a big win tonight,” said head coach Erik Olson. “We probably played our cleanest and our best match against Butler.” sports@cm-life.com

Wisconsin (5-2) is coming off of a 2-1 overtime loss to No. 14 Milwaukee. The loss snapped its five-game winning streak. The Badgers feature a dangerous offensive attack led by freshman Cara Walls who has four goals in seven games this season. Joining her in the front line is 2010 All-Big Ten first-team selection Laurie Nosbusch and 2010 All-Big Ten second team selection Alev Kelter. Senior goaltender Michele Dalton also won All-Conference honors in 2010. The Chippewas know today’s non-conference finale will be another tough test, but a win today can help drive them into the conference season. “I just want to have an-

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other good performance tomorrow,” Stafford said. “Hopefully we can have a good result and come out healthy. If we do that, the non-conference schedule will be perfect.” Stafford said he had “no idea” whether junior Stefanie Turner or redshirt freshman Grace Labrecque would start in the CMU goal. Turner played every minute of the Chippewas 1-1 draw against Michigan and has three wins on the year, including one shutout. Labrecque has yet to allow a goal in four games. She has two wins on the season. After today’s game, the team is off until it opens Mid-American Conference play Sept. 23 against Akron.

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gan both teams continued to trade shots, but the score remained unchanged. In the 64th minute Stafford inserted sophomore forward Samantha Brenz and 14 minutes later she changed the complexion of the game. Brenz tied the game, receiving a set piece from senior Claire Horton. Brenz headed the ball in off of the left post, lifting the Chippewas with her first career goal. “At first I didn’t know that I scored,” Brenz said. “I just went for the header and apparently I made contact with the ball, the goalie fumbled it and it went in. I was excited that we scored and tied off the game. After the goal, the Wolverines turned up their offensive attack, shooting four balls at the CMU goal in the final 10 minutes of regulation. Then the CMU defense was up to the task, showing

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It was Central Michigan’s biggest game to date and ended in a draw. That game, against the Michigan Wolverines, played to a 1-1 draw in two overtimes on Sunday night. “We had a very solid performance against Michigan,” head coach Neil Stafford said. “We had some great scoring opportunities and regardless of the result we got better, I was satisfied, even though we obviously wanted to win.” There were 41 fouls called and three yellow cards were given, two of which were given to the Chippewas. The first came in the 70th minute against junior Ashley Mejilla. The other was committed by sophomore Tammy Long in the 93rd minute. The Chippewas (5-1-1) picked right up where they

left off from Friday’s win against Pittsburgh, recording the first three shots of the game, but it was the Wolverines (5-2-1) who scored first. In the 8th minute, sophomore Tori McCombs maneuvered around CMU goaltender Stefanie Turner, putting the ball into the back of the net. Despite trailing by one, the Chippewas continued to fight, battling throughout the rest of the half, however, they weren’t able to find the equalizer. CMU and U-M both finished the first half with eight shots. “The way we responded to their goal was good,” Stafford said. “At halftime there wasn’t any ranting or raving, we just talked like adults and they came out and handled it like grown women. I was pleased with our response and we got better as the game went on.” When the second half be-

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Central Michigan’s leading rusher Zurlon Tipton is likely out for the season with a broken bone in his foot, according to CMU Sports. Tipton, a sophomore, has rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown this season before injuring his foot during the fourth quarter of the Kentucky game Saturday. He had X-Rays taken, was in crutches and now must undergo surgery. He

start to put in too, he’ll play next week.” Enos expects redshirt freshman Ben Brown to provide some backup for Tipton also. Brown has one rushing attempt on the year, against Kentucky for five yards. “Ben Brown is the other guy hopefully we’ll get going at sometime if Zurlon can’t go,” Enos said in Kentucky. “Ben Brown becomes the 227-pound guy that’s going to help us get short yardage, goal line and those type of things.” Stay tuned to cm-life.com for updates on the details of Tipton’s injury.

