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Gold medal winner Dominique Dawes talks goals to a crowded Plachta Auditorium » PAGE 3A

Coach Stafford calls 2-0 loss to Purdue the ‘worst team effort’ of his CMU career » PAGE 7A

Ross: ‘cmU remains strong’ By Catey Traylor university editor

Central Michigan University President George Ross said the “transformative power” of education has been driving CMU for the past 120 years. Ross delivered his State of the University address Thursday in Plachta Auditorium to an audience of about 300 people and stressed the importance of education. “A good education helps us appreciate the need to embrace the future,” he said. “At CMU, we do not isolate ourselves in the ivory towers of academia. Instead, we partner with communities, schools, businesses, lawmakers and students and families.” He noted significant academic achievements from last year, including the College of Education and Human Services receiving full accreditation, the College of Medicine receiving preliminary accreditation and the academic prioritization of more than 400 programs on campus. Ross said more students are turning to CMU’s Global Campus to take classes. “We added 22 new online courses, and from (the first summer session) through the spring semester, we had 22,295 online course registrations—4,300 more than last year,” he said. Ross said the turmoil surrounding the 2010-11 academic year did nothing but make CMU stronger. “Despite challenges facing higher education and difficulties facing our campus last year, I’m here to tell you that CMU remains strong,” he said. “… Thanks to more than 1,000 dedicated and excellent faculty and 1,500 outstanding staff who share their knowledge, their critical thinking and their personal time with students.” A UNION| 2A

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CMU students and faculty listen as President George Ross delivers the State of the University address Thursday afternoon in Plachta Auditorium. “Our alumni are leaders,” Ross said.

Moving forward Ross notes achievements, looks to future at State of the University address

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Central Michigan University President George Ross delivers the State of the University address Thursday afternoon in Plachta Auditorium.

University President George Ross focused on Central Michigan University’s history, achievements and future goals during the State of the University address Thursday afternoon. The address was made on the 120th anniversary of CMU’s existence, and Ross spoke about how far the university has come since then.

By Neil Rosan “(CMU has) 120 years of top-notch education, serving not only the students in our classrooms, but through our alumni, inspiring hundreds of thousands of school-age children,” Ross said. Ross addressed the beginnings of Central Michigan Normal School in 1982. “On this day in 1892, CMU opened its doors as Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute. A class of 31 students began their studies that day, in a new building in downtown Mount Pleasant,” Ross said. “Obviously, life has changed a little in

Staff Reporter 120 years.” The present was also an important part of the address. Ross spoke about many of the academic successes the university has had. He highlighted the achievements of chemistry professor Dillip Mohany and assistant professor of biomedical and environmental materials Anja Mueller. Mohany recently invented a way to capture mercury from coal-fired power plants and convert it into a material that can be disposed of in landfills. A ROSS| 2A

faculty members, department chairs have high expectations for Shapiro’s replacement By Emma Kinsel Staff Reporter

Faculty members reacted with little surprise and high expectations for future candidates following Provost Gary Shapiro’s recent announcement of his retirement at the end of the academic year. “It was expected, when he took the job, he indicated

he would only stay a couple years,” economics department chairman Paul Natke said. Shapiro will continue to hold the position of Provost for the next nine months and take a transitional leave after that. He plans to assist the university’s search for his replacement. Jeffery Betts, school of health sciences department chairman, said he expects Sha-

piro to continue the process of Academic Prioritization and proper allocation of funds in his remaining time as provost. Political science department chairman Orlando Perez said future candidates should be leaders with the academic credentials to inspire faculty and students. “I think we need someone that appreciates and values

the role that faculty play at the university,” Perez said. “I think we need a person with an outstanding record of teaching and research. I think we need a visionary leader that can inspire the best in the faculty and the students.” Judy Sherlock, director of career services, hopes for somebody who shares Shapiro’s vision to take his place.

“I certainly hope who it is shares a similar vision so we can keep making great strides moving the university forward,” she said. Sherlock said she would give Shapiro an A+ for his performance as provost. “He had to make some rough decisions, he made them ... and always with respect and what was best for CMU in his

heart,” she said. The provost is in charge of the university’s seven academic colleges, the College of Graduate Studies, Global Campus and other parts of the university, such as international education and academic affairs. “It’s a most important office, A SHAPIRO| 5A

candidate Katherine Hammett wants to globalize campus By Andrea Peck Staff Reporter

Katherine Hammett, a candidate to become Central Michigan University’s executive director for foreign affairs, wants to use her position to add international curriculum to all student’s education. Hammett is the director of international education at Carroll University in Wisconsin and has also held positions in the international student offices of Xavier University and Louisiana Tech University. She spoke at an open forum at Central Michigan University

Wednesday about her passion for international education. She said what excites her most about the position of executive director for foreign affairs at CMU is its place on the Council of Deans, something she would use to her advantage. “To be able to insert international education into everyday life on campus will be smoother because of that position,” she said. The executive director for foreign affairs will lead the campus in creating an international curriculum. They will work to enhance international research, exchange programs and have

a hand in the globalization of campus. Hammett said she would first spend time learning about people and their lives on campus and use that knowledge to move forward, if she were chosen for the position. “The study abroad office and the position of executive director for foreign affairs are so tied. It would be interesting to find a balance and something that works well for the two,” Hammett said. Hammett said she would work with faculty and students to help everyone see the role they could play in helping in-

ternational students on campus and in making CMU more global. “We are part of a global society, and to ignore that fact is perilous,” she said. Hammett is the last of three candidates for the position of executive director for foreign affairs to speak at CMU. Claudia Douglass, the interim vice provost of academic affairs and the head of the search committee for the job, said a decision concerning the position should be made by the end of October. university@cm-life.com

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Executive Director of International Affairs candidate Kathy Hammett talks with faculty Wednesday afternoon in the Lake Superior room in the Bovee University Center.

