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CMU sets aside funds to create 100 student jobs $250,000 will go toward Work Study By Emily Pfund Senior Reporter
Jane Halcrow has sought a job on campus “for two years and eight weeks.” The St. Clair junior said she has filled out an average of 15
applications each semester for jobs in food service, technology, campus offices and the library. “I’ve applied for every single (job) I’m applicable to,” she said. In an effort to reduce the prevalence of situations like Halcrow’s, CMU is allocating $250,000 to create 100 new jobs through Work Study. “It’s come to our attention that there are a number of students concerned about the number of
jobs available to them here on campus,” said University President George Ross, after the Sept. 23 board of trustees meeting. Jon Goodwin, manager of Student Employment Services, said he does not have details about where the jobs will be or when they will be available. “The wheels are still turning behind the scenes at the moment,” Goodwin said. “I think right now they’re trying to determine which departments have
the most need (for student employees).” Ross said while the number of Work Study jobs available to students on campus remains the same as last year, the number of jobs available in the community have decreased. “We’re trying to endeavor to — I guess I’ll use the term ‘bridge the gap’ — between what’s happened in the community with less jobs available to students,” Ross said.
He said university reserves will fund the costs necessary for creating jobs. A student’s eligibility for Work Study jobs is dependent on their FAFSA application, according to Student Employment Services. If they qualify, students are notified on their financial aid award letter. General Student Assistance jobs, on the other hand, are available to any students enrolled at CMU at least half-time.
Because she does not have a job in Mount Pleasant, Halcrow goes home one weekend each month to work 15 to 20 hours at her summer job as a gas station clerk. While the job helps cover her expenses, Halcrow said working on campus would be more convenient. “(The Work Study increase) would be helpful, it’d be nice,” she said. university@cm-life.com
Bernero, Snyder square off on jobs in only debate
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By Maria Amante Staff Reporter
Bringing jobs back to Michigan remained a key focus Sunday for the state’s gubernatorial candidates amid the race’s first and only debate. Democrat Virg Bernero and Republican Rick Snyder faced off after spending most of the post-primary season sparring on whether or not their debate would occur. Snyder was kept on the defensive at the start as Bernero immediately accused sending jobs overseas with the creation of a company, Discera. “Here’s some disturbing news,” Bernero said in his opening statement. ”Another of Mr. Snyder’s companies has created jobs in China.” Bernero, Lansing mayor, trails
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University President George Ross shares one of many stories from his college years with students Tuesday night in the basement of Calkins Hall.
George Ross talks, connects with students through hall councils President to visit Robinson Hall Tuesday By Ben Harris | Staff Reporter
Who said a presidential visit has to be a formal affair? University President George Ross brought plenty of pizza and pop to share at the Calkins Hall Council meeting Tuesday and a joint Fabiano, Emmons and Woldt meeting Wednesday. He will also speak at the Robinson Hall Council meeting 9 p.m. Tuesday before finishing his threecouncil tour.
“I was impressed that he was very down-to-earth and personable and I can tell he actually cares about the students,” said Cathy Warner, Calkins Hall director. Warner and Ross began talks of a visit to Calkins Hall in early September. Ross had received a forwarded e-mail from Warner detailing the several positive events that happened over Welcome Weekend. “That made me want to come and talk to the students,” Ross said. Both meetings began with a brief introduction followed by a pizza break. Afterward, there was a long session of question and answers. The questions asked by
students ranged from Ross’s favorite part of his job to the budget. Ross told students he would try to find time for them if they wanted to meet or have lunch with him. He said he has already hosted dinner at his home for the Centralis Scholarship winners. Budget issues Ross said the university has been working to keep its budget under control in light of recent cuts by the state. He said $5.4 million was cut from the budget prior to a $2.3 million reduction in state funding last month. One of these changes involves the university self-inA ross | 2a
Snyder by 20 points, according to an EPIC/MRA poll released Sunday, and had an advantage in the debate, said Maxine Berman, Griffin Endowed Chair. “That’s why Snyder didn’t want to do more debates,” she said. The debate, hosted by the Center for Michigan in Wixom, was moderated by Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit News and Stephen Henderson, editorial page editor of the Detroit Free Press. The candidates were given three rebuttals as part of the de-
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About 1,600 attend We the Kings concert Proceeds to help build southeast Asian schools By Odille Parker Staff Reporter
Davison freshman Roxanne Harris was excited about every aspect of getting to see We The Kings and J. Cole perform Sunday night. CMU Program Board kicked off Homecoming Week Sunday with the Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour, which featured performances by both. “But it’s also exciting to be part of a world record and watch We The Kings perform,” Harris said. About 1,600 students and community members filled the floor and stands of Finch Fieldhouse, said Damon Brown, coordinator of student activities. Brown was eager to see the turn out of the show, which has been in production since
mid-July. “CMU is a very diverse university,” Brown said. “With the two distinct music genres being featured tonight, the concert will welcome a large variety of students.” The tour, which covers 15 universities, collaborates with “Late Night Republic” and Room To Read in order to promote education worldwide. For every school the tour visits, one school will be built in southeast Asia using 100 percent funding from students at each school. Behind the cause is Jake Sasseville, co-owner of the tour and host of “Late Night Republic.” At age 23, Sasseville was inspired by John Wood’s “Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An Entrepreneur’s Odyssey to Educate the World’s Children.” “I wanted to change the world and create more than just music and John’s Room
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To Read foundation came to mind,” Sasseville said. Sasseville said he recognizes the power of the young generation and their interest in music. Using that combination, he wants to promote the idea of eliminating poverty by elevating education. “This project allows students to see the role they played in changing the world,” Sasseville said. “Their involvement is evidently a real investment in making an impact.” Travis Clark, lead singer of We The Kings, was eager about the performance and the charity. “I don’t know much about the cause,” Clark said. “But it will be cool to see the outcome of our performance when we visit Southeast Asia in a few months.”
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Spirited People will begin at noon in Bovee University Center’s Maroon and Gold rooms. w Congress to Campus is from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. w Coming Out/Indigenous Day Keynote - Chaz Bono will be at 7 p.m. in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium.
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Night takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kaya Coffeehouse, 1029 S. University St. w Film viewing of ‘La vie est belle’ will play at 7 to 9 p.m. in Pearce 324B. It is shown in French with English subtitles
w Leadership Safari Info Night is from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Bovee University Center: Lake St. Clair Room. w The Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in the Music Building: Staples Family Concert Hall.
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bate rules and Snyder used the first to refute this claim. He said Discera’s operations are based in Ann Arbor and San Jose, Calif. The debate was a draw, said Bill Ballenger, former Griffin Endowed Chair and editor of Inside Michigan Politics. Ballenger added nobody was a clear winner unless the Discera issue has residual follow up. Snyder, an Ann Arbor businessman, handled himself well during the confrontation, he said. “If that gets legs and becomes an issue, that may affect Snyder,” Ballenger said. “But nothing that happened tonight will give either of them points.” Snyder said while the Michigan Promise was “noble,” he would rather focus on needbased assistance.
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“Higher education is one of the great assets of our state,” he said. “A lot that we need to get to this is the issue of efficiency ... We need to help kids with the biggest need, create an environment of success and give them opportunity to get a great education.” Bernero countered and said he wants to put more money into higher education and eliminate a portion of the corrections budget by focusing on the “front end.” This means getting education for people with mental health problems and addiction issues he said. “I intend to restore the Michigan Promise, arm our prisoners with education, put more money in education and convince universities to keep tuition costs down,” Bernero said. Berman said she is concerned about money in the state — the next governor will face a big deficit and when people run for governor, they do not discuss potential budget cuts. Ballenger said Bernero had a tougher challenge in the debate because he needed to change the dynamic of the race, be aggressive and avoid being obnoxious because of his polling disadvantage. “In that sense, he did a good job,” Ballenger said. “Is that enough to change 10 or 20 percent of the electorate? I don’t think it was.” Berman said the debate was interesting, engaging and went by very quickly. “The pace was very good, but it’s unfortunate there won’t be more than a one minute answer because you can’t go into enormous detail in that time,” Berman said.
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Shepherd resident Sam Neyer, 13, plays with the barn dog Buddy on Sept. 12 while taking a break from working on his family’s farm in Mount Pleasant. Sam said he has grown attached to several animals on the farm, including several cattle and the barn cats and dog.
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Shepherd resident Sam Neyer, 13, laughs with his mom after feeding his cattle Sept. 21 outside his home in Shepherd. “I feel farming is one of the most important jobs in the world,” Neyer said.
Sam Neyer, 13, rushes out the front door with his family, including his mother Joyce, right, and younger brother Drew, 9, at 7:00 a.m. on Sept. 22 in Mount Pleasant. While Sam and Drew are at school at Sacred Heart Academy, their father Jerry works on the farm and Joyce teaches preschool.
