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NEWS PETA supports university

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After CMU decided not to extend its contract with the circus, animal- rights group congradulated them.

NEWS Petition for action

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Students are calling for the university to implement a program to donate meals to other students.

EDITORIAL Black Friday fumble

Students and staff must stay on campus for the Black Friday football game.

Men’s basketball has scored more than 100 points in three of the last four games.

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Football head coach doesn’t give definitive answer when asked about future.

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PETA: CMU ‘did the right thing’ by limiting circus

By Courtney Pedersen Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Isaac Ritchey | Photo Editor A tiger paces in its cage Nov. 5 outside Finch Fieldhouse.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) released a statement thanking Central Michigan University for ending its engagement with Jordan World Circus.

“Central Michigan University did the right thing by stopping Jordan World Circus from dragging abused wild animals onto its campus,” said PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “Every venue that joins the school’s move to stop cruelty helps PETA push circuses toward an animal-free future.”

After a group of CMU students protested outside Jordan World Circus performances at Finch Fieldhouse on Nov. 5, University Communications Assistant Director Ari Harris stated that the Jordan World Circus would not be invited back to campus.

“CMU will honor its contract with Jordan World Circus, but university administration will not extend the engagement with the company beyond this current show,” Harris said. “We respect and understand the concern expressed by some in our community.”

Central Michigan Life tried to contact University Communications once more for more information about the current contract and to confirm that the Jordan World Circus would not be brought back to campus. University Communications reiterated the information given on Nov. 5.

“This was a business decision related to the use of our

facilities,” said Interim Associate Vice President of University Communications Heather Smith. “PETA did not play a role in this decision.”

At their Nov. 18 meeting, CMU’s Student Government Association passed a resolution against partnerships with organizations that don’t share CMU’s stated social values, including Jordan World Circus.

In the resolution, SGA quotes the university’s core values of “integrity, respect, compassion, inclusiveness, social responsibility, excellence and innovation.”

The resolution pointed out Jordan World Circus as an unethical and contradictory partnership; this spring, CMU is offering an alternative break concentrated on ending animal exploitation.

The resolution passed by SGA directly correlates with the mission of some of the protestors.

“I don’t want to accuse or come at people, but I want to get it out that there are some students who invest in this school,” said Grosse Pointe junior and protestor Josie Riley. “This doesn’t really represent what I believe is right.”

The group of protestors said the animals rented by Jordan World Circus are from companies that have past animal cruelty allegations against them.

During the protest, Westland senior Mackenna Wietecha gathered signatures for a PETA petition, which was targeting CMU, DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center and Kellogg Arena for hosting the Jordan World Circus.

According to PETA, CMU is now a part of the dozens of communities and over 650 venues which prohibit or restrict performances including animals.

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Students call for meal swipe donation program

By Hunter McLaren Associate Editor news@cm-life.com

Students are calling for the university to implement a program that would allow them to donate meals from their meal plans to other students.

A change.com petition started by senior Alexander Garay titled, “CMU students feeding CMU students – creating a meal swipe donation program!” received more than 2,000 signatures on Nov. 19.

The petition was created following tweets discussing a policy that does not allow students to share their meal plans with other students. Students using another student’s CentralCard to get meals could be charged $25 and the card could be confiscated.

The policy doesn’t just apply to students trying to get meals, but also to any student attempting to use another student’s CentralCard said Nikki Smith, campus dining district marketing manager.

“This policy exists for the protection of students’ accounts in the event a card is lost or stolen,” Smith said. “There is no way to police at the entrance of a residential restaurant if someone rightfully has access to someone else’s card or not.”

Hunter McLaren | Associate Editor An employee swipes a student’s CentralCard on Nov. 20 at the Real Food on Campus cafeteria.

The policy has been in place for more than 20 years and is listed on the CentralCard website as well as the Campus Dining website, Smith said.

After posting a tweet with the petition,

Garay posted another tweet elaborating why she wanted to see change.

“I wanted to clarify something,” Garay’s tweet read. “I understand that the fines are coming from a ‘violation of the code of

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However, what I am saying is that the policy is flawed.”

