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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4, 2013 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 5 VOL. 95

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CMU shuts down Delta Chi until 2017

WHAT'S INSIDE FOOTBALL

By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

STEPPING UP After losing out on the starting job, Alex Niznak has his shot to keep it for good after Cody Kater went down at Michigan. w 6A

UNIVERSITY MONEY MATTERS Where in Michigan does CMU focus its marketing eﬀorts? See if your home county made the cut. w 3A

CAMPUS

Photos by Adrian Hedden | Staff Reporter Kyle Gulgoci, 15, of Shepherd, sits in the driver’s seat of his stock car before a heat, Friday at the Mount Pleasant Speedway on River Road. His father, Todd, is a CMU graduate and has been racing for 30 years.

Tearing up the track CMU alum continues a family legacy of fun, friction and racing By Adrian Hedden Staff Reporter

FACELIFT Grawn Hall, CMU’s oldest building on campus, is under construction. What to expect? Bathroom renovations among other changes. w 3A

THEATER

TWO FACED Good guy goes bad when he’s cast as Mr. Hyde in CMU Theater’s production of ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.’ w 5A

HOT WHEELS

s he looked out onto the dirt track of the Mount Pleasant Speedway, Todd Gulgoci was nervous. Back when he was a stock car racer in his youth, the 1996 Central Michigan University graduate saw little to fear. When his children eagerly took up his motorized mantle, the Shepherd native worried for their safety at speeds of 70 to 100 miles per hour along the 1/3-mile track. “When I was driving, I wasn’t nervous at all,” Gulgoci said. “When I see my son driving, I’m always nervous. (Racing) is part of our family, so I spend a lot of time and money on safety to make sure it’ll keep going.” Racers at the Mount Pleasant Speedway on River Road are outfitted with fire-proof clothes, helmets and a six-point harness to keep them safe. Seat belts must be no more than three years old to be up to standard. As a 30-year veteran of the track’s numerous high-speed races, which run from April to late August, Gulgoci said he used to pay for his groceries with his winnings, while earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration at CMU. He has a father,

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brother, nephew and son who also take to the track in hopes of bringing home the bacon, which can be as much as $10,000. His son, Kyle, remembers one of his first races, when a crash sent his car airborne. The 15-year-old drives a Stock Four car and said his class is “very competitive.” He’s been racing for more than two years. “I like the speed,” Kyle said. “The challenge is getting (the car) set up for the track on race day. They’re always different. Sometimes (the tracks) can be slippery or sticky. (The crash) was pretty scary, but I’ve won the last couple races.” The Speedway has been active since

1952. Since 1987, it has been owned by Betty Crook of Clare. She said managing the track and its sponsors, including the Soaring Eagle Casino and Mac Tools, is a “full-time job.” “Basically, you love it or you hate it,” Crook said of the track. “A few people don’t like the noise, but we get a lot of spectators and racers from around the area. The biggest challenge is the weather. If it rains, you can’t race.” On the last day of races this year, Aug. 30, slight rain forced many events in the area, including the nearby Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, to be cancelled. Crook was happy to host several visiting cars from Muskegon, Cherry and even outof-state guests from Ohio and Indiana. At the final race, the stands were filled with about 200 spectators. Crook said the races depend on support from fans. Tickets for the events can range from $5 for students to $11 for adults. “We need spectators to pay for it,” she said. “If you don’t have a good crowd, you have to pay out-of-pocket.” With a wider dirt track than most speedways, cars were able to race two or three abreast. Crook said this makes the events more competitive. The track hosts several models for competition including late models, modified w RACES | 2A

Kyle Gulgoci, 15, of Shepherd, sits in on the roof of his stock car before a heat, Friday at the Mount Pleasant Speedway on River Road.

‘YOU SEE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY ON TWO THIN WHEELS’ Rockwood senior bikes across country for charity. w 5A

SOCCER DEJA VU The women’s soccer team loses two games and another player to injury this weekend. w 6A

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DID YOUR PHOTO MAKE THE CUT? Check out photos from various musical festivals. w 1B

Central Michigan University’s chapter of the Delta Chi fraternity received a four-year suspension by the Office of Student Activities and Involvement this weekend, effectively halting all of the fraternity’s activities for the next four academic years. The suspension was the result of several university code of conduct violations that occurred at a party held by the fraternity on April 19. According to Tony Voisin, assistant vice president of Student Affairs, the fraternity was suspended for violating, among other policies, section 3.2.13, which prohibits illegal alcoholic possession, consumption and distribution. “There was a code of conduct investigation done over the summer, and it was determined w DELTA CHI | 2A

Student found dead at West Campus Village apts. By Ben Solis Staff Reporter

A Holland senior was found dead in her West Campus Village apartment Tuesday morning. The cause of death is unknown, but no foul play is suspected, according to a news release issued by Central Michigan University Communications. The woman was found by her roommates, who called emergency services. Fire and police officials received the call at 9:17 a.m., Sgt. Michael Dunham of the Mount Pleasant Fire Department said. Fire officials arrived at the apartments, located at 1116 W. Campus Dr., at 9:21 a.m., with emergency technicians and CMU Police arriving shortly after. Upon arrival, emergency technicians found the student was unresponsive. “We did everything in our power and within county guidelines to resuscitate (her),” Dunham said. Officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department released a statement about the discovery of the student. w DEATH | 2A

Fewer students living on campus — and that’s OK with CMU By Malachi Barrett Staff Reporter

Far fewer students are living in on-campus housing this semester, and Central Michigan University officials are convinced that is a good thing. About 10 percent fewer students, 5,330 this semester compared to 5,926 last year, are living in residence halls as a direct result of a projected 5 to 7-percent drop in on-campus undergraduate enrollment. That means 596 fewer students are paying for room and board and meal plans. Several of the Towers residential halls experienced drastic drops in residents, including Wheeler Hall (down 110 students from last year), Cobb Hall (down 70 students) and Carey Hall (down 82 students). Only three students are living in many Towers rooms, a far cry from the four or even five roommates new freshmen had to experience in years past. “Obviously we have space, our numbers are down from last year,” Executive Director of Campus Life Shaun Holtgreive said. “But one of

the benefits of this is we’ve always had a goal of reducing the number of students who live in the Towers rooms from four students to three down to two, and this year we were able to get those rooms down to three.” Other residence halls that experienced significant declines included Barnes Hall (down 54 students), Calkins Hall (down 52 students) and Robinson Hall (down 61 students). Seventeen of CMU’s 22 residence halls have fewer students than last year, and the five that hold more students (Beddow, Campbell, Celani, Fabiano and Kesseler halls) have a combined total of just 42 more students. Ironically, this is something that Holtgreive and his staff have been striving for and has been made much easier to realize with lower enrollment numbers. Holtgreive says fewer students better suits the size of the rooms, especially in the Towers. “Our goal was to fill as many of the rooms with a two bedroom divided by a common area as possible before adding a fourth in the Towers,” Holtgreive said. “We were

Katy Kildee | Assistant Photo Editor Wheeler Hall and Kulhavi Hall are seen from the 8th floor of Carey Hall.

able to keep that fourth bed empty, excluding where people specifically requested to live with three others.” In anticipation of the lower enrollment, a software block was placed in May that prevented students from signing up for the fourth bed in the Towers. The highest concentration of vacancies are in original Towers

buildings, Cobb, Carey and Troutman halls. This was done purposely to give students more space. This has a number of consequences, many of which are seen as benefits. “We haven’t waited to make adjustments until there is a crisis, and I don’t think there is a crisis,” w HOUSING | 2A

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EVENTS CALENDAR TODAY w Learn more about Alternative Breaks at an information session from 1-2 p.m. at the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center in the Bovee University Center. w Retired Capt. William Talcott, whose decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, two Bronze Stars for Valor, a Bronze Star for Service and a Purple Heart, will speak at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.

TOMORROW w A reception for the artists featured in the 2013 Department of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition begins at 4 p.m. at the University Art Gallery. The public is welcome. Faculty members will display their artwork from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Art Gallery, as well.

