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DON’T DEACTIVATE YOUR ACTIVISM It’s been five days since Joe Biden was projected to be the next president of the United States by major media outlets.

Since Nov. 7, thousands have filled streets in celebration while others have rallied in frustration.

Bloomberg News anticipates that more than 157 million registered voters cast their ballots in the 2020 election. This year’s voter turnout could be on track to surpass the record 66 percent in 1908. In Isabella County, 74 percent of registered voters cast their ballots, a near-15 percent increase from 2016.

It’s activism on college campuses like Central Michigan University that helped make those numbers possible.

According to a National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement, the voting rate among registered CMU student voters more than doubled between 2014 and 2018. The increase, which is expected to

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continue, proves that student activism is more far-reaching than many expect.

Central Votes played a crucial role in convincing students to vote this year. The nonpartisan, student-run organization formed before the 2016 elections and dedicates itself to registering the unregistered.

Throughout the Trump administration, the group has helped hundreds of students prepare to execute their civic duty to vote.

The organization was spotted at important campus events, such as the Sept. 10 “Legalize Being Black: Our Lives Matter Too” march organized by Detroit senior Darien Bird.

That day, hundreds marched from the Bovee University Center to the heart of Downtown Mount Pleasant chanting “No justice! No Peace!” while advocating for

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equality and social justice.

Of course, activism takes on more forms than marches.

Last month, the Central Michigan Climate Solutions Summit brought together multiple facets of the university and the greater Mount Pleasant community. The five-hour conference educated attendees on how to implement sustainable solutions in their everyday lives.

These are only a few noteworthy student groups leading important conversations on campus. RSOs like the Refugee Outreach Collective and the New America Project have also made it their mission to bring change to campus.

Student activism helped create the historic election we witnessed last week but do not stop now. With a new administration on the horizon, your activism is needed more than ever.

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BIDEN BEATS TRUMP Political science professors and students discuss the results of the 2020 Presidential Elections.

ADAPTING TO COVID-19 Coach McElwain points out changes made at first game of season due to COVID-19 guidelines.

DAVIS DIES AT 27 CMU’s all-time leading receiver, Titus Davis died Nov. 11 after battling a rare form of kidney cancer.

DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Mount Pleasant city officials look to restore two historic downtown buildings.

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EMMA NORMAN TODD Learn about the first Black student at CMU and the impact she had on her community.

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Isaac Ritchey | Editor-in-Chief Gabrielle Bass, left, and Jordan Healey stand at attention with arms outstretched like they’re readying to lead the marching band in song Nov. 11 at Jack Saunders Marching Band Field.

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idland freshman Caryn Wenban was excited for her first performance as a member of the Chippewa marching band.

The opportunity to continue her passion for music seemed lost due to the ongoing global pandemic surrounding COVID-19. The Mid-American Conference’s decision to play a six-game schedule on Sept. 25 revived the opportunity for Wenban and the entire CMB. After sitting in the stands to watch her sisters Katie and Lauren march in the past, it was Caryn’s opportunity to follow in her sibling’s footsteps. With only 1:17 left until the first halftime of the 2020 season, the story of Wenban’s first halftime show would trump that of her older sisters.

From seemingly out of nowhere, the lights at Kelly/Shorts Stadium turned dark, causing confusion and a mixed bag of other emotions among everyone in attendance. The first game of CMU’s 2020 campaign was met with a city-wide power outage.

“At first, I thought maybe they were supposed to go out for some special effect, but that wasn’t the case,” Wenban said.

“After that I think (myself) and all the other members of the band thought it was actually neat and exciting because nothing like this has ever happened to us before.”

The only sources of light for the stadium came from the moon, scoreboard, flashlights from cellphones of band members and the

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Isaac Ritchey | Editor-in-Chief New Baltimore sophomore Brendan Pihaylic lifts his mask in order to play his tuba Nov. 11 at Jack Saunders Marching Band Field.

Drum majors lead Marching Chips as they become ‘spirit of stadium’ in strange season debuting Chippewa Champions Center.

While senior drum major Gabrielle Bass was confused like everyone else, the first thought that popped into the Lake Isabella native’s head became ‘of course this is happening, it’s 2020’ as the band reminded everyone why they’re known as ‘The Spirit of the Stadium” “I see it as how the spirit of the stadium will always do something to keep the momentum,” Bass said. “It’s one of those moments where you just stare and smile. I thought to myself ‘yeah, these are my people.’”

The band proceeded with their socially-distanced halftime show, performing two pieces written by classical composer Pyotr

Tchaikovsky in dark stands across multiple sections of Kelly/ Shorts Stadium. As the climax to 1812 Overture began to take over the stadium, the lights slowly began to come back on with a cannon firing in the background.

“Playing these fantastic classical pieces in a blackout stadium was a really cool experience, and I dare say that was the best we had ever played,” said Cadillac junior Jordan Healey.

CMU would defeat Ohio 30-27 to claim their first victory of the year to cap off a memorable week one. With no ticketed fans or students in the stands, the CMU football team relied on not only their own energy, but energy from the CMB, especially when the Bobcats were driving toward the south end zone. “(The) band does an unbelievable job,” said head coach Jim McElwain. “To see our guys celebrate with them afterward was pretty special.”

While junior linebacker George Douglas said attendance restrictions helped with communication on the field, the band’s presence was still felt for all 60 minutes and after the game as well.

Douglas, an Ypsilanti native, said celebrating with the band after the win was important to him and the rest of the team.

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Isaac Ritchey | Editor-in-Chief Caro freshman Sophie Brown adjusts her mask while practicing songs for an upcoming halftime show Nov. 11 at Jack Saunders Marching Band Field.

