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A D M I N I S T R AT I O N By John Irwin Staff Reporter

The past year has been tumultuous for Central Michigan University, with a faculty strike, votes of no confidence and the ongoing medical school drama becoming big news. But Betty Wagner, director of admissions for CMU, said the recent contract negotiations between the Faculty Association and the administration have not had an effect on recruiting or the decision-making of prospective students. “I think in today’s world, parents and students understand negotiations,” Wagner said. “We’ve not really gotten any questions from par-

ents regarding that.” It has often been a concern among some in Mount Pleasant that last year’s contract negotiations would have impacted incoming classes of students. Indications, as of now, suggest otherwise. The elimination of the CMU Promise, a short-lived promise that guaranteed a flat tuition rate for five years that ended at the beginning of the recession in 2008, has not affected incoming classes much, either. Wagner said this is because of CMU’s competitive and elite academic programs and its appealing size. “We’re in the top 100 schools (in the country) size-wize, so that gives

us an advantage for students looking for a university that’s a midsized university in a classic college town.” Wagner touted a “wide array” of programs that CMU has to offer to potential students, including health-related programs, communications, fine arts, journalism, broadcasting, education and biomedical sciences, as elite. CMU was established in 1892 as a school for education, and it remains one of the elite education programs in the country. Most of the programs Wagner mentioned are also recognized nationally, making CMU an attractive destination for students.

$10 million to Events Center came from university George Ross acknowledges fundraising goal was missed By Lonnie Allen Staff Reporter

The $10 million given to the Events Center project was an allocation, University President George Ross told the Academic Senate Tuesday. “I don’t like the word donation,” Ross told the A-Senate during its meeting in Pearce

Hall 138. “It was not a donation — we need to be clear on this.” Ross said CMU paid $10 million from the university reserves, ultimately admitting fundraising goals fell short, and said it could be the same case for the College of Medicine. “Look, if we fall short in our fundraising for the medical school, we will probably use university reserves, (too),” Ross said. The debate became heated when senators pointed out the inconsistencies between what the administration was saying

and what was said in 2008 regarding the $21.5 million being raised privately. Approved for renovation in 2007, the tab for the facility was pegged at $21.5 million, with Director of Athletics Dave Heeke saying the university was committed to raising the funds privately. “We’re going to go out and ask alumni, friends and others to contribute to this project,” Heeke told Central Michigan Life in April 2008. As the discussion continued at the A-Senate meeting, questions continued toward Ross and Kathy Wilbur, vice president of development

and external relations. A senate member asked about the Events Center website, which has stated the project was to be fully funded by private donations. Senator and faculty member David Smith expanded on the same question and Wilbur responded that the information on the website was not correct and she did not know why it was wrong. “I don’t know,” Wilbur said. “If need be, we will go back, find out and correct it. It is an inaccurate statement.” Wilbur, trying to clear up the confusion of what has been reported, said the proof

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Students experience the best of both worlds from the new and modern Events Center on south campus to the aged and “homey” feel of halls on north campus. “I think CMU does a good job of trying to update facilities,” said Cheboygan sophomore Tara Vancil. “It seems like every semester there’s a new project going on.” She said despite the frequent building maintenance, the focus of projects on campus should be changed. “I think they need to refocus what they’re updating,” Vancil said. “Focus on things that are going to be really important to students — like the place they live or making the classrooms better handicapped accessible — that should be a priority.” Warren freshman Amanda Lemerise said snow removal on the sidewalks is the biggest thing that should be improved on campus. “Snow removal here is ridiculous,” she said. “If they’d put out more salt before a snow storm or plow more after one that would help a lot.”

The biosciences building, if built, will cost $95 million University President George Ross said Tuesday during an Academic Senate meeting. “This will be the largest financial investment of this university,” he said. Ross said $30 million will come from the state, and Central Michigan University will be responsible for the remaining $65 million, together funding

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because of the size,” he said. “It would be difficult to drive around and not see someone you know.” Hoover said college is what you make it. Some people are only involved in the party-scene and everything outside of Mission Street is foreign to them, he said. “You can involve yourself in the community and see what the community has to offer,” he said. He said there is a disconnection between CMU and the

By Justin Hicks Staff Reporter

In recent years, Central Michigan University athletics has seen its ups and downs. After sitting atop the Mid-American Conference in the 2009-10 season in football, soccer, wrestling, gymnastics and baseball, multiple programs have moved into “rebuilding periods.” CMU’s football program won three MAC titles and appeared in four bowl games between 2006 and 2009. Since then, the team has recorded back-to-back 3-9 seasons. “For the most part, I would say CMU athletics are in a period of rebuilding, judging the major sports programs here,” said Dearborn senior Joe Hunter. “The men’s basketball and football teams have both struggled the last few years, but the future looks bright.” As the top grossing programs work to rebuild their winning name, CMU has had its share of success elsewhere. The wrestling team has finished 10 straight seasons as MAC champions, while the baseball team won back-to-back MAC West division titles. Volleyball won its first MAC championship in 2011, and both the soccer and gymnastics teams have won two consecutive MAC championships.

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Football numbers 5,000 under mark By Matt Thompson Sports Editor

Mbaigoto’s layup. Just like that it was up to a 10-point lead with 7:53 remaining. EMU cut the lead down six, but could never get over the hump, giving the Eagles their fourth loss in five games.

The football attendance report to the NCAA from Central Michigan athletics was nearly 5,000 people short of the Division I benchmark needed once every two years. The CMU average attendance was 10,466 last season, while the average announced attendance at the game was 15,291. Only 4,473 of those people-per-game actually paid for tickets. The 5,993 average people that get in for free mostly consist of students and free tickets distributed to the public. “We’ve tried to pump those tickets out,” Athletics Director Heeke said two weeks ago. Near the end game against Ohio, CMU athletics announced an attendance of 12,127, but then reported to the NCAA that it was 4,336. The 7,791 difference between what CMU announced and reported to the NCAA was noticeable. Heeke said two weeks ago CMU took the clicker count (from at the gate), student groups (band, cheerleaders, working staff and possibly players) and tickets distributed to calculate the game-day announced attendance. Deputy Director of Athletics Derek van der Merwe said Monday, he and the ticket office are in charge of coming up with that number. But he said it was a “estimate,” that takes in account how many tickets were given out and 8,000 to 9,000 thousand students they expect to come per game. “That is what we’ve done historically and is the industry standard,” van der Merwe said. When asked how the “cite estimate” was calculated he responded, “unscientific.”

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Sophomore forward Jevon Harden holds up his arms and celebrates with the team after winning over EMU Tuesday evening at McGuirk Arena. CMU won 55-52, ending a nine-game long losing streak.

BACK IN THE BALL GAME By John Manzo | Senior Reporter

Too bad the Central Michigan men’s basketball team doesn’t play Eastern Michigan every game. A team that continuously approached the post game press conferences with disappointed faces had a reason to smile Tuesday night inside McGuirk Arena after beating EMU 55-52 in front of 1,043 fans. “I’m so happy that we ended this skid,” head coach Ernie Zeigler said. “Our guys did a heck of a job here, persevering and fighting through. We’ve been going through a really, really tough stretch. I told our guys to start this week, tough things don’t last, but tough guys do.” CMU (8-17, 3-9 in Mid American Conference) longed for a win amidst a nine-game losing streak that dates back to the team’s last win which was over EMU Jan. 11. Eight CMU players scored in the winning effort.

