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Life in brief STUDENT LIFE Homecoming Week features variety of fun Homecoming events will begin Sunday at noon and continue throughout the week. The Quest for Central Spirit will take place at Finch Fieldhouse and around campus. Sunday will also feature campus chalking at 3 p.m. and the Ludacris concert at 7 p.m. The Medallion Hunt will begin at 11 p.m. Monday will feature “Fired Up!” at 11 a.m. in the University Center. This event will offer live music and the chance to meet the homecoming ambassadors. Food and relay field games will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Finch Fieldhouse. At 4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, “22 Jump Street” will be broadcast in the Bovee University Center auditorium. “Spirit Day” features Wes Moore, an author and television host, will speak at 7 p.m. in Plachta Auditorium. The “#TBT Trivia Challenge” will begin at 6 p.m. in Finch Fieldhouse on Thursday. On Friday, the “Chippewa Rock Rally” will start at 7 p.m. in Plachta. At 10 p.m. “Battle at the Floats” will be in Finch Fieldhouse. The Homecoming 5K run will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday. The parade, which will begin on campus in Lot 22, will start at 11 a.m. The football game against Ohio University begins at 3:30 p.m. Those interested can learn more about events and register at cmich.orgsync.com/ homecoming. Andrea Peck, Staff Reporter

ENTERTAINMENT Comedian Gary Owens to perform in Plachta Comedian Gary Owen will be performing at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Plachta Auditorium. Central Michigan University’s Program Board is hosting the comedian during Hip Hop Week. Owen is an actor best known for his role in Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne.” He has also appeared in the films “Daddy Day Care” with Eddie Murphy and “Little Man” with the Wayans Brothers. More recently Owen headlined the Mike Epps Presents: Live from the Club Nokia show. It airs on Showtime. The stand-up showcase was filmed live at a sold-out Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Tickets for students are $5 general admission or $15 for VIP reserved seating. Public tickets are $15 general admission and $25 for VIP reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Central located in the CMU Events Center or online at Ticket Central’s website. For more information on the show, visit cmich.orgsync.com/ org/cmupb.

Rawls apologizes, returns to football team By Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor

Senior running back Thomas Rawls spoke publicly for the first time since his suspension and arrest two weeks ago. “I want to apologize to my teammates and all the kids back home in Flint that look up to me,” Rawls said following CMU football practice Wednesday. “I embarrassed myself and this program. Nobody is perfect. Everybody makes mistakes. It is all about how you move forward from it.” He pleaded guilty to one count of attempted larceny in a building, a high court misdemeanor, Tuesday in Isabella County Trial Court. His sentencing is set for 3 p.m. Oct. 21. Rawls will serve no jail time.

The importance of integrity Thomas Rawls has made headlines for himself in Central Michigan Life by foiling both linebackers and the doubts of his college football naysayers. Last week, he finally met an opponent he could not escape: The police. Two astounding performances at running back branded Rawls the CMU football team’s new star. The impact he made in Mount Pleasant was felt through the Mid-American Conference after he helped the Chippewas pound Purdue.

As part of his plea agreement, Rawls also asked Isabella County Trial Court Judge Mark Duthie for permission to travel with the CMU football team to Toledo this weekend. CMU Head football coach Dan Enos confirmed Wednesday that Rawls would play Saturday at Toledo, though he said he was not sure if Rawls would start in the game. “He’s paid the consequences,” Enos said. “When you have a family and have children, when they make a mistake you don’t just kick them out of the house. That’s not how you deal with situations like this.” Rawls hesitated to call his decision to be involved in the theft of a purse on April 8 a mistake.

Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor Senior running back Thomas Rawls runs the ball during a game against Purdue.

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Then just as suddenly, fans were reading Rawls’ name in headlines for all the wrong reasons. Facing three felony charges, he surrendered to the authorities. Local courts allowed Rawls to plead guilty to a high-court misdemeanor. The running back juked the justice system. He eluded a felony charge with a dazzling spin move. People make mistakes. Everyone knows that. w mastrangelo | 2

Rawls deserves a second chance You can say what you want about Dan Enos as a head coach, but claiming he values winning more than integrity is ludicrous. Thomas Rawls didn’t elude a penalty from the football team as easily as he eludes linebackers. It takes guts for Enos to punish his guy yet still have his back. “If you have children and they make a mistake, you don’t just kick them out of the house and tell them to never come home,” Enos

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said. “That’s not how you deal with situations with young people that you care about.” The Chippewas’ explosive running back was withheld for two weeks in back-to-back antagonizing Chippewa losses. That is a penalty harsher than what CMU and the NCAA precedent typically calls for. Look at Jameis Winston. The Florida State quarterback and 2013 Heisman trophy winner w DesOrmeau | 2

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Taryn Wattles | Assistant Photo Editor Detroit transfer student Nicos Phoenix out-rapped his fellow competitors during the Rap Battle Thursday in the UC Auditorium. For winning, Nicos won the title of CMU’s top emcee, $50, and a meet-n-greet with Ludacris. SEE PAGE 2

Ludacris tickets ‘sold out’ By Sydney Smith Assistant Student Life Editor

All tickets for the Ludacris concert on Sept. 28 are “sold out” after Program Board announced Wednesday that they would be given to Central Michigan University students for free. The tickets started off at $25 for students and were announced buy

one get one half off earlier this week before being available for free. They were distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Students who had previously bought tickets had the opportunity to be reimbursed and provided with a new ticket with the same seating location for free, minus service and delivery fees. w ludacris | 2

STUDENTS REACT ON FACEBOOK “They literally can’t even give tickets away to fill it up. Book someone relevant and you wouldn’t have this problem.” -Corey Densmore “Can’t sell out Ludacris? Go figure. Freshmen were in elementary school when he was relevent.” -Corey Walsh

“I didn’t know there was such unjust hate for Luda. The man has Grammy awards, a classic album and a lot of hit records. Whether you like him or not, he’s a legend and seems like a cool guy in person. I grew up listening to him, so I’m excited for it.” -Jameson Allen

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Rap battle honors Hip-Hop Week By Rachael Schuit Staff Reporter

Fighting for dominance as Central Michigan University’s top emcee, $50 and a meetand-greet with hip-hop icon Ludacris, eight students flowed and free-styled during a rap battle event in celebration of the university’s Hip Hop Week. Hosted by Program Board, Collective Action for Cultural Unity (C.A.C.U), and Men About Change, the battle of words and

rawls | continued from 1 “I was not conscious that night,” Rawls said. “I don’t want to call it a mistake because it was a decision I made. I’m moving forward and I’m looking forward to playing Toledo this weekend.” He has not monitored social media sites, Rawls said, or paid any attention to his critics during the past two weeks. “The only thing I have been hearing is all positive. That’s from my family, teammates and

Mastrangelo | continued from 1 Does Rawls deserve to go to jail for what he did? No. Does he deserve to continue to represent this university on its most public athletic field? No. The day after his plea deal was finalized, Rawls stood in front of cameras with an apologetic look on his face and his head coach, Dan Enos, standing supportively behind him. Enos likes to keep the critics “out of his head.” He has had ample opportunity to do that. Enos has been one of the most scrutinized CMU coaches in recent memory. The decision to reinstate Rawls only hours after he

wits was held in the Bovee University Center auditorium before a crowd of more than100 people. Nicos Phoenix, a transfer student and communications major from Detroit, signed up after hearing about the event from another artist. Nicos has been singing for a year and wanted to showcase his style in a venue that would help him gain notoriety. “It’s just a good way to come out so people can see my face, and meet new people,” he said.

