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Tuition increase of 2.06 percent lowest since millennium Burdette: Declining appropriations played no major role

By Emily Pfund Senior Reporter

photo illustration by victoria zegler/staff photographer

From left: Freshmen Meghan Sullivan of South Lyon, Kasey Lazarz of Farmington Hills, Samantha Houston of Ypsilanti, Amber Hill of Muskegon and Astarria Norris of Flint demonstrate the possibility of five girls at the mirror and vanity in residence halls this fall. About 175 residence hall rooms out of 1,800 will house five students this year, university officials said.

five’s company Some freshmen deal with an extra roommate this year

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“We made a decision to quit admitting any more transfers,” said Shaun Holtgreive, also Residence Life associate director. “It was more of a fourth strategy to move five freshmen into a dorm.”

Only the two-bedroom suites will host five freshman this semester — meaning 11 halls in total will be affected.

Of the 168 resident assistants on campus, 121 will also have three roommates instead of the usual two, Schmidt said.

The 175 affected rooms include only incoming fresh-

men, not returning students or sophomores. The residence halls usually host 94 percent of freshmen on campus, but this fall it will host 97 percent, Schmidt said.

A positive or negative?

The number of incoming freshmen this fall is expected to have increased from 3,691 to more than 3,900, setting a new record.

The last time CMU saw cases of five people living in the residence halls was 2003.

Prior to that year, it was fairly common, Schmidt said.

More on-campus residents, higher room and board rates in effect

By Sherri Keaton Staff Reporter

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From left, Parchment freshman Steven Steele, New Jersey freshman Bryan Maurer, Livonia freshman Colin Ambridge, Flint freshman Jayy Crowder and Troy freshman Andrew Gardner illustrate the number of roommates many students will live with in affected residence halls Tuesday in Emmons Hall.

Though Flint freshman Astarria Norris and Muskegon freshman Amber Hill will not have a fifth roommate in their room this fall, both believe the negatives outweigh the positives.

“I’d just be really stressed out,” said Hill, who lives in Beddow Hall. “No one would have any room to move and you’d just be in each others’ faces all the time.”

Norris said two of her main concerns about sharing a room with four other girls are coordinating bathroom times and roommates borrowing

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burden of tuition and university expenses on students and their families,” Burdette said.

Among the factors necessitating continued tuition increases, Burdette cited contractual salary increases for some second- and third-year university employees and more expensive insurance premiums.

He said he does not know what factors caused the larger tuition increases in past years

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Freshmen enrollment expected to break 4,100

By Randi Shaffer | Senior Reporter

ardines are packed three to five in a can.

If you substitute the “residence hall room” for “can” and “students” for “sardines,” you get a similar situation to the one some Central Michigan University students living in residence halls are currently facing.

Joan Schmidt, associate director of Residence Life, said about 175 residence hall rooms out of 1,800 will house five students this year. Though the arrangement has frequented residence halls in the past, it’s an unknown experience for many in CMU’s present generation of on-campus residents.

Tuition at Central Michigan University has more than tripled over the last 10 years.

Each credit hour this year will cost students $346, a 2.06 percent increase from last year’s price tag of $339 per credit hour.

It is the smallest tuition hike in a decade. The largest increases in the past decade occurred in 2006 and 2008 when the university raised tuition by 21.12 percent both years.

Tuition went from $108.15 per credit in 2001 to $324 in 2008 over the course of former University President Michael Rao’s tenure alone.

David Burdette, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, accredits this summer’s smaller increase to President Ross.

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each others things.

Both agreed there was only one benefit to a five-person living situation in the residence halls.

“You get to meet more people at one time,” said Norris, a resident Emmons Hall. “That’s about it.”

Time management is a key part of living in a five-person residence hall, Schmidt said, in addition to less crowded ones.

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More freshmen could be seen on campus this year than any other in Central Michigan University’s history with an expected 4,100 students this fall.

The 11 percent increase also comes with a 2.5 percent hike in standard room and board rates, as approved by the university’s Board of Trustees last spring.

However, a total decline of 200 students was originally expected in residence halls this fall, which led to the decision to raise room and board rates, said David Burdette, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, at an April board meeting.

Burdette said other factors were behind the initial decision to approve the $196 room and board hike per

student.

“While they are somewhat correlated to the number of students that come, (they) have more to do with costs associated with running the residence halls,” he said.

“We increased the room and board rates very modestly to help offset the incremental costs of additional students.”

Freshmen enrollment this year will break the record of 3,864 students set in 2008.

Betty Wagner, director of admissions, said last year, 3,691 students were incoming freshmen.

“Many factors contribute to an increase in enrollment,” she said. “It is a campus-wide effort ... I really attribute more involvement from the faculty members and the recruitment process.”

A final, official tally for freshmen enrollment will be known in September.

Steve Smith, director of public relations, said even though enrollment is more than anticipated, room and

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Funding for Botanical Gardens moving forward amid second phase

By Ryan Czachorski Senior Reporter

The Fabiano Botanical Gardens were unveiled for the first time Wednesday to several community and Central Michigan University officials since their groundbreaking in September 2008.

University President George Ross spoke to about 100 people at the start of ceremonies, expressing his excitement about what the gardens could provide for the university.

“I can only imagine the hundreds and thousands of students who will benefit from this,” he said.

The six-phase process is

currently estimated to cost $807,529, although a few components of the project have yet to be estimated.

Claudia Douglass, interim vice provost of academic affairs, said the gardens are completely privately-funded.

“It doesn’t, in these times, pull money from other programs,” Douglass said.

They have received enough money to fund the gardens through the fourth stage, which will put a pavilion to the north of the pond. Douglass said she hopes the pavilion will be used for studying, graduation pictures and even weddings.

Slightly less than half of

the money is going into an endowment fund, which will earn interest and fund the maintenance of the gardens.

Both Ross and Douglas stressed the importance of the gardens as a teaching tool for the biology and geology programs.

“We all wanted the gardens to be an outdoor laboratory,” Douglass said. “Something we could use for teaching and research.”

Jim Fabiano, owner of the Bay City-based Fabiano Brothers beer and wine distributor, and a sponsor of the gardens, said the project is coming along just as he imagined.

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dreams coming to fruition,” Fabiano said. “I can see the whole CMU community coming to enjoy it, and that’s what it’s for.”

The gardens are almost through their second phase of construction, which has added shrubs to the woodland edge and changed the shape and perimeter of the pond.

The remaining four stages will continue until 2013.

Future stages will add improved irrigation systems, plants that highlight Michigan’s ecosystems, a children’s garden and a number of new streams and pathways. university@cm-life.com

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Central Michigan University President George Ross speaks Wednesday about the progress of the Fabiano Botanical Gardens outside of the Charles V. Park Library. The gardens serve as an outdoor laboratory for students, faculty and the general public to study plants.

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Area police agencies beef up patrols for Welcome Weekend

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By Ryan Czachorski its expanded facilities at year’s Welcome Weekend, a 5 p.m. at its location on Senior Reporter group of people went from 111 E. Broadway St. A few more police officers house to house and ended will be around Mount Pleas- up stealing about 10 lapw Comedian Kevin ant in the days to come, as tops.

Shea is performing at Browne said the party multiple agencies gear up 8:30 p.m. in Carey Hall’s for Welcome Weekend. atmosphere makes it easy Real Food on Campus.

Mount Pleasant Police for unfamiliar people to will have extra road and sneak in and out of people’s foot patrol officers Friday homes.

“During those big weekand Saturday nights, said ashley miller/staff photographer Public Information Officer ends, we get people who Ohio sophomore Andrew Coutts swaps engines in his car Tuesday evening outside of the Towers after his original motor blew. “I’ve Jeff Browne. He said five ex- come in who don’t belong, been messing around with cars for three years,” Coutts said. “You pick up on things over time and it becomes like second nature.” w Program Board is showing the film "Iron tra officers will be working looking to take advantage of those nights, 10 to 13 offi- people,” Browne said.

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Soup Kitchen Bake the fiscal year. The grants officers will be going on a “What drives room and be directly related to more of everything together that specify two officers will be door-to-door street tour this board rates are external universities using social has created such an interSale runs between 8 searching for drunk drivers, week in student-heavy arfactors like salaries and networks to attract stu- est in CMU,” she said. a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at and the other five will be on eas, where they will pass out heating and cooling and dents. University Commuthe entrance of brochures on what to expect party patrol. food for residence halls,” nications launched a Face- university@cm-life.com Wal-Mart, 4208 E. Blue Browne said many com- from the police. he said. “Those are the book page for prospective Grass Road.

The campaign is part of mon party areas like Main types of measures that de- students this year, which Street will have police pa- a pro-active, preventative w Jeff Daniels is trolling on foot with an em- stand both the MPPD and performing at 7 p.m. phasis on keeping the streets Sheriff’s Department are on Broadway Street in taking. clear and safe for citizens. front of Max and Emily’s “I’m not sure we’re expect“It’s not going to be a zero tolerance policy,” Browne ing anything,” Mioduszewsdowntown. said, “but it’s going to be ki said. “It’s a preventative plan, just trying to be vistight.”

He said the MPPD will be ible.”

Browne said police are looking for parties with large groups of people potentially mainly looking to keep the blocking the sidewalks and peace, rather than writing Corrections streets, open intoxicants, tickets.

“We want everyone to be fights and public urination.

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CMU Bookstore, SBX now offer book rentals

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Case closed in Cabin shooting Police won’t pursue texts in homicide investigation

By Eric Dresden Managing Editor

640 titles available for 35 to 60 percent of new retail price

By Heather Hillman Senior Reporter

Students now have the option to rent, rather than buy, their textbooks.

Barry Waters, director of the Central Michigan University Bookstore, said there are currently 640 titles available for rental, about 25 percent of the entire textbook list. The rental price is generally between 35-60 percent of the new retail price.

The Student Book Exchange, 209 E. Bellows St., also is giving the students the opportunity.

“We dove in head first in an effort to offer students a lower priced alternative,” Waters said in an emailed statement. “The response has been positive.”

At the bookstore, students are able to purchase any item in the store at the same time as rental textbooks and they can pay for that purchase with any of the accepted forms of payment, including charging to their student account.

Mike Johns, an SBX clerk, said they currently have 425 titles available to rent. To rent a textbook from the SBX a student must be 18, have a valid driver’s license or state ID, have a valid credit card (so the SBX can bill them for the replacement costs and processing fees in the event they fail to return the book) and have a valid e-mail address.

Johns, a Jackson junior, said as long as students are responsible he recommends considering renting.

“Buying can sometimes be a gamble, especially if they’re not going to carry that book next semester,” Johns said. “To us the real plus is you know exactly what you’re paying for the book.”

On campus, rental books may cost less up front, but they must be returned at the end of the semester and students will receive no refund for the books. If students fail to return the books or return them in poor condition they will be charged the full price of the book and a penalty to their student accounts.

“Customers are given an agreement at the time of rental that clearly states the acceptable conditions for returning books,” Waters said. “If you rent a new textbook it is expected that you will have minimal highlighting and notes within the book when you return it to us.”

Books must be returned to the SBX by Dec. 17 in order to avoid late fines.

Erika Schrand was very pleased to have the option to rent or buy.

The Avoca sophomore rented only one book because that was her only needed title available for rent. But she said given the option she would rather rent than buy in most situations.

“If I bought a book I’m just going to sell it back anyway,” Schrand said. “Renting seems like a good deal.”

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By Rachael Woods and Joe Borlik | Staff Reporters

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llie Wagner thought she was surrounded by madmen when she went through Leadership Safari as part of “Team Boa Constrictor” five years ago.

“I thought everyone was crazy and now I’m one of the crazy ones,” Wagner said.

Wagner, a Gaylord senior, helps coordinate Leadership Safari by leading 11 different guides and helping them facilitate the events.

This week, the 1,700 incoming freshmen who chose to participate in the 13th Leadership Safari experienced a constant stream of motivational speakers and excursions held on campus, including “extraordinist” speaker and performer Craig Karges, slam poets Kirk Nugent and Mayda del Valle, a boot camp and a competitive challenge course.

“You get to meet a lot of new people and helps you fit into CMU right away,” Grand Rapids freshman Peter Konyndyk said. “I’ve had a great time with my leader, we’ve laughed a lot A safari | 8A

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Rochester freshman Allie White is handed off to her fellow teammates during the strings portion of the Leadership Challenge Course, successfully completing the activity with the support of Team Chameleon on Track Bay in the Indoor Athletic Center Monday.

Police will not pursue text messages sent from Justin Luckhardt the night of The Cabin shooting.

Public Information Officer Jeff Browne, of Mount Pleasant Police, said the prosecutor’s office told police not to go after the messages sent by Luckhardt on July 13.

Luckhardt walked into The Cabin, 930 W. Broomfield St., and fatally shot Kim “Kemp” Lerene Luchie, 25, of Grand Rapids in a case of mistaken identity.

The police report from the incident, obtained by Central Michigan Life through a Freedom of Information Act request, does provide some insight to some of the texts Luckhardt sent that night, including one sent to his wife the night of the shooting.

“I see your sister is here at The Cabin / your (expletive) boyfriend ,” read one of the text messages in the police report.

“That was quick. You must have been on your way. I have no more respect for you. You (expletive) liar. You (expletive) whore. Its on. War.” Luckhardt’s wife, Lori, said in the report he was a jealous person and mixed with alcohol he could be “very mean.”

“Our best answer is we have no idea what he was thinking,” Browne said. “To guess would be speculatory at best.”

A suicide note was also found by the police, taped to Luckhardt’s parents’ front door.

In the note, Luckhardt left everything to his son.

“This has not been premeditated,” the note read.

He also asked for those who knew him to tell his son, “I loved him.”

The report said Luckhardt went golfing earlier in the day with a friend before going to The Cabin. His friend told police they had split two six-packs of beer, four shots and had a big mug of beer at The Cabin.

After Luckhardt saw his sister-in-law, Luchie and their friends, Luckhardt went outside to his car with his friend.

There Luckhardt showed him a camouflage gun case and Luckhardt put him in a headlock, asking his friend if he was afraid of him.

After his friend said yes, Luckhardt let go and the two went to O’Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grill, 2000 S. Mission St. Luckhardt left his friend after a bit, saying he was going to the bathroom and never returned to O’Kelly’s.

The police report also said an interview with Luckhardt’s brother-in-law, whose wife was with Luckhardt on the night of the murder-suicide.

Luckhardt’s brother-in-law said Luckhardt called him at about 8:30 p.m. that night. When he returned the call to Luckhardt he was told about his wife being at The Cabin with another man.

The brother-in-law said he told Luckhardt he did not care and did not want to get involved. There was a discussion with Luckhardt about taking a picture of the group sitting at the table, which the brother-in-law said he didn’t want.

The report said the brother-in-law ended the phone conversation by saying, “Justin, you do what you want to do.”

Luckhardt shot Luchie four times in the chest, killing him, and then drove away from The Cabin at about 10:45 p.m.

After leaving, police followed him on Crawford Road, where he went off the road near Millbrook.

Police found Luckhardt laying dead next to his car from a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head. metro@cm-life.com

MAINstage to bring music, food, RSOs together Yearly celebration takes place Sunday at Rose Ponds

By Maria Leone Staff Reporter

MAINstage is ready to kick off the fall semester with bands, student groups and plenty of free items for the taking.

The festivities will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday in parking lot 62-east, which is located between the Rose Ponds and Kelly/ Shorts Football Stadium.

Troy senior Kellie DeSchutter,

this year’s MAINstage coodinator said one of the three large tents will house nearly 200 RSOs anxious to recruit new members and pass out information about their organizations to new freshmen and seasoned students.

“Every RSO on campus is invited and thus the mix of different groups is fantastic,” DeSchutter said.

Religious, cultural, sports, service organizations, Greek Life and many others are included in the MAINstage tents, she said.

Several musical groups will be brought in to perform at MAINstage, including Finding Clyde and Jetpack On!.

“We’re excited that students will be able to relax and listen to the music while enjoying the rest of MAINstage 2010,” DeSchutter said.

Instead of bringing in one big name act, several local musicians will be featured at this year’s event.

“Local bands have always contacted Program Board looking for a spot on MAINstage and now they will get their chance,“ said New Baltimore sophomore Miranda Endres, music chairwoman of Program Board.

One local band in attendance will be indie rock group Jetpack On!.

“Back when the band was formed

last August, we were only playing house parties, and playing at MAINstage was one of our future goals,” said Ryan Hoger, Jetpack On! singer and guitarist.

Finding Clyde is originally from Essexville, and its members include 2007 CMU alumnus Joe Rivard, Joe’s brother Tony Rivard, Jack Neymeiyer and Marc Scott, Rivard’s cousin.

The band has since placed fifth in the top 40 main chart, Scott said.

“Every time I would watch (MAINstage), I always wished I could do that, but I never thought it would happen,” Joe Rivard said.

“I never thought I’d actually be

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Lot 33 renovations finished New traffic modifications mean increased safety

By Jake Bolitho University Editor

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One of Central Michigan University’s busiest commuter parking lots has received a makeover in an effort to make it more pedestrian-friendly.

Construction on parking lot 33 near Moore Hall and the Music Building is now complete.

The renovated lot offers three entrances and exits, with traffic flow directed so regular vehicles cannot travel on the road closest to Moore Hall and the Music Building. That street is now one-way and only available to service vehicles such as

buses.

Instead, commuters entering from East Campus Drive at the northeast or southeast entrance will now see “do not enter” signs immediately upon turning into the lot. The driver must then turn into the back of the parking lot rather than continuing toward the service vehicle route.

“It’s just to try to make it a little safer,” said Steve Lawrence, associate vice president of Facilities Management.

It is a process that may take some getting used to at first, he said.

A third entrance into lot 33-south is located along East Campus Drive close to the marching band field.

Although construction on the project is finished, signs are still being moved and added, Lawrence said.

CMU Police Chief Bill Yeagley said the area in front of

Moore Hall and the Music Building was often clustered with traffic prior to the renovations, posing a danger to pedestrians.

“That was one of the driving factors,” he said. “Anytime you combine pedestrians and vehicles, there’s a risk. What we’ve done is minimize that chance.”

Other campus parking lots were the subject of construction this summer.

