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Tailgate, stadium security costs double to about $20,000 Officials: higher attendance a factor By Amelia Eramya Staff Reporter
Security costs have doubled for tailgate over the last academic year. Costs increased from $10,000 in 2008-09. This year the security cost per game is $4,200 and includes one supervisor, 31 uniformed and 15 non-uniformed
security guards. Security was intensified throughout the facility to increase the safety of the stadium and surrounding areas, said Derek van der Merwe, senior associate athletic director. He said it was also to establish emergency action plans, while creating clear communication and response strategies. “As attendance increases for games, adjustment to security will be necessary,” van der Merwe said. He said football game attendance has averaged between
cies assist us during home games,” said CMU Police Chief Bill Yeagley. “We utilize those officers in a variety of capacities.” Yeagley said the agencies assign between two and four officers each. Van der Merwe said the local and campus law enforcement meet the morning of each home game to review policies and emergency action procedures. “All ushers, concession workers, ticket takers, game day workers and other staff have been trained on the emer-
8,000 to 12,000 students. Employees work throughout the facility in different roles: Gates, bag check, press box, concourse, stands, field security and parking lot security. STT Security, a privately owned security organization, along with the five local police agencies, helps secure the safety of attendees at major oncampus events. Van der Merwe said the private security firm manages the primary support during home football games. “We have all the local agen-
gency action plan,” he said. “All play a critical role in protecting our fans and providing them with a positive game day experience.” About two months ago, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security examined the venues and stadiums on campus to determine how best to keep it secure, Yeagley said. “The policy changes have ensured that we are keeping pace with recommended best practices for a stadium of our size,” van der Merwe said. In addition to increasing se-
curity, the athletics department has worked to develop a comprehensive emergency action plan, he said. This is done by holding joint training exercises between local and campus law enforcement officials. “When you have 30,000 to 40,000 people congregating in a small area, you have to have effective communication strategies, emergency response plans, evacuation strategies and coordinated responses,” van der Merwe said. university@cm-life.com
Bill would allow alcohol sales before noon on Sundays If approved, stores could sell at 7 a.m. By Ryan Czachorski Senior Reporter and Maria Amante Staff Reporter
photos by jeff smith/staff photographer
Mount Clemens sophomore Joe DeSandre jousts with his opponent during the Medieval Times Festival Thursday in the Emmons Hall courtyard. “I did pretty terrible,” DeSandre said, laughing.
night of knights Medieval times festival on East Campus Thursday a success
By Tony Wittowski | Staff Reporter
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tudents who stumbled across the East Campus courtyard Thursday may have
thought they arrived a few centuries too early.
resident assistants Jordan Smith and Grace
Knoche evolved into a night of drumstick eat-
ing, swords, jousting and time in the stockades. “We have been talking about it for a month
By Randi Shaffer Senior Reporter
now,” said Knoche, a New Baltimore senior.
“We allocated enough money from hall
There were tournaments for each category, including sword fighting, jousting, drumstick eating, fifteen minutes in the stockades and the search for Excalibur. There were plans for ribbon dancing, but the activity was cut because of funding. The music was also kept up-to-date with Renaissance times. “These songs would be the top 40 for 1440,” said East Grand Rapids freshman Rex Chapman. The inspirations for the festival came from the movie “A
Napoleon sophomore Stephanie Rochefort swings a foam swor,d battling a friend during the Medieval Times Festival Thursday in the Emmons Hall courtyard.
Knight’s Tale,” Knoche said. The movie scenes were the building blocks for the tournaments offered. “It stemmed back from last year when we decided the theme for the hall would be medieval,” said Smith, a Middleville senior. The sword-fighting participants battled in three squaredoff sections called Arthur’s Arena, Lancelot’s Lane and Guinevere’s Gauntlet. The fighters were held to only a few rules, mainly no head or groin shots.
One of the first students to enter the sword tournament and win was Traverse City sophomore Zack Lizenby. “I trained for this event for a whole five minutes beforehand,” Lizenby said. “I owe it all to my trainers.” The stockades held students for 15 minutes for $2. The money raised through the stockades went toward the Emmons staff philanthropy — the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen, 621 S. Adams St.
The Merrill Men of Arms foam-fighting group was represented by Holland senior Patrick Meyer. The swords used at the festival were also provided by Merrill Hall. Jousters were given a horse on a stick to hold onto with a small breastplate to aim at. “I really favored the sword tournament,” Meyer said. “Even though I took a lance to the face.” studentlife@cm-life.com
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Stimulus funds put to use by Isabella schools Three systems see title money improve education
What originally started as a joke between
council to put on this festival.”
A new state law could allow stores to sell alcohol earlier on Sundays than the current noon restriction. Stores could pay $160 a year to begin selling beer, liquor and wine at 7 a.m. Sundays. Under current legislation, they pay $90 a year to sell alcohol starting at noon. The bill was approved by the state Senate and House Wednesday and now sits on Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s desk for approval. Some local stores, like the Empty Keg, 122 E. Pickard St., do not see the
benefit of paying for the lesser restrictions. Owner Kevin Unger said he did not plan on selling any earlier. “It’s Sunday morning — no one drinks on Sunday before noon,” Unger said. “I don’t see why anyone would do that. We will continue to open at noon.” The bill must be approved or vetoed by Granholm within the next 14 days. Spokeswoman Katie Carey said the bill will be reviewed by Granholm and the bill could be vetoed. “She still has some concerns about the bill and plans to review it when it reaches her desk,” Carey said. “There were portions of the bill she had vetoed in the past.” Carey said the bill was only eight pages long when it was first proposed. It now has 58 pages and in
Editor’s note: Every Friday, CM Life will publish an in-depth piece, examining different issues. Holly Adcox was quick to put the $247,294 received from stimulus money to good use for Renaissance Public School Academy. The principal said the money received from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act went toward two main projects within the school system: Improving title programs and updating technol-
ogy. The $50,176 in Title 1 funds received this year is similar to the amount received last year, Adcox said. Each year RPSA receives Title 1 funding. The majority of Title 1 money at RPSA goes into a specific Title 1 program for children having problems meeting basic needs and performing below grade-level expectations. “We were able to receive funds this year to start our first summer school program, which was successful,” Adcox said. This year, three public schools in Mount Pleasant received stimulus money to help improve their educational processes. In Mount Pleasant, Renaissance Academy,
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EVENTS CALENDAR TODAY
w Alpha Kappa Psi Career Day is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Finch Fieldhouse 110. w The McNair Research Symposium, an annual research symposium hosted by the McNair Scholars Program, is from 9 a.m. to noon in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. w Our Front Porch presents Tannahill Weavers from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. w Science of Advanced Materials Research Seminar on reactive nanoparticles and composites is from noon to 5 p.m. in DOW 170.
SATURDAY
w The 8th Indigeneous Peoples Art Market is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort Entertainment Hall. w Opera Gala, presented by the School of Music, is at 8 p.m. in the Music Building Staples Family Concert Hall. w HopeWell Ranch’s Cowboy Ball will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. in Finch Fieldhouse 110. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Proceeds will benefit the ranch.
SUNDAY
w CROP Walk to Stop Hunger is from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Island Park, 331 N. Main St.
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the process portions of previously vetoed proposals were added. State Rep. Bill Caul, RMount Pleasant, supported the bill after some initial concerns because it would help some local businesses, he said. “There will be some communities that will protest against it,� Caul said. Many liquor stores around town open at noon to make use of the current license. Larger stores like Meijer, WalMart and Ric’s Food Center
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Beal City Public Schools and Mount Pleasant Public Schools all received the same three grants in stimulus funding, according to www.recovery.gov. The ARRA was formed in 2009 as a direct response to the economic crisis. In addition to creating entitlement programs, ARRA increased federal funding for education and health care. Title 1 Part A is used for schools to develop programs and improve learning for students failing to meet state standards. Title 2 Part D money goes toward “enhancing education through technology.� These funds are used to improve and update computer software for students. Additionally, schools in the Mount Pleasant area also received a general education grant from ARRA. PUTTING FUNDS TO USE Mount Pleasant Public Schools, which received $2,832,220 in stimulus money, was unavailable for comment. Title 1 funding, $342,786, is designated to help students who are failing to meet state standards and $12,479 of Title 2 funding is designated for improving achievement
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are open before noon and are prohibited from selling alcohol. The law could also allow other businesses, like restaurants and golf courses, to sell before noon if they pay the $160 fee. Ric’s, 705 S. Mission St., would consider purchasing the license, said John Mikulin, vice president of Operations. “I don’t think you’re going to get a lot of people coming in between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. to buy liquor,� Mikulin said. “If it’s a convenience to our customers, I guess we’d have to consider it.� metro@cm-life.com
through studies, according to the data map. For Renaissance Academy, the money was also used to create and maintain a specific library division of the regular library for students with Title 1 needs. “The Title 1 library is attached to our regular library to help kids,â€? Adcox said. “(Title 1 is) always providing more resources that (we) might be short on.â€? The library includes materials for curriculum mapping and other resources the school’s main library might be short on. Software and technology updates are also in progress for the upcoming year, said RPSA business manager Brandy Reihl. “We’re spending $50,000 on a new computer lab and new computer software,â€? she said. The new computer lab will be entirely mobile — the computers will be on a cart teachers can take into classrooms. RPSA will also use federal funding to update the computer software in existence and to provide every teacher with a new laptop, Reihl said. Remaining money will be used to revamp the current math curriculum and develop a new elective option for the 6th through 8th grades. Federal title grants have always been a large contri-
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St. Louis senior Kevin Taylor helps instruct a student on how to fill out a form as Manchester freshman Brent Schriber registers to vote Thursday outside of Fresh Food on Campus. Volunteers and members of the College Democrats set up voting registration tables throughout campus with a goal of registering 1,000 students.
