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Head football coach John Bonamego said he believes it is only a matter of time before linebacker Malik Fountain is found innocent of an alleged assault. Fountain was arrested April 7 for an assault that occurred in December. The redshirt freshman is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of assault and battery. After his arrest, he was suspended indefinitely from the team, a policy outlined by the studentathlete handbook. The alleged assault occurred at Wayside Central, where Fountain was in early December with Courtney Williams, a 2014 wide receiver. The vicitim told police Fountain punched her and her friend and positively identified him while looking at the football roster. Neither Fountain nor Williams admitted to harming the women, but both admitted to fighting a man. In the days following his arrest, Bonamego has had conversations with Fountain, who he

described as “disappointed and upset.” Fountain was released on 10 percent of a $9,000 bond. The coach said he and the athletics department are confident Fountain will be found innocent. “Especially in the case of someone who has never been in trouble, we owe him at least the benefit of the doubt to see how it plays out,” Bonamego said. “I don’t know all the parties involved, but I do know the person that’s being accused. That’s why I’m going to support him.” Bonamego said he’s also had conversations with the rest of the team about conduct — a conversation that started when he became coach and still continues regularly. He said the “do’s and don’ts” are talked about every couple weeks, especially when conduct issues regarding college athletes or NFL players surface. “We talk about the difference between being an ordinary citizen and being in the fishbowl that athletics put you in,” he said. “We talk about the standard set for athletes because we represent the university as a whole. We are looked upon to

be role models. The hard part is that we have to remember there are two sides to every story.” When former cornerback Brandon Greer was arraigned in July on several felony charges, he was dismissed from the football team. This came before he was found guilty of several misdemeanors. Fountain waived his right to an arraignment — a settlement conference has been set for April 20. Bonamego said the decision to dismiss an athlete is based on the specific situation. “Each situation is different,” he said. “Brandon had had other discipline issues while he was here.” Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Rob Wyman said the athletics department was aware of the allegations against Fountain in December. “It was just an accusation,” Bonamego said. “You can’t suspend anybody for that. Once charges are made, that changes the playing field. It’s our university policy that the athlete be suspended until the legal system plays out. We are very much supportive of Malik.”

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After a lawsuit was filed by a Central Michigan University student in January, attorneys for the Saginaw Diocese and St. Mary’s University Parish claim there is no “sufficient information” to confirm or deny multiple counts against them and former St. Mary’s priest Denis Heames. Both the church and the diocese, represented by Masud Labor Law Group in Saginaw, requested all accusations in the lawsuit be dismissed. DeWitt senior Megan Winans filed the lawsuit on Jan. 14, asking the court to consider whether she was abused by Heames, who was removed from St. Mary’s in July, during her work as a “media intern” at the church from 2012-14.

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The lawsuit claimed battery, defamation, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent supervision and retention. Both the diocese and church responded on March 21, by either saying both entities deny the accusations as untrue or did not have sufficient information to confirm or deny the allegations

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Mount Pleasant breweries expand alongside booming craft beer industry Rich Drummond | Staff Photographer

A glass of Belgian Tripel sits on the bar in Mountain Town Station on Monday, April 11, in Mount Pleasant.

Read More 9 Student home-brewers 10 Alumnus opens brewpub in Clare 11 CMU’s fermentation science program ends first year watch: See what goes into making a full batch at Mountain Town Brewing Company watch: Students talk about their favorite styles of beer. online: Learn the history of bars in Mount Pleasant

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hen Mount Pleasant City Commissioner Jim Holton opened Mountain Town Station in 1996, he owned one of only six brewpubs in the state. “(Craft brewing) was unknown,” Holton said. “I had a lot of customers who said they would just rather have a Budweiser because they weren’t sure about craft beer. They thought it might be a craze or a fad.” Twenty years later, the “fad” is still going strong. According to the Brewers Association, a Denverbased industry trade group, the U.S. craft beer industry generated $1.85 billion for Michigan’s economy in 2014, contributing 14,700 full-time jobs and $571.6 million in wages. Mount Pleasant is home to three brewpubs — Mountain Town Sta-

tion, Hunter’s Ale House, and most recently, Cranker’s Brewery, which transitioned from a traditional restaurant to brewpub in 2014. In 2012, the Hunter family turned CoCo Joe’s — formerly a dueling piano and seafood bar — into Hunter’s Ale House, to cater to craft beer drinkers. In 2014, the family opened its own brewing operation, Hunter’s Handmade. In 2007, Holton opened a separate microbrewery called Mountain Town Brewing Company. The manufacturing and packaging plant distributes 4,000 barrels of beer across the Midwest each year. In total, the four Mount Pleasant businesses will generate 162,750 gallons of beer this year. Michigan brewers are distinguished by receiving three types of

We are in an interesting revival of local breweries. I think we’re rewritting the curve of history in American beer Scott Graham, Executive Director, Michigan Brewers Guild

licenses. A brewpub is allowed to manufacture up to 5,000 barrels of beer annually. A brewpub must operate a full service restaurant with at least 25 percent of gross sales from non-alcoholic items and can’t sell its beer to wholesalers or retailers. A microbrewery can manufacture up to 30,000 barrels of beer annually. Microbrewers can sell beer to consumers for on-premise consumption and to licensed wholesalers, but not retailers.

Brewer permits allow owners to manufacture an unlimited quantity of beer, which can be sold to licensed wholesalers. Brewers can sell directly to licensed retailers and consumers for off-premise consumption. The Brewers Association recognizes 205 craft breweries in Michigan, which produce 769,897 barrels of beer each year. Michigan ranks fifth in the nation in overall number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs. That number

Central Michigan Life y Cm-life.com y APRIL 14, 2016 grows larger each week. “You can’t pinpoint a certain number (of breweries), because by the time you do, it will be wrong,” said Scott Graham, executive director of the Michigan Brewers Guild. “We are in an interesting revival of local breweries. I think we’re rewriting the curve of history in American beer.” Less than 10 percent of all beer sold in Michigan is brewed in the state, but Graham said he expects this number to surpass 20 percent in the near future. Cranker’s Brewery and Mountain Town continue to expand their operations to distribute beer outside of the state. Holton said Mountain Town beers can be found in Ohio, Indiana and will soon be delivered to Illinois and Wisconsin. Cranker’s main brewing location in Big Rapids is looking to expand next month to stores in Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia. The smaller-scale Cranker’s Brewery in Mount Pleasant produces 300 to 350 barrels each year. Its Big Rapids location produces up to 6,000 barrels per year. Both Holton and Cranker’s owner Jim Crank studied the craft beer industry in the Pacific Northwest before starting their businesses. Crank said he spent 25 years studying beer culture before deciding to convert his Big Rapids, Grand Rapids and Mount Pleasant restaurants to brewpubs in 2009. “What I loved about the

Glossary of Brewing Terms w

Alcohol by volume A measurement of the alcohol content of a solution in terms of the percentage volume of alcohol per volume of beer.

Ale Ales are beers fermented with top fermenting yeast. Ales typically are fermented at warmer temperatures than lagers, and are often served warmer.

Barley A cereal grain derived from the annual grass Hordeum vulgare. Barley is used as a base malt in the production of beer and certain distilled spirits.

Barrel A standard measure in the U.S. that is 31.5 gallons.