“It’s a great feeling,” freshman Austin McBroom said. “We have a lot of guys that can score and everybody came through tonight. It was a team win.” CMU held an 11-point lead with 11:09 left in the first half, only to see it dwindled down to as little

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Freshman guard Austin McBroom leaps to take a shot during CMU’s game against EMU Tuesday night at McGuirk Arena.

as one after an Anthony Strickland 3-point basket with 11:54 remaining in the game. The run was halted when the game became the McBroom show. The point guard converted on three-straight jump shots after junior Olivier

Biosciences building expected to cost $95 million By Ariel Black Managing Editor

is in the documentation of the Events Center project. FA C I L I T I E S “We have been very clear mediately after the discusthat I was responsible for tak- sion, and by 5:30 p.m. a link ing those documents to the to the Frequently Asked QuesHow do state — it is called a uses and tions page, citing the universistudents feel finances document,” she said. ty’s refusal to use public funds about the “Any time there is a building to the project, on the Events Athletics on your campus, no matter Center page was taken down. Department? how it’s funded, you have to The page can still be viewed submit those documents. It online. Links to a PDF of the was very clear (in those docu- campaign brochure have also ments) that $11 million would been deleted. Screenshots of be raised privately and the the original statements from $10 million would come from the webpage before they were the university. I think we have changed can be viewed on given the history and the re- cm-life.com. cord of what happened on this project. We have documentaA ROSS | 2a

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Students may acknowledge and relish the small-town feel Mount Pleasant offers, but the heart of the community is largely ignored. “Mount Pleasant is small enough where I feel at home, but big enough where I can still spread my wings,” said Oakland senior Lindsay Da Silva. When deciding between Central Michigan University and Michigan State University, she said CMU had what she was looking for in a campus and community. “East Lansing was way too big,” she said. “I love Mount Pleasant, love the town, love the people.” For Linden freshman Danielle Starrs, Mount Pleasant had the small-town feel that reminded her of home. Being without a car, Starrs said she appreciates how everything she needs can be found on Mission Street. “Everything is here, so it makes it nice,” she said.

A-Senate to talk with trustees The executive board of Central Michigan University’s Academic Senate will meet with the board of trustees today to discuss problems with university governance. The meeting, which will be held privately from 4 to 5 p.m., will consist of the six members of the A-Senate’s executive board and the board of trustees. Following the meeting, the Trustee-Faculty Liason Committee will meet with the board of trustees from 5 to 6 p.m. Among the issues being discussed at the meeting, the two parties will share their views about shared governance, the College of Medicine, campus climate and the A-Senate’s vote of no confidence against University President George Ross and Provost Gary Shapiro. A-Senate Chairman Jim McDonald said the meeting will be an open dialogue for the parties to discuss current issues with university governance. “We were told that they would like a candid discussion,” McDonald said. “They want us to tell them what we think is going on on campus as far as transparency, communication, shared governance and what’s working and what isn’t working.” McDonald said one reason the meeting is being held is because of the Dec. 8 vote of no confidence against Ross and Shapiro, which has received endorsements from at least 10 different academic departments. “The beginning of this was in December when the TrusteeFaculty Liason Committee had an open discussion about the College of Medicine,” McDonald said. “Now, this is coming on the heels of all the faculties endorsing the vote of no confidence and the president and provost meeting with individual departments.”

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the building that will hold research, lab rooms and teaching facilities for biotechnology and medical classes. “$65 million will be dependent on university resources (and) how the fundraising goes,” he said. On Dec. 14, 2010, Central Michigan Life reported biosciences building was one of 23 college infrastructure projects approved by the Michigan Legislature in the capital outlay bill, originally set to cost $65 million total to build, with the $30 mil-

lion coming from state allocation. “We may also use university funds, but we really do not know the answer at this point,” said Vice President of Development and External Relations Kathy Wilbur in 2010, adding that the project had been in the works for three years. At that time, Wilbur said private fundraising would most likely finance the remaining costs of the building not covered by state funding, but an official funding source was yet to be de-

termined. The $30 million allocation was approved by former Gov. Jennifer Granholm, but plans changed when Gov. Rick Snyder took office. On April 1, 2011, a letter from Snyder’s office was sent to Ross stating the university was required to submit a preliminary design of the biosciences building by Nov. 4 to be considered for funding. CMU is currently awaiting approval from the state, to be determined in March, as report-

ed in January after an interview with Vice President of Facilities Management Steve Lawrence. Upon its approval, construction is estimated to take 28 months. If the biosciences building is not chosen for funding now, it may be chosen later because there is no set time for when capital outlay projects can be funded, Wilbur said. - Staff Reporter Lonnie Allen contributed to this report. university@cm-life.com

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CMU nearly didn’t hit 15,000 during MAC title season In 2009 when CMU went 9-2, won the Mid-American Conference and won the GMAC Bowl, the Chippewas barely met the NCAA attendance benchmark. They averaged 15,328 because

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Ross could not provide the documents to Central Michigan Life after the meeting, but said they would be available today through contacting Mary Jane Flanagan, executive assistant to the president. An email to Flanagan to obtain the documents before today was not returned by the time of publication. In October 2010, CM Life reported an estimated $62.4 million was allocated from university reserves to fund finance-restricted projects, including the Events Center, College of Medicine, Ronan Hall and Bovee University Center. When contacted last week by CM Life, Wilbur called the

If any doubts still remained with the Chippewas up 54-47 and less than a minute to play, sophomore forward Jevon Harden erased them, electrifying the crowd with a pull-down block as J.R. Sims went up for a layup. The Chippewas opened the game on a 3-point frenzy. They shot 6-of-13 from 3-point range in the first half, but only carried a four-point lead into the locker room because of a 7-0 advantage for the Eagles on made free throws. “I think our guys recognized those shots and we have some guys that can knock them down,” Ernie said about the 3-point attempts.”I thought we shot too many in the first half to be honest with you. More than

half our shots at the half were from three, but we knocked down six of them and did a good job. None of them were rushed threes.” The basket must have looked like an ocean on this night. CMU shot an uncharacteristic 46.9 percent from the floor, one game after shooting 15 percent (3-of-20) in the first half of its 69-50 loss Saturday against Miami (Ohio). The Chippewas are looking in a new direction at 7 p.m. Saturday against Texas A & MCorpus Christi inside McGuirk Arena. CMU looks to begin a win streak, the Islanders are 4-20 on the season.

CMED | CMU Board of Trustees Chairman Sam Kottamasu will be one of the board members participating in the discussion at the meeting. “The purpose of the meeting is to explore ways to improve communications throughout the university community, to listen to their comments and concerns and working together for the success of our students,” Kottamasu said in an email. Academic departments have continued to endorse the vote of no confidence against Ross

and Shapiro throughout the month of February, including the department of human environmental studies and department of psychology. Human Environmental Studies Department Chairwoman Megan Goodwin said the unanimous ballot vote to endorse the vote of no confidence reflected similar concerns that other departments have expressed, including transparency and the university’s decision-making process. “We have had lots of conversation about the issue of sharing information and talking with the campus community about decisions that are going to be made,” Goodwin said.

Though the department was far from the first to endorse the vote of no confidence, Goodwin said the vote was still carefully considered and thoroughly discussed before ballots were distributed. “We gave some really thoughtful deliberation to this decision, because we know it’s a significant action to make on the part of the department,” she said. Psychology Department Chairman Hajime Otani said his department voted to endorse the vote of no confidence last Friday, and is still in the process of informing the Board of Trustees.

of a weak home schedule, and a game the day after Thanksgiving. Still, Nov. 11, 2009 CMU hosted Toledo on a Wednesday night three games away from going to the MAC Championship Game. CMU only reported an attendance of 13,584 to the NCAA. The announced attendance that night was 18,310. That was with MAC title hopes on the line and Dan LeFe-

vour and Antonio Brown playing. Heeke has been outspoken about how weeknight games cripple attendance numbers, which was apparent that night. The MAC has ramped up the scheduling of weeknight games to get on an ESPN station. CMU had three Saturday games in 2009 and two midweek games. Two of the Saturday games did not exceed the 15,000 number as well as expected with

a MAC Championship team. Against Alcorn State the attendance given to the NCAA was 15,665, and against Akron 15,302, both Saturday games. Last season the schedule had three midweek games. At the two MAC midweek games CMU reported 4,336 and 5,834 attendances to the NCAA. The gameday announced crowds for both of those games were above 12,000. The MAC doesn’t announce the conference schedule until the last week of February.