The winner of the rap battle was Phoenix and he was thrilled to win. “It felt real good because these boys were talented,” Phoenix said. TJazmyne Saltmarshall, vice president of C.A.C.U. and a 21-year-old Detroit native, and was pleased with the turnout of the event. Saltmarshall also thought the rap battle was a good way to end Hip Hop week and would like to see the event again next year.

coaches. Nothing negative,” he said. Enos offered little comment to critics who have challenged his decision to reinstate Rawls. “I don’t control the legal system,” Enos said. “I don’t have anything to say to (the critics). If you just kick everyone who makes a mistake off the team, you wouldn’t have a lot of people. I think a lot of our regular student body makes mistakes. We are all very fallible.” Meanwhile several CMU student leaders weighed in on Rawls’ legal problems and return to the field this weekend. “It’s easy for individuals to come to snap judgments on

what should happen,” said Chuck Mahone, Student Government Association president. “It seems like due process is taking place. As students, we hope that our university does not only what is best for our football team but what is best for our image as well.” Evan Glowicki, a global studies major and junior said Rawls’ play is necessary in order to win this Saturday. “He should be suspended longer,” Glowicki said. “From a sports fan’s point of view I think he should still play considering our team isn’t doing too hot right now.”

pleaded guilty to helping steal a woman’s purse has the “Fire Enos” crowd howling for Enos’ job again. Winning is important. But one thing should matter even more: Integrity. The CMU Athletic Department and Enos have failed to meet the standard of integrity the CMU community deserves and should demand. That failure started the afternoon Rawls was withheld from the Syracuse game and team officials refused to answer questions about why Rawls did not play. The department and program claimed their hands were tied. After Rawls admitted his guilt, the department and Rawls and the department should

have parted ways. Enos welcomed back his superstar with open arms. Yes, it is good to offer second chances. Is that what bringing Rawls back is about though? Or is this about trying to salvage the 2014 football season? Another dismal football season is something Enos can’t afford. There are no more second chances, for him. Give Toledo hell this weekend, Thomas. Your coaches, teammates and a good number of fans seem excited to have you back. I am not ready to cheer just yet. Having you back comes at too high a cost. Nothing should comprise this university’s integrity. Not even an incredible playmaker like Thomas Rawls.

ONLINE Across the campus of Central Michigan University, several local emcees stepped up to freestyle and recognize hip-hop week, ahead of Thursday’s rap battle. Go to CM-Life.com to watch the performers we found.

DesormeaU | continued from 1 played every game last year despite numerous allegations, including but not limited to: being accused of raping a student, stealing a soda from Burger King, being questioned by police after a BB gun fight in an apartment complex and being held at gunpoint by police after supposedly hunting for squirrels with a pellet gun. Winston was suspended from the FSU baseball team for three games after stealing $32.72 worth of crab legs and was suspended for one football game after repeatedly shouting an obscene phrase from a tabletop in Florida State’s version of the UC. Rawls’ situation isn’t even in the same area code of poor judgment as other college football players like Winston. The Flint native is a first time offender who aided in a theft

ludacris | continued from 1 Program Board advisor Damon Brown was unavailable for comment. Representatives from his office directed reporters to the Director of University Communications Steve Smith. Smith declined to comment, referring reporters to Program Board President Josh Palmer. “In order to make the show more affordable for CMU students and to get a packed house, CMU Program Board has offered the show for free,” Palmer said. Regarding Program Board’s contract for the concert, Palmer said there was nothing in the contract

so he could buy some sub sandwiches and gasoline. He wasn’t even a CMU student when it happened, but he’s owned up to it and apologized with sincerity to his Chippewa family. Still, some students and alumni aren’t happy with the decision to reinstate Rawls. It can be argued that winning is valued more than integrity at other programs like Florida State. Not at CMU. Enos has a long history of being firm when it comes to player discipline. Enos suspended three of his top wide receivers, including Titus Davis, for a violation of team rules for the 2012 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. He won without them. But he also didn’t give up on those players. The punishment for Ryan Oruche and eventually Andrew Flory is Exhibit B for Enos’ priority of integrity. Oruche was released after being charged with unarmed robbery and retail fraud and Flory was suspended after

being charged with seconddegree retail fraud and possession of marijuana. The pair attempted to steal $500 worth of electronics and food from Walmart in June. Flory, the wide receiver who was expected to compliment Titus Davis, was eventually dismissed after a second violation earlier this month. Enos has given multiple players a second chance, although he’s not afraid to suspend players—regardless of who it is or how important the game is. And like in Flory’s case, multiple disciplinary issues usually spell the end of a player’s career at CMU. Another mishap from Rawls will land him the same fate. But for now, Rawls has paid his penalty. Yeah, he screwed up. Royally. Cut the kid a break. I don’t care whether he’s a bruising Big Ten running back or the water boy. Thomas Rawls deserves a second chance.

that forced them to make the tickets free and that it was Program Board’s choice to do so. Students were quick to share their opinions about the concert. “I kind of feel bad for Program Board because I think they expected more ticket sales, but I don’t know anything about Ludacris,” Holland freshman Midge Carter said. As part of their contract with Ludacris, Palmer commented that Program Board could not say how many tickets were sold. I think they could have done better choosing an artist because of the people they’ve gotten in the past,” Battle Creek freshman Allison Tobey said. Although many students

were perplexed at Program Board’s decision on the artist, some are excited for the event, more so now that they don’t have to pay for it. “I bought three tickets and went to get my refund which was good,” Pontiac freshmen Emily Hubbard said. “I really like Ludacris.” The Ludacris concert featuring special guest Two-9 will be performing at McGuirck Arena at 7 p.m. on Sept. 28.

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HOMECOMING Schedule of Events Sunday, September 28th 12pm - The Quest for Central Spirit (Finch Fieldhouse 3pm - Campus Chalking (Bovee UC) 8pm Ludacris Concert 11pm - Medallion Hunt begins

Monday, September 29th 11am - Fired Up! (Bovee UC Student Lounge) 7:30pm - Food Relay & Field Games (Finch Fieldhouse

Tuesday, September 30th 5pm Maroon Mania-Instagram Competition (Finch Fieldhouse ) 4pm - 7pm- Movie Night! '22 Jump Street' (UC Auditorium) !

Wednesday, October 1st Spirit Day! Show your CMU spirit by wearing Maroon & Gold! 7pm Wes Moore: Author & TV Host (Plachta Auditorium)

Thursday, October 2nd 5:30pm #TBT Trivia Challenge (Finch Fieldhouse)

Friday, October 3rd 7pm - Chippewa Rock Rally (Plachta Auditorium) 10pm - Battle at the Floats (Finch Fieldhouse)

Saturday, October 4th 8AM CMU HOMECOMING 5K Finch Fieldhouse TBD Homecoming Parade TBD - Homecoming Football Game vs. Ohio University (Gold Ambassador & Maroon Cup/Golden Goblet Announcement)

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INSIDE LIFE

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Outdoor trip offers students non-traditional classroom

Luke Roguska | Design Editor Students decorate t-shirts for the Clothesline Project on Wednesday to help raise awareness for domestic violence. The project will be fully unveiled Monday at Art Reach downtown.

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Students help educate campus about domestic violence by contributing to Clothesline Project Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

Brenda Villegas decorated a t-shirt with her own personal message about domestic abuse. She said she appreciated the feeling of bringing awareness to a sensitive topic. “It’s kind of like therapy,” the Holland freshman said. “You’re doing something that’s bringing awareness to the cause, and you feel a little bit better for those survivors. I just feel like it’s a subject that a lot of people don’t like to talk about very openly.” Villegas was one of several students who shared stories of survival and support during the Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates’ inaugural Clothesline Project Kick-Off Event this week to help bring attention to a national epidemic. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly one in three women and one in four men will experience some type of physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner is his or her lifetime. “I haven’t necessarily been that involved in a lot of activities here on campus and I decided I’m going to change that,” Villegas said. “Today is my day to change that.” At the end of the workshop, Villegas’s t-shirt will be added to the dozens

that will go on display at Central Michigan University and throughout the community later this month. “It’s been a little bit of everything,” said event co-coordinator Emma Tuthill. “It’s been a variety of things, like messages of support, personal stories and quotes.” To bring the statistics to life, Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates partnered with Women’s Aid Service, Inc. and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s behavioral health program, Nami Migizi Nangwiihgan, to present their annual Clothesline Project. Survivors and supporters alike were invited to decorate t-shirts with messages about different types of assault during two workshops held in the Bovee University Center on Wednesday and Thursday. A national initiative, the Clothesline Project began in 1990 with a small group of women, and the goal of bringing a taboo issue into the spotlight. At Central Michigan University, the project has been displayed for a few hours each year outside the UC. This year is unique in that the SCIT and community businesses have joined forces with SAPA to display shirts together for the first time, Tuthill said. “It might have happened in the past, but as far as I know, it hasn’t,” she said.