In order to better control traffic flow and pedestrian safety in Lot 62 near Kelly/ Shorts Stadium, a new entrance and exit was built this summer on its northeast side along East Campus Drive, Lawrence said. A stop sign is being placed in the exit.

A connector between Lot 8 and 11 is also been added where grass previously stood. university@cm-life.com

Lot 33 will have another entrance as well as a one-way traffic route for busses and service vehicles. University officials say this change will make the lot safer for pedestrians and will help with traffic congestion.

Casey Amos Floyd to be sentenced

By Ryan Czachorski Senior Reporter

A Mount Pleasant man will be sentenced Friday for his role in a September drunk driving accident that left four people injured.

Casey Amos Floyd, 24, pleaded no contest July 15 to assault with intent to murder, attempted operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and malicious destruction.

Isabella County Prosecutor Larry Burdick did not comment on the type of sentence he is looking for, but said it needed to fit the severity of the crime.

“It was an extremely serious incident, in which it’s frankly a miracle that no one was hurt or killed,” Burdick said. “We’re going to be looking for a sentence commensurate of that kind of conduct.”

Floyd’s sentencing is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Friday in Chief Judge Paul Chamberlain’s courtroom.

The accident occurred Sept.

9 at the corner of Broadway and Adams streets. Floyd was intoxicated at the time and intentionally rear-ended the vehicle in front of him at a high rate of speed, according to earlier police reports. The car was launched into the lawn of a

nearby home, and all four people in the car were hospitalized.

Floyd was arrested and issued an 11-count warrant, including failure to stop at the scene of an accident and felonious driving.

Floyd’s trial was delayed after he requested his competency to stand trial be evaluated. Two separate evaluations were made and both found him competent to stand trial.

Leonard trial A Weidman man charged with sexual assault will stand trial Sept. 7 after multiple delays.

Daniel Danny Leonard, 26, was charged with 10 felony counts Jan. 8. He pleaded not guilty and made multiple motions to have the trial moved outside of Isabella County, both of which were denied.

His claims center around extensive media coverage of the case and a phone message that was sent out to Mount Pleasant residents via a service called Citywatch, said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Risa Scully.

“Before he was taken into custody, the message went out,” Scully said. “Lots of people in the community received that message. Because of pre-trial publicity and that lots of people received that message, he’s trying to get it moved out of the

county.”

Scully said she expects Leonard to make another motion to get the trial moved after the jury for his trial is selected in September.

As it currently stands, Leonard’s trial is scheduled to begin 9 a.m. on Sept. 7, under Chamberlain.

Leonard’s trial was originally scheduled for early May, but was moved to late June when he switched attorneys shortly before the trial. It was delayed again when Leonard and his lawyer claimed the jury had been tainted due to media coverage.

He has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, first-degree home invasion, criminal sexual conduct with intent to commit sexual penetration, assault with a dangerous weapon, attempted firstdegree criminal sexual conduct and carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent.

He allegedly entered multiple unlocked apartments on Deerfield Road during the early morning hours of Jan. 8. The alleged assault took place about 5:30 a.m.

Additional charges were brought forth from a second alleged attempted assault.

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Inn demolition finally underway Water park construction slated to start in spring

By Maryellen Tighe Metro Editor

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Carey Hall Residence Hall Assistant Tonia Pittman interacts with students before walking to lunch Tuesday afternoon in the Towers’ main lobby. Pittman has taken over for Carey Hall’s former RHD who recently left to work for Michigan State.

Rare cases bring new RHDs to Carey, Cobb residence halls

By Theresa Clift Staff reporter

Tonia Pittman has only been a residence hall director at Central Michigan University for a few weeks, but any nervousness quickly wore off during her training.

The fall semester is Pittman’s first as Carey Hall’s RHD. Brian Ulrich, the hall’s former director, left this summer for a job at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids.

The new RHD realizes the challenges of taking dozens of frazzled freshmen living away from home for the first time and putting them all under one roof. But it is an undertaking both she and Bill O’Dell are tackling this fall, along with other residence hall directors.

“I am grateful for the students I’ve had to work with,” Pittman said. “I’m looking forward to getting to know a different type of students — who want to be engaged, involved and excited.”

Although it is O’Dell’s ninth year, it is his first year as a

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“I am grateful for the students I’ve had to work with.”

Tonia Pittman, Carey Hall’s new RHD double-hall RHD for both Troutman and Cobb halls.

Pittman has four years of previous experience as an RHD at Eastern Illinois University. She enjoyed working there, but the Michigan native said she wanted to get back to where her friends and family were. Pittman has worked with the staff for the past several weeks leading up to the welcome weekend move-in and also got the chance to become acclimated with the different departments and administrators on campus.

“It was great to re-establish a bond as a community and to build those relationships,” Pittman said.

Pittman is looking forward to helping freshmen get involved and used to being away from home while developing good study habits. She said she has already noticed a good vibe among CMU students.

O’Dell has been Troutman Hall’s RHD for eight years.

This year, he decided to also take on Cobb Hall, making him CMU’s first double RHD. His staff, as well as his students, will be doubling this fall from what he is used to, and he said he is ready for any challenges that may bring.

“The key is to spend my time wisely and keep focused,” O’Dell said. “Nothing jumps out at me as being a concern. I’m so excited about the possibilities.”

Those tactics will help him to succeed throughout the hectic year, he said.

“I look at it as a fantastic opportunity for growth and learning,” O’Dell said. “Especially for the student staff who can grow in their roles, and even think about this as a future career possibility.” university@cm-life.com

Demolition of the Soaring Eagle Inn and Conference Center began Monday and is continuing on schedule, as plans shape to construct a new water park sometime next spring.

The building, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., is undergoing asbestos abatement in the east wing, said Lisa Darnell, tribal spokesperson.

Beirlien Construction will complete the abatement project in early September and demolition will be completed by October, said Frank Cloutier, public relations director for the Sag-

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roommate agreement workbook, which is used to determine appropriate times for activities like homework, music, showers and sleep times.

Residence Life is allowing freshmen to move into the newer on-campus residence halls.

Such buildings include Celani, Fabiano and the new additions

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and that he would have to examine the expenses for those years to reach a determination.

The state continues cutting funding to its 15 public universities, but Burdette said appropriations did not play a major role in this year’s increase.

“Tuition is not the answer for appropriations,” he said. “We’re preparing for eventual budget reductions. We’re just not sure when that will happen.”

The Michigan budget has not been resolved, so the university does not know how much state

inaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.

“It is going through the demolition process right now,” he said.

Final design of the new inn and water park have not been completed said Lisa Darnell, tribal spokeswoman. The name of the future inn has not yet been decided.

People who are interested in staying near the Soaring Eagle Casino should stay at the Green Suites Inn, 1900 S. Summerton Road, Darnell said. The construction is still going according to the dates in a July 28 press release.

“It’s going very smoothly, they’re right on target with their time line,” she said. “Spring construction — we’re still shooting for that.”

Dates for construction of the new inn and water park will be released when demolition is

completed.

The proposed water park will be 45,000 square feet including a teen-themed swim area, kiddy dump station activity pool and lazy river, according to the press release.

The building was originally slated to be demolished in March, but an abatement permit to determine the level of asbestos in the building had been lacking.

Plans for the water slide tower portion of the water park were approved by the Union Township Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 3. This approval lasts for one year before the group would need to return to the board for re-approval, Darnell said.

There are no current cost estimates for the project.

to the towers.

Holtgreive said Residence Life makes no profit from the extra roommate. Combined room and board costs remain the same for the fifth roommate, but are divided among the five students.

Returning students are allowed to move out of the residence halls without penalty. This way, students who remained on campus because of scholarships can move off campus.

Holtgreive said Residence Life

has received several complaints about the new living arrangements.

An extra bed, desk and dresser will be added to the rooms with five students. The extra roommate also reduces the number of overnight guests allowed from two to one.

“It has happened several times in the past decade,” Holtgreive said. “It’s difficult to predict that we’d be in this position.”

funding it will receive this year, said Kathy Wilbur, vice president of Government Relations and Public Affairs.

She said there is a potential for significant cuts in state support of up to 20 percent.

“There is absolutely a direct correlation between state support and what the board responds with in terms of tuition,” Wilbur said. “I don’t know yet what will happen with state funding ... We just had to make some assumptions.”

She said she doubts the state budget will be resolved within the next two weeks before it is put on hold for campaign season and the Board of Trustees could have decided on a much

higher tuition increase than they did.

“The case could easily have been made for a higher increase,” Wilbur said. “I’m very pleased we were able to have the board embrace such a low tuition increase level.”

To fill in the gaps in funding, the university is increasing private fundraising efforts and looking for money from alumni donations and various foundations.

“It would be wonderful to think we’ll see those (state) dollars come back, but it’s not realistic,” Wilbur said. “We’re just tightening the belt.”

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Jake Bolitho University Editor | Maryellen Tighe, Metro Editor | Aaron McMann, Sports Editor

EDITORIAL | University must not charge students more money on false pretenses

A costly misstep

W

hen the Board of Trustees approved a room and board increase for residence halls in April, most people on campus were not exactly under the impression this semester could bring the biggest freshman class in history.

David Burdette, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, told trustees Central Michigan University was facing a possible drop in enrollment, spurring reason for the 2.5 percent raise in room and board rates. But with a projected increase of freshmen at 5.6 percent or more, perhaps, university leaders were too quick to call the vote.

The best solution? CMU officials should consider moving the trustees’ annual room and board vote to July.

Miscalculations in planning like this are bound to happen when working from estimates so many

months before the fact. And the low enrollment projection was understandable considering a decrease in freshmen is what the university saw between the 2008-09 and 2009-10 academic years.

When these miscalculations result in such a major misstep, however, the process must be put under scrutiny.

Plus, discussions regarding room and board during the July meeting make more sense, given it’s the time trustees also decide on tuition.

In the fall of 2008, 3,864 freshmen came to campus, which then

made history. The following year, the number of incoming freshmen fell by 173.

In July, Director of Admissions Betty Wagner said the university received about 18,000 freshman applications, and the freshman class is expected to be between 3,900 and 4,100.

Shaun Holtgrieve, associate director of Student Life, said some rooms in residence halls will have five students assigned to them to accommodate the huge number of students.

This information stands in direct contrast with the reason room and board was raised and why it is now 18.6 percent higher than it was four years ago.

It could be argued this is an unforeseen eventuality, since most enrollment is determined long before April. However, now that it has happened, CMU must react and learn to take precautions to keep this from happening again.

More options needed A major issue is the continued raising of tuition, only to have more

crowded housing arrangements.

Any students ending up in a room housing five students will be seeing a refund, but the fact stands that students are paying more for less housing.

Coupled with the continued removal of centralized on-campus apartments, students are seeing their housing options being minimalized.

If this year’s increase in enrollment is sustained in coming years, other options will have to be discussed.

While building even more residence halls would be a costly undertaking, the university may need to reconsider its policy of requiring freshmen to live on-campus.

A system such as allowing freshmen to request permission for off-campus housing and allowing a select few to do so, may help control the situation.

Whatever the solution may be, more planning and forethought must be taken to maintain a positive and affordable on-campus housing experience.

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Eric Dresden Managing Editor

Covering The Cabin Looking back, it is still tough to believe the shooting at The Cabin happened.

Maybe because it is The Cabin or maybe because it is Mount Pleasant.

Either way, the idea behind the shooting is scary. This could happen anywhere. It did not happen because of The Cabin. It did not happen because it was in Mount Pleasant.

This could have happened anywhere.

The moment that I first got to The Cabin that night to cover the incident, roughly a half hour after the shooting, I was speechless.

Police were going every which way, surrounded by groups of people consoling each other after just witnessing what will probably be one of their most horrific memories.

Some people talked with their friends, some just sat there, staring into the distance.

From a reporter standpoint, it was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.

I still can’t explain the scene that night — the feeling was terrible.

Nobody there really knew what to do. Some people stayed for an extended amount of time. Some left with their friends for the evening.

After reading the police report several times, I still will say nobody knew what happened.

Obviously, the fact that it was a case of mistaken identity adds to the entire confusion of that night.

As far as The Cabin is concerned, I’ve heard people nervous about going back to the bar. I know I’m going as I ever have.

There is no reason to harm a local business because of something that was completely out of its control.

JetBlue attendant hero or villain?

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Warning: In the event of excessive cabin pressure, your flight attendant may go completely ape.

Unfortunately, that's what happened when an "air rage" incident sent Steven Slater sliding down a jet's emergency evacuation chute Monday _ and might eventually send him to jail. A 20-year veteran flight attendant with JetBlue who sat on a committee dedicated to upholding the airline's in-flight values, Slater had such a bad day at the aerial office that he's become something of an international celebrity. And it's not so much his bizarre behavior that's striking, what with

industry cutbacks that have shattered morale among airline workers, but the public reaction to it.

Slater, 39, reportedly got into a fracas with a passenger on a flight into New York's Kennedy International Airport. Accounts vary, but apparently the woman was verbally abusive, and at some point Slater's head was gashed by her carry-on luggage. This produced an attitude failure, with Slater cursing a jet-blue streak at the passenger over the in-flight microphone upon landing, grabbing a beer from the galley and saying Geronimo to his airline career by activating the inflatable slide and

dropping to the tarmac.

He was subsequently arrested at his home in Queens and charged with felony counts of criminal mischief and reckless endangerment.

The police frown on this sort of thing, but much of the public does not, at least judging from the Internet response. With websites selling "Free Steven Slater" T-shirts, Facebook pages in his honor attracting tens of thousands of supporters and the Twittersphere exploding with positive comments, it's clear that Slater has become a hero to everybody who has ever fantasized about quitting a job in spectacular fashion.

A commenter on the New

York Times website may have said it best, or at least most succinctly: "I wish my office had an evacuation slide."

Slater is probably wishing his didn't, given his legal woes. But if nothing else, the incident should be a reminder to cranky airline passengers that flight attendants are people too, with problems of their own (Slater was reportedly spending much of his off time caring for his ailing mother in California). Just because they're the public face of the airline doesn't mean your bumpy flight is their fault. So stay in the upright position and keep the skies friendly.

C M Y o u How do you feel about some residense halls having five residents?

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Vital voices Newspaper opinions an obligation, not a contradiction It perplexes me every time I hear it, and I hear it surprisingly often around campus.

“If CM Life is supposed to be an unbiased news source, why do you have an opinion page?”

I fight every elitist journalism snob instinct I have to laugh and dismiss whoever asks this, because it is a question that is not addressed often enough.

Quite simply, we have this medium, this forum, this voice, and it would be irresponsible not to use it.

The goal of the news desk is to report happenings at Central Michigan University and the outlying community accurately, without bias and in as timely a manner as we can, either in our print editions three times a week or online as soon as it happens.

The Voices section is meant to allow a forum for to us share the views and opinions of anybody who cares to do so, including columnists, readers and community members.

The aim is to give all voices and views equal time and space, and not exclude anybody who cares enough to share theirs.

However, we also hold the Voices section to a standard of quality as far as use of reason and factual content. We’re not going to publish pure hatred or unreasoned drivel in the limited space we have.

What seems to be the most misunderstood is the CM Life editorial board, which represents the voices and opinions of the staff of this publication as an entity. These do not represent the views of any one editor, reporter or staff member (and quite regularly contradict them), which is why they are presented without a byline.

Publishing editorials is not just about influencing the opinion of the readers, but also disclosure.

Every person at every publication on the planet has opinions on the subjects they cover. As a discerning consumer, I am far more concerned that opinions are influencing news reporting at publications that do not disclose their views than those that do.

As Voices Editor, it is my goal to encourage critical thinking and inspire dialog between this publication and its readers, as well as between the readers. I will also try to maintain a high level of quality and a balance of varied opinions from varied sources.

That’s my job. The reader’s job is to raise their voice if they do not believe this job is being done effectively, or they have a grievance or opinion of their own to share.

Write or e-mail me. You will not be ignored.

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“I feel like it’s a good experience, but some people aren’t going to be comfortable with it.”

Keiondra Grace,

“I think it gives a better chance to meet more people right when they come here.”

Andrew Darling,

Kentwood junior

Lansing sophomore

“You don’t have your own space that way. How can you have anything that’s yours with that many people in the room?”

Gabriella Conti,

St. Claire Shores freshman

“Everyone needs their own space.

People come to Central because it’s a mid-size college, and I feel like this might hurt their case.”

Kevin Gorman,

Farmington Hills graduate student

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EDITORIAL | Mini-circle at Bellows St. and Arnold St. does little besides spend taxpayer money

Pointless addition

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he recently-completed mini-circle at the intersection of Bellows and Arnold streets is a large drain of public funds and largely an ineffective addition.

As a part of the initiative to make the city more pedestrian-friendly, Mount Pleasant Director of Public Works Duane Ellis said the city has spent nearly $100,000 reducing Bellows to two lanes and adding parking and bike lanes. The mini-circle at Arnold has accounted for about $13,000 of this.

This old residence hall

Hands-on learning

Jake Bolitho University Editor

Ryan Czachorski Senior Reporter

Student finds value in multiple internships

Fifth-year senior anticipates moving back into dorms

I

t was an odd feeling when I drove into Mount Pleasant on Remus Road last week.

I was taking an unusual route back to school from the west side of the state for one thing, rather than from metro Detroit.

But perhaps the oddest part were those feelings of suddenly being a student again — excitement for what lays ahead in campus news, dread for taking classes again and a surreal observance of my surroundings, which I hadn’t seen for what felt like an eternity.

Then again, I was gone for not only the summer, but all of 2010 up to this point.

When I took the spring off for a newspaper internship with the Jackson Citizen Patriot, I left campus with the impression I would be back for the summer semester.

Instead, I found myself at the Musekegon Chronicle for another internship experience.

And what an experience those eight months were.

You hear professors in every department rave about the value these internships will bring you. Honestly, I never saw myself doing one.

Over the course of this year, I’ve been asked by friends and family if it was really worth delaying my graduation to commit to not just one, but two internships. I decided, somewhat hesitantly, to deliberately throw the four-year plan out the window.

People, you will learn more from these professional experiences than you will in any classroom on campus.

You won’t just make copies. You won’t just fetch coffee for your boss. It’s the real deal — you’re treated just like any other coworker.

Being a reporter in a professional newsroom with people who have been writing and editing for decades is an incredible treat. It would have been well-worth it even if I hadn’t been paid.

