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President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

A Call for

Innovation Obama urges Congress to support higher ed, economy

By Maria Amante Senior Reporter

President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday called for reinvention and innovation in order to fix the country’s dire economic state. Obama, in his second State of the Union address, asked Congress to invest in higher education and focus on American ideals in order to become a thriving nation once more. “Investments in innovation, education and infrastructure will make America a better place to do business and create jobs,” Obama said. “But to help our companies compete, we also have to knock down barriers that stand in the way of their success.” Obama urged Congress to make the American Opportunity Tax Credit permanent for every student. The AOTC allows $2,500 annually for up to four years of college. “It’s the right thing to do — higher education must be within reach of every American,” Obama said. “That’s why we’ve ended unwarranted taxpayer subsidies that went to banks and used the savings to make college affordable for millions of students.” U.S. Rep Dave Camp, RMich., said in a statement the president hit positive notes in

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the address, but he was disappointed Obama did not make more compromises on taxes, trade and health care with Republicans. “More concrete plans for getting America back to work were needed in these tough economic times,” Camp said. Maxine Berman, Griffin Endowed chair and aide to former Gov. Jennifer Granholm, said Obama’s speech was different than previous State of the Union addresses. “It was calmer,” Berman said. “It wasn’t meant to be a rousing, stand-up-and-cheer, speech. They thought about it very carefully, and emphasized the economy pretty much throughout.” Obama proposed a freeze of annual domestic spending for the next five years, which he said would reduce the deficit by $400 billion over the next decade. One of the ways the president said he would achieve that reduction was by vetoing any bill that contained earmarks. He said competition for finding a job is difficult both domestically and internationally, but it should not discourage Americans and instead challenge them. “For all the hits we’ve taken these past few years ... America still has the largest, most prosperous economy in the world,”

The Student Government Association is planning to start a “PrintQ fund” for students who go over their allotted on-campus printing quota. The fund is still in the planning stages, and would be created in a partnership with the Office of Information Technology, SGA President Brittany Mouzourakis said after the group’s first meeting in the Dow Science Complex Monday night. “We don’t know how much money, what the mechanisms or the guidelines would be,” Mouzourakis, a Garden City senior, said. Currently, undergraduate students are allowed $10 worth of printing each semester, and graduate students are allotted $15. The proposed fund would allot more money to students if they can prove to have an actual need for it. “A lot of the students that were going over the limit were graduate students and RSO presidents,” Mouzourakis said.

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Obama said. “We have to make America the best place on Earth to do business. We need to take responsibility for our deficit and reform our government.” Congress sat together with disregard to parties and Berman said the display of unity was “wonderful,” but it remains to be seen if Congress will be able to work together in the divided houses. “The question is, ‘Can they work together?’” Berman said. “Does it translate into a more civil work relationship across the aisle? I don’t know the answer to that question.” Coleman sophomore John Porter, vice chairman of the

College Republicans, said Obama’s speech made it clear the president has started to recognize there is a lot of wasteful programs in effect and the results of the mid-term election “woke him up.” Porter said, “I thought that he said a lot of very positive things (in terms of) moving forward in the business community ... to keep the wheels turning on what hopefully is a more robust recovery than what we’ve seen so far.” -University Editor Carisa Seltz contributed to this report metro@cm-life.com

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“They would have to show there is a need; something substantive.” Muskegon senior Dave Breed, SGA vice president, said the SGA and OIT are currently determining the best way for students to apply. “Brittany and I are working with (OIT vice president) Roger Rehm to figure out how to best dole out this money,” Breed said. During the SGA meeting, Mouzourakis said 12 percent of students exceeded the print quota during the fall 2010 semester. Mouzourakis expects the money for the fund to come from the OIT’s budget. “It would come somewhere from OIT,” Mouzourakis said. “It would come somewhere from Roger Rehm’s budget, I think.” Rehm was unavailable for comment at time of publication. Sterling Heights senior Charles Coyle has been opposed to the PrintQ system since it was started in 2010.

Merodie Hancock, vice president and executive director of ProfEd, said online registration growth is around 20 percent at CMU, and about 10 percent nationally. Hancock said CMU started online courses in 1997 originally limited to off-campus students. She said there were 22 classes available and 85 course registrations during the first semester. That has all changed. “We really look at online as a tool to reach all students,” she said. CMU now averages more than 6,000 online course registrations per semester, Hancock said. She said there were a total of 7,168 online course registrations during the fall 2010 semester. Hancock said projected online enrollments for the spring 2011 semester are close to 8,000 and registration for spring II is still open. She said this number

is not an unduplicated head count, meaning that students are counted for every online course they are enrolled in. An unduplicated number was not readily available. The number of online courses offerings has also increased greatly since the beginning of the program, Hancock said. She said CMU offers about 330 to 340 online courses each semester. “We now represent over 40 course disciplines,” she said. “Every academic college is involved.” Some of the most popular disciplines online are political science, math, psychology, sociology and masters of science in administration, Hancock said. She said new biology and English classes have recently been offered and are growing in popularity as well. J.J. Boehm, director of media relations at Saginaw Valley State University, said SVSU has 924 students enrolled in online courses for the 2011 winter semester in an e-mailed statement. This number is not from an unduplicated list. Western Michigan University has 2,621 students enrolled in online courses for the spring 2011 semester, Teri Cleveland, office associate of online edu-

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‘Everyman’ morality play opens Thursday night Modernization of 15th-century tale By Mike Nichols Senior Reporter

Someday, everyone will have to face the decisions they’ve made and the ramifications thereof. The newest play at Theatre on the Side, opening tomorrow night, explores that heavy line of thought. “Everyman,” a morality play written by an anonymous monk in the 15th century, was adapted and directed by Neil Vanderpool, associate professor of communication and dramatic arts. He said the Catholic

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Church was trying to teach society about how to live life in a way that would please God. He said “Everyman” has a strong message for all times. “I like taking classic literature and being able to bring it to a contemporary audience,” Vanderpool said. “It’s very sym-

bolic and expressionistic, making it very avant-garde in nature.” “Everyman” has an allegorical storyline wherein the titular character, an everyman, is called by Death to come before God to account for his actions. The play follows him as he seeks assistance from other symbolic characters, such as Fellowship and Goods, but in the end, he must rely on Good Deeds to gain his redemption. “When you die, what do you take with you?” Vanderpool said. “That’s what this play is about.” Utica junior Aaron Picket plays Everyman. It is his third A everyman | 4A

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Utica sophomore Aaron Pickett performs the role of Everyman during a dress rehearsal for “Everyman” Tuesday night in Moore Hall’s Theatre on the Side. Directed by Neil Vanderpool, “Everyman” is a 15th-century allegorical morality play which explores Christian salvation.

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WEDNESDAY w The Mount Pleasant Area Technical Center Open House will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Area Technical Center, 1155 S. Elizabeth St. w “Lilly Revisited: I Laugh, Therefore I am� laughter yoga will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in Charles V. Park Library room 413. w Auditions for “Love, Sex and the IRS� will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Library Annex, 301. S. University Ave.

THURSDAY w “Technology Spotlight — New Ways to Engage Students� will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Park Library 413. w The Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Ziibiwing Center, 6650 East Broadway Road. w Faculty Artist Andrew Spencer, percussion and John Nichol, saxophone will perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall.

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Budget watchdogs dismiss Obama, GOP proposals on deficit By Kevin G. Hall MCT Campus

WASHINGTON — Budget watchdog organizations gave a thumbs-down Tuesday night to dueling proposals from President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans to freeze or slash some spending, saying they failed to take serious steps to bring down federal budget deficits and the $14 trillion national debt. Obama proposes in his State of the Union speech that Congress, which controls the purse strings, freeze non-defense discretionary spending for five years. His call follows moves by Republicans in the House of Representatives earlier Tuesday to “slash� such spending by returning it to 2008 levels — before the huge run-up in federal debt from government spending on economic stimulus and rescue measures. For organizations that advocate balanced budgets and low debt, both proposals address only the smallest part of the federal debt problem. They noted that discretionary spending _ which excludes Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and defense-related expenditures _ accounts for only about 16 percent of the federal budget. “You have to do more than that. That’s the easiest part of it,� complained Robert Bixby, the head of the Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan balanced-budget advocacy group. The president and House Republicans are opting for political cover, he suggested: Democrats duck tough choices to rein in costly entitlement programs such as Medicare, while Republicans avoid decisions about raising taxes or eliminating popular tax deductions to close the deficit, projected at $1.3 trillion this year. “You’ve avoided all the tough choices and look like a fiscal hawk,� said Bixby,

expressing disappointment that a more serious discussion of debt and deficits isn’t emerging. “It’s aggressively attacking the wrong problem.� Also disappointed was Maya MacGuineas, who heads the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. She wanted the president to support firmly the December recommendations of his bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. That panel, known for proposing the BowlesSimpson plan — for its cochairmen, Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson _ issued a surprisingly thorough set of tough choices for the president and lawmakers to make to tame the soaring deficits and debt. “I think he could use the commission report to rise above the questions we have about cuts to discretionary spending. The much bigger part is the rest of the budget,� said MacGuineas, who added that the purpose of the panel was to make it easier for politicians to do the right thing. “The purpose of the commission is to give the politicians cover. ... It would give him the political cover he’s going to need.� Obama speaks of the need to address the nation’s longterm fiscal challenges, as do Republicans — both sides leaving themselves room to negotiate later — but to the ire of watchdog groups, both sides appear unwilling to lead now with concrete proposals on the majority of federal spending. “The magnitude of the problem is so great that spending cuts or revenue increases alone will not be enough. This year, the president and Congress must work together to agree upon a comprehensive, bipartisan plan to be implemented when the economy recovers,� Pete Peterson, the chairman of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said in a statement.

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Jaggedly interconnecting ice crystals form atop the Chippewa River, mimicking the look of particle board Friday afternoon at Chipp-A-Waters Park 1403 E. High St. The word is derived from Proto-Germanic isaz. Ice plays a central role in winter recreation. PHOTO CONTEST: We want you to show us Mount Pleasant’s winter through your eyes. Please submit your winter-related photos digitally to photo@cm-life.com by Jan. 30. We will publish the winner in the newspaper and a full gallery online.

