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RECRUITMENT WEEK 2014
MONday, SEPT. 8, 2014 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 7 VOL. 96
Life in brief join us CM Life to hold first all-staff meeting Central Michigan Life will be holding its first all-staff meeting of the year at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10 in Moore 436. Meet our editorial staff, and learn more about the work we do on campus. We are looking for staff reporters, graphic designers and photographers. You do not have to be a journalism major but training from journalism classes is encouraged. CM Life gives students hands-on experience as journalists. We are committed to reporting fair and balanced stories that affect students’ lives.
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STUDENT LIFE Study Abroad Office to host informational fair Students who are interested in studying abroad but aren’t sure of where to start are encouraged to stop by the Study Abroad Fair. The fair will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the Bovee University Center. It gives individuals the chance to learn more about all of the travel options that Central Michigan University offers. From Beijing to Wollongong, students can choose to study in over 150 sites in more than 40 countries. Choices range from participating in three week-long, facultylead courses to for-credit internships. The fair gives travel wary students a chance to talk with professors who have recently returned from faculty-led expeditions abroad, as well as students who have just recently returned from their trips. Financial aid and scholarships are also available for students who feel that the cost of travel may be too much. Questions can be answered by advisers. Personal meetings can be scheduled from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Ronan Hall 330 to discuss individual study abroad plans. Jordyn Hermani, Staff Reporter
In the last paragrah of a story published in print on, Sept. 5 titled “Appeals court repoens 2011 Ross lawsuit,” Central Michigan Life reported that it had not received a comment from the university. The print and online versions of the story both contain a comment from Manuel Rupe, general counsel for the university. We apologize for the error.
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Medical robots offer real-life ER training By Malachi Barrett Senior Reporter
On the second floor of the Central Michigan University College of Medicine building, a body convulses on a hospital bed. A nearby display informs the obvious: The patient’s vital signs are critical. His chest expands and contracts irregularly as his eyes blink wildly. Luckily, this patient is not made of flesh and bone, and is instead a state-of-the-art simulation mannequin used to teach students
how to work in an emergency room. “Medical simulation has exploded in the last 10-15 years,” said Steven Vance, associate dean of academic and clinical technology. “The goal is to get students and residents in an environment where they can learn and made mistakes without adverse patient results.” Simulations have become more popular among medical schools as advances in technology have allowed them to get away from using humans in the learning environment, Vance said. This
helps clear up any ethical issues surrounding patient testing on humans or animals. Now CMED faculty can show a student to make mistakes that could kill a patient, the only result being a positive teaching moment. “It is a great learning tool since we can get hands-on experience with a tool that is almost equivalent to a human body, without risk of further injury,” said Plymouth freshman David Hales. “Since it takes the human equation out, it will be a less stressful learning environment for CMED students.” The lab houses seven lifelike
dummies, each named after the various Michigan counties served by CMED. This excludes a birthing dummy, aptly named Bertha, and two baby models. The robots are programmed to portray a set of illnesses so students can diagnose and come up with a plan for medical intervention. Once they have a plan, the students can perform procedures on that the dummies while they react in real-time. The robots cost between $20,000 to $75,000 depending on the size and are powerful teaching w CMED | 2A
New marine animal RSO to bring animal rights to campus conversation By Andrea Peck Staff Reporter
There’s a new Registered Student Organization on Central Michigan University’s campus, and it has one goal in mind: To educate the student population about animal rights and habitats. “Collegiate Advocates for the Rights of Marine Animals is deeply committed to the conservation of all marine animals and their habitat,” reads the group’s mission statement. “CARMA is dedicated to securing permanent, strong protection for marine animals, great or small, in order to set an effective example for future generations.” Travis White, a CMU junior, founded the RSO because of his love of marine animals. He was also partially motivated by the documentary “Blackfish” and its ability to bring awareness of marine animal rights to the public. “We’re still in the very early stages of the group, but we know it very much is going to be member driven,” he said. “We advocate for anything that lives underwater,
and plan to address issues ranging from ending whale hunting in the Arctic to keeping orcas out of SeaWorld and ending dolphin hunting. We believe that marine life deserves to be free and not locked up for our entertainment.” White said the group will also work with preservation, and keeping the ocean, one of our largest natural resources, clean. Senior Rachel Ochylski, vice president of CARMA, said CMU students have expressed a strong interest in being a part of the group. “We had a huge turnout at MAINstage, which was expected but still surprising to see,” Ochylski said. Over the course of the year, the group hopes to host a number of events including a screening of the documentary “Blackfish” and a community clean-up project called “Pick up the Chip.” This event will allow RSO members and those in the community to work together on cleaning up littered areas of the Chippewa River. “We plan to emphasize nature conservation and educational
outreach,” White said. “We’ve also talked about doing petition signings. It’s very important to show that there is a large number of people backing a certain cause.” White and Ochylski both emphasized that they want the group’s ideas to be member driven, and they hope future members will be vocal about events they wish to see take place. “We definitely want our members to contribute and help us think of events,” Ochylski said. Senior Maghan O’Neil said she feels the RSO has the potential to do a lot of good on campus. “I’m a biology major, so, yes, I would be interested in this RSO,” she said. “We’re close to the Great Lakes, so it might bring awareness to issues surrounding them.” Students interested in joining
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CARMA should email White at white3tm@cmich.edu or visit the group’s Facebook page. CARMA will be holding its first meeting of the year on Sept. 11 from 8 to 9 p.m. in Brooks 203. Their Facebook is Collegiate Advocates for the Rights of Marine Animals. The Blackfish documentary will be Oct. 16 at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Park Library Auditorium. The email of the president, Travis White, is white3tm@cmich.edu
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Recruitment 2014 What it means to go Greek By Kelsey Smith Staff Reporter
With recruitment week approaching, members of Greek Life are preparing for an exciting season to gain new members for their fraternities and sororities. Joining a fraternity and sorority can offer many benefits for students at CMU. Almost every student on campus has heard of the phrase, “Going Greek,” but many still wonder what it means to them. “Being Greek is being a part of something bigger than yourself,” said Mackenzie Woodman, Alpha Gamma Delta member and Freeland senior. “As a whole, we strive to better our community, our campus and each other.” Going Greek gives students an opportunity to make lifelong friends, gain leadership roles and help out the local community. Greek Life plays a huge role in philanthropy spread across a variety of charities.
“Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others expressed especially by the generous donation of monetary value and community service to others,” Woodman said. “Alpha Gamma Delta is involved specifically in diabetes research. We host our semi-annual Taco Dinner every semester and all of the proceeds go towards the Alpha Gamma Delta foundation.” At Greek Week during the 2014 spring semester, the community raised $30,075 for Special Olympics Michigan. “Philanthropy is just one of many things that attracts people to Greek life,” said Interfraternity Council President David McCatty. “Being Greek means being part of something bigger than yourself. As a freshman, you don’t see how big it all is. Then you join Greek life and it all comes together.” The prevalence of Greek life can be seen in every classroom as there is usually at least one person in the class wearing Greek letters regardless of the
fact that less than 5 percent of the student population is in the community. “I disagree when people say Greek life isn’t for everyone,” McCatty said. “Not all Greek houses are the same. They each have their own values, codes and opportunities for whatever a student is interested in, from community service, to social networking to being part of a family that spans the nation.” Recruitment involves learning about all of the sororities and fraternities on campus to help students decide where they would best fit in. There is a mutual selection process between sororities and the girls as well as fraternities and the boys. This year’s sorority recruitment will be broken up into two weekends. The first is the weekend of Sept. 19, and Sept. 26 is the second. This year’s fraternity recruitment will be the week of Sept. 8. “Recruitment is structured so that every woman has an opportunity to visit every house,” said National Panhellenic Council President Veronica Meadows. “Each house has a set time to see people for a dedicated amount of time. It’s our job to help them find their homes.” During recruitment week for
Building awareness on invisible illness By Kelsey Smith Staff Reporter
Jackie Chisholm is one of 125 million Americans suffering from what doctors call “invisible illnesses,” or a set of diseases that can limit daily activities without showing visible symptoms. Often greeted with the phrase, “but you look so good,” Chisholm said this can be one of the most frustrating things to hear when dealing with an invisible illness diagnosis. “I would tell people that you
don’t know what’s going on in other peoples lives so you can’t judge them,” said Chisholm, a Freeland senior. “Yes, you can look completely healthy but be in a lot of pain, so you shouldn’t be judging.” Chisholm battles three invisible illnesses at once: rheumatoid arthritis, uveitis, and Crohn’s disease. Battling three illnesses can be a daily struggle for Chisholm. “Every day is different, you have your good days and your bad days,” Chisholm said. “I wake up every morning in some
sort of pain and still tired. I take my handful of medicine to help with my arthritis, uveitis, and Crohn’s. I work and go to school everyday, and at the end of it I’m exhausted and ready for bed. Also you have to remember all the different doctor appointments you have, the blood draws you need to get and the prescriptions you can’t forget to refill before you run out.” It can be frustrating for Chisholm when people don’t understand the meaning of an invisible illness. “You can look completely
fraternities, students visit a fraternity during events throughout the week to get a feel for the organization, leaving contact information with the fraternity’s recruitment official. “We are in a culture that sees the Greek life as bad thanks to popular movies,” said Matt Berlin, Millington senior and president of Pi Kappa Phi. “Sure the movies are entertaining, but they don’t show the good the community does for charities. Not many people would be interested in watching a two-hour film about the philanthropy we do.” Each day covers a specific aspect of each sorority and fraternity. The first day covers general information about each fraternity and sorority and going Greek. As days go on, students can learn more about what each fraternity and sorority stands for and what is important. “Greek Life has expanded enormously over the years,” Woodman said. “It has created the opportunity for young college students to get involved in a way that will help better their future and teach them the importance of giving back to their community.” Senior reporter Nathan Clark contributed notes to this story.
normal and healthy even though you are in pain everyday,” Chisholm said. “People look at you and can’t tell you’re in pain, they don’t understand why you are tired all the time, and they don’t understand why you’d want to stay home and watch Netflix instead of going out, especially being in college.” With these types of diagnoses, it is important to remember that there is more to health than just the physical sense, said Irene O’Boyle, a professor in the school of Health Sciences. “Wellness consists of six dimensions: Spiritual, physical, social, environmental, occupational and intellectual,” O’Boyle
Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Simulation bodies reside in the CMED section of the HP building and can perform human-like functions such as breathing, blinking, providing a pulse and even seizing. The simulation robots provide a way for medical students to practice real-life scenarios.
CMED | continued from 1A tools, Vance said. Andrea Beatty, executive administrative assistant for the simulation lab, said student use of the dummies is not limited to those in CMED course. Students studying to be a physician and nursing assistants, as well as those in sports medicine, audiology and physical therapy, also use the simulation lab for course work. Students can also sign up to practice on the dummies outside of classes,
said. “When one of these dimensions is not functioning, then the individual will not maintain optimal health and wellness.” There are a variety of resources for students on campus battling an invisible illness. Students with an invisible illness can contact the counseling center as well as sign up for student disability services at the Student Disability Center on the first floor of the Charles V. Park Library. From there, students can fill out a form with their doctors stating the illnesses and how it affects the student’s daily life. Waiting for approval from Stu-
Beatty said, which is something that has become very popular among students after their first experience with the lab. CMU has been conducting simulations in Saginaw’s east campus since 2007. Vance said CMU conducts over 15,000 learner hours annually. To use the lab, contact Beatty by calling 989-7741633, or by email at beatt2ae@cmich.edu. Students can also visit CMED Room 2404.
dent Disability Services (SDS) is the next step. “SDS is on campus to help students be successful at CMU,” Chisholm said. “If they have special needs for class, SDS will try their best to accommodate those needs.” For the millions of people diagnosed with invisible illnesses, getting help isn’t the only issue – it’s about raising awareness to avoid further judgment. “Sometimes it can be as simple as just starting the conversation,” O’Boyle said. “The more we learn and discuss a particular illness or disease, the more awareness can be raised.”
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Biosciences construction to close Lot 46 east entrance
Photo Illustration by Taryn Wattles | Assistant Photo Editor New credit cards implemented with tracking chips will make it much more difficult to get away with credit card fraud, though students should still be aware of where and how they use their cards.