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A new poll shows President Barack Obama leading Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney by 10 points in Michigan as conservative groups pull back advertising statewide. A poll conducted by EPICMRA for the Detroit Free Press and other media outlets saw Obama take a commanding lead in Romney’s home state following the Democratic National Convention, leading 47 percent to 37 percent. The polling firm’s previous Michigan poll, conducted after the Republican National Convention, showed a much narrower lead for the president, 49 percent to 46 percent. Obama has the lead among independent voters at 36 percent to 27 percent, a big shift from previous EPIC-MRA polls that showed Romney with the lead among that crucial bloc. Obama and other Democrats spent much of the DNC calling the 2009 bailouts of General Motors and Chrysler one of the major successes of the Obama administration, a message that appears to have resonated with Michigan voters. “When the whole theme for the Democrats is Osama bin Laden is dead, and GM is alive … that’s got to help in Michigan and Ohio and a couple other states as well,” EPIC-MRA pollster Bernie Porn told the Free Press. The poll might justify why the Romney campaign and out-

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ROSS| conTinUed fRom 1A Mueller patented a chemical compound that filters out 300 times more chemicals from water. CMU’s excellence in teacher education was also a talking point. Ross pointed out that a CMU alum has won Michigan’s teacher of the year award two years in a row. Alum Paul Galbenski, a business, management, marketing and technology teacher at Oakland School’s Technical Campus, earned the award in 2011 and alumna Bobbi Jo Kenyon, a science teacher at Ottawa Hills High School, was this year’s award winner. “Now, that’s a tradition of excellence,” Ross said. Ross spoke about the university’s success in raising 60 percent of the funds needed for the new CMED program, which will open its doors to the public for the first time on Sept. 21. The inaugural class will begin school in 2013. “For the College of Medicine, we’ve raised $14.1 million—56 percent of the $25 million goal,” he said. He also talked about the new bioscience building receiving $30 million from the state. “The facility will serve more than 7,500 students who study and do research in biology every year,” Ross said. “It will provide much-needed research space for our faculty.” The usage of the university’s online courses have increased. “We added 22 new online courses,” Ross said. “We had 22,295 online course registrations — 4,300 more than last year.” Expanding the university’s impact in new fields was the major point of the future.

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UNION| conTinUed fRom 1A Ross said CMU will work together toward a common vision of what the university can be. “Our future isn’t just the vision of the Board of Trustees or the cabinet or senior leadership. It’s not just the vision of George Ross,” he said. “This vision reflects what you already are doing. It continues a journey started on this day 120 years ago.” Academic Senate, shared governance and communication are key factors in Ross’ plan to lead CMU to excellence in the future. “We will achieve excellence by redefining shared governance with the Academic Senate. We will achieve excellence through mindful communication, and we will achieve excellence by challenging each other, every day,” he said. university@cm-life.com

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“CMU’s future includes superior programs in healthrelated fields,” Ross said. “On a grand scale, CMU’s future is that of a powerhouse in healthrelated careers.” Ross praised the budding programs by noting the 100percent pass rate of CMU students in several College of Health Professions programs. Ross spoke about a $10 million dollar EPA grant that will allow students to help with research that will help keep the Great Lakes healthy and referenced the university’s involvement on Beaver Island. “We’ve completed a landmark mesocosm system at CMU’s Beaver Island Biological Station,” Ross said. “ And to complete the Beaver Island excitement, we’ll soon moor a 32.5-foot research vessel there. The ‘RV Chippewa’ will deploy scientific equipment in deep water and have an on-board laboratory.”

votes are needed to win. That means Romney must win somewhere between five and eight of those nine swing states to be elected. According to the Real Clear Politics polling averages of those nine swing states, he currently leads in two: North Carolina and Virginia. Most scenarios involve Romney winning both Florida and Ohio the two biggest prizes in play. No Republican has ever won the White House without Ohio and no Republican since Calvin Coolidge in 1924 has won without Florida.

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Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services David Burdette was happy with what Ross said. “History is always interesting, because it serves as a context for the future,” Burdette said. “It’s uplifting in the sense that he is talking about our future and where we are going.” Trustee Robert Wardrop has a positive outlook for the future of CMU under Ross’ direction. “I think President Ross did an excellent job. He’s a dynamic speaker and a dynamic leader for the university,” Wardrop said. “We’re going to overcome everything from last year and move forward very dynamically.” Trustee Bill Kanine also showed his support for the president’s speech. “It’s a tremendous celebration when you have been

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Debating the future of higher education By Annie Harrison Senior Reporter

Editor’s note: This is the first story in a series about the future of higher education.

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Three-time Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes meets with and signs autographs for fans after speaking Wednesday evening in Plachta Auditorium.

A BAlanced Mind Gold medal winner Dominique Dawes talks goals, motivations and inspiration to crowd Wednesday night

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1996 Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes devoted her life to gymnastics through training, competing for multiple world championships, Olympic trials and eventually three

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Three-time Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes answers Twitter questions while speaking Wednesday evening in Plachta Auditorium. Dawes, now a motivational speaker, won a gold medal as part of the 1996 ‘Magnificent Seven’ United Sates gymnastics team.

“I was passionate about what I was doing,” she said during a speech to a crowd at Plachta Auditorium in Warriner Hall Wednesday night. Nearly 400 people attended the talk, according to Program Board officials. Dawes said she practiced every day, waking up at 5 a.m. on weekdays, going to school during the day, then practicing again after school and taking up

to five hours a day on weekends, too. All to reach her dreams. Even though she was passionate about the sport, she said she constantly talked herself out of competing in gymnastics during her career. “I made an unconscious decision that I was not good enough,” said Dawes, the women’s team artistic allaround gold medal winner. “There weren’t a lot of African-

