Jan. 25, 2012 by Central Michigan Life

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Foreign language dept. endorses no confidence vote Several others to discuss action By David Oltean Senior Reporter

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Royal Oak junior Ron Sulewski, known as DJ Pigpen, spins his vinyl during his set Wednesday night at Wayside Central, 2000 S. Mission St. Sulewski began experimenting with mash-ups after seeing one of his favorite music groups Girl Talk perform live at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival back in 2008. “They inspired me to starting experimenting with music myself,” Sulewski said. “To play music I’ve created and produced on a high stage, like in Vegas or Spain, is a goal of mine.”

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Student DJ embarks on first tour, aims for career in audio production By Paulina Lee | Staff Reporter

on Sulewski said his career goal is working in audio production, and he’s helping advance toward that on a weekly basis — as “DJ Pigpen.” The Royal Oak senior, who started DJing about four years ago, is preparing for his first tour. This weekend, he will spend three days traveling and performing in Michigan, with shows in Ann Arbor and Pontiac before returning to Mount Pleasant for his last performance. “I went to a big electronic music festival in Detroit and saw this guy named Girl Talk,” he said. “After that, I just started messing around on my laptop, taking a capella tracks and mashing them with instrumentals.” Though Girl Talk, a DJ from Pittsburgh who makes tracks entirely using mashups, was Sulewski’s first inspiration, he said his top

two influences are “Fedde le Grand,” known for “Put Your Hands up For Detroit” and Steve Angello, a member of Swedish House Mafia. Sulewski said he decided on the name DJ Pigpen after prodding from friends. “It actually started when Michael Jackson died. At the time my name was ‘DJ RO’ — for Royal Oak,” he said. “All my friends hated that

C O L L E G E O F E D U C AT I O N AND HUMAN SERVICES

Three dean finalists named By Catey Traylor Senior Reporter

The College of Education and Human Services has narrowed its search for a new dean down to three. Finalists include Charles Howell, chairman of the College of Education’s leadership, educational psychology and foundations department at Northern Illinois University; Henry Clark, current senior associate dean for academic affairs at the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University and Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, associate dean of the College of Education at the University of Ne-

vada- Las Vegas. Kathryn Koch has been serving as interim dean, following the unexpected death of former dean Karen Adams in April 2009. Each candidate will visit CMU and take part in an interview and hour-long open forum held in the Lake Superior Room of the Bovee University Center. Howell’s forum will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Clark and Pehrsson will each hold their forums from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 and 7, respectively. Candidate forums will be open to the public. university@cm-life.com

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Half the departments of the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences have now endorsed the Academic Senate’s vote of no confidence against University President George Ross and Provost Gary Shapiro. The department of foreign language, literatures and cultures endorsed the resolution during its departmental staff meeting on Friday. The endorsement marks the fourth academic department to agree with the Academic Senate’s vote, which was held on Dec. 7 and passed by a 52-percent majority. Other departments are expected to discuss the matter at future meetings, including the department of psycholo-

(and) said it was terrible.” Sulewski and his friends were listening to Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” and when the bass line came on, one of his friends shouted out, “DJ Pigpen keeping it filthy.” “We all just laughed,” he said. “I didn’t really like it at first, and I thought it sounded dirty, but it just keep on sticking.” Sulewski said at first his parents thought his inter-

est in making music would just be a fad but have since jumped on board. “My mom loved my first song,” he said. “My parents are just really good about supporting me.” As a full-time student who spends a lot of his weekends out of town doing different shows, his mom, Sue, worries about him. A DJ | 2A

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Former CMU Police officer Jeffrey Card pleads guilty to charge of misconduct By Andrew Dooley Student Life Editor

Royal Oak junior Ron Sulewski, known as DJ Pigpen, grabs a vinyl record to place on his turntable before his set Wednesday night at Wayside Central, 2000 S. Mission St. “The feel of using records is so different,” Sulewski said. “I’ve been doing it for so long now that I’ve adapted to the style of it all.”

gy, department of chemistry, department of English and school of accounting. Some departments have no intentions of discussing the matter at all, including the department of management. Christi Brookes, the foreign language, literatures and cultures department chairwoman, said the department expressed similar concerns to those that have already endorsed the resolution. Academic Prioritization, shared governance and academic transformation were among department members’ worries as no one opposed the endorsement. “(The concerns) are more or less what other departments have expressed as well,” Brookes said. “Budget cuts that have happened with a very uneven hand across the colleges depending on which college you are in.”

Former Central Michigan University Police officer Jeffrey Card pleaded guilty to misconduct Monday morning in Isabella County Trial Court. As Central Michigan Life previously reported, Card was charged after an incident that took place Sept. 11, 2011. Card, who was on duty, offered two female CMU students a ride home. He drove the two 21-yearold women from O’Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grill, 2000 S. Mission St., to a remote dirt road. Card told the two girls he was going to give them portable breath tests, and if the

test results were higher than a certain limit, the two girls would have to expose their bare chests. The two girls agreed, and exposed their bare chests after the test results proved higher than Card’s set limit. After the two girls put their clothes on, they agreed to pose for a photograph on the back of Card’s patrol car, which investigators later found on Card’s cell phone. CMU Police Chief Bill Yeagley said they have not and will not be changing any policies for their officers because of the incident. He said the department already has the right safeguards in place.

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Clothing store City Closet now open Owner hopes to cater to students By Stephanie Titsworth Staff Reporter

Sherry Ruckman decided to combine her love of clothes with her love of family by opening and running a secondhand clothing store. City Closet opened two weeks ago at 888 S. Mission St. The new store sells new and gently used clothing from brand names like Hollister, American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch, Pink and Lucky. “It’s definitely more of a variety than what we’re used to,” Hastings senior Stephanie Lukas said. “The clothes are cheap and in great quality. Plus, I’m always up for some new stores coming into Mount Pleasant. It gives us more options and places to shop.” Houghton Lake resident and owner Ruckman runs the store alongside her sister, Gloria Winowiecki and mother, Carrie Goedecke. Ruckman said she decided to open the store with her family because of their mutual love for

clothes and to be closer to one another. Even though it is familyowned and Ruckman is her own boss, she said it’s still hard work, especially the hour drive to and from work. The family decided to open the business in Mount Pleasant because of their love for the community, but they did not make the decision before visiting nearby cities. “We visited Big Rapids, Houghton Lake and Clare before we picked here,” Ruckman said. “We fell in love with Mount Pleasant. It’s such a nice town; the store idea just seemed to fit.” Both men’s and women’s clothes can be found throughout the store, as well as accessories, scarves, shoes and hats. “I haven’t been in there yet, but I think it’s a great idea,” Saginaw junior Matt Weigl said. “Most of us college students are on a budget. It will be nice to find good clothes at a reasonable price for both men and women.” Students will also have the chance to make money by selling their gently used clothes they no longer wear. Ruckman said she and her co-owners are hoping to work with the community to make

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Mount Pleasant resident Lauren Marvin, left, tries on a leather jacket in front of her boyfriend, Mount Pleasant resident Mike Joslin Sunday at the City Closet, 888 S. Mission St. “I’ve always wanted a leather jacket,” Marvin said.

the business a success and a team effort by buying and selling from one another. “I haven’t sold here yet, but I’ve sold my clothes to Plato’s Closet numerous times, and I loved it,” Livonia junior Elizabeth Murphy said. “All you have to do is walk in with the clothes you no longer wear and walk out with a wallet full of cash. Plus, if you go in often enough, you get to see exactly what new items have been brought in.”

After two weeks, Ruckman said she already feels the store has been a rewarding experience for her. She said she loves the feeling of helping people get the best value and price possible. “It’s so much fun,” Ruckman said. “Just the other day, some young women left the store excited that they no longer had to go downstate to shop. I love hearing that.” metro@cm-life.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR TODAY w Valentines for Veterans will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Volunteer Center, room 106 at the Bovee University Center. Stop by to make a Valentine, or drop one off by Feb. 8.

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Brookes said the department’s endorsement may only be a symbolic act, but multiple departments could make an impacting statement to administration. She said the act is a way to show administration that many faculty members are not happy. “It’s making a statement about what we hope CMU is going to be, which is to say a place where all different faculty voices from fixed-term to tenured are heard,” Brookes said. Other departments will discuss the A-Senate’s resolution in future meetings, including the department of English. Department Chairman William Wandless said the department will decide on the matter Friday, promising they have quorum to make the decision. “A motion to endorse the Academic Senate’s vote of no con-

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fidence against President Ross and Provost Shapiro will appear on the agenda of this week’s English department meeting,” Wandless said in an email. Multiple other departments could not yet comment, as discussions about the A-Senate’s vote have not begun. The sociology, anthropology, social work, philosophy and religion departments were the first to endorse the no confidence vote earlier this month, paving the way for other departments to follow suit. Last week, the political science department endorsed the vote, with David Jesuit, associate professor and interim department chairman, calling for a return to shared governance. “I’ve been here since 2003, and, I think, in the past it seems that there was more dialogue and discussion,” Jesuit told Central Michigan Life. “The administration seemed to be more in touch.” university@cm-life.com

“It’s making a statement about what we hope CMU is going to be, which is to say a place where all different faculty voices from fixed-term to tenured are heard.” Christi Brookes, foreign language, literatures

and cultures department chair

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Professor of music Seunghee Lee performs “Opus 32” by Oscar L. Fernandez with members of the Arcos Trio Tuesday evening in the Staples Family Concert Hall.