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are always making noise, doing their thing. It’s always fun to celebrate with them.”

While the events of Nov. 4 will be discussed among those in attendance for a long time, both the game itself and the CMB’s performance were a gift. The next performance is not guaranteed.

A spike in COVID-19 cases could send students to their hometowns, ending the 2020 marching season. A cancellation of a home game due to an outbreak of the virus not only forces CMU football to sit a week out, but sidelines the CMB as well.

“If it ended up being that way, I would be extremely satisfied with the way the season has gone. With everything that has happened, I consider us so fortunate that we were able to have a season at all and not only practice together but perform as well,” Healey said. “Many college marching bands didn’t get this opportunity, so the fact that we not only got to rehearse, but show the university what we’ve been doing, is unlike anything else I could’ve imagined.”

Both of the bands at Michigan and Michigan State have opted to march virtually for the 2020 season.

“I’m very grateful that we all got to come together,” Healey said. “This band and these people are my family. I feel like the luckiest person in the world that despite the obstacles that having been presented, I still have an in-person season with them.”

For Bass, her next step is student teaching in the spring at Meridian High School. Her role as CMB’s fourth modern female drum major, however, is something she does not take for granted.

Bass was left in awe following the bands first performance and unable to find the right words as her mind raced about everything leading up to Wednesday’s game both for the band and herself.

Knowing this could have been her last time performing with the CMB, she told the band “if this was the last, it was perfect.”

“And I absolutely mean it,” Bass said. “This journey has made me who I am today, and I will cherish every experience and memory for the rest of my life.”

Aurora Abraham | Assistant Photo Editor James Batcheller watches the Marching Chips practice on the Jack Saunders Marching Band Field, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

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With the help of readers, Central Michigan Life is pleased to announce its 20th annual “Best of Central Michigan” Reader’s Choice Awards. Thank you, voters, for submitting ballots and nominating your favorite businesses, people and things to do in Mount Pleasant.

Dozens of entries were nominated “the best” in each category. This is an opportunity for voters to express love for each nomination and serves as a guide for future purchases, visits and memberships to organizations. Each winner is awarded a certificate acknowledging their achievements.

By turning the pages, you will learn about the winners and what makes them stand out in our community. Whether it is the best place to drink a beer or buy a car, CM Life has you covered. Congratulations to all the businesses that were selected as winners.

Thank you again to everyone who helped us choose the “Best of Central Michigan”!

INDEX ____________________________ PAGE _______________ Ace of Diamonds..............................8 Barberi Law .....................................13 Copper Beech ..................................12 The Diner ..........................................14 Doozie’s Ice Cream Place...........14 Krapohl Ford & Lincoln ...............9

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Best Attorney Barberi Law

Copper Beech

989-773-3423 2305 Hawthorn Dr, Suite C Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.barberilawfirm.com

989-252-7354 4750 E. Bluegrass Rd. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.livecbeechmtpleasant.com

Copper Beech offers fully-furnished, spacious townhomes that will have you living your CMU experience in style! It has a variety of upgrades and community amenities for residents, including a new off-campus library for studying, swimming pool, game room and fitness center.

Best Auto Service/Repair

The Barberi Law staff is professional and attentive. Personal injury, criminal defense, family law, elder law and estate planning are their specialties. With a track record of meticulous customer service, you have excellent staff looking out for you.

989-546-7734 120 S. Fancher St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.almatireservice.com

989-772-2493 223 S. Main St., Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Personal integrity, relentless perseverance, accountability and respect for tradition are the core values of Mt. Pleasant Tire. In addition to providing all automobile and tire services, the company offers loaner cars as well.

Find your nest at The Bird. One of the most wellknown bars in town, and among CMU alumni, The Bird will serve your new favorite drink alongside great meals. We predict this will be the spot you will visit well after your days as a CMU student come to an end.

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Krapohl Ford Lincoln

989-772-2332 1310 E. Pickard St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Doozie’s offers more than 70 arctic swirl flavors and 16 hand-dipped flavors. Both pet and vegan friendly, Doozie’s has been serving the Mount Pleasant community for more than 30 years. Ask about their sugar and dairy-free “Skinny Dip” for a unique experience.

989-423-2476 1415 E. Pickard Rd Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.krapohlford.com

Staffed with qualified technicians who provide outstanding service, Krapohl Ford caters to the Mount Pleasant community. Known for expert care and timely work, their service center is the place to go for your next oil change or brake fix.

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Best Breakfast

Student Activity Center Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 www.womens.ncbbabasketball.org

989-775-7210 894 S. Mission Rd. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

A part of the National Club Basketball Association Women’s Division, CMU’s Women’s Club Basketball team ended its season with the third-highest win percentage in their conference during the 2019-20 season.

The Diner

As a family owned and operated small business, The Diner serves breakfast all day, every day. The Diner’s weekly “Friday Night All You Can Enjoy Fish Fry” is always a hit. They offer homemade daily specials, soups, pies and breads.

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Best CMU Club Team

Best Bar The Bird

Mt. Pleasant Tire

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THANK YOU For voting us best car dealership in Central Michigan Let Krapohl Ford & Lincoln be your go-to source for vehicle maintenance and collision repair: • Lowest-price guarantee on all tires • Service for all makes of cars, trucks and SUVs • Evening and weekend hours • Free air!

From sales to service to body shop and accessories, we’re here to serve you.

Best Church His House

989-772-0013 211 W. Broomfield St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.cmu.hhcf.org

With a goal of building students through faith and teaching through small groups and prayer, His House serves as a popular ministry for students.