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Owners can manufacture an unlimited quantity of beer, which can be sold to licensed wholesalers. Brewers can sell directly to licensed retailers and consumers for off-premises consumption.

Workers attend to brewing equipment on Monday, April 11, at Mountain Town Brewing Company.

industry is I would go into a town in Oregon with 4,500 people and it would have five breweries that would be absolutely packed,” Crank said. “It became a destination. Each one would honor each other by carrying its products.” Cheryl Hunter said she became interested in craft brewing two years ago when she learned there are hop growers in the state. Hunter said she bought her brewing system form Saugatuck Brewing Company, the same

equipment that used to brew World Beer Cup Gold Medal winner Bonfire Brown Ale. “I’m probably the odd person out in all of this,” she said. “Number one: I don’t have a beard. Number two: I am a woman that is almost 60 years old. Usually women (my age) are thinking about retirement — I’m

the kind of person who wants to be involved in this industry because it’s so fun.” After graduating from Central Michigan University in 1995, Holton started brewing his own

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In Michigan, a brewpub is allowed to manufacture up to 5,000 barrels of beer annually. A brewpub must operate a full service restaurant with at least 25 percent non-alcoholic items and can’t sell its beer to wholesalers or retailers.

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Hops

A perennial climbing vine whose female plant yields flowers of soft-leaved pine-like cones used for flavoring beer.

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The perception of a bitter flavor, in beer from iso-alpha-acid in solution (derived from hops). w

Lager Lagers are any beer that is fermented with bottom-fermenting yeast at colder temperatures. Lagers are most often associated with crisp, clean flavors and are served at colder temperatures than ales.

Malt

Microbrewery A microbrewery can manufacture up to 30,000 barrels of beer annually in Michigan. Microbrewers can sell beer to consumers for on-premise consumption and to licensed wholesalers, but not retailers.

Source: Beeradvocate.com

Barley that has been processed to convert insoluble starch to the soluble substances and sugars.

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A timeline of major events in Michigan craft beer 1933

1917 Michigan jump-started the Prohibition era with its own ban on alcohol three years before the 18th Amendment was passed. A handful of Michigan brewers would survive through to the end of prohibition.

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1940-50s

Michigan was the first state to ratify the 21st Amendment repealing Prohibition in 1933. Within a year, a dozen Detroit brewmasters were up and running. The competition was so fierce that many only lasted a few years.

After World War II, things got even tougher. Television advertising quickly turned the beer market national, and even some of the regional breweries producing nationally closed down. Goebel sold out to Stroh in 1964; and Pfeiffer folded two years later.

1920

From the 1840s to the 1880s, Michigan beer was a diverse and localized industry, In 1862, Detroit alone had around 40 brewers, and there were dozens more scattered across every corner of the state.

By 1929, rumrunning was Detroit’s second largest industry, and even more liquor was produced in illegal distilleries in the metro-Detroit area. In 1928 it was estimated that there were between 16,000 and 25,000 speakeasies operating in Detroit.

1985

1998

Founded by Larry Bell as a home brewing supply shop in Kalamazoo, Bell’s Brewery, Inc. sold its first commercial beer in September 1985. Beer was initially brewed in a 15-gallon soup kettle and the company has grown from its production of 135 barrels to over 310,000 barrels in 2014.

Bell’s changed the name of its flagship summer beer from Solsun to Oberon. Oberon and Two Hearted are Bell’s most popular brews — Two Hearted was named the second best beer in the country for six years in a row.

1980s By the 1980s, American beer had become a homogeneous massproduced Pilsner-style light lager, with little variation among leading brands. The top ten brewers in the United States accounted for 93 percent of the total domestic beer production.

1996

Mount Pleasant resident Jim Holton opened Mountain Town Station restaurant and brewpub on Broadway Street. In 2007, Holton opened a separate microbrewery called Mountain Town Brewing Company.

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beer in five-gallon buckets “just to see if he could.” When his batches turned out to be better than expected, Holton traveled to California to become a certified brewmaster. He then began looking for places to open a microbrewery. “Michigan is a good spot. We have a lot of water resources and I thought Mount Pleasant would be a great town for it, obviously being a younger generation crowd that might appreciate the craft side of beer,” he said. “Instead of doing it in five-gallon buckets, I was brewing 500 gallons.” After 20 years of brewing, Mountain Town offers many of the same beers, but also experiments with new specialty recipes each season. Its microbrewery produces 4,000 barrels per year at its distribution center on West Pickard Street and 700-800 barrels at the brewpub restaurant on East Broadway Street.

staples of summer In a warehouse at the edge of town, Mountain Town Station brewmaster Buck Dubro and a team of brewers monitor tempera-

Rich Drummond | Staff Photographer A bottling machine sits on Monday, April 11 at Mountain Town Brewing Company. The machine can bottle one case every minute.

ture dials on 930-gallon fermenters full of sweet brews like Blueberry Kush and Maple Porter. Dubro casually scratches his amber beard while walking across the clean concrete factory floor. The distinctive smell of

malt dominates each room in the warehouse, even in a garagesized freezer full of kegs. Despite starting at Mountain Town Station four years ago, he can explain the purpose of thousands of dollars in equipment as if

he wrote its manual. The Traverse City native has lived in Michigan beer paradises like Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing. He started — like many others — as a self-taught home brewer before finding his

way to Mount Pleasant. Now he operates all beer production for brewpub by himself. “Beer runs my life,” Dubro said. “What’s happening across Michigan is happening in this town too. It’s on a smaller

1999

The hammer finally fell on Stroh’s, Michigan’s last major brewer. The company was broken up and sold piecemeal to Pabst and Miller. Stroh’s beer is still sold by the Pabst Brewing Company.

scale. We have a harder time getting people off the highway, but it’s not bad.” After a slow stretch from December to March, local breweries are preparing for the summer beer season to begin. As the seasons change, so does the lineup on taps around town. “During the winter, you want a heavier beer that has a bit more flavor to it to warm you up, maybe a bit higher alcohol content,” Holton said. “In the summer, you want something that is light, smooth and crisp; maybe a little fruity and softer to the palate.” The popularity of craft beer, Holton explained, is driven by consumers who are appreciative of fresh, locally-produced ingredients and beers with deeper flavors. “Brewers are like artists,” Holton said. “Yes, we can punch out the same painting all-year long, but they want to get creative on some batches especially during the seasons.” Mountain Town Brewing’s Train Wreck Amber Ale and Iron Horse IPA are the most popular beers distributed across the state. A new Belgian Tripel — golden in color with banana, citrus and clove notes— is available until June. The light, sweet beer is 8 percent alcohol by volume and the brewpub’s spring beer of choice.

Central Michigan Life y Cm-life.com y APRIL 14, 2016 The Chippewa Gold Kolsch will be available at Cranker’s Brewery next month. Crank said the 5.4 percent ABV beer is a sweet summer beer that can be turned into a watermelon shandy by request. Hunter’s Spring Fling is being brewed just in time for the season. The sour cherry juice creates a light summer wheat ale at 5.8 ABV.