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Sam Neyer, 13, lifts a bucket of food to bring to his cattle Sept. 17 outside his home in Shepherd. Neyer is a third-generation farmer on his family’s dairy farm. “I want to be a farmer when I grow up,” Neyer said. “I want to take my dad’s job and expand the farm like he did.”
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ot many 13-year-olds would be willing to wake up at 6 a.m. every weekend to work on a farm, but Sam Neyer does it and loves it. The Shepherd resident began working at Neyer Dairy Farms, his family’s farm, at age 3. He helped his grandmother out on the cash register. He now drives loading tractors, feeds calves and cleans their stalls. “It’s a rewarding job,” he said. “Because at the end of the day I can say I helped feed the world.” Neyer Dairy Farms has locations in Shepherd and Mount Pleasant and has been in the family for 46 years. They have 1,000 cattle and 1,500 calves between the two locations. Along with milking and raising cattle, the Neyers’ farm grow crops and supply manure to other farmers. Special vitamin-infused milk from the farm is supplied to the CMU football team. The program began with former head coach Butch Jones, but CMU head coach Dan Enos decided to Shepherd resident Sam Neyer, 13, gives a bottle to a newborn calf on Sept. 12 on his family’s dairy farm in Mount Pleasant. Neyer Farms Inc. owns roughly 1,200 cattle and milks about 1,000.
keep up with the milk plan. “Milk has been proven to help the body recover quicker,” said Jerry Neyer, Sam’s father. “So, the CMU coaching staff thought it would be good to give it a try for the team.” The team went through so much milk — about 40 gallons a week — food services now provides a milk dispensing machine outside of the locker rooms. In order to keep farming a tradition in the family, Neyer hopes to pass the farm to his children. “I’m not expecting Sam to take over,” Neyer said. “But I would be happy to pass it down if and when he makes that decision.”
Sam said he would like to eventually take over the farm and expand it with his brother and cousins. Family is important to him because of the time spent bonding while they work together, he said. Sam’s love for animals is the other main reason he would like to stay in farming. “I like seeing how they interact with each other and humans,” he said. “They can be really funny, especially the calves.” The seventh grader attends Sacred Heart Academy in Mount Pleasant, where he runs on the crossA farm | 8A
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EDITORIAL | $250,000 reserved to create new on-campus jobs good for students, university
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he job market has been difficult and exclusory to college students for several years and, finally, CMU is attempting to help unemployed students. The university has appropriated $250,000, mostly from reserve funds, to create 100 new on-campus work study jobs. The announcement was only regarding the creation of these jobs, not what the jobs will be, in what department or departments they will be in, or how these jobs will be
made to be sustainable. The decisions should be made in a way that will get these jobs in place as quickly as possible. This should not become a dangling promise, “These jobs are going to be put in place really soon, we promise,” for months and years. One of the main reasons for the
addition of these work study jobs is the difficulty of finding a job in the outlying community surrounding the university. The university should be lauded for paying attention to the problems affecting the students that do not directly involve the university and doing something about it. Some people may argue creating 100 jobs is not adequate for remedying the student unemployment problem. However, there are only so many functions on the campus that need to be completed and creating even 100 new jobs could potentially be difficult. Expanding the university with things like the College of Medicine will create some new student positions, but that will likely not account for all 100. Student Employment Services
Manager Jon Goodwin said part of the process at this point is determining which departments are in the most need for added employees. The addition of these work study employees could potentially just grease the wheels and help the university run a little smoother where there are kinks. The addition of these new employees will not just benefit the students who would receive these jobs, but the university, which would benefit from the manpower in its operations. The board of trustees and President George Ross should be lauded for this wise business decision, as long as they are able to follow through and make this work as a long-term plan.
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No bias here There have been several comments made lately about this paper and its editorial content being too conservative. Statements, comments and letters have been made to this effect. A candidate for office in this area turned down an offer to participate in a CM Life-sponsored debate partially because she was concerned we wouldn’t be able to provide a moderator who wasn’t conservative. Wait, what? Being the editor in charge of opinion content at this paper and an individual my roommate lovingly refers to as a “dirty liberal hipster,” CM Life being a conservative publication is news to me. Our editorials, which are written by the editorial board and reflect the official views of this publication, have never and will never be written from a standpoint of political bias. The opinions expressed are developed by the board’s six members discussing and analyzing the facts of a situation and attempting to come to logical and reasonable conclusions. These conclusions have, throughout this semester, fallen on both sides of the political spectrum. It should also be stressed that CM Life is operationally independent from CMU. Our paper is published with money raised from advertising and no money from the tax-funded university is appropriated to this publication. Quite simply, taxpayers have no more right to demand we print certain things than they do of any other newspaper. As far as the columns, which do not reflect the views of anybody except the author, yes, we have a lot of conservative columnists. This is not by design, or part of any kind of plot or agenda on the part of CM Life. We run these conservative columns simply because these are the people who applied to be columnists and these are the columns they turn in for publication. The Voices page is provided as an open forum for all views and beliefs. We do not favor the publication of pieces representing any set of views over pieces representing any other set of views. We will also never fire a columnist or not run that columnist’s work based on political views alone. We attempt to maintain a standard of quality for what is published, but the content and topics discussed in columns is the prerogative of the columnists. The editorial staff does not instruct columnists as to what views to convey, nor would we ever do that. The situation of which views are expressed in which quantity on this page comes down to a very simple statement: If a CMU student wants to express a view alternative to what is seen in this paper, that student should apply to CM Life and write columns representing those views. 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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Fight fire with fees Actions have consequences, and people should always be prepared for the worst. These are two things that Gene Cranick learned recently. Cranick was the owner of a home in Obion County, Tenn. that burned down because the local fire department would not put out the fire at his home. At first, this might seem absurd, but the reason that the fire department refused to put out the fire was that Cranick’s home was in a rural area. Property in Obion County is covered by the South Fulton Fire Department, but only if homeowners choose to enroll in fire protection through South Fulton by paying a $75 fee. Cranick had not paid his fee, citing that he “thought they’d come out and put it out, even if you hadn’t paid your $75.” Some claim this was a heartless and immoral thing for the fire department to do. But if someone fails to purchase home insurance until after an accident, would the insurance company be expected to cover the damages of the home? Of course not. If the fire department responded to fires on property that had not paid the fee, where would the incentive be to pay? Nobody would pay the fee, and the fire department would go bankrupt and provide no coverage at all. If people in the county felt everyone should be covered, they could have easily passed an amendment to the county charter that would contract the city’s fire department to cover the whole county and use taxes to cover the cost, but then nobody would have a choice in whether or not they wanted to pay the fee. This scenario paralleled an issue that was raised in the recent health care debate. Many Republicans said that the individual mandate to purchase insurance was a violation of the constitution, but this policy makes no sense fiscally when Congress has passed laws requiring hospitals to admit people with life threatening injuries. If people chose not to purchase health insurance, what would happen when they came to the emergency room with life threatening injuries? The same principle applies here. Either people must choose to pay a fee (whether directly as a $75 charge or indirectly through taxes) or suffer the consequences. When people choose to “take the risk,” they need to be ready to face the consequences. If people are unhappy with this harsh reality, then steps can easily be taken to remove the freedom to choose and require people to purchase such things as rural fire protection. But until these steps are taken, there is no legitimacy to complaints that the fire department policy is immoral. As harsh as it may sound, he must pay the consequences for taking that risk.
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New RSO promotes leadership, success
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By Theresa Clift Staff Reporter
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Rockford junior Paul Volk carves a pumpkin during the FallFest Relay Race Saturday afternoon at the field between Finch Fieldhouse and the Health Professions building. The relay was held as a fundraiser for Special Olympics Michigan, and almost 40 students participated for the chance to win Pistons tickets.
FallFest relay race benefits Special Olympics Michigan Students engage in pie eating, other activities By Carisa Seltz Senior Reporter
The first-ever FallFest Relay Race drew 36 students to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan Saturday. Nine teams of four raced against time to beat their opponents in pie eating, cider chugging, pumpkin carving and digging for pennies in “pumpkin guts” in the field between Finch Fieldhouse and the Health Professions Building. Legistration was $20 per team, the profit of which was donated to Special Olympics of Michigan “I absolutely loved the event,” said Portage freshman Katie Bates. “It really brought my group of friends closer together.” Bates competed on “Team Whiteout” and said it was a great way to raise funds for Special Olympics and she had a lot of fun participating. Before the relay’s first heat kicked-off, Lake Isabella resident Julie Littell spoke to participating students about Special Olympics and the organization’s importance. Littell competes in Area 7 with Michigan Special Olympics and has participated for the last 30 years. After the pep-talk, teams competed for roughly an hour in two heats. Team “Nose Goes” won the grand price — eight Detroit Pistons tickets. FallFest was organized by students enrolled in RPL 430: Planning Recreation Programs and Events. Erica Groden, a Fort Gratiot senior, said she thought the event went well over all. “We had really good comments from all the groups that participated there and having the Pistons tickets as a grand prize was a really big seller,” she said. Groden said the class raised more than $300 for Michigan Special Olympics. They organized the event as the class’ main project for the semester, she said. The assignment was to put on a fundraiser for the charity of their choice. “My group decided we wanted to support the Special Olympics,” Groden said. “A lot of us had already done previous work with them and we liked the organization so much we just wanted to contribute and give back to them.” Tim Otteman, assistant professor of recreation, parks and leisure services, said the focus of the class is learning how to plan events, He said the students who organized FallFest learned a variety of concepts throughout the planning process and the event went well overall. “I think the really positive thing they did was provide a really fun activity for the people that chose to participate and obviously raised money for the charity of their choice,” Otteman said. studentlife@cm-life.com
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Rockford junior Jeff Shutich, Lowell sophomore Josh Wallner, and Rochester Hills senior Dave Bule compete in the donut eating contest as part of the FallFest Relay Race Saturday afternoon at the field between Finch Fieldhouse and the Health Professions building. The relay was held as a fundraiser for Special Olympics Michigan and almost 40 students participated for the chance to win Pistons tickets.
