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Transition team report on student attitudes delayed
Boundaries expanded in lawsuit settlement with tribe
Creation of survey took ‘longer than we had hoped’
Agreement affirms everyone’s position ‘in a great way,’ mayor says
By Carisa Seltz Senior Reporter
The Presidential Transition Team will not submit a progress report in time for the Nov. 15 deadline. Phil Squattrito, co-chairman of the transition team and chemistry professor, said the progress report’s completion will be delayed for the second time because creating a survey for the report took longer than expected. “It took a bit longer than we had hoped to get the survey out into the field to have people take it,” he said. The original submission date for the progress report was Oct. 1. Squattrito said the team must decide whether or not to produce a second report, or consolidate the survey’s findings with the final report due Feb. 1. Students, faculty and staff were notified by University Communications Tuesday that University President George Ross’ transition team would email a survey to a random sampling of students. Squattrito said the survey’s results will help gauge students’ attitudes toward the university in general, feelings about what its strengths and weaknesses are and what areas the president should focus on in the future. “They’re trying to get a fair amount of information so there will be multiple pages and the students will go through and respond,” Squattrito said. The survey must be submitted by mid-December, she said. A strategic planning process will kick off during the spring semester to help Ross ascertain a viable direction for CMU to follow over the next five-plus years, Squattrito said. The transition team wanted the survey to be as comprehensive as possible, Squattrito said, so every sub-team could collect data at the same time. “We didn’t want to have a lot of different surveys,” he said. “We’re mindful of the fact that you can over-survey. If people A transition | 2A
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Southfield junior Breanna Rogers, left, Auburn Hills senior Aviana Williams, second from left, Wyoming junior Shareida Dukes, right, and Grand Rapids junior Champaine Johnson, second from right, style a wig on their friend Inkster sophomore Quinlan Davis Monday night during the Delta Sigma Theta “Fight for a Cure” event in the Bovee University Center’s Lake Huron Room. The program included a guest speaker from Cancer Services in Midland and an interactive opportunity to style wigs to donate to Cancer Services. Delta Sigma Theta donated 11 wigs to Cancer Services.
wigging out Delta Sigma Theta bolsters breast cancer awareness By Steve Carey | Staff Reporter
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aintaining hope throughout sickness is a difficult task without a community. Delta Sigma Theta wants its members and the campus to know they’re not alone. On Monday night, the minority Greek sorority met in the Lake Huron room of the Bovee University Center to learn about cancer and help those fighting the disease. After a presentation, Delta Sigma Theta announced to two speakers they had 11 wigs to donate to the Midland-based Cancer Services organization. Six of the wigs were already styled and the group styled the five others donated by Joli’s Salon in St. Clair Shores. “One of eight women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime,” said speaker Susan Dusseau, a CMU alumna and executive director of Cancer Services. Lisa Herron, a cancer survivor, also spoke to the group. Southfield junior Breanna Rogers came to the event because she wanted to learn about breast cancer — and to work on one of the wigs. “I’ve trimmed my hair but never anything that serious,”
Rogers said. Dusseau went on to say it is also one of the most curable types of cancer. “It’s not the death sentence your grandma had,” said Herron, who was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. “Now it’s like it never happened, except for the scars.” The sorority has dedicated this week to different health problems affecting the community as a part of “The Red Project.” They will have people who have suffered from many health issues including obesity, HIV/ AIDS and sickle cell anemia speak throughout the week. Quentrese Cole, a Flint junior, has seen many people close to her family battle cancer and said the presentation by Dus-
Flint junior Quentrese Cole styles a wig on Mount Pleasant junior Shambreia McBrayer Monday night during the Delta Sigma Theta “Fight for a Cure” event. The event was held in order to raise awareness about breast cancer, said Cole, president of Delta Sigma Theta.
seau and Herron was impactful. Participants learned a lot to use in the future, she said. “I know it’s in my
family,” Cole said. ”If faced with it, I can overcome.”
Saginaw Chippewa Indian tribal boundaries will expand to include five townships and two half townships in Isabella County. The five-year lawsuit was settled at Monday night’s Mount Pleasant City Commission meeting. “In the final analysis, the commission elected to move forward with an agreement they believe will create a stronger, more cooperative working relationship between the two governments and benefit the residents of our communities better than litigation could,” said City Manager Kathie Grinzinger. Grinzinger said the agreements will have little or no impact on people who are not members of the tribe. The agreements do not grant tribal sovereignty or jurisdiction over non-tribal members or their property. “This settlement affirms everyone’s position in a great way,” said Mayor Jim Holton. It clarifies issues dealing with law enforcement, local government ordinances, zoning and property taxes. Local and tribal law enforcement will now be cross-appointed, giving them all the powers of a tribal and city officer to enforce tribal, state and local laws in portions of “Indian Country” within the city limits, according to documents released by the city commission. In November 2005, the tribe sued the state, governor of Michigan, attorney general and treasurer. The lawsuit stated the boundaries of the Isabella Indian Reservation should include Deerfield, Denver, Isabella, Nottowa and Wise townships, as well as parts of Union and Chippewa townships. The tribe claimed the boundaries were established in 1855 and 1864 and should be declared part of “Indian Country.” The tribe was looking to have the boundaries recognized and enforced, limiting the author-
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‘Black Ops’ midnight release draws students Sequel to ‘Modern Warfare 2’ could break release-day records By Ryan Taljonick Senior Reporter
Jacob Taylor waited outdoors for five-and-a-half hours, braving the cold, pangs of hunger and the urge to use the restroom. A line stretched from the entrance of GameStop, 4110 E. Blue Grass Road, and past the entrance to Deb, 4208 E. Blue Grass Road, for the midnight release of “Call of Duty: Black Ops” Monday night. Taylor, a Jerome junior, was one of more than 300 people who shared a passion for gaming and a desire to wait in line for hours to get their hands on the game. “I’ve been waiting for this game since ‘Modern Warfare
2,’ it was a disappointment,” he said. “Black Ops” is the latest iteration in the popular “Call of Duty” video game series, putting players in the boots of a Vietnam and Cold War-era covert soldier. Taylor, who purchased the Xbox 360 version, was the first in line for the game and arrived outside of GameStop at 12:30 in the afternoon. Despite his excitement, Taylor said he would resist the urge to skip his 8 a.m. class. “I plan on beating the campaign tonight and playing the zombie mode until I have to go to class,” he said. “I’m a student who gets out of college in four years.” Taylor’s friend, Clayton Ulrich, a West Broomfield freshman, arrived at GameStop at 2:30 p.m. and was second in line. “It was much better when the sun was out,” Ulrich said. Taylor, Ulrich and their
friends sat in a circle of camping chairs, each equipped with bottles of soda and plastic guns. “I brought two iPods, a computer and tried to dress up themed as Black Ops,” Taylor said. “I’ve had this planned out for awhile. I returned $45 worth of pop bottles to get this game. The last $15 came from my grandma – I love my grandma.” In addition to a line of gamers, the CMU ROTC set up four large screens and projectors, each equipped with an Xbox 360 and a copy of “Black Ops” for the crowd to play while they waited for GameStop to open its doors. Music was provided by 91.5 WMHW for those braving the cold. According to a Tuesday article from USA Today , “Black Ops’” pre-order numbers outpaced those of last year’s A black op | 5A
Trent North, 15, plays a demo of “Call of Duty: Black Ops” as his friend Quayd Short, right, 15, both Breckenridge residents, and another gamer watch Monday night outside of GameStop, 4110 E. Blue Grass Road. “We’ve been waiting in line for seven hours,” North said. “Another friend is waiting in line for us, he’s probably mad at me for playing the game before him.” jeff smith/staff photographer
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get too many of these things, they might ignore them ... We tried to get everything we thought we would need into one survey so it’s possible there won’t be any more from us.” The survey results will be summarized in the final report, which also will include recommendations to Ross, Squattrito said. “We’ll be able to summarize and say to the president, ‘OK, among the students, these are the top priorities, these are the strengths, these are the areas the university needs to do better in,’” he said. Brittany Mouzourakis, Student Government Association president and co-chairwoman of the student priorities subteam, said it has been difficult to coordinate all the sub-teams to create the survey, but they want to get it right the first time. “It is a big process and we
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ity of the state and local governments over tribal members in return for increased jurisdiction by the tribe and the U.S. government. In 2006, the federal government joined the lawsuit on behalf of the tribe. Mount Pleasant and Isabella County joined on the side of the state in 2007. The eight parties involved in the lawsuit began mediation in 2009. Monday evening, the commission settled the lawsuit with 12 agreements, or memoranda of understanding, marked out between the parties in the lawsuit during the 18 months of mediation. Other Ramifications Another agreement established the sharing of court and police documents between the tribe and the civil authorities, which was not the case previously. If laws are broken on the reservation, American Indians will face tribal court for misdemeanors and federal court for felonies,
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Woman dies after suffering injuries at Recycling Center By Ryan Czachorski Senior Reporter
A St. Louis woman died Tuesday from injuries suffering in a forklift accident at the Isabella County Recycling Center Monday afternoon. Sharon Welling, 52, died at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, according to a press release from the Isabella County Sheriff’s Department. She was struck by a forklift carrying a recycling bin driven by Clarence Andrew Rose of Alma. Welling suffered leg and pevlic injuries and was airlifted from the recycling center, 4208 E. River Road, to Grand Rapids. County Administrator Tim Dolehanty, who also oversees the recycling center, said he was not sure how to describe the accident. “It was a normal process,
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want to make sure that the questions we’re asking on the survey get to the heart of what we’re trying to discover,” the Garden City senior said. Kathy Wilbur, co-chairwoman of the transition team and vice president of Government Relations and Public Affairs, said Ross is not uncomfortable with the delayed results. “(Ross) wants (the reports) to have the most accurate information,” she said. “We have some time, but we do want this done obviously as accurately and as scientifically-based as possible.” Mouzourakis stressed the importance of students taking the time to fill out the survey. “The more responses we get, the better we can create our reports, therefore, the better Dr. Ross can plan priorities and strategic management of the future of CMU,” she said.