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“I think we had the right response to the incident, and it was handled correctly,” Yeagley said. “I’m very saddened it occurred, because I know how how hard our department works and the caliber of service they can provide for the area.” According to a press release from Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney Larry Burdick, Card pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct in office. Card, a Mount Pleasant resident, had previously been suspended from the CMU Police before resigning soon after. Misconduct of office requires proof that the accused was a public officer at the time of the act, and in the performance of his official duties or under the color of his office, acted with a corrupt intent when performing a wrongful act. “The actions of Mr. Card

that night were harmful not only to the two young women but to the community in general. It was an abuse of power and an egregious violation of trust. Fortunately, it is an aberration from the exemplary policing which the CMU community has received from the campus police for many years,” Burdick said in the release. Misconduct in office is a

felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 24. According to the release, Card will lose his certification as a police officer as a result of the conviction. - Staff Reporter Jordan Spence contributed to this report. metro@cm-life.com

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Royal Oak junior Ron Sulewski listens to music while waiting in the hallway for his BCA 527: Film Directors class to begin Tuesday evening in Moore Hall.

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“As a parent, I of course worry about him getting his schoolwork done,” she said. “But we totally support Ron and his music. If you have a passion for doing something, you should go after it, and he does.” Sulewski’s roommate, Matt Rosenbach, also a Royal Oak senior, has known Sulewski since senior year of high school. Rosenbach said Sulewski

is constantly adding to his collection of music. “He probably downloads 10 to 20 songs almost every day,” he said. “I would guess he has 100,000, if not more, songs in his iTunes.” After graduation next year, he said he hopes to move to New York City and go into audio production. Aside from DJing, he is also in a music group, “Nice Lab,” that produces original electronic music. Sulewski’s first tour kicks off at 11 p.m. Thursday when he will open “3Lau,” in Ann Arbor at the Blind

Pig. He will then perform as part of “Nice Lab” at 10 p.m. Friday at Clutch Cargos in Pontiac. The weekend tour will wrap up back in Mount Pleasant at 10 p.m. Saturday at Wayside Central, 2000 South Mission St. “I practice everyday, and I’m constantly just thinking of what mixes well together,” he said. Sulewski’s songs and schedule are available on his Facebook page, www. facebook.com/DJpigpen.

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Proposal for unicameral SGA on general elections ballot Cavataio says change would benefit students By Ryan Fitzmaurice Staff Reporter

The Student Government Association is moving forward with a proposal to transform the SGA into a unicameral system, combining the senate and the house so the two will

no longer be separate entities. The proposal will be included on the ballot in the general elections, where it would pass with a majority vote. The general elections will be held from March 1216, and students can vote online at vote.cmich.edu. The change will effectively make both the legislative and the executive branch smaller. “Most universities only have a unicameral system.” SGA Vice President and Brighton junior Colleen McNeely said. “We have

the largest government of any college in the state.” McNeely said SGA is not only the largest student government in the state, but disportionately so, being three times larger than the next largest. McNeely said SGA’s size has caused significant problems. “It would really help to go down in size,” she said, “We don’t have enough people show up to the meetings. We often have too many empty chairs.” A unicameral system would

completely redesign SGA, combining some positions and redefining the roles of others. The senatorial body would be condensed to 15 senators and one senate leader. Six senators would represent student demographics and the residence halls, and the other eight would represent the student body as a whole. McNeely said SGA is working to keep the layout as familiar as possible if the proposal passes. “Most of the committees our members participate in will re-

main the same,” McNeely said. SGA President and Shelby Township senior Vince Cavataio said there are some new issues that come with the proposed change to a unicameral system. “Although a unicameral system will shrink the government, it will make for a more populated meeting,” Cavataio said. “One of the chief concerns is that voices will be drowned out.” Cavataio said he believes the benefits of the change would outweigh the negatives.

“It will make for a smaller, more gung-ho group, more able to reach RSOs and make an impact on campus,” he said. McNeely said she promises meetings will remain open to the student body if the proposal passes. “Any student will still be able to attend meetings and present legislation” McNeely said . “We will still retain our connection to the community.” university@cm-life.com

College of Education renews credentials

SAPA to focus on stalking dangers Event to focus on misconceptions, information on cyber harassment

Two masters programs gain status for 5 years, next visit 2016

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Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates will address the dangers of stalking in an hour-long event. The event, “Always There: A Program About the Dangers of Stalking,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. today in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. The topics to be addressed include the dangers of stalking, the types of perpetrators and ways to help someone who is or has been stalked, according to the Facebook event. Sexual Aggression Services Director Steve Thompson said the event is being held to remind students of the resources available for them throughout campus in difficult times. Thompson said the number of stalking cases on campus is hard to measure, given 24/7 use of mobile devices and the Internet but estimated approximately 300 cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, harassment and stalking were reported during the previous academic year. “I think we’ve got great resources here, but sometimes people forget what they learned in the ‘Zebras’ program,” Thompson said. “We’re doing an event to remind people of the resources they have.” A lot of CMU students have misconceptions of what stalking is, he said. The event will address various issues of stalking, including cyberstalking and cyberharassment, which he said are on the rise. “Stalking is a pretty big issue throughout the country,” Thompson said. “A lot of people don’t have a lot of practical information about it. The program will address what stalking is, what it is not and what people can do about it.” Jeff Browne, Mount Pleasant Police Department public information officer, and other members of the police force work alongside SAPA as a support system for students. Some people feel comfortable talking to SAPA first, then come back to the police station to report situations, Browne said.

Central Michigan University can add another department to its expanding list of accredited programs on campus. The Master in Educational Leadership and the Master in Education programs have renewed accreditation status for both the initial certification process and graduate-level education programs. The Teacher Education Accreditation Council Accreditation Committee awarded CMU a five-year accreditation status based on students’ test results, an outline of the education program, success of alumni and review of coursework. “We had to submit a brief outlining our program,” Associate Dean of the College of Education Ray Francis said. “The committee, which is based in Philadelphia, came to campus last March to verify what we said in the inquiry brief. The accreditation board then met to verify that we would be accredited for five years.” Francis said the accreditation process takes years to complete, and it’s a continuous process to get ready for the next visit from the accreditation committee. “Since the actual accreditation process takes about three years, we’ve already begun preparing for the next round of accreditation. The next on-site visit is scheduled for December 2016, and the next research report needs to be done at least eight months prior,” Francis said. Accreditation is important for programs and allows them to be recognized as one of the best in the country. “Gaining accreditation means we have a high-quality program,” Francis said. “The certification includes on and off campus programs, as well as all masters programs involved with teaching.” Some education students are impressed with the credentials the program has earned and are eager to continue working toward their career choice.

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Frankfort sophomore Hannah Rae Beale plays guitar in her doorm room Saturday afternoon. Beale is a business major who owns her own production company and is a recording artist.

Music Business Student guitarist, singer focuses on behind the scenes of performing By Jessica Fecteau | Senior Reporter

annah Rae Beale has long been performing music behind a microphone, and now she’s learning the business behind the scenes as well. Beale began working on the performance aspect of music as a sophomore in high school, and has continued to sing and play while discovering the way the industry works. “There are all of these contracts and a ton of things involved with it that are not music related,” the Frankfort sophomore said. “Music is more important, but I really value education, so I want to learn as much as I can while I have the time to.” “Being glued” to her phone setting up arrangements for recording or performing has been a challenge for Beale. “It’s a ton of work, so I’m constantly on my phone emailing or talking to people while I’m also thinking, ‘Oh hey, I have to do my stats homework,’” she said. She compares her music to Norah Jones and Colbie Caillat, but refuses to categorize it into a specific genre. Beale said most of her lyrics are metaphorical with “bad boys” providing her the inspiration for her dual-re-

leased albums “Hold Tight” and “Dirt.” “Mean boyfriends, good boyfriends, bad boyfriends,” Beale explained. “Basically anything any teenage girl would write about.” Disregarding any professional lessons, the selftaught guitar player said, “I have come in contact with a ton of great musicians who have offered me as much advice as any lesson would.” One musician who has helped launch Beale’s career is Milwaukee singer and songwriter Ethan Keller.

