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CMU, FA argue contract case today in court By Theresa Clift University Editor and Hailee Sattavara Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University will argue in Isabella County Circuit Court today that allowing the Faculty Association to strike will cause irreparable injury and harm to the university and community. CMU hopes to prevail before Isabella County Judge Paul H. Chamberlain, who previously granted a temporary restraining order against the FA, ordering them back to work Tuesday after a one-day walkout. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. In the court filing obtained by Central Michigan Life, the university claims the following: the strike will result in cancelation of classes if it continues, and all CMU students will suffer irreparable harm by being deprived of the opportunity to complete this semester. CMU also claim international students will suffer irreparable harm since the cancelation of classes will result in CMU’s loss of cer-

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Susan Naeve-Velguth, communication disorders professor, hugs Washington senior Abbie Diaz Wednesday afternoon in the Health Professions building after getting a letter thanking the faculty and staff for their dedication to the students. Diaz and Granger senior Justin Burnham printed more than 1,000 fliers and personal letters and passed them out to every major building on campus. “I feel like a better Central student now because I’ve seen literally every inch of this campus,” Diaz said.

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Carson City Senior Justin Burnham and Washington Senior Abbie Diaz pin letters of apology to faculty and staff bulletin boards in the Health Professions building Wednesday afternoon. Burnham and Diaz used their entire printing quota and more to print the fliers and personal letters.

Burnham, a Granger senior, and Diaz, a Washington senior, said they both study anthropology, schedule the same courses at the same time, are roommates, finish each other’s sentences and are planning on attending the same graduate school. “Justin and I met by accident last year after parking next to each other,” Diaz said. “I said ‘Hey, boy in the yellow shirt!’ to get his attention because he looked like someone I’d be friends with. Together, we’ve been taking over the world ever since.” Diaz and Burnham began their latest mission Monday;

“Justin and I aren’t the emotional type; we’re the ‘grab life by the balls and run with it’ people,” Diaz said. “But we were raised in the same way, where we realize the need to respect teachers and education, and we wanted to say thank you to everyone.” So, the pair set out to meet and thank every faculty and staff member on campus. “Whether you’re tenured or not, everyone deserves to be thanked,” Burnham said. There is not a professor at CMU that doesn’t care about students, Diaz said. Burnham said they spent all of Tuesday passing the

deciding to write and distribute personal letters to the professors with whom they are the closest. “When you think of a really great professor that you’ve had and will remember 20 years from now — that’s who we wrote them to,” Diaz said. “I wrote one of my letters to a fierce, passionate professor of theater, Sadie Chandler, who’s not a part of the FA (Faculty Association). She changed what I thought a powerful woman could be and look at me now, doing this.” After writing about 10 personal letters each, the duo decided they wanted to do more.

tification from the Student and Exchange Visitor program. The loss would result in those students being unable to finish their studies at CMU and stay in the country. CMU also claims it could lose $85 million in student federal assistance, and hundreds of employees at CMU would be laid off. Continuation of the strike could also have an effect on athletics, the university claims, stating CMU’s six intercollegiate athletic programs and nearly 200 student athletes will not be abiding by the NCAA bylaws. This would put their seasons at risk. The university cites Michigan’s Public Employment Relation Act and argues work stoppage is illegal, since employees of public universities are “public employees.” Barry Goldman, a Michigan Employment Relations

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C.A. of Mount Pleasant, other dispensaries shut down statewide

Duo writes cards celebrating professors, instructors

Best friends Justin Burnham and Abbie Diaz are distributing encouraging letters to every Central Michigan University faculty and staff member. The letter begins, “Dear CMU Faculty and Staff, we would like to express our deep and sincere gratitude for your efforts in the last couple of months and acknowledge the struggles you have been facing.” “After the restraining order on Monday and knowing the faculty couldn’t do anything more, we tried to think of what we could do,” Diaz said. “We saw a lot of students using their time to yell about President Ross, who has awoken a sleeping giant. Rather than keep putting people down, we wanted to bring the faculty up.”

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By Jake Bolitho Staff Reporter

A Mount Pleasant marijuana dispensary closed its doors following a state appeals court ruling Wednesday, and hundreds of similar businesses are following suit across Michigan. In a 17-page opinion released Wednesday, a threejudge panel ruled C.A. of Mount Pleasant, which formerly operated as Compassionate Apothecary, a public nuisance. The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act does not permit the sale of marijuana — either by licensed caregivers or licensed patients, according to court documents. Instead, it only creates an exception for its use by such permit holders. The case stemmed from efforts by Isabella County Prosecutor Larry Burdick to shut down the Michi-

letters out, and finished Wednesday evening. “We checked every building, from top to bottom, inside every nook and cranny to find faculty and staff,” Burnham said, who walked around campus for eight hours passing out letters with Diaz. The two said they handed out well over 1,000 letters to faculty, staff and graduate assistants, and used up their CMU printing quota in the process. They also put the letter on their Facebook page, “Props to our professors.” A FACULTY FRIENDS | 5A

gan Street dispensary last year. In a December 2010 opinion, county Judge Paul H. Chamberlain ruled the dispensary to be legal and stated the MMMA does not specify how medical marijuana can be distributed. The appeals court ruling against C.A. of Mount Pleasant is being used as a precedent for other cases in Michigan and overturns Chamberlain’s ruling. The opinion can still be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court, which has a conservative majority. Burdick issued a cease and desist letter Wednesday to C.A. owners, Brandon McQueen and Matthew Taylor. Both complied and Burdick said the ruling not only impacts their operation, but other dispensaries in Isabella County. “Any business operating

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Ferris FA travels to campus to protest By Mike Nichols Senior Reporter