“I think the really positive thing they did was provide a really fun activity for the people that chose to participate and obviously raised money for the charity of their choice.” Tim Otteman, assistant professor of recreation, parks
and leisure services
Amy Reinhold aims to help out leadership on the campus of CMU. Next semester, the Novi junior will start the National Society of Leadership and Success as a new CMU registered student organization. Reinhold was chosen as an intern out of 12 other students to be the president of the RSO. “The Society is an organization for all students on campus who not only want to get involved,” Reinhold said, “but also would like to have the opportunity to change the lives of other students on campus and help them to reach their true potential.” The society has been around since 2001 at universities and community colleges all over the U.S., she said, but it has not made its way to CMU yet. The RSO will help students get organized and reach their goals, as well as
provide speakers. “We bring in national speakers, celebrities, professional speakers, motivational speakers,” Reinhold said. Within the society is something called the Success Networking Team. One e-board member is the coordinator and they are responsible for keeping members working toward their goals, Reinhold said. She finds this to be the heart of the society. They divide members into groups and provide suggestions for one another for how to start their goals, she said. Only time will tell if the society will be successful at CMU and Eric Buschlen, leadership department chairman and recreation, parks and leisure professor, is hopeful. “It will be as good as the students make it,” Buschlen said. “It’s easy to start organizations, the challenge is in the longevity ... Leaders on campus should be able to do this and make it worthwhile.”
What comes next? Now Reinhold’s job is to get together an e-board, including a treasurer, and at least one member so the organization can by registered by next semester. Temporary business professor Peter Moutsatson is the adviser. Reinhold hopes to get at least 10 to 12 e-board members. She has been going to leadership classes and targeting students with leadership minors to join. Buschlen is helping her get “face time” with his classes. “Sometimes people say less is more, but when it comes to RSOs, more is more,” Buschlen said. “As a faculty member, my job is to encourage and foster RSOs of all sorts.” Members must be sophomores or juniors with any major, with a 2.5 GPA or above. To join, it costs $75 for a lifetime fee. studentlife@cm-life.com
Local apps high for concealed weapons By Gabi Jaye Staff Reporter
In 2007, firearms were the cause of 4,669 deaths among U.S citizens between ages 15 and 24. Carol Anderson, Isabella County vital records clerk, said there were 466 concealed weapons applications between September 2009 and September 2010; 259 were approved and 198 were renewed while 9 were rejected. To combat firearm hazards many states have developed gun ownership regulations. The Michigan statewide Concealed Weapons Permit application process is one of many ways Isabella County tries to keep citizens safe. “I’ve really had a heavy year because everyone’s been in applying like crazy,” Anderson said. “July was huge, September was huge.” There are 1,165 current concealed weapons licenses in Isabella County, Anderson
said, but that does not mean there are that many people in the county with concealed weapons. “The permits are good for five years and they are a statewide permit,” she said. “So you don’t update your address until you renew.” According to the Mount Pleasant Police department website, there were only three shootings from June to August, including an attempted suicide and the June 13 shooting at The Cabin, 930 W. Broomfield St. Mount Pleasant Police Department Public Information Officer Jeff Browne has not noticed a problem with firearms or concealed weapons in Mount Pleasant. “The incidents we do have are pretty far and few between, which is great,” he said. “It’s one of the great things about this town.” Possessing a firearm requires many qualifications. To apply for a permit, a
person must get a Concealed Weapons Permit application from the County Clerk’s office, the Isabella County Sheriff’s Department, or from other participating police agencies. The application must be executed in the presence of the County Clerk or a designated representative of the Clerk. Isabella County Clerk Joyce Swan said if a person moves within Michigan during the time period of the permit, they do not need to notify her office of the address change. To reapply for a permit, they would have to do it in their new residing county. “The County does have a file for each gun permit that is issued and we keep those files in the County Clerk’s Office,” Swan said. “We do have track of all permits issued.”
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[sports] Field hockey
CMU’s struggles continue with loss
Freese: Defense needs to be more disciplined By Justin Hicks Staff Reporter
Photos by Andrew Kuhn/Staff Photographer
CMU senior wide reciever Kito Poblah catches a Ryan Radcliff pass for a touchdown with less than two minutes remaining in the game against Virginia Tech Saturday in Blacksburg, Va. The Chippewas lost 45-21.
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LACKSBURG, Va. — In most cases there is not a lot of good you can take away from a loss. When a team allows 45 points to its opponent, most would believe that nothing good can come from that. But during Saturday’s 45-21 loss at Virginia Tech, Central Michigan football head coach Dan Enos said the team took a step forward from last week’s upset loss against Ball State. “We felt like we got better. Our confidence level was good,” Enos said Saturday. “When guys had a chance to make a play today, they didn’t do it all the time, but we made many more.” After struggling last weekend against Ball State, sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff was inconsistent all afternoon. There were drives where he was hitting his receivers in stride and showed poise in the pocket. Then, there were drives where he just simply looked off, throwing behind his targets and struggling to get the ball out of his hand on time. The team continues to adjust to some shuffling on the offensive line with sophomore tackle Jake Olson lost for the season because of injury. Penalties continue to be an issue for the team. Two pass interference penalties and an offsides call made Virginia Tech’s offense easily move down the field, setting up a six-yard touchdown from running back Darren Evans to give Virginia Tech a 14-7 lead. CMU ranks third in the Mid-American Conference in number of penalties, 41, it ranks first in penalty yards with 381.
“We have really hurt ourselves the whole season and it really showed up there,” said senior linebacker Nick Bellore. “You get a 15-yard penalty, let alone two, almost 100 percent of the time the other team’s going to put points on the board.” Bellore led the team with nine tackles in the game, but the defense was unable to force a turnover. One bright spot for the defense was its play on third downs throughout the game. Virginia Tech was 0-for-8 on third down conversions, helping the Chippewas get off the field and giving opportunities to the offense. Despite the 45 points that were scored by the Hokies, the defense did not play as bad as the score indicates. They gave the offense multiple opportunities to get back into the game, but inconsistent play and the Hokies’ suffocating defense kept the Chippewas in check. “We still thought we had a
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Central Michigan football team got some offensive production from an unlikely source on Saturday. Sophomore wide receiver Jerry Harris had a record day, gaining a team-high 101 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s 45-21 loss against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium. Harris got involved in the offense early as sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff connected with him on a 23-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to
The Central Michigan women’s field hockey team came up short for the second consecutive game, falling to Miami 3-2 at the CMU Field Hockey Complex Sunday. With the loss, the Chippewas dropped to 3-9 overall and 1-3 in the MidAmerican Conference. Miami forward Mary Hull scored her eighth goal of the season on an odd-man rush in the ninth minute of play to put the RedHawks on the board Despite logging the majority of the first half in CMU’s defensive end, Miami only capitalized once on six shots. Netto had to Saturday CMU suffered a heartcome up big on a couple shots, including six penalty breaker Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss against Ball corner shots. “In the first half, Miami State. BSU scored first when was sort of having their way forward Kristen Falk interwith us,” said CMU head cepted a failed clear attempt in the 12th minute. coach Cristy Freese. Erin Dye tied the game Senior Kim Sihota anin the secswered back ond half, and in the final sophomore seconds of Brittany Burga the first half. gave the ChipHer sister, jupewas the lead nior Brooke in the final Sihota, sent a two minutes penalty corner of play. shot into the The Cardibox, and Kim nals responddeflected the Cristy Freese, ed quickly. Juball into the nior Devanny net, recording head coach Kuhn found her first goal the back of the of the season. “We really just felt there net with 15 seconds left in was a couple things that regulation and again just we could have done a lit- over a minute into overtle bit better all over the time, her MAC-leading field where we just weren’t 10th and 11th tallies of the stepping,” Freese said. “I season. The Chippewas hit the thought we started the second half really well. We road for the next three had chances early to go up weeks of play before coming back home for the MAC 3-1.” Two minutes into the tournament. They will travsecond half, freshman Ju- el to Springfield, Mo., for liana Makrinos redirected a two-game series against a cross from Paulina Lee Missouri State Saturday to give CMU its first lead and Sunday. After playing three weekof the game, though it was ends straight at home, short lived. Running down the center Freese said the adjustment of the field, forward Jackie will be a challenge. “I think when we apNguyen set Hull up for her proach the second and third second goal of the contest. Following a CMU tim- weekend in a row, I think it’ll eout with less than eight be important for us during minutes to play, Miami’s the week to really make sure Kate Snyder scored her we’ve recovered as we hit sixth goal of the season, the road again,” she said. which would end up being the game winner. sports@cm-life.com
“In the first half, Miami was sort of having their way with us.”