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averaged 3.4 yards per carry and 57.5 per game in the first two games. Sophomore run- Zurlon Tipton ning back Tim Phillips could take his place, having 26 carries for 66 yards this season. Senior running back Paris Cotton was CMU’s leading rusher last season, but has only four attempts this year. “We feel comfortable with all those guys,” said CMU head coach Dan Enos after the Kentucky loss. “Paris, we were going to

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‘ I ’ L L A D M I T, I ’ M A N A D D I C T ’

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Addiction is a destructive force

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God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” I remember the moment I first uttered those words. It was October 1993. I was in the darkest moment of my life. My five-year use of methamphetamine had spiraled out of control. I was homeless and had given up on my humanity. I entered rehab for the first time to face my addiction. I really don’t know how or why I became an addict. All I know is addiction comes naturally to me. The hardest part was admitting I had no control over addiction. How does someone admit they can’t control themselves? Are we not wired to believe we can control our actions? For me, admitting I have no control meant failure. But to change, I needed to face the truth about who I am. I am an addict. But it still took me another eight years to accept that fact. I guess I had to lose everything about another 20 times. Hell, I really can’t recall how many times I started using again. All I know is I just did. My addiction was killing me. I was destroying family, relationships and everything I touched. My addiction was a cancer to everyone around me. I was in darkness and I kept returning to this darkness every few months after each rehab. I was unable to say no to this destructive force. I don’t think anyone can sympathize or understand what is actually going on in an addict’s mind except another addict. I went back to rehab and entered another 12-step program. Would I ever regain control? Yes I would. Narcotics Anonymous finally helped me. I actually faced the fact I could never be in control of this darkness. The darkness of addiction still lingers behind me like a crouching predator ready to pounce on its prey. But now I understand what it means to accept, have courage and know the difference in my life. Today is all I have. Today I’m alive and different because of God and NA. I still struggle, but I know life is too precious for me to lose sight of living this life one day at a time.

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Mount Pleasant resident Joslyn DeVinney pulls her hair with anger, showing the difficulty when it comes to resisting cigarettes due to their addictive properties.

harmful habits Students struggle with smoking, financial burden of addiction By Catey Traylor | Staff Reporter

hether it’s one cigarette or a pack each day, some students at Central Michigan University battle an addiction shared by millions of Americans. For Clarkston freshman Ali DeNoon, cigarettes have been a staple in her everyday routine since age 13. “I have to have a cigarette in the morning when I wake up, or else my entire day is thrown off,” she said. “Yeah, I’ll admit it, I’m addicted to cigarettes and I don’t see myself breaking the addiction anytime soon.” Outside of the Towers residence halls, clusters of stu-

dents can be found smoking all day and well into the night. “I came out at 4 o’clock in the morning the other day and there were about 25 people out here smoking,” said South Lyon freshman Sara Johnston. “We’re like our own community here on campus.” Though some students pick up the habit while at college, many smokers come to school already addicted to cigarettes. “I started smoking when I was 12-years-old,” said Midland sophomore Kayla Lederer. “I used to steal my grandma’s cigars and go into the woods and light up.”

Johnston said she started as a social smoker at age 15, but when stress increased, it became a habit. “I hate smoking, I really do. I especially hate the smell,” Johnston said. “I rationalize my smoking by telling myself that my lungs will continue to regenerate until I reach about 27, but I’ve never thought about what I’ll do when that time actually comes.” Smoking has been part of both Lederer’s and Johnston’s lives for a number of years and the two recognize the harmful consequences of their habit, yet still choose to smoke. “When I was 15, I got caught smoking and my dad made me write an essay about the harmful effects of cigarettes,” DeNoon said. “I did it and remember thinking that I wanted to avoid all that, but I still smoke — don’t ask me why.” In addition to health risks,

the cost of cigarettes causes financial stress for these students. “I figured it out one time, and I spend around $400 on cigarettes in a month,” Johnston said. “It’s ridiculous, and I realize that.” Lederer spends between $60 and $80 per week on cigarettes, while DeNoon spends about $100. “I obsess about it,” Lederer said. “I always think about where the money is going to come from, how I’ll get cigarettes, when I’ll get cigarettes — it’s ignorant. I hate it.” Though she doesn’t see herself giving up cigarettes anytime soon, Johnston offers advice to students thinking of picking up the habit. “It’s the biggest waste of money and the dumbest life decision ever,” she said. “Don’t do it. Trust me.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Alcoholism can often go unnoticed, ignored Students open up about habits with alcohol By Ben Harris Senior Reporter