Glass half full The renaissance in Michigan brewing is the latest chapter in a history more than 200 years old. Michigan beer can be traced back to the early 1800s — when an 1829 issue of the Cleveland Herald announced a shipment of Detroit beer making its way down the Great Lakes. A dark, robust ale was the specialty of Michigan’s earliest English immigrant brewers and the drink of choice among Michigan beer drinkers through the 1840s. Around 1850, a new wave of German immigrants brought the classic German lager — a crisper, cleaner draft. “For a period of about 50 years you saw breweries really expand and grow in size. The industry became something remarkable,” Graham said. Michigan jump-started the Prohibition era in 1917 with its own statewide ban on alcohol, nearly three years before the 18th Amendment made the production, transport and sale of alcohol illegal. Only a few brewers survived until Michigan became the first state to repeal prohibition in 1933. The number of breweries bounced back, Graham said, peaking with 58 in the 1930s. A period of consolidation followed, and by the 1980s only the big three — Miller, AnheuserBusch and Coors — survived as viable national companies. Since Michigan reworked its liquor laws to allow breweries to sell and serve beer on its premises in the 1990s, Graham said the state has experienced a rebirth of small town local breweries. “Michigan will tend to outpace the national average (of beer production) and there are a few reasons,” he said. “We have a

Rich Drummond | Staff Photographer A bucket of bottle caps sit next to the bottling machine on Monday, April 11 at Mountain Town Brewing Company.

lot of really good beer and a lot of good breweries. That is helping generate a consumer and brewer culture that is constantly feeding on itself. We’ve got a great variety of styles and world class beers made in Michigan.” Graham sees more room for growth in the state, but also future consolidation and the failure of some of its new businesses. Opening a microbrewery would be foolish today, Holton said. He was told before opening Mountain Town Brewing Company that a microbrewery would be risky because the market is shrinking for distributors. Bars now have hundreds of options to put on tap and in their coolers. “I think there is still room to grow in Michigan however, the weaker (businesses) will have to fail eventually,” Holton said. “I would not want to open a microbrewery in the state of Michigan now, but I think there is a lot of room for the brewpubs.” Graham believes local brewpubs are flexible enough to remain a niche at raction in small communities like Mount Pleasant. “Brewpubs are essentially local eating and drinking establishments and they will continue to have an endless variety of things they are doing,” Graham said. “How many restaurants can a local community support? A lot.” Hunter said she is happy selling her beer by the glass because it allows her brewers to experiment. Meanwhile, Holton is look-

ing outside of the state. His southward-bound distribution network might require a Mountain Town in Kentucky to continue expansion when it becomes too costly to transport beer from Mount Pleasant, Holton said. Will there be more brewpubs opening in Mount Pleasant? It depends on who you ask. Hunter, Holton and Graham said it is possible. Crank was less optimistic that the city can support additional options. “(College undergraduates) are not the demographic that drinks craft beer,” Crank said. “If (CMU) had a large graduate program like Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University, the breweries would have a much bigger college presence. The towns are also different and have larger populations.” Hunter said she hopes CMU’s certificate program in fermentation science will make Mount Pleasant a destination for beer lovers and tourism. Crank said he is working to bring something unique to his local location like a venue space behind the restaurant for sponsored volleyball tournaments and live music. “I think there is room for growth,” Holton said. “I think there will be more coming to town. Mount Pleasant can do the same thing, and create that culture you see in Grand Rapids.”

Rich Drummond | Staff Photographer Fenton junior Carl Coster pumps beer from a glass tank into a container to start bottling on Wednesday, April 13 in his apartment.

Students explore craft beer making as extracurricular By Sarah Wolpoff Staff Reporter @CMLIFE | news@cm-life.com

Since turning 21 in December, Leonard “Carl” Coster fell in love with Michigan craft beer — so much that he started brewing it himself. “I know that all these people are making great beers, so I figured I’d give it a shot and see what I could do,” said the Fenton junior. In 2014, the craft beer industry contributed $1.85 billion to Michigan’s economy, according to The Brewers Association, a Denver-based industry trade group. As the industry grows, Central Michigan University students are starting to take on brewing as a hobby. “It’s a great experience. If anyone has a slight interest in it, they should go out and try (brewing),” Coster said. “It is the most satisfying thing to be able to sit down at night, after a long day at class, and crack

open and enjoy your own beer.” Coster started his first brew in December. He said a little time creates a great product to drink, for a significantly lower price than purchasing beer from the store. “At one time, I make about five gallons of beer, which comes out to about 53 12 oz bottles, and it costs about 66 cents a bottle (to make).” CMU’s Fermentation Science program first became available to students in 2015, and teaches students the science behind brewing beer. Clinton Township senior Justin Manns enrolled in the certificate to take advantage of the growing craft beer industry in Michigan. Unlike Coster, Manns is learning how to brew beer in class on a larger scale. Manns enrolled in the program because he needed to stay at CMU for another semester in order to finish a class. The fermentation

program was a perfect way to spend his time, since he already fulfilled the prerequisites for his major, he said. Manns said his interest in craft beer sparked when he turned 21. He tends to favor brewing IPAs. “I’m a fan of dark beers, like stouts and porters, which are usually the sweeter beers,” Coster said. Coster said he likes brewing the beer he enjoys drinking. “One day I’d love to own my own brewery, but that’s a long way down the road,” Manns said. Manns said making beer is a craft. To be successful and make a beer that stands out, brewers need to be creative. “I could make the same beer I tried before and it can come out completely different, just because I changed or added a tiny thing,” Coster said.

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Alumnus opens Clare brewery, embraces daring flavors By Sydney Smith Managing Editor @SydneyS_mith | news@cm-life.com

Brad Bellinger wanted to be his own boss in a place with a cozy coffeehouse atmosphere. But coffee wasn’t his thing, and neither was a career in political science. In September, the 2005 alumnus and his longtime friend Amy Shindorf opened Four Leaf Brewing, the only brewery in Clare. Four Leaf sits in the heart of downtown Clare. The brewery is located off US 127, a place the two friends thought would be perfect for travelers going through to northern Michigan. “It has a tremendous amount of people passing through,” Bellinger said. “It’s a neat little town — upand-coming.” Bellinger’s love for beer and

do-it-yourself-attitude began in college, when he was given a recipe for dandelion wine. He made it himself, then asked Mountain Town Brewing if he could shadow its brewmaster. Bellinger fell into “the whole brewing thing.”

100 years in the ma king Bellinger and Shindorf would often drink craft beer together. He introduced her to craft brewing in Mount Pleasant, Shindorf said. That was when she saw the brewer’s perspective. He’d always talked about becoming a brewmaster, and Shindorf said she wanted to see Bellinger put his craft to work. Many conversations later, Bellinger and Shindorf decided to take the leap. After searching for locations, they came upon a building

in Clare — one that already had 100 years of history behind it. Originally built as an ice house, the building was also a gym, video store, a 1930s Ford dealership, a hardware store and a carpet shop. “It’s cool it has gone through all these different changes and is now a brewery,” Shindorf said. “I’d say it’s a hundred years in the making.” During the building process, Shindorf said they found a lot of quirks that remain in the brewery today, including large, worn wooden doors that lead to the basement, hidden rooms and the original wood floor. A pair of historic women’s dancing shoes fell through the ceiling while drilling to install heating and cooling. The owners installed some quirks of their own — some of the tables in the brewery are made of repurposed bowling alley lane. “We overlooked (the location)

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Daring f lavor While the building boasts character, so does the beer. The brewery has its staples, like its IPA and stouts. Bellinger enjoys concocting more eccentric flavors, like the “Romancipator,” a barleywine made with strawberries, or “Doors Open,” a vanilla hazelnut stout customers call and ask about. “(I like) beers you might not drink every day, but are cool to try,” Bellinger said. “At the end of the day, I want to be known for daring beers.” Bellinger describes his beers, which he brews three times a week, as “his babies” so it’s hard for him to pick a favorite. He said the brewery’s Irish Ale is tremen-

dously popular. The brewery’s name and logo serve as a nod to Clare’s history. “It’s a name I had been kicking around for some time,” he said. “Clare is well-known for its Irish festival. (Clovers) are on every road sign; the water tower has clovers on it. I thought it was a neat way of representing (the community).”