“The tribe and community approached us, which I thought was amazing. I’m so happy about that.” The Clothesline Project will be unveiled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, at Art Reach of Mid-Michigan in downtown Mount Pleasant. This week’s workshops allowed students to make new shirts for the display, with Wednesday’s event providing 35 shirts alone. The shirts will be added to those provided by the tribe and community. In addition to Art Reach, shirts for the Clothesline Project will be on display in Max and Emily’s Eatery, Dog Central, Pizza King, The Malt Shop, Curt’s Service Center, Inc., The Book Shelf and The Pines Golf Course. Newly trained SAPA member Spencer Goodrich, of Petosky, said he is excited to help and give his time to events like the Clothesline Project and the upcoming Heels for Her event in March. “I’ve always been interested in women’s rights and equality, and this organization is probably one of the best to get involved with,” Goodrich said. “You learn new skills and how to be a resource to those who need help.” Goodrich said the Clothesline Project is beneficial to survivors and their supporters because it allows them to

express themselves in a visual way without having to tie themselves to a particular story of abuse. “This is really powerful because it lets survivors or secondary survivors express how they feel through art and design,” he said. “They can use that to show other people that this issue is very real. Others need to learn and accept that it’s happening.” Those who attended the workshop were able to request their t-shirts after the event is over, and were assured their names will never be connected to a specific shirt and message. Following the project’s unveiling at Art Reach, additional t-shirts will be displayed for an entire day outside the UC on Wednesday, Oct. 1, before they are moved into the extended study room in the Charles V. Park Library as part of a permanent art display for the duration of October. The unveiling at Art Reach is free and open to students and the public, who will be able to enjoy refreshments while there. “For SAPA it’s great because I feel like there’s this disconnect between campus and the community, and being able to bring survivors and supporters of survivors is really unique, at least for our campus,” Tuthill said.

Homecoming Week has students fired up By Andrea Peck Staff Reporter

Anticipation is building on campus as Homecoming rapidly approaches. While students celebrate the event in different ways, some events having to do with Homecoming are more popular than others. Students said they love attending the Homecoming game, and seeing everyone come together to cheer on the Chippewas against their Homecoming opponents is the climax of the activities. Senior Taylor Fiolek said while he does not normally participate in events that happen during the week like Medallion Hunt or Rock Rally, he loves attending the football game. “Getting into the game really helps with school spirit,” he said. “I love going to the game, but I don’t normally participate in events.” Other students love to be a part of events for Homecoming and often are involved around campus all week. “My favorite part about Homecoming is being a part of Medallion Hunt and Rock Rally,” said sophomore Autumn Killop. Homecoming fun begins at noon on Sunday, with The Quest for Central Spirit, which will take place at Finch Fieldhouse and around campus. That night, at 11 p.m., the Medallion Hunt will begin. The Medallion Hunt is an event where students are given clues where to find the Homecoming medallion, which is hidden somewhere around campus. The week will wrap up on Satur-

Eleven honors students and two faculty members had the opportunity to backpack through the Rocky Mountains in August. The trip gave students an opportunity to develop leadership skills. While on the trip, cameras were the only technology, and it allowed students to build relationships with others on the trip. Responsible recreational practices were taught through “Leave No Trace” principles. Students set up camp, cooked their own meals and lead the group when it was their day to be the leader. The trip enabled students to learn outside of the traditional classroom. Contact Bob Dvorak, at dvora1rg@cmich.edu to find information on participating in an outdoor education class.

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CMU surplus sale takes place today at 2 p.m. Students looking to spruce up their residence hall rooms or apartments can find a treasure trove of used furniture, electronic equipment and other supplies at the Central Michigan University surplus sale. The sale will begin at noon and will run until 2 p.m. on Friday at the Surplus Sales Building, 275 W. Bellows Street. CMU surplus sales, sponsored by the Contracting and Purchasing Services department, happen each month throughout the year. The next sales will occur Oct. 31, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19.

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Mountain Town Station to host fourth annual Oktoberfest Mountain Town Station’s fourth annual Oktoberfest beer tent will take place 7 p.m.-midnight, on Sept. 26 and 27. There is a $5 cover charge upon entrance to Oktoberfest. Mug Clubbers from Mountain Town Brewing Company will be available for $4, along with handcrafted microbrews. Mountain Town’s seasonal Oktoberfest beer will also be available during the weekend. Along with beer and food, Oktoberfest will feature live music, starting with local acoustic performer Mark Daisy on Friday. Revolver, a rock cover band, will be closing the night. Saturday will feature The Palooka Brothers, an ‘all-timey’ string band, and Highway Salute, a blues-rock band, will be closing. For more information about Oktoberfest, search ‘Mountain Town’s Fourth Annual Oktoberfest’ on Facebook. Sydney Smith, Assistant Student Life Editor

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Central Michigan Life | File Art Central Michigan University students show their school spirit during the 2013 Homecoming festivities.

day, October 4 with the Homecoming parade at 11 a.m. and the Homecoming game at 3:30 p.m. against Ohio University. Freshman Mark Davis said he is not sure if he will be participating in Homecoming events yet, but he is excited to attend the game and see how people celebrate Homecoming. “I do like how people all come together to cheer at the game,” he said, adding that he feels the students here have a lot of school spirit. “It’s nice to see everyone getting together to support the same thing.”

Senior Anna Smith agrees, and said she feels students here have a lot of school spirit and support for school events. “A lot of people already participate a lot in school activities,” she said. “But I think there could be more prominent advertising for Homecoming. I think a lot of people have missed what events are coming up.” Senior Ashley Williams said she feels events that happen during the week of Homecoming can be a great way for freshmen to come out of their comfort zones.

“I loved being a part of Mock Rock and the Medallion Hunt,” she said. “These events get students pumped up. They are especially good for freshmen who live in the dorms. They can get involved right from the start.” Regardless of what events they like to see during the week, students love the good atmosphere that can be found around campus. “I love how everybody gets together to support each other,” she said. “There’s just a really good atmosphere.”

Hume discussion scheduled for this weekend The department of Philosophy and Religion will host an international symposium on Hume and his 18th Century critics. The symposium, held at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 26-27, will be free to the public in the Park Library Auditorium. Topics will include natural history, natural religion, sex and morals. The event will be streaming online at cmich.edu.

VOICES

Coping with distorted body image

EDITORIAL | Mount Pleasant continues conversation on race, police

Paige Sheffield

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Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Students organize a peaceful protest against police brutality in front of the Charles V. Park Library. Students were drawn to the protest due to the actions that occurred in Ferguson, Mo.

NO FORGETTING FERGUSON

n the aftermath of the Ferguson, Mo., riots, 140 Central Michigan University community members gathered to discuss police brutality. The Speak Up Speak

Out event this week is clear evidence the heartbreak is not lost on our community. We commend Mount Pleasant for keeping the conversation alive. A month and a half after Michael Brown, an unarmed black man, was shot and killed by police, our community continues to react. It speaks well of the character of our students, teachers, staff and community when we are able to constructively discuss sensitive issues. Race and police brutality exchanges make our community and world a better, more understanding place. We are proud our university- cut into the cornfields of mid-Michigan some 500 miles from Ferguson, Mo.- feels so passionately about a topic some

Intentions, actions matter A survivor once told me, “My rapist doesn’t even know he’s a rapist.” Those words haunt me. In my work as a sexual health educator and activist, this issue comes up quite often. Working on a college campus means that any discussion about consent is also a discussion about alcohol. The intersection of the two raises many questions about the definition of rape. Some issues are cut and dry. For example, if one person encourages another to drink with the intention of inebriating them to the point that they make a decision

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prefer to ignore. Our society can have a habit of forgetting old and tragic news. The SUSO event, which was co-hosted by the Office of Diversity Education, featured students, teachers and police officers as panel members. Each speaker provided a unique voice on the issue of race relations in our nation. Mount Pleasant Police Officer Jeff Browne and CMU Police Chief William Yeagley were panel members whose experience allowed them to shed unique perspective on the interaction between citizens and police. “At universities, we have a lot of people who are not from

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they otherwise wouldn’t, and then proceeds to have sex with them— that is rape. That is an active attempt to circumvent a person’s right to decline sexual contact. Other issues are not as straightforward. Some rapists did not intend to rape their victim. Some rapists did not have malicious intent. Some rapists thought they had consent. So how do we compare these “accidental” rapists to those that knew exactly what they were doing?