American gymnasts around that I could look to and say ‘Oh look, she did it, so I can do it, too.’” She said her coach motivated her with a simple message. “My coach would always tell me, she called me Dom, that ‘Dom, your mind controls your body.’” The purpose of her talk was to speak about how powerful the mind is, she said. “You can walk into any situ-

ation in life, and your mind can deter you from getting something positive from it,” she said. Dawes said your mind can either help you or hurt you. “There is no in-between,” she said. “Your mind does control it. It starts with your mind.” She said people should have someone around them who inspires them. “People that expect more from you than you expect from

yourself,” she said. Dawes also took questions from the audience and via Twitter, spanning from her time as a part of the Magnificent Seven to her work with the Obama Administration on health and fitness and other topics. “I have been speaking out on physical activity,” she said. “The number one focus is on education, and number two is empowerment.” Dawes is the co-chair of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, of which she was appointed in 2010. Plymouth senior Emily Lafontaine said she thought the message of mind controlling body was important. “You determine a lot of what you can and can’t do just by your thoughts,” Lafontaine said. She competed in the floor and bar events during her freshman year. Jordan Charrette, a St. Clair Shores freshman, said the mind and body aspects of Dawes’ speech were interesting. “What you put into your head is what you’re going to get out of your day,” Charrette said. “It’s something so simple that everybody can do just to improve mentally.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Faculty from departments across Central Michigan University agree that students are their main focus as higher education faces new challenges. Orlando Perez, political science professor and department chairman, said increasing cost of higher education will have a negative impact on students from lower income families. He said the financial burden of college will reduce the number of students who can afford a higher education and increase the amount of debt they will incur to achieve a degree. Michigan has continuously decreased funding for higher education whenever there is a state budget problem, Perez said. Because higher education takes a big hit in terms of funding, universities have to raise tuition. However, he said some higher education costs are to be expected. “Higher education is not cheap, and it shouldn’t be cheap,” Perez said. “We’re not Wal-Mart. We’re not trying to deliver a product.” Rather, Perez said higher education should be costeffective for students. He said the value of higher education is clear because college graduates earn more than those without degrees. “The emphasis has to be on quality and the best product possible, and that’s going to cost money,” he said. While money will certainly be a factor in the future of higher education, Perez said, CMU has made a concerted effort to maintain the quality of its programs. “Cost will have an effect, but the key to maintaining quality is to think about interests of the students and to have quality faculty,” he said. The world is changing, and higher education must also change to adapt to new information and technology, Perez said. He said CMU is always thinking about what is best for its students and how to improve the learning process. “The students that are coming in today have different skills,” he said. “We need to harness that technology and be creative and innovative in the way we deliver our courses.” Misty Bennett, assistant professor of management, said over time, universities have had increased pressure because of less financial support from the state, and universities have had to cut costs and find creative solutions for economic concerns. She said both students and faculty have been affected by cost-cutting, but the goal of higher education is still to work toward preparing students for careers. A HIGHER ED| 5A

Safe Rides, sporting new vans, extend hours By Shelby Miller Senior Reporter

A sober ride for college students afraid to walk alone through campus is the motto Safe Rides touts, and they’re not afraid to kick out those who don’t comply. Tawas City junior Andrea Whitford has driven for Safe Rides for the past three years and said she’s had to kick out a few unruly customers. Whitford said she pulls off to the nearest well-lit location to drop off students who are blatantly intoxicated and taking advantage of the free service and sometimes refuses to pick up those who call in the first place. CMU Lt. Cameron Wassman said the main benefit of the service is to keep people’s minds at ease who are concerned about safety. “We want to stress what

it was designed for. It’s not a taxi service,” Wassman said. “We want to help people who are legitimately concerned about their safety.” Each year, the service gives students nearly 16,000 rides, and this year they’ll be escorting students in two fresh Chrysler Town & Country vans. Together, the used vans cost $42,000, Wassman said, and were paid for by the Central Michigan University Police Department, the Health Service Department, Residence Life and Office of Student Life. Each van fits five passengers, but Whitford said people in groups of three or more are considered safe to walk across campus together. Nine safe ride employees run the service Sunday though Thursday until 2 a.m. and Friday and Saturday

until 1 a.m., a time extension Wassman said that was recommended by the Student Government Association. Whitford said the extended hours have added about three to five more rides each extended hour night. The drivers aren’t just there to assist with rides; Wassman said an added benefit is that they’re helping to decrease crime throughout campus as well. “There’s been a reduction in crime in parking lots,” he said. “It’s an extra set of eyes for visibility.” Still, Whitford said her favorite part of the job is when students appreciate her service. “It’s gratifying. It really does make you feel good,” she said. “It’s always nice to have people say they’re grateful.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Safe Rides driver Andrea Witford, left, talks with fellow drivers Alex-Marie Michael, center, and Allyse Rammage, right, while waiting for pick up calls to come in throughout campus Tuesday night outside the Music Building.

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EDITORIAL | SOS forms should continue to stay public

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erformance evaluation is key in any legitimate work environment. Those put into a position of being responsible for others deserve, and should be, evaluated on the job they do.

iHave had enough I’ve been a happy sheep of the flock of Apple for the last nine years. I’ve owned Macbooks, four generations of iPods, an iMac at one time and was raised on Apple PCs’, in fact, I wrote this on one. To say the least, you could cut me, and I’d bleed Starbucks coffee. But with the recent iPhone 5 announcement event and the patent lawsuit (for a lack of a better word) trolling, I’m cutting myself off and switching sides. For those of who aren’t keeping up with all things Apple, Tuesday, they rolled out their new generation of iProducts. A new generation of iPod Nanos was announced, a sleeked-up Frankenstein-ed version of the Microsoft Zune and a Samsung smart-phone. A new iOS was introduced as well, iOS 6, and the iPhone 3GS was dropped as a supported device for the new update. For a grand finale, Tim Cook rolled out the red carpet for the new iPhone 5, by all means a powerhouse of a phone. Packed inside the new phone is a new A6 processor, Wireless N, and a slightly better camera and screen. Icing on the cake for the new iPhone is the ditching of the old standard 30 pin connector and the switch to a new dock connector, essentially making the previous five generations of iPhone and several generations iPod accessories worthless. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great to see improvement, but introducing a new generation of slightly better products that many people confuse as the previous generation (for proof, just look up Jimmy Kimmel’s show from the same night), isn’t Apple, and it isn’t innovation. In addition to iPhones and iPods, Apple proceeded to “introduce” other “new” items like Passbook, an Apple clone of Google Wallet, and the cleverly named Apple Maps. Where did the Apple of yesteryear go? Where has the innovation gone? They went from reinventing MP3 players and smart phones to suing Samsung over the right to use round corners in their smart phone designs and attacking Polish grocery stores because A.pl is too close to Apple. Maybe this just happens when the well of new ideas runs dry in a company. I might be leaving the cult of Apple, but I can’t say I won’t reminisce.