This non-denominational church is conveniently located across from the Towers.

Best Food Delivery Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches 989-775-3844 1901 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.jimmyjohns.com

Jimmy John’s is famous for its freaky fast delivery!

The restaurant offers customers a wide variety of fresh subs to choose from. All of their delicious menu items are only a quick call and short delivery away.

Best Coffee Shop Ponder Coffee Company 989-317-0808 110 E. Broadway (Downtown) 1027 S. Franklin (north campus) Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.pondercoffee.co

Instead of stopping at a chain cafe, go experience the city’s premier coffee crafters. Open 7 days a week, Ponder has two locations in Mount Pleasant where they offer up coffee and expresso drinks, breakfast and lunch. You can also take their craft coffee home with you. Hours vary at the locations but both open at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday and 9 am on the weekends.

Best Tattoo/Body Piercing Business Evolved ArtForms 989-775-8288 1222 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Located just minutes from campus, Evolved ArtForms provides piercing and tattoo services in a professional, clean environment. Their friendly staff helps put you at ease and is qualified to address every question you may have regarding body modifications. Their prices make it affordable for even a college student’s budget.

Best Downtown Business Max & Emily’s 989-772-7460 125 E. Broadway St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.maxandemilys.com

A locally-owned soup and sandwich stop, Max & Emily’s provides students with a casual atmosphere and a variety of options to accommodate every lifestyle. Fresh twists on old favorites, delicious and simple pairs as well as original menu items make this a delicious addition to your list of local favorites. Check out Max & Emily’s concert series for an even bigger reason to visit the local business.

Best CMU Fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Greek Life 989-774-3016 CMU Office of Student Activities & Involvement Bovee UC Room 101

Sigma Alpha Epsilon has a strong focus on academics, philanthropy, leadership, and above all else, brotherhood. Sigma Alpha Epsilon prides themselves on being an elite fraternity of “True Gentleman.” Community and volunteer service are emphasized.

Best Place to Hear Live Music Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort 888-7-EAGLE-7 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.SoaringEagleCasino.com

With previous performances by entertainers like Tim McGraw, Journey, Salt-N-Pepa, and Chris Rock.

Soaring Eagle is the best indoor and outdoor music venue in town. Visit the online box office to view a variety of live shows you won’t want to miss.

Best Asian Restaurant Hunan House 989-772-7386 2157 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.hunanhousemi.com

At Hunan House, you can find all these Asian cuisine classics and more. Located on Mission Street, Hunan House provides excellent customer service by creating a welcoming environment and using fresh ingredients. Next time you’re craving Asian cuisine, make a stop at Hunan House. You’ll be glad you did!

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Best Fast Food Restaurant Taco Bell

989-773-9048 1143 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 989-607-9795 5760 E. Pickard Rd. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.tacobell.com

This fast-food chain serves up Mexican-inspired meals such as tacos, quesadillas and nachos at a price every college student can enjoy. The Five Dollar Box is among the most popular items on the menu.

Best Gift Shop CMU Bookstore

989-774-7493 103 E. Preston St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 www.cmubookstore.com

There is no better place to purchase gifts for family and friends than CMU’s own bookstore. Located on the second floor of the Bovee University Center, the bookstore is convenient to all students while on campus. No matter the occasion, the CMU Bookstore has a large selection of merchandise to choose from, especially for the CMU fan in your life.

Best Golf Course Buck’s Run Golf Club

989-773-6830 1559 S. Chippewa Rd. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.bucksrun.com

Looking for the perfect spot to wind down and golf in Mount Pleasant? Buck’s Run Golf Club offers a serene environment and plenty of amenities such as a full restaurant, an on-site accessory shop and a variety of golf packages to best suit your personal preferences.

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Best Hamburger Freddie’s Tavern

Best Massage Therapy Pure Vitality

Served on Robaire’s famous buns, and using only Certified Angus Beef, Freddie’s makes the juiciest, tastiest burgers in town! Voted the best for the past 10 years, Freddie’s gourmet burgers will cost you less than $10. You can stick with the classic cheeseburger, tread on hot territory with the jalapeno cheddar or get rowdy with the Rodeo Burger.

The only spa in Mount Pleasant where you can enjoy a variety of fresh squeezed juices, hang out in an infrared sauna and experience top-of-the-line float pods in the same day! With 16 ounce juices for $8, and infrared massages for $18, you can improve your health without breaking the bank.

Best Happy Hour Applebee’s

Best Mexican Restaurant Loz Aztecas

989-773-2180 705 S. Adams St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.freddiestavernmi.com

989-779-2766 4929 E. Pickard Rd. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.applebees.com

Half-off drinks, $3.25 tall domestic beers on tap and $4 margaritas are just some of the deals that make this popular chain an after-work staple.

Both drinks and appetizers are slashed, giving students a chance to eat for 50 percent off during both traditional and late-night happy hours.

Best Salon / Spa Salon Blu

989-772-8898 121 S. University Ave. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.salon-blu.com

Salon Blu is the complete package when it comes to all your beauty needs. Hair? Check. Nails? Check.

Salon Blu’s team of professionals love CMU students and look forward to seeing you soon!

Best Lunch Max & Emily’s Best Gym / Health Club Student Activity Center (The SAC)

989-772-7460 125 E. Broadway St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.maxandemilys.com

The SAC is the complete fitness and wellness package. From individual training to group fitness there is something for everyone: fitness center, indoor track, weight training, racquetball and basketball courts and a pool. It’s all here for you!

A locally-owned soup and sandwich stop, Max & Emily’s provides students with a casual atmosphere and a variety of options to accommodate every lifestyle. Fresh twists on old favorites, delicious and simple pairs as well as original menu items make this a delicious addition to your list of local favorites.