Alcohol addiction is a problem that can go unnoticed among college students, said Ross Rapaport. Rapaport, director of the counseling center, said a person can have a drinking problem and not be an alcoholic, but not being aware is the biggest problem. “When they become aware of the problem, many students may begin to moderate,” he said, “but many people can rationalize it and make it seem like it’s not a problem when it is.” Rapaport said someone who continues to drink and experiences problems like

blackouts, is in danger of becoming an alcoholic, although not all students who experience blackouts are alcoholics. “Addiction models show that increased use makes it harder to set limits,” Rapaport said. Students should pay attention when they drink alcohol, Rapaport said, and if bad things happen, the student should take a hard look at his or her alcohol use. “Ask questions like ‘Do you often get hungover?’, ‘Does your personality change?’,” Rapaport said, “and always protect your drinks so that nobody slips anything in them.” Rapaport said it is a good idea to count drinks to see how much is consumed, and over what period of time. The body metabolizes alcohol at the rate of about

one drink per hour. “How much do you want to drink to feel how you want to feel?” Rapaport said. “Peer pressure is alive and well — but it is always okay to say no.” Jon, a CMU sophomore who asked to not give his full name, said he drinks several nights a week but said he does not have a problem. “I drink three nights a week; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and sometimes on weekdays if I want to feel good or don’t have a lot to do,” Jon said. Jon said he is not in good financial standing but still finds the money to buy alcohol. “I drink Jager as often as I can get it. I save up during the week so I can let it all go for the weekend,” Jon said. “I don’t feel like I have a problem, but I feel like I’m not living the night out

right if I don’t drink. I’m not doing the night justice.” Jon said he thought he would have a problem trying to abstain from drinking for a month, and that his father drank often when Jon was growing up. “I feel like it would be hard to distinguish between having a problem and not having a problem,” Jon said. “If I thought I had a problem I’d try to drink less.” Rapaport said if a student comes from a family where drinking is prevalent, then the student is more prone to alcohol abuse. He said it is not a weakness to identify a problem and seek help. Some students choose not to drink. Zeeland junior Sarah Milburn said she has friends that drink but she chooses not to. “I’m not yet 21, and it’s not that I’m all against

breaking the rules, but I live in the campus house of His House and we are strongly encouraged not to drink,” Milburn said. “I really think by not drinking we can portray that better and we can be more of ourselves.” Milburn said she will drink when she is 21 when she goes out with her family or friends. “I don’t judge anyone who does drink,” she said. “I don’t condone that, but I wouldn’t not be somebody’s friend because they drink. By drinking I think you sometimes let things happen that you don’t mean to happen.” Rapaport said getting help with an alcohol addiction is a sign of strength and courage to use the resources available to identify a problem and combat it. studentlife@cm-life.com

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COLLEGE CLUBS ACROSS STATE HAVE SOMETHING FOR ALL By Patricia Montemurri MCT Campus

DETROIT — When Western Michigan University sophomore Mitch Brownell sings “(I’ve got a Gal in) Kalamazoo,” he substitutes in the word squirrel. “’I’ve got a squirrel in Kalamazoo’ may be our new slogan,” said Brownell, 18, of Vicksburg, Mich., who is studying mechanical engineering. Brownell said he didn’t know about the University of Michigan Squirrel Club when he and a buddy, Matt Kreiger, concocted a Facebook page last spring for Western Michigan University squirrel fans. The school’s Squirrel Club page went nuts, drawing 1,600 fans in about a week and photo postings of Kalamazoo squirrels. “When we Googled ‘squirrel clubs,’ we saw U-M had one ... and we kind of thought this could be a reality” at WMU, Brownell said. Brownell has ordered about 300 T -shirts to sell for $10 each. He has a table reserved for the campuswide student-group orientation day, and will hand out little bags of peanuts. “A lot of people think it’s kind of out there,” Brownell acknowledged. He mentions the group on tours he gives for new and prospective students. He has even mentioned the club to Western Michigan University President John Dunn. “He thinks we’re kind of crazy. We asked him to join the Facebook page a couple of times, and he kind of shook his head,” Brownell said. “But we’ll get him to join.” Yes, it’s back-to-school season. And for college students, whatever their passion or proclivity, there is