While on his solo tour in 2009, the award-winning pop artist noticed Beale playing on the streets of Manistee. “I sat and listened to a couple of her songs, snapped a photo and put it on my blog,” he said. “A year later, I booked her for some shows in Wisconsin and had her open a show for me.” After providing Beale with a band, Keller joined forces with her to record “Ain’t Nobody,” a song produced entirely over the internet because of distance. “When I first met her, I knew she was a good singer, and fearless,” Keller said. The artists co-headlined a tour covering Wisconsin, New York and Michigan playing shows for crowds of up to 5,000 people. “She’s got a good head on her shoulders,” he said. “People are kind of naturally drawn to her music.” Beale’s roommate Kelsea Kocan said she’s extremely supportive of her talent. “Every time she comes out with a new song, I’ll put it on Facebook and tell all of my friends about it,” the Midland sophomore said. Sharing walls with a musi-

cian is more fun than frustrating for Kocan, who said she sometimes tries to help Beale out with her songwriting. “I think it’s awesome that she has a dream she is working toward at such a young age,” she said. Sending the message of respecting true talent and true music is one goal Beale said she hopes to achieve. “I know so many people who are 100 percent better than anyone on TV with so much more to offer, but people just don’t bite into that, because it doesn’t say anything about sex and drugs,” Beale said. “And I would love to change that.” During winter, when the music industry focuses more on planning and recording, Beale continues to write music she said she hopes influence her audience. “I strongly believe as long as you’re on this earth, you should achieve the highest goals you can,” Beale said. “As much as you should live your own life, you should also strive to influence the world.”

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Black History Month events kick off Feb. 1 Dick Gregory to speak Feb. 21 in Plachta By Jalisa Cannon Staff Reporter

Multicultural Academic Student Services will host the 2012 Black History Month Kickoff on Feb. 1. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bovee University Center’s Down Under Food Court. The Organization for Black Unity will be handing out small gifts and discussing events, which will

take place throughout the month. Assistant Director of MASS Keisha Janney said she is very excited about the month’s activities. “The events that I helped to plan include people who have accomplished a lot or are up-and-coming leaders, so I’m just looking forward to all of them,” Janney said. Student favorites from previous Black History Month celebrations will be returning this year, such as the Black Family Reunion Food Taster, which will take place at 5 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. Students as well as faculty and the

community can indulge in southern comfort soul food and fun. Flint senior Aurielle Wilson said she attended the food taster last year and had a great time. “It was more than just food,” she said. “It was about the meaning behind it, tradition and fellowship with other students.” The keynote speaker will be comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory. He will deliver the keynote speech at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. There will also be firsttime events included in the BHM calendar, such as a

slam poetry contest and a guest speech by hip-hop radio show host Jay Smooth. Students can show off their skills and have an opportunity to win prizes, which will be awarded to the top three contestants. As usual, there will be a Soup and Substance discussion and art exhibit created by students. Janney said the month is full of activities, and everyone can find something they’re interested in. “I think all the events are unique, and people will be very interested,” she said. To find out more about the events surrounding BHM, students can go to

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Journalist and author Yvonne Latty speaks to students Feb. 10, at Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium as the Black History Month’s keynote speaker. Latty shared excerpts from her books about African American war veterans. “Black soldiers stories never get told,” said Latty.

the kickoff event or pick up fliers at the MASS office, located in Bovee University

Center room 108. studentlife@cm-life.com

VOICES Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

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My life in promised there would be no (slightly Gov.moreRickcutsSnyder to education in his State of the State Address on Jan. 18. more than) 140 characters I just started a Twitter account. Lots of people I know have one, and they’re either clever and witty or they just like to post details about their lives, like the rest of us actually care. The former Twitter accounts are great reads and genuinely make me laugh or follow up on whatever story they’ve posted or re-tweeted. The latter is the reason I never wanted to have a Twitter account in the first place. However, over the past month or so in particular, I’ve realized how much power Twitter has. I’ve had a Facebook account for a few years and know the extents of its power pretty well. Using Twitter, however, to promote shows or other things that might involve my company, Lansingmusic.tv, or myself really made me realize the power 140 characters actually has. Over the past year or so, I had been putting together a local compilation to be released in Lansing, and I used Twitter (as well as Facebook) in the months leading up to its release to promote it. I had many people re-tweeting and posting the events and the music pages involved with the release. In addition to that, I also had some local print press for my release. The use of Twitter and the traditional media like newspapers and radio helped the album release I put on to be a major success. It sure helped me from a promotions and company point-of-view but, as an individual, it’s a totally different story. Having my own account doesn’t solve the problem of my not-soclever sense of humor; I’m no comedian. I’m usually quiet and awkward and always have the outof-place feeling where ever I go. Posting details about myself and my life that the whole world could potentially read and re-tweet is not something I’m keen on. All this, let alone feeling obliged to come up with a clever and witty update to whatever my situation might be turned me off of Twitter in the first place. I’m really used to writing in long form (like this column shows), so having to limit my thoughts to 140 characters is really, really difficult — especially when it comes to music. Everyone has one topic they could talk about for hours and hours. I could talk about the greatness of UK post-punk band “Joy Division” (post-punk is an off shoot of punk rock mainly active from 1975 to 1983 or so) or how much I love “Criminal Minds” when it’s on A&E. The same goes for “Law and Order: SVU”. But tweeting “OMG I love Law and Order: SVU,” with probably even less grammatical accuracy, isn’t (again) the most appealing thing in the world. I don’t hate Twitter, but I don’t like it either. From a selfless promotion standpoint, it’s pretty good ... but I hate being “that guy” who’s constantly promoting my new projects and whatnot. On the other hand, it worked wonders when I did exactly that. Having a personal Twitter account means people can read my thoughts, if I wish to post them. That’s the key, like with every other social media platform: watch what you’re posting. I’ll keep what I want to myself but share something I think others might find interesting. I guess I’m still on the fence about this whole thing. We’ll see where the next few weeks takes me. Maybe I’ll become obsessed with it, or I’ll start neglecting it; we will see. Central Michigan Life, the independent voice of Central Michigan University, is edited and published by students of Central Michigan University every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the fall and spring semesters, and every Wednesday during CMU’s summer sessions. The newspaper’s online edition, cm-life.com, contains all of the material published in print, and is updated on an as-needed basis.

The reaction from educators, students and other individuals in Michigan was, no doubt, a sense of relief, but this does not guarantee an affordable education nor does it make up for the damage that has already been done. Most college students are already thousands upon thousands of dollars in debt, and this announcement should hardly appease students enough to forget how screwed over they have gotten in recent years by destructive cuts to education. With average college tuition closing in on $10,000 per year at Central Michigan University, the better question to be asking Snyder is what plan he has in mind to help compensate for the money we have already spent on our ongoing educations — educations more and more students are considering applying to outof-state jobs. According to an article from The Washington Post, “Brain

drain: States that lose the most college students,” Michigan is listed in the “Brain Drain” category, with a net loss of 1,071 students per year. Nationally, about threefourths of students choose to complete their education in their home state. With a blind future about which road higher education is traveling down, students tend to agree with one of two drastic opinions. The first: Students who realize a simple undergraduate degree, rocking a hefty price tag no longer satisfies employers seeking new hires. Continued education is what gives students an upper hand in the now morecompetitive-than-ever job market. But what happens to those who can hardly pay off loans for their undergraduate degrees? The second: Some are choosing to veer more toward playing a game of risk. This group includes students who receive little to no education after col-

lege but start out in a job and work their way up in hopes of gaining a respectable career without the mess of loan debt trailing with stress for years. While for some years we were beginning to think success in life was now almost wholly dependent on receiving a college education, it’s no longer boldly evident, and for many, evaporating all together as being considered an option. Moody’s Investors Service does an annual survey released in January, recently reported about in The Chronicle of Higher Education, that stated, “A majority of colleges — those dependent on tuition or state money — will continue to face challenges in the next 12-18 months. Those challenges will, in part, stem from the public’s scrutiny of rising tuition and from pressures to keep it down.” With these statistics, it’s no surprise college students already feel a sense of defeat, making them question the day-to-day attendance and effort put into classes and wonder if one day it will all be worth it. Snyder deserves to be thanked for promising no more cuts to education, but most of us are so far in the hole it doesn’t seem to matter anymore — unless money starts appearing back in our pockets.

