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Uncertainty remains over contract Members say CMU’s handling leaves financial instability By Ariel Black and Maria Amante Senior Reporters

Sue Murphy has not left CMU despite what she considers less than ideal circumstances. The English language and

literature instructor picketed Monday outside the Education and Human Services Building with about 15 other temporary faculty members of the Union of Teaching Faculty. “I love teaching,” she said. “I love my students.” Like her colleagues, Murphy is dissatisfied with the university’s contract offers for temporary faculty. She said her salary is $20,700 for teaching nine credit hours after working 11 years at CMU.

UTF is asking for multiyear contracts, salary increases, regular cost-of -living adjustments, a reappointment and layoff system based on seniority and protection of existing benefits. UTF has 350 members. Jim Eikrem, assistant communication and dramatic arts professor and president of UTF, said the union presented its preferred proposal, but the university wants to stick with the “old system.” “We presented a proposal

which the university reviewed,” Eikrem said. “They have come back with an unacceptable agreement.” Steve Smith, director of public relations, said in a statement the university has been in negotiations with UTF since January. “The university will continue to negotiate in good faith as we work to achieve a contract which is fair and equitable to both parties,” he said. A utF | 2A

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Sue Murphy, a temporary instructor in the English department for 11 years, holds a sign that reads “5 Deans get all the bean$” in reference to the College of Medicine deans Monday outside of the Education and Human Services Building during a protest for the Union of Teaching Faculty.

Student, professor to travel overseas for human rights meeting CMU just one of three schools in nation involved By Brad Canze News Copy Chief

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Grand Blanc junior Nikki Steffes sits next to a board, which she fills in with prayers every month, on Feb. 22 in the living room of her Lansing Street home. The numbers 57 and 36 represent the number of prayers that have been answered in previous months. Steffes has been on a number of mission trips, her most recent to the Dominican Republic to work with Orphanage Outreach, tutoring orphans and showing them they are loved.

Driven to give Student travels world helping children after religious conversion

By Mike Nichols Senior Reporter

Editor’s note: Every Wednesday, CM Life will publish an in-depth piece, examining different issues. The old Nikki Steffes never read her Bible, never traveled and never thought about much other than sports, boys and partying hard. Now the Grand Blanc junior writes a daily verse on her hand, has stamps in her passport and cannot stop talking about the orphans across the globe she misses every day. The change has blown her old crowd of friends away.

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“She is being talked about in Grand Blanc like, ‘Wow, what happened to Nikki?’” said her mother Barb Steffes. “Her heart toward others has changed dramatically.” Since becoming Christian in fall 2009, Nikki Steffes said, her life mission was clear: To travel the globe helping orphans. “I think of my life as an adventure every morning,” she said. “I’m excited to see where it’s headed.” The journey began when she got involved with His House Christian Fellowship Steffes’ sophomore year and worked in the children’s ministry, His

Grand Blanc junior Nikki Steffes prays during a His House Christian Fellowship service Thursday night at Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. Steffes became a member of His House during her sophomore year and has remained an active member.

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A CMU student and associate professor will travel to The Hague, Netherlands to meet with law students from Duke University and University of North Carolina. Monroe senior Sarah Wills and Hope May, an associate philosophy and religion professor, will represent the CMU chapter of the International Criminal Court Student Network while meeting with ICCSN members from Duke and UNC, the other two active U.S. chapters. The students will visit the International Criminal Court as well as the Coalition for the International Criminal Court, a group of non-government organizations who do advocacy work for the ICC. They will also visit the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia. “We are going to be watching court proceedings, visiting the ICC and the ICJ and learning the court process,” said Wills, a world religions major and anthropology minor. Aside from Wills and May, the other seven ICCSN members going are law students at Duke and UNC. “There’s two things we’re trying to get out of this; one of them is trying to connect with other chapters,” said Matthew Rogier, a first-year Duke law student going on the trip and an Indiana native. “Kind of our second goal of this trip is to gain a better understanding of how these

institutions work and gain a better perspective.” The three U.S. chapters of the ICCSN, an international group of students who learn and educate about the ICC and international human rights law, will meet for a “working dinner” in a hotel in the neighboring town of Leiden, funded by the CMU College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences. “(CHSBS) Dean (Pamela) Gates supported this, because all the students are staying in a youth hostel, and there are really no facilities there, so we rented a room in the hotel I’m staying in, in Leiden,” May said. May is also going to The Hague to prepare for several summer programs. She will be working with the Jurisdiction, Cooperation and Complementarity Division of the ICC’s office of the prosecutor this summer. She will also be teaching PHL 397: Netherlands Human Rights, Theory and Practice as a study abroad course for CMU students at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies at Leiden University. “I’m meeting with them (at the Grotius Centre), going through the facilities and securing housing for myself,” May said. The International Criminal Court is a human rights court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. 114 countries are members of the court, but the U.S. is not. They began their first trial, against Thomas Lubanga, a Congolese militia leader, in 2009. “This court is so new it has not finished its first case yet,” May said.

Mural in Calkins dedicated to late student Creation a ‘coping strategy’ for artist By Anamaria Dickerson Staff Reporter

Students can find more than just a quiet place in the study room on the second floor of Calkins Hall. Painted on a 13-by-8-foot brick wall, a mural of black doves, a rose and a blue sky is dedicated to the memory of Williamston freshman Sarina Seger, who died in a car accident in October. The artists, Grand Ledge freshman Deanna Staton and Caledonia freshman Danny Karadsheh, created the mural to commemorate her. “Danny and I are really artistic, so we thought it’d be

a good idea,” Staton said. “It was also a coping strategy for me and something everyone can enjoy.” Once approval for the mural was granted Staton bought the paint supplies herself and went to work with Karadsheh on the project. “It took around 30 hours,” Staton said. “Brick isn’t ideal.” The two came up with the idea of a rose and doves to symbolize things that reminded them of Seger. The rose represents her middle name as well as her favorite flower. “We did the doves to symbolize peace, because I like to think she is in a peaceful place wherever she may be,” Staton said. Mesick sophomore Anelisa Bailey, who met Seger on their

first day of school and became a close friend, described her as a “hippie child.” “She was free-spirited, wore long skirts and tank tops and took care of people,” Seger said. Bailey said Seger liked to give others advice and always had friends coming to her with questions. “She wanted to be a teacher,” Bailey said. “And back home she helped out at her elementary school as at a mentor for immigrant children.” Staton said she wants the mural to be a way to remember not just Seger’s presence but also her qualities. “Come and enjoy the mural,” she said. “And have a moment of silence.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Caledonia freshman Danny Karadsheh and Grand Ledge freshman Deanna Staton stand in front of the mural they created in honor of Sarina Rose Seger. Seger died of injuries sustained in a car crash in October of 2010. “Deanna came up with the plan, she wanted to make a rose because her middle name is Rose. Her favorite flower was a rose,” Karadsheh said. Staton added, “We’re trying to get it out there so that people who know her can come and see it and show their appreciation.”

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EVENTS CALENDAR w Sigma Alpha Epsilon will hold a fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2332 S. Mission St. w Art Reach of Mid Michigan presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Do Lunchâ&#x20AC;? from noon to 1 p.m. at the Art Reach Center, 111 E. Broadway St.. w â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slam It Up!â&#x20AC;? slam poetry competition will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.

THURSDAY w A gallery exhibit of Tonya Henderson Rollysonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work will be on display until March 31 at the Art Reach Center, 111. E. Broadway St. w A Leadership Excellence/Leadership Styles educational session will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Rowe 229.

w The 2011 Annual Juried CMU Student Art Exhibition will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the University Art Gallery: Main Gallery.

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Steffes said before her spiritual transformation she did not care about those things and that she was a party animal, concerned only with who she was on the outside. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, it used to be all about how physical beauty and talent mattered the most,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how crooked my view of feminine beauty was.â&#x20AC;? Steffesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; older brother Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newfound faith inspired her to realize selfishness, not love, drove her life, she said. Gary said society is built on a social hierarchy that puts immense pressures on women such as Steffes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trying to meet everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval and please everyone, she hit a boiling point,â&#x20AC;? Gary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a weight she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t carry anymore.â&#x20AC;? Steffes said she was reborn after she began attending His House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a 180 (-degree turn) from there on out,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would never go back and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been happier.â&#x20AC;? Steffesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roommate Megan Dexter said she noticed a big change and that Nikkiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith has made her like their house mom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As much as she has her passion for His House, she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t judge us,â&#x20AC;? the Mount Pleasant junior said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a kind of unconditional love.â&#x20AC;? Barb Steffes said the dangers of international travel worry her as a mother, but she would never want to hold back a daughter she believes is doing something great. Barb said people are drawn to her because she is willing to give so much. After getting a degree in journalism with a minor in advertising, Steffes wants to build awareness for non-profits and inspire a change in others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think inside everyone thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little piece of us that wants to make a difference in the world, but we limit ourselves because we think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just one person who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a difference,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be a part of changing our attitudes about that.â&#x20AC;?