A place of their own Shindorf has worked for nearly every level of government, and was once known as “the trashiest lady in Isabella County.” She used to be its recycling director. Both Shindorf and Bellinger are environmental enthusiasts and proponents of “doing it yourself.” While they were content in their previous jobs, each was eager for a place of their own.

“What I was looking for when I was working in government was having a desk job where I made a difference,” Shindorf said. “(Now) I drink beer on occasion when I’m here. I no longer own dress pants. I can have my family here; I can set my own hours. This is the extreme opposite of that.” Both agreed on a coffeehouse atmosphere, somewhere laid back where customers can relax. On Saturday nights, Four Leaf hosts acoustic musicians. The pair doesn’t necessarily want their brewery to grow to other parts of Michigan. Shindorf said the plan for now is to keep it local. “Craft beer is popular. It’s spreading, on the uptrend,” she said. “We weren’t trying to be part of that trend, so we created a really small system that’s just for Clare.”

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First year of beer brewing program nears conclusion By April Inman Staff Reporter @AprilRInman | news@cm-life.com

Five weeks ago, students in Central Michigan University’s fermentation science program tapped their first brews. The Fermentation Science Program was established in May 2015. Designed and run by Cordell DeMattei, students learn and practice the science behind the beer-brewing process step-by-step until the beer is packaged and ready to be served. The program has 13 students. Most have backgrounds in science and microbiology. After the beer is brewed, it is served at Hunter’s along with the beer made by the ale house. Now several different types of beer made by students are available for purchase. DeMattei said that the program is going much like he expected. “Using (new equipment) for the first time, there’s always some problems and things to adjust when you’re going through the brewing process. It has gone even smoother than I expected.” DeMattei said. “The students have done very well and, learning the science in the first semester, it’s really neat to see when they apply it and do all the work, all the calculations ahead of time.” Many of the students in the

program are pursuing careers in brewing science. “I’d like to go into quality control and work as a lab technician, making sure the beer turns out great every time,” said Mancelona junior Paige Windish. “A lot of breweries are getting into that now. I like beer and I like science. The program is pretty much the best of both worlds.” Along with the students, the program has a lot of help from local businesses. Students practice their beerbrewing skills during class at Hunter’s Ale House and Mountain Town Brewing. “They get to see what goes on in production breweries and actually work with the brewers in the production brewery to get hands-on experience,” DeMattei said. “It’s nice to know people in the community know we have some professionals that are microbiologists that are brewing our beers,” said Cheryl Hunter, owner of Hunter’s Ale House. “That is very beneficial to our business. I think people come in because they want to try the different beers the program has been making.” Hunter said the program is also beneficial for the beer-brewing process across Michigan. “Having the university being able to teach their students in the microbiology program all of the different ways to brew beer and

how to ferment is only going to make this brewing world, and this industry in the state of Michigan, better,” Hunter said. The program also works inside Mountain Town Brewing. Brewmaster Buck Dubro said he’s happy the community is taking note of the trend of craft beer. “The program is a win-win for everyone. It’s a privilege working with like-minded individuals,” he said. “It helps Michigan’s brewing industry by acknowledging different intricacies as well as pushing the envelope to help continue learning as a brewer.” Most students in the program are familiar with brewing beer. Westphalia junior Ryan Simon said he and his brother have home-brewed for the past three years. “When I found out about the program it was just something I really wanted to do. I’ve been interested in the craft brewing industry for a while,” Simon said. “I’m going to do an internship this summer at a brewery. I hope to get a job doing quality control in a lab or actually brewing.” Mount Pleasant freshman Steven Swaney said he enjoys being in the brewery and actively learning how to concoct a new flavor. “For me this is like going into a second career for my life,” Swaney said. “I was in science and I

Monica Bradburn | Assistant Photo Editor Cheryl Hunter, owner of Hunter’s Ale House, gives a tour of the Brewery during the unveiling of the first batch of beer made by the fermentation program on Feb. 19 at Hunter’s Ale House.

decided to take the fermentation sciences program and go pro with my home brewing to brew in an actual professional brewery.” Swaney plans to go into the brewing profession when he completes his degree after the certificate program. He wants to

start as an assistant manager at a well-known brewery. DeMattei said students are passionate about the program, and he is hopeful for its expansion. “We would like to see it grow and expand and go into other beverage fermentation and even

into fermented foods,” DeMattei said. “That’s why we named it ‘fermentation science’ instead of a craft brew program because we would like the opportunity to expand and possibly even bring in business aspects and event planning aspect.”

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Brewing process There are several factors impacting how a brew will turn out. “There are hundreds of different strains of hops, all types of different grains, and then you can combine them a thousand ways,” Manns said. “They all act on each other differently.” In the fermentation program, Manns is learning how to train his palate to taste beer, and what qualities and flavors to look for. Coster enjoys the art of making recipes his own. When he wants to recreate a beer, he’ll find a recipe online, but make his own adjustments. Changing ingredients drastically changes the flavor of the beer. After steeping the grains in

water for 30 minutes, Coster said brings the water to a rolling boil and adds the fermentable items, such as sugars, malts and hops. The brew then boils for about an hour. Fermentable items give the beer a bite, he said. “From there, you put the brew in your fermenting device,” he said. “I use a bucket, and let it sit there for a week. I then move it to a second fermenter, called a carboy.” Coster said the second fermentation process helps smooth out the brew and remove sediment the grains produce. After about a half week in secondary fermentation, the brew is ready to be bottled. “My first brew turned out awesome — it tasted amazing,” he said. “I was really impressed with myself because a lot of peoples first brew can come out pretty gross.” It’s easy for brews to turn out

poorly, because the slightest temperature inconsistency or wrong step can ruin the batch, Coster said. Manns has been learning to brew on a larger scale system, which uses three barrels yielding approximately 102 gallons. While he is confident he can make a great homemade brew, he has yet to try it. “The big issue is trying to maintain a certain temperature while it’s fermenting, because that’s what creates a lot of impurities in beer,” he said, “I’m not confident I could maintain a consistent temperature in my basement, especially considering Michigan weather.” Coster said one of his favorite things about brewing is sharing his creations with his friends. “Having a home brew hobby, I’m able to convince people to try different types of beer that they had no idea they would like,” he said.