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CMED will transform university I have been following with great interest the progress being made by Central Michigan University in establishing the College of Medicine. The idea of a school of medicine focusing on training primary care physicians was being discussed during the last months of my tenure as a member of the board of trustees. Having accomplished so much in such a short period of time under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Sam Kottamasu, Dean Ernest Yoder, Provost E. Gary Shapiro and University President George Ross is truly remarkable. I understand medical students will be enrolled the summer of 2013, and the new $20+ million facility is complete and

will soon be available for occupancy. My wife Phyllis and I were both born and raised in Grayling, Michigan and we are acutely aware of the shortage of doctors in the northern rural areas of Mich. We currently maintain a seasonal residence in the Traverse City area and have a vested interest in seeing quality medical care maintained in the Upper and Northern-Lower Peninsula. Addressing the projected shortage of 800 physicians in mid-and northern-Michigan and a total shortage of 6,000 physicians in Michigan by 2020 will be an important responsibility of higher education in the state, and having CMU leading the effort makes me proud to

be a CMU graduate. I am excited about the benefits of having a medical school at CMU. It may transform the academic mission of the university for decades to come. The synergy and expanded research capabilities brought by the College of Medicine will impact all of CMU. My wife and I will continue to support the College of Medicine with our time and treasure and truly believe esablishing the College of Medicine is a “win-win” for the students, faculty and administration. We look forward to seeing continuing visionary progress at CMU. Roger L. Kesseler, Class of 1958, former trustee

Underclassmen needs to lead men’s basketball History has shown that in collegiate basketball it isn’t uncommon for underclassmen to not only contribute but help lead the team. Nor is it peculiar to see small schools qualify for the national tournament and gain national

media exposure valuable to both the school’s overall notoriety and vital for players who aspire to play in the big city lights of the NBA. The performance that was on display last Wednesday was simply unacceptable for a team that

still has the potential to put Central Michigan University sports on the national stage, a stage we miss, a stage where CMU can and needs to be. Thomas Myers, Grosse Ile junior

Ice & Snow Removal: When Will Campus Be Safe? I am writing in regards to how Central Michigan University handles the removal of ice and snow on campus. After five years attending CMU, the removal of ice and snow continues to remain an issue on campus. For some reason it seems as though the university has little to no concern about the safety of students while they are driving on campus, as well as walking on campus. For five years now, I have slipped and fallen while walking on campus and slipped while driving on campus and have almost gone through intersections due to the failure to salt and plow roads and sidewalks properly.

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The first week of the major snowfall this season, I was parking at the EHS building and the parking lot was nearly 3 inches thick of solid ice, and I slid while parking my car. When I went to meter my car, I slipped and bashed my knee on the side of my car, and I am still in pain today. I blame this injury on the failure to keep the campus safe by facilities management. Tonight, I was driving on campus, and I slid around a corner because the roads were not salted. I feel as though the university puts snow and ice removal on the back burner when it comes to deciding what

they need to accomplish in any given day. I feel as though, like every other person, the university knows the snow is coming, and they fail to take precautions to make sure campus is safe to drive on and walk through. From the lack of proper snow and ice removal, I believe CMU has no care as to whether or not students are safe while they are on campus. So I ask when will campus be safe in the winter? A response from facilities management or the administration would be greatly appreciated. Tanner Parmentier, Commerce Township senior

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On Jan. 18, President Barack Obama directed the State Department to deny a permit for the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline, an oil pipeline that would stretch from Alberta to the Gulf Coast states, allowing refineries there to process crude from Canadian oil sands. The pipeline was supported by the conservative Canadian government, as well as most Republicans in Congress. Democrats were mixed on the issue; many unions were in favor of the project, as it would bring jobs to the region, while environmentalists remained opposed. Where the pipeline issue got trickier was in Nebraska — both Republicans and Democrats there were opposed to the current proposed path. Because of their objections, new potential paths were explored. However, that required more environmental studies, and that could take up to a year to complete. Republicans in Congress argued the project needs to go forward so jobs can be created as soon as possible and placed a section in a payroll tax cut bill that was passed last year ordering Obama to issue the permit, unless he found the pipeline would not serve the national interest. Ultimately, Congress has no power to tell Obama to issue a permit, because Congress has no regulatory power over pipeline permits. Instead of letting the proper process run its course so Obama could make an educated decision with all the facts, Republicans tried to force his hand — Obama refused to allow that. He rejected the permit, but in statements he has released, he appears open to considering the pipeline in the future. TransCanada has expressed interest in reapplying for a permit. If they do so, the proper environmental studies can be done, and Obama will likely approve the project as long as no other problems are found. Quite honestly, the Republicans caused serious harm here. The project is a good project, but it should not be approved until we know what the potential impacts are. What message does this send to Nebraskans: that Congress does not care about their concerns? Even if Obama issued the permit, Nebraska could still deny the construction of the pipeline if it was viewed as environmentally harmful. Republicans told TransCanada and the Canadian government they would rather play partisan politics than enhance international oil relations. The Republicans are not solely to blame. Obama could have simply ignored Congress’ mandate and waited for the studies to be completed. Congress had no right to tell him what to do, and he would have easily won a court case if challenged. This project is good for the economy, but if it is to go forward, both sides need to stop playing games. Editor’s note: Nathan Inks is the president of the College Republicans.

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Study sparks controversy over taxpayer money not being spent By Jackie Smith Staff Reporter

A study by Isabella County’s administrator has sprung up some controversy as it suggests smaller units of government statewide are sitting on sizable savings, despite calls to operate at a lower cost. Administrator Tim Dolehanty concentrated on the 2009 fiscal year and sifted through financial audits of all 1,856 of Michigan’s local governments via the state Department of Treasury. He said he didn’t begin with any specific expectation but examined the cumulative total of funds collected in undesignated or unrestricted accounts between cities, counties, villages and townships. That total, about $1.2 billion, he said he found surprising. “We’ve got to get away from the rhetoric to dismiss things, because we don’t like the way it looks,” Dolehanty said. “If you’re paying taxes to a community, we have a responsibility to know what our local government is doing with it.” According to the findings, townships are the healthiest financially of all local entities, with an average undesignated fund balance in the same league

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Ashley Damm, a junior education major from Brooklyn, said the accreditation lends credibility to the program and inspires her to work toward her degree.

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In 2011, 20 cases of stalking and sexual harassment were reported in Mount Pleasant, a 50-percent decrease from 2010 (42) and 2009 (51). In the past, there weren’t a lot of people for survivors to talk to, Browne said, but with the development of SAPA, victims feel more comfortable talking to someone they don’t know and can’t see.

as 150 percent of their yearly operating budgets. Villages were close at 100.96 percent, while cities and counties were much further behind with 31.21 and 20.15 percent, respectively. The study, “An Embarrassment of Riches: Exposing the Well-Kept Secret of Local Fiscal Surplus,” Dolehanty said was intended to spur discussion and to understand that funds are “not just sitting there and accumulating interest.” “To put it frankly, unbudgeted or unrestricted funds suggest you don’t have plans for it,” he said. Larry Merrill, executive director of the Michigan Township Association, said Dolehanty’s study compares apples to oranges by not taking into account how much of the undesignated money is spent by the fiscal year’s end, which for townships is March 30 and June 30 for cities and villages. “We’re talking about a different time of the year and, on top of that, we collect our taxes at different times of the year,” Merrill said. “But these numbers that Mr. Dolehanty is measuring out is not at our lowest point. They’re at our highest point.” Dolehanty’s study states the

average accumulated undesignated fund balance for one township in Huron County is nine times higher than the amount recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association, surmising it could provide services at the current level for nearly 11 years. He said in instances of plans to use undesignated funds, such as purchasing a new fire truck, other accounts could be formed so the public can clearly see its use. But Merrill disagreed, and said most townships will accumulate high balances for capital improvements and other projects because small units of government aren’t as apt to borrow money to pay for them as others. “The townships, they know what their major capital outlays are and have no need to create any additional book-keeping,” he said. “Even if you’re a large government, a large city, and you have to put a new roof on something, you can go and borrow. But smaller (units), they’ve got to save up.” Regardless, Dolehanty said he hopes the results inspire local residents to take interest in the goings-on of their community.

“Knowing that the school is accredited makes me feel like I have more incentive to work hard and get into the program,” she said. “I came to CMU because of the education program, and knowing that it’s recognized as one of the best reaffirms this decision.” Some younger students also see the accreditation as more of

a reason to be accepted into the education program. “I have a good opportunity to be a part of a great program, and this makes me want to work even harder to get into it,” Sebastian Andringa, a Cedar Springs freshman said.

“It’s a great organization,” Browne said. “The volunteers are tremendous. They give up so much of their time to help others.” Tony Voisin, interim dean of students, said SAPA offers critical support for survivors and victims, which has been woven into the fabric of student life at CMU. “We appreciate all the work SAPA does for CMU,” Voisin said. “It’s an incredible resource on a difficult topic.” SAPA’s 50 advocates offer free, confidential on-call and

online chats 24/7 alongside a police force to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students. “CMU has the best response system in the country,” Thompson said. “We are the model that other places use.” People who attend the event will come away educated, enlightened and glad they attended, he said.