Fighting fraud
Trevariana Mason almost lost $500 after someone stole her debit card information. As with many cases of stolen identities and bank information, the Saginaw senior had no idea who had done it or where they got her information – the person using her card was tracked all the way to New York. Stories like Mason’s are common for college students with large pools of federal financial aid and heavy spending habits. Because of this, college students need to remain on top of their spending activity, said Dan Shanahan, manager of the Independent Bank branch located in the Bovee University Center. He said he has not seen an increase in fraud activity over
the past four years, but the bank does see this happen to a lot of younger people who do a fair amount of online shopping. “I would limit online shopping as much as possible,” Shanahan said. “Then be very careful when you’re checking out at places and at ATMs.” With certain banks, students can access tools like text message alerts, online and mobile banking options that monitor money use, as well as take note of any odd or unusual behavior with their debit or credit cards. Any suspicious activity should be reported immediately. “We can shut your debit card off right away,” Shanahan said. “We put the money back into your account right away, and then we go through an investigation process and take care of
it on our end.” Shanahan explained there are a number of ways thieves can gain access to consumers’ card information. He said some advanced fraudsters will have machines that will imprint the numbers onto a separate card, sometimes modifying the logo on the card, and they can even create magnetic strips on new cards. When someone takes a card number, Shanahan said, what typically occurs is an increase in online shopping on that person’s account – and is usually the first sign that your information was stolen. While Shanahan hasn’t seen a recent flood of student-focused fraud, news stories on the mass collection of credit and debit card data at retail stores have brought the fraud conversation back into the national
spotlight. Amber Loomis, a finance instructor and university budget analyst, attributes the spike in credit and debit card fraud to the U.S. lagging behind in fraud protection technology. She said in October 2015, there will begin a new emphasis on creating enhanced security credit cards. A joint effort between Europay, MasterCard and Visa called EMV, Loomis said, is a relatively new system in which a chip is embedded into the card. This offers a more dynamic and advanced method of encryption. She said Europe has had this system for a while, but it is still very new in the U.S. “What’s going to happen is it’s going to essentially prohibit completely the ability to intercept transactions or the ability to duplicate credit cards,”
Loomis said. “That’s going to significantly tighten the security on credit cards.” Loomis echoed Shanahan’s advice on remaining vigilant and attentive to bank statements and account activity on a regular basis. She also said not to give credit card numbers out over the phone or to shady Internet sites. Mason said although she was very confused as to how this could have happened to her, this has definitely made her more aware of where she uses her debit card, including which stores she shops. It also made her appreciate her bank’s anti-fraud options a lot more. The bank was really nice,” she said. “They made sure everything was taken care of.”
Ten tips for keeping your bank information safe By Katherine Ranzenberger News Editor
With the rise of new hacking technology and savvier identity thieves, more people are becoming victims of bank and credit card fraud. The Federal Trade Commission, a government entity tasked with consumer protection, has tips on their website for people to keep personal banking information safe from hackers. – Report any strange charges to the bank or the card issuer.
– Never sign a blank receipt, and draw a line through any blank spaces above the total.
– Don’t give your account number out over the phone unless you made the call to a reputable company you know. If you’ve never done business with a company before, do an online search for reviews and complaints.
– Keep your eyes on your card during any transaction. Make sure you have it back before you leave.
– Call your bank or card issuer as soon as you realize a card has been lost or stolen. There are toll-free numbers for most companies to deal with this. – Let your bank or card issuer know if you will be traveling or are moving.
– Check your bills often, either online or by opening bills as soon as you get them, and double check the purchases you’ve recently made.
– Carry your cards separate from your wallet and only carry the cards you need for the day. If someone steals your wallet or purse, it minimizes the impact of the loss of card information. – Don’t write your account number on receipts, scrap paper or the outside of an envelope.
– After you report the lost or stolen card, the law says you don’t have responsibility for the charges you didn’t make after $50 has been spent. If you think the card was used fraudulently, you may have to sign a statement under oath saying you didn’t make the purchases.
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Students decide best banks in Mount Pleasant By Katherine Ranzenberger News Editor
Students at Central Michigan University have many options when it comes to handling their hard earned money. According to Central Michigan Life’s “Best of Central Michigan” survey, conducted during spring 2013, these are the top six
banking institutions in Mount Pleasant. Independent Bank: With locations in the Bovee University Center and 319 E. Broadway St. downtown, it is convenient for students to gain access to their money at this Michigan-based bank. PNC Financial Services: National bank PNC Financial Services came
to Mount Pleasant giving students the option to stay with their hometown banks. The institution has two locations in the city, 1419 S. Mission St. and 409 N. Mission St. Isabella Bank and Trust: Isabella Bank and Trust has been a staple in the community since 1903. The institution has five locations around Mount
Pleasant, including downtown and right next to campus. Isabella Community Credit Union: This locally owned credit union gives students an option apart from chain banking systems. The credit union has two locations on either side of town. Mercantile Bank: Formerly First Bank, this
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New security measures, tips from professionals help students keep their dough By Kevin Andrews Staff Reporter
Central Michigan University students who park in Lot 46 near Fabiano and Woldt Halls will soon no longer be able to use the east entrance until fall 2016. Students living in the East Campus resident halls can still park in Lot 46 as normal but will have to use the west entrance near Sweeney Hall to access it. Officials said the effect on students will be minimal. Plant Engineering and Planning Director Linda Slater said workers will park south of Broomfield Road. The closure is to ensure that key construction workers who need to bring in materials and park nearby will have a better flow of traffic without students restricting their access. The barricades will be up within the next week and will remain until the construction is completed.
institution has several locations around Mount Pleasant. Members First Credit Union: The newcomer in town, Members First Credit Union has two locations in Mount Pleasant, 4490 E. Blue Grass Road and 4976 E. Broadway.
