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Sexual harassment tops list of civil rights complaints Numbers have remained steady in past decade By Carisa Seltz Senior Reporter

Sexual harassment cases top the list for discrimination and harassment cases filed throughout the decade at Central Michigan University. Racial discrimination cases follow in quantity, though numbers have, in general, remained

stable. According to reports from the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity for 2010, there have been 13 sexual harassment cases, five sexual orientation harassment cases and six “gender/sex” cases thus far. Last year, there were 28 total sexual harassment cases, 11 sexual orientation cases, six gender/sex cases and one gender identity/ gender expression case. “They’re pretty steady, which is surprising to a lot of people because we have an expectation that society and our university

community is very respectful to each other,” said Matt Olovson, assistant director of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity. “But really, we see about the same number of complaints every year.” Of the 100 total harassment and discrimination issues reported in 2009, 46 complaints dealt solely with sexual/gender issues. There have been 22 racial discrimination cases reported so far in 2010. Last year, there were a total of 20 racial discrimination cases reported. Since 2005,

racial discrimination cases outnumbered sexual harassment only one year — 18 to 14 in 2007. Olovson said the data from his office does not include complaints handled by other departments, so the overall number of complaints is higher. That does not mean CMU is a hotbed for discrimination, he said. “People will report more complaints if they feel like there’s going to be some type of resolution and the university is going

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2010/2009 Sexual Harassment: 13/28 Other/Misc: 5/1 Race: 22/20 Gender/Sex: 6/6 Gender Identity/Gender Expression: 0/1 Disability: 8/8 Color: 5/1 Sexual Orientation: 5/11 Workplace: 0/5 National Origin: 5/4

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Age: 6/3 Religion: 4/3 Retaliation: 1/5 Weight: 0/1 Veteran: 1/1 Political Persuasion: 0/2 2010 Total: 81/100

*There were no complaints filed for genetic information, sexual assault, height and marital status in both 2009 and so far this year.

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Approaching health care law to affect students Regulation changes start at September’s end By Jordan Spence Staff Reporter

Students covered under their parent’s health care will find two major regulation changes starting Sept. 23. Under the Affordable Health Care Act, the new changes will include the age at which students will be covered and the number of credit hours a student has to be enrolled in. A notable difference is students will no longer have to be enrolled full-time with 12 credit hours to be covered. “There will not be a required number of credit hours students have to be enrolled in anymore,”

said Lauren Phillips, press secretary for U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, RMidland. “We think this will alleviate some stress students have about health insurance.” Students also will be eligible until they are 26. The regulations apply to all new employer plans, existing employer plans and individual plans. The changes could relieve the pressure some students face while being enrolled full-time along with working or taking part in student organizations, said Angela Smith, assistant director of business operations at University Health Services. “I can’t say whether students will choose to reduce their credit hours, but it does offer more flexibility for students who may need another year to finish their degree,” Smith said. “Or for stuA health | 2A Leah sefton/staff photographer

Honors class blends theory with practice New program asks students to challenge themselves to grow By Mike Nichols Staff Reporter

Phame Camarena wants his students to look at the world around them and to dissect the way they think about everything. He wants them to take the red pill. Camarena, the new director of Central Michigan University’s Honor Program, began his HON 100B: Introduction to Honors class with a metaphor of choice taken from the film “The Matrix.” In the film, a red pill was used to wake up the protago-

Bejing senior Bohan Liu throws down Ionia senior Ernie Peterson, president of the Judo Club, during Tuesday night’s meeting. Liu was practicing “Seoi Nage,” one of the first throws beginners learn. Judo Club meets three times a week.

nist from a dream world. “The more you do something, the harder it is to think critically about it,” Camarena said to students. “When you come to this university, you’re taking the red pill.” This year, Camarena and Associate Director Judy Idema have come together to teach the Honors course. Idema will lead the volunteering and philanthropy focused half of the class during her 11th year in the honors program. Two years ago, her Honors freshmen class worked with the CMU student group “Chip-Away-Malaria.” Their donation was the largest ever made by college students to the United Nations-sponsored “Nothing But Nets” A honors | 2A

throw down Judo Club challenges students physically, mentally By Heather Hillman | Senior Reporter Figure skaters, gymnasts and other athletes train their entire careers to avoid falling down. Ernie Peterson, on the other hand, has spent his time mastering the art of falling. Peterson is president of the Judo Club at Central Michigan University, a type of Japanese martial art specializing in throwing techniques. However, these martial arts experts don’t throw fists or objects — they throw each other. The Ionia senior said there

are 67 traditional throws in judo and the average student of the art knows anywhere from 15 to 20. “My favorite part is the fact that there’s a lot to it,” Peterson said. “The discipline is meant to lead into your personal life and help you develop as a person. Once you get your black belt, that’s when you really start learning. It gives me something to work toward and really improve on.” A Judo club | 2A

Commerce Township graduate student Sara Woelfel demonstrates proper technique with Newberry senior Megan Fair for first-timers during Tuesday night’s Judo Club meeting. Woelfel is the assistant coach of Judo Club, which meets at 8 p.m. three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in the Rose Wrestling Room.

Swing Kids showcases old school moves Group coaches lively dance to students By Joe Borlik Staff Reporter

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Troy freshman Kevin Brown, left, and Flushing resident Rebeccah Woodke practice their spins during swing dance lessons on Sunday evening outside Finch Fieldhouse. “My favorite thing would have to be the nature of the dance,” Brown said. “It’s very flirtatious.”

Kevin Nevorski describes swing dancing as being similar to a whole new language. The Chesterfield senior was one of four instructors Sunday night to teach abotu 100 students how to

sing dance at Finch Fieldhouse. “You can be up there with someone you’ve never met and you both communicate with each other through your moves,” the he said. Swing Kids holds regular meetings at 7 p.m. Sundays in Finch Fieldhouse 113. Lessons and dance sessions are free and open to the public. The students learned the East Coast Swing by practicing in pairs, trying to master

moves such as the rock step, inside and outside turn and the cuddle step. It was Croswell junior Sarah Sly’s first night as group president. She said she loves swing dancing because of the high energy pace and the opportunities it gives to meet new people. “It’s actually really easy,” Sly said of the dance moves. Lapeer freshman Logan Smith also attended for the first time after taking the

advice of some friends. “I have no dancing experience, so it’s kind of hard,” Smith said. Kate Burchett has been swing dancing for five years. “I like following because it takes talent to follow the lead,” the Niles senior said. She said swing dancing is one of her favorite dance styles. Burchett also taught ballroom dance in high school and did hip-hop

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EVENTS CALENDAR Monday w The Central Michigan University Synchronized Skating Club Informational Meeting is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Down Under Food Court in the Bovee University Center w The Central Michigan University Co-ed Swim/ Dive Club Meeting is from 9 to 10 p.m. in the NIRSA room. w Fable and Form: A Study in Narrative Imagery, Mixed Media Drawings and Figurative Teapots by Carrie will be on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Charles V. Park Library Baber Room.

