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EDITORIAL 05 Welcome back

Hopefully Spring Break gave you time to decompress and catch up. Now it’s time to finish the school year strong

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The Chippewas take on the Broncos March 11. The winner advances to the quarterfinals

Elliott arraigned in second sexual assault case

By Dylan Goetz Community Editor news@cm-life.com

Former Central Michigan University student and Student Government Association president Ian Elliott was arraigned March 4 for a second sexual assault case.

Elliott is charged with criminal sexual conduct of the third degree (oral penetration).

Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office found “sufficient evidence,” according to a press release from the office.

Elliott is already facing trial on two counts of criminal sexual conduct of the third degree and one count of assault with intent to commit penetration. The victim who filed the second case testified as a witness in the preliminary examination of another case against Elliott on Feb. 13, which is going to trial.

Elliott is accused of sexually assaulting CMU graduate student Rachel Wilson on Aug. 31, 2016 after meeting her at The Cabin.

At the Feb. 13 hearing, CMU alumna Landrea Blackmore, 22, shared her story about an incident with Elliott that took place in 2014.

Blackmore told the court she had known Elliott since high school, where they met through a leadership camp. When Blackmore began attending CMU, she said she became

close with Elliott and would frequently hang out together. Blackmore, who was in the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, recounted a time where she was at Elliott’s fraternity house, Phi Kappa Tau. On Nov. 15, 2014, Blackmore said she attended a “black light party” at the PKT house.

She said she drank before the event and described her level of intoxication as “pretty strong” at the time. Blackmore recalled she saw Elliott at the party, where the two talked in the living room and kissed.

The two went to a room upstairs in the house. She told the court she trusted Elliott and looked up to him as a mentor. When the two entered a bedroom, they sat on the bed and began talking. Blackmore described her “boundaries” at this time in her life, which included the fact that she was not comfortable doing anything sexually to a man.

Recounting the incident, Blackmore said Elliott shut the door and locked it. He began kissing her and expressed that he wanted her to perform oral sex on him. Blackmore told the court she responded to Elliott by saying she didn’t want to, and she had never done it before.

Sitting on the stand, Blackmore told the court after she refused Elliott’s request, he became “very persistent.” Blackmore said Elliot told her he was her friend and he could teach

her. Blackmore told the court she said “no” more than five times to Elliott that night. Elliott became aggressive, she testified. His tone changed and he was intimidating. He then exposed himself to her, took his hand and put it around her neck, and began to apply force while he put his penis in her mouth.

Becoming emotional on the stand, Blackmore said in that moment, she became concerned, feeling “scared and confused.”

“I felt terrified and frozen,” Blackmore said.

To try to make him stop, Blackmore said she tried things like choking and using her teeth. When he finally got up, Blackmore said she walked out and was hysterically crying. In the days following, Blackmore recalled Elliott reaching out to her, asking if she was OK and saying he didn’t remember what happened.

Blackmore eventually reported the incident to Elliott’s fraternity, which led to his dismissal.

Elliott’s preliminary exam will take place on March 21 in Isabella County Trial Court.

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...54 MORE DAYS AND COUNTING It’s time to finish out the academic year strong. Grind these last few months and make your hard work pay off.

Welcome back, EDITORIAL Chippewas!

We hope your Spring Break was everything you dreamed of and more. We hope you had enough time to relax, spend time with family and friends and decompress. We’re guessing you enjoyed your time off and feel recharged.

We are now in the homestretch, with only 54 days left of the academic year — this is the time to grind. Exams begin on Monday, April 29 and go until Friday, May 4. We have now until then to push through and work hard.

Reflect on the stress you had pre-break, and look at what you can do in the last few months to change it. Practice those better habits you’ve been wanting to encompass but haven’t had the motivation or time to do so.

Break is a perfect time to recharge and come back with a mindset and drive to succeed.

After a long, miserable winter, all we all want is summer and warmth. With the “Spring Forward” that just went into effect on Sunday, we have one more hour of daylight to enjoy.

There’s also events coming up in the last months of the academic year that can be another motivating factor like the annual Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Pow Wow, Threads Fashion Show and the Spring Tailgate. Those are enjoyable things to look forward to that you can do to decompress that doesn’t involve sitting in your dorm or apartment dreading the cold weather.

Now that you’re all hopefully caught up on sleep, school work and leisure time, get into game mode. Use the small amount of time left of the semester as your motivation.

We can all do this together, and finish out the year strong. You’ve got this.

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RACING TO GREATNESS

Cody Scanlan | Photo Editor

Senior forward Reyna Frost does sprints during practice on Feb. 21 in the Dick Parfitt Gymnasium.

Team captain Frost wraps up career with dreams of becoming astronaut, WNBA player Her day begins in silence and darkness.

Then, the alarm goes off.

The light in her room flickers, forcing her eyes to adjust. Another day.

Reyna Frost wakes up at 8 a.m. to begin her more-than-ordinary life as a women’s basketball player for Central Michigan University. She slips on her glasses and trudges upstairs to cook eggs and munch on Honey Nut Cheerios.

Frost has two fellow basketball players as roommates at Tallgrass Apartments – senior guard Pres-

ley Hudson and junior forward MacKenna Kelly.

At precisely 8:45 a.m., the Reese senior gets in her 2001 Pontiac Montana for a short drive to her capstone in mathematics in Pearce 203 with professor Lisa DeMeyer.

Like most vehicles, there’s a story behind the car.