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Kids, and discovered her passion for helping children. Her first mission trip was to Atlanta, Ga. during spring break 2010. She worked with Night Light, a ministry aimed at protecting children in high risk of becoming involved with sex trafficking. The tragedy overwhelmed her, she said, and that was the moment her passion caught fire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing a little 4-year-old girl neglected on the streets just broke me,â&#x20AC;? Steffes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew I wanted to be a part of changing that.â&#x20AC;? She has also spent time working with children in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Though thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little left in their hearts to work with, when you show them love, pieces of their heart come back together,â&#x20AC;? Steffes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when someone gets to share with them, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You have a God who loves you.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Grand Ledge senior Marci Westman set up the team that traveled to the Dominican Republic, and said that Nikkiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to overcome the language barrier and build relationships with the children was incredible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her personality is really contagious,â&#x20AC;? Westman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more time you spend with her, the closer you feel to God.â&#x20AC;? She is headed to Lakewood, Fla. with His House over spring break and to Gabon, with the church again for a mission trip that will focus on AIDS relief for orphans. Steffes has also illustrated a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, is a leading scorer on CMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse club and leads Homeless Outreach Ministry Equipping, where one Saturday a month she and others distribute food to the homeless in Detroit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing that gets me the most is the idea that there are so many people in our community and this world who can go their entire lives without knowing what true love is,â&#x20AC;? she said.

and in other cities across the country. On Sunday, journalists BEIJING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Chinese who attempted to cover the Foreign Ministry on Tues- scheduled protest at the day barred foreign news Wangfujing shopping disreporters from a major Bei- trict â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where no protesters jing shopping district des- actually gathered â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were ignated on the Internet as detained, shoved around the gathering point for anti- and, in at least one case, assaulted by men in civilian government protests. The highly unusual move clothes who wore earpieces â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such restrictions usually and were clearly in comare applied only to sensitive munication with uniformed regions such as Tibet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; un- police. At a regularly scheduled derscores the concern with which the Chinese govern- news conference Tuesday ment views the protest calls, afternoon, Foreign Ministry which have been named the spokeswoman Jiang Yu enâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Jasmine Revolutionâ&#x20AC;? after dorsed the police actions: the demonstrations that â&#x20AC;&#x153;As far as I know, over the started in Tunisia and have weekend the Beijing police properly handled the inciswept the Arab world. Public response to the dent at Wangfujing.â&#x20AC;? She said the police were announced gatherings has been tiny, but Chinese se- forced to move in because curity officials have reacted the foreign journalists had with huge deployments of disrupted the high-traffic uniformed and plainclothes shopping area. She also officers, both in the capital made it clear that Wangfu

jing now is considered offlimits without prior approval from local authorities, a departure from previous media guidelines, which required only that reporters have permission from the people or organizations they intend to interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand those regulations,â&#x20AC;? she said, referring to the rules that govern foreign reportersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities in China, â&#x20AC;&#x153;then the local authorities can offer help explaining them to you.â&#x20AC;? News about the calls for protests has been blocked from Chinese media and Internet portals, and Jiang stuck to that blackout Tuesday, refusing to say why she thought so many journalists had gathered in Wangfujing on Sunday. At first she said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, and then she said the question was inappropriate.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eikrem said temporary faculty are the biggest unit of teachers and teach more classes than any other faculty group on campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The average temporary faculty member has worked here for six years,â&#x20AC;? he said. Erin Fox, a communications and dramatic arts instructor who teaches 12 credit hours, was among the protesters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time we get a paid a living wage and receive a sense of job security,â&#x20AC;? she said. Fox said she joined the Organizing Committee in June 2010 after realizing her lack of job security was causing her teaching and personal life to suffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found it incredibly difficult to give great consideration to choosing a quality textbook, planning assignments and class exercises, gathering teaching resources and materials ... when I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know whether or not I would be employed again for the next semester,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. She said she was not given an employment offer until several weeks before classes began for many years, which affected her preparation time for students. Fox said she wants to settle down and start a family with her husband,

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Ricky Buerkel, a temporary instructor in the communications and dramatic arts department, hands out fliers to passers-by on Monday outside of the Education and Health Services Building during a Union of Teaching Faculty protest.

but feels she cannot do so without knowing the future of her job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While non-tenure-track faculty were told there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough money to cover basic cost-of-living increases, CMU simultaneously hired a new president for $350,000 plus a $50,000 signing bonus, a new provost for $253,000, and medical schools deans for $1.37 million,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. UTF member Michael Ostling said he is making enough to get by, unlike many of his colleagues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Job security is my problem,â&#x20AC;? the assistant professor of philosophy and religion said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a wife and three children. We moved here from Canada so I could take this job, but we just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know from year to year.â&#x20AC;?

Ostling said his middle child will enter high school soon; not being able to tell his son what school he will attend is difficult. He said students should consider the amount of time that passes between their sophomore year of high school to their senior year of college. That is the average time span temporary faculty teach without being guaranteed their job for the following year, Ostling said, which leaves a lot of uncertainty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to provide our students with the best education possible, but that can be difficult when we feel vulnerable and unappreciated,â&#x20AC;? Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A quality contract for UTF will alleviate these concerns.â&#x20AC;? university@cm-life.com

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

City Commissioner resigns from position David McGuire cites potential conflict of interest as reason By Emily Grove Senior Reporter

City commissioner David McGuire resigned from his position Monday to avoid a possible conflict of interest regarding the Mount Pleasant Center. McGuire has served on the commission since January 2007

and his resignation will take effect on March 15. His term was set to expire at the end of 2012. Being a developer, McGuire said he may have interest in developing parts of the Mount Pleasant Center property in the future. The City Commission has until March to decide whether it wishes to purchase the abandoned property. McGuire thanked citizens for the opportunity to serve and left the commissioners with a final request upon his resignation. “I hope you would replace me with someone who thinks and votes along the same lines as I

do because that’s what the people voted for,” McGuire said. How his replacement will be handled remains unclear. The city charter states special elections can be held when called by resolution of the commission, but 45 days notice must be given before a special election. There is no immediate need to fill the position as the commission can still function with six members, similar to when Jeffrey Palmer resigned last May, said City Clerk Jeremy Howard. But with McGuire’s resignation and the upcoming decision to purchase the Mount Pleas-

ant Center approaching, the split vote of a six-member committee could be crucial. “A tie vote is essentially a David McGuire no,” Howard said. “It doesn’t pass.” The commission heard from Ryan Londrigan of AKT Peerless, the company conducting the environmental study on the Mount Pleasant Center Property. He reported the company plans to be out at the property

every day this week collecting samples. “Our main goal is to prepare everything you need for liability protection to purchase the property,” Londrigan said. He said the company has already discovered one new tank that could be cause for concern, but overall the contamination to the property appears minor. The company will also try to put together more comprehensive estimates on clean-up and demolition costs, he said. Other business Prior to the meeting a work

session was held to discuss criteria for the Redevelopment Liquor License District Policy. Rich Morrison, director of community services, presented some general ideas in hopes of receiving commission feedback. “We’re not looking for a decision tonight,” Morrison said. “In two weeks we hope to be working on an actual policy.” The next steps would be drafting the policy, approval by the city commission and reviewing the existing liquor license policy, he said. metro@cm-life.com

Smoker’s Club owner dies at 54 Dave Sprunger remembered as ‘one-of-a-kind’ guy By Orrin Shawl Staff Reporter

Dave Sprunger was considered a wellliked and respected business owner in the Mount Pleasant community by smokers and non-smokers alike. The owner of the Smokers Club, 100 S. Mission St., died at his Merrill home Sunday evening. He was 54. David Edel, weekend manager at the Smokers Club, knew Sprunger for 32 years. Sprunger worked at Edel’s store in the 1980s. “He’s a one-of-a-kind kind of guy. He always Dave Sprunger chooses his employees correctly,” Edel said. “He would go out of his way to make sure the customer is satisfied.” Sprunger and Edel’s friendship went further than just working in the same store. In 1999, Sprunger became the pipe-smoking champion in Midland when he smoked a pipe in 1 minute and 28 seconds, beating out Edel by five seconds. Edel eventually became the pipesmoking champion in 2002. Dave Sprunger’s business will be owned by his widow, Kim Sprunger, and their daughter, Melody Moore. Moore will handle the business transactions for the club, keeping the Sprunger name in the business. “He’s been here for 14 years, but he didn’t own the store until about four years ago,” Kim said. “He added on to the store last year from where the pottery place used to be.” Not only did Sprunger take care of his family and his store, he also strove to take care of those in need. “He would find people who lost their job to donate to, even if he didn’t know them at all, even if he didn’t have as much,” Kim said. “He was the most generous man I knew.” Sprunger’s granddaughter, 19-year-old Merrill sophomore Angel Moore, worked at the store and also appreciated her grandfather’s attitude toward his employees and customers. “He’d thank us every day before he left ... If he was working, he would hand out free stuff to people,” Moore said. “He would laugh a lot and play the music. It was such a chill setting where he was not strict. He was a really good person, and he is going to be missed.” A visitation will be held 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Case Funeral Home, 125 E. Saginaw St. in Merrill. The funeral will take place 11 a.m. Friday. He will be buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery at Merrill and Homer roads. A luncheon will take place after the burial at Mount Haley Township Hall. metro@cm-life.com

n g i e i e R wd o R photos by jake may/photo editor

Mount Pleasant resident Josh Merryman gets into character as CMU’s basketball mascot Rowdie during a double-header for the men’s and women’s teams in mid-February.