Members of Ferris State University’s Faculty Association arrived at Central Michigan University Thursday to show support for the CMU FA. The FFA picketed all afternoon with signs outside Warriner Hall. FFA member Bonnie Wright was one of about ten who drove from Big Rapids to protest the CMU administration. Ferris is not back in school yet, she said, otherwise more faculty would have come. They plan on continuing to support

the CMU FA regardless of the decision made in court on Friday. “If the administration is favored in court, then the support of the faculty will grow,” Wright said. “If this goes on, you’ll see an increase in support from Ferris because we think we’re next.” Wright said the FFA is feeling similar tensions with the administration at FSU. Other members of the FFA shared Wright’s opinion. “We almost went on strike last year and we decided not to,” said Jim Caserta, vice president of the FFA. “As with CMU,

we have lots of issues in terms of academic facility rights and pay that have have not been adequately settled.” CMU FA President Laura Frey brought pizza for the students and FFA, but did not join their picketing due to a temporary restraining order barring members of the CMU FA from picketing. “We’re speaking for them when they can’t speak for themselves,” said former FFA President Mike Ryan. A CMU student protest merged to join the FFA. Quincy senior Andreah Grove has been attending the student protests

on campus and said it was exciting to see other faculty unions coming to CMU in support. “I think it’s great — the support from other FA universities,” Grove said. “I think (CMU and Ferris) FA will stick together.” She said she heard Michigan State graduate students might arrive to protest as well, although Peter Klein, a parttime staff organizer for Michigan State University’s Union of Nontenure Track Faculty, said he did not know of anyone from their group planning on attending. university@cm-life.com

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Livonia senior Colleen Smith, left, stands next to Gladwin senior Kaitlin Thorne, center, and Georgia graduate student Jonathan Barefield Thursday afternoon in front of Warriner Hall as they protest alongside Ferris FA members. “I really want to see my faculty treated fairly and equitably,” Barefield said.

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along those lines would be considered illegal,” he said. “We are asking those businesses to cease operations.” How the case will affect marijuana dispensaries statewide remains unclear and could vary by jurisdiction. However, most of the 400 to 500 dispensaries have already shut down to seek the advice of attorneys, said Rick Thompson, spokesman for the Michigan Association of Compassion Centers. Some of them reopened upon that advice. “This is going to affect patients across the state by eliminating safe access,” Thompson said. “People are going to go back to the underground market. I believe that safe access is exactly what the voters approved (in 2008).” At C.A., patients and care-

givers could rent lockers for marijuana storage and purchase cannabis from other members. McQueen and Taylor had been using this method as a basis for sales and took in 20 percent of the sale price for themselves, according to court records. The company operated similar dispensaries in Lansing and Traverse City and there were about 345 C.A. members, according to the records. McQueen and Taylor could not be reached for comment. Thompson said he is now concerned former medical marijuana patients will resort to more dangerous chemical prescription drugs for alleviating pain. “This isn’t about business. This is about helping sick people,” he said. Watch cm-life.com for updates to this story.

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In the Aug. 24 edition of CM Life, the story "Strikes similar at CMU, EMU" should have read "The fact-finding praised the professionalism of the two sides," said Geoff Larcom, executive director of media relations. © Central Michigan Life 2011 Volume 93, Number 4

Central Michigan Life EDITORIAL Eric Dresden, Editor in Chief Ariel Black, Managing Editor Andrew Dooley, Student Life Editor Emily Grove, Metro Editor Theresa Clift, University Editor Amelia Eramya, Lonnie Allen Designers John Manzo, Sports Editor Matt Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor Jeff Smith, Photo Editor Andrew Kuhn, Assistant Photo Editor Connor Sheridan, Jackie Smith Online Coordinators Adam Kaminski, Video Editor ADVERTISING Becca Baiers, India Mills, Anne Magidsohn Advertising Managers PROFESSIONAL STAFF Rox Ann Petoskey, Production Leader Kathy Simon, Assistant Director of Student Media Neil C. Hopp, Adviser to Central Michigan Life

Commission-appointed fact finder has been assigned to the case. Hearing dates for factfinding have been set for Sept. 7, 9 and 13. Several CMU employees filed in support of the CMU: Univerisity Associate Vice Provost Robert Martin, East Grand Rapids senior John Minnema, Coordinator of International Students Tracy Nakajima, Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid Kirk Yats, Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services David Burdette, and Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance William Wilber. CMU also claims FA members would suffer no harm if they return to work under the temporary restraining order injunction, since they would still receive the benefits and salary under their previous contract. A relevant faculty source told CM Life he estimates the FA has a low chance of winning. This is because the FA cannot claim irreparable harm if

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the injunction is extended, whereas CMU claimed five cases of irreparable harm, he said. A local attorney agreed. “It is highly unlikely that the judge will find, one way or the other, that the union is correct in their claim of an unfair labor practice,” he said. However, he also said the judge may find MERC must decide through factfinding, instead of him. It is uncertain if the hearing will include witnesses. “The lawyers may want to call witnesses about whether the action is over economic issues or an unfair labor practice, but the judge may not have allocated enough time for calling witnesses,” the faculty source said. The judge has issued an order of decorum warning all in attendance they will be removed from the courtroom if they are not quiet during the proceedings. FA President Laura Frey declined comment. university@cm-life.com

“It is highly unlikely that the judge will find, one way or the other, that the union is correct in their claim of an unfair labor practice,” he said.

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Biosciences building might be no-go, design due to state by Nov. By Theresa Clift University Editor and Hailee Sattavara Staff Reporter

Plans have changed for the potential new biosciences building at Central Michigan University. The building was one of the projects scheduled to receive $30 million in state funding from the capital outlay bill in December, when former Gov. Jennifer Granholm approved 23 college infrastructure projects,

but now Gov. Rick Snyder is rethinking funding the building, along with others statewide. A letter from the governor’s office was sent to University President George Ross April 1, stating the university must submit a preliminary design by Nov. 4 to be considered, along with 20 other projects statewide. “There is no guarantee of funding — we will consider it and look at it in comparison to all of the others,” said Kurt Weiss, spokesperson for the state budget office.