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Judo is broken up into two different forms: Traditional and competitive. Traditional judo is a very detailed and practiced art. Students learn the techniques of different throws and also focus on meditation. Competitive judo, however, is much more quick-paced and aggressive as opponents try to obtain more points than the other with a combination of throws and groundwork. While experience in wrestling or another type of martial art will certainly help in the mastery of judo, Peter Stanek said absolutely no previous training of any kind is necessary. After taking a judo class offered by CMU last January, the Barryton senior decided to join the club and now holds the title of gokyu, meaning he has the third highest ranking in Judo and an orange belt. “I like how challenging it is. Not only physically, but mentally as well,� Stanek said. “I love being exposed to both of those cultures.� Waterford graduate student

Mike Lubitz is head coach of the judo club and has been practicing three to four times a week for the past seven years. Lubitz recently earned his black belt and is the highest ranking member of the club so far. The first thing Lubitz said he teaches new members is how to fall properly in order to protect themselves. After that, it’s all about working on the basic throws and groundwork to help develop fundamental techniques. “Judo was designed so you can practice all of the moves safely while still preparing for competition,� Lubitz said. “I really enjoy coaching people and helping them to improve.� While the club doesn’t travel to competitions as a team, Lubitz said people do individually compete in tournaments and many have seen a lot of success in the lower levels. The Judo Club meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in the Rose Arena wrestling room and interested students are encouraged to attend. “My hope for the club this year is to have more members

w The College Republicans Meeting is from 9 to 10 p.m. in Anspach 168.

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Tami Cox of Shepherd floats down the Chippewa River with her dog Ozzy Sunday near Mill Pond Park.

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dancing as a cheerleader, she said. “You can improvise in swing dancing and insert your own personality,� Burchett said. Gladwin junior Kaitlin Thorne was also one of the instructors. She said the swing dance is very social and takes more talent than many other dance forms. She said the best part about it is you can swing dance to anything. Thorne said the group occasionally makes trips to Wayside Central on Sunday nights and dances to oldies. “No matter where you are in the country, you can find someone that likes swing dance,� Thorne said.

w Diversity Never Looked So Good posters will be on display from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Bovee UC Multicultural Education Center. w The Active Minds Meeting is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Anspach 150.

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dents who need to take time off to work to earn money to continue their studies.� Anna Harden said the law will help students who are in school now — but people who are older shouldn’t need the help. “I feel like if you’re an adult and you’re not in school you should probably be able to provide for yourself,� the St. Clare Shores freshman said.

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program. Camerana said this is the first year both philosophy and practicality will be integrated. “It’s not knowing the right answer, it’s learning to see oneself in the world in new ways,� he said. “The important thing for me is that when students walk out they leave thinking and excited. If we can do that in the first day, that’s something to be proud of.� He will cover mostly the academic side of the class. Having worked in the honors program for 12 years, Camarena has developed a teaching style he calls transformative. “I think it will make me take opportunities to do things I wouldn’t have done unless it was required,� said Vassar freshman Katherine Blasius. “I think it will be fun.�

Mount Pleasant freshman Annie Kozlowski, left, and Nashville freshman Adam Zank add a few of their own moves while learning how to swing dance Sunday evening outside Finch Fieldhouse. Victoria Zegler/staff photographer

aware of any other policy changes for students. Phillips said there won’t be any changes for students whose parents don’t have any insurance plans. “Their only options would be to either choose a higher cost personal plan, go through the university or to pay out-ofpocket,� she said. This year, CMU’s student health care plan costs $1,480 and runs from Aug. 21 to Aug. 20, 2011.

Blasius said she enjoyed the way Camarena challenged her thinking. Idema and Camarena will be joined by student mentors to work through goals and projects with the freshmen. Freeland junior Kyle Terwillegar is excited to begin in his role as mentor. “I hope that I can assist as many students as possible broaden their perspectives on themselves, others and their environment, as well as alter mine,� Terwillegar said. He said mentors will both participate in and sponsor several of the class’ activities. Camerena’s Personal Development Project will require students to empower themselves through new experiences they normally might avoid. “Say a person is addicted to Facebook or texting,� Terwillegar said. “For a week they would give up those activities to learn how it affects

them. Terwillegar said there are various categories of experiences from campus-awareness activities like embracing diversity to self-awareness activities like increasing selfknowledge and committing to the greater good. “The hardest part is going to be analyzing your own thinking system,� said Lake Orion freshman Sarah Donetti. “And holding up what we think is true to scrutiny.�

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Abel “Belo” Belizaire, 3, plays catch with carpenter Vanma Aug. 9 at My Heart’s Home orphanage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

HELPING HAITI Mount Pleasant nonprofit takes mission trip to develop sustainable orphanage

Children watch a fan being set up Aug. 11 at My Heart’s Home orphanage. The children were fascinated by the work being done by Heart Cry International volunteers and often followed them to observe during project time.

Steve Shanaver, of Shepherd, sits in the back of a vehicle and jokes with boys from the tent village of Sous Savanne Aug. 13 during a trip to visit the rural side of Haiti. The boys did not speak English, and Steve did not speak French of Creole, but both sides were comfortable having a makeshift conversation, mostly communicating through signs and smiles.

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leven orphans sat down to eat earlier this month at a table recently built by volunteers and covered their eyes to thank God for their food. But it wasn’t in Mount Pleasant. In fact, this happened about 1,900 miles away in Haiti. For eight days, nine Isabella County residents talked to, educated and brightened the faces of those 11 orphans. It was part of a mission trip for Heart Cry International, a Mount Pleasant-based nonprofit. Volunteers worked at My Heart’s Home, an orphanage in Port-au-Prince,

and returned Aug. 19. For Ron and Carla Ives, founders of HCI and pastors of Potter’s House Family Worship Center, the Haitian orphanage in Port-au-Prince is an ongoing project started in May. “It was hard to find a house that was stable, with-

Suzette Millien, house mother of My Heart’s Home orphanage, kisses Kenlie Keulren, 1, Aug. 9 at My Heart’s Home orphanage in the Delmas district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Kenlie has been with Suzette since before My Heart’s Home began in midsummer, and is considered her daughter by many.

out cracks, in a good location that would be safe for the children,” Carla said. After acquiring the house in May, Ron and Carla pieced together a team of Haitians to construct and run the orphanage. Three months later, the first mission group from Mount Pleasant made a trip to My Heart’s Home to meet and help the Port-au-Prince orphans firsthand. Coleman resident Lonna Allen brought her daughter, Ciera, along with her on the trip. The whole team felt their experience with the children was addictive, including Allen. She described her relationship with Leicka Sidney, 2, as a “God thing.” “I need to go back,” said

Allen, who spent much of her time at the orphanage working on painting projects and fixing wiring in doors. “There’s so much down there to do. I was back (in Mount Pleasant) two days and then I was ready to go back.” Ciera Allen agreed with her mother. “In my heart, (Leicka) is my baby sister,” the 11-yearold said firmly. “I love her to death and I’m going back to see her.” An understanding The experience was very much the same for the other volunteers, most of whom wish to return soon to Port-au-Prince and the children. A Haiti | 7A

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EDITORIAL | Restrictions will likely hurt community, football program

Revise tailgate policies

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entral Michigan University’s adherence to the rules and restrictions on tailgating in Lot 63 before football games does more harm than good. The policies, which include a limit of six beers or one pint of liquor per entrant and a $6 fee to park in the lot, are likely to continue to damage attendance to tailgating. With the football team

beginning this season unproven, several less-than-excellent performances may damage attendance to the tailgate and the game beyond repair. Although as last football season went on, attendance recovered to a degree, the number of tailgaters in Lot 63 recovered to a degree, it never rose to the levels previous to the implementation of these policies. Tailgaters dispersed along Main Street and the downtown area, as well as the city’s numerous apartment complexes. Instead of having one concentrated area for police and emer-

gency responders to focus on, they now have to keep tabs on the entire city for public drunkenness, open intoxication, drunk driving and a number of other infractions as tailgaters migrate from off-campus locations to Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The message the university is sending by leaving these rules unchanged is that this is fine in its eyes. The university and the CMU Police will justify that the rules continue to be in place for public safety. Instead of encouraging and advising safe choices, however, the university is trying to force them upon tailgaters in an authoritarian manner. The only rule reasonable to

maintain is the ban on glass containers. This removes a hazardous and previously constant element of tailgating. However, charging to park in Lot 63 and limiting the alcohol permitted in the tailgating area is not reducing dangerous alcohol-related behavior — it is simply moving it elsewhere in the city. If the football team proves to be successful with a new coach and a large number of relatively untested key players, this argument may be rendered moot. If this proves to be the case, the football team may single-handedly save football attendance and the CMU tailgating tradition. The university’s administration and police force certainly is not giving them any help.