New Venture Competition Wednesday Offering more than $75,000 in startup capital to student entrepreneurs, the New Venture Competition will celebrate its fifth year on Wednesday. New Venture Competition StartUP, an educational introduction seminar, is scheduled to take place from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday. Ideation Boot Camp will follow from 1-5 p.m. on Friday. Both events are held in Grawn Hall Room 150 and are open to students from all majors. The event is free of charge. Led by the College of Business Administration’s Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship, the competition is geared toward nurturing young entrepreneurs and their business ventures, all while giving them valuable practical knowledge, experience and monetary assistance. During the competition, student teams of two to five people present ideas and business models to more than 50 judges from across the country. Each contestant is judged from a field of eight categories, with the first prize winners receiving $30,000 in start-up money for their business. A series of twelve workshops will be offered, giving competitors the opportunity to learn from and work directly with experts. The competition begins next week and culminates with the final competition day on March 27, 2015. Learn more about the competition and key dates at the competition’s Web page. Malachi Barrett, Senior Reporter
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Twitter contest offers free parking passes
Students still in need of a parking pass at Central Michigan University may be lucky enough to win one if they use Twitter. Parking Services is offering students a chance to win a student parking pass for the academic year in a special drawing using the social media site. To enter, students must follow the CMU Police Department’s Twitter feed @cmupd and send a direct message to it with #cmichparking in the text. Winners of the free parking pass will be announced Sept. 13. Nathan Clark, Senior Reporter
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Breaking for the better
EDITORIAL | America’s litigious nature is making us all look bad
Dana Blankenship
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awsuit fever has spread to Mount Pleasant. Todd Levitt’s case against Zachary Felton for a parody Twitter account put Central Michigan
University in the spotlight this summer. Just months after that story, a lawsuit about faculty pay against Central Michigan University President George Ross has been reopened Our school has been dragged back into court under the public eye. We speak for this community when we say that frivolous lawsuits need to stop. Our country’s legal system, built upon equality and justice, is one of the fruits of our freedom. The fact that citizens have the ability to settle problems with one another inside a court of law,
which follows a fair due process, speaks volumes about our nation’s emphasis on legal justice. Not all countries have this freedom. However, the fact that Americans file about 16 million civil lawsuits each year, many of which are without merit, suggests we are abusing our freedom to file suit. In our citizens’ defense, cheesy lawyer commercials encouraging litigious behavior are plastered across all types of media and make filing suit more accessible and appealing.
But not only do frivolous lawsuits make a mockery of the legal system, they cost a lot of money and unnecessarily damage reputations. When rapacious plaintiffs try to get rich through the legal system, or when parties take petty disagreements to court, our country suffers. The U.S. shells out $264 billion per year on lawsuits, making our legal system by far the costliest in the world, according to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. Having the right to file a
lawsuit is important, but so is using proper discretion when deciding whether or not to file suit. Just because citizens have the right to litigate does not mean they should do it. And regardless of the outcome, Levitt’s lawsuit has already cost him and Felton much more than legal fees. These court cases influence the image of our campus. The damage these lawsuits have had on the reputations of those involved, as well as the community in which they live and work, will lin-
ger long after the verdict. We as a society need to figure out how to solve our differences without wasting billions of dollars and adding unnecessary strain to an already burdened legal system. Like a virus spreading through our country’s culture since its founding, using the legal system to retaliate against parties that have wronged us should never be a first option, and with cooler heads, it should not be our last resort either.
Letter to the editor
Unearthing university history TO THE EDITOR: I want to offer a slight correction on an article published during the first week of classes. The article in question listed a variety of CMU facts, including one about the first Greek organization on campus. It stated the first fraternity chartered on CMU’s campus was Delta Sigma Phi in 1949. In actuality, the first fraternity on campus was Phi Delta Pi in 1901, when CMU was still known as Central Normal School. Four years
later, in 1905, Alpha Sigma Tau, founded at Eastern Michigan University (then known as Michigan State Normal School), would charter at Central Normal School, creating the Beta chapter of their organization. One of the reasons for this error could be that sorority and fraternity life at CMU was banned in 1915 by the university’s administration, resulting in a considerable gap in the histories of our Greek organizations until the ban was lifted in 1940. The
Editorial Ben Solis, Editor-in-Chief Adrian Hedden, Managing Editor Luke Roguska, Visual Director Kurt Nagl, Voices Editor Katherine Ranzenberger, News Editor Sarah Roebuck, Student Life Editor Dominick Mastrangelo, Sports Editor Meagan Dullack, Photo Editor Taryn Wattles, Assistant Photo Editor Central Michigan Life, the independent voice of Central Michigan University, is edited and published by students of Central Michigan University every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the fall and spring semesters, and every Wednesday during CMU’s summer sessions. The newspaper’s online edition, cm-life.com, contains all of the material published in print, and is updated on an as-needed basis.
fear was a sense of classism would spread across the campus with the establishment of exclusive clubs like Greek organizations. Many of the members of these organizations were from more urban areas, leaving the rural students feeling left out of Greek Life. Not to be discouraged, many of these organizations formed as literary societies and continued to operate almost identical to Greek organizations but without their corresponding Greek letters. Yearbooks and other documents in the Clarke Historical Library (a fantastic resource for anyone looking to know more about CMU or Michigan history) show the transition from
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Greek letter organizations to literary societies. When the ban was lifted in 1940, the literary societies began to charter with Greek letters once more. The best example of this is our local chapter of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority which was the Rachel Tate Literary society prior to 1941. Our campus’ National Panhellenic Conference was formed in the early 1940s as well and continues to operate as a governing body for all Panhellenic sororities at CMU. When Greek organizations say they have been here forever, they mean it! CMU has an extremely interesting and engaging history with a vast array of examples of student ingenuity,
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organizational excellence and educational distinction. The resources available to all CMU students through the Clarke Historical Library illustrate this rich history, and I encourage all of your staff and the student body as a whole to utilize these resources if interested in learning more about our university’s history or the history of its dynamic organizations, whether it be a fraternity chapter or the Alchemist Club.