Chippewa basketball’s mascot leads busy double life By Tony Wittkowski Staff Reporter

One moment Josh Merryman is dancing with the cheer team on the sidelines and the next he’s holding his oversized cardboard phone to a spectator’s ear, urging them to answer it. Merryman, a Mount Pleasant resident, is the guy walking on his hands, tossing tightly wrapped Tshirts into the crowd and riding an unusually small tricycle onto the court of McGuirk Arena during basketball games. This middle school physical education teacher and father of two, ages nine and five, performs as Rowdie — CMU’s basketball mascot. At first the opportunity came as just a substitute for the previous mascot, and then turned to a fulltime commitment. “It wasn’t really my intention to do this (full time),” Merryman said. “I wanted to do it on the side.”

After the first couple of games as a substitute for Rowdie, the other man stepped down, leaving Merryman at the reigns. The costume is a three-part suit from head to toe. Merryman wears gloves and cartoonish shoes to cover up any visible skin — and trap in any heat. A large basketball-shaped head with a bike helmet underneath tops it off. “I don’t like it when fans are messing with you and hitting you in the head,” Merryman said. “The helmet goes back and forth and there’s hardly any cushioning for my head.” Aaron Hotelling, a CMU alumnus from Gaylord, had a picture taken with Rowdie during the game with his son, Ian. “I’m excited there’s at least a mascot,” Hotelling said. “I realize we can’t have someone out wearing a headdress.” Several students appreciated his A rowdie | 4A

Grayling resident Erica Umlor, 12, laughs as Rowdie entertains her as he sifts through the crowd interacting with people to keep energy high during a basketball game on Feb. 12 at McGuirk Arena. “It was cool. It was weird,” Umlor said. “And honestly, I was hoping he wasn’t going to come sit by me.”

Obama’s new budget controversial Snyder: Budget goes in “opposite direction” than needed By Maria Amante Senior Reporter

President Barack Obama’s $3.7-trillion budget for the upcoming fiscal year continues to draw criticism from some Republicans and others. The proposal includes $1.6 trillion in new revenue from

an extension last December of the Bush-era tax cuts. Obama proposed ending subsidies to oil and gas companies, new taxes on hedge fund managers and other taxes on wealthy individuals and businesses. “The only way we can make these commitments (to education, etc.) is if the government starts living within its means,” Obama said during his budget presentation in February. The nation’s deficit, which will hit $1.6 billion this year, will remain unaffected under Obama’s plan until 2013. The deficit will then fall to $1.1 tril-

lion, and settle at $600 billion through 2018, as outlined in his plan. U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, RMidland, said the president is on a deficit-spending spree. “Rather than setting the stage for broad-based, progrowth tax reform, this budget goes in the opposite direction with more tax hikes,” Camp said in a statement. Obama proposed a freeze on domestic spending, and stressed that this freeze will bring spending levels to what has not been seen since Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presi-

dency. He also said he would veto any bill with earmarks. Obama called his proposal a “down payment” on the deficit, and said, in order to fully eliminate it, both parties will need to join together. Economics Professor Paul Natke said the president’s approach is correct. “From a narrow-minded economist’s standpoint, what he should do is raise taxes and cut spending to reduce the deficit,” Natke said. Natke said Republicans’ A obama | 5A

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WORD HAMMER | Slam poetry group practices for upcoming competition

Students reading newspaper less, rely on TV, Internet Social networking sites now main source for news By Odille Parker Staff Reporer

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Detroit senior Brittany Williams, left, smiles as Saginaw senior Rodney Austin explains his thoughts on how effective a better punch line would be when reciting slam poetry during Word Hammer’s slam poetry meeting Tuesday night in Moore Hall. He said slam poetry helps him express himself in “poetic ways.”

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Police give tips for spring break security Students should lock up, leave some lights on By Gabi Jaye Senior Reporter

Local police agencies are offering students advice about how to be safe while they’re away during spring break. Jeff Browne, Mount Pleasant Police Department public information officer, offered tips about property safety, physical safety and alcohol safety. “I want students to keep themselves safe and keep themselves from being a potential victim,” Browne said. “I also hope they take some initiative to help keep their property safe.” Students should secure their apartments or residence hall rooms before

leaving, he said. Police recommend leaving some interior and exterior lights on in apartments. “It seems that we have a bit of an influx of breakins when students leave for a period of time,” Browne said. He said those leaving their cars in Mount Pleasant over spring break should park their vehicle off the streets and in an area that is highly visible and well lit. Students should also remove all valuables from vehicles or put them out of plain sight and ensure vehicle doors are locked, Browne said. “Let a trusted neighbor know to keep an eye on things,” said Isabella County Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski. “Tell them if they hear noises coming from the apartment to call 9-1-1.” Mioduszewski said items typically stolen are elec-

tronics. He said some burglars will take items they steal and sell them off. The MPPD also recommends seeing a mechanic and making sure a vehicle is functioning well before traveling long distances. Students should refrain from posting departure dates and their expected time of return online. “Crimes like these are called opportunity crimes,” Mioduszewski said. “People know the apartments are vacated and go in and take whatever they want ... They know their chance of being detected is less.” He said those leaving for the week should use their locks and deadbolts. Students should also put a wooden dowel in any sliding doors or windows. Browne said apartment managers do a good job of keeping their complexes safe. He said the MPPD with

the managers bi-yearly. “We work with the apartment managers and they send out safety notices for us to their residents,” he said. Precautions are also taken in the residence halls on campus. Grant Skomski, assistant director of Residence Life, said students are given a checkout list before they leave for break. “Besides locking their door, we encourage students, if they do have valubles, to they take them home,” he said. Skomski said residence hall break-ins are not a common occurrence but they do happen every so often. “CMU Police makes ongoing rounds in the locked residence halls,” Skomski said. metro@cm-life.com

Students find ways to balance classes, activities By Mike Nichols Senior Reporter

Annalise Kransz is like many students and must balance a hectic life full of academic and extracurricular activities. Among the Portland senior’s many activities are being a news anchor for News Central 34 on MHTV, the treasurer of the Organization of Women Leaders and the co-chairperson of public relations for the Leadership Advancement of Scholars. She said she uses organizational tools to help her manage her busy life. “A planner with lots of highlighters,” she said. “I think I would go insane if I didn’t have my planner.” Dewitt junior Liz Fedewa and Ann Arbor senior David Nickodemus are both majoring in music and said they have a hefty work load with hardly any leisure time.

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Several students appreciated his ability to cover almost every region of the arena with a cheering fan. “He’s been around everywhere,” said Waterford junior Meagan Mosakoski. “At the Tigers game you can’t find the mascot anywhere.” Merryman is also interested in work at the next level, whether as a mascot for a professional or minorleague team. He has even made friendships with the Grand Rapids Griffins’, Detroit Pistons’ and Cleveland Cavaliers’ mascots through work at charity events. The mascot for the Griffins was an old co-worker of his which helped push him toward assuming the Rowdie persona, Merryman said.

“A freshman music major will generally have 10 classes,” Nickodemus said. “We have our regular academic schedule, plus practice time, plus homework time, plus rehearsal time, instrumental practice time and concerts to attend.” Fedewa said if she were to combine her free time, study time and time for sleep, it only adds up to about nine hours. She said the Music Building feels like her home because she is there so often. She said she keeps two extra pairs of shoes in a locker there, has eaten meals, brushed her teeth and even slept there. “I made the bad choice to do music with a minor in math and be in the honors program,” she said. “Free time depends on how much I want to sleep.” Nickodemus said they find balance by figuring out what matters most for their

grades. Sometimes he has to skip one assignment to accomplish three others and pick which grade he needs to save the most. “It’s definitely a balance between what will have a bigger impact in my grades right now and what I can make up later,” he said. Sophomore Austin Krompetz is a physical therapy major taking 15 credits, going to night labs and still driving home to Gladwin to work on the weekends. Krompetz said his hardest class is human anatomy, which is one of the main reasons he studies a lot outside of class. “Everything has to be memorized by sight,” he said. “There’s usually two parts to every question. It’s really hard.” Krompetz said he balances life by maintaining a schedule to help him keep up with his classes. “I use iCal on my comput-

From conditioning students in the gym, to putting his kids to bed and introducing both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, Merryman manages it all.