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Mount Pleasant, and that gives them a lot of life experiences that we don’t have,” Yeagley said. “We as police officers don’t think about it that way all the time.” We feel it is imperative for every police officer and every citizen to maintain the same point of view expressed by Yeagley. Once we step back and put ourselves in the place of others, we are able to better understand society and figure out how to fix it. The SUSO event is a testament to this truth. Ferguson recently made headlines again on Thursday when Police Chief Thomas Jackson in Ferguson apologized to Brown’s parents and peaceful protesters

I liken this situation to the difference between murder and manslaughter. Murderers intend to cause great harm. They make an active decision to hurt another person grievously. Someone that commits manslaughter, on the other hand, did not intend to harm anyone. He or she did so out of neglect. This is the fault of the “accidental” rapist. He or she may not have meant to hurt anyone, but that does not diminish the pain of the victim. When a person chooses to engage in sexual contact with others, that person has a responsibility to make sure everyone involved agrees to the sexual contact and is able to make that decision. If you have sex with a person that has been drinking, there is no way for you to be 100% sure

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via video, according to a report from USA Today. While there remain countless other loose ends regarding Brown’s death, an apology is at least a step in the right direction. Without the peaceful protests in Ferguson, and the combined support of communities across the nation – Mount Pleasant included – the conversation on race relations and police brutality might never have had the chance to evolve. As long as we continue the discussion – and never forget – we will become closer to become a more united nation. Together, we can keep the conversation going.

that your partner is able to consent. They may seem okay, but in actuality, they could be blackout drunk. If you have sex with a person that has been drinking, you run the risk of miscalculating how drunk they are, and harming them deeply without meaning to. If your partner wakes up naked and violated with no recollection of the night before, your intentions don’t matter. You neglected to be 100 percent certain of your partner’s ability to consent, and you hurt them. You knew they were in a vulnerable state, took a risk, and seriously harmed someone. That’s not right. Perhaps the “accidental” rapist isn’t quite as evil as the intentional rapist, but the results of his or her actions are the same.

“Do you even lift, bro?” has become a common joke in our society, but it also reveals a common problem. The pressure of women to be small and thin is no secret, but we often ignore the fact that men face a similar issue. Within the last three decades, the amount of men unhappy with their bodies has increased from 15 percent to 43 percent, according to studies published on the National Eating Disorders Association website. We are constantly bombarded by images of the “ideal” body type. The media makes men think they have to be impossibly muscular and women think they have to be impossibly skinny. We are often oblivious to how much these images impact the way we view ourselves. About 10 to 15 percent of people who suffer from anorexia or bulimia are male, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. While this number is much smaller than the number of women suffering from the diseases, men are less likely to get help because of the gender roles associated with eating disorders and body image issues, according to a study on the NEDA website. We need to recognize that shaming our own bodies, or those of others, is unhealthy and cruel. But it’s easy to say that. It’s not so easy to stand by it in a society that just wants us to be a little bit more muscular or a few sizes smaller. Instead of attempting to make a change, we often obliviously contribute to this culture of body shaming. We say “crop tops don’t work for certain girls.” We call skinny people anorexic as though it’s some kind of joke. We say “zero’s not a size.” We say men should be tough and “manly.” We judge and define people based on unrealistic standards of how they “should” look. We need to recognize that eating disorders and body image issues should not be taken lightly, regardless of gender. We need to recognize that body image issues are not women’s issues. They are human issues. We don’t have to accept this as an inevitable aspect of society. We don’t have to reduce ourselves to unrealistic standards, to gender roles, to counted calories or juice cleanses or steroids. We don’t have to fit the ideals of others. We can bring about change by recognizing the problem. By realizing the issue doesn’t discriminate against gender. By seeing that “Do you even lift, bro?” is becoming the new “Does this make me look fat?” And while the phrases might be good for a few sarcastic laughs, there is nothing funny about real eating disorders.

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SAMRC hosts lawyer as speaker By Kelsey Smith Staff Reporter

Taryn Wattles | Assistant Photo Editor Fred Baker, a bartender at Hunter’s Ale House, pours a fresh glass of Oktoberfest for a customer on Thursday.

CMU brews up new Fermentation Sciences certificate program By Jordyn Hermani Staff Reporter

To some, the idea of affiliating college-aged students with alcohol seems to be the beginning of a bad idea, but for Cordell DeMattei, the opportunity is too good to pass up. The university recently announced that it would institute a fermentation sciences certificate. “The craft brewing industry has grown so much in the last 20 to 25 years and the education isn’t really available,” Demattei, Central Michigan University’s new director of Fermentation Science said. “The ones that are there are really saturated (with enrollment).” The brewing industry, particularly in Michigan, contributes greatly to the state’s economy through various means, DeMattei said. By enabling students to participate in what he considers the art of “science and technology in a bottle.” “As of 2013, Michigan

ranked fifth in the nation in number of breweries, behind California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington,” said Davison, dean of the College of Science and Technology, in a press release Tuesday. “This growing industry contributes significantly to the state’s economy, supporting jobs in breweries as well as in farms producing barley and hops.” As a part of the program, students will be able to work in partnership with the Mountain Town Station Brewery and Hunter’s Ale House. Through the program, brewers-to-be are offered a unique opportunity to test their skills in the field. Cheryl Hunter, owner of Hunter’s Ale House in Union Township, said that she was pleased with the opportunity to give CMU students a hands-on approach to studying brewing. “The brewing of a malt beverage is very scientific,” Hunter said. “Hunter’s Ale House brew master and Michigan Malt Co. founder, Wendell Banks, and I appreciate the

opportunity to share our knowledge and professional experience of how great craft beer should be made.” As it is a certificate based course, no pre-requisites are required to enlist in the program. Any student, including pre-established brewers simply looking to further their careers, are accepted into the program. Proficiency in both math and science is highly encouraged, specifically in basic biology and chemistry. DeMattei said that there have been jokes about the program with people offering to be “taste testers,” but urges individuals that this is a serious program underneath it all. “I’ve had a lot of people refer to it just as a beer program,” he said. “It really is a science based program, and we’re really excited with our industry partners to get them real world experience.” The program should start in fall 2015, but DeMattei said he is trying to get it started as early as summer.

CMU receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award Lexi Carter Staff Reporter

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Central Michigan University received a 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award, also known as the HEED award, from the largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine gave 83 colleges and universities across the United States this award. CMU was recognized for demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion on campus through initiatives, programs and outreach, student recruitment and hiring practices for faculty and staff. Traci Guinn, executive director for the Center for Inclusion and Diversity and the Multicultural Academic Student Service, said in a press release that the schools

commitment to diversity is seen through the programs, curriculum and practices. “We are proud of our commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion amongst our faculty, staff and students.” Guinn said. Colleen Green, director of the Native American Programs and the Student Transition Enrichment Program, said the HEED award demonstrates the commitment to diversity that Institutional Diversity has demonstrated through training and providing courses and classroom presentations relating to diverse topics. “This national recognition shines a spotlight on the initiatives and programs we have implemented on campus,” Green said “It allows the country to recognize our University as one of the premier educational institutions

committed to diversity.” Director of LGBTQ Services Shannon Jolliff-Dettore believes being recognized with this award serves as validation for tireless work, and the campus should be honored to receive such a highly esteemed award with other amazing institutions. “My hope is this award validates the campus work towards creating a safe an inclusive campus for all students,” JolliffDettoresaid. “This award, for me, represents that we are doing great work and that the work needs to continue.” Along with other services on campus, The office of LGBTQ Services works towards creating a safe and inclusive campus for all students, faculty and staff by programming through a lens of intersectionality to recognize multiple identities are brought into any space occupied.