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Central Michigan University President George Ross listens to a senator voice their opinion during the Academic Senate’s general meeting Tuesday afternoon in Pearce 138.

university’s $10 million allocation to the Events Center project a “donation” and said CMU was $3 million short of its $11 million fundraising goal. When reached for comment Thursday, Board of

Trustees Chairman Sam Kottamasu struggled to classify the money, calling it “additional funding,” “a donation” and “university assistance.” university@cm-life.com

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Former ROTC instructor sues CMU over lead poisoning Alleges he became ill from work at Finch rifle range By Justin Hicks Staff Reporter

A former Central Michigan University ROTC instructor is alleging he got lead poisoning from the rifle range under Finch Fieldhouse and has filed a lawsuit against

the board of trustees. Mike Brewer was positioned at CMU in June 2005 as an instructor of weapons use and safety for the ROTC program. His office was located inside the indoor rifle range. During his almost three years of work, Brewer alleges he was exposed to toxic levels of lead in the range, which has since led to neurological symptoms, Rick Dimanin, Brewer’s Southfield-based at-

torney, wrote to Central Michigan Life Wednesday. Brewer, 49, of Gowen, filed a lawsuit in a Lansing court on Sept. 6 seeking more than $25,000, in addition to costs, interest and attorney fees. “CMU’s position remains that this lawsuit is without factual or legal merit,” General Counsel Manuel Rupe wrote in an email to CM Life. Dimanin said Brewer suffers from peripheral neuropathy,

headaches, seizures, memory loss and other disabling physical ailments, which forced him to retire from the U.S. Armed Forces in April 1998. CMU denies allegations from Brewer that the university failed to decontaminate and removed the defective ventilation systems in the range following Brewer’s departure. “During the three years or so Mike was there, CMU asked independent contractors to

come in and give them a price for decontamination of the range,” Dimanin said. Dimanin said the cost to remove the lead from the range was about $3,000 and the university declined to fix the problem in their facility. CMU denies knowing the range was contaminated during Brewer’s time at CMU and that it represented the range as safe for use, Rupe said. Brewer maintains CMU was

fully aware of the toxic levels of lead in the range and failed to inform any users of the dangers. “CMU should have told everyone who used the range to get tested for lead, and that’s the problem,” Brewer said. “I’m sure there are more people out there, other than Mike Brewer, who have lead poisoning and should be tested.”

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City Commission meets to talk anti-discrimination Law would punish local acts of intolerance By Jackie Smith Staff Reporter and Ryan Fitzmaurice Staff Reporter

Jurisdiction and other details were at the forefront of city commissioners’ concerns at a special work session Monday amid discussion over a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance. The law, intended to be an all-inclusive rule preventing discriminatory acts at the local level, was first proposed by a group of city residents in November. On Monday, City Attorney Scott Smith, who’s contracted out of a Grand Rapids law firm, broke down the components of a draft ordinance the movement’s leaders provided last year, spurring several questions over its components and efficiency. The work session was only the first of several steps expected over the next few months,

preceding a formal presentation Feb. 27 to the City Commission from the movement’s spokeswoman, Norma Bailey, a professor of teacher education and professional development at Central Michigan University. Smith advised commissioners his purpose was not to recommend any decision regarding the drafted ordinance or to suggest action over any of its contents. “I’m not a civil rights attorney. I’m not an employment law attorney. I’m not an expert public accommodations and so forth,” he said. “But I do know and have looked at what other communities have done.” Smith provided examples of how similar ordinances have been adopted in other college towns and elsewhere, such as Holland, where it wasn’t adopted at all. Currently Mount Pleasant is the only city in Michigan with a major university to not have this ordinance. A CITY | 5a

CMU has no plans to follow MSU health care mandate By Emily Pfund Staff Reporter

Michigan leaders will hold a hearing today to discuss a controversial Michigan State University health insurance mandate. The university said all students need to have some form of health insurance. If they do not have their own insurance or are not covered by a parent’s policy, they must purchase the MSU student health care plan, which costs about $1,500, the State News reported on Feb. 2. The Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education will look into the new mandate and its affect on MSU students. “The decision has serious consequences for the state, as it raises the cost of a college education in Michigan by thousands of dollars, puts a

new burden on working families in this tough economy and could potentially keep some students from being able to pursue a higher education,” Michigan House Republicans said in a statement on the hearing issued Monday. MSU is the only university in the state to require students to have health care coverage. Tom Trionfi, director of University Health Services, said Central Michigan University attempted to require all international students to have insurance, but “that venture met with little success. Between trying to administer whether or not a student had insurance and the additional financial obligation to the student, we dropped the requirement after a year.” A Health| 5a

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Redford sophomore Melissa Scott dances to music while dressed in a banana suit to help support SCOUT BANANA, a non-profit Registered Student Organization on campus, during a Valentine’s Day fundraiser Tuesday afternoon in the downstairs of the Bovee University Center.

BANANA JAMMIN’ Nonprofit holds African health care fund-raiser Thursday By Jessica Fecteau | Senior Reporter

Students seeing walking, talking, life-sized bananas in the Bovee University Center’s Down Under Food Court Tuesday were not experiencing hunger hallucinations. People could donate and have their photo taken with a SCOUT BANANA member dressed in a banana costume as part of their Valentine’s Day event. “SCOUT BANANA, which stands for Serving Citizens of Uganda Because Africa Needs a New Ambulance, is a non profit organization that raises money for healthcare for children and adults of Africa,” said the organization’s vice president Kristin Johnson. The Marine City junior, wearing a banana suit, said the RSO started out as a Boy Scout Eagle Project. “We’re just trying to get the name out there and have everybody be healthy,” Johnson said. “I believe everybody needs health care, and without it we’re basically nothing. Especially with their health conditions over there, we have to do everything we can to help out.” Every 15 seconds a child dies from unsafe drinking water in Uganda, according to

scoutbanana.org. Central Michigan University students are raising money for VVOCF, a youth center in South Africa. Mary Stanley, SCOUT BANANA secretary, said $1 can supply health care for a child for a week. “Yesterday we raised $87 in just a couple hours,” the St. Clair Shores junior said. “That is such a big achievement for us because since we raised $87, we just saved 87 kids for one week with health care.” Though it was worn for a

Redford sophomore Melissa Scott, right, laughs with West Bloomfield freshman Julius Cantuba after a photo opportunity with members of SCOUT BANANA, a nonprofit RSO on campus, during a Valentine’s Day fundraiser Tuesday afternoon in the downstairs of the Bovee University Center.

charitable cause, the fruit suit caused some confusion. Middleville Junior Jackie Hodges said she got used to the double-takes from people walking past. “I just dance around pretty much to attract people,” Hodges said. “I just say, ‘Hi,’ and shake it off, because really, how often do you see a person in a banana suit?” After people had their photo taken with someone in the banana suit, they could find it on the CMU SCOUT BANANA’s Facebook page to tag themself.

The event was more about getting the RSO’s name out on campus rather than raising a lot of money, said Sparta freshman Alex Woolworth. “There’s about 15 to 20 people in the group right now, so that’s why we want to make all of our events really out there so people notice it,” Woolworth said. SCOUT BANANA meetings are held at 7 p.m. Mondays in Pearce Hall 107. studentlife@cm-life.com

SGA officially withdraws unicameral proposal, introduces new House rules

By Ryan Fitzmaurice Staff Reporter

The Student Government Association publicly withdrew the unicameral proposal Monday night and instead introduced stricter regulations for participation in the House of Representatives. “When we came up with Proposal 1, we didn’t expect this much feedback,” said Shelby Township senior and SGA President Vince Cavataio. “And now that we know that we can get feedback, we can now pursue having a proposal that reflects the wishes of the student body.” Cavataio said while his ad-

ministration is open to discussion on the future reformed proposal, the unicameral proposal will not be put on the ballot. To do so would distract the SGA from its role on campus, he said. “We would have had to focus so much of our resources in passing the unicameral if we chose to put it on the ballot,” Cavataio said. “With the proposal out of the way, we can focus on doing other things.” New rules were introduced Monday night to reform the House. Student representatives can no longer bring laptop computers to the House meetings, even for note-taking. A new business casual

dress code was also introduced, which bans torn jeans, sweat pants, yoga pants or other questionable attire to meetings. Lastly, a no-tolerance policy for disorder was introduced. Interrupting the speaker or speaking out of turn will result first in a warning, and if the behavior continues, will result in dismissal. In the case of dismissal, the offending RSO would be in danger of losing good standing with the SGA. Students had mixed reactions to the new policy. Louis Weems, a Saginaw senior representing Universities Allied For Essential Medicine, said

he did not agree with the new regulations. “I’m laid back and I don’t really like them. I don’t think they were necessary,” Weems said. “We’ve had no problems with being professional.” Andrew Gac, a representative of the fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma and Troy senior, disagreed with Weems. Gac said he thought the new regulations would be a positive change. “The regulations are a good thing,” Gac said. “They promote professional conduct in the house, which should always be supported and encouraged.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Student Government Association President Vincent Cavataio talks to the registered student organization representatives present at Monday night’s SGA meeting in Dow 171.