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Ryan Czachorski Columnist

A city gone mad Dear Mount Pleasant, I really want to know what has gotten into you lately. Part of my responsibility as the police reporter requires me to read over the Mount Pleasant Police Department’s daily press log, which breaks down recent arrests. Most of them are minor. A couple guys got drunk and peed on the Wayside, or a rowdy party was broken up. Occasionally, something a little weirder will show up, like a July incident where a man was held at gunpoint for an hour, only for the gunman to reveal it was a BB gun. Over the last few months though, things have taken a serious turn. It was hard not to notice the serious nature of some of the crimes this summer. A man was stabbed during a wedding at Island Park, a woman was killed on the tribal reservation and a man held off Shepherd police with a gun for two hours. That’s not even mentioning the shooting at The Cabin, a tragedy that rocked Mount Pleasant. Reading the press logs since returning to Central Michigan University has reflected the shift. There have been a number of burglaries, fights leading to people being hospitalized and even a few cases of criminal sexual conduct. I covered the same subject last semester and things never seemed this crazy. One of the main selling points of CMU is it has historically been a very safe place to attend college. The police are proactive and involved, and the campus is pretty safe to walk through. As a freshman and sophomore, I would routinely walk home at night by myself and think nothing of it. But in this environment, I would have to really think it over before doing it again. Perhaps it can be attributed to everyone coming back, partying and making bad decisions. Maybe things will calm down in a few weeks as students settle into classes. Let’s calm down a bit, people of Mount Pleasant. I’ll find something else to write about in the mean time.

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Filling Brian Calley’s shoes Editor’s note: The following is a letter sent to the Central Michigan Life Editorial Board. To send a letter, e-mail voices@cmlife.com I must say I was surprised at Brian Calley’s decision to drop out of the race for the 33rd district state Senate seat in favor of Lieutenant Governor. I thought he was as serious as I am at focusing on the needs of the citizens within the district. I can only assume this is a career move on his part, however I won’t speak on his behalf. I will say I am, and will remain totally committed to serving the district the very best I possibly can if the voters in this district will give me the honor

of serving them as their next state senator. I will make myself as available to them as I can to hear there concerns and be there voice in Lansing. You have to wonder at this point in the race, (unless Michael Trebesh is chosen) how can anyone else be taken serious for this seat due to the fact they showed no interest in running prior to Brian dropping out? With the many issues facing this district, especially unemployment, we have to have someone who cared by stepping up early on demonstrating the willingness to serve, and take on the challenges we are facing. I can relate very well with those who lost their jobs due to a plant clos-

ing. My wife and I both worked at the former Electrolux plant when it shut down, each of us having close to 30 years of employment. So I understand the tremendous need to work extra hard at bringing jobs to this hard hit area. We definitely need someone as myself who has experienced the struggles of this economy and will have the commitment and the determination to keep fighting to correct the problems not only with the unemployed, but also with businesses that are facing tax burdens that prevent them from expanding, making a decent profit, and drawing new businesses here. I firmly believe that in

order to turn this district and this state around it will take all parties to work together for the good of Michigan, not the parties. We need to change our tax structure so it will be more attractive to businesses that are looking to build so we can persuade them to come here and provide jobs for the unemployed. There is much more work to be done than I have listed. I am very bipartisan in my thinking and will reach across the isle to my fellow Republican colleagues to do what is best for the success of Michigan. James Hoisington, DStanton

C M Y o u What are you planning to do for the first home football game?

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“Just going to go with a bunch of people and be loud and obnoxious. Noise is good.” Joe Perrin,

“I’m going to miss it. I’m not going to be here, I’ll be at the Eminem concert.” Jenna MacLellan,

Walled Lake freshman

Coopersville sophomore

“I’m not planning on doing any homework. Doing that beforehand, then I’m going to get dressed up with some friends and go have a good time. Lance Hay,

Shelby Township sophomore

“Originally, I was going to work. I’m a football parking lot attendant. But I’m not scheduled, so I’m going to wear colors and be in the student section.” Danielle Cook,

Oak Park sophomore

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Lonnie Allen Columnist

Less showbiz, more news CNN, FOX News and MSNBC have lost credibility in my eyes as news reporting organizations. I watched as each of these outlets line up behind President George W. Bush and help beat the drums of a war in Iraq to the American public. I watched each news organization sell the stimulus and Wall Street bail-out to an American public. Never once were the hard questions asked about the presented information. I don’t believe all journalists on these networks are at complete fault. It is the companies they work for. Huge media conglomerates own each of these outlets is out to make profits. So, what we lose in America is an unbiased approach to news. Now, I am not saying every reporter has the ability to report without some form of bias, but I think it can be done with as little bias as possible. What happened is 24-hour news organizations are actually becoming entertainment organizations. As Jon Stewart said in a debate with Bernie Goldberg, “I have not moved out of the comedian’s box into the news box. The news box is moving towards me.” Entertainment has taking over the telling of the news and it is for profit and ratings. It is up to the people to see what is possible and what can be done with media. People have freedom in America and with this freedom we can debate honestly and truthfully. America is great because it is made up of individuals each who have their own belief politically, socially and the right to practice this freedom of ideas in an open forum. But to use a label of news organizations and then exploit liberal or conservative views goes too far. I believe it causes the hatred and deep divides we have now in our country. Each news organization knows its audience and panders to those beliefs. Entertainment is now our news. There is no one to blame. It is the consumer getting what they want. All I am saying is before you take the next commentator at their word. Do some research, step outside the comfort zone. If you are liberal look up some opposing views on a subject hear the other side from a reparable source and listen to the facts and not rants. I ask the same from conservatives, find an opposing view listen to the facts from a reparable source. It is hard. But I do it daily seeking truth in every story I read or hear about. However, it takes time to seek out the truth when you are bombarded by news that is out for entertainment ratings then informing the public.

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Bernero selects running mate, trails Snyder in polls By Emily Pfund Senior Reporter

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Angela Hawkins-Gonzalez, 5, of Mount Pleasant smiles as she rides a toy car Saturday evening during Culture Camp at the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Campgrounds, 7529 E. Tomah Rd. Culture Camp was a weekend-long event which aimed to pass along the Ojibwe culture on to the younger generations.

American Indian weekend teaches culture, tradition Ojibway tribe focuses camp on language By Gabi Jaye Staff Reporter

It is all about culture. That’s what several hundred people learned as the Ojibway American Indian tribe gathered for its third annual Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Culture camp Saturday. The weekend-long event marked the end of the tribe’s Sobriety month, sponsored by the Youth Task Force. Trailers, RVs, tents and homes all surrounded the campsite and meals were provided to all participants. “These events promote sobriety, family unity, substance abuse prevention and cultural awareness,” said Tribal Council Member Charmaine Benz. “If you know who you are and know your culture, you’re less likely to abuse drugs.”

