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ROTC waits for repeal’s changes By Mike Nichols Senior Reporter
CMU’s ROTC is waiting for orders in the wake of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal. DADT is a government policy that previously banned open homosexuality in the military. The bill to repeal the policy passed the Senate in December as mentioned by President Barack Obama in his State of the Union address. 1st Lt. Rodney Williams, CMU ROTC’s Recruitment Operations Officer, said DADT only affects cadets who are officially signed up for military service. Williams said he expects the section in the contract that contains the elements of DADT will be changed. Until then, he said the military is advising everyone to hold off on taking action until a new policy is enacted. “It’s an appeal, so now we’re still waiting for another policy to come out,” Williams said. “The only thing we know is we’re going to support it.” Lt. Col. Aaron Kalloch is a Professor of Military Science and Head of the CMU Batallion. Kalloch said he was a
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Third grade student Jasmine Dortch, 9, smiles while talking about her lunch buddy Clio, sophomore Ellaine Ursuy, left, Friday afternoon during lunchtime at Vowles Elementary School, 1560 Watson Road, in Mount Pleasant. “I like playing with her and talking with her,” Jasmine said about Ellaine. “She’s nice and happy.”
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“I get to see how I grow through the program and (how Jasmine) grows,” she said. “I think that I grow more than her.” Maya Gibson, a third grader at Vowles Elementary School, 1560 Watson St., said she thinks the Lunch Buddies program is fun. It is her first year in the program and she said her teacher introduced her to it. “Mrs. Nowicki asked me if I wanted a lunch buddy and I said, ‘Yeah!’” Gibson said. Her favorite things about
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the program are playing four square, talking and playing rock-paper-scissors with her mentor. Ursuy said she most enjoys playing four square with her buddy. “It’s Jasmine’s favorite thing to do and to see her face light up when she gets to square one, it’s so great,” Ursuy said. The program was one of five finalists for the Governor Service Award in the category of the Mentoring Program of the Year in 2010. The award is sponsored by the state of
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llaine Ursuy, like many others from the CMU Volunteer Center’s Lunch Buddies program, participates because she loves elementary kids. Lunch Buddies lets students spend time mentoring an elementary kid and escape from the stresses of college life for a few hours every Friday. “It’s a great experience for me and Jasmine, my lunch buddy,” said Ursuy, a Clio sophomore. She said the program is effective and the only thing it is missing is more kids. She said she would love to have six lunch buddies instead of one.
Lieutenant when DADT was put in place and is now a Lieutenant Colonel. Society has changed in the past 20 years, Kalloch said, which is why the policies are changing. The Department of Defense sent out a survey to military units in 2010 asking how they would feel about the repeal. According to the results, a majority said the repeal would either have a positive, mixed or no effect on aspects of task cohesion or social cohesion. Kalloch said he was part of the percentage that supported it. Kalloch said he hopes the policy change will increase their enrollment, but other than that, he doesn’t see the ROTC program itself looking very different any time soon. “I can pretty much assure, in my personal opinion, this will be enacted within this calender year,” he said. “But on a college campus, this isn’t going to have a major impact for us.” DADT came under fire on campus last September when a protest was led by Sarah Winchester, political chair-
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With the help of their lunch buddy, Clio sophomore Ellaine Ursuy, third grade students Jasmine Dortch, left, Georgia Humphrey and Madisyn Auker make a “cheese man” during lunch time on Friday at Vowles Elementary School, 1560 Watson Road, in Mount Pleasant. “(The best part of being a lunch buddy is) getting to re-experience elementary school and how simple everything is,” Ursuy said.
Michigan and was presented by former Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband. Saginaw junior Justin Mack, Lunch Buddies’ student coordinator, was presented with the award by University President George Ross at the Dec. 2 CMU Board of Trustees meeting. In an e-mail, he called it “truly an honor.” He said the award was based on several criteria ranging from the students’ academic performance to the program’s organizational structure. “We are excited to apply
again for the award later this semester,” Mack said. Ursuy is a Leader Advancement Scholar and getting volunteer hours through the Lunch Buddies program are integral to her eligibility. Above all else, the program brings back memories of her time in elementary school and lets her relive the simple life. “It’s so great to remember,” Ursuy said. “To grow up and remember the simple things.” photo@cm-life.com
Many students have yet to feel the effects of health care reform since it was signed into law last March. Proponents of the law, however, have said many changes have already implemented and are helping people right now. “I haven’t really noticed any differences,” said Byron sophomore Andrea Paulin. “I mean, I guess I haven’t had any medical situations, but yeah, I haven’t noticed.” Paulin receives her health insurance through her work. The Affordable Health Care Act grants protections and safeguards to the clients of health insurance companies. It eliminates the possibility of a company denying a child with pre-existing conditions coverage and halts the company’s ability to eliminate or limit coverage in the face of serious conditions. It also pre-
vents companies from limiting the choice of doctors for a patient. “Various portions of the law will affect people differently, but by and large every constituent will feel the benefits, said Bryan Thomas, spokesman for U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Michigan. Matt Williams, spokesman for U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, said the senator supported the bill in addition to Levin. The act extends coverage of children on their parents’ plan to the age of 26. “That will be huge for many young adults either going into college or graduating ... that first job might not offer insurance,” Williams said. “It will help a lot of people.” Some students were not even aware the changes had occurred. “I never really heard about it,” said Durand junior Brett A health | 2A
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Tanning salons so far not affected by tax By Melissa Beauchamp Staff Reporter
The bronzed glow many Americans crave may cost more, but Mount Pleasant tanning salons have not yet seen a hit on their income statements. A 10-percent excise tax on indoor ultraviolet tanning services was imposed by the IRS on July 1. The tax was a part of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul bill. The money goes toward public awareness and health care costs associated with skin cancer. Cherri Kuhns, owner of B Tan, 1620 S. Mission St., said she hasn’t noticed a drop in customers. “I’ve never had a customer say, ‘I choose not to tan now because of the 10-percent tax,’” Kuhns said. “Although we do
have economic issues ... tanning is something people cut out of their budget.” Kuhns said it is an issue because customers don’t know where the tax tacked on comes from and why — all they know is they are being taxed. She said it seems unfair one industry is being targeted. Jessie Hug, a New Hudson senior, is a regular customer at B Tan. “The tax ticked me off, but I’m still going to pay for tanning,” Hug said. “I still tan as frequently as I did last winter, regardless of the tax.” Milford alumna Joanna Cibrario said she tanned more before the tax was implemented. “I wouldn’t be tanning unless I was going somewhere warm for spring break,” she said.
Liz Mead, manager of Maui Tan, 2108 S. Mission St., said there is no correlation between a decrease in business and an increase in tanning taxes. “I don’t think it would cause a customer not to tan, but they are just unhappy,” Mead said. “It gives a bad name for tanning, which ... can be bad for you if used unwisely. But it can actually be good for your health if used in moderation.” Grand Blanc freshman Kayla Nelson still shells out for some extra ultraviolet rays. “People are going to do what they want. An extra couple of dollars isn’t going to change my mind on tanning,” she said. “The government is just trying Paige Calamari/staff photographer to do their job and enforce limi- Grand Blanc freshman Kayla Nelson relaxes in a tanning bed Monday night at B Tan, 1620 tations for health reasons.” S. Mission St. Nelson, who has used tanning beds since age 16, now has a membership at metro@cm-life.com
the local tanning salon, B Tan, despite the 10-percent excise tax placed on indoor tanning in July of 2010.
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EVENTS CALENDAR FrIdAY w A Lon Ferguson Art Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. at Wightman 125 w A new Venture Seminar will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grawn 100 w The Sibs weekend General Meeting will occur from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Bovee UC: Auditorium w “everyman� by Anonymous will be performed from 7:30 to 11 p.m. in Moore Hall’s Theatre On The Side
SATurdAY w The returning to earth exhibit will be on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Charles V. Park Library: Baber Room w The 20th Annual night of Louisiana will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. in Finch Fieldhouse 110 w “everyman� by Anonymous will be performed from 7:30 to 11 p.m. in Moore Hall’s Theatre On The Side
SundAY w “everyman� by Anonymous will be performed from 2 to 5p.m. in Moore Hall’s Theatre On The Side w harry Potter Alliance chapter at CMu will hold a meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. in Anspach 166
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More U.S. freshmen feel overwhelmed, survey finds By Larry Gordon MCT Campus
LOS ANGELES — This year’s college freshmen report feeling higher levels of emotional and financial stress than their predecessors did, according to a national survey conducted by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles. The annual “American Freshman� report, released Thursday, showed that only about half of current first-year students, 51.9 percent, rated their emotional health above average or higher, down from 55.3 percent last year and the lowest since the question was first asked 25 years ago. Just 45.9 percent of women in the class described themselves as emotionally strong, compared with 59.1 percent of the men. In addition, nearly twothirds of this year’s freshmen, 62.1 percent, said the recession had affected their choice of college, and 73.4 percent, up from
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Warner. “I guess I might have seen it on TV, but I don’t really watch much news so I don’t really know.� Warner gets his insurance through his parents. Lansing senior Aaron Shelle has not noticed any differences either. Shelle had gallbladder surgery last semester, which was covered by his insurance. “I get my health insurance through my wife’s work,� Shelle said. “So far we haven’t noticed anything new with it.� The act aims to eventually close the Part D “donut hole.� This portion of health care offers payment for prescription medication up to a certain point, then forces patients to cover the cost of the medication until the
70 percent last year, are depending on grants and scholarships to help them through. The young people, interviewed just before they started classes in the fall, also reported relatively high rates of parental unemployment. “What it means is that going into college, students are already feeling more stress and feeling more overwhelmed and have lower emotional reserves to deal with that stress,� said John H. Pryor, lead author of the report and managing director of UCLA’s Higher Education Research Institute, which operates the survey. First given in 1966, the annual survey is considered the nation’s most comprehensive assessment of college students’ attitudes. This year’s report was based on the responses of more than 201,000 incoming freshmen at 279 four-year colleges and universities around the United States.