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“I pay enough to go here,� Coyle said, regarding being charged for additional printing beyond the limit. “ Mouzourakis expects an official decision on the creation of this fund to be made by February. Legal clinic moves forward Previously reported to be in the planning stages, the SGA is moving forwarded with their pro bono legal clinic, said Mouzourakis and Breed at Monday’s meeting. Mouzourakis said four CMU faculty members who are also practicing lawyers have expressed interest in volunteering their time. The faculty members are not yet officially attached to the clinic, and Mouzourakis declined to release their names, thoush she said they will meet with them

next week. She said the SGA is planning to start taking appointments for the clinic scheduled for midFebruary and on. “Having four faculty members is a good place to be, so they can rotate every week,� Mouzourakis said. “Every faculty member would only have to donate their

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Court ruling to cost medical schools $700 million a year CMU’s College of Medicine not affected By Ariel Black Senior Reporter

Despite the unanimous Supreme Court ruling mandating that medical schools must pay for their residents’ Social Security taxes, CMU will not be affected. On Jan. 11, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled full-time

medical residents in training are employees, not students and therefore are subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes. “The [Treasury] Department reasonably sought to distinguish between workers who study and students who work,” Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. wrote in the opinion. “Focusing on the hours spent working and those spent in studies is a sensible way to accomplish that goal. The Department thus has drawn a distinction

between education and service, not between classroom instruction and hands-on training.” This national cost is estimated at $700 million a year, according to a report by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Dr. Ernest Yoder, dean of CMU’s College of Medicine, said this ruling will have no impact on CMU and the College of Medicine for the foreseeable future. “This ruling applies to entities which receive CMS

(Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services) funding to support physician residency training programs (Graduate Medical Education),” he said. Yoder said this court case has been in the works for more than 10 years. He said it retains the “status quo” concerning Fedral Insurance Contributions Act withholding. “The Supreme Court decision does not affect residency programs greatly, because most residents and institu-

tions already were paying the taxes,” said Trustee Sam Kottamasu. This ruling puts an end to a lengthy debate on whether or not medical colleges have to pay the employer’s part of the taxes for their medical residents. “These are hospitals or consortia which include hospitals providing graduate medical education,” Yoder said. “It is unlikely to affect CMU even when we partner with hospitals offering graduate medical education.”

Prior to 2005, medical colleges were not required to pay these taxes, for residents, despite many of them working over 40 hours per week. The response from the medical colleges was that this work was intertwined with the residents’ education. In 2005, the IRS created rules that disregarded the exception for students, such as these residents, who are practically full-time employees. university@cm-life.com

$209,000 recovered from burglary ring Three suspects arraigned on break-in charges By Jake Bolitho Metro Editor

Three mid-Michigan men have been charged in a burglary ring where $209,000 worth of items were stolen from 104 properties. Lucas Alexander Williams, 31 of Remus, Michael Louis Dunklee, 31 of Mount Pleasant and Robert Frank Guynn, Jr., 32 of Weidman, have all been arraigned on breaking and entering charges. In a news conference Tuesday, Isabella County Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski said the burglaries began in November 2009 and spanned Isabella, Clare, Osceola, Mecosta, Gladwin and Roscommon counties. The three suspects could face additional charges as the investigation has not yet been completed. The $209,000 worth of items have been recovered by police and include two Kubota tractors, a six-wheel drive Ranger, 10 all-terrain vehicles, firearms and televisions. Most of the items were taken from seasonal homes in mid-Michigan and some were recovered in areas as far away as Ohio. The arrests were the result of several investigative leads developed over several months, Mioduszewski said. “With the seasonal homes, it was very difficult from a law enforcement perspective to get any leads,” he said. “I’m quite confident that there’s going to be more arrests and more charges.”

The investigation is a joint operation between multiple county sheriff’s departments and the Michigan State Police. Burglaries in Isabella County were reported in the northwest portion of the county in rural areas. The multi-county task force was formed in July 2010 in response to seasonal home burglary reports elsewhere in midMichigan. Clare County reported the most with 45 breaking and enterings. “I’ve never seen this type of recovery for as many (breaking and enterings) as we’ve had,” said Clare County Sheriff John Wilson. Mecosta County Sheriff Todd Purcell credited the efforts of each individual agency for successfully carrying out the investigation. “Collaboration, in today’s day and age in Michigan law enforcement ... is the No. 1 hurdle and thing we have to keep focused on,” said Mecosta County Sheriff Todd Purcell. Mioduszewski said the suspects stole most of the equipment with the intention of selling it. Other individuals appear to be involved with burglary ring and have yet to be arrested, he said. The sheriff said drug-related activity does not appear to be a motive for the thefts. “I think it was just basically crimes of of opportunity,” Mioduszewski said. Williams faces a preliminary examination in Isabella County Trial Court on Jan. 20, while Dunklee will appear on Jan. 27. Guynn Jr. has so far been charged only in Mecosta County.

it’s the climb By Paige Calamari | Staff Photographer

West Bloomfield senior Elizabeth Whalen clips in to a point while lead climbing a course Monday night at the A-Wall Indoor Rock Climbing Wall. Lead climbing, a technique in which a climber clips in at points along the face of a route, is a common method used

outdoors. Whalen, who began climbing regularly two years ago, now scales the walls of the indoor center each day the facility is open. “I like the challenge,” Whalen said. “It’s always different. It’s always changing. It’s just really difficult and really fun.”

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Administrators charge New shop offers services, gifts on to gain more grants D o w n t o w n b u s i n e ss

Crystal Mountain Lotus Moon ‘evolved on its own’

By Ariel Black Senior Reporter

By Melissa Beauchamp Staff Reporter

Erica Marsden hopes she has established a spiritual and healing destination to meet the needs of the Mount Pleasant community. The doors of Crystal Mountain Lotus Moon, 206 S. Main St., opened Dec. 17. The business is open seven days a week. “I used to live in Lansing and was a frequent customer at places similar to this … Establishing Crystal Mountain Lotus Moon kind of evolved on its own,” said Marsden, a Mount Pleasant resident and the shop’s owner. Marsden has no previous business experience, although she worked at Herbs Etc, 503 E. Broadway St., as a massage therapist for years. “We haven’t had much business yet because we just got started,” she said. “The first publicized grand opening is Feb. 5, with special pricing and guest speakers lined up.” CMLM offers a variety of

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Mount Pleasant resident Chris Fowler, left, talks with Mount Pleasant resident and shop owner Erica Marsden Thursday afternoon in the giftshop of her business Crystal Mountain Lotus Moon located at 206 S. Main St. Her business, which opened Dec. 17, offers specialty gift items, books, jewelry, rocks and gems, body work and massages.

therapeutic bodywork services, classes, workshops and specialty gift items. “I want this to be community-oriented and a place to share experiences,” Marsden said. There are two massage rooms and a gift shop with stones, artwork and other unique items. CMLM offers bodywork services given by trained professionals including a traditional therapeutic massage, reflexology, reiki, planetary attunements, body balancing, hypnosis, acu-

detox and a combined healing session. Reiki is a type of bodywork that is purported to stimulate the universal life force energy within the body. Every body is capable of healing itself, Marsden said. “It is really amazing,” she said. “I had a headache and 10 minutes later it was gone.” Mount Pleasant resident and CMLM employee Brian Radomski has practiced reiki for almost three years, A crystal | 4A

CMU’s outside grants have remained stagnant in recent years, and Provost Gary Shapiro wants more. On Dec. 2, Shapiro told the board of trustees he wanted CMU faculty members to increase the quantity of grants received. For the 2011 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, CMU has acquired more than $11 million in external grants. This amount was greater than the number of grants received in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and close to the annual total in 2009, said Interim Vice Provost of Research Ian Davison. “In 2009-10, we obtained almost $15 million in external grants and contract, which included more than $2 million for tuition relief for students,” Davison said. He said these external grants are imperative to supporting education, outreach and faculty research and creative projects that otherwise would not have been possible. Many of these involve graduate and undergraduate students. One of CMU’s research projects is assessing and tracking the health of wetland ecosystems in the Great Lakes, and Don Uzarski, as-

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sistant professor of biology, is the principal investigator. Another grant is aiming to help people with the understanding and treatments for diseases resulting from nitric oxide impairment. “The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has also made investments to ensure CMU can take advantage of opportunities to increase funding,” Davison said. “For example, we have hired a grant writer to work on proposals and a post-award specialist to help faculty manage grants once they have been awarded.” Interim Dean of Science and Technology Jane Matty said that without these grants, there is no way to provide opportunities to learn along with the faculty and to develop skills in investigation, data analysis, critical thinking, writing and speaking — crucial skills in any career setting. “The purpose of grants is to obtain funds that allow us to do exciting work and research that would not otherwise be possible,” Matty said. Concerning The National Science Foundation, CMU received $1.44 million in federal funds for science and technology for the fiscal year 2009 and ranked 406. The University of Michigan came in second with an intake of $600 million in

the same category of funding. Other large research schools in Michigan, such as Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Michigan Technological University and Western Michigan University, all received more funding than CMU by at least $6 million. Nationally, approximately 650 universities secure this science and technology funding, Davison said. “I know that Provost Shapiro is very pleased that we obtained this funding and acknowledges the hard work of the faculty and staff who wrote proposals,” Davison said. “However, we are convinced that CMU can do better and our goal is to significantly increase our funding from grants and contracts.” Davison said he is confident that CMU will soon see a major increase in external funding over the next three to five years with the development of the College of Medicine. “It will allow us to be more competitive for funding from the National Institute of Health and President Ross’ decision to make strategic investments to strengthen research in areas such as alternative energy, environmental science and health care will also lead to more funding,” Davison said. university@cm-life.com

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Forum will discuss nuclear threats Panelist: ‘U.S. is gravely concerned’ By Annie Harrison Staff Reporter

Speak Up, Speak Out aims to search for answers about the controversial topics of nuclear energy and war today in a forum titled “Nuclear Threats?� The forum will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Political science professor Won Paik will be a panelist. He said nuclear war has been a threat since the end of World War II and is still one of the most critical security threats to the U.S. “In 2011, we are very concerned about the proliferation of weapons,� he said. “The U.S. is gravely concerned about the wrong people having nuclear weapons.� Paik said for students to become global citizens, they need to be aware of the clear and present threat of nuclear war. “This is an important issue, if not the most important,� he

said. Andrew Blom, assistant professor of philosophy and religion, will facilitate the debate. Blom said SUSO came up with the topic last year when the U.S. was in negotiations with Russia for the New START treaty to reduce nuclear arms. He said news reports that Iran has been suspected of nuclear proliferation also have made the issue relevant. Paik said he will speak from a political science perspective. Paik is an expert on international politics, especially East Asian politics. “I’m going to speak about the newest nuclear power — North Korea — and what kind of threat it presents to the region of East Asia and as a proliferator,� he said. Other panelists at the forum will be Charles Novitski, associate professor of biology, Rochester Hills junior Jacquelyn Keenan and Haslett senior Joel Durr. The panel will talk about nuclear power as an energy source as well as a weapon, Blom said. “It will be fascinating to dis-

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cuss in what ways nuclear power could be connected to a potential for nuclear terrorism,� he said. Blom said he believes the forum will appeal not only to political science students, but also to people interested in the environmental effects of nuclear energy. He said nuclear power is a complicated issue that many people do not fully understand, and the forum is a good opportunity for students to talk to experts. “I think bringing in different disciplines creates a broader perspective of what nuclear energy will be in the future,� he said. Blom said students should attend the forum to develop a better understanding of issues that affect international relations. “The kinds of questions we’re raising are enduring questions,� he said. “It’s important for each generation to assess these issues and come up with its own answers.�

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Midland graduate student Eric Ochsenkehl gives Weberville freshman Taylor Perkins her first tattoo at Heritage Tattoo, on 1222 S. Mission St. Saturday evening. “I’m ready for another one,� Perkins said when it was done.