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The culture camp was hosted by the tribe on “the Hill,” part of the Isabella Indian Reservation. Local American Indian community members were encouraged to take part in the cultural celebration. The weekend events, including language board games, sports, ribbon work, feast bag making, scavenger hunts and more, were geared toward both children and adults. “We’re bringing back the culture to the youth,” said Youth Task Force committee member Christa Gomez. “So much of our language and culture has been lost.” Dorothy Campbell of the Language Outreach program said tribes in Canada oftentimes are fluent in the Ojibway language. She wants to teach children their ancestral dialect in hopes of keeping their culture alive. Campbell said the Ojibway language reflects who the tribes are as a culture. “In our language is our worldview,” she said. “That’s

why we see the word having problems. Learning the language is a way to retrieve our identity.” Campbell included the Ojibway language in games played with children, who were eager to learn words and phrases as they gathered around elder Howard Gimewon. Gimewon told the children to say their names in Ojibway language and shared a phone call he was having in native tongue. Although there are many children’s games, adults like Benz participated in some sessions. Benz sat in on Gimewon’s language lesson with her granddaughter. Children were eager to learn and embraced their long-lost heritage. The camp also solidified the existence of a family bond the entire tribe shares with one another. All members were referred to as aunt, uncle, cousin, grandmother or grandfather even without a blood relation. metro@cm-life.com

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero selected Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence as his running mate this weekend, calling her a fellow “Main Street” mayor. Bernero announced his choice at the opening of the Michigan Democratic Party convention Saturday morning. “Two Main Street mayors for Michigan. That’s historic and that’s exciting,” Bernero said as he introduced Lawrence, continuing the “Main Street vs. Wall Street” theme he has used throughout his campaign. Lawrence said Bernero called her Friday morning and asked her to be his running mate for lieutenant gov-

ernor. She was elected as Southfield’s mayor in 2001, becoming both the first black and female to hold the position. “This is a moment in history,” she said. “This is a moment where two mayors are going to roll up their sleeves and fix the mess. We’re going to make it right.” College Democrats President Brad O’Donnell was happy with the selection and described Lawrence as an energetic and intelligent politician. “I absolutely love that she’s also a mayor,” the Clinton Township senior said. “I think local government is closest to the people and that’s just what our state needs,” College Republicans Vice President John Porter said Bernero’s choice was not surprising.

Porter, a Coleman sophomore, said the organization is a traditional “left-field base” for Democrats. “It’s another example of (Bernero) not being able to draw the center vote,” he said. Recent polls show Bernero trailing 22 percentage points behind Republican candidate Rick Snyder. While several media outlets were reporting the choice Friday, Bernero and Lawrence would not confirm the rumors until the official announcement this weekend. Republican Rick Snyder selected Brian Calley as his campaign running mate Wednesday. -The Detroit Free Press contributed to this report. metro@cm-life.com

We the Kings coming to CMU Rapper J. Cole also on tour By Heather Hillman Senior Reporter

Self-proclaimed royalty is coming to Central Michigan University’s campus this semester. Program Board is bringing alternative rock band We the Kings Oct. 10 to Finch Fieldhouse. Tickets will be $10 for students and $15 for the general public. The show will start at 7 p.m. and about 2,000 tickets will be available. Program Board President Steve Lewis said they are expecting the show to sell out. “I know they’re pretty popular with college students and they were doing a tour where they go to different colleges so we thought that matched up perfectly for us,” the Allegan junior said. “I think we’re going to get students from all over the place.” Conklin junior Emily

Beuschel said it was a smart move to bring the band to campus and is definitely planning on attending the concert. “I have all of their CDs,” Beuschel said. “I’m really happy they’re coming.” We the Kings has several popular songs including “Check Yes Juliet,” “Skyway Avenue,” “Secret Valentine” and a new single featuring Demi Lovato, “We’ll be a Dream.” Rap musician J. Cole will tour with We the Kings. He recently performed at the BET awards and has a new hit single called “Who Dat.” Miranda Endres, music chairwoman of Program Board and a New Baltimore sophomore, said she thinks the combination of rap and alternative rock music will be an appealing mix. “It gives some people a little bit of everything. If they don’t like the rap they’ll go for the alternative and vice versa,” Endres said. “I think it should be a good turnout.”

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Endres said the entire show will cost Program Board $30,000 because the two artists are currently doing a special college tour. Without this special, Endres said they would have had to book both bands separately and We the Kings alone would have cost approximately $20,000. Milan freshman Meagan Sanders also plans to take advantage of the noticeably lower ticket prices by attending the show. “I really like their songs,” Sanders said. “It’s somebody that a lot of people know so they might be more willing to go to that concert over someone they don’t know.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Student a finalist in national entrepreneur competition ‘Hybrid Card’ integrates all financial accounts

Students who have encountered computer trouble in the first week of classes have a new solution for their problems. Computers To Go, which specializes in computer building and repair, opened last week at 203 W. Broadway St. The company also has locations in Alma and Midland, where it was founded in 2007, but decided to move to Mount Pleasant because of the student market. “The students at CMU have more computers per capita than Midland,” said John Levy, the store’s co-owner. Jeffrey Bruckwicki, a Mount

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Police are investigating an aggravated assault from Friday night on West Campus Drive near the Kewadin Village Apartments. Two victims were encountered by a dark-colored Chevrolet Monte Carlo and were shot at around 11:30 p.m. with an airsoft gun. Multiple shots were fired, but only one made contact and neither was hurt, said Central Michigan University Police Sgt. Cameron Wassman. The car contained two other suspects besides the shooter, who were described as three black males, between 5 feet 8 inches and 9 inches tall and about 150 pounds. “It’s a pretty exact description,” Wassman said. “But sitting in a vehicle, it would be hard to tell.” The incident happened after the suspects in the Monte Carlo made contact with the victims in some manner and

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Waterford junior Daniel Pearson, inventor of the Hybrid Card, is one of five finalists in a nationwide student entrepreneurial contest. His business idea is to develop a card that integrates all of a consumer’s accounts into one. “I have had a business mindset since I was a little kid,” Pearson said.

be able to steal that information.” Focusing on the card Though the Hybrid Card is Pearson’s first invention, he has run a landscaping business in Oakland County since age 18. “I just sold the company this summer so that I can focus on my studies and getting into graduate school,” Pearson said. Pearson is the president of Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization at CMU and sits on the Board of Advisors for Youtern.com, an internship search site for students looking to intern at start-ups and other entrepreneurial organizations. Pearson said he has a strong passion for social entrepreneurship and the benefits new enterprises can bring to the world.