Katy Campbell CMU and Greek Life Alumna
From hunger and homelessness to science and technology education, there are endless possibilities for Central Michigan University students to immerse themselves in an alternative break this winter and become active citizens addressing social issues they are passionate about. CMU’s Alternative Breaks program offers weeklong national and international breaks, along with weekend breaks each month. They are comprised of 12 students, including two student site leaders. There will be 19 domestic winter breaks and one international break this year, including many social justice issues like historical preservation, food injustice, LGBTQ, animal endangerment, suicide prevention and youth at risk. Why go on an alternative break? This is a common first question that students ask before going. However, after taking the plunge and signing up, students realize how life-changing this experience can be, which then ignites a passion for the program and active citizenship. Each alternative break allows you to see the world from a different viewpoint. Within the program, we like to say that each experience adds a different lens to your view of the world, and each experience offers a unique way of understanding our world. If I were to describe why I love the Alternative Breaks program, I would sum it up in one word: Community. The community begins with all of the CMU students on your break. Everyone is linked together to help with a certain cause, either for direct service or to learn more about it. Next, there is the community you are involved with at your service site, the area where you will be doing the most work. Finally, there is the community you spend the most time in – Mount Pleasant – or the town you are from. After each break, you will take what you have learned and adjust your “lens” to continue working and advocating on behalf of social justice causes. Signups for our winter breaks will occur today on the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center Orgsync page. Spring break signups are Monday, Oct. 13, and summer break signups are Monday, Jan. 26. Make sure you are prepared because they fill up fast. If you have questions, visit the Volunteer Center on the lower level of the Bovee University Center, go to volunteer.cmich.edu or email volcen@cmich.edu. Please consider signing up for a break. I promise that the experience will be lifechanging and instill passion in you to make the world a better place. Dana Blankenship is a Canton sophomore and the cochair of the Alternative Breaks public relations department.
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A break from apathy What you need to know about Alternative Breaks By Andrea Peck Staff Reporter
Rather than taking to their couches during the semester break, many students plan to travel across the country to better the world with their free time. Students can begin to sign up for Alternative Breaks at 7:30 a.m. today on the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center’s OrgSync page. Chairperson of the program, senior Kristin Carl, described alternative winter breaks as an opportunity for students to dive into social issues and travel at the same time. “It is an opportunity for students to learn about different social issues while traveling around the United States and visiting different communities,” Carl said. The program offers breaks throughout the entire year, and gives participants the chance to travel across the United States and internationally. Each break covers a specific
social issue. Carl explained that locations for upcoming breaks are not revealed until after sign-ups are closed. Carl said that issues chosen for the break are constantly evolving. “They have evolved over the years and are usually influenced by current events,” she said, adding that those interested in going on a break should try and sign up right away. “Sign ups fill up pretty quickly, but we have a wait list too.” Senior Lisa Volmering, while never having participated in a break, said she feels experiences like volunteering in unfamiliar places provide students with moments that can be life changing. “I think that it’s a really important and good experience for students to have, and if I had time during my breaks, I would take the opportunity,” Volmering said. Senior Harper Pizzimenti worked at Everglades National Park in Florida, for a break in 2012.
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Students have the opportunity to sign up for one of the best alternative break programs in the nation Monday. Central Michigan University was ranked fourth in the nation for number of trips taken, according to a national chapter survey by Break Away, a nonprofit organization that offers assistance to alternative break programs. Sign-ups begin at 7:30 a.m. on the Volunteer Center’s Orgsync page. Alternative breaks offer 38 unique social issues that students can volunteer to fight. The work students do while on a break varies depending on the site choosen. Some of the issues tackled include suicide prevention, hunger and homelessness, and nature conservation and disaster relief. HIV/AIDS and substance abuse are also addressed. CMU ranked seventh in terms of number of participants last year; 536 students participated in the program. The number of students participating increased by more than 100 students from last year. Interested individuals must click on attending for the specific break they want. For any questions, call the Volunteer Center at (989)774-7685 or go to volunteer.cmich.edu.
was able to branch out and meet some great people and travel and have a ton of fun all while making a positive impact through volunteering.”
“I had an amazing experience and learned a lot about the impact of humans on the wildlife in the park,” Pizzimenti said. “What I liked best was how I
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Dakota Fanning channels real life starlet in ‘The Last of Robin Hood’ By Madeleine Marr The Miami Herald (MCT)
Dakota Fanning is getting real again. In “The Last of Robin Hood,” out Friday, she portrays teen actress/singer/dancer Beverly Aadland, who embarked on a scandalous affair with notorious lothario Errol Flynn
( Kevin Kline). Aadland and the famed swashbuckler met in 1957, two years before his death at age 50. Though Flynn thought the girl was of age, Aadland was only 15 when they met, her mother Florence (Susan Sarandon) wrote in the book, “The Big Love,” on which the film is based. Playing actual people is becoming old hat for the 20-yearold, who wowed audiences playing Sean Penn’s daughter in 2001’s “I Am Sam.” She later held her own as rocker Cherie Currie in “The Runaways.” Fanning’s next project
is starring as the title character in the period drama “Effie Gray,” about Victorian art critic John Ruskin and his teenage bride. We talked to the native Georgian, 20, from New York, where she attends NYU: Q: Even though Beverly lived in a different era, did you relate to her as a fellow child star? A: She really didn’t have the desire to go into show business. Being an actress wasn’t really who she was. That was what her mom wanted. So I was more drawn to the human aspect. I was drawn to the little girl, her naivete, the way she sort of began maturing and becoming her own person. Then she suddenly loses herself again after Errol passes away.
Q: How do you like playing real people? A: It’s cool when I get scripts that are based on events because you know this actually happened. It takes away the need to justify anything because it’s true. There’s, like, a freedom to go with the flow because you have the facts in front of you, though the story is open to your interpretation somewhat. Q: Did you know about the relationship between Flynn and Aadland before coming aboard? A: I met people who just know automatically what it’s about and how crazy it was. Others have no idea. I was somebody who didn’t know, so making the movie was my introduction. I just felt it was something I wanted to do. I liked
going back to the 1950s. When you’re doing a project in a different time period you kind of carry yourself in a different way, and it can help you get more into the character. Q: What was it like working with veterans Susan Sarandon and Kevin Kline? A: I just can’t say enough about Susan. She brought such a vulnerability to a character who could be unlikeable in the hands of someone less capable. As for Kevin, he was born to play Errol Flynn. There was no awkwardness (in the love scenes). At the end of the day it’s acting, it’s a movie. I got to know Kevin well. He’s such a funny person and so charming. He really put me at ease from the beginning. Q: You and your
sister Elle Fanning (“Maleficent”) both made it big at a young age. Any advice for a child star who wants to enter show business? A: I’m used to juggling scripts and homework my whole life. But I think I would say only do it if you really want to. A lot of people think making movies is a lot more glamorous than it is. Q: You’ve accomplished a lot for someone who isn’t even 21 yet. Do you have a dream role? A: Everything I’ve done is a piece of the dream. I just want to continue to challenge myself. You never know what’s going to come next, which is the fun part. I try to be open to everything and anything.