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niversity President George Ross admitted more than $10 million of the Events Center’s funding came from Central Michigan University reserves during Tuesday afternoon’s Academic Senate meeting. “Look, if we fall short in our fundraising for the medical school, we will probably use university funds, (too),” Ross said. This is the first admission after a week of Central Michigan Life investigation into the origin of the $10 million. On Thursday, CMU Board of Trustees Chairman Sam Kottamasu didn’t even know what to call it. “I wouldn’t call it a donation,” he said Thursday. “I would say that this is additional funding to help complete the project so donors can come forward.” With his admission after a week of uncertainty surrounding the project, Ross and his administration have lost all credibility. “We’re committed to raise all $21.5 million privately,” Athletics Director Dave Heeke said in April 2008. “We’re going to go out and ask alumni, friends and others to contribute to the project.” Heeke did not return calls from CM Life and Associate Athletic Director Derek van de Merwe referred all comment on the $10 million to University Communications on Monday. The public was never told about this $10 million allocation. What is worse, students — who contributed to the Events Center — were never told their money would be used in this manner. This was never the plan; it was never announced. No one was ever notified. Website changes Until Tuesday night, the Events Center website described the project as “privately funded” and made no reference to any permanent contributions from the university. In fact, the image of an FAQ (frequently asked questions) section posted on July 5, 2008, was captured by CM Life during the meeting at 4:22 p.m. before its link was found to be removed at 5:30 p.m, along with links to multiple other references to funding on universityowned sites. The FAQ showcased several statements explaining how and why the funding came entirely from donations. The answer to Question 6, “Why didn’t the University fund this project?” stated “With declining state appropriations, the university did not have the cash reserves or operating budget to fund a project of this magnitude, and only academic buildings are funded by the state of Michigan.” Question 10 and its answer were more specific: “Why where [sic] funds used for this project in tough economic times for the university and state?” The site stated, “Funds for the Events Center was [sic] provided entirely by contributions, sponsorships, and other new revenue donated specifically for the project. The University’s general fund and operating fund was [sic] preserved exclusively to support CMU’s academic mission.” Other references to funding, including a fundraising brochure that referred to a “$20 million campaign” multiple times, were removed from cmich.edu in the same window of time. Removing these pages without notification was nothing less than an attempt to alter history. Financial responsibility The FAQ’s answers are perfectly rational explanations for why the general fund should have never been used for projects that do not advance academics. While it is understandable for the board of trustees to authorize funds to be repaid later for a substantial project, to change that funding from a loan to an allocation without a public announcement is disingenuous and unacceptable. In the contract dispute with the Faculty Association, the University continued to make references to both limited cash reserves, the operating budget and the financial state of Michigan in general. “Overall, however, the (FA) proposal would raise

“It’s no secret Athletics isn’t going to be able to pay for all of it – it’s going to be a campus building with campus resources used to build it. As great a project as that is, we have to take a look at something that is a little more feasible in the current economic state of public universities in the state.” Dave Heeke, director of athletics, April 6, 2007

“They will work with the committee to refine the program statement and determine the project scope. We have a $20 million budget; the proposed design will be required to stay within the budget.” Steve Lawrence,

vice president of Facilities Management, April 6, 2007

salaries by 9.8 (percent) … The total compensation — salary and related benefits — would increase the university’s base budget by approximately $10 million,” said Ray Christie, vice provost of academic administration, in a July article. After 2008, donations continue to be solicited for the $21 to $22 million project; fundraising efforts continue with an event specifically designed to collect funding for the complex which is scheduled to be hosted by alumnus and broadcaster Dick Enberg this Saturday. No member of the University or board of trustees has stated whether funds beyond the next $3 million will be raised or whether they would be repaid into the general or facilities maintenance funds. Students paid to have a “privately-funded” facility built and are now expected to pay admission to see the first-rate events it hosts. Students and alumni who have paid tuition dollars since 2007 deserve to attend any future events there for free. If anything, a campus-wide vote should be held allowing students to choose their favorite name for the new arena, considering students are, in fact, the most generous donors to it and the Events Center. Doesn’t “Student Tuition Arena” have a nice ring to it? Consequences The actions and words of the CMU administrators can no longer be trusted. Large projects such as the biosciences building and the College of Medicine must be minutely scrutinized by the state of Michigan, the press and citizens. There has been and will be more fundraising for each project. The administration should not be allowed to spearhead these efforts when it cannot tell the truth about a $10 million donation. How can we trust any price tag the university gives the public when that number is changed and never noted? Not only will all statements made from this point on be cast into doubt, particularly those pertaining to the aforementioned topics, but any project undertaken since George Ross began as vice president of Finance and Administrative Services also deserves scrutiny. Despite his shortcomings as a public speaker and figure, Ross has always been marketed as a fiscally responsible leader. But his failures to protect or even accurately represent our economic health, including the CMU Promise scheme, have been damaging. It would be irresponsible to allow this administration to move forward with such costly and ambitious projects as the at least $30 million College of Medicine and the $95 million biosciences building, the latter of which Ross described at the A-Senate meeting as the “largest financial investment of this university.” Unfortunately, we cannot look to the board of trustees, which is nothing more than a rubber-stamp committee, to ask Ross the hard questions. Board members have time and time again proved their spinelessness by ignoring serious problems and then refusing to answer questions about the issues. How do its members justify keeping highly paid administrators at this university who will not admit they made a mistake after spending $10 million without telling its financiers? Ross’ administration lied to students, faculty, alumni and community members about $10 million worth of funding. It must be held accountable for failing at the most basic level of its responsibility.

“Every person who has attended Central is a candidate to donate. Those who maybe didn’t graduate here but believe in what we are doing, people that have been supportive in the past will be asked to donate. We’re out talking to everyone who has a connection to the university at this time.” Dave Heeke, director of athletics, July 30, 2008

“We’re committed to raise all $21.5 million privately. We’re going to go out and ask alumni, friends and others to contribute to the project.” Dave Heeke, director of athletics, April 11, 2008

“Who would pay that money back? Where would the money be paid?” Kathy Wilbur, vice president of Development and External Relations, Feb. 8, 2012

“As with any building project on campus, the gifts that go along with it are given over multiple years. In this case, with what will be a $20 million campaign, those gifts will be over five-to-10 years.” Dave Heeke, director of athletics, July 22, 2008

“Look, if we fall short in our fundraising for the medical school, we will probably use university funds, (too).” George Ross, university president, Feb. 14, 2012

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While searching for a diagnosis of his condition, Dimanin said Brewer visited Walter Reed Medical Center, the Mayo Clinic Foundation and various veterans’ administration medical facilities. In April 2011, he was tested for the presence of heavy metals, with results leading to a diagnosis of lead poisoning. Despite therapy to remove the lead, Brewer has been told his condition hasn’t improved and his neurological and physical deficits are permanent, Dimanin said. Brigadier General John G. Kulhavi Rifle Range has had its use postponed recently while the university works to improve safety by meeting standards put in place by the Occupational Safety

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The draft bans discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodation, as well as policies or actions that have “discriminatory effects.” Regulation at the city level, Smith told commissioners, would supplement state and federal regulations by specifying the city as the agency responsible for enforcing it and adding sexual orientation and gender identity, which the state’s Elliott-Larson Civil Rights Act does not cover, to the assortment of categories of people protected. “If you want to make a statement about gender acceptance, then you (can) do it at the local level,” said City Manager Kathie Grinzinger. “There are a num-

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The CMU student insurance plan costs $1,380 for the 2011-12 school year. The plan covers care provided at Uni-

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[News] The CMU range was named after retired Brigadier General John G. Kulhavi, a 1965 alumnus and former chairman of the CMU Board of Trustees. The indoor range dates back to 1962, though it was renovated and reopened Sept. 9, 2004, following a $26,000 donation from Kulhavi and the ROTC Alumni Association. “I decided to sponsor the project because the old facility wasn’t safe, there was a lack of equipment and the program receives no funding from the university,” Kulhavi said in a Central Michigan Life article published Sept. 10, 2004. The renovation also included the addition of new paint on the walls and stairs, a new rifle rack, eight new rifles, new flooring, lockers, protective glasses, hearing protection and an automatic retrieval system to record immediate results. Kulhavi and then-University