CORRECTIONS The Aug. 30 story “The magic of Trino” incorrectly referred to a hooker when it should have referred to a stripper. © Central Michigan Life 2013 Volume 94, Number 5

RACES | CONTINUED FROM 1A pro-stocks, street stocks and four cylinders. “They can race closer,” Cook said of the wider track. “We have good banking, too. If it gets too high, you can roll a car.” The track’s current point leader, David Mielke of Gladwin, said his attention to such details is key to his success. He’s been racing for eight years and said he and his crew put about 40 hours per

DEATH | CONTINUED FROM 1A “Responding emergency personnel found the 22-yearold female unresponsive in her bedroom,” the release stated. “Attempts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful. At this point in the investigation, her cause of death does not appear criminal in nature. We will be awaiting the findings of the Medical Examiner’s Office in the determination into the cause of her death.” Police investigators remained in the apartment for an hour. The scene was cleared at 10:21 a.m. Brittney Ploucha, a Flushing

DELTA CHI | CONTINUED FROM 1A

that the fraternity violated the code,” Voisin said. “The university code of conduct is very clear on what is expected of students and RSOs.” Delta Chi was charged earlier this year for the code of conduct violations that occurred in April but wasn’t suspended until after losing its appeal. According the fraternity’s adviser and lawyer, Todd Levitt, the suspension is not due to any criminal activity or legal violations. “The office ‘creeps’ on all of the frats and sororities, like they are their own investigative police force,” Levitt said. “Nothing they are being suspended for went through any legitimate legal authority.” Levitt denounced the suspension, saying it is an insult to the integrity of the university and education, and that if a student gets called in week into developing the car and preparing for races. Competing in the United Midwest Promoters Racing League, Mielke said he has wom 22 of about 65 races this year. He recounted a crash last year where another racer lost control and spun out, colliding into the passenger door of Mielke’s modified-class car. “Sometimes, it can hurt,” he said. “But if you do what you need to do in the shop, take good notes, and the cars are put together well, everything works the way it’s supposed

sophomore and a resident of the apartment complex, said 10 of the student’s friends and roommates were at the scene crying when emergency and fire officials first arrived. CMU officials offered their condolences in the release and said they were saddened by the incident. Melissa Hutchinson of the CMU Counseling Center confirmed the university sent a grief counselor to the scene. Grief counseling is available at the Counseling Center on campus for friends and family of the deceased. Metro Editor Tony Wittkowski contributed to this report. metro@cm-life.com

to talk to the Office of Student Life and defends themselves on code of conduct violation, they have little to no rights. According to the student hearing procedures for charged violation of student conduct regulations, section 5.2.3.2 states that cases must be made by the student. An adviser may be present, but the student must be the one who makes the case. “If the (Office of Student Activities) wants you gone, you’re gone. We will not let this be swept under the rug. We will have our day in court and expose how rotten the system is,” Levitt said. Levitt said Delta Chi national is supporting the campus chapter’s fight against the university. “I’m unaware of any legal challenges being filed by the fraternity,” Voisin said. “The code of conduct is very clear, and the university will enforce it.” studentlife@cm-life.com

to. I just stay focused.” Mielke said he races from February to October, taking time off his cattle farm in Gladwin to make trips down to southern Indiana and even Florida to compete in races. But the camaraderie in Mount Pleasant is what keeps him coming back to the track where he started. “We got a lot of good guys here,” Mielke said. “I’ll keep racing until I’m no longer competitive, ‘till I’m no longer having fun.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY Taryn Wattles | Staff Photographer Brighton senior Matthew Peplinski juggles five balls during the bi-weekly meeting of Circus Club on Tuesday Sept. 3, Circus Club meets on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at Finch Fieldhouse, and Fridays from 4-6 p.m. outside of the library.

HOUSING | CONTINUED FROM 1A Holtgreive said. “We’ve been this small before as an institution, and its strictly based on the number of students available.” Food consumption in the dining halls will go down, subsequently lowering what the university spends on food. These orders are placed on a weekly basis, allowing the order to be as efficient as possible. Also affected are the endof-year repairs that are paid for with surplus income.

These projects range from replacing carpeting, lobby furniture and paint and other repairs. “The years where we have a lower occupancy, the list of things we have to do is smaller and that means less spending,” Holtgreive said. “The blessing in this whole thing is we’ve been able to do what we have been trying to do for years. That’s the silver lining in this thing and we know that it will make a difference for the quality of the on-campus experience.” Maintaining a quality campus experience is important for keeping

students in residence halls, Holtgreive said, saying students who stay on campus graduate at a higher rate and are more likely to be retained by the university throughout their career. “With the size of the freshman class we had last year, I would have thought that the returning students would be around 1,870, and we’re at 2,100,” Holtgreive said. “That’s good that they are choosing to stay on campus.” University News Editor Kyle Kaminski and Managing Editor John Irwin contributed to this post. university@cm-life.com

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CRIME LOG The following incidents occurred between 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 and 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, as reported by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Aug. 25 w 1:44 a.m. — Officers investigated a street fight at 123 S. Main St. and arrested a 21-year-old Mount Pleasant man for disorderly conduct.

By Ryan Fitzmaurice Staff Reporter

is created within campus dining,” Smith said. A large number of items are also collected and recycled, including things such as cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminum and other recyclable items. This program may eliminate the need for as many dumpsters around the residential restaurants, saving CMU additional money. “As we generate far less landfill waste, we are able to remove certain landfill dumpsters that are no longer needed, and/or reduce the scheduled number of landfill waste pick-ups to save money,” said Jay Kahn, director of facilities operations for CMU. Kahn said other costs from this program would be offset by the future reduction in costs to take care of landfill waste.

Central Michigan University’s spring marketing campaign focused primarily on heavy population centers within the state, which drew the largest amount of students to the university. The largest advertising campaign was launched in metro Detroit. However, CMU’s spring campaign was focused on four different regions in the state, according to Director of Public Relations Steve Smith. Additional marketing campaigns were also launched in Mid-Michigan, focusing on the cities of Flint, Saginaw, Bay City and Midland; in Western Michigan, with a focus on Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo; and Southeastern Michigan, with a focus on Lansing and Jackson. CMU spent $923,108.70 in marketing expenditures in 201213, an increase from 2011-12’s $201,409.47 spent. Excluding digital marketing, 45 percent of advertising expenses were spent in the metro Detroit area, 29 percent on the Grand Rapids market, and 13 percent on both the Flint and Lansing markets. Oakland County, targeted by the marketing campaign in metro Detroit, sends the largest number of students to CMU’s campus out of any other of Michigan’s 83 counties, accounting for 571 new freshmen in 2012. Wayne County was second on the list with 376 new freshmen. Macomb held the third most at 276 with Kent in fourth at 189. “Southeast Michigan has been a major market for us. It has been the core for decades, it is the major population area of the state; it is just logical that we have a greater draw from southeast Michigan,” said Associate Vice President of University Communications Sherry Knight. Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Kent – the state’s four largest counties – are home to 45 percent of Michigan’s population. A total of 35.9 percent of on-campus students in fall 2012 came from the four counties. Knight said marketing in metro Detroit not only helps draw in new students from its most reliable region, but it reaches to other areas around the state. “Our media efforts, from an advertising perspective, are really focused in Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing,” Knight said. “When you hit those population areas, you are hitting a much larger audience.” Mid-Michigan counties that were actively campaigned in also brought in a high number of students in 2012, compared to the rest of the state, with 288 students coming from Genessee, Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties. Western Michigan counties with active campaigns brought in 246 students from Kent, Calhoun and Kalamazoo in 2012. Southeast Michigan counties with active campaigns brought in 99 students from Jackson and Ingham County in 2012. Although a billboard campaign was established to focus on tourists traveling to northern Michigan, according to Knight, Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula were not a focus in CMU’s marketing efforts. “What you do in marketing to be effective is figure out where your target audiences are,” Knight said. “You don’t have all the money in the world; if we were to blanket the whole state, it will be millions upon millions of dollars.” Smith said the methods and message of CMU’s marketing remained consistent throughout Michigan. “You want to come up with a campaign that is consistent,” Smith said. “Our overall goal is to help prospective students see themselves at Central.”

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w 2:37 a.m. — A 24-year-old man and a 28-year-old man, both from Ohio, were arrested for simple assault and aggravated assault, respectively, at 430 W. Broomfield St. w 2:48 a.m. — A 20-year-old Farmington man was arrested for drunken driving at 1021 S. Lansing St. w 2:51 a.m. — A 21-year-old Holland man was also arrested for drunken driving at 801 S. Douglas St. w 3:34 a.m. — A-20-year-old Gladwin man was arrested for disorderly conduct at 599 S. Pine St. w 5:42 a.m. — A 26-year-old Pinconning man was cited with open intoxicants at 999 S. Main St. Aug. 26 w 12:46 a.m. — A 25-year-old Mount Pleasant woman was lodged at the Isabella County Sheriff’s Department and charged with a civil infraction for expired plates and no proof of insurance. w 8:21 a.m. — A car theft was reported at 1100 Appian Way. Aug. 27 w 2:20 a.m. — A 27-year-old Shepherd man was taken into custody for operating while intoxicated at 799 S. Mission St. w 2:34 a.m. — A 51-year-old Ecourse man was arrested for disorderly conduct, and urinating in public at 223 S. Main St. w 8:54 a.m. — A car theft was reported at 1624 Canterbury Trail. Aug. 29 w 10:24 p.m. — A burglary and forced entry was reported at a home at 406 ½ W. Mill St.