patients pay $4,550 out of pocket, including the deductible and co-payments. Under the act, patients will receive a $250 rebate if they enter the coverage gap. In 2011, a 50-percent discount will be provided for medication purchased while in the gap. The act’s goal is to completely close the donut hole and have insurance companies pay the majority of the cost by 2020. While some of the benefits are available and being felt now, many will come into effect in 2014, Williams said. “In 2014, the health care exchanges will begin. These will make it easier for people to get affordable health care, because people are pooling together for the insurance,� he said. “But if you like what you have, you can keep it.�
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Harrison residents Adam Hensel, 9, left, and Zack Nichols, 9, shout for a chance to win a free T-shirt during the secondof the CMU basketball game half Wednesday in McGuirk Arena. “I am having so much fun that I forgot how much fun I was having,� Hensel said.
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woman of Spectrum, one of the registered student organizations for the LGBT community. The Owosso senior said one ROTC cadet approached her to speak at the rally, but eventually decided not to. Winchester said she has the utmost respect for the military and the ROTC. She hopes the group will interact well with ROTC. “I have many friends in the ROTC that do consider themselves LGBT,� the Owosso senior said. “I really would like to see an event between the two organizations.� Even when the the new policies are set, CMU’s cadet Public Affairs Officer Rachael Knapp said cadets will still be expected to portray the professional attitude of the army. The
Montague graduate student said she thinks the repeal is a step in the right direction, and is glad the homosexual community will be allowed the freedoms they defend for others.
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Graduate student numbers on rise
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Further reduction in state aid expected
Change comes after admissions intermission
By Maria Amante Senior Reporter
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The CMU graduate program’s admission numbers continue to grow since reversing a falling trend started in 2000. The program began growing again in 2007, at least partially, because of its quality of programs, said Robert Hassen, coordinator of graduate recruiting. CMU’s program does very well when compared with graduate programs offered by other universities, he said. “The psychology program is accredited by the (American Psychological Association) and is respected around the country and the world,” Hassen said. The College of Graduate Studies has 1,922 students living on campus now and is projected to have 1,950 next year. The graduate student population is about 10 percent of the total population on campus. “We’re continuing to aggressively work to recruit more fulltime students, especially in the Great Lakes region and internationally,” Hassen said. The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Hassen said it is a very prestigious accreditation which is recognized worldwide. The College of Graduate Studies is always trying to improve its program by studying quality issues, said Interim Dean Roger Coles. “I think there are goodquality programs,” he said. “Of course, we could always improve, but our students are performing really well, well above the national level.” The college also tries to focus on real-world experiences and internships, which helps with job placement. “The job placement is really good here,” Hassen said. The geography department, for example, boasts almost 100percent job placement. “The percentage of students that actually complete the geography program is really low, but that’s because most of the students drop out because they find a job before even having to graduate,” Hassen said. The graduate program is expected to continue to grow in coming years. “Often the thinking is that when there’s a recession, students come back to school,” Coles said. “Some people think we’ve peaked, but we have been growing and we will continue to grow.” university@cm-life.com
No executive cuts ordered to decrease CMU’s budget
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Clarkston sophomore Katelyn Coates rehearses a prepared script during auditions for the position of a News Central 34 franchise reporter Wednesday afternoon in the Moore Hall production station. Coates, who worked as a backup franchise reporter last semester, hopes to fulfill one of the three-categories of positions offered this semester including health, business, or entertainment.
Breaking news Students ready for semester’s broadcast
By Randi Shaffer | Senior Reporter
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he student anchors and technicians of News Central 34 are ramping up for a new semester of bringing university and local news to your TV screen. Steve Bishop, a graduate assistant for News Central 34, said preparing the program for live broadcasts takes between four and five weeks for a seven- to eight-week run. “News Central is kind of its own brand,” the Battle Creek resident said. “We don’t just cover the CMU campus. We cover Mount Pleasant and we cover Isabella County.” Bishop said the first step in preparing for each semester is bringing in students from BCA 524: Producing Television News, and then training them to find news stories and get used to the production studio’s equipment. After producers begin their routine, anchor auditions are held before a practice week — all leading up to live on-air broadcasts every weekday. Clarkston senior Alana Goeringer works behind the scenes as a producer for the live News Central 34 segments. She works closely with on-air talent to put together a smooth show and gain insight for her future career. “Even though we have
all these classes and we learn different aspects of (production),” she said, “this is more of a handson type thing and not everybody knows how all of the equipment works.” St. Charles senior Chad Weaver was one of the broadcast and cinematic arts students who auditioned for a role as a franchise reporter. The rundown Bishop said there are 26 anchor positions available, varying between sports, weather and news anchor positions. “Our anchors will typically work an eight-hour week,” he said. “( They’re) in 2 to 6 p.m. every day writing the show.”
St. Charles senior Chad Weaver checks the time prior to his audition for the position of franchise reporter at News Central 34 in Moore Hall. Twenty students auditioned for 10 available franchise positions, reporters who cover either health, business, or entertainment news.
Weaver said each franchise reporter is responsible for researching current events and putting together an assemblage of stories to last a few minutes, and then they must present that information in a short segment. “It’s a great experience,” he said. “It’s a lot different from when you’re in class and doing it and then actually being in a newsroom and doing it. It’s a lot more hectic.” Each anchor is responsible for either a Monday and Wednesday news segment, or a Tuesday and Thursday segment each at 5 p.m. There is also a shorter Friday segment that airs from 5 to 5:30 p.m. “Ultimately, what you
put into it is what you get out of it,” Bishop said. “The quality gets better as the semester goes on.” BCA Professor Rick Sykes has worked as News Central 34’s adviser since 1996. He said he takes pride in the experience he is able to provide students. “What they get in our co-curricular is experience that’s not replicated anywhere else in the state of Michigan,” he said. “It is as close to a commercial news operation as I can get it.” News Central 34’s newscasts can be viewed weekdays at 5 p.m. on channel 34 on campus and channel 97 off campus. studentlife@cm-life.com
CMU’s budget will avoid a potential executive order cut from Gov. Rick Snyder to balance the state’s budget. Any governor, according to previous reports, has the authority to issue executive order cuts based on budget figures to indicate payments to institutions will be held up, taken away or even cut because of the state’s finances. David Burdette, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, said he doesn’t see an executive order cut coming this fiscal year because of sufficient revenue estimates by the state. “The current revenue estimates look like this year’s budget is approximately balanced,” Burdette said. “We’re not anticipating an executive order (cut).” In the next fiscal year, beginning July 1, CMU will see a cut in its state funding as the state works to compensate for a $1.8-billion budget shortfall. Kathy Wilbur, vice president of Development and External Relations, previously told CM Life it is “very clear” higher education funding will receive a cut when Snyder proposes his budget next month. Sara Wurfel, press secretary for the governor, said in an e-mailed statement the budget is still in review and development. “The Governor is looking to be as thoughtful and deliberative as possible, especially given the dire fiscal crisis and estimated deficit,” Wurfel said. “It’s not just about cutting either, he’s hoping to invest in items that achieve key outcomes and can lay the foundation for the reinvention of Michigan.” With diminishing stateaid funds, Burdette said the university is becoming more dependent on tuition revenues. In the 2009-10 fiscal year, tuition accounted for 54 percent of revenue, other revenues for 26 percent and state appropriations accounted for 20 percent of the budget. CMU received $80,132,000 in state funding for the current fiscal year, a 2-percent cut in the previous year’s state funding. This fiscal year, with CMU’s current $417,903,423 budget, state aid equals 19 percent of the total revenue, according to figures from Burdette. “We depend on tuition for
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SUSO finds nuclear war a lose-lose gamble
Forum draws about 110 people
By Annie Harrison Staff Reporter
Political science professor Won Paik said more nations will become nuclear powers despite efforts made by the U.S. Paik, an expert on East Asian and international politics, was a panelist at the Speak Up, Speak Out forum “Nuclear Threats?” where the chances of nuclear war were debated Wednesday night. About 110 people attended the forum in Bovee University Center Auditorium to ask a panel of experts about their thoughts on nuclear power and weaponry. Paik said Iran will be the
next nuclear power in a few years. “The U.S. has tried a lot of things over the years to prevent untrustworthy nations from becoming nuclear powers and we have failed,” he said. Paik said it is important to remember that countries with access to nuclear materials do not necessarily have the technology to build missiles. “There is a huge technological leap from a bomb to a missile,” he said. Charles Novitski, an associate professor of biology and a panelist, said computer technology has been used to prevent some countries from developing nuclear programs. He said the Stuxnet computer worm was one example, a piece of malware that de-
stroyed Iranian centrifuges in 2010. “The technology was delayed at least four years,” he said. “I think it was a relief to a lot of countries.” Novitski said stockpiling nuclear weapons is not an effective defense against nuclear war. He said deterrence is a dangerous strategy because there is still a potential for conflict. “Mutually assured destruction doesn’t work,” he said. “If you keep rolling the dice, you’re going to lose.” Paik said the U.S. needs to stop the arms race to prevent countries from stockpiling nuclear weapons and that the New START treaty would reduce the amount of nuclear arms between the United States and Russia.