CMU sophomore defensive back LaVarus Williams hangs his head as senior cornerback Vince Agnew looks on following CMU’s 45-21 loss against Virginia Tech on Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.
couple other changes to make plays down the field,” Enos said. “We got to make plays like that, especially against good teams.” Sophomore wide receiver Jerry Harris had a record game, recording 101 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Momentum swung in favor of the Hokies in the second drive of the game. After CMU made an 80yard drive to take a 7-0 lead, Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor ran up the left sideline for a 72-yard touchdown run on the second play from scrimmage, tying the game and bringing the 66,000-plus in attendance to their feet. Taylor was able to keep drives alive with his feet all afternoon, totaling 288 yards and three touchdowns. 127 of his yards were rushing yards. The win was No. 27 in Taylor’s career as Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback, making him the alltime winningest quarterback in program history.
cm-life.com To view more photos, visit the website and click the “Multimedia” tab “I think Tyrod is a true winner and it’s a very deserving accomplishment,” saidVirginiaTech head coach Frank Beamer. “His play is consistent to just who he is, what he is and how he is. It just couldn’t be better.” Junior running back Paris Cotton had his best game since Eastern Michigan, rushing for 112 yards and recording 39 yards receiving. Cotton ran stronger as the game went on, breaking a 43-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, setting up Harris’ second touchdown catch. CMU (2-4, 1-2 MAC) looks to rebound at noon Saturday against Miami of Ohio at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. sports@cm-life.com
Harris, Cotton provide offensive positives By Aaron McMann Sports Editor
“I think after the third goal from the other team we broke down a little when we could have come right back and scored a goal afterwards,” Makrinos said. Freese said the team still needs to be more disciplined defensively, but they have made significant improvements. “I thought today, after yesterday’s game, ( A n n a ) came back a lot stronger,” Freese said. “We want her to Cristy Freese be confident and aggressive without stepping out of her position.” Netto finished with five saves on Miami’s eight shots on goal.
give CMU an early 7-0 lead. “I just felt it was my time to step up and try and help out the quarterback and try and take the pressure off the other guys that had been making plays,” Harris said. Entering the game, the 6-foot-3, 185-pound receiver had 125 receiving yards in five games. He was considered a secondary target behind sophomore Cody Wilson and senior Kito Poblah. Instead, Radcliff, who went 21-for-48 for 266 yards and three touchdowns, looked to Harris as a primary receiver. The two hooked up again in
the fourth quarter, an 8-yard pass for Harris’ second touchdown of the game. Cotton rushes for 100+ Junior running back Paris Cotton also had an effective game offensively, rushing for 105 yards on 21 carries. In his second 100-yard rushing game, Cotton established himself early, getting the ball
six times during CMU’s opening drive. “I told the offense before the game we wanted to come in and hit them in the mouth and start early,” Cotton said. “We’ve been starting slow the past couple of weeks and I wanted to come out and make a statement early.” sports@cm-life.com
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CMU wins twice over weekend Toth scores two in win against Kent State By John Manzo Staff Reporter
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Sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Dulude walks off the court following the CMU’s 3-2 loss against Northern Illinois Friday at Finch Fieldhouse. Dulude had 13 kills in the match.
Slide continues for volleyball Chippewas last in MAC after losing six of seven By Brandon Champion Staff Reporter
This isn’t what was supposed to happen. The Central Michigan women’s volleyball team sits in last place in the Mid-American Conference West Division at 1-5 after back-toback home losses against Western Michigan and Northern Illinois over the weekend. With the defeats, CMU has now lost six of its last seven games. “We played a heck of a match against Northern Illinois, but I think we played a below-average match (against WMU),” said head coach Erik Olson. “Western has a young team and we played even younger. We definitely have some things to work on.” On Saturday, CMU lost against in-state rival Western Michigan 3-1 after winning the first set. Things started out well as the team came back to win in extra points, 27-25. They appeared primed for a 2-0 match lead when senior Lauren Krupsky tied the set at 22. However, the Broncos held off a second consecutive comeback bid by the home team to take the set and even the match at one. From there, WMU really took control. The Chippewas hit at a .111 and .171 clip during the third and fourth sets as WMU led throughout, winning the third set 25-20 before taking the fourth set 25-19. Junior setter Catherine Ludwig finished with 13 kills, but the most critical stat is Ludwig’s seven errors. Freshman Kelly Maxwell also saw significant playing time in Saturday’s match, recording three kills. “Our setters need to find the ball and make sure they put our hitters in position to make a play,” Olson said. “We’re going to continue to find the setter who can run our team the best.” As deflating as the Chippewas loss Saturday night was, they can look toward Friday and take some positives from it. Northern Illinois came into the match with a 17-2 record and CMU gave them all they could handle.
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The CMU women’s soccer team outlasted Kent State 3-2 on Sunday in Kent, Ohio, to remain undefeated in Mid-American Conference play. Head coach Tom Anagnost said his team had its fair share of opportunities. “We missed some opportunities,” he said. “I felt like we could have won this game in the first half.” CMU (9-3-1 overall, 6-0 MAC) started the scoring during the 27th minute when junior defender Liesel Toth assisted on a header by sophomore forward Laura Twidle to give it a 1-0 lead. The Golden Flashes responded less than two minutes later, when senior Kelly Heaton scored her third goal of the season on a pass from senior Kellyn Flanagan. During the 36th minute senior midfielder Valarie Prause scored her third goal of the season off of an assist from sophomore defender Bailey Brandon. It added to its 2-1 lead when Toth scored her second goal, third on the season, on a free kick from 28 yards out during the 41st minute. “I kept the ball low and put it right on the left side,” she said. Kent State (1-8-4 overall, 0-5-1 MAC) looked to make a run in the second half when sophomore midfielder Hannah Newhouse scored her first
goal of the season. Senior forward Annie Messer assisted on the goal. Newhouse scored off a free kick from Liesel Toth 15-yards out during the 60th minute. CMU outshot Kent State 15-11, but felt it missed some opportunities in the game. Senior goalkeeper Shay Mannino, who stopped two shots, played all 90 minutes for CMU and earned the win. Despite a closer game than expected, the team’s offensive production is beginning to take shape. This was the second consecutive game in which the Chippewas scored three goals. The team entered the weekend averaging 1.36 goals per game, ranking fifth in the MAC.
“All three goals today came off a set piece,” said Toth. On Friday, CMU defeated Buffalo 3-0 in Buffalo, N.Y. Toth scored during the 30th minute off a penalty kick while sophomore midfielder Ashley Mejilla extended the lead when she scored her third goal in five games. The goal came during the 40th minute on a pass from sophomore forward Charlese McLemore. McLemore scored during the 73rd minute after junior forward Chelsi Abbott’s shot was bobbled by freshman goalkeeper Ainsley Wheldon to conclude the team’s scoring. The Chippewas return home at 4 p.m. Friday against rival Western Michigan (6-5-2 overall, 2-1-2 MAC) at the CMU Soccer Complex. sports@cm-life.com
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“Western has a young team and we played even younger. We definitely have some things to work on.” Erik Olson, head coach The team took the first set from the favored Huskies and took them to extra points in set two before losing, 32-30. They dropped the third set 25-18 but rebounded to win the fourth set. When a Katie Schuette kill tied the fifth set at 13, the Finch Fieldhouse crowd seemed ready to erupt with an upset victory. But backto-back NIU kills stopped the momentum and gave the Chippewas another tough loss. Senior Lauren Krupsky again led the Chippewas attack with 33 kills over the weekend, including Friday’s 18-kill effort. Sophomore outside hitter
Lindsey Dulude continues her solid play, totaling 29 kills and 14 digs over the weekend. Kaitlyn Schultz had 21 and Katie Schuette added 20 kills, respectively. Senior defensive specialist Lisa Johnson continued her strong play at libero with 46 digs. After the match, the team took longer to get out of the locker room and will try to stay positive as MAC play continues. CMU continues its fourgame homestand next weekend when it hosts Bowling Green at 7 p.m. Friday and Miami at 7 p.m. Saturday. sports@cm-life.com
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Wellspring Literary Series brings poets, performers to Art Reach Nationally, internationally published authors read tonight
“I enjoy when an audience is ready for adventure, ready to go on a journey with me and when the experience is shared between all of us.”
