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Central Michigan Life
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010
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Student loan debt averages $26,615, continues to rise 70 percent of CMU undergrads borrowed last year
By Theresa Clift Staff Reporter
Students who graduated from Central Michigan University in 2009-10 accumulated an average debt of $26,615 in student loans. According to the Office of Institutional Research, the average debt has increased by more than $10,000 since 2005 when it was $16,537. For the 2008-09 school year, the average CMU student’s debt was $24,236, About 70 percent of CMU students borrowed money last year, according to OIR figures. There are many factors that are responsible for the
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increasing debt, said Diane Fleming, associate director of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Michigan’s economy is the main reason, because many parents have lost their jobs and have not been saving for their child’s college education, she said. “Unfortunately, the concept is out there that somehow there will be money for my education,” Fleming said. “But the fact is that there is not enough free money in the country.” Even when students are approved for a loan, the problems continue, she said. An expensive problem The concept the current student generation has is a very expensive one, Fleming said. A debt | 4A Photos by Andrew Kuhn/Staff photographer
CMU changes business relationship policies By Carisa Seltz Senior Reporter
A recent addition to the manual of administrative policies will affect every future business relationship between Central Michigan University and its potential affiliates. The new policy states “the university will not engage in a business relationship with any person or entity that is a party to a lawsuit against the university or involved in an alternative dispute resolution process against the university.” Existing university contracts are not affected by this new policy, which was put into effect immediately. Tom Trionfi, director of contracting, purchasing and health services, said the intent of the policy is to establish in writing the university will not engage in business with a company with which there is a pending legal dispute.
“If we’ve got a situation where someone is upset with us or we’re upset with them, until that’s resolved it just makes more sense not to be in a relationship with them,” he said. The new policy was implemented because other institutions were inquiring what CMU’s official policy was in situations involving business disputes, Trionfi said. “Right now, we have a few departments asking for clarification, but it looks like it’s not a big deal,” Trionfi said. He said the policy makes sense from a public relations standpoint and it provides an official protocol to adhere to. Manuel Rupe, CMU’s general counsel, said the university is currently in legal disputes with Wilcox Professional Services LLC and LaBelle Limited Partnership. A business | 4A
Curtis and Cason Thorsby believe they have developed one thing many college students crave — a cure for the common hangover. Their solution is Party Armor, a two-ounce shot aimed to replenish vitamins the body loses after a night of drinking. “I woke up hungover one morning and was laying on the couch,” said Curtis Thorsby, a Davison junior. “And all those 5-Hour commercials were coming on and I just put the two together and thought, ‘How awesome would that be if you could
or the first time in three years, the Central Michigan football team will take the field without former starting quarterback Dan LeFevour, the Football Bowl Subdivision’s alltime leader in total touchdowns (150). The Chippewas take the field at 7 p.m. Thursday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium against Football Championship Subdivision opponent Hampton (Va.). While linebackers Nick Bellore and Matt Berning return as defensive standouts, sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff will make his first start since his senior year of high school in 2007. Radcliff isn’t the only one making his CMU debut, as Dan Enos will lead Central Michigan in his first game as a head coach. cm-life.com
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Sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff will start in his first game Thursday at CMU’s home opener against Hampton at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. See the story on Radcliff on 4B.
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Second player suspended for home opener Ashley miller/staff photographer
Party Armor promises to cure hangovers Michael L. Hoffman Staff Reporter
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Check the website for a live chat during Thursday’s football game against Hampton.
Davison junior Alex Lee laughs with Battle Creek sophomore Aly Tacubeno at the Party Armor booth Thursday outside of Wayside Central, 2000 S. Mission St.
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Senior linebackers Nick Bellore, left, and Matt Berning share a laugh in the locker room Aug. 17 following Central Michigan football media day. Bellore and Berning are two of the most prominent defensive players returning for the 2010 season under first-year head coach Dan Enos. See first of 13 commemorative posters of the football team’s seniors on 8B.
just take a two-ounce shot and instead of it being for energy, it is for hangovers?’” After his initial idea, Curtis hit the Internet to find out exactly what causes hangovers and how to prevent them. Once he knew what he needed, he started experimenting with different formulae and Party Armor was born. “I went out and bought different supplements and put together a little formulation and had my roommate test it out,” he said. Curtis Thorsby said it worked so well for his roommate that other people wanted to try it out. Cason Thorsby, a business development manager at Central Michigan University A Armor | 4A
Defensive end Kashawn Fraser out one game By Aaron McMann Sports Editor
The Central Michigan football team will be without another player for its home opener. Starting defensive end Kashawn Fraser was suspended one game by head coach Dan Enos earlier this week for a violation of team rules. Enos was unavailable for comment Tuesday. Fraser will be available for CMU’s Sept. 9 game at Temple.
A 6-foot-3, 247-pound junior from C o c o n u t Creek, Fla., Fraser was tabbed to be the starting defensive Kashawn Fraser end. Sophomore Caesar Rodriguez and freshman Kenny McClendon will more than likely fill in for Fraser. Fraser appeared in 10 games last season in a backup role, recording 14 tackles and two sacks. He had a career-high five tackles and a recovered fumble in CMU’s 48-21 win against Akron. In 2008, his freshman season, he played in 10 games and sacked Ball State quar-
terback Nate Davis in CMU’s 31-24 loss against the Cardinals. Fraser is the second player to be handed Zurlon Tipton a suspension from Enos, in his first year as head coach. Redshirt freshman running back Zurlon Tipton was suspended two games on Aug. 11, also for a violation of team policies. The loss leaves the running back unit shorthanded for Thursday’s game. Senior Carl Volny and junior Paris Cotton are the only two with any game experience. sports@cm-life.com
Gordy waived by Jacksonville Former CMU cornerback Josh Gordy was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday. Gordy signed with the Jaguars in April as an undrafted free agent. He recorded three tackles during the preseason, including two in Jacksonville’s 27-26 loss against Miami on Aug. 21. Gordy was quiet in Jacksonville’s first preseason win against Tampa Bay on Saturday. He was one of four players released by the Jaguars on Tuesday. -CM Life Staff Reports
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