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Rockwood senior Jeremy Osborne arrives in Washington D.C. after riding 68 days and 3,800 miles

Charity trek

Rockwood senior bikes across country, raises money By Andrea Peck Senior Reporter

Why work when you can bike across the country? That’s the thought Jeremy Osborne had when deciding to spend his summer biking 4,000 miles across the United States. The Rockwood senior participated in Journey of Hope, a 4,000-mile cycling trip coordinated by Push America and Osborne’s fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi. The trip began on June 9 in San Francisco, Calif., and ended on Aug. 10 in Washington, D.C. This summer was Osborne’s first year as a cyclist for Journey for Hope. He previously worked as a crew member. “Two summers ago, I crewed the event, which (included) marking turns and first aid, and my personal job was community relations for my route,” he said. Pi Kappa Phi is a social fraternity that has chapters all over the country. It is one of the only fraternities that owns and operates its own philanthropy. “Pi Kappa Phi worked to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities through Push America,” Osborne said. “Push America is the national philan-

thropy of Pi Kappa Phi.” The cycling trip, which followed a route through states such as Nevada, Colorado, Illinois and Michigan, ended on the Capitol Lawn in D.C. It averaged about 75 miles per day and included stops along the way at host events to visit and work with organizations that serve people with disabilities. These events included wheelchair sporting events, performing puppet shows to educate children on the abilities of people with disabilities, and visiting local groups of children with disabilities. “The types of events were so widespread,” Osborne said. “Every friendship was different. It was so rewarding making those people smile.” He said after spending time with the participants of these organizations, his team would present them with a grant check to use toward improving their own groups. Osborne said getting the chance to work with these organizations was very rewarding. He said it was eye-opening to see how much the participants in the organizations looked forward to their visits. “They compare our visits to Christmas,” he said. “They count down on their calendars and look forward to us coming back every year.”

Osborne found that not only the philanthropic aspect of the trip, but the actual traveling helped change him as a person. “You see the entire country on two, thin wheels,” he said. “Different places help people act differently, and I look at everything so differently now.” Journey of Hope, which is solely comprised of members of Pi Kappa Phi, is an annual event. This summer was its 26th year. Osborne’s team was made up of 35 undergraduates from throughout the country. While Osborne’s team began in San Francisco, two other teams of Pi Kappa Phi began in Los Angeles and Seattle. They all converged in D.C. after following their own north, south and trans-American routes. “More than $500,000 was raised for Push America,” Osborne said. Osborne said he would love to do the event again, if he gets the chance. “I can’t say I will ever have the chance to do the event again, but if I did have another summer to spare and the ability to fundraise another $5,500, which is the minimum amount to participate, I would not pass up the amazing experiences to do it again,” he said. studentlife@cm-life.com

New initiative looks to cut back on waste in residential restaurants By Mark Johnson Staff Reporter

All residential restaurants at Central Michigan University are now part of a new program to help eliminate waste and increase recycling. “Zero Waste” is designed to help cut back on the amount of disposed waste in campus restaurants and to make sure that waste is taken care of in a more Earth-friendly manner. “Zero Waste is a full-circle concept, where our goal is to reduce food waste, reduce the amount of trash going to a landfill, and increase products that will be reused,” said Nikki Smith, marketing manager for Campus Dining. Some new procedures include putting preparatory food scraps and waste in clear plastic bins, then later composting. Items that Campus Dining calls “post-consumer waste,” such as

“Zero Waste is a full-circle concept, where our goal is to reduce the amount of trash going to a landfill.” Nikki Smith, Campus Dining marketing manager napkins, leftover food and bones, are disposed of in bins in the dishrooms. When it comes to disposing of this waste, customers just need to scrape their plates off into the appropriately-marked bins. These scraps are collected and composted with the other food waste. “All compostable products are placed in black bins near the loading dock of each residential restaurant,” Smith said. “A company called Future Organics picks up the material in those bins weekly and delivers it to Morgan Composting in Sears, Mich.” Instead of throwing the waste

away and having it sent to a landfill, Morgan Composting uses it to help make something useful. “Morgan Composting processes it, and it is used in the production of a variety of customized soil treatments,” Smith said. To help reduce the amount of food waste, new measures were made to monitor and weigh the amount of food used to make sure no more than what was necessary was used. “By weighing all pre-consumer food waste and monitoring those weights, we can work toward reducing the amount of food waste that

Grawn Hall undergoes $562,000 renovation By Sydney Smith Staff Reporter

Grawn Hall, the oldest building on Central Michigan University’s campus, is undergoing some changes this semester. Projects in Grawn, funded jointly by the university and the College of Business Administration, include updated restroom facilities, construction of seating spaces on all three floors, and the creation of a new entry space into the Institute for Entrepreneurship. The CBA will pay $119,000 for the projects: $66,000 in renovations of six bathrooms, $33,000 for seating spaces and $20,000 for the new entry space. The university will pay $443,000 in deferred maintenance funding to replace

aging domestic waterlines. “CMU has systematically been replacing aging domestic waterlines on campus for the past several years,” CMU Director of Public Relations Steve Smith said. “To date, close to 25 buildings have had waterlines replaced.” Charles Crespy, the dean of the College of Business Administration, said these changes will improve student access to Grawn’s technology-enabled project spaces, create more inviting study space near faculty offices and improve the overall aesthetics of the building. “Our goal is to increase the engagement of our students with student organizations, faculty and with each other in study groups,” Crespy said.

Since construction is still underway, students and faculty must operate around the areas undergoing renovations. Second-level classrooms are still in use, but restrooms on the second and third levels are inoperable. While the lack of facilities might be a hassle to some, some students are looking beyond that and focusing on the new classrooms. “The renovations are very necessary, because Grawn is so old,” Auburn senior Alex Ruedger said. “It’s not really interfering with my classes, and I’m just happy that money was used on something that could really use an update.” university@cm-life.com

Daytona Niles | Staff Photographer Recent renovations to the exterior of Grawn Hall can be noted from outside the building.

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Scheduling important despite blowout Chippewa football was annihilated 59-9 on Saturday at Michigan, and lost junior quarterback Cody Kater and senior running back Zurlon Tipton to injuries in the process. It comes to a point that one might consider whether CMU’s games against power conference teams are worth it. They are, though. But it has to do with more than the hefty fee the Chippewas are paid to be pulled into places like Michigan Stadium. It is also the only way that the team, if it pulls off a win — can garner national attention and therefore create a memory of a lifetime for the players, open recruits’ eyes, and boost fan morale. Not only does that do wonders for a small school, it is great for college football. I mean, who doesn’t like an underdog? There were many in the first weekend of college football pulling off upsets. Eastern Washington defeated No. 25 Oregon State in a thriller, 49-46, after it scored with a two-yard quarterback run with 18 seconds left in the game. While Northern Illinois was no underdog at Iowa, it was still a game pitting a Mid-American Conference team against a Big Ten team that the Huskies won by a field goal. The Hawkeyes are not among the best in the Big Ten, but they could place somewhere in the middle. Nobody would have known for sure if NIU was good enough to beat a team of that quality if it wasn’t allowed the opportunity. Sadly, there has been talk of the five power conferences — the Big Ten, SEC, Pac-12, ACC and Big 12 — giving fewer of those opportunities, filling in games on the schedule with more BCS opponents. That all sounds well and good, but it will cause a greater divide between the haves and have-nots, and a new division for the haves. Plus, it will make college football look more like the NFL, with half of the FBS being left out of the loop. Furthermore, opportunities like CMU had to play in Iowa and pull off a win last year was a great one. But what is even better for it is when it is having success and being able to see how it matches up against the big boys, like in 2009 when it beat Michigan State. The Chippewas have one more game against a power in North Carolina State. The Wolfpack are led by a head coach in Dave Doeren, who was beaten by CMU in 2011 while at NIU. Their starting quarterback might be out for half of the season, so the Chippewas have at least an extremely slim chance of victory. A small chance for a small school is still better than no chance.

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Playing a ranked school — is it worth it?

The high price of publicity

hings could not have gone a whole lot worse for the Central Michigan football team Saturday at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Not only was the team embarrassed by No. 17 Michigan 59-9 in front of more than 100,000 people, but starting quarterback Cody Kater left the game with a broken collarbone and star running back Zurlon Tipton is out with a broken ankle. It was rough to watch as Chippewa fans, and it left us wondering if playing elite teams like Michigan, especially during the first week of the season, is even worth it for CMU and schools of its caliber. After all, losing by 50 points to a good, but transitioning Wolverines squad does not send the best message to recruits

or prospective students, let alone the devastating impact losing key players has. One could make the argument that by playing higher-ranked schools like U-M and Ohio State, visibility and recognition among Michigan residents would increase. But this weekend was not a prime example of that when an anchor for a sports halftime show referred to our school as Eastern Michigan University before correcting himself. The effect of this game will likely carry over to the next game against New Hampshire. But that’s not talking about the play-

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Something is off My sub was 45 minutes late last week. In my hometown, St. Clair, that’s expected. Something about the layout of the roads must cause delivery drivers to panic. As if the entire town was a giant labyrinth with dead ends, trap doors and streets that never end. Mount Pleasant drivers, with few exceptions, you can rely on. Some poor soul will be at your door, food in hand, silently begging for a tip, dependably on time.