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incomplete picture, and a university shouldn’t do that.” Even SGA senator Andrea Thompson jumped on board, calling questions on the SOS forms “superficial” and saying students would rather give rankings to classes than individual professors. And while those arguments are valid, pulling the SOS surveys from the Internet is not only a step backward in transparency but also giving students the voice that they deserve. In comparison to ratemyprofessor.com, often filled with opinions nearing one side of the extreme to the other, most students actually fill out SOS forms, giving a more complete picture of what professors offer in their classes. Information will travel regardless. The answer in this information age isn’t to limit the scope of what we have access to but to broaden it. Students

should be given the opportunity to make their own decisions based on evaluations of a professor. Sure, some students are more apt to take an “easier” professor, but most will look for one that is an overall good professor. It is without these evaluations being available that students wake up in the tenth week of the semester and realize they are stuck in a classroom with someone who doesn’t care about their learning and when approached will not help them facilitate it. As students, we deserve the opportunity to make the choice between a tenured professor and someone fresh out of graduate school. We are paying significant sums of money to be here and deserve to decide if we want to spend 16 weeks in a vulnerable state with an authority. Because learning is vulnerable. We shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions and venture to professors’ office hours. Some students like to email their professors and receive a quick response, and others want to know if the professor they’re about to pay to teach them will give them the same time a student is willing to give to them.

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[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] Dear Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni of Central Michigan University: Central Michigan University is a vastly different and far better institution than when I joined its faculty in 1978. We have launched many new programs and are developing many more. Each is designed to meet student needs. Today, our students are better prepared for success when they leave the institution; our faculty are doing cutting-edge, important research; external funding has increased; new buildings have been constructed; and we continue our leadership

in distance education. Importantly, we also continue to build upon and strengthen our supportive environment for students. I am proud of what small part I might have played in these improvements and expansions. Tuesday, after three decades of calling CMU “home,” I announced that I will resign from the position of provost at the end of the current academic year. I made the decision this summer, as I contemplated celebrating my 70th birthday early in the 2013-14 academic year. There’s much I want to do yet, including spending more time with my wife, children and grandchildren.

Perhaps the greatest factor in my decision, however, is the knowledge we now have an academic leadership team that will take CMU to heights we’re just beginning to understand. The deans of our seven academic colleges, for example — all new within the past four years — are brilliant visionaries. They’re strong, collaborative and dedicated to students and faculty. They’re committed to excellence, and they’re well-prepared to lead the university into the future. Our other deans, vice presidents and vice provosts are equally prepared to lead their units forward to provide the essential services to support our

academic mission. They, too, are committed to excellence. Thus, after 35 years — the last 22 years in administrative positions — it is time to move forward personally, just like the university moves ever forward. Rest assured, I will continue to watch and support CMU, applauding its progress, its achievements and its evolution. I urge you to take time now and then to do the same. Take pride in Central Michigan University. Celebrate all that CMU has been, is and is becoming. You are part of a wonderful institution. Provost Gary Shapiro

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None of this matters. I’m voting for president, because they are puppets and make me feel better about being a slave when I can submit my vote to Diebold. -I_Was_A_Teenage_ McCarthyist This election boils down to one issue: Free markets or state-controlled markets. Obama is a big government socialist. Romney is a free market guy. Socialism works to a point, but two of the offsprings of socialism are relatively high unemployment and a decline in productivity due to government manipulation of the market place. We have seen what this kind of system looks like during the three plus

years of Obamanomics. If I were a freshly minted college graduate, I would be deeply concerned for my economic future if Obama is reelected. -Tom Thumb Online Reader comments on the Sept. 12 “Provost Gary Shapiro: Last year’s vote of no confidence was ‘not pleasant’” story Remarkable that the Provost still has no insight about his role in the dissolution of all his relationships with faculty and about all the harm this caused the university. “Gee, I just thought I was doing my job.” Wow. What a sad chapter in CMU’s history. Here’s hoping that new leadership can begin to heal some of the wounds. Likely, it will require additional changes, however. -Stunned

Provost Shapiro continues to state that the problems last year were due simply to a lack of communication. There is still no recognition of the despicable bargaining tactics used by administration and general attitude of disdain for the faculty. -CMU faculty member Online Reader comments on the Sept. 9 “COLUMN: Keep on staying classy, CMU“ story Although this is true, what is to be said about MSU as well? I work at a campus dining store, and I had SO many Spartans come in and make their school look just as bad. Throw up all over the counter from one too many drinks, buying us out of Bosco sticks to curb their munchies, yelling “GO GREEN, GO WHITE!” right in my face so I could catch their

whiskey-covered breath, downright rude, in-myface and with a “Serve me, girl” attitude. Sure, some obnoxious customers were Chippewas, but I think the visiting team should have a little more respect. All I have to say is: What circle of Dante’s Inferno did you crawl out of in order to come visit OUR school and treat me like that? -Student Employee Once again, CM Life takes the behavior of a few individuals and acts like they represent the entire student body. Yes, we have students that go to tailgate, get unreasonably drunk and commit dumb acts, but that’s not an issue unique to Central, nor a problem that permeates throughout much of the student body. At least this column was correctly filed as an editorial. -Max

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Find happiness in yourself, in life Many people feel that happiness is induced by the love, praise and attention from others. But this is not true in the slightest bit. I cannot say that I am completely innocent in being a part of this group of people that base their mood or emotions on other individuals. We all have our days where we feel like the world is out to get us, but believing that creating happiness rather than looking for it happens to be a trick I have realized works. A part of growing up is finding out who you are, what makes you tick and what makes you thrive. Back in junior high and high school, how popular you were or how well you were doing in sports was the greatest feeling of all time. But, now as I find myself getting more in depth with who I truly am, I can see that it really is how I feel about myself through both failure and success that I really need to worry about. I am one of those typical cheesy females who loves looking at quotes and such to boost my mood, and I ran across one a few years back that has always stuck with me. “Happiness is a journey, not a destination,” by Paul H. Dunn. I agree with this whole-heartedly, because so many people find themselves focusing on where they want to be or what the future is holding that they simply forget to embrace the growth they made on the way. I challenge whoever might be reading this to tell yourself everyday that you are going to choose to be happy no matter what obstacle you are faced with or any critic that might make you feel down. As cliché as it might be, I promise that it works, and instead of having that 15-year-old, borderline depressed, immature mindset that you had before, you will find comfort in a new, more positive outlook. Remember, happiness is a choice, and I have found that it brings a lot better choice along the journey.