indeed a campus organization for them, which educators say is helpful. Brian Dietz, assistant dean of students at Kalamazoo College, said clubs benefit students in a variety of ways, such as honing leadership and communication, budgeting and event-planning skills. “They’re in charge and they have to create the mission, the vision and the goals of the group,” Dietz said. Even whimsical and light hearted pursuits “bring fun and stress relief to members.” One group on the Kalamazoo campus is called the Childish Games Commission, whose members engage in scavenger hunts, zombie tag and a Quidditch tournament based on the “Harry Potter” stories. Also at Kalamazoo College, students can spend their free time learning fire-eating and circus tricks in the student organization Cirque du K. Good-natured ribbing between pizza-eating students in a Western Michigan University cafeteria led to the light hearted creation of the Dignified Educated United Crust Eaters Society. The club was born when freshmen Bryan Jones, 19, of Newport, Mich., and Craig Kowalsky, 19, of Commerce Township, Mich., were ribbing buddy Joshua White, 19, of Delton, Mich., about not eating the crust of his cafeteria pizza. “The argument went on for a few days and finally Josh said if you feel so strongly about it, why don’t you start up a club for crust-eaters,” recalled Jones, who at Jefferson High School helped start up a bowling team and an art club. “And as a joke, we applied for official recogni-

tion and — surprisingly — we got it.” They devised a constitution and submitted the application. As a registered student organization, they qualify to use campus buildings, can apply for funding grants and attend leadership training. Although pizza-crust chomping and squirrel watching sound like fun, belonging to such unique organizations also may yield opportunities after college. Jason Colman co-founded the University of Michigan Squirrel Club in 2002 when he and a buddy were marveling how fat and friendly campus squirrels were. “It was a joke, but the next morning, it sounded like a good idea,” recalled Colman, now 28 and living in Alameda, Calif., where he directs digitization for the University of California library system. They made posters displaying a squirrel wearing a cap and the line: Answer the Call: Squirrel Club.” A handful of people showed up for the first meeting, but its growth spiraled once they hit the Diag bearing nuts. He thinks it appealed to students who left behind pets at home and wanted animal interaction. Colman included his stewardship of the Squirrel Club on his resume. “It comes up in job interviews because people Google me and find it,” he said. “It’s one of those quirky interesting things that set you apart. “There are other squirrel-ophiles out there, and we kind of band together,” Colman said. “It helps with the networking. There’s always a squirrel fan on the committee.”

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Lucas’ lack of faith disturbing Art is a tough thing to define. It’s even tougher to delineate what is good art and what is bad art, but one pretty decent measure is how much people take it into themselves. George Lucas should feel like a massively successful artist after millions of people accepted “Star Wars” into their lives, celebrating it, interpreting it and sharing it with others. It is disturbing, then, that he reportedly responded to a fan concerned by his efforts to remove the original versions of the first trilogy from circulation by saying, “Grow up. They’re my movies.” Those reports are unverified, but even if that was not a direct statement, it certainly matches his actions. The original versions of the films, without any of the computer graphics modifications and extra scenes added in the theatrical re-releases of the 1990s or DVDs of the 2000s, have not been printed since a

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Connor Sheridan Online Coordinator limited-edition production in 2006. But George Lucas is wrong. His films belong not only to him, but to the people who love them. “Star Wars” would be nothing more than an Akira Kurosawaloving “Flash Gordon” knock-off without the people who have loved and elevated it over its decades of existence. Lucas is perfectly within his rights to update the movies to conform to his new continuity, make the ewoks blink, give Greedo a dastardly mustache and Jabba the Hutt digital liposuction or whatever other

questionable modifications he desires. They are his products. But he is not within his rights to rob the world of the original vision that inspired so many to embrace and expand the world of science fiction. We can’t make Lucas put out a product of which he no longer approves, but why should he not? What’s the harm in allowing classic “Star Wars” to exist alongside the revised edition? It’s not the first time he has tried to squash a part of the series’ history with some success, although his efforts to sweep the goofy “Star Wars Holiday Special” under the rug are a bit more understandable. I fear Lucas has turned the same critical eye to the original trilogy and found it sophomoric. It is not. Even its hokey effects and telegraphed fight choreography remain an essential part of cinematic history. Search your feelings, Lucas. You know it to be true.

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Danny DeVito is one of the most selfless character actors on Earth. As Frank Reynolds on “It’s Alway Sunny” DeVito regularly depicts one of the most despicable humans ever shown on the small screen. Frank and the other members of “the gang” will be returning for a seventh season at 10 p.m. this Thursday on FX. “Sunny” has come from a cult hit to one of the more popular comedies on TV, and it has earned its place with seasons of insanity. So mix up some riot punch, climb into your green man suit and strap on your kitten mittons (or mittens, if Charlie Kelly could spell); “Sunny” is back.