undertaken to move materials,” said Dolehanty. “The investigators are here looking into it.” The sheriff’s department is also investigating the accident and need to submit a report, but it’s unclear if any charges will be pressed against Rose. “It’s up to the prosecutor,” said Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski. “We have some things to do because it was a fatal accident.” Dolehanty said they will also wait for investigators before they make any decisions regarding disciplinary action against Rose. The incident will lead to the center reviewing their policies, Dolehanty said. “We’ll be reviewing all our safety measures, that’s for sure,” he said.
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CMU prepared for potential state funding callbacks Snyder could issue executive order in January By Carisa Seltz Senior Reporter
The university has pooled $5 million in reserves to patch potential budget holes in case newly-elected state lawmakers mandate funding callbacks in January 2011. Kathy Wilbur, vice presi-
dent of Government Relations and Public Affairs, said any governor has the authority to issue executive order cuts based on state budget figures. Gov.-elect Rick Snyder can issue an executive order in January to indicate payments to institutions will be held up, taken away or even cut because of the state’s finances. “It’s a vehicle governors have when faced with overwhelming budget challeng-
es,” Wilbur said. If Snyder issues executive order cuts, Wilbur said it will be reviewed by the legislature, which can then either vote to accept the proposal as written or deny it. “Or they can choose not to take any kind of a vote,” she said, “And if they don’t take a vote, it goes into place anyway.” David Burdette, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, said budget reductions will be
employed to prevent increasing tuition rates as much as possible if reserves do not cover the shortfall. “The president has made it very clear,” he said. “We’re not going to budget our way out of the Michigan challenge of the appropriations through tuition increases. That’s when you get into budget reductions.” In September, the legislature allocated $80,132,000 to CMU for the new fiscal year, which began Oct. 1. It was
a loss of $2,304,000 from 2009-10 funding levels. Kathy Koch, College of Education and Human Services interim dean, said it’s not a matter of if the state will call back part of the $80,132,000, but when. The problem with using cash from reserves to handle fund callbacks is that it’s a one-time fix, she said. “If the state says, ‘We’re not going to fund you at this level anymore,’ that is going to eat into our base funding because some of our
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base funding comes from the state,” she said. “To the extent that base funding is affected, this is an ongoing kind of thing and there’s where the real crunch is going to come.” She said the university is always thinking about state cuts, which is why they have been conservative in assigning resources. Koch said the EHS college will be prepared for callbacks unless the
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CMU hopes to reach $875,000 by January By Theresa Clift Staff Reporter
The Annual University Campaign is approaching its goal of $875,000 and organizers hope to reach it by January. The campaign has raised $639,886 from 429 donors as of Monday. The goal is to reach $875,000 from at least 1,100 donors by the beginning of 2011. Last year, the campaign raised $832,000 in total from 1,019 donors. The money at the same time in November last year was $246,984 less than this year’s totals so far, said Bryan Griffin, director of annual giving. “We have had a lot of big gifts this year,” Griffin said. Donors can choose exactly where their money goes toward, as long as it has a CMU account. “This gives faculty, staff and retirees a chance to give back, fund scholarships or give to any other place they have a spot near and dear to their hearts for,” Griffin said. The areas that receive the most money vary by year. “Athletics is doing well so far this year, but it is hard to say before the campaign actually ends,” Griffin said. CMU matches every $2 donated with an extra $1 to the campaign. Donors can now give money online through iCentral, an initiative Griffin said is working very well. “People are stepping up and contributing and the university match definitely helps that,” said campaign co-chairman Ray Francis, interim associate dean of the College of Education and Human Services. All of the money is processed after Jan. 1 and the final totals are planned to be released Jan. 4. “I just hope that in the end, CMU receives the kind of support that both our students and university can benefit from,” said Michelle Howard, director of Academic Advising and Assistance. “In our economy that’s asking a lot, but if we work together I think that it is possible.” Griffin said there is still work to be done. “We still have a long way to go, but people give at different times of the year,” Griffin said. “A big gift might come anytime.”
Burdette: CMU has $5 million in cash reserves photos by sara winkler/staff photographer
Senior forward William McClure hangs freely in a felt suit on a Velcro wall inflatable that was featured inside of the Rose Center’s multi-purpose room where CMU students came to receive tickets to the first men’s home basketball game. McClure was joined by the rest of the men’s team as well as the women’s team to help promote the event Tuesday night.
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Like many CMU students who walked into the new Events Center for the first time, Tim Roberts was impressed. “It’s nice,” the Adrian junior said. “It’s a whole new feel.” The CMU Athletics Department held a pep rally event Tuesday night at Rose Center to send off the men’s and women’s basketball teams, which hit the road this weekend to start the 2010-11 season. Roberts was one of hundreds who had the opportunity to walk through the new $22.5 million facility and take a peek at McGuirk Arena before it officially opens its doors next month. Students stood in line, some outside in the cold for a lengthy amount of time, to get their hands on tickets for the first game on Dec. 1 when the men’s team hosts nationally-ranked Temple. A sellout is expected. “It’s pretty cool to see this kind of enthusiasm (from) the student body for the basketball season,” said Hemlock freshman Levi Hanson. “The crowd reflects how the teams are. With this kind of enthusiasm, this kind of energy going into the season,
it’ll do wonders for them.” CMU announced on Nov. 1 that 1,500 student tickets would be available for the first game. About 900 were gobbled up Tuesday, with two more pickup dates to be announced in the next few weeks. Because of the number of students expected to attend the Dec. 1 game, The Rowdies student section — minus the Rose name — will comprise the normal gold-painted east end of the arena, with the overflow crowd filling up the west end behind the basket and upper level of the east end. Senior Associate Athletics Director Derek van der Merwe said the department will assess student demand as the season progresses and plans to hold events similar to Tuesday’s for future home games. “When we look at high-demand games, this is clearly the strategy we will employ,” van der Merwe said. “There’s going to be peak games and games where there won’t be as much demand ... we want to make sure they have an opportunity to attend games.” After picking up tickets, students were taken on tours of the Events Center and new arena with coaches and play-
Clinton Township alumnus Mike Zielinski, left, and Mount Pleasant freshman Becca Holtgreive, right, hand out tickets Tuesday night to the first men’s home basketball game inside of the Rose Center multi-purpose room. Both Zielinski and Holtgreive work in Athletics at the ticket office at CMU.
ers from both teams present. While work on the west end bleachers and concourse continue, eyes widened and faces lit up seeing Kulhavi Court for the first time. “I like how it shades from maroon to the yellow and really highlights the student section,” said Hastings senior Dan Secord. “(CMU)’s basketball team needed a spark. We got a couple good freshmen in and, with those people and this new arena, the energy’s good.” Scoreboard, production equipment not ready A 30-foot-by-10 foot scoreboard and related video
equipment will not be in place until mid-January, van der Merwe confirmed Tuesday. In September, the CMU Board of Trustees approved funding of $650,000 to upgrade the video board in the arena. “It was a late approval,” van der Merwe said. “The lead time for the scoreboard to arrive, because of the construction, is just going to take a little bit longer.” The men are scheduled to play at least five games while the women are tabbed for four games in McGuirk Arena during that time frame.
By Carisa Seltz Senior Reporter
University finances was the topic of discussion Tuesday for the CMU Faculty Association when it met for the first time this semester in closed sesstion. FA President Tim Connors said the meeting was a chance for full-time tenure-track faculty to share public information about CMU’s budget processes. “It’s always good to know,” the communication and dramatic arts professor said. According to the Faculty Association’s meeting flyer, the group asserts the university can “afford to pay increases and benefits to its hard-working and dedicated employees without suffering financial ruin.” David Burdette, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, said employees are the university’s single biggest expense. He said CMU has been successful financially because it has a conservative approach to budgeting and expenditures. Barrie Wilkes, associate vice president of Financial Services and Reporting, said net assets, or reserves as they are called, come from every account all across campus. Net assets equates university assets minus liabilities, he said. “Those financial numbers represent the total of everything spread across the university,” Wilkes said. CMU has $258.3 million in university reserves, according to the university’s audited financial statements. Burdette said it is not $258.3 million in hard cash lying around for someone to claim, but made up of restricted expendable and unrestricted net assets.