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Erik Robinette said it was with “mixed emotions” that he formally resigned from his position as a city commissioner on Monday night, making him the third in fewer than two years to do so. At the end of Monday’s meeting, Robinette cited his ineligibility to remain on the commission with his family’s recent purchase of a home outside the limits of Mount Pleasant. However, he said he will continue to work in the area as director of business development-Isabella County for MidMichigan Health. “I would recommend people that are interested to try and start out on some local board or commission and work their way up to learn more about different topics and things like that,” he said. “It’s unfortunate, because I was kind of feeling like I was getting in my groove. I just got elected.” Two other commissioners in recent years have also stepped down mid-term. Jeffrey Palmer resigned in May 2010 and, in February 2011, it was David McGuire, who Robinette was appointed to replace last April. Robinette was elected for a full three-year term in November. Robinette came to the commission with experience on both Mount Pleasant’s Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission. Commissioner Sharon Tilmann first recommended Robinette’s appointment in April. But City Manager Kathie Grinzinger said, based on the city’s charter, the manner in which a commissioner is replaced differs between circumstances. “This particular resignation is less than 12 months from the nearest regular election, which is going to be held in November,” she said. “So the commission will appoint their own colleague.”

by the state every several years. Within the approved proposal were several strategies and goals for city development in areas such as downtown, public facilities and services, public safety and community economic vitality. The scope included an estimated $40,000 to $50,000 cost for the update, though city documents and state recommendations for budget amendments will be made at a later date. City Commissioner Jim Holton expressed concern that these estimations were “astronomical” and remained the sole dissenting voice in the 5-1 vote. According to a memo from Jeff Gray, director of planning and community development, the scope could also accommodate the City Commission’s desire to have ZBA and Planning Commission zoning procedures documented if they’re in a region heavy with student housing redevelopments.

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But some commissioners pointed to previous discussions during which they expressed the need for a more general sense of transparency. Commissioner Jon Joslin said the system of reviewing and approving items seems backwards in an area with increases in student density. Variances are currently looked at on a case-by-case basis, he said, and consideration may not be applied equally. “The way it’s happening is it’s starting at the zoning board and coming to the Planning Commission rather than the City Commission developing a policy that says, ‘This is what we want’ and that policy working its way down,” Joslin said. “We want a procedure that makes it so people have more opportunities to attend public hearings and offer input.”

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Trey Zeigler has flu-like symptoms as men’s basketball goes to BGSU ASSISTS IMPROVING The Chippewas are slowly improving their ball movement. In the 73-52 loss against Ball State on Jan. 18, CMU mustered up four assists. Three days later, McBroom lead the team with six of the team’s 13 assists. “It’s extremely important, especially because we have a lot more than one scorer on the team,” McBroom said about having ball movement. “When we get that ball moving, a lot of people have open shots and can hit them.” McBroom is the main facilitator, but when Trey or Jackson struggle offensively, he knows he has the ability to hit shots. He is one 3-point make shy of tying Jackson for the team lead. McBroom is leading the team, shooting 46.6 percent from 3-point land. “It’s on how the game is go-

Freshman guard Austin McBroom dives for a loose ball Jan. 7 against Toledo at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant. McBroom finished the game with 16 points, three assists and three rebounds during the 85-69 win over Toledo. ANDY KUHN/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

ing,” McBroom said in regard to if he passes or shoots the ball more. “If (Trey and Jackson) are struggling, then I feel the need to step up and try to see what I can do on offense. “If not, then I have to get them the ball and see what they can do on offense.”

John Manzo Senior Reporter Derek Jackson better bring his A-game tonight against Bowling Green. Central Michigan’s leading scorer Trey Zeigler has flu-like symptoms and might be a nogo. That would make points a premium for CMU. Zeigler leads

effect that CMU men’s basketball fans don’t want. I wrote a column Monday, discussing how Zeigler will one day show why he was so highly recruited. In that column, I wrote about how Zeigler needs someone to step up beside him, because nobody can win a championship alone. Jackson has the chance to become that help if Zeigler can’t recover from the flu-like symptoms in time for tonight’s game. Jackson, a guard from Cleveland, is the second-most versatile player on the team. He has sparked them in transition with

Women’s basketball begins homestand By Brandon Champion Staff Reporter

The Central Michigan women’s basketball team begins its longest homestand of the season tonight against Ohio at 7 p.m. at McGuirk Arena. CMU (11-9, 3-3 MidAmerican Conference) will play all three games on the homestand against teams from Ohio. After playing the Bobcats, the Chippewas will host Bowling Green Saturday and Miami on Feb 1. The Chippewas are coming off a 67-64 loss at Kent State on Sunday. A performance that led head coach Sue Guevara to criticize the play of her talented freshman class.

“When you rely on freshmen the season gets long,” Guevara said after the loss. “I think mentally right now the season is Sue Guevara a little long for the freshmen, and I’m going to have to rely on the experienced players.” One of those players will be sophomore guard Niki DiGuilio, who is coming off a season-high 22-point performance against the Golden Flashes. Freshman guards Crystal Bradford and Jessica Green are the two leading scorers for CMU, averaging 14.6 and

12.2 points-per-game. Ohio (9-11 overall, 2-4 MAC) is coming off a 52-33 loss at home to Toledo. Its leading scorer is senior guard Tenishia Benson, who is averaging 14.2 points-per-game. She also leads the Bobcats, averaging seven reboundsper-game. “Our next three games are at home against three very quality opponents,” Guevara said. “They’re all from the East Division. They’re going to come in pretty confident and think they can win no matter where the game is being played. The all-time series between CMU and Ohio is tied at 27 wins.

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Derek Jackson has to step up for CMU an offense that ranks ninth in the Mid-American Conference. McBroom said he looks to score more when Zeigler or Jackson struggle. Without Zeigler, if Jackson struggles, McBroom will try and do exactly what he said and become a scorer. If McBroom tries that, the team loses assist production from its assist leader. Fewer assists usually means a similar result for the ball movement, a statistic McBroom said is “extremely important” for the offense. The effectiveness of Jackson could cause this trickle-down

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The Central Michigan men’s basketball team might have to try to snap a three-game losing streak without its leading scorer at 7 p.m. today at Bowling Green. Sophomore guard Trey Zeigler, the Mid-American Conference’s fourth leading scorer, has flu-like symptoms, according to head coach Ernie Zeigler. Ernie said Trey has been vomiting and if he feels that way tonight, he most likely won’t play. Trey’s absence will make the Chippewas look to others to score. Trey’s 16 points-per-game is 4.3 points per game more than sophomore guard Derek Jackson – the team’s second leading scorer. On Feb. 2, 2011, the Chippewas last faced the Falcons, beating them 69-64 in Mc-

Guirk Arena. But CMU leaders in that game were seniors that have since left. Senior guard Dee Brown, the team’s fourth leading scorer, went 7-for-10 in the loss against the Chippewas, scoring a game-high 20 points. Junior forward A’uston Calhoun scored a game-high 29 points in the BGSU loss Saturday against Buffalo. He was in foul trouble the last time these two teams met but was able to score 15 points. This game begins a sixgame stretch for CMU against MAC East opponents. “It’s very important to get a win, especially coming off these three games,” freshman guard Austin McBroom said. “We’ve lost three games. It’s big to get a win, especially against the (MAC) East, to get us going further on in the season.”

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electrifying dunks and ranks second on the team in points and third in assists. One game without Zeigler could either make or break the Chippewas hope at a MAC title. Others will have to step up to win against the Falcons. If Jackson or someone does, the Chippewas might have found the help they’ve been looking for to surround Zeigler with. If not, it could be the Trey show until March. And that show won’t end with a MAC Championship, because nobody wins a championship alone.

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Loans go toward frugality, not excess What’s all this about college being the best years of your life? Contrary to what I’ve seen in movies and been told since I was young, being in college kind of sucks. Over the summer, I worked long hours and had little time to myself. But when I had time to myself, I had a little bit of money to spend. Now that the semester has started again, I’m just as busy, except now I’m broke. An example: my phone broke, the internet in my apartment went out and I got a flat tire, all within a few days. If I were a working professional, or even if I were just employed and not a college student, all that wouldn’t be a huge problem. I could shell out a little money to have it all cleaned up. I could have my car towed out of my parking lot and my phone shipped quicker (the thing with the internet is completely out of my hands). Instead, I’ve been working as a journalist without a phone for a little over a week and trying to find spare time to change my tire myself. It’s not that I don’t have the money. I do. I’ve saved up a lot of money over the summer, because I only spent a little of what I made. But if I spend it now, I won’t have it to pay tuition, and then I can’t pay my bill because federal loans don’t cover the full cost of attendance. Then the university hits me with late fees. Go to college for a better future? I was much happier working. At least my life didn’t stop when I got a flat tire. Are there really people who go out and blow their refund checks on frivolous things? I don’t believe it. If there are, I don’t know how they can do it and not starve. Of course I have to go out and spend a little money some days. I’ll be frustrated to the point of quitting everything if I don’t. And I admit, some weeks I’ll eat fast food most of the days, because I’ve been going all day and the last thing I want is to cook and then have to do the dishes afterward. For the most part though, I have to try to keep track of every dollar I spend, because every dollar spent on something I don’t need is less money I can put toward tuition. And the last thing I want is a mountain of debt after I graduate with an English degree.

