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Charlotte senior William Garland, owner of Garland Exotics Pets and Supplies, 1321 S. Mission St., holds a red-tailed boa constrictor.

Garland started breeding boas around the age of 16 and opened the exotic pet store in January.

Peculiar pets Forked tongues, beady eyes lure owners

By Connor Sheridan Senior Reporter

W

illiam Garland is a “reptile per-

son.”

The Charlotte senior cares for dozens of snakes, turtles and other reptiles as part of a busy day.

“That’s one of the things that got me into reptiles,” he said. “You can have 500 of ‘em, and it’s no big deal.”

Garland holds a poison dart frog. Garland said because a lot of apartments do not allow cats or dogs, people look for alternative pets such as snakes, frogs, lizards and spiders.

Garland, 22, owns about 14 red-tailed boa constrictors, several leopard geckos, a bearded dragon, poison dart frogs and alligators, among others. He is majoring in biology and owns Garland Exotics Pets and Supplies, 1321 S. Mission St. He also is president of the Herpetological Society at Central Michigan University.

His three alligators were rescues from owners who did not want them anymore, Garland said.

Garland may be a full-time student and a business owner, but he says his animals are just about the easiest obligation he has.

“Feeding a snake is like $50 to $60 a year,” Garland said.

He compared to the cost of caring for a cat or dog — about $20 a month, or $240 a year.

He said he only has to clean cages about once a month.

Garland said he gets bitten far more often by the feeder rats and mice in his shop than by any of his reptiles.

By Heather Hillman Staff Reporter

By David Veselenak Online Editor

Census forms began dropping into mailboxes across the U.S. this week.

But some students are still asking the question: “Where should I be counted?”

Lynn Turner, senior partnership specialist team leader at the Detroit Regional Census Center, said students are counted “where they are most of the time.”

The Census, mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, takes place every 10 years to adapt congres-

sional districts to the shift in population. It also helps allot federal funding for projects such as schools and roads.

“We’re talking about $400 billion in services,” Turner said. “We want people to fill it out as soon as possible.”

Students and residents have an opportunity to ask census officials questions about the form this week.

The Census Road Tour will stop in Mount Pleasant today at the intersection of Main and Broadway streets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in front of the Bovee University Center.

A question assistance center will be set up at Mount Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway St., starting Friday.

Union Township also will have a question center at the township hall, 2010 S. Lincoln

Road, starting Friday. Hours for the township’s question center are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday.

How to fill it Students living on campus will complete their census form differently from students living off campus. Students on campus are required to fill out a census form individually and not with the others they live with.

Smith said those in the residence halls will receive their Census form from their resident assistant, and when completed, return it to their RA. Steve Smith, Central Michigan University’s director of public relations, said census A Census | 2A

“I used to have guinea pigs, but I got tired of taking care of them, so I fed them to my snakes,” he said.

Raves for reptiles Gregory senior Sam Zuccala owns chameleons, geckos, a tortoise and tree frogs. He said he tries to get them out of their cages every few days.

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Alcohol usage causing more hospital visits Residence Life points to flavored liquor as culprit

Census forms arriving this week in mailboxes Tour coming to Mount Pleasant, CMU to answer questions

Dr. Ernest Yoder is the new founding dean of Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine.

Yoder, who previously served as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, is the vice chairman of medical education and research for St. John Health and Ascension Health in Michigan.

He works as a clinical professor at Wayne State University in Detroit and was named Tuesday. He begins June 1.

Yoder will take over for interim Dean Cam Enarson.

“He brings a wealth of experience,” Interim Provost Gary Shapiro said.

Enarson declined the position in January, but will

continue as interim through June 30. There will be a period where Enarson and Yoder work together to smooth the transition.

Yoder’s application came in after Enarson declined the position, Shapiro said.

Shapiro said he made the decision more than a week ago with the consulting of other leaders across CMU. Yoder will earn an anErnest Yoder nual base salary of $385,000 — $35,000 more than University President George Ross’ base salary. “(We) collected data about universities throughout the United States in various categories,” Shapiro said.

Shapiro said his salary was determined based on the data of medical schools.

Tommy McVay left his residence hall Halloween night to party as Ricky Bobby.

The next morning, McVay awoke in a hospital room with a splitting headache and virtually no memory of the night before.

After finishing at least a fifth and a half of citrus Smirnoff, the Morenci freshman said the last thing he remembered was arriving at a party.

Friends told McVay the next morning that, after arriving back in his room, he severely hit his head, resulting in a concussion and a trip to the emergency room.

“Once you get really drunk, you can’t tell the effect the alcohol is having on you,” McVay said. “I just kept drinking.”

Associate Director of Residence Life Joan Schmidt said there have been more people living in residence halls transported to the hospital for alcohol-related incidents this year than ever before.

Since last August, 42 students have been taken to the emergency room due to excessive alcohol use. Last year at the same time, 27 students were reported.

Shaun Holtgreive, associate director of Residence Life, said he believes the sharp rise is partly due to flavored alcohol.

“Part of the problem with flavored liquor is that it doesn’t taste like alcohol. Inexperienced drinkers don’t realize how much and how quickly they’re drinking,” Holtgreive said. “No matter what your size is, your body can only metabolize it so fast.”

Schmidt and Holtgreive said they are very concerned about the increase and encourage

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officials will be on campus to answer questions for students after Thursday.

“We are establishing a location in the UC where census officials will be on hand,” he said.

“Students that have questions on their forms can get them answered.”

The Census Bureau will follow up and knock on doors of unresponsive households, Turner said. Beginning May 1, workers will go around to households that did not return their forms to gather information.

For the students who leave shortly after the semester ends, Turner said the bureau will go around before May and knock on doors within a 1-mile radius of campus that have not responded.

“We’re trying to get ahead of the game,” she said. “By April 24, or maybe earlier, they will get a knock on their door.”

City, township goals Mount Pleasant began a

cm-life.com campaign to push for residents to fill out the census in January, making stops at CMU basketball games, as well as paid advertising to encourage people to participate.

The city is trying to keep its population above 25,000, said Jeff Gray, the city’s planning and community development director.

“We’re trying to make sure we have dollars for things like the downtown-campus connection,” he said during a presentation at the Feb. 22 City Commission meeting.

Mount Pleasant’s population in the 2000 Census was 25,946.

Union Township also is poised to see a jump in population and funding since 2000. The 2000 population of Union Township was 7,615, but township officials say they expect that number to exceed 10,000.

“We’re hoping to stay above the 10,000 mark,” said township clerk Peter Gallinat. “The last 10 years, there has been a lot of multi-family units (built).”

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students to seek help if they have consumed too much.

Students sent to the hospital are required to attend a drinkers’ check-up meeting with a Residence Life counselor to talk about what happened and see if they need any additional help, Schmidt said.

She said the student’s attitude is a huge factor in whether additional charges are given.

“We would really just like to assist someone who’s made a bad choice,” Schmidt said.

McVay did not receive a MIP or fine from his incident.

While he admits his partying days are not behind him, he is grateful to those watching out for him that night.

In order to attract potential candidates, other competitive salaries had to be considered, he said.

In addition to his salary, Yoder could potentially earn up to $150,000 in performance incentives between 2011 and 2016.

CMU said it did not hold open forums for Yoder because of privacy.

Since most potential candidates hold other jobs, they were reluctant to apply for the position because of the publicity of CMU’s search, Shapiro said.

In December, three finalists for the position were named, including Enarson.

All three candidates had forums scheduled for mid-

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December, but the other two candidates withdrew, leaving Enarson alone to do a forum.

Enarson declined to comment on Yoder’s hiring.

Chris Ingersoll, chair of the search committee and dean of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, said CMU is aligning with the process of other universities to keep the search private.

He said Yoder has yet to visit campus.

“There were no on-campus interviews with the candidate,” Ingersoll said.

Yoder has a doctor of medicine degree from WSU and a Ph.D in education. He also is familiar with Michigan’s health system, Shapiro said.

“He’s an excellent fit for CMU,” Ingersoll said. university@cm-life.com

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Campus mourns deaths of student, professor Matt Kerekes played pranks, enjoyed golf

By Kelli Ameling Staff Reporter

Meredith Kerekes misses her younger brother Matt’s smile and good-humored pranks.

The South Lyon senior planned to graduate in May, but

him unresponsive Saturday at the family’s home in South Lyon.

Brighton senior Ryan Rowe has known Matt since the sixth grade and will most miss his laugh and the pranks they played on each other.

“One time, I got into his house and unplugged everything, even unscrewed his light bulbs. He ended up calling the electric

died Saturday, presumably of a heart condition. He was 23.

Meredith said just before Christmas in 2007, Matt was involved in an accident when he was helping a friend’s dad at an automotive parts supply store.

A shelf fell on top of him, which crushed his chest and heart, causing him to spend about 6 days in the hospital.

“We thought he was fully recovered,” Meredith said.

She said his mother found

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Donald Wright was ‘determined’ to teach

By Mike Nichols Staff Reporter

Donald Wayne Wright is remembered most in the political science department for his commitment to being a teacher.

Wright, a professor of more than 20 years, died of cancer March 10 at age 51. He taught math sciences and political science.

Wright was diagnosed last fall with cancer in the lower part of his body. He informed saddened colleague, Denise Schafer, coordinator of Master of Science Administration.

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By Maryellen Tighe Senior Reporter

More money could be available to students who qualify for federal aid.

The initiative is based on an ongoing push to link college loan and health care reform in Congress and came out of recent talks among congressional Democrats.

Some say it could inspire additional budget savings, according to previous reports. It is intended to evade the U.S.

Transportation services

Antonio Brown, a former CMU wide receiver preparing for April’s NFL Draft, will meet and greet fans from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at O’Kelly’s Bar and Grille, 2000 S. Mission St. A silent auction will be held, the proceeds of which go to the local after school program “Partners Empowering All Kids.”

Children who come will receive an Antonio Brown football card.

Brown caught 301 passes for 3,176 yards and 22 touchdowns from 2007-09 at CMU. He also returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns.

‘Why Men Cheat’

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Novi senior Kristen Marzonie poses as a serial killer during a rehearsal for “Truth Covered Lies” Monday in Moore Hall’s Theatre-on-the-Side.

theatre in the dark “Truth Covered Lies” focuses on couples’ connection, killers

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M

iss Diega deftly creeps toward her husband’s back, grasping a knife in her hand.

She is about to sink in the blade when, all of a sudden, she unexpectedly runs into a gun aimed at the center of her chest.

This is just one scene from “Truth Covered Lies,” a dark comedy drama involving four different couples of serial killers, gay hitmen, undercover cops and crime lords.

All the couples are trying to kill each other except the undercover cops.

“There’s a lot of fake stage blood,” said Director Kevin Currier, an Alpena senior. “We’re dealing with people being shot and anything uncontrolled is hard to deal with.”

Currier said the actors will wear stage blood pouches that explode when shot.

“Truth Covered Lies” is one of two plays in Alpha Psi Omega’s One Act Festival, which takes place Thursday, Friday and Sat-

urday in Moore Hall’s Theatreon-the-Side. The play will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night. Admission is $2 at the door.

“Truth Covered Lies” introduces a variety of new ways to look at relationships, said Interlochen junior Aaron Wineman, the script writer.

“The audience needs to keep out of mind morals and look at them as just couples,” Wineman said. “The whole point is about Fenton senior Courtney Warba attempts to distract Troy senior Shawn Verbruggen, who lies and relationships, it is some- plays her husband, from the weapon in her hand during a rehearsal for “Truth Covered thing everyone can relate to.”

Lies” Monday in Moore Hall’s Theatre-on-the-Side.