He said responsible business owners and entrepreneurs are what will carry the country out of recession and revolutionize the world as they have done since the beginning of time. “Daniel possesses a genuine concern for society and I am convinced he will be a future leader with integrity and purpose — no matter he decides to pursue in the entrepreneurial realm,” Hoyle said. Pearson’s ultimate goal is to teach business and entrepreneurship at the university level. To view Pearson and other’s pitch and to vote on an idea, visit www.entrepreneur.com/ e2010/vote/established.php “Eventually,” Pearson said, “I think the Hybrid Card can revolutionize the way that people around the world make payments.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Daniel Pearson was busy working on an invention to improve the lives of consumers while most other students were preparing for a new semester of college. The Waterford junior entered his invention — the Hybrid Card — into Entrepreneur Magazine’s “College Entrepreneur of 2010” contest and is now one of five finalists in the competition. Pearson created the idea for the Hybrid Card, which will enable consumers to integrate their debit, credit and rewards cards onto one simple payment account. He said this card will allow them to save money and add security to protect them against identity fraud. “I came up with the idea sometime in January when I realized I was using so many different cards just to reap the rewards that came with each of them,” he said. He said when a consumer uses the Hybrid Card for everyday purchases the account will suggest a payment method to use, and by doing so will save them money with every transaction. He decided to add additional security features when he researched the number of people who become identity fraud victims annually, Pearson said. He said there is not currently any sort of direct competition with such a type of card. “Daniel is an extraordinary person,” said Jeffrey Hoyle, instructor of marketing. “He not only has a desire to learn but to apply what he learns.” Pearson said he hopes to work with the Central Michigan University Research Corporation to develop the final product. Washington senior Ryan Pawczuk said the increased safety would be desirable in a crowded market of payment options. “I don’t want my identity stolen, so it’s a good idea,” Pawczuk said. “But if someone really knows how to hack well enough then they will still

Pleasant senior, said choosing a local business is something that effects his decision making of where to send his business. “You need to support locally especially in a globalized economy,” he said. Usually computer repair costs more than a new computer, Bruckwicki said, but he makes good decisions while using a computer. Computers To Go has hired one student already and will hire two more part-time technicians. They will also hire an unlimited amount of 100 percent commission salespeople. Luke Fuentes, an Alma resident and Computers to Go employee, said business in the area location is slow so far, but

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even in a bad economy, people still need computers fixed so they are hopeful to see a pick up soon. “We want to be in all the big cities and become a large franchise,” Fuentes said. Computers To Go offers fundraising opportunities through referrals. If a previous client refers someone, they are offered a 10 percent commission on the new client’s service. Since opening his local store, Levy said he has reached out to the Greek population on campus. Computers to Go is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. metro@cm-life.com

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to care and do something about it,” Olovson said. “So, it has a lot to do with trust and it has a lot to do with comfort,” changing Policy During the summer of 2009, the offices of Gay and Lesbian Programs, Civil Rights and Institutional Equity and the student ombudsman wrote a proposal to have gender identity and gender expression added to the nondiscrimination policy to make it more inclusive. “Gender identity is an individual’s internal sense of being male/female or masculine/ feminine,” said Shannon Jol-

turned back to shoot at them with the airsoft gun. Police said they then drove away heading southbound on West Campus Drive heading toward Denison Drive. No motive is known at this point. CMU Police followed a few leads and searched campus and apartment parking lots for cars fitting the description, but did not find the suspects. While aggravated assault is only a misdemeanor, Wassman said the department is still taking the matter seriously. “Obviously, we can’t have people shooting each other, even if it’s airsoft guns, paintball guns or pellet guns,” Wassman said. The police are still looking for eyewitnesses or anyone with information. If anyone has any information on the incident, they are asked to call the CMU dispatch line at 774-3081 or the tip line at 774-1874. smashed Sign Lil’ Chef, 1720 S. Mission St., is replacing one side of its small enter/exit signs after it was broken Aug. 21. Associate manager Jim Plamondon was working the early morning shift that day and said the suspects had been acting liff, director of Gay and Lesbian Programs. “Gender expression is the way an individual communicates their gender identity to the world. People do this through clothing, hair, gestures, etc.” Discriminating against an individual for their sexual orientation at CMU was expressly prohibited in the nondiscrimination policy, but it did not contain specific verbiage protecting individuals from discrimination and harassment on the basis of masculinity or femininity. The proposal was accepted July 16, 2009. When a complaint is filed with Civil Rights and Institutional Equity, Olovson said they hold a meeting with the complainant to review any evi-

up before they smashed the north side of the sign. “There were some gentlemen misbehaving,” Plamondon said. “We asked them to leave and they broke the sign on the way out .” Jeff Browne, public information officer for the Mount Pleasant Police Department, said the police received complaints of people kicking the sign about an hour before the incident call was made at 4:43 a.m. “They damaged the restaurant sign by punching or smashing it with a blunt object,” Browne said. “They have no idea who did it.” Police coordinated with the taxi company the suspects used to leave the restaurant, but the people living where they were dropped off were not the guilty party, Plamondon said. The damage was estimated at between $3,200 and $5,000, Plamondon said. The cost includes an entirely new sign made by an art company in Traverse City and the rewiring of lights in the sign. Plamondon said the sign is complete, but does not know when it will be replaced. metro@cm-life.com

dence they have for their case. “That means that they have to show that it is more likely that it is discrimination or harassment than it isn’t,” Olovson said. CMU assists the complainant with conceptualizing their argument and composing a written statement with evidence and pertinent background information. “We evaluate the totality of the circumstances, we talk to supervisors about whether this is a reoccurring issue or a firsttime issue ... and then we make an evaluation about what’s the best possible remedy and we definitely take into account what the complainant would want,” Olovson said. university@cm-life.com

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Wares Fair fires up Wednesday By Rachael Woods Staff Reporter

Food, sports, events and friends will all be within a short walking distance. On Wednesday, organizers of the annual Fire Up Fest hope to bring activities to students that go beyond the pizza-eating, Xbox-playing monotony of college life. “Fire Up Fest is an event to get the students and general public excited for the football season,” said Mike Dabbs, assistant director of marketing and community relations for Athletics. The Wares Fair will take place 6 to 8 p.m. in Kelly/ Shorts Stadium and is open to all students. In 1970, Central Michigan Life organized the Wares Fair as an opportunity for businesses and retailers in the community to present merchandise to students, It is also seen by organizers as a way to show school spirit and gain support for the athletics department. Kathy Simon, assistant director of student media and

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As this was her first international mission trip, Farwell resident Nichole Osborn tried to learn as much about Hatian culture as she could before arriving. “I had kind of immersed myself in the culture a little bit before I left,” she said, “so I wasn’t extremely shocked or anything.” Osborn’s main purpose on the trip was to assess the education level of the children in the orphanage so they could begin schooling. Part of the idea behind the orphanage, explained Carla Ives, is to build an all-inclusive home for the children. As a large multi-purpose building, the future vision of My Heart’s Home will provide a selfsustainable family-model facility for Haitian children to learn and grow. The finished orphanage will have a full garden, living quarters and complete classrooms, eventually with Internet connections, so the children can learn and stay in contact with the volunteers who visit My Heart’s Home. HCI volunteers Lonny and Peggy Phillips of Shepherd joined in on the mission to contribute their knowledge and gain the experience. “We knew it wasn’t going to be a bed and breakfast or anything,” Peggy said, laughing. “I just expected to get there and love the children, that’s all I wanted to do.” Both of the Phillips used their talents and abilities to create the garden and develop a nutritional plan for the orphans. Lonny also helped assemble a kitchen table, benches, bunk beds, a desk and a learning center. The Phillips both took their experience to heart. “Just walking into the house and seeing the kids there was really what got to me,” Peggy said. “They look so at home already and they were so comfortable. They feel safe there, you can tell just by looking at them.” Ron Ives said the orphans developed an appreciation for the work done by the volunteers. The children reacted to the carpentry by taking in every inch of it, jumping onto the bunk beds and climbing across the benches. “The first time all of them were able to get to the table,” Ron said. “That was phenomenal.”

TOP: Magdaniel Delvas, 6, holds a piece of sandpaper Aug. 10 during Heart Cry International volunteers’ work project building benches. ABOVE: Suzette Millien, left, the house mother of My Heart’s Home orphanage, holds Kenlie Keulren, 1, as Jonathan Delvas, 5, looks ahead and Jocelyn Rémilieu, 3, covers his eyes to pray, sitting next to Shelda Joseph, 3, before a meal Aug. 17 at My Heart’s Home orphanage in Port-auPrince, Haiti.