In the classroom, professors talk, you write papers, you take exams. Rinse and repeat.

On the other hand, I was working on a different assignment and traveled to a different location almost every day in Jackson and Muskegon.

Interning in different places — on my own and far away from home — was scary at first, but I’d recommend it to just about anyone. Home is nice, but it’s so much more rewarding to travel elsewhere, get outside your comfort zone and milk the most out of the few months you’re there.

For now, I’m back in Mount Pleasant with a newly developed passion for my field of study. That makes me all the more eager to graduate, even if it’s a semester or two late.

I

will be a fifth-year senior this year, and I’m preparing to move into Carey Hall this month, a residence hall primarily filled with freshman.

When I’ve told people this, I’ve had people half-heartedly smile and say, “Cool.” Or people just respond, “Dude, that sucks!”

The collective response has overwhelmingly favored the latter.

With seven credits and one final semester holding me back from graduation, I was trying to find a four-month lease for the fall. I’d seen the trouble my girlfriend had to deal with subleasing and was trying to avoid that at all costs.

My friend, a resident assistant in Carey, approached me when he was informed he would be required to have a roommate this fall. We both had four months left, and he said he’d rather live with someone he knew than a random freshman.

How bad could it be?

I’d lived with him before, we get along well and it was just us two in a room that generally houses four people. So, I did him a favor and ended my housing search in one fell swoop.

Thanks to the overcrowding of the residence halls, we’ll be living with a random freshman anyway. Such is life.

I’m actually looking forward to it, however. I lived

in a house on Main Street with six people last year, with a bedroom smaller than the one I’ll be living in this year. I’m almost certain that living with an RA, I won’t come home to a raucous party when I need to sleep.

The cost of living oncampus will hurt, but I won’t need to drive to class or to random computer labs for homework, which helps ease the pain.

But I’m also looking forward to it on a purely reflective standpoint. I lived in Cobb Hall when I was a freshman, so the room will be very familiar.

Going back to the residence halls will remind me of how much life has changed and how much I’ve changed since my freshman year.

Sure, living with a group of people who weren’t even in high school when I was a freshman, but it should provide a laugh or two.

Plus, since I’m 22, I think I could really freak out a lot of parents by drinking in my room on move-in day.

It’s not the ideal situation for most people my age. It’s just for four months. I’ll be on campus working at the paper a lot of the time, so it’s basically a wash. But good or bad, it will definitely be different and fun.

So for Carey Hall’s freshmen, look for me.

I’m the guy who looks too old to be there and doesn’t have any authority.

Ellis said the goal of the mini-circle is to slow down traffic as it the road becomes two lanes.

However, the small concrete circle in the middle of the road barely causes traffic to curve, and the actual required slow-down to continue driving is minimal.

Also in question is the selection of this intersection.

The intersection with Arnold Street, a small residential street running from Bellows to Gaylord Street a tenth of a mile north, is hardly a hightraffic area.

If the idea is to reduce a four-lane road to a two-lane road, this could have been done easily at the intersection of Mission Street some 400 feet east. Changing the right westbound lane into a left turn only lane at the stoplight would essentially render the mini-circle useless.

An unnecessary addition to the street would not be an issue were it not so costly. When the road had to be widened so large trucks could fit through, $2,500 was added to the cost of the

project.

Bellows was hardly the least “pedestrian-friendly” or traffic-heavy area in the city, either. The majority of Mission is still a dangerous area, not to mention the dreaded intersection of East Campus Drive and Preston Street just south of the intersection in question.

When there are so many traffic and pedestrian concerns in Mount Pleasant, why spend so much money on an area that was little to no concern?

Offensive to whom?

Persecuting religions more offensive than mosque Ground Zero is considered hollowed ground.

The idea of constructing a Muslim community center with a mosque within a few blocks of the deadliest attacks on American soil has a large number of people offended.

People have every right to be offended. However, the people who have proposed the construction of this center also have the right to build.

It is a constitutional right.

It is a sensitive issue for those involved. But this is also America and this country has a commitment to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans.

The debate has turned toward the idea that although it may be legally permissible, is it right to build a mosque on the site of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center and killed 2,995 people?

No it isn’t. But that is not being proposed, despite what the news media or political figures are debating.

What is being proposed is $100 million building, it would be two blocks from

ground zero in Lower Manhattan, using land now occupied by a former clothing store. Not a free-standing mosque.

The mosque would be a small part a 15-story building with many other facilities that would serve as a Muslim community center.

It can compare to the Jewish community centers that are common in larger cities across the country.

The building of a Muslim community center produced a dangerous debate over a constitutional right.

If people are successful in this fear campaign against the community center’s Muslim focus, this will begin dismantling the foundation of religious freedom in America.

This is a beginning step toward religious, ethnic and minority persecution. As an American it would be irresponsible of me if I did not speak out against persecution of a neighbor based on their religious belief.

Was it not early settlers to this continent who were escaping religious persecution?

It is clear why there is opposition; Muslim terrorists did fly hijacked airliners into the Twin Towers office buildings. But there is no connection between that horrible event and this

Lonnie Allen Columnist positive proposal to serve the Muslim population of New York City. They’re not out to destroy anything — and certainly not out to memorialize that attack.

On the other hand, many people are upset by what they take to be an insult to non-Muslim Americans and especially those with direct connections to the Towers.

I sympathize with those who experienced loss and pain, however, Muslims lives were also lost that day, civilians and emergency first-responders.

It is being asked of the proponents for this center to be considerate and understand the sensitivity New Yorkers and Americans have toward the subject of 9/11.

Perhaps it should be asked of those making that request, to look at the insensitivity of religious freedom they are producing with their argument against this center.

Turning their back on the Constitution, and the fundamental American truth of religious freedom, is what I believe to be offensive.

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Niles freshman Alex Lewellen listens closely to a poem about the essence of love performed by Mayda del Valle, award-winning writer and performer during a slam poetry session Tuesday at the Student Activity Center.

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Freshmen Toku Bird of Canton , left, and Erin Wisely of Waterford get to know their peers during a team building exercise by hearing the names of their teammates followed by a favorite hobby during a two-hour team activtity led by guest speaker Dave Coleman on Sunday in Finch Fieldhouse.

leading the pack

safari | continued from 3A

and the activities are a lot of fun.”

Leadership Safari gave Holt freshman Donny MacPhail a first taste of college life.

MacPhail said the program gives freshmen a way to make the transition to college and meet new people on the way.

“My favorite part is just joking around with new friends and looking forward to seeing them throughout the year,” Macphail said. “I’d recommend this for all incoming freshman.”

Farmington Hills senior Robert Dolecki guides “Team Hippo,” which is comprised of transfer students.

He has wanted to guide transfer students for a long time because, unlike many incoming freshmen, the transfers personally chose to attend.

“Overall this is a great experience,” Dolecki said. “I can’t start my school year without Safari.”

Dolecki has been a guide since 2008, a year after he first attended.

“Safari has changed me into who I am today,” he said. “It’s not just a camp but a life-changing event.”

The participants will have gone through nearly 30 events by Safari’s end, each one designed to help develop leadership skills and encourage a sense of community among students hailing from different hometowns and backgrounds.

Many of Rochester senior Chelsea Belote’s best friends came from her experiences at Safari. She is now a Leadership Safari staff assistant. “(It builds) strong connections that will allow them to feel comfortable and realize they can be who they want to be and grow into themselves instead of following others,” Belote said. studentlife@cm-life.com

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ABOVE: Freshman Angie Sorrentino of Commerce, left, and Tori Keough of Howell both share their ideas behind eating food at the grocery store without paying at checkout while participating in a group activity involving decision making strategies during group gatherings Tuesday near the Rose Ponds. “I mean if I walk into Kroger I’m not planning on eating a meal but I might grab a doughnut,” Sorrentino said.

LEFT: Members of Core Team B-Dazzle dance to the hit, Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Jump On It” while performing a mock rock for the pillar of ‘Fairness’ during Safari Spotlight Wednesday in Finch Fieldhouse.

BOTTOM LEFT: Farwell senior Jeff Keson, staff assistant, runs past fellow Safari team leaders slapping high fives and cheering on the way to on-site registration Saturday outside the Bovee University Center.

BOTTOM RIGHT: A large group of incoming freshmen stand inside Finch Fieldhouse as they wait to listen to guest speakers, Trey Ziegler and Dave Coleman. A total of 1,775 students registered for Leadership Safari.

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SGA leaders prepare to reach goals Education, campus programming funds prioritized

By Heather Hillman Senior Reporter

Brittany Mouzourakis and Dave Breed have been working since their April inauguration to live up to their campaign promises, such as more and varied student services.

Despite the difficulties, the pair, respectively the president and vice president of Student Government Association, say they are up to the challenge.

“We really want to do more to become more visible and more student friendly,” said Breed, a Muskegon senior.

Mouzourakis said SGA plans to play a role in Lansing to help support higher education funding and the medical amnesty bill, which would allow minors to receive medical attention for blood alcohol poisoning without fear of being charged with a Minor in Possession offense.

“We’re thinking of creating petition and letter writing campaigns on campus,” said Mou-

zourakis, a Garden City senior.

“We really want to have a CMU student voice in Lansing.”

SGA also is focusing on increasing the campus programming fund from last year’s rate of $826,000.

SGA is pushing to increase that amount to $1 million.

“The flaw is the amount is never increased to account for inflation so it’s getting to the point where we can’t do what we want to with the money,” Mouzourakis said. “Student programming is important and increases retention rate. “ One of the first projects SGA will pursue is bringing a pro bono clinic to campus, where a lawyer will offer students free legal advice. Though the lawyer won’t actually represent students in court, Mouzourakis said the free preliminary legal advice could potentially save students money. SGA is still in the process of looking for a lawyer but hopes to have the clinic up and running within a month.

Brighton sophomore Colleen McNeely, legislative affairs chairwoman and member of the SGA Senate, is also hoping to give back money to RSOs by

Brittany Mouzourakis

Dave Breed

increasing vending machine profits.

“The CMU Bookstore backpack area is really not secure.

We would like to make some efforts to have a more efficient system,” McNeely said. “We hope to create a job or two for people to watch the area so people don’t have to worry about getting their things stolen.”

Other projects include a text book swap where students can trade old books for new ones, an end of the year furniture pick-up, an update to the SGA website and a contest where students can pitch their idea or creation to the SGA to potentially receive funding.

The first SGA meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 30. The location is yet to be determined. studentlife@cm-life.com

Sick? You can get care on campus

By Jake Bolitho University Editor

Incoming students without a car needn’t worry if they fall ill — there is a pharmacy and certified physicians within walking distance on campus.

The University Health Services clinic, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Foust Hall, offers services ranging from routine physical exams to vaccines.

A pharmacy is also available within the building.

“A good portion of our patients are students, but we have many staff and some faculty using the pharmacy and our other services,” said Tom Trionfi, health services director. “We consider ourselves a step-up with two physicians on staff.”

Sore throats, coughs, urinary symptoms and women’s health

care conditions are the most common conditions people show up for, Trionfi said. University Health Services also sees a significant number of students with depression and anxiety.

The clinic’s two physicians are Dr. Penalope Cook and Dr. Sarah Yonder.

“We find (students) are full of energy and always seeking to better their health,” said Yonder, a family medicine specialist who has been on the staff since 2006.

“I like being a partner in their health care.”

Health services will bill to any insurance and any out-of-pocket expenses can be billed to student accounts. Payment is not required on the day of service.

Although walk-in appointments are sometimes made, Yonder recommends calling in advance, even for same-day appointments. Either a heath

insurance card or a photo copy of one is required to receive care.

The clinic’s pharmacy is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers delivery service to students. A delivery request form must first be filled out before the prescription can be received, and refills may also be delivered with at least 24 hours notice.

Seeing students makes up the bulk of Allan Riggs’ days. The physician assistant is a 16-year veteran of University Health Services and specializes in college health and family care.

“It’s rewarding to care for students and to help teach them about their medical problems,” said Allan Riggs, a physician assistant. “They make my job interesting and they keep me young at heart.” university@cm-life.com

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College of Business Administration welcomes Charles Crespy as dean

By Melissa Torok Staff Reporter

Charles Crespy may be in a position of leadership, but he doesn’t mind it if you simply call him “Chuck.”

The new College of Business Administration dean began work June 15 and his engaging personality has been welcomed to the table by other staff and faculty.

“It is delightful to be here,” Crespy said. “I have met many committed faculty and I know we’ll make significant progress in the years ahead.”

He was appointed after a national search to replace former CBA dean Michael Fields, who left for a position at Nova Southeastern University in Florida last summer. Associate Dean Daniel Vetter served as the college’s interim dean after Fields’ departure. “(Crespy) comes to the university with the experience of being dean and I think that’s important,” Vetter said. “He’s very experienced and qualified.”

The number of available CBA specialty courses, including a variety of which have received national recognition, impressed Crespy, he said. Crespy points to not only the broad business education students can receive from the college, but also how they can focus on several niche concentrations.

Crespy was dean at both the University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management from 2004 to 2007 and the University of Texas at El Paso College of Business. His other academic managerial experience includes chairman of the marketing department at Miami University and interim director of graduate programs in public administration at Clark University. He has served as a business professor as well.

He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Latin American studies, a master of business administration degree and a doctoral degree in international management from the University of New Mexico.

“He’s really into shared governments and taking that consensus and putting it together into a vision to carry us forward,” said Concha Neeley, an assistant professor in marketing and hospitality department. “I admire his passion for student success.”

He said a key goal is ensuring more opportunities for future graduates.

The CBA dean oversees several academic departments and schools, including finance and law, economics, management, marketing and hospitality, and accounting.

Crespy also oversees the LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center.

Crespy and faculty plan to soon discuss all aspects of the business college and any possible changes for the new academic year.

“We’ll try to advance those things we feel are most important,” Crespy said. “We will do what we do, but even better.”

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SOCCER PREVIEW

CMU won a Mid-American Conference championship and its first NCAA tournament game in history last season with a roster of 10 freshmen. This year, two-thirds of the roster is comprised of underclassmen, creating a . . .

Aaron McMann Sports Editor

Welcome to a more dedicated sports section Changes in sports landscape at CMU brings interesting times for students

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The CMU soccer team returns three senior starters and is looking to avoid a sophomore slump after winning the Mid-American Conference championship and the school’s first NCAA tournament win in 2009. The starters include (front row, from left) freshman midfielder Kaely Schlosser, junior forward Chesli Abbott, sophomore forward Laura Twidle, (second row) senior midfielder Valerie Prause, sophomore defender Katie Slaughter, sophomore midfielder Ashley Mejilla, (third row) junior midfielder Claire Horton, senior goalie Shay Mannino, junior defender Liesel Toth and freshman defender Estee Outcalt.

YOUTH INFUSION

By Josh Berenter Staff Reporter

Sophomore forward Laura Twidle fights for possession of the ball with Michigan junior forward Kristen Goncalves during an exhibition game Friday at the CMU Soccer Complex.

The two teams ended the game with a 0-0 draw.

“Last year, we made it to the second round (of the NCAA tournament), but this year we want to make the Final Four.”

Jenna Hill, senior midfielder

The CMU women’s soccer team’s 2009 season was one for the record books.

Fielding a team just with eight upperclassmen, the Chippewas posted a recordsetting shutout streak, won a Mid-American Conference title and won its first NCAA tournament game in history.

This year, just six — three seniors and three sophomores — return to the field.

The biggest freshman contributor last year was defender Bailey Brandon, who started all 24 games for the Chippewas and was named Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year.

Brandon said all the sophomores were recruited last year with the mindset they would play, which helped them deal with the pressure of competing on such a young team.

The entire class believes in its ability, she said, and realizes they aren’t there to sit on the bench.

“I think the biggest thing is everyone did the work over the summer,” Brandon said.

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Sophomore midfielder Bailey Brandon performs a clean slide tackle into Michigan State junior forward Sarah Stern during CMU’s 4-0 victory against MSU during an exhibition gameSunday at the CMU Soccer Complex. Brandon had one shot on goal.

“I think the biggest thing is everyone did the work over the summer.”

Bailey Brandon, sophomore midfielder

F O O T B A L L M E D I A D AY

Radcliff emerges as starter; Tipton suspended for two games

By Aaron McMann Sports Editor

The departure of Dan LeFevour left a lot of questions at the quarterback position, but things are beginning to take shape.

Sophomore Ryan Radcliff has emerged as the clear No. 1 for CMU’s starting quarterback job heading into the 2010 season, head coach Dan Enos confirmed Tuesday during the team’s media day.

While declining to officially name a starter until after preseason camp is finished, Enos said Radcliff picked up right

where he left off in spring practice.

“He’s very coachable,” he said. “We have a lot of offense in and he just continues to thrive in it.

We’re able to do all these things on offense because he can handle it all.”

Dan Enos Radcliff leads a quarterback contingent that also includes juniors Derek Rifenbury and Brandon Fricke, redshirt freshman A.J. Westendorp and freshman Alex

Smith.

“It’s come a long way since the spring,” Radcliff said. “I’m definitely feeling a lot more comfortable with it, and I think the whole team could answer the same way.”

Rifenbury currently holds the backup job, while Fricke, a junior college transfer from Chico, Calif., has quickly moved up the ladder since arriving on campus over the summer and is third on the team’s depth chart.

While everyone looks to the ANDREW KUHN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Sophomore Jahleel Addae answers questions Tuesday during football media day at Kelly/ Shorts Stadium.

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ew year. New classes.

New era.

Football has dominated the sports discussion here at CMU over the past few years and, particularly, former quarterback Dan LeFevour, a name that has been synonymous with Central Michigan athletics.

But that’s no more.

With the fall semester beginning in just a matter of days, things are quite different south of Broomfield Road.

The football team is getting ready to start the season with a new coaching staff and offensive look. Gone are the superstars many have become accustomed to watching, such as Antonio Brown, Bryan Anderson and LeFevour.

Meanwhile, the men’s basketball program has begun to create excitement off the court with the highest-touted recruiting class in the MidAmerican Conference. I’d be remiss not mention head coach Ernie Zeigler’s son and runner up for Michigan’s Mr. Basketball award, Trey, in that.

The women’s soccer and volleyball teams ­— both picked to win the MAC West Division this year — also hope to make some noise nationally. Soccer is coming off its best season ever last year with many of the same players back. Volleyball returns to Finch Fieldhouse while renovations to the new CMU Events Center are completed.

