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Heeke not part of NCAA committee in Fiesta Bowl junket By Aaron McMann Sports Editor

Central Michigan Athletics Director Dave Heeke has surfaced on a list of panel members tasked with determining the future of the Fiesta Bowl after attending a bowl-sponsored event in 2008. According to an Associated Press article published Monday, Heeke was one of nine NCAA Postseason Bowl Licensing Subcommittee members that attended the 2008 “Fiesta Frolic,” an annual spring junket for Division 1 college football coaches, athletic directors and conference commissioners put

on by the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Ariz. The committee is scheduled to meet this week in New Orleans to determine whether or not to revoke the license of the game after an internal investigation last month showed lavish amounts of money spent on extracurricular activities. While each attendee of the junket is responsible for their own transportation, the bowl covers the costs of hotel expenses, two dinners and two rounds of golf for attendees and their spouses. “I have been to the official bowl-sponsored function and it provided opportunities to in-

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teract with key people across the college football landscape,” Heeke said Tuesday in a prepared statement to CM Life. “I Dave Heeke was able to interact with most of the athletic directors from the MidAmerican Conference and the Big Ten regarding scheduling and television appearances along with taking part in the MAC football spring meetings. My attendance at this event has been very productive in improving the positioning of

Central Michigan University Athletics.” Heeke was not a member of the subcommittee at the time of the event. In an email to CM Life Tuesday, NCAA Committee Director Sharon Tufano said Heeke joined the Division 1 Football Issues Committee on Oct. 16, 2008. The internal investigation also revealed that bowl officials have since changed the name of the event to the “Fiesta Bowl Spring College Football Seminars” to sound less like a “boondoggle.” This year’s event has been canceled, according to the AP report. The Fiesta Bowl has been

under fire since the report showed bowl CEO and President John Junker spent $33,000 on a lavish birthday celebration in Pebble Beach, Calif., $13,000 on a wedding and honeymoon for an aide, and $1,200 strip club tab on himself and two others. Junker has since been fired. Bowl officials have also been linked to spending $45,000 in political contributions. A final decision on the fate of the Fiesta Bowl’s future is not expected to be made until later in the spring. “I am confident our committee can reach a just decision on the future of the Fiesta Bowl,”

Heeke said in the statement. “... Our committee will look objectively at the facts that have transpired as we determine the bowl’s future.” Other members of the licensing subcommittee in attendance at the 2008 event included Wisconsin Athletics Director Barry Alvarez, Colorado Athletics Director Mike Bohn, San Jose State Athletics Director Tom Bowen, Oregon State Athletics Director Bob DeCarolis, New Mexico Athletics Director Paul Krebs and Middle Tennessee State Athletics Director Chris Massaro. sports@cm-life.com

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The pay scale for women in the U.S. in 2011 is about 77 cents in comparison with a man’s dollar. Cherie Strachan, assistant political science professor, said there is often a knee-jerk reaction to that fact. “People think it’s solved, that women have fixed this stuff,” Strachan said. “We have a generation who think they don’t have to be feminists anymore. If we keep following gender expectations, it is going to affect the workplace.” Women receiving the same education as men are questioning why there is still a pay gap, Strachan said. Andrew Blom, assistant philosophy professor, teaches students about gender roles and expectations, and said there are several aspects of discrimination between genders in the workplace. “The discrimination that affects women’s pay and opportunities for advancement can be related to explicit sexism such as (concerns over maternity leave),’” Blom said. “But very often it reflects unconscious and unexamined differences in the way women’s and men’s achievements are evaluated.” Blom said this includes everything from the influence of background assumptions about who needs the money more because “he has a family to support,” to double standards in the way people view assertive, vocal and strong behavior as acceptA in-depth | 2A

no matter whose name was on the proposal, she would have supported it. It met all the criteria, she said. In 2008, the City Commission set aside funds from the unrestricted, unreserved surplus savings account in order to create an Economic Development Fund of $1.8 million. Currently, that fund has about $1 million remaining to be used to provide direct assistance and encourage business growth, recruitment, development and redevelopment in order to expand the city’s tax base and create jobs for residents. The expansion of Mountain Town Station is expected to create at least nine new full-time and 15 part-time jobs.

An 18-yearold man was arrested Sunday evening in connection with the Friday murder of a CMU adjunct faculty Chauncey member in Sterling North Carolina. Chauncey Sterling has been charged with the murder and robbery of Robert L. Barber. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department declined to release additional information, but Charlotte media reports Barber was the victim of a random crime. Allegedly, Sterling was simply looking for a person to rob when he encountered Barber. During the struggle, Barber was shot twice in the chest. “This was a random act of violence,” said CharlotteMecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe at a news conference Monday. “(Sterling) was looking for someone to rob in that area ... unfortunately, Mr. Barber came along.” Reportedly, Sterling dropped out of ninth grade in February. His second child was born in March and he was arrested and accused of beating the mother of his two children earlier this month.

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Brant sophomore Kyle Kinney, left, St. Clair Shores freshman Marco Tijerina and Warren junior Joel Putnam make their way into a pond on Tuesday night in front Kulhavi Hall. “We’re going to be roommates next year and we wanted a good memory to end this year with,” Kinney said, “so we were like, ‘Let’s do something crazy.’”

Restaurant gets financial help from city Commissioner recuses self from vote over $12,557 expenditure By Emily Grove Senior Reporter

Mountain Town Station is receiving some help from the city of Mount Pleasant in paying the interest on a privately secured loan. City commissioners voted Monday to authorize an expenditure of $12,557 from the Economic Development Fund to be awarded to the restaurant, located at 506 W. Broadway St. The money would be used over a period of five years to reimburse the

interest paid on the loan. Jim Holton, city commissioner and owner of Mountain Town Station, recused himself prior to the vote. Commissioner Sharon Tilmann expressed concern about the commission being put in an awkward spot by voting on something directly involving a fellow member. “I wanted to put it out there how uncomfortable it feels to walk this tightrope,” Tilmann said, “but I will be supporting this.” Tilmann said regardless of whether they serve on the commission, all business owners should be able to access funds and tools the city provides. Commissioner Nancy English said she was not uncomfortable because she knew

Junior linebacker admits to malicious destruction of property Armond Staten sentenced to 4 months probation, fined $450 By Aaron McMann Sports Editor

Another Central Michigan football player is in trouble with the law. Junior linebacker Armond Staten, 21 of Detroit, has been sentenced to four months non-reporting probation and a $450 fine for malicious destruction of property between $200 and $1,000 at University

Meadows apartments, 4310 Sterling Way, on March 27, according to court documents. Staten plead guilty to charges on April 12 under the condition that he must serve 40 hours of community service within 30 days or serve five days in jail. The first fine payment of $113 is due May 12 and will continue until Aug. 12, when a final payment of $111 is due. CMU head coach Dan Enos declined to comment on the situation. In a prepared statement from CMU athletics: “Armond was disciplined internally during the spring and at this point we consider the matter closed.”