The cast works with violence Bronson’s stunt broke the own plot and everything overand profanity throughout the stage window as he fell during laps and intertwines. performance. a rehearsal.

The performance will be ac“I have a lot of bruises,” Bron- companied with “Ain’t that a A ‘very physical’ show Currier said an unnecessary son said. “He’s almost oblivious Kick in the Head,” a play directamount of stage blood is used and self involved.” ed by Clinton Township senior Bronson and Giles play a Kevin Broomfield. for comical purposes.

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“He’s not very good at it,” deal with a variety of stunts.

“It is a very physical show, and Bronson said of his character’s there’s a lot of running around personality. “He is also very difw What: Alpha Psi Omega’s and falling,” said St. Clair Shores ficult — he is always in his own One Act Festival resident Dave Giles, who plays world.” w When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Steven carries a lavender John, a gay hitman.

Friday and Saturday Mount Pleasant sophomore gun, which accessorizes his w Where: Moore Hall’s Richard Bronson plays Giles’ outfit, Bronson said.

Theatre-on-the-Side Kristen Marzonie, a Novi separtner, Steven, who falls out of w Cost: $2 at the door nior, said each couple has its a window during one scene.

More student financial aid on the horizon?

Democrats look to combine health care, loan reform

Members of His House Christian Fellowship will give free taxi rides from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. today for St. Patrick’s Day. Groups will travel around Mount Pleasant in five 15-passenger vans. People who need a ride can contact the service at 1-877-4-A-RIDE-4.

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Free St. Patty’s rides

Taxi services such as Chippewa Cab and Limo and Mount Pleasant Cab Company, also known as 779-TAXI, are available throughout today for those who need safe transportation. Dan Nichols, a dispatcher at Chippewa Cab and Limo, said 10 to 12 vans are running nonstop. The service is available at all times. Chippewa Cab & Limo will charge a flat rate for groups of three or more people and can be reached at 779-2227.

Madness ensues with tourney brackets It often starts with scribbling out tournament brackets in the office pool.

March Madness tipped off Tuesday night with a flurry of bets nationwide. The NCAA men’s basketball tournament started with the opening-round game between the University of Arkansas — Pine Bluff and Winthrop University.

Illegal betting on the tournament is estimated at $7 billion, said Tim Otteman, recreation, parks and leisure assistant professor. Sports gambling is only legal in the state of Nevada, which expects to see around $85 million in bets.

“All those little brackets out there add up,” Otteman said.

The NCAA estimates one out of 10 Americans will place some sort of bet on the tournament.

The added risk of putting money on the tournament makes it more enjoyable, said Brooklyn senior Kip Maher.

“It’s about the money, but it’s about whipping on your friends,” he said. “You get to rub it in their face if your team wins and their team loses.”

Otteman said the tournament attracts a lot of youngerage betting because it is a college tournament.

Rockford senior Ben Eidson does not see any problems with the gambling.

“I see it as harmless,” he said.

“The one I enter in is only $5.

It’s minute.”

But some students are taking this year off from betting to avoid getting caught up.

Cameron Pell, an Eaton Rapids sophomore, has filled out brackets in the past, but will not this year.

“Sometimes,” he said, “I get too into the games and am not worried about my studies.”

Otteman said the tournament is an ideal way to get into gambling because it is very straightforward. Two teams play, and the winner moves on.

But he said it can be the foundation of a problem.

“Nobody’s an alcoholic before their first drink,” Otteman said. “No one’s a gambling addict before their first bet. It’s the start of a slippery slope for some people.”

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Senate’s effort to accelerate a legislative process called budget reconciliation.

“It has to somehow be tied to a budgeting manner,” said political science assistant professor Chris Owens.

The reconciliation bill technique is not very frequently used, he said, and there are many complicated loops the U.S. House of Representatives must jump through.

But by reconciling, Congress will be able to pass both parts of the bill within the next two weeks.

The current loan system allows private lenders to distribute Federal Family Education Loan Program funds.

“Lenders lend the money to

students and sell the loans to the Department of Education,” said Mary Kay Bean, spokeswoman for Chase Bank’s Michigan branches.

The proposed bill addition would skip this step, not allowing private lenders to start the loan process. This will save money, Democrats say, by removing subsidies and control from the private loan sector and placing it under governmental control.

President Barack Obama’s own proposal to stop the bankbased process could spare about $67 billion in 10 years, according to a recent Congressional budget analysis.

All Chase FFELP loan applications will have to be received

by April 17, Bean said. Chase is one of many loan providers available to Central Michigan University students through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. But CMU does not encourage students to take advantage of private loans that are not federally associated, said Diane Fleming, associate director of scholarships and financial aid.

Alternative loans are not very forgiving, Fleming said, and do not allow as much consolidation or alternative payments.

“We discourage students from taking out alternative loans,” she said. “(Government loans) are by far more advantageous than any private loan.”

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Students are only eligible to take out alternative loans if they have taken out their federal loan limit, which would include the FFELP loan.

Citi Bank, another lender for CMU students, does not support the measure.

“We support a solution that preserves competition and choice for students, families and colleges,” said Mark Rodgers, Citi’s director of public affairs. “We have voiced our concern about the risks associated with the proposed legislation.”

The bill will be an update of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which passed the U.S. House in September. metro@cm-life.com

The Eta Rho chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi is celebrating Kappa Week 2010 this week. “Why Men Cheat,” a discussion on relationships, is part of the festivities and takes place at 6:55 p.m. Thursday in the Bovee University Center Isabella Room. The discussion will involve what constitutes infidelity and the double standards in relationships.

Professional development conference

The Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching will hold a conference called “Sustaining Student Interest in Course Content” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Charles V. Park Library 413. The conference will focus on sustaining student interest in the everchanging 21st century classroom.

For more information, contact Eileen at 774-3615.

Leadership excellence session

A session to focus on building essential communication skills through discussion and practice will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Rowe Hall 229. The session will enhance participants’ understanding of the sources and nature of conflict.

Lunch is provided. For more information, contact Nicole McParlan with Strategy and Organizational Development at 774-6447 or at stratod@cmich.edu.

Barns: History and Heart

The Central Michigan University Libraries will host a presentation from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. The presentation is

by Jan Corey Arnett, an awardwinning author, freelance writer, barn preservation enthusiast and member of the Michigan barn Preservation Network. Arnett will share photos, history and stories about Michigan’s heritage barns.

She was given the moniker “The Barn Lady” as a tribute to her passion for all things barns. A reception will follow in the library’s Baber Room. Guests can view the exhibit “Michigan’s Heritage Barns: An Artist’s Perspective” on loan from the Michigan State University Museum. For more information, contact Megan Moreno at brook1mr@cmich.edu or at 774-2165.

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EDITORIAL | Dean of medical college appointed without student, faculty input or voice

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r. Ernest L. Yoder was named the founding dean of Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine on Tuesday, surprising everyone across campus.

Where were the open forums? And a public announcement? The only notification came from the university’s Web site.

Students, faculty and campus staff should have had the chance to meet the dean before he was appointed. University officials have once again made a major decision without the input of the CMU community.

Former prospective dean Cam Enarson held an open forum last semester, addressing the public on his vision for the College of Medicine. Although he ultimately chose

not to fill the dean’s position when offered the job, the public at least had a glimpse of his vision ahead of time. Beyond the press release, Yoder is virtually a complete stranger to students and faculty.

Sadly, this fits CMU’s track record of filling important positions on campus. University President George Ross and football coach Dan Enos, two of the university’s highest-paid officials, were hired

in private — without the input of students or faculty.

Interim president Kathy Wilbur mentioned transparency as a point of focus at the last budget forum. It seems the university dropped that ball quickly. Hiring Yoder in private doesn’t fit her claim.

Yoder’s base pay is $385,000 a year with the opportunity to earn up to $150,000 in incentives. This means the dean makes more than anyone else on campus, surpassing University President George Ross’ $350,000 salary and Enos’ $250,000 salary.

Since Yoder’s salary will be paid through tuition dollars, students deserve more information regarding finalists. Opportunity for input fell by the wayside.

Officials said an open forum was not held because it is standard protocol for medical school deans to be hired in private. Most candidates work for another employer

and don’t want them to know they are looking into another job. Why, then, were forums scheduled for the two previous finalists who dropped out before coming to campus?

There may be nothing the CMU community can do now that Yoder is appointed, but he should still hold an open forum before he takes over June 1. He will begin working with interim dean Cam Enarson before assuming the position. Sharing his vision for the college will help build a little more trust with the public.

As for the administration, the lack of transparency is getting old.

If university officials want more involvement from the campus community, they should keep important issues on the table instead of making big decisions behind closed doors.

How can students speak up if they are left in the dark?

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Celebrating women We are beautiful. We are strong.

And though we are not always remembered in the history books as the backbones and pillars of society, we were and still are the same unshakable women who raised children, passed laws and flew into outer space. Hear us roar.

March is Women’s History Month.

The celebration of womanhood was made official in 1987, when Congress expanded it from the original week with bipartisan support in the House and Senate, according to womenshistorymonth.gov.

Through history’s lens, we remember the fighters for the Suffrage movement in the 1850s through the 1920s, such as the well-known abolitionist and activist Susan B. Anthony, among many others, who tirelessly helped push women’s voting rights into existence.

The right to vote was finally legalized for women on Aug. 26, 1920, as the 19th Amendment in the Constitution.

I can recall even more watershed moments in history where women and men were at the front lines of adversity, making equality a more tangible idea — from women breaking gender barriers in the Civil War to leading literary paths such as the first female Pulitzer Prize winner in 1921 (Edith Wharton).

There are examples of monumental courage and strength in women all over the nation and across the globe. Yet the celebration of women extends beyond applauding the extraordinary measures of women in history and the present.

Even on campus, one doesn’t have to go far to see the leadership roles of women and how much their influences have impacted the younger generations.

For me, I see them every day as true representatives and pioneers of what it means to be a woman in the 21st century.

For more information on Women’s “Her-story” Month Celebration, contact the Women Studies Program at 774-2391.

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Responses from cm-life.com on “Heads above water” John says:

I think everyone on here making snide comments has something to learn from Bethany. She and her family are living proof that a life based on the pursuit of money and material possessions is not necessarily a happy life.

It’s easy for you to sit behind your computer in your heated dorm or apartment while your parents pick up your tuition tab and judge her for her life, but what have you really done? What makes you better than her?

Bethany has overcome more struggles in her life than you probably will ever face.

Instead of fretting over what classes to take next fall, or which frat house to get hammered at this weekend she is worried about keeping her family fed and under a roof.

Old, going nowhere and washed up? From this article, it sounds as if Bethany is the practically the backbone of her entire commu-

nity and is working herself to the bone to make a better future for her children.

You people need to realize that not everyone is this world is given the same opportunities that you have been given, and that just because our society deems your lifestyle as “normal” or “correct” doesn’t mean that it is right.

I would love for once to see people being compassionate toward others who are in less desirable circumstances instead of feeling the need to senselessly criticize and place the blame on them.

Heather says:

I think that this story is a joke.

How is this woman a role model?

She can’t make her bills, and the filing system she has is the one photo is ridiculous. She probably pays $127 in late fees a month.

She shouldn’t smoke either. If you cant pay your bills, then you don’t need to smoke. A woman

who got pregnant early is not meant to inspire the masses.

I feel that whoever wrote this piece was making this women out to be a joke, and they should be ashamed of themselves. Why don’t you get a real role model?

My sister is 21. She got pregnant when she was 15. She is a single mom for the most part. She currently holds a 4.0 at CMU and is head manager of a restaurant full time.

She’s a role model.

Leah says:

Heather, The person writing this piece probably saw that Bethany is a hardworking woman who tries to make the best of what she has and wanted others to be able to see that and be inspired by the goodness in her heart.