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For Cheboygan sophomore Ian Elliot, marijuana isn’t a recreational activity - it’s his medicine. “Some of us need to use marijuana, myself included,” he said. “I am a seizure patient. To me, it does alleviate some of the symptoms that would cause me difficulties while going to CMU.” As the president of Student Advocates for Medical and Responsible use of Cannabis, Elliot and other members of SAMRC hosted an event bringing attorney Matthew Abel to speak on behalf of cannabis and the law Wednesday night. Abel is a criminal defense lawyer with his own firm, Cannabis Counsel, which focuses on marijuana cases. He warmed up the audience with a few jokes and got the crowd laughing within the first few minutes. “When we talk about cannabis, the term ‘Fire Up Chips’ has a new meaning,” he said. Abel’s discussion focused on how the law plays a role with the use of medical marijuana. He explained the differences between responsible and irresponsible use of cannabis and how it can affect those who choose to use it. “It depends on the situation,” he said. “Some people function better with marijuana and some people do not.” He also discussed the laws that surround owning and operating dispensaries, previous cases, licensing and poli-

Luke Roguska | Design Editor Matthew Abel, an attorney with Cannabis Counsel P.L.C., speaks with students involved in the Student Advocates for Medicinal and Responsible use of Cannibis organization Wednesday in Moore Hall.

tics. Abel said states that have legalized marijuana have had fewer crimes, as well as a 25 percent decrease in opiate deaths. “If you get down to the statistics, cannabis has had a bad effect on society,” he said. “However, people who really want to smoke pot already are. Opiates will kill you, marijuana won’t.” The event was a learning experience for Lisa Conine, Recruitment Chair of SAMRC and Perry senior. “I thought tonight was great; I got to learn more about what he does and how he feels about everything,” she said. “I think it’s cool how he includes humor so it doesn’t feel like a class.” Learning more about the law is what stood out to Conine most. “If college students aren’t educated on their rights, it’s really easy to get into trouble when you don’t know what your rights are,” she said. Clarkston freshman Jon Pitts was most interested by the opiate death decrease in states that have legalized marijuana. “It was really eye-opening to hear a lot of the facts that they presented. The 25 percent decrease in deaths from opiates was really interesting to learn about,” he said. Hearing statistics and laws supporting marijuana intrigued Flint freshman Dylan Williams. Being able to discuss the use of cannabis in legal terms was good to see, he said. “Instead of hearing people

talk about it, saying how great it is, there were actual statistics and law behind all of it,” he said. “I learned more about what you’re protected under by law, what you should say and what you shouldn’t say.” Breaking stereotypes and stigmas are what many cannabis users, and activists like SAMRC, are focusing on recently. “A lot of our students here are high achievers academically as well as with extracurricular activities outside of SAMRC,” Elliot said. The stereotypes have been around for decades. Abel said the government has spent a lot of time and money pushing propaganda that involves cannabis. “It takes a long time to end the propaganda,” he said. “There are a lot of people who still believe it. With the advent of the Internet and more access to information, people are understanding how crazy that propaganda was and how crazy it was to believe it in the first place.” SAMRC provides many opportunities for students interested in the use and laws regarding medicinal marijuana. “The real reason that we do this is not for the number of students that show up,” Elliot said. “If we can make enough of an impact on these professionals, then they’re going to turn around and carry that knowledge and understanding back to whatever their profession is, and that to us is a success.”

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Delta Zeta continues outreach to speech and hearing impaired By Shelby Shafer Staff Reporter

Andrea Roll is always ready to offer help to the hearing impaired. The Lake Orion junior and American Sign Language minor said her sorority Delta Zeta’s support of people with speech and hearing impairments is a crucial part of the group’s work. “It’s important to support and raise awareness because so many people don’t know how to go about communicating with someone who has a speech or hearing impairment,” she said. Since 1954, the Delta Zeta sorority has been supporting speech and hearing impairment through public outreach and philanthropy. “The gift of hearing opens up a whole new world of opportunity to people,” said Sarah Forgrave, a Troy senior and Philanthropy Chairman of Delta Zeta. “It connects individuals to life and helps them realize they can accomplish so much more than they ever thought possible.” The chapter works with the Starkey Hearing Founda-

tion, which promotes hearing health and awareness by providing hearing aids, batteries and other products for children in need. Members of Delta Zeta donate Build-A-Bears wearing hearing aids for the foundation to pass out to children who are receiving the devices for the first time. On campus and locally, Delta Zeta puts on Learn 2 Listen week alongside Central Michigan University’s Carl’s Center, a rehabilitation center that dispenses hearing aids, performs hearing evaluations and fits patients with the devices. This year, Learn 2 Listen week will take place the week of Oct. 6. During the week, members of Delta Zeta will be handing out information on how to get a free hearing test, and there will be free testing booths on campus. Delta Zeta will also be chalking campus with facts and statistics about speech and hearing impairment. “A speech or hearing impairment can affect a person cognitively, physically and emotionally and I feel that the depth of these effects are

not as well known as they should be,” said St. Claire senior Amanda LaCroix. “Being a communications disorders major, I understand how detrimental a speech or hearing impairment can be on a person’s communication with others as well as their development.” LaCroix spends time volunteering at the Carl’s Center by participating in observations with a clinical supervisor on cases and therapies. Oxford senior Crystal Everett noted the importance of bringing awareness to issues that may not be as commonly known. “I think it is important to support the lesser-known philanthropies so it can help raise awareness for the social issues that they cater to,” she said. As the events for Learn 2 Listen week come closer, members of Delta Zeta will be chalking campus to indicate the time and place for their events. They will also be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Wesley Center in which all of the proceeds will be donated to Carl’s Center. The date for this event is yet to be determined.

staff member at MAC TV, said each film must be 10 minutes or less and be appropriate for a PG-13 rating. Participation in the contest is open to all age groups, so nominations are not limited to CMU students. Entries can vary from romantic comedies, horror or any other genre as long as zombies are involved. MAC TV will also be holding an equipment training class on Sep. 30, in case participants need to use their supplies. “We have a few high school students that want to do it. It’s for anybody in the Mid-Michigan area,” Kuntzler said. Kuntzler and Etienne said they hope this will

become an annual event at MAC TV and that it will give people a greater idea of what MAC TV is. “I’m excited to see more people find out more about MAC TV and realize they can make their own content to go on the channel,” Etienne said. Casasanta said she is excited to see a vast array of submissions. “I think the thing I’m most excited about seeing is so many people participating and seeing how many adaptations we get of zombie films,” she said. Those interested in participating in the film contest can call MAC TV at 989-773-9730.

Photos of the day Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Detroit senior Vincent Thurman often stands on campus with a “free hugs” sign, as he did Thursday afternoon near the Fabiano Botanical Garden.

Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Grand Rapids senior Shea Farley accepts Detroit senior Vincent Thurman’s “free hug” offer Thursday afternoon on campus.

Zombie film fest takes life By Rachel Schuit Staff Reporter

The dead will walk again at MAC TV studio. Bloody organs, open wounds and an unquenchable thirst for brains will be on hand at the studio’s first-ever Zombie Fashion Show. Participants have less than a month to submit their films for the contest. The judging starts Oct. 1 and will go through Oct. 29. Eleanor Etienne, a member of the production staff at MAC TV, got the idea for a film contest from a librarian at Pere Marquette District Library, where their Claire office is located. She said the contest was timed to coincide with Halloween at the end of October. “I had done the zombie run in Mt. Pleasant last year and it’s getting closer to Halloween,” she said. “I was like what if we did a zombie film contest?” Etienne said she didn’t have trouble getting her boss and co-workers on board with the idea. Trista Casasanta, a Central Michigan University senior and a production staff member at MAC TV, said it encourages the holiday. “I thought it would be a good way for all of us to get in the spirit of Halloween,” she said. There are minimal requirements for the contest. Dana Kuntzler, a production

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In reverence of Deaf Awareness Week, two Central Michigan University student organizations have stepped into the spotlight. The American Sign Language Society and the Speech Language and Hearing Club both are focused on making college life easier and more welcoming for students and residents with hearing impairments. They also act as educational mechanisms for students who want to learn more about auditory health issues. “We work toward bringing awareness to Deaf Culture, history and American sign language,” ASLS secretary and Clinton Township senior Alesha Bove said. “We interact