Wrestling continues to be a perennial national power, while women’s basketball, field hockey and cross country/track and field look to continue to make improvements this season.

Even with the changes in football, this year will be sure to have many memories and Central Michigan Life will be there to cover them all.

This paper prides itself on covering CMU. My goal is to provide you, the reader, the best coverage of CMU athletics around.

Over the summer, CM Life was the first paper to report the MAC’s willingness to expand, the first to report the amount of money the university was seeking in response to allegations made by a former women’s basketball player and her attorney and the first to report updates on the football contract dispute between CMU and Indiana University.

We consistently beat the other paper in town in sports coverage, and I plan to continue that trend here in the fall.

I encourage you to visit cm-life.com for breaking news, postgame coverage and blogs and follow us on Twitter @CMLifeSports for instant updates.

Welcome to a more dedicated and serious CM Life sports section.

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Offensive line strong a suit for football Miller, Maddux, Weaver lead experienced front seven

By John Evans Senior Reporter

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Sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff walks to another side of the field while watching others at fall practice on Monday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Radcliff was recently announced as the starting quarterback for the first game Sept. 2 against Hampton.

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next starting quarterback as trying to fill LeFevour’s shoes, Radcliff said he welcomes the competition from the group behind him.

“It’s been extremely competitive, but we have a real unique relationship,” he said. “Most places you go, (it’s) probably kind of cut throat. We’ll be in the meeting room helping each other. We’ll be out on the field giving each other tips on how to do something differently, which is great to be in that kind of atmosphere.”

Westendorp, who suffered a sprainked ankle prior to the start of preseason camp, returned to practice this week while Smith is tabbed to be redshirted.

RUNNING BACKS WITHOUT TIPTON EARLY Redshirt freshman running back Zurlon Tipton will have a late start to the season as he was given a two-game suspension on Aug. 11.

Tipton, who was making strides in practice to be the No. 3 back, will, at minimum, miss CMU’s Sept. 2 home opener against Hampton and the Sept.

9 game at Temple.

“If he does everything he’s supposed to do, which he as up to this point. He’s had a great attitude. He’s working hard and doing things he’s supposed to do on and off the field — then it’ll be two,” Enos said. “But if he can’t handle that, then it’ll go to more because that’s more important than football. We’re going to have people do things the right way around here.”

Tipton’s leaves the running back unit shorthanded for the first two games of the season.

Senior Carl Volny and junior Paris Cotton have cemented themselves as the No. 1 and 2 in a group that is otherwise young and inexperienced.

“We’ll play the other two and find another guy — that’s just how college athletics are,” Enos said. “We’ll roll without him.

At the end of the day, we’ll be a better team for it because other players will get reps, but we’ll make it work.”

Sophomore Tim Phillips came into spring practice looking to be the No. 3 back, but an arm injury has sidelined him throughout preseason camp.

One of the biggest topics of the day Tuesday at CMU football media day, literally, was the unit in charge of protecting Radcliff once the season begins.

The Chippewas return four starters from last year’s offensive line, including senior center Colin Miller. Miller is on the preseason watch list for the 2010 Rimington Trophy, given to the best center in the country annually.

Junior guard Rocky Weaver and senior guard Jeff Maddux combine with Miller to create a strong middle that will make defenders tough to penetrate.

“We are all Rocky Weaver busy trying to get better, we are all putting on weight and continually working out and trying to create better relationships on the field,” said Weaver. “We spent a lot of time together last year as an offense.”

Six-foot, 8-inch sophomore Jake Olson is a staple at left tackle. As a freshman, Olson started in 12 games and was an intricate part of an offensive line that helped the Chippewas lead the MidAmerican Conference in scoring last season.

With those four returning this season the offensive line has a lot of size and experience, which should help sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff in his first season.

Working in at the other tackle position has been sophomores Darren Keyton and Eric Fisher. Keyton competed in all 14 games

“There was a lot of times we bailed out Dan (LeFevour), and there were a lot of times where Dan bailed us out ” Rocky Weaver, junior guard

in 2009 and made his first career start again Western Michigan last October, while Fisher made two starts and played in eight games last season.

“We feel very good about those guys,” Enos said. “We definitely feel the offensive line is one of the strong

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Without quarterback Dan LeFevour’s threat to run the ball, running schemes will be a little different this season while the team searches for new ways to run the ball.

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“There was a lot of times we bailed out Dan (LeFevour), and there were a lot of times where Dan bailed us out,” Weaver said. “We built good together last year and I dont think it will be too big of a change.”

A healthy and consistent offensive line could prove to play a big role if the Chippewas are to be successful in the upcoming football season.

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Name: Chelsi Abbott Hometown: Woodstock, Ont. Class: Junior Position: Forward Height: 5-foot-6

Name: Kaely Schlosser Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.

Class: Freshman Position: Midfield Height: 5-foot-8

Name: Laura Twidle Hometown: Mississauga, Ont. Class: Sophomore Position: Forward Height: 5-foot-5

Name: Claire Horton Hometown: Royal Oak, Mich.

Class: Junior Position: Midfield/ defender Height: 5-foot-7

Name: Ashley Mejilla Hometown: Missisauga, Ont. Class: Sophomore Position: Midfielder Height: 5-foot-2

Name: Estee Outcalt Hometown: Mooresville, Ind. Class: Freshman Position: Defender Height: 5-foot-6

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Senior Goalkeeper Shay Mannino, who has been on the team for four years, is considered an impact player as she set school and national records. Mannino had the third longest shutout streak in Division I history with 13 consecutive shutouts, a feat no other CMU soccer player has ever achieved.

SENIOR GATEKEEPER Senior Shay Mannino returns for her season in goal following a record-setting year in 2009. Can she come close to topping them?

By Josh Berenter | Staff Reporter

Name: Valerie Prause Hometown: Mentor, Ohio Class: Senior Position: Midfieler Height: 5-foot-7

Name: Jenna Hill Hometown: Lake Orion, Mich.

Class: Senior Position: Midfield Height: 5-foot-8

Shay Mannino’s 2009 was unlike any other.

The senior goalkeeper shattered several school records, earning national recognition with 17 shutouts — 13 consecutively — as the CMU women’s soccer team set the third longest streak in Division I history.

But the defending Mid-American Conference defensive player of the year who went 1,134 minutes without allowing a goal is quick to deflect the attention aimed at her to the defense in front of her.

“It was awesome to get those awards but I couldn’t do it without my team,” she said. “I know that I have to work harder to get the award again. I have to get better every day.”

Mannino said she won’t allow her team to be complacent after a record-setting year in which the Chippewas became the fourth MAC team ever to win an NCAA tournament game.

As one of three seniors on the roster, Mannino said she will need to be more vocal this year than ever before.

“I like to be loud.” she said.

“Everyone needs to be on the same page and be ready to go.

Everyone needs to step up, not just the seniors.”

Third-year head coach Tom Anagnost said Mannino is invaluable to a team that relies heavily on its defense.

“She brings it every day, and she’s an extremely hard worker,” he said. “She has a wealth of experience and brings a lot of leadership to the position.”

Mannino, who has started every game between the pipes the last two seasons for CMU, boasted a 0.60 goals-against average last season, 18th among

Sophomore goalkeeper Stefanie Turner makes a diving save during the second half of the CMU women’s soccer exhibition game against MSU on Sunday at the CMU Soccer Complex. The Chippewas won 4-0.

Division I keepers. Her 17 recorded solo shutouts were the most in the nation.

She also was named to the All-MAC team last season and made six saves in the shutout win in the NCAA tournament against No. 24 Purdue.

Midfielder Jenna Hill, one of the three seniors on the team, said Mannino is one of the best players she has ever played with.

“Her work ethic just pushes me to be better. It pushes me to a better person and a better

leader,” Hill said. “She’s one of the reasons I’m here.”

Winning comes first, Mannino said, and she doesn’t pay a lot of attention to her statistics.

“If we get a shutout, that’s great, but I never really look at that,” she said. “We’re all out there doing our job.”

The team will have a target on its back after last year’s success, Mannino said. It has been an underdog in the past, she said, but as the defending MAC champions, it will need to play hard to compete in every game.

“Everyone is going to want to beat us,” she said. “We have to be strong physically and mentally.”

Mannino earned four varsity letters for soccer from Grosse Ile High School and ranks second in school history with 58 career shutouts. She also led her club team, the Michigan Hawks, to a national title game in 2004.

“I’ve been a goalie for a long time,” she said. “It’s such a big part on the field. I have to be loud and be vocal.”

Mannino said she expects the team to do everything it accomplished last year and more heading into the season.

“We want to get as far as we can,” she said. “But he have to take it one game at a time.”

In addition, sophomore backup keeper Stefanie Turner was the most highly touted recruit as a freshman for CMU last season.

Turner said she and Mannino have friendly competition in practice. ““Every practice is intense with us,” Turner said. “We don’t take anything lightly.” sports@cm-life.com

Name: Katie Slaughter Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Class: Sophomore Position: Defender Height: 5-foot-6

Name: Liesel Toth Hometown: Victor, N.Y. Class: Junior Position: Defender Height: 5-foot-5

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2010 Soccer Schedule

Josh Berenter Staff Reporter

Forget the youth, CMU is team to beat Senior class, defense core of team Many college sports teams rely on senior leadership to help guide them through the season.

That won’t necessarily be the case this year for the CMU women’s soccer team.

The 2010 team only boasts three seniors on a roster that is almost fully complete of underclassmen.

However, whatever the team lacks in the number of senior leaders, it more than makes up for it in character and talent. Goalkeeper Shay Mannino and midfielders Jenna Hill and Valerie Prause started every game last season for the Chippewas and are poised to make another run at an NCAA tournament birth.

Mannino, who has started every game for CMU since she was a sophomore, returns for her senior season looking for more accolades after being named MAC defensive player of the year.

With Mannino in goal, this team has a chance to compete with any team in the country. It doesn’t really matter how many goals you score if you’re not giving any up.

But Mannino isn’t the only senior star on the team.

Along with Hill and Prause, the senior corps has started 139 games collectively. Their leadership more than makes up for the lack of experience from the underclassmen.

Prause tallied two goals and five assists last season, while Hill was more of a defensive specialist helping Mannino keep the ball out of the net on the other end of the field.

Hill said she doesn’t think there is added pressure this season after their success last year because they have the same mindset that they did last year. She said the team doesn’t want to talk about last season any more going forwar, and want to take this year one game at a time.

Hill and Mannino said the freshmen have responded well to their tutelage and will be ready to contribute to help the team as a whole.

“I don’t think we’ve missed a step this year,” Hill said about the youth on the team.

“Talent wise, they’re so much better than we’ve seen.”

Although most players and coaches say last year is in the past and want to focus on this season, it’s hard to ignore the numbers. The team went 1,134 minutes without allowing a goal. It tallied 13 consecutive shutouts and 17 overall.

It won its first-ever NCAA tournament game and the fourth win for Mid-American Conference team ever. The team also finished the only undefeated MAC season in the conferences history.

This team learned how to win last season.

Head coach Tom Anagnost said the group of seniors know each other very well and are all on the same page.

He said they are tireless workers and play the game the right way.

With the young talent mixed with those that have gotten significant playing time, the Chippewas will be the team to beat in the MAC this year.

Watch out, because they should make some more noise nationally. sports@cm-life.com

Aug. 20 Wright State, 6 p.m.

Aug. 22 IPFW, 2 p.m.

Aug. 27 @ Northern Iowa, 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 29 @ Iowa, 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 4 @ West Virginia, 7 p.m.

Sept. 17 @ Detroit, 4 p.m.

Sept. 19 @ Indiana, 1 p.m.

Sept. 24 Akron, 4 p.m.

Sept. 26 Ohio, 2 p.m.

Oct. 1 @ Miami (OH), 4

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because of everyone’s commitment level and love for the game.”

The team handled that pressure and completed a season that saw it win its first NCAA tournament game. CMU was the fourth MAC team to win a tournament game.

Third-year head coach Tom Anagnost said his team cannot afford to be complacent this year because it has such a difficult schedule.

The team will play two Big Ten Conference teams in Indiana and Iowa — both on the road — and Big East foe West Virginia in Morgantown, W.V. Despite the tough schedule, Anagnost said he has high expectations for his team, especially after the success of last season. The sophomores will need to step up just as big, if not bigger than they did a year ago as freshmen, he said.

Sophomore defender Katie Slaughter said all the sophomores are on the same page with each other after a year in the program.

No one, she said, is nervous about competing anymore, and they are all ready to defend their MAC title.

“We’ve all grown into leaders and that’s what’s going to prevent any slumps,” she said. “We all know our roles on the team. It’s a team atmosphere and we all love each other so much. I don’t think any of us are going to have any problems with (a slump).”

Slaughter said the sophomores’ second year experience has been much easier than coming in as freshmen.

All the sophomores know what to expect, she said, and they are more prepared for the grind of an NCAA soccer season.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS Slaughter and Brandon attributed the experience of being in the NCAA Tournament last season as a big reason of their expectations of similar success this year.

“It was absolutely surreal.”

Slaughter said about going to South Bend, Ind., to compete in the first two rounds of the tournament. “Getting to do that as a freshman last year was amazing and it gives us something to look forward to and work hard for.”

Although a lot has been made about the teams success last season, Anagnost admits the expectations are higher but is quick to deflect questions regarding last year

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p.m.

Oct. 3 @ Bowling Green, 1 p.m.

Oct. 8 @ Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Oct. 10 @ Kent State, 1 p.m.

Oct. 15 Western Michigan, 4 p.m.

Oct. 17 Northern Illinois, 1 p.m.

Oct. 22 @ Toledo, 4 p.m.

Oct. 24 @ Ball State, 1 p.m.

Oct. 28 Eastern Michigan, 3 p.m.

away. He said last year is in the past and his team is focused on success this season.

“The environment we have doesn’t allow for complacency,” Anagnost said. “We’re committed to getting better every day. If we do that, we’ll be successful this year.”

Senior midfielder Jenna Hill said she believes the resurgence of the CMU soccer program is due in large part to the sophomores on the team.

“They have so much raw talent and work ethic,” she said.

“They come with the hard work that we look for here at CMU.” Hill said the incoming freshman class is one of the best she’s seen during her time at CMU. With the mix of sophomore talent and the freshmen work ethic, she said she sees no let down this year and expects to do more than what they accomplished last season.

“Last year, we made it to the second round (of the NCAA tournament),” she said. “This year we want to make it to the Final Four.”

CMU opens its regular season schedule with a pair of home games this weekend at the CMU Soccer Complex. The Chippewas play at 6 p.m. Friday against Wright State and 2 p.m. Sunday against IPFW. sports@cm-life.com

CMU to start season against Wright State, IPFW this weekend

By John Manzo Staff Reporter

The CMU women’s soccer team looks to start off the regular season on a positive note as they bring in two non-divisional foes this weekend.

Wright State, which was picked to finish second this season in the Horizon League Conference preseason poll, will play CMU at 6 p.m. Friday at the CMU Soccer Complex.

After a day off from game play, CMU will host the Summit League’s IPFW at 2 p.m.

Sunday.

Wright State, which received one first place vote in the preseason poll behind Wisconsin-Milwaukee, finished last season 11-7-2 overall under the watch of Horizon League Co-coach of the Year Pat Ferguson.

Although the Raiders are projected high in the rankings, the Chippewas are coming off a season in which they finished 17-4-3 and a remarkable 11-0-2 at home.

Its last home loss was a 1-0 defeat against Toledo on Oct. 19, 2008. Since then, they are 12-0-3 at the CMU Soccer Complex.

“We’ve had some success at home,” said head coach Tom Anagnost. “You always want to be home and have the community here supporting you.”

CMU had much success last season, but understands that this season is new and there is still room for improvement.

Junior defenseman Liesel Toth has been working on one-on-one defending in practice and said she needs to improve communication skills on the field.

“Communicating is one

thing I’m going to be working on when I get onto the field,” she said. “That’s the biggest thing for me.”

IPFW is a Summit League team CMU is very familiar with.

The Chippewas have beat IPFW four consecutive times, dating back to 2006. They look to extend their winning streak at 2 p.m. Sunday.

After the two matches this weekend, the Chippewas will be off until they hit the road for more than three weeks. They will take part in the Iowa Tournament Aug. 27 and 29 against Northern Iowa and Iowa, respectively. sports@cm-life.com

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[volleyball]

Team builds on last season’s success

By Nick Conklin Staff Reporter

Following a successful 2009 campaign ending the season in a tie for second place in the Mid-American Conference West Division, the CMU women’s volleyball team looks to build on that success in 2010.

The team will play its games at Finch Fieldhouse and has been practicing at Morey Courts as renovations are complete to the Events Center.

Despite the different setting, senior defensive specialist Lisa Johnson said the team has practiced well in the first few weeks of the preseason.

“I think our preseason has been really good. We have a bunch of new players and we are all being very competitive,” Johnson said. “We’re pushing each other, and we all have been working really hard.”

CMU will see several new

File Photo by libby March

Outside hitter, senior Lauren Krupsky and former setter Stephanie Budde celebrate after a win against Eastern Michigan University on Oct. 29, 2009.

CMU picked to win MAC Olsen shakes off hype of poll, despite ranking

By Nick Conklin Staff Reporter

The CMU women’s volleyball team faces uncharted waters this season when they open their schedule as the preseason favorite to win the Mid-American Conference tournament.

In the MAC preseason coaches’ poll released last week, the team was picked to win the MAC West Division and regular season conference title.

But despite the highest preseason ranking in head coach Erik Olson’s tenure with the program, Olson shakes off all of the hype the ranking brings.

He said he has limited the discussion of it with his players and does not feel it should be focused on as the team prepares for the 2010 season.

“It’s like it never happened and no one has even mentioned a word about it,” Olson said. “I purposely didn’t bring it up to the team because I wanted to see where their head was.”

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2010 Volleyball Schedule

One reason Olson has kept the ranking at arms length is because of any undue pressure that might beset his team.

The Chippewas’ previous highest preseason ranking came in 2004, when they were picked to finish second in the MAC West. The team went on to finish seventh with a 3-13 conference record, finishing 7-23 overall.

“You worry about that sometimes as a coach if there is extra pressure and all of that stuff,” Olson said. “But it seems to have not affected us in the slightest bit.”