“I really enjoy interacting with the fans,” Merryman said. “If they’re not happy, then I change what I do.” university@cm-life.com

er,” said White Lake freshman Trevor Griffin. “I just stick to the schedule and it works out good.” Between classes and working in the library, Griffin said scheduling helps because it prepares him for the work load and keeps him from becoming ambushed with overload. “It’s less stressful because nothing comes unexpected,” he said. “It helps me stay in control of what I need to accomplish.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Many CMU students are putting down the newspaper and finding new ways to become informed because of the prevalence of online media. Twitter and Facebook have become mainstream communication worldwide. People are able to receive instant information online or via text messaging. Bloomfield freshman Amanda Schultz does not bother to turn on the news or flip through the day’s paper. “I hear about everything on Facebook,” Schultz said. “I don’t even need to turn on the news to hear about big events since everyone posts it instantly.” Other students resort to the click of a remote. With local and national news channels, students have a quick availability to nationwide and worldwide news. Many of those stations also have websites and an account on a social networking site for constant updates. Jake Simon, a Remus freshman, almost always reaches for the remote when looking for news and information on current events. “Television is an easier and faster medium in which to keep up with what’s happening,” Simon said. “Instead of going out and buying a newspaper, which at best can only show you information as up to date as

yesterday, I can flip on the tube and see what’s happening in the world right this second.” Journalism Professor John K. Hartman said he thinks there is apathy among the student body, especially because of the ease of access to news information. He said he believes most students do not feel the need to be informed on what is going on. “This has been a trend for 20 years,” Hartman said. “Students have a casual approach to this matter and that’s unfortunate. The decline in the level of interest to become informed is huge.” Hartman also said he sees the trend among journalism students. If these students who should be informed are not, then he can only imagine students in other areas of study. The number of students who keep up to date with news is decreasing. For those who do, Hartman said it will be a huge advantage for them when they are looking for an internship or a job. “Successful people are well-informed about everything that is going on in the world,” Hartman said. “A lot of times, the person who is interviewing makes a gauge of how serious a person is by asking about current events ... students don’t see that by not paying attention. It will be harder for them to get careers going.” While there is an overall lack for awareness, he said there is still hope with the uprise of social networking and Web-based reporting. studentlife@cm-life.com

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E-readers gain prevalence Some still hesitant about new technology By Maryellen Tighe Staff Reporter

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Ron Hoyt of Alma works on Thursday afternoon to complete the wood framing of the new sun screens being built on the south side of the Education and Human Services Building, which will provide shade for the playground. Hoyt has been working with Denali Construction for five years. “The rest of the wood should be done in a matter of one more good day,” he said.

Sun screens being added to EHS Building playground Construction time limited by weather

Denali Construction employee Rick Albrecht looks up as a fellow construction worker shouts down measurements to him on Thursday afternoon. The pair are part of the team building new sun screens for the playground on the south side of the Education and Human Services Building.

“The architect was SHW Group and our contact there is Janice Suchan,” said Linda Slater, director of Plant Engineering and Planning. Suchan was unable to be reached for comment at time of publication. Slater said Rob Kennedy, owner’s representative of Plant Engineering and Planning followed the construction of the project to ensure it was installed as per the plans and specifications provided by the architect. The completion date is not yet known. It changes all the time depending on the weather, Priest said.

“It’s weather pending,” said Ron Hoyt of Alma, who has worked with Denali Construction for five years. “The colder it is, the more you have to wear, which limits productivity.” The rest of the wood framing should be done in a matter of one more good day, Hoyt said Feb. 24. Hoyt and 11-year Denali Construction worker Rick Albrecht are part of the team building the new screens. The area is off limits to the children for the extent of the construction. university@cm-life.com

Summer concert series to bring back hits By Hailee Sattavara Staff Reporter

Actor Jeff Daniels and The Verve Pipe lead singer Brian Vander Ark will return to downtown Mount Pleasant for Max and Emily’s Summer Concert Series. The concert series will run on June 9, July 28 and Aug. 20. The Ragbirds and Toad the Wet Sprocket will also perform as part of the series. “It’s free to the public, we close off Broadway and put up a nice stage,” said Tim Brockman, owner of Max and Emily’s, 125 E. Broadway St. Jeff Daniels, a former CMU student, sang and played guitar for a crowd of about 2,200 last year, Brockman said. Daniels and Vander Ark will perform at the Aug. 20 concert. Vander Ark

has performed at past concert series as well, Brockman said. It will be Max and Emily’s third summer concert series. “I’m pretty excited … cooking outside is fun,” said Hannah Crook, a Max and Emily’s employee. Crook, a Mount Pleasant resident, is excited because it is also going to be warm out. “It’s going to be my first one being in it and not watching it,” said Mount Pleasant resident Ashley Fisher, a Max and Emily’s employee. The Ragbirds will play a blend of folk, pop and rock on June 9. Toad the Wet Sprocket had two hits in the 1990s and have recently gotten back together, Brockman said. The group will play July 28. “My manager, Chris Walton, was instrumental in lining up

these groups,” Brockman said. But the event isn’t just about having a good time, he said. Max and Emily’s encourages people to donate food, money and other items to the William Ellis Brockman Infant Food Pantry at the Central Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, 215 E. Broadway St. Last year the pantry received $2,500 to $2,600 in donations, Brockman said. “We ask for things like diapers and formula … sometimes people are down on their luck, so they can go there and get (things they need),” Brockman said. Max and Emily’s has partnered with the city of Mount Pleasant, Isabella Bank and CMU to produce this year’s series. metro@cm-life.com

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Weather will determine when the sun screens being put in place outside of the Education and Human Services Building can be completed. The screens are needed for the playground facing the south end of campus to provide shaded areas for the preschoolers until the trees grow enough to provide their own shade. “When we designed the outdoor learning center, there were a lot of trees and natural materials included,” said Cheryl Priest, assistant professor of human and environmental studies. “This is a brand new space, so the trees have not matured yet.” Priest said when the children play outside there is no place for them to escape the sun. CMU went to the architects to have the two shade structures designed to match and coordinate with the look of the building, she said. The two structures are being designed so plants can grow up the sides of them.

Pete Maniez cannot imagine life without his iPad. The St. Johns sophomore began using an iPad for RPL 400D: Digital Media in Recreation and now uses it to take notes in his other classes. “In other lecture classes, where other people use laptops, I use the Evernote app on the iPad,” he said. “Our professors keep telling us social media and digital media (are not) going away ... I think more classes like this would be beneficial to everyone.” Many of the students read the textbook and use other features of the iPad or other eReaders as part of the class, said Michael Reuter, director of distributed computing and technical operations, who is co-teaching the class with Dan

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concerns with the federal budget deficit are also correct because it will have longterm effects on the economy. “The budget — it’s a set of choices and you’re limited as to what you can spend, but they can borrow as much as they want,” he said. “It’s an interesting political process.” Obama requested $4.5 billion more for education than he did in his previous year’s proposal, with most of the additions going toward primary and secondary education. The president recommended the amount given to students receiving Pell Grants remain the same at $5,500, and proposed eliminating a provision allowing students to receive two Pell grants in a single year. The Department of Education anticipates 9.6 mil-

Bracken, associate director of the Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching. Reuter has a paper copy of the textbook, but he sees some advantages to both ways of consuming media. “You can, for example, search an entire book for something (with an e-reader) ... it will tell you instantly where it is,” he said. “If you want to refresh yourself on a different topic that is presented a bunch of different ways in a book you can look through them quickly.” But there are some disadvantages to the iPad as well. They are much easier to get distracted on than a dedicated e-reader, such as an Amazon Kindle, which will not as easily allow you to access Facebook or other sites, Bracken said. For his class, students use the iPad to read the textbook, Adobe Acrobat documents or other website assignments. “It is a very different experience, reading a book on a display like that,” Bracken said. “I tend to jump around a lot if

I’m trying to read something. It’s a little different in terms of flipping around to different pages.” One of the problems with the early Kindle in the classroom was that it didn’t have page numbers, so it was difficult to orient the class to the same page, Reuter said. But the latest update on the reader should fix that. The students are encouraged to take notes on their iPads, as Maniez does, but other students are not as comfortable with the technology. Waterford junior Kelley Marcaccio said she does not take notes on her iPad. “I’m almost too new to it to rely on it in class,” she said. “It’s really helpful to have the resources when (users are) at a baby stage.” Bracken said time will tell how people adapt to the devices and their health impacts, but it is important for students to know how to use the technology.

lion students will be eligible for Pell grants next year, up from 6 million in 2008. The administration also proposed eliminating subsidies for graduate students with loans. Conversely, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives proposed a 15-percent drop in Pell grant funding to $4,705. Total education resources will grow to $77.4 billion, an 11-percent increase over last year. Reaching an agreement on

the budget is where the challenge lies, Natke said. “The problem is always political ... which programs do you cut and what programs do you raise?” he said. “Economically, the country would be better off with lower deficits. If we are still struggling with slow economic growth, more economic stimulus may be appropriate. A large deficit is an indication you’re trying to stimulate (the economy).”