Check out Max & Emily’s concert series for an even bigger reason to visit the local business.

989-774-3686 Central Michigan University www.cmich.edu/ess/urec

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989-817-4663 128 E. Broadway St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.mipurevitality.com

Best Party Store K&S Liquor

989-317-8778 4855 E. Bluegrass Rd. Suite 106 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

From 99 cent mini-bottles to high-end liquor and wine, K&S offers your favorite drinks in all price ranges. The store also offers a variety of Michigan craft beers, imports and all your favorite domestic beers and seltzers. And don’t forget the snacks.

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989-775-8594 4445 E. Bluegrass Rd. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

This Mexican bar and grill located near campus is a popular place to go for end-of-the- week margaritas.

You won’t be able to leave Los Aztecas with a bit to eat after you take a look at the extensive menu that features a wide variety of authentic, delicious Mexican food.

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Best Newspaper Central Michigan LIFE 989-774-LIFE CMU, Moore Hall, 436, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 www.cm-life.com

Informing the student body and community since 1919, CM Life is a student media company that serves the Mount Pleasant and CMU community.

Students stay informed by visiting CM Life’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, listening to podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and picking up 7,000 papers every Thursday on campus and around town. CM Life has a strong online presence, with 1 .5 million pageviews a year at their website www.cm-life.com.

Best Pizza The Cabin

989-779-9167 930 W. Broomfield St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

A CMU student tradition, The Cabin is conveniently located near campus, Known for it’s mouthwatering pizza, breadsticks and beverages you can walk to The Cabin from anywhere on campus.

Remember, it’s not just pizza, it’s Cabin pizza. The Cabin also has featured specials most weekdays.

Best Place to Take A Date Mountain Town Station 989-775-2337 506 W. Broadway St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.mountaintown.com

Trying to impress someone special? Not sure what specific food they enjoy? Mountain Town Station has an extensive menu full of delicious dishes as well as a staff who is happy to serve. The food arrives in a timely fashion, always satisfying the one across the table. The atmosphere is perfect for first dates, anniversaries or casual dining experiences.

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Best Jewelry Store Ace of Diamonds

989-779-9919 406 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.aceofdiamondsjewelry.net

Offering a variety of rings, watches, necklaces and more, Ace of Diamonds uses competitive prices and friendly staff to keep customers returning. Their expertise in fine gifts is demonstrated every time a customer walks through the door - offering guidance from budgeting, to buying and upkeep.

Best Residence Hall Fabiano Hall 300 W. Ojibway Court Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Located on east campus, Fabiano Hall is one of CMU’s deluxe residence halls that offers private bedrooms in the four person suites. The residence hall is in the same building as The Fresh Food Company and The Market.

Best Restaurant Mountain Town Station

989-775-2337 506 W Broadway St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.mountaintown.com

With a menu ranging from seafoods to steaks, Mountain Town Station is a staple in the Mount Pleasant community. Stop in for a Mountain Town brew and some of the best dishes around, while being served by their immaculate staff. There is something on the menu for everyone in your party to enjoy.

Sandwich Shop Max & Emily’s

989-772-7460 125 E. Broadway St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.maxandemilys.com

A locally-owned soup and sandwich stop, Max & Emily’s provides students with a modern atmosphere and a variety of options to accommodate every lifestyle. Fresh twists on old favorites, delicious and simple pairs as well as original menu items make this a delicious addition to your list of local favorites. Check out Max & Emily’s concert series for an even bigger reason to visit the local business.

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Best Shoe Store TJ Maxx

989-775-0333 4146 E. Bluegrass Rd. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

TJ Maxx stocks designer items from multiple brands such as Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and Kate Spade at shockingly low prices. They offer the perfect items to add to your closet for a fraction of the original cost.

Best Student Organization SAPA 989-774-2255 Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates, CMU Office of Student Affairs 150 Foust Hall www.sapa.cmich.edu

SAPA is a survivor-centered and trauma-informed, paraprofessional student organization that serves those affected by sexual aggression through 24/7 services during fall and spring semesters, including a confidential support line, online chat service, and direct in-person services, available to students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Best Sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma

Greek Life 989-774-3016 CMU Office of Student Activities & Involvement Bovee UC Room 101 www.cmich.edu/ess/sai/fraternitysororitylife cmugreeks@cmich.edu

At CMU, the Alpha Phi Chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma promotes themselves as a group of dedicated, energetic, strong and academic oriented women.

The sorority has the commitment “Sigma Serves Children” and uses their philanthropy to support hospital play therapy programs for children.

Best Steak House Texas Roadhouse

989-775-7427 2177 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.texasroadhouse.com

Texas Roadhouse gives you a taste of home wherever you are. Their legendary steaks are seared to lock-in juices and build delicious flavor with every bite. Serving sizzling sirloins, New York strips, ribeye and filets for around $20, it’s no wonder why the average Texas Roadhouse restaurant serves an average of 5,000 guests a week.

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Best Men’s Clothing Store Kohl’s

989-773-4640 4855 Encore Dr. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.kohls.com

Kohl’s is affordable and offers a surplus of brands that help keep you in style all year long. Carrying Levi’s, PUMA, Ray-Ban, Columbia, Adidas and more, you’re able to have the variety of an entire mall within one store. Conveniently located near student apartments, it’s a perfect pit stop before a night out on the town.