A 6-foot-1, 214-pound linebacker, Staten was recruited out of Inkster High School by former head coach Butch Jones. He recorded 78 total tackles, five forced fumbles and a sack while playing in all 12 games last season. Injuries to Nick Bellore allowed Staten to start the final nine games of the season at outside linebacker. In CMU’s 26-22 win against Western Michigan, he had 11 tackles, three forced fumbles and a sack. The Chippewas named him their Defensive Upfront Player of the Year at the team’s annual postseason banquet. Following a spring practice earlier this month, assistant

coach and linebackers coach Kyle Nystrom said he wanted to see more leadership from Staten. “He’s not where we need him yet,” Nystrom said of Staten’s leadership abilities. “The group of linebackers were dominated by two guys, but it’s different now. Gaining leadership qualities isn’t something that happens overnight. Staten and (senior linebacker Mike) Petrucci will be those guys, but it doesn’t happen overnight.” Staten and Petrucci are expected to start at linebacker next season.

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Junior linebacker Armond Staten tackles Ball State tailback Eric Williams during CMU’s 31-17 loss against the Cardinals on Oct. 2 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

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EVENTS CALENDAR WEDNESDAY w Barstow Artist in Residence JuYeon Kim’s work will be displayed from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the University Art Gallery: West Gallery. w The CMU Orchestra will perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall.

THURSDAY w A leadership excellence/ University Theatre update session and celebration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Rowe 229. w The Darfur Stoves Fundraiser will take place from noon to midnight outside of the Bovee University Center. w A Harry Potter Jeopardy Game will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.

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ably masculine, but clashing with expectations for what is feminine. Strachan agreed with Blom and noted research done by Linda Babcock, professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon University and author of “Women Don’t Ask.� Babcock said most women fail to negotiate with employers the same way men do. In a video interview with INSEAD Knowledge, she said there are grave consequences for not “asking� in the workplace, regarding both pay and working upward in a company. “Men are four times more likely to negotiate their salary,� Babcock said. Strachan said Babcock found women who used the same negotiating strategy as men when going into an interview received negative reactions from employers. “While men were seen as energetic and positive, women were seen as overly-aggressive,� Strachan said. Blom also said socialization among genders in the workplace plays a part. “An even more influential source of disparities has to do with social segregation,� he said. “When men in the workplace spend time socializing in predominantly male groups, this creates a strong social network in which opportunities and social capital are shared within the group.� Blom said in the corporate world, individual women have broken the “glass ceiling,� but men continue to occupy the highest positions in an overwhelming proportion. “There is this assumption that all the worker has to focus on is their job,� Strachan said. “Who takes care of the kids,

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also extended. The security firm was originally contracted by the state to watch the large piece of land located on West Pickard Street. The amount paid per month cannot exceed $7,000, Grinzinger said. “We only plan on running these patrols until we see what we can do to decrease the need for them,� she said.

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From left: Brighton senior Elyse Nelmark, Minnesota alumna Emily Hagen and Adrian senior Aimee Lewis laugh as they sit on a blanket drinking Blue Moon Thursday evening outside of Lewis’ apartment, 431 Bellows St. “People wave and are friendly,� Lewis said.

Pushing for change Blom said continuing to fight for changes is imperative. Women have broken into many professions that were once reserved for men and are challenging gender expectations about roles in the family that have tended to deprive women of economic independence, he said. Despite these advances, Blom said discrimination persists. “Much of this is buried — justified as natural,� Strachan said. Livonia freshman Emily Whittico said that although women are still making less than men, women will “catch up and surpass� them in the next 20 years. Women have equal opportunities as men and it is up to women, no one else, to strive for equal pay, she said. “I dont think it’s gender that determines your pay but the quality of work ... which is why women are catching up fast,� she said.

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CMU to host conference for prospective Latino students Guests include significant figures in news, entertainment By Maria Amante Senior Reporter

The U.S. may be growing more diverse by the year, but that does not mean certain areas do not need a prod now and then. Director of Admissions Betty Wagner said diversifying the

campus is a top priority and hosting the Advocates for Latino Student Advancement and Michigan Education conference is an effort to do so. Speakers for ALSAME, which will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday in the Bovee University Center, include ABC “20/20” correspondent John Quiñones, WXYZ-TV Detroit’s General Manager and alumnus Ed Fernandez, and actor and comedian Valente Rodriguez from the sitcom “George Lopez.” Fernandez will speak with University President George

Ross at 9 a.m., Rodriguez’s speech is at 11:50 a.m. and Quiñones’ at 2 p.m. The campus community is invited to each of the speeches, Wagner said. ALSAME selected CMU over five other Michigan colleges to host its annual event directed at Hispanic prospective college freshmen, said Kevin Williams, associate director of admissions and minority enrollment. Williams said 10 to 15 schools and about 400 students are expected to attend. Wagner said the goal is to

make visiting CMU special to the prospective students and distinguish it from other colleges. “We really try to make these visits special ... with every campus visit, we have a far better chance to enroll students,” she said. “We are putting a lot of effort to recruit students, especially in diverse areas.” Wagner said the number of Hispanic students on campus is growing, but not as rapidly as the university would like to see. In fall 2010, 451 Hispanic students were enrolled, or 2.12

percent of the student body on campus. That number is up since fall 2005, when 344 Hispanic students were enrolled on campus, or 1.73 percent. “They reach out to Latino and Latina students in high school and encourage them to obtain a college degree,” Williams said. “We’ll talk to students about searching for the right college and researching prospective majors.” Hosting the conference is an honor, he said. Saginaw Valley State University hosted last year, and each of the state’s 15 public universities will have

representation at the conference. Fernandez graduated in 1984 and said he owes his professional success to CMU. He said one of the key messages of his speech is asking students what they want their lives to become and explaining to them their achievement and success lies in their own hands. “Going to a place like CMU that believes in and employs development (will be crucial to their success),” he said. university@cm-life.com

Police think 7 church break-ins connected Still no suspects identified By Orrin Shawl Staff Reporter

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Middleville junior Amber Duryea walks with a sign during the Invisible Children silent march on Monday afternoon near Charles V. Park Library. The event, in which members stayed silent for 25 hours, aimed to bring awareness to the organization’s cause, giving a voice to children in East Africa that would otherwise not be heard. “Put yourself in their shoes,” Duryea said in writing during the march.