Since the 2004 season, CMU finished higher in the standings, including a second place tie in the West last season.

Senior Lauren Krupsky said the ranking is a nice sentiment to the team’s ability, but at such an early stage in the season the team has much more to focus on than a projection.

“I think it is very flattering, but we just want to go out and prove it to everyone,” Krupsky said. “A ranking is a ranking but we just want to be able to show everybody.”

Aug. 21 Alumnae Match, 3 p.m.

Purdue Mortar Board Premier Tournament (West Lafayette, Ind.) Aug. 27 Northern Iowa, 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 28 Purude, 11 a.m.

Aug. 28 Western Kentucky, 6 p.m.

Youngstown Invitational (Youngstown, Ohio) Sept. 3 Youngstown State, 4 p.m.

Sept. 4 Howard, 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 4 Niagra, 7 p.m.

Sept. 10 at WisconsinMilwaukee, 1 p.m.

Marquette Invitational (Marquette, Wisc.)

Sept. 11 Wisconsin, noon Sept. 11 Creighton, 6:30 p.m.

College of Charleston Invitational (Charleston, S.C.) Sept. 17 Radford, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 North Florida, 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 18 College of Charleston, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23 at Eastern

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faces this season as their roster boasts three freshmen and six sophomores.

Even with Johnson and senior Lauren Krupsky, head coach Erik Olson admits that his team got off to a slow start.

“I think we were slow to get our hitters into a rotation due to sickness and injuries the first couple of days,” he said.

Olson did see a positive to the slow start, something he said could be a benefit with a long season ahead of them.

“It was a good thing in that we didn’t get too beat up in the first four days,” he said. “We really got to work on repetition and fundamentals stuff.”

The team sits only two weeks from its first match, but Olson feels that they have done a good job of moving some of the newer players into their roles.

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Michigan, 7 p.m.

Sept. 25 Ohio, 7 p.m.

Oct. 1 at Ball State, 7 p.m.

Oct. 2 at Toledo, 3 p.m, Oct. 8 Northern Illinois, 7 p.m.

Oct. 9 Western Michigan, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15 Bowling Green, 7 p.m.

Oct. 16 Miami, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22 at Akron, 7 p.m.

Oct. 23 at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28 Eastern Michigan, 7 p.m.

Oct. 30 at Kent State, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4 Toledo, 7 p.m.

Nov. 6 Ball State, 7 p.m.

Nov. 12 at Western Michigan, 6 p.m.

Nov. 13 at Northern Illinois, 8 p.m.

Nov. 19-21 MAC tournament (Toledo, Ohio) Nov. 27 at Temple, 7 p.m. *All home games will be played at Finch Fieldhouse

We have yet to put the starting group on one side of the net,” he said. “We’re just getting them competing, but I like what I see an awful lot.”

The Chippewas open the season on the road at Northern Iowa on Aug. 27.During the non-conference schedule, the team will compete in tournaments against national powers like Purdue, Wisconsin and Creighton.

Not looking too far ahead in the schedule, Olson said the biggest focus for his team at this point is solidifying certain positions on the court.

“We return a lot of good hitters and we have some good experience at the defensive specialist position,” Olson said.

“Really the challenges for this year will be getting a new fulltime setter on the court, and teaching the intricacies of being a full-time libero.”

The libero is something

Olson said will be key to the team’s success and something he has high expectations of.

Currently, the team has six defensive specialists on the roster, which for Johnson and CMU means increased competition for that spot on the court.

“We have six (defensive specialists) this year and it has been very competitive, so I just want to be on the court wearing that libero jersey,” Johnson said.

He said that the team will have several familiar faces in attacking positions and feels those athletes are part of what sets his team apart in the conference.

“We are looking very good and ahead of years past as far as development” Olson said.

“But we still have a lot to put to together.” sports@cm-life.com

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[Field Hockey]

New assistant coaches bring experience to team

By Justin Hicks Staff Reporter

ABOVE: Midfielder Erin Dye, center, watches the ball with her teammates after hitting the ball up field last season against Ohio. CMU Lost 2-1 in the match.

RIGHT: Midfielder Paulina Lee, left, takes control of the ball during the game against Ohio. Lee scored the Chippewa’s only goal of the game.

File Photos by Paige Calamari

Young field hockey team looks to start off strong in new season Team fills empty spots with 10 freshman recruits

By Justin Hicks Staff Reporter

As the summer winds down, the CMU field hockey team has a long to-do list.

Last season, the team got off to a rough start, losing nine of their first 12 games.

The team was able to finish strong, winning five of its last six games to end the season 8-13. CMU was knocked out of the Mid-American Conference tournament with a 2-1 loss against Ohio, which went on to win the tournament.

“We started off slow, but I thought we had a good second half of the season,” said head coach Cristy Freese, who enters her 25th season as head coach. “We had a real good MAC championship and it was something to build from.”

CMU had a MAC-best 12 players who earned sports on the All-Academic Team. The team also finished second in goals allowed (39) and third in goals against average (2.04).

Following the season’s end, the team lost eight players, including both of its goalkeepers and offensive weapon, Kelly Jordan, who lead the team in goals (13), assists (9) and total points (35).

The team recruited 10 freshmen to fill the empty spots on its roster. With such a young crew, success will depend on how long it takes for them to adapt to the Division I level.

“We have a young team, but I think all the younger players will be able to develop fast and the senior players will be able to prepare our team to

be ready for the season,” said senior back Kim Sihota.

Freese feels confident that Sihota will be a leader this season, her fourth season as a starter for CMU. “Kim has been a real strong player in our conference and certainly out best player on the field,” she said. “She’ll be someone we rely on to stabilize our defense.”

Key to success Freese said the key to winning this year is to have success from one end of the field to the other, which was not the case the past couple seasons.

“Two years ago we had a pretty good offense and our defense was a liability and then last year we had a real strong defense — a first team all conference goalkeeper — and we struggled on the offensive side,” she said.

While the team lost a strong offensive piece in Jordan, they have high hopes for the freshman class, including midfielder Simone Lazar.

The Ontario native was chosen as one of 40 players from Canada to attend the Canadian Junior National Development Camp from Aug. 10 to Aug. 15, before heading to Mount Pleasant to join her teammates for preseason practice.

Even though the team is young, Freese expects them to compete for a MAC title this season.

“We’re a young team, we’ve got a young goalkeeper, but we can’t change that,” she said. “We’re not going to beat teams on our experience and so we need perfect effort and teamwork to be successful.”

The team opens up the season on the road at 11:30 a.m.

Aug. 28 against in-state rival Michigan State at the Champions Invitational.

2010 Field Hockey Schedule Champions Invitational (East Lansing, Mich.)

Aug. 28 Michigan State, 11:30 a.m.

Aug. 29 Louisville or Duke, TBA Sept. 11 Providence, 2 p.m.

Sept. 12 at Michigan, 1 p.m.

Sept. 18 CaliforniaDavis (at St. Louis, Mo.), 2 p.m.

Sept. 19 Saint Louis (at St. Louis, Mo.), 3 p.m.

Sept. 25 New Hampshire, 2 p.m.

Sept. 26 Iowa, noon Oct. 1 Kent State, 2 p.m.

Oct. 2 Ohio, 11 a.m.

Oct. 9 Ball State, 1 p.m.

Oct. 10 Miami, noon Oct. 16 at Missouri State, 1 p.m.

Oct. 17 at Missouri State, noon Oct. 23 at Ohio, 1 p.m.

Oct. 24 at Kent State, 1 p.m.

Oct. 30 at Miami, 1 p.m.

Oct. 31 at Buffalo State, 1 p.m.

Nov. 4-6 MAC tournament “Our kids love playing Michigan State and we’re always challenged by them,” Freese said. “They’ve had a lot of national success in the past two or three years, but I expect our mindset is going to be that we’ll be up for the challenge.” sports@cm-life.com

The CMU women’s field hockey team has introduced two new assistant coaches this season.

St. Louis native Kim Kinsella will work primarily with the team’s goaltending core.

“Kim was an excellent goal keeper at Missouri State and was someone we hated to play against because she was so good,” said head coach Cristy Freese. “More fortunate for us, she’s been out coaching for two years and I feel like we brought in someone with a lot of coaching experience.”

Kinsella played goalkeeper while attending Missouri State from 2004 to 2007.

There she was named to the second-team All-MAC and Academic All-MAC team three times (2005 to 2007). In each of those three years, she held league-best saves per game averages.

Upon graduating, Kinsella spent the past two years as assistant coach at Virginia Wesleyan. She also coached goalkeepers in multiple camps including the Missouri State, Gateway and Aim Field Hockey camps.

Working with young high school and college players has been good preparation for Kinsella’s task this season: Training three young keepers with a combined one collegiate start.

CMU lost both its starting and backup goalkeepers this offseason, leaving the position up for grabs to a young

File Photos By Chris Bacarella

Former back Kim Erasmus, reaches for the ball during a game against Miami. Erasmus, who has graduated, is one of the changes to the team this year.

group. While sophomore Anastasia Netto has the most experience of the three candidates, Kinsella feels that the race for the starting job is still wide open.

“I don’t really look on who’s been here longer, what matters is what you do daily at practice,” she said. “Who ever outshines and out performs the rest will get the start.”

Offense Floor Rijpma, originally from the Nethlerlands, was Freese’s second off-season hire and will be in charge of the team’s offense.

Rijpma played collegiately as a midfielder at Michigan State from 2006 to 2009, where she started in 86 of the team’s 87 games. She led the team in goals and points her junior and senior seasons, finishing her career third all-time in points (138) and goals (60) at MSU. She earned First Team All-

America and MSU Offensive Player of the Year twice and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year once, and was selected to the National Academic Team by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association three times.

“She won a Big Ten championship with MSU, was an AllAmerican and I think she’ll be excellent for our field players to learn from,” Freese said.

Last season, Freese was backed up by Earl Marais, who is back in South Africa until December,andDanielleFrank, who finished her graduate school job and has moved on to a full-time assistant coaching position at Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania.

“We’ve had some big changes this season and we’ll need to work hard and be patient at the same time to be successful,” Freese said. sports@cm-life.com

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Randolph excited for 2010 season

2010 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Country Schedule Sept. 3 Jeff Drenth Memorial (Mount Pleasant) Sept. 17 Spartan Invitational (East Lansing, Mich.)

Sept. 25 Roy Griak Invitational (Minneapolis, Minn.)

Oct. 8 Michigan Intercollegiate Championships (Rochester, Mich.)

Oct. 16 Pre-Nationals (Terre Haute, Ind.) Oct. 30 MAC Championships (Kalamazoo) Nov. 13 NCAA Regional Championships (Rochester, Mich.)

Nov. 22 NCAA Championships (Terre Haute, Ind.)

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams boast strong freshmen

By Matt Herrod Staff Reporter

Entering his second season at CMU, cross county director Willie Randolph looks to take this season one day at a time.

Randolph will take that approach into the 2010 season as the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country teams look to return to the top of Mid-American Conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am excited about this year,â&#x20AC;? Randolph said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping they have a good experience, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ready to go to the next level mentally as a group.â&#x20AC;?

The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team returns seven seniors, including Melissa Darling and Sarah Squires, Squires missed all of last season with foot issues but is fully healthy entering the fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defiantly nerve racking, but exciting at the same time,â&#x20AC;?

Squires said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m anxious to get back out there with the girls.â&#x20AC;?

Darling earned first-team All-MAC honors while placing runner-up at the MAC Championships last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want her to win and take it one step at a time,â&#x20AC;? Randolph said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want her to compete and succeed.â&#x20AC;?

Senior distance runner Raeanne Lohner made a name for herself last spring when she was named Most Outstanding Track Performer after winning the 5000m and 10,000m at the MAC Indoor Track & Field Championships in February. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is just a different mindset going from track to cross country, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping to improve on the mental aspect of cross country,â&#x20AC;? Lohner said.

Women look to build legacy, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side young New to the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team is Krista Parks (East Kentwood H.S.), Lauren Halm (Williamston H.S.) and Amanda Slezsak (Freeland H.S.).

Parks and Halm come to CMU with impressive credentials. Both girls run the mile in 5:10 and the 5K in under 18:50 and earned All-State honors in both cross country and track and field. Halm was named to the Lansing State Journal Dream Team for cross country

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in 2009.

Assistant coach Matt Kaczor said the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team is beginning to build a legacy and currently have a good foundation for the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do they want to leave their legacy?,â&#x20AC;? Kaczor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are a very talented group that has not lived up to it yet. They know what they want, now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to do with it.â&#x20AC;?

The women have not won a conference title since 2000.

The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, meanwhile, remains young with a roster made up of seven upperclassmen. Senior Sammy Kiprotich looks to pace the group after finishing seventh at the MAC Championships and 41st at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sam gets out there and competes and enjoys running,â&#x20AC;? Randolph said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sky is the limit for him.â&#x20AC;?

A couple of key losses include first-team All-MAC honoree Riak Mabil and Jacob Korir, who was plagued by injuries last season.

The men finished third last year in the MAC, but have been without of a title since winning three consecutive championships from 2002-04.

Kaczor said he believes in the freshman the coaching staff brought in this year on the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side.

Freshman Isaac Cox was national champion in the 800meter at East Kentwood High School while freshman Kyle Stacks won a state championship and two regional titles at Concord High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We brought in guys that are accustoming to winning and can get us competing looking to win that title,â&#x20AC;? said Kaczor.

Both teams open the season with the 25th Jeff Drenth Memorial on Sept. 3 in Mount Pleasant.

Runners prepare for upcoming season

By Matt Herrod Staff Reporter

Run. The CMU menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country teams have been doing just that over the summer at 75 to 105 miles per week to prepare for the upcoming 2010 season.

The Chippewas begin on Sept. 3rd at the 25th annual Jeff Drenth Memorial in Mount Pleasant. Senior Melissa Darling won the meet last year with a time of 18 minutes, 49 seconds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look at it as there is pressure to win the meet again, but I would like a (CMU) girl to win it though,â&#x20AC;?

Darling said.

Cross Country Director Willie Randolph said some of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top runners will sit out early on in the season to prepare for meets later on in Willie Randolph the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to get our athletes to score more regional and national points this year,â&#x20AC;? Randolph said.

Last season, the men finished 27th at pre-nationals and third at NCAA regionals, while the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team finished 31st and fourth, respectively.

With the way the schedule turned out there are chang-

es to the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side going into this season.

Randolph said Junior Matt Lutzke, who earned secondteam All-MAC honors last season, and sophomore Tecumseh Adams will be redshirted to allow them another season to develop.

STAYING HOME There have also been a few adjustments in the schedule from last year as two of the biggest meets will be held in the state of Michigan.

The MAC Championships will be held on Oct. 30 in Ka-

lamazoo and NCAA Regional Championships are scheduled for Nov. 13 in Rochester, minimizing the amount of travel the team has to take.

CMU will compete in five meets within the state of Michigan, compared to three in 2009. The Chippewasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; replaced one meet with the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, Minn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to put the best schedule together to get the team to compete at the highest level, so being in a strong region running in Michigan is an advantage when you can

have family come out to support you,â&#x20AC;? Randolph said.

Randolph stressed the coaching staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to taking each meet as it comes and continuously building toward the end of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody has a lot of high mileage and is looking strong, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold your breath because it is early,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is what happens at the end that counts.â&#x20AC;?

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Students should avoid over-preparing for transition to Residence Hall life

By Joe Borlik Staff Reporter

Ian Moloney has experienced a few mishaps while moving in.

He brought some auditorium chairs from his high school when he went to live in Larzelere Hall. He said the moving helpers thought it was strange and didn’t know what to do.

He said he had to move all three of his chairs by himself from the northwest parking lot to Larzelere.

“People stared,” the Prudenville junior said. “I would have found it entertaining too if I had to watch.”

Moloney has other advice for incoming freshman as well: Don’t let your fridge become a crypt. He said, “It makes the whole dorm smell like garbage.”

One of his roommates once left food in their fridge over spring break and when he returned it smelled awful.

Saxe Hall Director Ben Witt said incoming students should pack light.

Witt said it is always better to bring too little rather than too much, especially for those who have never lived with roommates.

“There are people that are convinced they’re going to need an extra couch or recliner or a futon and they bring so much furniture they can’t even move around,” Witt said. “It’s not even comfortable.”

Moloney also said freshmen should not forget about silverware when they move in.

“Bring plates, spoons and forks because the dining halls don’t like it when you take things,” Moloney said.

Witt said many students bring too much clothing, especially winter clothes in the summer.

Students should talk to each other before moving in to make sure they know who is bringing what, said Joan Schmidt, associate director of Residence Life. This way they can avoid taking a refrigerator they won’t need, she said.

Students should also know that microwaves are not allowed in the 2-bedroom suite-style halls, which Witt said includes basically everything except Fabiano, Celani, Campbell, Kessler and Kulhavi halls.

He said anything with a heated coil such as hot plates and warming grills are banned because they pose a fire hazard.

“If we had every room running a microwave at the same time we’d blow a fuse,” Witt said. “Especially with all of them having TVs and refrigerators.”

Schmidt said pets, candles, incense and weapons are not allowed in the residence halls.

But there are some things students should bring that the residence halls do not provide, including bed linens and towels.

Toilet paper, shower curtains and mattress pads will all be provided, Witt said.

Luanne Goffnett has been the Barnes Hall Residence Hall Director since 1991.

She said many students think only about things like color coordination and comfort when setting up their rooms.

She said they also need to consider studying, but noted that “studying is the last thing on their minds when they set up their room.”

Photo Illustraion by Victoria Zegler/staff photographer

ABOVE: Prudenville junior Ian Moloney shows how overwhelming it can be to bring the wrong items to live in residence halls. Saxe Hall Director Ben Witt said incoming students should pack light. Witt said it is always better to bring too little rather than too much, especially for those who have never lived with roommates. Many students bring too much clothing, Witt said, especially winter clothes in the summer. BELOW (From left): Items Central Michigan University officials said you should consider to bring to campus include towels and linens, individual electronic items, such as computers, cell phones and iPods and personal affections.