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bution to public schools. Beal City Public Schools Julie Freeze, business manager at Beal City Public Schools, said this year’s $32,069 in Title 1 money was mostly used for teacher salaries. “We’ve received those types of dollars every year and they’re fairly consistent,� Freeze said. The funds also paid for a reading teacher. Freeze said the teacher works with students pulled out of a regular classroom for individualized reading lessons, or pushes into a classroom to work on more targeted areas with students. The $455,963 in total stimulus money was also used to purchase new com-
puters for a classroom and leveled readers so the reading teacher could have an expanded library. “This allows us to get one book at four or five different reading levels,� Freeze said. A portion of the Title 2 funds received by BCPS were
moved into Title 1 funds for further development of the reading program, Freeze said. The remaining funds were used teacher training and professional development. metro@cm-life.com
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CMCH merges with McLaren Health Care By Melissa Beauchamp and Mike Nichols Staff Reporters
The merger with Central Michigan Community Hospital and McLaren Health Care won’t prompt any immediate changes to affiliations for CMU’s College of Medicine. CMCH is one of five medical organizations to enter partnerships with the college since plans to pursue the project were announced in September 2008. Others include MidMichigan Health in Midland, Covenant Health Care, St. Mary’s of
Michigan and Synergy Medical in Saginaw. “I don’t think it will have any (effect) at all,” said Ernest Yoder, the college’s dean, of the merger. “Our role is medical education and we are working on partnerships.” He said there haven’t been any talks between McLaren and the College of Medicine, but didn’t speculate on the future relationship. CMCH will become the ninth hospital in McLaren’s 29-county health system. Bill Lawrence, CMCH president and CEO, said he thinks
the merger will benefit the College of Medicine. “We believe our future is tied directly to the university’s medical school,” Lawrence said. “Our commitment to the university and the pending med school is absolutely at the top of the pile and has been from the very first day.” CMCH was the first hospital to sign an affiliation agreement with the medical college. The merger with McLaren will offer more jobs for residents, incoming medical staff and students, said George Dunn, CMCH Board of Directors chairman.
“The doctors who we recruit to the community will probably have an opportunity to teach at the med school and these emerging student doctors would probably have privilege at our hospital,” Dunn said. McLaren’s insurance will provide coverage for students who do not have it available in Mount Pleasant, Dunn said. Lawrence said McLaren is ranked as one of the top 10 health systems in the Midwest. Bethany Walter/staff photographer He said he hopes their state- From Left: Bill Lawrence, president and CEO of Central Michigan Community Hospital, George of-the-art technology will help Dunn, chairman of the Central Michigan Community Hospital Board of Directors, and Phil Incarnati, A CMCH | 5A
president and chief executive officer of McLaren Health Care Corporation pose for a picture during a press conference at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday evening.
CMU leads project with $10 million grant Research spurred from Great Lakes Restoration Initiative By Rachel Dybicki Staff Reporter
Photos by paige calamari/staff photographer
Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum chairperson Jennifer Fields, left, speaks with Executive Director Patricia Chase, right, during the children’s design session Thursday night in the Child Development and Learning Lab of the Education and Human Services Building. A team of designers gathered ideas from the children for potential exhibits in the museum.
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Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum names first executive director By Melissa Beauchamp | Staff Reporter
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atricia Chase has a lot of enthusiasm for her new job as executive director of the Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum. After seeing an article about the museum, the Mount Pleasant resident of more than 20 years realized changing the lives of children through hands-on academics was something she was meant to fulfill. “There simply is not a place that young children can go around this area without having to drive an hour or two,” Chase said. “One of the things I have always been fascinated with is children learning and growing the most when they are interacting.” Chase is a mother of three with a background in education and a
counseling license. She plans to use those experiences to make a suitable museum environment for children under 12 years old. As time progresses, the MPDM wishes to open avenues for children in junior high as well, she said. “We are stressing family involvement. Children learn better when someone who they care about is
Beal City resident Abram Fields, 4, waits to share his thoughts on potential exhibits for the Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum Thursday. The hands-on museum will be geared toward children between ages 8 and 10.
learning with them,” Chase said. “It is not only rewarding emotionally, but also socially.” With the support of the community and volunteers, Jennifer Field and Heather Frisch, both museum co-founders, want to raise $2 million by spring 2011 and finally break ground on their own building. The museum will be in Isabella County
with a focus in the six surrounding counties, Field said. Field is confident in Chase’s plans for the future. “Patricia is just the right fit for this job,” she said. “She has a long-standing relationship to the community and will help raise A museum | 5A
CMU biology researchers are at the forefront of a $10 million grant project designed to research and protect coastal wetlands in the Great Lakes. The grant money, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, is part of President Barack Obama’s $475 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. CMU will take the lead in the project, along with several other universities and agencies. The goal of the project is to study how the basins have been affected over time and their sustainability, biology and chemistry, said Peg Bostwick, wetland specialist with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. “The group wanted to find a way to protocol affordable ways to describe coastal wetlands over time,” she said. “The main focus was to implement this water project across the basin.” The EPA and assistant biology professor Donald Uzarski put together a team of researchers to determine how they could best research Great Lakes wetland sustainability eight years ago, Bostwick said. The project will include the study of birds, plants and other aquatic life. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative will focus on the biological and chemical effects across the basin over time. The areas surveyed will consist of at least 10 acres for sampling wetland health, said Emily Finnell, environmental quality analyst for the state Department of Natural Resources and Environment. “This whole project includes a lot of partnerships with different groups all working together,” said Finnell. The groups of researchers working on the project are surveying wetlands across different regions of Michigan. The project will spread its $10 million budget over a five-year period providing $2 million per year, Finnell said. Participating groups include CMU, Grand Valley State University, the University of Minnesota, University of Notre Dame, Environment Cananda and the DNRE. “Central Michigan students and graduate students will have their own individual focus group along with a few DNR(E) fisheries who want to be involved,” Bostwick said. “This project includes such a huge spectrum of people who care about the long-term biology and sustainability of our lakes, basins and wetlands.” university@cm-life.com
“This whole project includes a lot of partnerships with different groups all working together.” Emily Finnell, environmental quality analyst for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Erin Strang named as CMU Research Corp. president Promoted from director position By Carisa Seltz Senior Reporter
CMU Research Corp. is under new leadership starting today. University President George Ross, chairman of the RC Board of Directors, appointed Erin Strang as president and CEO Thursday.
Strang said she will collaborate with regional and statewide economic development agencies to accelerate business ventures in mid-Michigan. The main priority of RC is to open the door for innovative business ideas, she said. “I believe in what we do here at the Research Corporation,” she said. “(We) help the entrepreneurs become successful through our networks.” Strang started at CMU-RC
in January 2009 and became director of operations in December 2009. Prior to joining the corporation, she worked as assistant director of business innovation at the Oakland University SmartZone Business Incubator. Her annual salary as president and CEO of RC will be $85,000. Strang said she is excited about her newest position. Cason Thorsby, RC Business Development Manager,
said working for Strang is enjoyable because she makes him strive to do his best. “Erin is a super, super competitive person,” he said. Strang said RC helps startup businesses in a number of different ways. Personnel help the businesses foster their ideas, stay focused, create a business plan, find a path to success and identify a location to operate. “I always think of it as we are their management team
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... until they can afford their own,” she said. Strang said she has a number of overall goals connected with quantitative numbers she will strive to achieve. She would like to increase the number of businesses RC works with and the number that are successfully launched. She also said she wants to bridge ties back to CMU to strengthen the relationship between RC and the university.