Although Snyder had been elected at the time of the approval, he was not yet in office. As a precaution, legislators working for Granholm checked with incoming Snyder legislators to see if there was any reason they should hold off on designating the funds. They hoped to prevent universities from being guaranteed the money, only to lose it when Snyder took office. “They did not give them any disapproval, so they signed and moved forward,” said Kathy

Wilbur, vice president of Governmental Relations and Public Affairs. It is unknown how many of the projects will be chosen to receive funding. The maximum amount the state can give to a project is $30 million, Wilbur said. The governor’s office has yet to receive a design by any other universities considered, including CMU, Weiss said. “I think all the schools are doing the same thing we are at this point,” Wilbur said, refer-

ring to working with architects and submitting contracts. If the biosciences building is not chosen to receive funding now, it may be chosen later, since there is no set time for when funding for capital outlay projects is offered. Wilbur estimated if the building received funding this time, it would be up and running in the next one to five years. There is no way to indicate the cost, location, or timeline for construction of the building, however, CM Life was

given an estimated total cost of $65 million for the building last year. The building would house lab rooms and teaching facilities for biotechnology and medical classes, and provide more options for Brooks Hall. It has not been decided which classes will be held in the biosciences building and which will stay in Brooks Hall, said Stephen Lawrence, associate vice president of Facilities Management.

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Local job market prompts some teaching majors to reconsider By Annie Harrison Senior Reporter

Editor’s note: This is part two of a four-part series about the future of teaching. The job market for teachers in Michigan is changing the way some students perceive their career opportunities after graduation. Rochester Hills sophomore Katelin Troy is an education student with a major in integrated science and a minor in chemistry. She said her major is not transferable to other states, so she hopes to find a job in Michigan after she graduates. “I keep hoping things will pick up,” she said. Troy said her parents always advises her to do what she loves and she said the bad economy won’t discourage her from becoming a teacher. “It’s not going to stop me because I’ve always wanted to teach,” she said. Troy said she is more concerned about the economy in general than Gov. Rick Snyder’s education cuts. She said she does not follow the news as closely as she used to because she cannot prevent the education cuts from happening. “I can’t really worry about it because there’s nothing specifically I can do,” she said. “It’s out of my control.” Troy said her biggest concern is about reductions in funding per student because of how it will affect students and their ability to learn. It is disappointing to see students who are undisciplined and do not have the motivation to learn, partially blaming parents for the way in which they raise their children, Troy said. “Parents always say, ‘Oh, my kid can’t be wrong,’ and don’t back up teachers,” she said. “(As a teacher, I would) get parents involved on my side so they can see I’m trying to do the best for students.” Some freshmen are undeterred by the job market for teachers in Michigan and accept they might have to find jobs elsewhere. Wixom freshman Megan Hart said her love of teaching outweighs any economic concerns. “Honestly, it doesn’t factor in at all,” she said. “I’d rather do something I love than worry about money.” Hart said she would like to have a job as an elementary teacher in Michigan, but she

would be flexible if she had to take a job out of state. She said having relatives spread out in different areas of the country allows her to consider living far from home without being far from family. “I’ll go wherever I can find a job,” she said. Hart’s roommate, Keri Santeiu, remembers wanting to be a teacher, even when her classmates dreamed of becoming astronauts or the president. The Dearborn Heights freshman said she is studying early childhood education so she can teach children pre-kindergarten through second grade. “It’s not quite as cool as saving the world,” she said. “(But) I don’t know what else I’d do.” Santeiu realizes she might have to find a job out of state after graduation, but ideally she wants to stay in the Midwest. “I’m kind of expecting to find a job out of state,” she said. “I’d rather go somewhere than be unemployed for two or three years.” SWITCHING MAJORS For Troy senior Lauren Salyers, economic and personal factors influenced her decision to switch out of a teaching degree. Salyers said she was originally pursuing a teaching degree before she received an employment opportunity allowing her to stay in Michigan. She said she decided to switch out of her teaching degree in summer 2011 after she was promoted to assistant general manager at University Meadows. “I’m already making more than a teacher would,” she said. Salyers said she would have had to give up her job in student housing and delay graduation to complete her student teaching. She said for these reasons she decided to continue to double major in English and political science without a teaching degree. “It was just a combination of the economy and I knew a lot of teachers who couldn’t find jobs,” she said. Salyers said if the availability of education jobs in Michigan improves, she would consider getting a master’s degree and teaching at a community college later in life. “I want to wait and see what the job market does,” she said. “It is something I’m passionate about.” university@cm-life.com

Cadillac freshman Tyler Ellsworth examines a sculpture Thursday afternoon at the 2011 Faculty Exhibition put on by The Department of Art and Design in the University Art Gallery.

Students and faculty view the 2011 Faculty Exhibition put on by The Department of Art and Design Thursday afternoon in the University Art Gallery.

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Warren junior Lindsey Peters points to artwork titled “Take Flight” by Assistant Professor Steve Barber at the 2011 Faculty Exhibition put on by the Department of Art and Design Thursday afternoon in the University Art Gallery.

‘a visual diary’ Students, family members attend, discuss artwork in gallery By Sienna Monczunski | Staff Reporter

Faculty got an opportunity they only get once a year Thursday evening: to show off their art to family and friends on Central Michigan University’s campus. About 12 artists, including some faculty, showed their works at the University Art Gallery to about 230 visitors. “Art is a means of expression and communication,” said Anne Gochenour, art gallery director. “This gallery allows students to learn and experience more. It also allows faculty artists to show students what they’ve been up to as well as other community members and faculty.”

The show, held once a year, features works from Steve Barber, Larry Burditt, Missa Coffman, Ryan Flesher, Kathy Jones, Jill Marie Mason, Clark Most, Kris Sanford, Shelley Stevens, Judy Thurston, Michael Volker and Margaret Ware. Groups of students and faculty clustered around the interior of the gallery to discuss the artwork. Some of the mediums included oil on canvas, sculptures, stained glass hangings, graphic design, photography, and even a flashing red neon light saying, “Let’s plan our escape.” Jill Marie Mason, who created the neon light, said her gallery pieces are inspired by a de-

sire to escape into nature. She said her idea of escapism and utopia came from her experiences camping with her father in South Haven. “It’s unfortunate that culture and art seem to have a hierarchy — people may be intimated because they don’t think they can relate,” Mason said. “It is important for people to try new things. Art is not limited to those with natural ability. I may not draw, but if I practiced enough I could produce something with meaning,” Assistant Professor Steve Barber enjoyed compliments from students for his piece “Take the

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Shapiro: ‘relatively confident’ ruling will be for CMU FA, CMU officials meet with students By Theresa Clift University Editor and Mike Nichols Senior Reporter