Though the trip to Haiti was a success, the volunteers don’t believe their work is over just because their trip is finished. “There’s other things that need to be done there,” Peggy said. “More things that need to be built.” Haiti is not the only country where HCI is present, it also works to improve living conditions in Uganda, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Osborn plans on going back

within the next six months to visit My Heart’s Home, as well as other places in Haiti in need of assistance. “I have made a vow that I’m going to do anything possible to help these kids,” she said. “I’ve always had a heart for Haiti.” - Staff Photographer Libby March contributed to this report. metro@cm-life.com

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Wares Fair coordinator, said the annual event allows local businesses to introduce themselves to CMU students. About 7,000 to 8,000 students are expected to be in attendance at the expo, where more than 90 local and national businesses will also set up stands and give away free items. Some of the businesses that will be present include the large variety of local pizza chains and sandwich shops, B’s Music Shop, Walmart and Sam’s Club. “It also will be the site of the Most Spirited Chippewa Contest,” Simon said.

Here, students can get decked out in CMU gear and possibly qualify as one of the top 10 “most spirited.” Some even paint their entire bodies in maroon and gold. Contestants will be photographed at the contest’s tent and the top 10 contestants will be featured in an online vote. The winner receives $100 and an iPod. “(We have) a lot of momentum right now and we really need the student support,” Dabbs said. “Our students are very important to the athletics department.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Sophomore midfielder Ashley Mejilla goes for the ball Sunday against Iowa.

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Central Michigan has secured a contract with another Football Bowl Subdivision opponent for a future series. As part of a three-game series scheduled to be-

gin in 2011, North Carolina State will travel to Mount Pleasant to play CMU on Aug. 28, 2014 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The game will be CMU’s season opener. “This is a chance for them to come to our place on a Thursday night,” said CMU Athletics Director Dave Heeke. Dave Heeke “We’re trying to build scheduling that

can bring some of those (teams) into Kelly/Shorts. It can be challenging at times with the success we’ve had and the revenue component that is required to pay those teams to come here.” CMU and North Carolina State entered into a threegame series in January 2009 that will require the Chippewas to travel to Raleigh, N.C., for games on Oct. 8, 2011. and Sept. 14, 2013. According to the contract, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, CMU will receive a payment

of $450,000 and $300,000, respectively, for both games. N.C. State will receive $250,000 for the game in 2014. With the recent conference changes in college football, Heeke said he has been hesitant to sign contracts with other FBS schools, but has had talks with teams from the Big Ten, ACC and Sun Belt. According to each team’s respective website, CMU is scheduled to travel to Iowa on Sept. 22, 2012, and Purdue on Sept. 6, 2014. Howev-

er, with the Big Ten’s recent additions of Nebraska, both games are subject to change as both teams will have to make changes to their nonconference schedule to accommodate the conference’s 12th team. “With the instability of conferences, it’s been hard to get people to go too far out,” Heeke said. “The climate’s got to cool down just a little bit and we’ll do some longer-term scheduling. In this day and age, those

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CMU shutout streak ends at three By John Manzo Staff Reporter

The shutout streak was put to an end on Sunday as Iowa defeated the Central Michigan women’s soccer team 1-0 in the final match of the Iowa soccer tournament. Despite out shooting every opponent this season, CMU (3-1) can only be credited with four goals in as many games. Head coach Tom Anagnost doesn’t think the team is committed on the offensive side, but believes his team was good enough to defeat the Hawkeyes on Sunday. “We haven’t found the right mix, because we were good enough to beat that team,” he said. A scoreless tie was broken during the 69th minute when Iowa junior forward Alyssa Cosnek scored the lone goal on a tap in from freshman midfielder Leah DeMoss. Sophomore Stefanie Turner allowed the goal, which ended the season shutout streak at three games. Senior Shay Mannino played the first half for CMU and was relieved by Turner in the second. Mannino didn’t allow a goal, making three saves. Turner matched Mannino in saves, but allowed the lone goal. On the other side of the net, junior Emily Moran preserved the win, while collecting a shutout in Liesel Toth the process. “One bad defensive mistake cost us the game,” said junior defenseman Liesel Toth. Anagnost said the goal was preventable, but the team didn’t respond well after the fact regardless. “I think we did really well for three quarters of the match,” he said. To their credit, Anagnost thought Iowa was a talented team with athletic, attacking players. “I don’t know if this one slipped away,” he said. “We played a good team.” Iowa (2-1) had 14 shots, seven of which were on tarA soccer | 4B

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Sophomore mid-fielder Erin Dye is tripped Saturday afternoon while traveling up the field during their away game against Michigan State. CMU lost 4-2.

Wake Up Call Field hockey gets outshot 67-11 over weekend, loses both games at Champions Invitational By Justin Hicks | Staff Reporter

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Freshmen midfielder Skylar VanNatta attempts to pass the ball in the second half Sunday against Louisville during the Champions Invitational Tournament in East Lansing. CMU lost 9-0.

“We ran into a very good team; a very experienced team, and a very speedy team,” said head coach Cristy Freese. “I knew they’d come out firing today, especially after their disheartening overtime loss yesterday to Duke.” Louisville’s Nicole Youman opened the scoring two minutes into the match, finding the back of the net off the first penalty corner of the game. Amber Thomas followed suit and Youman netted another goal, giving the Cardinals a 3-0 lead seven minutes into regulation. Rachel Hollenbach scored her second goal of the season before Youman added her third of five goals in

the contest to take a five-point lead. Junior Anastasia Netto relieved freshman goalkeeper Carissa Flocken after she gave up five goals on 12 shots. Netto made 12 saves on 16 shots. Louisville added another tally with 3:33 remaining in the half off a penalty corner rebound that rolled right to Youman. Offensively, CMU was almost nonexistent in the first half, recording zero goals on as many shots. “At halftime I talked about going back out there 0-0 and to win the second half, obviously we didn’t win the second half,” Freese said. The Cardinals piled on to their 6-0 halftime lead, adding three more goals in the second from Hollenbach, Youman, and Thomas. Offensively, Freese was disappointed in the team’s stick-to-stick passing and their lack of chemistry. She said defensively as a team the girls weren’t movA INVITE | 4B

Former wrestler joins Gardner Webb coaching staff By Aaron McMann Sports Editor

Conor Beebe faced a lot of unknowns following the 2009 season. After winning his first MidAmerican Conference title and getting injured prior to the NCAA tournament, Beebe fell short in his fourth national bid. Now, he’s turned to coaching. Beebe was introduced on

Aug. 23 as a graduate assistant coach for Gardner Webb University’s wrestling team, joining head coach Richard Wince and assistant Daniel Elliott. “We’ve got big things in the works out here,” Beebe Conor Beebe said. “We’re

building a new wrestling room right now and we’ve got a good group of freshmen. I’m real excited about coming in and taking what I’ve learned from coach Borrelli out here to the south and maybe building upon that.” The former 141-pound CMU wrestler said he was unsure of what he wanted to do following graduation. He had not sent out many applications before Elliott called him and offered him

an opportunity at the Gardner Webb in Boiling Springs, N.C. “I didn’t know what exactly I wanted to do with my life outside of school,” Beebe said. “I basically thought, ‘why not, I don’t know what else I’m going to do my life,’ I might as well further my education and do what I love to do, which is being around the sport of wrestling.” CMU wrestling head coach Tom Borrelli said Beebe delayed