“We’ve got to get away from a Cold War mentality,” he said. Novitski said he has studied radioactive materials and how it affects humans. He believes nuclear power is a poor investment because people do not know how to store nuclear waste, which can cause cancer and create genetic mutations. “It doesn’t generate CO2,” he said, “it just kills us in a different way.” Other panelists at the forum were Rochester Hills junior Jacquelyn Keenan and Haslett senior Joel Durr. Andrew Blom, assistant professor of philosophy and religion, facilitated the debate. Bad Axe sophomore Nick Varner said he believes terrorist groups pose the biggest threat of nuclear war because
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Students ponder on the discussion topic, ‘What is the likeliness of nuclear war in today’s world,’ during Speak Up, Speak Out Wednesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
they are difficult to guard against. “If we start to reduce nuclear arms materials, we need to make sure it stays in good hands,” he said. Varner said he agreed with a lot of what the panelists had
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to say and would like to see countries reduce their amount of nuclear weapons. “I am for nuclear reduction because I like living in a nonradioactive world,” he said. university@cm-life.com
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Elaine Walcott, 27, of Mount Pleasant and Kevin Gage, 27, of Clare audition for “Love, Sex, and the IRS,” directed by Cynthia Kilmer, Wednesday in the Veteran’s Memorial Library Annex, 301 S. University Ave. Gage has starred in about five of Broadway Theatre’s plays, 216 E. Broadway St.
Hopefuls audition for ‘Love, Sex and the IRS’
Comedic play to begin April 1 at Broadway Theatre By Hailee Sattavara Staff Reporter
Actors and actresses gathered in the back of the Veterans Memorial Library, 301 S. University Ave., hoping to secure a spot in Mount Pleasant’s next Broadway production. The prospective cast giggled at the subject manner of “Love, Sex and the IRS” as director Cindy Kilmer explained the comedic play which will open April 1. “We’re going to have a good time, or else it’s not worth doing,” Kilmer said. Five women and two men auditioned for roles of varying personalities as Kilmer watched intently, pausing briefly to jot down a few notes. Auditions were held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the library
Wednesday and Thursday. Kilmer briefly stepped in when there were not enough actresses to run through some of the female roles. “Love, Sex and the IRS” is the third play she has directed. “I can’t remember how I got a hold of it, but I read it and I just loved it,” Kilmer said. One of the two males in attendance, Clare resident Kevin Gage, 26, said he has been involved in theater for 10 years. He was in the production of “Sweeney Todd” last fall at the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. “I just love the whole three companies aspect (of the play),” Gage said. In “Love, Sex and the IRS,” one of its central characters, John, finds himself in tax trouble, leading an IRS agent to believe he has a wife. His male roommate, Leslie, finds himself dressing in drag to convince the tax agent the two are married. Kilmer said the produc-
tion is a light-hearted comedy. In addition to deadpan comedy, “Love, Sex and IRS” has romantic themes as a main component of the play. Mount Pleasant resident Keri McArthur, 22, auditioned for the roles of Kate and Connie. “I have been acting since I was very little,” McArthur said. “I did my first play when I was 4 and loved it.” McArthur said she loves being on stage and playing someone else to experience different people. She attended business school at CMU. Lapeer resident Shannon Cline, 20, said she wanted to find some positive things to do. Cline auditioned for all of the female roles, maximizing her potential for landing a part. “I’m trying to find good things to do with my time,” Cline said. “I read a lot about this play and liked it.” metro@cm-life.com
Software pays for student notes Products could discourage class attendance By Brian Barton Staff Reporter
You can buy just about anything on the Internet — students may be able to add a class’ worth of notes to that list. Scholastic publishing company McGraw Hill developed a website for academic networking where students can be paid to upload lecture notes, study guides and information pertaining to current class projects or writing assignments. The Chronicle of Higher Education recently published an article describing a student who received nearly $200 from McGraw Hill for publishing 65 lectures during one semester. The primary issue is the quality and content of information being posted by students said Alan Rudy, an associate professor of sociology, anthropology and social work. “The social networking software being described tends to be more of a ‘buyer
beware’ development,” Rudy said. “Students relying on good notes through networking sites wouldn’t provide the comprehension involved with actual classroom interaction.” Colleges like Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology are independently developing networking software to turn a profit instead of providing information for free. Their web-based OpenStudy provides 11,000 users access to 50 courses for a small fee and is largely based on Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s OpenCourseWare. Northville senior Adam Jankovich believes these websites should definitely pursue further development if they can provide quality information. “In health studies so much of the material is hard to comprehend independently and I feel being able to access other students’ information would benefit anyone dealing with the stress of higher education,” Jankovich said. Aside from questionable quality, copyright infringement may also be an issue for students attempting to profit from ideas shared during lec-
tures. Timothy Boudreau, associate professor of journalism, said there is definite evidence of copyright infringement if the professor lecturing has presented the class with a written outline for the material being shared. “I don’t believe this information could be considered intellectual property theft,” Boudreau said. “But if a professor did present some form of written material, and a student tried to profit from ideas based on that material there would most certainly be an issue of copyright infringement.” A bigger problem could be the incentive to skip class if all course material was available through the Internet Monroe senior Nikolas Tsipis said. “I’m sure several students would utilize this software to skip class or find quicker ways for cramming before exams.”
supporting the campus,” Burdette said. “CMU will not only survive, but be a strong institution (when further cuts are made in state aid).” Burdette said he did not know where CMU would trim its budget to account for state aid cuts next fiscal year. He said he sees a parallel with diminishing state aid and higher tuition rates in CMU’s budget with the decline of the auto industry and rising unemployment in the state. “The state was paying a lot more toward higher education than it currently is,” Burdette said. “Michigan is similar to other states in
that they have pulled back state funding and campuses have been raising tuition as a consequence of those reductions.” In the past 10 years, tuition has increased about 220 percent from a rate of $108.15 in the 2000-01 academic year to $346 this year, according to the Office of Institutional Research. The university remains competitive with the increases, Burdette said. “We had record enrollment (this year),” he said. “We became a strong-demand campus and we’re very pleased about that. We have absorbed the work load this year.” university@cm-life.com
strom said. “Especially when you have it for students who have such a tight schedule.” Taylor said in the past a summit was a smaller-scale project that was primarily geared toward faculty and staff. This year they hope to attract a large student attendance. “We wanted to take a couple weeks to take input from everybody on campus so we can present them something that they really want to see,” Taylor said. “Within IT this is the largest scale of something like this we’ve ever done. “
Taylor said for the first time ever OIT implemented a software tool called IdeaScale. It allows people only from CMU to log on and submit ideas, similar to a blog site, and it has been well received, he said. “In the first 15 minutes, we quadrupled the number of votes on a specific topic,” he said. “ We’re piloting it for this and we’d like to use it for the future.” To submit ideas for the summit, point your browser to ideas.cmich.edu. studentlife@cm-life.com
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CMU students will soon have center stage to voice what technology they would like to see implemented at CMU. CMU’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is hosting a day-long technology summit on March 16. CMU’s faculty and guest speakers will give presentations on the technology of CMU and how it can be used to reach its full potential. Kimberly Vogel, coordinator of software licensing, said her involvement will mostly come after the event’s conclusion. The steering committee for the event has been diversified, with students, faculty and administrative staff all contributing. Vogel said this was to keep the summit relevant to all attenders. “We don’t want it be something that just OIT put together, we really want it to be ideas that came from the various groups,” she said. “This would hopefully ensure that the sessions have something everyone.” Kole Taylor, technical writer for Information Technology, is steering the project, which was last held in 2008. Taylor said its tracts will be more spaced out, making it flexible for those with busy schedules to attend. “We’re trying to make it so that it would be really easy to drop in any time,” he said. “That way a student can drop in between classes.” East Grand Rapids senior Kyle Nystrom said he hopes the new format will allow him to fit it into a busy schedule — an effect of double majoring in business and information systems. “It’s beneficial to have that type of showcase for that kind of event,” Ny-
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Royal Oak transfer student Lauren LaFond has a “girls night” playing “Apples to Apples” with Monroe sophomore Lydia Goodman and Farmington Hills freshman Rachael Somers Friday Night.