Strang said the RC’s biggest source of pride is the fortune of its clients. “The bottom line is our clients are our success,” she said. Chad Skop, manager of business development, said Strang brings a hard-working mentality to the workplace. “It’s a fun environment, but we’re all competitive and expect the best out of each other,” he said. university@cm-life.com
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EDITORIAL | Assistant attorney general cannot antagonize gay UM student, keep job
Unseat bigots Andrew Shirvell should be removed as Michigan’s assistant attorney general since running a smear campaign in his free time against an openly gay student leader at the University of Michigan. Although Shirvell has the right to free speech as a private citizen, the unbridled bigotry of his actions toward Christopher Armstrong, president of the Michigan Student Assembly, qualify as “conduct unbecoming of a state official.” Shirvell has operated a blog accusing Armstrong of abusing his elected student government position to proliferate a radical homosexual agenda. The situation has been seeing national
attention since being featured on the CNN program “Anderson Cooper 360,” where Cooper interviewed Shirvell. “That’s exactly what most affluent, white homosexual males — like him — are: racist and elitist to the core,” Shirvell said on the blog. Also on the blog, Shirvell calls Armstrong “A Nazi-like recruiter for the cult that is homosexuality,” and went on the record during the Cooper interview, confirming he believes Arm-
strong to be “Satan’s representative on the student assembly.” Shirvell has taken multiple trips to Ann Arbor to picket and protest Armstrong, including picketing outside Armstrong’s home. At no point during his interview with Cooper, anywhere on his blog or anywhere else has Shirvell ever suggested any reason for his campaign against Armstrong unrelated to or more specific than the fact that Armstrong is homosexual. This is plainfaced bigotry. Although Shirvell is doing this on his off-time and attempting to keep his anti-gay agenda separate from his duties as assistant attorney general, the outright bigotry and media attention of this case necessitate that Attorney General Mike Cox wash his hands of his underling. Cox, the first Republican attorney
general in Michigan since Frank Millard in 1954, is understandably hesitant to publicly denounce or fire Shirvell. However, Cox needs to weigh the consequences of angering hard-line conservatives and family rights activists with the consequences of allowing a homophobic bigot to continue to serve the citizens of Michigan in a capacity that requires him to be unbiased and treat every person he represents equally. Even Gov. Jennifer Granholm used Twitter to say Shirvell would already be fired. Not only is Shirvell making a bad name for himself by targeting an openly gay student on no grounds beyond the perceived evils of homosexuality, but he is an embarrassment and a burden for the state government he serves, and should be removed from it.
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Singular legislature
Since the Democrats have been in control of the Senate, one of the most frequent complaints I have heard is, “The Republicans were able to pass their agenda in the Senate, why are they blocking all of the Democrats’ bills?” The answer to this question is quite simple: Bill Frist, R-Tenn., was a more competent Senate Majority Leader than Harry Reid, D-Nev. This was made especially clear when the Democrats tried to repeal the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy last week. The repeal of DADT was placed in a defense appropriations bill along with the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, a piece of legislation that would allow illegal immigrants to become citizens if they attend college or join the military. While some parts of the DREAM Act deal with the military, it is by and large an issue that deals more with illegal immigration. When Reid announced the introduction of the appropriations bill, he announced plans to tie DADT and the DREAM Act to it. Instead of introducing the three separate issues as three separate bills, Reid wanted to ram all three through at once. While DADT and the military appropriations are at least related, the DREAM Act had no place being tied to that bill. Additionally, Reid announced that he would be placing the bill on the calendar in a way that would only allow for a limited amount of amendments, meaning that it would be impossible for Republicans to try to split the bill into three different bills. Reid expected moderate Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to go along with the bill. However, even she objected to bringing it to debate because Republicans would not be allowed to bring unlimited amendments to the bill. Barry Goldwater had it right when he said, “You don’t need to be straight to fight and die for your country. You just need to shoot straight.” However, there is no way that the DREAM Act should ever be passed. The repeal of DADT would have passed if Reid would not have tied the DREAM Act to it. Collins would have gone along with it, and Olympia Snow, RMaine, and Scott Brown, R-Mass., probably would have as well. Instead, Reid chose to do what he has done since he became Majority Leader: Try to ram too much through at one time. That is why the Democrats have failed in Congress. Harry Reid has done an abysmal job for the Democrats and, because of his poor judgment, the Republicans have been able to successfully block the Democrats’ agenda in Congress. Blame for not repealing DADT does not lie with the Republicans here; it lies with the Democrats. They are the ones who sabotaged the bill by tying illegal immigration to an unrelated issue. Central Michigan Life is the independent voice of Central Michigan University and is edited and published by students of CMU every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the fall and spring semesters, and on Wednesday during the summer term. The online edition (www.cmlife.com) contains all of the material published in print.
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Reactions to ‘Hardly presidential’ Editor’s note: The following letters are in reaction to the “Hardly presidential” editorial and the “Chasing the president” column, originally published Monday, Sept. 27. For more coverage and commentary, visit the CM Life Voices Blog at http://www.cm-life.com/category/blogs/voicebox/ I just wanted to give a big kudos to your entire editorial staff for handling the President Ross situation professionally and refusing to “go silently into the night.”
We, the students of this institution, are the people Ross is most accountable to. Without us, there would be no Central Michigan University. Somewhere along the
way, he lost sight of that and that is truly unfortunate. Thank you, though, for reminding Ross of his initial promises and us students of how a
committed university president should regard us — his most important audience.
I opened CM Life Monday morning to discover a full page of articles dedicated to President Ross: A reprint of an editorial “Priority Check: CMU President George Ross Must Maintain Dedication,” an article “Chasing the President” and a new editorial “Hardly Presidential.” Whoa, I thought, what’s he done to draw such rebukes from CM Life? The rebukes stem from a Sept. 13th editorial that complained that Ross accepted a position on a board of directors of a private business and this was an occasion to remind Ross that he “must maintain dedication” to CMU. Certainly, we would all agree that he must do so, but the editorial suggests he isn’t doing that. Your evidence? He’s met with no students for lunch and he promised to do so. You did acknowledge that he had held two forums with students and the public, but for some reason, in your judgment, that didn’t
count. Since he only arrived in March, and you wrote this Sept. 13, it means that he held two open forums in about 12 weeks of residence at CMU excluding summer. That sounds pretty good to me. To your credit, you also acknowledged that it’s common for university presidents to serve on boards of directors, but that didn’t seem to figure in your suspicions about his “dedication” either. Then, in Monday’s articles on the same page, you acknowledge that you were mistaken about Ross’ interaction with students (he had met with some and eaten with some) and yet, you write that you still “stand by the editorial and the spirit of the point it was making.” You then complain that Ross or University Communications should have contacted you right away about the errors instead of “scolding” you for them publicly and you further complain that Ross and staff had not fol-
lowed “protocols” and were “completely inappropriate” in not being more available to you. The logic of the whole page of articles is that: 1) Although your accusations about Ross were based on inaccurate data, you are standing by them. 2) Ross responded “inappropriately” to the inaccurate accusations that you published and so you are justified in complaining further. There are some problems here: You did not include your sincere apology for your error, you refused to acknowledge that your error undermined the point you were making (logically inaccurate and professionally inappropriate), the issue of contention — which you presented inaccurately — lacks the gravity you lend it and your treatment of it is overwrought and manipulative — for example, one editor began his article stating: “It may be too accusative to
say ... President Ross yelled in my face.” So did he yell at you, or didn’t he? My guess is that Ross didn’t yell at the editor but this lead line opens the possibility and arouses anger against Ross in the reader. I don’t know Ross or what kind of president he will be. It’s too soon to tell. For all of our sakes, I hope he’s a good one. A great one. I also don’t know what prompts this “Hardly Journalistic” antagonism toward him but I do know that I’ve gotten the impression that you’re out to get him and I’ll be wary of what you have to say about him in the future. You’ll have to win me back. I hope to see you at the top of your journalistic game soon — and Ross at the top of his presidential game, too.