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Consider your stuff

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Bring: w Towels/linens w Storage compartments w Laundry detergent and quarters Leave: w Weapons w Your entire wardrobe w Microwaves Coordinate with roommates: w Refrigerators w Televisions/electronics w Large furniture

Electronic cigarettes banned from campus buildings Residence Life: vapor contains noxious elements despite lack of tobacco

By Michael L. Hoffman Staff Reporter

Electronic cigarettes are banned from use anywhere

indoors on Central Michigan University’s campus this fall.

Shaun Holtgreive, associate director of Residence Life, said e-cigarettes “will be treated as regular cigarettes.”

After studying e-cigarettes, which use a reservoir of nicotine-laced water and a vaporizer to administer the substance, he said the university decided to ban their use within campus

buildings because research has shown they give off noxious chemicals in the vapor expelled when smoked.

Because they are being treated the same as tobacco cigarettes, they too cannot be smoked within 25 feet of all campus buildings.

“Until the issue of e-cigarettes is resolved by the FDA,” Holtgreive said, “we will not be allowing them in the residence halls.”

He said these regulations

are to keep a safe environment for students and those around them.

According to the Michigan Department of Community Health website, electronic cigarettes are “battery-powered devices that provide inhaled doses of nicotine by way of a vaporized solution.”

Throughout the state there are no formal laws regulating the use of e-cigarettes in public places, but the MDCH

strongly recommends business owners should limit their use because they are “not a proven safe alternative” to real cigarettes.

Importation of e-cigarettes into the U.S. is currently banned as a result of an ongoing FDA investigation, according to the MDCH website.

Iron Mountain senior Andrew Casanova agrees with the new regulations put in place.

The Calkins Hall resident assistant said the Office of Residence Life made the right decision because, not only are they still harmful to those around them, but also to the smoker himself.

“I feel that they were created to be a safe alternative,” Casanova said. “But they are not safe; the only safe alternative is to not smoke at all.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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The status read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today my boyfriend broke up with me because he wanted to make the most of his 1 month X-Box Live coupon. FML.â&#x20AC;?

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your life, but if such an event is the worst thing that has ever happened to you, then maybe you should find a fire and jump in it now to save yourself a future of intolerable agony.

It seems like every other status update in my Facebook feed reads something like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;OMG [insert trivial event] FML.â&#x20AC;?

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Ryan Taljonick Senior Reporter use it religiously, even to describe the most trivial of circumstances.

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In review: Summer of movies

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Sean Proctor/assistant photo editor

From left: Resident Assistant Romulus sophomore Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shawna Hill, Bay City junior Bradley Bender and Lapeer junior Alex Wolfe stretch their hands to the ceiling while taking part in Laughter Yoga, part of RA training on Tuesday, Aug. 10.

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Exercise gives RAs relief during eight-day training period

By Connor Sheridan Student Life Editor

Uproarious laughter filled the hallway outside of Pearce Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auditoriums as students performed over-thetop gestures mixed with serene stretches and poses.

Several dozen resident assistants gathered to let off steam one morning last week when they practiced â&#x20AC;&#x153;laughter yoga,â&#x20AC;? a reprieve from several days of training for their roles as mentors and arbitrators in the coming year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the midway point of training for them,â&#x20AC;? said Wheeler Hall Director Sara Olsztyn, a Rochester Hills senior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yoga is all about the breath, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about breathing and being present in the moment.â&#x20AC;?

The studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; training be-

gan Aug. 6 and ended Saturday, with their laughter exercise occurring Aug. 12.

The break from training was a relief for many of the RAs who listed â&#x20AC;&#x153;anxious,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;tired,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;hungryâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;stressedâ&#x20AC;? as some of their key feelings at the meeting leading up to the lesson.

That was before they spent just under an hour doing poses including cocktail laughter, appreciation laughter and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soul Trainâ&#x20AC;? laughter, where two lines were formed to greet students who strutted down the middle.

Afterwards, some of the more popular responses included â&#x20AC;&#x153;fresh,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;relieved,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;rechargedâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;exuberant.â&#x20AC;?

Lake Orion junior Jim Leszczynski, an RA at Kesseler Hall, was one of many to attend the training session.

He said he assumed the role because of the impact an RA had on him in his earlier days at CMU. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was the guide that I needed to become part of a community,â&#x20AC;? Leszczynski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His enthusiasm and

interest within residence kind of spread.â&#x20AC;?

He said the most rewarding part of being an RA is watching residents develop within the halls.

Jessi Boehme became a Larzelere Hall RA because she wanted to be a resource to her fellow students and make connections with people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(My favorite part is) meeting all the new freshmen when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moving, because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re scared but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not,â&#x20AC;? The Muskegon junior said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so I try to be super excited and peppy for them.â&#x20AC;?

Boehme practices yoga regularly and hopes to integrate the fitness lifestyle into her hall programs.

She still enjoyed the brief break afforded by laughter yoga. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good way to get things out of your system,â&#x20AC;?

Boehme said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It made you feel awkward and kind of ridiculous but it was still really fun.â&#x20AC;? studentlife@cm-life.com

Inception Welcome to the dream world. The ever-talented director Christopher Nolan sends us on another wild ride filled with explosions, machine guns and mind-twisting mystery in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Inception,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; his ninth directorial piece following some blockbuster smashes like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Dark Knightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Memento.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The film explores the vast and inexplicable realm of dreams and if what goes on while weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sleeping â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the secrets we keep hidden â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are really safe there.

Just like the theme, the plot

of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Inceptionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seems to unfold in a dreamlike fashion, leaving you to question what is next to happen moment-by-moment.

Rating: 4.5 of 5 The Other Guys Adam McKay and Will Ferrell make us laugh time and time again, and their newest buddycop comedy is no different. In fact, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downright hilarious.

Ferrell plays alongside Mark Wahlberg as two unimpressive desk cops (with obvious hatred for each other) who stumble upon the case that may break Wall Street wide open and give them the reputations they deserve, once and for all.

The plot does lack any sort of real development or sincerity, but none of that is really important in the midst of Will Farrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typical screwball antics, which is ever amplified alongside Mark Wahlberg.

As far as cop-drama parody is concerned, this hits the nail on the head. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a riot.

Rating: 4 of 5

Despicable Me Supervillain extraordinaire Gru has hatched a plan that will indubitably make him the most infamous criminal of all time. He is going to steal â&#x20AC;Ś the moon!

Gru, who is voiced by Steve Carell, is a hilarious and quotable Russian tone that makes his wickedness all the more convincing (if his dark, ancient prison-style abode adorned with stuffed exotic animals and old bomb shells doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already), and the hundreds of tiny, yellow, pill-shaped minions that inhabit his secret lair cause a multitude of comical mishaps that are nothing short of adorably amusing.

This 3D comedy, albeit unusually dark for a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie, takes you on one nailbiting adventure complete with high-speed air chases and shark tanks, then ends on a heart-warming and charming note â&#x20AC;Ś and dancing!

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Movies to watch this semester Picks include sci-fi features, real-life stories

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As the fall semester swings into motion, students will quickly become overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle that comes with fulltime coursework and parttime jobs.

However, rest assured — there is an escape to be found in the form of cinematic adventure, and there are plenty of upcoming titles sure to grab your attention.

Now sit back and relax — the fall preview’s about to start.

“The Social Network” w Release date: October 1, 2010 w Genre: Drama, adventure

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Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry Potter in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” which arrives in theatres Nov. 19.

Directed by David Fincher, “The Social Network” tells the story of how one of the biggest social networking website, Facebook, came into being and how its success affected the lives of

those who played a part in its genesis.

The film portrays Facebook’s creators, Mark Zuckerberg ( Jesse Eisenberg), Sean Parker ( Justin Timberlake) and Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield) as they break the rules and face lawsuits, all in the pursuit of allowing Facebook users to stalk their exes and play “Farmville.”

Who wouldn’t want to watch the background story on the creators of a website that has, at times, received more weekly traffic than Google?

“Due Date” w Release date: November 5, 2010 w Genre: Comedy Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) is going to be a first-time father — his wife is expecting to have their first child in just five days.

In a hurry to catch a flight home from Atlanta, Highman unexpectedly meets an aspiring actor named Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis). As per usual, something goes horribly wrong and Highman is forced to hitch

a ride with Tremblay, which surely promises to be a funfilled adventure in which hilarity will ensue.

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” w Release date: November 19, 2010 w Genre: Fantasy, adventure The Harry Potter saga continues this fall as Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) leave Hogwarts on an adventure to find and destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes — the secret to his immortality.

The perilous journey will strain their friendships and trust and prove to be the ultimate test for Harry and his friends. This is the final chapter in the HP legacy until the real final chapter is released next year.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader w Release date: December 10, 2010 w Genre: Fantasy, adventure C.S. Lewis’ famous world

of Narnia will return to the big screen this fall. In the upcoming Narnia installment, Edmund (Skandar Keynes) and Lucy (Georgie Henley) Pevensie and their cousin Eustace (Will Poulter) travel to the magical world through a mystical painting.

Afterward they embark on a journey upon the Narnian ship known as the Dawn Treader. Joining forces with King Caspian (Ben Barnes), the crew will face unknown obstacles on a dangerous and exciting adventure.

Tron: Legacy w Release date: December 17, 2010 w Genre: Action, sci-fi

Samm Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) begins investigating the disappearance of his father Kevin (Jeff Bridges) and is drawn into a digital world existing in the realm of computer programs and hardware that has imprisoned his father for 25 years. The pair must survive an onslaught by malicious, militant programs in an expanding and increasingly hostile cyber world. studentlife@cm-life.com

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By Ryan Taljonick Staff Review

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From right to left: Royal Oak graduate student Caitlin Cavanaugh, Danielle Schmutz, 22, and Comstock Park senior Chris Patterson share a few laughs Aug. 17 while reviewing archives of podcast video newsletters, a new addition to the Volunteer Center’s current volunteer activities happening on campus each week. To access the videos search, cmuvolunteercenter at youtube.com to view campus involvements.

Volunteer Center provides lifelong bonding experiences About 5,000 students volunteered last year

By Mike Nichols Staff Reporter

Ashley Stephen always enjoyed mission trips and volunteering in high school.

When the Freeland senior enrolled at Central Michigan University, she found herself when on an Alternative Break for Hurricane Katrina disaster relief.

“I’ve been addicted to it ever since,” Stephen said. “It’s really defined my college years.”

Her story is just the one of many to come out of CMU’s Volunteer Center.

Coordinator Shawna Ross said the center reaches about a quarter of the student population with about 5,000 students a year. Last year, the center logged 40,368 hours of service.

“Students pave the way for themselves,” Ross said. “Many of the alumni, if not all, are still

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involved with volunteering.”

Danielle Schmutz, who graduated in May, is among the active alumni, as she now works as the center’s Michigan Campus Compact through AmeriCorps-Vista.

She encourages students to use volunteering for future job opportunities.

“People should definitely put it on a résumé,” Schmutz said.

“I think when students are giving, they are also receiving. As they give more, they also become more aware about what is going on around them.”

This summer, Stephen was a site leader on an Alternative Break in Ghana. Her team worked on building a library and taught at an orphanage.

She said what really made the trip was the people they met.

“Going to Africa had always been on my bucket list,” Stephen said. “I want to go to countries that are out of my comfort zone and get that culture shock.”

She said traveling has given her self confidence and a more personal experience about how the rest of the world lives.

Bellevue senior Jennifer Jor-

dan had a similar experience.

She too said volunteering will change a person’s life.

“We get so many students who say, ‘I wish I knew about this when I was a freshman,’” Jordan said.

The bonding which comes from the experience for volunteers is what she enjoys, she said, as “they are people you come to depend on and trust.”

She said it’s like a family.

One member of that family is Grant senior Carly Davidson, who went on an alternative break to Atlanta as a freshman.

Now, she is site leader of orientation and training and the Safer Sex Patrol coordinator.

“It just makes you feel extremely good to volunteer, go places you didn’t know existed and know how much you can impact others and then see how much they’ve really impacted you,” Davidson said.

To get involved with the Volunteer Center and sign up for activities, check out https://volunteer.cmich.edu/, or search for “CMUvolunteercenter” on YouTube. studentlife@cm-life.com

For 12 years, the gaming community has waited.

Real-time strategy gamers worldwide whispered rumors about the resurrection of one of the most popular sci-fi real-time strategy games ever created.

And now, finally, those rumors have transformed from speculation into reality. The behemoth is upon us.

Blizzard Entertainment’s “StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty,” the first installment in the StarCraft II trilogy, is here.

For those unfamiliar with the series, StarCraft is a series of military science-fiction real-time strategy games. The gameplay revolves around three different races: the human Terrans, the futuristic aliens known as the Protoss and the insect-like Zerg.

Campaign play The campaign mode picks up 4 years after the events of “StarCraft: Brood Wars.”

The player assumes control of Jim Raynor, one of the protagonists from the first game and his rebel group known as Raynor’s Raiders. Arcturus Mengsk, one of the antagonists of the original series, is building power as the emperor of the Dominion, while former ally Sarah Kerrigan, infested by the Zerg Overmind and transformed into the Queen of Blades, is consolidating her Zerg forces for reasons unknown.

As these things typically go, it is up to you to stop them both from ruling the universe with an iron (or insectoid) fist.

The cinematics in the game are awesome and the plot builds at a solid pace.

The graphics definitely show a decade of improvement and everything is fluid and pristine.

Unfortunately, as the first installment of the StarCraft II trilogy, “Wings of Liberty” only includes the Terran campaign, which is comprised of 29 missions and ends in a huge cliffhanger.

However, this isn’t a bad deal considering the original StarCraft game had just over 30 missions which encompassed all three races.

A slew of delightful features have been added to the game in addition to new units and unit abilities.

Throughout the campaign, credits can be obtained to purchase permanent upgrades for your units and structures.

Additionally, you can research more upgrades for your units and even create structures otherwise unobtainable.

Multiplayer However, some of the most fun is to be found in “Wings of Liberty’s” intensely competitive multiplayer action.

Players from all over the world can go head-to-head online in a variety of match styles. New players can hone their skills in the multiplayer arena by taking advantage of

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unranked practice matches, while seasoned players can compete in ranked matches to improve their overall rank and play in the big leagues.

Players are grouped into tiered brackets, which help to level out the playing field.

Like a game of chess, every move counts when you take the fight online.

Overall, “StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty” fulfills its expectations as one of the most anticipated game sequels in the last decade.

It’s fun as hell and definitely worth your time and money. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Options await freshmen in Greek recruitment

By Heather Hillman Senior Reporter

Hope Courser came to Central Michigan University as a freshman two years ago without any of her close friends and had a very shy demeanor.

Then, the Lapeer junior made a decision that changed all of that ­— she decided to go Greek.

Each fall the 11 sororities and 10 fraternities at CMU hold a week of formal recruitment where students hoping to go Greek decide which chapter they wish to pledge to. For Courser, a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, it is a life-changing experience.

“I always have my sisters to fall back on. If I’m stressed out about something I always have someone to talk to — they’re always there for me,” Courser said. “I’m very glad I went Greek.”

Formal recruitment this year will be held Sept. 11­ ‑17. While men and women may be rushing at the same time, the process is still quite different.

Sorority recruitment Women going through sorority recruitment are placed into a group with a Gamma Chi, a member of Greek Life whose chapter remains anonymous until the last day of the week.

With the Gamma Chi group, ladies will start

In defense of games coverage Connor Sheridan Student Life Editor

Brett Lilienthal, 7, organizes some hockey sticks after an afternoon skate at the Morey Sports Complex. Brett was taking part in a Hockey Boot Camp, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Procedures for sororities, fraternities differ

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the week by visiting all 11 chapters and rate which chapters they would and wouldn’t like to visit again.

At the same time, each sorority rates the girls based on who they would most like to see back.

“When you join a group, most people think that all of the girls are the same, but every girl is unique in her own way,” said Harper Woods senior Alex Cheolas, president of Phi Sigma Sigma. “I joined because it’s a great way to meet people and you get to experience things you never get to if you’re not Greek.”

Fraternity recruitment The process for fraternity recruitment is less

structured. During formal recruitment week, each fraternity will offer approved events open for any interested male student to attend.

While it is not required for men to look at every fraternity, Alpha Chi Rho president Fred Bartolomei recommends looking at more than one.

“I would recommend they see lots of houses,” the Sterling Heights senior said.

“You might like one house, but you might like another house more.”

Following the week of formal recruitment, Bartolomei said most fraternities have a week of informal recruitment where men can continue to get to know the members and decide which

house is right for them. At the end of the week, most chapters hand out their bids.

Bartolomei said the best way to find the times and dates of Greek events is through Facebook and flyers. Sign-up for sorority recruitment is available online. studentlife@cm-life.com

This semester, a bizarre and socially unacceptable figure has taken the reins of Campus Vibe.

No, it’s not a perverted criminal ex-disc jockey who lost all credibility in a sickening act of public indecency and has been forced to rebuild his fame starting at a college newspaper.

It’s me. A video gamer for life, a guy who grew up propped in front of the TV with a Super Nintendo, then N64 and then GameCube controller grasped firmly in his hands.

I will admit I am a recovered Nintendo fanboy.

I also will admit I hope to get a job covering games when I graduate.

But I promise to cover my favorite form of electronic diversion no more than I think will be of interest to our readers.

That being said, I think that means more coverage than we’ve ever done before.

Why? Because video games are the fastest growing form of entertainment even in a receding economy.

It’s a young and constantly expanding field with titles ranging from high-budget annual sports games like “Madden” to indie sensations like “Limbo.”

Video game consoles inhabit 40 percent of all American homes, according to a 2009 report from the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing .

That’s not bad for a

medium which required its own box and two peripherals just to render a game of “Pong” a few decades ago.

And even if you don’t own any consoles and couldn’t tell Duke Nukem from Randy Savage, there’s a good chance you’ve played more “Mafia Wars” or “FarmVille” than you care to admit.

The most common argument I hear against gaming is that “it’s a waste of time.”

And as far as I’m concerned, it almost always is.

But so is 99 percent of the television programs, movies, songs and, yes, even books that are massively consumed every day.

Why is watching brainmelting slurry like “Jersey Shore” so much more socially acceptable than sitting down to a round of “Team Fortress 2?”

Why is it better to know who Kim Kardashian is than Lara Croft? At least Lara does something useful while gallivanting around in 2-sizes-too-small clothes.

But I digress. This semester I hope to cover video games for my fellow Central students who are interested in them, and maybe even show some that aren’t a little bit of the reason for our passion.