“We are relatively confident that the judge will rule in our favor,” Provost Gary Shapiro said Thursday evening in regard to Friday’s court hearing with the Faculty Association. Isabella County Judge Paul H. Chamberlain will decide the legality of the FA strike Friday. FA members picketed during a

strike Monday before being ordered to return to class by Isabella County Judge Mark Duthie for Chamberlain. If Chamberlain rules in the FA’s favor, the university does not have any plan to implement. “If the judge fails to continue the restraining order, we have choices to make,” Shapiro said. The administration also does not yet have a plan to reimburse students or take other action in response to Monday’s canceled classes. About 60 percent of classes on campus are taught by FA members. University President George Ross and David Burdette, vice

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president of Finance and Administrative Services, joined Shapiro to meet with about 50 student leaders on campus Thursday to take questions about the FA situation. Interim Dean of Students Tony Voisin and Associate Vice President of Financial Services

and Reporting Barrie Wilkes were also attended. The event was organized by the Student Government Association, who selected and invited the leaders. Ross said students should not have been subjected to the confusion they experienced on the first day of class. “I apologize for both groups because we shouldn’t be where we are right now,” he said. Shapiro said he valued the faculty very much, and wanted them to have a contract. “We have wonderful faculty members — I know these faculty members and take pride in

their accomplishments,” Shapiro said. The administrative members present agreed there was a great deal of misinformation being promoted, and Shapiro urged students to be “critical comsumers.” FA-HELD STUDENT FORUM WEDNESDAY FA President Laura Frey answered questions from students Wednesday evening in an attempt to clarify the current contract dispute with Central Michigan University. Waterford senior Miranda McIntyre attended the event

and said she now feels informed on the specific actions the administration has taken that indicate bad faith in a bargaining. “I am glad the students finally got an opportunity to get direct answers from the FA,” McIntyre said. “I wish the administration would give us more opportunities.” The meeting in the Bovee University Center Auditorium brought about 150 students and professors. “I don’t have any pre-determined order or pre-determined agenda other than to provide

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EDITORIAL | FA media problems could hinder student understanding Andrew Dooley Student Life Editor

Welcome weekend is over It’s nice to see the streets near campus filled with joyous young adults every Welcome Weekend. This year I sat on a lawn in a pool chair Saturday night on High Street and watched severely inebriated people — it was marvelous. Entire dorm floors were moving tentatively down the sidewalk. I repeatedly shouted questions at people as they walked past, because I am a jerk and because it was a celebration. One man, who my friend and I nicknamed “Champ,” had a bloody hand loosely wrapped in gauze. “What happened to your hand, Champ?” “Totally,” he slurred, then stumbled onward toward some unhappy ending. As an extra-senior senior I expected this sort of debauchery. I knew to use the alley to get to my driveway because of all the broken glass in my street. Apart from the idiots who drive drunk or start fights, I think Welcome Weekend is a good time; people deserve to have fun. Having said all that, Welcome Weekend is over. I finally understand how irritating it is to be the neighbor of the guy showing off his sweet new stereo by blaring MGMT. I am so sorry. I am positive that you have already taken what you need from it. Now move your speakers back into your apartment. I know your schedule totally only starts at two, broloney, but I have to get up early. Because I am poor and my house doesn’t have air conditioning, I like to sleep with my windows open — which means the fascinating screamed debate you’re having with Becky about totally gross purple hair extensions might as well be taking place in my living room. Just go away. I don’t want to come off as a grouch. I’m a fun guy! Sometimes I eat Pop-Tarts for dinner. WILD. There is a completely reasonable portion of the week when I honestly don’t care what you want to get up to. Thursday night chicken fights in a kiddy pool filled with Hamburger Helper? Have at it. It’s Friday afternoon and you want to play Bop-It with your three hundred closest friends on your porch? Not my idea of a good time; but twist it, pull it and spin it to your heart’s content. Waffles, mimosas and lawn darts on your roof Saturday morning while listening to a dubstep remix of Seal’s “Kiss From A Rose” on repeat? Yes. Oh God, yes. Actually, could I snag an invite? But Sunday night through Thursday — it’s really time to have some respect for your neighbors. Be quiet.

Muffled media T o say much of the student body is confused by the current state of affairs between CMU and the Faculty Association would be an understatement.

As echoed by Thursday’s student leaders meeting with University President George Ross, students want answers and a possible solution to this issue. Much credit is deserved by both sides for sitting down with students and planning events to address the dispute’s possible implications. Wednesday night featured one of those events, with FA President Laura

Frey talking to more than 150 students in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. But a peculiar thing happened there — Frey attempted to kick out media, including a cameraman from a local TV affiliate. It’s interesting Frey chose this route, because the media is one of the only sources attempting to aid people in understanding the issue.

The auditorium holds only several hundred people, in comparison to the more than 20,000 students these negotiations effect. If the room was at capacity, by what means would students unable to attend gather the information? Frey began the meeting by saying its entirety was “off the record.” While it’s a different approach to an open meeting, both sides must agree for a discussion to go off the record, and she failed to ask the permission of all 150 people. Frey was in a public building, paid for by public and student funds. The event was open to all students and no identification was asked for at the door, giving the attendees the impression the meeting was open to the public. A CM Life reporter was in the audi-

torium, who afterward met with Frey to inform her of the plan to write a story covering topics discussed at this open meeting. Frey responded to the reporter with hostility and the conversation ended with Frey trying to tell the reporter what could and could not printed. Earlier in the week, CMU President George Ross referred to the argument as a discussion between “grown-ups,” and this move by the FA similarly excluded students. In this situation, the media is acting as a means of communication between the FA and students who were unable to attend. When only a fraction of the students can hear opinions and concerns by both sides of this argument that means trouble for the whole student body.