President Michael Rao fired off the first rounds in the newly renovated range. Cadets of the Chippewa Battalion are given the opportunity to fire an M-16 at military targets at least twice each year. Training also includes the use of .22 caliber competitiongrade rifles, M-9 handguns and various other weapons employed by the U.S. Army. “I’m hoping to get more use of this range over the next few years, mainly with Rifle Marksmanship Club, but until they finish becoming a formal club, we won’t be able to get funding for that,” Harvey said. In the corner of the range sits a desk and an old computer. “Years ago, before concern of lead poisoning, there was someone down here in the range doing the training and hanging out there, which we won’t be doing,” Harvey said. The training NCO said he

plans to move the lockers and unnecessary storage cabinets out of the range to decrease the number of surfaces to be wiped after use. “The best thing for the lead exposure is not being exposed at all,” Harvey said. “We’re looking to limit the actual time they are in the range, making it so they are only in the range when they are shooting, and that’s for the safety of the cadets.” Members of the ROTC also have full access to the Isabella County gun range, where the cadets do a portion of their training. “They have 10 stalls and it’s outside, so you don’t have to worry about the lead exposure, and we can use the higher caliber ammo,” Harvey said. “The higher the caliber, the more chance of ricochet and there’s more lead. So it’s a safety thing.”

Questions over jurisdiction, enforcement At the commission meeting,

several commissioners focused questions around the city’s jurisdiction in later processes of enforcing such an ordinance, such as whether it’s inferred on a circuit or district court. Some inquired how the ordinance would affect the compliance of outside groups contracted by the city for service duties or capital improvement projects. Commissioner Jim Holton asked if jurisdiction was applicable on CMU’s campus, which Smith said it likely was similar to other ordinances already enforced. Holton also referenced a recent complaint over a potential discriminatory act he addressed within his own local business. Though the results of his investigation were “inconclusive,” he questioned if under the ordinance there’d be an obligation to report such acts, in addition to internal policies

many businesses and institutions already have. Smith said he didn’t see any obligation for similar, future incidents to be reported, unless the affected customer or employee complained to the city. As a commissioner, Holton said he’d look at worst-case scenarios of discrimination in addressing the ordinance’s feasibility and if it could identify every potential threat. “This is the complication of this ordinance. Every case is going to be different. Some person may perceive it as discrimination, while another person may not perceive it that way,” Holton said. “And then you have to look at the person who’s going to be investigating it and their mindset. There (are) so many variables out there.” Commissioners said it’s too soon to know how the ordinance’s fruition will proceed

until after the Feb. 27 presentation, but Holton complimented Bailey’s and the group’s preparation before proposing it. Bailey said she found Smith’s presentation informative and was pleased the commission didn’t seem as concerned with the cost to the city as she anticipated. “It was very reassuring in a lot of ways. You know, the assurance of no cost, that (in other cities) they had only one or two complaints (annually),” Bailey said of Smith’s research. “(With an ordinance), you’ve made a statement to your community that, ‘We are a community that doesn’t discriminate against anyone,’ and therefore, people don’t tend to discriminate.” “But the protection is there,” she added, “that’s the beauty that people can feel.”

many CMU students do not have insurance, but cited a 2002 study by the Chickering Group which found that about 30 percent of college students were uninsured. CMU would consider following MSU’s example, Trionfi said, but the cost it imposes on students would be a major concern. Students were also con-

cerned with the additional costs that would be involved with purchasing the university health care plan. “That doesn’t seem right,” said Lansing junior Addie Forgrave. “It’s not fair that (MSU) is forcing someone to spend $1,000 that they don’t have.” Trionfi said health insurance protects students from the fi-

nancial burdens associated with sudden illness or injury. “Even a single trip to the emergency room can cost over $1,000, and an MRI is over $1,500,” he said. Trionfi said uninsured students are also more likely to avoid seeking medical attention because they do not want to pay for it.

“Uninsured students may wait longer to seek care or ignore potentially serious conditions,” he said. “A serious illness or injury could negatively affect a student’s ability to attend classes and ultimately their ability to graduate.”

and Health Administration. “I’d like to use it more, but until every aspect is safe and ready to be used, we won’t use it,” said Joe Harvey, who is training noncommissioned officers in the ROTC program. When asked about recent cases of lead poisoning, Harvey responded: “As for cadets being exposed, no.” When asked about other people, he said, “I’ve only been here since October, so I really couldn’t say.” “I know there have been issues (outside of CMU) with other people having exposure to heavy metals that have been linked back to firing in indoor ranges,” Harvey said. “It’s been a subject that was brought up the whole time I’ve been here, with concerns about the safety of the cadet; not that there was too much lead, but preventing the issue.” The range was used by the Marksmanship and Ruck and Intermediate Physical Fitness

clubs on a weekly basis, though the range has been closed for use since January to replace a filter that was vital in removing lead from the air. Harvey said the replacement filters were too strong following recent testing, which caused restricted airflow through the range. Any time a gun is fired, lead vapors are released into the air and can be inhaled by the shooter if proper systems aren’t in place to flush the vapors out. Fans behind the shooter blow vapors away from the shooter and toward the ventilation system, where lead vapors are then caught in trays and disposed of. Harvey said the range wouldn’t be used until his colonel and the brigade commander in Fort Knox, Ky., signed off on a request. A sign reading “Warning: Poison lead dust area” currently hangs on the entrance to the range.

ber of communities that have these kinds of ordinances, but you cannot do anything the state doesn’t empower you to do anyway.”

licly affirms that the SGA is in favor of the anti-discrimination ordinance, but also allows the SGA to work toward the passage of the bill. According to Hoag, the bill would allow SGA’s City Council Liaison Killian Richeson to speak on behalf of the student body in favor of the bill in the upcoming City Commission Meeting on Feb. 27. But other methods are also being pursued, including a campus-wide petition in support of the ordinance. “There are really no major steps we can take because of this bill,” Hoag said. “But instead, it allows us to take several minor steps which will lead to larger steps and hopefully a major impact.”

SGA supports proposal Also on Monday night, the CMU SGA House unanimously passed new legislation to publicly support the anti-discrimination proposal. The author of the bill supporting the ordinance, Vice President of College Democrats and Tecumseh sophomore John Hoag, said the bill would give the student body a crucial voice on the issue. “The SGA is the voice of the student body,” Hoag said. “By passing this bill, we are saying that we are strongly for this ordinance as a university, allowing us to take steps in making that voice heard.” The legislation not only pubversity Health Services and elsewhere when the facility is closed, as well as hospitalization, emergency room care and prescription coverage. It also covers immunizations, TB skin testing, and birth control options prescribed at Health Services. Trionfi said the department does not know how

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While Starrs said she feels everything is located on Mission Street, others know there is more to Mount Pleasant than just the busy road with fast food chains. Grand Rapids senior Michael Hoover said as a freshman, he didn’t know about the community. “I never even went to the downtown area,” he said. Gradually, he said he got more involved in the community as the years progressed, and he’s thankful he grasped that opportunity. “I really like Mount Pleasant because of the size,” he said. “It would be difficult to drive around and not see someone you know.” Hoover said college is what you make it. Some people are only involved in the party-scene and everything outside of Mission Street is foreign to them, he said. “You can involve yourself in the community and see what the community has to offer,” he said. He said there is a disconnection between CMU and the community.

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“The city and Central need to work a little harder to get people downtown,” he said. Starrs said she hasn’t really been downtown yet, except when she runs. Grand Blanc senior Megan Parrish said she sees potential in the downtown, but as of now, it’s not large enough. “People just don’t know about downtown,” she said. “No one goes there.” But some feel students are missing out. “There are a lot of treasures down there,” Da Silva said. Davison senior Emily Edmonds said she likes how Mount Pleasant resembles her hometown, but it does have downfalls. “I like the small-town feel,” she said. “But I wish it was little bigger of a city. We are in the middle of nowhere.” Edmonds said there is one thing the town is lacking — a mall. Parrish said the town itself didn’t affect her decision to choose CMU, but Mount Pleasant is missing the feel and cul-

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ture most college towns have. “I wish Mount Pleasant was something that it’s not,” she said. “It’s nothing out of the ordinary.”