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Romney campaign bus makes stop here By Rachel Harrison Staff Reporter

About 17 people ventured to Lot 27 Wednesday afternoon to get a glimpse of one of Mitt Romney’s campaign buses. While Romney was not present on the campus of Central Michigan University, several representatives were on board, including Michigan Victory Communications Director Kelsey Knight. The bus was parked on campus 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. “We’re here in an effort to splash how strong our grassroots efforts (are) here in Michigan,” she said. In Michigan, Romney’s representatives, primary effort was recruiting support for “Super Saturday,” a monthly event aimed to gauge the amount of Romney support in the area, Knight said. “Super Saturday is when volunteers go door to door and

focus on getting the word out for the Romney campaign,” Knight said. In total, Romney has five buses that tour the nation, Knight said. Romney also has a campaign jet, which was built in Michigan. There are 22 campaign centers in Michigan, called “victory centers,” Knight said. President Barack Obama has 11 similar campaign hubs in the state, she said.

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“Changing the economy is a huge point for Gov. Romney’s campaign,” Knight said. “He is 100 percent (focused) on getting jobs back and lowering the debt and strengthen jobs in the process.” Knight said Romney wants to help students who just graduated “to make a clean transition from school to jobs.” Romney’s campaign mes-

sage and signage appealed to some students on campus. Avery Wyer said he plans to vote for Romney, because he doesn’t like President Barack Obama but doesn’t necessarily agree with Romney’s policies. “Romney is more wise in a business sense,” the Warren sophomore said. Megan Gill, chairwoman of the College Republicans of CMU, said she has been looking forward to seeing the bus and has future plans for CMU prior to the November election. “I am really excited, (because) it shows Michigan is going to be a huge factor in this election,” Gill said. “(The) RNC is planning on participating on Super Saturday, and we plan on knocking on doors in Isabella County. This shows a really big push for students to volunteer for Romney and his campaign.” studentlife@cm-life.com

U.S. ambassador killed in Libya on Tuesday night By John Irwin Elections Coordinator

The United States ambassador to Libya and three other Americans were killed in Benghazi, the center of the protests that overthrew former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Tuesday night as armed protesters attacked the U.S. Consulate. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three security guards were killed as the gunmen, many apparently armed with machine guns, set fire to the Consulate and shot at those trying to flee to a nearby safe house, Libyan Deputy Interior Minister Wanis al-Sharif said. U.S. commandos arrived at the safe house to evacuate them from the house, but not before Stevens and the others were killed. The Associated Press reports that the Libyan doctor who treated Stevens said he died of asphyxiation from smoke.

HIGHER ED| continued from 1A As an assistant professor in the College of Business Administration, Bennett said she makes connections with area businesses to find out about the latest trends in the workplace. She said students must have up-to-date skills to be competitive in their careers, and it is important for higher education to revamp curriculums to reflect these changes.

Risa Scully to be sworn in as chief prosecuting attorney By Shelby Miller Senior Reporter

Former Assistant Chief Prosecuting Attorney Risa Scully is now the Chief Prosecuting Attorney of Isabella County. Scully won the Republican primary election on Aug. 7, but when former Chief Prosecuting Attorney Larry Burdick resigned earlier this month, the Circuit Court judges appointed Scully to take over the position immediately. Throughout the past 15 years Scully has worked her way up at the prosecuting at-

“We tried to revive him for an hour and a half but with no success,” Dr. Ziad Abu Zeid told the AP. Stevens is the first American ambassador to die on duty since 1979. The attacks follow another violent protest at the U.S. embassy in Cairo, Egypt where protesters took offense over a low-budget film promoted by an American pastor that condemns Islam and mocks the prophet Mohammad. President Barack Obama ordered American flags be flown at half-staff until Sunday in honor of the four Americans. Seven U.S. embassies in the Middle East and Africa, including those in Egypt and Sudan, ordered all Americans in the area to be especially vigilant and warned of possible attacks in the near future.

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executive vice president to the university, so this person, in my opinion, needs to have an appreciation of a wide range of the academic spectrum,” geography department chairman Bin Li said. “... And, of course, the person should

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“We’re trying to come up with ways to keep our curriculum current and keep our facilities current,” she said. Bennett said one challenge that faculty face is keeping students involved and interested in the learning process. As higher education moves forward, she said she would like for the College of Business Administration to find more ways to stay high-tech and engaging. “I think we’re concerned with preparing students for the job market,” she said. Jason Sarkozi, Spanish

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Students walk outside of a Mitt Romney campaign bus during a stop promoting the Republican presidential candidate Wednesday afternoon outside of Charles V. Park Library.

fixed-term faculty, said he sees more hybrid and online classes in the future of higher education as students’ needs change. He said one disadvantage to online classes is that students lose a sense of community, but there are benefits for students who work or who cannot be on campus. “You see more and more online universities popping up,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s for cost or for convenience.” He said one thing that makes CMU stands out from other universities is that the main focus is on the students.

torney’s office, and for the past three years, she was second in charge as chief assistant prosecutor. On Monday, Scully was appointed into the chief position, and today at 4 p.m., she will be sworn into office. Although Scully said she thinks it will be an easier transition since she has experience in the office, she knows it will be a lot of hard work. “This is going to be a challenge, because I am learning and new job and we’re facing a budget cut,” Scully said. “Working as a prosecutor is a

big position, and with our staffing challenges, it’s not going to be easy.” Scully said the focus of the Prosecutor’s Office is to be as accessible to victims as possible and to make their experience as easy and painless as they can. “The most rewarding part is working with the victims and trying to make them as whole as possible,” Scully said. “We’re here to work with victims to try to get them through this process and make it was easy as possible.” Mount Pleasant Police Department Capt. Paul Lauria

said he is sad to see Burdick go but believes Scully will handle the position well. “We’re losing a lot, but with someone else taking over, there’s opportunity there as well,” Lauria said. The replacement for chief assistant prosecuting attorney has not yet been announced but will mostly likely become public knowledge next week, Scully said. “It’s going to be challenging without a doubt, but I’m up for the challenge,” she said.