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Options include local counseling, detox centers

Soaring Eagle jobs met with mixed emotions

By Logan Patmon Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University and the Mount Pleasant community offer a number of resources for students who have issues with substance abuse. One option for students who live in the residence halls is visiting their local counselor and receiving advice and connections to help centers. Students who report having a substance abuse issue will have all their information kept confidential, said Counselor-in-Residence Rebecca Wang. “We work to connect them with local agencies and to give them lots of information,” Wang said. “We try to educate, and look at the reasons why they are using them. Most people who become hooked on drugs have some type of reason behind using them”. One of the local agencies students can be referred to is the 1016 Recovery Network, which is a private, non-profit agency that works to help people get clean. The agency runs a detox and outpatient center. People who are experiencing substance abuse can come stay at its 2885 Health Parkway location for three to five days. During that time they will be taken off their substance, while being given medicine to ease their transition. If more than a five-day stay is required, they can be transferred to the residential facility in Midland, where they can be put in residential care for 21 to 28 days. “I feel that we don’t see enough college students,” said 1016 Detox Manager Kristy Stall. “Many people feel as if drugs and alcohol are built into the culture of college, so they are less likely to seek help.” Students who live offcampus, along with those who live in the residences halls, are able to visit the Counseling Center for help. “The Counseling Center has a variety of methods to help students who are dealing with substance abuse

By Jordan Spence Senior Reporter

Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort brings many people to Mount Pleasant, but as Drew Roy found out, it can also be quite crazy. The Mount Pleasant sophomore knows a couple of stories from his work experience there. “While people were waiting in line to get into the Firefly Buffet a man exposed himself, (and) the tribal police came right in to arrest him,” he said. “Then two people had heart attacks while in line. This all happened in one day.” Montrose senior Joe Yancho has been working at the casino, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., since October 2009. “I have a lot in common with my co-workers since the majority of them are students,” Yancho said. “I serve at Isabella’s and the Water Lily Lounge.” He said the casino has been a decent place to work while in school because of the money, good management and convenience. “It’s hard to have an outside life because I work up to 40 hours a week,” Yancho said. “But I think it’s a great job to have. I don’t think you can find a better job for the money.” Yancho said a lot of people do not understand the patience necessary when dealing with customers. Serving can be very repetitive because people are always asking the same questions, he said. Kelsey Uphold’s job as a guest room attendant can also be repetitive. Uphold works second shift, taking care of any leftover rooms, and running things like microwaves and fridges to guests. Her duties also include cleaning the spa and packing mobile cleaning carts for other shifts. “Because packing the mobile carts can take all day, you’re never bored,” said the Mid Michigan Community College sophomore. “You’re never standing around wondering what to do next.”

“We try to educate, and look at the reasons why they are using them. Most people who become hooked on drugs have some type of reason behind using them.”

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Montrose senior Joe Yancho works as a server at the Water Lily Lounge in the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., in Mount Pleasant.

“Overall the job was okay. I never loved it, but it pays well and wasn’t difficult to get a day off when I needed it.” Devin Cole, Mount Pleasant senior

She has worked more than two months at the casino after applying for many different positions. When offered a job, she said she jumped at the opportunity. After someone has been working at a department for six months, they are allowed to move to different areas to work as well. Uphold works four to five days a week, eight hours a day. The days she attends school, she is up from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. After working as a food and beverage cashier for three years, Mount Pleasant senior Devin Cole decided to leave. “I loved the pay and I was

always busy, but I hated that the casino wasn’t non-smoking,” he said. “I was always getting sick and run-down from the stress of the mean customers and the work environment.” It was difficult for him to balance working four to five days a week with school and a social life. He noticed being around many people all day resulted in anti-social behavior ocassionally. “Overall the job was okay,” he said. “I never loved it, but it pays well and wasn’t difficult to get a day off when I needed it.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Rebecca Wang, counselor-in-residence issues,” Ross Rapaport, director of the counseling center, said. “First we determine if we are able to help them or if they need help outside of the university. “But if a student contacts us themselves it is likely that they will be referred to CMU’s Physiology Training Consultation Center or the human training development center where they can receive professional help.” The Counseling Center also works to connect students to resources outside of the university, which can

help begin the transition off drugs or alcohol. Some of the places students have been referred to are ASCC Therapy Solutions, 218 S. Washington St., and the Alano Club, 1201 N. Fancher St., which holds Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. There is a full list of resources offered to CMU students and Mount Pleasant residents on the CMU Counseling Center website under “Counseling Resources.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Student leaves with Army for overseas Kirsten Kearse Staff Reporter