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Two offices, east entrance still accessible By Orrin Shawl Staff Reporter

The dust is far from settled at the Bovee University Center as renovations continue, but the Copy Center and MEDIAgraphix are holding out in their original locations. Clients and customers now need to use the east entrance or east stairwell to go through the UC at this point in the construction process. Because there is no access to the elevator, the area is not accessible to wheelchairs. The construction taking place in the lower level has had an impact on several people and groups who work in the building. Kristin Turbiak, a coordinator for Siblings Weekend who works in the the UC, was pleased despite the tumult.

“Personally, I like being up here,� the Livonia junior said. “It’s more open for students to come in and find their RSOs or ask a question about an RSO.� Turbiak said she views the construction in a positive light because it shows CMU is growing as a university. However, she said there should be directions in place so students can easily locate offices in their temporary locations. “It seems that people are not informed where to go,� she said. Caledonia senior Jacquie Wiest, who works at the information desk, said she also sees the lack of directions as an issue and dislikes the construction. “I think it’s annoying for the most part,� Wiest said. “I don’t like having to move everything that is student-oriented out of the UC. It makes my job harder

because now I have people coming up to the desk who don’t know where to go.� As a result of the construction several organizations like the Study Abroad program and the Volunteer Center have been moved to Ronan Hall. For the Study Abroad office, the move from Bovee to Ronan Hall has made work quite a bit easier, said Study Abroad adviser Ere Rumsey, though it has confused some freshmen and sophomores about their location. “For Study Abroad, it’s been pretty good because we have more space here than we use to have,� Rumsey said. “In our old office, we were usually cramped together, but now we have much more space.� university@cm-life.com

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ally have particular spiritual or religious views, she said. CMLM offers different classes and workshops including Monday meditation sessions and yoga. There are astrology study groups twice a month.

“I want the audience to be seen as themselves,� he said. “It’s a lot more playing off the emotions rather than playing the character.� “Everyman� involves a number of dances, battles and chanting choral music. Waterford senior Maegan Burnell is the production’s lighting designer and master electrician. She is in charge of 50 stage lights, four of which are intelligent lights which can move and display six different shades of colors as well as images. Burnell said it was tough to work with such a large display. “The most challenging part is figuring out how to work the intelligent lights because I’ve never used them,� she said. “Sometimes I want to be smarter than

the instruments and it’s not very easy.� Burnell worked as a stage manager for CMU’s “The Chicago Gypsies� and “Into The Woods.� She said she is especially proud of “Everyman� and is expecting it be a big hit. University Theatre’s performance of “Everyman� will open 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays over the next two weeks in Moore Hall’s Theatre on the Side. Tickets are on sale at the box office costing $5 for students and $7 for the public. “People are going to be tremendously entertained,� Vanderpool said. “They’ve never seen anything like this before.�

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Community college grants benefit outsourced employees MMCC will not apply for funds By Maryellen Tighe Staff Reporter

A new grant program designed to re-train people who have lost their jobs to overseas competition offers up to $5 million yearly to community colleges. There is $2 billion available over four years to community colleges who receive the money as part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grants Program, said Mike Hanson, president of the Michigan Community College Association President Mike Hanson. Colleges can also apply in a consortium and be eligible for up to $20 million a year. “It’s clearly one of the largest grant initiatives for community colleges in recent years,” he said. “Right now most of our colleges are faced with record enrollment and a decline in resources.” The colleges are focused on keeping their doors open, and the grant allows them to explore innovative ways of teaching, Hanson said. Mid Michigan Community College, like many others, has been watching for the announcement of the grant money even though they will not apply, said MMCC

Matt Miller, MMCC spokesman Spokesman Matt Miller. “The problem we have locally is that these grants are targeted to workers who have lost their jobs or had their jobs threatened by foreign trade,” Miller said. “There aren’t a lot of (local) people who fall into that category ... there’s not a lot of potential to write a grant.” Miller said the grant supports initiatives MMCC has been taking, such as close collaboration with local businesses to determine what skills they are looking for in workers and transitioning classroom content online. If the grant requirements are changed in the next four years, MMCC will apply, he said. “We appreciate the support ... at the state level, at the federal level ... for the good work that community colleges are doing, even if the grants don’t apply to us at this time,” Miller said. Lake Michigan Community College in Benton Harbor plans to apply for the grants to expand their existing job retraining program “Breaking Through,” said Marjorie Zibbel, associate dean of

community and business services. There has been a surge in people using the program since factories have closed in the nearby Niles and South Haven areas, Zibbel said. About 250 people were enrolled in the program in 2010. Many of them never expected to be unemployed. “This is a real dilemma for eligible candidates with the trade assistance act,” she said. The college is considering partnerships with Jackson Community College, Bay Community College in Escanaba, North Central Community College in Petoskey, St. Clair Community College in Port Huron, and four other community colleges to qualify for more funding, Zibbel said. The college is also looking to partner with local businesses. Other colleges may use their money to convert their programs online or build their curriculum, Hanson said. The Michigan Community College Association will assist colleges which are looking to collaborate. metro@cm-life.com

Faculty disciplinary actions are rare for poor teaching By Maria Amante Senior Reporter

Disciplinary action for low-quality teaching is an option, but an “unusual” one that rarely occurs on CMU’s campus. Pamela Gates, dean of the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Science, said faculty have a lot of opportunities to demonstrate how well they can teach and know the subject matter. “That’s why it’s very rare that anyone would have an issue in terms of a disciplinary action for teaching,” she said. Gates said students should depend on the new SOS application now available to them during course registration to evaluate faculty ratings. “We spent a lot of time ... as an institution developing the (SOS),” Gates said. “It’s a valid insturment, but not the only insturment (to determine faculty effectiveness).” Gates said the university has become too dependent on SOS. “The college and departments are saying and ar-

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ticulating there are multiple ways to demonstrate good teaching,” she said. “It’s up to faculty members to demonstrate how they meet (departmental) criteria and standards.” Faculty members are evaluated on three criterium — scholarship, service and teaching — further specified by each department, said Jane Matty, interim dean of the College of Science and Technology. “A decision to deny reappointment or tenure would result when faculty did not provide evidence that their teaching met the standards spelled out in departmental bylaws,” Matty said in an email. Disciplinary action for teaching is rare because achieving tenure takes six years to achieve, Gates said. Students are not solicited beyond Student Opinion Surveys for their opinions when a department makes decisions on promotion and tenure, said Faculty Association President Tim Connors. “The departments do not seek out students and say, ‘Hey, should we promote this person or not?’” Connors said. Connors said students have a voice; the evaluations

are their chance to express their opinions. When CMU was ranked No. 15 in a survey of the worst professors in the country by Ratemyprofessors.com, it was dismissed by university officials because it isn’t scientific and anyone can post to the site. A study by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gives RMP some credibility. The study, which focused on secondary education, said students recognize when they have a bad teacher. Good teachers, according to the foundation’s report, published by the New York Times, are described as “skillful at maintaining classroom order, at focusing their instruction and at helping their charges learn from their mistakes are often the same teachers whose students learn the most in the course of a year.” Faculty contracts allows them to be reviewed each year if a faculty member has trouble with teaching or research. The faculty may speak with the dean’s office and their departmental mentors. Any shortcomings are addressed during that review process, Gates said. university@cm-life.com

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Filling out FAFSA can yield more results than expected By Odille Parker Staff Reporter

‘Tis the season for students to begin filling out their FAFSAs. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is an opportunity for students to figure out their eligibility for grants, educational loans and work-study programs. While the process is time-consuming and can be overwhelming, most CMU students find they are eligible for some kind of assistance. Patricia Pickler, assistant director of financial aid, stressed the benefits of filling out the form. “We encourage students at every stage of their academic career to complete a FAFSA and see what they qualify for,” Pickler said. “Even if you don’t think you’ll get any aid, it’s good

to have a form in the system in case things change later on.” According to a study by College Board, changes have been made to make the FAFSA easier to complete. The streamlined application is available online at www.fafsa.gov. Some CMU students find it hard to dedicate time to something that will not benefit them. Niles freshman Valerie Garcia is among the students who find EFC, or Expected Family Contribution, calculations unfair. “You dedicate a couple hours to the application just to find out that all you qualify for is loans,” Garcia said. “It’s unfair that just because my parents hold successful jobs, I can’t get as much aid as others. I still have to pay for tuition myself.”

For the most part, however, students find the time invested to be beneficial. Meghan Binion, a Fenton freshman, said everyone should fill it out, but make sure to get it looked over and get help when questions arise. “It’s all worth it because it’s what allows me to be here at CMU,” Binion said. “It’s easy to overlook things though, and it’s better to get help now than be surprised when you’re short mid-semester.” The state holds an annual College Goal Sunday for questions and problems. On this day, parents and students can go to several locations to get expert help in filling out the FAFSA. College Goal Sunday will be held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Charles V. Park Library studentlife@cm-life.com

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EDITORIAL | SGA has its best foot forward with proposed PrintQ fund

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he Student Government Association’s hope to create a “PrintQ fund” to give some students more money to print on campus is a concept that should be given full support.