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a possible foray into business because of the bad economy, leaving open the possibility of pursuing a master’s degree. “He never really expressed that much interest in coaching, but when you’re done wrestling, as much time as these guys put into it and everything, it’s just hard to get completely away from it right away,” Borrelli said. The Runnin’ Bulldogs finished second at the NCAA East

Regionals last season, with senior Dustin Porter qualifying for nationals. GW welcomes in a freshmen class of seven, including a pair of Saginaw natives. Beebe finished his career at CMU with an 80-49 overall record, including winning his first Mid-American Conference title in the 141-pound weight class in 2009. While he qualified for the

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It took him three games, but former Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour put together the best performance of his young NFL career on Saturday. LeFevour went 10-for-12 for 100 yards and a touchdown in the Chicago Bears’ 14-9 loss against Arizona. Backing up starter Jay Cutler, he came into the game in the third quarter and helped lead the drive to the team’s only touchdown of the game. LeFevour had a rough debut in Chicago’s preseason opener against San Diego, going 2-for10 for 21 yards. The CMU standout struggled again in the Bears’ Aug. 21 game against Oakland, going 3-for-10 for 39 yards and an interception, amassing a 3.8 quarterback rating. Chicago recently signed 38year-old veteran quarterback Matt Collins and Matt Gutierrez to contracts, increasing the number of quarterbacks on the roster to five.

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Dan LeFevour went 10-for-12 for 100 yards a touchdown Saturday against Arizona.

Meanwhile, Antonio Brown has not missed a beat in Pittsburgh. Brown had a game-high 84 yards receiving on Sept. 14 against Detroit, including a 68-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Last week against New York, Brown got a lot of work returning punts and kickoffs. He returned two kickoffs for 50 yards and four punts for 43 yards. Linebacker Frank Zombo has also made a name for himself in Green Bay. The two-time All-Mid-American Conference selection had the biggest play of his career on Thursday, sacking Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning

and forcing a fumble in the Packers’ 59-24 win against the Colts. Zombo earned the start at outside linebacker following a series of injuries on the team. Anderson cut Former CMU wide receiver Bryan Anderson was cut Friday by the Omaha Nighthawsk of the United Football League. Anderson, a second-team All-Mid-American Conference selection, joined Omaha’s practice squad on July 23. He was cut by the New England Patriots on June 11 after signing as a free agent back in April.

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Field Hockey

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Brian Kelly brings different leadership game to Notre Dame By Greg Logan MCT Campus

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Freshman goalkeeper Carissa Flocken saves a shot Saturday before being stolen by a Michigan State forward, who immediately shot and scored during the Champions Invitational Tournament in East Lansing. Flocken saved eight of the 12 shots she faced during her first collegiate game.

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ing well together and did a poor job of picking up man-to-man in the circle. The Chippewas were outshot 38-3 Sunday,and 67- 11 total for the weekend. Louisville won the penalty corner battle as well, registering 15 to CMU’s 1. After the game, Freese told her team not to forget this game or just put it past them. “We’re going to put this score in our locker room because we want to use it to become a better team,” she said. “That being said, we’re a young team and we’ve got two weeks until our next game and our job is to get this group better.” The Chippewas resume play on Sept. 11 against Providence at the CMU Field Hockey Complex. Saturday CMU lost their season opener Saturday against No. 7 Michigan State, 4-2, in game one of the Champions Invitational Tournament. The team fell behind early, but knotted the score in the 18th minute when junior Brooke Sihota caught a rebound on her stick and sent it to the back of the net. MSU added a goal by Angela Pagura just before the half and CMU freshman Simone Lazar evened the sore in the second with her first career collegiate goal. The Spartans took the lead back 42 seconds later on a goal by Sabine van den Assem, and pulled away with the game on her second goal six minutes later. MSU defeated Duke, who knocked off Louisville in a double overtime thriller, 1-0 on Sunday to win the tournament. sports@cm-life.com

Freshmen start during Invitational; Freese sees promise in young goalies Starting goalkeeper position not yet set in stone By Justin Hicks Staff Reporter

EAST LANSING — The Champions Invitational this weekend gave the young field hockey team a chance to see what the big stage looks like and the coaching staff a chance to see how said players would perform in game scenarios. The team has been practicing for three weeks now, but there’s a big difference between what one can do in practice versus what they can do in the clutch. “What I’m really pleased about from the freshmen is that they see the learning process; this is a tough thing to do,” said CMU head coach Crissy Freese. “They’ve only been on campus for three weeks and (are) college students for one.” The team started five freshmen on Saturday against Michigan State and six Sunday against Louisville. Alexis Gersbach and Skylar VanNatta were two of the starters to play the full 70 minutes Saturday. Simone Lazar played 63 minutes while Juliana Makrinos played 46, each registering a shot on net. Forward Bailey McKeon also started Saturday and finished the weekend with three shots and 111 minutes of play. “I couldn’t have asked for anything more from the

“This is what 9-0 feels like,” said co-captain and senior back Amanda von Leer after losing to Louisville on Sunday during the Champions Invitational Tournament in East Lansing. “We never want to feel like this again.”

freshmen (this weekend),” Freese said. “At one point in the game I was thinking, ‘I don’t want a freshman taking the free hit,’ but I’m looking around and when there is seven freshmen out there. ‘I guess a freshman is going to be taking the free hit.’” Freshman goalkeeper Carissa Flocken got the start in net both games. She saw 12 shots both games, saving eight of them in 70 minutes Saturday and seven of them in 18 minutes of play Sunday. “Carissa is doing really well, cutting off all the angles and I think she did a good job today,” said junior Brooke Sihota following Saturday’s game against MSU. Freese hasn’t set a starter in stone yet, seeing promise in both young goaltenders. “My feeling is both goalkeepers would be seeing time in the next few weeks and I want to have a starter by the last nonconference weekend,” Freese said.

The Chippewas have a twoweek break before they take on Providence in their home opener Saturday, Sept. 11. sports@cm-life.com

Shortly after Brian Kelly replaced Charlie Weis as Notre Dame football coach, star wide receiver Michael Floyd reacted in disbelief when the new man distributed a blueprint to the players explaining how each player’s locker should be organized. Kelly, too, had his qualms when a review of 2009 game video convinced him Floyd was “overhyped and, at times, average.” But as the Irish prepare to begin a new era, Kelly, Floyd and the rest of the players are on the same page and brimming with optimism about a transition to the spread offense and 3-4 defense Kelly used to turn Cincinnati and Central Michigan from doormats into powers. Asked recently how well the players Weis left behind have bought into the new regime, Kelly said: “All of the players have done exactly what we’ve asked. It’s a paradigm shift _ different leadership styles _ that’s been the one aspect of growing.” As acerbic as Weis could be in his public-relations role, he was not exactly a demanding taskmaster with his players. Kelly is far more fluent with the media, and he conveys a clarity of vision that is a marked departure from his predecessor. For example, he criticized Floyd’s imprecise pass routes and the fact that the ball was thrown up for grabs so often, implying a less-than-disciplined approach by Weis. Floyd has responded by setting the example in practice. “In 20 years, I’ve not had a player work as hard as Michael Floyd,” Kelly said. “He has outworked everybody to the point where he has singlehandedly set the bar. He’s been dominant.” From the beginning, Kelly has said his is a “five-minute