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EDITORIAL | 2011 home football schedule should put students before chance to appear on TV

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hile national television exposure is good for the university and Mid-American Conference, scheduling games at inconvenient times for students and fans is becoming a burden. The MAC released its 2011 conference schedule Monday, completing next season’s schedule for the football team. In it, CMU will once again play five home games, a natural trend for teams in lower-echelon Football Championship Subdivision conferences. The football program and athletics department have become dependent on playing three games at major schools to help cover annual costs.

However, what is startling is the number of games scheduled for Saturdays, the traditional fall day for college football. Out of its five home games at Kelly/ Shorts Stadium, CMU only has two tabbed for Saturdays. Meanwhile, the season opener is scheduled for the Thursday before Labor Day weekend — a day which Athletics Director Dave Heeke has said is becoming “tradition.” Two out of the

last three years, students and faculty with classes in the evening have had to grapple with the decision of whether or not to cancel — or skip — class for the football game. Once is fine, but to play a second Thursday night home game, to be televised Nov. 10 on ESPNU, in the middle of November is not only an inconvenience to students and faculty, but a turnoff to alumni and fans from other parts of the state. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, CMU hosted Ball State, a team undefeated and No. 14 in the nation at the time, in one of the biggest home games in school history. Despite the advanced buildup and excitement around campus, attendance suffered. CMU was 8-2 and a perfect 6-0 in the conference, and had not played a home game in over a month — a game in which the Kelly/Shorts Stadium at-

tendance record was set against Western Michigan University — yet only drew a crowd of 20,114. Since then, the two weeknight games — a Wednesday night game against Toledo in 2009 and last season’s opener against Hampton — have attracted crowds of 18,310 and 17,311, respectively, both below each season’s attendance average. Hosting evening home games late in the season has proven to affect attendance, all in the name of fulfilling a conference obligation to ESPN. Playing on TV is always fun for players and the school, but how much of a benefit is the program receiving from showing off a half-empty stadium on ESPNU, a network not even included in many basic cable listings? Though the glitz and glamour of national coverage might seem attractive, this is a deal we’d rather pass on.

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It’s time to take Fox News seriously Fox News Channel exists almost exclusively as the funhouse mirror image portrayed by Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and a slew of other satirists around college campuses. The problem is that, while Fox News has become the media arm of neocons and the Tea Party, the distorted tapestry woven by satirists has become the intellectual rug many young liberals and Democrats have swept the entire Republican Party under. The problem is that this creates the same polarizing effect that Fox News Channel has been consistently accused of producing in its 15 years on the air. I’m not advocating a shift to the ideologies espoused by Glenn Beck and his ilk, but I am saying it’s time to start paying serious attention to what goes on at Fox News. Some of what is said on Fox News is fair; some of it is balanced. And if we leave them out of the discussion we risk dismissing Republicans such as Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts. Brown is a rising star in the Republican Party and represents a positive direction for real bipartisanship. He is pro-choice, pro-universal healthcare and against federal “protection of marriage” legislation. Fox News supported him during his run for senate. There are some red states which will be red for a very long time. And while politicians try to shift those states to one shade or the other, we are all distracted from a more important goal; getting men and women into office whose records and positions on the issues show enough compatibility that they might find a way to work together — in order to best represent the people. Electing Republicans such as Scott Brown instead of oldguard incumbents is the first step toward the voting public constructing a bipartisan legislative branch. After all, if we keep electing people with dramatically divergent viewpoints, we are in fact asking them to compromise themselves ethically in the name of cooperation. Of course, there are other places to find out about Republican politicians and policy. But Fox News will be instrumental in shaping Republican Party policy and electing Republican politicians. Don’t make the mistake of dismissing Fox News; not only do they have their fingers on the pulse of the Republican Party, they are pumping its blood. Central Michigan Life is the independent voice of Central Michigan University and is edited and published by students of CMU every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the fall and spring semesters, and on Wednesday during the summer term. The online edition (www.cmlife.com) contains all of the material published in print.

[your voice] Response to letter, ‘Removing paper checks harms privacy, freedom’ Most of the information about how direct deposit and checks work is staggeringly incorrect. Having worked four years as a bank teller, I know firsthand cashing a check in itself can be difficult if your schedule does not work with banking hours or you don’t want to pay a fee. Opening a checking account at most banks requires very little startup cash, and is not a life invasive process. Local banks do not suddenly collapse, and a debit card typically has a limit of $250 and up. With direct deposit, the hassle of getting to the bank is gone and the money should be available fee-free from a bank-owned ATM. As for checks being secure, they aren’t. They can get lost or stolen and, if a bank or store employee is lazy checking ID, can be cashed by anyone. Direct deposit is the more conve-

nient way to be paid by far. Stuart Jeannot Honor junior Comments in response to “Union of Temporary Faculty demonstrate outside EHS building” Joe — March 1 $20,700 for teaching nine credit hours (each semester? article does not say). Let’s see ... sixteen weeks at three hours per week equals 48 hours of “work”. Factor in “prep time”, “grading time”, and “office hours” so let’s multiply that 48 by three (even though some overlap probably occurs). Now up to 128 hours. Double that for two semesters...256 hours per year or just short of $81 per hour. Since you are not a full time worker, do what the rest of us do and get another job to make ends meet. Of course, we don’t get paid $81 per hour. Living wage?? What do you want...$100 or $200 per hour of work

to make a “living wage”? Try making ends meet working an actual 40 hours per week instead of one quarter of that. Adjunct — March 1 Do you really think adjunct faculty *want* to work part-time jobs? Many of us do have jobs outside academe to make ends meet. Stop making assumptions about things without knowing the facts Let’s do those sums again — that $20,700 is almost certainly (based on what I know of English dept pay rates) for two semesters. That makes roughly $2950 per 3-credit class. Assuming at least 2 hours grading, prep etc. for one hour in the classroom (a very conservative estimate), that’s for a total of 144 hours. That is only a little over $20 an hour, nowhere near your figure of $81 an hour. And yes, this is work, not ‘work’. Your English professor (if you have one) will tell you that using scare-quotes is very poor and unimaginative rhetoric.

C M Yo u | What are you most looking forward to doing during spring break? Has the economy had any influences on your plans?

Jordan Spence Staff Reporter

Glenn Beck’s Detroit put-downs uncalled for This may sound crazy considering the countless difficulties Michigan has had in the last few decades, but I love this state. I have lived in Mount Pleasant my entire life and I hope to one day live either in Detroit or the Detroit area. So when conservative pundit Glenn Beck compared Detroit to Hiroshima after the atomic bombing I got not only confused — but pissed. On Monday’s episode of Beck’s show he said even after being nuked Hiroshima is a thriving metropolis because they embraced free-market systems and an entrepreneurial spirit and blamed the Motor City’s problems on progressive politics, unions and the Big Three automakers. I’m mad — not only because his comparisons are ridiculous, but because nothing he said is going to help the image of Detroit and Michigan. It’s easy for someone like Beck, who has possibly never even been there, to depict Detroit as a dangerous and dying city. What Beck has irresponsibly done is ignore the side of Detroit that is strong and on the cusp of a comeback. I was also once skeptical and critical of the city. That was until my cousins who live there showed me the restaurants, bars and parks they love. Places such as the Sweetwater Tavern and Motor City Brewing Works that I came to love, too. What was disturbing about his rant was Beck tried to appear sincere about his concern for the city. That couldn’t be further from the truth. What’s even worse is people watch his program and believe his tripe. If he was concerned about Detroit he wouldn’t have been so negatively biased and turn the hardships of a city into six minutes of liberal bashing. How ironic is it that he always talks about the lies the government is telling the American people, yet his audience seems to ignore the lies he spouts on a regular basis? At the end of Monday’s show Beck advised viewers to do their own homework and inform themselves on the issues. I hope Beck takes his own advice one day and visits the city he so casually put down.

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“I’m most looking forward to seeing friends I haven’t seen in a while, and no the economy doesn’t have any influence.”

“I’m looking forward to getting a massage. The economy has had a slight effect, but I’m still going to Ohio.”

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“I’m looking forward to being able to lay out in the sun and relax in Orlando, Fla., and no the economy hasn’t affected my plans.”

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Pornography may be considered taboo by many, but college students are exposed to it in many different ways on a regular basis.