On Monday, SGA announced it would begin to look into the fund, which according to SGA President Brittany Mouzourakis, would be available to students who apply for extra money for their PrintQ quota. A fund would help ease the tension on those who are registered student organization presidents, graduate students or those enrolled in printing-heavy courses. Currently, undergraduate students

are allotted $10 worth of printing for each semester, whereas graduate students receive $15. While those amounts might be sufficient for most students, it is clear that it isn’t enough for all. It is good to see SGA acknowledge that the new system needs perfecting. And it is this sort of initiative for which SGA is at its best. As of Dec. 3, 7 percent of students used the entirety of their PrintQ al-

location. Mouzourakis said that number rose to 12 percent by the end of the semester. While there will always be an abuse of any system, it is crucial that CMU not punish those who really need help with printing costs. If only 12 percent of the student body exceeded their allocation in the Fall 2010 semester, then 88 percent of students didn’t, meaning this fund would not be another frivolous financial burden placed on students’ shoulders. Mouzourakis said she expects the funds to come from the Office of Information Technology’s budget. And because the funds are expected to come out of OIT’s budget, the $70,000 Jeff McDowell, associate director of university services and support at the CMU Help Desk, said the university saved last semester

because of PrintQ will not be affected. Saving money in a financially strapped economy is essential, but this is a step that ensures those who legitimately require extra money to print are not going to be left paperless just because they are more involved on campus than the average student. Mouzourakis said students would have to show they have a substantial need for money to be added to their PrintQ allocation. The fact students would have to apply to receive extra printing funds is crucial to catch those attempting to skirt the system. SGA should work hard and fast with the OIT to figure out the best way to implement the plan, and do its best to make sure those who need the extra help receive it.

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Taco Bell isn’t fooling anyone Taco Bell spokespeople refer to the fast-food chain’s cuisine as “Mexican-inspired food.” If the Alabama law firm Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis and Miles has its way, the meat in their tacos may need to be similarly referred to as “beef-inspired.” The firm filed a class-action lawsuit last week to keep the fast-food joint from referring to the meat product used in tacos and burritos as “ground beef.” The firm conducted a study it claims proves the meat product is only 35% beef, which is less than the FDA-regulated minimum to be considered a beef product. Consumers just tend to assume fast food is not what it claims to be. From McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets to KFC mashed potatoes, most customers would be more shocked to be told fast food actually is what it purports to be. Regarding Taco Bell’s “beef” — come on. They serve it out of a caulk gun. I agree that Taco Bell — and all restaurants — should be held to FDA regulations. However, as it currently operates, I do not think Taco Bell is fooling anybody. If somebody buys a one-dollar taco, they aren’t going to be expecting to have it filled with high-grade, grass-fed beef. You want to sue Taco Bell for naming its products in a misleading manner? Sue over its “Fire Sauce.” “Puppy-Cuddle Sauce” would be a more appropriate name for this mild-tastic condiment. If they start referring to their taco filling as “taco meat,” there is very little damage. They get to keep selling dirt-cheap products for a huge profit, and this law firm gets the national exposure that was undoubtedly their reason for filing the case. To end with an awful burrito pun, there is no reason this whole situation does not get “wrapped up” quickly and neatly.

your voice The following comments appeared on cm-life.com in response to “Office of Residence Life to add language to housing policy for transgender students,” published on Jan. 24. John - Jan. 24 This is very much needed, it is sad that the director is taking his personal views into the situation instead of gathering what the students of this generation want. He has been in his position for decades and views things from the past and is out of touch with today’s generation. He does not realize how many students go through depression or suicide thoughts because of their living situation when it could be easily solved by being open to new ideas, as long as all parties involved agree. Reggie - Jan. 24 This is absurd. This is driven by leftist activists and not be a genuine need

at CMU. I sincerely doubt there is any real problem with transsexuals having difficulty finding housing. And if there is, tell the man to stop wearing women’s clothes, head to a psychologist and a priest, and stop engaging in deviant behavior. I spent four years as an undergraduate and three years as a graduate student at CMU, three of those years in dorms, and never once saw a transsexual. This is a public university and it should not be advocating social engineering. Hopefully, the Board of Trustees will stand up and stop this. Sosohappy - Jan. 24 FINALLY! My two roommates and I (all female) had an extra bed and a gay, male friend who felt uncomfortable in his living situation, and thankfully, my RA and RHD were amazing and let him stay with us. Gender-neutral housing is a step in the right direction for the wellbeing of marginalized individuals.

Georgiascotsman - Jan. 24 This would be amazingly progressive for the University. Anyone who doesn’t see this a positive, favorable step for CMU should go back to the 17th Century, when burning of people ‘presumed’ to be witches took place. This new policy would not only protect transgender students, but help educate the public as a whole. Nicole - Jan. 24 ... How would you feel if you were placed in a room all by yourself or in a room where you felt threatened or unwanted? I know it may be hard for some people coming from certain backgrounds to be accepting of such “leftist” ideas but at least try and be more understanding and less judgmental. Except the fact that there are people and problems outside the little bubble you have created for yourself.

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Facebook is my classroom Researchers at the other CMU, Carnegie Mellon University, found that within the brain’s neocortex is a network of active neurons that behave similarly to users of Facebook. Like Facebook, there is a small population of active neurons that give and receive more than others. Sound familiar to those happy few who flood your homepage with scads of updates and links? I find this research fascinating and it got me to thinking about my own incessant use of social networking and why I value it so much. In the typical classroom, aside from the professor, there isn’t much of a range of ages and life experiences. On Facebook, however, I am in touch with people I’ve met over the years from ages 17 to 70, allowing for far fewer barriers that otherwise stand between people with age differences greater than a couple of years. It seems like we all know that “age is just a number,” however, it would still be somewhat of a social taboo if I hung around with, say, my comedian friend in his forties with a wife and kids. “No, he’s not my uncle,” I’d have to say, or worse, “No, we are not having an affair.” But with Facebook, those boundaries don’t exist. We can freely comment on one another’s posts, and have even joked about our statuses as the “over-active neurons” of our networks. The biggest difference between a typical classroom and a social-networking site would probably be the short attention span of social networking. My 500-plus “friends” are all competing for attention through various posts, ranging from hard-hitting breaking news articles to Funny or Die’s latest. I can’t help but think I learn about a variety of things much better through a social networking site than I may during a long lecture. It simply caters to the way my brain works. The popularity of social networking sites has made me question the future of education, and how long the system in place will continue to be suitable for such a different world. As a student who roams in the realm of study loosely defined as “liberal arts,” I sometimes see my time spent engaged in social networking as another class, where I am constantly learning things I would have otherwise not known about if someone didn’t click that “share” button. If anything, social networking has deepened my thirst for knowledge. And that is pretty cool.

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Bed, bistro plans move forward Students pleased with SOS Striped crosswalks, liquor licenses also discussed by city By Emily Grove Senior Reporter

Jean Prout’s dream of opening a bed and bistro is one step closer to fulfillment. Mount Pleasant city commissioners approved a conditional rezoning Monday for Prout to continue with her plans to transform an old Victorian house into The Ginkgo Tree Inn, 309 N. Main St. The property was classified as OS-1 for office use, but will now be a C3-general business. Prout was thrilled with the decision. “It’s so exciting,” Prout said. “We are in the process of gutting the place and working on the plumbing, electrical work and heating.” The commission also decided to enter into a cost

agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation to install striped crosswalks at the Mission Street intersections of Blue Grass Road, Preston Avenue, Bellows Street and High Street. Mount Pleasant will contribute $13,200 to repainting and upgrading them. The new crosswalks will be much larger with thermoplastic inlays. “We have a chance to change driving behavior,” said Rich Morrison, director of community services. “We are hoping to encourage drivers to slow down and become more alert that there is pedestrian crossing in this area.” The creation of a Redevelopment Liquor License Development District was approved by commissioners. The RLL Development District will be made up of part of the Central Business District Tax Increment Finance Authority and the Mission/Pickard DDA districts. By combining these two ar-

eas, which house mainly locally owned and operated businesses rather than franchises and corporate entities, the RLL Development District will create a new economic draw for businesses looking to relocate to the city, said Downtown Development Director Michelle Sponseller in a letter to City Manager Kathie Grinzinger. “The city met its quota for liquor licenses, but this is a way to keep restaurants and businesses coming to the area,” Grinzinger said. The applicants for liquor licenses will still have to go through all the other steps necessary to open a business. The commission will have complete control and discretion in setting a policy for requirements to obtain a liquor license through them. If not approved by the City Commission, the Liquor Control Board would not have the authority to grant licenses. metro@cm-life.com

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Professor-class ratings part of online registration By Tony Wittkowski Staff Reporter

For Hancock freshman Kimberly Thornton, the new student opinion survey application used during registration could not have come sooner. She stumbled upon it this semester when registering for her classes online. “If the scores were really bad (for the professors) I would have switched to a different class,” Thornton said. “I just like the availability of it.” The application was launched midway through the first semester, giving students a chance to get used to it before the second semester began.

“The SOS report from within the Course Search and Registration went live Oct. 1, 2010,” said John Rathje, director of application development and support. The application idea was given to the Office of Information Technology by the provost office in September. Students can view the SOS information from within the “Info” selection for any given course when registering. “Students are asked to acknowledge the intended purpose of the SOS report,” Rathje said. “A student must be authenticated to get the SOS information.” When opened, the report will display instructors who have taught the particular course along with their rating. It will show the instructors who have taught the course more than two times in the last six academic years, Rathje

said. The report is listed by professor, not course, and in alphabetical order. Some students compared the SOS application available during registration to dedicated websites which include information on classes and the professors who teach them. “It could be more useful than the other sites,” said Harrison sophomore Michael Hammell-Nelson. “It sounds like it produces more validity.” Hammell-Nelson has used websites such as myedu.com and ratemyprofessor.com to find out about his teachers. Those sites offer the visitor all the grades of the students who submitted. “Typically the people there are really happy or really sad,” Hammell-Nelson said. “So you don’t always get the right answer.” university@cm-life.com

Names to be released by crisis panel for prosecution By Greg Gordon MCT Campus

WASHINGTON — The congressional panel examining the root causes of the nation’s financial crisis voted to refer to state and federal prosecutors a wide range of potential criminal wrongdoing by financial industry figures and corporations, people involved in the deliberations said Tuesday. The politically divided Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission is likely to detail the referrals on Thursday in releasing its final report, based on testimony from more than 700 people in coast-to-coast hearings and a review of millions of pages of documents. The Huffington Post website first reported on the commission’s referrals Monday evening. It couldn’t be learned which

financial executives and companies were the subject of the referrals to the Justice Department and state attorneys general. The panel investigated the roles of, among others, subprime mortgage brokers and lenders; Wall Street giants that bought, repackaged and resold the loans; bond ratings agencies; and a huge insurer that wrote protection on dicey bonds, enabling a U.S. housing bubble to swell until it burst, crashing the global economy. Two people who had roles in the deliberations, speaking on condition of anonymity because the report is still confidential, said that the panel voted on a number of the Justice Department referrals months ago. “And we’ve done some more,” one of these individuals said. The legislation creating the commission, signed by Presi-