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An open letter to our new student government president

Mr. Elliott, Congratulations on being named the next President of the Central Michigan University Student Government Association. We feel you were the correct selection for the position and are excited to learn more about your philosophies on official student representation. Please know we take your position — and the mission of SGA — seriously. You are the mouthpiece through which student concern is communicated to CMU administration and other campus leaders. You have been given one of the most important student jobs on campus. We understand prioritizing each issue or concern can be a difficult task. We have faith that you will stand up for our views on the topics that affect the most amount of students. You are succeeding Chuck Mahone, who was a good SGA President. For example, an increase in the campus programing fund, an extension to library hours and formal address to the student body are proof that student representation has a purpose on this campus. There are some things we’d like to see more of from SGA. To start, more people

Editorial should be participating in the process of student government. One way this can be sparked is by the facilitation of more regularly scheduled and specifically issue-based forums. CMU is a politically-active campus. SGA and its leaders should invite that energy into its conversations and stand along side these issue-oriented groups. It is unrealistic to think a significant amount of “average” students will attend SGA meetings if they do not need to. On social media platforms each week, we see that CMU students disprove the notion that millennials are apathetic when it comes to their college experience. SGA should work to improve this experience — and do so through passing tangible and realistic legislation. One of the most fragile relationships the student

body has is with the City of Mount Pleasant. Recently, tension between city commissioners and students living off campus has been high. You know this firsthand — serving as the city-student liaison for the past year. Earlier this semester, we asked newly elected Mayor Kathy Ling to be more engaged with students and listen closely to our concerns. She agreed to do so in a written response. We appreciate the work you’ve done advocating for students in student-city liaison role. It is extremely important that you find an effective replacement who can continue to build relationships with city officials. On campus, representation to CMU’s administration is

your chief responsibly. We are counting on you to perform in that arena. While maintaining professional rapport with university officials is an important part of your job, maintaining your independence from the school’s agenda — one that we feel often discounts student opinion — is an essential one. You are responsible for protecting university-sponsored student services and acting as a catalyst for substantial and relevant legislation that can

breed actual change. Do not wait for students to come to you with a concern or

problem. Seek our opinions and then, more importantly, act and speak with them in mind. We invite you to write guest columns in our newspaper on a monthly basis. We would love to be a part of SGA’s student engagement process. Some people claim the concept of SGA is an antiquated one. We disagree. Now it is your turn, Mr. Elliott, to keep our student body’s voice coherent and innovative. One that remains loud and clear for generations to come. Sincerely, Central Michigan Life

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Social media has a negative effect on our self-esteem Cell phones are ruining the college experience. The superficial nature in students that social media enforces has become an underlying problem on campuses nationwide. On any given day, you can walk across Central Michigan University’s campus and expect to see the tops of the heads of at least three-fourths of people you pass. People are more comfortable looking down at their phones than making eye contact or even smiling at someone else. We tend to feel more comfortable

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checking our phone between classes rather than socializing. We are more at ease seeing status updates than raising our hand in class. Some people go out on the weekend purely to get a good picture to post for the sake of getting “likes” or “favorites.” They

are focused on looking like they are having a good time rather than actually having fun. Similarly, some young people idolize celebrities and watch their every move online. Numbers have become the most important aspect in the younger generation’s lives these days. These numbers can include anything from Facebook friends and Twitter followers to Instagram likes. This need for online acceptance has increasingly lowered people’s self esteem. When did this become the new norm?

What caused students to favor technology over personal interactions? What kind of accomplishment is 300 likes on an Instagram picture? Students are so heavily focused on the upkeep of their online appearance, they tend to miss out on the more important things in life. College should be all about discovering yourself and creating lifelong memories. No amount of favorites or likes will ever amount to that. Happiness is not based on of how you display yourself to others on social media.

Self-worth can and should come from achievements, goals, and values. I’m not sure it was ever the intention of social media to ruin person-to-person communication, but here we are with an issue that needs to be addressed. We need to stop being obsessed with what our peers think of us, and start doing things to benefit others and ourselves. College students have so much more potential than being trapped in the social media realm. Artificial acceptance will never make anyone truly happy.

101.1 The Beat was a much-needed change for hip-hop fans One of my biggest gripes with living in Mount Pleasant during my first three-plus years here was the lack of a radio station that played hip-hop music — my favorite. I’ll never understand why it took so long to make the switch. As a person without an auxiliary cord in the car, I was forced during this time to find something on the radio. Options for stations weren’t plentiful. Neither were the genres. Hip-hop and its culture have been popular with young people for decades. In a city with thousands of those young people

living in it each semester, one would think a radio station would cater to its audience and make some money doing so. Then I learned Mountain 101.1 was switching its format from rock to hip-hop. I was ecstatic. No longer would I be stuck listening to the repetitiveness that is country music and Top-40 hit stations. Who would be better to make that kind of needed change happen than students? Since making the switch in February, car rides through Mount Pleasant have been much more enjoyable. Taylor

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Swift and Justin Bieber aren’t coming through my speakers every other song — which is better for everyone. Now, I get to listen to artists I enjoy — many of which don’t get enough airtime on any of the mainstream stations in this region of the state. Even popular rap stations in large

markets don’t play as many artists as “The Beat” does. Rappers like G-Eazy, Chance The Rapper and Mac Miller are played frequently, when most of their music would fall on deaf ears in a major media market. Because there are so many more artists getting airtime, the list of tracks doesn’t get as repetitive as many other stations. Freedom to stray away from mainstream artists is a huge advantage for The Beat — one this listener appreciates. Last weekend, “The Beat” played Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled unmas-

tered,” in its entirety. What a great opportunity for Kendrick and his fans. That could never be done in a bigger market. Kendrick is widely thought of as the best rapper in the game, but his music doesn’t receive the same kind of airtime as people like Drake or Nicki Minaj. Decisions like this are the reason the format change will remain successful. “The Beat” is appealing directly to its audience: CMU students. Just because mainstream media doesn’t like certain kinds of music doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be played.

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Students must participate in local governing process more often TO THE EDITOR, In 1972 in a county-wide election, Dick Cronk ran for Isabella County Sheriff. He ran against victimless crimes marijuana and racism. He was pro-environment and pro-gun control, running on the Human Rights Party ticket. He didn’t win, but he got 25 percent of the vote, coming in second and beating the Republican candidate. Human Rights Party supported candidate Carol Scherer was elected in the non-partisan City Commission race. Their campaigns centered on the student vote. And that was all done without the advantage of today’s nearly instantaneous communications. Of course that was a different time. Cronk got 25 percent in a county-wide

election, when CMU had only half the students that it does now. Union, the township surrounding Mount Pleasant, had even fewer students. Today with all the apartment complexes up, more than 60 percent of the eligible voters in Union township are students. With greater numbers, and a much higher percentage of eligible voters, students have a better chance of winning an election, now, than they did in the age of Cronk. It should not be, can a student win an election, but why haven’t they? Students are a central part of every aspect of this community, except its leadership. They should have a say in the decisions that affect them. The opportunity to do just that is now. Petitions to appear on next No-

vember’s ballot for county and township offices are available and due April 19. City commission petitions are due July 12 and are not yet available. It does not take that much to get on the ballot. If the idea of going door-to-door and pandering for votes sounds like too big of a challenge, there is an alternate path that completely circumvents any election. Apply to be on one of the numerous city, county and township committees; Housing, Human Rights, Material Recovery (recycling), Dog Park Commission and many more. Local governments are often desperate to find people to sit on these Boards. A student could be an asset and would bring in a valuable new perspective. Students use the county’s parks, couldn’t they contribute to the Parks and Recreation