hushed against hostility Students go 25 hours without speaking, march to spread awareness of Invisible Children By Mike Nichols | Senior Reporter Silence spoke louder than words this week for the Invisible Children registered student organization at Central Michigan University. Starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, student members began their 25-hour excursion without speaking. The event was intended to symbolize the 25 years Ugandan rebel Joseph Kony has taken away the voice of abducted chil-

dren he has forced into his Lord’s Resistance Army, according to a prepared statement from the group. Since they were not able to make a sound, protesters texted or wrote responses to questions. Romulus sophomore Lindsey Fendt said not being able to talk was difficult. “It’s easier to avoid people than try to explain what I

need,” she wrote. “I’ve been getting stressed when people don’t get what I’m trying to say.” The silence, however, confused some. “They were talking about sexual assault, I think?” said Detroit freshman Shawntene’ Johnson, who had seen signs in the Towers, but was unclear as to the meaning. She said she had never heard of Invisible Children. “It would be helpful if one person could talk to explain why they were silent,” Johnson said. The RSO said its silence was part of a national pro-

test aimed at raising awareness for the situation in East Africa. “Supporters and advocates of Invisible Children are staying silent for 25 hours ... in recognition of the 25 years of war that have been going on in East Africa,” a statement said. “This war is the longestrunning war in African history, and has often been referred to as the biggest humanitarian crisis in existence today.” From 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, 11 members of Invisible Children marched around campus with duct tape sealing their lips. The

protesters carried signs, wore special t-shirts and passed out small cards which read, “I am being silent for 25 hours to end 25 years of war.” Harrison senior Nathan Heath said he got the message. In the past, he has donated to the cause and said this silent type of protest is powerful. “At first you might see them and not know what they’re doing, but if you take the time to read up on it, it’s a very worthy cause,” he said. “Most people don’t even realize this stuff is going on.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Seven different churches were broken into and had valuable property stolen across the Isabella County community from April 3 to 19. Mount Pleasant Police are investigating break-ins at First Presbyterian Church, 1250 Watson Road, and Mount Pleasant Community Church, 1400 W. Broomfield St. MPPD Public Information Officer Jeff Browne said there have been no suspects identified. “As it stands right now, we believe that they are all connected, but we don’t know that definitively,” Browne said. “I don’t know why people would break into churches. It’s very sad and unfortunate ... I don’t know if it’s just because nobody’s around on a Sunday evening and they don’t think they’re harming anybody.” The Isabella County Sheriff’s Department is investigating break-ins at Union Township churches, including Central Assembly of God, 2445 S. Lincoln Road, Central Michigan Christian Church, 3433 S. Lincoln Road, First Baptist Church, 1802 E. High St., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1703 E. Pickard Road, and First Church of the Nazarene, 1980 S. Lincoln Road. Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski said he also believes the church break-ins are connected. “We think that it’s probably the same group of people,” Mioduszewski said. “All I can say at this point is we have collected evidence.” Mioduszewski also said the break-ins have been forced, including forcing a door open and breaking through a window. “Basically, it’s whatever way they can get in,” Mioduszewski said. “Laptops seem to be one of the things that they like to steal. They’re also taking cash and even a Nintendo Wii game. Mostly

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Students get real-world dentistry experience Those involved work hands-on in office By Jessica Fecteau Staff Reporter

Pre-dental students at CMU are getting hands-on experience despite the College of Medicine’s continued delays. For the past six years, Dr. Norman R. Dzingle has given pre-dental students the opportunity to gain real-world experience by working at his general dentistry, cosmetic and comprehensive family dental care practice in Mount Pleasant. “After putting in time and earning a place in the office by showing dedication and determination, the doctor will allow

students to assist in the office (during procedures and surgeries) and at the Central Michigan Community Hospital,” Milford senior Michael Schepansky said. “It’s a huge opportunity that not many people get the chance to do.” Schepansky said he was first given a hands-on opportunity when the doctor called him during an emergency. “At first I didn’t realize the opportunity I was getting, then I got there and it was a lot to take in,” Schepansky said. “Job shadowing can only let me see so much, so being able to assist up close was really intense and exciting.” Taking part in procedures is a rare opportunity for pre-dental students and unheard of at other offices, Dzingle said. Williamston senior Chris

Pankow said students are given experience in both the dental and business side of dental offices. “We have to hold ourselves to a higher standard because we are representing Dr. Dzingle,” Pankow said. Dzingle said students are guided through procedures with extensive explanations and he teaches them necessary people skills for taking care of patients. “I tell the students why I did this and what this means during procedures,” Dzingle said. “We are using sophisticated equipment, so it takes a person more intelligent and motivated than average. They are seeing things that few dentists even see.” CMU alumnus Joe Szymczak of Grand Rapids said there is a

very close relationship between the staff and everyone is willing to cover for each other when exams roll around. Dzingle looks for students who are mature enough to know it’s a lot of mentoring but it is also job and hard work. “I go to Central’s pre-dental club meetings when I look for future employees because it’s a great place to find motivated and intelligent students who are willing to work,” Dzingle said. Szymczak feels he now has an edge over other dental students after working for Dzingle. “I know the instruments, tools and procedures that you don’t learn in class,” Szymczak said. “Working there has helped me know for sure that this is what I want to do.”

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EDITORIAL | Communication between media, university needs to stride toward openness

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he working relationship between university administrators and CM Life is more crucial now than ever, whether it means relaying the latest budget information to the campus community or simply checking facts. But until recently, these rapports were in serious jeopardy. Faculty Personnel Services, Financial Planning and Budgets, the College of Medicine, Study Abroad — all were facets of campus that had traditionally responded to reporters willingly, openly and free of interference. Then midsemester, almost as if in unison, these departments began forwarding CM Life to University Communications.

Of course, occasions come when a matter requires a university statement or a reporter needs help locating background information. It is easy to acknowledge that circumstances exist when facilitating information becomes necessary. However, this newspaper’s relationship with CMU sources began to seem

controlled like a marionette. Simple meeting requests were declined. Sources were made unavailable. When the waters of information flow are muddied with surrogates and misunderstandings, it changes the climate for openness on campus. This causes concern not only for what information is and is not being given to this publication, but the campus community at large. Controlling information given to media should be considered the same as controlling it for the campus and outlying community. In recent weeks, an open dialogue between CM Life and CMU has taken promising strides forward, leaving staffers optimistic it will continue. The beginning of a new school year is often considered a new start, both for CM Life and for the university officials that communicate with the publication. Strides forward must continue.

Most editors take every attempt to properly prepare reporters, but if one calls asking questions without doing his or her homework, we hope the editor is contacted. And if it seems like a source is unfairly ignoring a reporter, editors generally address the matter. University administrators are public officials, period. CM Life’s access to them ought to reflect the public’s. Just as it must be OK for any uncomfortable source to forward CM Life to University Communications, it must be OK to contact administrators directly and expect an honest, unfettered conversation. With one edition left, CM Life hopes transparency comes to mean more than simply making information available at University Communication’s disposal. And hopefully any future lack of access is something the public will ultimately not stand for.