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“It will be safer and give people options, but I can see people thinking they can still just walk on the roads.” Robyn VanBuskirk, Remus freshman

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Students walking to and from campus on roads such as Deerfield and Bluegrass may have new sidewalks to travel in the future. Union Township is creating plans to make its busier roads more pedestrian-friendly to ensure safety and mobility for residents. “We see that there’s too many people that walk around, near or on the road,” said township Manager Ryan Smith. A prioritization committee has been formed to make the process move smoothly. Schools, apartment complexes and subdivisions are the areas being considered for the plans because of their high foot traffic. Bluegrass and Deerfield are the two main roads that may have sidewalks. There are certain areas that need to be connected to the rest of the city, Smith said. “These main roads need to have a safe route to school for students,” he said. Union Township also wants to connect township parks to the rest of the city. It is working with Mount Pleasant Pub-

lic Schools to determine the best routes around Oasis High School, 3350 S. Isabella Road, and Mary McGuire Elementary school, 4883 E. Crosslanes St. Smith said the preliminary cost for the project would be $27 per linear foot. “We are hoping to go through various grants for the money,” Smith said. “That will be our first source.” Remus freshman Robyn VanBuskirk said the project makes sense. “It will be safer and give people options, but I can see people thinking they can still just walk on the roads,” VanBuskirk said. Milford sophomore Josh Gauthier said it would be good to have crosswalks in some areas, especially near the oncampus disc golf course. As a pizza-delivery worker, he said delivering food in the area of Deerfield Road can be made difficult at night. “It’s a pain in the butt to have to deliver around here because there aren’t any lights,” Gauthier said, “so it’s hard to see people walking around.” metro@cm-life.com

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By Sienna Monczunski Staff Reporter

All 70 campus buildings listed in the building index are accessible to CMU’s physically disabled population; however, some do not have elevators. Steve Lawrence, associate vice president of Facilities Management, said all campus buildings comply with federal statutes. “All CMU buildings have at least one entrance that meets (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) guidelines. Currently there are no plans to add elevators to any buildings in 2011,” Lawrence said in an e-mailed statement. The Carlin Alumni House, Bush Theatre, Finch Fieldhouse, Satellite Energy Facility and West Hall do not have elevators, he said. Also, Kewadin, Northwest and Washington apartments do not have elevators or ADA automatic doors. Director of Student Disability Services Susie Rood said her department is working to improve campus pathways, new curb cuts and classroom chairs and tables to improve accessibility for disabled students. “CMU is very aware of ensuring accessibility

University, Campus Bands invite non-competitive players Bass, woodwind, percussion player auditions desired By Jessica Fecteau Staff Reporter

The University Band is calling all bass, woodwind and percussion players. Students have until Tuesday to sign up to schedule spring auditions. For about 15 years, the University Band has been a noncompetitive performance band serving as a creative outlet for CMU’s musically inclined. “Being in the University Band is a good stress reliever for students and a good way to meet new people,” said Saginaw graduate assistant Justin Hammis. “Members of the band can come to rehearsal and just relax and take a break from their other courses.”

The University Band was divided into two to accommodate its growing size: University Band and Campus Band. Hammis said both bands are similar in all aspects, but allow more opportunity for more members. “I enjoy being a part of the University Band because it is a relaxed setting and the music is fun to play,” Roseville sophomore Stephen Rafalowski said. Although there is no preference for music students, Hammis said, musical experience is encouraged. The band directors look for students who are committed, punctual and interested in the music-making process. Some students find being a member is helpful for improving their skills as well as entertainment. “I joined the band to have the extra playing time to practice and to learn how to play another instrument,” Lane Dunlap said. The Port Sanilac junior said the directors are willing to work

with students who do not have a lot of experience. Students who decide to join the band can expect rehearsals every Tuesday night, Hammis said. Along with practices, members will perform standard collegiate-concert band repertoire at two spring concerts in the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall. “I am really excited for as many students as possible to join because this truly is a special class for people looking to enjoy music and the bigger the better,” Hammis said. Students should sign up for a time slot in the Music Building or just drop by and meet with one of the directors to audition, and be sure to bring any instruments or supplies. For more information or questions, contact music professor John E. Williamson at willi2je@cmich.edu.

and usability for everyone,” Rood said. “We continually evaluate our physical campus and our programs to make sure that they not only meet the letter of the law but are usable and designed appropriately.” Many campus renovations have occured over the years, according to CMU’s Accessibility and Disability Information website. A “critical path” was designed to minimize outdoor travel between buildings during harsh weather

conditions, electronic door openers were installed throughout campus and wheelchair-accessible lab stations were added. “There are 48 ADA-compliant residence hall rooms on campus,” Lawrence said. “Buildings that require ramps to gain access to an ADA automatic door have been installed where necessary.” There are 18 students registered with SDS. Rood said they represent a fairly large percentage relative to

the student population of CMU when compared to larger universities like the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University. On average, Rood said the number of students registered yearly at CMU has fluctuated between 18 and 25. Registered students mainly use wheelchairs, scooters, crutches and walkers for independent mobility. university@cm-life.com

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Grand Ledge freshman Deanna Staton works on a still-life painting Tuesday afternoon in Wightman Hall. “It’s relaxing and not like work,” she said. “It’s like play, but I’m going to college for it.”

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cation at WMU, said in an emailed statement. This number is also from an unduplicated list. Hancock said there has been a significant increase at CMU because the university has invested resources in online education. She said the Student Government Association has emphasized online development in recent years. “The university as a whole is embracing online,” she said. “We continue to grow and we add new courses every year.” Hancock said online courses also are becoming more popular because many new faculty members have taken online courses and are comfortable with the format, she said. “Students trust it and faculty trust it,” she said. Hancock said discussion factors in online courses have improved in recent years. The Wimba feature on Blackboard allows faculty to communicate with students through audio recordings, Hancock said.

“We’re seeing a blending of technology in classrooms,” she said. “We see more faculty do hybrid classes.” Hancock said online courses often appeal to students because they solve time conflicts and bring together people from around the world Shelby Township freshman Tim Malter said he enrolled in his first online course for the spring II semester. He said he is taking ART 126: Introduction to the Visual Arts online because it is more convenient for him. “I don’t have to get up at 8 a.m. to go to class,” he said. “You have more resources on the Internet and you can do whatever you want in your free time.” Marnie Roestel, manager of CMU Online Programs, said students should understand online classes are not meant to be easier alternatives to traditional face-to-face classes. “Many students go into online courses with the false impression that it will be an easy work load,” she said. Roestel said students still have to be motivated and schedule their time appropriately to do well. Roestel said students considering online courses should

have good writing skills and be comfortable with the technology. She said CMU helps students prepare for online classes by providing sample Web classes, tutorials and computer compatibility checks. CMU also identifies new online students to instructors, so faculty can help guide students who are learning the program, Roestel said. Whether students are taking online or face-to-face classes, they will still have to participate and do the work, Hancock said. “There is no easier route,” she said. “It’s changed a lot about the way we learn, but it’s not for every student and every faculty member.” Roestel said she anticipates mobile devices and smartphones will play a role in the future of education. Hancock said technology has a short half-life, and it is difficult to predict the next trend. “If you look at how long the blackboard lasted, and how long the whiteboard lasted, and now you look at online courses, it really is changing quickly,” Hancock said. “Who knows what we’ll have tomorrow?” university@cm-life.com

CMU’s green efforts are beginning to bear fruit. With the foundation of the Great Lakes Institute for Sustainable Systems by former University President Mike Rao, there have been more than 14 projects completed, resulting in a green award from the American School University. Now GLISS is adding three major project improvements to the list, including the reduction of exhaust rates in

campus kitchens, adding solar tube panels to pools and temperature-control valves in residence halls. The dining commons are also working to reduce kitchen hood exhaust rates in on-campus restaurants. This will save $150,000 a year after a $50,000 investment. Aramark employee Brenda Marquardt said it is part of a campus dining initiative as well as the university’s sustainability initiative. She said the task has been proven to add value and she fully supports it. “From a campus standpoint, if we see an advantage of shutting off hood, adding panels, or putting a motor (in the ovens) that we know would help, it is our responsibility to do so,” Marquardt said. New solar tubes are being

added to the Student Activity Center and Rose pools. There will be between 30 and 50 solar panels that will heat the pools and save money. “I’m not 100-percent sure on the timeline for adding the panels (in the pools), but the plan right now is for sometime this summer,” said Stan Shingles, assistant vice president of University Recreation. GLISS calls for installing an estimated 1,188 temperaturecontrol valves in older Towers residence rooms. “The Towers have a huge temperature problem,” said Novi freshman Aly Bond. “It’s hot then cold and different floors have different average temperatures. Sleeping in a sauna is horrible and waking up in an igloo is even worse.” university@cm-life.com

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s Shakespeare put it in Richard III, “Now is the winter of our discontent.” Some students dislike winter enough to develop winter depression, a variant of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Elizabeth Meadows, CMU associate professor of psychology, said diagnostically, SAD is a subtype for major depression. Two of these symptoms include a loss of interest in most things and general sadness.

“If you get depressed during fall and winter, it’s something that is treatable,” Meadows said. “There are a number of different cognitive treatment therapies.” As defined by the American Academy of Family Physicians, SAD is a type of depression that follows the seasons. The most common type of SAD is called winter depression, lasting through late fall or early winter until spring or summer. One of the treatment therapies offered by CMU are lightbox appointments. Dr. Sarah Yonder, a University Health Services physician, said a light-therapy box is offered by CMU for

students to make appointments to use, though it is not considered a full treatment for SAD. “It is best to be seen by a medical professional for the diagnosis since medicine may be needed,” Yonder said. “If people just have the ‘winter blues,’ and the symptoms are affecting their daily life, they can use the lighttherapy box without seeing a provider here. Just call health services and make a light box appointment.” Yonder said University Health Services has a health educator that will help the student at their appointment. If a student has several symptoms of SAD, they

should seek additional health care. Antidepressants, counseling and light therapy may be additional prescribed methods of treatment for SAD. Both Meadows and Yonder agree that though light treatments may help those affected by SAD cope with depression symptoms, using tanning as a treatment for winter depression is not a good idea. “I would suggest that the tradeoff between depression and cancer isn’t a good one,” Meadows said. “We know that tanning can produce cancer. Risk-wise, I think that a light box, which won’t lead to cancer, would

be better.” Though the AAFP estimates between 4 and 6 percent of people have been diagnosed with winter depression, another 10 to 20 percent may have mild SAD. Because symptoms of winter depression and SAD vary from person to person, the condition is often hard to diagnose. “I can’t tell you how many folks at CMU are affected since not all of them seek care,” Yonder said.