But not last week. Something was off last week. Everything was off last week. Case in point: Sunday night, there was a dumpster fire at Deerfield Village Apartments. They’ve gained quite a notorious reputation as of late. Dumpster fires, along with couch fires and a variety of other fires, have been the source of near-student riots recently. There wasn’t a single soul surrounding this one. No loud music, no obnoxious dancing, no chanting. Nothing. Just a dumpster burning bright and lonely, and myself, sitting at a distance watching it with a glint of wonder, beer in hand. I must have stayed there for 15 minutes. It must have been one of the more beautiful and peaceful things I’ve ever seen. A dumpster described as peaceful and beautiful. That, in itself, is just off. Also, my faucet won’t turn off. There is something off with the handle, and nobody in my apartment knows how to fix it. So it’s been running at a steady stream, all day and night, for at least three days now. It sounds like somebody taking a constant shower. But if I close my eyes and sit back, it, for brief mo-

ments, sounds like rainfall. The moment it sounds like a faucet running, I tend to stop whatever I’m doing, furiously run up the stairs, and wrestle with the handle in a hopeless attempt to make the constant sound of running water cease. Some days, all our efforts seem to be in vain. But, let’s not delve into the world of narcissistic philosophy in this absurd column searching desperately for a topic, it’d be almost too much to handle. Like the time, when growing a tired sense of perturbation over the constant sound of running water, I walked outside to watch trash burn while waiting for a sub to arrive, and all I could think of was that the stars above me were only the visual remains of balls of gas that burned out millions of years ago. Just think of that; the light that guides us during the darkness of the night no longer exists, but at least there was the peaceful burning of human remains, and something good was coming my way — if just a tad late. I’m sure there’s a metaphor in there somewhere, but I don’t feel like finding it. This column is just off.

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ers’ ability to perform. What will carry over will be the students’ reactions from a blowout loss. Last year, CMU had issues with attendance at football games. After such a hard loss, it will continue to be difficult to improve student attendance. And when student attendance at games is down, team morale will also be down. It’s a downward spiraling effect, really. In order for our football team to be successful, we need the basics: A strong team and quality leadership, but we also need a strong fan base. The football team needs to know that the student body is behind them, despite harsh losses. Although the game this past weekend wasn’t ideal, we’re still a team — and we’ve still got a whole season left to go.

The reality is this school is not going to be a BCS Championship team for quite some time, if ever, and playing teams that are in the first week of the year will hurt what this program is trying to accomplish more than it will help. That’s not to say playing teams that are bigger and better than CMU is a bad idea. But playing perennial powerhouses like U-M in the first week will more times than not result in what we saw Saturday rather than an upset or a competitive loss. Perhaps choosing to play a Big Ten team of a lesser caliber, say Indiana or Iowa or Purdue, in week two or three might work out well for CMU. Not only can the university rack in some serious cash, it can also find itself with a realistic shot at an upset (as it did last year against Iowa) and provide the team with a good morale-booster and a chance to appeal to potential recruits.

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SGA to hosts T-shirt exchange By Adriana Cotero Senior Reporter

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Good guy gone bad in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ By Ryan Fitzmaurice Staff Reporter

Kyle Burch is a really nice guy. So much so that when the Shelby Township senior’s friends heard he was cast for the very nasty role of Mr. Hyde, some questioned whether he could pull it off. “It’s not like I’m proving them wrong,” Burch said. “But it’s nice to have a chance to be not me.” Central Michigan Univer-

sity theater will be performing “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” to open its fall season. Opening night for the classic drama takes place today at 7:30 p.m. in Bush Theatre. The classic play tells the tale of a gifted scientist, Dr. Jekyll, played by Burch, who, in his pent-up frustration with “respectable” life, creates a powerful potion that unleashes his inner brute, the wicked Mr. Hyde. Burch, who is studying

theatre and has been performing on stage for the better part of the past seven years, has had several significant roles in CMU productions in the past, including Vladimir in the 1953 absurdist play “Waiting for Godot” and Tom Snout the Tinker in the Shakespeare classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” However, Dr. Jekyll and his counterpart are the first title characters he has performed on a CMU stage. It presents other challenges for the expe-

rienced actor, as well. “Rather than playing one character in one show and a different character in another show, it’s playing two characters in one show and finding how to make them different without extensive makeup or extensive costume change,” Burch said. The version of the play the troupe is performing, written by the playwright Noah Smith and first performed in 1999, is substantially different from other versions students have seen of

the popular tale, according to director Timothy Connors. “In all of the movie versions, the question is, ‘Who is Mr Hyde?’ In this version, there is no question in the audience; they know who Hyde is,” Connors said. “The playwright doesn’t attempt to disguise that at all. It’s much more a play about the choices Dr. Jekyll makes, and whether those are the right choices to make.”

Just in time for the first home football game of the year Saturday, the Student Government Association is offering students a chance to show their Chippewa pride. The CMU Bookstore, in conjunction with the SGA, will host a T-shirt exchange from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Friday Students can bring in any Michigan college or university T-shirt in usable condition and trade it for a brand-new, free CMU gold T-shirt. The traded shirts will then be divided up and sent to a Goodwill location near the advertised school. Thie shirts may be exchaged on a first-comefirst-serve basis all week, while supplies last. SGA President Marie Reimers said the idea is a way to raise school spirit and heighten awareness of the SGA. “I hear that a lot of students don’t know what SGA is, so I wanted to do something that was more tangible that can get everyone involved,” Reimers said. “Hopefully, this will become a tradition that we can continue with in the future.” Jenison junior Jeff Thigpen said the idea can help students identify more with their school at football games. “At CMU, we lack that sometimes by not wearing one single, solid color (at football games),” Thigpen said. “If everyone joins in on the exchange, then it will make our school look united.”

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Women’s soccer loses a pair of games, senior leader over weekend By Dominick Mastrangelo Staff Reporter

Charlotte Bodak | Staff Photographer Redshirt sophomore Alex Niznak attempts to run around Michigan line backer James Ross lll during the CMU vs. Michigan game Saturday Aug. 31 at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. CMU lost to U-M 59 - 9.

Niznak handed offensive reins against Michigan

Fans hope Niznak’s mobility will make up for lack of experience after starter Cody Kater is sidelined indefinitely with injury By Seth Newman Staff Reporter

Backup quarterback Alex Niznak was prepared to play against Michigan on Saturday, he just didn’t expect to play almost the whole game. Head coach Dan Enos had installed packages during practice for Niznak to run during the Michigan game, but after starting quarterback Cody Kater left the game with a broken clavicle, the reins to the offense were handed to Niznak. “I prepared like I was the starter,” Niznak said. “I knew I was going to get in there, I just got more playing time than I anticipated. It wasn’t the result that I wanted, but I was ready.” Enos said he has full confidence moving forward with Niznak. The preparation for Michigan helped Niznak mentally. “We told him he was going to go in on the third series,”

Enos said. “We told him he might see more action depending on how it goes, but I think it definitely helped him.” The offense might be Niznak’s to operate for the rest of the season. “I came to CMU to be the guy,” Niznak said. “I approach every day like I’m the guy. I don’t feel any pressure; I know what I signed up for.” The sophomore from Ithaca, Mich. went 11-for-21, with 131 yards passing and one interception. Niznak stood well in the pocket against pressure, and there was a lot of it. Niznak’s mobile ability allowed him to scramble while keeping the play alive. He was sacked on multiple occasions, mostly from his blindside, but had enough presence to hold on to the football. The biggest thing I try to focus on is everything that isn’t involved in football…You have to walk into the huddle with swagger,” Niznak said.

“People have to believe in you — that you’re a winner, and that you’re here to play.” His biggest play was when he hit sophomore wide receiver Andrew Flory on a 43-yard pass in the third quarter. Flory finished the game with four catches and 79 yards. Niznak had the opportunity to make a few more big plays, but, for one reason or another, they fell through. On a 40-yard pass to junior wide receiver Titus Davis, Davis and the defender got tangled up, resulting in Davis falling a few feet short of the ball. Kater and Niznak battled throughout the spring and summer workouts to be the leader of the team. “You want a leader who isn’t going to ﬂinch in the face of adversity,” Niznak said. “I thought I was able to face that head on, and I think that’s my biggest asset moving forward.” sports@cm-life.com

Strong opening weekend could prove helpful for tough ﬁeld hockey schedule By Morgan Yuncker Staff Reporter

Field hockey couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2013 season. The Chippewas jumped out to a 2-0 start this weekend, allowing just one goal while defeating Robert Morris 2-0 and St. Louis 6-1. Head coach Cristy Freese agreed the Chippewas did their job over the weekend. “I told the team it was a good weekend,” Freese said. “I thought overall, we had a great team effort (Sunday).” CMU did what most teams hope to do the first outing — have a winning record. “It’s always nice to start off successfully,” Freese said. “You talk as a coaching staff (about) what the team needs to do, so then when you can put it out on the field and it can work, certainly that helps.” A 2-0 start and outscoring opponents 8-1 sets a strong

tone to start the season, and the team hopes to stay hot. Time will tell whether the Chippewas can stay fired up. “I think we have a lot of different weapons, and that’s what you want to have,” Freese said. “If (opponents) try to shut down Cayleigh (Immelman), Bailey (McKeon) or Maude (Stalars), then we have other people who can score.” The team starts on the road Friday at Delaware, followed by a solid month of road games. However, being on the road is something the Chippewas will have to get used to, only

having home field advantage three more times this season. During the road trip, the team will face three Top-20 opponents in No. 13 Iowa, No. 12 Stanford and No. 20 New Hampshire. After CMU returns home Oct. 5 to play Ball State, it’ll hit the road again to Ann Arbor and play No. 9 Michigan. The team finishes the home schedule Oct. 27 with No. 11 Northwestern.