Before Pfc. Jakob Russell left Mount Pleasant for training for his upcoming deployment overseas he said he was not concerned about his own wellbeing. Going overseas to serve in the military can cause a great deal of stress for friends and family of military members, the Traverse City junior said. Leading up to his departure Friday, Russell said his anxiety began to rise when thinking of his loved ones.

“In all honesty, I am not nervous for myself ” Russell said. “I am more worried for my friends and family.” Joining the U.S. Army was something Russell said he always wanted to do. It was a combination of patriotism and school being paid for to make his decision, he said. Central Michigan University students are eligible to earn full tuition in scholarships for two to four years, as well as money for books and monthly living expenses. Russell will most likely

be gone for about a year, however, the exact date of his return is confidential. Croswell junior Lesley Sly, a friend of Russell’s, said she wishes citizens were more educated about the war because men and women are risking their lives. “No one really knows why we’re going overseas,” she said. Tyler Champt, another close friend of Russell’s, said he could not be more proud. The Traverse City junior said he wished Russell did

not have to go overseas because the plan was for him to stay in school this year. “It’s sad that he’s going to leave, but I’m also kind of proud to be friends with him because he is going to serve our country” Champt said. Both Sly and Champt said they pray for Russell’s safe return home. “I’m just worried how my family and friends going to take it, but as for myself, I’m perfectly okay with it,” Russell said. studentlife@cm-life.com

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VIDEO GAME REVIEW

Jeff Malmberg tells story of ‘Marwencol’ struggle, survival B y B r a d Ca n ze S t a f f R e p o r te r

E ditor’s note: Central Michigan Life will be sifting through the librar y of films available through Netflix.com’s Watch Instantly feature to find underrated or forgotten films worth watching. These films are also available for rental or purchase through other services and stores. “Mar wencol” is a documentar y about coping with trauma, art and individuality, and the heavy emotions on display hit the viewer before they even know what’s coming. Directed by Jeff Malmberg and released in 2010, “Mar wencol” tells the stor y of Mark Hogancamp, a man struggling with recover y after being beaten nearly to death outside a bar in 2000. Left severely brain-damaged and without any memor y of his previous life, Hogancamp began to create his own reality to cope. Using dolls, toys and building models, Mark created the town of Marwencol, a fictional town in World War II-era Belgium, in his backyard. He populated the one-sixth scale world with soldiers, townspeople, plenty of girls, and representations of himself and the people he knows in the real world. Hogancamp began playing out stories, sce-

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‘MARWENCOL’

HHHHH w Director: Jeff Malmbeg w Genre: Documentary narios and fantasies in Mar wencol and meticulously documented ever ything with photographs. Eventually, Hogancamp, his photos and the world he has created caught the attention of people, who want to display his photos, within the art world. The film itself is laid out almost as meticulously as Hogancamp’s tiny, handbuilt world. Told primarily through inter views with Hogancamp and his friends, neighbors and acquaintances, the film slowly unfolds this man’s complicated psyche. Troubled before the beating, Hogancamp saw the loss of his memor y as a chance to start over and create the reality he wanted to live in. Interspersed throughout the film are photographs and stop-motion animation using the dolls

in Hogancamp’s town. It is a fascinating way to tell this stor y and examine this man as he deals with trauma by building a world around him. The technique, pacing and subject matter for this independently produced film are all topnotch and fascinating. This is a greatly affecting film that has earned the indie-film buzz built up around it. stud entlife@c m-life.com

ALBUM REVIEW

Neon Indian shows progress ‘EXTRA EXTRAÑA’

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‘Resistance 3’ good but lacks online performance By Jordan LaPorte Staff Reporter