By Melissa Beauchamp Staff Reporter
Chad Sweeney asks listeners to go on an adventure with him through his poetry. Sweeney, whose work has been in publication such as Best American Poetry, Black Warrior Review, Verse Magazine and the Denver Quarterly, will be reading from his first book at 7 p.m. today at Art Reach on Broadway, 111 E, Broadway St. “I enjoy when an audience is ready for adventure, ready to go on a journey with me and when the experience is shared between all of us,” Sweeney said. “I love an audience, which is willing to participate on an energetic level.” Sweeney’s presentation is part of the October Wellspring Literary Series event. Mariela Griffor and Russell Thorburn will present with Livonia senior Josh Graham, who will play the marimba. Griffor is a co-founder of the Institute for Creative Writers at Wayne State University. Her
Shepherd residents Sam Neyer, 13, and brother Drew, 9, walk out of their family’s barn after checking on their bulls early Sunday morning on Neyer’s dairy farm in Mount Pleasant.
Chad Sweeney, author works have appeared in periodicals across Latin America and the U.S. “I like when an audience listens to what we would like to share with them,” Griffor said. “I love an open mind and everything else that comes with it. The rest is magic.” She will be reading poems, translations and sharing some publication tips. Robert Fanning, founder, series facilitator and temporary English faculty member said the Wellspring Literary Series hosts monthly events with new guests and talents, a great avenue for future writers to explore the works of wellknown authors and poets. Students grasp the opportunity to not only listen, but also to share their works in progress to the special guests. “I’m thrilled by the excitement surrounding the series, the growing audiences and
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the momentum the series has built,” Fanning said. Fanning said he is being contacted by writers and publishers around the state to get involved at Wellspring. “The secret to the happiness and health of a culture is in bringing people together in a meaningful way, such as this reading series,” Sweeney said. metro@cm-life.com
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HOMECOMING EVENTS CALENDAR Today w Central Block Party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the Bovee University Center. w The Quest for Central Spirit begins at 6 p.m. at Finch Fieldhouse.
Tuesday w Networking at Social Events is from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. w Chippewa Food Relay begins at 6 p.m. at Finch Fieldhouse. w Twilight: Eclipse will air from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
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w Trivia Challenge is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Finch Fieldhouse. w Amazing Race Relay is at 8 p.m. in the Student Activity Center. Check in is at 7:45 p.m.
Thursday w Field Games start at 6 p.m. at Finch Fieldhouse and take place in the field between Finch Fieldhouse and the Health Professions Building.
Friday w Alumni takeover of WMHW-FM from 12:01 a.m. to midnight Saturday. w Chippewa Rock Rally is from 7 to 10 p.m. in Warriner Hall Plachta Auditorium. Check in ends at 6:15 p.m. w Wii Bowling Tournament starts following Rock Rally at approximately 9:30 p.m., in Finch Fieldhouse.
Saturday File photos by Central michigan life photo staff
Homecoming is a tradition for nearly all colleges and universities nationwide, and CMU is no exception. The traditions of the last forty years, as seen above, show the similarities of then and now since the 1970s. This year, there are a variety of activities to attend, including food and race relays, field games, rock rally, cardboard boat race and parade.
Homecoming connects university with past, present, future By Carisa Seltz | Senior Reporter
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omecoming weekend organizers say they strive to create an atmosphere in which the campus community can come together to celebrate the history of CMU. Marcie Otteman, executive director of Alumni Relations, said Homecoming allows graduates and their family and friends to revisit their alma mater. It also gives alumni, she said, the opportunity to see new initiatives
and developments at CMU while they enjoy the many activities planned for the weekend. Otteman said the football game is obviously the biggest draw but there is a plethora of other activities planned that are catered to students, alumni and the Mount Pleasant community. “There’s a variety of events going on so there’s an opportunity for people to do a lot of different things while they’re on campus,” she said.
w Miles for Medals 5k Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m. at Finch Fieldhouse 110. w The College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences reception is from 9 a.m. to noon by Rose Pond. Pizza, chicken wings and breadsticks from Jet’s Pizza. w Homecoming parade begins at 9:30 in Lot 22 and ends at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 302 S. Kinney Ave. Check in ends at 8 a.m. w Cardboard Boat Race from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rose Ponds.
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Department Challenge provides CMU without Homecoming opportunity for staff involvement royalty for more than a decade Crowning kings, queens thought a ‘popularity contest’ by some By Joe Borlik Staff Reporter
Kings and queens are often associated with Homecoming events, but not at CMU. The university has not crowned a homecoming king and queen since Oct. 11, 1996. The kings and queens have
By Logan Patmon Staff Reporter
since been replaced with gold ambassadors. “With most homecoming kings and queens, it is simply a popularity contest,” said Damon Brown, coordinator of student activities. The goal of honoring a gold ambassador is to highlight all areas of the student, including academics, campus and community involvement and leadership, Brown said. Curt Hansen, a 1997 alumnus, remains the university’s last Homecoming king. “My first reaction was like, ‘Did I screw something up?’”
he said about hearing of the change. Sasha Coleman Arnett, then Sasha Coleman, was the last woman ever crowned CMU Homecoming queen. Arnett, a 2000 masters alumna, said Homecoming has never been a popularity contest. She said campus involvement had a lot to do with being named king and queen. “I don’t think a popularity contest is what it was or should be,” Arnett said. “And A Royalty | 2B
Many of Homecoming events feature the participation and efforts of students, but the Department Challenge is a whole new game. Staff and faculty will also have the opportunity to compete against each other for bragging rights all year. “The CMU Department Challenge was started three years ago as a way to help get staff members involved in Homecoming activities”, said Damon Brown, coordinator of student activities.
There are three main components to the Department Challenge: The change for change war, trivia games and the office decorating competition. The change for change war is a competition between the various departments to see who can collect the most money in change jars in a week’s time. The collected money will then be donated to the United Way. For the second game, trivia questions will be distributed to staff members that will turn them in and have them scored. The of-
fice with the highest score wins. The last game in the Department Challenge is the office decorating competition — the event with the largest participation, said Oxford junior Rebecca Wissman, who works on the Homecoming committee. In the event, each office is decorated according to a certain theme — “Around the World.” “We get pretty into the games around here,” said Becky Haggart, assistant
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MORE COVERAGE INSIDE... PArade w Annual Homecoming event brings CMU, community together before the game, 3B
Medallion Hunt w The search is on again for the Homecoming medallion, with clues being released throughout the week, 4B
Cardboard Boat Race w Students construct boats entirely of carboard for the 13th annual event on Rose Ponds, 5B
Ambassadors w Get to know this year’s Homecoming Ambassadors, 5B
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5k to benefit Special Olympics Organization hopes to realize $7,500 goal By Gabi Jaye Staff Reporter
Special Olympics Michigan is again partnering with CMU Saturday for the annual Miles for Medals CMU Homecoming 5K. This is the fourth year of the partnership. Event registration is $20 and due by 7:30 a.m. Saturday. A 1 mile run/ walk begins 8 a.m. in front of Finch Fieldhouse. The 5k run/ walk begins five minutes later. Dan Ekonen, coordinator of Volunteers and Coaches Education for Special Olympics Michigan, said this year’s 333 registered participants as of
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if it is that, I don’t know how a simple change of name makes that difference.� Arnett was a Robinson Hall resident assistant, summer orientation mentor and member of the National Residence Hall Honorary, according to Central Michigan Life’s archives. Representing CMU Although most Michigan universities still honor homecoming kings and queens, CMU is not alone. Michigan State University honors “court ambassadors� and Grand Valley State University honors “court regents.� Brown said the Homecoming committee holds the power to change the tradition back to king and queen if
Oct. 6 exceeded last years’ 300 pre-registered participants. “Last year, we had over 400 people (total) and raised $7,000,� he said. “Our goal this year is to raise about $7,500.� Medals will be awarded to all participants, top overall individual male and female finishers and top overall individual male and female masters finishers. To register, visit www. cmich.edu/race.xml, or go to the Special Olympics Michigan office by Rowe Hall, where participants can fill out a paper application. “Proceeds from the walk go to support the year-round sports training and competition for the 230 Special Olympics Michigan athletes with intellectual disabilities who live in the Mount Pleasant area,� according to a press re-
lease. Ekonen said funds from the run will also go toward state events hosted by Special Olympics Michigan. They sponsor seven state events throughout the year. Special Olympics Michigan’s summer games are held on the CMU campus, more than 100 students participate in the Traverse City winter games. Participating students and faculty are trained to prepare and organize the games for the athletes. “The CMU community supports the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan in so many ways,� Ekonen said. “The CMU Homecoming 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is another great way in which CMU reaches out to our athletes.�
they want to. Carol Hyble was the director of alumni relations in 1996 and part of the committee that made the original change. Hyble said the idea was for people to look at gold ambassadors as leaders. “Basically the king and queen title was more high school,� Hyble said. “In college, you want to think of people as representing the university.� Hyble is currently the vice president for advancement at Alma College, which still honors Homecoming kings and queens. She said she would like to do the same thing for Alma College’s Homecoming that she did with CMU. “I would love to do that here,� Hyble said. “I think it would be a nice suggestion.� Hansen said he thought the change was an issue of political correctness.