By Sienna Monczunski Staff Reporter
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Transfer student comes for atmosphere, ambition About 1,270 enrolled this year By Randi Shaffer Senior Reporter
Many CMU students remember moving into their residence hall room like it was yesterday. Royal Oak freshman Lauren Lafond remembers it like it was last month — because, for her, it was. Lafond is one of the many transfer students who make their way to CMU from other two-year and four-year institutions. “We have a strong partnership with all of the community colleges in Michigan and see many of our transfer students joining us at CMU after completing a year or two of academic coursework,” said Jennifer Todd, assistant director of transfer admissions. About 1,270 transfer students enrolled at CMU in 2010. Lafond decided to wait a few years after her high school graduation in 2008 to ensure she was ready for campus life. “I really wasn’t ready to go to a university,” she said. “I was very immature and young and to be
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honest, I was just kind of stupid back then.” Lafond, who is in her third year of college, transferred to CMU from the Orchard Ridge Campus of Oakland Community College for the 2011 spring semester. For Lafond, the biggest difference between her old community college and her new life at CMU is the atmosphere. “People are all-around a lot more driven and a lot nicer,” she said. “At community college, it’s just a lot of people who just are really not in a good place.” Lafond enjoys the positive attitude she sees a lot of CMU students carry around. “It’s nice to be somewhere with people around you that want to go somewhere, want to get out in the world and do something, (want to) have a positive effect on the world,” she said. After spending her community-college days living with her parents, Lafond is now living with three new roommates on campus. She said she loves CMU’s accessibility and the location of her residence hall, as well as many of the people she has met in her building. “It’s kind of like a big camping
trip in a way,” she said. Lafond worked through the two years she attended OCC while remaining a full-time student and she enjoys the chance to focus more on her studies while at CMU. The aspect of challenge a university offers compared to a community college is another big plus for her. “The biggest thing about community colleges is that everything is so limited,” she said. “You can only go for so long before you have to move on. They don’t want you there for too long.” Todd said CMU’s Admissions Office is readily available for incoming transfer students to help with the transition to campus in transferring classes and obtaining scholarships. Though CMU is the next step for Lafond, it isn’t the last. As a biology student, Lafond wants to specialize in marine studies, and plans on transferring yet again to a coastal school. “I have to eventually transfer out of state to get my degree, because there’s no ocean in Michigan,” she said. studentlife@cm-life.com
Students in Michigan are performing at lower levels than students in other states, according to a report by the Midwest chapter of The Education Trust, a national education reform organization. Mary Kay Shields, interim director of the Center for Charter Schools at CMU, said teacher performance played into the outcome. “It’s no doubt teachers are the key. Whether or not a child succeeds clearly is based on whether or not you have a good teacher,” she said. “CMU absolutely understands that without good teachers you cannot have the level of expertise needed for that child to succeed.” The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires states to have a form of academic assessment
for students. In Michigan, it is the Michigan Education Assessment Program, which all students in elementary and middle school are required to take once a year. The threshold for MEAP proficiency has been lowered so students are considered competent, but would not pass the National Assessment of Educational Progress if tested. “In the past the MEAP test was considered a very challenging test, but it sounds like the scores needed to pass the MEAP test may have been lowered so that it does not look like we have as many failing students as we do,” said Linda Boyd, principal of Fancher Elementary School, 801 S. Kinney Ave. The Grand Rapids Press reported the Michigan Board of Education will discuss a proposal to raise thresholds for determining proficiency for both the
MEAP and the Michigan Merit Exam this month. The suggestion came from the Department of Education in January. Policy Analyst for Education Trust Anna Rowan said there is a “really interesting” initiative taking hold across the country called the Common Score Standard. “State leaders, educators and governors have come together to realize that it’s inefficient to have these 50 sets of state tests,” she said. “We want to identify a set of standards that go across K-12 so that all students across the country are being taught at high levels, so that we don’t have students in one state who are very wellprepared and have high standards set for them and then students in another state who aren’t as lucky.” university@cm-life.com
H e a lt h c a r e r e f o r m
Law’s repeal said to be unlikely By Theresa Clift Staff Reporter
Recent efforts by Republicans in Congress to repeal health care reform have been met with skepticism by experts. Since November’s election revealed a new Republican onslaught in Congress, there have been stirrings that the repeal was a first priority for many. But David Jesuit, associate political science professor at CMU, said the repeal is virtually impossible for several reasons. “It’s realistic that it could be passed in the House, but not the Senate,” Jesuit said. “Even if it were, it would be vetoed.” U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, RMidland, supports the health care repeal and hopes to fill in holes as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Camp spokeswoman Lauren Phillips said he wants to see if
any replacements in legislation are available for controlling costs. “He wants it to be a much more open and transparent process,” she said. “If we’re reforming it, it will be so that we are paying less, not more.” Jesuit said if Obama runs for re-election and loses, another Republican landslide in the House would make the possibility of a repeal more realistic. Camp will lead the debate on the committee level whenever the health care legislation is brought up. The congressman will have a series of hearings on what should be included in the legislation. Some topics include controlling costs, letting Americans keep the insurance they know and like and protecting jobs, Phillips said. Camp’s first hearing was Wednesday. Phillips said Camp also
wants to make sure seniors are being protected and have access to doctors and hospitals. Camp also wants to make sure there will not be large tax increases in the near future so the economy can get back on track, Phillips said. “All of these issues are what he wants to see as replacement legislation,” Phillips said. The Affordable Health Care Act has several main components. It removed the lifetime cap policy. Before, patients were given a maximum of $1 million to spend from their insurance company before they were dropped. Young adults can remain on their parents insurance plan until 26. Also, insurance companies are not allowed to drop clients for any reason or deny them from coverage because of pre-existing conditions. metro@cm-life.com
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Some good thoughts, but no solid plan
Address covers good, bad, no ugly
President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech saw little focus on foreign policy issues, with Obama highlighting achievements in the Middle East, as well as issuing a warning to our adversaries. He also threw in the yearly section on clean and renewable energy, and while there is nothing wrong with that, he failed to give clear examples on how we will achieve his goals. Having 80% of Americans’ electricity come from clean energy sources by 2035 is a great goal, but how will we get there? Like last year, he emphasized that education starts in the home, and that parents need to instill a sense of responsibility in children. Parents not only need to ensure their children keep up in their studies, but also “teach [them] that it’s not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair.” One of the best things Obama has done since assuming office was implement the Race to the Top program, a program that saw 40 Democratic and Republican governors implement higher standards for teaching and learning in their states. Race to the Top ended the failed era of No Child Left Behind and started the process of getting our education system back on track. He discussed jobs, saying, “At stake is whether new jobs and industries take root in this country, or somewhere else,” and described the actions taken to improve the economy, such as extending the Bush tax cuts and unemployment benefits. He announced a plan to examine current regulations, so that useless regulations that harm businesses can be repealed, while leaving in place regulations that ensure the protection of consumers; however, he failed to say what further actions he would like to take to improve the economy. He did, however, go into details about how he plans on reducing the deficit, such as freezing annual domestic spending for the next five years, a move that he claims will reduce the deficit by over $400 billion. This freeze will stretch from salaries of federal employees to wasteful spending on extraneous defense projects. Obama also announced that he is open to the Republicans’ idea of reforming medical malpractice laws, so that the number of frivolous lawsuits is reduced. While these are steps in the right direction, they are only a small part of reducing the deficit, and with the president announcing plans to increase spending on infrastructure, Congress is going to need to find more areas to cut spending or raise revenue. The president’s focus must be on reducing the deficit and getting the economy back on track, so that we can get Americans back to work.
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President Barack Obama greets members of Congress Tuesday evening before his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Rod Lamkey, Jr./ MCT
EDITORIAL | Obama’s shift toward middle evident in address
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uesday night’s State of the Union address further showcased President Barack Obama’s transition to the center of the political spectrum. After years of progressive campaigning up to the 2008 election, Obama has left a recent mark that is oddly similar to what his opponent, Sen. John McCain, campaigned for during that same year.
The president outlined his plan to freeze annual domestic spending for the next five years in hopes of saving $400 billion over a decade. He proposed cuts to spending for both Medicare and Medicaid, as well as community action programs he has supported since taking office. Even the Affordable Health Care Act, signed into law last March, is a watered-down version of the progressive legislation Obama originally promised to push through Congress. His increasingly moderate views are becoming more apparent in politics nationwide as the deficit widens. At this point, it can be assumed that any Republican who dismisses the aforementioned proposals would be
doing so on the sole purpose of not identifying with the other party. The proposal to freeze spending for such a significant amount of time is one of the most conservatively fiscal stances Obama has taken since 2008. In addition, the president’s push in December to extend Bush-era tax cuts despite liberal resistance in Congress was applauded by most GOP legislators. Those tax cuts extend to all income levels and include those who make more than $250,000 a year — something Obama frowned upon when on the campaign trail. This change in tune does not necessarily show weakness in Obama’s ability to lead in Washington. Instead, he has taken his philosophy of im-
mediately “changing” the nation and replaced it with a more realist approach. He has acknowledged that in order to achieve those changes, sacrifices must first be made. This realization can occur with just about any government official after their first year or two in office. Beyond the usual routine of working to “innovate” and “reinvent” the nation — Obama’s speech was similar in this regard to Gov. Rick Snyder’s State of the State — the president demonstrated a sense of cautious optimism. Americans have generally grown tired of hearing what will be done without any explanation as to how. That is not to say Obama has been perfect in doing so. Major campaign promises such as immigration reform remain unfulfilled. But Obama’s move toward the center shows maturity in his presidency — something that ought to be encouraged. The primary goal in Washington the past several years has been to rise back up from America’s worst recession since the 1930s. The president should strive for that goal no matter what — even if it means political shifting on some issues and occasional disagreements with his own party.