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An institution of higher education, not a business I have been teaching at Central Michigan University for 18 years now. I am not a Faculty Association member, but as a member of the Union of Teaching Faculty, I support them. I am also a graduate of CMU and I am heartbroken over the changes I have seen in CMU in the past 40 years. Attitudes of administrators were once very different toward faculty. For one thing, administrators and college presidents had been faculty first. They respected and understood faculty because they had once been one of them. The university was administered as an institution of higher education, not a business, and it was revered for it, by students, faculty and administrators. Buildings were

named for revered former professors and administrators who had once been professors. Once upon a time (it seems like a fairy tale today), CMU had a feeling of being a family. All employees were treated with respect. We are not family anymore at CMU, and it breaks my heart and my spirit. The man in charge of financial aid in the 1970s treated students like family. To help me out during a financial crisis, he took fifty dollars out of his wallet, and handed it to me. He said, “You can pay me back next semester.” I did, and so did dozens of other students who had the same experience with him; I can’t imagine that happening today. I have seen a change in the way

students are treated by the administration and what they get for their tuition dollars and fees. CMU’s Health Services once had beds and 24-hour nursing care for students who fell ill. We also had housekeepers in the dorms, who came into our rooms once a week to clean and replenish supplies. Once, many cultural events were free to all, after paying a very small student fee at the beginning of the year. Those days are long gone; tuition is rising fast, as are student fees. Famous speakers came to campus frequently, symphonies came, and it was all free. Proportionate to the tuition dollars students are paying, faculty salaries have stood still for the past 10 years or so. The cost of living

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Flight,” which was done in oil and wax on wood. His piece was dedicated to those struggling to escape negative situations such as domestic abuse. “Art for me is an expression of how I feel,” Barber said. “It’s a visual diary and it’s healing

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colleagues one day and students are showing that they already are,” Cochrane said. Burnham said the general reaction from professors was full of tears, hugs and gratitude, and many professors display letters on bulletin boards. The letter ends, “Your courageousness and perseverance is not overlooked … Thank you for making us proud to be your students.”

you answers for the questions you have,” Frey said. Frey opened the session by attempting to dissuade any media present, saying she wanted to be off the record. She told one news cameraman to leave, and told Manistique graduate assistant, Adam Bauer to turn off his own camera and to delete the recording. Frey said she wanted to make sure the discussion was focused on students, not media. “I misunderstood what she said at the beginning ... I thought she just meant news cameras,” Bauer said. “My main purpose was just to get the information out there. I think people really need to know this stuff.” Frey used injunction documents, showing students the direct language of the accusations. She poked fun at the administration’s wording, citing her actions as “an example of lawlessness.” The room burst into applause for her.

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Cathy Willermet, assistant professor of sociology, anthropology and social work, received a personal letter from Burnham and Diaz. “These letters are phenomenal, something I’ll keep forever,” Willermet said. “It is emotional to see all of these students supporting us. The students have our backs — they’re holding us up and also walking with us arm-in-arm at the same time. It really shows that we’re all in this together and makes us feel like

we’re not alone.” Professors read the letters aloud in meetings, and each has a special meaning, she said. Laura Cochrane, also an assistant professor of sociology, anthropology and social work, said she has taught at different universities and the students’ support shows solidarity between faculty and students — something unique to CMU, she said. “We’re always working in the classroom to make students our

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art course or to simply check things out, Gochenour said the reception was a success. “I stop by all the time,” said Rochester Hills junior Garret DeVoe. “I am an art major and a lot of my professors are featured, so that’s pretty cool. I learned new creative strategies and also about how depth is used in painting.” university@cm-life.com

priorities of the board, but received no response. Igleski said a power outage in Brooks Hall destroyed samples that needed to be refrigerated, setting his research back. The 1965 building also flooded in summer 2010. “I’m very confident that we’ll do well in the process,” Wilbur said. “But, it is a different process than we’ve had in the past.” university@cm-life.com

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Trice Olympics bound He will redshirt to pursue dreams of gold medal By Justin Hicks Senior Reporter

The Central Michigan wrestling team has a rather large void to fill this season following senior heavyweight Jarod Trice’s decision to take an Olympic redshirt. “This has been my dream since I started wrestling, to win a gold medal,” Trice said. “I’ve been chasing this, looking for my opportunity and I’m going to take advantage of it now.” His decision wasn’t as easy as just choosing to redshirt, however Trice needed top eight finishes in the World Team Trials and U.S. Senior Nationals, in which he finished fifth and fourth respectively. “Those are pretty high qualifica-

tion standards and he accomplished them,” said head coach Tom Borrelli. “He has an opportunity to qualify for the Olympic national team and you don’t get that opportunity often.” In three years of competition, Trice qualified for the NCAA Tournament three times and earned All-American status twice. He won the Mid-American Conference Tournament in 2011 and has posted a career record of 79-22, including a 14-1 conference record. Although the team lost its biggest contributor for the season, Borrelli sees Trice’s decision as a good way for the younger heavyweights to show their abilities. Sophomore Mike Murray and freshman Devin Pommerenke are the two remaining heavyweights the team will look to for a starter, though they will have some competition in transfer heavyweight senior Peter Sturgeon. Sturgeon wrestled for the Univer-

sity of North Carolina-Greensboro for three seasons, qualifying for the NCAA Tournament in 2011. “I think we’re going to have some good competition between all three of those individuals,” Borrelli said. “I think Jarod is going to be around here training for six months before going to the Olympic training center, so he’ll help them develop.” With Trice and Sturgeon in the wrestling room, Murray and Pommerenke have the opportunity to learn from two NCAA qualifiers and all four will benefit from each other. “I’m going to help workout with (Sturgeon),” Trice said. “I can see him stepping in and doing the same thing I did last year and I think he can handle it. It should be a good season.” The team looks to improve its dual-meet record from 2011 (8-8), while hoping for its 11th straight MAC Championship title, though another hole in the roster may need filling. Senior Scotti Sentes may head

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Jarod Trice is being redshirted for an opportunity to compete in the Olympics. If he performs well enough, he will be a starter, if not he will be a backup. Either way, Trice is set to be an Olympian.

down the same road as Trice this season. “Scotti is eligible and we’re leaning toward redshirting him right now since he hasn’t redshirted yet,” Borrelli said. By redshirting Sentes, another hole would open up at 133-pounds, leaving more room for the young

guys to step up. Losing two of three All-Americans is a tough transition to make in the offseason, but the 2011 season proved it could be done, winning the MAC Championship despite seven new starters. sports@cm-life.com

Volleyball season opener today at Iowa Invitational By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter

After a summer of training, the Central Michigan volleyball team opens the regular season today. CMU begins its journey for an NCAA Tournament bid at the Iowa Invitational when it takes the court against Iowa, the tournament host. “We’re going in blind a little bit,” head coach Erik Olson said. “We don’t exchange video for the first

weekend. We’ll get a scouting report on Marquette and Saint Louis before we play them, but we won’t on Iowa.” The Hawkeyes finished last in the Big Ten last season and lost many seniors, but Iowa has the home advantage. “We’ve been beating ourselves up here at our gym and have had some of the most intense scrimmages ever at any place I’ve been at,” Olson said.