When students purchase a meal plan, they get an allotted amount of meals per week they can use to access residential cafeterias. Meal plans also come with an allotted amount of “FLEX dollars” per semester that act as credit for purchases in on-campus restaurants, cafeterias, athletic events and stores.

Meal passes for students living the campus start at $9,232 for 10 meals a week with $250 FLEX dollars, and go up to $10,328 for unlimited meals per week and $150 FLEX dollars. Students living on-campus are required to purchase a meal plan. Meal plan costs are calculated for the whole academic year and FLEX dollars are awarded to students each semester.

Meal plans can also be purchased by students who live off-campus. Commuter meal plans start at $796 for 50 meals and $350 FLEX dollars.

All meal plans come with six guest passes per semester that students can use to swipe guests into residential cafeterias.

Students can also use FLEX dollars or cash to buy meals for guests.

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SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED AFTER HAZING COMPLAINT Sigma Chi’s fraternity chapter at Central Michigan University has been temporarily suspended pending the investigation of a hazing complaint.

The university received a complaint of hazing from a student on Nov. 11, said Shaun Holtgreive, interim associate vice president of Student Affairs. That same day, CMU sent a letter to Sigma Chi’s international and local advisers, as well as the CMU chapter president, notifying the fraternity that it was temporarily suspended.

Because the investigation is ongoing, the university cannot reveal details about the hazing complaint. Holgreive said he is unsure when the university’s investigation will be complete.

“Our first concern is the safety of our students, so we take these extremely seriously,” Holtgreive said. “We will investigate this until we’re comfortable that we have all the information we need

to make a decision.”

Once the university’s investigation is complete, the Office of Student Conduct will sit down with the fraternity and present its concerns, Holtgreive said. The fraternity will have the option to either accept those concerns as facts, after which the office could impose a sanction, or the fraternity could choose to go to a hearing.

As far as Holtgreive is aware, there have not been any formal complaints issued to the university regarding Sigma Chi. According to the university’s Greek Life website, 10 fraternities and sororities have lost recognition at CMU in the past five years, although some continue to operate underground despite having lost recognition from the university.

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CLASS Dean reflects on first year

By Isaac Ritchey Photo Editor photo@cm-life.com

After spending more than 10 hours sitting for interviews and touring Central Michigan University’s campus in swampy weather, Richard Rothaus’s back ached. He remembers returning to his Courtyard Marriott hotel room and kicking off his shoes. Exhausted and covered in sweat, Rothaus collapsed into bed.

“I began thinking, ‘I really want this job,’ not, ‘this would be good’ or ‘I kind of want this job,’” he said. “You’re never supposed to get into the mindset that you want the job because you might jinx it.”

Rothaus was named Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) on Aug. 1, 2018. More than one year later, Rothaus reflects on his first year at CMU. “It is always scary because it’s like the first year in any relationship. The first few dates were great. Now, let’s actually find out if things are true,” he said. “And they are.”

Overall, Rothaus said his expectations were exceeded. Rothaus also has high praise for President Bob Davies, who he said was like “adding two extra layers of frosting to the cake.”

“Davies’s vision is spot on. He wants to maintain core values and the things CMU has been doing right all along while growing in the areas (CMU) needs to grow,” Rothaus said. “I’m all in.”

Rothaus is focused on helping the university fight declining enrollment by attracting more non-traditional students like adults who need to further their skills.

He has his own ideas on how to improve his college. He aims to do this by continuing to hold critical engagement events, allowing Mount Pleasant residents and students to discuss important questions and topics together. This year’s topic is “fake news.”

“CMU is pushing to be the ‘front porch of the community,’” CLASS Communications Coordinator Sarah Buckley said.

While the events were started before Rothaus’s time at CMU began, he is privileged to continue them and described the situation as an “administrator’s dream.”

As dean, Rothaus tries to be hands-off where he can, allowing faculty to foster their own events and ideas. That makes for a more dynamic college community, he said. Rothaus is also working with two-year schools and high school programs to make the transition to CMU easier for students.

“If people want to study in CLASS, we need to ask, ‘What can CLASS do to help a student transition or what information is not getting to students?’” the dean said. “However, CLASS also needs to be catering to the students already on campus.”