The sleek-red Montana with tinted back windows and littered with CMU parking stickers was sitting on the side of the road in Reese when Frost caught her first glimpse.

She drove her old 1990 Buick Century, which topped out at 85 miles per hour and was falling apart, until she was a sophomore at CMU. Her grandfather, Bob Huizar, went

with Frost to check out the car.

“I bought (the car) with my own money,” Frost said. “I’m attached to it. When you buy something yourself, you don’t want to get rid of it.”

The minivan is Frost’s transportation for attending class religiously, which is essential to achieving her off-court goal: Becoming an astronaut.

Frost projects as a potential mid-to-late-round pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft, a league that only has 12 teams.

If she goes undrafted, there could be an option to sign a training-camp contract, much like CMU graduate Tinara Moore did in 2018.

“I’m confident that Presley (Hudson) and me can play

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Quinn Kirby | Assistant Photo Editor Senior forward Reyna Frost shoots the ball during practice on Feb. 11 in the Dick Parfitt Gymnasium.

Reese senior Reyna Frost takes notes during her mathematics capstone class on Feb. 11 in Pearce Hall.

overseas, for sure,” Frost said. “I know there have been WNBA scouts at our games. For me, they ask (assistant coach Murriel) Page if I can play guard. We know our names are out there.”

If all else fails and Frost chooses against pursuing basketball, she could end up with her head in the clouds – literally.

That’s because Frost dreams of becoming an astronaut, or at least working in space research.

Once basketball ends for Frost, she will consider returning to school for her graduate degree to focus on astrophysics or math. In the meantime, the rebounding machine on the court has already made connections with NASA workers to help secure an internship down the road.

“Going to the moon would be pretty cool,” Frost said. “If I had the opportunity, I don’t think I’d turn it down.”

Frost will graduate this upcoming May with a bachelor’s degree in math. CMU women’s basketball coach Sue Guevara said Frost’s studies have set an example for the entire team, and her work ethic in the classroom is contagious.

“Reyna has to work for everything,” Guevara said. “She’s got to study. She studies on the road, on the bus and still has time for Frosty Facts. It speaks to the commitment you need if you want to excel.”

After two classes to begin the day, Frost makes her way to the basketball court.

She laces up her shoes, but doesn’t take the court when practice begins.

Her time starts in the film room with Hudson, sophomore guard Micaela Kelly, sophomore guard Maddy Watters, freshman center Jahari Smith and sophomore forward Kyra Bussell. With the six of them is coach Guevara.

“I didn’t grow up in a basketball family, so my IQ has gotten a lot better since I was a freshman,” Frost said. “The coaches taught me how to watch film, digest it and get something out of it.”

For 45 minutes, CMU’s reserves go through drills. At 1:07 p.m., Frost finally returns to the gym – starting with warm up jump shots.

The buzzer screams, and Guevara calls her group to partake in a defensive drill. Frost’s first opponent is forward Sam Robinson, just a freshman. Against Robinson, Frost quickly wins the battle by forcing her into a double dribble.

Frost takes over as the ball handler, a skill she’s devel-

oped over the years. She burns past her defender and kicks the ball to freshman guard Anika Weekes for a jumper – swish.

Back on defense again, Frost is challenging 5-foot-6 guard Kalle Martinez, who brings speed to the table. Even though she wants to go for a steal, assistant coach Courtney Shelton forces her to play smart.

“Sit, Reyna,” Shelton yells. “Sit with your hands wide.

Quinn Kirby | Assistant Photo Editor Reese senior Reyna Frost drives her 2001 Pontiac Montana to class on Feb. 11 leaving Tallgrass Apartments.

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Reese senior Reyna Frost lifts weights after practice on Feb. 11 in the Indoor Athletic Complex.

Don’t go for the steal, just stay low.”

Prior to a 3-on-3 cut throat drill, Guevara preaches to her surrounding squad. Since the beginning of the season, she’s continuously searched for the “dog” inside players, also known as grit.

“Why doesn’t anyone get mad on defense?” Guevara questions. “One-on-one, Reyna gets beat, she’s upset. Why don’t they get mad at help-side defense? We need to be a better help-side team.”

The 3-on-3 game features four different teams. Frost has Kelly and Weekes in her group. The rules are simple – two points for an offensive rebound, two points for a defensive stop and one point for a deflection. If a team gets a stop, they stay on the floor.

Frost’s team starts on offense, and she attacks from the top of the key and scores in the lane while drawing a foul.

Guevara, speaking under her breath, says, “Reyna, that’s what I’m talking about.”

Frost’s team eventually wins the session. Her group also comes out on top in the ensuing 5-on-5 drill.

Sitting through team awards as a freshman, Frost watched CMU women’s basketball great Jewel Cotton earn the Heart and Hustle award, which is voted on by the team.

Frost made it her own goal to add that award to her resume, which she did during the team’s ceremony following the 2017-18 season.

“I was like, ‘Dang, I really want to be the hustle player of the team,’” Frost said. “So when I got (the award), I was really proud of it.”

Sitting in McGuirk Arena as an inexperienced freshman during the award ceremony back in 2016, she understood the need to get in the gym, lift weights and take her game to the next level.

Frost did just that — developing her strength, speed and toughness by intensifying her workouts.

Frost’s go to meal? Spaghetti. After the typical day of

Cody Scanlan | Photo Editor

Reese senior Reyna Frost cleans dishes after dinner on Feb. 11 at Tallgrass Apartments.

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Reese senior Reyna Frost sits in her living room studying film on Feb. 11 in her Tallgrass Apartment.

class, practice and weightlifting, she makes her way back to her apartment for her favorite dish.