It could be a lot worse

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Shelby Township senior Will Castiglione, like many CMU students, contemplates what he will spend his financial aid refund check on every semester. Many students decide to spend their refunds on cars, textbooks, groceries and alcohol.

Aid or avoid? Students spend financial aid refund checks, finance professionals offer advice By Jessica Fecteau | Senior Reporter

t’s financial aid refund season again — a time when students become magically richer overnight, or so it may seem. After aid, whether federal or private, is dispersed to student accounts, there is often a chunk of money left over given to students as either a direct deposit or refund check. Having just received about $2,000 in her bank account after disbursement, Bay Port senior Laura Stoeckle spent her refund check on new tires for her car. “I decided to buy the tires after I received my check,” Stoeckle said. “I desperately needed them, and I think it was worth it.” Stoeckle’s $518 new set of wheels still allowed her to finish paying this semester’s rent with the rest of the refund.

Although the money was spent on something substantial for Stoeckle, Assistant Professor of Finance and Law Colbrin Wright said spending the money should be dependent on financial need. “Don’t borrow money you don’t need,” Wright said. “You have to pay it back, but with interest too, and that isn’t fun.” But Wright said it is smarter to use the refund check instead of opening a credit card to purchase necessities. “The average interest rate for a student loan is at 6.8 percent, while a credit card interest rate for students is above

has enough money to pay extra living expenses, it’s foolish to take out a loan,” said Diane Fleming, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid associate director. Students will have 10 years to pay off a student loan, including interest, if they follow the standard payment plan, she said. “Just say the average CMU student is probably going to come out between $23,000 and

12 percent,” he said. Battle Creek junior Justin Emmons said he is planning to use his $1,000 refund for food this semester. “I am going to take some of it and pay for groceries, because my fridge is empty,” he said. Emmons said he also plans on going to the casino, paying bills and enjoying some celebratory drinking after receiving a large refund. He said he doesn’t rely on the check because he is employed, but he could see himself needing it if he didn’t have the reliable income. “If a student is working and

$30,000 in loan debt,” Fleming said. “If they do the standard repayment, that’s going to cost them around $40,000 because of interest — so that’s an expensive pizza or six pack.” When it comes down to choosing to return the refund check or spend it, Wright said it’s a judgment call. “If you absolutely need the money, you need it,” he said. “It’s all about investing in education, but students need to be honest with themselves on how they’re spending it.” studentlife@cm-life.com

When I walk into my chilly bedroom in a poorly heated and barely insulated house, I have every reason to feel like an impoverished college student. Sweeping, generalized understatement: things are not great right now for the average American college student. Our constantly compounding burdens of debt, the textbook racket and job market waiting for us with shrugged shoulders suggest now is not the ideal time to attend an institute of higher education. Still, such complaints about our lean times are myopic. It takes a lot of arrogance to act like being relatively poor while attending college is some kind of death sentence. Although I might live in a house that should have been demolished in the early 1970s, in the grand scheme of things, I am doing incredibly well. It is entirely legitimate to complain about the widening wealth disparity created by tax policy or the sorry state of education in America, but it’s ignorant and selfish to think students are suffering more than anyone else. On a local, national and international level, American college students are riding out the global financial crisis better than most. I’m not just housed and fed, I still get to have a good time, too. Despite a busy schedule, I still have the time to enjoy myself as only a college student can. Last weekend, I watched a former coworker eat a raw onion in my kitchen in an attempt to impress some ladies. He failed spectacularly, but we all had a great time watching. I have consumed a variety of gourmet cheeses, gone on amazing vacations and spent nights in a blanket fort in my time at CMU; this might not be the golden age of American college life, but it’s still a pretty excellent time to be young and independent. Student loan refund checks are a less than ideal-way to finance our daily needs and wants, but at a fixed interest rate

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Some students keep hometown banks, others set up local accounts By Hailee Sattavara Staff Reporter

Some students make the switch to a local bank when moving to Mount Pleasant, while others stick to their hometown habits. Belleville freshman Sukari May said she was not swayed by banking offers for students at orientation last spring. May said she maintains her joint bank account at Chase that she has had since she was 16. “They need to fix the (Independent Bank) ATM in the towers,” May said. The ATM breaks every other hour, May said, and some of her friends

have had cards eaten by the ATM after entering their PIN incorrectly twice. She said she will not be making the switch to a local bank anytime soon. Gross Point Woods junior Rick Griswold banks at Independent Bank and USA Bank. “I originally set it (Independent Bank account) up because it was close to campus,” Griswold said. Griswold said USA Bank is military-friendly, and with a military background, it was attractive when choosing a bank. BANKS VERSUS CREDIT UNIONS “Don’t go to a bank go to a mem-

ber-owned, not for profit financial cooperative where you own your money,” said Heather Harris, vice president of community development and marketing at Isabella Community Credit Union. Harris said Isabella Community Credit Union offers lower costs, national ATM network, three new offices, a downtown branch equipped with a free ATM at the corner of Main and Broadway streets that all credit union members can use at no charge, free checking, free mobile banking, free spring break savings accounts and 24-hour telephone account access.

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Mount Pleasant graduate student Erika Moss helps a student cash a check Tuesday afternoon at Firstbank, 2013 S. Mission St.

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BOOK REVIEW

‘The Future of Us’ an easy read for busy college students By Caitlin Cheevers Staff Reporter

Imagine logging onto your Facebook and seeing your profile — fifteen years in the future. That is what happens to two teenagers, Emma and Josh, in the novel “The Future of Us” by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler. However, the book has an added twist. It is set in 1996, eight years before Mark Zuckerberg even started Facebook. The story begins with high school student Emma receiving a desktop computer from her father. When her neighbor Josh gives her a trial disk of AOL his parents don’t want, they find what they first believe is a prank. What they describe as a “jumble of pictures and words” is the website over 800 million people are now accustomed to, and some cannot seem to live without. They see a glimpse of their lives in 2011 — what they look like, who their friends are, what they are doing and

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“ICCU was charted in 1958 to serve the educational community. A handful of teachers and students from both CMU and the Mount Pleasant public school system created the credit union,” Harris said. “ICCU continues to serve this important demographic today, and offers many free services to assistant them, including a free national ATM network, free shared branching and free live and on-line budget and investment services.” Isabella Credit Union is available for those who live or work in Isabella, Osceola, Clare, Gladwin, Midland, Gratiot, Montcalm and Mecosta Counties.

even who they are married to. This causes problems when Emma disproves of her future husband. Emma and Josh decide to keep the find a secret, because they do not know how much destruction the knowledge could do. The following day, Emma logs back on and finds small details of her profile have changed. A new profile picture, new statuses and different friends. The posts she had seen the day before were nowhere to be found. That’s when Emma and Josh realized they could change their futures and sculpt perfect lives for themselves. The biggest decision they face is whether or not they should. I really enjoyed this book, because it has never been done before. The idea was fresh and new, which made it much more intriguing. While the end was predictable, the entire book kept me entertained. Every few chapters, they would have status updates in the text. At one point, Josh posts a “Isabella Bank is a great fit for students who are looking for a financial partner. We pride ourselves on helping our customers with all of their financial needs,” Erika Ross, vice president of marketing at Isabella Bank, said. “Today, it could be a checking account, tomorrow it could be a loan to buy their first home or investments to save for retirement.” OVERDRAFT FEES AND BANKING AVAILABILITIES ICCU has a $28 overdraft fee for transactions made with insufficient funds. There is no limit to the fees that will be charged for overdrawing an account. ICCU offers telephone and mobile banking in addition to a coop network of more than 25,000 ATMs.

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I have a huge sweet tooth but the taste buds of a 12-year-old, so I never like anything on the dessert menu. All those fruit, caramel, coconut and other delectable flavors are too much for me. I like to keep it simple. Thanks to Pinterest, I found the perfect recipe to satisfy my every desire. That’s why my pick of the week is sweet and simple: the ultimate cookie Oreo brownie. I like to call it heaven in my mouth. Instead of resorting to an entire box of Oreos for my sweet treat, I decided to spice it up a bit. All you need is to whip up some chocolate chip cookie dough, or if you’re lazy like me, just get the cookie dough at the store. Grab a box of Oreos and line the pan with the cookie dough, then the Oreos, and drizzle a generous layer of the brownie batter on top. Set the oven to 350 degrees, wait about 45 minutes and indulge in a decadent treat.