commission decisions? Students could use elected officials who are not prejudiced against them. City Commissioner Tony Kulick, told a candidate forum when he last ran, that the presence of students in downtown Mount Pleasant, ‘‘hurt business”. He is expected to run for re-election this November. Then, from a Central Michigan Life Editorial Board, “We’ve heard some commissioners make disparaging remarks about students during public meetings. Those comments create a culture of resentment.” Consider how a tiny change, could have made a difference in who is governing. Since Jimmy Carter was president, I-Ride has offered free rides to the polls. Current Union Township Supervisor Russ Alwood said in CM Life “I ques-

tion whether university students should be allowed to vote locally.” His election ended 1,633 to 1,633, a tie, he won when his name was pulled from a hat. One year three County Commissioners were elected by 3, 8 and 11 votes. There were also times when the strength of the student vote was clearly demonstrated. Just 2 years ago, the largely student initiated Mount Pleasant Marijuana Decriminalization proposition got 62 percent of the vote. Student concerns can only be addressed if they are part of the decision-making. Students are being given a chance to have their say. Students need to grab the opportunity. Matt Mertz Union Township Resident

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Move it like ‘Mello True freshman running back with one Division I offer defies doubters By Evan Sasiela Staff Reporter @SalsaEvan | sports@cm-life.com

As a senior at Detroit Western International High School in December 2014, Romello Ross was committed to the Central Michigan football team — his only Division I offer. One year later, he rushed for 100 yards in the Quick Lane Bowl. Ross played in six games for the Chippewas, eliminating a potential extra year of eligibility midway through the 2015 season. The true freshman rushed for 247 yards on 54 carries and four touchdowns. Running backs Coach Gino Guidugli said Ross is among the leaders in the running back competition this spring. Ross will get a chance to show his improvement in the spring game at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. “(Ross is) in better shape, he’s stronger, he’s healthy and he knows the offense better,” said Head Coach John Bonamego. “He’s going to be a really good player here for quite some time.” Ross began his high school career at Detroit Southwestern High School and played as a freshman. When the school closed in June 2012, Ross followed Head Coach Andre Harlan to Western International High School. “It was an amazing three years after that,” Ross said. In his high school career, Ross rushed for 5,020 yards and totaled 84 touchdowns on the ground. During his senior year in 2014, he rushed for 1,458 yards and 23 touchdowns while being named first team AllState by the Detroit Free Press and Associated Press. He received All-State honors

“Just hearing about everybody else around me coming up. We all came up in little league and everything and they’re just getting offers on top of offers and I only had one. Romello Ross, Freshman Running Back

all four years during his high school career, even though he only played in six games during his junior season after injuring his PCL, a ligament within the knee.

One of f er Despite Ross’ success in high school, he garnered little attention from colleges. He said his PCL injury contributed to the lack of interest from schools. “It kind of hurt at one point,” Ross said. “Just hearing about everybody else around me coming up. We all came up in little league and everything and they’re just getting offers on top of offers and I only had one.” He received offers to play other positions, but Ross always wanted to play running back. CMU allowed him to do that. On his visit to CMU, his host was was sophomore defensive back Amari Coleman. “(Coleman) is just kind of a friendly spirit,” Ross said. “He’s just a really cool guy you can just sit around and kick it with.” Ross was supposed to redshirt his freshman season,

File Photo | Monica Bradburn Freshman Romello Ross runs the ball during the game on Dec. 28, 2015 during the Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

as many young players do. He said it was a difficult transition from high school to the college game and he “didn’t have it mentally.” However, sophomore run-

ning back Devon Spalding didn’t play after suffering a broken clavicle against Northern Illinois on Oct. 3. In the team’s next game, a 41-39 loss at Western Michigan, the Broncos

outrushed CMU 215-161. No redshirt Ross did not use a redshirt and played his first collegiate game against Buffalo. He rushed for 54 yards on

13 carries in a 51-14 win. Ross said it was not difficult to see an extra year of eligibility go away, even though some said it was a waste since he had already sat on the bench for half the season.

Central Michigan Life y Cm-life.com y APRIL 14, 2016 “I was excited about it,” Ross said. “It’s always been a goal of mine to be a true freshman (on the field). I was a true freshman in high school and I wanted to come to college and be a true freshman, too.” In CMU’s next two games — which were road wins over Ball State and Akron — Ross combined for 16 yards on five carries. He did not play in the CMU’s home loss to Toledo.

Brea king out He returned in a win against Kent State, rushing for 43 yards on 10 carries. In the regular season finale, Ross impressed against Eastern Michigan. The 5-foot-10, 189-pound ball carrier combined for four touchdowns — including a 63-yard touchdown reception from senior quarterback Cooper Rush in a 35-28 win over the Eagles on Black Friday. CMU clinched a share of the Mid-American Conference

West Division title with the victory. “I just felt like I had a lot of confidence going into that game,” Ross said. “Over time, when you first start learning the plays and you mess up so much it kind of knocks down your confidence. When I started playing and I started feeling like I understood the playbook, I was going out and just playing the way that I play.” Ross’ performance over the Eagles earned him the starting nod in the Quick Lane Bowl against Minnesota. He said he was surprised to get the start and “just went out and gave it my all.” He rushed for 100 yards on 19 carries in a 21-14 loss to the Golden Gophers at Ford Field on Dec. 28. Despite the loss, Ross said he enjoyed his experience going from redshirt freshman to being in a huddle with players such as Rush and senior tight end Ben McCord. “I really belong here with them,” Ross said. “This is

where I want to be.”

A t rue t eammat e Ross has developed friendships and received praise from his teammates, including fellow running back and junior Jahray Hayes. “Romello’s cool,” Hayes said. “There’s always going to be competition on the field but we’re cool off the field. That’s my dude.” Coleman, his host on his visit, said he has seen Ross improve off the field as well. “He’s grown a lot,” Coleman said. “He’s always in the weight room, always putting in extra work. He’s matured a lot, too.” Guidugli said Ross had a lot of momentum at the end of last season. The goal, Ross said, for this season is to not lower expectations and stay on the track he’s on. He believes the playing time in 2015 will give him the experience needed to lead in 2016. “I think everything happens for a reason,” Ross said.