She said she adopted the spaghetti recipe from her father.

“My dad makes it by melting cheese into the tomato juice and putting it onto the noodles,” Frost said. “It’s really good.”

Eating is an imperative part of Frost’s day. As a matter of fact, it is for all athletes. CMU’s nutritionist, Leslie Hildebrandt, keeps the Chippewas on a healthy diet. Frost said she’s told to eat at least every two hours, even if it’s just a snack.

“She’s told us things we can buy at the stores to save money,” Frost said of Hildebrandt. “We just have to be smart. Obviously we can’t eat chocolate all day. I really like apples, so I have those.”

Living with Hudson gives Frost an opportunity to spend time watching film with her teammate to prepare for an upcoming game. The pair notice different things and share tips throughout the week.

“We can see things before the coaches tell us stuff,” Frost said. “You see little things that you don’t know if coaches are going to talk about, but it makes it easier to remember tendencies for the game.”

When Frost isn’t studying film or working on homework, she’s watching Netflix. Right now, the main shows on in the apartment are “Grace and Frankie,” along with “Mar-

vel’s Runaways.”

Hudson often watches “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” but whoever finds their way to the couch first gets to pick the show for the night.

“I really like the superhero shows, like the nerdy ones,” Frost said. “(My roommates) don’t like those as much.”

Regardless of the show on the TV, food on the dinner table or final numbers on the scoreboard after a game, Frost said she appreciates her roommates on-and-off the court. They keep her smiling and laughing.

“It’s fun to be able to hang out with your teammates on the court, but then I really get to know them in the home,” Frost said.

Adjacent from Frost’s bed is her bookshelf. The top rack has novels of all sorts, but the bottom three contain awards – trophies, rings, plaques and even a signed basketball from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Frost’s favorite piece of hardware is her NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 ring. She said she wants another one.

“I’d put it right here,” Frost said, pointing to an empty spot on her shelf. “That’d be nice.”

With the Mid-American Conference tournament just around the corner, Frost plans to snag momentum, go on another winning streak and help take her team back to the Big Dance.

Her day ends in silence and darkness, ready for another opportunity to live the life of a student, athlete and champion.

Cody Scanlan | Photo Editor A ring from Frost’s Sweet 16 run sits on her bookshelf on Feb. 11 in her bedroom.

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Davies urges legislators to reconsider higher education funding

By Melissa Frick University Editor news@cm-life.com

Central Michigan University President Robert Davies spoke to the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges March 7, urging lawmakers to find a way to change the funding method for Michigan higher education.

Davies noted his appreciation for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recommended budget increase of 3 percent for higher education, but asked the subcommittee to find a higher education funding formula that supports all Michigan public universities equally.

“The formula should focus on the ability of universities to move

Michigan forward and be based on academic quality, rigor and results,” he said in his address.

Less than 17 percent of CMU’s operating budget comes from state funding, Davies said. State investment to CMU has fallen from over 80 percent to below 20 percent in the past two decades, he said.

CMU receives $4,227 per student, the sixth lowest in the state. Per-student funding at Michigan’s public universities ranges from $2,957 to nearly $9,000, he said.

Davies said that CMU is part of Michigan’s economic backbone. He cited a recent report which showed that the university is responsible for creating nearly 12,000 jobs and generating more than $1.2 billion each year in economic impact for Michigan.

While Michigan was

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Cody Scanlan | Photo Editor CMU President Robert Davies gives a statement during the Board of Trustee formal meeting on Dec. 6 in the Presidents Conference Room.

ranked 47th in the nation for economic competitiveness in 2002 by a Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the state now sits at 20th, he said.

“We are proud of the role

Central is playing in this great economic comeback,” he said. “To continue this climb, Michigan relies on institutions like CMU to prepare students for high-demand careers in fields such as engineering, accounting, information technology, education and health care.”

Davies highlighted several recent successes of the university, including the accomplishments of College of Medicine. He said the college was opened

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He also said state legislature has helped fund the Center for Integrated Health Studies, which is currently being constructed and will advance

interdisciplinary learning.

Davies highlighted accomplishments by CMU faculty and students in Great Lakes protection, who are leading a second $10 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to monitor and assess Great Lakes coastal wetlands.

He said that many families want a college education for their children, but cannot afford the growing investment of a four-year degree. Through partnership with the state, universities can keep education within reach for Michigan families, he said.

CMU is doing its best to keep costs low, Davies said.

CMU has had the lowest cumulative tuition increase over the past nine years out of Michigan’s 15 public institutions. The total cost for a four-year degree from CMU is 10th out of the 15 public universities, he said.

“I am proud of the role Central Michigan University plays in our state, and I thank you for inviting me to share our story with you,” he said.

“I look forward to working with you to invest in the residents of Michigan and the future of our economy.”

NEWS AND NOTES FROM AROUND CAMPUS

30TH ANNUAL ‘CELEBRATING LIFE’ POW WOW TO TAKE PLACE MARCH 23, 24 The 30th Annual Pow Wow “Celebrating Life” will take place March 23 and 24 in the John G. Kulhavi Events Center in McGuirk Arena.

The Pow Wow is open to the public, with $7 general admission for ages 11 and above. Students, children and Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe members all get in free with proper identification.

The grand entry ceremonies will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and 7 p.m. and noon Sunday, March 24. Doors open to the public both days at 11 a.m.