Rothaus said his No. 1 job as dean is to make sure students are well-equipped after they graduate.

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With preparation for Central Michigan University’s 2020 Greek Week already underway, pre-Greek Week events starting in December.

Representatives of every Greek organization will meet in the Student Activity Center on Dec. 3 to establish the teams which fraternities and sororities will be assigned to. These pairings will be the teams that the organizations compete in during the five day charity event and the team charity events that come before.

The teams will have time to begin planning their group events and choose a theme for the different teams to follow.

Along with choosing teams, the committee overseeing Greek Week will also announce the two philanthropic organizations that the proceeds of the events will go toward. In past years donations have gone toward groups like Isabella County Restoration House, Parents United to Stop Hazing, Special Days Camps and Women’s Aid Services in Mount Pleasant.

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for Academic and Student Affairs for the North Dakota University System. While in this role, Rothaus said he dealt with policy, procedure and programs at 11 different two-year schools and universities.

“It gave me an interesting perspective and made me super comfortable when dealing with both academics and students,” Rothaus said. “CMU can do so much more when we aren’t worrying

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Dan Delgado, a member of CMU fraternity Kappa Sigma and on the committee of greek members to organize the event, said this year he hopes for more participation from non-greek students.

“This isn’t a cause that’s only for the greek community,” Delgado said. “It’s a CMU thing, not a greek thing.”

The winning team which raises the most money will be presented with a trophy and another trophy will be presented to the team which wins Mock Rock on the final day.

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whether something is an academic or student affair, and instead, think about the whole student experience and what we can do to improve.”

When Rothaus transitioned from working in a state capital building to CMU, he transitioned from something “excruciatingly boring” to a “vibrant community experience,” he said. One year later, instead of a hotel room, Rothaus returns to his home four minutes from CMU’s campus.

“CMU is a magic place,” Rothaus said.

“People say in enrollment videos that CMU is a welcoming community in their upbeat voices, and it’s true.”

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Mike Rezendes was a member of the The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team, an elite group of investigative reporters that uncovered one of the biggest scandals in Boston’s history.

In 2001, Rezendes and his team investigated child sexual assault in the Roman Catholic Church. Specifically, Boston Cardinal Bernard F. Law’s coverup of former priest John J. Geoghan’s rapes and molestations of more than 130 children. By migrating Geoghan from parish to parish, Law kept putting children in harm’s way.

The bombshell story paved the way for additional investigations that caused the arrests of dozens of priests in the Boston area.

In 2003, the Spotlight reporters received a Pulitzer Prize in public service for his writing and reporting.

He is a co-author of “Betrayal: The Crisis in the Catholic Church,” and a contributor to “Sin Against the Innocents: Sexual Abuse by Priests and the Role of the Catholic Church.”

The 2015 film “Spotlight” received the academy award for best picture and best original screenplay for its portrayal of the Spotlight investigation.

Rezendes was played by Mark Ruffalo who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor.

Rezendes traveled from his New York home to Mount Pleasant to help celebrate 100 years of Central Michigan Life on Nov. 16. As keynote speaker, Rezendes guided the crowd of working journalists through the Spotlight team’s most groundbreaking story.

The veteran reporter spoke with CM Life about how journalism weaved itself into his life and provided an outlook on the future of the industry.

How did you become interesed in journalism?

When I was midway through college at Boston University.

I had dropped out to write a novel, I was an English major ... the novel didn’t go so well. When I got back to school I thought maybe I could write for a newspaper because it would give me practice writing and I was also really interested in politics. I took one journalism class and the professor thought the best way to learn journalism was by doing it.

We had an assignment to volunteer at a local newspaper and write a story and get it published.

I didn’t have a car so I picked one I could get to by subway.

I showed up one night at a staff meeting and it was a bunch of people in folding chairs in a circle. They were discussing passionately and even arguing about what should be in the next issue.

This was a rabble-rousing newspaper that was working in a low-income community trying to use journalism to make

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things better in the neighborhood. I sat with the editor, he gave me a story, I wrote it and boy, if they didn’t publish it!