Like it or not, ‘Fancy’ is the song of summer By August Brown Los Angeles Times (MCT)
Just as the season’s winding down, there’s finally a definitive pick for Song of the Summer: Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy.” The surprise of few (and to the chagrin of many), Billboard Magazine has tracked the single’s collective rankings on its Hot 100 chart, which it led for seven weeks. The song remained in the top five of that chart for an additional six weeks. Billboard’s Song of the Summer ranking tracks a song’s performance on that
chart between Memorial Day and Labor Day. “Fancy,” written with the young British pop mastermind Charli XCX, is a divisive pick. Azalea, the white Australian rapper, is a controversial figure in hip-hop, where she first made her reputation before shifting into pop. The song, while indisputably an immediate sensation on radio, was openly obnoxious and didn’t earn the universal acclaim and appeal that other songs of summer_say, “Call Me Maybe” or “Crazy In Love”_earned in previous years. It caps a breakout year for Azalea, however: she also shows up on
the number three track for the summer, Ariana Grande’s “Problem,” where she guests. But at least “Fancy” slayed an even more fearsome creature of a single for the title. Its only competition was the Canadian pop-reggae quartet Magic!’s “Rude,” which knocked “Fancy” from the top spot and claimed it for six weeks this summer. It’s the first time that two Hot 100 debut singles have held the top two Song of the Summer spots since 1999. Hopefully “Rude’s” success has yet to popularize the wedding beanie as formal attire this fall.
It’s the beginning of the end for ‘Boardwalk Empire’ facts from the boardwalk By Verne Gay Newsday (MCT)
THE SHOW: “Boardwalk Empire” WHEN|WHERE: Final season begins Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO. WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The Great Depression apparently means opportunity for only one person — Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), who has headed to Cuba with Sally Wheet (Patricia Arquette), along with a funloving senator, to explore supply options after the Volstead Act is eventually repealed. Margaret (Kelly Macdonald) has been working in a Wall Street securities firm that had a predictable turn in fortunes. Meanwhile, Lucky Luciano
(Vincent Piazza) has new ambitions, while Chalky White (Michael Kenneth Williams) tries to temper his own. MY SAY Sunday night is about beginnings and endings, but devoted fans will have trouble shaking the sense this particular end has come way too fast. Empires rise, empires fall, so why shouldn’t shows? Still, five seasons (including a shortened fifth) seem far too abbreviated, particularly for a series that so meticulously, often with genuine beauty, re-created a lost world of boardwalks, booze and the nearly forgotten crook who once tried to commandeer both. As a result, there is a “tempus fugit” quality to Sunday night. Time is flying, and there’s not much of it left to tell this story. So what does “Empire” go and do? Blow the story up: There
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Soccer uses improved offensive effort to grab first victory of season »PAGE 5B
Making a statement about our legitimacy Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor
Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor Junior defensive back Kavon Frazier attempts to make a tackle with teammate Nathan Ricketts Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
big ten BEATdown Chippewas plow through Big Ten foe Purdue, move to 2-0 on season
By Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor
WEST LAFAYETTE—On what was a dreadful day for college football’s oldest member conference, the Central Michigan University football team performed efficiently, and grabbed one of the most notable victories in program history. CMU defeated Big Ten foe Purdue 38-17 Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, moving to 2-0 on the season and setting up a showdown with Atlantic Coast Conference powerhouse Syracuse next weekend in Mount Pleasant. It was the largest margin of victory over a Big Ten school in CMU football history and puts the Chippewas at 2-0 for the first time since 2002. With six interceptions through the first two games this year, the CMU defensive secondary has dominated its airspace. “We just always talk about swarming the ball. We always want
CMU wins vs. Big Ten teams 1991: defeated MSU 20-3 1992: defeated MSU 24-20 2008: defeated Indiana 37-34 to be there when that thing goes in the air,” junior defensive back Brandon Greer said. “It really all comes down to the guys on the line. Those guys, man. They make it all possible.” Greer gave one of the best performances of his career against the Boilermakers, scoring the Chippewas first points on a 57-yard interception return for a touchdown. Greer also forced a fumble in the second half, which he recovered himself and led to the Chippewa put-away effort. With CMU up 21-7 at halftime, head coach Dan Enos turned to senior transfer student Thomas Rawls. The former Michigan Wol-
TELLING TAKEAWAYS from CMU fooball’s upset against Purdue
1 Sixth time is a charm against Purdue The Chippewas came into Saturday’s game 0-5 against the Boilermakers. The most notable game in series history was the 2007 Motor City Bowl where Purdue hit a field goal as time expired to top the Chippewas 51-48. Saturday’s win was the largest margin of victory for CMU over a Big Ten school in program history. Four of those six victories have come in the past seven years.
2 Frankie Williams vs. Anthony Rice Boilermaker Frankie Williams’ hit on CMU sophomore Anthony Rice might have been the most pivotal play of the game. Williams was penalized 15 yards and disqualified from the game for “targeting” Rice midway through the second quarter. One of the keys to victory for the Boilermakers against Western Michigan, the week before, Williams recorded seven tackles, returning an interception for 56 yards against WMU, but had his time against CMU cut short.
2009: defeated MSU 29-27 2012: defeated Iowa 32-31 2014: defeated Purdue 38-17 verine pounded Purdue’s defense for 155 yards on 31 carries and two touchdowns. “I felt like the game was on me,” Rawls said. “I want that pressure. It excites me and boosts me to run even harder. The coaching staff put their trust in me.” In the absence of senior wide receiver Titus Davis (knee), sophomore Cooper Rush found other ways to pick apart the Purdue secondary. “We’ve got a lot of guys that can make plays here. I think you saw that today,” Rush said. “Our guys did a good job of getting open for us. It felt good.” Davis remains on day-to-day
status with a left knee sprain. Rush connected with receiver Anthony Rice early in the game for a 65-yard score. The Chippewas offensive leader also found tight end Ben McCord from 11 yards out to give CMU a 28-10 lead midway through the third quarter. Previously suspended wide receiver Andrew Flory saw his first action of the season Saturday, though he was not thrown to. Junior kicker Ron Coluzzi was injured when he took a big hit while making a tackle on his first and only punt of the game. He did not return. The Chippewas have worked themselves into two completely different scenarios in the first two weeks of the season. CMU went down 16-0 to Chattanooga in Week 1 and came back to win. Saturday, the men held a commanding lead, which they protected well for most of the second half. w boiled over | 2B
After Saturday’s victory over Purdue, Central Michigan Life is highlighting key storylines coming out of the historic Chippewas football game.