This event is an annual celebration of Native American culture at Central Michigan University and the surrounding Mount Pleasant community. It is organized by a group of CMU students and advisers called the Pow Wow Committee. The pow wow is intended to build cultural unity between the tribal community and student attendees.

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Judo Club members benefit from martial arts training

By Michael Livingston Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Although small in number, the Central Michigan University Judo Club fills the McGuirk Events Center wrestling room with energy and vigor in its weekly gatherings.

“We follow the traditional judo style of integrity and the basis of martial arts which is discipline and respect for other people,” said Grand Rapids junior and Judo Club President Mason Haynes.

The Judo Club incorporates elements of Jiu-Jitsu, another grappling martial art. Because of this they have a more wellrounded practice that helps during tournaments.

Grappling means there are no strikes, kicks or punches permitted. Grappling involves takedowns, chokes, joint manipulation and other submission techniques to

Courtesy Photo | Judo Club Judo Club vice president Chris Carpenter traps secretary Brandy Mathewson in a submissive hold.

defeat opponents.

Judo actually translates to “gentle way” in Japanese. The form of wrestling dates back to the late 1800s.

Haynes has been involved

with the club since his freshman year. He coordinates practices by scheduling guest instructors and making lesson plans. Because of the club's small size, the members can

communicate easily through Snapchat.

A regular practice involves stretching and basic drills, followed by guest instruction.

It concludes with sparring,

where members practice on each other. Haynes says the club is playful and satirical to long-time members as they often crack jokes and critique each other's form.

However, a newcomer should not be discouraged.

Haynes said the club welcomes anyone with any level of prior experience and will work to help build them into capable grapplers with positive reinforcement.

“It is both aerobic and anaerobic, like lifting weights and running at the same time, which has tremendous benefits for ‘burning’ calories,” USA Judo Sports Medicine Subcommittee wrote.

Haynes said he benefits from judo on a mental level, as he attempts to calculate and predict his opponents' actions. He said he feels as though he gains new mental perspectives.

“It just feels good to do, it definitely keeps you more focused,” Bellevue sophomore

and judo club secretary Brandy Mathewson said.

The CMU Judo Club participated in its first tournament of the year Feb. 24 at Michigan State University.

Vice President Chris Carpenter took first place in his division, while member Kevin Fisher took third.

Haynes and the rest of the judo club executive board are looking forward to expanding their reach to students. They hope to increase the size of the club from five to 10 members a week to 20-30 by having a bigger presence at MainStage, as well as advertising to other RSOs and some greek organization.

“If you’re looking for something new, come on and check us out,” Haynes said. “It definitely sounds a lot scarier than it actually is.”

Students interested in attending a lesson or joining the club can visit the club from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday nights.

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Veterinarians manage stray cat population using 'TNR' method

By Michael Livingston Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

An oversized population of stray cats has grown within Isabella County and the Mount Pleasant township, according to local feline specialists.

While a cat’s lineage can stem back decades, humans contribute to the problem by releasing unwanted, unaltered cats into the wild. These cats mate with other strays and produce offsprings that mature to be feral and unsociable.

Local veterinarians point to Mount Pleasant for having the largest stray cat population in midMichigan. To combat this, they use the trap, neuter and return method.

Mystie Beckwith, the owner of the Karma Kat Café, has been actively helping reduce the stray population for more than

10 years. She said she receives phone calls almost daily from people who have found one or several stray cats on their property and are unsure what to do.

“A lot of people just abandon the cat outside,” Beckwith said. “I’ve even had people tell me ‘I’m just going to throw him outside in the woods or down at Island Park,’ and it happens.”

A stray population grows with naturally excessive breeding. An unaltered female can breed two to three times a year with an average of around four cats per litter. One litter can easily turn into a colony of hundreds within a few years.

SPAY USA, a referral network for affordable spay and neuter services, showed the long-term effect wild, unaltered cats have and how a small feline family can turn into a colony rapidly. Two stray

HOW TO HELP Students can help reduce the stray and feral cat population in Mount Pleasant by contacting the sources below for more information: • Karma Kat Café (989) 773-2399 • Isabella Cat Clinic (989) 779-2700 • HATS (989) 775-0830 • S-NAP Online only

Courtesy Photo | HATS Chipmunk, a 3-year-old female, arrived at the Humane Animal Treatment Society as a stray on July 2018.

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After one year, this turns into 12 cats, then 67, and then 376 and 2,107 after four years.

Almost every feline professional in the area promotes a safe and humane way to reduce the population. By using the trap, neuter and return method (TNR), that began as early as the 1950s, cats can be returned to the wild without the ability to expand their colony.

The Humane Society of the United States report nearly 30-40 million community cats live in the U.S., while only two percent are spayed and neutered. TNR programs exist on an international scale for different companion animals.

The Spay-Neuter Animal Project, a small volunteer-based nonprofit organization established in 2010, offers TNR assistance to individuals and local shelters.

“TNR is the only method proven to be humane and effective at controlling feral cat populations,” according to the SNAP website.

SNAP President Brandi Mitchell has been a licensed veterinary technician since 2006, but has been volunteering at local shelters since age 15. Mitchell started

SNAP to reduce animal overpopulation by promoting the spaying and neutering of both companion and feral animals.

“We are helping where we can,” Mitchell said.

“We do a lot of feral, a lot of shelter type stuff all in hopes of decreasing the burden of reproducing animals.”

Various veterinary clinics and animal shelters can perform surgery for a fee, including the Isabella Cat Clinic located at 1635 E Broomfield St. “As a veterinarian, I try to make a dent when I can. I feel it’s my responsibility,” said Catherine Lindstrand, Isabella Cat Clinic owner.