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Best Campus Dining Down Under Food Court 989-774-5755 103 E. Preston Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.cmu.campusdish.com

Down Under Food Court, located in the University Center, has a wide range of selections from sushi, pasta, pizza and more. Served up fresh and with the ability to include a fountain drink or bottled beverage, your meal is bound to be as tasty as it looks.

Best Bargain Meal Taco Bell

989-775-0333 4146 E. Blue Grass Road Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.tjmaxx.tjx.com

989-773-9048 1143 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 989-607-9795 5760 E. Pickard Rd. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.tacobell.com

TJ Maxx stocks designer items from multiple brands such as Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and Kate Spade at shockingly low prices. They offer the perfect items to add to your closet for a fraction of the original cost.

This fast-food chain serves up Mexican-inspired meals such as tacos, quesadillas and nachos at a price every college student can enjoy. The Five Dollar Box is among the most popular items on the menu.

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Best Unique Business

Women’s Basketball

Pure Vitality

Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 www.cmuchippewas.com

989-817-4663 128 E Broadway St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.mipurevitality.com

With a history of winning seasons, so it’s no wonder that Women’s Basketball earned their title as the best team. In recent years, this band of powerful university athletes has been nearly unstoppable. Catch them during home games at McGuirk Arena this season, free of charge for students.

The only spa in Mount Pleasant where you can enjoy a variety of fresh squeezed juices, hang out in an infrared sauna and experience top-of-the-line float pods in the same day! With 16 ounce juices for $8 and infrared massages for $18, you can improve your health without breaking the bank.

Best Dance Club

Best Place to Karaoke

Wayside Central

The Cabin

989-772-2391 2000 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 www.facebook.com/waysidemp/

989-779-9167 930 W. Broomfield St. Mount Pleasant MI 48858 www.facebook.com/thecabinmtpleasant

Wayside has been a campus hotspot since 1974, providing students with sweat-filled fun, loud music and daily drink specials that provide an experience like no other. Come alone or with a group to enjoy an epic night of cages, dancing on table tops and music that will keep you moving.

The Cabin is famous for its weekly specials. Its rustic interior covered in the signatures of students make this pizza joint a cozy favorite for singing with friends. Enjoy their drink specials before you get your groove on, or stop by earlier for a delicious pizza dinner.

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A unique event to Mount Pleasant, the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Pow Wow celebrates Native American culture. Since 1984 the event has helped share native tradition through dance and drumming competitions. The event is free of charge to those with a student ID.

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Best Place For Cocktails Applebee’s

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Providing unique cocktails and scrumptious seafood, Midori is the most diverse dining experience in the Mount Pleasant area. Using the freshest ingredients possible, they prepare items like oysters, duck breast, salmon salads and specialty sushi rolls that stimulate the palate while surprising customers.

With the Michigan Special Olympics headquarters located right in Mt. Pleasant, it’s no surprise that many CMU students fall in love with this organization that positively impacts its surrounding community. Almost 20,000 athletes participate in the Michigan Special Olympics, making it one of the largest in the United States.

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Young Farms is a family-owned company that resides in a 50+ year old barn, among the manicured 78 acre farm and grape vineyard in the heart of Morton Township. Young’s provides a selection of sumptuous reds and smooth, flavorful whites.

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The Volunteer Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities on campus, in the community and even across the country. The organization runs a Student Food Pantry that is designed to help minimize the challenges and hardships of food insecurity on campus.

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BIDEN WINS WHITE HOUSE

By Andrew Mullin Associate Editor news@cm-life.com

Voters spent days refreshing websites hoping to see updated election results before major news outlets finally called the 2020 Presidential Election on Nov. 7. in favor of Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

This year’s election was one for the history books for multiple reasons. For the first time ever, the United States elected a woman and person of color as Vice President. Biden will take office in 2021 as the oldest president at 78 years old. For the first time in 28 years, a president was defeated while seeking a second term.

Voters also turned out to the polls in record numbers. Bloomberg News anticipates that 68-72 percent of the voting-age population cast their ballots either by mail or in person.

That should break the record set in the 1908 Presidential Election which had a 66 percent voter turnout.

The large turnout meant a lot of counting for poll workers. After a long and arduous counting process from multiple states, with Michigan being one of them, the outcome brought contempt for some and relief for others, including many students at Central Michigan University.

With the tight races in many key states, division across the country could remain strong over the next four years. Students and faculty members are showing hope, and concern, for a Biden presidency.

RESULTS AND VOTER FRAUD CLAIMS As of Nov. 11, North Carolina and Georgia are the only states still tabulating votes. The 48 other states have finished, giving Biden 290 Electoral College votes over Trump’s 217.

Political science professors, students offer opinions about Biden victory

Many keys states, such as Wisconsin, Florida and Pennsylvania, had closer results than anticipated before the race. Kyla Stepp, a CMU political science professor who specializes in law, said the polls for the election were within the margin of error, apart from Florida. However, Stepp said she was surprised by the discrepancies in Congressional poll numbers.

“At this point, people are going to really not trust polls too much anymore if they don’t make some major changes,” Stepp said.

Political Science Department Chair David Jesuit said Trump and the Republicans may have overperformed compared to what polls predicted because of Trump’s ability to mobilize his base. Jesuit said the president was able to grow his appeal to the working class and non-college-educated white people.

Jesuit said. “It’s his rhetoric, his positions and his charisma. He taps into a different political space than the Republican Party historically has.”

It was not enough this time to win the White House like he did in 2016, however. Biden was able to turn the race for president into a referendum of Trump and offered a message of unity, Jesuit said. The COVID-19 pandemic and a crashed economy also hurt Trump, he said.

Cheboygan junior Karlie Trestain said she voted for Biden – “a candidate who emphasizes unity.”