Michael L. Hoffman Student Life Editor

Why worry about a fantasy, it’s not reality? There are a lot of things discussed by couples — life goals, religious beliefs, ethics, the list goes on — but one thing they often steer clear of is pornography. Porn has become ingrained in our society. Adult stars like Jenna Jameson and Ron Jeremy have become household names around America. But what role does porn play in relationships? Does it play a role at all? People are often shy when asked about pornography. Most will admit they watch it, but they will not divulge what genre they prefer. I have had many conversations with friends — both men and women — about porn, because let’s be honest, it’s fun to talk about. But I have yet to see a consensus in what those people think. I have friends (mostly women) who think their boyfriends should not scour the Web for smut because they “should be enough to satisfy them.” I also have friends who think it’s no big deal. Personally, I think it’s a conversation that needs to be had between two people in a relationship. Porn is often thought of taboo and therefore left unspoken. I tend to side with those who think it’s not a big deal, and here’s why: Two people in a relationship are committed to one another and watching porn is not a sign of wavering commitment, and is not the same as infidelity. Porn is (or at least should be) one thing — a fantasy. It A fantasy | 2B

No exact rules exist against watching lewd videos on campus By Lonnie Allen | Staff Reporter

The Internet has changed the way people watch pornography. No longer do people have to sneak in and out of dark, seedy movie theaters full of sticky floors and erotic sounds. Today, viewers can watch pornography from any computer with an Internet connection, including, as the rumors go, Charles V. Park Library. Grand Ledge sophomore Kim Bissinger found the idea of someone watching pornography in the library absolutely hilarious. “If I was to walk by and see someone watching pornos on the campus computers I would laugh; I wouldn’t be able to control myself,” she said. “My thoughts would be, ‘Really? You’re on a giant flat screen monitor in the middle of the library.’” Viewing pornography on campus is not a violation of policy as long as it doesn’t go against the Responsible Use of Computing Policy. Kole Taylor, technical writer for the Office of Information Technology, said OIT does not have a “Big Brother” policy of watching the campus’ Internet activity. “It is a common misconception,” Taylor said. “We don’t actively police what students are doing online.” A porn | 2B

Michael L. Hoffman, Student Life Editor | studentlife@cm-life.com | 989.774.5433

Jordan Spence Staff Reporter

Give me a minute, I need to stop laughing Porn can easily become something to hate and condemn. The industry undeniably exploits people and, with easy access to porn on the Internet, it seems that more people are becoming addicted. But there is one factor about porn that is undeniable to me — it can be pretty damn funny. I have never watched or looked at porn as a turn on. Once the cheesy “bow chica bow wow” music begins, all is lost. I know I’m not the only one who has gotten together with friends to watch porn, eat pizza and critique its ridiculous scenarios, costumes and script. How can you not find a porn spoof of “Pirates of the Caribbean” hilarious? Maybe it’s the exaggerated story lines and even more exaggerated body parts I find the most humorous. Since when are all women’s breasts that big or men that chiseled in everyday life? It can be easy for everyday women to get jealous and insecure because of the girls in Playboy magazine and in movies. With their perfectly airbrushed bodies (that most likely have been under the scalpel once or twice), it can be hard not to compare. I know of a few girls who are uncomfortable with the thought of their boyfriends looking at porn because they think they can’t ever compete with those women. But as long as you think

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He said OIT monitors network traffic and bandwidth usage to make sure no violations are made to the policy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but viewing pornography is not against it. Bissinger said if someone was to come into the lab or library where she was studying and then proceeded to watch adult entertainment next to her, it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offend her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would continue to study,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be a funny story to share with my friends later.â&#x20AC;? Taylor said there has never been a pornography issue he personally had to address on campus, but he has heard rumors about it being viewed in public places. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard colloquy about pornography being viewed in the library,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But that was through word of mouth, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard anything about it being a problem.â&#x20AC;? Student Behavioral Adminis-

is not real life. And by most accounts, it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be taken too seriously. If a man, or woman, wants to go home after a long day and surf to their website of choice and get down with themselves, then that is more than OK. Porn is not a threat to a relationship, and it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be treated as such. The reason it is not a threat is because it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything to do with the other partner. Porn should be left as a fantasy, and nothing more. Just because people might watch a specific kind of pornography does not mean they want their significant others to do those things.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;People today think that they are entitled to and free to do as they want. They have no consideration for other people.â&#x20AC;? Nate Gould, Brown City senior trator Benjamin Witt said state and federal law would trump university law on the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, if someone was viewing child pornography that would be a problem,â&#x20AC;? Witt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are looking at a site that is not breaking the law, offensive or tasteless to those around you then not much will be done.â&#x20AC;? Brown City senior Nate Gould said he was shocked viewing pornography in public areas wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expressly forbidden. He said the Bill of Rights gives people many freedoms and liberties, but he thinks this is pushing it a bit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand allowing the policy in residence halls, what people do in the privacy of their bedroom is no oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business,â&#x20AC;? Gould said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree with it being al-

lowed on library (or) computer lab computers. Offensive material should be blocked on campusâ&#x20AC;? Gould was not shocked about people actually viewing adult material on campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People today think that they are entitled to and free to do as they want,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have no consideration for other people.â&#x20AC;? Bissinger said she would never ask a roommate to move because of pornography. But she said there is a stigma about speaking about it publicly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is taboo to talk about (watching pornography),â&#x20AC;? Bissinger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But people will watch it, even if they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t willing to talk about it.â&#x20AC;?

If porn is an issue for someone it is a conversation that needs to be had between two people. But in my opinion, what people do alone in the privacy of

their own bedroom is no one elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business, and sometimes that includes a significant other.

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Local store offers adult novelties Business aims to be positive part of community By Randi Shaffer Senior Reporter

Toys, games and movies might sound like an elementary school student’s paradise. But Intimate Ideas does business with a more mature clientele. The storefront located at 5275 E. Pickard St. offers lingerie, adult novelties, gag gifts, shot glasses and adult DVDs, as well as other products. Intimate Ideas manager Vicki Bunting has worked at the Mount Pleasant location for the past three years out of the ten years the business has been open in Union Township. “We like to say we offer a little spice,” Bunting said. She said many of Intimate Ideas’ customers are surprised by not only the amount of products offered, but also by how well-lit and clean the business is. Mount Pleasant residents and students at CMU are only two of the major crowds the store serves, she said. “We like to consider Mount Pleasant a hub town,” she said. “Our store is not just Mount Pleasant — a lot of business comes from smaller towns surrounding

us because a lot of stores don’t offer what we offer.” Highland junior Emily Miller said her one experience visiting Intimate Ideas was fun, and she likes its location. “I think it’s good to have around any town, especially a college town,” she said. “My favorite part is probably just all the options they have. They really have something for everyone.” Bunting said Intimate Ideas works to keep a variety of supplies in stock. She said the store has over 400 vibrators available as well as special sections for bachelors and bachelorettes. “We like to think that sexuality is a natural thing with everybody, whether married or single,” she said. “We service ... married couples, single couples, heterosexual couples, gay couples ... we’re open to everybody.” IHOP manager Justin Scaggs said he doesn’t mind that the restaurant, 5245 E. Pickard St., directly neighbors Intimate Ideas. “The only (real) thing that we’ve noticed is people like to park in our parking lot and walk over there,” he said. “For some reason they don’t want to be seen parking over there, but they’re alright with being seen in person walking. I never really understood that.” Scaggs said IHOP was established Dec. 6, 2006, so Intimate Ideas was already

in place when its doors opened. Woody Woodruff, Union Township zoning administrator, said there was little public outcry when the adult store first opened. “I was kind of surprised,” he said. “We really anticipated a lot more objection from the community when we were dealing with it, but really didn’t find a lot of vocal objection.” Woodruff said Union Township was first approached by an attorney representing Intimate Ideas when the idea for the business came into place. After Intimate Ideas sued Union Township over a misunderstanding about the length of time required to approve ordinance procedure paperwork, an agreement was reached between the two parties. “We were very pleased with the judgment,” Woodruff said. “We haven’t had any problems.” The consent agreement states that the window display must remain tasteful, and isolated booths and video showings are not allowed in the business. Intimate Ideas upholds those standards. “We’re not like a truck stop kind of place,” Bunting said. “We like being in the community, and (we’re) really well perceived.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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What is your advice for a successful stress-free, first-time experience of living with your boyfriend or girlfriend? I have also made arrangements to live with my boyfriend next year, but I have a lot less worries. Here are a few tips that might help for when the going gets tough. Keep in mind that while he is your boyfriend, he is also your roommate now. Treat him that way. If your roommate was leaving dishes in the sink, you would ask her to do them, so ask him too. Just because he’s your boyfriend doesn’t mean you have to walk on eggshells to keep each other happy; he’d probably be more understanding than a regular roommate anyway. Learn to pick your battles. If he leaves you without any toothpaste, just go buy some more. That way, when there’s a larger problem, he won’t feel like you’re attacking him all the time about little things and won’t become automatically defensive. Do things apart. Spend time with friends and do solo activities. You may end up looking back on those first months of living together before marriage, kids and bills as some of your best times together. -Chelsea How can I truly make the most out of my time before