3 Ron Coluzzi took one for the team The good news: Sophomore Ron Coluzzi made a tackle following a strong punt after the Chippewas first drive. The bad news: He injured himself in doing so. Coluzzi took a big hit to the head and appeared dizzy as he attempted to stand up following the play. Freshman Brian Eavey replaced Coluzzi as the kicker, and junior Matt Mills took over as the punter for the rest of the game. Eavey hit all five extra points and made his only field goal attempt, which was from 23 yards out. Mills averaged 30.5 yards per punt compared to Coluzzi’s lone 53-yard boot. Mills also failed to pin the Boilermakers within their own 20-yard-line. Coluzzi’s status remains uncertain.
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Brandon Greer was this week’s difference-maker on defense Last week it was sophomore Tony Annese that popped up as the hero on defense. The total yardage between CMU and Purdue was almost identical; the difference-maker Saturday was the turnovers. Two of CMU’s three forced turnovers came courtesy of Greer, including the interception he returned 57 yards for a touchdown. “As soon as he caught that pick, I thought it was going for six,” said senior defensive back Jason Wilson. “It all starts up front with the d-line, to be honest. They’re making our jobs easier on the back end.” Greer also forced and recovered a fumble in the third quarter. The Chippewas now have 11 interceptions through their last five games, which they have won all of. By Taylor DesOrmeau Staff Reporter
Some victories are sweeter than others. For the Central Michigan University football team, Saturday’s victory against Purdue is among the most satisfying in recent memory. The Chippewas blew the Boilermakers out on their home field, controlling the game from start to finish. It was a convincing victory, which sets the stage for a showdown of similar proportions with Syracuse at Kelly/Shorts Stadium next weekend. The Chippewas notched several accomplishments into their belts during the rout of the Boilermakers. First-ever win against Purdue? Check. Largest margin of victory over a Big Ten School? Yup. Silencing the “you can’t hang with the legit teams” critics? You bet. It does not take a college football expert to recognize that Purdue shot itself in the foot multiple times during its loss to CMU on Saturday. Seven penalties for 69 yards and three turnovers will do any college football team in, no matter which conference it calls home. But capitalizing on mistakes is not something an inferior team does. Outside of a Mid-American Conference Championship, there is no bigger game for our football program than one against a Big Ten school. This group of Chippewas answered the call. Alumni will boast about backto-back victories over Michigan State in the early 90’s. You fifthyear seniors remember CMU’s improbable comeback win at Iowa in 2012. For this year’s squad, the little brother mentality served as a competitive edge. These Chippewas know the feeling of being judged by what should be viewed as an equal competitor. Players have told me how insulting it is to walk into a Big Ten stadium where fans and opponents look down their noses at the CMU squad. Some Chippewas argue that wins against the Big Ten are more memorable than those against traditional MAC rival Western Michigan. Everyone expects you to hang with the teams in your conference. Losing in the MAC is commonplace at some point – for every member school. But winning against a supposed “superior” conference is not expected. This is the standard, which makes knocking off these arrogant and largely over-blown programs so memorable. Squeaking by against Iowa, or matching up favorably with an instate rival currently going through a rough patch is one thing. Going to someone’s house and stomping them into the dirt after they have tripped over their own two feet is something else. Good teams beat bad teams. And they do so convincingly. Though Purdue might not finish the season with a winning record, it will not discredit the message that the Chippewas sent to the college football community on Saturday: We can hang with the big boys. Another powerhouse school comes to town next week. The Chippewas resolve and worthiness of national praise will be tested again, this time in front of our home fans. But in the meantime, being undefeated has never felt so good.
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Big Ten Blues
Get caught up on some of the upsets that led to what was one of the worst days in Big Ten history on Saturday: Oregon 46, Michigan State 27 Oregon scored four unanswered touchdowns to hand the Spartans their first loss of the season. MSU led 24-8 at halftime but failed to score a fourth quarter point in its nonconference showdown.
Notre Dame 31, Michigan 0 The Wolverines were shutout for the first time since 1984 at the hands of the Fighting Irish Saturday in South Bend, Ind. Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner was 19-for-31 for just 139 yards and three picks in the loss.
Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor Senior defensive tackle Leterrius Walton (#58) sets up for another play against Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
BIG TEN BEATDOWN| continued from 1 “I told the guys. We were (Purdue) last week,” Enos said. “I told them at halftime (against Purdue) we’ve
got to learn how to play with the lead now. That’s what good teams do. Every game is going to be different. This is just another step for our football team.” Enos said he is well aware of both the Chippewas strength’s weaknesses heading into next week’s showdown with the Orange. “Last week we just
wound ourselves up too tight,” Enos said. “Today we just turned it loose and played football. Those are things we would be able to work out in preseason games. We don’t have that luxury here.” No stranger to the Big Ten, and the quality of play in the conference, Enos served before as a quarter
backs and running backs coach at his alma mater, Michigan State University. “I’ve coached in this conference before and let me tell you: Victories are hard to get,” Enos said. “We’re proud of ourselves. But it will be time to get back to work here real soon.”
Virginia Tech 35, Ohio State 21 Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer threw two key touchdowns in the second half of Virginia Tech’s upset over Ohio State. With starter Braxton Miller done for the season with injury, OSU passer J.T. Barrett was 9-for-29 and threw three interceptions in the loss. CM-Life Staff Reports
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Serving errors lead to volleyball finishing Chippewa Invite -3 By Greg Wickliffe Staff Reporter
It was another disappointing outing for Central Michigan University’s volleyball team as the squad was shutout at its own Chippewa Invitational tournament. The Chippewas now stand at 0-6 on the season. CMU struggled serving from the tournament’s beginning to its end. The Chippewas totaled 36 serving errors through three matches, nearly doubling that of their opponents. Similar to last week’s tournament in Omaha, the Chippewas failed to win the second set of each match losing by a combined score of 75-63. Last week the women were outscored 7555 in the second set. Coach Erik Olson said he was frustrated with the amount of runs the women gave up during the first home action of the year. “We have to eliminate the amount of runs teams are getting on us,” Olson said. “The types of errors we are making at the service line combined with those runs are really killing us right now.” A common theme in the tournament for the Chippewas was letting the lead slip. In each match, the women allowed their opponents to keep the match close and eventually gain the lead. “We have to find a way to do a better job closing out sets. That’s the gutting it out part.” Olson said. “I don’t think people respect how talented these women are. But once we get in sync, we will be deadly.” Here is a match-by-match breakdown of the tournament:
Marshall: CMU fell to the Thundering Herd 3-1 Friday night after, falling behind 2-0 during the first two sets. “I don’t like how we played in the first half of the match,” Olson said. “Marshall made us play.”
Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer
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The Chippewas took on Wisconsin Green-Bay in the first of two matches on Saturday. CMU led 24-18 and seemed to be on its way to an easy victory when WGB rallied and cut the lead to 24-23. CMU held on to win 25-23, but the damage was already done. In the fourth set, WGB jumped out to a commanding 15-6 lead and won 25-13. The Phoenix sealed the deal in the final set, leading to a 15-8 victory and taking the match 3-2.
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In the final match of the invite, CMU hosted Butler and was seemingly over matched by the Bulldogs aggressiveness and blocking. Butler’s defense kept the Chippewas sweeping the women in three sets. CMU junior Angelique White said she thought the team’s aggression level was satisfactory. “There were highs and lows. But there was not as much aggression as I know we need,” White said. “But we’re still learning, and we fought hard.”
White was named to the All-Tournament team finishing the event with 35 kills and 13 blocks. Freshman Jordan Bueter tallied 27 kills and 29 digs. Even with the struggles the team has faced thus far, senior Kaitlyn McIntyre insists the team is not dwelling on the negatives. “I don’t think our confidence level has necessarily taken a dip,” McIntrye said. “We know we have the potential to be good. We are good we just have to prove it. I told the team in the locker room that if we keep trusting the process and keep working hard, it will come.” Olson said he feels the team is still poised to have a good season, but first needs to breakthrough with a few wins. “We are our own worst enemy,” he said. “Once we get that monkey off of our backs we are going to be insanely good.”
Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer The Central Michigan University volleyball team celebrates Friday after scoring a point against Marshall Friday night at McGuirk Arena.
Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Freshman Kylie Copple sets up middle blocker Angelique White Friday during the Chippewa Invitational at McGuirk Arena.
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Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor The Central Michigan Chippewas take the field Saturday at Purdue University’s Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
On an overcast afternoon in West Lafayette, Ind., the Central Michigan University football team entered the game as underdogs, but exhibited agility, strength and motivation to claim its first victory over the Boilermakers in program history.
Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor Sophomore defensive back Tony Annese (#18) brings down a Boilermakers’ ball carrier on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor Sophomore quarterback Cooper Rush (#10) hands the ball off to junior wide receiver Jesse Kroll (#88) during a reverse play on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor Junior defensive back Brandon Greer attempts to make a tackle Saturday at RossAde Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor After scoring a touchdown, senior running back Thomas Rawls celebrates with teammates in the endzone at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Soccer splits weekend series with Oakland, Michigan By Neil Rosen Staff Reporter
Balancing a great deal of youth with a valuable amount of experience, the Central Michigan University soccer team split its weekend series against Oakland and Michigan on Friday and Sunday respectively. The women grabbed their first win of the season against Oakland 2-1 before falling to the Wolverines 3-0. Head Coach Peter McGahey started eight underclassmen, including three freshmen during the weekend split. “As a team, you can look at youth in two ways,” McGahey said. “You can look at youth as young players or an excuse. We look at youth as young, capable players.” Senior forward Laura Gosse has plenty of goalscoring experience up front. She has scored 13 goals during her three-year career and has been the
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energy at his disposal, McGahey has infused experience in key areas by starting an upper classmen in each line. Now that Gosse is on the score sheet, she said she hopes the upperclassmen can continue to build their connections with the younger players on the team “We don’t have a lot of the experience. Other teams may, but we are meshing really well,” Gosse said. “As a senior, I know the girls look up to the juniors and seniors.They know that we trust them and we feel confident with them out on the field.”
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open water first. Each team is allowed to catch a maximum of five fish. The team that catches the most collective weight wins the event. Other schools that typically compete in the MCBC include Michigan State University, Ferris State University, Kalamazoo College, and Northwood University. Fishing tournaments start in May and can last as late into the year as September. Adrian College is the only MCBC member school that finances competitive fishing as a varsity sport. Across Michigan, the team has fished on Gull Lake, Kent Lake, Lake Lansing and Hardy Dam Pond. Yet the team still finds time to do some “catching” as they call it right here on campus. “A lot of ponds around here have really good bass,” Miller said. “If kids have questions about how to throw something or use something we take them out to the ponds and teach them. Almost every pond has bass in it. The best
CMU students compete in competitive bass fishing By Evan Sasiela Staff Reporter
Sheldon Miller’s fishing career began as a young boy with his father on the waters of Saginaw Bay. “I never really liked to bass fish because I thought it was too easy. I was a walleye fisherman,” Miller said. “One day I saw a flyer for a tournament (on the Saginaw Bay) and my dad and I bought all this gear for bass fishing. We ended up taking third and winning $500 along with some boat motor oil, plus a brand new net. “ Miller was hooked. Now the president of the CMU fishing club, the 22-yearold construction management major leads the team commonly known as the Fishing
Chips. They competed in the Michigan College Bass Circuit (MCBC) as well as Forrest L. Wood (FLW) College fishing tournaments throughout the summer months. Miller is not the only angler in his family that fishes at a Mid-American Conference school. His twin brother Shandon competes at Western Michigan University. “He helps me want to do more. With him being at Western we are both very competitive,” Miller said. “If we get a chance to compete against each other, we will. I can lose to other schools. But not Western.” Each MCBC meet lasts eight hours. At these tournaments a random draw selects which team of fishers hits the
Courtesy Photo | Michigan College Bass Circuit Central Michigan University Bass Fishing Club members place in Top 15 among 50 other anglers.
ponds around here are the pond by the baseball field and a small, skinny field behind the softball field.” Statistically, Miller said the biggest fish he ever caught was five pounds and seven ounces. Shawn Elliott, a 42-year-old
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