I fell in love with this paper and I worked there as a volunteer reporter for my junior and senior year and after I graduated they offered me the job of editor.

What is the most redeeming aspect of the job?

These days (in journalism) you have to be good at a lot of things ... I like taking a piece of dense, investigative reporting and using narrative writing techniques to try to bring it alive and make sure people actually read it.

I also found out I’m a good investigator, which I didn’t know before I got into this. I really enjoy putting the pieces of a puzzle together, following a lead and digging and digging.

That can be a little addictive.

What is your best advice for student journalists?

Given the rough environment for a lot of student newspapers, of course, I’m thinking about what happened at Northwestern and everything with the Harvard Crimson, It might be a good exercise to have a conversation about your values and your principles.

That way, when trouble erupts or you get criticized you can ask yourselves, ‘Did we abide by our principles? Did we abide by the guidelines and the goals we set for ourselves?’

You’re going to get criticized, particularly these days. Some of it is going to be justified and some of it’s not. You need to be able to tell the difference.

Why is journalism so vital?

Mike Rezendes The investigative reporter discussed how journalism weaved itself into his life, why it’s a vital part of democracy.

The Associated Press reporter talked about the future of the industry.

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Democracy would not exist without journalism and the free flow of information. People cannot function correctly in a democracy without the information they need to make decisions. It plays a pivotal role in our society.

I’m worried about the crisis in local journalism today.

Something like 2,000 newspapers have folded in the last decade. It’s a very, very serious situation.

So, how do we remedy the business model?

I’d like to get some of the folks in business schools to try to solve this problem and help us come up with a viable model.

There’s a lot of experimentation going on today which I think is great. There’s experimentation in a non-profit model, a lot of organizations have seen success with that. I’m thinking not just of the big, international outlets like ProPublica but also the Texas Tribune, for instance.

Could you imagine yourself doing anything other than journalism?

I have a degree in screenwriting and I’ve written some screenplays. I’ve sold one but I haven’t had one made yet. So if I weren’t a journalist I would probably be spending my time writing some screenplays.

I’m sort of slated to doing a documentary and maybe a podcast. So doing journalism in some of the different platforms, I’m on the cusp of getting involved in some of that right now and I’m looking forward to it.

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The Right Wrong Band performs Nov. 15 at Rubble’s Bar.

Isaac Ritchey | Photo Editor Mayor Will Joseph discusses why he has chosen to remain in Mount Pleasant Nov. 17 in front of the Broadway Theatre on Broadway Street.

Two men are served lunch at the MacCarthy’s Soda Shoppe Nov. 18.

CITY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS Visit downtown to experience Mount Pleasant

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ooking from the painted intersection of Broadway and Main streets in downtown Mount Pleasant, there’s a historical theater, an art store and a comic shop down Broadway. Looking down Main Street, there’s a hot yoga studio, a smoke shop and a bar that’s a staple in the community.

It’s business owners who truly make Downtown Mount Pleasant the heartbeat of the community, said Michelle Sponseller, downtown development director. “(Business owners) chose to make downtown their home,” Sponseller said. “They are uniquely invested in the community.

When people need fundraisers or think about community events, the place they are held is downtown.”

In the wintertime, sheets of lights will illuminate the buildings along Broadway while the annual Christmas parade weaves its way downtown. Stores across the hub of town will also have their own events and sales during the holiday season.

From food to shopping and entertainment, there’s a variety of places to visit. For those who want to explore downtown, here are highlights some of the businesses and events it has to offer this holiday season.

Andrew Mullin | Staff Reporter The Main and Broadway street sign is pictured in downtown Mount Pleasant.

NEW ADDITIONS Over the past year, there have been several changes and additions to the downtown area. From businesses moving downtown to new local business openings, there are certainly new places to explore.

Hall of Heroes, the city’s signature comic book shop, has traveled Mount Pleasant in four different properties over its years of business. Owner Michael Shuler hopes the most recent move back to the downtown area where the original store once stood will be its permanent location.

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ubbles’ entertainment, here’s your guide through downtown Mount Pleasant

from, or a make-your-own option if nothing catches the eye. But if someone is looking to re-energize themselves in the morning, then downtown has plenty of caffeine bars to help with that.