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Just one week after losing senior leader Kaely Schlosser to a leg injury, the women’s soccer team received another demoralizing blow to its roster. Senior forward Jennifer Gassman fell during CMU’s 1-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday and she, too, might be sidelined for quite some time. Approximately 18 minutes into the game, Gassman collided with Panther goalkeeper Nicole D’Agostino and fell to the ground violently. “I don’t have a definite prognosis on it yet, but it looks serious,” head coach Peter McGahey said. “We are probably going to lose her for a significant amount of time.” Only a week into the season, Gassman was one of the most productive Chippewas this year. She totaled four shots on goal, two points and one score in three games as of Sunday. Last season, she tallied 10 points and four goals in 23 games played, as well as being named Academic AllMAC honorable mention. Injuries have not been a problem in Gassman’s soccer career. She was one of nine Chippewas to appear in every match in 2010. The results on the field weren’t much better for the team. The Chippewas’ struggles started Friday night when CMU lost 4-0 to West Virginia. Freshman goalkeeper Heather Laeufer was thrust into her first collegiate start, making just seven saves on the 17 Mountaineer shots she faced. “I don’t think our women were overwhelmed,” McGahey said. “I think we came out of the gate and started really strong. So, there were some positives.” The Chippewas also found it diﬃcult generating a consistent attack on West Virginia, tallying only five shots in the game and only two in the opening period. WVU was ranked No. 10 in

the nation to begin the season. “I think we really saw how solid of a team West Virginia is,” McGahey said. “They are legit.” After a day off, the team headed to the University of Pittsburgh. And CMU fell short yet again. The Panthers dispelled the Chippewas 1-0 Sunday, in another offensively frustrating game. Panther goalkeeper Nicole D’Agostino stopped all nine shots the Chippewas put on goal, including a late corner kick in the 89th minute that proved unsuccessful. Among the exasperated Chippewas was the ever-aggressive junior midfielder Emily Cook-

sey. Cooksey totaled four shots Sunday, including three on goal. Laeufer showed an improved performance in goal, saving six of the seven shots the Panthers sent her way. McGahey compared and contrasted Friday’s loss (by a large margin to a top national team), to Sunday’s loss (by a not-so large margin to a not-asnationally-relevant team). “There were some things that we were able to improve over the weekend,” McGahey said. “But I do think that West Virginia is very good, and that made the difference.” sports@cm-life.com

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Redshirt freshman Coluzzi to snag kicker position By Aaron McMann Senior Reporter

The oﬃcial Central Michigan depth chart prior to Saturday’s blowout loss to Michigan listed two guys as starting kicker. After the 59-9 loss in Ann Arbor, one appears to have walked out with the job outright — at least for now. Redshirt freshman Ron Coluzzi, in his first college appearance after sitting out last season, was a perfect 3-for-3 Saturday, responsible for all nine of CMU’s points. “I’ve prepared for that game a long time now, mentally and physically,” Coluzzi said. “The coaching staff believed in me, and that’s all I needed.” After a first-quarter interception by junior safety Jarret Chapman planted CMU’s offense on the Michigan 6-yard line, later advancing to the 1-yard line, a delay of game penalty forced coach Dan Enos to turn to his kicking game. Coluzzi proceeded to walk on to the field at Michigan Stadium and calmly knock through a field goal from 23 yards out. “I’ve done it so many times, it’s just instinct,” Coluzzi said. “When I was out there, I didn’t hear anybody, I didn’t see anybody. I just saw my snapper Mike Zenk, he gave me a bullet. Connor Gagnon, he gave me a great hold – and the blocking was great. All I had to do was

Katy Kildee | Assistant Photo Editor Illinois freshman Ron Colluzzi scores the only 9 points CMU earned against U-M on Saturday afternoon in Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

put it through.” Head coach Dan Enos was impressed with Coluzzi’s poise under pressure in the first game of the season. “It’s one game, but to go into that environment and step up in your first game, that shows what type of makeup he has. And the type of mental toughness that he has,” Enos said. “He’s very talented, I’ve said that all along. Now he just has to continue to put it together.” Coluzzi went on to kick two other field goals, from 27 and 33 yards, respectively. Sophomore Matt Cotiguala, listed as a possible starting kicker prior to the Michigan game, did not see game action. Listed at a generous 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, Coluzzi was recruited by Enos in 2012 out of Naperville (Ill.) North High School, where he did all the

kicking on the varsity football team. His scholarship offers included CMU and Western Kentucky, but he said he chose the Chippewas because of the coaches — a staff he credits with helping him mature and prepare for this chance. “It’s a whole different world here and it took some time,” Coluzzi said. “But being around here and being around tough people and understanding what they want, it took some growing up. Coach Enos gave me some time and did a tremendous job of getting me ready.” Enos was met with kicking uncertainties when he arrived at CMU in 2010, but David Harman helped the Chippewas lead the Mid-American Conference in field goal percentage in 2011. sports@cm-life.com

Volleyball finishes Oakland Invitational with first victory By Joe Judd Staff Reporter

In exciting fashion, volleyball won its first match Saturday afternoon with a 3-2 comeback victory against Villanova. The victory comes after losing the first two matches of the Oakland Invitational. Led by the efforts of seniors Kelly Maxwell and Jenna Coates, the Chippewas won the final three sets behind Maxwell’s 58 assists and 18 digs and Coates’ 25 digs. A long final match in the tournament had CMU giving its all, putting previous struggles in the past and paving the way for the 20-18 final set victory. It started just like the match against Oregon State had begun: with the Chippewas behind, losing the first two sets 25-18 and 25-21. This time, however,

they managed to fight back, winning the next two sets by final scores of 30-28 and 25-15, tying the match at two games all. Maxwell and Coates, along with junior outside hitter Kaitlyn McIntyre, were responsible for igniting the fire under the team to the five-set victory. McIntyre contributed 21 digs. This victory comes after two disappointing losses to Oregon State and Oakland. The Chippewas failed to get much going in their first match of Saturday’s action against the Beavers. The team managed to keep the score close early, falling 25-22 in the first set and 25-21 in the second set, only to drop the final set 25-18. In each of the three sets of the morning match, CMU managed to gain an early lead, but could not close it out. Despite the sweep at the hands of Beavers, junior

outside hitter Kaitlyn McIntyre excelled, especially on the defensive front. McIntyre lead the team with 11 kills and she also compiled a total of 18 blocks. McIntyre also contributed two assists and two digs for her team’s effort. Another source of pride for CMU was Maxwell. Leading the team with 11 assists, Maxwell paved the way for a plethora of scoring plays throughout Saturday’s match. A theme like the one from Saturday morning was also prevalent the night, prior in the Chippewas loss to Oakland University. In Friday’s loss, CMU could not put the pieces together late against the Golden Grizzlies, despite starting the match off strong with a first set victory. sports@cm-life.com

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Coates sparks victory By Joe Judd Staff Reporter

The volleyball team saw themselves down early in this weekend’s Oakland Invitational. With losses to Oakland and Oregon State, the Chippewas seemed defeated. This defeated feeling festered with the team, as it dropped the first two sets of the final match against Villanova. After the team’s second set loss, however, a spark was lit under the Chippewas bench, and a comeback victory was in the works.

A key asset to CMU’s come-from-behind win was senior defensive specialist Jenna Coates. Having played in all three matches of the invitational, Coates was in the trenches with dig after dig. “It was a roller coaster,” Coates said. “Volleyball is a game of momentum, and that whole game was definitely a momentum-shifter. I think coach (Olson) did a good job of mixing it up and getting different people out there to get a different spark going.” Coates contributed in more ways than one during Saturday afternoon’s victory. The senior from Clarkston had 25 digs in the win. Defensively speaking, Coates liked the team’s effort. “I thought the whole tournament was pretty tough,” Coates said. “We did a good job scouting the other teams though, and I thought the coaching staff put me in the spots they wanted. I felt that my blockers did a good job opening up for me.”

Coates feels she, as well as her teammates, are headed in the right direction as the season gets underway. Some new personnel with the usual influx of freshman and departure of last year’s seniors can always be difficult at the beginning of a season. As far as the Oakland Invitational is concerned, Coates and the rest of the Chippewas saw many ups and downs. The key is knowing how to fix the downs in preparation for the next competition. “We got a lot of little things to work on, but I thought we finished very strong over the weekend,” Coates said. “It was the first time out there with our new personnel.” Coates will be back in action Friday as her team travels to Pittsburgh to play in the Robert Morris/ Duquesne Tournament. CMU will start match play at 7 p.m. against the Duquesne University Dukes. sports@cm-life.com

Kater, Tipton out indefinitely following 59-9 blowout loss By Jeff Papworth Staff Reporter

Football saw its offensive backfield decimated through injuries at Michigan Saturday. Junior quarterback Cody Kater broke his collarbone and senior running back Zurlon Tipton broke his ankle in the first quarter. They are ruled out indefinitely. Head coach Dan Enos said Monday he did not want to prognosticate about when the players would be back on the field, saying only he hoped they would at some point in the season, but “it’s going to be awhile for them.” “Both of those guys were, even at halftime, very, very emotional in tears. They felt like they let the team down,” Enos said. “Our message to them was you didn’t let anybody down. This is part of life. You got to deal with things like this. You got to become stronger from it. You got to move forward. “Both of those guys now got to do a very diligent job of staying focused, rehabbing, and trying to get back.” Speaking with the two injured players was a difficult task, Enos said, after all the preparation that led up to the season.