“As much as I can do, I will do.”

One problem with the TNR method is that it leaves the work to the person. Someone must trap the cat and bring it in without harming it, which is not always an easy task.

The Humane Animal Treatment Society, located on Isabella Road, requests that individuals examine the cat before attempting to trap it. It advises checking for a collar or ear tip, a straight edge on a cat’s left ear, which signifies that the cat could be fully-vetted

and is already spayed and neutered.

HATS also noted the importance of knowing certain cat terminology.

A stray cat is a cat who has a home but is lost or has wandered away from home. The term ‘stray’ is commonly used to describe a cat that is unowned and not being cared for.

A community cat is a feline in the community that is cared for by an individual or group of people but doesn’t necessarily have an owner.

A feral cat is a cat who cannot be handled and is not socialized with humans — essentially, a wild animal. A semi-feral cat is a cat that is fearful of humans but might be able to be handled lightly.

After the cat is trapped it is best to take it to a local animal shelter or humane society for its surgery.

Privately-owned veterinary clinics are another option, but also tend to charge for the operation.

Susan Renaud, principal at McGuire Elementary School, has been rescuing and relocating cats for several years with the help of the Isabella Cat Clinic.

She was able to find new homes for eight to 10 cats while neutering and releasing 10-15, she said.

“Part of why I initially started caring for the strays was because the problem literally ended up on my doorstep,” Renaud said.

“I’ve had more than one occasion where a litter of kittens has ended up on my window.”

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School of Health Sciences faculty discusses his work in substance abuse education

By Courtney Pedersen Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

School of Health Sciences faculty member Marty Malcolm has dedicated his life to substance abuse education.

Malcolm graduated from Central Michigan University with a major in community health with a minor in substance abuse, and currently serves as an adviser for the substance abuse disorder minor. He worked as a therapist for 12 years, and has been at CMU for 15 years.

Central Michigan Life sat down with Malcolm to discuss why he thinks substance abuse is applicable in any line of study.

CM Life: What courses do you teach and what are your passions?

Malcolm: I teach the “Responding to Emergencies” course here on campus, where we teach First-Aid, CPR, things like that. That’s actually my second passion,

Courtney Pedersen | Staff Reporter School of Health Science faculty Marty Malcolm sits in his office Feb. 18 in the Health Professions Building.

my first passion is substance abuse.

I believe whole heartedly that the Substance Abuse Disorder minor is one of the best minors to have because it affects everybody.

I always say it’s not too far

from people’s roots, and it’s a great minor that can be used in combination with many majors across this campus.

Where were you a counselor?

I did residential drug treatment centers and I was

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a clinical supervisor in Bay City. I also opened up two outpatient substance abuse clinics in Skidway Lake and Rose City, which are really rural areas. (I worked for) Ausable Valley Mental Health, where I was the clinical supervisor, the director and opened satellite locations. For eight years, I was with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe as the use specialist and clinical supervisor.

What inspired you to open those centers?

To be able to give back to the rural communities. It’s amazing to me to see how much the rural communities really and truly go without.

I think there are not many choices for people in those rural communities, other than they feel they have to drink or do drugs in order to deal with that.

Where I come from, it’s almost like there is a bar on every corner. Getting people back their lives and having them learn to gain control

once again. That they are in control of their own destiny and drugs and alcohol doesn’t have to be that destiny.

What inspired you to minor in substance abuse?

What inspired me back then was that I saw family members, I saw friends and family, that were struggling with (substance abuse). I also knew that it was going to be a huge problem. I had early-on instruction from some of my professors that it was going to be a hot topic and sure enough, we are looking 20-some years later and it is a hot topic. It has always continued to be a hot topic, whether it be the opioid crisis, binge drinking and alcohol, the passing of the new marijuana law, I mean it’s definitely a hot topic.

Why do you encourage students to minor in substance abuse?

For people who are thinking about becoming a physical therapist or a physician’s

assistant or an occupational therapist, they are going to be seeing people that have addiction issues. Then there is the counseling aspect of it, where we get into counseling, the psychology majors, and the social work majors, they see that every day.

I see it in prevention or intervention – getting out to the early adolescence, getting out to people around the community about what’s happening with drugs and alcohol.

Usually substance abuse is not too far away from our family tree – in the roots that we come from and that’s why I am so passionate about it and see it going with every major here. A business major, an entrepreneurship major, I always see it going with those because they are going to be in charge of people, in charge of businesses and they are going to be hiring people that have substance abuse issues. It’s just a great all-around minor to have.

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TURNING POINT USA AT CMU TO HOST GUEST SPEAKER FOR POLITICAL DISCUSSION

The Central Michigan University chapter of Turning Point USA will host Brandon Tatum, a former police officer and Turning Point USA director of Urban Engagement, who will speak at an event called #WalkAway at 7 p.m., March 14 in Pearce 127.

Turning Point USA is a conservative nonprofit organization founded by 25-year-old Charlie Kirk, who worked on Donald Trump’s 2016 political campaign.

During the two-hour event, Tatum will discuss “bringing Americans together to #WalkAway from intolerance and societal discord; and to walk toward unity, civility, respect, and the American ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all,” according

to the event page.

“We’re hoping to help students learn to think for themselves and not be forced into thinking a certain way and creating a place for open dialogue for students on campus to discuss topics like the dangers of socialism,” said junior Salicia Bayes, organizer of the event.