Isaac Ritchey | Photo Editor Mayor Will Joseph discusses why he has chosen to remain in Mount Pleasant after graduating Nov. 17 in front of a mural on Franklin Street.

Consano is one of three medical marijuana retailers registered with the city but is the only one open for business. General manager Caleb Carey said it opened in July of this year. Some of the products they offer include CBD solutions, edibles and waxes.

Some CMU students also work there, he said.

The city of Mount Pleasant recently passed a city ordinance that will allow three recreational retailers in the city. Carey said he plans on applying for one of the licenses, so there’s a chance this store might sell to people recreationally.

Coming off the cusp of its explosive opening in September, Vin Trofeo’s has modernized pizza in Mount Pleasant. Vin Trofeo’s is owned by three childhood friends, William Baird, Tim Chaffin and Neal Shepler. While some may view Vin Trofeo’s as another pizza joint, Baird sees it as a comfortable restaurant and bar.

“There’s an atmosphere here that’s different than those other places,” Baird said. “It’s just a nice, clean place you can come to and relax.”

Vin Trofeo’s carries gluten-free doughs, cauliflower crusts, vegetarian and vegan options to fit most dietary restrictions.

BARS & RESTAURANTS The bar scene downtown is lively, with many choices for a night out in the city. Sponseller said there are a variety of them downtown, including Mountain Town Station, Midori, Blue Gator and Blackstone. Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Joseph said his favorite bars downtown are Rubbles, Marty’s and The Bird Bar & Grill.

The Bird Bar & Grill has been a staple in Downtown Mount Pleasant since 1933, Sponseller said. And while it has changed locations and names in the past, the bar has always been passed down through the same family.

The Bird is owned by Louis Breidenstein and one of her daughters, Allison Curtis, is a daytime manager for the bar. She said the fact that the Bird is family-owned sets itself apart from other bars downtown.

While it’s certainly known for being a bar, the Bird also has many menu items that are beloved by locals.

Sponseller said, “You haven’t lived until you’ve had a Bird burger.” Curtis said it’s a meeting place downtown where people from all parts of Mount Pleasant come to hang out.

“We have professors, students, townies,” Curtis said. “Anybody who’s in Mount Pleasant can come into The Bird Bar & Grill.”

Located on the corner of Franklin and Broadway streets, Stan’s might be Mount Pleasant’s favorite breakfast spot, Joseph said.

“People who don’t even know what Mount Pleasant is know about Stan’s, I feel like,” Joseph said.

Sponseller said Stan’s is great for a morning Saturday breakfast because one meal will feed you for an entire day due to the sheer amount of food given.

To contrast the modernization of Vin Trofeo’s, Pisanello’s has been serving savory pies in downtown Mount Pleasant for over 50 years. The restaurant is one of 19 locations that mostly dot Southwest Michigan and Northern Ohio.

Regardless of its chain status, Pisanello’s has been around long enough to become a local favorite. Some locals have been eating Pisanello’s since it first opened in 1969. Now they’re bringing their children and grandchildren, owner Lonnie DeRosia said.

“We do get some college students in here, but it’s usually kids who have grown up in Mount Pleasant who know about Pisanello’s,” DeRosia said. “In that way we’re still kind of a hidden gem.”

Max & Emily’s is a sandwich shop downtown that Sponseller said is amazing. There are over 100 sandwich options to choose

ENTERTAINMENT Both Sponseller and Joseph said the place to see live music in downtown is Rubbles. A variety of bands play at the now 30-year-old bar.

Booking agent for Rubbles, Melissa Gross, said Rubbles has live music every weekend, as well as acoustic nights on Mondays and Tuesdays and karaoke nights on Thursdays. She said the live music sets it apart from all the other bars downtown.

The bar hosts a variety of music, including rock, metal and country. One of the most popular acts that play is local metal band Nagazi, who will be playing a show at Rubbles on Nov. 27 with the reuniting band, Workhorse. Gross said all shows at Rubbles are age 21 and older.

It’s important to support the local music scene and bars in town, Gross said. “(Music) has gotten harder over the past few years,” Gross said. “Local bands don’t play for money, that’s for sure.”