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Catwalk for a Cause features local designers Event benefits American Red Cross By Sienna Monczunski Staff Reporter
Lake Orion junior Stephanie McClung and four other group members adorned Coco Joe’s Beach House with bright lights and a red carpet for models to strut their stuff. Catwalk for a Cause, a fashion show organized by students as part of RPL 430: Planning Recreation Programs and Events, was held to benefit the American Red Cross Tuesday night and
brought about 100 people to the establishment, 4855 E. Blue Grass Road. McClung and her group members were faced with the task of planning an event for charity as a graded assignment for the class. “I think it went great, I really do,” McClung said. “We had a really good turnout and I’m pretty sure we achieved our goal of $300.” Twenty percent of purchased meals and drinks from 7:30 to 11 p.m. were donated to the Mount Pleasant chapter of the Red Cross. The show kicked off with a performance from CMU’s allfemale a cappella group, On the
cm-life.com Check out our video coverage of the event Rox. Designs for Catwalk for a Cause were done by two apparel merchandising and design majors and local designer Kurt Carlson. Carlson’s interest in trying out for Project Runway was part of what propelled him to do the show. “It pushed me to have a cohesive collection,” Carlson said. “I love recycling and I love to give things a whole new look and make things more modern.” Carlson got all of his designs together in a month and attend-
ed the show with a broken leg. “I’m really good under pressure, it pushes me to really get things done,” he said. The event ended with prizes for the best dressed male and female winners. Various raffle prizes from Emma’s Boutique, 111 S. University Ave., and Ace of Diamonds, 128 E. Broadway St. Detroit Pistons tickets were awarded to winners. Milan freshman Kristine Opaleski was also a featured designer in the show. She received an e-mail from the Fashion Association of Merchandising and Design asking if she would like to participate. “I mainly design for petites
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Zeeland sophomore Sarah Milburn poofs the hair of Imlay City junior Kristen Swejkowski before the Catwalk for a Cause fashion show Tuesday night at Coco Joe’s Beach House, 4855 E. Blue Grass Road.
because there aren’t many petite lines for people our age,” she said. “It’s another opportunity to
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EDITORIAL | Snyder’s transition team suggests partisan bias; permanent hires suggest otherwise
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s Gov.-elect Rick Snyder builds his team for his transition to office, there are two schools of thought: Snyder is succeeding in bipartisanship or he is deepening the
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Although he is being criticized for his transition team of Doug Rothwell, Sharon Rothwell and Mark Murray, all veterans of former Gov. John Engler’s administration, he is taking steps that show he is dedicated to crossing the aisle and working with Lansing Democrats. The obvious argument toward
this is the hiring of Democrat Andy Dillon, currently speaker of the state House, as treasurer. Dillon, like Snyder, has private-sector business experience, in his case with GE Capital and as president of Detroit Steel Company. Dillon’s business sense makes him a good fit for Snyder’s administration, where his voting record
and reputation with legislators may make the Democrats in the House and Senate more willing to work with him. Furthermore, there is Snyder’s other permanent staff pick — Dick Posthumus as Snyder’s senior legislative adviser. Posthumus, Engler’s former lieutenant governor, may seem like a partisan choice, and as Snyder’s term unfolds, he may prove to be. It is likely, however, that he will be a key link to Michigan’s legislators. Before he was lieutenant governor, Posthumus was the Senate majority leader with a reputation for compromise and working with both parties. In a role as Snyder’s legislative adviser, it is likely that he will advise the next governor to similar compromises.
Snyder’s appointments to permanent positions are likely more indicative than his appointments to his transition team because, logically, those are the people who will be there for his entire term. While Murray and the Rothwells will likely have some measure of influence, it is more likely they were appointed to the transition team for their experience with the political process, and their ability to get things done and produce results. While Snyder has promised bipartisanship, it is too soon to dismiss this promise, or praise him for keeping it. At this point, however, Snyder is giving Michigan less reason to worry than many media outlets are leading consumers to believe.
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Fear can be helpful What scares you most? A crowded room? An empty room? Flying? Public speaking? Public restrooms? It seems that all too often our decisions to not do certain things are largely driven by fear. That is all fine and well if you would rather not find yourself in a dangerous situation, but what if you find that this fear and uncertainty interferes with your goals and aspirations? As it turns out, fear is all fine and well then too! Fear can be a perfect motivator. Many times we see it as a reason to systematically avoid something — even if it is important to our well-being. Quitting an unfulfilling job or breaking up with a long-term partner who we feel may not be right for us seem like no-brainers, but fear can actually seem like the voice of reason when faced with such tough decisions. It is easier to give in to our fears during these times. Fear actually has a lot to teach us. It exists for a reason, and usually that reason is for us to work to overcome it — deal with it, not avoid it. For example, you might want to move to a new town. You have had this nagging feeling for quite some time that the town you live in simply does not have the kinds of opportunities you seek, and yet years later, there you are. When asked why you are still in said town that you despise so adamantly, the justifications are endless. You feel a sense of loyalty to your place of work. All of your friends live in this town and you could not possibly move to where you do not know a soul. Of course, it is perfectly natural to want to be surrounded by what is comfortable, but what is comfortable is also limiting in many cases. When those comforts become cocoons that may be taking us further away from our goals rather than towards them, it is a good time to take a harder look at how we live our day-to-day lives. Even seemingly fearless people experience fear, but the difference is they conquer fears head-on. They see fear as the challenge that it is, as something to overcome, rather than something to give in to. Fear stems from many places — biologically, some people are more naturally predisposed. Socially, maybe we have been told we cannot do something in the past and so it seems to be reason enough to assume we cannot in the future. Personally, we may feel inadequate. Is your fear limiting you from something you have wanted to achieve? Then it is trying to teach you a valuable lesson. When a fear is conquered, no matter how big or small, the reward is far better than the unfounded assumption that we cannot or should not do something. 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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Letter: Cotter ready to get to work for 99th District message with voters and I think we made it clear that now is the time to shake up Lansing, get government out of the way and get Michigan working again! Now the real work begins. Sunday was my first day in Lansing for our Freshman Legislator Orientation. It was my first time meeting many of my new colleagues, and I am sure the next few days will be filled with incredible amounts of useful information. While my first official day of work isn’t until January, I will be working hard to prepare every day until then. After just my first day, ideas have already begun to flow amongst our freshman class on how to conquer the incredible task
Editor’s note: To send a letter to the editor, e-mail voices@cm-life. com. As I write this, just under a week has passed since Election Day and just as the campaign was, the days since last Tuesday have been a whirlwind adventure. First, I want to thank every single person that hosted a sign, joined us at parades and events, made a financial contribution or simply put their trust in me with the power of their vote. To each and every one of you, please know that this journey would not have been possible without you. Together, our grassroots team worked to share the campaign’s
ahead of us. I look forward to sharing more with you as time goes on, and please know I will always have an open door to our constituents and if you have any ideas, comments or concerns before I take office, or after I am officially sworn in as a state representative, please know I am always available! Again, thank you for the trust you have put in me to serve in the 96th Legislature of the State of Michigan. The tasks ahead of us are incredible, but I know the end result will be just as amazing. Kevin Cotter State Representative-elect, 99th District
C m Y o u | Will the new arena get you to attend CMU basketball games?
“I don’t like basketball. Never really enjoyed the sport.” Dan Moeggenborg,
Illinois sophomore
“I don’t know if it will, only because I’m not really a sports person.” Arielle Bryant,
Fenton junior
“Probably not, because I’m graduating and I have other things to worry about.” Courtney Breitschuh,
Macomb senior
“It’s exciting to see some resources going into making the campus look really nice, and I think it’s going to be exciting to have some new facilities for the basketball team.” Greg Ghering,
Grand Rapids senior
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CMU gets outside perspective Editor’s note: This column originally published Thursday on the Voice Box blog on cm-life.com. Most students would probably say “So what?” when told that Chronicle of Higher Education reporter Lawrence Biemiller was on campus last week, writing stories about the CMU community. However, the Chronicle is the foremost publication in the country covering affairs and issues for colleges and universities. It is necessary reading for college presidents and administrators as The Wall Street Journal is for business professionals. Being a university featured on the Chronicle’s website is like being a football player featured on ESPN.com. However, more importantly, the three online features written by Biemiller exemplify what an outsider finds most interesting when coming into the CMU and Mount Pleasant community with no preconceived notion, bias or directive from the university’s publicrelations officials. Biemiller wrote a piece about the practice of donating plasma for money at Biolife Plasma Services, 4279 Blue Grass Rd., another about Clinton Township senior Krystal Penrose, who helps students learn about credit-card debt, and a final piece about what college-targeted bar in town is the best. This comes as a part of Biemiller’s “Postcards” project, for which he is driving across the country, visiting lessercovered college campuses. On such a trip, a “Which college bar is best?” feature is almost unavoidable. Similarly, it is hard to talk to college students without bringing up the subject of debt. However, Biemiller, who did use me as the main source for the plasma-donation piece, was perplexed and confused by the selling of blood products being seen as a common practice. Comparatively, most college students, at least at CMU, would shrug at how common a practice it is. If a student does not donate themselves, they personally know someone who does. College students often resort to bizarre practices to make money out of convenience or necessity, only to lose sight of how it may be perceived by outsiders. That does not make it wrong or silly, but seeing supposedly “common” practices with fresh eyes can give perspective and insight to the university’s culture and its practices.