Perhaps you should take a good look at your own heart and try to reconcile the part with a misguided sense of judgment.

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Profitable parking Increase in violation fines would help raise money The story “Layered parking suggested to save budget” published Monday addressed the possibility of layering parking prices by class standing, with freshmen paying the most and the cost decreasing by year.

The suggestion was one made to the Senior Staff Budget Advisory Group (SSBAG), and is listed as “under consideration.”

CMU Police Chief Bill Yeagley does not think this would be a good idea, and I agree.

Increasing the cost of parking permits for freshmen by the suggested amount of $300 would severely discourage freshmen from bringing cars to campus. What good would that do for the university? An increase that steep would most likely deter more freshmen from bringing cars to campus and thus decrease the amount of revenue made from them than it would bring in additional revenue from the increased permit fee.

Instead of fiddling with permit fees, the police department should raise parking fines, a suggestion that I already submitted to the SSBAG. Almost every day, I see a car parked somewhere in the commuter lot in an area that is not a real parking spot, probably because some student was rushing to class and was too lazy to find a parking spot. In the time I have been driving on campus, I have never had to resort to parking illegally because I could not find a spot, so I know that it is not an impossible feat.

But for those who choose to park illegally instead of finding an actual parking spot, the fee should be more than $25.

Another fine that should be increased is the $10 fine for letting a meter expire. That small of a fee does not give students much of an incentive to ensure that they are putting enough money into the meters.

I would suggest that all of the fines be at least doubled, with the exception of the parking in a handicapped zone fine, making the expired meter fine $20, the handicapped zone fine still $100 and all others $50.

Increased parking fines will not only bring in more revenue, but they also will encourage students who park without purchasing a parking permit and just “risk it” to actually purchase a parking permit. Furthermore, increasing the fines would be an incentive for students not to rush to the parking lot at the last minute, which would reduce the number of accidents in the lots.

This is a sensible way for the university to bring in more money. Ultimately, it is up to the students to decide if they are going to be responsible and park correctly, or if they would rather pay a fine.

[letters to the editor]

“They don’t really need a car on campus, so they should be charged more.”

“That’s a ridiculous thing to do.”

Aubrey Bourgeois,

Marine City junior

Derek Dunham,

Grand Blanc sophomore

“At other universities, they don’t even let freshmen have cars, so they’re lucky even if they have to pay more.”

“Not fair.

It should be the same for everyone.”

Samuel Wright,

Detroit freshman

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[News]

Flu-like symptoms spike north campus before spring break

By Sarah Schuch Senior Reporter

A spike of flu-like symptoms on north campus the week before spring break has caused some concern.

Since the group of affected students were all from the same area on campus and shared the Robinson Residential Restaurant, a food-borne illness was considered. But after an investigation, the problem was not deemed food-related at this time, said Scott Jones, environmental health supervisor for Central Michigan District Health Department.

“There was no indication that it was a food-borne illness,” he said. “Health services had an increase over a period of time with flu-like symptoms that are also similar in foodborne illness.”

University Health Services reported seeing six students with flu-like symptoms, each

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take the semester off,” Schafer said, “But he was adamant that he needed to be doing something normal and enjoyable to him and that was being in the classroom.”

Kim Gribben, the assistant director of MSA, worked with Wright for 14 years.

“One of the most memorable things about him was that he was determined to keep teaching,” she said. “We had every hope at the beginning of the semester that he was going to beat the cancer.”

The students in his two classes this semester, PSC 321: The American Chief Executive and MSA 640: Quantitative Applications in Decision Making, were informed of the situation.

Soon after, he was diagnosed with a 95 percent chance of survival. Then came the shattering news.

“Right before the end of

from a different residential hall, said Director of Public Relations Steve Smith. But a resident assistant saw four just on his floor.

Through interviews and discussion, it was decided that testing for the possibility of a food-borne illness would not be necessary. No common ground between similar food and time at the dining hall was found, Jones said.

But the situation is still under watch.

“It’s not dead in the water.

We are monitoring it right now,” Jones said.

All in one night Zack Benezette, resident assistant for the terrace floor of Larzelere Hall, said he had four students on his floor that were really sick for about two days, throwing up throughout the night.

“All in one night, they all got sick,” the Lansing junior said.

February,” Gribben said, “he’d been told he had two weeks.”

Wright’s body had a bad reaction to the chemotherapy and he took a permanent leave of absence. When his students returned from spring break, they were informed in class that their teacher had died.

Eric Boné, a Lincoln Park senior, was in Wright’s PSC 321 class. He said everybody was shocked.

“There were some gasps and then silence,” Boné said. “We were all floored.”

Thomas Stewart, assistant professor of political science, will take over the class. He said he has no premonitions about jumping into the job half a semester in.

“I have taught the class so many times, I don’t think it should be a problem,” Stewart said.

Walter Schneider, emeritus professor of physical education and sport, will take over Wright’s MSA 640 class. He teaches MSA 685: Integrative Analysis of Administration which, Schafer said, is the

“One or two days later, they all just got better.”

Benezette said the four students had the same symptoms and, once they were better, no one else went ill.

Jones said the situation is not uncommon at the end of flu season. It also could be caused by a norovirus, which could come off anything students come in contact with, including doorknobs, food or other surfaces.

Dr. Penalope Cook, associate director of medical services for University Health Services, said there was an uptick in nausea, vomiting and diarrhea March 2, 3 and 4, but did not see anything March 5.

“Had this had been a foodborne thing, there would have been a lot more kids sick,” she said. “It was probably just from people not washing hands.” university@cm-life.com

material that Wright’s class has been preparing students for.

“It wasn’t a big deal for him to step in and pick up where Don had left off,” Shafer said.

Wright lived in Lansing, working a full time job in social security and teaching at CMU.

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an enthusiast ever since.

“I’ve always liked reptiles more than anything else,” Zuccala said.

Jeff Bajena, a 21-year-old Mount Pleasant resident, had long wanted a snake for a fairly simple reason: His mother wouldn’t let him

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company thinking it was turned off,” Rowe said. “To get back at me, he got into my house and turned all my furniture upside down.”

Rowe said Matt’s fun-loving personality is what drew them together and why they became friends.

Meredith remembers being with her younger brother on a playground they used to have in their backyard. She said he was always smiling, very loyal and always wanted him to be around.

Gribben said his absence will leave a hole educationally and emotionally.

“He will be missed,” she said.

Condolences can be sent to Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. university@cm-life.com

have one, he said.

As soon as she relented, he went overboard, he said.

He now owns several redtailed boa constrictors, including an 8- to 9-foot-long snake he is thinking of naming “Big Girl.”

“Red-tails are just big babies,” Bajena said, noting he enjoys the reaction Matt’s older brother, Patrick, recalled a time he took Matt salmon fishing in the Manistee River last year.

“I finally got him to go fishing with me,” Patrick said. “It took him the whole time to catch one. He didn’t get it until the last half hour we were there.”

Patrick said, as a kid, he and Matt would always go golfing with their dad, and Matt still had a love for golf as he got older. He graduated from South Lyon High School in 2004 after playing four years on the varsity golf team.

people have when they see him with a snake wrapped around his neck.

Garland said many local apartments allow animals as long as they are kept in an aquarium-like environment.

However, Residence Life at CMU forbids any kind of pet other than tropical fish in residence halls, according to the office’s online violations guide. studentlife@cm-life.com

“Matt loved going to Central and he loved hanging out with his big group of friends,” Pat said.

Visitation will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, 122 W. Lake St. (Ten Mile Rd.) in South Lyon. A funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday with a final visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 N. Lafayette in South Lyon. Donations can be made to the South Lyon Golf Team. studentlife@cm-life.com

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First Round

Games

THURSDAY Midwest

1. Kansas 16. Lehigh

9:30 p.m.

3. Georgetown 14. Ohio

7:25 p.m.

6. Tennessee 9:45 p.m.

11. San Diego State 8. UNLV 9. Northern Iowa

7:10 p.m.

West 2. Kansas State 2:40 p.m.

15. North Texas 4. Vanderbilt 13. Murray State

2:30 p.m.

5. Butler 12. UTEP

4:45 p.m.

7. BYU 10. Florida

12:20 p.m.

2. Villanova 12:30 p.m.

15. Robert Morris 3. Baylor 2:45 p.m.

14. Sam Houston State 6. Notre Dame 12:25 p.m.

11. Old Dominion 2:50 p.m.

East 1. Kentucky 7:15 p.m.

16. East Tennessee State 3. New Mexico 14. Montana

9:40 p.m.

6. Marquette 11. Washington

7:20 p.m.

8. Texas 9. Wake Forest

9:35 p.m.

FRIDAY Midwest 2. Ohio State 9:35 p.m.

15. UC Santa Barbara 4. Maryland 13. Houston

Heeke looks to extend Zeigler’s contract soon AD says coach is making progress

By Daniel Monson Senior Reporter

Athletics Director Dave Heeke said Tuesday he expects to sign men’s basketball coach Ernie Zeigler to a multi-year contract in the next few weeks.

“We’re looking at a multi-year agreement,” Heeke said. “I hope to pull this together in short order and continue to move forward.”

Zeigler has one year remaining on his five-year contract, which was extended one year before the 2008-09 season. Next year, he will earn a $175,446 salary, up from the $159,135 he made this year.

CMU lost 69-60 against Western Michigan in the Mid-American Conference quarterfinals March 11 in Cleveland to finish the season 15-15 — its highest win total since 2002-03. The Chippewas also won its second consecutive MAC West title with a 9-7 conference record, earning the tournament’s No. 2 seed and a first-round bye.

“We’re really comfortable with the direction of our program competitively,” Heeke said. “It was a step forward this year. We continue each year to make strides from a competitive standpoint.”

Zeigler has a 54-69 overall record and 31-33 mark in the MAC. He has led the Chippewas to four consecutive 10-plus win seasons, the first CMU coach

to do so since Charlie Coles from 1987-88 to 1990-91.

“That win in the quarters would have been a big win for us. It didn’t Ernie Zeigler go our way,” Heeke said. “We played very well for a long stretch in that game and then, in a way, it resembled our season a little bit. Just when we thought we were there, it all just slipped through our fingertips. I think we’re very close, and I thought this season illustrated that.”

Zeigler said he looks forward to continuing to build the program and has had preliminary discussions with

Heeke about an extension.

“Dave Heeke and I have had some preliminary discussions, and we’re going to be putting our heads together and, hopefully, putting me in a position to continue being head coach here for a long time,” he said.

Small concern Heeke said one concern he has addressed with Zeigler is the number of underclassmen who have left the program — six in the past two offseasons. But Heeke said each individual circumstance was different and he has confidence the right foundation of players is in place. Zeigler said he does not anticipate any underclassmen to leave the program this offseason.

“We think we’ve got that for-

NO PLACE LIKE HOME Dodridge, live bats end skid in 11-5 win vs. Davenport in home opener

By John Evans Staff Reporter

South

7. Richmond 10. St. Mary’s

men’s baskeball

9:40 p.m.

5. Michigan State 7:20 p.m.

12. New Mexico State 7. Oklahoma State 7:15 p.m.

10. Georgia Tech

West 1. Syracuse 16. Vermont

9:30 p.m.

3. Pittsburgh 14. Oakland

2:45 p.m.

6. Xavier 11. Minnesota

12:25 p.m.

8. Gonzaga 9. Florida State

7:10 p.m.

South 1. Duke 9:30 p.m.

16. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 4. Purdue 13. Siena

2:45 p.m.

5. Texas A&M 12. Utah State

4:45 p.m.

8. California 9. Louisville

9:45 p.m.

East 2. West Virginia 12:15 p.m.