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Chelsea Kleven Lead Designer and Amelia Eramya Design Assistant spring break so I can have fun with my friends and be academically successful, while not letting this rush to the break destroy me? I feel your pain. With a fulltime schedule, it’ s always hard to find time to just relax. Don’t let it get the best of you though. You can manage your time and get things done in order to maintain a social life. Make a to-do list. Prioritize the list and work on it between classes, work and before bed. Also, I do homework with my roommates and friends frequently. It’s a great way to socialize and get things done simultaneously. But don’t give up homework time to hang out with friends. I’ve made that mistake once or twice, and it has resulted in several all-nighters. Your friends will understand if you have more important things to do. And if they don’t, then at least you’re doing what is right for you. -Amelia

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Can you talk about interracial and intercultural relationships and how to deal with miscommunications, customs and practices? How do you know he or she is the right one for you? Being Chaldean has given me the opportunity to know what interracial and intercultural relationships are all about. It’s tough to have a different background than your boyfriend or girlfriend, but it doesn’t mean it can’t work. My culture and race have always differed from my boyfriends’ and friends’. In order to make it work, you need to have an open mind. However, I can’t tell you if he or she is the right one for you. That is something you discover along the way. If you’re happy and you don’t have second thoughts or question your relationship, then chances are you’re in the right place. In all honesty, don’t focus on if he or she is right for you, just focus on yourself and your relationship. Take the time to be happy instead of looking for the answers. -Amelia design@cm-life.com

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‘Killzone 3’ has punch, lacks plot Visual powerhouse still stricken with cliches By Ryan Taljonick Staff Reporter

“Killzone 3” has it all — unparalleled visuals, cliched characters and a plot that will evacuate your mind like a burrito through your gastrointestinal tract. The fourth installment of the “Killzone” saga means well and plays well, but its throwaway characters and plot detract from what could have been an otherwise fantastic, albeit incredibly short (five hour campaign!?) experience. However, to say the game is without accomplishment would be a grievous disservice to the well-done elements within. It is set on the planet Helghan, home of the Helghast who, for whatever reason, are bent on ruling the universe. The game picks up right where “Killzone 2” left off. With the death of Helghast leader Visari, good-guy troops begin to evacuate the planet while members of the Helghan senate engage in a political struggle to fill the resulting power vacuum. Players will be continually

force-fed a paper-thin plot that does little more than break up the game’s constant, in-yourface action. That doesn’t mean the cut scenes aren’t pretty to look at, but it’s hard to care about bad guys bickering about leadership when you know you’re minutes away from mutilating more of the red-eyed Helghast. Combat is where “Killzone 3” really shines – the pacing is spot-on, battles are blisteringly fast and the gunplay is better than the average shooter. Each weapon has a satisfying heft, instilling a sense of weight and power within every gun. The weighting is similar to that found in “Killzone 2,” but the developers have done a great job of adjusting the overall experience so it feels less like lag and more like you’re actually carrying a rather large weapon that has some substance and stopping power. If mowing down enemies from a distance isn’t quite your style, a variety of brutal melee attacks can be executed — many of which involve shoving fingers or sharp objects into the glowing goggles of your enemies. If you’re looking for immersion, it’s easy to quickly get sucked into the visually stunning world of Helghan. Immense detail populates every single environment and texture,

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making this one of the best looking games I’ve ever seen on the PS3. It’s unfortunate the quality of graphics had to be toned down for the multiplayer portion of the game, which is a blast in its own right. Players can create turrets as an engineer, revive fallen teammates as a medic or use stealth as an infiltrator. As per most online shooters, experience points are rewarded for high scores, netting online veterans unlockable equipment and skills. The game certainly has its merits: it’s fun, engaging and beautiful to behold. However, it’s plagued with a tired “stop the bad guys from destroying the world” plot, a short campaign and characters who have little to offer in terms of personality. Not to mention an atrociously abrupt ending. But, hey — shooters are all about action. In that regard, “Killzone 3” is second to none. studentlife@cm-life.com

‘Selene’ flies listeners to the moon By Michael L. Hoffman Student Life Editor

Music producer Max Tannone’s newest project “Selene” is an adventurous undertaking that achieves all its goals. “Selene” is a five-song EP inspired by Duncan Jones’ film “Moon” and, after listening to the record a few times, it is clear that Tannone and collaborator Richard Rich knew exactly what they were doing. The film is about Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell), who suffers an identity crisis while nearing the end of a three-year solitary tenure working at a helium-3 mining plant on the moon. The hip-hop project starts with the ambient “You are Here,” which sets the EP’s tone perfectly. It starts with the lyrics “This is the new life, just like the old life” repeating several times with droning piano,

making for a tense beginning to an overall tense record. The lyrics “You are Here” are a summation of what happens in the film, and Tannone samples Sam’s robotic companion’s voice saying “I’m here to keep you safe, Sam.” The album could not have a better opening. Oftentimes when a band, musician or producer tries to pay homage to another pop culture entity, it can be trite, but Rich and Tannone capture the film’s essence unbelievably well. Throughout the entire EP, the music leaves listeners uncomfortable but, because of Tannone’s smooth beats and rhythms, bobbing their heads as well. It weaves in and out of sporadic rapping over subdued music and samples of sounds from the film in a way that achieves

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the movie’s tension. The record’s best track is “My Sheep Dolly” which focuses on Bell’s struggle with his personal dilemma of whether or not his three-year stay on the moon was worth it. Piano and heavy drums rule the track while the lyrics reveal the film’s twist. Overall, this EP is excellent on all levels. While it could stand alone from “Moon,” the connection adds a dimension to the project that may not have been noticed otherwise. If the listener has enjoyed the film and digs hip-hop, this record will not disappoint. studentlife@cm-life.com

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CMU wins second straight on road Despite bye, Trey scores 22 in 68-56 win at Toledo By Andrew Stover Senior Reporter

Jalin Thomas did it again, imposing his will on an opponent during a stretch in the second half of a road game. Only the first notable time, on Jan. 15 at Ball State, the senior forward left the game with a sprained ankle after scoring the first 12 points of the half for the Central Michigan men’s basketball team. CMU’s five-point lead against Ball State quickly evaporated, but not this time. Tuesday night at Toledo, Thomas stayed in the lineup. He scored 10 of CMU’s first 12 second-half points, allowing the Chippewas to beat the Rockets 68-56 and rebound from a painful 65-58 loss last Saturday at home against Ball State. “We talked about who was going to take the disappointment and frustration from how we finished the last game and respond in this game,” said CMU coach Ernie Zeigler. Zeigler said Thomas’ ability

to get to the free-throw line, as well as a quick start to the second half, helped him get past a first half in which Ernie Zeigler he scored just three points. “He hit a couple of huge 3s off a couple of action (screens) that we ran to start the second half that kind of got him going,” he said. With Kent State beating Bowling Green 63-57, CMU holds possession of eighth place in the Mid-American Conference, good for the final home spot for the first round of the MAC tournament with one game remaining, 2 p.m. Saturday against Western Michigan. It is the first time the Chippewas have won back-to-back MAC road games in four years, when they beat Eastern Michigan and Northern Illinois during a stretch in January 2007. “What we’re playing for is seeding,” said Ernie Zeigler, whose team played for at least a share of the past two MAC West titles. “We’re playing for the opportunity to play at home next Tuesday.” CMU (10-19, 7-8 MAC) led at halftime 24-21. Thomas,

CMU’s most consistent road performer, scored 14 points of his 17 points in the second half. And this time around, he found help. Freshman guard Trey Zeigler led the team with 22 points. Fellow freshman guard Derek Jackson had 14 points, five steals and three assists. Zeigler has struggled mightily at the free-throw line this season — he came in shooting 57.1 percent from the line — but hit 9-of-13 free throws (69 percent) in the win. CMU made 76.7 percent of its free throws, far better than its season average of 61.7 percent. “We shot 77 percent from the foul line, which, for us, is like shooting 100 percent,” Ernie Zeigler said. On the boards, junior forward Andre Coimbra and senior forward Will McClure each had 11 rebounds. Each team finished with 34 rebounds. CMU shot 43.5 percent, slightly better than Toledo’s 42.6 percent shooting. The Rockets’ (4-26, 1-14 MAC) were led by junior guard Jay Shunnar with 20 points. sports@cm-life.com

Kent State beats Bowling Green CMU takes over No. 8 seed in next week’s MAC tournament

Kent State beat Bowling Green 63-57 Tuesday in Bowling Green, Ohio, to take sole possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference East Division. With the Falcons loss, Central Michigan moves into the No. 8 seed for next week’s MAC tournament in Cleveland, Ohio. With both teams owning a similar 7-8 conference record, the Chippewas hold the tiebreaker after a 69-64 win against the Falcons on Feb. 12 in Mount Pleasant.