If you approach it with an open mind and just view it as another form of entertainment, who knows, you might be able to appreciate the conversation of a couple gamers standing in the hall as they complain about class balance in “World of Warcraft,” instead of just finding it inane babbling.

Don’t worry, though. If JWoww comes back to the Wayside, we’ll cover that, too. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Rubbles Bar a center for live music Spot overlooked, located ‘off the main drag’

By Michael L. Hoffman Staff Reporter

There’s plenty to do for students on campus leading up to the start of classes, but there are also good times to be had around downtown.

Rubbles Bar will host a Back to School Bash on Friday August 20.

The show will feature local favorites Jetpack On! headlining with Elliott Street Lunatic and Day In Day Out. “It should be a good time,” said sound technician Corey Densmore. “This place will be packed.”

For the past 22 years, Rubbles bar owner Tom Minelli has provided a service to the residents of Mount Pleasant scarcely offered elsewhere — live music.

Minelli bought Rubbles nearly 22 years ago and has since been the only consistent live music venue in town since.

“I’m the only rock and blues entertainment in town,” the Mount Pleasant resident said. “We have shows every weekend, usually Thursday through Saturday.”

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“I was skeptical before I went for the first time too, especially when I had to pay a cover, but it was worth it and I’m there every weekend.”

Corey Densmore, sound technician

St., Minelli said Rubbles is often overlooked by those new to the town because it is “off the main drag.”

Densmore has been the sound technician for live shows at Rubbles for about two and a half years. He said he likes what Rubbles brings to the community.

“Rubbles is about the only place in town that has live music,” Densmore said. “Where else can you go that has a live band on a regular basis in town?”

He said he thinks it is important to support local music.

Though Rubbles is at its core a bar, Minelli said that all shows are just 18-and-up. The only catch is that those under 21 have to pay a few dollars more to get in.

“I was skeptical before I went for the first time too, especially when I had to pay a cover, but it was worth it and I’m there every weekend,” Densmore said.

Local music and live entertainment is not the only thing the bar

First album for Jetpack On! strong, versatile Indie rock mixes with classic rock for strong vibe

By Maria Leone Staff Review

Jetpack On!’s first album, “Jetpack On!” highlights the group’s versatile ability to portray many different music influences, while still holding on to their own sound.

A strong indie rock vibe is definitely present, but do not be surprised to hear tastes of classic rock as well.

The album will take people through past or even current relationship journeys, exploring the insides and outs of love, jealousy and trust. After listening, don’t be alarmed if you find yourself taking a second look at your love life.

“Best I Can” takes you through the importance of the message to never lose who you are and to always focus on yourself before anything else. Crisp beats and sweet guitar riffs collide with strong vocals and dig deep into your heart to remember who you are.

“Save My Soul” encourages finding yourself and not being taken away from challenges in relationships, or just life in general.

During “Here Again,” you cannot help but find yourself remembering the time you said you would never go back

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HHHH to that person again or do that one thing again that you swore to yourself you would never do. We find ourselves in places sometimes that we do not want to be in, and this song explores the aspect of facing those people and places.

As you get carried away with smooth guitar licks and sweet powerful lyrics with “Don’t Feel a Thing,” I suggest sitting down, relaxing and doing some major thinking because this song will truly intrigue you.

Everyone always seeks trust and a positive connection in a relationship and in “Where Do We Go From Here?” simple chord progressions highlight a simple concept of understanding when to take something to the next level.

Get ready to hear some strong vibes of U2 and The Police in “Another Surprise” as you listen to similar guitar patterns and beats that will definitely sweep you off your feet. This album will have you wanting to take another good look at life and you will be surprised of where you can end up. studentlife@cm-life.com

has on tap, however.

Mount Pleasant residents Dave and Laura McGuire said they have been coming to Rubbles for 21 years and over the course of their patronage they have developed a close friendship not only with Minelli, but other customers as well.

“We have a very tight-knit group here,” Dave McGuire said.

“Plus the owner’s a great guy and it’s just a great place to hang with friends.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Central Michigan University alumnus Brandon Taylor, right, and Campbell Lempe, two-thirds of the trio Molten Larvae, perform at Rubbles in downtown Mount Pleasant on Saturday night.

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Summer of crime Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in the July 21 edition of CM Life.

By Joe Borlik Staff Reporter

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John Fisher, associate vice president of Residences and Auxiliary Services, lands June 17 at the Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport, 5453 E. Airport Road. Fisher has been skydiving since 1971 and has more than 700 jumps. “This is my eighth summer now,” Fisher said. “I like to get 100 jumps a year

CMU faculty member a regular skydiver Editor’s Note: This story appeared in the June 23 edition of CM Life.

By Joe Borlik Staff Reporter

John Fisher lives for the thrill of skydiving, a passion you might not expect from the associate vice president of residences and auxiliary services.

But outside the office, Fisher never hesitates to leap 11,000 feet out of a plane.

He has done it more than 700 times including free falls in Germany, France and Australia.

“I like to get 100 jumps in a year,” Fisher said. “When I retire from CMU in two or three years, I want to make a jump in every state.”

Pictures of Fisher can be seen at Central Michigan Skydivers, 5354 E. Airport Road.

He went skydiving twice in a row Thursday with three other divers.

“It’s fun every time,” Fisher said. “The adrenaline rush hangs with you for about half an hour.”

He is a “D licensed” diver, a level which requires a minimum of 500 jumps including at least two at night, he said.

Fisher began skydiving in 1971 and, after quitting for 29 years, said he became hooked again in 2003.

He has taken both his daughters skydiving and almost got his wife Jeannie Fisher to go also.

“I think it’s wonderful that he does this,” Jeannie said.

John’s daughter Jessica is also a thrill seeker – she makes a living performing in the circus.

His boss David Burdette, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, at-

tended Fisher’s Thursday skydive.

After landing smoothly on the ground, Fisher pulled a gift for Burdette from his nylon diving suit – a free skydive.

It will be Burdette’s first time and a perfect gift for his 65th birthday which was Sunday, he said.

“I’m really looking forward to it,” Burdette said.

Fisher’s favorite activity is also cheaper than one might think, he said.

If a diver has a skydiving license and their own equipment, it only costs $22 per dive.

“Three jumps on the weekend is cheaper than a round of golf,” Fisher said.

For a first-time diver, it would be $225, he said.

Traverse City resident Doc Ferrazza, a seasoned skydiver, joined Fisher on Thursday.

At 69 years old, Ferrazza has

been skydiving for 45 years.

He is also a member of the group Skydivers Over Sixty.

He said he has 1,500 civilian skydives to his name and has lost count of his number of military dives.

This includes many stadium appearance and birthday appearances, he said.

“I’ve tried to quit many times and just can’t,” Ferrazza said. “It’s very addicting. Only a skydiver or a bird would understand how addicting it is.”

Ferrazza said nothing compares to skydiving’s rush of adrenaline.

“Patrick Swayze said, (in the movie ‘Point Break’) ‘some people snort for it, some people shoot veins for it, all you have to do is jump’,” Ferrazza said. “I’ll keep trying to quit but it’s not going to happen.”

Some Mount Pleasant residents were shocked by the amount of crime the area experienced over the summer.

The community has seen two murders, two pedestrians killed after being hit by cars, a man charged with counts of attempted murders, a jail suicide, a student charged with unlawful imprisonment and a police standoff in downtown Shepherd.

“I think part of the issue is that we’re not used to these types of tragedies,” said Jeff Browne, Mount Pleasant Police public information officer, referring to the two homicides. “Since we’re not used to it, it’s shocking.”

On July 10, 25-year-old Iva Joy Fuller’s body was found in a field off West Remus Road near Nottawa Road in Deerfield Township on the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Reservation.

Her brother, Daniel Lawrence Fuller, is awaiting federal indictment for her murder.

It was the same weekend Mount Pleasant resident Ronald Ian Bryant II, 42, and Makayla Currier, 14 of Crystal were struck and killed by cars.

Ronald William Ross, 44, of Spring Lake was also found dead in the Clare County Jail from an apparent suicide that weekend.

The following Tuesday, Justin Joel Luckhardt, 32, of Shepherd shot and killed Kim Lerene Luchie, 25, at The Cabin. Luckhardt then killed himself shortly afterwards.

The Cabin incident was the fourth homicide in Mount Pleasant in the past 15 years, said Anthony Gomez-Mesquita, Mount Pleasant director of Public Safety.

Brandon Lovell Goodwin was charged on July 28 with attempted murder after police said he attempted to run over a group of people outside of Aaron’s Carpet, 601 N. Mission St. Later, two extra attempted murder charges were added.

Mount Pleasant Mayor Jim Holton said he cannot remember a time when such violent crimes have come in such quick succession.

“Everyone in the community is stunned,” Holton said. “If we could prevent it, we would.”

Holton said the crimes have brought a realization that anything could happen in any small town.

“It’s just unfortunate it had to happen here,” Holton said. “We have to move forward as a community together.”

Browne said there is no reason for people to be afraid to live in Mount Pleasant.

“I still think we have a great community with great public safety,” Holton said. metro@cm-life.com

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CMU seeks $174,294 from former player, attorney Guevara case has cost $212,174

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in the June 2 addition of CM Life.

By Aaron McMann Sports Editor and Eric Dresden Managing Editor

Legal battles involving women’s basketball head coach Sue Guevara and a former player aren’t over after all.

On May 28, attorneys for Central Michigan University and Guevara requested U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Ludington place sanctions on former player Brooke Heike and her attorney Cindy Rhodes Victor.

According to court documents obtained by Central Michigan Life through a Freedom of Information Act request, Lansing attorney Michael E. Cavanaugh is seeking fees of $162,568 jointly and severally from Heike, Victor and Victor Firm, P.L.L.C. In addition, they are also seeking an additional amount of $11,726 exclusively from the Victor Firm. “(Heike) and her attorney violated … numerous respects by filing and proceeding with this frivolous lawsuit,” Cavanaugh said in a motion filed in U.S.

District Court, “and defendants are entitled to an appropriate sanction, including their attorney fees.”

Cavanaugh questioned the competency of Victor, continuing: “(Heike) and her attorney knowingly accepted the risk of sanctions for the attorney fees incurred by defendants during the course of this litigation.”

Background Heike filed a lawsuit on Feb. 6, 2009, against Guevara, the university and other university officials, alleging sexual discrimination after her scholarship was revoked by Guevara following the 2007-08 season.

The suit was also filed against the CMU Board of Trustees, Athletic Director Dave Heeke and Patricia Pickler, assistant director of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Heike claimed Guevara said on multiple occasions she was not her “type” because she wore makeup and had a boyfriend.

A portion of the suit was thrown out in September after it was determined that university officials were employees of the state and immune from such claims.

“As discovery continued, it became more and more evident that (Heike)’s remaining claims had no factual support whatsoever,” Cavanaugh said in docu-

ments. “In fact, it soon became apparent that (she) never had a reasonable basis to believe that evidence existed to support her claims and that she and her attorney included her most salacious claims regarding race and sexual preference discrimination merely to garner media attention and to publicly embarrass CMU and the individual defendants.”

The remainder of the original lawsuit, which included claims of defamation and that Heike was negligent in his hiring and supervision of Guevara, was dismissed on May 3 on similar grounds.

According to court documents, Heike and her attorney filed a separate lawsuit against CMU on April 7 alleging similar allegations under Title IX. The law, enacted in 1972, states that no person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial service.

The suit has not been served to CMU as of yet.

According to separate documents obtained by CM Life, CMU paid law firm Fraser, Trebilcock, Davis and Dunlap, P.C., the amount from February 2009 through April 30, 2010.

“For the Heike case, the university retained the services of attorney Michael E. Cavanaugh of Fraser, Trebilcock, Davis and Dunlap, P.C., a Lansing law firm, at the rate of $210/hour,” said Kathleen Kelly, legal assistant for general counsel, in an e-mail.

The FOIA did not include a breakdown of the costs because they are subject to attorney-client privilege and are protected under Section 13(1)(g) of the Freedom of Information Act, Kelly said.

“The University has filed a motion for sanctions in the lawsuit originally filed by Ms. Heike, which is not a new or separate lawsuit,” CMU General Counsel Manuel Rupe said. “The difference between the total attorney fees incurred in representing the

University and the fees that the University is seeking through its motion is due to the requirement under the court rules that a party be placed on notice before filing a motion for sanctions.”

Rupe said some of the payment for the $212,174.51 attorney fees has been paid through the Michigan Universities Self Insurance Corporation but was not sure how much. university@cm-life.com

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Mount Pleasant resident Ian Kennard, 3, runs through the play structure while being chased Tuesday afternoon in Island Park, 331 N. Main St. in downtown. In Mount Pleasant, there are nine city parks, five of which are connected by the Chippewa River . All of them are connected through a trail system.

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tudents new to Central Michigan University can be quick to write off Mount Pleasant as a small town with little to do.

For students with a creative streak and an adventurous spirit, there are many places to go and things to do without a long drive or spending a lot of money. From floating down the river on a lazy afternoon to studying in a coffee shop, plenty of options exist in Mount Pleasant.

Filling your last few days of summer and nice fall weekends should be as easy as a walk in the park, a game of hoops or a rainy afternoon in the library. All it takes is these first few steps into the community surrounding CMU. downtown, 3d

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Coffee houses offer getaway

City parks ready for boost in student interest

By Kelli Ameling Staff Reporter

Back to school means back to the old grind of studying, pulling all-nighters and spending more of your time at a place that helps you stay awake.

There are many coffee houses in Mount Pleasant to go and get away from everything, suck down the espresso and cram for those tests.

Lonnie DeRosia, store comanager of Biggby Coffee, 210 S. Mission St., said students are a big part of their business.

“Students like to come in and do homework,” she said.

“During exam week, we have extended hours.”

DeRosia said students are now able to sit out on the patio with their laptops because Biggby has added power to the outside of their building.

University Cup Coffee Company, 1027 S. Franklin St., is another coffee house where students like to go to study and relax.

“We offer a relaxing atmosphere that is perfect to study

Alternative awaits in county parks for some

By Ryan Czachorski Senior Reporter

As students make their way back into town, the Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation system is preparing for a major boost in attendance.

During the peak seasons of fall and spring, students make up anywhere from 50 to 75 percent of park visitors, said Christopher Bundy, director of Parks and Public Spaces.

He attributes the figure to the weather and the fact that most park activities are free.

“There are a lot of things you can do for low to no cost,” Bundy said. “If you’ve got a low budget, the parks are great recreation for you.”

There are nine city parks in Mount Pleasant. Five of them are connected by the Chippewa River and all of them are connected through a trail system.

One of the most popular parks among students is Island Park, 331 N. Main St. in downtown.

“Island is big because it’s got a lot of venues,” Bundy said. “(It has) tennis courts, skate parks and more. A lot of kids are used to having that option (a skate park) in their own town.”

One of the only changes to the park system came this summer in the form of a bridge connecting Veits Woods to ChippA-Waters Park, 1403 W. High St. The bridge is 125 feet long and eight feet wide.

While the distance from campus makes it a bit harder for students to get there, two of the Isabella County parks provide a more natural feel.

Deerfield Park, 2425 W. Remus Road, is located seven miles out of town and Meridian Park, 3995

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in whether you’re a student or a professor,” said Sara Bohan, an Indiana senior.

They specialize in coffee, espresso, cappuccino, scones, muffins, sandwiches, soups and over 50 flavors of lattes, she said. The coffee house has been in Mount Pleasant since 1995 and calls itself the “Original Coffee House of Mount Pleasant.”

Kaya Coffee and Tea Company, 1029 South University Ave., is also popular among students.

“There are high school students and college students and people just hanging out,” said Mount Pleasant senior Meghan Borland. “We have featured artists and we have music here two nights a week.”

George Tijerina, store manager of Starbucks, 5655 E. Pickard St., said students like to go to Starbucks because it is just far enough away to get away from everything.

“Friday and Saturday are our biggest days in terms of students,” Tijerina said He added Starbucks now

Around town ...

Biggby Coffee: w 210 S. Mission St. w 445 E. Bluegrass Rd. w Monday thru Saturday: 5:55 a.m. to 11 p.m. w Sunday: 6:55 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Schyler Mars, 9, seeks shelter underneath one of the water pieces Monday afternoon in Island Park’s spray park near downtown Mount Pleasant. Several campers from Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation’s Destination Dash utilized the area.

“There are a lot of things you can do for low to no cost. If you’ve got a low budget, the parks are great recreation for you.”

Christopher Bundy, director of Parks and Public Spaces S. Meridian Road, is located five miles from campus. Both parks are bigger, more open and provide more natural options, said Sue Ann Kopmeyer, director of county Parks and Recreation.

“We can say a lot for the people who enjoy mountain biking and hiking,” Kopmeyer said.

“They have the opportunity to be in the wilderness.”

Kopmeyer said she did not know how many students come to the two parks because of their size, but Deerfield Park’s

new disc golf course has been popular among students. She estimated about 80 percent of golfers are students.

Both Bundy and Kopmeyer stressed how their respective park systems provide very lowcost entertainment for students and non-students alike.

“There’s so many things to do in the parks I don’t know how you couldn’t use the resources,” Bundy said. metro@cm-life.com

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Mount Pleasant’s downtown has much to offer students Atmosphere includes plenty of art, music

By Ryan Czachorski Senior Reporter

Tubing a popular summer activity

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gan University’s campus to downtown. The route is free for students, staff and faculty and will begin running today.

The route runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and should bring more students downtown.

“It can create a great stream through the whole day for students to come down,” Sponseller said. “It takes a while for students to find us downtown.”

Many of downtown’s staples are locally-owned business that fit the vibe, said Kim Lovejoy, owner of Emma’s, 111 S. University Ave., formerly a basement boutique.

“It’s quiet down here, it’s a small-town here,” she said.

“You’re not going to have the traffic and mayhem on Mission, you’re going to see things that are unique.”

One of Mount Pleasant’s most unique aspects is its art scene. Art Reach on Broadway, 111 E. Broadway St.,

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opens today and Rubbles Bar, 112 W. Michigan St., features live local music many nights a week.

Most of downtown will look familiar to returning students, but a few stores have opened or changed locations. The OffBroadway Performing Arts Studio is opening at 118 S. Washington St., and Sheree’s Scrapbooking is moving into 120 1/2 E. Broadway St. starting Sept. 1, to replace the former Emma’s Basement Boutique location.