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Take back tailgating Football fans and party seekers alike again face the year-old dilemma: Is it even worth it to tailgate in lot 63? After the month that has seemed like years since the last home football game, the Chippewas return to action Saturday against Mid-American Conference West rival Ball State and the controversy over tailgating will once again return. There’s no need in going over the administration’s failed tailgating policies that is killing game attendance and school spirit — they are horrible and we all know it. Competing Facebook events have already sprouted up inviting students to tailgate either in lot 63 or to tailgate on Main Street. From where I sit the answer is clear on where to spend your Saturday afternoon: Lot 63. It is time to show this university’s administration that we as students can have fun, drink responsibility, be safe and actually make it to the game and cheer on the football team to victory. While tailgating on Main Street sounds like a great idea in theory, the actual execution is usually lacking. Being in the tailgate lot affords students the chances to go from spot to spot and see old friends, make new ones and get a different experience at almost every stop. Doing the same on Main Street proves difficult. House party tailgates are usually less inviting to strangers and trying to carry alcohol on city property, with the increased law enforcement presence that will no doubt canvas Main Street, will leave fans as open targets to receive tickets for open alcohol containers. The point of tailgating is to bring us together as a student body for one event and to support the athletic team that has made this university a recognized name in college football instead of the unknown that it was in years past. If students again avoid tailgating in lot 63, it only further divides us into the sub-groups that we usually end up in. It is time to bring this university’s worst nightmare to reality that CMU is a school that can party with the top schools in the nation and still be safe and responsible and to re-invigorate the best student section in the state. Be responsible. Be safe. Be in lot 63.
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State budget approved, awaits governor’s signature Bill finalized by lawmakers with no tax increase By Maria Amante Staff Reporter
Lawmakers reached an agreement on the state’s budget late Wednesday night ending many months of discussion and avoiding what could have been the third budgetmotivated state shutdown in the past four years. The balanced budget was greatly aided by $1.6 billion of federal aid money, which will not be available next year, and an estimated $660 million in retirement incentives offered to state employees and teachers. “The good news is we were able to complete the budget, and everyone’s grateful because they know where they stand,” said state Rep. Bill Caul, R-Mount Pleasant. “Unlike the other budgets that have gone past the September 30 deadline, we got this
one done on time.” Public school funding will return to a minimum $154 per pupil — $23 more than the previous fiscal year. The school aid budget was completed this summer. Caul said he was grateful districts could know their operating budgets before the school year began. Higher education is receiving a 2.8 percent cut in funding. State police and prisons also will receive less money but the state will not be laying off troopers, only using the money they will retain more efficiently and realistically, Caul said. “I am not pleased with it, but Michigan is struggling to provide the resources we’ve provided in the past,” he said. Other parts of the budget will allow the Department of Human Services to add 684 child welfare workers and retain some scholarship money for higher education. Caul said the budget was easier to accomplish this year because of the federal stimulus money. Gov. Jennifer Granholm is
pleased with the outcome of the budget in difficult economic times and was expected to sign the legislation Thursday, said spokeswoman Katie Carey. “She will sign the legislation Thursday afternoon,” Carey said. The budget must be in place today for government services to continue. Bernie Porn, founding principal and president of EPIC/MRA, a Lansing-based polling group, said voters will be disheartened by cuts, but happy there were not any tax increases. In addition, while balancing the budget is important to them, the economy and jobs are far more important. Many legislatures main motivation was to get the budget finalized on time without a tax increase, Porn said. “Voters are not as concerned about those issues (balancing the budget, education) as they are about the economy,” she said. metro@cm-life.com
Online courses see growth
By Annie Harrison and Odille Parker Staff Reporters
Registration for CMU’s growing catalogue of classes has increased more than 10 percent from last year. There have been 7,230 online course registrations so for this fall, and CMU is still taking registrations for the fall II semester, said Carol Bale, director of marketing, public relations and communications for CMU Off-Campus and Online Programs. “The busy lives of students make taking online courses a good fit, providing them with the convenience and flexibility they need to keep their educational goals on track,” said Merodie Hancock, vice president of ProfEd. Bale said there has been an increase of courses and degree programs offered in an online format — a total of 212 online courses at CMU. Stephen Duchane, a temporary instructor of political science, teaches PSC 210: Introduction to Public Administration and PSC 411: Public Sector Human Resources and Organization Theory sections
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CMCH to grow in the quality of health care services it provides. “Your physicians will have the opportunity to have information at bedside that they don’t have today,” said Phil
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awareness and a greater community involvement to make our goals possible.” One of their goals is to develop a 10,000 square-foot facility with the exhibits that will host over 6,000 families each year, Chase said. She would like the building to be a learning experience in itself.
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online. He said the format works well for his classes because he can easily incorporate video and information from the Internet into the lessons. “We’re not just textbookdriven,” he said. “We have a lot of multimedia opportunities.” Online on-campus Some on-campus students also take advantage of distance learning opportunities CMU offers by opting for online courses. Approximately 20 percent of students living on campus are also enrolled in online courses. In any given term, there are about 3,000 students enrolled at CMU Online, said Marnie Roestel, manager of CMU Online. “Some of these students are strictly online students, while others may be enrolled in offcampus locations, and the rest attend main campus,” Roestel said. Chris Redker, a temporary faculty member in ProfEd, teaches PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology and PSY 330: Social Psychology sections online.
“Many online course students like the fact that you can earn course credit in half the time,” he said. Redker said online courses are becoming popular because they are only eight weeks long and offer smaller class sizes. White Hall sophomore Beth Eaton was glad she chose to fulfill her ENG 201: Intermediate Composition requirement online. “I had a great professor that participated in the discussions and the lack of travel was fairly convenient,” Eaton said. Most courses offered online are also offered on campus, but some are internet-exclusives. One such course is BCA 310: Broadcast History and New Media Technology, a requirement for Broadcast and Cinematic Arts majors. While some classes are a great option online, some are better off in a classroom, Eaton said. “I can’t picture having to learn subjects such as physics or math without direct interaction with the professor and my peers,” Eaton said. university@cm-life.com
Incarnati, president and CEO of McLaren. “It will be consolidated and integrated information to make decisions about the care of loved ones.” There are no plans to change management for the hospital and no job cuts will be made, Lawrence said. The two hospitals will now begin a threemonth integration to determine what is best for CMCH
and the community. “We are absolutely convinced this is the greatest thing we can do with our hospital to ensure comprehensive, highquality patient safe medical care and health care for our market place,” Dunn said. “We are absolutely delighted and excited.”
“For instance, we would expose the pipes in the walls and the plumbing,” Chase said. “It cannot be static. We will always be looking through the eyes of the child and their families.” The MPDM sponsored a magnetic field located in Rowe Hall on the campus of CMU. There are several creative magnetic exhibits that enhance hands-on learning for children in the museum. “It seems to be a fun way for kids to learn and discover
new things outside of the classroom,” said Traverse City sophomore Kaira SaxtonBush. Businesses and individuals looking to get involved can visit the community exhibit planning workshop Sept. 23 to 25 in the Education Human Services Building. For more information, visit the website at www.mpdiscoverymuseum.org.
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Latin culture night brings food, dancing, rhythm Minority Student Services event encourages pride Photos and story by Victoria Zegler Staff Photographer
David Janczewski loves taking an active part in his Hispanic culture, just as much as he loves sharing it with others. The Ohio senior and about 275 other students, faculty and community members lined up to get a taste of Latin Culture Night Wednesday in Bovee University Center’s Rotunda. Minority Student Services hosted the event to provide participants with a Latin-style buffet and Salsa dancing lessons. “My Hispanic culture is something I love taking part in,” Janczewski said. “This event was a great way to meet people and share new things with them.” Keisha Janney, assistant director of Minority Student Services, helped organize the event. “The purpose is for students to experience a different culture than what they grew up knowing, whether it’s a type of food or dancing,” Tanney said. “It’s a chance to try something new.” The buffet offered an array of food with appetizers such as tortilla chips and salsa, guacamole and Cuban-style black beans over rice as well as several entrees. Higgins Lake senior Elayna McCall said the Latin-style chopped salad was her favorite. “It’s a fresh blend of guacamole, corn and tomatoes which I really enjoy,” McCall said. “One of the desserts I liked as well was the apple cinnamon crispitos. They’re so sweet, especially with a side of jelly.” After dinner came the salsa. Lizandro Tremolada, Merrill Hall residence hall director, has instructed Salsa dance at Latin Culture Night for two years. He likes the excitement
and exposure the music and dance bring to students. “I have been teaching Salsa dance for about eight years,” Tremolava said. “My favorite part of teaching is meeting new people and the chance it brings for them to experience different atmopsheres.” Janney said Tremolava’s enthusiasm for the event is always a boost for the operation. Tremolava taught participants basic salsa steps as well as turns, spin, and practicing
with partners to incorporate leads — all while dancing to a rhythm of fast Latin music. Shant’l Raines, a graduate assistant at Minority Student Services, was happy to see the turnout this year. “Events such as these help to broaden students horizons,” Raines said. “It’s one of the many other advantages of college, another door to open.” studentlife@cm-life.com
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“This will help many people who don’t have geographic access to four-year universities or for families who couldn’t afford them either.”