“As a young woman in the world right now, I

think that it says a lot for where we are and the growth that has happened,” Trestain said.

As results were announced, some states with high election day turnout appeared to lean toward Trump before they swung to Biden as mail-in ballots were counted. Stepp said this “red mirage” in early results was exacerbated this year due to a large number of mail-in ballots that favored Biden.

This outcome has led many people to claim voter fraud took place to favor Biden. Stepp said voter fraud is rare. Stepp said there might be some legal merit for Trump to challenge 30 or 50 ballots in some states but not on any level that can reverse the outcome of the election.

HOW MICHIGAN WENT In Michigan, Biden won 50.6 percent of the vote to Trump’s 47.9 percent as of Nov. 9. Polls leading up to the election predicted a closer race with Biden consistently up about 8 percentage points, according to FiveThirtyEight.com.

Jesuit said he was not surprised the race in Michigan was close – he thought it would be closer to 2 percent. He said Biden was able to edge out a victory in Michigan and other states by simply not being Trump.

“Trump is poison to a lot of people, so he was important (for Biden’s victory),” Jesuit said.

Isabella County also experienced a tight presidential race, with Trump edging a win

with 14,815 votes over Biden’s 14,072 votes. In the city of Mount Pleasant, 5,021 people voted for Biden and 2,544 voted for Trump. Similarly, Isabella went to Trump in 2016 with 12,338 votes over Hillary Clinton’s 11,404 votes.

Isabella doesn’t always vote red. Isabella is a pivot county, a county that flipped from voting for Barack Obama and Republican in recent elections.

Michigan was not ignored by the Democrats this year, with Obama and Biden also campaigning in Michigan, unlike the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign, Jesuit said. This helped Biden’s chances in the state.

DIVISION AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE With the race as close as it was and the Trump fervor looking like it will linger for years to come, division in this country might become wider. Macomb freshman Samantha Sacra was relieved after learning of Biden’s victory.

“We have seen that division for a long time now, especially with the outcome of these elections,” Sacra said. “I’m worried about how Trump will handle it and how he will have his supporters handle things.’

Division is even being seen within political parties. Stepp said Democrats are in flux at the moment and need to unify over either moderate ideas or progressive ones.

There have been multiple discussions started about unity and division across the country.

For now, many Americans are relieved that the week-long tension of not knowing the result of the election is over. In Sacra’s case, she feels like the end of Trump’s term as president offers the country a new beginning.

“I felt like we defeated the villain in the story,” Sacra said, “and that we’re finally in safe hands.”

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CHANGING THE GAME Chippewas handle different atmosphere during COVID-19, first road game

By Austin Chastain Sports editor sports@cm-life.com

In a sense, CMU’s season opener on Nov. 4 was normal.

Players were on the sideline cheering their teammates to a 30-27 win over Ohio; the Marching Chips performed throughout the game; the cannon was fired after each score.

However, there were parts of the first game of a six-game schedule that were not normal outside of the power outage with 1:17 to go in the first half: There were no fans, just parents and special guests of the players, there were no students and there was no ringing of keys on third down, signifying a key play.

College football in 2020 has looked strange with empty stadiums and players and coaches, for the most part, wearing masks while trying their best to social distance.

Coach Jim McElwain said he appreciated the atmosphere the marching band brought to the stadium, helping create noise to disrupt the Ohio offense. McElwain added his first experience with football amid the COVID-19 pandemic was strange.

“You feel horrible that your student body can’t partake,” McElwain said. “Yet, I totally get it — hopefully they were watching. I told the guys, it doesn’t matter where we’re playing, we have to do a great job of bringing our own energy to the game because there isn’t a lot of atmosphere.”

As for the players, the change in atmosphere was a big adjustment for them. However, it helped them in a way.

Ypsilanti junior linebacker George Douglas said the lack of crowd noise helped the defense communicate in pre-snap situations.

“With the fans, even when you’re at home, those intense moments when the fans are hyped — or they’re making a lot of noise — there can be miscommunication,” Douglas said. “When it’s that quiet, there are more opportunities to talk as a defense, possibly alert something and be a step ahead of the offense.”

Aurora Abraham | Assistant Photo Editor Four football players celebrate on the field Nov. 4 at Kelly Shorts Stadium.

Conversely, the offensive line was able to communicate better with the absence of crowd noise.

However, Homewood, Illinois junior center Jamezz Kimbrough said they have to find a way to talk to each other, no matter what the situation.

“It definitely helped, but that’s part of the game, just having some communication,” Kimbrough said. “If it was loud, we’d still have to make our calls and communicate at a higher

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volume. The band made it sound like we had a lot more fans in there than we did.”

With the first game of the season handled and a three-point victory of the Bobcats, the Chippewas turned their attention to the first road game of the season.

In McElwain’s first season in 2019, the Chippewas dropped six-of-eight games away from Kelly/Shorts Stadium — including the Mid-American Conference championship game and the New Mexico Bowl.

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McElwain said the team’s performance away from home last season was disappointing.

Now, with the challenges of the global pandemic, playing on the road will be increasingly difficult for CMU. McElwain said he spoke with coaching peers across the country to ask for advice and how they have handled the season so far.

One big aspect was playing on the road.

In a normal season, teams travel to opposing stadiums the day before the game for walkthroughs and team dinner. McElwain said other coaches have told him contact tracing to the virus can be linked to staying in hotels. So, McElwain and the coaching staff came up with a solution.

For the first road game of the season — a Nov. 11 game at Northern Illinois — and the subsequent road games — Nov. 27 at Eastern Michigan and Dec. 12 at Toledo — the Chippewas will load busses the morning of the game and travel to the opposing stadium and return home after the game.