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Central Michigan Life || Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 || 5A
Flower shop returns to town Game will aid traumatic brain injuries, benefit U.S. soldiers
Four Seasons Floral rebuilds bonds with CMU
By Ariel Black Staff Reporter
A $391,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense is allowing CMU to create and test a virtual reality therapy game that will rehabilitate soldiers. The virtual video game aims to heal the lasting mental and physical impairment associated with traumatic brain injuries — something soldiers may experience during their service. Ksenia Ustinova, assistant physical therapy professor, has been involved with the development of the game, which will eventually be used in military hospitals. “These games will hopefully improve coordination, balance and motor abilities,” Ustinova said. “This is an honor for CMU to be involved.” The losses soldiers experience from traumatic brain injuries account for about 33 to 66 percent of all
By Randi Shaffer Senior Reporter
If you follow the mum-lined road toward Preston, you’ll find Mark Ellis and his new flower shop at 1218 S. Mission St. Four Seasons Floral, Ellis’ flower shop, first opened in Mount Pleasant in 1981, before the original storefront closed and a second storefront was opened in Shepherd near Ellis’ greenhouses. Now, Ellis is bringing the family business back to Mount Pleasant. Four Seasons Floral officially opened about a week ago. “We have made the decision and the opportunity presented itself to reopen in Mount Pleasant,” he said. “We’re going to run two stores.” Ellis expected a great business turnout from the start. “We are very familiar with the Mount Pleasant market,” he said. “I think we have a good location and a good business model to be very successful.” Four Seasons Floral has already made its mark on CMU’s campus with rows of maroon and gold mums. Admissions Director Betty Wagner said the university has used the services offered by Four Seasons Floral for the past 15 years to help decorate for campus-wide visitor events, such as CMU and You Day and the Centralis Scholarship competition. “There are eight different buildings on campus that we need to make look warm and welcoming and attractive,” she said. “Flowers are one of the easiest, least expensive ways to do that.” Wagner discovered the floral services offered by Ellis years ago, after living next door to his family. “He and his wife Terri just have a phenomenally beautiful backyard,” she said. “When
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Mount Pleasant resident Mark Ellis, 53, owner of Four Seasons Floral, puts together a half dozen red rose arrangement Oct. 29 at Four Seasons Floral, 2223 S. Mission St.
we wanted to do some outdoor things for CMU and You day, I immediately thought of them.” After comparing prices, Wagner decided to use Four Seasons Floral at the beginning of her career as admissions director, and hasn’t switched florists since. Ellis said Four Seasons Floral specializes in mums and spring flowers. Everything is grown in Ellis’ greenhouses in Shepherd, and displayed in 14 feet of glassed-in display coolers. Four Seasons Floral will also offer a selection of vases, containers, pottery and plants. “I think people will find it very easy to come in and buy flowers,” he said.
Phi Mu sorority already took advantage of the services offered by Four Seasons Floral before the storefront opened. “We used them during formal recruitment for one of our last days,” said Sorority President Abbie Deback. “Our recruitment chair looked them up online and found them.” The Charlotte senior said she was pleased with the arrangement of lilies, gerber daisies and carnations Phi Mu received, as well as the service. “They have really great prices,” she said, “so we will definitely be using them again.” metro@cm-life.com
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Ross answers questions in forum President says culture is CMU’s strongest aspect By Odille Parker Staff Reporter
Fraser junior Cameron Hunt was pleased with University President Ross’ knowledge of campus events and modest answers on Monday night. The Student Government Association welcomed Ross in an open forum to create an open line of communication between the student body and administration. “He explained himself well with detailed answers,” Hunt said. “He also did a good job at sticking to his guidelines and showing compassion for the students.” Ross addressed the majority of questions the audience posed and delegated those he said he did not have complete knowledge of. Many students were interested in learning more about the budget CMU is work-
ing under and the potential changes it may bring to the university. Others brought up matters of admission, graduation and campus expansion. Talk of university programs was also incorporated during the forum. Students conveyed concerns on the funding, cutting and expansion of programs that pertained to their studies. Personal concerns were also addressed by Ross. He voiced his apologies for misunderstanding and problems encountered by students and recognized communication is something the university needs to work on. “I constantly point out the problem with communication within the university,” he said. “However, it is not an excuse for the mistakes that have been made.” Matt Dimitroff, a Swartz Creek junior, was impressed by Ross’ appearance. “He was well-informed,” Dimitroff said. “He did his best at staying relevant and projecting the information he knew.” Although Ross was there
to represent the university as the president, he set aside most formalities. When a student asked him what he thought was the greatest aspect of CMU, Ross said the environment was among its chief strengths. “The culture of the campus,” Ross said. “There is an evident willingness by the faculty and students to embrace diversity.” Ross opened the floor to questions for about an hour and encouraged everyone to take complete advantage of the opportunity. He emphasized the importance of an experience in another campus within an entirely new culture. Coopersville senior Cherish Karasiewicz, who posed a question during the forum, was content with the turnout of the event. “This forum made President Ross aware of the problems on campus,” Karasiewicz said. “It was helpful, and it put matters of concern on the radar.” studentlife@cm-life.com
reported cases, she said. By participating in the game, traumatic brain injury victims undergo repetitive virtual tasks designed to retrain muscles for realworld coordination. The simulator utilizes an 82inch 3-D television, laptop computer and motion capture system. “The virtual reality-based gaming therapy will be developed as an alternative, cost-effective approach to the conventional ‘hands on’ rehabilitation frequently used in patients with TBI,” Ustinova said. In addition to CMU employees, there is also a representative from a collaborating out-of-state hospital involved with the project, as well as programmer assistants and research assistants. CMU just received the grant letter and there is much paperwork still to be completed with the Department of Defense, Ustinova said. California senior and
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amount taken away is an unanticipated “astronomical amount.” She said the threat of lost-funds forces the university as a whole to go to a new level of efficiency. “I think we’re doing pretty good right now,” she said.
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“Modern Warfare 2,” which sold 4.7 million copies during its first day on the shelves, grossing $401 million in sales. Nathan Lehman, a Hope junior, and his friend, Tom Spagnuolo, were excited for the game’s release and waited for more than an
“But whenever you have to cut funding, you have to find ways to do what you’ve been doing in a different way and hopefully, we don’t sacrifice the quality of services that we have.” Salma Ghanem, dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, said the colleges are already “lean” hour in line. “It’s been hyped up for so long, it’s supposed to be the ‘game of games,’” Lehman said. “There’s not many good games out there for the (Xbox) 360 right now, it’s supposed to be the ‘savior.’” Spagnuolo, a Wixom senior, said the “Call of Duty” franchise has been disappointing following the release of “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.”
programmer assistant Lisette Tamkei is working on the graphic design for the program. She has been creating and designing the 3-D environments as well as implementing them for data capturing. “We are currently in the process of creating three scenarios,” Tamkei said. “We assess the amount of damage to the ex-soldiers by analyzing the subject’s reaction times and their ability to retain information over a couple of days. Chris Ingersoll, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions dean, is also excited about the program. “Less than 4 percent of proposals to the Department of Defense were accepted and we were competing against all of them,” Ingersoll said. “This gives us the opportunity for CMU to do high-end research that matters.” university@cm-life.com
and don’t frivolously spend money. “We are extremely lean so budget cuts will hurt,” Ghanem said, “but it’s amazing how resilient departments and colleges can be and I think the university wants to ensure that nothing will affect the academic side of things.” university@cm-life.com
“I hated ‘World at War,’” Sphenuolo said. “The big thing that me and my friends would play was zombie mode. I feel like they’re taking all the (Call of Duty) games, combining all the good things and making one good game.” studentlife@cm-life.com
6A || Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 || Central Michigan Life
Changes to political candidacy policy met with faculty support
H u m a n r i gh t s m o n t h
Process now more objective, James Hill says By Ariel Black Staff Reporter
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Duke University History Professor Claudia Koonz spoke Tuesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium about genocide in a globalized world. “It’s knowledge of the past that gives us warning,” said Koonz.