15. Morgan State 4. Wisconsin 13. Wofford

2:50 p.m.

5. Temple 12. Cornell

12:30 p.m.

7. Clemson 10. Missouri

2:35 p.m.

S

eniors James Teas and Dale Cornstubble each collected two RBI hits in the first two innings.

It was all the run support necessary for sophomore left-hander Rick Dodridge, who picked up his first win in CMU’s 11-5 victory against Davenport in the baseball team’s home opener Tuesday at Theunissen Stadium.

The win ended a fourgame losing streak the team accumulated at the end of its seven-game trip to Florida.

“We’ve been off and on this season and, in games we haven’t had a lot of hits, we have still hit the ball well,” Teas said. “We have been doing a lot of work in the cages, and we feel very comfortable at the plate as a team.”

Dodridge (1-1) pitched six innings and allowed three runs, two earned, on three hits while striking out four.

He pitched through four fielding errors.

“I thought he (Dodridge) threw pretty good,” said coach Steve Jaksa. “Defensively, we made a couple of mistakes, and I thought we tagged the ball pretty good. We talked about getting some consistency going in our bats so, from that standpoint, we were fairly pleased.”

Freshman shortstop Jordan Dean added two hits and scored three runs. Cornstubble, Teas, and Dean combined for seven of the Chippewas’ 14 total hits.

They were able to get to Davenport University starter Tucker Gernhard early in the game for seven runs before relief pitcher Zak Gonzalez retired 12 consecutive CMU batters.

In the seventh inning, with the team up 7-3 and Davenport threatening with two baserunners and no outs, CMU junior pitcher Mike Nixon picked off Davenport’s James Folske at first base for a big first

125: Senior No. 8 Matt Steintrager In his final season at CMU, Steintrager is taking advantage of his first and final shot at national tournament glory.

He and Maryland senior James Knox, who he defeated in the second round of the Midlands tournament in December, will face each other in the first round.

Streintrager’s win against Knox at the Midlands was a 2-0 sudden victory that pro-

mula figured out,” Heeke said.

“We have an excellent core group of young men, and they understand our system and the expectations of our program.”

With the CMU Events Center opening in the fall, Heeke said now is a good opportunity to secure the program’s future.

“I think it’s a really strong tool in the toolbox that we hope is a final piece of the puzzle that can vault our program to that next level.” sports@cm-life.com

wrestling

Chippewas represented in all 10 weight classes Team earns feat for first time in MAC history

By D.J. Palomares Staff Reporter

matthew stephens/senior photographer

Sophomore left-hander Rick Dodridge got the win for CMU, pitching six innings and allowing three runs, two earned, while striking out four Tuesday against Davenport at Theunissen Stadium.

out of the inning.

Sophomore Sam Russell came into the game in the seventh in- James Teas ning for sophomore Nate Theunissen and hit an RBI single to give the team a 9-4 lead. He then came around to score in a fourrun inning.

“When you put seven runs up in two innings, you don’t go into coast mode, but you can relax,” Jaksa said. “I thought we were disciplined at the plate and, overall, we felt pretty good about how we swung the bat.”

Concordia CMU (5-6) returns to action at 3 p.m. today against Concordia University at Theunissen Stadium. Jaksa said the team has talked about

Inside w Dodridge excels in first decision of the season, 7A playing strong at home.

Junior outfielder Matt Faiman will be the starting pitcher for the Chippewas after scoring two runs and getting one hit in yesterday’s game as the team searches for its fifth starting pitcher. sports@cm-life.com

Weight class breakdown for NCAAs Staff Reporters Matthew Valinski and D.J. Palomares break down each weight class at the NCAA wrestling tournament and the chances of CMU wrestlers to obtain All-America status.

coach Q and A w Check out Friday’s issue for Zeigler’s thoughts on the season and the recruitment of his son, Trey.

pelled him to a fourth-place overall finish.

With a victory in the first round, Steintrager would likely compete against standout freshman Jarrod Patterson of Oklahoma. Patterson started the season third in the depth chart for Oklahoma. Since earning the starting spot, Patterson has posted a 28-9 record and earned a Big 12 tournament title. However, the true freshman has never earned a win greater than major decision.

As the eighth seed, Steintrager needs a victory against top-seeded senior Angel Escobedo of Indiana to guarantee an All-America finish, though there are other ways to earn it. Escobedo

has earned All-America honors in each of his years at Indiana, including a national championship in the 2007-08 season.

Chances of All-American Honors: Probable 133: Sophomore No. 11 Scotti Sentes A year after earning AllAmerica honors at 125 pounds, Sentes started the season at 133 pounds with pins in five of his first six matches, including a pin against No. 9 Steve Bell of Maryland on Nov. 28.

However, Sentes slowed down at Midlands and National Duals, going 3-4 with losses to No. 1 Jayson Ness of Minnesota (26-0) and Wisconsin’s No. 8 Tyler Graff

(26-7). On Feb. 5 in the matchup of Floridians, Sentes lost to No. 3 Franklin G o m e z Scotti Sentes 5-3 to end Sentes’ four-match winning streak. Sentes then racked up another four consecutive wins to end the regular season, highlighted by a 3-2 win against Kent State’s No. 6 Dan Mitcheff on Feb. 21.

Sentes then took third at the MAC tournament, losing to Mitcheff in the MAC finals, 8-2. Sentes faces Lehigh’s Matt Fisk (21-6) in

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No. 14 CMU achieved something never accomplished in school or Mid-American Conference history in sending a wrestler from all 10 weight classes this weekend to the NCAA Championships.

The Chippewas are one of four programs to have 10 qualifiers, along with Iowa, Iowa State and Oklahoma.

“We accomplished three of our goals so far,” said CMU coach Tom Borrelli. “Winning the Mid-American Conference regular season, winning the tournament and qualifying all 10 guys to nationals. We have a lot of high expectations on us this season, and I don’t exactly know if that is a good thing or a bad thing.”

Eight CMU wrestlers qualified with automatic bids from the Mid-American Conference tournament, including five tournament champions. Senior 149-pounder Tony D’Alie and sophomore heavyweight Jarod Trice were awarded at-large bids because of their regular season performances.

The at-large bids given to the MAC bring the total to 27 qualifiers in the conference, fifth-most of the 11 conferences.

“All of us are going to be national champions at the end of this week,” Trice said. “That is our mindset. We have wrestled tough all year and we can compete with anybody.”

Of the ten qualifiers, five are seeded in Jarod Trice the top 12. The highest seeds were given to Trice and freshman 174-pounder Ben Bennett with a No. 7 seed.

Senior 125-pounder Matt Steintrager (8), senior 157-pounder Steve Brown (12) and sophomore 133-pounder Scotti Sentes (11) also head into the tournament with a top-12 seed.

“The team has been given pretty low seeds and, if we wrestle just to our seeding, then we may only finish in the top 15,” Borrelli said. “However, the team should see a lot of overachievers in the tournament.”

2009 finish CMU had eight qualifiers to the national tournament last season but, with only two wrestlers finishing as All-Americans, the team took 14th place overall.

With the low seeds for the individual wrestlers, Central heads into the tournament with the same No. 14 seed it finished with last year.

The magic number for the Chippewas could be five. No team with five All-Americans finished lower than seventh in the national tournament last season. Iowa won the national title with five All-Americans and no individual national champions.

“The brackets are out, and now we have been working with scouting reports and trying to maintain our weight,” Borrelli said. “We are all pretty healthy, and we will have some overachievers at nationals.” sports@cm-life.com

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[Sports]

Dodridge gets much-needed run support

By Aaron McMann Staff Reporter

matthew stephens/senior Photographer

Senior outfielder Tyler Kipke is congratulated after scoring a run in the second inning. CMU scored 11 runs against Davenport on Tuesday at Theunissen Stadium, seven coming in the first two innings.

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the pigtail matchup with the winner taking on Wyoming’s Cory Vombaur (18-8). Fisk took second at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association tournament, falling to No. 7 Mike Grey (Cornell) 8-2 in the finals.

Chances of All-American Honors: Possible 141: Senior Conor Beebe Beebe looks to have a better result in the national tournament than last season, where he was eliminated after two consecutive losses.

Beebe enters the national tournament as a MAC tournament champion for the first time in his career. As an unseeded wrestler, Beebe takes on No. 11 Christopher Diaz of Virginia Tech. Diaz defeated Beebe in a 7-4 decision when the two teams met in a dual match on Jan. 29.

Beebe finished the season with a 7-1 record after losing to Diaz. Diaz finished his season with a second-place finish in the ACC tournament. If Beebe scores an upset in the first round, he would likely take on Iowa sophomore Montell Marion. Marion finished the season with a No. 6 overall ranking after finishing third in the Big Ten tournament.

Chances of All-American Honors: Doubtful 149: Senior Tony D’Alie After D’Alie began the season 1-1 with a loss to America’s Kyle Borshoff, D’Alie then rattled off eight consecutive wins and avenged the loss to Borshoff with a 5-3 win in sudden victory at Midlands.

However, D’Alie got injured at Midlands soon after the victory against Borshoff and was out of the lineup until Jan. 17.

D’Alie then went 8-4 down the stretch and was given a wildcard bid after taking third at MACs. D’Alie takes on No. 10 Barrett Abel from UC Davis, who went 21-7 on the season.

Abel took first at the PAC-10 went 11-3 down the stretch.

Chances of All-American Honors: Possible 157: Senior No. 12 Steve Brown Brown sat out for a month with a shoulder injury that kept him from competing. Since returning to the lineup, Brown has posted an undefeated record, including winning a MAC tournament title.

Brown opens the tournament against Citadel freshman Turtogtokh Luvsandori from Mongolia. As a true freshman, Luvandori posted a 26-10 overall recorded, six pins and a Southern Conference tourna-

ment title. However, Luvandori has never posted a win against a ranked opponent.

With a win, Brown would likely take on America’s No. 5 Steve Fittery in the second round. Fittery has lost just once this season in a 5-4 loss to then-No. 18 Thomas Scotton of North Carolina. Fittery has only two wins against a ranked opponent.

Brown would likely face Penn State senior Cyler Sanderson in the quarterfinal round. Chances of All-American Honors: Probable 165: Senior Tyler Grayson Grayson won his first eight matches but, like many of his teammates, hit a snag and went 5-5 with all five losses to wrestlers in the tournament. Two of the losses were to top seed Andrew Howe of Wisconsin.

Grayson then got back on track and won his last six matches of the year, with the closest Tyler Grayson match being by five points.

Grayson took first at the MAC tournament, defeating Buffalo’s John Martin-Cannon 7-2 in the championship.

Grayson takes on No. 8 Shane Onufer (27-5) of Wyoming in the first round.

Onufer has not lost since Jan. 29 against Oklahoma State’s Alex Meade. Chances of All-American Honors: Doubtful 174: Freshman No. 7 Ben Bennett Bennett cruised through the MAC tournament by winning the title with a major decision in the semifinals and a 15-0 technical fall in the finals.

Bennett has not lost a match since Jan. 9 against No. 13 Scott Glasser from Minnesota.

Bennett opens the tournament against unseeded opponent Lehigh freshman Robert Hamlin and would likely move on to face Illinois sophomore Jordan Blanton.

Blanton finished the season by losing three of his last four matches. Each loss was at the hands of a ranked opponent, which brought his season record against wrestlers in the top 20 to 1-6. Bennett did not face either his first round or second round opponent in the regular season.

In the quarterfinal round, Bennett would likely face Iowa junior Jay Borschel in a rematch of the Midlands finals match. Borschel won the match in an 8-1 decision and went on to dominate the Big Ten tournament.

Chances of All-American Honors: Probable

This time, the run support came through for the CMU baseball team.