He said after being crowned Homecoming king in the fall of 1996, he traveled across Michigan with thenpresident Leonard Plachta. He helped the president with events including alumni receptions and freshman orientations during the spring 1997 semester in several cities across Michigan, Hansen said. Hansen was a Saxe Hall resident assistant, summer orientation mentor, admissions office intern, intramural athletic official and Alternative Spring Break leader, among other things. Hansen said being CMU’s last Homecoming king was an honor. He said he is now a principal at Montague Middle School and occasionally has students go to CMU and come back and say, “You’re the last Homecoming king.�
challenge | Some events, such as the decorating competition and change for change war, will continue throughout the Homecoming week and results will be counted up and judged at the end. The scores from each competi-
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coordinator of payroll. “Office decorating is my favorite event though�. The events take place at various times throughout Homecoming week.
tion are averaged together and a winner is chosen. The School of Health Sciences was crowned as last year’s winner. “Participation this year is average,� Wissman said. “There are a few more than 10 departments competing.� university@cm-life.com
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Derek van der Merwe, senior associate athletics director, said the athletics department collaborates with all the departments and organizations involved with Homecoming to maximize the experience for alumni and the campus community. Van der Merwe, a CMU alumnus, received a bachelor’s degree in 1996 and a master’s degree in 2005. He played football from 1991-95. He said Homecoming is a campus-wide event in which every campus department celebrates the history of their programs, the history of their students and the success of current students. Other organizations on campus that also contribute to Homecoming include the Chippewa Club and Student Life. Van der Merwe said that is what makes Homecoming so special to him because it is one of the premier weekends every year where the campus community gets to connect the
“As these sort of traditions grow and happen, it provides people a lot of different ways to experience CMU again.� Marcie Otteman, executive director of Alumni Relations university’s past, present and future. “Homecoming is a pretty big deal for some of our alumnus who want to return to campus to connect with people they went to school with,� he said, “and people they don’t interact with during the course of the year.� Otteman said the Homecoming parade and Rock Rally demonstrate the connection between the community and the university, which grew up together in a way. “As these sort of traditions grow and happen, it provides people a lot of different ways to experience CMU again,� she said. She said one of her favorite parts about Homecoming is interacting with alumni all across
the spectrum, including recent graduates and those with a few more decades under their belt. The class of 1960 will be honored this year for their 50-year reunion, she said. Dean of Students Bruce Roscoe said the Mount Pleasant community feels the CMU Homecoming is a part of their homecoming as well. “My sense is that the government officials in Mount Pleasant and the university personnel work very well together to coordinate activities,� he said. “I think there’s a lot of activities planned throughout the day and community members attend those, as well as members of the university community.�
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New event replaces ‘Yell like Hell’
D o w n t o w n M o u n t P l easan t
Amazing Race Relay takes contestants around world
By Josh Simmett Staff Reporter
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Members of the CMU color guard laugh as they wait to start the homecoming parade in 2009.
Homecoming parade to draw students, community off campus By Rachel Dybicki Staff Reporter
The streets of Mount Pleasant will be lined with maroon and gold to celebrate Homecoming Week Saturday. Student organizations, local businesses, fraternities and sororities will be participating in the Homecoming parade. Having the Homecoming parade go through downtown also is a big draw for the community. Many people come out to shop eat and enjoy the surrounding parks committing a lot of time to the downtown area, said Michelle Sponseller, downtown development director. “We’ve been planning since this past July,” said Paul Sullivan, Lincoln Park senior and Homecoming parade coordinator. “It’s been complicated coming up with applications for the parades and sending out letters to businesses. You don’t get to see results until the actual parade. I can’t wait to see fruits of labor.” Most of the parade participants or onlookers are from CMU. Students, faculty and staff come out to support their peers, said Damon Brown, coordinator of student activities. This year, total participation will be a higher than normal. Fifty-six groups — all with floats — will be participating in the parade and there are always additional last minute sign ups, Sullivan said. “Who doesn’t love a parade? It’s one of the best ways to get the community together,” Sponseller said. There will be 15 teams
Homecoming ambassadors ride in a horse-drawn carriage while on the parade route on Main Street during the parade in 2009.
“Who doesn’t love a parade? It’s one of the best ways to get the community together.” Michelle Sponseller, downtown development director
participating in the Maroon Cup and 24 participating in the Golden Goblet creating floats and some competition. Maroon Cup teams compete in all events and the Golden Goblet is for smaller registered student orginazations. They compete in limited events. Sullivan said the Homecoming parade should go very well because there is
a lot of excitement for participation this year, Sullivan said. “It will be exciting to see all of the hall and student participation,” Brown said. “It’s nice seeing everyone participate in one of Central Michigan Universities oldest traditions.” metro@cm-life.com
Scavenger hunt will be held ‘Around the World’
By Kurt Nagl Staff Reporter
Teams will race, wrap, eat, toss and translate their way to victory all in the name of CMU spirit. Fifteen Maroon Cup teams and eight Golden Goblet teams will begin and end their quest at 6 p.m. Monday at Finch Fieldhouse. Each team must race around the main square of campus and complete seven tasks to garner points for their team. Nearly every task pertains to this year’s “Around the World” Homecoming theme. Clarkston Junior Kristin Boozer, who is in charge of the event, said she changed
the tasks from last year to correlate with this year’s theme. “Clues will be texted to the teams,” she said. “Once they answer it, they can go on to the next task.” Teams must complete a task before they can move on to the next one. In “Name that Country,” teams are asked to fill in a map of Europe. Besides winning the competition and receiving a unique cultural experience at the same time, teams will have to step a little outside of their comfort zone, said Kalamazoo senior and competition coordinator Samantha Baker. “The Homecoming events are a great way to get to
know others on campus with similar interests as you,” Baker said. “They also promote Central Michigan spirit.” The first team to make it back to Finch Fieldhouse will win 50 points, the second 40 points and the third 30 points. All teams receive at least 15 points for participating. The points will be combined with results from other tasks held throughout Homecoming Week, in order to determine the winner of the Maroon Cup and Golden Goblet. university@cm-life.com
Last year’s Homecoming saw the end of “Yell like Hell” and this year a new event rises to take its place. Interest in “Yell like Hell” was considerably small, said Kalamazoo senior Samantha Baker. To raise interest it was replaced with the “Amazing Race Relay,” which goes along with this year’s “Around the World” Homecoming theme. The relay will take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Student Activity Center. Each team will face both physical and mental challenges. Because this is a new event, the Homecoming committee is trying to keep the particulars of the event under wraps, Baker said. The event would be in the same vein as the TV show the Amazing Race with contestants traveling from station to station and completing tasks. The event will also be timed so the first ones done will be the winners, Baker said.
“Since its a new event, we’re trying to make it a bit of a surprise,” Baker said. “We hope that will get people more excited about it.” Last year’s winner of “Yell like Hell” — Barnes Hall — was a bit more reserved. For the Amazing Race Relay, a team needs 10 participants, but so far only half that had signed up by Friday, said Sarah McNeill, Barnes Hall’s coordinator for the event. “I don’t know how to get people interested if I don’t know what it’s about,” the Massachusetts sophomore said. She also is in charge of another event that has been run for the last couple of years, The Quest for Central Spirit, and was able to work up a lot more interest in the residents of Barnes Hall because she was able to explain the event. “It’s also hard to prepare for an event that we know nothing about,” McNeil said. “We’ll probably just end up winging it, as terrible as that sounds.” The event is open to Residence Halls, registered student organizations and other organizations that compete for the Maroon Cup. The winning group will receive 40 points toward winning the Cup. studentlife@cm-life.com
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Alumni will take over 91.5 WMHW Event to last 48 hours for first time By Kelli Ameling Staff Reporter
Annual medallion hunt afoot Clues to be released throughout week By Nora Naughton | Staff Reporter
The Homecoming medallion is missing again — and it’s up to students to recover it and claim their place of glory. Several students are ready to scour campus to find the coveted medallion. “I searched my butt off last year and I came so close,” said Flushing sophomore Melanie Smith. “This year, I’m definitely going to find that medallion.” Smith searched with Thorpe Hall last year, but said this time she will search as an individual. “If I find it, I’ll either give the points I win for finding it to Thorpe or to my sorority,” she said. Smith said University President George Ross met with the Panhellenic Council to encourage them to increase their participation in Homecoming week from previous years. Last year’s winners in Larzelere Hall remain con-
fident about repeating their success. “We’re usually front-runners because we have honors students, so we get a lot more participation,” said Allison Liberty, Larzelere Hall Council president and Farmington Hills sophomore. “This year is the most participation we’ve ever had, so I would say our chances are pretty good.” Coordinator of Student Activities Damon Brown is looking forward to another successful hunt.