“They’ve worked so hard. They’re both pretty young men and obviously it’s very disappointing for them,” Enos said. “We feel for them, and we’re going to support them and do everything we can to keep their spirits up.” Neither was having success in the short time they were on the field. Kater completed two of six passes for 13 yards, while Tipton carried the ball four times for 10 yards. The new starting quarterback completed his first pass of the game for 17 yards to junior receiver Courtney Williams. He used a rollout two plays later, but his pass to an open receiver was off target. The junior quarterback has endured quite a journey up until he took the ball under center in the Big House Saturday. He followed head coach Butch Jones to Cincinnati before leaving when he discovered it was not what he signed up for. The former Montague High School player moved on to Grand Rapids Community College with his sights on returning to Division I football and after guiding the team to an 11-0 record, he joined the CMU football team. “I

Christiana Kurtz | Staff Photographer Central Michigan University runners participate in the annual Jeff Drenth Memorial Race on Friday at Pleasant Hills Golf Course.

haven’t played in the Division I level really as a starter. So, a lot of hard work has gone into it,” he told CM Life before the season. Contrary to Kater, Tipton has stayed on a single path, entering his fifth year on the CMU football team. However, he has had his own adversity with injuries cutting his first season to one game while, in 2011 he was held to seven. After rushing for 1,492 yards last season, the senior was placed on the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award watch lists in the preseason. Tipton appeared to have a shot at a touchdown in the first quarter after a CMU interception when he cut to the right side of the field but he was swallowed by a number of defenders at the one-yard-line for a three-yard gain. sports@cm-life. com

Men’s, women’s cross-country see success at home in ﬁrst meet victory. He was followed across the finish line by CMU’s redshirt freshman Spencer Nousain, who came in second place with a 15:57 in his first-ever collegiate race. Junior Tanner Pesonen also churned out a solid performance, coming in eighth, with a time of 16:22. In the Mid-American Conference preseason coaches poll, the Chippewas were selected to finish second behind rival Eastern Michigan. The Eagles competed in a triangular meet with fellow MAC opponents Toledo and Bowling Green. EMU finished first, with the Falcons and Rockets far behind. For the women, senior Krista Parks came in second place with a time of 18:12, coming in 20 seconds behind Michigan State’s Rachele Schulist. “My time was as good as

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The men and women of the cross-country team competed in its first races of the 2013 season last weekend at the 28th annual Jeff Drenth Memorial Race. CMU sophomore Nate Ghena kicked off his season blazing through the 5k course with a time of 15:48. Ghena’s race was fast enough to shatter his old personal record of 16:35, and earned him an overall first place. “I had a pretty good summer, so I knew coming into this that I wanted to do well,” Ghena said to CMU Athletics. With a mile to go, Ghena surged to assure him the

I wanted it to be, but the course was a little slow,” Parks said to CMU Athletics. “The team did well. Our packs weren’t too far from each other.” Sophomores Kelly Schubert and Alyssa Dyer delivered a one-two punch, finishing fifth and sixth and running 18:41 and 18:44, respectively. In her first race with CMU, Abbey Kelto, a transfer student, came in eighth place overall with a time of 19:05. The women were tabbed fifth in the MAC behind EMU, Ohio, Miami and favorite Toledo. The women Eagles were just as successful as the men, beating Toledo and Bowling Green. This was the first meet under new director Mark Guthrie, and the Chippewas were pleased with the early results. Both teams will move on to compete at the Spartan Invitational on Sept. 13 in East Lansing. sports@cm-life.com

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drop the bass 10 How to: Survive an Electronic Dance Music festival By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

Electronic dance music festivals, or any music festival for that matter, are exciting and fun events, but it’s easy to lose yourself in the moment and turn a good time into something you never want to relive again. To avoid disaster and ensure you’ll have a great time, follow these simple suggestions to keep the enjoyment alive and the headaches away. 1. Feed your head

It’s easy to become dehydrated, weak and tired at a show. Food and water might not be readily available, so drink and eat beforehand so you won’t end up passing out in a packed warehouse or after getting your butt kicked by Mr. Sunshine outside.

2. Research the area

Find out ahead of time where exactly you are going and multiple ways of getting there. Nothing will kill the mood faster than driving around in circles trying to find a place you’ve already passed a dozen times, and when you do find the place, parking might be a real pain.

3. Always have money

You won’t need a swag bag loaded with bills or anything like that – just enough to pay for little things like food and water if you didn’t listen to step one, or enough for a ride home if your transportation fails after the show is over.

4. Keep your people close

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where your friends are during the show and stay close to them. It’s easy to get separated and lost in the crowd at a show, making it very Get a pair of light hard to regroup gloves to make your later when it’s own light show. time to go.

Wear sunglasses to keep the sun out of your eyes – obviously.

Make sure to bring a backpack with plenty of water.

5. Pick a meeting spot just in case you get separated

Crowds at these festivals are exciting and big, so you might get separated whether you like it or not. Decide a spot, like the car or an easily-seen landmark, where everyone will meet after the show before going home, just in case.

Make, bring and share your own kandi with others concerts-goers

Wear a bandana to keep dust and dirt out of your face, and to wipe away sweat.

7. Don’t tire yourself out

Shows can be long, energetic events with lots of people dancing and having a good time. It’s easy to run out of energy quickly leaving you exhausted for the next couple of hours. Pace yourself.

Comfortable clothing is a must. In order to rage hard you must be dressed appropriately.

Keep an eye on your friends and the people around you. If someone looks like they need help, give them a hand. No one wants to remember their festival experience ending in a hospital visit. You look out for them; they’ll look out for you.

Going barefoot is common amongst EDM festivalgoers.

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5. Songza

With a catchy vocal track and a quintessential get-up sound, this track seeps infectious bass and has a sexy video to boot. Deep, dark, transient and searching techno; the kind of long cut that’s perfect for an altered state.

3. Florian Kupfer – “Feelin’” Jazzy and soulful, this track is perfect for midnight drives, cleaning and all-night study sessions.

4. Move D – “To The Disco ‘77”

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Wading through the multitude of new electronic dance singles can involve a level of boredom similar to studying for a calculus exam. Luckily, Central Michigan Life is here to help. Here’s some of the best dance cuts that have made 2013 a seminal year for body-rocking beats.

2. Ten Walls – “Gotham”

Make sure your phone is fully charged before the show. If it is at 50 percent when you get there, it will be dead before it’s over, and you might need it. If you can charge your phone in the car on the way to the show, that’s even better.

Similar to Spotify, Rdio encourages users to look at what other users are listening to in order to ﬁnd new music.

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1. Breach – “Jack”

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Similar to Pandora, this app allows users to listen to music based on your genre of choice. Users can also create 30-song playlists of their liking.

5. Close feat. Charlene Soraia & Scuba – “Beam Me Up (George Fitzgerald Remix)” An unforgettable, scratchy beat with an instantly attractive hook that phases in and out with dream-like ambiance.

6. Maya Jane Coles feat. Karin Park – “Everything (Blond:ish Remix)”

A deep house cut with an ethereal, worldly touch. Like a voyage to the Far East by way of the dance hall.

7. Benjamin Damage – “Delirium Tremens (Robert Hood Remix)” Minimal techno at its finest, done with superb craft by the contemporary Damage and remixed by a minimal legend.

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Based on your mood, Songza creates a playlist for you. The best part? There are no audible conmmercials.

“To The Disco ‘77” is hypnotic and haunting, with the piercing sounds of your favorite horror movies morphed into a frontand-center groove that can bring the funk hard.

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A short little number that is as every bit spacey as it is urban.

Two heads are better than one, and this track is like a ray-gun battle between this beat-making duo.

10. Herbert – “It’s Only (DJ Koze Remix)” Herbert’s deep house cut is sent on a journey to the outer reaches on this remix with its sensual vocals pushed to the top of the mix.