“Resistance 3” was given the difficult task of making people forget about the extremely lackluster “Resistance 2” game that preceded it. Luckily, the game carries out that task wonderfully. ‘Resistance 3’ has you playing as a new protagonist named Joseph Capelli, once again fighting against the Chimeran invasion. Rather than an all-out war against the aliens, the humans are now in a desperate struggle just to avoid extinction. It becomes Capelli’s mission to travel to New York and destroy a Chimeran wormhole that threatens human existence. While making his way toward New York, Capelli makes several stops, allowing the player to see a variety of different settings. The graphics help to immerse the player in a world that seems desolate and lonely. The lighting, weather and particle effects go a long way to enhance the immersive atmosphere of each location. There were times when I caught myself standing still at some points, just admiring the falling snow, or the beams of light cutting through cracks in the ceiling. Abandoned towns and cities have the feel of being places that were lived in at one time but have been empty for years. The game plays well too, thanks to the solid handling, unique weapons and various enemy types. The weapon wheel is back, allowing the player to carry every weapon at once by the end of the game. The weapons also help separate “Resistance” from other shooters, with weapons like the Atom-

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izer, which shoots beams of electricity and can also shoot an orb that sucks enemies in, or the Auger, which can shoot through walls or deploy a shield. Every weapon has a unique secondary fire, even the standard Magnum has rounds that can explode when triggered. Weapons will level up through the campaign as well, making them more powerful and adding things like incendiary rounds or better scopes. The campaign also features cooperative play if you don’t like going solo. I haven’t mentioned multiplayer yet, and that’s because it’s pretty bland. It has the level progression, perks and modes that have become the status quo in multiplayer shooters, but

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nothing to separate itself from the pack. Sure it still has the cool weapons, but that won’t be enough to tear most people away from the likes of “Call of Duty” or “Battlefield.” I also experienced a hefty amount of lag during my time online. Overall, “Resistance 3” offers a fantastic and flatout fun campaign, but falters when it comes to the online multiplayer. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Hypnagogic-pop master Alan Palomo, aka Neon Indian, mixes heavy extraterrestrial synthesizers with video game electro samples that produce a bubbling, delicious psychedelic potion in his latest effort “Extra Extraña.” The Texas-based artist’s second album is a mature progression of the same chillwave soundscapes painted originally in his debut album “Psychic Chasms.” While the album is well thought out and serious, Palomo can’t hide his sense of humor first seen in “Chasms” with songs like “Terminally Chill” and those now featured on “Extra Extraña” like “Hex Girlfriend.” During the intro tune, ears are greeted with one of three short instrumental pieces “Heart: Attack” (the album also features “Heart: Decay” and “Heart: Release”) — three of the four elements of sound waves. Attack, decay and release act as metaphorical tour guides to the dynamic flow of the album. Continuing through the “attack” section, Palomo turns out up-tempo electro grooves, warm, reverberated vocals and fuzzed-out synths; a perfect portrayal of music you’d find on an indie dance station and meshing well with artists like Toro Y Moi, Washed Out and Small Black. As the album progresses, dark, thick, distorted guitar riffs, along with saturated, processed vocals begin to decay the previously optimistic feel with songs like “The Blindside Kiss” and “Hex Girlfriend.” Later, the vibe picks back up with the celestial, headbobbing beats featured in songs like “Suns Irrupt.” The 23-year-old puts a distinct modern spin on the best parts of the psychedelic 80s, setting him apart from his tragically nostalgic peers. His voice doesn’t spoil and the distortion can hide Palomo’s warm vocals. Plus, loads of effects make the many elements of the album more potent when listening with ear buds, as plenty of swirly, ear-pleasing panning treats are sewn into the storminess of the guitar and keyboard. The album seems to insinuate a tragedy with the trilogy interludes that take the listener

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Wellspring series returning for third year this Monday By Hailee Sattavara Staff Reporter

Art Reach of Mid Michigan will play host to a lively literary community on Monday when the Wellspring Literary Series returns for the third year. “This series is a celebration of Michigan poets and writers,” said Robert Fanning, assistant professor of English language and literature. The series opens at 7:30 p.m. at the 111 E. Broadway St. location and features Francine J. Harris of Detroit, Lake Orion senior Joe Hertler and graduate student Ben Lambright. The series, created by Fanning, is a partnership between Central Michigan University’s English department and Art Reach of Mid Michigan. It provides a forum for work-inprogress CMU graduate writing students, faculty writers and emerging regional writers to share their writing with the community. Fanning said the series provides a connection between CMU’s campus and downtown.