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Not the end of the world I was crushed. The girl of my dreams had returned my note, the center of which was now occupied with a capital “NO” circled in pencil. The bullies were relentless, I couldn’t stand the bus rides back home — even worse, I hated that I never stood up for myself. I was 13 years old, without a girlfriend, and was convinced the world was ending. At least mine, anyway. At that age, confidence was alien to me. The old “sticks and stones” adage was my favorite song; my dog, Buddy, my best friend. But at 17, I laughed at my naivete. I was older and very mature — or so I thought. I was in my first serious relationship and spent many nights pretending to be interested in threehour phone calls, which usually consisted of a little conversation and a lot of awkward silence. “What are you doing?” she would ask. “Talking to you,” I would reply. And then college happened. Long after Buddy died and shortly after I moved out of my parents’ house, I started growing up. And it certainly hasn’t been easy. Juggling two jobs on top of full-time enrollment in school has taught me a lot about myself: that my drive to succeed is strong; that my persistence to move forward can get me back on my feet after I stumble. During those countless nights full of coffee and empty of sleep, the line between homework and real work often blurred. Having to decide between making the money for rent or making the grades for the Dean’s List, coupled with the stress of being broke and trying to fulfill expectations — not just those of family and friends, but also my own — constantly weighed heavy on my mind. But learning how to not fold under that pressure was the most important thing I found during my time in college. Like many fellow students, I’ve worked hard to get where I am today and I’m endlessly grateful for the opportunities that have crossed my path. My future, so far, is headed exactly where I had hoped it would and I am happy to be turning my greatest passion, writing, into a career. A lyric from one of my favorite songs accurately sums up my experiences here at CMU: “When you think you’ve got it all figured out and then everything collapses, trust me kid, it’s not the end of the world.” Falling down is part of life. You’ve just got to want to get back up. 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] Comments in response to New RSO questions validity of 9/11 attacks, calls for explanations

Manthor in reply to I_Was_A_Teenage_McCarthyist - April 25

I’m sure everything can be explained away by the institutions we’ve all come to love and respect. Like the US government. I’m sure all those architects, engineers and their respective organizations have just watched too much youtube. Did you know the 9/11 commission report doesn’t even mention building 7?

It’s even more silly to think it couldn’t happen simply because you think it wouldn’t be possible to cover up. The truth is, they’ve done a terrible job covering up their tracks. The inconsistencies are massive. Google the following if you’re so skeptical: 9/11 Press For Truth - Detailed explanation, using mainstream sourcing, of why the commission report is an utter failure and barely an ‘investigation’ at all. William Rodriguez - The head of Maintenance at both towers, reported hearing an explosion

from the basement BEFORE the first plane hit. He also saw a badly burnt worker come from the basement shortly after this happened. Who Killed John O’Neil - The lead FBI investigator into AL Qaeda prior to 9/11, had his investigation hampered every step of the way, which led to him resigning in May of 2001. Jerome Hauer, a military industrial complex stooge, helped get John a job as head of security at the WTC. First day on the job? 9/11. How convenient. Additionally, there’s also the blatant evidence of foreknowledge. As well as why Dick Cheney ordered a stand down order, allowing the plane to hit the Pentagon. The fact remains, our government has admitted to false flag terror in the past (Gulf of Tonkin) and other cases where we planned to use terrorism to scare Americans into doing something (Operation Northwoods). The opposite of ‘conspiracy theory’ is ‘coincidence theory’. At a certain point, suggesting everything is coincidence sounds far crazier than saying everything might be related...

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E.T - April 25 Did aliens land in Roswell? Better start an RSO to help figure that one out as well. Get over it people. Manthor - April 25 Me thinks someone has spent too much time on Youtube watching that loose change drivel. Popular Mechanics and numerous others have fully debunked all of this conspiracy nonsense... I_Was_A_Teenage_McCarthyist in reply to Manthor - April 25

Actually, most of us despise and have total disrespect for our government. These guys can’t find the rear ends with both hands in a well-lit room - it’s just silly to think they could execute an “operation” like this and keep it covered up ... they are simply too stupid and inept to do it. You guys give the government WAY too much credit. Dumbf in reply to Manthor - April 26

Nathan Inks Columnist

9/11 Truth pointless at best, tasteless at worst

Recently, a registered student organization dedicated to uncovering the “truth” behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was formed at CMU. The group, 9/11 Truth, an affiliate of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth, wants the government to reinvestigate the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, claiming the towers’ collapse shows the characteristics of a controlled demolition. They also cite the mystery around the collapse of Building 7, across the street from the towers. So what does this new RSO actually intend to accomplish? Time and time again, these conspiracy theories have been debunked. Many of the common claims by “Truthers” have been shown to be factually inaccurate, and when confronted with this, they usually do not have any answers. The biggest piece of evidence that debunks the Truthers’ claims is that there is no seismic spike indicative of an explosion. When the towers began to collapse, seismographs at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, 21 miles away, began to pick up the collapse, with seismic waves starting out small and increasing as the buildings fell to the ground. The pattern for both main towers is the same, and if they had been destroyed by a controlled explosion, a spike would have been seen at the beginning. As for Tower 7, Truthers often use pictures from the north side to back up claims that there was almost no damage to the tower, but pictures from the south back up the investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology that debris damaged the building and a massive fire structurally weakened the building, causing it to collapse. If the government truly is responsible for the 9/11 attacks and they faked the original reports, why does anybody believe they would all of a sudden say, “You’re right. We demolished the World Trade Center Towers.” If they lied the first time, they will lie again. This would have required cooperation between not only Presidents Clinton and Bush, but a whole host of Republicans and Democrats. If the two parties cannot come together to create a budget, could they really come together to fake a terrorist attack? At best, this RSO will be able to help uncover the “truth” and show that the government is responsible for the attacks, but if this happened, the government would just cover it up again. At worst, this RSO insults the people who lost their lives that day by senselessly claiming they were murdered by their government. The U.S. government has done terrible things in the past, but faking a terrorist attack is not one of them, and the creation of this RSO is not only pointless, but tasteless.

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CMU’s Help Desk was designed to answer questions regarding university technology, but in reality, workers there say they field a lot of different questions. Lake Orion senior Joe Hertler said he has heard it all when it comes to people calling into the office with questions. “People call in all the time thinking we can help answer anything on campus,� he said. “What we really do is help students and professors with any technical issues they may have with their computers, networking, phones or even calculators.� He has had people call in, he said, attempting to make doctor appointments, get out of parking tickets and to ask for information about sports games. Grosse Point junior Chris Day said he has even received a couple drunk dials during his time working for the CMU Help Desk. “We yield calls as professionally as possible when we are on the phone,� Day said. “Even if the person is intoxicated.� Although they receive a lot of non-technical calls, Hertler said they will still help as much as they can. “We’ve all been around the block a few times since a lot of us are seniors or super seniors so usually we can help the person out even if they aren’t calling the right place,� Hertler said. ‘It’s hard to say ...’ Not only have the technicians heard it all, they’ve seen it too. “There (have) been tears,� Hertler said. “Some people come in with problems where everything gets lost on their flash drive and there is no way to recover it. It’s always hard to say there is not

people to call even if they think they’ll sound dumb.� Kyle Nystrom, Grand Rapids senior a whole lot we can do.� When it comes to true technical problems, Grand Rapids senior Kyle Nystrom encourages people to call in for any issue, big or small. “If people have questions about anything, they can call us,� Nystrom said. “We want people to call even if they think they’ll sound dumb.� An average work week for a Help Desk technician is about 15 hours to 16 hours, Hertler said. Nystrom said they answer an average of 450 calls a day and have almost passed 900 calls before. “After talking so much, it’s like my mouth just wants to fall off,� Hertler said. Most calls are usually in the beginning of the year when people are moving in residence halls and having Internet problems, he said.