The historical Broadway Theatre located at 216 E. Broadway St. is another entertainment option. Its doors opened in 1929 and still hosts classic films, musical acts and local theater productions.

Looking to warm up during the winter months? Yoga on Main is just that, a hot yoga studio located on Main Street that offers a variety of classes, said owner Alison Miller. Many of the yoga classes are movement-based, so she said it’s a good place for people to warm and move their bodies.

On Broadway Street, there is a place where people can go to develop their artistic skills. Art Reach has been a part of the Mount Pleasant community since 1981. Art Reach has been reaching out with art programs and classes, said administrative coordinator Kim Bigard.

One of the main services Art Reach provides is a variety of classes for people of all artistic intents and skill levels. Bigard said they have everything from one-day classes to monthly skill-building classes. Some upcoming classes involve acrylic painting, wood-burning and scarf knitting.

SHOPPING Along with being a place to learn about art, Art Reach’s location holds many pieces of art for sale. These range from fine art, to crafts made by local artists, Bigard said.

She said at least half of the items in the store were made by local Mid-Michigan artists, and then rest are from other areas of Michigan. They also hold galleries that may have opportunities for purchasing artwork.

One of the oldest businesses in Mount Pleasant, Trillium began as the Mary Anne Fashion Center over 70 years ago. Even though the name and owner have changed multiple times, 123 Broadway St. has always been a prime location clothing.

Owner Helen Chase claims Trillium can attract fashion buffs, casual shoppers, gift buyers, and CMU students or their parents.

“We invite people to try things on, get advice, accessorize it on the spot,” Chase said. “We are full service, and that’s what we’ve been always.”

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College is about having room to choose when it comes to majors, extracurriculars and apartments. Copper Beech believes students shouldn’t have to compromise between a spacious, comfortable living space and affordability— they offer their residents townhomes from 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom to 4 bedroom and 4.5 bathroom, all with lots of space!

A limited number of Copper Beech townhomes have just been fully renovated with new vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and a 50-inch TV in the living room. And for those residents who choose a fully-furnished town home, there is a new designer furniture package.

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There’s plenty for residents to do, as Copper Beech definitely doesn’t lack amenities with a massive 24-hour fitness center, pool with a sun deck, new library, new social lounge, volleyball court, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a game room and tanning booths.

You don’t have to choose between fun and practicality here. There is a free shuttle to campus, free cable, wireless internet, central air conditioning and a washer and dryer located in each townhome.

From the community design, to the social calendar, they are helping their residents live the stories they’ll tell for years. Make your college experience memorable with spacious Copper Beech Townhomes.

Copper Beech has a friendly staff who want to get to know their resident, Rhode said. Being a CMU alumnus himself, he encourages everyone to stop by the office anytime, even if it’s just to say hi.

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Come find your home with AMG! Affordable and low-cost rental options starting at $230/month. Houses, duplexes and apartments for 1-10 people with semester, 10-month, 12-month or custom term leases available. Casa Loma and Lexington Ridge apartments are available furnished or unfurnished.

Free high-speed Internet and trash, and prompt maintenance staff that makes your needs a priority. Free shuttle service is available, but many properties are close enough to walk or bike to class at CMU. AMG prides itself in making your living experience as comfortable, safe, fun and affordable as possible.

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Isaac Ritchey | Photo Editor Central Michigan guard Travon Broadway Jr. hangs on the rim after dunking the ball following a steal by foward Rob Montgomery against Siena Heights Nov. 18 at McGuirk Arena.

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By Evan Petzold Sports Editor sports@cm-life.com

When first-year Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain was hired in December 2018, the move took people by surprise.

A former Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year and SEC Coach of the Year coming to coach the Chippewas? That doesn’t always happen.

In fact, it has never happened.

Having a coach around with that pedigree also raises questions.

How long will McElwain stay? Is CMU just a stepping stone? Will he jump at the offer of a higher paying job?

When asked if he would remain longer than a year, McElwain didn’t give a definitive verbal answer.

“This is a great place,” McElwain said on Nov. 13 before playing Ball State. “We’ve made some great friends, and the people in the community, not only us but the whole staff.