The event is free and open to the public, but anyone who wishes to attend must RSVP to the event’s Evite page, which can be found on the “Turning Point USA at Central Michigan University” Facebook page.

-Maddox Rowland, Staff Reporter

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTH SERVICES AT NEW HEALTH FAIR The Central Michigan University College of Medicine will provide free health care for patients in the community during a health fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 16 at Mount Pleasant City Hall.

All ages are welcome at this event, and no insurance is required.

Services that will be available include vital checks, diabetes screening, fall risk screening, heart screening for children and adults, medication reviews, mental wellness screening and primary care physician referrals.

Educational services will also be provided as well as HPV vaccines, said Miami second-year medical student Katherine Antillano.

“Not only are we giving screening free, but also screening to the community,” Antillano said. “At the end, (the patients) are going to have a plan of what to do.”

Antillano said there will be an “exit station” where social workers will be to help set up any necessary future care for patients. They made this “exit station” because other health fairs provide free screening but no follow-up appointments for the patients.

There will be about 90 different volunteers at the health fair including physicians, medical students and other health care providers who will all be readily available to assist patients, Antillano said.

This is the first time the College of Medicine will be hosting the health fair. The initiative to have this fair came from students. Antillano hopes it will become an annual event.

Mount Pleasant City Hall is located at 320 W. Broadway Street.

-Bridget Bittmann, Staff Reporter

‘WOMEN, TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP’ CONFERENCE TO FEATURE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES The Central Michigan University Office of Information Technology will host the Women, Technology and Leadership Conference March 13 from 2-5 p.m. in the Bovee University Center Rotunda.

The conference is open to all CMU students, regardless of gender, who are interested in practicing networking, creating connections and progressing their career in technology.

“It is a great opportunity for students to make connections and get career advice,” said project manger Carla Budinsky.

There will be a panel featuring 4-5 executive women who have professional experience

and have held a wide range of technology and leadership positions.

Following the panel, there will be a catered event where students are able to network with panelists and enter to win prizes and scholarships.

“I’m passionate about encouraging women who are interested in a career in technology and organizing this event is my favorite project,” Budinsky said. Sign-in for the conference starts at 1:45 p.m. and the discussions will commence at 2:15 p.m.

-Brody Britton, Staff Reporter

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Guevara sits on her throne, and it's nothing new

By Evan Petzold Assistant Sports Editor sports@cm-life.com

She climbs the ladder, cuts down what remains of an already frayed net and perches herself on the basketball hoop.

Her back pressing against the backboard and legs dangling through the rim, she sits on her throne, waving the net in circles. Fans, players and fellow coaches cheer enthusiastically for the 12th-year Central Michigan coach.

Sue Guevara is at the top, as she has been for three consecutive years in the Mid-American Conference.

The Chippewas (24-6, 15-3 MAC) throttled archrival Western Michigan, 88-57, on March 6 to clinch at least a share of the MAC regular season title. Three

days later, CMU put Toledo on blast in the final regular season game to secure the outright conference regular season championship over second-place Ohio (25-4, 14-4 MAC).

Holding yet another championship net in her hand this early in March means one thing: There’s more to play for.

Back on March 2, with a victory over Eastern Michigan, CMU picked up its fourth-straight MAC West Division title. This week, while in Cleveland, Ohio, the Chippewas will look to repeat as MAC Tournament champions.

There’s more basketball to be played, and it’s nothing new for Guevara. She started at CMU in the 200708 season, and the team finished 6-23 overall. In her fourth year at the helm, the Chippewas were 20-11 overall and made the WNIT.

Kyle Tanner | Staff Photographer Central Michigan women’s basketball coach Sue Guevara celebrates after cutting the net down following a win over Western Michigan on March 6, at McGuirk Arena. The Chippewas clinched a share of the MAC regular season title with the victory.

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Since that first WNIT bid in 2010-11, CMU has only missed the postseason once.

“I know just how hard it is. It’s so hard,” Guevara said of staying dominant.

“But our kids are tough, they’re battle-tested, and they’re tough-minded.”

As for last season, the Chippewas’ hard work, grit and determination allowed them to dance all the way to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, upsetting LSU and Ohio State on the way.

Over the past 12 years, Guevara has maintained success. Players come and go, coaches snag different jobs, new athletic administrators are brought in and even fans move away from town. Guevara’s culture is the overarching factor that has remained the same.

For senior forward Reyna Frost and senior guard Presley Hudson, two keys to success over the past four years, this is the last time around the block. The last MAC West title, MAC regular season championship and MAC Tournament.

After this, it’s all over for the dynamic duo.

Instead of getting caught up in the reality of the end,

Frost said she’s using the finish line as motivation.

Think of it as a bittersweet moment in sight for Frost, Hudson and fellow senior Jaeda Robinson. The goal, if it hasn’t already been accomplished, is for the trio to leave Mount Pleasant as the best class in history.

“I want to go out strong with Presley and leave a good footprint on Central Michigan,” Frost said.

“We’ve gotten better every single year, so we want to make noise come postseason. It’s gone by really fast. We have a team behind us and are going into more tough games.”

Hudson broke the all-time scoring record earlier this year, as did Frost with the program rebounding record. Just a few months after Frost towered over former star Crystal Bradford’s mark, she snapped the all-time rebounding record in MAC women’s basketball history.

Since the 2015-16 season, Guevara controls a 59-11 record in her conference.

That streak began when Hudson and Frost were freshmen, looking up to forward Jewel Cotton and following closely behind forward Tinara Moore and guard Cassie Breen.