From all of the questions and calls that come in, Day thinks he is well-informed about the campus. “I learned more from this job than any other source,� Day said. Hertler said the job is also very rewarding. “There is an extreme amount of job satisfaction when I can please someone who is really bummed about their problem,� Hertler said. The dynamic work style proves to Hertler that it’s routine something new is going to happen every time he works. Hertler wants people to know that although they are technical geniuses, they do have outside lives. “People think we are all just nerds,� Hertler said. “But we do have girlfriends too.� studentlife@cm-life.com

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Traverse City senior Rose Kranick, left, laughs Tuesday night as she reacts to fellow performer Jackie Voice, a Traverse City junior. The two were preparing for the final Trap Door Improv show of the school year. Two shows will be performed at 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday at The Platform in Moore Hall. “I’ve been doing it forever,� said Battle Creek senior Anna Trupiano. “It’s really bittersweet to be my last show. It’s sad to leave all of my friends.�

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Barber was employed with CMU for six years in the Doctor of Health Administration Program. He was 64. “(He was) intimately involved with our program,� Steven Berkshire, director of health administration, said over the weekend. “Several students are (terrified) he’s gone, and talking about how much he’s been a help to them, not only to their degree but also their career.� Barber’s funeral will take place today in Charlotte. Barber had also taught at the University of North Carolina Charlotte in the public health and sciences department, according to WSOC-TV in Charlotte. Barber was also employed with the Carolinas HealthCare System as director of financial services. He was married to Debbie Barber and had two adult stepsons, Eric and Brian.

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damage and not as much taken,� Jones said. “I still think people are kind of upset that someone tried to take what isn’t theirs.� Anyone with information regarding the church burglaries is requested to call the city police department’s tip line, at 7799111, or the sheriff’s department, at 772-5911.

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comedic act by After Hours Improv, an inflatable obstacle course, a miniature golf course and spin art. Free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will also be provided. Allegan senior Steve Lewis, president of Program Board, hopes that the event allows students to take a break from their studies, but that has not always been the event’s purpose. “Back in 1969, it started as a peace protest against the war in Vietnam,� Lewis said. “Since then, it’s transformed into a day of rest for students.� New Baltimore junior Miranda Endres is helping to organize and work the event, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t allowed to have a good time at

the event. “Everything is free so it’s great for students,� Endres said. “I’m hopefully going to be working with the spin art so I’m excited.� Pinconning senior Crysta Heckman, Program Board vice president, encourages all students to come check out the festivities. “If you’re studying and it gets too stressful, it’s a great way to take a break,� Heckman said. “It’s going to be a day to relax and enjoy not studying.� The event will go from 12 to 5 p.m. on Friday, and will be free and open to the public. The live music performances will begin at 1 p.m. university@cm-life.com

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‘Borrowed,’ fake IDs still a concern By David Oltean Staff Reporter

College is a time infamous for heavy consumption of alcohol, but many students hit campus long before their 21st birthdays. So how do they fill in the gap? One Oxford sophomore uses a friend’s driver’s license to buy alcoholic beverages around town. “It has the same height, but we don’t even have the same colored eyes,” he said, comparing himself to his “weekend ID.” Capt. Fred Harris of CMU Police said “novelty IDs” replicating an out-of-state driver’s license have the picture and identity of its carrier, but often lack important markings. Some students try to use the ID of another Michigan resident to pass for 21. Both are a misdemeanor offense. “Sometimes, we’ll get in-state IDs that they’ll get from a friend,” Harris said. “They’ll think they look alike, but they usually don’t.” Mount Pleasant, like many college towns, has seen years of fraudulent ID use at bars and liquor stores throughout the city. For many underage drinkers, the only ticket into the bar is to find a friend with similar physical qualities or to purchase a novelty ID. Dave Devine, owner of The Store, 218 S. Mission St., has seen many underage attempts to use fake IDs to buy alcohol. The Store has boxes filled with fake IDs that could not pass the test. “The violations are severe, so if there is a question about an ID, we can’t take it,” Devine said. “We’re just trying to do our jobs and avoid confrontation.” Confrontation can be hard to avoid when a fake ID is denied or confiscated from a student ready to begin the weekend, though most slink off. “There’s always one guy that’s going to

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Four Loko back on shelves Fewer drinks sold than before state ban By Randi Shaffer Senior Reporter

Four Loko is back, but local sales are not better than ever. The popular alcoholic energy drink was banned on Dec. 4 after the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and the Food and Drug Administration started putting restrictions on the content of liquor energy drinks. Liquor store owners said the once-popular drink, now back on shelves with a caffeine-free formula, is not selling as well as it used to. “It’s probably doing half of what it used to do,” said Norm Shamoun, owner of K & S Liquor, 4555 E. Blue Grass Road. Dave Devine, owner of The Store, 218 S. Mission St., said his sales have fared similarly. He said The Store now sells a little less than half the amount of Four Loko it sold

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didn’t need a fake ID and, by the time I would have liked one, I was in so much trouble my parents wouldn’t let me out of their sight. For one glorious summer though, before my sophomore year of high school, I had unlimited access to inexpensive malt liquor. The parking garage in downtown Plymouth is two stories tall, and the roof became our unofficial underage drinking patio. My best friend had a Honda

Andrew Dooley Staff Reporter SUV that came with a tiny folding table. We had Sublime and forty ounces of malt liquor that tasted entirely like dust (and very little like “freedom”).

I think that these high-gravity malts contain enough heavy metals to set off a Geiger counter; they’re not good stuff. At the bottom of the parking ramp sat a LEGO brick of a liquor store. The place sold the sort of wine this has never seen stemware, beef jerky and what I will generously call “economical” beer. The only person who ever worked there was a Middle Eastern boy on the newborn side of 13. He had a John Wa-

ters strip of mustache, but he wasn’t fooling anyone. He also wasn’t IDing anyone. I would walk into the store wearing a middle school track sweatshirt, retainers and a face brimming with acne, and walk out with as much cheap beer as I could afford. As you can probably tell, this all ended very poorly. We got into drugs, and then worse drugs, because that’s how drugs work. I found myself snorting a line of crushed-up

painkillers off the toilet-paper dispenser in the bathroom across from my favorite class, taught by my favorite teacher, and realized things had suddenly gone very poorly. I’m about as good at dealing drugs as I am at dancing; I’m just not that slick. I nearly went to jail, could have even been prison, but for the work of an excellent attorney who cost enough to keep me working as a file clerk for the rest of high school to pay my

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parents back. I was permanently banished from one of my best friends’ houses, but I would be lying if I said it didn’t feel like a decent couple of months. Getting caught by the police for all of my reckless behavior at such a young age probably saved my life. In the treatment program my parents talked me into at University of Michigan’s hospi-

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before the ban. “It was gaining steam at the end of it because of publicity,” Devine said. “It’s still 12 percent alcohol, it still tastes the same. Everything’s the same, they just took the caffeine out of it.” Shamoun said he does not know the exact reason sales of Four Loko have dropped, nor does he know if they will pick up again. “The way it’s looking, it’s just another malt liquor (product),” Shamoun said. “When people drink it, they fall asleep now, as opposed to staying awake.” The only difference between the old Four Loko drink and the new is the lack of caffeine and taurine, which blended alcoholic beverage with elements of energy drinks, Shamoun said. Sterling Heights junior Michael Manoogian said though the novelty of Four Loko has worn off, he will probably try