After taking the loss against Stetson on March 10 by giving up one run through eight innings, CMU sophomore left-hander Rick Dodridge got his first win of the season Tuesday in the team’s 11-5 win against Davenport University.

Dodridge allowed two earned runs on three hits in six innings pitched in the team’s home opener in front of 325 fans at Theunissen Stadium.

“I came out today and was aggressive,” Dodridge said. “I had bases loaded a couple times, and I just

184: Junior Mike Miller After falling in the national championship last year against Michigan’s Steve Luke at 174 pounds, expectations were high for Miller as he returned this season.

The preseason No. 1 ranked wrestler at 174 pounds, Miller lost the spot to teammate Ben Bennett and moved up to 184 pounds.

Miller started the season 10-2 before Mike Miller dislocating his shoulder at National Duals on Jan. 9.

Miller was not able to return until the MAC Championships, where he ended up taking third place after winning two matches in the consolation bracket to give him an automatic bid into the NCAAs. Miller takes on another wrestler who has had a disappointing year. No. 10 Mike Pucillo of Ohio State came into the season coming off two consecutive visits to the national championship, winning it two seasons ago. Pucillo has seven losses on the season, but three were to No. 2 John Dergo of Illinois.

Chances of All-American Honors: Doubtful 197: Junior Eric Simaz Simaz is the only unseeded wrestler for CMU to take on an unseeded wrestler in the first round.

Lehigh sophomore Joe Kennedy matches up against Simaz in the first round for the right to likely take on No. 3 Maryland senior Hudson Taylor.

Simaz and Kennedy met at the Midlands tournament earlier this season. Kennedy walked away with a 7-2 victory, which ended the tournament for Simaz. However, it was Simaz who came away with a 5-2 victory when the two faced each other in 2008-09 .

Taylor is on a 15-match win streak. In the stretch, Taylor has pinned nine opponents, including every opponent he faced in the ACC tournament, which brings his season total to 24 wins by pin.

Chances of All-American Honors: Doubtful 285: Sophomore Jarod Trice After losing to Maryland’s Pat Gilmore in his fourth match of the year, Trice started showing others what he was capable of.

Trice won an individual championship at Midlands on Dec. 29 with a victory against now-No. 1 seed David Zabriskie of Iowa State. Trice won 20 consecutive matches from Nov. 28 till March 6 at the MAC Championships.

worked out of it. I made my pitches where they needed to (be).”

Dodridge, who went 3-4 with a 6.58 ERA in 13 appearances, ran into a first-inning jam after a throwing error, hit batter and single loaded the bases for Davenport. However, he was able to strike out Panthers left fielder Brian Spykerman to end the inning without giving up a run.

After striking out a batter to start the third inning, walks and errors allowed two Davenport runs to score following a double to left-center field by catcher Austin Licon. But that was the only real threat the Panthers had as Dodridge allowed no hits and retired consecutive batters in the second, fourth and sixth innings.

At the MAC Championships, Trice lost in a bout with Kent State’s Brendan Barlow that went into an extra set of overtime periods before Barlow won based on riding time.

Trice then forfeited the thirdplace match to Eastern Michigan’s David Wade, but Trice still received a wild-card bid to Nationals.

Trice wrestles West Virginia’s Brandon Williamson (18-7) in his opening match. Williamson won his first nine matches to start his year, but then lost his next six. Then, he rebounded to win his next nine matches before falling to Pittsburgh’s Ryan Tomei to take second at the Eastern Wrestling League Championships.

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CMU’s 11 runs were tied for the most scored by the team this season, making things a little easier for Dodridge to earn the win.

“I thought I threw really well today,” Dodridge said. “It’s always nice to get run support. If you’re a pitcher, you love it. It’s just easier on us and (makes us) more laid back.”

An elevated pitch count forced CMU coach Steve Jaksa to pull Dodridge for sophomore Mike Nixon.

“I thought he was in the zone pretty good and did a nice job for us,” Jaksa said. “Once we got up to his pitch count, then it was time for him to come out.” sports@cm-life.com

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Ten tips to winning your bracket Quality backcourt, experience top list of things to look for

By Rick Lund The Seattle Times (MCT)

Of all the sporting events I’ve witnessed in person, I can’t imagine a more memorable one than the 1995 NCAA championship game in Seattle between UCLA and Arkansas.

I still have visions of Toby Bailey dunking time and time again on the Hogs’ vaunted “40 Minutes of Hell” defense; a backup sophomore guard named Cameron Dollar gamely filling in for injured point guard Tyus Edney; and Final Four MVP Ed O’Bannon kissing the Kingdome floor in the aftermath of an 89-78 Bruins victory What I remember most, though, was not the Bruins’ return to glory, but my first taste of March Madness glory: I had just emerged from a field of about 70 to win The Seattle Times’ NCAA tournament pool.

That wouldn’t be the last time I won the office March Madness pool. And I am not a gambler; wouldn’t know what to do in a casino. Furthermore, although I watch a lot of college basketball, I’m no expert.

But you don’t need a masters degree in bracketology to do well. When you fill out your bracket, here are 10 things to think about: 1. Don’t miss the point: Solid perimeter play is huge in the NCAA tournament, especially at point guard. Tempo is vital in tournament games, and point guards control tempo. Kentucky super frosh John Wall aside, the most effective point guards are battle-tested juniors and seniors. As talented as North Carolina was last year, it may not have won without Ty Lawson. It’s nice

When it starts Games starting before 1 p.m. w 7. BYU vs. 10. Florida (West) 12:20 p.m., Oklahoma City, Ok. w 6. Notre Dame vs. 11. Old Dominion (South) 12:25 p.m.; New Orleans, La. w 2. Villanova vs. 15. Robert Morris 12:30 p.m.; Providence, R.I. All times ET to have a big man, but if your guards can’t start your offense in crunch time, you’re toast.

2. Tournament-tested, senior-laden teams win: North Carolina, Kansas and Florida have combined to win the past five NCAA titles. And in most cases, the nucleus of these teams passed up opportunities to jump to the NBA to return for one more season and win a college championship.

There is no clear favorite among the No. 1 seeds this year.

Kentucky is talented, but can two freshmen (Wall and DeMarcus Cousins) lead the Wildcats to the title? Lower-seeded, seniordominated teams such as Northern Iowa, Cornell and California could win a game or two.

3. There’s no place like (close to) home: UCLA was not the favorite to win it all in ‘95, but the Bruins stayed close to Pac-10 territory in winning their first championship in 20 years. Boise, Idaho, was the site of their first- and secondround games; Oakland, Calif., the West Regional; and largely pro-UCLA crowds watched the Bruins dispatch Oklahoma State and Arkansas in the Kingdome. See who’s playing close to home. A team’s fan

base can provide an edge.

4. Don’t roll the dice on monumental upsets: A No. 16 seed has never beaten a No. 1 seed. There’s a reason teams are seeded 16. And a No. 15 seed rarely beats a No. 2. Incorrect wild upset picks will kill your bracket because you will lose valuable points in subsequent rounds. Upsets occur more often between seeds 12 and 5, and seeds 11 and 6. A No. 10 beating a No. 7 or a No. 9 beating a No. 8 are hardly upsets.

5. Be smart picking upsets: Never pick a substantially lower-seeded team from a non-power conference to beat a high-seeded team that plays the same style. Why would you expect a mid-major school with marginally recruited players to have the talent to run up and down the floor with a major power with blue-chip players?

This is why some schools run the methodical Princeton offense.

6. Look at the RPI: A team’s Rating Percentage Index is a good indicator of its strength.

7. Peaking at the right time: Consider fast closers West Virginia, Washington, Notre Dame and San Diego State, who may be better than their bodies of work.

8. Titles hang in the balance: Championship teams are not one-dimensional. Undersized teams that rely on outside shooting may win a game or two, but will have matchup problems facing big, physical teams who rebound well.

9. You have to be a little lucky: If Edney doesn’t go the length of the court in 4.8 seconds to beat Missouri with a buzzer-beater layin, the Bruins lose in the second round and my bracket is in flames.

10. Don’t worry, be happy: If your Final Four teams fizzle early, it doesn’t mean you’re an idiot. Enjoy the rest of the tournament.

Methods to calling the upset 3-pointers success, defense among top upset indicators

By Mike Huguenin Rivals.com (MCT)

Expert upset picks ESPN’s Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating pick the most likely upsets in each region. w East: 12. Cornell beats 5. Temple

Most of the fun and excitement in the NCAA Tournament comes about because this is the chance for the little guy to jump up and knock out the bully on the block.

Most folks don’t celebrate a No. 2 seed’s 25-point beatdown of a No. 15 seed. Instead, folks remember when Richmond upsets Syracuse, Hampton shocks Iowa State and Santa Clara stuns Arizona.

With that in mind, here’s a look at some key ingredients underdogs use to pull firstround upsets (we’re talking at least a five-seed difference here, and we’re not including any “Big Six” conference teams among the “underdogs”).

point range is the equivalent to 61.5 percent on two-pointers.

FITTING THE PROFILE THIS SEASON: Cornell (43.4 percent), Lehigh (40.0 percent), Montana (40.4 percent), New Mexico State (37.1 percent), Sam Houston State (37.8 percent), UC Santa Barbara (37.9 percent), Utah State (41.9 percent).

BOMBS AWAY THE BUZZ: The great equalizer in college basketball is the three-point shot. Not everybody has big-time talent at each position, but a lot of teams have numerous guys who can fill it up from beyond the arc.

Remember that shooting 38 percent from three-point range is the equivalent to shooting 57 percent on two-pointers and shooting 41 percent from three-

APPLY THE PRESSURE THE BUZZ: Games can turn on defense, and an underdog who can stay close — through whatever means — eventually will get the crowd on its side.

Whether it’s applying constant pressure, throwing a funky press at an unsuspecting opponent or playing a tough matchup zone, teams that can play defense often hang around longer than expected.

w West: 13. Murray State beats 4. Vanderbilt w South: 14. Sam Houston State beats 3. Baylor w Midwest: 11. San Diego State beats 6. Tennessee

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FITTING THE PROFILE THIS SEASON: Murray State (10.0 steals per game, 17.3 forced turnovers per game), Old Dominion (40.1 field-goal percentage), Sam Houston State (15.5 forced turnovers per game), Siena (8.8 steals per game, 15.2 forced turnovers per game), UC Santa Barbara (15.5 forced turnovers per game), Utah State (40.3 field-goal percentage), UTEP (8.8 steals per game, 15.9 forced turnovers per game, 39.0 field-goal percentage), Vermont (39.7 field-goal percentage).

DON’T GET RATTLED THE BUZZ: Senior leadership is important throughout the season, but never more than in March. When a coach can count on veteran players, it eases some concerns, both when a team is preparing for a game and when it is on the court.

FITTING THE PROFILE THIS SEASON: Cornell (four senior starters and one sophomore starter, plus three key senior reserves, vs. Temple); Sam Houston State (three senior starters and two junior starters vs. Baylor); Siena (three senior starters and two junior starters vs. Purdue).

Other indicators: w Teams which pulled upsets during the season. w When higher seed does not have quality big men. Quality big men on smaller schools can take over games.

Staff picks for Thursday games

Midwest

Stover: Monson:

Sports Editor Andrew Stover and Senior Reporter Dan Monson make their predictions (arranged by start time)...