“It’s like, ‘Hey, I’m a freshman, and I’m drunk. Let’s go to Wayside,’” she said. Edmonds said she likes the spots around town that suit the college lifestyle. She spends a lot of time at The Cabin because of the atmosphere. Parrish said The Cabin, 930 W. Broomfield Road, is one place she feels is perfect for her at CMU. Edmonds said although she likes The Cabin, she would like to spend more time at the bars downtown. Da Silva said while The Bird Bar & Grill, 223 S. Main St., and The Blackstone, 212 W. Michigan St., are at the top of her list, The Cabin is her all-time favorite. “The Cabin is the place to be,” she said. Hoover said The Bird Bar & Grill is his typical hangout spot, and he also enjoys getting to know the bartenders. “I’m not a clubbing kind of person,” he said. “I like how there are a couple clubs and the rest are bars.” The Bird Bar & Grill is a place to reminisce about with alumni since it has been here for years, he said. “It’s a legacy,” he said.

Restaurants While some students don’t venture farther than McDonald’s on Mission Street, other students decide to try some of the staple restaurants Mount Pleasant has to offer. Max & Emily’s, 125 E. Broadway St., is one of Edmond’s favorite places to grab some food, she said. Houghton said she used to eat at the Embers until it went out of business, but found a new love for the Grotto, 304 W. Broomfield Road. Hoover said he enjoys eating at Stan’s, 220 E. Broadway St. “Stan’s is such a cute ma-andpa kind of place,” Da Silva said. Bars and nightlife Not everyone is happy with the choices Mount Pleasant offers for bars and nightlife. “Most of the time I go to O’Kelly’s, just because it’s close,” Edmonds said. “I do wish taxis were cheaper. I would bar-hop more.” Parrish said the bars are lacking diversity.

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Nursing home residents share stories of love, offer advice By Jessica Fecteau Senior Reporter

Eighty-four-year-old Don Silvernail sat up in his bed, admiring his wife in her bed across the room. “When I first saw her, I knew I wanted to get to know her better,” he said. “We were meant for each other.” The couple spent their 62nd Valentine’s Day together where they live at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 400 S. Crapo St. They said they’re going for another 60 years together. Margaret, 87, said she guessed they just got along. “I made a good choice,” Don said. With many years of relationship experience together, Margaret offered some advice for couples in their first year together. “Be careful who you pick,” she said. “Look for good-natured people.” Down the hall, a room full of single, married and widowed women shared their words of wisdom for relationships and love while drinking coffee and getting their nails done. “Love ‘em and leave ‘em,” was 53-year-old Jacque Iamarose’s advice for women. “Because otherwise that’s what they’ll do to you.” She also said food will always make a man happy.

“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” Iamarose said. Ninety-year-old Hazel Miles said men change like the weather. “Here’s some advice I tell my three girls that my mother told me,” she explained. “Stay four seasons with a man because they change their mood every season.” Twenty years after losing her first husband at age 38, Miles married a long-time friend. “Even though we knew each other, we still took things slow,” she said. “We’d go out, hang out and eat together just to see how things go, and we didn’t rush.” Miles suggested all couples should really get to know each other before committing. “Don’t cheat on the other one,” said 85-year-old Gretchen Ames. Honesty, truth and loving one another will make everything work, Ames said. When asked what Ames had planned for Valentine’s Day, she said her husband of 46 years better deliver. “If my husband doesn’t get me a card, he’s in trouble,” Ames said. Married three different times, Bill Musson, 78, said it’s best to “be yourself.” After being separated from his wife because of her treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, Musson’s spoke

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In addition to snow removal, Vancil said the size of the sidewalks is an issue. “One thing that the university may want to consider spending money on is widening the sidewalks,” Vancil said. “In heavily trafficked areas, it’s hard to maneuver around everybody, so that may be something they’d want to consider looking into.” Although north campus buildings are older, some students are not upset about the lack of renovations. “Aesthetically, north campus isn’t the best when compared to the other parts of campus, but it gets the job done,” Vancil said. “We have a really great community and I enjoy it.” The friendliness of people on campus and the willingness of faculty to help students are what keep Blissfield junior Amanda Laberdee coming back year after year. “I really like our faculty,” she said. “They’re so personable and really care about the students outside of the classroom. They truly go above and beyond.” Lemerise said the friendliness of people on north campus makes up for the outdated facilities. “Everybody is so welcoming and friendly,” she said. “It really makes me want to make new friendships and return to this part of campus next year.” Efforts made by residence halls across campus also

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about their travels together. “Just riding around the country, sight-seeing and enjoying the scenery,” he recalled of his favorite time together. His advice for young couples is to “be careful and enjoy yourself.” Sixty-four years of marriage have been filled with roller skating, family time, game shows and forgiveness for Donna Marshalls, 84 and husband Ephriam, 88. “We met at the roller skating rink,” Donna said. “I was only 15 when we started going together. Of course I told him I was 16 and he told me he was 19.” After settling how old they really were, they married three years later. “Take everything in strides,” Donna suggests for new couples. “Sometimes it’s really good and sometimes it’s not so good.” Their first year of living at The Laurels has been spent together watching ‘The Price is Right’ in their shared bedroom or spending time with their children. Donna said their marriage “just works.” “You just have to go along with what’s going on,” she said. “Do things together and forgive each other for the little things. And be nice to each other, most of the time.” metro@cm-life.com

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Jordan Spence Staff Reporter “How do I approach the subject of STD testing for my boyfriend? I don’t think he has gotten one in a while and I would just to like him to make sure.” Just be straightforward and say, “I would appreciate it if you got tested.” If he has a problem with it, that isn’t good. If you’re in a committed relationship, he should be more than willing to do this. I think if you start having sex, you should also be able to handle the responsibilities that come with it, which include getting tested regularly and being responsible about birth control. I hope no one listens to their partner when they say, “Well I don’t have any signs of an STD, so I’m fine and don’t need to be tested.” Many men can be carriers of a disease and not show any signs, then end up passing it to the girl, who then starts showing the symptoms. Many times now it’s as easy as going to the health department and getting your mouth swabbed, but I’m sure that’s only to test for HIV. Women, when they get their annual pap smear, also have those samples tested for STDs. Honestly, it’s laziness and fear that keeps people from testing, but getting tested is a lot less invasive than if you catch something and have to be treated for it the rest

of your life. I would also offer to go with him and get tested yourself. “My girlfriend asked to know the number of women I’ve slept with, but I’m not sure if I should tell her.” Only tell her if you know, and I mean know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that she can not only handle your number, but that you can handle hers. This could go a couple ways; either you tell one another and you both are comfortable with the numbers, or it causes friction between you two. Sometimes once you come

forth, you’re fine with the numbers and it strikes up a conversation about your sexual history. This can be good as well. If you or she gets upset, just realize that those numbers make up your past, which is unrelated to your relationship now.

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Grand Rapids electro-pop band Stepdad has signed with Black Bell records, a subsidiary of Warner Brothers Records. Singer and group founder Mark Tafel, also known as Ultramark, said the signing will help the band better distribute their music as well as attain higher-profile gigs in the future. “The label will be able to handle the costs of marketing the album that we wouldn’t be able to handle ourselves,” he said. Stepdad, most widely known for their hit song “My Leather, My Fur, My Nails,”

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“There’s a correlation between winning sports programs and university popularity,” Hunter said. “I noticed the popularity movement in the fall of 2010 when the enrollment growth was obvious and many freshmen told me firsthand that the success of CMU sports programs influenced their decision to attend CMU.”

game-day experience,” Chrisman said. “Separating the students and placing them in a cage does little to build that game-day experience.” The group that decided the changes cited incidents of fighting, intoxication, broken glass and other hazards. Some of their adjustments included alcohol limits, decreased stereo volume, permitted grill size, cars being unable to leave until after halftime and the removal of all animals and trailers. CMU removed restrictions against external speakers two months after the new rules were put into effect, though tailgating has yet to return to the popularity it once saw. “I think the new tailgate rules have for sure ruined the atmosphere of what tailgate at CMU used to be and has taken some fun out of game day, which in my opinion has caused the decline in attendance at games,” Hunter said. Chrisman added that scheduling has also plagued football attendance. CMU scheduled three of its five 2011 home games on Thursday and Friday nights. “You can’t gain a loyal following by having only two home Saturday games,” he said.