I can’t tell you how proud I am of them and what they’ve really done to invest in us and our players.

“In the community, it’s fun to go to work when you have people like that.”

Instead of giving a “yes” or “no” response,

McElwain talked about his friends, coaching staff and the community in which he works.

McElwain was also asked about other coaching jobs that might open up around the country, and he was questioned if those would be appealing to him or if he’s heard from any programs.

Again, he didn’t give a definitive answer on his level of interest. He also said he hasn’t heard from anyone to this point in the 2019 season.

Just like with the question about staying longer than one season, McElwain spoke about the community, administration and coaching staff in response to potential offers to pull him away from Central Michigan.

“I’m very fortunate to be here,” McElwain said. “The people have been really supportive – the town and, obviously, the administration. I think that’s one of the things, people are doing their job in all aspects, but this has been great.”

McElwain has turned Central Michigan’s football program around in 2019. Following a 1-11 season without a Mid-American Conference win in 2018, the Chippewas are now 7-4 overall and 5-2 in the conference.

While the team doesn’t control its destiny at the moment, there is still a chance to win the MAC West Division title and make a trip to Ford Field for the MAC Championship game.

Isaac Ritchey | Senior Reporter Jim McElwain watches from the sideline against New Mexico State Oct. 12 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL, MORGAN FIND GROOVE EARLY IN SEASON Dallas Morgan caught a pass on the left wing and connected on a 3-pointer, hitting nothing but the net.

Morgan, a senior guard, hit the long ball seven times throughout the Central Michigan men’s basketball team’s 115-56 win over Siena Heights on Monday in McGuirk Arena.

On top of the shooting performance, Morgan scored a career-high 27 points for the Chippewas.

CMU is 4-0 after victories over Michigan-Dearborn (102-62), Mississippi Valley State (134-78), Sam Houston State (84-77) and Siena Heights (115-58).

Morgan stepped into the starting lineup to replace fellow senior guard Kevin McKay, who did not play against the Saints due to an undisclosed injury.

Coach Keno Davis said McKay is day-today and unsure if he will play the Chippewas’ next game today at Minnesota.

CMU hit 17 3-pointers throughout the game with Morgan’s seven. He also added

The turnaround was unexpected, and it all relates to the team’s leader – McElwain.

McElwain made a comment about trying to retain the assistants on staff, something that could shed some light on if he’ll return for the 2020 season or go elsewhere.

“It’s going to be a huge thing trying to retain great coaches and people in the organization,” McElwain said on Nov. 18. “We’ve got a fantastic staff.”

Signing a deal that’s worth an approximate total of $3.4 million over five years with the Chippewas, McElwain will earn at least $640,900 in his first year as the football coach.

McElwain’s contract ends in 2023. He makes $400,000 per year as a base salary but automatically receives a $50,000 annual retention bonus and $190,000 of additional compensation per year, which grows each season he stays in Mount Pleasant.

To put the situation in perspective, McElwain was making $4,218,200 in the 2017 season at Florida with a $750,000 annual retention bonus. If McElwain would’ve stayed with the Gators for his entire seven-year contract, he would’ve accumulated a base amount of $29,249,059.

But that makes sense, especially since Power Five contracts are more lucrative than the roughly $640,000 per year that CMU pays.

four rebounds and an assist while making a few hustle plays that don’t show up on the score board but helped the team.

Davis said the performance is the norm for Morgan, who appeared in all 35 games last season for CMU and making five starts.

While CMU trailed by just one point with 9:55 to play in the first half, the team never wavered and continued to shoot the basketball.

A key part of the night for the Chippewas was their press and the ability to push the basketball on the offensive end.

CMU forced 23 turnovers and scored 46 points off those takeaways. Conversely, the Chippewas registered 33 fast-break points.

The Chippewas hit the road for the first time this season when they take on Big Ten foe Minnesota at 8 p.m. Thursday in Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Golden Gophers are 1-3 with losses to Oklahoma, Butler and Utah.

-Austin Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor

HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH GAWLIK NAMED MAC COACH OF THE YEAR Central Michigan volleyball coach Mike Gawlik has been named Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year.