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Diet Coke, coffee the best medicine Coping with winter depression I

have wanted to move out of Michigan for as long as I can remember. The obvious reason I accused as the culprit was my need for adventure, independence and learning about the world. While those have all remained bold characteristics of my personality, the weather is most definitely where I lay most my blame. I am the person who loves to stay busy — a little too overinvolved. This part of me starts suffering right around mid-November when it is no longer safe to call it autumn, and no longer acceptable to call me productive. This is the time every year when I get upset. We live in the grayest environment, so no wonder it becomes an extraneous effort to roll out of bed each morning. Am I the only one not looking forward to another day without the sun? The concept of me wanting to sleep all day and accomplish nothing has conveniently and uniquely been coined Seasonal Affective Disorder. According to the University of Michigan

Ariel Black Senior Reporter Health Service, SAD is more common in the northern U.S., as well as being more prevalent in women. Well, I guess that makes me doubly screwed then. My solution to this, you ask? Coffee. Lots and lots of coffee, and Diet Coke. Because of these two constant companions in my life during the winter months, I fear I may develop an ulcer in the near future. Weather, caffeine, ulcer — this point-A to point-C list barely makes any sense to even me, yet these are my personal habits being discussed. I needed a better solution. Option two: Travel somewhere warm and sunny.

By the time spring breaks hits, the weather is beginning to show signs of life again, so a vacation is not necessary for me at this time unless it is still snowing. This is Michigan, so I shouldn’t assume the weather would be convenient. I also have to keep in mind that I am a poor college student, so the money that would have paid off a loan is now paying for me to sit on the beach and be happy, not SAD. The final and thus far inconclusive option: Move. Unfortunately this must wait a few more years until I graduate, but I am thinking this may be successful. Yes, I will make the decision to leave my family and friends behind as well as career connections I have established in Michigan, but I crave the sun. Not necessarily warmer weather, just sun. If I must move to avoid an ulcer, I consider that acceptable. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Not everyone wants to let it snow. During the winter months, a disorder known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, also commonly called “the winter blues,” becomes more prevalent among students. According to the revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the depression is brought on during a specific time of year, usually the winter months when the days tend to be shorter and the sun is seen less often. Anne Graham, an Adrian senior, said she suffers from SAD. In the winter of 2008, Graham was diagnosed with mild depression, an aftereffect of which was linked to seasonal depression. She said during the summer, she feels upbeat and happy, an attitude that shifts drastically when the

By the Numbers w About 10 million Americans have SAD w 10 percent of the population in Northern states has SAD w Only 1.4 percent of the population in Southern states has SAD

Source: Healingwell.com snow arrives. “In the winters months, I get lethargic and bummed out,” Graham said. “I feel more anxious and depressed, and I feel the symptoms more effectively

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during the winter.” Sterling Heights senior Alexandra Zapinski is one of Graham’s roommates. She said she notices the change

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Colorful clothes help fight cold-weather blues Different psychological impact for each hue By Rachel Dybicki Staff Reporter

Who knew wearing a new shirt or pair of shoes could put you in a better mood? Students around CMU’s campus who change up their look every day are discovering it can brighten their emotional state. Dearborn Heights sophomore Chris Cole recently bought a new pair of Converse shoes and is feeling the change from his feet up. “Wearing these shoes make me feel really good,� Cole said. “Even if there’s a new shirt I’ll want to wear it right after it comes out of the dryer.� Alex Gatica is all about comfort. “Certain clothes like fashionable clothes are very uncomfortable to me,� the Lake City freshman said. “I would rather wear jeans and tennis shoes. It makes me feel comfortable which means I’m happy.� Though she puts thought into her outside apparel, Gatica said, she can’t help but throw on a comfortable hoodie when she gets home. Lifting spirits Maureen MacGillivray, apparel merchandising and design professor, said she thinks a new outfit is something that can truly lift someone’s spirit. “We (people) enjoy changing and renewing our environment,� MacGillivray said. “Anything from painting the walls in your apartment or putting on a new outfit can change your mood.� There is a lot of research on color and it has a number

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Clio junior Taylor Knox wraps a scarf around her neck after walking outside Tuesday afternoon at the Bovee University Center. “Winter makes me want to bundle up to try and keep warm. Sweaters, mittens and hats, I just love being comfortable.�

of effects on people, MacGillivray said. Colors are said to have varying color temperatures due to their sensory effects, with red making things hotter and blue cooling things off. “Brighter colors have always made me feel happier for some reason, I really enjoy wearing colors that make me stand out,� Gatica said. Cole said he loves red and black, but he does not tend to wear very bright colors to avoid standing out too much. “I definitely believe that

the colors you wear can effect the mood,� he said. “I feel if I see a girl wearing a bright-colored shirt walking down the street she usually is followed by a smile.� Lexington freshman Rebecca Schroeder said fashion all depends on the personality of the person. “I know there are certain colors and outfits that make me feel better, especially if I’m heading out for the night,� Schroeder said. studentlife@cm-life.com

in Graham during days when it’s gloomy out. Zapinski said she tries to make her friend feel better by taking her mind off the weather and trying to bring some fun into her life. “It’s hard to be cooped up for a long time, and for some people it’s worse,� she said. “Usually, we just kind of bounce ideas off each other and it helps to keep her preoccupied.� Even with the help of a friend, Graham said it is hard to maintain a social life because she doesn’t want to go out in the cold. She thinks the lack of sunlight on cloudy winter days strongly affects her depression. “In the winter, without the natural light, I would get down in the dumps,� she said. Recently, Graham has been looking into daylight therapy at University Health Services. Using light boxes with full spectrum light, Graham said, would be like tanning but without the harmful ultraviolet rays. “I’m kind of against tanning,� she said. “We have cancer in my family so I’m apprehensive about tanning.�

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New ways to watch movies leave old intact Ten years ago if a person wanted to watch a movie they would drive to a movie-rental store, pay $3 and bring the DVD or VHS tape home to view it. Now all that is needed is a computer with access to the Internet and a Netflix account — click and play. But this “Watch Instantly” feature has not deterred some students from going to the theater or watching movies on their hardcopies, said Isha Walter general manager of Family Video, 317 N. Mission St. “Our business has not suffered at all due to the popularity of things like Netflix or Redbox,” Walter said. “The number-one reason being that we offer movies on the day they are released.”

JUMP IT | Students face cold weather hazards Hancock freshman Amanda Friel and Grosse lle freshman Erik Taylor wave a friend’s car closer in an effort to connect jumper cables between the two vehicles and restart Taylor’s Jeep Monday evening. Friel and Taylor where broke down in the middle of Ojibway Ct., obstructing traffic for an hour and fifteen minutes. “We were going to a study group when his car died,” Friel said. Perry fish/staff photographer

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She said another big advantage that movie-rental stores like Family Video have over companies like Redbox and Netflix is the element of customer service. “If a customer comes in and knows what kind of movie they like but don’t know what to get, that’s where we are better than Netflix and Redbox,” Walter said. Lydia Heins said she prefers to view films at home on physical media because it offers a better-quality viewing experience. “I just feel like DVDs have better quality over online streaming,” the Rochester Hills junior said. “Plus, if my internet goes down for whatever reason, I don’t have to worry about it, or get distracted.” Heins said she likes to go to the theater for a change in scenery.

Allen Park senior Ellen Trudell said she likes to own the movies she enjoys so they are readily available when she gets the urge to see it again. “Same reason as wanting to own my books or at least read a physical copy, I suppose call me old fashioned,” she said. “I still watch VHSs.” She said she likes to see films in the theater as much as possible. “I tend to go to the movies a lot,” she said. “Even at school I like to make time. I have a group of friends that I always go with up at school” This is another reason that Walter said business at Family Video has not diminished. “People like to watch movies with friends, and it’s harder to do that when you’re watching on a computer,” she said. studentlife@cm-life.com

The premise of a “friends with benefits” relationship corrupted by inevitably falling for one another seems like a nice spin on the romantic comedy. But with little character development and a barrage of toilet humor just for the sake of being racy, “No Strings Attached” falls immediately behind some much better films. The direction is well-handled by Ivan Reitman of “Ghostbusters” fame, but he does not seem to be able to truly knock it out of the park without Bill Murray around. The film as a whole feels worse than just going through the motions. “No Strings” is very similar to “(500) Days of Summer” (right down to the flipping numbers notating what time the scene takes place in) but where the latter had the bravery to break convention, the newer seems

to be a relaxation exercise for Natalie Portman (playing Emma) after what will most likely be an Oscar-winning performance in last year’s fantastic “Black Swan.” Ashton Kutcher yet again plays a snarky heartthrob with no real range. Kutcher is likable the way every romantic comedy hero is likable: he has no flaws, a perfect body and is 100-percent committed to monogamy. Portman is given a chance to show the type of range she has before but instead remains emotionally distant and volatile until an unbelievable revelation is made regarding her problems. The exposed secret involves a family member’s death, which makes no sense in relation to the opening of the film where a childhood Emma is just as distant. There are some very funny lines delivered by the supporting cast throughout the film. These characters seem to exist

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just to deliver them and none are really fleshed out at all. Added to the wasted talent is Kevin Kline, who plays Adam’s famous actor father, Alvin. Alvin spends the movie smoking pot, awkwardly talking to his son about sex, drinking and invading his son’s sex life. It’s meant to explain why Adam is such a loving human being, but none of it really works except for a quick laugh. If you are looking for just some simple laughs and a forgettable premise (and perhaps a peek at Ashton Kutcher’s butt) then this film has its moments. It succeeds in creating likeable characters, just not memorable ones. studentlife@cm-life.com

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GUTEN TAG | Students work on their German skills

Cage the Elephant’s second album sound succeeds Experimental music treads new ground By Jay Gary Staff Reviewer

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From Left: Fremont sophomore Cassie Mull and Hancock freshman Amanda Friel study for their German class on Monday night in Fabiano Hall. “We are working on our skit for class like a boss.” Mull said.