Claudia Koonz talk on genocide highlights Human Rights Month By Theresa Clift Staff Reporter
Claudia Koonz has dedicated years of her life to studying how ordinary people can justify committing acts of mass genocide, including the Holocaust. On Tuesday night, the Bovee University Center auditorium was filled with Mount Pleasant residents and CMU students anxious to hear the visiting Duke University professor’s presentation, “Genocide and the Moral Order in a Globalized World.” Koonz urged students to go home for the holidays and speak to their grandparents and relatives. “Find the grass roots, I guarantee they’ll have something interesting to say,” Koonz said. The series is part of Human Rights Month in November. Koonz answered the key question for her presentation: How can a culture create a movement or identity so powerful that people who are a part of it feel that other people are barely human? “The tragedy is obvious,”
Koonz said. “What I’m interested in is what people said, what they thought about what they were doing.” Her presentation was a part of the Dr. Harold Abel Endowed Lecture Series in the study of dictatorship, democracy and genocide. Committee Chairman and history professor Eric Johnson was intrigued to find out what Koonz would say. “I don’t think there is anybody more capable of doing this,” Johnson said. “I’m thrilled to have her here.” Rochester senior Christopher DeEulis was impressed by the presentation. “I had to do it for a class and didn’t know what to expect, but I’ve learned a lot of cool stuff today,” he said. Some felt the time shortage was a shame. “I feel like she had more to say about the topic but she was short on time,” said Lake Orion senior Christopher Mocny. Koonz has a Guggenheim award and has written several award-winning books about women in Europe. She has now
moved on to study the history of genocide in the world. Tuesday was chosen as the date for the presentation because it was also the “Night of Broken Glass.” In 1938 on that day, 30,000 Jews were sent to concentration camps and 267 synagogues were burned down. Koonz said when a community is frightened, they redraw the fences of their moral boundaries if they think it will keep them safe. From years of research, she has concluded that every culture has its own kind of truth and rationalizations. “It’s important for us to get in the minds of historical figures who made genocide righteous,” Koonz said. She said we have to resist the temptation to generalize entire cultures by their few radicals. Koonz left the audience with optimistic words. “I think there will never be another Holocaust in the industrialized world,” Koonz said. “We are sensitized.” university@cm-life.com
Christian Unity Restoration Home pushes for progress By Randi Shaffer Senior Reporter
Christian Unity Restoration Home is one step closer to finishing a dream three years in the making. After hosting a spaghetti dinner Monday night at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 320 S. Bradley St., Christian Unity chairwoman Linda Oates said the organization has enough money for a down payment toward a temporary home for men in need. The exact amount of funds raised was unknown as of Tuesday afternoon. “We’ve raised a considerable amount of money,” she said. “We just need to find a place.” Oates said CURH is working with multiple real estate agents to find a suitable location for the temporary men’s home. After facing considerable criticism from the Mount Pleasant community, Oates said she is looking into finding a suitable location in Union Township. “The neighborhood was just up in arms against us,” she said in a previous interview. About 100 people came to the spaghetti dinner designed to
raise money for the men’s home and raise awareness about the homeless problem in the Mount Pleasant community. “We’re hoping to share information about the shelter and what we’re doing,” Oates said. As a former homeless man, CURH founder Scott Roberson believes the temporary men’s home would be an asset to the Mount Pleasant community. “I have personally experienced homelessness (and) addiction problems,” he said. “It’s been a wonderful experience because I’ve learned a lot.” Roberson plans on moving into the finished home as a manager and helping the men get their lives back on track. “We’re going to take people who really want to be citizens of this community and give them the opportunity so that they can benefit and Mount Pleasant can benefit,” he said. Oates said the home would provide resources for its tenants, such as information about insurance, potential employers and independent housing. Despite the resistance faced from the Mount Pleasant community, CURH has been drawing a large level of support from
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CMU students. Holland junior Sam Long volunteered at the spaghetti dinner in order to receive volunteer hours that count toward her leadership minor program. “I was looking for events that really sparked something in my heart,” she said. Though this was Long’s first event working with CURH, she plans on spending more of her volunteer hours fundraising with the organization. Mid Michigan Community College student Virginia Dowell proposed the idea for a spaghetti dinner after spending the past five months working with CURH. She also has a personal reason as to why she dedicates her time toward fundraising for a temporary men’s home. “My mom was in a homeless shelter when I was a teenager,” she said. “It’s kind of hit home to me that we really need to reach out and support these people that have just been dealt bad cards.” metro@cm-life.com
Changes recently made to employee policy at CMU will place less vague restrictions on faculty who wish to run for public offices. In December 2008, the CMU Board of Trustees approved the policy, which required faculty to notify supervisors of intention to run for a public office. Until then, it had not been altered since 1955. Political science Professor James Hill questioned the language of the policy and said it was rather vague. Hill, along with three other members of the Faculty Association and Michigan Education Association Representative Kathy Tucker, created a bargaining team. The other Faculty Association members were Associate political science Professor Lawrence Sych, Assistant libraries Professor Krista Graham and physical therapy Professor Pete Loubert. About 18 months ago, the team began analyzing the policy. “Following the adoption of the new policy in 2008, the Faculty Association
asked to speak to the administrators to talk about the procedures,” said Bob Martin, associate vice provost of faculty personnel services. “Together they concluded their mutual understanding about what those procedures would be.” After meeting, the bargaining team and administrators came to the agreement, which Sych said was successful. The negotiations concluded about three months ago. Reasons for the policy Hill first became interested because he did not understand the differences in policies for public and private sectors. Hill questioned why the policy would not be the same for faculty running for office as it was for faculty owning their own business on the side. “The university says they want to encourage civic engagement and have faculty involved in the community,” Hill said. “If that’s the case, why is there such a problem with them running for political office? They want us to be involved, but there are all these hurdles.” In 2008, prior to the change in the policy, faculty member and former Griffin Endowed Chair Gary Peters was planning
to run for Congress. Hill said he believes there is a tie between Peters wanting to run for public office and the new policy being adopted. No one asked any questions about the 1955 policy until then, Hill said. The bargaining team represented the Faculty Association only and the other unions still have the opportunity to get involved. Tucker is in charge of negotiating with the other unions on campus. “It seemed like a widespread tradition in political science for faculty members to participate in government public service, enriching them when they come back to the academic world,” Sych said. “This policy was proposed by the administration and before the changes were made it seemed to dampen the tradition and enthusiasm of these faculty members.” The changes adopted to the policy allow the language to be better understood, Hill said. “We have spelled out the policy in great detail, removing arbitrary partisan decision-making from administration, eliminating political favoritism (and) making the process objective,” Hill said. “This is our policy ... so we decided to work with it.” unive rs ity@cm-life.com
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“While the university may have a lot of money, it’s all spoken for,” he said. “There’s no unrestricted reserves just laying around for someone to make a claim for them.” Burdette said the reserves are sometimes used to pay up-front costs for new construction projects. They are also used to cover costs associated with accidents or disasters until the university is reimbursed by insurance. He said there is roughly five-plus million dollars always available if there’s an immediate catastrophe. “We also have wonderful insurance,” Burdette said. “We might need to dip into our cash to pay a vendor to come in and fix whatever’s going wrong and then we recover it with insurance.” Each college on campus also has their own reserves, Burdette said. “The revenue-producing units can accumulate revenues and if they don’t spend it all, they get to keep that,” he said. “That’s in their reserves. We don’t go out and take other people’s money.” Members did not discuss contract bargaining because a team has not yet been chosen, Connors said. “We’re nowhere near there yet,” he said.
Connors estimated bargaining will begin some time late next spring. The current contract has been retroactively in effect since
July 1, 2008 and will expire June 30, 2011. university@cm-life.com
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CMU opens NCAA Tournament against No. 12 Marquette This story first appeared on cm-life.com Monday evening. The Central Michigan women’s soccer team will play No. 12 ranked Marquette (15-4-2 overall, 11-0 Big East) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 8:30 p.m. EST Friday in Milwaukee, Wis. It will be the second NCAA Tournament appearance for CMU (16-4-1 overall, 10-1 MAC) in program history, who learned their fate while hosting a selection show party at O’Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grill. “It’s quite an accomplishment to win back-to-back regular sea-
son championships and then tournament championships,� said CMU Athletics Director Dave Heeke. “It’s a tremendous award for our program.� The Golden Eagles rank first in the Big East Conference in almost every offensive category. Leading the offense will be freshman midfielder Maegan Kelly, who has a team-high seven goals and leads the team in points. “It’s an extraordinarily tough first match,� said head coach Tom Anagnost. “We are going to have to be extraordinary on Friday to win the game.� The Chippewas are 0-2 alltime against Marquette. MU defeated CMU 1-0 in 2001 and 3-0 in 2004.
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Despite the winless record against the Golden Eagles, it’s a new season and a new era of CMU soccer. “I’m very proud to be a Chippewa and I’m so excited to be a part of the process this year,� freshman midfielder Tammy Long said. “I think we can do anything we put our minds to.� The winner of CMU-Marquette will play the winner of the Milwaukee (12-6-2) versus Wisconsin (10-4-4) match on Sunday at the same location. The four No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament are Stanford, Portland, Maryland and North Carolina.