The move has impacted Lovejoy’s business by 20 or 30 percent and she said looking forward to more students discovering her store as they make their way through the area.

“For every season, we have things to participate in,” Lovejoy said. “It just offers that downtown atmosphere you’re not going to get on campus.” metro@cm-life.com

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river, as well as jello shots and kegs.

Bundy said these are some of several unsafe materials that can make a mess of the river.

“It just makes for a bad ride for everybody else if folks don’t keep the river clean,” he said.

Anderson said the river has many qualities making it ideal for students looking to tube, kayak or canoe down it.

“It’s really clear,” he said. “You can see the bottom eight feet down.”

The Chippewa River averages a three-foot depth and a threemile an hour current. The river has a sand and rocky bottom and is accessible to all residents of Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas.

“It’s definitely the place to be,” Anderson said. “There are places to stop there on the river (to) stretch the trip out a little.”

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The easiest remedy to cool off in the heat for many students simply includes an inner tube and an afternoon to coast down the Chippewa River.

Chris Bundy, Mount Pleasant director of Parks and Public Spaces, said floating down the river has many advantages that appeal to students.

“It’s pretty inexpensive for one,” he said. “It’s the quick way to get cooled off in the summertime.”

Many parks and bridges in Mount Pleasant have landings with easy access for tubers to get in and out of the river throughout the city.

“It’s a pretty good environment to have a good time,” Bundy said.

Several companies in Mount Pleasant offer taxi rides, tube and kayak rentals as well as other resources for students eager

to go on a daytime tubing adventure.

Chippewa River Outfitters, 3763 S. Lincoln Road, is one of those companies.

Manager Mike Anderson said the majority of Chippewa River Outfitters business comes from students. The company offers kayak, canoe and tube rentals as well as rides to the starting point for rafters. All of the routes offered by Chippewa River Outfitters end at the business location.

If students have their own tubes and transportation, however, tubing is cost-free.

“You can do it yourself,” Bundy said. “Get in on one of the parks and get out at another park, as we have a number of parks along the Chippewa River.”

Bundy said the only restrictions on tubing include items participants cannot take with them. Styrofoam and glass containers are not allowed on the

While Mission Street receives the most attention from students, many still consider Mount Pleasant’s downtown an alternative experience.

Downtown Development Director Michelle Sponseller said she believes downtown has an atmosphere that needs to be experienced to understand.

“I understand budgets are tight, but if you get a chance to go out once a week, come downtown,” Sponseller said.

“Get to know the community.”

To help students get downtown easier, the Isabella County Transportation Commission is creating a bus line that runs from Central Michi-

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Dan Moore, left, CMU junior Brett Dan andCMU senior Matt Ryzak, all of Brighton, tie their tubes together and prepare to float down the Chippewa River Monday afternoon from Meridian Park in Mount Pleasant. Moore is on leave from the Marines and is visiting friends in the area.

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Bar, restaurant owners say smoking ban has little effect

By Jordan Spence Staff Reporter

Local businesses owners say much hasn’t changed since the statewide smoking ban took effect three and a half months ago.

The law started in May, banning smoking from places of work, restaurants and bars. The only businesses that aren’t affected are casinos, smoking bars and smoking stores.

Chris Plotzke works at SIX Lounge, 1901 S. Mission St., a hookah bar. He said he hasn’t really noticed too much of drop in business since the law was put into place.

“Surprisingly this summer, townies have really kept us alive,” he said. “So when the college kids come back to town, we’re thinking it will really get busy.”

Plotzke pointed to the rising popularity of hookahs as a factor, especially since anyone that owns a hookah in the Mount Pleasant area comes to them for their hookah products.

“The main rule that has changed is that you have to be 18 to enter a place like this,” Plotzke said. “We used to get more high schoolers in before the ban, but not anymore.”

At one point before the ban, the business considered selling food like burgers and pizza at the lounge. However, the new law also bans the serving of food at smoking bars.

Because the ban started a week after students left, Ben Breidenstein, co-owner of the Bird Bar and Grille, 223 S. Main St., said the timing was convenient. Enforcing the new

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“There are slightly more problems with unruly people in the street,only because there are a lot more people on the patio smoking.”

Ben Breidenstein, co-owner of the Bird Bar and Grille law hasn’t become too much of a problem yet, he said, and people have been fairly compliant.

The Bird now features a designated outdoor patio area where customers are allowed to smoke and still drink.

“There are slightly more problems with unruly people in the street,” Breidenstein said, “only because there are a lot more people on the patio smoking.”

The business has still not decided what it plans to do once winter comes.

“I’ve toyed with the idea of putting an outdoor propane stand,” he said. “But because there isn’t too much room out there I don’t have too many options.”

Morey Courts offers off-campus recreation

By Maryellen Tighe Metro Editor

Boxing programs drew Noelia Burciaga to Morey Courts, but that is not the only thing keeping her coming back.

The Mount Pleasant resident was a long time boxer who took three years off. When she thought about coming back to the game, the program at Morey Courts caught her eye.

“I mostly came for the boxing but they have other interesting programs, Zumba, step, dance, cardio, to help you get in shape,” she said. “I like Morey Courts because it gives you a variety of fun things to do.”

There are programs and leagues for students and community members looking to compete outside of intramural competition.

The complex, located at 5175 E. Remus Road, offers leagues in volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football and tennis, among others. It also features the only indoor tennis courts in Mount Pleasant.

“Two of our courts are full size tennis courts and we have several groups that play,” said General Manager Marc

Sroufe. “It’s really nice for the community to have a couple of courts inside.”

Volleyball and men’s basketball leagues have been popular with students, Strofe said. But there are many other activities that draw students.

Mount Pleasant freshman Blake Higgins is hoping to build good habits and a healthy lifestyle with the discipline of working out at Morey Courts.

“I just want to get in shape,” Higgins said. “I don’t want to start getting lazy.”

He was one of many people using the facility during their busiest hours, from 4 to 7 p.m.

For parents who come to Morey Courts, they offer a Kids Recreation Resort, Strofe said. Parents can drop their kids off for age-appropriate exercises while they exercise on their own.

“We are a recreation center for the community,” he said.

“We run events here – tournaments – that bring a lot of people into the community.” metro@cm-life.com

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The area’s health department has received many questions from businesses because of the ban’s different rules.

Lisa Cross, a health educator at the Central Michigan District Health Department, said businesses want to comply with the law.

She said the law is complaintdriven. The department would go to the business and investigate if one is made.

“I want people to understand that the health department can’t just drive around inspecting businesses in regards to the smoking ban.” She said. “There always has to be a complaint made first.” metro@cm-life.com

Library welcomes students

By Randi Shaffer Senior Reporter

There’s more to libraries than encyclopedias and micro film.

Most CMU students utilize Charles V. Park Library on campus for their educational needs, but may overlook what’s beyond the surface of the library’s offcampus counterpart.

Lise Mitchell, executive director of library services for the Chippewa River District Library, said in addition to educational materials, Veterans Memorial Library, 301 S. University Ave., offers recreational materials and programs, such as a large fiction collection, book discussion groups and downloadable audio ebooks.

“Everything you need for your major you can get at CMU’s library, but you can’t check out CDs,” said Rob Wang, marketing and communications manager for the Veterans Memorial Library. “We see everybody coming here for the fun stuff.”

In addition to CD check out, library cardholders can also check out movies from the DVD collection for $1 apiece and a weeks time limit.

All students living in the library district area are eligible to sign up for a library card and access everything the library has to offer. To sign up, students must provide proof of residency in the city of Mount Pleasant, the Mount Pleasant school district or Union Township.

“A lot of students use

the library,” Wang said. “Every year we see more and more (students). They’re coming for the recreational reading.”

The downtown library also offers private study rooms, soft seating reading areas, tables and free wireless internet throughout the building for patrons. Ten new iMacs were installed in the building, free to use for library cardholders, after a three month renovation period during early 2010.

Mitchell said this makes a more welcoming environment.

“We’ve rearranged the whole library,” Mitchell said. “It’s now much brighter.”

Another appeal of the downtown library is the accessibility, Wang said.

Students with a library card have access to online content and the library’s printers. Mitchell said card holders are allowed $2 of printing every day, which

usually amounts to 10 color pages or 20 black and white pages.

The downtown library offers free computer classes and similar programs for adults, Mitchell said.

“Sometimes we find that people have had a lot of hit and miss computer training,” she said.

The classes are designed for participants to brush up on different topics with quick hour and a half long classes.

Wang said recreational programming is also an option for students.

Throughout the year, Veterans Memorial hosts video game nights such as Guitar Hero tournaments and Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournaments. At the beginning of every year, a Lego contest is open for all ages, including a building session, display, judging and award ceremony. metro@cm-life.com

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Millages unsucessful in August

By Maryellen Tighe Metro Editor

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Luis Viurquiz, co-owner of Los Aztecas, staples together menus during a lull in business Friday. Los Aztecas is a new Mexican restaurant on Bluegrass Road, and has been open since Aug. 9.

New restaurant aims to bring ‘Aztec’ culture to the area

By Jaimie Cremeans Staff Reporter

Los Aztecas is looking to bring a different color and taste to Mount Pleasant.

The new dine-in Mexican restaurant, 4445 E. Bluegrass Road, opened its doors to customers Aug. 9. Manager Luis Viurquiz said they wanted the name Los Aztecas, which means “the Aztecs,” to be fully represented by the decorations as well as the food — everything they make is cooked fresh and made “from scratch” by their cooks.

“We don’t buy cans,” the Cadillac resident said.

“We make everything from scratch – chips, salsa, beans, rice – everything is homemade.”

Manager Ben Burklow is also the manager of Herra Duras, a Mexican restaurant in Cadillac. He said the owners’ idea to build a restaurant in Mount Pleasant came about because of an abundance of Central Michi-

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gan University students who frequented the Cadillac restaurant.

“A large amount of people come from Mount Pleasant saying they are looking for good, authentic Mexican food,” he said.

Burklow said everything he has tasted so far at Los Aztecas has been as good or better than the food at Herra Duras, so he has high hopes for the success of the restaurant.

“The food (at Herra Duras) is excellent,” he said. “But everything I’ve tried here is exceeding what I’ve had there.”

Viurquiz said they tried to find property to open Los Aztecas in Mount Pleasant for “the last couple of years.”

They have been in the building for the last three to four months and he is happy they finally opened.

“We were supposed to be open on the 24th (of July),” he said. “We just had to wait for the last inspections.”

Viurquiz said they are still waiting for their liquor li-

cense to be finalized, but plan to have a full bar. Los Aztecas has a unique homemade margarita, along with many other drinks that he hopes will make the bar a popular spot for students.

The restaurant should have their liquor license approved and the bar opened in the next several weeks, he said.

Burklow hopes the restaurant will be a hot spot for both local residents and students.

“Our goal is just to make people walk out the door either ready for a nap because they’re too full or smiling because they enjoyed the food,” he said.

People enjoying the food might be the easiest of their goals. Rebecca Lutsic visited Los Aztecas and thought the food was good, but the service was lacking.

“Bring your Spanish-English dictionary,” the Dearborn senior said. “The food was good, but the service was iffy.” metro@cm-life.com

The defeat of two millages by voters this month will have a larger impact on Isabella County residents outside of Mount Pleasant city limits.

On the Aug. 3 ballot, millages failed for both the Chippewa River District Library and Isabella Road Commission.

The millage for the road commission would have paid for repairs on critical roads, which are more than one third of the roads in Isabella County, and combated the inflationinduced price increases, said Commission Manager Tony Casali.

“Asphalt has increased, fuel has increased, guardrail and re-rod has all just almost doubled in the last five years,” he said. “A ton of asphalt now costs as much as a ton of salt and that was unheard of in the past.”

Casali said without the millage income, the road commission will have to cut services.

Some of the services cut may be mowing along the road, brush cutting and frequent winter maintenance.

The county may have to copy other counties across the state, which do not plow on weekends.

Residents living inside the city will not feel the pinch of these cost-saving measures as much. The city has enough money budgeted to meet their most immediate needs, said Nancy Ridley, Mount Pleasant’s finance director.

“If that millage passed then we would have had $600,000 more than we have currently,” she said. “We would have just done more projects earlier.”

The road commission is already thinking of placing this millage on the ballot again in two years. “(Roads) deteriorate every year and they have to lessen the postings and trucks have to take an alternate route,” Casali said. “We’re going to continue to see these types of things occur. Some of (the

roads) might have to be closed or narrowed.”

The road commission is expecting to earn even less money from the state as hybrid and high-millage cars become more popular, he said. These cars put the same amount of wear-and-tear on the roads, but put much less money into their maintenance.

Library’s loss The CRDL millage would have incorporated the outdistrict branches and the inner branches into one library district. Currently, the inner branches provide many administrative services and pay some costs incurred by the out-district branches, said Lise Mitchell, CRDL director.

Starting Oct. 1, Isabella County residents who live outside of the library district, essentially the Mount Pleasant School District, will need to buy a library card to check out materials at the Veterans Me-

morial Library and the Faith Johnston Memorial Library.

“We were proposing that keeping everything together in the district is less redundancy,” Mitchell said. “It is hard to ask anyone to pay taxes, but it is hard to ask people who are paying taxes to fund others.”

The partnership, which began in January 1999, often required the in-district branches to wait 6 months to negotiate a year contract with the outcounty branches, Mitchell said.

The tax would have been about $120 for the average household per year, she said.

The state provides 20 cents per person to local libraries.

Coe Township will be voting again in November to see if their residents want their local library, Coe Township Library, 309 W. Wright Ave, Shepherd, to join the CRDL system. metro@cm-life.com

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Tanning salons feel added taxes Back to school business determines future of salons

By Randi Shaffer Senior Reporter

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ICTC adds new route to downtown Collaboration with CMU brought about change

By Maryellen Tighe Metro Editor

The latest addition to the Isabella County Transportation Commission bus routes will take students between campus and downtown — for free.

Starting today, the Downtown/Campus Connector and Bluegrass routes will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday before normal hours start.

“It was the university’s suggestion that we might start this (route) earlier than Monday so that it was there when (students) had time on their hands,” said Denny Adams, ICTC director of marketing and public relations. “The university has joined in the route process and part of that was making sure that anyone that joined on didn’t have a fare.”

The Downtown/Campus Connector will run from Lot 33 by the Music Building to the corner of Broadway and Main streets every half hour.

It will also stop at Broomfield Road, the corner of Washington Street and Ojibway Court, Anspach and Pearce halls, Barnes Hall, and Ronan and Grawn halls between campus and downtown.

Expansions This is one of many expansions and connections ICTC is planning for their local busing, Adams said. The next step may be the Pickard Street corridor, the west side of the city or a route including Mid Michigan Community College, 5805 E. Pickard St. “The big influence here for us is that there are some many thousands of students that live in those one to two square miles around the campus,” Adams said. “The other three routes serve well the needs of the students in those complexes, but they don’t serve any community need.”

The Mount Pleasant Downtown Development Board was happy to see the new bus route proposed, said Michelle Sponseller, director of Downtown Development.

In exchange for the route, ICTC requested two parking spaces downtown be converted into a parking space so two busses may park down-

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town. This was an easy yes for the board, Sponseller said.

“What we’re hoping is that more students find us earlier in their collegiate careers,” she said. “What we’re focusing on is making some evening hour, specifically on a Thursday or Friday evening.

We’re hoping that it becomes more popular so that it runs to 9 in the evening.”

Tim Brockman, member of the Mount Pleasant Planning Commission, thinks the route will help younger students living in the dorms find their way downtown.

Currently, their clientele is mostly older students.

“The students that we typically see are juniors or seniors that don’t live on campus,” Brockman said. “I think the whole downtowncampus connection will be great.”

Adams would like to see that sort of expansion for ICTC services. He also hopes this route will show Mount Pleasant residents the benefits of a time sensitive bus schedule, rather than the dial-a-ride bus service that ICTC also provides.

There have been huge increases in the wait time for the dial-a-ride service, Adams said. The route services have also seen an increase of 20 percent per year for the past few years.

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and will also start educating the community on the time sensitivity and how to use it to get where they need to go,” he said. “You can get the kind of movement that students at Michigan State have been used to for years.”

To fund these new routes ICTC may be looking for partnerships with other local businesses similar to the ones they have with the apartment complexes they currently provide routes to.

ICTC has not seen any partnership money for the downtown route, but Meijer is a possible partner for the Pickard corridor, Adams said.

“They have a tradition across the state of being very public service friendly,” he said. “We see that kind of public-private partnership (as) to the thing to do going down the road.” metro@cm-life.com

The back-to-school student rush may determine the future of tanning salons in Mount Pleasant, since a 10-percent sales tax on indoor services was set in motion July 1.

Jessica Twarog, manager of Image Sun, 4445 E. Bluegrass Road, said she doesn’t believe indoor tanning sales have diminished very much since the tax was implemented. Business has remained steady compared to this point last year, despite the tax.

However, Twarog said she would not know the impact for certain until Image Sun receives its usual back-toschool business increase.

“I feel there is going to be a noticeable change,” she

“I think (business has) slowed a little bit, but we won’t really know until the students get back.”

Robert Gaillard, owner of Mountain Tan

said. “It will be when all the tanning salons start getting very busy with school starting soon.”

Robert Gaillard, owner of Mountain Tan, 1635 E. Broomfield Road, is also waiting until his tanning salon’s back to school rush to judge the impact of the indoor tanning tax on business.

“I think (business has) slowed a little bit, but we won’t really know until the students get back,” he said.

As a small business owner, Gaillard expressed concern for the potential impact on the indoor tanning tax affecting his sales, but said Mountain Tan will look to maintain their current student and local customers, as well as welcoming new students.

Williamsburg junior Lau-

ren Griggs said the sales tax won’t affect the number of times she makes trips to the tanning salon.

“I’ve been tanning since July and I haven’t noticed much of a difference (in price), so it really doesn’t bother me that much,” she said. “We pay taxes on everything.”

Griggs averages three trips to a tanning salon per week.

“I can see why they’re putting a tax on it,” she said. “It’s not good for you.”

Twarog said the tax doesn’t amount to much at all.

“Our prices are as low as $19.95 and the tax is only a two-dollar difference,” she said. metro@cm-life.com