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argue, but most people will turn red-faced and walk out,” Devine said. At O’Kelly’s Sports Bar and Grille, 2000 S. Mission St., manager Mike Lang has seen many students try to use fake IDs at both the bar entrance and at

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[vibe] the reformulated drink anyway. Manoogian said he drank Four Loko about once every other week before the ban. “I hope (it tastes differently,) because it wasn’t that good before,” he said. “They throw a bunch of nasty stuff in there, anyway. I’m going in with no expectations.” Okemos junior Danny Goulet has not bought a Four Loko since it was reformulated. “I’ve never really liked it that much anyway, so I would only drink it once in a while,” he said. “I haven’t bought one since they took out the caffeine, so I don’t even know if they taste better or worse.” When re-releasing Four Loko, the distributors also released two new flavors, bringing the total number of flavors up to nine. Devine said similar products, such as Joose and Tilt, have hardly been selling since they were re-manufactured without the caffeine. “Four Loko dominates the market still,” he said. studentlife@cm-life.com

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tal, I found out how unfunny underage drinking can be. Alcohol is a poison, and I saw some kids in their early teens who physically couldn’t bear the thought of a day without drinking, snorting or injecting something into their arm. I’ve never had that problem, but drug and alcohol abuse hits a switch in your brain that

if flipped enough, can never be turned back to “off.” Have fun, definitely have fun, but just take a second to look at you and your friends’ behavior, to see if finding a little bit of help might be a good idea. In Narcotics Anonymous meetings, I met plenty of 60-year-old men and women who had thrown away their possessions, careers and even families in pursuit of mindaltering substances. As Ben Gibbard so beauti-

fully reminds us in his The Postal Service song “This Place is a Prison,” “you know it’s not a party, if it happens every night.” There’s no need to drink a fifth of Burnettes every single time you go out, and despite the insistence of some people I know, Whiskey Wednesday is not a mandatory weekly holiday. Just be careful out there, young Chips. studentlife@cm-life.com

the Wayside Central entrance. While most accept when they are caught, Lang said a few underage drinkers refuse to cut their losses. “I’ve had someone who called the ID by the wrong name and her friends called her by the wrong name,” Lang said. “She was still adamant that the ID was hers.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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[vibe] movie review

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Monroe junior Hannah Gonyea tests Farmington Hills junior George Mugerian’s hearing for an audiology class project Tuesday afternoon in the Health Professions building. “We didn’t really know how to use the equipment at first but it was a good experience learning to use it,” Gonyea said.

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‘Mortal Kombat’ a triumphant return to form for series Huge amounts of content test players’ might By Jay Gary Staff Reviewer

The influence the “Mortal Kombat” series has had on the video game industry is nearly unrivaled. The original 1993 game is cited as one of the reasons behind the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board system still in use to this day. While the next couple “MK” games proved to be hits, after “Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3,” the series began to decline. With unpopular mechanical choices and a general lack of popularity in fighters, “Mortal Kombat” had been at its lowest point for years until “Street Fighter IV” brought competitive fighting games back into the public eye. With NetherRealm Studios and WB Games hard at work, the classic series is back on the scene with the rebooted “Mortal Kombat.” The game promises a return to roots for the series with a large focus on highly-competitive fighter

mechanics alongside some of the most brutal and gory visuals to date. But could it fulfill this goal of satisfying both the casual and hardcore crowds? Yes. And then some. NRS and WB Games pulled out all the stops for “MK.” The game excels in mechanics, visuals, creative design and content. The single-player content alone dwarfs the majority of fighters out there as it not only has a standard arcade mode but contains a 300-level Challenge Tower and a full-blown story mode with multiple chapters and approximately two hours of cutscenes. The game also features the popular Krypt, where hundreds of pieces of content such as alternate costumes, extra fatalities, artwork and music can be unlocked. The creative design is astounding, the stages are animated and beautiful, and characters take visual damage as they continue to fight, ending most rounds with skin torn, flesh exposed and bathed in blood. Speaking of blood, the series’ staple “Fatalities” and new “X-rays” are out of this world. With each character model having fully rendered

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HHHHH w Rating: M for mature w Genre: Tournament fighter w System: PS3, X360 inner-body structures, the game boasts some of the most visceral and diabolical animations ever. Even attempting to explain the masterful gore wouldn’t do justice to the real deal. With a system that offers many options for juggling and combos, “MK’s” mechanics are deep enough for the hardcore scene to latch onto. A good sign of how excellent the mechanics are is when the player can enter Training Mode and spend hours just coming up with combos. “MK” has brought the series back with the force of an explosion. With amazing presentation and mechanics deep enough for competition, the game is able to successfully satisfy the casual and hardcore crowds and if you belong to either you cannot afford to miss out on this game. studentlife@cm-life.com

AN OPEN LETTER TO A BIGOT, VANDAL By Andrew Dooley Staff Reporter

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o the person who wrote “FAG” in huge black marker block letters on the side of my white sedan between 9:15 and 10:31 p.m. Monday in front of The Bird Bar & Grill, 223 S. Main St.: I’m sorry. I’m sorry we have failed you so completely. More importantly, I am so sorry for the gay kids you went to high school with and the gay kids your kids will end up going to high school with. You missed the mark, I’m not even gay, but I’m sorry you think that homosexuality, bisexuality, transsexuality, transgenderedness (don’t know the collective noun, sorry) or anything else that doesn’t fit your idea of human sexuality is not only wrong but an insult. I’m sorry you can afford a black

Sharpie, and I’m especially sorry my friends worked so hard to clean my car while I tried my best not to cry into my hands at the bar. People exist, we love

who we need to love, and we can’t help it So, you might as well learn to love us, too. Love, whether or not you would ever feel it for me.

Overall, “Water for Elephants” is a well-crafted tale of a depression-era love story, but when it falters, it crashes completely. The story opens with Hal Holbrook standing outside a modern-day circus, confused. When some of the folks who run the circus try to help him, he ends up telling the story of his time in one of the greatest circus disasters of all time. This is a great beginning and Holbrook is one of the more sympathetic actors in the game. He is able to convey emotion with just the slightest movements and expressions. But that is what leads to the film’s first problem. As it progresses from Holbrook as Older Jacob to Robert Pattinson as Young Jacob, so does the voice over. Why the younger version of this character begins telling the story is completely unknown. This annoyance leads to a bigger problem for the film: Pattinson just doesn’t have emotions. It is easy to understand why he’s popular in the “Twilight” films, but it is hard to get behind him in more complex roles. He has mastered showing confusion and longing but all other emotions seem beyond his grasp. This problem is all the more glaring when such an accomplished veteran plays the older version of the character. For the most part, everything else about the film is done rather well. Both Christoph Waltz (August) and Reese Witherspoon (Marlena) are a delight as the very complex couple who run and perform in the show respectively.