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That’s her. For Sure. You laugh. That was her. For sure. You smile. Her! For sure! You walk through the library doors, struck by a lightning bolt of, well, freakin’ love man, and you’re smiling, you’re laughing, you want to look back but you absolutely cannot look back and – Did she know it was you? You made eye contact. You definitely made eye contact and – Dude! Why didn’t you talk to her? You always swore that you’d talk to her. You always said you’d holler at her and – You’re still smiling. Still laughing, shaking your head in dreamy disbelief, rocked by this hurricane of “hottness” with two T’s; eyes wide, jaw dropped, earbuds about to pop out of the ears, still thinking, wondering just what in the history of the world that was and – Dude! That was her. You have to talk to her. For sure. You laugh.
She’s online. Had to be. You met her on Facebook, got her number on Facebook; you’ve talked to her on Facebook randomly, from time-to-time. You admit it’s not really talking as much as it is you asking stupid questions and her giving stupid answers – and you’ve basically creeped, pretty successfully, for two years running. You can’t believe you’re really about to do this but you do it anyways, still laughing, and you tell her that you think – no, that you know – you saw her in the library earlier that day. She says yeah, she was in the library. You ask if she saw you. She says nope, she didn’t. You think that sucks. There’s an awkward pause. You ask what she’s doing tonight. She says she’s got a PowerPoint presen-
tation to finish. You think that sucks. Another awkward pause. You ask her if she wants to get a cup of coffee. She says, “Oh, this excuse again…” You laugh. You don’t know what you’re doing here. You don’t know how you got here. And you certainly don’t know why you’re standing here; inside this McDonald’s, on this night, staring blindly at a menu, hoping to come across a McFlurry spiked with scotch and wondering why you had to get dealt this card of curiosity and – That’s her. For sure. For the first time in two years. You say hi. She says hi. You don’t know what else to say. She doesn’t know what else to say. You laugh. It’s weird. She laughs. Real weird. She thinks it’s funny. You think you’re funny. And you talk, for 42 minutes, with this real-life girl and without a backspace button, each minute a little less weird than the next. And you walk, out of the same cyber-clouded doors you walked in through, with a human face on a Facebook page.
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President Obama’s State of the Union address was uplifting and progressive at some points, disappointing at others, but perhaps most important was what he left out. First, the good. The president asked our country to come together as the family that we are. He made sure to include Muslim Americans as well as gay Americans, who will soon be able to openly serve in the military. In these times of divisiveness and partisanship, it was refreshing for the president to appeal to our better angles. He used strong words to support those immigrants whose parents brought them here illegally, which in practice means he is supporting the DREAM Act. He rightfully attacked giant oil companies, who get billions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies while making many more billions in profit. Secondly, the bad. Obama came out in support of a five-year government spending freeze. It would seem as though the economic lessons learned from the Great Depression have been lost on President Obama. When the economy contracts there is a gap between what the economy could potentially produce and what it is actually producing. To fill this demand-based gap, the government must temporarily step in and increase spending. Obama also seems to have stepped into the Republican trap of thinking that any regulation kills jobs. Granted, he threw a bone and mentioned that certain regulations are fine, such as child labor laws, but he seems to be under the impression that regulations from many decades ago are somehow stopping job creation right now. Lack of regulation enforcement is what caused the banking crisis as well as the BP oil spill, but hopefully President Obama does not need reminding of that. There was much hand-wringing in the lead up to the State of the Union speech that President Obama was going to come out in favor of cuts to Social Security. Any cuts to Social Security are wildly unpopular politically but, more importantly, any cuts would be a violation of the public’s trust in the “security” portion of Social Security. Instead of coming out in favor of cuts to Social Security, Obama reasserted his stance that no cuts, including raising the retirement age, are acceptable. It is comforting to know we have a president who is willing to protect such a critical social safety net. Politically it is good to know that it was Democrats who created Social Security, and it is Democrats who are willing to fight to protect and strengthen it. The 2011 address was a centrist speech given by a centrist president. Obama asserted himself as a leader, and insinuated that he intends to fight for his core beliefs. It will be interesting to see how such a visionary president deals with a divided Congress.
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Course work gets council’s go-ahead President’s council nod final test By Ariel Black Senior Reporter
The last step in the creation of the College of Medicine was approved Jan. 21 with the plans of academic coursework. The Michigan University President’s Council, consisting of presidents from all 15 of Michigan’s public universities, approved the MD degree. Ernest Yoder, dean of the College of Medicine, said he does not anticipate major changes to the program in the future. The structure of the program received recommendation from The Association of American Medical Colleges. “Changes to the program will
fit within the framework we have created,” Yoder said. “We continue the curriculum design and development work.” The first proposed bulletin and course list for the Doctor of Medicine program were approved by the Academic Senate back in mid-November. At the meeting, Yoder shared his interest in making the program similar to that of Boston University, with “equal parts art and science” rather than admitting students with only straight-science backgrounds. Other business Bill Kanine and Patricia Maryland, the two newest members of the board of trustees, were appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder last Friday as well. Kanine and Maryland are filling positions left open from Stephanie Co-
mai and Gail Torreano, whose terms expired Dec. 31, 2010. “I was just approved January 18 so I don’t have much involvement yet,” Kanine said. “I will most likely be assigned to more committees beginning mid-February.” Kanine is a certified public accountant and prior to being appointed as a board member, he served as a member of the College of Medicine’s steering committee. He received his B.S. and B.A. degrees from Central Michigan University. Maryland is president and CEO of St. John Providence Health System. She was unable to be reached for comment before publication. “All faculty and staff will contribute to the program,” Yoder said. university@cm-life.com
Trainers question workout DVDs Not ideal for beginner exercises By Jessica Fecteau Staff Reporter
Extreme workout videos like “P90X” and “Insanity Workout” are exploding in popularity but may not be the most efficient way to get into shape. They are among many high-intensity DVDs that claim to show results within a certain amount of time. “P90X” users can expect to be ripped in 90 days, while “Insanity Workout” claims clients can hit the beach in 60. Health Sciences faculty member Brett Knight said these extreme workout routines are not meant for average consumers. “These DVD workouts are more for people that are already fit and looking for that next level of fitness,” Knight
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said. “Although it is good to be burning so many calories because they‘re high-intensity, the workouts are not designed for beginners.” CMU students are turning to workout videos to see the results they want in the convenience of their own private locations. “I usually take my laptop and the ‘Insanity’ DVDs to the gym in the Merrill basement to workout,” Shelby Township freshman Kyle Nicholson said. “Shaun T. (the video’s instructor) is really motivational and he pushes me to break my limits.” Grand Blanc senior Ricky Hargraves said it is more beneficial to take a trip to the gym rather than to the video store. “I don’t recommend these workout DVDs to my clients because they aren’t personalized enough and it is better for someone to work out in a more social environ-
ment,” Hargraves, a senior Student Activity Center personal trainer, said. “In the gym, people are more likely to meet friends and motivate each other.” Landon Revord, an exercise science graduate assistant from Standish, said it is important for people to set their fitness goals before starting a plan, especially when using a generic routine. Knight said the videos tend to cause some participants to drop out altogether. “A lot of people that do these videos don’t know if they have the right form, which could result in a bad workout all together,” Knight said. “It’s also not necessary to go that hard everyday.” Knight said the key is for someone to be moving and doing something they enjoy. studentlife@cm-life.com
LGBT NIGHT | Students come together at Coco Joe’s
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Mount Pleasant resident Laura Coffee, right, hugs her friend Dearborn sophomore Mariah Scott after she arrived while sitting with friends Tuesday evening during LGBT Night at Coco Joe’s, 4855 E. Bluegrass Road. “I wish more people knew about this night, it’s a lot of fun,” Coffee said. The first LGBT-friendly night was held on National Coming Out Day in October and has since become a weekly event. Rochester Hills senior Crystal Ostrom attended because of the LGBT-friendly atmosphere. “I’m really glad there’s a safe place for LGBT people to come together, this is my first night here,” Ostrom said.
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Men’s MAC Standings West Division Team
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Saturday games NIU at Buffalo, noon. Ohio at Ball State, 2 p.m. EMU at BGSU, 3 p.m. WMU @ Miami (OH), 4:30 p.m.
Sunday games Toledo at Kent State, 2 p.m. CMU at Akron, 6 p.m.