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American Sign Language instructor Kevin Cramer signs a joke Thursday night during ASL Rocks! in the Bovee University Center auditorium. Throughout the week, students faculty and the community were invited to participate in numerous activities including an ASL demonstration class, Deaf Games and a silent lunch.
ASL Rocks! entertains hearing, deaf audience members Natalie Gordinier performed her own version of Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA” to a crowd of about 200 Thursday night at the Bovee University Center Auditorium. But this version was different — it consisted of no spoken words. Instead, the Madison Heights sophomore used symbolism through body movements to express the song. She threw her hands in the air during the chorus and made her hands into “butterflier flying away.” “Everyone loves ‘Party in the USA’,” Gordinier said. She also performed “Take a Bow” by Rihanna and did a duet of “Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat with Te-
cumseh junior Nick Royal. Her and Royal’s duet was part of an ASL project. It was just a few of the performances for a concert the American Sign Language Society hosts at the end of Deaf Awareness Week every semester. Twelve students and two professors performed. The performers did their own versions of songs and also told jokes and stories. Freeland senior Kelly Laatsch performed “Inside Your Heaven” by Carrie Underwood and “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts. “Deaf people can enjoy music as well,” Laatsch said, through interpreter Stacey Horman, a sign language instructor. “(We) can be involved with music and feel the rhythm and beat. I’m deaf and
I enjoy music.” Laatsch said she likes to read song lyrics and feel the beat. She said her favorite part of the night was being able to see both deaf and hearing people come together and enjoy music as one culture. Royal performed “Rescue Me” by Aretha Franklin in addition to his duet. “You kind of put your own personality into it,” Royal said of interpreting songs with sign language. “It’s awesome.” Kaila Trombley, vice president of the American Sign Language Society, said the event was a success. “I was surprised at how many people showed up,” Trombley said. “All the performances were awesome.”
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campus and Mount Pleasant over the years,” said department chairwoman Maria Marron. “I would love to see more students attend because they will be able to see their role models and learn a lot.” Smith, a 2007 alumnus and former Central Michigan Life editor-in-chief, is Web editor and a technology writer for the Detroit Free Press. Prior to his current position, he served as photo editor. “I am certainly very honored to be following in the footsteps of some colleagues I respect greatly and learned from,” Smith said. He mentioned past young journalist winners — Chris Gautz, Chad Livengood and Adam Graham — as his inspirations. Smith advises young jour-
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A bill allowing community colleges to offer four-year degree programs is on its way universities including CMU said. The state is serving the efto the state Senate after the oppose the bill, arguing it will forts of community college stuHouse’s approval earlier this waste resources and raise tu- dents because 15,000 students ition, said Mike Boulus, execu- attend community colleges, not month. The degree programs col- tive director of the Presidents including those who will transleges could offer are nursing, Council State Universities of fer to four-year universities. culinary arts, cement technol- Michigan. Hansen said community “I hope the senate can re- colleges in close proximity to ogy and maritime technology, which have initiated some alize we cannot add 28 more four-year universities want to debate between community four-year colleges to our state’s keep their relationships with colleges and four-year institu- budget when we’re already those universities intact and struggling,” he said. tions. most likely will not take part in If the bill passes Boulus said the expansion. “This is really about access and affordability,” said Mike community colleges will have “Those colleges get it,” HanHansen, president of the Mich- to find money to add faculty, sen said. “They don’t see the igan Association of Commu- administrator resources and point in offering these pronity Colleges. “But it puzzles new facilities. He doesn’t think grams when a university a coume why the state is getting in- the state can afford to support ple miles down the road has volved and seems to want to all that. already established those same This change could harm col- programs.” block access.” Hansen said there are about laborations between universi10 to 12 colleges actively in- ties and community colleges, he metro@cm-life.com terested in the options, including Alpena Community We’ll beat all competitor’s coupons! College and Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Mid Michigan Community College has not yet decided on anything substantial. MMCC Public Relations SALES & Director Matt Miller said the SERVICE college is waiting until the bill is passed in the Senate before making any decisions. MMCC offers a two-year (989) 772-7792 Flush Coolant System degree nursing program, but SALES AND SERVICE if students want a four-year Plus Anti-Freeze: Located 1¾ miles West of Mission degree they have to transfer, On High Street (M-20) * Most Vehicles Miller said. With this possible Mt. Pleasant, MI expansion, those students could stay at the college. BEST IN TOWN “This will help many peoLifetime Front or ple who don’t have geographLUBE • OIL • FILTER Rear Brakes INCLUDE ic access to four-year uniUp to 5 qts. Premium Oil Machine Rotors or Drums versities or for families who couldn’t afford them either,” * Most Vehicles * Most Vehicles Hansen said. “We’re not going to be taking any students We don’t stick you with hazardous waste away from the universities.” disposal or shop supply fees. All 15 of Michigan’s public
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A Big Difference Katie Izzi enjoys life as a role model By Michael L. Hoffman and Chelsea Hohn | Staff Reporters
Katie Izzi tries to change the world by helping a little one at a time. The Fenton senior is vice president of the Big Brothers Big Sisters registered student organization. She said she first got involved as a freshman. “I got involved with the RSO first,” Izzi said. “My roommate’s older sister was the president and I’ve been in love with the organization ever since.” She said her involvement in the group has changed her for the better. “I was in Chicago recently and I was thinking, ‘What would I get for my little?’” She said. “I don’t know if I would have thought like that before.” The program works as the name indicates, a big, a group member, is set up with a little, a child. Once a match is made, a big will spend time with their little and attempt to provide a role model for their development. BBBS President Maria Schmidtke, an Ortonville senior has also been for several years.
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Fenton senior Katie Izzi watches as the instant sealife she bought for her “Little Natalie” grows in a bowl of warm water Wednesday evening in her kitchen. Izzi has been working with the Big Brothers Big Sisters since April. “I try to show her how important school is and to do well in school,” Izzi said. “I also try to teach her good manners.”
“Three years ago it was so small,” Schmidtke said. “I’ve watched it grow and have seen all the things we can do.” Izzi said she is also involved with the local BBBS chapter, Big Brothers Big Sisters in the Heart of Michigan and this past summer made a one-year commitment to one little. “I try to meet with a little at least once a week,” she said, “and if I can’t, then every other week.” Izzi and her little spend their days together at the park, out
to eat or watching movies at her apartment. There are a few things Izzi said she tries to instill in her little, especially the importance of school and good manners. “I try to show her how important school is and to do well in school,” she said. “I also try to teach her good manners.” Big Brothers Big Sisters provides several events for children to attend, such as the Halloween party last year that drove home the significance of
Schmidtke’s work. “That was my first experience seeing a big and a little interact. Just to see what we did as an RSO, seeing the work paid off and the looks on the kids faces as they interacted with their big was so worth it,” Schmidtke said. Izzi believes her time in the organization has helped her grow not only as a person but as a leader. “Having a little shows you how important it is to be a good influence because they are
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Former player, coach dies at 56 Leonard Drake ranks eighth all time in scoring at CMU By Aaron McMann Sports Editor
A member of the Central Michigan University Athletics Hall of Fame passed away Wednesday evening. Leonard Drake, an integral part of the CMU men’s basketball team as both a player and coach, died in a hospital in Evansville, Ind. Cause of death was not disclosed.