All the characters are a little onesided, but that should be expected from the nature of telling a story from one man’s point of view. Witherspoon does a very solid job of showing why Marlena would stay with a man as power hungry and sadistic as August can be. Waltz shines as a man driven by the need to be the best, yet not capable or worthy of such a distinction. The cinematography and design of this film are beautiful. It’s refreshing to see a film that holds authenticity in such high regard right before we hit the summer blockbuster season. The real animals and set

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HHHHH w Rating: PG-13 w Genre: Drama

design are what really pull this tale together. While there are flaws that could have been overcome, “Water for Elephants” does come together as a very interesting love story that is as graceful as it is tumultuous. studentlife@cm-life.com

4B || Wednesday, April 27, 2011 || Central Michigan Life

Softball wins in extras at MSU

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Seniors Seddon, Patrick come through in 11-inning game By Matt Thompson Staff Reporter

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Junior third baseman Tyler Hall attempts to throw a runner out during CMU baseball’s game against Michigan State on April 20 at Comerica Park in Detroit. Hall went 0-for-2 with a walk in the Chippewas’ 1-0 win against Bowling Green Tuesday.

CMU uses walk-off hit to beat Bowling Green Theunissen double in bottom of ninth pushes Chippewas past Falcons 1-0 By John Evans Senior Reporter

It was just the fifth hit of the game for the CMU baseball team, but Nate Theunissen made it count. The junior first basemen has struggled all season, batting .173 going into Tuesday’s game, but head coach Steve Jaksa showed some confidence by pinch-hitting Theunissen in the ninth inning. Theunissen got a strike down in the zone and hit a line-drive over the center fielder’s head, scoring Jordan Dean to win the game 1-0 on Tuesday at Theunissen Stadium. “My swing has not been real comfortable (and) I have been working on it making little tweaks,” Theunissen said. “We have got a lot of season left so I am looking forward to it.” Senior right-hander Bryce Morrow had it going on the mound for CMU all afternoon. Morrow threw 8 2/3 innings of shutout ball, while striking out seven and walking none.

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“My swing has not been real comfortable (and) I have been working on making little tweaks. We have got a lot of season left, so I am looking forward to it.” Nate Theunissen, junior designated hitter Senior Mike Nixon relieved Morrow in the ninth and struck out the last batter of the inning. The Chippewas magic in the ninth gave Nixon (1-0) his first win of the season. Morrow was the victim of some bad luck in not picking up the win, but it was a good outing confidence-wise for the senior who has thrown well in his last two starts. “In order to win these kind of games that we have you have to pitch it. Our guy did and we put up a goose egg,” Jaksa said. “He had great command. I know he is down (for not getting the win), but it’s a great team win and a lot of credit goes to him.” On the other side of the mound was Bowling Green’s Matt Malewitz, who shined for the Falcons, pitching five innings of shutout ball. Malewitz only allowed two hits but walked five batters. CMU (21-20, 9-6 MidAmerican Conference) has a

big weekend series at home this weekend against firstplace Northern Illinois, but will first travel to face Oakland today in another midweek game. Junior right-hander Jon Weaver will start today’s game, which will start at 3 p.m. at the OU Baseball Field in Rochester. He will be on a pitch count as multiple pitchers will be expected to see some time throughout the game. Theunissen, who upped his batting average to .182, will look to keep getting good at-bats and try to find his way back into the lineup. “He hit that one a long way,” Jaksa said. “If we can get him (Theunissen) back to where he is comfortable with himself that will help and hey, (he needs to) just play the game.” CMU has now won four of its last five games and nine of the last 11 on the road. sports@cm-life.com

Senior Kari Seddon pitched all 11 innings and Amanda Patrick hit a gamewinning three-run homer as CMU softball beat Michigan State 8-3 in East Lansing Tuesday. “Great win today,” said CMU head coach Margo Jonker. “Kari Seddon pitched a great game today and Patrick obviously had a big hit. We were clicking on all cylinders.” The two teams went scoreless in three extra innings knotted up at 3 until Patrick, a senior infielder, put the ball over the right field fence, scoring freshman Brittney Horan and sophomore Macy Merchant. “It was awesome to see,” said Seddon, who was able to enjoy the sight from the on deck circle. “As soon as it hit the bat I knew it was gone.” Seddon threw her ninth complete game of the year, allowing three runs off eight hits and five strikeouts. “It was very important to Kari for a number of reasons,” Jonker said. “I’m sure it was nice for her to beat Michigan State.” Seddon earned her 10th victory of the season and 40th of her career. “I had great defense today, they made awesome plays to get out of jams,” Seddon said. “Cory (DeLamielleur) did a great job behind the plate framing pitches and my change-up felt good. My ball was moving well.” Trailing 3-1, Michigan State came back in the bottom of the sixth. Lindsey Hansen hit her second home run of the game — her 15th and 16 this season,

respectively — to make the score 3-3. “One player had (Seddon’s) number, and we just starting walking her,” Jonker Margo Jonker said. The Spartans had several opportunities in extras as they left five runners on base. In the eighth, ninth and 10th innings, MSU put a runner in scoring position but couldn’t capitalize as Seddon pitched her way out of jams in each frame. “Most innings they had runners on and we just had awesome defense,” Seddon said. “Molly and Brittini (Merchant) made some awesome plays so I just knew we were going to get out of them.” Junior shortstop Molly Coldren scored in the second and fifth from a double and single, respectively. She also added two insurance runs by hitting

a two-run homer after Patrick in the 11th. “I could finally breathe after that,” Seddon said. Coldren finished the day 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two runs batted in and two walks. “Molly had a really good day at the plate,” Jonker said. “She was seeing the ball well and hitting pitches in the middle. They started walked her a couple times. They remember two years ago she hit one over the fence against them.” Beating Michigan State is nothing new to CMU. The Chippewas have beaten MSU in four of the last five years. “It’s not abnormal,” Jonker said. “You like to beat all your in state rivals.” CMU will host in-state rival Eastern Michigan on Saturday and Sunday at Margo Jonker Stadium. sports@cm-life.com

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ust take him — baggage and all. Don’t overthink it. Quit digging for ghosts of the past. The Detroit Lions should take Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith on Thursday at No. 13 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft. It’s not the conventional pick. It’s not the name fans have clamored for. And be warned: It’s a boom-or-bust deal if you select Boulder’s finest. His problem isn’t on the field. No, his long, lanky physique and impressive strength-speed combination bode well on the gridiron. It’s those ghosts in the room that has people backing off. Character issues — Jimmy Smith has them. To the extent of which these issues exist is what everyone, including personnel people and executives, are trying to figure out. Smith has failed at least one drug test for marijuana in 2007, though it’s rumored that number could possibly be as high as four. He also has been cited for two minor in possession charges. Some even question his football character — is he a gym rat? Does he take plays off? Will he step up in run fits? It’s widely known Detroit needs help in the back end of its defense. Adding Chris Houston at corner prior to last season