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Badgers tough defensively, THE Milwaukee used to AFTER winningPARTY Staff Reporter Josh Berenter looks at the teams in the Milwaukee region: Marquette (15-4-2 overall, 12-1 Big East) Host of the region, and No. 3 seed overall in the tournament, the Golden Eagles are the No. 12 team in the country going into the College Cup. Marquette earned an at-large bid into the College Cup after losing in its conference tournament semifinals to the University of South Florida. The loss snapped Marquette’s school record 12-game winning streak. The Golden Eagles other losses came against New Mexico (12-2-5), San Diego (11-7-2) and BYU (16-3-2). All four of the teams that Marquette lost to are in the tournament field of 64. Marquette has scored 42 goals this season, averaging 1.98 per game, and has a goals against average of 0.78 compared to CMU’s 0.57 average. The Golden Eagles have a balanced attack, boasting three players with at least five goals. Freshman for-
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ward Maegan Kelly leads the team with seven, while junior forward Rachael Sloan and senior forward Ashley Bares have six and five goals, respectively. Senior defender Lauren Thut leads the team in assists with 12, which is eight more than any CMU player. The MU goalkeeper, junior Natalie Kulla, has played every minute this season, recording nine shutouts and 57 saves. CMU lost to its only other Big East opponent this season, West Virginia, 2-1 in Morgantown, W.V., on Sept. 4. Marquette defeated the Mountaineers on Sept. 23 by the same score.
only allowing 0.44 goals per game. Meanwhile, on offense, UW averages just one goal per game with junior forward Laurie Nosbusch’s nine goals accounting for half the team’s offense.
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1. After fashion icon and pop sensation Lady Gaga accepted her 8th Video Music Award for “Bad Romance,” the meat dressadorned superstar announced the name of her new album; what is it? a. “Born this Way” b. “Speechless” c. “Love, not Hate” d. “Beautiful Mess”
12. All of the following have visited CMU in 2010 except: a. Chaske Spencer b. We the Kings c. Fabolous d. Verne Troyer
2. According to E! Online, Tiger Woods’ alleged mistresses held all of the following jobs except: a. Porn star b. Hooters girl c. Exotic dancer d. Las Vegas cocktail waitress
3. Justin Bieber’s rise to the top has been rapid, winning the Video Music Award for Best New Artist 2010 and producing hits such as “Baby” and “One Time.” How old is Bieber? a. 12 b. 13 c. 15 d. 16
13. After “betraying” Cleveland, Lebron James joined Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on which NBA team? a. Detroit Pistons b. Los Angeles Lakers c. Boston Celtics d. Miami Heat
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4. Which fist-pumping member of the “Jersey Shore” cast stands at only 4’9 — that is, before the hair poof? a. Angelina b. Snooki c. “The Situation” d. Sammi
rom meat dresses (Lady Gaga) and fist pumping (Jersey Shore), to singing students (Glee) and nasty break-ups (Tiger and Elin), 2010 has been a memorable year in the Hollywood scene. This simple quiz is designed to test your knowledge on all the ups and downs of pop culture in 2010.
14. In 2010’s “God of War III,” what is the name of Kratos’ signature weapon?” a. Blades of Athena b. Blades of Chaos c. Blades of Exile d. Blade of Olympus
15. After praising her husband during her acceptance speech at the Oscars, Sandra Bullock discovered which of the following men had been cheating on her with a woman with a swastika tattoo? a. Jesse James b. Charlie Sheen c. Mel Gibson d. James Cameron
5. Which of the following musical themes has NOT been used on the hit television show “Glee”? a. “Rocky Horror Picture Show” b. Michael Jackson c. Brittany Spears d. Lady Gaga
6. In “Halo: Reach,” what is the name of the scientist responsible for the creation of the SPARTANII program and the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor? a. Catherine Halsey b. Franklin Mendez c. James Ackerson d. Miranda Keyes
7. Which actor from the “Twilight” franchise was born in Grand Rapids, Mich.? a. Robert Pattinson b. Kristen Stewart c. Taylor Lautner d. Ashley Greene
8. Which CMU residence hall won the Maroon Cup for the second year in a row? a. Barnes Hall b.Fabiano/Emmons/ Woldt halls c. Robinson Hall d. Larzelere Hall
9. In the final installment of the Toy Story franchise, Andy ultimately took all of his toys with him to college: a. True, he eventually took them with him to campus b. False, he gave them a new home so they would be played with
10. How many of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s six children are biologically theirs? a. One b. Two c. Three d. All of them
16. “Inception,” one of the biggest movies of the summer, followed an elite group that had the power to enter the mind through people’s dreams. The movie starred the following except: a. Leonardo Decaprio b. Ellen Page c. James Franco d. Joseph Gordon-Levitt
18. In James Cameron’s blockbuster science-fiction film “Avatar,” what extremely valuable mineral brought humans to the distant world of Pandora? a. Materia b. Unobtanium c. Unununium d. Naavium
11. Which talk show announced 2010 will be its last season? a. “Oprah” b. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” c. “Dr. Phil” d. “Live with Regis and Kelly”
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17. Which longrunning reality television show aired its last episode this year with an ending that shocked audiences? a. “The Hills” b. “Survivor” c. “The Real World” d. “America’s Next Top Model”
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NEW STUFF HOME THEATER 1. “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World� 2. “Ramona and Beezus� 3. “Grown Ups�
CDS 1. “The Gift� Susan Boyle 2. “Lady Killer� Cee-Lo Green 3. “Damn The Torpedoes� Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
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Front of Resistance has potential, lacks punch Sound is lost amidst clashing pop punk sensibilities By Michael L. Hoffman Staff Reporter
“Reclaim Your Mind� by Front of Resistance
HHH sensibilities and the lyrics are very straightforward. These are the band’s greatest strengths and where they are at their most impressive. Too often Front of Resistance switches from one style to another or combines styles in ways that sound convoluted. “Maybe Someday,� for example, contains Against Me!-esque vocals while O’Brien and Franklin sing together higher in the mix creating a mash-up that doesn’t quite feel right. But, the band is young. Bands early in their career often either try too many things or are just trying to “find their sound.� It can take time for a band to come into its own. I know from experience how hard it is to find the sound that best fits a band and its members. It took over two years for the band I was in before we had a cohesive sound throughout our set list, and even that was stretching it. What we had to do was identify what our strengths were and expand on those aspects of the music. It might serve Front of Resistance well if they take similar action. The band has talent, there is no denying that. But it lacks the punch that will set them apart from the rest of the indie rock crowd. Front of Resistance plays at 8 p.m. Friday at Justice Records, 617 N. Mission St. studentlife@cm-life.com
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Sometimes the combination of pop punk, folk rock and indie make a beautiful creation that weaves in and out of itself flawlessly, but Front of Resistance might need a navigator. The Ann Arbor-based band is comprised of singer/ guitarist Ron Corte O’Brien, singer/keyboardist Aubrey Franklin, guitarist/back-up vocalist Justin Boothe, bassist Mick Sterner and drummer Pat Martin. Front of Resistance cites bands and musicians such as Against Me!, Bright Eyes and Bishop Allen as influences, and while all these influences are evident, Front of Resistance does little to set themselves apart from them. The band’s first full-length record “Reclaim Your Mind� is a walk through their influences and as a whole is forgettable. The album’s opening track “Help Me Fly� begins promising with powerful pop-punk guitar and drum rhythms, reminiscent of Jawbreaker or Superchunk, but quickly loses it luster with the entrance of the vocals. O’Brien’s vocals sound as if he is Tom DeLonge circa 1993 — but not, while Franklin’s are a mix of speak-singing and actual singing that comes out flat. Of all the songs on the album, “Express Your Hate� is the strongest. It is laden with pop punk
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‘God Was Like, No’ by The Fun Years
The Fun Years, the masterful drone duo responsible for last year’s beautiful “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,� return with another collection for perfectly crafted drones. Comprised of one guitarist and one “turntablist,� The Fun Years’ brand of warm ambient music is really quite accessible and inviting, making it an apt soundtrack to a night inside on one of these cold November nights with a book and a blanket. Fans of Brian Eno, William Basinski and Gas should definitely not miss out on this one. - Ben Weissenborn
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‘Fallout: New Vegas’ (PC, PS3, X360)
If you didn’t get enough post-apocalyptic exploration during 2008’s “Fallout 3,� the wasteland beckons in Obsidian Entertainment’s follow-up, “Fallout: New Vegas.� “New Vegas� opens up a new world to explore, much of which takes place through the desolate Mojave desert and what remains of the Las Vegas strip. A courier mission goes awry and your quest begins after you are narrowly saved from a bullet in the head by a mysterious doctor. With tons of quests and locations to explore, “New Vegas� will keep you occupied until the real nuclear holocaust begins. - Ryan Taljonick
Last week, I got sick. Really sick. My head hurt something fierce. I had a sore throat and a cough that sounded like I smoked a carton of cigarettes a day. Not to mention I was going through boxes of tissue like they were napkins at Buffalo Wild Wings. So I went to Walmart to stock up on anti-sickness supplies. Four boxes of tissue? Check. One bottle of DayQuil and one bottle of Theraflu? Check. Enough NyQuil to slip into a self-induced coma? Absolutely. Yet while I waited in the only open express checkout line, a Pop Culture Answers 1. a. “Born this Way� 2. c. Exotic dancer 3.d. 16 4. b. Snooki 5. b. Michael Jackson 6. a. Catherine Halsey 7. c. Taylor Lautner 8. d. Larzelere Hall 9. b. False 10. c. Three 11. a. Oprah 12. c. Fabolous 13. d. Miami Heat 14. c. Blades of Exile 15. c. Blades of Exile 16. c. James Franco 17. a. “The Hills� 18. b. Unobtanium
After he finally gave up, the next person in line paid for his groceries with exact change in coins, which he counted very slowly. The next person, an elderly woman, wrote out a check to pay for her stuff. She was oblivious to my urgency. Finally, when it was my turn, I was determined to check out as quickly as possible. After my supplies were scanned, I quickly swiped my credit card through the machine. Denied. My credit card had expired.