Drake, 56, played on the CMU men’s basketball team from 1975-78. He currently ranks eighth all-time in scoring with 1,338 points and was inducted into the CMU Hall of Fame in 2007. A career .878 free throw shooter, Drake is well known for hitting two free throws with no time remaining on the clock to give CMU a 7775 NCAA tournament win against Georgetown in 1975. “We truly mourn the loss of Leonard Drake,” CMU Athletics Director Dave Heeke said in a statement Thursday. “He was a true Chippewa. His jersey hangs in our arena among
the greats in CMU history and he earned his place in the CMU Athletics Hall of Fame.” After graduating from CMU with a bachelor’s degree in 1978, he was named the team’s assistant coach for the 1978-79 season. After stints with the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Lamar University, Drake returned to CMU in 1993, where he served as head coach for four seasons, amassing a 21-83 record. “I was surprised to hear that he passed away. He was far too young to leave us,” said legendary CMU head coach Herb Deromedi, who
served as Athletics Director while Drake was head coach. “Leonard was an outstanding athlete and certainly a person who was committed as a coach.” Drake was in his first year as athletics director at Evansville Central High School. He also was apart of the Ball State men’s basketball coach as an associate head coach from 1985-1993 and the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team as an assistant coach from 2007-10. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda, son Jared and daughter, Enjoli. Photo courtesy of CMU ATHLETICS
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in her legs and felt “very heavy.” She visited an orthopedic doctor back in her home state of New Jersey, met with the training staff at Central Michigan and saw two different neurologists in New Jersey, but none of them found anything in X-rays and MRIs and simply dismissed it. “The hardest part of her condition was getting to the bottom of it,” said Mandy Huggard, von Leer’s physical therapist. “It was a very challenging prognosis to make.” Huggard was with von Leer
Two years ago, on a cold, blustery November night, Central Michigan and Ball State played one of the biggest football games in either school’s history. The Cardinals, then ranked in the top 25, came into Kelly/Shorts Stadium and beat the home team 31-24 in front of a nationally televised audience, ending CMU’s bid for a third consecutive trip to the Mid-American Conference Championship game. At 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Ball State returns to Mount Pleasant to face the win-hungry defending MAC champions. “Two years ago, that was just an awful feeling losing to them at home,” said senior linebacker Nick BelNick Bellore lore. “They were a great team, it was just a good football game, and we just came out on the wrong side of that one.” This time around, however, things are not so sunny in Muncie, Ind. Second-year head coach Stan Parrish is coming off an abysmal 2-10 season last year, scraping out wins against Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan. BSU is 1-3 so far this season, getting an opening week win against Football Championship Subdivision opponent Southeast Missouri State. Since then, the Cardinals have suffered losses against FCS Liberty, Purdue and Iowa, losing 45-0 to the Hawkeyes last week in Iowa City. On offense, they rank dead last in the MAC in scoring offense, averaging less than 16 points per game, and passing, with 110 yards per game. “We got to win, that’s our ap-
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Senior Amanda von Leer of Marlton, New Jersey was diagnosed with mitochondrial myopathy,a genetic disease that weakens muscle tissue, in June 2009. “I am thankful to have my team and my coaches behind me to slow me down at times and help me through this,” von Leer said.
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Field hockey senior back Amanda von Leer battles mitochondrial myopathy after going undiagnosed for more than a year By Justin Hicks | Staff Reporter
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veryone knows the pain of a charlie horse — that temporary piercing pain you feel in your leg every now and then.
Well, imagine if it wasn’t temporary. Imagine dealing with that pain for hours at a time. Imagine it being part of your daily routine, and imagine persevering through the pain day in and day out to play a sport that you love. Such is the case for field hockey senior captain Amanda von Leer. “To be honest, it feels like someone is stabbing me with knives,” von Leer said. In June of 2009, she was diagnosed with a hereditary disease known as mitochondrial myopathy, where the body’s mitochondria is not producing the energy required for the body’s muscles to function properly.
Sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Dulude returns a serve in CMU’s 3-2 MAC loss against Ohio on Saturday. Dulude has recorded 91 kills this season. File photo BY JEFF SMITH
She takes a combination of 17 vitamins and a couple different medicines every day that she says takes a lot of the pain away. Even still, she fights through it. “There are nights where I don’t sleep because of the pain I’m in, and sometimes even walking to class — it’s not that I can’t walk, but it’s painful,” she said. “But then there are also days where I wake up and I’m 100 percent.” ‘To the bottom of it’ During her freshman season, von Leer was sidelined with a stress fracture. She said she had a lot of pain
Volleyball seeks first MAC win CMU plays at Ball State, Toledo this weekend By Nick Conklin and Brandon Champion Staff Reporters
The Central Michigan women’s volleyball team has started MidAmerican Conference play with two consecutive losses for the first time since the 2005 season. They will get a third shot at reaching the win column at 7 p.m. today against Ball State in Muncie, Ind. “Every time we step on the court you want to win,” Olson said. “Obviously, I want to go 2-0 this weekend, but I really want to see us play good team volleyball.” Although the Chippewas pushed both Eastern Michigan and Ohio University to five sets in each
match, the team failed to close the deal and lost both by a total of eight points. Sophomore Katie Schuette said one of the main issues that may have con- Erik Olson tributed to the slow start is the team’s serve-receive rotation. “I think that our serve-receive was our weakness in that match,” Schuette said. Ball State comes into tonight’s home opener with an 11-3 overall record and 1-1 conference mark after splitting last weekend’s MAC contests. The Cardinals won a tough five-setter against Northern Illinois but were swept by Western Michigan. In the two matches, CMU combined for 21 errors off of the serve,
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something head coach Erik Olson said needs to be tightened up if the team wants to make a run in the conference. “We just need to come out every night and play as hard as we can every night,” Olson said. “But every night in the MAC someone is going to be really good, so we can’t overlook anybody.” The second problem that Olson alluded to was his team’s passing ability. Facing a talented blocking team in the Ohio Bobcats, Olson said that his team’s passing needs improvement so that they were not victim to so many blocking opportunities. “It’s just one thing at this point and that is to pass better,” Olson said. “If we just put a little more oomph on some of those balls, it’s a different night.”
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Pos. No. Name QB 10 Keith Wenning RB 33 MiQuale Lewis 3 Eric Williams WR 1 Briggs Orsbon 9 Phil Dudley 4 Daniel Iff TE 88 Zane Fakes LT 77 Austin Holtz LG 74 Michael Switzer C 54 Jerrod Gray RG 79 Kitt O’Brien RT 73 Dan Manick
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Pos. No. Name Class QB 8 Ryan Radcliff So. RB 6 Paris Cotton Jr. 29 Carl Volny Sr. WR 11 Cody Wilson So. 1 Kito Poblah Sr. 80 Cedric Fraser Jr. TE 82 David Blackburn Jr. LT 78 Rocky Weaver Jr. LG 66 Jeff Maddux Sr. C 63 Colin Miller Sr. RG 65 Darren Keyton So. RT 79 Eric Fisher So.
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Pos. No. Name DE 93 Joe Kinville 56 Kashawn Fraser 99 Caesar Rodriguez DT 54 Sean Murnane 94 John Williams MLB 46 Matt Berning WLB 43 Nick Bellore SLB 41 Armond Staten CB 24 LaVarus Williams 2 Lorenzo White 22 Vince Agnew 25 Anthony Hollis FS 9 Bobby Seay 40 John Carr SS 4 Jahleel Addae 44 Dannie Bolden
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Profile Just a s o p h o more, the 5-foot-10, 232-pound back leads the team in rushing with 232 yards, good for eighth in the MAC.
Profile Projected to be the team’s leading back, Lewis has had a slow start to the season, rushing for just 100 yards in four games.
Profile Wilson sits ninth in the MAC with 376 yards receiing and is a ve ra g i n g almost 19 yards a catch.
Why to watch Lewis has rushed for fewer yards in each game since the beginning of the season, and he’s due to have a big game.
Why to watch Wilson is ready to go after getting banged up last week prior to the Northwestern game. Look for him to have a big game this week.
Why to watch Lewis is the surprisingly leader of a unit that includes fifth-year senior MiQuale Lewis.
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proach,” said head coach Dan Enos. “It’s a MAC West game, our sense of urgency is on high and we’ve had two very good practices. Our players know how important this game is. Ball State will come in here and give us everything we want.” While they lack numbers in certain areas on offense, the Cardinals make up for it rushing the ball. They rank second in the conference in rushing with 148.5 yards per game. Senior MiQuale Lewis, back for a fifth season, is one of three backs on the team with 100 yards rushing. Sophomore running back Eric Williams leads the team with 232 yards rushing, ranked eighth in the MAC “They have got a lot of great athletes out there and we just got to tackle in space,” Bellore said. “They run a little Wildcat, where they get both of the backs in the backfield at the same time. We just have to do our best to get them down, (and) when we do get a chance to tackle them in space and when we have them in a closed area, just punish them.”
REFOCUS Rather than putting all of the focus on Ball State this week during practice, CMU head coach Dan Enos said the team spent Monday and Tuesday correcting the mistakes made in Saturday’s loss. “We’ve taken the focus more toward us because we feel that in our two losses, it’s really been about us at the end of the day,” Enos said. “Us not executing at certain times or having plays there and not being able to do them, so we’ve been really focused in making sure we play with great effort, great toughness and play with more discipline.” The Chippewas had three turnovers, including two interceptions, and were flagged for nine penalties, giving up 90 yards, in their 30-25 loss at Northwestern.
CMU vs. Ball State Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. TV/Radio: None/95.3 WCFX-FM Line: CMU -18 NOTES: Sophomore left tackle Jake Olson and sophomore cornerback LaVarus Williams will miss their second consecutive game with injury. Junior wide receiver Taylor Bradley is banged up and doubtful for Saturday’s game. Nick Bellore continues to nurse the right ankle sprain suffered in the Temple game, but is expected to play. He has started in all 45 games of his career. sports@cm-life.com
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CMU looks to maintain home success Saturday Team happy for return to Kelly/ Shorts Stadium By John Evans Senior Reporter
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Sophomore midfielder Autumn Hawks goes for the ball with Ohio’s Sara Seitz in Sunday’s 3-1 win against the Bobcats. Hawkings has recorded an assist and 29 shots this season.