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Free Kandi: Merchandise, trinkets made by the people, for the people By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

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Just like at concerts, there is a merchandise booth at the front gate of festivals where items created to market the main acts are sold, often making everyone’s wallet a little lighter before the show begins. Electronic dance music has its own style of merchandise people pick up at shows, but these memorable trinkets are different in that they are free. Kandi, as it is called by fans of EDM, is the various items people bring with them to the shows, such as glow sticks and handmade items including bracelets and necklaces that get passed around freely during shows. “People go to the shows, have a great time and keep going back for more,”

By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

Source: www.timeoutchicago.com Spring Awakening Music Festival took place Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Imagine thousands of people gathered around, surrounding the main stage at an outdoor music festival. The concert-goers, stretching out as far as the eye can see, are dancing, singing and waving an array of brightly colored objects. After hours of anticipation, the main act walks onto the stage. To a roaring crowd, the music begins. A popular song is blared into the open air, when suddenly, the beat drops and the song transforms into something completely different and unexpected. The crowd goes wild and the fun begins. Welcome to the world of electronic dance music. “EDM is like our generation’s disco,” Troy junior Amy Sleboda, an EDM enthusiast, said. “Our parents went out to the disco clubs and danced the night away. We go the music fests and do the same thing.” Love for EDM has been rapidly expanding, and shows, large and small, are popping up throughout the country. Fans of the music enjoy EDM because it is mysterious, exciting and different. “EDM is a little like a cult,” Sleboda said. “Some people go to the big shows like the ones in Detroit and Chicago, while others go to the smaller ones that pop up

Trenton senior Mike Nowak said. “A lot of the EDM community will make (kandi) and mix it into the rest of the community. It’s like a way of leaving or giving a part of yourself to the culture.” EDM fans who make kandi fabricate various pieces of jewelry with items purchased at craft stores or found in nature. The creators put a personal touch on the items, sometimes by painting them in interesting patterns or by writing meaningful phrases so the receiver will remember where they got the item. “I think kandi mostly started just because it looked cool to the people who would get high at the shows,” Ecuador junior Camillo Cobos said. “A lot of people like the stuff.” Some of the kandi in circulation at the shows are

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not made by the fans. Some of it is created by the performers who pass it around to market themselves. “Sometimes the DJ’s would encourage kandi in the crowd, because it made the audience look cool from the DJ perspective,” Cobos said, describing the massive glow a crowd of thousands gives off when everyone is dancing with glow sticks. “When you’re in the crowd, you really don’t see the effect, though.” Making and trading kandi at the shows isn’t for everyone or a requirement to have a good time. It’s just a little thing that sets EDM shows apart from other music festivals. The decision to partake in kandi is entirely up to the concert-goer. studentlife@cm-life.com

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locally. Either way, people go because EDM is always really positive and it’s unpredictable.” Sleboda said EDM is a very friendly culture, free of controversy. “No one tries to start trouble,” Sleboda said. “Everyone is just trying to have a great time.” One element that makes EDM interesting is its unpredictability. Unlike concerts of other genres, where performers play popular songs that people know and sing along to, EDM DJs will drop a song and start a new one randomly without warning – and the fans love it. The stereotype of the druggie rave-goer has developed into somewhat of a damper on EDM’s popularity. “Some people think of

rampant drug use when they think of EDM festivals,” Sleboda said. “There are not as many of those kinds of people at the concerts as you would imagine. You would find the same amount of people at any other concert.” EDM fans and people interested in checking out a festival don’t have to travel far to experience the culture. Rothbury, Mich., a small village near Muskegon, is home to the Electric Forest Festival, a four-day music event held in the summer featuring more than 70 DJs from all around the world who blast their own unique styles of electronic music to thousands of fans. Like other types of music, EDM has many subgenres of music that fans flock to, including Top 40, techno, house and trap. According to Sleboda, the best way to get involved if interested in EDM is to talk to friends, explore social media on EDM, find a local show and keep an open mind. “There are many different genres in EDM,” Sleboda said. “If one doesn’t appeal to you, another might. You’re going to have good time, one way or another.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Tales of a techno late-bloomer When I was young and learning how to play drums, my guitarist father systematically force-fed me a healthy musical diet of various funk, soul and classic R&B joints from bands like Tower of Power, Average White Band and the monstrous George Clinton of Parliament and Funkadelic fame. I cherished these moments, focusing on groove patterns because I knew the experience was most likely not shared by many other suburban kids. As it turns out, many well-established techno and house DJs – and the up-andcomers from my hometown – had done exactly the same. Despite my early exposure to the founding genres of dance music, I was mostly a stubborn rock, funk and jazz guy until I turned 19 years old. Even then, I stayed inside my little alternative box for a long time, refusing to view techno as original music. A lot of this had to do with lack of exposure – my only familiarity with electronic dance music came from listening to acts like Radiohead, Bjork and the occasional spin of the only the Chemical Brothers disc I owned. From what I understood, the electronic producer and DJ was a hack musician stealing other people’s beats as samples, mixing and remixing them to make them sound fresh and original for their own benefit. I hadn’t taken into account the kind of craft needed to put together a solid mix, the dedication to a vast music collection, or the painstaking hours spent programming beat machines and modulating synthesizers. The revelation came last year as I started up my press rounds to cover Movement, the Detroit Electronic Music Festival. As I interviewed the four acts hailing from Canton, I learned of their upbringings and how closely related we were musically. Watching a documentary for research, I heard techno founding fathers like Juan Atkins and Derrick May talk about Clinton like a god, much in the way I spoke about the madman of funk music. I learned that techno and house music were just versions of high-tech soul, augmented and weighted down for catalyzed dancing. These producers weren’t just creating blips, beeps and loops. They were jamming hard and making the kind of dance music I was raised on. I learned that as long as we stay inside our boxes and refuse to understand the wider, collective perspective, we’ll forever remain comfortably ignorant to what the rest of the world has to offer. Keep searching and never stop learning. You’ll never know what you might be missing by listening to the same Led Zeppelin album over and over again for the next 30 years.

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Student DJ Ricketts marches to the beat of his own creation By Andrea Peck Senior Reporter

At Central Michigan University, there are artists who create their own masterpieces and fashion designers who create their own clothing. CMU student DJs take the styles of music they love and make them their own. Jason Ricketts, better known as DJ Jason Michael, is one of those students. The Novi graduate student is a nightclub DJ in his spare time. He typically works with electronic dance music and club remixes of Top 40 songs. “It’s just got an awesome energetic beat that makes you want to get up and bounce around,” he said. Ricketts first became a disc jockey after one of his friends introduced him to the craft. Once he started, there was no going back. His musical background also helped him along the way with his newfound hobby. “I got started with it when I was 18 or 19. One of my best friends was one of the resident DJ’s at a club we went to, and he really got me into it,” Ricketts said. “I started playing around with it, and it just felt natural.” By appealing to his audience, Ricketts was able to build his fan base and quickly grow in popularity among students. “I expanded my fan base at CMU by appealing to the crowd I was most familiar with,” Ricketts said. “After my friends started to recognize that I was DJ-ing, they invited me to play at fraternity and sorority parties.” Ricketts, who regularly plays in Mount Pleasant, Ann Arbor and Detroit, said he is the only DJ north of Lansing who has been trained by Bill-

board magazine. This training is something he is very proud of. “That’s always fun to tell people,” he said. “My training consisted of a lot of beatcounting, ear training and playing live under the supervision of the DJ who trained me, so that I could mess up during a live show and learn from my mistakes.” Ricketts said he loves being a DJ, because it allows him to meet new people and experience new things. “It’s a fun hobby,” he said. “It is a fun thing to do in my free time, and it’s a good way to go out and make great connections.” Ricketts’ advice for aspiring musicians is to practice. He said spending time alone working on skills is the best way to improve. “If you want to learn how to play music or DJ, invest some time and energy into training yourself,” he said. “Learning this stuff takes time, a lot of time — I was doing it for years before I got the chance to play at Necto in Ann Arbor, which is one of the top nightclubs in Michigan.” The most important thing, Rickett said, is to remember to just have fun. “Seriously, it’s all about getting people to dance and enjoy their time. Nothing more and nothing less. There’s no greater high than knowing you’re helping 500plus people enjoy their night,” he said. Want to see DJ Jason Michael live? He DJs every Friday night at L1 Bar & Grill, located at 1705 S. Mission St. To keep up with other shows and appearances, follow him on Twitter @j_ricketts. studentlife@cm-life.com

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From Michigan to Tennessee, Grand Rapids junior Grace Wismer joined many young students who spend their summers volunteering at music festivals. Bonnaroo and Electric Forest are just a two of the events Wismer has participated in. “I’ve worked VIP for different festivals, so what I do is I work with the artists. I work in dressing rooms and behind the scenes, making people happy,” Wismer said. Students can get involved with volunteering for festivals through Work Exchange Team, a website that recruits volunteers to work festivals throughout the country. The program recruits volunteers through their “Will Work For Music” motto, where people can work a certain number of hours in exchange for a ticket to a particular festival. “You can work a certain amount of time for a free ticket. If you are serious about it and you go and do a really good job, people high up can request you for future festivals,” Wismer said. From building stages and setting up booths to cleaning, working medical tents and running shuttles, the responsibilities of each volunteer varies. Despite the number of volunteers, there is almost always room for more, as many are needed by various departments. Wismer said many of the people who attend the festivals are committed to experiencing as much music as possible. “There’s people (who) hitchhike all around the country from festival to festival,” she said. Three Oaks senior Sarah Campbell shares a love of music festivals and has worked for numerous ones herself, her favorite being