“What I want our guys to do is attack the moment, be excited about it, hopefully go down and play well on the road,” McElwain said.

“Last year was very disappointing in a lot of ways. We’ve changed some things up a bit and we’ll see if that helps them, (but) at the end of the day, it’s about going out and playing better than your opponent; it doesn’t matter where you’re at.”

Kimbrough said the bus ride from Mount Pleasant to DeKalb, Illinois will be familiar from playing in high school. Kimbrough added he and the rest of the team will be focused for the game on the five-hour bus ride to Huskie Stadium.

“It’s not something we haven’t done,” Kimbrough said. “But those are things we have done in high school. With everything that’s going on right now, we have always been able to adjust to things on the fly and that’s one of the characteristics of a good team.

“Anything that comes your way, you’ve got to be able to adjust to it and stay focused.”

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Davies updates city commission on COVID-19 at CMU

By Makayla Coffee Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Mount Pleasant City Commission received updates on Central Michigan University, approved the city’s 2050 Master Plan, and extended temporary permitting for businesses at its Nov. 9 meeting.

President Bob Davies updated the city commission on ways Central Michigan University is combating COVID-19, the start of the football season and enrollment.

Davies attributed the statewide increase in cases to small gatherings and travel. To combat the issue, Davies said CMU is doing health screening, COVID-19 testing and eliminating spring break to hopefully lessen traveling.

The start of the football season also raises concerns regarding the spread of the virus.

However, Davies said the university is testing athletes four to five times a week.

Davies also mentioned the beginning of the season and said CMU’s nationally televised game Nov. 4 win over Ohio University reached 711,000.

“Even though we are not having fans, we are getting great television coverage for our university and, more importantly, for our community,” Davies said.

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Davies did not hesitate to discuss decreasing enrollment that CMU is projected to face moving forward.

“I won’t deny any challenges that we have, and this is definitely going to be a tough time for enrollment,” Davies said.

Davies told commissioners CMU is being “aggressive” in its marketing by launching a new brand, increasing outreach to key markets, increasing scholarships and working to launch a new website.

Commissioners George Ronan and Lori Gillis made a point to commend Davies on his communication with the city.

“I’ve been in the community for a long time and have seen how pleased everyone is with your willingness to work with the community,” Ronan said. “It goes a huge way with not only small town-and-gown issues, but just making it better for everybody. I don’t remember another president that has reached out this much.”

2050 MASTER PLAN The public hearing for the 2050 Master Plan was held at the Nov. 9 meeting as well. This

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DISTRICT MANAGER SAYS POPEYES COULD OPEN NEXT WEEK

By Noah Wulbrecht Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, located on the corner of North Mission and East High Street, is working hard to open its doors to the Mount Pleasant community in the coming week.

Popeyes is back in Mount Pleasant for the second time, using the same location its had before its closure in 2017. Tikki Pineapple occupied the space for the last year.

In 2017, Popeyes Louisiana Chicken was bought by Restaurant Brands International (RBI) for $1.8 billion. The change in parent company has been pushed to expand Popeyes by 3,000 outlets worldwide, according to Forbes.

District manager Jorge Cabrera said that the RBI purchase has allowed for more Popeyes locations to open/re-open in Mid-Michigan. The new franchise owner for the Mount Pleasant location as well as the design of the location are why they’re back in Mount Pleasant.

“Next week Tuesday (Nov. 17) we have the health inspection so hopefully we can open next Thursday (Nov. 19) or Friday (Nov. 20),” Cabrera said.

The interior and exterior of the building are nearly complete. Workers are finishing the re-design of the location while newly hired employees are making the final touches in preparation for the health inspection.

Cabrera said if Popeyes doesn’t open on the dates above to expect them to in the following week.

“Our general manager has hired quite a lot of employees, but we’re still hiring since we’re not open and not 100% yet; we just want to be prepared,” Cabrera said.

For employment information, visit Popeyes’ website at www.popeyes.com or call/text 630-841-0606.

Popeyes is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday according to Cabrera.

project got its start in 2018, and the city spent many meetings preparing the plan for approval.

The city commission chose to adopt and approve the master plan. The plan covers ideas such as the creation and implementation of sustainable land use, upkeep on parks and public spaces and downtown redevelopment.

As the city commission further discussed last night, some concerns arose regarding the content of the plan.

Commissioner Petro Tolas voiced his concerns with the logistics of the plan. He does not think the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be as compliant as the master plan makes it appear.

Mayor Will Joseph said he doesn’t believe these concerns are the purpose of the plan.

“I know Commissioner Tolas is a little bit critical of paying for someone to do these plans and their specific knowledge on what it costs to build and rent in downtown,” Joseph said.

“I don’t think this plan is meant to directly address those specific issues. I think it’s more about placemaking and urban design and broad strokes of what a community can do to make

progress to further itself.”

As a response to the concerns, Vice Mayor Amy Perschbacher also reminded commissioners that changes can be made at a later date.

“The master plan is a living document just like many of the things that we pass here.

They’re living documents; they’re not etched in steel; they can be changed,” Perschbacher said.

The online version of the plan can be found on the city website.

OUTDOOR BUSINESS PERMITS To continue to help local businesses, the approval of temporary outdoor business activity permits this action was extended to March 14, 2021.

This decision also expedites any approval processes for the utilization of such outdoor spaces. Certain fees associated with utilizing this outdoor space are also being waived.

Although it is not certain how this permitting will work during the winter, the city wants to allow the option for businesses.