have an established academic career as a scholar. Of course, they should have the necessary experience.” Academic Senate chairman Jim McDonald said it’s important to hire someone with good communication. “They need to listen,” he said. “They need to be collaborative. They need to be a faculty advocate. They need to have standards. I’d like to see them be consultive. Before

you make a decision, get people’s input.” After he leaves the provost position, Shapiro plans to return to teaching in 2014. Between 1978-89, Shapiro taught in CMU’s sociology, anthropology and social work department before beginning his administrative career. “He was director of institutional research (when I began at the university). I got to know him as acting registrar,”

Sherlock said. “At that point, I got to interact with him professionally and understand where his heart was providing resources to CMU students.” Shapiro has worked at CMU for 35 years. “I certainly appreciate his support of high academic standards and research,” Perez said.

and the public, he said. Many people don’t appreciate how hard-working faculty are, not just in the classroom, but also in class preparation, research and service to the university, he said. “We don’t get into this business to make money,” Perez said. “We are highly trained professionals who do this for the love of profession, not to get rich.” Sarkozi said the cost of higher education will affect enrollment, and, ideally, he would love to see a world where education is free. He said when he

studied at a university in Spain, the cost of higher education was much cheaper than in the United States. “In a more socialist world, education could be free or low cost,” he said. Sarkozi said he understands that money has to go toward university employees and programs, but he said he doesn’t understand why it has to be so expensive for students, because other countries can make it work.

“People really care about their students,” he said. “When we voice our concerns, we voice our concerns about our students.” Perez said in a perfect world, he would like to see states investing in higher education instead of cutting funds. He said he does not have a clear answer to resolve the issue of debt, but students should not be saddled with thousands of dollars in debt for pursuing an education. He would also like to see the work of faculty be valued more, by both administration

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Pesticides use on campus cause for concern, student organization says By Arielle Breen Staff Reporter

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Members of the CMU business department put on a presentation for students in the Fashion Association of Merchandising & Design program to help them dress appropriately for the professional world Thursday afternoon in the Grawn Pierpoint Auditorium.

Fashion group teams up with marketing class to model business professional attire By Melissa Beauchamp Senior Reporter

Fenton senior Megan Webster flaunted her blush cropped blazer over her black, loose dress that hit two-inches above the knee. She said looking professional and put-together shows a person is both professional and serious. Webster showed off her business casual style as part of Marketing and Hospitality Services Administration professor Ken Cherry’s MKT 340: Personal Selling class fashion show. Six members of the Fashion Association of Merchandising and Design cued the music and walked the runway in front of the class, showcasing their business professional attire. The group talked about first impressions, appropriate dress and the do’s and don’ts of fashion in business. “I would wear this to a corporate fashion job,” she said. “It’s good to wear heels like this, if you’re comfortable.” Webster and other FAMD members stressed the importance of wearing heels, as they elongate the legs and exude confidence. Shoes should be less than four inches high and close toed, she said. Business professional doesn’t have to be boring and

bland, Sterling Heights sophomore Demi Robinson showed by wearing dark fuchsia heels. “You have to have fun with it,” she said. But fun has to be classy, the group stressed. Blouses or blazers should never be too tight, and modesty is the best policy. Jewelry should also be limited with nothing gaudy or flashy. Jane Trombly was showcasing a work-appropriate business casual look. Her black, collared dress hit right above the knee and was paired with a brown belt. A pink cardigan hung over her shoulders and was tied in the front. “It’s simple, yet it shows style,” the Harrison Township senior said. Troy graduate student Ben Touchette wore a classic black fitted suit with a paisley tie. “It’s all about fitting right,” he told the men in the class. The list for men is just as long as it is for women, he said. He explained to the men the “science” of suits. FAMD President Alex Mauro said some people are intimidated by dressing professionally. “It doesn’t hurt to stand out and have that advantage,” she said. “Impression starts with what you’re wearing. People don’t take it as seriously as they should.”

Cherry said most students don’t take care of career service, and he felt the need for students to hear from the experts on how to dress properly, which is a vital aspect in the sales industry. “They have to be dressed appropriately, and about 30 percent of students don’t know what that means,” he said. “A big part of sales is the initial impact you make on how you look and who you are.” He said having an in-class fashion show is a fun, creative way of getting the point across. In the past, Cherry said recruiters commented on women’s cleavage being too exposed or men looking sloppy. “In this business world, you have to dress conservatively,” he said. Novi junior Morgan Gerich said the in-class fashion show was informative and helpful for students who will have important interviews in the near future. “They addressed things I haven’t thought of before,” she said. Brighton senior Bobby Ventura said class was not what he expected. “I kind of knew what is acceptable (clothing) and what isn’t, but (FAMD) gave some good pointers.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Midwest Fest 2012 returning with 24 bands By Melissa Beauchamp Senior Reporter

Twenty-four bands will take the stage in Mount Pleasant for the fifth-annual Midwest Fest. The five-day music festival begins at 9 p.m. on Sept. 25. The concerts will be taking place at Kaya Coffee House, 1029 S. University Ave., and Rubble’s Bar, 112 W. Michigan St. Three bands will perform at the kick-off party on Sept. 22 in Rubble’s Bar. Organizer and Mount Pleasant resident Corey Densmore said the Kaya venue will allow for a younger crowd outside of the bar scene for 21 and older that have missed out in the past. According to a release, Densmore said the goal is to feature headliners from around the area who are achieving success on a na-

tional level. The headliners include The Hard Lessons, Child Bite, The Appleseed Collective, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers and Gifts or Creatures. This year’s lineup features eight returning bands and 19 new acts. Densmore said this year’s festival has something for everyone. The lineup includes folk bands, indie rockers, bluegrass, country and electronic. Bands applied to be featured in Midwest Fest between February and March and were voted to play by volunteers, organizers, promoters and media. The highest-rated bands make up the lineup. “The music community is excited for Child Bite,” he said. “People are excited to see new and returning people on the line-up.” Densmore initiated the local music festival in 2008, and it has been in Mount Pleasant

every year except 2010. Traverse senior Collin Hall said he plans on going to Midwest Fest this year. “It sounds familiar, but I’ve never gone,” he said. Although Hall said he only recongizes about five of the acts, listening to new music is something he enjoys. In 2011, Densmore decided to move the festival from summer to fall to market to more CMU students. The move, he said, brought greater attendance due to students in town. Last year, Midwest Fest averaged about 130 to 150 people each night. This year, he hopes to get more than 200 people a night. Tickets range from $4 to $6 per day or $20 for the festival. For more informtion on lineup and tickets, visit mwfest. com. metro@cm-life.com