Hudson and Frost know no different than winning the MAC West, as it’s been a consistent accomplishment since the pair arrived on campus.

They are fully aware of the task upcoming at Quicken Loans Arena and are desperate for another taste of the NCAA Tournament.

“There’s so substitute for experience,” Guevara said.

“You can tell your players about what it’s going to be like at Cleveland, but until they feel it, they don’t understand.”

One of the ways Guevara helps her squad realize the intensity of playing in the MAC Tournament is loading the nonconference schedule. In 2018-19 alone, Guevara set matchups against South Dakota State, Western Kentucky, Virginia, Quinnipiac, Louisville and Miami (FL) – six teams that made the NCAA Tournament the year prior.

The thought is that if players understand what it means to play a topnotch team in the nation, the MAC Tournament won’t be as stressful. Up to this point, Guevara’s philosophy has worked.

“We know what it’s like, the stress on our bodies,” Hudson said. “This is go time. This is when you have to pick up your game to another level.

“Being a senior, it’s so different to look back.

There were so many things I didn’t know as a freshman.”

In the MAC Tournament a year ago, CMU nabbed tightly contested wins against Eastern Michigan (67-64), Miami (61-58) and Buffalo (96-91) for the championship. Even Guevara will admit the Chippewas could’ve easily dropped any of those games, but their resilience proved to be the difference.

For Guevara, Hudson, Frost and the rest of the Chippewas, the prized MAC Tournament just is days away.

It’s crunch time, and March is finally here.

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Bunting shines, Crawford remains consistent at NFL Scouting Combine

By Evan Petzold Assistant Sports Editor sports@cm-life.com

Two Chippewas traveled to Indianapolis with hopes of improving their NFL draft stock at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. It’s safe to say cornerback Sean Bunting did just that.

Bunting and fellow Central Michigan cornerback Xavier Crawford are expected to be the third and fourth Chippewa defensive backs

ever selected in the NFL draft. The others were Kavon Frazier in 2016 and Jim Bowman in 1985.

Right now, Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller has Bunting as a second-round draft pick.

At 6-feet, 195 pounds, Bunting quickly surprised with a 4.42-second 40-yard dash to open his activities at the combine. Crawford followed it up with a run of 4.48 seconds. Bunting finished with the fifthbest 40-yard time of all cornerbacks.

On the bench press, Bunting proved his physicality. While numbers don’t always translate to on-field strength, he put up 14 reps. Crawford finished with 11.

Bunting’s punch at the line of scrimmage is typically on-point. When he’s overly aggressive, he does a nice job of giving himself enough time to recover and make a play on the ball. The reason he’s able to recover so well is due to his speed.

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movements and physicality until end of the whistle have helped Bunting remain glued to receivers, even if the opposition was quicker off the snap.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler is an NFL Draft Analyst and was at the combine to watch Bunting perform. He described Bunting as a press-man cornerback with “starting potential” in the NFL due to his ability to play loose and suffocate the catch point.

However, Brugler said Bunting must get stronger and develop his techniques.

“Bunting has the athleticism to run better routes than the receiver, something that frequently showed on his film,” Brugler said. “His undisciplined mechanics led to mistakes, but he is usually in a position to recover with his coverand-clobber mentality.”

Bunting registered a 41.5-inch vertical jump and 126-inch broad jump. His vertical was second-best of all cornerbacks at the combine.

Crawford’s top skill is his ability to turn and run, which directly comes from being able to flip his hips at any moment. Loose hips are a key quality for NFL teams, and Crawford has that attribute.

FootballPost’s Dion Caputi was at the NFL combine and provided some insight on where Crawford

projects at the next level.

Caputi believes Crawford will be drafted somewhere between the fourth and seventh rounds, which takes place on April 27.

“He breaks up passes in volume – a lot of PBUs, though some I’ve spoken with claim he’ll never record many takeaways,” Caputi said of Crawford.

“At the absolute worst, he’ll be a quality special teams profile early on, which will, of course, afford him more opportunity than someone who can’t.

“I also think he’s got some long-term safety potential if things don’t pan out at corner. A day-three prospect with upside.”

As a graduate of Oregon State in June 2018, Crawford transferred to CMU for the 2018 season with two years of eligibility. However, he left a year early following 24 tackles, three tackles for a loss, 12 passes defended, one interception and two fumble recoveries.

Playing football in the Pac-12 and Mid-American Conference since 2015, Crawford has some of the most consistent coverage techniques of cornerbacks in the upcoming draft class.

Bunting made 37 tackles, three tackles for a loss, two interceptions, five passes defended and two forced fumbles. He logged

nine interceptions in three seasons for the Chippewas.

Both Bunting and Crawford earned First Team All-MAC honors in 2018. They will attend CMU’s Pro Day on March 14 and are expected to participate in agility drills – an event the pair didn’t compete in at the combine.

Below are the measurements and NFL combine results for Bunting and Crawford.