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ALBUMS: BILLBOARD 100 status about putting together a model solar system with his son. His friend comments about being “nostalgic for Pluto,” causing Emma and Josh to spend the rest of the day wondering what happens to Pluto, imagining a cataclysmic demise. I really appreciated that the future was not fixed. If this had been the case, the pair probably would have slacked off in school and let their lives go by the wayside, because they already knew they would be successful or happy in fifIndependent Bank charges a $30 overdraft fee with no limit and a $5 fee for every five days after an unresolved overdraft occurs. Independent Bank offers mobile banking and overthe-phone banking. PNC Bank has a $36 overdraft fee with a $7 charge if an account remains overdrawn for five consecutive business days. PNC offers banking services online, through text messaging and over-the-phone. Lake Trust Credit Union charges $29 per overdraft and a $5 fee when an account is overdrawn for 10 consecutive days. There is no limit to what Lake Trust will charge for a standing overdrawn account. Lake Trust offers online banking and phone banking. Fifth Third Bank charges a

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teen years. Instead, they are responsible for all of their actions, which made them think before they did anything. It added a lot of depth to the story. While I know many college students do not read for entertainment due to lack of interest or time, I definitely recommend it. It was a nice break from the stress of homework. The chapters are extremely short, which made it easier to get through.

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different fee depending on how many times you’ve overdrafted: first time $25, two to four occurrences $33 and five or more will cost $37. Fifth Third offers banking online and over-the-phone. Isabella Bank does not charge a fee if an overdraft is under $10 but charges $30 for each overdraft of more than $10. If an account remains overdrawn for more than 10 days, a $5 fee will be charged with no limit as to what Isabella Bank will charge the account holder. All banks mentioned offer the option to opt-out of overdraft protection, which would result in a debit card receiving rejection upon purchase with insufficient funds.

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they make much more sense than the credit cards Americans who aren’t in school use to pay for essentials. Laptops and grocery bills are a much smaller burden at seven percent than 30. And let’s be honest, a lot of the things we buy and do on a daily basis are unbelievable luxuries not only for most people in the world but for many people in Isabella County. When everything is said and done, whatever shape

the economy is in, we will have a much better shot at those who didn’t have the opportunity to attend college. That’s right — I’m an English major and confident I’ll find work when I’m out of school, something I would have a hard time believing if I was 23 and holding onto a GED. At the end of the day, try to remember we are all living lifestyles a lot closer to Ozzie Osbourne’s than Oscar the Grouch’s.

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VIDEO GAME REVIEW

‘Amy’ play isn’t a fun experience for players By Jordan LaPorte Staff Reporter

The middle of January is a great time for a game like “Amy” to gain the attention while it might be harder to find other times during the year. There isn’t much else coming out right now, and it only costs $10, so it seems like an easy option for anyone looking for something new. The one thing “Amy” doesn’t do right is provide a fun experience for the player. The game begins in the year 2034 on a train going through Silver City. The player controls a woman named Lana throughout the game, and it’s her job to keep the young and

psychic-powered Amy safe after the train crashes and strange monsters begin to attack. Keeping Amy safe is no small task, especially considering the game’s uncooperative controls and the fact that Amy tends to do whatever she wants. There is a hand-holding mechanic reminiscent of “Ico” that the player must use to guide Amy through each level. There will be times when Amy gets stuck on something or clips through a wall giving away your position, but the hand-holding is functional for the most part. It isn’t very fun, but at least it works. It’s when Amy lets go that problems arise. For some-

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HHHHH w System: Xbox 360, Playstation3 w Genre: Survival-Horror w ESRB Rating: M for Mature one so young, Amy sure isn’t scared of the zombies or other monsters in Silver City. She tends to just wander off and get killed if she is left unattended for a couple minutes. For some reason, she also refuses to run any faster than a light jog when the player isn’t holding her hand. This leads to some immensely frustrating deaths for the

MUSIC REVIEW

Elliot Street Lunatic’s ‘Ghost Town Lullabies’ to be released at Rubble’s Bar By Sean Bradley Staff Reporter

Lansing band Elliot Street Lunatic’s second album is something members have been anticipating for a bit. The band is releasing “Ghost Town Lullabies,” on Feb. 4 at Rubble’s Bar, 112 W. Michigan St. Elliot Street Lunatic’s lead vocalist and guitarist Jason Marr, from Laingsburg, said he is looking forward to the release. “I’m excited for people who have been following us for a long time to hear the growth to the final versions of the songs on the album,” he said. Second guitarist and vocalist for Elliot Street Lunatic and Leslie native Eric Robbins, said they have

been waiting a long time for the album to be released. “Our original goal was to get it out in October (of last year),” he said. “We have been hugely anticipating this for a long time. Hopefully everyone is anticipating it as well.” Mount Pleasant’s Wavvy Hands, Howell’s Good Weather for Airtstrikes and Muskegon’s Tiger! Tiger! will round out the bill at the release party. Howell native and Good Weather for Airstrikes singer and guitarist James Radick, who has known the members of Elliot Street Lunatic for several years, said the show will benefit from being held in a small venue. “I think the Rubble’s show might even be more fun (than the Lansing release

show),” he said. “We’ll be packed into a smaller venue. We’re looking forward to it a lot.” Muskegon’s Tiger! Tiger! will be playing their first show as a full band at Rubble’s. According to lead guitarist and Muskegon native Corey Bickford, the band was formerly a solo project of leader Scott Nelson, but the instrumentalists of another Muskegon band, Audrey, joined the group in December. Bickford said the songwriting on the album stands out the most to him. “The songwriting stands out for me rather than any particular instrument,” he said. “They’re good at being a band.” studentlife@cm-life.com

ADVICE COLUMN

Actual relationship tips

Jordan Spence Staff Reporter Since I started writing this column, I’ve noticed a lot of crappy advice I read in magazines or on the Internet. In particular, I noticed a rather bad list of “12 Tips to a Happier Relationship,” so in response, I’ve written my own. 1. Respect — If you think less of your partner because of their profession, family, intelligence or friends, it will always be reflected in how you treat them. Make sure to respect yourself as a person. If you are constantly beating yourself up, then that will only teach your partner to treat you that way as well. 2. Honesty — Tell each other what you want out of the relationship. Don’t lie to someone and say you want a relationship when you aren’t into that person. If you know a relationship has run its course, end it. If you met someone you like, tell them; stop the stupid game-playing, and be honest.

3. Trust — Always start out a relationship with having complete trust, in your partner, and keep that trust, until there is a legitimate reason not to. If you do see signs of mistrust, listen to your gut. When you don’t listen to your instincts is when a person can run into trouble. 4. Chemistry — If it isn’t there, don’t force it. And I don’t just mean sexual chemistry, especailly in the beginning. If you don’t get butterflies when they call, or your face doesn’t light up when they enter the room, re-think it. 5. Appreciation — Manners aren’t just to be used at restaurants. Say “please” and “thank you” and mean it. If they do something thoughtful and sweet, let them know how much it means to you, and return the gesture. 6. Autonomy — Don’t just agree with the person about their political views, music or TV show tastes just to fit in. Go out and have fun with your friends without your significant other, and when you do go out, don’t constantly text them. Enjoy your hobbies and life outside of the relationship — it’s best to be a well-rounded person. 7. Affection — Go ahead smack his butt, kiss while

you’re cooking together, rub her shoulders while watching TV — it just makes life more fun and enjoyable. 8. Shared goals — If you want a family and you’re with someone who idolizes George Clooney, know that you shouldn’t try and change them. Find someone who wants the same things out of life as you do. 9. Support — Don’t just go with any crazy plan your partner may have, but if they are applying for a promotion at work, cheer them on. Be the safe place for them to land if they have had a hard day. 10. Fight fairly — For those of us with short tempers, this can be hard to do. Just remember you can’t take things back after you’ve said them. This is when the “don’t go to bed angry rule” shouldn’t apply. Sometimes it’s best to separate yourself from a fight, sleep on it and start out a new day to help you get over that initial angry feeling. For advice, email me at spenc1jc@cmich.edu or submit a question anonymously to my formspring account at http://formspring.me/JordanCSpence.

player. Dying because of one’s own mistakes is one thing, but it’s maddening to restart at a checkpoint because Amy refuses to move her legs a little faster. The rest of the game play isn’t much better. The combat is bad, Amy’s psychic powers are uninteresting and the stealth mechanics are passable but offer little enjoyment and plenty of frustration. “Amy” would actually be a pretty good-looking $10 game if it could keep a stable frame rate. The Playstation 3 version suffers constantly from a poor visual performance, and the Xbox version seems only slightly better. “Amy” has some interesting concepts but does nothing

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useful with them. It seems like mechanics from a bunch of other games were taken and thrown together in hopes of

making something fun, but it made a mess instead. studentlife@cm-life.com

Fox strikes deal with RCN for Spanish-language channel By Joe Flint Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — News Corp.’s Fox International Channels and RCN Television Group, a Colombian broadcaster, are teaming up to launch a Latino broadcast network in the United States. The new channel, dubbed MundoFox, will launch in the fall of this year. The Spanish-language channel will look to compete against Univision and the Telemundo network, both of which have big head starts. News Corp. and RCN made the announcement Monday at the National Association of Television Program Executives conference in Miami. For News Corp., the push represents the growing importance of the Latino demographic in the United

States. The media giant already owns Fox Deportes, a cable sports channel that caters to Spanish-speaking viewers. “There is an increasing demand for quality Spanishlanguage content in the U.S. from both viewers and advertisers. Fox saw similar dynamics in play 25 years ago when it launched the Fox network, and it would be a missed opportunity not to provide an alterna-

tive for the 50+ million Latino viewers who currently have limited options in Spanishlanguage broadcast television,” said Hernan Lopez, president and chief executive of Fox International Channels. RCN, which already provides programming to other Latino channels in the United States, will be heavily involved in creating original content for MundoFox.