After the Hawkeyes, the Chippewas play Marquette, who finished fourth in the Big East a season ago. CMU played the Golden Eagles last season at the Marquette Invitational, where it also played against Wisconsin and Creighton. “They lost their All-Big East setter and middle blocker so that’s good,” Olson said. “But they have an All-Big East outside hitter who plays much like (Kaitlyn) McIntyre.”

Saint Louis, who is the final team CMU will play in the weekend tournament, finished last season with the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic 10 Conference and only lost one senior. “We haven’t heard much about any of the teams this year,” said junior defensive specialist Samantha Brawley. “I think it will be a good start for us. All three teams are at the top of the nation and it will be good to start off strong.”

So what do the Chippewas have to do to secure a winning record coming out of this tournament? “We need to focus on the task at hand,” Olson said. “We need to communicate and be aggressive. If our setters give us the ball to be aggressive, we need to get after it. You’ll hear me all season long, it comes down to serving and passing.” sports@cm-life.com

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Brawley gets second chance with team Last 15 minutes of her tryout most important to career By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter

While many would respond to rejection by moping, junior Samantha Brawley took rejection and used it as motivation. It was a long journey for Brawley to get to where she is today; a team captain of the Central Michigan volleyball team. The Niles high school graduate actually contacted head coach Erik Olson and CMU first and had him come watch her as a junior in high school. “I wanted to be a teacher, so it was either here or Western (Michigan University) and I felt Western was too close to home,” Brawley said. Olson attended her game and came out unimpressed, rejecting Brawley, but that wouldn’t be the last time he’d see her. Months later, Brawley got a sec-

ond chance, trying out with one other girl for assistant coach Dave Zelenock. Olson arrived to the tryout with 15 minutes to spare, but those 15 minutes changed Braw- Erik Olsen ley’s career. “She wasn’t all that good when she tried out, but something about her made me think she would get there, so we decided to invest our time in her,” Olson said. Brawley started practicing with the team and eventually joined the program. On Aug. 29, 2009 Brawley made her CMU volleyball debut against Florida A & M and was 4-4 with her service receptions and went 6-6 during the season. “She has won our spirit award two years in a row and has brought a lot of light to the team,” Olson said. “She’s kind of the mom of the team; she always knows what is going on and what we need to do.” But while she is considered the mom of the team, Brawley doesn’t think making the team would’ve

VerVelde expected to make difference It seems that every good team has a breakout player that really makes a difference. A dark-horse player is defined as someone whom little know about. It’s someone who just remains under the radar. Some call it a “sleeper.” Central Michigan volleyball head coach Erik Olson believes he has one of those “sleepers” on his team. “(Jocelyn) VerVelde is going to make an impact, we just have to give her time to get going,” Olson said. VerVelde, who is coming off a spring season in which she recorded 102 kills with two double-digit kill matches—including a season

been possible without the help of her own mother, Cindy Cataldo. “She knew that I loved volleyball and when I started I wasn’t really

good and I wanted to just focus on cross-country, but she told me to stay with it,” Brawley said. “She actually was the one who contacted

coach Olson first and he always makes fun of me for that.” sports@cm-life.com

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Junior Samantha Brawley was originally rejected from the CMU volleyball team. She ran cross country for the Chippewas, until she was accepted by the volleyball team. Eventually her dream came true.

best 13 against Eastern Michigan. “She is really good off one foot and she is a really big and aggressive blocker,” Olson said. “Coaches are going to game plan around her; she single-handedly changed the match against Northern Illinois and shut down the player of the year (Maddie Hughes).” This spring, VerVelde was a breakout player and made huge strides in her game that garnered Olson’s attention. “It was really good for me,” VerVelde said. “I learned a lot and became more confident as a player and in myself. I know that mistakes are OK to make and also not get frustrated with myself; just let it roll off my shoulders and go A VOLLYBALL | 2B

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Central Michigan athletics remained mum about why two football players were suspended on Wednesday. Junior cornerback Lorenzo White and senior defensive end Kashawn Fraser were suspended and CMU athletics refused to further comment on this issue. White will miss the opener against South Carolina State on Sept. 1. Fraser has been suspended two games for his incident. White was found guilty on one count of larceny greater than $200 on July 29 and received three months probation, but wasn’t suspended from the team until now. He was caught stealing a “bait bike” that belonged to the Central Michigan

Police Department. Fraser was found guilty of a domestic violence charge following an incident with his girlfriend. He was sentenced to nine months proba- Lorenzo White tion and $963 in fines. White played in 11 games last year having 25 tackles, including a career-high 10 in a start against Northwestern. Fraser started nine games recording 27 tackles, 1 1/2 sacks, a forced Kashawn Fraser fumble and recovered three. CMU Athletics Director Dave Heeke wouldn’t comment on their situations, but he did talk about how CMU deals with suspensions. His comments were

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not made toward Fraser or White’s suspensions and situations. But toward player suspensions and their discipline policy. “College students all across this campus make poor choices.” Heeke said. “At times it’s unfortunate that student athletes are singled out in the way they are, but at the same time student athletes have a great responsibility that goes along with the privilege of being a part of our program and representing Central Michigan University.” Heeke said athletics didn’t want to share what any players are being disciplined for, but is very confident in the fairness of the actions. “(Student athletes are) held to a higher standard,” he said. “We expect that. We’re very consistent, very fair, but we’re very firm with our punishments and our rules and our regulations.” sports@cm-life.com

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Stacks, Lievense look to make impact on team Men look to achieve three goals this season By Seth Newman Staff Reporter