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Andrew Stover Senior Reporter paid major dividends. The Lions still need help even if Houston sticks around, though he’s insistent on testing the free agent waters, assuming he gets the right to do so after this Collective Bargaining Agreement and lockout mess eventually clears. The popular sentiment recently told us that Nebraska star corner Prince Amukamara may slip into the Lions’ lap at No. 13. Amukamara, which we’ll affectionately call “Prince” from now on, stands a solid 6-feet, is thickly built and negated any questions about his speed after running a 4.43 40-yard dash at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine in February. Assuming LSU’s Patrick Peterson is the first defensive back off the board, it is widely assumed Prince will go next. But in time, the secret of Jimmy Smith has begun to emerge. Smith has Chris McAlister size and presence, the former All-Pro corner for the Baltimore Ravens. He’s 6-foot-2, 211 pounds and at 32 ¼ inches he has

the longest arms of the top three corners, nearly two inches longer than Prince’s. He also ran a 4.46 40 in Indianapolis. But what separates Jimmy Smith from Prince, and even Peterson, is his strength. Smith’s 24 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press was nine more than the mark set by the other two. And he has the attitude and willingness to press at the line that the Lions absolutely love. Once his gets his long arms attached, the receiver is undeniably rerouted. Prince, who’s hip swerve may be more impressive than his straight-line speed, will be a fine pro. But Smith has the potential to be special. Really special. His off-the-field problems occurred early in his time at Boulder. The Lions were interested enough to hold extensive interviews with not just Smith, but his high school coach and a high school teammate. If they feel comfortable with Smith’s maturation, then the risk is minimized. There are plenty of options at No. 13 overall and, with more options, also comes more risks. Clemson defensive end Da’Quan Bowers was supposed to be a top 5 pick until a serious degenerative knee issue raised some seri-

ous red flags. Detroit will stockpile on defensive linemen under Schwartz, but this risk may be too much to gamble on. Other possibilities at 13 include USC offensive tackle Tyron Smith, Boston College offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo or Missouri defensive end Aldon Smith, to name a few. General Manager Martin Mayhew has said repeatedly that you do not draft because you have a weakness this year. Drafts set the foundation for the future and, sometimes, a dyer need this year — like at corner — can wait for the sake of adding a piece to the puzzle that will benefit the team for years. But that’s not why you draft Jimmy Smith. Every team covets a long, lanky, powerful cover corner who can run. One who can lock down half the field, or perhaps the opposing team’s best receiver. That’s why you draft him. That’s why you take him at 13. Trade down if it’s possible — which it entirely could be if a guy like Alabama receiver Julio Jones falls down the board — and take him there. But don’t overthink this one. The reward completely overshadows the risk. It’s time to tell those ghosts to disappear.

NFL lockout ruling leaves uncertainty By Bob Glauber MCT

On the day after Judge Susan Nelson granted an injunction request to lift the NFL’s lockout, confusion and mixed messages were commonplace around the league on Tuesday as players and teams tried to figure out exactly what to do in the short term. A handful of Jets players were allowed into the team’s offices but were prevented from working out. Three Giants were permitted inside the team’s building and given the option of training. Redskins general manager Bruce Allen told two players they could be inside the building but could not work out. Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin couldn’t get past the security gate and was told team officials would contact him about how to proceed. Browns receiver Josh Cribbs arrived in workout gear but couldn’t use team facilities. The league issued a statement early Tuesday to clubs saying players should be “treated with courtesy and respect if they show up.” But the league added it needs “a few days to sort this out” before football-related activities can take place. NFL attorney Jeff Pash said late Tuesday afternoon that the league’s request for an appeal of the injunction was placed on the docket of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The league is appealing Nelson’s injunction and believes it is on sound legal footing in its attempt to have the injunction stayed. Nelson will begin reviewing

the league’s request and thus allow the lockout to continue. The NFL also was ordered to respond by 6 p.m. Wednesday with a response to the players’ request to force the league to impose work rules to begin the league year. She also has asked that attorneys for the group of players that sought the injunction to submit a response to the league’s request for a stay. “We remain confident in our legal position,” Pash said in a conference call on Tuesday afternoon. “We will certainly suggest that the review be expedited so that we can get the guidance from the appeals court at the earliest possible time. We also filed a motion last night with Judge Nelson asking that she stay the injunction that she entered pending review by the appeals court.” The league is seeking clarification from Nelson about how to proceed. Club officials remain uncertain about whether they’re supposed to begin the league year, which would mean opening the free-agency signing and trading period. For now, the league is waiting until Nelson offers further instructions. NFLPA attorney Mark Levin told players they should actively solicit free-agency offers if they are unsigned. But because the league hasn’t issued rules governing free agency, it is not considered feasible to sign players. The league is also concerned that if Nelson orders the league year to begin, there could be a chaotic period if an appeal of the injunction is successful. If the owners’ appeal is granted, the lockout would be reinstituted.

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CLEAN CONVENIENT QUIET. (Private Courtyard) Two Blocks CMU. 1, 2 & 3 BR apartments or houses. $385 to $750 plus utilities + Deposit. Non-smoking, no pets. References 775-8709 /330-1484. EFFICIENCY FOR MAY 15- August 10. No pets, no smoking. 989-289-9807. LARGE 2 BR TOWNHOUSE Furnished or Unfurnished, FREE Cable, Internet and Laundry, 773-3890. LOOKING FOR A subleasor summer 2011 3 bedrooms- 2 bath. University Meadows. $350/ per month. Call/ email 989-560-1215. wrigh2sa@cmich.edu MAIN STREET TO BROOMFIELDOLIVIERI-HOMES.COM 2 to 6 Person Houses, Apartments & Town Houses & Much More. CALL NOW FOR THE BEST LOCATIONS! 989-773-2333. SIGN A NEW Lease at Lexington Ridge and get spin to win specials. 773-3890 or AMGhousing.com for details.

LOOKING FOR 1 or 2 female subleasors from early May to July 2011. The sublease can be extended from July to the end of the semester if wanted. For more information call 248-227-5288. Campus Habitat apartment behind the Cabin. Looking for female subleasor for May through July 2011 Campus Habitat, Behind the Cabin. Big Room with two windows and private bath. Contact me by (586)344-9015 or Zalew1sl@cmich.edu ROOMMATES WANTED $240 per month. Washer/ dryer cable/ internet. + security + cleaning fee. 248-496-8861. SUBLEASOR NEEDED FOR MayJuly lease in University Meadows. $325/ mo plus utilities, cable and internet included in rental fee. Washer and dryer in kitchen, pets allowed. Call for info (810)471-1974.

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@HELP WANTED COLLEGE PRO IS now hiring painters all across the state to work outdoors with other students. 3k- 5k with advancement opportunities. 1-888-277-9787 or www.collegepro.com. MATURE, RESPONSIBLE PERSON:PART-TIME hours. Retail sales. Audio/ Video experience REQUIRED! Resume immediately: MAIN STREET AUDIO/ VIDEO, 701 N. Mission, Mt. Pleasant. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for summer painting for student houses and Apts. Availability M- F 8- 5 is required. Apply at Lexington Ridge office, 3700 E. Deerfield Rd. F- 1.

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SUBLEASOR NEEDED UNTIL May 2011- $560. No Security Deposit. Churchill Court Apartments. Call 616-644-2538 or email to mills1cm@cmich.edu for further info.

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