plan” rather than a five-year plan. The Irish were 6-6 last season and 16-21 in the past three seasons. But Kelly praised the depth of talent Weis left, and you get the impression he believes he can mold it to his system and do much better with many of the same players. “Our players have cut out a lot of losing things,” Kelly said. “The important thing is how you go about your job ... attention to detail, discipline, be fast on your feet. At Notre Dame, we have a sense of urgency. We don’t have time. We have to force the issue.” Kelly’s sense of urgency is reflected in all the changes he’s made. Pleased with a deep group of running backs, he shifted Theo Riddick to wide receiver, predicting he will be an “elite player.” Not content with having AllAmerican candidate Kyle Rudolph at tight end, Kelly suggested that if a preseason injury lingers, Ru dolph could suffer the same fate as Wally Pipp when replaced by Lou Gehrig because sophomore Tyler Eifert is so talented. Hitting the ground running, Kelly recruited well enough to believe nine freshmen are going to see significant playing time, including cornerback Lo Wood and wideout T.J. Jones, who are competing for starting positions. But the most interesting newcomer might be quarterback Tommy Rees, who ostensibly is competing with Nate Montana, son of former Notre Dame great Joe Montana, for the backup QB role behind junior Dayne Crist. Kelly has been effusive in his praise for Rees. “He’s really savvy, a smart kid,” he said. “He has those intangibles of a quarterback relative to seeing things before they come up. He showed early on he can run this offense.”

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Volleyball swept at Purdue Mortar Board John Evans Senior reporter

Detroit’s offense doesn’t translate into wins As a sports fan, nothing excites me more than looking and seeing that the NFL season begins in just 11 days. In 2009, the Detroit Lions won two football games and, depending on how you look at things, last season was an improvement over a winless 2008 campaign. Every spring the kool-aid begins to mix and fans begin to indulge during training camp and the preseason. With a newly acquired gun slinger from Georgia (Matt Stafford) and a hard-nosed safety from Western Michigan (Louis Delmas), Lions fans saw signs of brilliance, but mostly saw the same thing they had witnessed for years. Another dismal season. With a full year as head coach under his belt, Jim Schwartz has showed he is committed to this team and bolstering the defensive line. The arrival of free agent Kyle Vanden Boesch and second overall pick Ndamukong Suh has made the Lions’ defense much stronger up front, but the secondary still has more questions than a game show. Coming into his second year, Stafford has shown vast improvements from just a season ago, creating chemistry with receivers and having a better understanding of the offense. Stafford has spread the ball around so far this preseason and shown the league that the Lions offense could be very potent this season. First round pick and rookie running back Jahvid Best is fast and going to be an important part to an offense that can score points in bunches. Along with Maurice Morris and Kevin Smith, the Lions actually have a backfield that won’t finish in the basement of every offensive category known to man. Calvin Johnson, Bryant Johnson and newly-acquired Nate Burleson create options at receiver, while tight ends Tony Scheffler and Brandon Pettigrew add to the weapons in which Stafford will be able to choose from in 2010. The offense will be there, but the wins will not. This season you are going to see a different Lions team with an offense that could end up being top 10 in the NFC, but offense does not translate into wins. Tampa Bay and St. Louis should be two games that help Detroit’s record, but games like Dallas, New York (both Jets and Giants) and New England make this year seem like it will be another one to forget about. This will be the most exciting five-win team Lions fans have ever seen. sports@cm-life.com

Premiere; Olson: We need to get better By Nick Conklin Staff Reporter

Central Michigan head women’s volleyball coach Erik Olson has a simple message for his team following a winless weekend at the Purdue Mortar Board Premiere: We need to get better. The opening weekend of the season saw CMU lose in straight sets against No. 24 Northern Iowa on Friday. Despite losing 25-21, 2523 and 25-1, the Chippewas competed closely with the highly-ranked Panthers for most of the night. After going down 4-0 early in the first game, the Chippewas came back to pull within one, 6-5, before UNI distanced itself to win the first set 25-21. In the second set, several attack errors by the Panthers allowed CMU to take an early 5-1 lead. UNI made a run to tie the set at 11. From there, both teams went back and forth before UNI went on a 4-0 run to take a 23-19 lead and win the set 25-23.

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Wisconsin sophomore Jocelyn VerVelde follows through after bumping the ball off of a spike during the CMU alumnae game Aug. 21 in Finch Fieldhouse.

After keeping it close early, CMU could not get any momentum in the third game and lost 25-14. Sophomore Jocelyn Vervelde led CMU with 12 kills, four blocks and six points. Olson said that the team struggled in the passing game throughout the match, and was eventually the cause of the team’s loss.

“We found out a lot about ourselves and what we need to work on.” Olson said. Saturday The second day of the tournament saw CMU fall to a talented Purdue team in three straight sets. Purdue got off to a fast start and proved to be too much for CMU to handle as the Chippewas were swept,

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UI sophomore transfer from Loyola-Chicago Allie Adam kicks the ball during a game against Central Michigan on Sunday, Aug. 29. The Hawkeyes won with a goal in the 70th minute by junior Alyssa Cosnek

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tion Sunday from CMU, which has been apparent since their dominant 4-0 exhibition win against Michigan State on August 15th. Toth credited the Iowa defense, but felt the team missed their opportunities. “They had a pretty good defense, but nothing we couldn’t handle,” Toth said. “It was just a matter of getting that final play on the ball and getting it in the net.” With the loss, the Chippewas’ freshmen experienced their first of their collegiate careers. “The upperclassmen will tell them we’re just going

to have to start from the beginning,” Toth said. “It’s our first loss of the season and we have a lot to work on and we’ll see what we can do before our next match.” CMU defeated Northern Iowa (0-3) 2-0 on Friday on goals from Toth and freshman Nicole Samuel. Toth scored her fourth career goal just before the half during the 43nd minute. Samuel extended the lead with the second goal of her career during the 72 minute. She shot the ball off the crossar and it dropped past Northern Iowa’s junior goalkeeper Lauren Potzman. Despite the 1-0 loss Sunday, the Chippewas have 22 shutouts in their last 28 outings. sports@cm-life.com

CMU vs. Iowa SHOTS CMU: 17, IOWA: 14 SHOTS ON GOAL CMU: 4, IOWA:7

25-16, 25-11 and 25-8, for the second consecutive game. Freshman Jenna Coates led the team with seven digs in the match and junior Catherine Ludwig added 19 assists. The final match of the tournament saw the Chippewas claim just one set against Western Kentucky, losing 3-1. The Hilltoppers rattled off several quick points and claimed the first set by a score of 25-18. With three Western Kentucky players in double-figures kills for the match, the Chippewas would win only one set 2518, 18-25, 25-9 and 25-16. Senior Lauren Krupksy and sophomore Val Deweerd paced the team with 11 and 10 kills, respectively, to close out the weekend. Olson said the lack of consistency from the team really hurt their performance. “We just couldn’t get everyone playing well at the same time this weekend,” Olson said. The defensive aspect of the game also lagged this

weekend and Olson has yet to find a defensive specialist that has performed to the level of his expectations. “We need to find a fulltime lebaro,” Olson said. “And we need were still sorting out some of our roles defensively.” Krupsky provided the one bright spot on the weekend, contributing 29 kills, three blocks and two aces to the score sheet. For her efforts, Krupsky was awarded alltournament honors behind her 2.9 kill per set average. Moving forward from the weekend, Olson said it will be important not to focus too heavily on the negatives from the matches. “I know what areas we need to work on,” Olson said. “We just need to get everyone on the same page.” CMU will go back on the road next weekend when it travels to Youngstown, Ohio, to compete in the Youngstown State Invitational. sports@cm-life.com

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