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As cross-country director Willie Randolph he enters his 12th season at Central Michigan, he is starting to see his team really come together. “The team’s chemistry is doing really well this year,” he said. “The runners really understand their roles this year and how to help the team win. The men’s team chemistry is much better than it has been in previous years. They are really showing a working-together attitude.” Since practice started on Aug. 16, Randolph started to get a feel for his team. He really likes what the men’s cross-country has to offer. “This team is showing a lot of excitement and enthusiasm,” he said. “The men’s team is really a hard working team and focus driven. The team is really excited for this year and that’s exactly what teams need to show.” The cross country team has put together a list of goals they want to achieve this season. The high-expectation goals are echoed from Randolph, down through the runners. Each part of the team expects to meet the goals it has set. “Our top three goals are to compete for the Mid-American Conference championship and

win it, qualify for Regionals and after that, hopefully get to Nationals.,” Randolph said. One of the ways Randolph helps his Willie Randolph team is by preparing the athletes with ways they can improve, and continue to grow into a better team. With goals set high, the men’s cross country team will need plenty of preparation for the upcoming season in order to reach them. “As a coach we help them in preparing their mileage and setting how many miles they run a week,” Randolph said. “We try and help them discover things they can do to make themselves better runners individually and for the team. We help them manage themselves, see how everyone is feeling and finally we help prepare them mentally for the season and the big meets that they will face.” Randolph and the CMU cross country team open the season with the 26th annual Jeff Drenth Memorial at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 2 at the Lyle Bennett Outdoor Track. It’s the only home meet for the CMU cross-country program.

With the cross country season right around the corner, redshirt freshman Kyle Stacks and Ethan Lievense hope to make a big impact this year for the Central Michigan men’s cross country team. “We both redshirted last year and during the offseason this year we did a lot of high-mileage running,” Lievense said. “About 12 to 17 miles a day, which added up to 70 to 100 miles a week.” However, the off season wasn’t all about running. The little things needed to be done.

“In the off season it’s about doing the little things, the core work and weight lifting,” Stacks said. Both Stacks and Lievense knew what the team goals were for CMU this year. “We would like to win the Mid-American Conference and place in the top six at regionals, before hopefully getting to nationals,” Stacks said. The team goals are set, but both Stacks and Lievense have personal goals to meet for the upcoming season. “After redshirting last year, I want to compete on varsity and be a top ten runner in the MAC,” Stacks said. “First off, I’d like to stay healthy and make the varsi-

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While both were redshirted last season, they were still able to run some courses they will face in the upcoming season. “I think the Spartan course is my favorite to run,” Stacks said. “It’s a flat course, which makes it easier.” Lievense agreed with his teammate, but for different reasons. “You see guys there that you have known since high school and you get all competitive,” Lievense said. “I have a chip on my shoulder and I want to go out there and beat them (Michigan State) and show them that they are not better than me.” sports@cm-life.com

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to the next play.” It was that lack of confidence last season that affected her consistency, she said. It kept her from starting, but this season she is expected to start at right side hitter and become an All-MAC player. “I need to get healthy and get more reps in,” VerVelde said. “Getting healthy and staying focused is the main thing.” Olson implemented swing blocking to VerVelde’s game which makes her even big-

ty team,” Lievense said. “After that I want to contribute and help the team win. It’d be nice to make the All-MAC team too.” Both freshmen are looking forward to the opening meet of the season on Sept. 2. “I’m excited to finally compete and travel with the team,” Stacks said. Lievense wants people to know this team will be prepared when it steps onto the track for the 26th Annual Jeff Drenth Memorial at the Lyle Bennett Outdoor Track. “I’m real pumped to wear that Chip jersey finally,” Lievense said. “I want to put it on and show everyone that we mean business.”

ger than her 6-foot-4 stature. He said her blocking was a weak point in her game, but now that she uses the swing block technique, it’s one of her strengths. “We run a different offense and I use a one-legged approach which is my best hit, so that is a lot different than other right-side hitters,” VerVelde said. Olson fully expects her to be 100 percent soon and that she will be a force to be reckoned with on the floor.

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Soccer travels to Evansville as women seek another win Head coach Neil Stafford confident team is prepared By Ryan Zuke Staff Reporter

The Central Michigan women’s soccer team travels to play Evansville today at 7 p.m and Indiana State on Sunday at 1 p.m. after opening the regular season with a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Mercy Titans Aug. 19 at home. The two meetings will be the first in school history against the two Missouri Valley Conference opponents. After struggling a bit on the road last season, head coach Neil Stafford said he is not worried about his team’s preparation for any game. “We have always done really well preparing the wom-

en to play — whether it is at home or away,” he said. “But these road trips are tough. This is a long bus ride this weekend and tough competition.” This week’s practice was about sharpening up a couple of aspects hindering the Chippewas in the second half of last Friday’s matchup. “We worked a lot on our own technical ability, working two to three yards and making crisp passes,” senior Chelsi Abbott said. Going into this weekend’s games, Stafford and his team look to improve on passing and movement, taking care of the ball and increasing their speed of play. Despite outshooting the Titans 6-1 in the first half and 12-5 overall, Stafford would like his team to stay consistent throughout the entire game.

“I felt as though the game got choppy against Detroit on Friday and it was a little bit disappointing to see that because we started off so well,” he said. Nevertheless, junior goalkeeper Stefanie Turner only had to make one save throughout the game and the defense limited U of D’s scoring chances. Evansville (0-1-1) comes into the weekend looking to rebound from a tough 4-0 loss to Saint Louis. Contrarily, Indiana State (1-1) is coming off a 2-1 victory over Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, where freshmen Marisa Windisch and Katrine Baker scored for the Sycamores. Evansville’s offensive attack is led by sophomore Breanne Beine who notched seven goals and tallied two assists during her freshman season.