Confidence builds for weekend CMU continues MAC play on road at BG, Toledo By Josh Berenter Staff Reporter
For the third consecutive season, the Central Michigan women’s soccer team has started 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference. The Chippewas (5-3-1) look to build on that record this weekend as it goes on the road for four games starting at 4 p.m. today against Miami (9-2) and 1 p.m. Sunday against Bowling Green (4-6-1). CMU is 4-0 at home this season, but only 1-3-1 on the road and head coach Tom Anagnost said his team needs to play with more confidence away from the comforts of the CMU Soccer Complex. “We need to believe in ourselves,” he said. “I don’t think there should be a difference (when we play on the road). We should be hungry and ready to play.” CMU has struggled on offense this year, only scoring 12
goals in nine games. But the Chippewas scored six goals in two games last weekend to help them get out to a strong start in the conference. Anagnost said it was something his team desperately needed. “Hopefully we can build from that,” he said. “We need to continue the momentum and be efficient this weekend. That would be great for our team.” Miami comes into the weekend with the best offense in the conference. It leads the MAC in points (103), goals (37), assists (29) and total shots (209). Anagnost said his team shouldn’t worry about matching the Red Hawks offensively, but instead try to contain them on the defensive end. “We’re going to have to do our very best not to let them play and work at what their trying to do,” he said. “If we don’t play aggressively and physical, it’s going to be a long day.” Anagnost said his team to needs to take advantage of the opportunities it gets and put them away. Junior forward Chelsi Abbott did that last year in the
game against Miami. Abbott scored the only goal of the game to improve the Chippewas record to 8-6-1 all-time against the Red Hawks. Abbot said Miami is a better team than it was last season but said she thinks CMU can handle their high powered offense. “We know they are big competition,” she said. “It’s going to be a big game. We’re just going to have to bring it.” After the clash against Miami, CMU travels to Bowling Green on Sunday to take on the Falcons. BGSU has also started 2-0 in the MAC and comes in playing well, winning its last three games. Abbott also scored the game winning goal against BGSU last season in the 1-0 victory. In order for the team to be successful the rest of the season, Abbott said, the team must become more comfortable on the road, “When we’re away we need to mentally wrap our heads around the fact that we can’t play different,” she said. “We have to play the same way we play at home.” sports@cm-life.com
Soccer needs a road win Young team faces turning point this weekend
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his weekend will be the turning point of the season for the CMU women’s soccer team. The Chippewas (5-3-1) won its first two Mid-American Conference games last weekend at home, but go back on the road today to face Miami (9-2) and Bowling Green (4-6-1) Sunday. CMU is in familiar territory, starting at 2-0 in the MAC for the third straight season. Still, it has struggled away from home this year (1-3-1) and runs into the hottest team in the MAC today in Miami, which leads the conference in every major offensive category. The Red Hawks strengths will collide with the Chippewas’ strengths. But CMU’s identity is on the back line. Boasting a MAC best goals against average (0.42), the goalkeeping tandem of senior Shay Mannino and sophomore Stefanie Turner will be counted on
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The Cardinals are led by last week’s MAC West Defensive Player of the Week Alyssa Rio. The senior libero had 55 digs and a 6.88 digs-per-set average over the weekend. Offensively, they are led by junior Kelsey Brandl,
Josh Berenter Staff Reporter to stimey the potent Miami attack. The backs have been even better. Anchored by sophomore Leisel Toth, regarded as the most consistent player on the team starting every game of her career, the Chippewas’ defense will need to step up against Miami, or else the game could turn into a shoot out. High scoring games do not play into CMU’s favor. Miami’s MAC-leading 37 goals so far this season is a little misleading. The Red Hawks put up a 15-spot against Alabama A&M in its opener, but has scored more than three goals in just two games since. While most of the conversation about the weekend has centered on Miami, Bowling Green won’t be a pushover game either. The Falcons come in with a losing record
who is averaging 3.28 kills per set. CMU’s passing attack offered up only seven blocks against Eastern Michigan on Sept. 23, but surrendered 11.5 blocks against Ohio on Saturday. The team will have a short turnaround, playing at 3 p.m. Saturday against Toledo. The Rockets (5-8, 0-2 MAC), who sit tied with
overall but are also one of the four teams in the MAC at 2-0. BGSU is also a hot team, winning three games in a row coming into the weekend, and four of their six losses have come at the hands of Big Ten or Big East schools. CMU defeated both Miami and BGSU last season and has more than enough to beat them again, jumping out to a 4-0 start in the MAC for a third consecutive year. That being said, the Chippewas road woes could continue this weekend leaving, it 3-1 or 2-2 in MAC play and still searching for answers. CMU needs to go out this weekend and show that they can win on the road. The team needs to prove to themselves that they can compete away from the comforts of the CMU Soccer Complex. If not, the lack of confidence on the road could affect the young team and prove to be a pattern for the rest of the season. We will know a lot more about this team after the weekend, which will be the turning point of the season. sports@cm-life.com
the Chippewas at second in the MAC West, are led by junior outside hitter Amber DeWeerdt, who leads the team in kills with 133 and is second on the squad in digs with 154. Since the 2006 season, the Chippewas have had a combined 12-4 record against the two MAC West teams. sports@cm-life.com
Every college football game is important in a season that consists of only 12 guaranteed games. For the Central Michigan football team, with only five of those 12 being at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, protecting home turf becomes extremely important. The Chippewas will play just their second home game of the season Saturday against Mid-American Conference West Division foe Ball State. CMU has won six home games in a row, with its last home loss ironically coming at the hands of the then star quarterback Nate Davis led-Ball State Cardinals, who went on to lose in the MAC Championship game. Coming off of three consecutive road games, senior linebacker Nick Bellore said the team is happy to not have to travel. CMU hits the road again next week against Virginia Tech. “Getting to play at home is huge for us,” Bellore said. “One of the biggest goals in our program is winning every home game, so I think everyone’s really excited about not having to get on a bus and travel five hours to a game. Everyone is preparing to play in front of our great fans, so there is a lot of excitement.” In its last 20 home games, the Chippewas have come out victorious
17 times. Not only is winning these home games important, but with the last four home games coming against MAC opponents, holding serve at home is crucial for the team to make a run at another MAC title. Pleasing the home crowd is important to the team and head coach Dan Enos said running out of the tunnel and seeing the student section enthuses the team and him. “We are just excited to be here and not be traveling somewhere on Friday,” Enos said. “We are going to be excited to run out and see our student section down there and see all of our supporters here. It’s going to be a great day Saturday and our guys will be ready to play.” Enos said that the goal of the team is to win every one of its home games this season, but this is not a new goal that is being instilled within the team. This is a goal that has remained with players over the years at CMU. Last season, under head coach Butch Jones, the Chippewas won all five of its home games by more than
“One of the biggest goals in our program is winning every home game.” Nick Bellore, senior
14 points, making them a force to be reckoned with on its own turf. Four of the five home games won last year were against MAC opponents, ultimately resulting in the Chippewas third MAC Championship in four years. Sopohmore quarterback Ryan Radcliff said performing at home is important to him and the team. Radcliff went 20-34 with 242 passing yards and one touchdown in his home debut Sept. 2 against Hampton. “It’s nice to get off the road, every game is important especially home games,” Radcliff said. “You want to come out here and perform in front of your fans.” sports@cm-life.com
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Field hockey starts MAC play today Freese: Intensity increases during conference games By Justin Hicks Staff Reporter
The first four weeks of play were preparation time — time to see who brought what to the table, to see where everybody fit and to improve team chemistry. But this weekend, it’s time for the Central Michigan women’s field hockey team to start their run for the Mid-American Conference championship, when the team hosts Kent State at 2 p.m. today and Ohio at 11 a.m. Saturday at the CMU Field Hockey Complex. “It’s interesting because I think any freshman on the field thinks every game is intense,” said CMU head coach Cristy Freese, “But when you get to playing in conference games, the intensity gets cranked up even more.” CMU (2-6, 0-0) had a shortened practice week because of the game today, but has focused on many parts of its game, especially shooting. Sophomore Erin Dye leads the team in shots, record-
ing 11 of her 30 shots last weekend. “We felt we did some good things this past weekend, but we didn’t Cristy Freese finish well in the circle, especially offensively,” Freese said. In their 1-0 loss to Iowa Sunday, the team registered 11 shots but failed to get a single one on net. Between the two games, the team was only able to capitalize on one goal, a statistic that needs to improve for the team to be successful in the MAC. Kent State (5-5, 1-1) is coming off a 4-3 overtime loss against Miami Sunday. The Golden Flashes are led by junior Debbie Bell, who has recorded 15 points this season, scoring six goals on 46 shots. Defending MAC champion Ohio University (6-6, 2-0) is currently on a five-game winning streak, led by sophomore Taylor Brown with eight goals and 17 points. Defensively, Ohio is allowing 1.5 goals per game compared to CMU’s 3.49 goals per game and KSU’s 2.18. “They are two of the top opponents in the conference, but we haven’t lost
a conference game yet,” Freese said. “I just want our players to relax, go out and play together and play hard. I don’t want our players to focus on our record, but to focus on today.” All time, the team is 1342 against KSU and 23-26-1 against Ohio, including finishing winless against both teams in 2009, a season in which the team finished 4-6 in the MAC, good four fourth. The team stayed pretty consistent, sweeping Ball State and Missouri State while getting swept by KSU, Ohio and Miami. CMU was eliminated in the first round of the MAC tournament, losing 2-1 against Ohio, who went on to beat Miami 2-1 and win the championship. “All the cards are on the table, and you’re trying to win your conference and get that championship in the end,” said junior goaltender Anastasia Netto. “Everybody is going to be working harder and putting it all on the line.” Prior to the game Saturday, CMU will honor its 1990 Mid-American Conference championship team for their 20-year reunion. sports@cm-life.com
File photo by Ashley Miller/staff photographer
Senior back Amanda von Leer rallies the team together during their match against Michigan State Aug. 29. The team lost 0-9. Von Leer was diagnosed with mitochondrial myopathy, a disease that weakens muscle tissue.