Popularity A luxury that CMU students enjoy is free access into sporting events. While students of other universities like the University of Michigan and Michigan State University have to purchase tickets, season tickets are packaged with student status. “You don’t always have a lot of money as a student and it’s nice to be able to go to games for free,” said Grand Blanc senior Scott Wade. “I feel like a lot more students go to games because they are free.” In August 2009, CMU adjusted its tailgating procedures, which saw quick criticism and has since decreased the “sporting experience,” said Vince Chrisman, a 1988 alumus. “The biggest thing that I noticed is the school seems to try its hardest in eliminating the

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They offer summer classes at Beaver Island and any science major should take part in these opportunities. I plan to take part in as many as I can.” Rockford sophomore Bethany Hicks cited the culture, along with academics, as one of the reasons she chose CMU. “It has a high-ranked communication disorders/speech pathology program, and I feel like it’s a really good community of people,” Hicks said. “I especially like the Honors Program and living in Larzy (Larzelere Hall), and all of the people I’ve met through that. I really like the Volunteer Center and all that we are able to get involved in through that, too.” When asked what areas CMU needs to improve upon, a common theme among students was communication between the administration and students. “What (the administration) needs to remember is

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Lapeer sophomore Ellen Meinecke said she chose CMU in part because of its academics. “I loved the friendly environment,” Meinecke said. “People smile and say hello when you walk by. I am also going into elementary education and was told by everyone that CMU graduates of the teacher education program are well known for their high quality and training, and most of the time beat out graduates from other schools.” Sheridan sophomore Nick Nassif echoed Meinecke. “CMU has a lot of great academic programs in my opinion,” Nassif said. “They offer a ton of different majors, but the thing I like most is how much they offer the sciences, like my major (biomedical sciences).

tremendously. “I think it will be a huge step forward for them and we will hear a lot more from them in the future,” he said. Densmore said their songwriting is catchy, but has other layers to it. “They’ve definitely found what it takes to make a catchy tune,” he said. “Most of it is the music itself. The beats are dance-able and the melodies hook you in.” Farmington senior Erin Brantley has known Tafel since they were both freshmen at CMU. Tafel was “never really focused” Brantley said, but “he always wanted to be a rockstar.” “I told him he needed to

focus all of his energy on his music,” she said. Brantley said Stepdad’s live shows are quite the experience. “It’s very sweaty,” Brantley said before laughing. “It’s a lot of fun. It gets people going.” Stepdad will perform at the 2012 Vans Warped Tour, which includes bands like Title Fight and Man Overboard, as well as rap artists like Machine Gun Kelly. Tafel said signing with a major label wasn’t something they had ever expected to do. “I suppose that when starting a band, no matter what your initial purpose is, you always hope for the best and expect nothing to happen,” he said. “When we initially

Despite tailgating restrictions and scheduling affecting popularity in CMU athletics, renovations on other parts of campus have had an inverse effect. CMU opened the doors to the $22.5 million Events Center Dec. 1, 2010, which has sparked the interest of many potential Chippewa athletes and students. “I think the new McGuirk Arena is a big deal for our athletics recently,” Wade said. “Seeing games or holding events there is a lot better than the old place and makes the experience a lot better.” The newly-renovated building has a capacity of 5,300 and houses the wrestling, volleyball and basketball teams. “The new McGuirk Arena is amazing and top notch, but a nice arena won’t fill the stands alone,” Hunter said. “It will take a winning product to support.”

the top grade point average in the nation for seven consecutive seasons, including a team 3.76 GPA in 2011. The field hockey and cross-country teams both earned a leaguebest team GPA in 2011. The softball program has turned in 47 Academic AllMAC members in its 34-year history, while gymnastics has produced 84 Scholar-Athlete selections. The field hockey team produced 18 Academic All-MAC in its history, while the women’s basketball team produced 23, and baseball added 19 under head coach Steve Jaksa. All 14 members of the 2011 MAC champion volleyball team earned at least a 3.0 GPA – a team that has maintained a 3.30 GPA five consecutive seasons. On a larger scale, the football team has produced 14 Academic All-Americans in its history. “In the past few years, athletics has experienced unprecedented success in competition, in the classroom and in the community,” Heeke said. “We have won 23 conference and tournament team championships in the last six years and we maintain graduation success rates that consistently rank in the top quartile of Division I (schools).”

Academic success High expectations for student-athletes in the classroom have paid off for CMU, constantly earning awards for academic performance. “Several of our teams are consistently ranked in the top 25 across the country and several own the highest grade point averages in the nation in their particular sports,” said Athletics Director Dave Heeke. CMU’s soccer team has held that this is not high school,” Nassif said. “We students pay $20,000 plus each year to be here. We have the right to be treated as individuals and have the right to know where our money is going.” They also added that none of that should keep potential students from coming to CMU. “CMU has many things I don’t feel other schools have,” Meinecke said. “We have faculty and staff that truly care about students. I have yet to have a professor that won’t do anything in their power to assist me in my goals. We have friendly students that make it a welcoming place. As big as CMU is, I have never felt like a small fish in a huge lake. We have wonderful clubs and organizations that bring great events and wonderful opportunities to campus. “Central is a place you can call home,” she said. university@cm-life.com

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Wrestling looks to continue dominance over MSU By Jeff Papworth Staff Reporter

The Central Michigan wrestling team has a chance to reach an all-time winning record over Michigan State 7 p.m. Thursday at McGuirk Arena. A win would also give them a winning record at home this year. At McGuirk the Chippewas have beaten two MidAmerican Conference opponents, Ohio and Northern Illinois, and lost to powers Minnesota and Lehigh. The Chippewas record against the Spartans is 1313. They have beaten MSU for the better half of the 21st century. “I don’t want to lose to those guys because of the instate a little bit,” junior Ben Bennett said. “But again it’s just another match. Any time you get a chance to compete, (I want to) do what I’m good

rival. It’s going to be a really spirited dual meet.” Anthony Jones Jr., Curran Jacobs and Ian Hinton highlight the group of MSU wrestlers with a 57-23 combined record. 184-pound Bennett will wrestle Hinton. Victories by Bennett have been the lone consistency for this season. CMU started out 12-2, and have fell to 138. Bennett is 26-3 and 5-0 in the MAC. “The body of work that he’s done over the course of those four years has led to that consistency,” Borrelli said. “He’s probably our hardest worker on the team, so all that has built up to that.”

at and win the match, and score points and make it exciting.” CMU has defeated MSU in nine-straight duals. The momentum of the series turned to the Chippewas favor not by their performance, but as a result of a rule change. The streak of wins over Tom Borrelli the Spartans began on Dec. 3, 2002 when they won as a result of eighth tie-breaker criterion. It was the first season the tiebreaker determinants were enforced. The Spartans have struggled this season with a record of 3-10, and have lost their past six matches. “You can throw out the records,” head coach Tom Borrelli said. “They’re a state

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better than ever against MSU. “He always starts us off good for the most part,” Bennett said. “He puts points on the board, and I think he gets things going a little bit and gets guys excited and gets the crowd into it. So I think it’ll be good to have him back.” Roth began feeling ill Saturday, the day before the National duals. It was decided he would not wrestle before the weigh-ins on Sunday. “I was excited to compete,” Roth said. “I was planning on wrestling, I was excited to wrestle. I was disappointed I wasn’t able to, but I feel better now.” Roth said he felt he hurt more than himself by not playing Sunday. “I was disappointed I wasn’t able to help the team,” he said. “I don’t know. I mean it happens.”