Costa Rica Terrazu: It isn’t the name of a new plant species or a hidden tropical vacation spot; it’s the featured coffee at Java City on campus. Being a Fair Trade and Rainforest certified beverage, it is one example of the attempts on campus to be more sustainable. From drinking a better coffee, recycling household products, using reusable grocery bags and water bottles, to opting out of pesticides, the list of things people do differently has been growing. Many Central Michigan University organizations, alliances, clubs and individuals have come together to push for what they believe are more sustainable practices on campus. Senior Colleen McNeely said she’s concerned about CMU’s present and future campus procedures. She got involved with the Student Government Association after she saw the little flags in the lawns that caution people to stay off when newly applied. “I’ve always considered myself sort of an environmentalist. And I thought ‘why are we using toxic chemicals on campus’?,” the Farmington Hills native said, recounting her experience freshman year. During McNeely’s sophomore year, she worked against pesticide usage on campus in the form of a student government project. She referred to other successful models from universities like Harvard and proposed possible changes for CMU, changes she said were not taken seriously enough. Chloe Gleichman is also

a senior and, like McNeely, said she’s concerned about pesticide use. She is the president of the Student Environmental Alliance (SEA), a registered student organization interested in environmental issues and sustainability. “I have seen flags placed on campus that are indicative of pesticide or herbicide use. While I have not investigated this any further, the flags are cause for concern,” the Saline native said in an email. The mini flags on campus read “Caution: Pesticide application. Keep off until dry. Customer please remove after 24 hours.” Gleichman also talked about the awareness SEA has raised. “I am proud of how the club has grown into an organization that works on promoting sustainability on campus, but (it) also goes beyond that into the community, state and nation, raising awareness and taking direct action against the industries that are destroying the planet,” Gleichman said. According to the Facilities Management Annual Report for 2011 to 2012, CMU has received $156, 301.89 in energy rebates in 2012 from Consumers Energy and DTE Energy and has received the national Grand Prize for Green Cleaning 2011 from American Universities and Schools Magazine. Steve Lawrence, associate vice president of Facilities Management, said the Landscape Operations full-time staff are licensed by the state of Michigan and use herbicides in areas that have weed problems and do not spray everything. “Herbicides are used throughout campus to control weeds in turf areas and flowerbeds and on sports

fields,” Lawrence said in an email. “Comfront is the herbicide we use, and it controls many different forms of weeds and broadleaf plants in turf. Glyphosate is used to control weeds in flower beds and hardscape areas.” Lawrence also commented on the FM’s future plans concerning chemical use on plants and said he is proud of the FM staff and the work they do everyday for CMU. “We are starting to look at ways to use natural or organic means to control weeds,” Lawrence said. The halting of pesticides or herbicides was not specifically listed on the primary goals section for the next five years in the FM annual report for 2011 to 2012 but might fall under the 2012 to 2013 goals, which say they plan to ‘explore more sustainability options for landscape practices.’ FM is only one sector responsible for creating and maintaining a sustainable campus at CMU. “Last spring, CMU’s SGA created a sustainability committee,” Gleichman said. “I think this is a good step, because sustainability should be at the forefront of every governing body.” McNeely said CMU still has to take more steps to be above average. Steps such as more paper recycling in the library, better training for proper composting procedures, reusable water bottles at orientation and other unique ideas like a bike share program. “I think it’s mostly about student awareness of environmental issues and student engagement and (for) student engagement to work on projects,” McNeely said. studentlife@cm-life.com

Student Government Association to hold elections for nine new senators Monday By Ryan Fitzmaurice Staff Reporter

The Student Government Association will conduct Senate elections on Monday to fill nine vacant seats during their general board meeting. The open seats, which will represent business colleges, health processions and graduate students, respectively, will be filled through a general board election. According to a news release issued by SGA, students interested should come to the meeting prepared to give a short speech to SGA officials. Student interest so far has been high, said Senate Leader Michelle Vanhala. “We’ve had a good amount of interest,” said the Big Rapids senior. “We held a meeting a short time ago where over 30 students expressed interest in SGA positions. Of course, some of those were interested in the house, but a high number were interested in Senate positions.” Vanhala said none of the previous senators resigned on bad terms.

“The resignations were due to personal reasons,” Vanhala said. “SGA is a bigtime commitment, and we need people dedicated to putting the time in and making a difference on campus.” Even though the nine open Senate seats specifically represent business colleges, health processions and graduate students, Vanhala said anyone interested should apply. “If you are an English major, that does not mean you shouldn’t apply,” Vanhala said. “It just means that you have to make the argument that you can represent those specific portions of our community. If need be, I am also opening to moving seats

around so that you represent a college that is appropriate to you. We want everyone to feel welcome to apply.” SGA President Justin Gawronski, a Macomb senior, said increased student participation is crucial for SGA’s success. “We need our members to be excited about SGA and what we’re doing,” Gawronski said during the last Monday’s SGA meeting. “We’re hoping for a high turnout of people interested in these positions.” Those who are interested in running should contact Vanhala at vanha1mb@ cmich.edu. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Stafford calls 2-0 soccer loss to Purdue the ‘worst team effort’ of his CMU career By Emily Grove Staff Reporter