Measurements Sean Bunting, CB: Height: 6’0” 3/8 | Weight: 195 pounds | Hand: 9” 5/8 | Arm: 31” 6/8 | Wingspan: 76” 6/8 Xavier Crawford, CB: Height: 5’10” 7/8 | Weight: 187 pounds | Right Hand: 8” 6/8 | Left Hand: 9” | Arm: 29” 1/8 | Wingspan: 71” 7/8 40-Yard Dash Sean Bunting, CB: 4.42 seconds Xavier Crawford, CB: 4.48 seconds Bench Press Sean Bunting, CB: 14 reps Xavier Crawford, CB: 11 reps Vertical Jump Sean Bunting, CB: 41.5 inches Xavier Crawford, CB: 37.5 inches Broad Jump Sean Bunting, CB: 126.0 inches Xavier Crawford, CB: Did not compete

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CMU-WMU battle in MAC Tournament first-round, winner plays Kent State

By Evan Petzold Assistant Sports Editor sports@cm-life.com

Coming into Friday night's game against rival Western Michigan, the Central Michigan men's basketball team had the chance to finish anywhere from the No. 4-7 seed in the Mid-American Conference overall standings.

The Chippewas (21-10, 10-8 MAC) came up just short of the No. 4 seed. Despite an 82-78 victory against the Broncos on March 8, CMU had to rely on a Kent State loss to Akron. However, the Golden Flashes (22-9, 11-7 MAC) picked up a three-point win over the Zips (16-15, 8-10 MAC).

Teams ranked in the top four earn an automatic bid to the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Keno Davis' team ended up with the No. 5 seed, which means CMU will host a first-round game at 7 p.m. March 11 against No. 12-ranked WMU.

Hunter McLaren | Staff Photographer Keno Davis talks to his team as they play UMKC on Dec. 19 at McGuirk Arena.

In two games against the Broncos this season, the Chippewas earned an 85-64 beat down on Feb. 2 at McGuirk Arena and a seven-point win to cap off the regular season in Kalamazoo.

CMU is 12-4 at home; WMU is

2-13 on the road.

The winner of CMU-WMU takes on Kent State, which finished No. 4 in the overall rankings, on March 14 at Quicken Loans Arena in the quarterfinals.

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The winner of the semifinals plays in the MAC Tournament championship at 7:30 p.m. March 16. On the other side of the bracket, No. 2 Toledo and No. 3 Bowling Green are the top seeds.

Since Buffalo is ranked No. 19 in the nation, the Bulls are likely set for an NCAA Tournament appearance regardless of their MAC Tournament outcome. If a group can knock off coach Nate Oats' team, the MAC is expected to earn two bids to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1999.

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Outfielder Crum credits hitting streak to newfound approach Celebration of Life 30TH ANNUAL

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By Evan Petzold Assistant Sports Editor sports@cm-life.com

Jacob Crum battered 12 home runs as a sophomore at Lansing Community College in 2017, which helped solidify his transfer to Central Michigan for his junior season.

In the 2018 campaign, he made 55 starts for former coach Steve Jaksa and was unable to get the ball over the fence. Zero home runs.

New coach Jordan Bischel has brought a new-look approach at the plate for the Chippewas, and it’s paying off for Crum. Instead of playing small-ball, the senior is instructed to drive the baseball into the gaps and use power to his advantage.

The result – two home runs in 10 games, along with six doubles and two triples.

“This year, we are looking for pitches we can drive early in the count,” Crum said. “We split the field into thirds and attack gap to gap. That’s what has changed.”

Crum is second on the team, behind only Zach Gilles, with a .378 batting average.

His slugging percentage, .811, paces CMU. Bischel, succeeding his hire to take over for Jaksa, brought hitting coach Tony Jandron with him from Division II Northwood University.

Immediately, Bischel’s staff implemented a new approach to “free up” players at the plate.

The Chippewas have smashed eight homers in 10 games, compared to a meager 12 in 60 games a season ago.

“Jake has a ton of bat speed,” Bischel said. “He was excited when we brought our hitting approach. He’s embraced it and has a ton of confidence.

“He’s our most athletic and explosive players, and he’s just finding his groove.”

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Evan Petzold | Assistant Sports Editor Central Michigan outfielder Jacob Crum throws the ball at practice at Turf Bay on Feb. 27 in the Indoor Athletic Complex.

missile over the left field fence for a grand slam – his firstcareer homer at CMU. It came in the top of the first inning off Prairie View A&M righthander Derrick Curry, who was chased after 5 2/3 innings of work.

“I got the monkey off my back, and then hit another one during that weekend,” Crum said. “I just got to keep it going.”

The second came against just one day later, Feb. 24, in the Cardinal Classic finale at Vincent-Beck Stadium in Texas.

Crum, in the second inning against Lamar, went opposite field for a three-run blast, scoring Zach Gillies and Sullivan for an early 3-0 edge against the Cardinals, who featured left-hander Grason Wright on the bump.

“Honestly, I’ve been getting deep in counts with two strikes, trying to see the ball deeper and use the right-center gap,” Crum said.

“Sometimes I do try to get pull happy, so just trying to stay through the ball.”

FUN TRANSLATES TO

CONTAGIOUS WINNING The message from Bischel to Crum is simple: “Don’t bunt.”

Crum cracked a smile, understanding that’s how Bischel operates. Obviously, Crum won’t be called on to bunt. In the past, he might have been. But not now, and definitely not while playing for Bischel.

It’s the lighthearted fun between the coaching staff and players that serves as the catalyst for CMU’s 7-3 record and a seven-game winning streak from Feb. 16 to March 2.

CMU even keeps a toy chicken in the dugout to wave throughout the air in celebration and for good luck. The whole point is a hard-nosed attempt to bring the excitement back into the program, an unknown entity in recent seasons.

“If you take it too seriously, it’ll eat you alive,” Crum said.

“When you start having fun, it minimizes failure. Failure is a part of this game, so if you minimize failure, then you’ll have a greater chance of success.

“Guys are buying into that.”

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