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Women’s basketball hosts Toledo By Michael Jewett Staff Reporter

53, Jan. 8. CMU head coach Sue Guevara said she plans to continue to mainly focus on defense, especially rebounds. “During practice, we are not only looking at who is grabbing rebounds, but also who has opportunities to crash the boards, and working on having everyone try and grab the rebound,” Guevara said. Guevara is also paying attention to her team’s shot selection. “Toledo’s defense is strong,” Guevara said. “They are determined to stay between their man and the basket forcing the difficult shots, so we need to push for the better opportuni-

ties rather than take low percentage shots.” Three of the top scorers in the MAC will be on the court tonight. Toledo’s Andola Dortch averages 14.3 points per game, while CMU has Crystal Bradford averaging 15.4 points and Jessica Green averaging 14.2 points. Snatching rebounds will also be key as Yolanda Richardson of Toledo, who currently averages 7.9 rebounds per game, will square up with Jas’Mine Bracey, who is averaging 6.9 rebounds a game.

The Central Michigan womgetting a job, keeping a job, with CMU students. en’s basketball team hosts Tolebeing good at your job and Representatives from the do at 7 p.m. today to begin the progressing at your job,” Fos- Detroit Pistons, Pittsburgh second round of games against Central Michigan alumni ter said. “I think sometimes Pirates, Cleveland Cavaliers, Mid-American Conference minor league sports teams, Terry Foster and Dick Enberg people forget that.” West opponents. Enberg, a play-by-play an- communications organizawill be keynote speakers at Three of the five MAC West the Sports Management As- nouncer for the San Diego tions and universities will all games are home. sociation during its second Padres, has been a broad- be presenting. CMU beat Buffalo Saturday Foster said it was an easy Professional Development caster on NBC, CBS and in New York, snapping a threedecision to come back as long Conference inside the Edu- ESPN. game losing streak. Toledo Nathan Kopp, the former as it didn’t interfere with his cation and Human Services handed Bowling Green its first president of SMA, helped two jobs. building this weekend. conference loss this season He hasn’t been back to The conference runs from come up with the idea for a Saturday. Mount Pleasant since he was 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and SMA conference. The last time CMU and To“The idea snowballed inducted into CMU’s Journal8:30 to 2:45 p.m. Saturday. ledo met the Rockets won 58Registration for students has when we were able to secure ism Hall of Fame in 2009. sports@cm-life.com Kelly Skinner, Team Leader “I’m always happy to come closed for this event. Foster is expected to con- of Sport Performance for the back,” he said. “It’s where I clude Friday’s session from United States Olympic Com- got my education. One thing 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Enberg mittee as our keynote speak- I always look for when I will close out the conference er last year,” Kopp said. “The come up here is what’s going success of last year’s confer- to be different? The campus from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Saturday. Foster, a Detroit News ence prompted us to turn it is more exciting and bigger Central Michigan’s Only SPINNING® than when I was there. I’m sports columnist and ra- into an annual event.” and TRX Fitness Studio Students from universi- going to get up there early dio host on Detroit-based 97.1 The Ticket, will give his ties such as: Michigan State, and maybe walk around and thoughts on the journalism Ohio, Northwestern, West- see what’s new. I guess I’m Life • 436 Central Moore Hall, Michigan CMU,ern Life Mt. Pleasant, • 436 Central Moore MI 48859 Hall, Michigan CMU, • www/cm-life.com Life Mt. Pleasant, • to 436 MI 48859 Hall, • www/cm-life.com Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 • www/cm-life.com Michigan, Grand Valley going beMoore a tourist for CMU, the industry. “Even though we’re fact- State, Northwood, and Aqui- day.” agathering Classifiand edinAd Placing Classifi Classifi Ad ed Rates ed Ad Policy &Classifi Rates ed Ad Policy & Rates College ed are scheduled to Ad Policy &Classifi the media, anas attend the conference, along it’s a peopleCM business as far as sports@cm-life.com Life will not knowingly accept advertising which CM Life reflects will not discrimination knowingly accept because advertising which CM Life reflects will not discrimination knowingly accept because advertising which reflects discrimination because Rates: 15 word minimum per classifi Rates: ed ad 15 word minimum per classifi Rates: ed ad 15 word minimum per classified ad By Phone: 989-774-3493 of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, andof CM race, Lifecolor, reserves religion, the right sexto orreject national or origin, andof CM race, Lifecolor, reserves religion, the right sexto orreject national or origin, and CM Life reserves the right to reject or By John Manzo Senior Reporter

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ADORABLE BREED: SHI CHI PUPPIES. $300 989-365-3914.

NOTICES SPECIAL SECTION PETS PERSONALS

FOR SALE PETS HUGE SALE! FRIDAY, February 17th! $2.00 VHSFOR MOVIES SALE - 1,000's in AUTOS stock! YARD Used DVD 'S2.00 off! Used SALE Blu-Ray movies! Used Games- PS3, XBOX, 360, Wii--$5.00 off! Used PlayWANTED ers:HELP Wii/360/Nintendo! C.D.'s-$2.00

GARAGE SALES YARD SALE

JUST RELEASED FOR rental 5 bedroom 3 story condo. Washer/dryer. $1200/ month. Available May - 2012. Walk to campus. 248-496-8861 rjrassoc@ameritech.net Security Deposit required.

LOST & FOUND TRAVEL YARD SALE HAPPY ADS MAIN STREET LIVING! 3-5 People FOR Walk to class RENT and downtown! PERSONALS 989-773-2333 www.olivieri-homes.com 2012 SCHOOL YEAR 7 person house WANTED TO RENT close to campus. Own room 2 bath, HAPPY ADS garbage paid. 805 Douglas. Call John 989-560-1701. ROOMMATES

off! NEW--TV'S! TV'S! TV'S! $25 OFF HOME SPEAKERS--Paradigm! Surround sound systems- ALL PRICE RANGES! Also- USED TV'S & STEREOS! Karaoke discs/ equipmentrent/ for sale! Alpine Car stereo/ Remote Starters/ Sirius radio/ Installation available! Free Movie Rental Day! Main Street Audio/Video, 701 N. Mission, Mt. Pleasant, 989-773-7370. FREE LAYAWAY!

SPECIAL SECTION TRAVEL

WESTPOINT VILLAGE - 2 BED 2 MASTER BATH LIKE NEW, Warm Shuttle to Campus. (989)779-9999 www.LiveWithUnited.com

REAL ESTATE

CM Life Classifieds • www.cm-life.com

www.theislandhouse.com

DEERFIELD VILLAGE

WANTED TO RENT

APPLY ONLINE & RECEIVE $10 MEIJER GIFT CARD

4SERVICES Person 4 Bedroom 5 Person GARAGE SALES 5 Bedroom

NO DEPOSIT – 4-5 BEDROOM

Warm Shuttle to Campus • FREE Internet & Cable

PETS FREE Gym Membership to Endurance (see office for details)

YARD SALE 773-9999

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PERSONALS

HAPPY ADS WESTPOINT VILLAGE

WANTED TO BUY

APPLy ONLINE & RECIEVE $10 MEIjER GIFT CARD

2 Person 2 Bedroom 2 Master Bathrooms Warm Shuttle to Campus

BRAND NEW FREE INTERNET & CABLE!

779-9999

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Before you leave for

SPRING BREAK Don’t forget to sign a lease!

Receive $100 off your first month’s rent when you sign a lease! (per person) • INDOOR HEATED POOL • PETS ALLOWED • ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! • FREE ELECTRIC, GAS, HEAT, A/C, WATER, SEWER & TRASH • 24 HOUR MAINTENANCE • ON-SITE LAUNDRY

3300 EAST DEERFIELD ROAD • (989) 773-3300

Lexington Ridge In House

S I NG A E

PARTY

Friday, Febuary 17th • 9 - 5pm Prize s! away e v i G

1 PERSON WILL WIN A TROPICAL CRUISE FOR 2! JOIN US FOR FREE PIZZA AND THESE SPECIAL OFFERS: No Application Fee ($50 Savings) Sign a Lease and Get Either: $25 TARGET Gift Card or $25 Speedway Gas Card

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Leasing Party!

UNITED APTS Wednesday, February 15th The Cabin 3-7PM

• No Application Fee ($50 Value)

• $175 Utility Fee ($25 Savings)

• FREE FOOD ign a Lease & Receive • Sign a $25 Meijer Gift Card

SAVE TIME!

Submit you r application online & rece ive a $10 Meijer Gift C ard!

FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP TO ENDURANCE (see office for details) • Deerﬁeld Village • Union Square • WestPoint Village • Jamestown

WARM SHUTTLE SERVICE TO CAMPUS!

772 -2222

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