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ty as much as possible,” said ASLS President and Clinton Township sophomore Rachel Stickel. “For example, every Monday night the deaf community in Midland has a social at the Midland mall, and once a month we drive out to join them.” SLHC is an organization for undergraduate communications disorders majors and minors, or anyone interested in language pathology and audiology. It provides social and volunteer opportunities, as well as fundraising projects to help its members become closer and to raise money for the Summer Specialty Clinics. “Last year, we were able to offer six scholarships to children that weren’t able to come to SSC without our help,” said SLHC President and Macomb junior Danielle Tabacchini. SLHC meets at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in Grawn 100. The group’s plans for this year include guest speakers made up of various professionals, graduate students and professors.

with deaf communities as much as possible.” The ASLS meets at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Health Professions Building, Room 1255. Everyone is welcome, whether students are fluent in sign language or just would like to learn. “In ASLS, we all share a passion for Deaf Culture and ASL,” Bove said. “If you are interested in learning about a history, culture and a language that is highly prevalent in this country, yet is not as well known, then this is the place for you,” Bove said. “We interact within the community that we are promoting awareness for and give many opportunities to practice your signing skills.” ASLS plans to host a few events throughout the year to get students involved and learning about Deaf Culture, but its main goal for this year is to be more involved with the people it serves. “Involvement for us also means trying to be as involved in the deaf communi-

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my disability unless it becomes a problem in a particular situation,” she said. “People have made comments inquiring about why I stare at their lips, but I simply explain the situation and how I need to visualize what they are saying in addition to hearing it to fully comprehend the message.” Bloom said her hearing impairment hasn’t hindered her college experience at all. Her mother said she is active in a variety of programs as well as working on-campus jobs. “Kaylee has accomplished a lot in such a short time at CMU,” Julie said. “She’ll be graduating ahead of her freshman class, because she has strived to do her best and push herself, and be involved in all she can be involved in while attending CMU.” Bloom’s roommate and Southgate junior, Andrea Montalbano, said Bloom’s hearing impairment hasn’t affected their friendship or living situation. The two clicked freshman year and have been close ever since. “There isn’t anything particularly different about living with Kaylee,” Montalbano said. “It’s hard to notice her disability unless I’m talking to her from another room and she doesn’t respond because she can’t hear me.” Student Disability Services provided Bloom with many tools to help with

adjusting to life in college with a hearing impairment. They have made it easier for her to communicate with professors as well as fellow classmates. “CMU has been extremely accommodating for students with disabilities,” Bloom said. “The professors are easy to work with and Student Disability Services does a great job of guiding students in the right direction should they need their services. Programs such as the David Garcia Project provide insight for students into what it’s like to have a disability and gain awareness for such topics.” To Montalbano, Deaf Awareness Week is an essential issue that needs to be addressed. “It’s so important for others to know about deaf culture and how individuals with a hearing impairment have to adapt to live a normal life,” she said. “While Kaylee doesn’t outwardly express her hearing impairment, she does have to live life a bit differently in order to have an active role in conversations or in the classroom.” Bloom stressed the importance of understanding hearing impairments and how to take them seriously. “While my condition is not as serious as others, I still have difficulties in conversation, or in workplace and classroom settings,” she said. “If you know of someone having a hearing disability, you should do your best to accommodate that person. Speak loudly, but be respectful of the individual with the disability.”

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No hazing, no excuses By Shelby Shafer Staff Reporter

Banners, pictures and car paint are just a few ways the Collegiate Panhellenic Council at Central Michigan University displayed its support for Anti-Hazing Week. “Lots of girls going Greek have heard these things about hazing happening at other colleges,” said Ida senior Jessie Myler. “They can see on Twitter how united we are against hazing.” During Anti-Hazing Week, sororities took part in three different events. On Tuesday, all chapters hung banners to showcase that sororities are against hazing. Some of the slogans read “Real Strong Women Don’t Haze” and “Hands Down to Hazing.” The following day, sororities went around campus and took pictures at various locations, holding a poster stating that sororities are

against hazing. On Thursday, each chapter was given car paint to decorate all vehicles with a plethora of slogans against hazing. Central Michigan University alumni and former Greek Life coordinator Alex Kennedy said a unified community is one thing that the CMU Greek community strives for. “The more people working toward a shared vision makes it easier,” he said. “It permeates the culture and therefore becomes the norm. Hazing does not create brotherhood or sisterhood and is in the opposite direction of what our founders believed and fought for.” According to the organization Stop Hazing, 44 states, including Michigan have anti-hazing laws. In Michigan, the law is broken into three subsections. If hazing causes physical injury, a person can be imprisoned for up to 93 days or fined $1,000.

If hazing causes serious impairment, a person can be imprisoned for up to five years or pay a fine of $2,500. If hazing causes death, a person can be charged with a felony, imprisoned for up to 15 years or have a fine of up to $10,000. Fraternities also are taking a stand against abusing new recruits. ‘Fraternity gentlemen must remember our values at all times, and this is especially true when welcoming new brothers into our chapters,” St. Claire Shores senior Ian McCain said. “When we hold each other to those values, we strengthen the inter-fraternal bond. When that bond is shared, it reiterates the reason for, and continuity of, the Greek community as a whole.” To follow what students are saying about antihazing week, check out the hashtag #CMUNoHazingNoExcuses.

Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer A sheet that reads, “Hazing is NOT Sisterhood” hangs from the Phi Mu sorority house Thursday on Main Street as the they participate in National Hazing Prevention Week.

Quality of Life Rooms implemented on campus Lexi Carter Staff Reporter

In order to the unique needs of students and faculty, a room is being added to the University Center to create personal space. The room will be available to anyone who desires to use it such as mothers who are breastfeeding or someone who may need to inject insulin for diabetes. According to Director of Academic Space and Remodeling, Jessica Ebels, the room will be called a Quality of Life Room and will provide privacy for all types

of people who need to take care of personal matters. Because of federal law, the university is required to provide lactation rooms for women, which is one of the main focuses for the creation of this room. The room will also provide the opportunity for religious groups to pray. Claudia Douglass, vice provost of Academic Affairs, that the room is necessary to ensure comfort to all types of people on campus. The room will also be able to be locked to ensure complete privacy when an individual is occupying it.

“The room will be able to be locked because if you are pumping or nursing you really want individual privacy.” Douglass said. “But if it’s prayer you can go check out the key and leave the room unlocked and people of a variety of different beliefs can be in the same room at the same time and be quiet and respectful.” A space for prayer also was requested by the International Student Organization. Douglass believes that because of this request, the room will be used quite often by those of varying religions.

“I imagine there are a variety of religions and they all would like a private space to pray,” Douglass said. “I think one of the challenges for the Muslim students is that they pray up to five times a day and it’s during the academic day and they can’t just do it in the morning before they come and they can’t just do it in the evening. They need to do it on campus.” Malek Abduljaber, a political science professor and Palestine native, said the use for the room as a prayer space for Muslims will be essential because

of the large presence of international students from Muslim countries. It will project the multi-cultural standing that the school works to portray itself as. Abduljaber believes that with the implementation of this room it will frequently be used by females in order to feel less intimidated while praying. “It will really make females feel safer, more comfortable and more at home as opposed to being not comfortable,” Abduljaber said. “That’s a big problem that I’ve notice at other colleges where they don’t have

enough spaces. Women want to pray but the culture is sensitive, sometimes they come and see guys and they don’t want to.” Currently, a procedure for a key checkout in order to lock the room is in the process of being formulated. Once that is created, the room will be available during all University Center hours. Other Quality of Life Rooms will be put into every one of the new buildings, such as the Bioscience Building, and all buildings as they are remodeled.

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Soccer hosts NIU to kickoff MAC By Neil Rosan Staff Reporter

Friday’s women’s soccer game marks an opportunity for Central Michigan University to make a statement to the rest of the Mid-American Conference against Northern Illinois University. “We are coming off a good performance from last Friday,” Head coach Peter McGahey said. “Our confidence and excitement is high. We are looking forward to the MAC schedule.” CMU hosts NIU and Western Michigan as it begins its push for the MAC tournament later this season. The Chippewas were able to ward off IPFW last week 2-0.