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Kent State BGSU Buffalo Miami (OH) Akron Ohio
6-1 5-2 3-4 2-5 2-5 2-5
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Senior forward Jalin Thomas tries to fight through three Miami defenders Thursday. Thomas played for the first time since suffering a sprained ankle on Jan. 15 at Ball State, scoring a game-high 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including seven 3-pointers.
By Andrew Stover | Senior Reporter
Saturday’s games Kent State at Toledo, noon Akron at CMU, 2 p.m. BGSU at WMU, 2 p.m. Ball State at Buffalo, 2:30 p.m. EMU at Miami (OH), 2 p.m.
Men’s MAC Leaders Points
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Xavier Silas (NIU ) 24.4 Brandon Bowdry (EMU) 19.6 D.J. Cooper (Ohio) 17.7 Trey Zeigler (CMU) 17.3 Justin Greene (KSU) 15.7
Women’s Leaders Player (team)
w w w w w
RPG
Kourtney Brown (UB) Lauren Prochaska (BSU) Tavelyn James (EMU) Rachel Tecca (Akron) Shonda Long (CMU)
22.2 19.7 17.3 16.9 16.7
Freshman guard Trey Zeigler drives to the basket Thursday against Miami at McGuirk Arena. Zeigler scored 17 points on 6-of-15 shooting. He is averaging about 17 points per game.
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CMU didn’t have an answer for Miami University’s dominance down low Thursday night at McGuirk Arena. Points in the paint: 46-24 Miami. Rebounds: 34-23 Miami. And it didn’t take Ernie Zeigler’s coach speak — the Chippewas were “out-physicaled” and “out-toughed” — to find the RedHawks’ formula for success in a 68-58 win. “It’s just tough when they’re getting those second and third opportunities,” said the CMU men’s basketball coach, “or (they’re) just getting it right inside and we were getting caught behind in the post.” The RedHawks relied heavily on senior forwards Nick Winbush and Antonio Ballard, who finished with 20 and 18 points, respectively. “I thought the second half, they dominated the game,” said Miami coach Charlie Coles, a former coach at CMU from 1985 to 1991. “I really did.”
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Senior guard made decision early in week By Aaron McMann Sports Editor
Central Michigan senior guard Amir Rashid has left the program. In a statement released Thursday afternoon by CMU, Rashid made the decision to leave the team for “personal reasons.” He remains enrolled at the school in pursuit of his degree. “We, as a family, respect Amir and his decision,” CMU head coach Ernie Zeigler said after the team’s 68-58 loss against Miami Thursday. “He really wants to focus on obtaining his degree and having his focus on his academic endeavors. He just felt like this where he was at this point. “ Central Michigan Life first reported Rashid’s decision Thursday afternoon, citing a source with the team. According to the source, who asked to remain anonymous because of the nature of the situation, Rashid informed the team early in the week of his decision. He did not practice Tuesday and Wednesday and was not present at the team’s preparation walk through Wednesday evening. Rashid, CMU’s starting point guard, struggled offensively all season. He averaged 4.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while his 27.4 shooting percentage was the lowest in the starting lineup. Asked if Rashid underachieved during his time here, Zeigler gave a “no comment.” “I support the kid,” Zeigler said. “It’s about him having an opportunity to get his degree. He gave us his heart and soul while he was with our team and helped us last year win the MAC West. I have nothing but positive things to say about him. Zeigler recruited the 5-foot-9, 165pounder in 2008 from Trinity Valley Community College (Texas). In 2009, Rashid’s first season with the program, he averaged 5.2 points per game off the bench. sports@cm-life.com
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Senior guard Amir Rashid looks for an open player in his last game on the CMU men’s basketball team.
Guevara puts emphasis on defense By John Manzo Staff Reporter
Senior forward Skylar Miller goes up for a basket Wednesday against Buffalo. The Chippewas suffered a 92-89 loss, falling to 12-7 and 4-3 in the Mid-American Conference.
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Sue Guevara wants a change. Not on offense, but on defense. “It’s embarrassing,” the Central Michigan women’s basketball head coach said on Thursday. “This team is athletic and skilled enough, but [yesterday] I really questioned the work ethic and the heart out there.” On Saturday, the Chippewas look to show more of a defensive effort as they host Akron at McGuirk Arena. Play tips at 2 p.m. The Zips (9-10 overall, 2-5 MidAmerican Conference) have lost four of its last five games, but enters the weekend on a win streak after beating Western Michigan, 77-66, on Wednesday in
Kalamazoo. Akron is led by sophomore forward Rachel Tecca, who boasts a team-high 16.9 points per game. In Wednesday’s victory against the Broncos, she scored 15 points on 7-of-10 Sue Guevara shooting. The Chippewas will have an opportunity to prove itself against a Zips squad that sits eighth in the MAC in defensive rebounding and ninth in scoring defense. “In my opinion I think we can be really dangerous if we get this defense down,” said freshman forward Taylor Johnson. “We’ve got everybody working on the offensive end, but as soon as
we get the defense down, we could be really, really good.” Johnson makes a good point. CMU is fifth out of 333 teams nationally in scoring offense but defensively, the results are polar opposites. The Chippewas put up 89 points against Buffalo, a team that allows 63.7 points per game, and have performed well offensively this season. Guevara made that clear Wednesday during the post-game news conference. But she said that it’d be a recurring problem if this team doesn’t step up and play defense. “It was a sock in the gut,” Guevara said about Wednesday’s loss. “I hope it hurt enough that they’re going to get
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MU 68, CMU 58 - Final statistics Score by half Miami Central Michigan
1 30 34
2 38 24
CMU
FG-FGA Field Goal % 3-Pt. FG-FGA 3-Point % FT-FTA Free Throw % Rebounds Blocks Assists Turnovers Fouls Steals Bench Points Points in Paint Points off TOs
22-57 38.6 8-17 47.1 6-11 54.5 23 1 7 9 17 11 11 24 25
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Game leaders
Total 68 58
But somehow, CMU found itself in the game, tied at 5656 after a Trey Zeigler jumper with 5:13 remaining. Maybe it was senior forward Jalin Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; career day from 3-point range that kept it interesting. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound senior forward, who missed the previous two games with a sprained ankle, hit five of his seven 3-pointers in the first half, and finished with 23 points. Ernie Zeigler said Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ankle was between 65 and 70 percent healthy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I figured Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d just keep on shooting until they caught on to it,â&#x20AC;? Thomas said. Or perhaps Trey Zeiglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 second-half points down the stretch and his total of 17 nearly did in the RedHawks. Miami didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help itself with 19 turnovers, 10 more than CMU gave away. Whatever kept it close, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t defensive play, as Ernie Zeigler noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They
Points
Jalin Thomas (CMU) F 23 points Nick Winbush (MU) F 20 points Antonio Ballard (MU) F 18 points Trey Zeigler (CMU) G 17 points
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28-44 63.6 2-9 22.2 10-16 62.5 34 1 6 19 12 3 8 46 12
Rebounds
Antonio Ballard (MU) F 11 rebounds Nick Winbush (MU) F 9 rebounds Julian Mavunga (MU) F 7 rebounds Blocks
Antonio Weary (CMU) G 1 block
were just getting every shot they wanted.â&#x20AC;? And it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been Trey Zeiglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance from the free-throw line late in the game. The 6-5 freshman guard made five of his first six free throws to start the game, seemingly putting his 61.2 percent free-throw percentage aside. But down the stretch, he missed his final three attempts at the line. The final two were on the front end of a bonus situation, where he would get a second free-throw attempt if he made the first. The first, with 3:12 remaining, was countered by two made free throws by Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Julian Mavunga. Mavunga made another free throw after Zeiglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second miss with 2:08 to play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He goes from 5-for-6 to 0-for-3,â&#x20AC;? Ernie Zeigler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a situation where you got to be able to knock them down to keep us in the hunt.â&#x20AC;? Suddenly, Miami held a 63-56 edge. CMU would only score two more points for the remainder of the game.
Zeigler plays the point With former starter Amir Rashid parting ways with the team, Trey Zeigler had to fill the void at point guard. That gave freshman Derek Jackson his fourth start of the season at the 2-guard position. Ernie Zeigler said he thought his sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play at the point went as well as expected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trey has a versatility about his game,â&#x20AC;? Ernie Zeigler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was able to make some plays. I think at times he probably made a couple of bad decisions at times.â&#x20AC;? Sophomore guard John Morris, who had just four minutes of playing time on the season, saw 10 minutes with Rashid gone. Sophomore guard Finis Craddock may have been the biggest beneficiary, though, as he saw 22 minutes and scored seven points. Junior forward Andre Coimbra started in place of senior forward Will McClure, but he was largely ineffective. The 6-9, 222-pounder was 0-for-6 from the field for zero points, and fouled out in the final minute after a hard foul on Ballard. sports@cm-life.com
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Freshman guard Derek Jackson pushes the ball up the court Thursday against Miami. Jackson started the game in replace of Amir Rashid, scoring two points on 1-of-6 shooting in 28 minutes.