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MOVIE REVIEW

‘Haywire’ gives realistic, engaging action film ‘HAYWIRE’

By Jordan LaPorte Staff Reporter

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Steven Soderbergh does something with “Haywire” that can be very difficult to do with an action film: He makes it feel different. “Haywire” could have easily been filled with over-thetop chase sequences and gun fights, but Soderbergh shows some restraint and creates a more realistic action film that also manages to stay engaging. The movie stars Gina Carano as Mallory Kane, an operative who travels around the world performing covert operations for a government contractor owned by Ewan McGregor’s character, Kenneth. Kane is part of an operation with motives more sinister than they appear, and someone tries to have her eliminated soon after the operation is complete. The rest of the film consists of Kane trying to figure out who wanted her dead and why. Carano is mostly known for her work in the octagon as an

w Genre: Action-Adventure w MPAA Rating: R MMA fighter, so it seems like a natural transition for her to be in a film that requires athleticism and coordination during a chase or fight. The fight scenes in “Haywire” are extremely well done. They differ from most action movie fights, because Soderbergh refrains from getting too close. Instead, the camera pulls back and follows the fights as they seem to unfold dynamically. They may be choreographed, but they look completely natural. Punches are not accompanied by booming sound effects, and the moves characters perform on each other seem practical and completely plausible. The lack of exaggeration in the fights actually goes a long way in making them seem more visceral — more real. The other action sequences

are done in a highly stylized fashion. Some switch from color to black and white, while others have no dialogue and muted sound effects. Each scene felt unique, and was usually accompanied by an awesome musical score. Each one is fun to watch for different reasons. Carano may handle the fights with grace and deadly fluidity, but her acting falls a little short at times. She isn’t necessarily bad when it comes to the more dramatic scenes, but she doesn’t stack up too well when compared with the people she is sharing the screen with, like Michael Fassbender, Michael Douglas or Bill Paxton. Some of her lines just seem a little awkward in their delivery. “Haywire” is not for everyone; mainstream audiences may actually find it somewhat boring at times. However, for anyone seeking an alternative to the bombastic sensory overload and break-neck pacing of most action films these days, “Haywire” may be just what they’re looking for. studentlife@cm-life.com

NETFLIX NETPICKS

‘Aaah Zombies!!’ a stumbling failure ‘AAAH ZOMBIES!!’

By Ryan Fitzmaurice Staff Reporter

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I’m aware of the irresistible pull zombie comedies have on the general public. They are a beacon of opportunity in a dark mist of monotony, an answer to every dull Saturday night, or hungover Sunday morning, the greatest thing to happen to horror-movie comedies since Abbot and Costello. It’s obvious why: a deadly virus afflicts the human population resulting in inoperable brain damage, rotting flesh, an unstoppable urge to digest your neighbor’s brain and what looks like a severe case of arthritis — if that doesn’t speak hilarity, than nothing else. But just stick to re-watching “Sean of the Dead,” because “Aaah Zombies!!” doesn’t have anything going for it. Seriously, nothing at all. Originally titled “Wasting Away” in its festival run, “Aaah Zombies!!” is a low-budget flick from first-time director Matthew Kohnen, which ultimately fails in both script and execution. The movie follows the typical zombie canon. Radioactive waste contaminates the food supply of the local bowling alley, where four “Jersey-Shore” college kids get infected when it contaminates their soft-serve beer-flavored ice cream (yes, we all need to try that). From then on, the zombie virus lays wreckage to the town, the army parades in and a bloody conclusion develops. Yet for its cliched plot, the movie displays a surprising burst of ingenuity. This is a movie told from the zombie’s point of view. Rather intelligent zombies, who can talk and reason

w Genre: Zombie/Comedy and are ignorant to the fact that they are actually zombies. Rather, in their decomposing minds, they are indestructible super-soldiers created by the government. To everyone else though, they are just rotting undead corpses. This results in comedic gold, or rather comedic fool’s gold. There are only so many times where zombies hitting up the club is actually funny. The first time, it’s breathtakingly hilarious, but around the sixth time, this scenario is just outstandingly dull. “Aaah Zombies!!” has a nasty habit of letting jokes overstay their welcome and using them far past that. When our beloved zombies first partake in a brain enchilada, it’s surprisingly entertaining, but by the time we move on to brain smoothies, brain nachos and brain tartars,

the joke is just groan-inducing. The pacing also suffers. Between stretches of rapid comedy, there are various dull spots of comedic droughts, making viewing an often-trying experience. And while the concept shows great promise, by the time our characters discover they are not in fact indestructible super-soldiers, but rather indestructible super-zombies, the movie trudges forward to an uninspired ending. Zombie apologists who dress up as zombies every Halloween and take their girlfriends out to zombie movies on the first date may forgive this movie’s flaws and appreciate its original take on the genre. Unfortunately, the lack of script, acting or decent filmmaking will cause the rest of us, who appreciate this life, to realize we shouldn’t spend two hours zombified on the couch watching this mess. There are better things to do. Now, off to make some beerflavored ice cream.

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Top 10 most-anticipated movies of 2012 8. “Snow White and the Huntsman” — I’ve rekindled my love of fairytales since watching ABC’s “Once Upon a Time.” Snow White is no exception. As much as I despise Kristin Stewart (isn’t Snow White supposed to be, you know, happy?), I’m a big fan of Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth, so I’m hoping it will still be good. 7. “Chimpanzee” — I love the Disney Nature movies. And really, who wouldn’t want to watch a movie about Ugandan chimps? 6. “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” — Wait, you didn’t know all the Confederates were vampires? 5. “Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax” — “The Lorax” is my favorite Dr. Seuss book. I’m really hoping the movie doesn’t kill it. 4. “The Dark Knight Rises” — I’m sad to see the end of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, but I’m also really excited to see how it ends.

Caitlin Cheevers Staff Reporter I have worked in the movie industry for nearly four years now, so I consider myself quite the expert. Okay, so popping popcorn and sweeping the floor might not exactly count as the “movie industry,” but you get my point. I see almost every movie that comes out, from blockbusters and kids’ movies to under-the-radar limited releases. While I’m usually not a harsh critic, I can still tell when a movie is sub-par. Needless to say, this is an exciting year, and I can already tell it will be a great one for cinephiles. If the world really does end this year, I believe the film industry will end on a high note. I’ve put together a list of the top 10 movies I am most anticipating in 2012. It was hard getting the list down to 10, so I’ve added a few “honorable mentions” at the end. 10. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” — I loved this book, but I’m not sure how well it can be pulled off in movie-form. 9. “The Amazing Spider-Man” — It may seem like they just finished the movies with Tobey Maguire, and that’s probably because they did. Nevertheless, I’ve been a fan of Andrew Garfield ever since I saw “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.” I’m hoping he excels as much as Maguire did.

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More than a decade after the release of Midway’s “NFL Blitz 2000,” EA Sports has released a new game simply called “NFL Blitz” that attempts to rekindle the cartoonish style of the ’90s arcade series. There are many similarities between “NFL Blitz” and “NFL Blitz 2000.” There are seven players on the field for each team, it takes 30 yards to get a first down and quarters are only two minutes long. Many of the plays are taken straight out of “Blitz 2000” as well, right down to their names. There are differences though, one of the most notable being the lack of late hits. Late hits were by no means integral to the gameplay experience of earlier “Blitz” games, and the same goes for “NFL Blitz.” But it is a little disappointing not being able to make players body slam or throw each other after the whistle.

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“NFL Blitz” feels a little more toned-down in general when compared to the arcade games through the lack of late hits, less violent hits in general and more realistic character models. Thankfully, the other differences between “NFL Blitz” and the ’90s “Blitz” games are positive ones. The biggest difference is the inclusion of a robust number of online and offline game modes. Online play is an important part of the game. Players can go head-to-head online in ranked Blitz Battles or create a brand new co-op team with a friend to compete with other co-op teams. There are also unranked matches that can be played cooperatively online. Elite League is a digital card game that is very similar to what can be found in some other EA Sports titles. Players get a starter deck with real players and must manage their team the best they can while using Blitz Bucks to buy new cards.

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