Rushing Comparison 2015-16 Running backs Romello Ross

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Spring game allows players to display skills to coaches, fans By Taylor DesOrmeau Sports Editor @TDesOrmeau | sports@cm-life.com

Instead of wearing practice jerseys, players will suit up in game equipment. Instead of the Indoor Athletic Complex turf bay, they’ll be back inside Kelly/ Shorts Stadium. This is what makes the spring football scrimmage special, said freshman running back Romello Ross. “I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be a real eventful day,” Ross said. “It should be a lot of fun.” There are other spring scrimmages, but sophomore defensive back Amari Coleman said the final one — at 1 p.m. Saturday — is the most intense, serious and fun of the spring. While it’s not Head Coach John Bonamego’s first spring game, he said the nervous excitement will be the same as it was his first in 2015. “I get butterflies every day. I think when you stop getting butterflies, I think you need to reevaluate what you’re doing,” he said. “I get excited every day to get up and come to work and be around these kids and watch them grow on and off the field and get better.” Bonamego had only been at CMU for two months before coaching the spring game last season. This year, he said the team is more comfortable in every way. To determine the maroon and gold teams for the scrimmage, the coaches divided the seniors in half and had a draft Wednesday morning. Last year, Bonamego kept the first unit intact. “When you mix it up in a situation like this, there isn’t quite the same continuity,” Bonamego said. “We’ll probably water things down a little bit. I want to see guys compete. I

I get butterflies every day. When you stop getting butterflies, you need to reevaluate what you’re doing. I get excited every day to get up and come to work and be around these kids and watch them grow on and off the field and get better. John Bonamego, Football Head Coach

File Photo | Monica Bradburn Coach Sherrone Moore instructs players during a spring game on April 25, 2015 at Kelly/Shorts stadium.

want to see crisp execution. I want us to not have penalties.” The team has been practicing since classes resumed after spring break, including multiple scrimmages. After Saturday’s game, the team will not practice as a team again until the summer months.

Position batt les Saturday provides an opportunity for players to prove their worth to coaches, as a few positions on the depth chart remain open. Bonamego said the safety position, left tackle spot and backup quarterback role are still undecided. Despite the loss of redshirt freshman linebacker Malik Fountain — who was arrested on April 7 for aggravated assault and suspended indefinitely from the team — Bonamego said the linebacker position has great depth. He mentioned junior Nathan Ricketts as the leader of the group while sophomore Jeff Perry, freshman Carlos Clark and freshman Michael Oliver have also shown strengths. “I think that’s probably one of our deepest positions on the

team,” Bonamego said. “I’m really happy with where our linebackers are right now and our depth at that position.” In practices and scrimmages so far this spring, Bonamego has been encouraged by what he’s seen. “The offense looked very good in spurts, the defense picked it up, looked really good. I think that’s a sign of a healthy, competitive team,” he said. “You’d be concerned if one side or the other just went out and really dominated and that didn’t happen.” Bonamego also noted the discipline has improved. As judged by referees coming to practices and scrimmages, he said penalties this season are down compared to where the team was in 2015 in the spring.

Health status Sophomore defensive end Joe Ostman, who injured his left ankle against Monmouth in September, is at full speed, Bonamego said. He added that the team’s biggest goal on Saturday is to avoid injury. On the last play of the 2015 spring game, freshman running back

Jerrod Davis tore his ACL, ending his season before it started. “We’re very, very healthy

right now, which is another good thing — knock on wood,” Bonamego said. Sophomore running back Devon Spalding has not practiced this spring, as he is still recovering from breaking his collarbone in October. “Devon had a little bit of a setback, but we expect him to

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Running backs battle for starting job in rushing attack starting running back job next season. Two of the three — Ross and Hayes — will showcase their talents in the annual spring game at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. “We’re just working on getting better every day and working as a unit,” Hayes said. “It’s a lot of competition because we’ve got a lot of great running backs this year.” Spalding is still sidelined with an injury. He broke his collarbone in last season’s homecoming win against Northern Illinois. Head Coach John Bonamego said Spalding should be healthy in time for fall camp in August. Running backs Coach Gino Guidugli said he is more comfortable this spring season than last. “I think we’ll rely a little bit more on our run game (this

By Evan Sasiela Staff Reporter @SalsaEvan | sports@cm-life.com

When Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls left the Central Michigan football team after the 2014 season, people questioned who would pick up the slack. In 2015, CMU ranked last in the Mid-American Conference in rushing offense, averaging 101.3 yards per game on the ground. Opponents outrushed CMU 1,810 to 1,317. After the spring practice season, the Chippewas believe they have some answers. Senior Jahray Hayes, junior Devon Spalding and sophomore Romello Ross — who rushed for a team-high 100 yards in last season’s Quick Lane Bowl — are among the leaders competing for the

Monica Bradburn | Assistant Photo Editor Offensive Coordinator Morris Watts, left, and Running backs Coach Gino Guidugli, right, work with the team during practice on March 5 in the IAC turf bay.

to St. Joseph’s College in Indiana. Bonamego said Walker transferred for personal reasons. Walker rushed for 373 yards on 106 attempts last season. Guidugli said Spalding, Ross

year),” Guidugli said. “Obviously I feel we’ve got some guys that can be productive with the ball in their hands.” Martez Walker, CMU’s leading rusher in 2015, transferred

and Hayes will be competing for the starting running back job during fall camp. “They’re all going to have a role, especially at that position,” Bonamego said. “We never go into a game saying we’re just going to give the ball to one player. They all have different things that they do a little bit better than the others.” Bonamego and Guidugli both said Hayes has looked good this spring. Hayes is in his second season in the system after transferring from City College of San Francisco. He rushed for 324 yards in 10 games last season. Guidugli said Hayes is slower than Ross and Spalding, but is a “big, bruising back.” “It’s always better to have competition because in the back of your mind, you are always going to have that thought that you can’t slack today, because

somebody is going to outwork you,” Hayes said. Junior Jay Roberson is a dark horse to compete for playing time, Guidugli said. He added redshirt freshman Matt Krause is “dependable” and freshman Chris Nelson is a walk-on with potential, although he is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Guidugli said depth will allow incoming freshmen Jonathan Ward and Kumehnnu Gwilly to redshirt, but added if they come into fall camp and “will knock their socks off,” he’s not be afraid to play them. “I always tell (our running backs) at the beginning of the season that, before the end of the year we might call on every single one of you guys in one role or one aspect or the other,” Guidugli said. “Everybody in this room needs to be ready.”

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RECORD: 35-13

RECORD: 31-17

Joe Ostman: The sophomore defensive end missed the majority of 2015 with a left ankle injury. He’s back at full speed and likely to be the strength of the defensive line in 2016.

I’ll be watching the linebacking core. How will the team respond and fill the void left in the wake of redshirt freshman linebacker Malik Fountain’s suspension? We’ll see Saturday.

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Von Lozon Staff Reporter

RECORD: 31-17

RECORD: 34-14

Jake Johnson: With three quarterbacks coming to campus this fall, redshirt freshman Johnson has the first opportunity to make a case to be Cooper Rush’s backup.

Romello Ross and the offensive line: The running game was CMU’s biggest problem last season, but Ross made strides at the end to give CMU some hope for the future.

Tyree Waller: With the recent suspension of linebacker Malik Fountain, other linebackers have a chance to prove what they can do, Saturday. Waller had 37 tackles and two sacks last season.