“If you are serious about it go and do a really good job, people high up can request you for future festivals.” Grace Wismer, Grand Rapids junior Electric Forest. Campbell said most festivals allow volunteers to either work two full days and receive one day off, or work all days of the festival and receive shorter shifts. Either way, volunteers are given time to see their favorite artists perform at each festival. While some students might believe it is difficult to find a place as a volunteer within their favorite music festivals, Campbell

said volunteering is easier than many might think. “Follow your favorite artists, follow them on Facebook or Twitter and keep up-to-date. Once you see (a posting for volunteers), apply. It doesn’t hurt, and every time I’ve applied, I was contacted within a week. It’s all about first come, first serve,” Campbell said. studentlife@cm-life.com

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P.L.U.R. more than just a phrase, it’s a way of life By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter

Speaking to a crowd at a rave, DJ Frank Mitchell once said, “You better start showing some peace, love and unity, or I will break your f------ faces.” This contradictory phrase sparked a movement in the subculture that is still alive today. P.L.U.R. stands for peace, love, unity and respect, and it describes a philosophy that is associated with raves and clubs where electronic dance music is played. For some people, the idea of P.L.U.R. is to establish a code of conduct for those attending the shows and to encourage a sense of community and togetherness among fans. For others, it is a way of life. Auburn Hills resident Kelsey Perry, 18, works as a concert promoter for React Detroit. Her job is to publicize shows through flyers, social media and word of mouth. She has been active in the EDM scene for three years,

and she believes P.L.U.R. is at the heart of the subculture. “Once you’re immersed in P.L.U.R. and experience the kindness your ‘family’ has to offer you, it makes you want to incorporate such ideas into your own life,” Perry said. EDM can refer to a wide variety of electronic music genres, including dubstep, techno, industrial, house and trance. Saginaw sophomore Leah Espinoza got involved in the EDM scene and the P.L.U.R. movement because of her love for the music. She attended the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, Mich., last summer, which was an experience she described as “life-changing.” “P.L.U.R. is about caring for your neighbor,” the Saginaw native said. “We’re like a community, so it’s just a ‘We’re-allin-this-together’ kind of thing.” “Peace and Loveism” is a spiritual philosophy blog founded by author Paul Lenda. According to Lenda’s article,

Music proven to help heal mind, body By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter

“P.L.U.R: A Raver’s Manifesto,” the acronym P.L.U.R. was originally coined by Mitchell, better known as Frankie Bones, in the early 1990s. Bones brought the rave scene from the United Kingdom to America with a series of shows called the Storm Raves. While Bones was performing one of these shows, a fight broke out in the crowd. He got the attention of the audience and delivered his famous speech about peace, love and unity. Over time, the final aspect of P.L.U.R. – respect – was added. Grand Rapids senior Nathaniel Stegehuis said this movement is one that adds a sense of community to music festivals. It makes shows more memorable. “It’s a way to enhance the festival experience,” he said. studentlife@cm-life.com

Students downloading illegally on college servers typically caught By Adriana Cotero Senior Reporter

Whether convenience, ease or lack of money is the reason, illegally downloading music has become popular all over the world. Students are granted free Internet access at Central Michigan University, but it is made clear that illegal use is not permitted, and that includes illegal music downloads. But despite the warnings, some students have discovered their own methods for retrieving the desired multimedia. Charles V. Park Library desk employee and Brighton junior William Joseph understands how students think they can work around the system. “It’s probably easier to remain more anonymous on this server or at the library with the amount of student users.

Besides, at the library, there is public access without a cmich username needed,” Joseph said. Joseph said while students think their chances of getting caught are smaller, eventually perpetrators get caught. “The student committing the illegal download as an individual does not get directly notified. But the server as a whole does, which tracks back to the CMU library,” Joseph said. “Eventually they track them down. It’s just a matter of time.” Illegal downloading is indeed a crime, one which the Office of Information Technology does everything in its power to prevent. OIT Communications Manager Kole Taylor said visiting illegal sites is not the problem, but the transmission of files from the website to a student’s desktop is. “Uploading, downloading,

streaming or retention of these copyrighted files is the illegal activity,” Taylor said. “Any site that provides this capability should be avoided if the student is unsure if his or her activity is legal.” Taylor said the idea of getting something for free is an enticing proposition for students, but the risk associated with illegal downloading is not worth the gamble. “With the potential for hefty legal fees, there is a good chance that it will cost far more in the long run. It’s just not worth it,” he said. Taylor said consequences for downloaders vary, but nothing good can come of it. “If the copyright holder decides to pursue litigation, the court fees and fines are very likely to be in the range of thousands of dollars,” he said. studentlife@cm-life.com

Though some believe laughter is the best medicine, others will argue music does the trick, too. Music can be used to promote wellness and to treat those afflicted with certain diseases through music therapy, during which a patient listens to and creates music with the goal of treating the symptoms of an illness or for physical rehabilitation. “Music therapy has been shown to have an appreciable effect in the treatment of dementia and stroke victims,” Central Michigan University Director of Music Education Randi L’Hommedieu said. Music therapy has been used to treat patients with neurological and mental disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and autism, as well as physical conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease. It has also been known to reduce stress, alleviate pain and improve self-esteem in healthy individuals. It wasn’t until around the

turn of the 20th century that the field of music therapy began to develop. According to the American Music Therapy Association, the first educational program in music therapy began at Michigan State University in 1944. “Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people’s motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings,” according to the AMTA website. The healing potential of music is backed by solid scientific evidence, though not much was known about how music therapy worked in the past. In recent years, doctors have used magnetic resonance imaging machines to determine which areas of the brain respond to music. L’Hommedieu said there is a definite correlation between music and brain function, and science has made advances

in using music as a form of therapy. “It’s been established that there’s a neurological connection between attending to music and brain function,” L’Hommedieu said. “People are using that to make some really significant advances in the advocacy and practice of music therapy.” Music therapy activates particular parts of the brain associated with listening to and making music. Stimulating these areas of the brain can shift the balance of chemicals in the brain and reduce the symptoms of certain diseases. Music therapy has also proven effective in aiding the recovery of people with severe brain injuries. A prime example of its success includes former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., who suffered a gunshot wound to the head in 2011 and lost the ability to speak. With the help of music therapists, she first learned how to sing again and eventually regained her speech. studentlife@cm-life.com

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IKONIKA’S ‘AEROTROPOLIS’ A HEALTHY DOSE OF FUTURE HOUSE By Ben Solis Staff Reporter

In a market dominated by teetering, grimy dubstep and empty-headed electro house, the lineage of modern electronic music often gets muddled and can push fans toward what many in the industry consider manufactured, soulless derivative. A lot of that blame does not reside with the record companies and the various marketing arms they control, but with the DJs, producers and the club promoters themselves. Some revel in these watered-down excursions and care very little about pushing boundaries, offering Americanized versions of classic English-born dance music that don’t quite live up to the originals. UK producer and garage queen Ikonika is not one of those hapless abusers of the format. Consistently, and with an Aphex Twin-like fervor, Ikonika has become laser-focused since her 2008 debut on transcending the sound craft norms of the late-2000s. Her latest release, “Aerotropolis,” is no exception.

Packed with blasting synth melodies reminiscent of electro pop’s 1980’s heyday and snappy house beats that would make anyone from Chicago proud, the 2013 album acts as a kind of unofficial case study in what made techno and house music so groundbreaking in the first place. The care and craft of each automated sequence and arpeggiated run on “Aerotropolis” uplifts and energizes as much as it can relax a perspiring body after a long night of partying. Without sounding like another knockoff, “Aerotropolis” is part of a number of engaging new releases that take advantage of the rising fascination with all things vintage in electronic music. Unlike other purveyors of basement beats, Ikonika keeps her tunes innately danceable. Although much of

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★★★★★ w Artist: Ikonika w Genre: Dubstep/ House “Aerotroplis” can easily serve as a digital homage to the founding fathers of analog beat construction, Ikonika’s mastery of futuristic flair and intriguing use of the more subtle attributes of dubstep are on full display. Whether you’re a DJ using the track as a calculated transition or just a rowdy student planning a raging mix, “Aerotropolis” has the tracks to keep the final month of summer moving. studentlife@cm-life.com

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The life of a DJ — filled with glitz, glamour, clubs packed with beautiful, sweating heart-throbs, and free drinks— can get a little rough once in a while. The scene itself can become too much to handle. Mix routines can become stale, the fans get too stuck on one genre and, even worse, manic bouts of obsessive inspiration can keep a local party starter up at night, for many nights in a row. No group knows these struggle pangs better than the resident wizards of wax working out of metro Detroit, and none personify the eclectic turntable sounds of the Motor City quite like Detroit techno militiaman DJ Psycho.

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On his latest mix tape, “Ferric Oxide,” the lunatic is seeking musical therapy. The first release on his new Convergent Sounds label, “Ferric Oxide” is a type of toxic waste dump for Psycho as he moves to pursue a new set of routines in his seemingly endless crates of classic vinyl. Eclectic, searching, and often times nostalgic, “Ferric Oxide” has a mix for everyone, whether the party demands hip-hop, techno or old school jams. Psycho delivers it all in the definitive format with live cutting, scratching and beat-matching to make the tape feel organic and live. Yet Psycho, known for his quirky lean toward all things vintage, might have painted himself into a corner on

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