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‘World of Warcraft: Cataclysm’ the best kind of upheaval By Ryan Taljonick Staff Reporter

With their world facing complete annihilation from the newest in a series of mounting threats, Azeroth’s heroes must again rally to thwart the forces of boundless destruction. Welcome to “World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.” Having spent countless hours in Blizzard Entertainment’s latest expansion to the popular “World of Warcraft” massive multiplayer puts the online game, this addition best foot forward of the series so far. “Cataclysm” does a fantastic job of making the game more accessible than ever. Aside from a level cap increase from 80 to 85 and a simplification of character stats and talent trees, “Cataclysm” sports lush new environments, archaeology as a new secondary profession and two new races: the cunning Goblins for the Horde and savage Worgen for the Alliance. The starting zones for both races are something every WoW

player should experience. The Worgen area does a great job of setting up the race’s lore, while the Goblin zone provides a wacky, unusual ride — everything you’d expect from the little green guys. Azeroth’s classic locations have been drastically altered after main villain Deathwing’s escape, which means players won’t have to trudge through the same content once more when leveling multiple characters. Questing in the new high-level zones is an absolute joy. The questing experience has been revamped and set up more as a long chain of adventures injected with cutscenes and lore instead of series of small quest hubs. You can also check out the new archaeology profession while in the field which is used to obtain vanity items, such as pets and mounts. “WoW” veterans will find the increase in dungeon difficulty a pleasing change of pace. Gone are the days of clearing a heroic dungeon in 10 minutes and kill-

“World of Warcraft: Cataclysm (PC/Mac)” w Massively-multiplayer online role-playing game w T for Teen w Online multiplayer ing bosses by bashing your face against a keyboard. Crowd control is almost a necessity, and end bosses don’t drop epic loot anymore — you actually have to work for your shiny new purples again. Both 10- and 25-man raids now drop the same quality of loot, allowing smaller raiding guilds a shot at desirable gear. Huge strides have been made in gear itemization with a new tool called reforging, which converts excess stats on a piece of gear into more desirable ones. New raid content is challenging and enjoyable. Guilds will

Something happened to Cage the Elephant between the release of their self-titled debut record in 2009 and of their new album “Thank You Happy Birthday.” Their debut album was a relatively safe blues/rock album with some great songwriting and some big singles destined for commercial radio. With the success of songs like “In One Ear,” “Back Against the Wall,” and the smash hit “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked,” one might expect Cage the Elephant to continue down the commercial music path into easy money with their sophomore effort. Boy, were we ever wrong Cage The Elephant’s second album “Thank You Happy Birthday” requires the CD case to be kept within eyeshot while listening because their sound is so new and experimental it is hard to tell this album came from the same band. This album is completely off the wall with its new songwriting, taking the blues-rock base and add-

ing lots of noise, punk and an almost avant-garde sound design into it. It is apparent with the opening track “Always Something” that Cage the Elephant is treading new water as the first couple seconds of the track greet the listener with noisy beats, overly distorted instruments and a yell from singer Matthew Shultz. This song has a distinct groove to it that makes it feel like it would be at home in an early Gorillaz album. That comparison might sound strange, but it is not the only one. As you get deeper into “Thank You Happy Birthday” the dynamic songwriting becomes more and more evident. The lead single, “Shake Me Down,” starts with an almost innocent and sweet feel until the loud instrumentals crash into the song like bullets from a machine gun. At the album’s halfway point, Cage the Elephant throws another curveball in the form of punk-influenced songs. Tunes like “2024,” “Sabertooth Tiger” and “Sell Yourself” showcase a visceral influence of punk with their abrasive implementation of vocals and instrumentals. The latter two of those tracks share much in common with the crazy wild songs The Pix-

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ies used to make, or even at its most extreme, a less electronic Atari Teenage Riot. Cage The Elephant pulled out all the stops when creating this album. It is able to switch pace and styles multiple times throughout the album to beautiful and dynamic effect. The instrumentals are over distorted and noisy, the vocals show great range, from songs with more subdued singing to being able to create convincing screams. And the overall pace and presentation of the album is just flawless. Every song on this album is able to hold itself high and contribute something. “Thank You Happy Birthday” is an absolute masterpiece. Cage the Elephant has exceeded all expectations and created an album that will easily show up on most Albums of the Year lists. studentlife@cm-life.com

surely experience a huge sense of accomplishment when a boss is finally downed. For those whose interest is player-versus-player combat, new arena and battlegrounds have been added. Additionally, rated battlegrounds offer points akin to the previous expansion’s arena points. If you hate arenas but love battlegrounds, you can finally get the same high-quality rewards. “Cataclysm” is an accessible, fun and refreshingly challenging step forward in the “World of Warcraft” saga. Put down your books and pick up your sword. You’ve got a world to save. stundentlife@cm-life.com

National Broadcasting Society connects its members Multiple majors welcomed By Mike Nichols Senior Reporter

There’s no business like show business, but with National Broadcasting Society, students can get a head start. NBS is a registered student organization that focuses on helping students develop the skills they need to succeed in broadcasting or communication fields, NBS president Devin Jones said. The Riverview senior has been a member of NBS since her freshman year at CMU and has served as president for the last two years. She said one of the main purposes of the RSO is to help students learn the networking skills which are often essential to success. “I’ve learned that network-

ing is the most important thing in this industry,” Jones said. “It’s all who you know, the internships that you do, the people you meet at the internships and the people in the actual broadcasting program, because those are the people you’re going to be working with in the future.” Broadcast and Cinematic Arts instructor Jeff Smith, faculty advisor for NBS, also emphasized the importance of getting to know your future peers and coworkers. He said NBS tries to cater to all types of students, including public relations and communications majors. “One of the big things about NBS is making contacts with people in the industry before you get in the industry,” Smith said. “We spend a good amount of time for those looking for a job to make sure they have the skills to do that.” The group goes on tours of

broadcasting workplaces, invites guest speakers and practices building resumes. Jones said NBS tried to involve younger students and help them get emotionally involved with the organization this year. “We wanted them to feel a part of it, so this year we had new student members plan the whole showcase,” she said. Grosse Pointe Farms sophomore Angela Simon worked on the NBS student showcase. She said she was excited to do a good job and prove herself to the group. Simon said she really enjoys the closeness of the group and hopes the resume-building skills she learned will work to get her name out there to people in the industry. “It’s been a great experience, and I really hope it helps open doors for me,” she said. In late February NBS will host its 48-hour film competition,

a two-day race for students to write, shoot, direct and edit an original film. Their marquee event, however, will be a trip to the NBS National Convention in Hollywood from March 15 to 20. Registration is $200 and Jones said the full trip would cost about $1,200 per student. She said it is worth the money for students to start circulating their resumes. “Students can submit all the projects they’ve done and get recognized in front of the whole NBS,” Jones said. “This is the best way to meet people, and we get to meet them nationally when we step outside CMU’s comfort zone and our doors open across the United States.” The RSO has about 35 members and meets biweekly at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays in Moore 114. There is a $55 yearly fee to join. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Bulls played B.G., Toledo tough last week

Zeigler: Have to keep teaching

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By Andrew Stover Senior Reporter

Senior forward Will McClure walked off the floor at the conclusion of Tuesday’s practice at McGuirk Arena and began to utter the semblance of a song. He playfully heightened his voice into a microphone he poached from a member of the CMU athletics department. Teammates laughed at the seemingly unrecognizable tune. The Central Michigan men’s basketball team has appeared to keep it loose, even after a season-low 23-percent shooting performance Sunday against Eastern Michigan that resulted in a 41-38 loss. In the meantime, coach Ernie Zeigler’s strategy has remained status quo. “You just keep teaching. You just keep pushing; you keep holding guys accountable,” he said, in preparation for the 7 p.m. Thursday crossdivisional conference game against Miami University at McGuirk Arena. Former CMU great Robbie Harman added to the atmosphere, shooting around with players after practice. And as Zeigler jokingly said, “If you see a new guy out there with a wig on and little darker tan, it could be Robbie in disguise.” The Chippewas (5-13, 2-3 MAC) could use the extra help, even if senior forward Jalin Thomas is cleared to play from a Grade-2 ankle sprain that has kept him out the past two games — a 66-64 win against Northern Illinois and the loss to EMU. Thomas, the team’s second-leading scorer at 15.1 points per game, did not practice Monday or Tuesday, though he’s begun to participate in light running and agility drills. He would be a welcome addition against the RedHawks, as CMU has finished 2-4 each of the past two seasons against Mid-American Conference East Division foes. Miami (8-11, 3-2 MAC) poses a balanced, formidable threat. The RedHawks have three players who average more than 12 points per game, and the same three average more than six rebounds

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Junior forward Andre Coimbra is third on the team in scoring with 6 points per game. He scored in double digits the last two games, including a double-double Sunday at EMU.

per game. Forwards Nick Winbush and Julian Mavunga lead the Miami front court. Small forward Antonio Ballard, at 6-foot-4, 208 pounds, rounds out the trio. “I think when they’ve been good is when Mavunga has been really dominant, because he’s an inside-out threat,” Zeigler said. Zeigler called the Chippewas’ offense “almost abysmal” at times this year, most recently against EMU. But Thomas’ injury has allowed for a third scorer to emerge, Zeigler said, in the form of 6-9, 222-pound junior forward Andre Coimbra, who has started in the front court during Thomas’ absence. The Brazil native recorded his first career double-double on Sunday, finishing with 10 points and 12 rebounds and proving to be one of CMU’s few bright spots in Ypsilanti. “That silver lining (to Thomas’ injury) has been the emergence of Andre having back-to-back good offensive and defensive games,” Zeigler said. As for Coimbra, he has soaked in the tutelage he has received from Zeigler. He also has learned from Thomas, who he called the team’s best

player, and the way the 6-4, 200-pound forward carries himself. “(Jalin’s) so focused,” said Coimbra, using his typical choppy English and strong accent. “His expression when he plays is always the same.” As for Thursday’s game at McGuirk Arena, where CMU is 2-0 against MAC opponents, Coimbra has embraced his coach’s philosophy. “We need to save the home floor,” he said. “We can’t lose a game at home.” Miami is 1-8 on the road, but that’s not the entire story. The RedHawks have played elite competition away from Oxford, Ohio — a list including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 3 Duke and No. 6 Kansas. But for CMU, it may be more about moving on than anything else, especially in regards to its performance against EMU. “That game’s over; it’s done,” Zeigler said. “Everyone, sometime or another, (has) bad games, either offensively or defensively. And we couldn’t have had a worse game down in Ypsilanti, offensively.” sports@cm-life.com