8. UNLV 9. N. Iowa

3. Georgetown 14. Ohio

1. Kansas 16. Lehigh

6. Tennessee 11. San Diego State

N. Iowa N. Iowa

Georgetown Georgetown

Kansas Kansas

Tennessee Tennessee

West

7. BYU

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East

Stover: Monson:

10. Florida

4. Vanderbilt 2. Kansas State 5. Butler 13. Murray State 15. N. Texas 12. UTEP

BYU BYU

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Kansas State Kansas State

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1. Kentucky 6. Marquette 16. E. Tenn. State 11. Washington

8. Texas 9. Wake Forest

3. New Mexico 14. Montana

Kentucky Kentucky

Texas Texas

New Mexico New Mexico

Washington Marquette

South

6. Notre Dame 2. Villanova 3. Baylor 11. Old Dominion 15. Robert Morris 14. S.H. State

7. Richmond 10. St. Mary’s

Stover: Monson:

Notre Dame Old Dominion

Richmond Richmond

Villanova Villanova

S.H. State Baylor

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[News] Scenes on campus

Bible study leads women in spiritual growth

By Sherri Keaton Senior Reporter

EDITOR’S NOTE: Central Michigan Life will occasionally send a reporter and photographer to find a quick story of what’s happening on campus. This story is the fourth in the series, “Scenes on Campus.�

About 20 young women lifted their voices, gently singing in unwavering voices of how God is their everything. “...You’re my peace, you’re everything to me...�

Many swayed to the rhythm. “Joy and sorrow you’re everything to me, hope for tomorrow ...�

My Sister’s Keeper, a women’s Bible study group, gathered Tuesday evening in the Bovee University Center with a common bond of religion.

The women gather on Tuesdays to confront hopes,

Benton Harbor senior Michelle Brooks leads a song during My Sister’s Keeper Bible study Tuesday night in the Bovee University Center’s Maroon Room. Brooks, who led the study, discussed temptation.

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fears and struggles that arise amid life’s day-to-day challenges. The first Tuesday of the month is co-ed.

Detroit senior Tabitha Smith has been in the Bible study since it started in 2006.

Smith said it is a place she loves to come to, hearing the Word and understanding its message. “I love the word that is put forth (on) dealing with lust, overcoming obstacles and just learning how to love,� she said.

The message for the evening was led by Benton Harbor senior Michelle Brooks, one of the Bible study leaders. The message was on temptation.

With heads bowed and eyes closed, a simple prayer was offered

by Brooks. “And though we may not always get it right, you still love us, and we

thank you so much for grace and mercy...�

Amens echoed throughout the room.

In a semi-circle, the young women listened to Brooks as she told them that Jesus was once tempted and “he was a great example.� “(It) made them aware of what temptation is and how you can overcome it.

It’s not impossible to overcome,� Brooks said. “I don’t want anybody in here to feel ashamed of their testimony.�

Ypsilanti sophomore Maquia Agnew has attended the Bible study for about a year and said it is helping her. “I didn’t know where to go for church,� Agnew said. “(This) encourages me throughout my day and helps me understand the Word. (It’s) always nice to meet other Christians and you have friends,� she said. studentslife@cm-life.com

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Worldly movies showcased during eighth annual CMI film festival

By Connor Sheridan Senior Reporter

A world of films will come to life on silver screens across Mount Pleasant.

The eighth annual Central Michigan International Film Festival begins Friday and ends March 28.

Twenty-one films will show at Celebration Cinema, the Broadway Theatre and the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. They were selected to represent new, relevant films from across the globe that many people may not have seen. “We try to keep it as diverse as possible,� said Kelly Jex, president of the Film Society at Central Michigan University and a Croswell senior. “From people you wouldn’t normally get to see.�

The films were selected from a pool of more than 50 suggestions by a committee of representatives from the festival’s sponsors, Assistant Libraries Professor Stephanie Mathson said.

She has been a member of the executive board that has ultimately approved each film screened over the last four years.

This year’s selection includes critically acclaimed American features such as Joel and Ethan Coen’s “A Serious Man� and Lee Daniels’ “Precious.�

The lineup also includes motion pictures from overseas such

as “Afghan Star� and “Timecrimes.� “Anyone who is a fan of ‘American Idol’ but wants to be more politically aware, (‘Afghan Star’ is) really great,� Mathson said.

She said “Afghan Star� highlights an “Idol�-like competition in Afghanistan in which only three women among thousands of male participants braved death threats to compete.

She also looks forward to a screening of “Food, Inc.,� a documentary which claims to expose the growing hazards of American agriculture. “Apparently, it can make you a vegetarian,� Mathson said.

However, not all the films are sobering documentaries or based on true events. “Timecrimes� is an actionpacked science fiction thriller from Spain about time travel, Jex said.

Anna Trupiano, the secretary and treasurer of the Film Society at CMU, looks forward to finally seeing “A Serious Man.�

The Coen brothers are among the Battle Creek senior’s favorite directors.

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y a D T s ’ k c i r t a P t n Sai henanigans S Mount Pleasant area bars and businesses ready to spread holiday cheer

he luck of the Irish will fall on Mount Pleasant area restaurants today as thousands belly up to the bar for a bit of St. Patrick’s Day cheer.

Whether you are Irish or not, the holiday offers a chance to relax with friends and enjoy a variety of holiday-themed beverages and foods.

Bar owners and store managers say they are prepared for the extra business and excited for the holiday festivities. Here’s a rundown of what to expect at venues around town:

By Ryan Taljonick Staff Reporter

Mount Pleasant Brewing Company Mount Pleasant Brewing Company, 614 W. Pickard St., is offering several Irish food and drink specials throughout the day.

The establishment is serving Irish reuben sandwiches and an Irish lamb stew. Beer specials and green beer is available.

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Cheers Neighborhood Grill Dominick Miller, manager of Cheers, said St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally a very busy day for the establishment.

“It’s fun — we have a lot of regular customers that come in.

They get in the spirit of it and it’s a good time for everybody,” he said.

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Cheers Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1700 W. High St., will offer Irish-themed food and drinks, including corned beef and cabbage, and Irish soups and green beer.

In addition to bar decorations, the staff also plans to dress for the holiday.

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The Cabin The Cabin, 930 W. Broomfield St., opens at noon. The establishment, like the others, is serving green beer and will offer drink specials starting at 8 p.m.

Michael Griffioen, a manager at The Cabin, said he expects to be busy. However, aside from green beer and drink specials, it’s business as usual.

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Green Spot Pub, 808 N. Mission St., is providing an authentic Irish atmosphere.

The doors open at 8 a.m. and green beer and Irish food — including corned beef and cabbage, reuben sandwiches and potato soup — are available throughout the day.

Mike Faulkner, owner of the pub, said everyone gets into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. “Everybody’s happy, everybody’s in a good mood,” he said. “That’s kind of how people are on St. Patrick’s Day.” Green Spot is decorated for the holiday, and the staff is dressed in green.

As the busiest day of the year for the pub, Faulkner said none of his staff members have the day off. He said he intends to make the holiday as safe as possible for customers.

“We have (Chippewa Cab & Limo) available at no cost to the customer if they’ve had too much to drink,” he said.

Broomfield O’Kelly s Sports Bar and Grill O’Kelly’s Sports Bar and Grille, 2000 S. Mission St,, opens at 9 a.m. today “Traditionally, when we open up, there’s a line outside to get in,” said John Hunter, co-owner of the Irish bar. “People tailgate in the parking lot and they line up.”

The first 50 customers today will receive an official O’Kelly’s Irish shirt,

and green eggs and ham are available for breakfast until 11 a.m. Green beer will flow throughout the day.

Hunter said students can expect Irish music and a bagpipe player. An official O’Kelly’s leprechaun will walk around the bar serving drinks and taking pictures with anyone interested.

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A large staff will be on hand throughout the day to handle the large crowd Hunter expects.

He said Chuck O’Kelly, his grandfather and the man the bar is named after, will hand out shirts and prizes.

Festive contests and live music will be available at Wayside Central next door.

Taxi services such as Chippewa Cab and Limo (779-2227) and Mount Pleasant Cab Company, also known as 779-TAXI, are available throughout today for those who need safe transportation.

Members of His House Christian Fellowship (1-877-4-A-RIDE-4) will give free taxi rides from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. today.

‘No Grumpy Drunks’

Businesses expect increase in sales on holiday Area law enforcement gear up with more officers staffed

By Maryellen Tighe Senior Reporter

St. Patrick’s Day is expected

to jump-start spring shopping at many area businesses.

C & O Sportswear, 1530 S. Mission St., usually sees a 30 percent increase in sales for the green holiday, said owner Tom MacGregor. From Greek groups to individuals looking for shirts, there is a lot more foot traffic to kick off March.

“It’s kind of like Valentine’s Day for the gift stores,”

MacGregor said. “We get a really big upsurge — it kind of gets the spring going.”

While the upswing is much less than what C & O would see after a big football win, it is still a nice boost, MacGregor said.

Lil’ Chef, 1720 S. Mission, also sees an increase in business on St. Patrick’s Day. While the restaurant has a

local crowd for a traditional dinner, at night, it is like any other weekend, said manager Brian Stokes.

“It will be like a weekend graveyard shift in the middle of the week,” he said. “It’s almost worse when it falls on a weekend because you’re missing the extra revenue during the week.”

The restaurant receives

nearly twice as much business on mid-week St. Patrick’s Days as it would on a normal weeknight, Stokes said.

Clients also come in sooner on St. Patrick’s Day, he said.

“It will start earlier because people tend to start partying earlier,” Stokes said. “Everyone seems to be a little happier as well, no grumpy drunks.”

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Manager Ben Breidenstein expects the bar to be at full capacity for the majority of the day and has prepared extra staffing to better serve customers.

Liquor establishments Local bars are not the only businesses preparing for St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Dave Devine, owner of The Store, 2128 S. Mission St., is stocking up on Irish beer and whiskey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jameson whiskey is huge on St. Pattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day,â&#x20AC;? Devine said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Killians and Guinness beer, we sell a ton of those that day.â&#x20AC;?

Devine said The Store has 20 to 25 kegs of green beer that will be sold to custom-

Move in at your own pace Dear Hilary, My boyfriend and I are talking about moving in together after graduation, but his parents donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe in premarital cohabitation. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to offend them, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our life and I see living together as both economical and smart. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a girl to do? â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Contemplating Karen Dear Contemplating Karen: This is a huge question!

Moving in with your significant other is an important step. It is a great way to get to know your partner and, as you mentioned, it is economical as well.

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At the least, it shows you care about their beliefs.

Dear Hilary, I was wondering about support groups. I was recently diagnosed with an STD and I know other students have a wide range of problems. What resources are on campus for people like me who want a friendly, understanding environment? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Curious Dear Curious: Sorry you have been diagnosed with an STD. Kudos to you for reaching out.

There are two places for immediate STD help and infor-

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Isabella Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department can be contacted at 773-5921. It is state-run and will not turn you down from anything because of cost. The clinic may have support group suggestions, too.

University Health Services can be contacted at 774-6599.

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CMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volunteer Services coordinates the Safer Sex Patrol as well, which may or may not be a great place for you to ask questions. I personally adore the Safer Sex Patrol â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I think it is great they promote condom usage and safe ways to have sex.

Dear Hilary, Hi. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting a car in a couple weeks and want to keep it on campus. I looked online about parking permits and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find useful information. Do I have to pay for a full, year-long parking permit just to keep it on campus from after spring break until the end of the term? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;K. Dobbs Dear K. Dobbs: Good news! I spoke with CMU Police Chief Bill Yeagley regarding this question, and you do not have to pay for a year-long permit to keep your car on campus.

As of Dec. 11, permits are half-price; he estimates the permit should cost around $90. If you can wait until May 11, the price drops again to approximately $40.

Parking on campus is open over the weekend and is not policed; open parking times for on-campus lots are from 4

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will likely be its homemade pizza. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hungry, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right within walking distance, so we sell a ton of pizza,â&#x20AC;? Gurzick said. studentlife@cm-life.com

p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Monday morning.