Ryan Taljonick Senior Reporter perfect combination of horrible events occurred. The person in the front of the line was paying for his groceries with a credit card that had been declined. Yet he insisted for five minutes that the cashier continue to try the card.
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Pop culture classes give real-world education Courses focus on modern themes, literature By Nora Naughton Staff Reporter
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Nashville freshman Adam Zank performs as Jack Monday evening during a rehearsal of “Into the Woods” at Bush Theatre. The performance opens tonight and runs through Sunday afternoon.
Fairytales take new shape on Bush Theatre stage ‘Into the Woods’ performances start today By Maria Leone Staff Reporter
What do you get when you combine some of the best fairytale stories, actors and a stage? A musical explosion. On Wednesday, University Theatre will present “Into the Woods,” a play containing parts of Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. Assistant Theatre Professor Anne Thornton will direct the musical, originally based off
the novel by James Lapine and music from Stephen Sondheim. She said audience members will see familiar characters and stories intertwined. “Each character must travel into the woods to find something to get their wish,” Thornton said. “There’s no deep psychological reason, they just go.” “Into the Woods” will be showing at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in Bush Theatre. Tickets can be purchased from the box office for $7 for students at $9 for the general public. Thornton said Act I will show life in a fairy tale where Act II will reveal reality. Twists in plot should be expected, she said. Zac Nelson said he plans on
attending the opening night performance. “I am really looking forward to see how the stories adapt in the musical and go beyond the happily ever after,” the Freeland senior said. Thornton said the artistry of the students was tested both musically and physically with this play. A new flavor of emotion has been attempted with the approach of this show — rasa. Rasa is a new innovated type of performing concept compared to Shakespeare theater, she said. It embodies theatrical archetypes and shows a constant change in emotions to provide actors with strong on-stage reaction. Thornton said performers must always stay engaged in
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their scenes and character development. Bryan Chapman, a Garden City freshman, said he loves to attend plays and is excited to see “Into the Woods.” “I look forward to experiencing the thrill of the characters searching and ultimately discovering who they are,” Chapman said. university@cm-life.com
‘Glee,’ ‘Modern Family,’ reality shows a popular choice for students Episodes online found popular, convenient By Heather Hillman Senior Reporter
Singing teenagers, dryhumored offices and modern families complete with male partners with an Asian baby all have one thing in common — they are all part of wildly popular television shows. Farmington Hills sophomore Allison Liberty said she tunes into them all, watching eight to 10 hours of television each week. “You name it, I probably watch it,” Liberty said. “I like watching shows about things I don’t do in everyday life — it’s a kind of escape.” According to primetime broadcast ratings for the week ending on Oct. 31, “Modern Family,” “Glee,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Office,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Desperate Housewives” all made the Top 25 Most Viewed Shows for viewers between ages 18 and 49. “Family Guy,” “Seinfeld,” “Oprah” and “Two and a Half Men” all made the Top
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Actors Leah Michele, left, and Chris Colfer perform as Rachel and Kurt in a recent episode of ‘Glee.’
25 most viewed Syndicated Shows for the week ending Oct. 24. While reality shows like “Teen Mom,” “Keeping up with the Kardashians,” “The Buried Life,” “Kendra” and “The Real World” aren’t making national rankings, Liberty said they are still very popular among college students. “‘Jersey Shore’ was fantastically huge because it was all about people roughly our age doing a lot of the things college students do,” Liberty
said. “MTV stuff is usually a pretty big hit.” However not all college students are watching this year’s most popular shows. In fact, while Amber Miller said her roommate has a variety of shows she watches each week, including “Teen
Mom” and “Glee,” the Whitehall freshman said she rarely turns on the television at all. “I find that there’s nothing really worth watching,” Miller said. “I want to watch something mentally stimulating. I have enough problems in my own life, I don’t want to watch more on television.” Sporting events, especially college and NFL football games, also rank high in television ratings among 18- to 49-year-old viewers. Liberty said being able to watch her favorite shows online whenever she has free time is a huge help when it comes to keeping up with new episodes. Watching television online is now hugely popular with almost all of her peers, Liberty said. “Having new episodes available on Hulu and Netflix makes it so much easier,” Liberty said. “You’re not confined to one certain spot at one time.” studentlife@cm-life.com
Stodgy courses on Renaissance classics aren’t the only subjects on tap for the English Department. Associate English professor Jeffrey Weinstock teaches ENG 324: “Popular Culture in America,” detailing topics such as the World Wide Web, the Internet and graphic novels. “The students in the class tend to be enthusiastic about the topics,” he said, “and I keep the syllabus flexible so that we can cover things everyone is interested in.” He feels pop culture classes have great educational value, saying such knowledge “helps us see the ways that we create meaning.” Algonac sophomore Kailin Kleintjes agrees with Weinstock’s view of popular culture classes at CMU. “Learning about pop culture helps you relate to the real world,” Kleintjes said. Kleintjes is currently taking HON 321: “Dark and Handsome.” She said they are required to read books for class and then discuss the dualistic qualities of the pieces.
“Our professor is really funny and makes pop culture references all the time, like about ‘Jersey Shore’ and stuff,” Kleintjes said. “It’s different than any other class I’ve taken, and I really like that.” Lansing sophomore Emily Forgrave, who is planning on taking a course about vampires next semester, is a little more skeptical about the scholarly value of classes dealing with popular culture. “(Pop culture classes) don’t have much educational value, but they should offer them if people need those extra credits,” Forgrave said. “It’s always good to take a class that interests you.” Forgrave said she felt popular culture classes make more sense for people in journalism or broadcasting majors since they deal with current events on a daily basis. “I think it’s more the entertainment business that has to do with modern society,” Forgrave said. Weinstock feels popular culture classes have gotten a bad reputation because of the topics they discuss sometimes. “People tend to think pop culture classes are not as rigorous or valuable,” Weinstock said. “Not many people read the old classics, but everyone reads ‘Harry Potter,’ so what has the bigger influence?” university@cm-life.com
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ART | Student works on a project for ceramics class
video game review
‘Enslaved: Odyssey to the West’ a cinematic experience Repetitive combat doesn’t detract from narrative By Ryan Taljonick Senior Reporter
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Tawas junior Eric Thornton concentrates as he works on a project for his ceramics class among classmates in the North Art Studio. “It’s such a great class,” Thornton said. “It’s always great to make something you can actually use.”