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through the whole process and works with her regularly over the summer to keep her in shape and in control of her condition. Not being able to find out what was wrong with her made it really hard, and often times she felt like giving up. “I didn’t understand why it was doing it, it was really painful, and I wasn’t sure if it was worth it,” von Leer said. “But my teammates kept me very strong and Cristy (Freese) was really encouraging.” While watching the Major League Baseball playoffs in 2008 with her father, a new lead developed in the search von Leer’s diagnosis. The TV commentator mentioned Rocco Baldelli, the Rays’ 2000 amateur draft selection. He made his debut in the 2003 season and was an early contender for the rookie of the year award, finishing the season with a .289 batting average, hitting 11 home runs, recording 78 RBI’s and stealing 27 bases. In 2005, he suffered a torn ACL and hurt his elbow later in the season, an injury that required Tommy John surgery to repair. Over the next two seasons, Baldelli also suffered from multiple hamstring injuries. Doctors recommended he take some time off because of the injuries, forcing him to miss the 2008 and 2009 seasons. “The commentator talked about how he was a great player, and how all of a sudden he had all these problems,” von Leer said. “Me and my dad were sitting there and thought, ‘Wow, that’s just like me.’” Wanting answers Von Leer turned to the University of Michigan Neuromuscular Clinic. There, doctors did a muscle biopsy. Making a small incision, they snipped parts of the muscle out of her right thigh and diagnosed her
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“I went to U-M because they had a lot of specialists that have dealt with different, more advanced cases,” she said, “and I wanted an answer.” Physicians told her the disease is hereditary and dormant until a major injury occurs. “I’m involved in sports medicine, and it was mind numbing trying to figure out what was going on with her,” said her father, Bill von Leer. “The big thing was when she realized she wasn’t crazy. As an athlete, when you’re going through that, you start questioning yourself and whether something is actually wrong.” She was told by the doctor, given all the pain, that she could still play, and her parents stood by her decision to go on. But her father said they worried whether it would be detrimental to her health. She contacted Baldelli’s physical therapist, Dr. Michael Reinold, who found interest in her story. He explained the concoction of vitamins, medicines and muscle supplements that Baldelli used to control some of his pain, allowing him to continue to play ball. Thanks to his treatment, Baldelli was able to come back to the game he loves in 2010, where he currently plays as a designated hitter and reserve outfielder for the Rays. “His story motivated me,” von Leer said. “If someone like that could keep going, I knew I could.” Coping While her condition makes it hard to run with the team at practice, von Leer considers herself in the same condition as the rest of her team. Off the field, she spends a lot of time working with the staff swimming and riding bikes and the elliptical. “The symptoms I’m having, I will always have, but playing won’t make it any worse,” von Leer said. On the field, CMU head coach Cristy Freese has
moved her to different positions to see where she has the most success. “Last year, she played more offensively and this year we’re playing her at sweeper,” Freese said. “Physically, it’s not as demanding on her and she’s able to play more.” Playing in six games of her senior season, von Leer has started four of them. She was a nominee for Mid-American Conference Field Hockey Player of the Week following the team’s 2-1 victory against Saint Louis on Sept. 19, a game in which she scored the game-winning goal in the closing minutes of the contest. “Obviously the fact that she was chosen as a captain shows the team understands,” Freese said. “She has a good personality for captain. She’s vocal and has a lot of confidence and that’s good.” The fight Today, there is no cure for mitochondrial myopathy, but there is hope that someday it will be treatable. “There are people from my area with the disease that sometimes have problems waking up in the morning,” von Leer said, “and they can’t open their eyes because their muscles aren’t functioning correctly.” The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation is one of the most common groups that helps educate and promote research on mitochondrial disorders. The group sets up Energy for Life Walka-thons to raise awareness. Back home in Marlton, N.J., von Leer wants to tell her story and be active in spreading the word about the disease. “A lot of times people deal with this condition and don’t know what it is,” Huggard said. “Their bodies break down without getting the proper treatment.” Regarding von Leer, Huggard added, “She’s a great kid. We love her, and we’re so proud of her for sticking with it and getting through it.” sports@cm-life.com
Winning at home must continue with Ball State John Evans Senior Reporter
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n the surface of things, a home game against a measly Ball State team can be easily overlooked. While many CMU fans are already chalking up a ‘W’ for the Central Michigan football team this Saturday, this is a game that the team is putting a lot of urgency on. Ball State has only won three times in their past 18 games and, while I understand this should be the team’s second MidAmerican Conference win of the season, I also understand that this team takes nobody for granted. In the current college football system, a team must win at least six of its games in order to be eligible to play in a bowl game. Over the past four years, a bowl game has certainly been a goal of the team and the expectations to reach a bowl game this season are present. The Chippewas have four home games remaining, all of which are mustwin situations if the team wants to play in a bowl this year. With road games against Virginia Tech and Navy on the horizon, this team will take wins in any way they can get them. Winning each of its last four home games would give the team six wins on the season, essentially making them bowl eligible. Sure, fans would love it for the team to go to a fifth consecutive bowl game, but would settling for six wins make people happy?
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Senior defensive back Vince Agnew tackles a Northwestern wide receiver Jeremy Ebert on Sept. 25. Agnew has recorded 15 tackles on the season.
We have simply been spoiled. The Dan LeFevour era created an intense atmosphere every Saturday and fans knew before his CMU career was over a top 25 ranking was possible. But that time has come and gone. What remains is a strong core of seniors, leaders at every position, and a sophomore quarterback who is starting to show character and progression beyond his years. Head coach Dan Enos has constantly reminded play-
ers and media that this team takes things one step at a time and this is something that can give the Chippewas success down the road. Reaching a bowl game this season will be a tall task, but it is challenge this team is ready to take head on. Depending on how you look at things, making a run for a fourth MAC title in five years all starts this Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium when the Chippewas take on Ball State. sports@cm-life.com
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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) – Today is a 5 – Males and females clash at home because of imagined slights. Bring this issue into the open, and it may dissolve in bright light as misunderstandings often do. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Today is a 5 – Check your information before you begin a conversation. Others have unique ideas that may (or may not) match the facts. Extra care pays off. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Today is a 5 – Logical intuition reveals a creative path toward change. Acknowledge to the group what’s working already, and release what’s not for this new direction. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) – Today is a 6 – At last, you and a partner re-connect. Recent stress has kept you apart, but now you get to play together and enjoy the magic. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) – Today is a 6 – Group activities involve an older person with fresh ideas. Handle disagreements offstage. Allow someone else to be in charge for best results. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Today is a 7 – Awareness increases as you connect with an older person. That source of knowledge is integral to writing or other projects you have going on now. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) – Today is a 9 – To overcome objections at work, issue questions rather than demands. That way, everyone’s helpful input is allowed to contribute for harmony and efficiency. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) – Today is a 9 – Say what’s on your mind early. You’ll be surprised at how little objection you received. Others appreciate your changes and go right along.
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