There are a couple exceptions to the open parking. Lot 41 by the Towers is restricted at all times, and parking for Washington Apartments also is restricted.

CMU has a lot of metered lots as well, and this is how I parked my car on-campus for a full semester. I do not recommend relying on it however, as it does get expensive quickly.

CMU Parking Services also is quick to ticket. By the end of the semester, I basically paid for a permit in my fines. Not cool!

Although $90 is a fair amount of money, I think it is a worthwhile investment. It is so much easier to leave my car in a lot for a day instead of continually running to it with meter money.

If you have a question for next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice column, you may contact me via e-mail at Farre1hl@cmich.edu, or can contact me anonymously on my Formspring account at formspring.me/HilaryFarrell.

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This is the biggest holiday rush, she said, and it brings in more business than a regular weekend night.

Law enforcement Even if the fun does get out of hand, Mount Pleasant police are prepared for the situation.

The police department places three additional cars on duty for the day, said Lt. Paul Lauria. This helps the police provide the community with the standard service, and the police can help with

any additional problems the bars may have. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We call in extra personnel because St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day is essentially an all-day event,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last several years havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t posed any sort of memorable problems.â&#x20AC;?

The police shifts are staggered so that the 30 percent increase in staff is spread out evenly, Lauria said.

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Radio stations, venues pushing local music

By Michael L. Hoffman Staff Reporter

Modern Rock 91.5 WMHW radio shows are doing their part to nurture the Mount Pleasant music scene.

Radio shows such as “Indie Queens” and “Under the Radar” have regularly featured various artists from Central Michigan University and the community.

Ryan Hoger, singer of local band Jetpack On!, said getting songs on the radio helps draw attention because of added exposure.

“It’s just another force that is helping promote us. When people hear you talk about a show, they’re like ‘oh yeah, whatever,’” the Commerce sophomore said. “But when it is reiterated on the radio, it kind of reminds them, and our attendance at shows definitely shows that.”

“Indie Queens,” which runs from 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday nights, is hosted by Macomb junior Jamie Favazza and Waterford senior Joanna Weinreich, and produced by Midland senior Hilary Farrell. It began airing this semester.

Favazza said a primary goal has been to promote local bands and their shows.

“One of the things I do on every show is a concert watch,” she said. “And while I do national acts, I also do local acts, people who play at Rubbles, at Justice [Records], at Riverwood and some Grand Rapids gigs at the DAAC.” She said it is important for local bands to get exposure be-

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Macomb junior Jamie Favazza co-hosts 91.5 Modern Rock show Indie Queens on Sunday night.

cause it makes listeners more aware of local happenings.

“Under the Radar,” hosted

by Howell sophomore Jay Gary, also focuses on playing local, “underground and unsigned music” from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights.

Gary said “Under the Radar” has had a positive effect on the local music scene because, not only is he reaching out to bands, but bands also are approaching him to have music played on the radio.

“If you look on our rotation list right now, there are three or four bands that are now on the regular rotation after being on ‘Under the Radar,’” Gary said.

Under the Radar is not limited to just promoting music via the radio, however. Gary said Under the Radar is now booking shows for local bands.

Local venues Promoting local bands on

the radio is not only helping musicians, but also local venues such as Justice Records, 617 N. Mission St. Owner Brent Fisher said since the store and venue opened, good communication with WMHW has helped draw more people when it showcases bands.

“They’ve helped us promote shows and bands and, between the radio and word of mouth, people seem to be showing up,” he said.

He said the radio promotion is good for the scene as a whole.

“Any sort of promotion for underground music is good because once you go to a show, you tend to go back,” Fisher said. “I am getting a sense that people are starting to want to support the local bands, which is good for the local scene.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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‘Lies’ a riveting dark comedy

By Melissa Torok Staff Reporter

Featuring murder, undercover cops, sex appeal and action, “Truth Covered Lies” is a mustsee performance.

“Truth Covered Lies” is a riveting dark comedy about four unique couples — serial killers, gay hitmen, crime lords and undercover police officers — who use murder, crime and lies to solve their relationship problems.

With a cleverly written script and clear-minded direction, the cast’s outstanding roles completed the entire show.

The show opens to reveal a dimly lit hotel room where, perched cat-like within the hotel window frame, sits the East Side Killer, played by Novi senior Kristen Marzonie.

Following is her less graceful partner, played by Interlochen freshman Isaac Wineman, who stumbles into the room.

Marzonie and Wineman kick off the show with an intriguing performance. Marzonie, cat-like and graceful, yet mysterious and sly, did a great job of developing a unique character.

Wineman’s excellent performance as a bizarre germophobe

was hysterical genius and really stood out from the rest.

While waiting for their next chosen victim, the two are forced to hide as the original guests — crime lords Miss Diega and Jones — return.

Miss Diega (Fenton senior Courtney Warba) storms into the room, furious at her husband’s behavior at the party.

After getting ready for bed, the couple then secretly plots to kill one another — until they discover each other’s plan.

The crime lord couple’s relationship lacked originality and is similar to the movie “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” (starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie). Although not original, the idea worked well when incorporated into the story.

The show builds on humor all the way until the end. Gay hitman John (St. Clair Shores resident Dave Giles) makes a ‘James Bond’-esque melodramatic entrance, only to find the room empty.

Steve (Mount Pleasant sophomore Richard Bronson) follows John, carrying a lavender color gun.

Bronson and Giles are without a doubt two of the most comical characters in the show. The two

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HHHHH actors worked well together and did a fantastic job of capturing the characters’ sarcasm and joking behavior.

Undercover cops with a huge sex drive definitely caught my attention. The police officials Lang (Zeeland senior Jillian Hepinstall) and Jason (Zeeland senior Troy Cronkright) are easily distracted and frequently pause to make out.

The show’s ending was a definite ‘wow’ factor. Three of four couples remain standing until a shocking turn of events twists the plot and nothing is as it seems.

I was left in awe as the play came to a conclusion and the stage went black. studentlife@cm-life.com

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squirming in their seats.

There are scenes in the movie that will make you think back to our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first years in the Middle East, and the resolution of the film, though solid, may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about the subject.

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If you are a fan of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bourne Supremacyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bourne Ultimatum,â&#x20AC;? both directed by Paul Greengrass, then you probably at least heard about his war film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Zone.â&#x20AC;?

Set during the U.S.-led occupation of Baghdad in 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Damon) and his team are responsible for finding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

However, as his unit continually comes up empty-handed in their search for the elusive WMDs, Miller stumbles upon a complex cover-up that forces him to question his loyalty to the U.S. government and its actions in Iraq.

Is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Zoneâ&#x20AC;? a good movie? The short answer: Yes. This film has a lot to offer, but its entertainment value as a war and conspiracy film is only part of the complete package.

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viewers. The plot is enjoyable and provides thrilling twists.

The action is great, and Matt Damon provides a fantastic performance (as he usually does when playing the role of a soldier).

But make no mistake: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Zoneâ&#x20AC;? is not a rehashed, repackaged Bourne film. If you have grown tired of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;super soldierâ&#x20AC;? movies in which a lone man can fell an entire army of enemies, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be pleased to know that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Zoneâ&#x20AC;? does not follow this pattern.

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However, the film conveys a very political message. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Zoneâ&#x20AC;? is a war film that constantly questions the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; true motives for the occupation of Iraq.

If this movie had been released six years ago, most viewers would have been

Shaky viewing My main complaint about the film is the camera work.

The movie was filmed almost entirely with cameras that were constantly moving and shaky.

This technique usually enhances action sequences by making you feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a part of the battle, but it gets to be overwhelming when almost every scene is filmed this way.

Though not for everyone, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Zoneâ&#x20AC;? is worth seeing. Politics aside, the film is enjoyable, and fans of war movies and video games will definitely enjoy it.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plastic Beach,â&#x20AC;? the third album from Gorillaz, finds the band up to its now-familiar genre mashing tricks, offering an album just as satisfying and diverse as its past two albums.

Produced primarily by head Gorilla and Blur member Damon Albarn, the album features an incredibly diverse and impressive list of guest artists, ranging from Snoop Dogg to Lou Reed, which add not only to the legitimacy of Albarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts, but also to the disparate nature of the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound.

In the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making of Plastic Beachâ&#x20AC;? documentary included on the DVD that accompanies the deluxe edition of the album, Albarn talks about how he wants to take the listener on a journey: he provides the soundtrack, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the listener to create

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Albarn succeeded at this without question: from the first sounds of seagulls and waves on the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orchestral Introâ&#x20AC;? to the final notes of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pirate Jet,â&#x20AC;? the listener feels as if he/she is on a tour of Plastic Beach, meeting new characters and facing different conflicts along the 57-minute journey.

The first real song on the album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach,â&#x20AC;? finds Snoop Dogg acting as solo welcoming committee, introducing listeners to the plasticine pop world they will inhabit for the length of

the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duration.

And what a troubled world it is.

Suffering from ecological problems and vampiric consumerism, Plastic Beach is something of a mirror of our world, albeit a bit more fun and easy to swallow.

Albarn successfully raises a number of intriguing and important questions, dressed up as danceable pop and hip-hop songs, but fails to provide anything resembling an answer.

However, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not his job; he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want us to forget the problems of our world entirely, but he at least makes them great fun to listen to.

One standout track, â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Flag,â&#x20AC;? exemplifies this.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bad Company 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; not quite Modern Warfare

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battlefield: Bad Company 2â&#x20AC;? is an example of a sequel done right â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one that improves on nearly every aspect of the original while keeping the first gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinct appeal.

Though â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bad Company 2â&#x20AC;? successfully marries the longstanding squad and vehiclebased mayhem of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battlefieldâ&#x20AC;? series with the quick and brutal urban combat of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Modern Warfare,â&#x20AC;? whether it will be enough to unseat that franchiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record-breaking multiplayer dominance remains to be seen.

The game has an online component and a surprisingly good single player â&#x20AC;&#x201D; though the real meat of the game is to be found in battling through various game modes with a dozen teammates.

The class-based system offers four appreciably different play experiences: The highly mobile and deadly assault class, the long-range and stealthy recon, the stolid and helpful medic, and the versatile and explosive

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The infantry combat is fierce and fast-paced. It blends longto close-range combat skillfully with integration of destructible cover â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not to mention melee kills taken straight from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Modern Warfare.â&#x20AC;?

The series truly differentiates itself with its integration of vehicles. A tank rolling into a crowded control point or an unmanned aerial vehicle coordinating a well-placed air strike can change the game as it sends the other team struggling to regroup and modify tactics.

There are a few thrills in multiplayer gaming, such as manning a turret to keep rocketwielding enemies off of your buddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tank as he or she blows holes in a crowded building.

The vehicle controls take a bit of getting used to, but are effectively weighty and maneuverable for the most part.

Unfortunately, the online experience has been marred since its release by continual server difficulties across all three platforms, resulting in unexpected kicks and service outages.

It is definitely possible to get into a good match online, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harder than it should be.

The single-player game follows the exploits of Bad Company, a cantankerous group of four soldiers who stumble onto a plot to uncover a Japanese weapon of mass destruction from the second World War. The campaign traverses much of the western hemisphere and has a good selection of intense moments in vehicles and on foot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battlefield 2â&#x20AC;? ultimately doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compare to the tightly scripted scenes of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Modern Warfare 2,â&#x20AC;? though the freedom of choice in tactics (Rush the enemy? Hang back and snipe?) gives it nice replay value. studentlife@cm-life.com

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While Albarn and company may offer no solutions to the troubles from which Plastic Beach and our world may suffer, they certainly offer us a short and welcome reprieve from the trouble we have gotten ourselves in.