“It’s always very fun and exciting,” Brown said. “The teams have gotten very creative, so it will be interesting to see what this year holds.” Brown said he was reluctant to reveal any details, but he said there are always three basic clues: It is on main campus, it is in a public place and you will not have to dig or swim to find it. The first clue was released on Twitter, Facebook and the Homecoming website 10 p.m. Sunday. Social media was first incorporated into the hunt last year. “I think it has definitely increased participation,” said Tony Voisin, assistant dean and director of student life. He said the use of social media has added more fun to the event since the distribution of clues used to be much more basic in design. “We have another great hiding spot this year,” Voisin said. “Just have fun with it and don’t go too crazy.” studentlife@cm-life.com
Homecoming brings alumni back to downtown Mount Pleasant Parades, familiar hang outs popular destinations Michael L. Hoffman Staff Reporter
Homecoming is an event touching much more than the campus itself. Many alumni come back into the city of Mount Pleasant to celebrate their alma mater’s biggest event of the year. “I think it is a positive event for both the city and the university,” said City Commissioner Kathleen Ling. She said the Homecoming parade brings the university and the city together, showcasing some of the city’s most prominent businesses as well as registered student organizations from CMU. Paul Sullivan, Homecoming committee parade chair and Lincoln Park senior, said
there will be more than 50 participants in the parade, including many RSOs such as Program Board, College Democrats, Kappa Kappa Psi and several others. Halloween Central, The Pixie and Zuker Towing are among the businesses participating. “The parade is good because it really gets the day started,” Sullivan said. “It goes all the way from campus to downtown.” There is a good response from businesses around town to every year’s homecoming and that the community has always been very receptive to the Homecoming Parade and subsequent events, he said. “This year we have over 50 participants in the parade, both from the university and from businesses from around town,” Sullivan said. Alumni visiting Many alumni come back and revisit their alma mater
and take part in college-age festivities. Adam Graham, a 2000 CMU alumnus, said his past two Homecoming adventures were so intense that he and his group of friends are taking a year off to “regroup and ... come back in 2011 and do it up real big.” Graham said he has never celebrated Homecoming in the traditional ways. “I think I went to one quarter of one football game during my collegiate career,” he said. “What I did the last two years is come up on Friday and get together with some friends and then hit The Bird and hit it hard.” He compared CMU Homecoming to a weekend in Las Vegas. “You don’t want to over stay your welcome,” he said. “You have to quit while you’re ahead.” studentlife@cm-life.com
FOOTBALL | Homecoming games attract large crowds
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Former quarterback Dan LeFevour leaps over an Eastern Michigan player during the 2009 homecoming football game. CMU won the game 56-8. The attendance was 26,730. Maximum capacity for Kelly/Shorts Stadium is 30,255 people.
Familiar faces are taking over the radio waves this weekend. Alumni will seize control of 91.5 WMHW during CMU’s Homecoming starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ending at midnight on Saturday, said Bill Thompson, takeover coordinator and audio news editor for Michigan radio network. “It’s our first year doing 48 hours straight,” Thompson said. This will be the 11th year experts from across the country have descended upon the station to take over its operations. This year there are about 25 alumni coming back to do the takeover. Broadcast and Cinematic Arts instructor Trey Stohlman will come back for his third takeover. “I think it is important for alumni to come back and share their stories and support from the industry with the new generation of students heading into the industry in the next couple of years,” Stohlman said. The tradition started in 2000 when Thompson and other alumni had the idea to come back and take over the station. Thompson said since then, the Alumni Association has become involved to help organize the event. “Alumni from all across the country come back,” Thompson said. “We are trying to get some of the newer alumni as well.” Thompson said the alumni are not just from radio, but also television, web, public relations and more alumni from all across the board. “We have been calling it CMU’s new Homecoming tradition and it seems
to be sticking,” Thompson said. This year’s Alumni Takeover is being dedicated to associate professor Jerry Henderson, who retired after 35 years. “We felt we should have a tribute to him because he has helped thousands of students over 35 years,” Thompson said. The Alumni Takeover was thought of for alumni to come back and just have fun, Thompson said. He said many of the alumni are on the BCS advisory board and they return to help out the university. “It’s a way to give back,” Thompson said. “(Alumni) give back to the university by helping out the department and help advise classes.” He said the alumni will talk with the departments and keep updating them regarding curriculum as-
pects with what is in use or has fallen out of favor in the “real world.” Stohlman said it is a great opportunity for students to start networking and planning their careers. “This is the largest gathering of individuals currently in the industry all in one place,” he said. Stohlman will host The School of Rock from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. He said it is a great time for the station to play classic rock and just have a great time with friends and alumi with some fantastic music. Stohlman said he plans to stay active in the takeover as long as he is in the area. “Seeing old friends and alumni come back, enjoy themselves and share with current students (are my favorite parts),” Stolhman said. university@cm-life.com
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Students construct cardboard boats, ready for 13th annual race on Saturday Some are doing it for a required assignment, some for extra credit and others just for fun. All it takes is duct tape, cardboard and some basic industrial knowledge. The School of Engineering and Technology will be sponsoring its 13th annual Cardboard Boat Race at Rose Ponds near the Student Activity Center this Homecoming. The race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Participants will include all EGR 120: Introduction to Engineering students and any other interested student groups. The race is timed and expected to have 200 or more participants with about 40 boats. “I think it’s fun. You get to build something with your hands,” said Brian DeJong, assistant professor of engineering and technology and an overseer of the event.
The groups that participate are typically the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Engineers Without Borders, Society of Physics Students and other engineering-related groups on campus. Teams of three or four entering the contest are allowed to use only cardboard, duct tape and liquid nails to create a boat and paddles that will race the length of approximately three football fields. They also are allowed creativity with boat design, decoration and team spirit options. A new element to the competition will allow students to buy their own materials with 100 “boat bucks,” DeJong said. It will allow students to vary the amount of cardboard, duct tape and liquid nails they use. “It makes the students realize that there’s some economics involved and adds more diversity to the boats,” said
Terence Lerch, chairman and associate professor of engineering and technology. Prizes have not yet been finalized, but in previous years, winners received gift certificates and plaques. Teams also hope to beat the record time of five minutes and 43 seconds set in 2004.
Last year’s winning team, “Friends of Craig,” came close with a time of 5 minutes and 49 seconds. “Its during Homecoming so there’s a crowd to cheer you on and laugh if you sink,” DeJong said. university@cm-life.com
Get to know your Homecoming ambassadors By Brian Barton Staff Reporter
Editor’s Note: Eight of this year’s 10 students nominated for Homecoming Ambassadors answered questions from staff reporter Brian Barton. Go to http://vote.cmich.edu to cast your vote for Homecoming Ambassador. You can vote until Friday. w Milford senior Jennifer Slack nominated by Kessler Hall Council BB: What do you look forward to most if elected Gold Ambassador? JS: I will simply look forward to being able to represent Central in one of the most rewarding ways possible. I would be able to represent my pride and joy, to be a face of Central Michigan University. If I am chosen as Gold Ambassador, I know that I will bleed maroon and gold from my very core. w Harrison senior Nathan Heath nominated by Central Harmony BB: What is the significance of being nominated for this position? NH: Having the opportunity to represent CMU as a Homecoming Gold Ambassador is one of the most prestigious honors I could have ever asked for in my years at Central. It already was a big enough honor to be nominated back in the spring of 2010, but making top 10 and then subsequently top five made me realize that I have made an impact on the campus of Central Michigan University along with the other Gold Ambassadors.
w Spring Lake senior Caitlin Wozniak nominated by the Organization of Women Leaders
Alumni return to enjoy Homecoming week By Odille Parker and Michael L. Hoffman Staff Reporters
Students race across Rose Ponds during the annual cardboard boat race in 2006.
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BB: What do you look forward to most if you get this position? CW: In reality, I am 100 percent thrilled to be a part of the amazing group of Homecoming Ambassadors. If I receive the honor of being a Gold Ambassador, I will probably jump up and down a little bit, wave to my mom and then be simply honored to be on stage with nine outstanding student leaders that I admire. On Monday, of course, I will return to the student groups and involvements that I love, full of zest for life. w Freeland senior Ashley Stephen nominated by Alternative Breaks BB: What do you look forward to most if you get this position? AS: Going through the entire Homecoming Ambassador process has been such an honor. I am thrilled that I have made it this far. If I am chosen as the Gold Ambassador I would look forward to representing the student body of CMU.
w Saginaw senior Mary Klenk nominated by Phi Sigma Sigma
Wincent nominated by Fabino, Emmons, Woldt Hall Council
BB: What do you look forward to most if you get this position? MK: If selected as a Gold Ambassador, I look forward to honoring Central’s past and meeting with alumni, celebrating the present during the variety of homecoming events and creating great memories for the future.