Technology shakeups of 2010 By Ryan Taljonick Senior Reporter
With 2010 coming to a close, we still don’t have flying cars, hover boards or immersive virtual reality. Instead, we had a year in which Google developed automated cars that drive themselves using complex artificial intelligence software and a push for motion gaming that allowed regular folks to dance like professionals and own virtual tigers as pets. We may not have jet packs or “Matrix”-like gaming, but 2010 was still a big year for the gaming and technology industries. Technology: Apple’s iPad Released on April 3 this year, Apple’s iPad was the pioneer of touch-screen tablet computers. More than 3 million iPads were sold within the first 80 days of its release, making the device a successful addition to Apple’s line of gadgets. The iPad sports a sleek, multi-touch display, Wi-Fi connectivity and, for pricier models, a 3G wireless data connection. Android OS takes over According to Canalys, a technology-focused market data research company, the
Android operating system controlled 43.6 percent of the mobile market by the end of the third quarter — a 1,309 percent increase worldwide from the same time in 2009. The Android OS is now beating out Apple’s and Research In Motion’s operating systems, which hold 26.2 and 24.2 percent of the market share respectively. Motion gaming hardware With the release of the Nintendo Wii in 2006 came a new obsession for gamers — motion gaming. Microsoft and Sony released their own motion peripherals this year: The Xbox Kinect and PlayStation Move. The Kinect sensor is a horizontal device mounted on a motorized tilt base. The sensor houses a camera, two 3Ddepth sensors and a multi-array microphone, and provides hands-free gaming by utilizing full 3D motion capture, facial recognition and voice recognition capabilities. The PlayStation Move utilizes a Wii-like motion-sensing controller wand coupled with the PlayStation Eye — a video camera peripheral — to offer precise motion gaming capabilities. Games: Infinity Ward falling out Infintiy Ward, the devel-
oper of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare,” among other titles in the series, experienced a falling out with its parent company, Activision. Two senior employees, Jason West, president of Infinity Ward, and Vince Zampella, CEO and co-founder of Infinity Ward, were fired by publisher Activision on allegations of breaches of contract and insubordination. Following the dismissal of West and Zampella, nearly half of Infinity Ward’s remaining employees resigned. West and Zampella went on to form independent gaming studio Respawn Entertainment, hiring many of the employees that resigned from Infinity Ward. "Halo: Reach" (X360) As Bungie’s final foray in the Halo universe, “Halo: Reach” served as a prequel to 2001’s popular first-person shooter, “Halo: Combat Evolved.” Making $200 million in firstday sales, “Halo: Reach” was Bungie’s highest grossing iteration in the series. Assuming control of Noble 6, a member of Spartan unit known as Noble Team, players witnessed exciting ground combat, aerial dogfights in space and the downfall of humanity’s second Earth. studentlife@cm-life.com
A year in music By Michael L. Hoffman Staff Reporter
Every year has its wild ‘n’ crazy moments in the music industry. 2009 saw Kanye West steal the microphone from Taylor Swift and declare, “I’m really happy for you. Imma let you finish, but Beyoncé had the best video of all time. Of all time!” While 2010 may not have been the most important or interesting year for the music industry, it did have its fair share of moments. First, the year was christened with Ke$ha’s debut album “Animal,” which debuted at number one on the Top Billboard 200 Chart. “Animal” is an album filled with everything DJs live for — hand claps, repetitive rhythms and auto-tune, which led to singles consistently sitting atop of the Billboard charts. 2010 also saw the continuing
dominance of Lady Gaga. Gaga’s last album “Fame Monster” was released in 2009, but she has rode its success throughout much of 2010. Never uninteresting, Gaga has had her fair share of memorable moments over the past 10 months. Most shockingly, perhaps, she wore a dress made of raw beef to the MTV Video Music Awards. The reaction throughout the nation ranged from questions regarding whether the dress was in fact made of real meat to outrage. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) founder Ingrid Newkirk said she thought people would stop buying her records, but Gaga is a force to be reckoned with, much like Madonna in the 1980s. On the comeback front, Eminem released his newest album “Recovery,” which was
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well-received. Two of Mount Pleasant’s favorite musical acts released albums in 2010, Joe Hertler and Jetpack On! Hertler, a singer-songwriter and Troy senior, is a lone-performer who released his first full length record “The Hard Times LP,” a collection of songs that feature references to his home state of Michigan and to events in his life. Meanwhile, Jetpack On! released their self-titled debut which has seen much success within the CMU crowd. Several of the songs of the record, such as “Tease Tease Tease,” have seen air-play on WMHW Modern Rock 91.5. Mount Pleasant has a vibrant music scene and, if 2010 is any indication, 2011 won’t disappoint. studentlife@cm-life.com
When many think of a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world, a brown, decaying husk-like environment reminiscent of the “Fallout” universe comes to mind. However, Ninja Theory’s “Enslaved: Odyssey to the West” takes an entirely different approach, abandoning the typical radiated wastelands in favor of lush, vibrant environs thick with vegetation overwhelming the great cities that once were. Inspired by the ancient Chinese novel “Journey to the West,” the game boasts fantastic character development and great voice acting and storytelling. Set 150 years in the future, a global war has devastated the planet, leaving the Earth populated by a handful of human survivors and innumerable robots programmed to eradicate humanity and occasionally capture and hold some humans as slaves. Players assume control of Monkey, a burly and impatient man with a knack for destroying evil machines and an improbable hair-do. Monkey’s aid is forcibly enlisted by Trip, a tech-savvy woman who needs a body guard while traveling back to her village. Character interaction Though initially hostile, the relationship between Monkey and Trip quickly transforms into one of trust as the two must work together to survive the “mechs” standing between them and salvation. The game is essentially an escort mission, but don’t be discouraged — Trip never really bogs down the gameplay. For the most part, she hides
somewhere safe while Monkey takes care of baddies. Trip is largely autonomous, but players must occasionally instruct her to follow Monkey or to stay put and her abilities to use decoys to distract enemies and heal Monkey from afar are quite useful. There are also some very exciting and well-scripted chase sequences in “Enslaved” during which Monkey must rescue Trip from being torn apart by machines. Combat While the evolving relationship between Trip and Monkey is a joy to behold, unfortunately the same cannot be said about the game’s lackluster combat. Monkey’s weapon of choice is a staff that is particularly effective against robots and can be used to shoot projectiles. Items called tech orbs can be collected from the environment or enemies and are used to upgrade Monkey’s health, shields and combat effectiveness, but his attack animation never changes and no new combos are available for purchase. Though the motions become stale by the end of the game, the combat is still satisfying and exciting. During combat, the camera is always zoomed in uncomfortably close to Monkey, mak-
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ing it difficult to see multiple enemies. Monkey can block and dodge, but his attacks are often impossible to interrupt mid-swing, making it difficult to effectively counter incoming attacks. “Enslaved” adds some variety to the game by blending action and platforming, but its platforming sequences are so scripted they become incredibly mindless. While hanging from ledges, Monkey can only jump to locations that have an anchor point, completely stripping players of caution and freedom of exploration. “Enslaved” may not have the best combat or platforming experiences but the game’s wellwritten narrative pulls through. However, if you’re looking for some great voice acting, dynamic characters and an intriguing take on humanity’s near-extinction, look no further. The biggest disappointment of “Enslaved” is that it isn’t perfect. studentlife@cm-life.com
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Mr. Phisignificant struts for philanthropy Annual pageant raises $450 for National Kidney Foundation
The group raised $450. Contestants strutted their stuff at the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St., first in togas, then in a talent competition. Performances ranged from “Evolution of Dance� to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies� and Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.� “My favorite part of the whole pageant was the talent part. It was just a lot of fun for people to see,� said Garden City sophomore Laura Stark. “The talent act I enjoyed best was the Borat impersonator. I’ve never seen those movies, but it was really funny seeing him dance around.� The all-male acapella group Fish N’ Chips also belted out a few tunes, including “Chariot� by Gavin Degraw, “Hallelujah� by Leonard Cohen, “No Woman, No Cry� by Bob
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Ryan Collins came back with a vengeance in this year’s Mr. Phisignificant contest. The Holt junior took this year’s crown after being the runner-up in 2009. “My advice for future contestants would be to just have fun,� Collins said. Mr. Phisignificant is a pageant fundraiser hosted by Phi Sigma Sigma to raise money for its philanthropy, the National Kidney Foundation.
Marley and “Beautiful Girl� by Bruno Mars. Mr. Phisignificant 2009, Bad Axe senior Kyle Post, played the piano and sang a cover of “Poker Face� by Lady Gaga before giving up his crown to this year’s winner. Attendees voted for contestants by putting money in jars at the front of the theatre. The sisters were happy with the amount of money collected during the evening and it is going to a good cause, said Kelsey Sinke. “Not many people know, but there is a surprising amount of kidney illnesses,� the West Olive senior said, “and it’s important to donate and help out a cause we believe in.�
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Movies of 2010 in review
By Rachael Woods Staff Reporter
Now a decade removed from the start of the new millennium, filmmaking has improved greatly in some ways while floundering in others. One thing is for sure — the theater experience has become truly immersive, and despite a streak of recent disappointments, it is secure as America’s favorite pastime. An increased use of computer-generated images through motion capture technology and photo-realism paired with a renewed interest in 3D effects have played a large role in the success of films released in 2010. But despite the nifty visuals, not much has stuck, and critics and moviegoers alike are feeling the sting. It was named “worst movie year ever� by New York Times
columnist Joe Queenan, and this year’s lineup was jammed full of old storylines and new graphics in sequels galore, spanning from the well-done “Toy Story 3� to the completely unnecessary “Shrek Forever After.� Remakes also made an impression with Tim Burton’s take on “Alice in Wonderland� and yet another “Karate Kid� flick. Who knew the recycling incentives applied to movies too? Of course, a few novelties such as “Inception,� “The Social Network� and “Despicable Me� showed through in the midst of such bunk, but the rest just showcased an American capitalist win over cinema. As an enthusiast, disappointment doesn’t begin to describe the feeling. In addition to titles, casting also played it safe this year, with leading roles being filled by big names, not leaving much room for fresh talent.
Both Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan chose Leonardo DiCaprio to take on their ambitious projects, while Tim Burton stuck with Johnny Depp by his side to carry “Alice,� despite a few new faces like Carrie Mulligan in “An Education.� Whether it is poor timing for franchised films, a period of transition after past years’ gems like “The Dark Knight� and “Avatar� or simply the recession reaching the ticket offices, 2010 hasn’t been as many expected thus far. The much anticipated “Harry Potter 7� along with the Coen brothers’ piece “True Grit� still have time to dazzle us, hopefully leaving a good taste in our mouths as we head into ’11, but for for future endeavors one message has been made clear: We are bored.
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