“We are not certain how many businesses will be able to take advantage of this permitting due to the weather conditions, but we would like to have the flexibility to be able to assist any of those businesses who do find a way to make that work.” City Manager Nancy Ridley said.

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Titus Davis, CMU’s all-time leading receiver, dead at 27

By Christian Booher Staff Reporter sports@cm-life.com

Chippewa football’s all-time leading receiver and Wheaton, Illinois native Titus Davis died Nov. 11 at the age of 27.

Davis suffered from renal medullary carcinoma, a rare form of kidney cancer. RMC is fast-acting and difficult to treat, and most of those affected have the sickle-cell trait.

Davis’ family organized a GoFundMe page to help pay for his treatment expenses on July 13.

While at CMU, from 20112014, Davis was a four-time All-Mid-American Conference selection and two-time Herb Deromedi team MVP. His 3,700 receiving yards are the most in

school history, while his 37 receiving touchdowns rank fourth.

Davis was the first player in Football Bowl Subdivision history to have eight or more receiving touchdowns in each of his four seasons.

In one of the more memorable games in CMU history, Davis scored four touchdowns in the inaugural Bahamas Bowl. His fourth TD was the cap to a wild Hail Mary with three laterals.

He sprinted to the pylon from 15 yards out to score with no time remaining.

Dan Enos, Davis’ coach at CMU, said he knew Davis would be special to the program when the coach started recruiting the wide receiver.

“I’m heartbroken by the loss of Titus, who was first and foremost

an outstanding person.” Enos said. “On the field, he was an outstanding competitor. He was a great friend and teammate to many. He was a joy to coach and be around. My deepest sympathies are extended to his family during this difficult time.”

After graduating, Davis signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent. He also spent time with the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears and had two stints with the New York Jets.

Davis was a father of two. His brother, Corey, is a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans.

“He was so loved and had the brightest smile ever (until) the File Photo end,” said Davis’ aunt, Kafayat Wide receiver Titus Davis runs the ball Oct. 5, 2013, against Miami University at Yager Stadium.

Timson. “He kept us all laughing and strong.”

Titus had 3 receptions for 34 yards and 6 returns for 80 yards.

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DR. Country Place Apts

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LINCOLN

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COMMUTER SHUTTLE:

Kewadin Village CMU Theunissen Stadium

EVERY 1/2 HOUR EVERY 1/2 HOUR EVERY 1/2 HOUR EVERY 1/2 HOUR EVERY 1/2 HOUR

Westpoint Village

EVERY 1/2 HOUR

CMU EVENT CENTER

EVERY 1/2 HOUR EVERY 1/2 HOUR EVERY 1/2 HOUR

Northwinds Apts.

DEERFIELD EVERY 1/2 HOUR

CMU Kelly/Shorts Stadium

EVERY 1/2 HOUR

Deerfield Village

PRESTON

Winchester Towers / Southpoint Village

Broomfield Mall Tallgrass Apts.

JCPenney

REGULAR FARE $2.00

EVERY HALF HOUR SHUTTLE STOPS: BUS STOPS No fare collected/prepaid stops by contract with our partners APARTMENT COMPLEX STOPS Rides for residents prepaid by complex

Jamestown Apts.

CHANDLER

Union Square

University Meadows

BLUEGRASS TJMaxx WALMART

Village at Bluegrass

Menards Copper Beech

Kohl’s

SAM’S CLUB

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SOUTH

TO ALMA & LANSING

COMMUTER SHUTTLE OPERATES LATE AUGUST THROUGH EARLY MAY

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MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Dick’s Sporting Goods

Lexington Ridge

COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

Stone Crest Apts

HIGH ST.

Yorkshire Commons

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DENISON DR

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McLaren

OLD MISSION

EVERY 1/2 HOUR

(Pick up point is across the street)

CRAWFORD

:45 :48 :51 :55 :12

Moore Hall

Towers Complex

BROOMFIELD

211 Crapo Community Mental Health

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:15 :18 :21 :25 :42

LOT #33

SAC, McGuirk Arena

BROOMFIELD Southpoint/Winchester Tallgrass Apartments Jamestown Apartments Oakridge Apartments Music Bldg. - Lot #33

Foust

Library Music

MMC/ Doan Center

C O L L EG I A T E

:45 :48 :50 :55 :57 :59 :00 :12

Health Professions

R. SD

:15 :18 :20 :25 :27 :29 :30 :42

GAYLORD

CLAYTON Northwest Apts

TO BIG RAPIDS

DEERFIELD Towers ( @ 7/11) Westpoint Village Deerfield Village Lexington Ridge Theunissen Stadium - Lot #70 Kewadin Village SAC/McGuirk Music Bldg. - Lot #33

MAPLE

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STADIUM MALL

:47 :50 :55 :57 :58 :12

WISCONSIN

MAIN ST.

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UPON REQUEST

:17 :20 :25 :27 :28 :42

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Village at Bluegrass Walmart Copper Beech The Reserve Yorkshire Commons Music Bldg. - Lot #33

NOV. 12, 2020

SUMMERTON

EVERY 1/2 HOUR

MOSHER

ISABELLA RD.

DOWNTOWN

CRAPO

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Health Parkway

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UPON REQUEST

CM-LIFE.COM

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ELIZABETH

EVERY 1/2 HOUR

MISSION ST. (BUSINESS 27)

EVERY 1/2 HOUR

W. C A M P U S WASHINGTON

:55 :59 :00 :12 :14 :15 :17 :18 :25 :35 :36 :37 :38 :42 :45

Timber Creek Apts.

:25 :29 :30 :42 :44 :45 :47 :48 :55 :05 :06 :07 :08 :12 :15

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