“This series is just one piece of the abundantly thriving creative writing community at Central Michigan University.” Robert Fanning, English language and

literature assistant professor Hertler is kicking off the event with his music for the second year in a row. Jeffrey Bean, assistant professor of English language and literature, said the series is a crossover between the arts that cannot be found in a poetry class. “I feel so invigorated when I leave there,” Bean said. “It inspires me and makes me want to write.” Fanning said his students are often pleasantly surprised after attending, and the guest artists have likewise been impressed with the talent of student participants. “This series is just one piece of the abundantly thriving creative writing community at CMU,” Fanning said.

Harris recently appeared in the journals Rattle, Callaloo and Michigan Quarterly Review and is the author of the recent chapbook “Between Old Trees.” A Cave Canem fellow, she has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, was a Hopwood Award winner and is entering a Zell Postgraduate Fellowship year at the University of Michigan. “Allegiance”, her first collection, is set to be published in spring 2012. Other Wellspring dates this fall will include: Bill Olsen and Nancy Eimers on Oct. 10 and Traci Brimhall on Nov. 21. There will be six events total in the series this year. metro@cm-life.com

MUSIC REVIEW

Experimentation by Cymbals Eat Guitars rewarded ‘LENSES ALIEN’

HHHHH w Artist: Cymbals Eat Guitars w Genre: Experimental indie By Jay Gary Staff Reporter

One of the most satisfying songwriting styles is when bands work across several genres while never losing sight of a central sound. Cymbals Eat Guitars’ sophomore release “Lenses Alien” is a compilation of songs that offer fantastic amounts of variety without ever losing focus. Cymbals Eat Guitars represents an experimental Indie Rock sound. The first track alone, an eight and a half minute song called “Rifle Eyesight (Proper Name)”, goes through multiple phases and moods but never sounds out of place or foreign. This trend carries throughout the entire album. Louder, noisier tracks like “Keep Me Waiting” are complemented by more mellow songs like “Another Tunguska” and “Wavelengths.” What is great is the band sounds totally comfortable on either side of the spectrum. If Cymbals Eat Guitars decided to take their music in a noisy, screamy direction they would be able to pull it off just as well as if they were to create more somber, emotional sound. On top of this, many of their songs sample from both sides successfully to craft an adventure that features many wonderful progressions. Aside from the aforementioned “Rifle Eyesight (Proper Name)”, songs like “Gary Condit” and “Plainclothes” start off with an innocent, soft Indie feel and evolve into powerful screaming finales. The changes these songs take are a welcome surprise. As the listener, it’s very hard to predict exactly what Cymbals Eat Guitars is going to do next. The attention to detail is also amazing, with dark guitar tones creating swirling sounds given flavorful accents from the keyboards and Joseph D’Agostino’s vocals, the mood showcases it’s very obvious Slowcore/Sadcore influences. Just one listen through “The Current” will smack you upside the head with how it can balance being both dark and somber, yet aggressive. This however leads to the one fault this album may have: it can be quite hard to follow at times. “Lenses Alien” juggles a lot of sounds, influences and progressions, and on top of that, they aren’t the biggest fans of the whole verse-chorus-verse-chorus style of writing. In the end however Cymbals Eat Guitars’ experimental nature yields more boon for itself than bane. If you can

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Making an argument against ‘hooking up’ After breaking up with a boyfriend, I went out to the bar with friends. We began talking about relationships, including mine, when they suggested I “hookup” with a guy, to help me move on and have fun. But personally, hooking up never seems like that much fun — it just seems awkward and uncomfortable. We debated about the merits of hooking up and how it has become a popular scenario for many college students. Well, why has it? If you are a person that truly craves sex all the time and can handle one-night stands, then by all means, go at it, literally. I’m not going to criticize someone for knowing what they want and going for it. But when I asked my friends if any of these encounters they had were sexually satisfying, their reply was “not really.” For me it’s all about quality, not quantity. Sure you can have a few mediocre hookups, but I would rather meet a guy, date him, then hit it off in and out of the bedroom. All too often I see a girl start a “friends with benefits” situation with a guy and then they are shocked and upset when it doesn’t turn into anything more meaningful. As women, we have all the power. We have that card to play with men. Ladies, if you meet a guy and see that there could be relationship potential,

Jordan Spence Senior Reporter don’t have sex on the first, second or even third date. If he can’t wait until you’re ready, then he’s not worth it to begin with. I’m not a prude — I love sex as much as the next person. But I also know myself, and hooking up with a guy isn’t going to make my

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