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Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe members will perform a ceremonial blessing at 6 p.m. Friday at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex before Central Michigan lacrosse plays Jacksonville. The ceremony is a testament to the connection between the tribe and the university, said Head Coach Sara Tisdale. “It furthers our relationship A maximum of seven players (including with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe in a very positive the goalkeeper) are allowed behind this direction,” she said. “All of our line . A team foul is called if there are fans and family get to see such a more. great relationship that we don’t take lightly. We get to wear their name across our chests.” The tribe’s Interim Public Huda, Logan Halvorson and Relations Director Erik Rodri- song and smudge the field before presenting a ceremonial lacrosse stick Jocelyn Lemay. guez said the tribal members Native American smudging will perform a traditional drum to Tisdale and team captains Riley

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ceremonies are performed to dissipate negative past experiences, purify and influence positive beginnings. “The great thing about this is our opponent will be out here with us too,” Tisdale said. “It’s a blessing for everyone instead of something just specific to our team, which I think is great for the community in general.” The game will be the Chippewa’s third Atlantic Sun Conference matchup and fourth home game this season. The previous three home games took place during spring break. The attendances for these games were 383, 414 and 133. CMU won its first two games

at home against Delaware State and Virginia Commonwealth. On Easter, the Chippewas lost to Robert Morris 19-4. “I think our crowd will be bigger than usual,” Tisdale said. “This is a great weekend for athletics overall because of everything that’s going on. Hopefully we get a lot of students to come out. That would be excellent, especially knowing how important this weekend is for us.” The Chippewas returned from South Carolina last weekend with a win against Presbyterian, breaking a fourgame losing streak Sunday with a 14-7 non-conference win. Jacksonville (9-4, 4-0 A-Sun)

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Women’s rugby club collects 1,689 pounds of food donations for soup kitchen More than 1,600 pounds of canned food was delivered to the Isabella County Soup Kitchen by Central Michigan University’s women’s rugby club Tuesday. The Rebels Rugby Club collected 1,689 pounds of canned food items during its four-team “Ruck the Mountain 10s” rugby tournament Saturday in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The donation is nearly triple the 560-pound donation from a year ago — the inaugural “Ruck the Mountain 10s.” Senior Club President Kaitlyn Willauer said the donation was a pleasant surprise for the people at the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen. “We let them know we were coming,” Willauer said. “But I think the amount of goods we brought was surprising to them.” A focus on getting more local businesses to sponsor the tournament is one reason for the larger donation, Willauer said. This year’s tournament had around 30 sponsors, including Rubbles Bar, local attorney Todd Levitt and Central Michigan Orthopedics PLLC. “It was amazing to play the sport (I) love and be such a helping part of the community,” Willauer said. “It’s an amazing feeling — especially seeing how hard everyone on the team worked to put this event together and be so successful.”

The Rebels were joined in the tournament by teams from Michigan State University, Bowling Green State University and Grand Traverse. Bowling Green finished first, followed by MSU, Grand Traverse and CMU. Despite two-thirds of the members being first-year players, Willauer said she was fairly impressed with the team’s performance Saturday and during the entire season. “The majority of the girls who come and play don’t have rugby experience from high school, because it isn’t a common high school sport for young girls,” she said. “For (the new members) to come play with us, learn the sport so quickly and apply what they’ve learned is something I’m fairly impressed with.” The club, which began in the mid 90s, is the largest it’s ever been with 30 members. “I see an amazing future ahead of (this team),” she said. “They’re starting very young, so it’s going to be a very experienced team in a couple of years. It’s continuing to grow and get even better.” Ruck the Mountain 10s was the Rebels’ final event of the spring season. The club will have an open callout in the fall for anyone interested in joining next season. -Andrew Surma Assistant Sports Editor

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CMU alumnus, Detroit Tigers radio personality Carey dies at 88 Hall of Fame broadcaster and Mount Pleasant native Paul Carey died Tuesday in Rochester at the age of 88. Carey died of complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and heart disease. He was placed in hospice about six weeks ago. Carey graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1946 and attended Central Michigan University from 1946 to 1948. He transferred to Michigan State and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in speech, radio and dramatics. Carey Hall — located in the Towers residence halls — was named after his father, Joseph P. Carey, who was a geography professor at CMU. Carey Hall was the first co-ed residence hall on campus. Carey was on the original announcing staff of WCEN radio station in Mount Pleasant when it debuted on Aug. 8, 1949. He made history in the fall of 1949,

when he was on the first ever broadcast of a Central Michigan football game. His most notable work came as the color commentator alongside Ernie Harwell on Detroit Tigers broadcasts. For 19 years, the duo was the voice of Tigers baseball and had many memorable broadcasts, culminating in the team’s championship in 1984. The Tigers released a statement on Carey’s death. “The Tigers organization is saddened by the loss of Paul Carey. Paul was a consummate professional who had one of the most distinctive and classic broadcast voices.” Carey is survived by his wife Nancy, brother-in-law Duane Wackerly and eight nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. -Kullen Logsdon Staff Reporter

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3, 4, 5 PEOPLE PER UNIT AT CHIP VILLAGE! 10 & 12 month leases startng at $280! Washer/dryer, dishwasher, AC, water & trash included. Check our rental list online at www.partloproperty.com, (989)779-9886 or visit our office for more information and other available properties: 306 E. Broadway, Suite 2 downtown Mt. Pleasant! Two units remain for 2016/2017 2 bedroom Locally owned and manged www.qualityapts.com 989.772.3894 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS available

Broadway & Brown Apartments broadbrown.com Clean - NO pets (989)772-3887 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS one block from the Heath Professions bldg. Heat, water & trash included. 517-749-5532. 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX, each bedroom has a full master bath, new paint, new carpet. Call Rick at Hometowne Realty (989)773-6355 Available immediately. Zoned for 3 unrelated $975/pm. 1 & 2 & 3 BED AVAIL MAY 2016 1 & 2 & 3 Bedrooms Houses/Apts. Avail May 2016. Drive by 512 N. MAIN St.& 722 N. MAIN ST. (downtown Island Park area). 1 Bedroom $450 total 2 Bedroom $275 each 3 Bedroom $275 each Call 989-708-0296 or 989-708-0859 Email wendy@missionrealtyhomes.com

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FOR RENT NORTHPOINTE Air conditioned townhome, 2 BR/1 Bath, $435 pp/pm. All utilities included except electric. Available June 1. (989)621-4980 www.northpointe.info SUMMER SUBLEASORS NEEDED 1-3 subleasors needed for 4 bedroom/2 bath apartment close to CMU for 4 month summer semester from May-August. Great apartments, free Wi-Fi, computer lab, gym, tanning, pool, and more! Call Greg 578-0048, check out www.univmeadows.com. Email gfalling@svsu.edu 1 BLOCK FROM NORTH CAMPUS 2-8 Person Houses & Townhouses Available starting Spring 2016 (989)779-9099 AVAILABLE SUMMER OR FALL 1 person efficiency apartment downtown. courteous only, please. $450 /pm Also, 2 bedroom on Cherry Street. $600/pm. BOTH includes utilties. (989)854-9157 LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE? Place an ad in CMLife! 989-774-5433.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS RENTAL Company in Oakland County Michigan needs summer help! Up to $14.25/hour. Outdoor work, good driving record, & lifting required. Contact Wayne: 248-332-4700 or wayne@bloomfieldrentals.com.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for summer painting for apartments and rental houses. Availability M-F 8-5 is required. Apply at Lexington Ridge office, 3700 E. Deerfield Rd. F-1. ARCADE CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALISTAre you wanting a flexible position that can work with your weekly school schedule, allow for evening and weekend hours? Then we are the company for you! We are seeking individuals with retail experience that enjoy getting paid to redeem prizes with our guests and provide that excellent customer interaction! Please go to kidsquest.com and click on the careers link at the bottom of the page to apply now!

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