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Last season, CMU scored three goals in the opening 10 minutes as the Chippewas cruised to a 3-0 win against the Huskies. NIU finished 4-5-2 in the MAC last season and are returning with plenty of main stage talent. In eight matches, the Huskies have scored 10 goals from nine different players. While NIU poses multiple scoring threats, CMU’s defenders say they are not worried. “We just have to enforce our game on them,” said junior defender Emily Basten “It’s not necessarily what they can do, it’s what we can do. If we take control of the game like we have been in practice then that is not something we need to focus on.” Nichole Gabbo has been NIU’s premier scorer in 2014. The junior has two goals so far this season and finished last season with six. NIU is 0-3 on the road this season with a -6 goal differential in those games.

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Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer Redshirt freshman outside hitter Taylor Robertson (#6) and junior middle blocker Angelique White (#16) jump to block an Eastern Michigan hit Thursday night at McGuirk Arena. The Chippewas defeated the Eagles, 3-1.

Eagles get downed By Gregg Wickliffe Staff Reporter

A win over Eastern Michigan University on Thursday night at McGuirk Arena marked the beginning of The Central Michigan University volleyball team’s Mid American Conference season. CMU took the match in four sets (25-19, 25-17, 21-25, 25-20). Playing on their home floor for the first time since going 0-3 at the Chippewa Invitational earlier in the season, the Chippewas finally gave their fans something to cheer about. “It felt good to get a win on our home floor,” said senior outside hitter Kaitlyn McIntyre. “I thought our crowd was great tonight.

Our bench was great, so it was a fun atmosphere.” The win improves the Chippewa’s record to 6-7 on the season and 1-0 in the MAC. The victory also extends the team’s winning streak to five games. The women have made a complete turnaround since starting the season 0-6, and CMU coach Erik Olson believes that experience has been one of his team’s strongest advantages. “I think we’re growing up,” Olson said. “We’re pushing the team harder and I’m very pleased with the win.” The victory over the Eagles was not easy, Olson said, as EMU did not go quietly. “In the MAC, everyone fights, fights and fights,”

he said. “I congratulate Eastern for fighting as hard as they did.” During the first and second sets, EMU seemed outmatched.Freshman Jordan Bueter’s 14 kills helped CMU out to an early two-match lead. “The team has done a great job of keeping me on track,” Bueter said. “Before the game I told myself to go out there and play strong, and that’s what happened.” CMU looked poised for a sweep when EMU took control early in the third set 13-6. The Chippewas called a timeout and went on a 9-1 run to take the lead 15-14. With the two teams tied at 19, EMU went on a 4-0 point run to pull away and avoid the shutout loss.

The women started the fourth set fast with the same intensity, leading 18-10 in the first two sets. The women even forced the Eagles to use their final timeout. Then, EMU cut the women’s lead to 21-19, forcing Olson to call a timeout. CMU ended the deciding match on a 4-1 run. “We had to get back to our game,” Olson said. “We were overthinking rather than just playing, so I challenged the team to just play volleyball and be great.” Defensively the women were able to keep EMU off balance. Led by junior middle blocker Angelique White, who finished with a team-high six blocks, and was second in kills with 12, the Chippewas stifled

most of the Eagles major offensive threats. “We worked a lot this week on trying to shut down EMU’s setter and outside hitter, and I think we did a great job,” White said. McIntyre finished the match with nine kills and seven digs, while Kalle Mulford added nine kills of her own. After the rough start to the season, McIntyre said the team had to establish an identity before they could start to see similar results. “We were still trying to find ourselves at that Chippewa Invitational,” she said. “After starting 0-6, we talked about getting better everyday, and that’s what we did, and we are going to continue to do that match by match.”

Sunday’s matchup against WMU might be the biggest of the year for the Chippewas as the reigning MAC Champions visit the CMU Soccer Complex. The Broncos enter the MAC schedule with a conference-best 6-2-0 record and a preseason win over the nationally ranked University of Michigan team. In the face of a mighty opponent, the Chippewas say they are unfazed by the Broncos’ record. “Western is a good team, but it is a new season,” Basten said. “Everybody is 0-0-0, so it is a new game.” Western outscored other teams 14-4 over eight games with six of their goals coming from substitutions. Freshman Emma Kahn, a Mount Pleasant native, scored three goals including two game winners this season. In the Chippewas most recent encounter with the Broncos, CMU let in a goal in the 88th minute to lose the game 1-0. Senior forward Laura Gosse remembers that afternoon and said she is confident the Chippewas will not crumble down the stretch in 2014. “Our subs will put them on their heels late into the game,” Gosse said. “We will be able to pass around the ball and keep possession late in the game. We have a confidence that we will be fit enough to deal with the ball and not give it away because we are tired.” Kickoff against NIU begins at 4 p.m. at the CMU Soccer Complex.

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Bueter’s balanced attack crucial to CMU’s weekend MAC opener By Evan Sasiela Staff Reporter

If Jordan Bueter plays against all of her MidAmerican Conference opponents like she did Thursday night against Eastern Michigan, the South Bend, Ind. freshman is going to have a monster career as a Chippewa. An outside hitter, Bueter led the women to Thursday’s 3-1 victory over Eastern Michigan University. Tallying 14 kills, 13 digs on 32 total attacks Bueter made life difficult for Eagle defenders. Playing in front of the home crowd for the first time since the Chippewa Invitational, Bueter said she was thrilled at the opportunity to make a difference in Thursday night’s match. In the first set Bueter put CMU out to a 10-7 lead with her first kill. This set up a string of kills shortly thereafter, two of the next three, as the Chippewas jumped out to a 21-13 lead. On Bueter’s first serve attempt, CMU junior middle blocker Angie White had a kill on an assist from freshman setter Kylie Copple. Bueter found her rhythm

later in the second set than she did in the first. With the score 18-13, Bueter slammed home a Copple assist and made the score 19-14 CMU. Bueter’s first serve resulted in a kill by White. She followed this with her first ace of the match. This was followed by an attacking error made by arguably EMU’s top player Stacey Perinar, and quickly made the score 22-14. In the third set, Bueter added back to back kills to the stat book with the Chippewas down 8-3. Later in the set, Bueter tied the game at 19 with a kill, but later committed two attack errors to give the game to Eastern Michigan. Bueter saved her best for last in the final set. With CMU up 6-4 after a string of attack errors by the Eagles, Buter sent to ball over the net after a set by Copple to make the game 7-4. Later with the score 20-17 in favor of the Chippewas, and needing only five points to win the match, Bueter took another Copple assist onto the Eastern side of the floor to make the score 2117. She later added another kill to make the score 22-19. And after an intense match

Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer The Central Michigan University Volleyball team prepare to serve against Eastern Michigan University Thursday at McGuirk Arena.

point in which the ball traveled over the net multiple times, Bueter capped off her night by adding her 14th kill and starting the Chippewas undefeated in MAC play. Bueter was constantly a factor in the CMU offense as she had a mixture of powerful swings and small tips. It was only fitting that she would have the match’s final point to cap off a solid performance. Bueter’s mindset before

the match, and for the entire team, was simple. “I think we started off with the fact that we are 0-0,” she said. “Preseason is over. From here, we are ready to play right now.” CMU will take on Ohio University in its next game, Saturday. “I think I improved but the team as a whole improved,” Bueter said. “That helped me to bring it up. Them pushing me helped me to improve the entire match.”

Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer Freshman outside hitter Jordan Bueter smiles after a point Thursday at McGuirk Arena. Bueter led the Chippewas with 14 kills.

Losing streak follows field hockey into match against Ball State By Ian Ashbury Staff Reporter

Mid-American Conference play starts for the Central Michigan University field hockey team (1-8) when it takes on BSU (3-4) on Saturday. Field Hockey’s matchup with BSU will serve as a

fresh start for the Chippewas, after losing four consecutive games. The women have faced Duke, Michigan and Maine during the recent losing streak. Coach Cristy Freese said she sees conference play as “a new season” for her team. After a winless road trip

in California, the team will rely on its offense, which showed signs of improvement late in the loss to UC Davis last week. Senior Kaysie Gregory is tied to lead the CMU in points, and said her team had “a whole new intensity” against UC Davis. In practice this week,

coach Freese said her team will pose a greater challenge to opponents than in recent weeks. “Teams are scoring on our mistakes,” she said. “We can’t make it that easy on them.” CMU has been outscored 38 to 7, and outshot 166 to 58, on the season.