The bus ride from Indiana back to Mount Pleasant was a time for reassessment for the women’s soccer team after a 2-0 loss to Purdue on Wednesday. Gathered in the back of the bus, the team hashed out why they lost to Purdue and how to move forward. Head coach Neil Stafford said the chat was necessary after witnessing what he labeled the “worst team effort” he has seen since coaching the program. The team needed to be honest and open to get ready for what is really important, Stafford said. “If it takes a loss to Purdue and an absolutely

horrendous team effort to get them refocused, I’ll take that 2-0 loss any day of the year,” Stafford said. Senior defender Katie Slaughter said the team doesn’t want to forget the game but also doesn’t want to dwell on it. Talking about their struggles as a team and as individuals helps everyone progress, Slaughter said. “We were just talking on the bus about how to achieve our goals and move forward,” she said. “I think it’s important to have intensity, so when we go into a (Mid-American Conference) game next Friday, we are ready to win every game.” Although Purdue only had three shots on goal, compared to CMU’s seven, the

Boilermakers made theirs count. The game was scoreless at halftime, but Purdue added a goal by sophomore midfielder Taylor Niewoit ten minutes into the second half. An easy tap in by sophomore midfielder Chinyelu Asher in the 73rd minute extended the lead. “It was a really, really poor second half,” Stafford said. “People were working as individuals. It looked like we just got off the plane from traveling to Texas and went straight to play in Indiana.” Freshman forward Danielle Rotheram led the team in shot attempts with four, followed by junior forward Morgan Wilcoxon and

sophomore forward Laura Gosse, who each contributed three shots. Slaughter said in the beginning of the second half, the team started strong but couldn’t find a way to get the ball in the back of the net. “We worked really hard physically, but our technical ability lacked and ultimately cost us,” she said. The Chippewas have some time off before their next game on Sept. 21 at home against Kent State. Coming off a non-conference schedule filled with a lot of travel, Stafford said the team will regroup before their next competition. “We’re absolutely going to take a break and lick our wounds from some of these

Volleyball loses Kelly Maxwell; will wrap up non-conference play Saturday By Morgan Yuncker Staff Reporter

The Central Michigan Women’s volleyball team will face off against IndianaPurdue Fort Wayne Saturday to end their non-conference play. IPFW Mastodons are 9-2 overall and haven’t lost to a Mid-American Conference team. The two teams face off at 7 p.m. at McGuirk Arena. “We played this exact team this spring and tied them 26-24 and 24-26. It’s going to be a battle,” head coach Erik Olson said. “Both teams are more offensive this time, so it’ll be a little more like Oakland.” CMU will be without junior setter Kelly Maxwell, who sustained an injury at the Courtyard Midtown

Invitational at N.C. State last weekend. Maxwell ranks second in the MAC and 51st in the nation in assists per set (10.73) and leads the Chippewas in total assists with 354. Freshman Jordan Timmer is expected to earn the start at setter in Maxwell’s absence. Her 57 assists ranks second for CMU. The team’s main focus will be shutting down the defense of IPFW’s senior defensive specialist Tessa McGill. “She has weaknesses, and I would say she is no different than some of the top liberos we see in the MAC,” Olson said. “We understand what she can do, and we know her strengths.” The Mastodon senior is leading the nation in digs, av-

eraging 6.59 digs per set and leads her team with 244 digs. “Everyone needs to stay disciplined and just make good plays,” junior defensive specialist Jenna Coates said. “We take too many plays off, so we need to play more together and listen to each other.” This is the final match before CMU starts up MAC play, which begins Sept. 21 at McGuirk Arena as the Chippewas host Northern Illinois. “You certainly could use this match as a measuring stick,” Olson said. “Eastern (Michigan) is playing really well, so for (IPFW) to (sweep) Eastern does make it a little bit of a measuring stick.” sports@cm-life.com

Field hockey in MSU Tournament after starting season with three wins By Jeff Papworth Staff Reporter

The field hockey team made the most of its first five games of the season. The team picked up three wins, including a rare victory over a ranked opponent. “We were really focused and ready,” Central Michigan head coach Cristy Freese said. “We were under pressure in all of those games, and we competed well.” The Chippewas, if they can handle the pressure once more, could add to their successful start in the Michigan State Tournament beginning today in East Lansing. Their opening round opponent is Louisville, who defeated Ohio, the defending Mid-American Conference champion, 2-1 Saturday. The Chippewas lost to the Cardinals 9-0 in their last meeting in 2010, suffering their worst defeat since they lost by the same score to Iowa in 2008. CMU won six games in 2010 — a number the team has already reached the halfway point of after five games this season. Freese said she looks forward to seeing how the teams measure up. Although, she might already know if their spring league results are any indication. The Chippewas beat Louisville 2-1 in their last meeting, finishing the spring 3-1-2. “We played really well in the spring,” Freese said. “Our strength is always going to be how our team plays together. How our team communicates together; so if they’re all on the same page, certainly, can we compete against Louisville? Yes.” CMU had plenty of time to prepare for the tournament without a game on the schedule last weekend. Freese said they had many longer practices with no fear of overworking players right before games. CMU scrimmaged on Sept. 7 and had a practice Sunday also. “It’s good for the players,” Freese said. “We’ve been on the road. They can get settled into their classwork and get up into their studies because after this, we have no bye weeks.” The Chippewas, with five games wrapped up, have already taken down a high-caliber team in Maine. But Freese said there is no complacency. “I’ve been so cranky in practice that I wouldn’t allow it,” Freese said. “I think they

totally forgot they beat a ranked opponent.” Sophomore Cayleigh Immelman said the top-25 win only shows what they are capable of. “The point is that we can do it, and now we’ve proved it,” Immelman said. “It’s a motivation to work harder.” Immelman, the 2011 Chippewas goal leader, has deflected scoring opportunities to other players, tallying two points on two assists this season. “I feel it doesn’t matter who

scores the goals as long as they’re being scored,” Immelman said. “We’re learning how to play together, and we’re learning that it’s not just one person that has to score the goal.” The two other teams in the MSU tournament are the Spartans and American. The winners and losers of the opening round will face off Sunday. sports@cm-life.com

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games,” he said. “I wouldn’t say we did great in that non-conference schedule, but we did well. I’m happy but not satisfied. Purdue’s

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