Zeigler: Thomas’ status for Thursday still ‘up in the air’ By Aaron McMann Sports Editor

CMU may be without senior forward Jalin Thomas for another game. During the Mid-American Conference coaches teleconference Monday, head coach Ernie Zeigler called Thomas’ status for Thursday’s game against Miami “up in the air.” “Normally, (his injury) is a 10-14 day deal,” Zeigler said. “As of today, it’s been eight days for him. He’s rehabbing and working vigorously with our trainer to try and get himself back going. Hopefully I’ll have a better picture (Tuesday), no later than Wednesday.” Thomas sat out his second consecutive game Sunday at Eastern Michigan after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain on Jan. 15 at Ball State. He did not take part in practice Tuesday, instead continuing agility drills. But Zeigler said he is expected to practice for the first time Wednesday. After that, an evaluation and decision will be made for Thursday’s game. With Thomas out of the lineup, CMU struggled severely on offense Sunday. The Chippewas shot a season-low 23 percent, including a brisk 13 percent in the first half, on their way to an ugly 41-38 loss. While they currently sit tied with EMU and Northern Illinois at 2-3 in the MAC West, Zeigler expressed caution when asked about Thomas’ return, saying there is a chance he may not play Thursday against the RedHawks. “The thing with this type of deal is that if you push him too

quickly, it can be a lingering deal,” Zeigler said. “We got to be cautious because when we get him back, we need to have him back. We need to make the right decision.” Coimbra steps in As Thomas’ replacement, junior forward Andre Coimbra has stepped in and provided some much-needed production. Coimbra recorded the first double-double of his career Sunday, scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. He had a season-high 14 points in CMU’s 66-64 win Thursday against Northern Illinois. “(He) has actually gave us two really good games backto-back, and I think he’s really starting to turn the corner,” Zeigler said of Coimbra. With Thomas out, the team has had to heavily rely on the offensive ability of freshman guard Trey Zeigler. Zeigler scored a game-high 27 points in the team’s 66-64 win against Northern Illinois on Thursday, but struggled on Sunday at EMU, scoring 13 points on 5-of-18 shooting. “For Trey, nothing changes in terms of that he has to have his hand involved in many different areas for us,” Ernie said. “It means he’s going to have to handle the ball even more because of some of the ineptness we’ve had at our point guard position.” -Senior Reporter Stover contributed report. sports@cm-life.com

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When a team is at its highest the only direction to go is down. After earning a first place tie last week with a win against Toledo, the CMU women’s basketball team was riding high. But on Saturday the Chippewas suffered what might be their biggest defeat of the season, losing to Bowling Green 90-62. At noon today at McGuirk Arena, the Chippewas will get a chance to get back on track when they face off against Mid-American Conference foe Buffalo. “You have to stay even, otherwise the highs are so high and the lows are so low,” said CMU head coach Sue Guevara. “I am an emotional coach but I didn’t think we handled our frustration well. If we get frustrated on offense we need to generate easy offense with our defense.” Buffalo, just like CMU, is also coming off of back-toback games against Bowling Green and Toledo. Although the Bulls lost both games, they played competitively and had BGSU on the ropes. Even so, Buffalo has lost four of its last five games and struggled in conference play. The Bulls are led by senior forward Kourtney Brown, who is averaging 21.6 points per game and 12.1 rebounds per game in MAC play. Freshman forward Taylor Johnson, who is averaging almost 10 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, said the team will be ready to go today. “We don’t look back, and that is what’s great about this team,” Taylor said. “We are going to run, we are going to rebound and we are not going to allow baseline.” CMU (12-6, 4-2 MAC) is currently in a tie for second in the MAC West with Eastern Michigan one game behind Toledo, but still has a lot of conference basketball left to play. Buffalo (9-10, 2-4 MAC) will be looking to gain some ground in the East Division, but has a lot of work left if they want to try and catch Bowling Green. “I want our players to be coachable,” Guevara said. “Buffalo is a good team. We are looking for a better version of our game.”

“You have to stay even, otherwise the highs are so high and the lows are so low.” Sue Guevara, CMU head coach Hoops for Hunger Today’s game will be is a part of what is going to be an all-day event. CMU athletics, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and ABC 12 have come together to create “Hoops for Hunger.” This event is going to focus on fighting hunger in the state of Michigan. Students, fans, friends and family joined ABC 12 at 5 a.m. this morning in McGuirk Arena to collect canned goods and nonperishable food items. Players from both teams addressed those in attendance about the importance of giving back to the community. The day’s events end with CMU and Buffalo tipping off in a conference clash. Last season, before an arena-record 5,195 in attendance, Georgetown beat CMU 94-69. sports@cm-life.com

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Records: CMU: 12-6, 4-2 MAC; UB: 9-10, 2-4 MAC

Radio: 91.5 WMHW-FM Last meeting: Buffalo won, 60-52 (Feb. 6, 2010)

Team leaders Scoring (per game): Sr. F Kaihla Szunko 16.1 Sr. G Shonda Long 16.0 So. F Brandie Baker 13.7 Fr. G Niki DiGuilio 11.1

Rebounds: Sr. F Kaihla Szunko 11 So. F Brandie Baker 7.3 So. G Jalisa Olive 4.4 Sr. G Shonda Long 3.1

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DiGuilio tries working out of slump After fast start, freshman guard has hit skid last two games By John Manzo Staff Reporter

Freshman guard Niki DiGuilio has crossed into an unfamiliar territory — growing pains. The leading freshman scorer in Mid-American Conference has struggled recently. In Central Michigan’s past two games, she’s scored a total of 4 points, all from the free throw line, on 0-for-5 shooting. “I’m not frustrated with her or her play,” said head coach Sue Guevara. “She continues to work hard, but she’s going through growing pains and that’s a part of being a freshman.” Players aren’t playing her loose anymore. At the beginning of the season players would let her receive the ball in space. As a result, she made teams pay. Now, the game plan is to

keep it out of her hands. “Teams are scouting and I know for a fact that Toledo’s game plan was to blanket her,” Guevara said. “They didn’t want her to touch the ball because Niki DiGuilio they know she can score.” As the season goes on, teams find it harder to shield young stars. Adjustments are made by opponents throughout the course of a season. That’s the next step for DiGuilio. “In the back of my mind, I take it as a compliment,” she said of all the ball pressure. “I need to work on hard V-cuts and get open because I want to contribute to the team.” Guevara understands that freshmen go through these growing pains. Her goal is to keep them under control. DiGuilio expects tight pressure, but understands she can adjust and things will be alright. To her credit, CMU’s previous two games were against

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Bowling Green (17-2 overall, 5-1 MAC) and Toledo (13-6 overall, 5-1 MAC). The Chippewas managed to split the two games, despite her struggles. But DiGuilio is capable of playing at a high level, and she knows it. She averages 11.1 points per game and is second on the team in 3-pointers made, behind Shonda Long (45), with 37. Before CMU’s 78-74 win against Toledo last week, DiGuilio scored 20 points in its loss at Ball State. She has scored in double figures 10 times this season. “It’s all about me getting open and finding looks,” she said. “I need to call for the ball more in the future.” She will get her chance to break out of the slump at noon today at McGuirk Arena against Buffalo. The arena will be packed as CMU athletics, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and WJRT ABC 12 are coming together to host a “Hoops for Hunger” event that will bring a lot of children to the game and fight efforts of hunger in the state of Michigan. sports@cm-life.com

UConn football donor wants $3 million back By Mike DiMauro MCT Campus

Robert G. Burton wants UConn to give him his $3 million back. Burton gave the money to the University of Connecticut to build the Burton Family Football Complex in Storrs. Now, citing disagreements with the school’s athletic director and a desire to be consulted about the new football coach, he wants that donation returned and his family’s name taken off the facility altogether. Burton informed UConn Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway of his intentions via a six-page letter dated Jan. 19, a copy of which was obtained by The Day. A printing industry executive who has lived in Greenwich for the last 30 years, Burton is the chairman, chief executive officer and managing member of Greenwich-based Burton Capital Management, LLC. He has given more than $7 million to the football program, including a “lead gift” of $2.5 million for construction of the football complex. Burton also gave additional funds to pay for an audio

system and artwork around the building, which includes coaches’ offices, an academic resource center, locker room and dining hall. “After we get our money back, you can take our name off the complex,” wrote Burton, who also has a luxury box at Rentschler Field and who donated more than $1 million to endow two scholarships at the school. Burton cited philosophical disagreements with Hathaway and his management style as reasons for his decision to end his involvement with UConn. “The primary reason (former coach) Randy (Edsall) took another job is because he couldn’t work with you,” Burton wrote in the letter to Hathaway. “You are not qualified to be a Division I AD and I would have fired you a long time ago. You do not have the skills to manage and cultivate new donors.” According to the letter, Burton called Hathaway on Jan. 3 and asked to be “kept in the loop” with the hiring process for the next football coach. It was “the same process that (former Athletic Director) Lew Perkins had with me when Randy was hired.”

Ticket required for Sunday’s dual wrestling/ gymnastics event CMU students looking to attend this weekend’s dual wrestling-gymnastics event at McGuirk Arena must pick up a ticket first. The CMU athletics department announced Monday that, because of an anticipated sellout, students must have tickets for Sunday’s Royal Rumble & Tumble event. The arena floor will be split in half as CMU wrestling faces Old Dominion and the gymnastics team squares off against Northern Illinois in its first home meet of the season. About 2,000 tickets have already been sold. The new seating configuration, without bleachers on both sides of the floor, will reduce seating capacity. Students can pick up tickets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday at Ticket Central, located in the glass atrium of the Events Center.

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FREE FOOD TO EAT. FREE WAYS TO WORK IT OFF. Pizza parties, breakfast on the go, and hot dog eating contests. As well as treadmills, ellipticals, and indoor basketball. We have all the things you want in a housing community. And a value students love. Visit villageatbluegrass com or our on site sales office to learn more.

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In House Leasing Party!

UNITED APTS Wednesday January 26th 9IN ALL AM-6 PM LEASING OFFICES (Deerfield Village, Jamestown, Union Square, WestPoint Village)

• No Application Fee ($50 Value)

• $50 Security Deposit • $175 Utility Fee ($25 Savings)

• Free Food • Deerfield Village • Emerald Village • Hickory Lane • Jamestown

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