BB: What is the significance of being nominated for this position? SV: I believe that an ambassador is someone who upholds Central pride, spirit, and passion. I am happy to have made it this far and I’m looking forward to enjoying all the Homecoming events.
w Belmont junior Kassy Pierson nominated by Sigma Kappa
w Mount Pleasant senior Dan Jackson nominated by Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
BB: What is the significance of being nominated for this position? KP: It was a huge honor to be nominated for Homecoming Ambassador by my sorority Sigma Kappa. There are so many amazing leaders and involved individuals on this campus that to be recognized as a Homecoming Ambassador is almost an unreal feeling. It’s definitely been a humbling experience and makes me proud to be a CMU student.
BB: What do you look forward to most if you get this position? DJ: Honestly, the thing that I look forward to most if I am selected for this position is continuing to be myself. To me, this honor isn’t about a crown or a parade; it’s about recognition for someone who truly bleeds maroon and gold in their daily lives. The recognition would be a huge honor, but when it’s all said and done, you have to continue with your life.
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The upcoming battle between the Chippewas and the University of Miami Hurricanes is rousing alumni nationwide to return to CMU. Last year, more than 3,000 graduates returned for Homecoming weekend. This year, CMU Alumni Relations expects around 3,500 alumni to attend the game and Alumni Village. Chris Austin, associate director of Alumni Relations, said Alumni Village is a campus-wide celebration that takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday near Rose Pond. “We started the Alumni Village concept about seven years ago, and the event has grown each year since inception,” Austin said. “The event provides alumni a place to gather and revisit with an old professor or group of college friends in one central location.” 2010 Holland alumnus Ben DeJonge is one of many alumni returning to take part in the Homecoming festivities. “I’m really looking forward to hanging out with old friends and watching a great football game between Central and Miami,” DeJonge said.
DeJonge and his wife and fellow alumna Emily DeJonge, plan to return to CMU in years to come. “Making the trip back to Mount Pleasant always brings back good memories of being a student,” DeJonge said. “And participating in all the festivities reminds us why we are proud of being a Chippewa.” Caleb Newman, a 2008 alumnus, said he is very excited to attend for this year’s Homecoming celebration. “It will be my first Homecoming as an alumni,” Newman said. Newman, who now lives in Ann Arbor, said it has been too long since his last visit to Mount Pleasant. “I can’t remember the last time I’ve been up to Mount Pleasant,” he said. “It’s going to be a nice break, good to get away from Ann Arbor and (the University) of Michigan.” He said he is hoping to catch up with some old friends in the School of Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts department as well as in the Volunteer Center. One of the events he is most looking forward to is the cardboard boat race. “I saw it when I was an undergrad,” Newman said. “It was interesting to watch.” studentlife@cm-life.com
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SHARK MAN | Student dresses in costume for attention
Survey shows students prefer printed textbooks 25 percent prefer digital format By Annie Harrison Staff Reporter
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Information Technology technical writer Kole Taylor dressed in costume, and Houghton Lake senior Dan Syckle supervise, as Livonia freshmen Emily Hollandsworth, right, and Nicole Favaro play a game meant to raise awareness for National Cyber Security Awareness Month Wednesday afternoon across from Charles V. Park Library.
Exhibition celebrates works, life of the late Lon Ferguson Art of faculty, friends also to be on display By Chidera Ogbonna Staff Reporter
The Department of Art and Design is honoring one of their own by displaying his works at the University Art Gallery. Lon Ferguson died of colon cancer in June. “Emanations: The Art of Lon Ferguson,” features many of his works and the art of his fellow faculty members and friends. The exhibition began at the University Art Gallery Sept. 29 and ends Wednesday. Ferguson, who taught photography at CMU starting in 2001, had several interests before he settled on photography. “He got his first camera with tax returns at age 19,” said Anne Gochenour, director of the University Art Gallery. “Then he got a degree in architecture and moved to Chicago where
“He spent a lot of time here. He was a valuable photographer and he cared about his students. The exhibition was a way for us to honor him.” Al Wildey, Department of Art associate professor
he became bored with the idea, then later got his MFA (Masters in Fine Arts) at Northern Texas University.” Ferguson’s death strongly impacted his former colleague Al Wildey, who is an associate professor in the art department. “He spent a lot of time here,” Wildey said. “He was a valuable photographer and he cared about his students. The exhibition was a way for us to honor him.” Ferguson was well known for his use of myth and spirituality in his art works. He was inspired in his works by Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung, and by mythology and world religion, Gochenour said. Some faculty who did not
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directly work with Ferguson during his time at CMU in the Department of Art and Design were still impacted by his work. His work was very introspective, said Jonathan Russell, assistant professor of art. “I have heard it was spiritual and features figures and landscapes,” Russell said. Ferguson’s personality distinctly impacted his tenure at CMU, Gochenour said. “He was very friendly and generous,” Gochenour said. “He would always offer compliments on the work of others and he lived life to the fullest.” university@cm-life.com
College students are notorious for texting and tweeting, but one thing most do not prefer reading in a digital format are textbooks. According to a recent survey conducted by Student Public Interest Research Groups, 75 percent of students surveyed said they preferred textbooks in a print format, while 25 percent preferred digital. Only 47 percent of the students said they would be comfortable using at least one of the digital textbook formats. SBX Manager John Belco said e-books have been around since the 1980s, but people have not fully adopted them. He said many college students are already comfortable with the function and format of print textbooks. “Although it’s been technologically obsolete for years, it’s still the preferred format,” he said. CMU Bookstore Director Barry Waters said e-readers such as the iPad are good for recreational reading, but they are not the answer to digital
textbooks. He said print textbooks are more convenient and easier to read. “The advantages are you can write in it, you can highlight it, and you don’t have to have electricity to read it,” he said in an e-mailed statement. Belco said although e-books are cheaper than new print textbooks, renting or buying used books are inexpensive alternatives. He said e-books will not be popular until e-readers become more affordable and use a standard format. Different brands of e-readers are compatible with different types of files. “There is no industry standard,” Belco said. A difficult switch Textbook publishers are pushing e-books for economic reasons, rather than ecological, Belco said. He said they are focused more on business than on green technology. Waters said publishers are trying to increase the prices of print textbooks so that more people will switch over to ebooks. “The problem with that is, only a very small number of students are interested in ebooks,” he said. “And the perfect device for reading a college textbook digitally has not
been created.” Pleasant Ridge senior Samantha Wunderlich said she likes when textbooks have online components, such as practice quizzes and study guides. However, she prefers to use print textbooks. Wunderlich said she often makes notes in her textbooks to help her study. She also comprehends the material better when it is in print than when it is online. “I usually do a lot of highlighting and I skim back through what I’ve highlighted,” she said. New Era sophomore Jake White said he is interested in e-books, but has not tried them. “I haven’t utilized e-books because I don’t know much about them,” he said. White said he rents his books through Chegg.com because it is cheaper than buying them. Waters believes print textbooks will be around for at least another decade. He said e-books allow people to quickly distribute information, but there are better alternatives to printed textbooks. “I really think the future is more open-source course materials,” he said. university@cm-life.com
Poetry at Broadway contest attracts 42 performers By Josh Simmett Staff Reporter
“Good in the Community” could be heard Saturday night at the Broadway Theatre. The first of what Friends of the Broadway Trustee Cameron Lovett hopes will be many poetry contests brought 70 people to watch the performances. Contestants were divided into intermediate high school and age unrestricted divisions. Tammy Wilson’s performance of “Goodness Sake” netted the $150 prize in the age unrestricted division. “I didn’t even really expect to be a finalist let alone win,” she said. Wilson was one of 42 finalists to perform, along with local bands Volt Amps and Just
Folk. High school winner Conner Wood from Mount Pleasant High School received $100. He said he drew inspirations from a number of sources, music and literature as well as the situation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. “I know it sounds kind of arrogant, but I knew my poems were pretty good. I knew I’d be a finalist if not the winner,” Wood said. Poet and temporary professor of English and literature Qiana Towns said the poetry and its performance were exceptional. “I was absolutely impressed, not only with the submissions and poems but also with the presentations,” Towns said. “I thought they would have been more nervous, especially
the younger ones, but they weren’t.” Friends of the Broadway was able to put on the contest with the help of a grant from the Jerry and Marilyn Morey Community Fund, which is administered through the Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation. Towns said she hopes they will continue to do the competition in future years. Anything that gets people interested in poetry she supports fully. “We plan on making this a yearly event,” Lovett said. “But the next one we do will probably be in spring of 2012. Because the schools usually do their poetry sections in the spring so we figure we’ll get more contestants then.” metro@cm-life.com
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