Craddock, Morris play extended minutes with Rashidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departure Finis Craddock scores seven in first half
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With the absence of senior guard Amir Rashid, the Chippewas had to rely on the emergence of three inexperienced players in Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against Miami University. Sophomore guards Finis Craddock and John Morris came off the bench and played extended minutes for the Chippewas. Craddock scored seven points, all in the first half, and played 22 minutes. Morris, who had played only four minutes all season, played 10 minutes, tallying two steals and a rebound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach told us we all need to step up since weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a man down,â&#x20AC;? Craddock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all just had to come in and play some good (defense), come in and bring a lot of energy.â&#x20AC;? Despite the young guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts, CMU lost 68-58, falling to 5-14 overall and 2-4 in the Mid-American Conference. True freshman guard Derek Jackson started in place of Rashid, also playing more minutes than usual, with 31. CMU head coach Ernie
said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(We missed) his tenacity and the way he always gets up in the ball. Not having him there on the court tonight was different, but it is what it is.â&#x20AC;? Craddock said despite the absence of Rashid, the Chippewas game plan remained the same. He said the team focused on coming out and play hard, and sticking to the same defensive strategy. Rashidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience will be sorely missed. He was the point guard and floor general for the Chippewas. He led the team in assists and was third in minutes. Zeigler said the replacementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roles will dramatically increase as the season progresses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Derek takes on that role of being our primary defender on the ball. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss Amir the most,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need more energy coming off the bench and hopefully thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something (Craddock) can improve upon.â&#x20AC;? Zeigler said his team wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be affected mentally moving forward without Rashid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we came out with the right mindset,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In basketball, just like life, things happen. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a teaching point for our guys. The next guy gets an opportunity.â&#x20AC;?
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Zeigler said he was pleased with the play of the inexperienced guards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we did a pretty good job offensively,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I thought John Morris came in and gave us some really good minutes. (You play) the hand that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealt and just keep pushing forward.â&#x20AC;? Senior forward Jalin Thomas, who returned to the lineup for the first time in three games since suffering an ankle injury, said there was an unfamiliar feeling being on the floor without Rashid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His senior leadership, I think we missed that,â&#x20AC;? he
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Reighard nears a milestone career win
By Nick Conklin Staff Reporter
Athletes attribute his coaching skills for record success By Nick Conklin Staff Reporter
A look of surprise on Jerry Reighard’s face is not something that many have seen in his more than 20 years as head gymnastics coach at Central Michigan. But when the comment of nearing his 400th career victory as coach arose, Reighard was understandably astounded. “I didn’t even know that, where am I?” Reighard said. No. 393. After 26 years and countless meets, Reighard sits only seven wins away from 400. The idea of reaching a milestone few have in collegiate gymnastics is something many of his athletes attribute to his ability to get the most out of each gymnast. Senior Cheryl Conlin said Reighard’s success stems from his ability to handle and motivate athletes as individuals. “He knows how to push each person to their limit without pushing them past it,” Conlin said. Success Track record Upon taking over the program in 1984, Reighard got to work in making CMU a national name. By 1987, he had his first winning season and by 1990 he had won his first Mid-American Conference championship. Winning his first 100 meets by 1994, Reighard would go on to win 293 more meets over the next 15 years. Averaging almost 15 wins per season, Reighard has cemented CMU’s legacy within the league and even nation. With 120 more wins than the second highest coach in the MAC (Brice Biggin, Kent State, 273), Reighard has coached two less seasons than Biggin. He boasts a .660 winning percentage, the highest among any gymnastics coach in program history. Reighard would attribute his success not only to his drive for perfection, but also for his ability to get the most out of his gymnasts. “My aim has always been to allow my athletes to become the best that they can,” he said. “That’s always been my concern is that my athletes leave here never having to say ‘I wish I could have,’
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Head coach Jerry Reighard looks on as the women’s gymnastics team practices Thursday in McGuirk Arena. He is looking to pick up win No. 400 this season. “I don’t really think about those numbers,” Reighard said. “What I am concerned with is that this team makes the greatest accomplishments it can, year in and year out.”
or ‘I wish I would have.’ That “He has instilled in us gives me more satisfaction that we have a championthan any records.” ship culture and we just reWithin CMU coaching re- ally believe it,” de la Garza cords, Reighard would move said. “We don’t just do gyminto second place for most nastics, we live it, and we’re wins out of all active coach- passionate about the sport. I es. Softball coach Margo think that he builds that pasJonker holds a distant lead sion within us.” with 1,005 wins over her 31The earliest Reighard can year career. reach the record is when his Relatively, gymnastics team competes in a quad participates in far fewer meet at home on Feb. 24. events than softball (aver- CMU will compete in three age between 20 and 30 per more meets after that before year), while softball plays in MAC championships begin around 40-50 games per sea- March 19. son. “That’s big in a coaches Reighard is career, but it’s also tied for not something first place that I dwell on,” among active Reighard said. coaches with “That will be 11 MAC chama terrific milepionships (tied stone when it with Jonker). happens and I’ll N a t i o n a l l y, be very excited Reighard falls about that.” in behind some of the sports What’s left? all-time great Although coaches such as Reighard has no Greg Marsden plans to calls it at Utah (941 quits anytime Jerry Reighard, wins), former CMU gymnastics coach soon, one goal University of has followed Georgia coach him his entire Suzzane Yucolan (831 wins) career. and Bev Plocki at the UniverThe perfect season. sity of Michigan (545 wins). “That would be the reality Reighard moves ahead of or the record that would tell coaches at national power- me that we really did to get houses like Alabama’s Sarah everything out of our athPatterson (384 wins), UCLA’s letes,” Reighard said. Valorie Kondos Field (372 The closest a Reighard wins) and Stanford’s Kristen team has come to perfection Smyth (140 wins). is in the 2004 season when De la Garza said Reighard they finished 21-3. CMU is has instilled a winning tradi- currently 7-0 this season. tion within the gymnasts in his program. sports@cm-life.com
As half of the “Royal Rumble & Tumble” this weekend, the CMU women’s gymnastics team will take on league rival Northern Illinois at 2 p.m. Sunday. Both the gymnastics team and the wrestling team will take part in a dual-team meet. The event will be the home opener for the gymnastics team. Not only in search of a win on Sunday, the main goal for the team will be to dig themselves out of the 193 score hole that has plagued them all year. Averaging a score of 193.375 per meet, a team goal of 195 was set before the season began. “That was a goal in September that we knew was attainable for us,” said head coach Jerry Reighard. “And until we’re able to climb off our current plateau and move ahead it’s kind of a rut and we have got to get ourselves out of that.” In order to reach that goal, the team has been working on back-to-back partner routines in order to help the gymnasts build upon each other’s scores. Junior Kristin Teubner said the team has been working on pressure routines in practice so that when they get into the meets they can post scores in the 9.8 to 9.9 range in their respective events. “A lot of it is hitting the little things in practice,” Teubner said. “We have to
maybe go 9.9 in practice so when the meet comes and we have those little jitters, its really 9.85.” Coming off her three-event win performance in the Michigan-Illinois Showdown last weekend, Teubner will be counted on to score big again this weekend for the Chippewas. Not only will the team have to deal with trying to score a 195, but also the capacity crowd expected at the dual meet. Senior Andrea de la Garza said that the atmosphere of the event will be a welcome sight and is something that she feels will provide a boost. “I think its going to help us out because we’re used to competing in big meets like regionals and MAC championships, so we’re used to the audience,” de la Garza said. Injuries De la Garza will also look to make an impact in Sunday’s meet as she tied her careerhigh on the beam last weekend with a 9.850 and has averaged a 38.408 score in the all-around. She suffered a
non-gym related concussion earlier in the week, but is expected to compete on Sunday. Injuries may be one of the root causes behind the lower than average scores, but Reighard said his whole team is fighting small injuries at this point. “Everyone out there has their aches and pains and that’s saying that mildly,” he said. “So we as coaches have to be very careful as not to push anyone over the edge.” The team lost sophomores Emily LaFontaine and Kari Dieffenderfer for the season following their second meet of the year. Senior Cheryl Conlin was held out of the Illinois quad meet, but practiced this week and is slated to compete on Sunday. As a positive, injuries have led to new additions to the lineup and strong performances from sophomore Darrian Kirshenbaum (9.825 on vault) and freshmen Alyssa Wilson (9.80 on bars) and Brittany Petzold (38.60 allaround). sports@cm-life.com
“My aim has always been to allow my athletes to become the best that they can.”