A win Saturday over Western Michigan would guarantee CMU at least the eighth seed, allowing the Chippewas to host a first round MAC tournament game Tuesday night at McGuirk Arena. BGSU hosts Buffalo Saturday. Ohio 80, Akron 55 Ohio ended Akron’s bid for a MAC East Division title Tuesday, beating the Zips 80-55 in Athens, Ohio. Guard D.J. Cooper led the Bobcats with 25 points and nine assists. -Compiled by Aaron McMann

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women take Toledo game seriously Chippewas beat Rockets on Jan. 19 By John Manzo Staff Reporter

The No. 3 seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament is locked up. A first-round bye is already clinched. So, the regular season finale at 7 p.m. Wednesday against Toledo (21-7 overall, 13-2 MAC) is meaningless. Wrong. The Central Michigan women’s basketball team looks to add on to its 3-game winning streak and carry its current momentum into the MAC tournament. To do so, CMU (19-8 overall, 11-4 MAC) will need to travel into Savage Arena and Kaihla Szunko beat UT on senior day. “We know how all the emotion will be,” said head coach Sue Guevara about the atmosphere of Wednesday’s senior day finale. “I know we can compete because we beat Toledo.” In that first meeting, it came down to the final minutes. The Rockets held a 7469 lead with less than 90 seconds to play. The Chippewas closed out that final minute and a half on a 9-0 run and sent UT back home with its first loss in conference play. “We know it’ll be a tough game at their place,” said senior forward Kaihla Szunko. If CMU wants to get a win, it’ll need to do a better job containing the Rockets’ two leading scorers. Junior guard Naama Shafir is the team’s leading scorer,

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Head coach Sue Guevara talks to the referee during Saturday’s 68-67 win against Eastern Michigan. With the win, CMU secured the No. 3 seed in the MAC tournament.

averaging 14.7 points per game. Senior forward Melissa Goodall averages 12.9. In the previous meeting against the Chippewas, Shafir scored a game-high 28 points on 10-of-22 shooting. Goodall scored 15, shooting 4-of-9 from the floor. In addition to containing Shafir and Goodall, CMU needs to continue its balanced scoring attack. Szunko, sophomore forward Brandie Baker, senior guard Shonda Long and freshman forward Taylor Johnson all scored 14 points or more in the 78-74 win against UT on Jan. 19th. “We want to get this game and have momentum in the tournament,” Szunko said. The Chippewas can use their new defensive mentality to its advantage on Wednesday. They struggled defensively on Shafir and Goodall, but still won. Now it has a more defensive mindset. This mindset has been proven over the past eight games, including the final possession of the clinch-

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Previous meeting: Senior forward Kaihla Szunko scored 14 points and had 12 rebounds in CMU’s 78-74 win over the Rockets on Jan. 19 at McGuirk Arena

ing win on Saturday against Eastern Michigan. “We are going to have to match their enthusiasm and emotional state,” Guevara said. “We need to just do what we do.” After the regular season finale, CMU will be off until March 9 so it can rest up while it waits to find out who its MAC tournament quarterfinal opponent is. sports@cm-life.com

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Heeke, Enos OK with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 schedule Bellore back in Mount Pleasant CMU A.D. says imbalance in MAC responsible for pair of 3-game trips By Aaron McMann Sports Editor

Dave Heeke continues to lobby for an even number of football teams in the league with the 2011 Mid-American Conference football schedule released earlier this week. The CMU Athletics Director said Tuesday that an imbalance among the conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dave Heeke two divisions has complicated league scheduling. As a result, the CMU football team will find itself on the road for three consecutive games on two separate occasions next season. The first trip begins Sept. 10 at Kentucky, followed by the MAC opener Sept. 17 at Western Michigan. It concludes the following week with a trip up to East Lansing to play Michigan State. In late October-early November, the Chippewas go on the road to play three conference games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all dependent upon open dates and laying those open dates in line with a nonconference schedule that each school has had,â&#x20AC;? Heeke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What further complicates league scheduling is the crossover games and the odd imbalance in our league â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about the things we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t control. Guys canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dwell on the schedule too much.â&#x20AC;? Dan Enos, CMU head coach the odd number of teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You compound that even further when there are certain crossover games that occur each and every year, so there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an equal number of crossover games. You put all that into a pot and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very difficult to get an (optimum) schedule for every team.â&#x20AC;? CMU head coach Dan Enos did acknowledge the challenge lengthy road trips bring, but said his team will have to take it one game at a time. The 3-game stretch late in the season begins Oct. 22 at Ball State, followed up by games against MAC East opponents Akron and Kent State on Oct. 29 and Nov. 4, respectively. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about the things we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t control,â&#x20AC;? Enos said Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guys canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dwell on the schedule too much, because at the end of the day itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really 12 games and a 1-game schedule. If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing things the right way, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll focus on that particular game that particular week.â&#x20AC;? Start with Broncos In a surprise from previous seasons, CMU will open the conference schedule Sept. 17 in Kalamazoo against rival WMU. The two schools have not played in the MAC opener since 2006, recently playing each other midway through or toward the end of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m comfortable with it,â&#x20AC;? Heeke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of, if not

2011 football schedule Sept. 1 (Thursday) vs. South Carolina State Sept. 10 at Kentucky Sept. 17 at Western Michigan Sept. 24 at Michigan State Oct. 1 vs. Northern Illinois Oct. 8 at North Carolina State Oct. 15 vs. Eastern Michigan Oct. 22 at Ball State Oct. 29 at Akron Nov. 4 at Kent State (ESPNU) Nov. 10 (Thursday) vs. Ohio (ESPNU, 7:30 p.m.) Nov. 18 (Friday) vs. Toledo (ESPNU) the, best rivalry in this league and an opportunity to showcase it on an early weekend. Sometimes you prefer that to happen later in the league season, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to playing it.â&#x20AC;? Enos said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the earlier than usual date will affect the rivalry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rivalry is what it is,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can play it the first game, the last game, the middle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; home, away, snow, hot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be heated no matter what time of year it is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early in the year and I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring a little bit of different feel and perspective to the rivalry. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hurt it at all.â&#x20AC;?

after NFL Scouting Combine Former CMU LB says he did not talk to Lions

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really missed (CMU). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to see some snow, as weird as that sounds.â&#x20AC;?

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One thing he enjoyed at the combine was the interview process, which varies between formal and informal visits. Bellore said as many as 30 teams grabbed him for an informal visit, in a ballroom setting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;one after another for hours on end.â&#x20AC;? But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a catch. Numerous media outlets reported that Bellore had contact with the Detroit Lions during the combine. Detroit Free Press beat writer Dave Birkett tweeted that â&#x20AC;&#x153;CMU LB Nick Bellore said he has met with Lions scouts at the combine after meeting with them last month at the Shrine game.â&#x20AC;? But that never happened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a funny thing. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know where that came from,â&#x20AC;? Bellore said, laughing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be honest with you, I probably met with every team in the NFL except for the Lions.â&#x20AC;? Bellore did talk to Lions representatives at the EastWest Shrine Game, however. The CMU alumnus trained in Bradenton, Fla., at the IMG Academy since he graduated in mid-December. The simple things have evaded him since his departure from Michigan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really missed (CMU),â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to see some snow, as weird as that sounds. I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen any

Nick Bellore, former CMU linebacker

Former Central Michigan linebacker Nick Bellore is glad to see the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine in the rear-view mirror. The Whitefish Bay, Wis., native, who measured in at 6-foot-1, 245 pounds, deemed it a successful trip to Indianapolis. His 4.84second, 40-yard dash time did not meet his goal prior to the combine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he wanted to hit the 4.6-4.7s range â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but he finished in the top 10 for linebackers on the bench press (23 reps of 225 pounds), the 20-yard shuttle (4.28s) and the broad jump (9 feet, 8 inches). There were 27 linebackers who worked out in front of NFL scouts. But the four-day stop was strenuous, to say the least. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was at the hospital, first day, doing all the medical stuff for about seven hours,â&#x20AC;? said Bellore, who had formal interviews with the Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints. Prospects also came to the stadium to undergo various team physicals, taking about six hours. But that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were up at 4:30 in the morning for a drug test,â&#x20AC;? Bellore said.

snow for a while ... (Last night) was the first time I had driven a car since, like, the first week of December. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just been driving golf carts around the training facility in Florida.â&#x20AC;? Bellore is back at CMU, back to his apartment at Lexington Ridge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;the hood,â&#x20AC;? he calls it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where his stay is open-ended. His roommates, former players Brett Hartmann (punter) and Sean Murnane (defensive tackle), are away training until CMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pro day on March 14. He will work out with the Chippewasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strength and conditioning coach, Rick Perry, until then. However, with the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncertain labor situation, the stay could be extended. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there is a lockout and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no mini camps to go to,â&#x20AC;? Bellore said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see myself probably getting a place here in Mount Pleasant and working out here at Central in the summertime until that stuff straightens itself out.â&#x20AC;? If he goes undrafted, he will not be able to sign with a team until the new collective bargaining agreement is in place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just got to do good (at the pro day) so you can get drafted,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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