The Chippewas handled Ball State well in the past, winning the last three matches between the two teams dating back to 2011. Though Ball State enters the hosting of the Chippewas on a losing streak, the Cardinals have scored three goals their past four games. Freese said her group is

excited to start what she is calling the “second season,” reestablishing a winning culture during MAC play. “We’re zero and zero in the conference,” she said. “That’s how I see it.” CMU was 3-2 in the MAC in 2013. Gametime in Muncie, Ind. is set for 1 p.m.

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are some of the most famous instances (the New England Patriots’ Spygate doesn’t qualify): —As recently as last season’s playoffs, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly accused the St. Louis Cardinals of stealing signs with their third-base coach. —Phillies bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer was spotted using binoculars during a game in 2010. Major League Baseball told him to stop. —Braves pitchers Bob Buhl and Joey Jay reportedly sat in the stands at Wrigley Field in 1960 and flashed cards to their teammates at the plate. Eventually, they were chased away. —Back in 1909, the Tigers suspected the New York Highlanders of stealing their signs. The alleged culprit was a man hidden in the scoreboard. The Tigers caught on when they saw the letter H moving in the scoreboard. —Probably the most famous incident of alleged sign stealing came from Bobby Thomson’s “Shot Heart ‘Round the World” in 1951. A book written about the pennant-clinching home run for the Giants alleges that a Giants coach was using a telescope from the clubhouse to spy on signs. A buzzer system was set up in the Giants’ bullpen, where someone would then relay the call to the batter. When the Wall Street Journal asked

By James Jahnke Detroit Free Press (MCT)

Sept. 25--Wednesday’s victory was a big one for the Detroit Tigers, helping clinch a spot in the postseason for the fourth consecutive year. But odds are that if you remember anything about the game a few years from now, it will be the bizarre sign-stealing did-he-or-didn’t-he rift between Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez and Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale. Though he denied it afterward, Sale apparently thought that someone in the stands was relaying pitch signals to Martinez in the batter’s box. He gestured to centerfield after striking out Martinez in the third inning, then drilled Martinez with a pitch in the sixth inning, emptying the dugouts for some tense milling about in the infield. In the dugout after the inning, Sale was seen mimicking having binoculars on his face with his hands. Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler later did the same thing after smacking a double. Martinez, of course, denied that anything nefarious was going on. Sign stealing is one of the biggest sportsmanship faux pas in baseball and, by all accounts, is grounds for a bean ball. But it happens. And has happened. For years. Here

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Thompson if he had been given the signal for the pitch, he coyly answered, “I’d have to say more no than yes.” —There are several other good tales in Tim Kurkjian’s piece about sign stealing for ESPN. Check it out. —Kurkjian’s story also contains a funny anecdote involving former Tigers manager Jim Leyland: “Leyland gave Kirby Farrell the bunt sign three times, and each time, Farrell missed the sign. Finally, Leyland cupped his hands and yelled ‘Bunt!’ Farrell cupped his hands and yelled ‘What?’” Har har! —Of course, the most obvious acknowledgement of potential sign stealing comes when pitchers cover their mouths and catchers leave their masks on when conferring at the mound. We asked then-Tigers pitcher Doug Fister about it in 2012: “It’s just kind of what we’ve always been taught; whether it started from watching the old guys when we were kids or whatever it was. You go up there, you want to tell your catcher something, but you don’t want the hitters within 60 feet of you (to hear). I don’t think there’s ever been a lip reader, but you may try to pick up a tip or two if a guy is out there talking.” —And for what it’s worth, not everybody in baseball thinks it’s a huge deal.

As CMU’s three most prominent varsity sports teams start MAC play this weekend, here are the current conference-wide standings.

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Rawls’ return expected to spark CMU offense in crucial Toledo game By Taylor DesOrmeau Senior Reporter

In what might be the most crucial game of the Central Michigan University football season, the Chippewas head to Toledo this weekend for a conference-opening clash against a team that has punished CMU four years in a row. CMU (2-2, 0-0 in MAC) heads to Toledo (2-2, 1-0 in MAC) at 7 p.m. Saturday to begin the 2014 Mid-American Conference schedule. Outscored 64-13 in the two games without suspended running back Thomas Rawls, the Chippewas seemed poised to take another heavy loss. But with Rawls back in uniform, the Chippewas are

anticipating knocking of the Rockets. Rawls, was reinstated on Tuesday and returned to practice Wednesday. “It was business as usual,” said head coach Dan Enos. “It just happened that Thomas was out there. The guys were very excited to see him. They were encouraging him and welcoming him back, but he also knows he’s got to work extremely hard. He’ll be given an opportunity.” Rawls said he was able to work out and watch film during his suspension, prompting a renewed focus from the running back who undoubtedly has had many off-field distractions. “I’m back with my team,

I’m back out here having fun,” Rawls said. “I’m trying to lead the team and have a huge impact in the Toledo game. I want to change the outcome of previous years.” CMU enters Saturday’s game 0-4 against Toledo during Enos’ time with the program. With the reinstatement of Rawls and the improving health of wide receiver Titus Davis, the Chippewas are regaining the potential for explosive plays. Enos said Davis is likely to play Saturday. It would be the star receiver’s first taste of action since injuring his knee against Chattanooga. Sophomore defensive back Tony Annese practiced

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against Rawls and Davis this week and said he was impressed with what he saw. “(Davis) is looking good, so hopefully he gets out there Saturday and makes plays like he usually does,” Annese said. The Chippewas might show signs of being able to outgun Toledo, who is likely without its most explosive weapon to start league play – sophomore running back Kareem Hunt. Hunt ran for 142 yards in the first half of the Rockets’ win last week against Ball State before leaving the game with an ankle injury. Hunt is a valuable asset to a Rocket offense that has averaged 8.9 yards per carry and 131.75 yards per game along

Central Michigan University | File Art Sophomore running back Saylor Lavallii carries the football against Toledo Sept. 2013 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Lavallii carried the ball for 145 yards and a touchdown in the 38-17 loss.

terback Cooper Rush. “We’re really excited about it and we’re ready to go.” Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN3.

with seven total touchdowns so far this fall. “(Playing) at Toledo’s place will be a tough challenge,” said CMU sophomore quar-

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For many fans and his teammates, sophomore quarterback Cooper Rush is still the guy even despite his struggles. “He’s proven himself,” senior offensive lineman Andy Phillips said. “Just look at last year when he had that game-winning drive versus Ohio. That’s a redshirt freshman making those throws. The way he commands himself in the huddle and at practice, I have no doubt in his ability.” The Chippewas rank 107th in the country in passing yards, while Rush has looked frazzled and uncertain during the past two weeks. Phillips said that ranking is not an accurate representation of what the CMU offense, and Rush, is capable of. He hasn’t thrown for more than 183 yards in any of the Chippewas four games this season, but senior quarterback Cody Kater hasn’t had any time under center, even late in Syracuse’s 40-3 pummeling of CMU. While he refuses to admit any doubt in himself, Rush recognizes his own shortcomings. “2-2 is average,” Rush said. “So right now (I’d give) an average grade. We’ve got to start winning some more games.” Rush also has been without his two biggest playmakers for the past two week, making execution that much more difficult. Senior wide receiver Titus Davis has been inured while running back Thomas Rawls sat out after his suspension and arrest. Rush threw for four touchdowns in CMU’s first two games, but hasn’t thrown for a single score since. Head Coach Dan Enos said the QB should benefit more than anyone else on the team from Rawls and

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“He’s proven himself. Just look at last year when he had that game-winning drive versus Ohio. That’s a redshirt freshman making those throws. The way he commands himself in the huddle and at practice, I have no doubt in his ability.” Andy Phillips, senior offensive lineman

Davis returning. “The big thing we’ve been lacking in the past two weeks is explosive plays,” Enos said. “We’ve had times where we’ve moved the ball, gotten first downs, but in order to score points you really need to have explosive plays. Titus and Thomas are certainly two of our most explosive players.” Meanwhile, Phillips said part of Rush’s struggles come from general inconsis-

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