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Sophomore midfielder Kaely Schlosser battles with Detroit forward Nina Carter during the second half of Aug. 19 game at the CMU Soccer Complex. The Chippewas shut out the Titans 1-0 on an Autumn Hawkins goal in the first half

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Football team names four captains Radcliff, Wilson, Pertrucci,Williams earn season title By Justin Hicks Senior Reporter

Four Central Michigan football players were awarded cocaptain status Friday, earning one of the top honors athletes can in their college careers. J u n i o r quarterback Ryan Radcliff, junior wide receiver Cody Wilson, senior line- Ryan Radcliff backer Mike Petrucci and senior defensive lineman John Williams were players voted team captains. Each member of the Cody Wilson team voted an offensive and a defensive captain, and the two with the most votes on each side were awarded the position. While the captain status means a lot to an athlete, it means even more coming from a peervote. “It was very humbling and a great honor, especially coming from my teammates,” Wilson said. “Hopefully I don’t let them down and I’m the best captain and leader that I can be for this team.” Radcliff is looking to pick up where he left off last season at quarterback. He re-

corded more than 300 passing yards in each of the last three games, leading to a 3,358-yard total, which ranked 12th nationally among quarterbacks. Wilson was Radcliff’s top target in 2010, making 83 catches for 1,137 yards in 12 games, finding the end zone five times. He earned CMU’s Herb Deromedi Most Valuable Player award. Defensively, Petrucci is coming off a career-high 48 tackles in 2010, recovering two fumbles, including one for a 43-yard touchdown Mike Petrucci against Eastern Michigan. “Petrucci did a great job last year when Nick (Bellore) got hurt, playing at a high level and being very proJohn Williams ductive,” said head coach Dan Enos. “I think he earned more votes than anyone else, which shows his teammates respect him and his coaches respect him.” Starting all 12 games at nose tackle, Williams made 40 tackles and recovered three fumbles in his third season at CMU. “As a competitor, I always have high expectations for myself,” he said. “Being a captain fuels me to go even harder because I know I’ve got guys depending on me. They want to feed off me and I’m going to give them that.”

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Although the team selected four captains, Wilson expects others to continue to step up. “You don’t need a ‘C’ on your chest to be a leader,” he said. “There are a few guys who weren’t picked that are great leaders and I think they will continue to do that, but the guys who have been

picked have done a great job on and off the field.” The Chippewas will be back on the field for the regular season opener Thursday when they play host to South Carolina State at 7 p.m. at Kelly Shorts Stadium.

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4B || Friday, August 26, 2011 || Central Michigan Life

NCAA Tourney obtainable goal

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball veterans should produce MAC title

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Juniors Lindsey Dulude and Jocelyn VerVelde are both in the midst of position battles for the volleyball team.

Depth chart clearing for head coach Olson By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter

The depth chart has been a mess of talent for the Central Michigan volleyball this summer. The question is, what will the team look like when it hits the court today in Iowa. The most heated position battle has been between setters, senior Catherine Ludwig and sophomore Kelly Maxwell. “Ludwig is a senior and brings an entire year of experience as well as some key comeback victories off the bench her sophomore year,” said head coach Erik Olson. “She understands what I want and she is a very good setter.” Maxwell brings a little more athleticism, but struggled her freshman year after missing a good chunk of the season. “Her desire to learn and her absolute determination shows she wants to play,” Olson said of Maxwell. “She doesn’t want to be a backup this year.” But Olson is giving the nod to Ludwig this weekend when the team plays against the Hawkeyes. Another battle took place with the middle blocker spot. After preseason All-MAC honoree senior Kaitlyn Schultz, it becomes a position battle for the backup between sophomore Danielle Gotham and freshman Hallie Enderle. “In the beginning we felt that (Danielle) Gotham was better, but needed to improve on her

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offense,” Olson said. “But now we think (Hallie) Enderle is pretty strong with blocking and is still trying to figure out her sets.” It is basically a deadlock tie between the two with both players having the ability to go in for the other and make a difference. The right side hitter is up in the air as of now because of an injury to junior Jocelyn VerVelde. “She got going for a bit, but got a sore stomach and we are being cautious with that because we don’t want it to turn into something,” he said. The team worked Schultz out at the right side with Gotham or Enderle next to her at middle blocker. “We tried Schultz at the right side and really like what we saw, especially with Gotham or Enderle next to her,” Olson said. “I think it’s a temporary fix right now and it will give our other two middles some experience.” The outside hitter competition is deep with young talent and veteran experience between freshman Kaitlyn McIntyre, junior Val DeWeerd, junior Lindsey Dulude and junior Kaite Schuette. “McIntyre has shown the way to be a leader at outside hitter,” Olson said. “But we kind of think Lindsey (Dulude) is more consistent of the next three and Schuette can backup both McIntyre and Dulude and Val (DeWeerd) is versatile as well.” sports@cm-life.com

ast season a lot of hype surrounded the Central Michigan volleyball team in the MidAmerican Conference. CMU was ranked No. 1 in the MAC West Division and at the time brought in its third straight nationally-ranked recruiting class. The Chippewas were up and down all season, starting off 6-6 going into conference play. Once conference play began, the record got worse. They began conference play 1-5, but recovered, with a 7-3 record to finish out the regular season — giving them the No. 6 seed. However, the post season didn’t last long because CMU was upset by No. 11 Miami in five games. So why should followers expect anything different? CMU is considered a veteran team lead by senior middle blocker Kaitlyn Schultz, but also has a mix of youth, with its fourth straight nationally ranked freshman class lead by outside hitter Kaitlyn McIntyre. But most of all they have a non-conference schedule that could lead them to a great start heading into MAC play. After non-conference play comes the battle for the MAC West. Having a good nonconference start and a few tournament championships under its belt could be a great confidence builder against what will be a tough start to MAC play at division favorites, Northern Illinois and in-state rival Western Michigan. Then the team opens up McGuirk Arena against rivals Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Ball State and Toledo. Opening up a new arena

Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter could be huge for the team. Helping them overcome their tough schedule. After the home stand, they return to the road against

Bowling Green and Miami. The Chippewas should handle the Falcons easily and should come out and beat Miami after the upset loss they suffered last season. Wins against Akron and Buffalo are obtainable right before Western Michigan comes to town. If the team is playing like they can, they will draw a big crowd for WMU and a big crowd supporting the team can help motivate and push them to

get over the Broncos, maybe even enough to propel them past preseason favorite NIU. After another home stand, it’s back on the road against Eastern Michigan, Ohio, Toledo and Ball State. Wins against EMU and Ohio will be tough, but can be done. If the Chippewas stay healthy, this team will find itself in the NCAA tournament. sports@cm-life.com