And all of its thematic weightiness aside, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plastic Beachâ&#x20AC;? is really just a fine pop record. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Back Outdoors | Students enjoy warm weather

Race, gender in politics up for Speak Up debate

By Annie Harrison Staff Reporter

Livonia freshman Kody Strong goes for a layup during a pick-up game of basketball Monday evening outside Emmons Hall. About 10 people took advantage of the warm weather and participated in the game.

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Counseling Center offers care for students, online screening Just 26 percent of those nationwide aware of their use

By Kelli Ameling Staff Reporter

Adjusting to school is not always easy for students.

The Counseling Center at Central Michigan University helps them deal with some of the typical struggles, such as homesickness and dealing with roommates. “(Throughout) the first three and a half to four weeks of this semester, we have seen about 600 (clients),” said Ross Rapaport, director of the Counseling Center.

He said difficult economic times, at home or personally for the student, add to the stress at school. But a student’s adjustment to college is a significant concern the Counseling Center sees.

Cory Cole, temporary faculty for the Counseling Center, said most of the issues he sees are depression, anxiety and relationship issues.

Cole said treating students depends on what the student brings to the visit. Some are willing to look at their lives and make changes and some students are not there yet.

“Not ‘one size fits all’ when treating (students),” Cole said. “Every kind of situation

Connect online cmich.edu/Counseling_Center.htm has a specific concern.”

While financial concerns might seem relevant at the time, Cole said he has not specifically seen a student for financial stress, but said it is attached to other problems students see him for.

“In the general category of stress, uncertainty about continuing their college career (is a trend over past years),” Cole said.

50-minute sessions Serena Cram, a Crystal Falls freshman and receptionist for the Counseling Center, said there are 13 counselors available to help students with a variety of issues.

“They are all qualified,” Cram said. “It’s not students talking to students.”

Cram said students can come and talk to the counselors about topics such as personal problems, depression, eating disorders and anxiety. She said last year, the center was booked by the end of the semester.

Counseling sessions are about 50 minutes. Students can call the office to set up appointments, Rapaport said. If it is urgent, just let the receptionists know and they can set up an appointment.

Cole said about 26 percent

of students across the country are aware of counseling centers and what they have to offer.

“I think we have many students who use the counseling center,” Rapaport said.

“But there may be students who may benefit but are unaware (of the counseling center).”

Appointments are free for the students, Cram said, although there may be a charge if additional testing needs to be done.

Rapaport said students can go to the Web site, take the online screening test and bring in the results to the counselors if they choose.

The counseling center is open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Foust Hall 102.

Students can call 774-3381 to make an appointment. university@cm-life.com

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How does the role of race and gender affect the 2010 elections?

That is the subject of a Speak Up, Speak Out panel forum, “How Do Race and Gender Figure in the New Political Landscape?” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.

The discussion also will focus on how issues related to race and gender affect the way people think about health care reform, the economy and other domestic issues.

Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Program, is moderating the forum and said it was established for two reasons.

“The main reason is to give students an opportunity for civic engagement through a discussion of current events,” she said. “Also, just to provide some information and background on current events.”

The panelists include Bloomfield Hills senior Jasmine Crossland; philosophy and religion professor Roger Hatch; Joyce Henricks, an emerita associate professor of philosophy and religion; and Robert Newby, an emeritus professor of sociology, anthropology and social work.

About SUSO The Speak Up, Speak Out panel includes students and faculty who try to represent both sides of the issue.

Klymyshyn said the topics discussed in the forums are often based on student responses to questionnaires handed out. The events start out with video clips related to the topic, and then four or five panelists speak for about five minutes each, she said.

She said the forum is a “counterbalance” to the opinionated coverage of current events in TV, radio and newspapers, Klymyshyn said.

“Students should go to see what an informed discussion can look like,” she said.

Klymyshyn said the discussion then opens up to the audience for questions and comments.

“I really hope that students leave the forum with a better understanding of gender and racial issues in the current situation,” she said.

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"How Do Race and Gender Figure in the New Political Landscape?" w When: 7 p.m. today w Where: Bovee University

Center Auditorium Meet the panelists Crossland, president of the CMU chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said students should attend because the issues affect everyone. She will talk about how race and gender issues affect college students and young adults.

She said these issues are “very prevalent” at this time and will play a role in upcoming elections.

“It’s totally different than it was 10 years ago,” she said.

Merlyn Mowrey, the chair of the organizing committee for Speak Up, Speak Out and associate professor of philosophy and religion, said the forums help students learn about people with different backgrounds and opinions.

The organizing committee also will announce an essay contest on Wednesday in honor of the 10th anniversary of Speak Up, Speak Out, Mowrey said. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Ethics policy for city officials $550 million lost to fraud could take effect next month Kilmer, Ling appointed to refine draft

By David Veselenak Online Editor

A city-wide ethics policy could take effect in Mount Pleasant as early as next month.

City and Planning Commissioners discussed last week the possibility of an ethics policy for city officials. A preliminary draft of the policy calls for all commissioners — elected and appointed — and city staff members to excuse themselves from decisions where they or a family member could benefit financially, or that person’s company would benefit.

Vice Mayor Bruce Kilmer and Commissioner Kathy Ling were appointed to a two-person ethics committee, Mayor Jim Holton said. “(Kilmer’s) goal ... is to come up with something that will work,” he said. “I think there’s a mix on the

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Holton said commissioners looked at other cities with ethics policies to gather ideas. The structure of Kalamazoo’s policy, he said, was attractive for use in Mount Pleasant.

“It was simple, yet effective,” he said. “We don’t have to reinvent the wheel.”

The committee will consist of just Kilmer and Ling, Holton said, because he would like to present another draft to the Planning Commission, which took a first look at the draft at a meeting March 4.

Planning Vice Chairman Jeff Smith, who works at Isabella Bank, said the current draft would exclude him from voting on several issues because of lending issues.

Smith said the current draft would have excluded him

from participation in several votes the planning commission took last year.

“I would have a conflict with 15 of them,” he said.

Holton said deciding what constitutes a conflict could become difficult if not examined closely.

“Everything could be viewed as a conflict, because it is a small town,” he said.

“Vice Chair Smith brought up some excellent points.”

Planning Commissioner Rick Rautanen said the broadness of the current policy may lead to problems with establishing a quorum in votes taken down the road.

“We could have two people that could vote on this,” he said, “if you stretch it out.”

Holton said the ethics policy would most likely come to a vote sometime in April, as the city is preparing to work on the 2011 budget.

The commission will meet in special session to discuss the 2011 budget at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway St. metro@cm-life.com

Michael Jackson estate, Sony Music Entertainment strike distribution deal

By Chris Lee Los Angeles Times (MCT)

LOS ANGELES — Administrators of Michael Jackson’s estate and his longtime record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Monday announced a seven-year distribution deal for as many as 10 new Jackson projects, including unreleased recordings, DVDs and perhaps even video games, valued at as much as $250 million.

“We and Sony feel that the future for Michael Jackson is unlimited,” said John Branca, a special administrator for the estate.

Rob Stringer, chairman of the Columbia Epic label group, a division of Sony, described the deal as a landmark for the recording industry.

“The audio rights span across different projects,” Stringer said. “There may be theater.

There may be films and movies. There may be computer games — or multimedia platforms that I don’t know about today that will happen in 2015.”

Jackson died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009, of acute intoxication from the powerful anesthetic propofol as he was preparing for a series of comeback concerts in London.

Monday’s deal eclipses such agreements as Bruce Springsteen’s $110 million, sevenalbum deal with Columbia Records signed in 2005 and British pop crooner Robbie Williams’ $150 million, fivealbum deal with EMI in 2002.

Although Sony enters into the new agreement at a time of plummeting album sales and widespread music industry contraction, sales of so-called “legacy acts” and Jackson’s in particular, suggest the potential upside of the agreement. In the nine months since Jackson’s death, more than 31 million of his albums have been sold

worldwide (with two-thirds occurring overseas), according to a source with knowledge of Jackson’s financial dealings who insisted on anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.

Those sales and recent licensing deals have brought in close to $250 million to the estate — easing a substantial portion of the nearly halfbillion dollars in debt Jackson owed to financial institutions at the time of his death.

The Elvis Presley estate takes in between $50 million and $60 million annually through music sales and licensing deals. Jimi Hendrix’s posthumously released album “Valleys of Neptune” may sell 100,000 copies in its first week of release, according to Billboard magazine.

And in addition to several recent re-releases and repackaging of the singer’s CDs and movies, Frank Sinatra’s estate

signed a deal with Warner Music Group in 2008 to explore projects including a restaurant chain, a Sinatra-themed casino and the use of Sinatra’s image to market luxury goods.

The Beatles continue to thrive in the marketplace four decades after their breakup and despite the deaths of two members, John Lennon and George Harrison.

More than 60 million Beatles albums have been sold domestically since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking retail sales in 1991.

“If you look at Elvis and the Beatles, and how their brands are thriving, they only hint at what the future holds for Michael,” Branca said.

Sony and the Jackson estate already have plans in place for a reissue of Jackson’s multiplatinum selling 1979 album “Off the Wall” next year that will contain a trove of new, exclusive material.

Experts say criminals taking ‘full advantage’

By Stuart Pfeifer Los Angeles Times (MCT)

LOS ANGELES — U.S. citizens reported losing more than $550 million in 2009 in Internet fraud, falling prey to a variety of increasingly sophisticated scams, according to a report by the Internet Crime Complaint Center.

The loss was more than twice that reported in 2008, according to the agency, a partnership of the FBI and the privately funded National White Collar Crime Center. Based in West Virginia, the center tracks Internet crime around the world.

“Criminals are continuing to take full advantage of the anonymity afforded them by the Internet. They are also developing increasingly sophisticated means of defrauding unsuspecting consumers,” said Donald Brackman, director of the National White Collar Crime Center.

Part of the increase can be attributed to a change that allowed more cases to be included, but other possible factors include increased use of the Internet, which has broadened the pool of perpetrators and victims, said Charles Pavelites, an FBI special agent.

More complaints were reported by California residents than by residents of any other state, the report said. Common frauds included the nondelivery of merchandise ordered through Web sites and “advance-fee scams,” in which victims were persuaded to make small payments to receive windfalls that never arrived, the report said.

Typical of the cases reported last year was a

scam in which a Miami Beach man advertised vacation rentals on Craigslist. org but stopped communicating with customers after they paid thousands of dollars in down payments, according to the report.

Police arrested a suspect in that case, saying he stole more than $30,000 from 16 victims.

Another common fraud in 2009 was the “hit man scam,” in which threatening e-mails were sent to victims. The e-mails purported to be written by hit men who had been paid to kill the victims. They said they would let the victims live if they paid them thousands of dollars. Many of those threatening e-mails were traced to West Africa, Pavelites said.

“Internet crime keeps going up. It’s cheaper.

It’s faster. It beats the old method of knocking on your door and trying to get you to give them money,” Pavelites said. “If you send out 1 million e-mails and even a minimal number of

people return money, you’ll make more money than a working person would in a very long time in a legitimate job.”

Computer viruses capable of secretly downloading passwords and account numbers are also a problem, Pavelites said.

Spread through e-mail attachments, the viruses allow criminals to steal from bank and credit card accounts.

In April 2009, the Internet Crime Complaint Center linked 103 cases in which victims reported paying for vehicles and motorcycles that did not arrive. The victims lost a combined $360,000 that was sent to a fraudulent financing center suggested by the seller, the report said. Consumers can take precautions to avoid being victimized, Pavelites said. They should install upto-date computer firewalls, use only reputable payment centers to make purchases online, and not respond to unsolicited e-mails or popup ads, he said.