Club hockey faces tough road this weekend with rival EMU By Jeff LaHaye Staff Reporter
The CMU club hockey team has a tough task ahead this weekend. After failing to gain any points last weekend against Grand Valley State, the team travels down state for a twogame set with rival Eastern Michigan. Both games will be played at The Peak at Summit Ice Academy in Romulus. Game 1 is scheduled for 8 p.m. today, with Game 2 to be played at 4 p.m. Saturday. “We are looking forward to two tough games and we’re trying to get some big wins,” said captain Jordan Jakubik, who sits second in the American Collegiate Hockey Association with 71 points. “The team needs to help its ranking and get ready for regionals.” CMU is currently ranked ninth in the Central Division, but the games will not be easy. Despite a 6-20 record, EMU is a Division 1 team and plays tougher competition. “Nobody wants to lose to a team that’s a division lower than you,” said CMU head coach Mike Willett. I don’t
“We are looking forward to two tough games.” Jordan Jakubik, team captain think it’s going to be a big issue, though, and we got a good chance to win both games this weekend.” Last weekend’s loss against Grand Valley snapped a 10game winning streak, but the players are looking to achieve more. The team is 6-5 on the road, outscoring their opponents 59-54. “The team is almost there and we have been happy with the way we have been play,” said Jakubik, who also is third in the ACHA with 42 assists. “This weekend will show us if we can bounce back after a tough loss. We need to show more discipline and play better team defense.” And this weekend in practice, CMU has been working on team defense and getting the puck out of its zone. The current ranking period ends Monday and if the team can come away with two wins against a Division 1 team, they should move up. As of now, the are in the playoffs, scheduled to begin at the end of February in Chicago. sports@cm-life.com
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Women’s Basketball
Guevara’s team defense a ‘reoccurring nightmare’ “I don’t want to hear one word, not one word about our offense.” CMU women’s basketball head coach Sue Guevara was not the least bit happy on Wednesday following her team’s 92-89 loss against Buffalo. Not only was this a conference loss, but it was a loss at home, and a loss during which the team scored 89 points. Eighty-nine points is more than double what the men’s team scored last Sunday and they still lost. This is something that would certainly boil the blood of an emotional coach like Guevara. Wednesday’s game was simply a defensive disaster. CMU struggled in transition, which is supposed to be its strength. Buffalo forward Kourtney Brown absolutely killed the Chippewas all afternoon, beating them up on the scoreboard and on the glass. Brown finished with 33 points, 16 rebounds and six blocks. The Bulls out-rebounded CMU 52-31 in the game. With that big of a difference how can you expect to win?
John Evans Senior Reporter You simply can’t. The Chippewas had four players in double-figures, including senior Shonda Long who scored a season-high 29 points. Sorry, coach, that is all I have to say about the offense. On defense nothing worked. When CMU double teamed Brown down low, the Bulls found open players on the perimeter who hit six 3-pointers throughout the game. When the Chippewas didn’t focus on Brown, she torched them. The muscle I have seen when rebounding the ball this year just wasn’t there on Wednesday. This was a game to forget and every team has games that they wish they could have back. So far this sea-
son, the CMU women’s basketball has had two of those games, losses to Ball State and Buffalo. If those games start to add up, this season could end quicker than it started for the Chippewas. But this is a dedicated and emotional team that knows they have the talent to go far. After the game, as I exited McGuirk Arena, I walked past freshman Taylor Johnson talking with what looked like to be family members. Johnson was visibly upset about the game as she took advice from the people around her. It made me immediately realize how much this freshman, and this team, loves the game of basketball and the amount of work they put in. If there is any advice I have for this team going forward, I would take it straight from the mouth of the coach. “Until I get somebody on this team that wants to be a defensive stopper, this will be a reoccurring nightmare.” sports@cm-life.com
Track & Field
Teams travel in three directions By Kristopher Lodes and Brandon Champion Staff Reporters
Members of the Central Michigan women’s track and field team will be going their separate ways this week as director of track and field Willie Randolph is sending his team to three different meets. The jumpers will be going to Bowling Green, Ohio, the throwers will be going to Saginaw Valley State, and distance runners senior Raeanne Lohner and sophomore Maddie Ribbant will be going to Indiana University for a three kilometer and five kilometer. The sprinters and hurdlers will be off this week, but sophomore Tamica Harbour will be running. So why are the jumpers going to Bowling Green? Well, they have to prepare for Bowling Green’s turf field events. For the long jump, high jump and pole vault the Chippewas will be competing on turf instead of the regular track surface they are used to competing on. “Putting up points there is not the point, it’s learning how to compete on that facility,” Randolph said. Track and field is much different than other sports. In other competitions, you record wins and losses with clear standings with every game changing implications within the conference. With track and field every meet isn’t necessarily looking for first place finishes but rather looking to improve on times until MAC championships, where it really matters “We are trying to make sure we’re all staying in the same mindset,” Randolph said. “Looking down the road it’s not what you do today but what you do on the day it
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Thrower Ryan McCullough placed second at the Chippewa Invite. A junior, McCullough will will compete at the Cardinal Invite today at Saginaw Valley State.
counts. You can be No. 10 in the MAC listings but if you put it together and stay focused you can be No. 1, but right now we’re stressing to stay focused.” Men Like the women, the men will also send athletes to different meets this weekend. The strong group of throwers, led by senior John Calvert, juniors Kevin Mays and Ryan McCullough, and sophomore Alex Rose will look to continue their strong start when they compete in the Cardinal Invite today hosted by Saginaw Valley State. Athletes who compete in the sprinting and hurdling events will be off this weekend. The most significant meet of the weekend is the Tom Wright Classic, hosted by Bowling Green, where CMU jumpers and pole vaulters will be. Leading the Chippewas into the Tom Wright Classic is junior long jumper Kevin Bacon, who won at the SimmonsHarvery Invite last weekend
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with a jump of 23 feet. High jumpers Andy Kruskamp and Jacob McDonald will also look to improve from last weekend’s second place finishes. Also looking to improve his mark is junior pole vaulter Joey Jankowski, who cleared a season best 15 feet, 1 inch feet last weekend. “This meet is very important for me personally,” Jankowski said. “It gives me a chance to scope out the track and get a feel for it, I know some other teams won’t even bother going to Bowling Green, so I look at that as a big advantage.” As the calendar nears February, the pressure to improve scores is increasing and with that Randolph is stressing focus to his athletes. “It’s that time of year where the intensity level needs to go up,” Randolph said. “Everyone’s feeling the pressure now.” sports@cm-life.com
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out and defend one-on-one and rebound the ball.” The loss could be a blessing for the Chippewas, serving as a wake-up call before the home stretch of the season. Johnson understands her role on the team, but also believes that each player has its own role. She knows that one player can’t win a game, but if the team comes together and plays a team brand of basketball, more wins will be on the horizon. “We have to work together as a team,” she said. “Not one person can come out and win a game, it takes a team effort.” But what will it take to turn the tide defensively? “We need to focus on playing defense and grabbing rebounds,” Johnson continued. “We had a lot of confusion, so I think we need to start
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CMU seniors Shonda Long and Kaihla Szunko defend Buffalo’s Brittany Hedderson Wednesday. The Chippewas lost 92-89.
focusing more as a team because our last game was like another Bowling Green.” CMU lost to Bowling Green, 90-62, on Jan. 22. The Chippewas look to snap their two-game losing streak on Saturday in the last home game until Feb. 12 against Kent State.
CMU vs. Akron Tipoff: 2 p.m. Saturday, McGuirk Arena Records: CMU: 12-7, 4-2 MAC; Akron: 9-10, 2-5 MAC Last meeting: 62-55 L, Feb. 4, 2010
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Wrestling hosts Old Dominion in dual event Team seeking first win at McGuirk Arena By Justin Hicks Staff Reporter
They win one, they lose one. They lose one, they win one. The Central Michigan wrestling team has yet to win back-to-back dual meets this season, but has a chance to break that streak when they play host to Old Dominion Sunday at McGuirk Arena. ODU (5-8-1) will be CMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last non-conference dual meet before four consecutive Mid-American Conference matchups to close out the regular season schedule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some good challenges this weekend, especially at the lower weights,â&#x20AC;? said head coach Tom Borrelli. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to step up to the challenge and have a successful dual meet.â&#x20AC;? The most anticipated matches of the day will be the two smallest weight classes. Sophomore Christian Cullinan will take on undefeated No. 4 James Nicholson (23-0) at the 125pound match, and junior Scotti Sentes will wrestle No. 12 Kyle Hutter (25-5). getting guys back Borrelli is unsure of senior Mike Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status for Sunday, saying Miller was struggling through injury this week. The seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absence would open a starting spot for senior Ryan Cubberly, who has come up big for the
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About 4,000 fans watch as two wrestlers match-up on the mat during Central Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home opening dual against Michigan on Jan. 14 in McGuirk Arena.
team in dual-meets this season, winning close matches against Purdue and Michigan State. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way I look at it I look at every match as practice for nationals,â&#x20AC;? Miller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So as importance goes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just another match and we need to just go out there and wrestle.â&#x20AC;? Junior Jarod Trice will be back in the lineup at the heavyweight spot after being scratched last weekend when the team knocked off
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to step up to the challenge and have a successful dual meet.â&#x20AC;? Tom Borrelli, CMU wrestling head coach MSU 19-18. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think ( Jarodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) fine,â&#x20AC;? Borrelli said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He just had some issues with his back and hips earlier last week and we were just being precautionary since we
didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need the match.â&#x20AC;? The Monarchs have not had success wrestling the Chippewas in the past, holding an 0-3 all-time record against their Mount Pleasant opponents.
Both teams were ranked when they met last season and the Chippewas proved to be stronger as they won 23-14. This time, only CMU is ranked in both the InterMat poll (13) and NWCA/USA Today poll (21). The wrestling team will split the arena with the gymnastics team when it kicks off its match at 2 p.m. Sunday. sports@cm-life.com
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