In his fourth season with the Chippewas, Gawlik led the team to a 21-7 regular-season record, boasting a 10-5 mark within the conference. The 10-5 record earned his team a share of the MAC West title – the program’s first since 2003.

After going 7-21 a season ago, the Chippewas won their first seven conference matches as part of a 12-game winning streak that was the longest of any team in the MAC. The Chippewas were unbeaten against rival Western Michigan and 8-3 at home, which was the best mark since Gawlik took over.

The Chippewas are the No. 2 seed in the MAC Tournament, which runs from Nov. 21-24. They will first take the court at 7 p.m.

Saturday against either Bowling Green, Akron or Buffalo.

-Christian Booher, Staff Reporter

Isaac Ritchey | Senior Reporter Head coach Mike Gawlik watches his team play Eastern Michigan Nov. 7 at McGuirk Arena.

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UNSPORTSMANLIKE Athletes should not be forced to play on Black Friday

The Black Friday football game is notorious for being the least attended football game of the year.

While most students and faculty are recovering from two trips for seconds at Thanksgiving dinner the night before or catching some early-morning deals while shopping, Central Michigan football players are playing a game that has some serious bowl implications.

Thanksgiving break is a great time to catch up on homework, visit with family members and take time for yourselves.

Instead, staff, student-athletes and coaches are forced to play a football game.

To put it simply, there is no appetite whatsoever for CMU football in mid-Michigan the day after Thanksgiving. Even if it will have bowl implications.

Campus typically clears out by Tuesday night, even though classes on Wednesday are still held until 5 p.m. Students are eager to see their families and get out of town for the week.

If professors don’t even expect their classes to be full on the days leading up to Thanksgiving, why would the Mid-American Conference expect the stands to be full on a Friday afternoon.

It was clear that the CMU community was not a fan of the midweek MAC games on national TV. People here like their

EDITORIAL football on Saturdays. But, at least there was some logic backing it up. Get on national TV with football on the days there otherwise isn’t football.

Students are more likely to get an early start on Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” movie schedule than tune in to a MAC football game to watch with their extended families.

CMU doesn’t have much say in the matter, but the MAC does. By making these student-athletes give up their holiday just to fill time on national TV, they disregard the hard work they have given the conference for the first 11 games. There’s no reason the games couldn’t be on Saturday, Nov. 30.

If coaches, students or faculty had a final say in it, nobody would play on Black Friday. They have respect for the value of spending time with family members.

This is how we see it — students already complain about not having a fall break. That’s why President Bob Davies is taking action.

Imagine how the football players feel — they don’t even have a Thanksgiving break.

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1. Talk show pioneer Griffin 5. Bryn ____, Pa. 9. Anti-Puritan satirist 14. Jai ____ (fast court game) 15. Relative of an English horn 16. Showy display 17. Some CoverGirl products 19. Smashing exclamations 20. “___ World Turns” 21. Voltaire’s philosophy 23. Marquette sch.

25. Shore 30. 1988 Europe song 33. Letters after Sen. Ben Nelson’s name 35. Harmony, briefly 36. Wolf calls 37. Jamaican liquors 39. Garbage carriers 42. Simba’s love 43. Japanese canine 45. Pacific island 47. Bronx-based team, on scoreboards 48. Transformation 52. Part of USA 53. Alehouse 54. Headache fighter 57. Turn (to), as for aid

61. Move upward 65. Leastwise 67. Site of golfing’s Ryder Open 68. Explorer Vasco da ____ 69. Contents abbr.

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Alphabet beginning Opened one’s eyes Put up a struggle Set of teaching practices introduced in the 1960s 10. “___ du lieber!”

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32. Newspaper exclusive 33. Plays and such 34. Duke of video games 38. Celebrity 40. Infant cry 41. Mall unit 44. Friendly 46. Exorbitant interest 49. Cause of some repetitive behavior, in brief 50. Pillage 51. Spain + Portugal 55. “____ a Putty Tat” (Friz Freleng short) 56. Dalai ____ 58. Groupies 59. Design on metal 60. Count on 61. Govt. health org.

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