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LIFE SEIZED DOGS SEEK FOREVER HOMES After dogs are rescued from illegal puppy mill, HATS helping with rehabilitation

CHIPPEWA TEAMS FALL TO BUFFALO Central Michigan teams hopeful they will receive NCAA Tournament bids

STANDOUTS AT PRO DAY 2019 Sean Bunting shows next-level potential at CMU Pro Day

Surviving cancer, fulfilling dreams Meet Aaron Rop, who turns 30 this week. He has overcome many obstacles, including cancer, on his journey to becoming a Chippewa. MAR. 18, 2019

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12 Beating cancer, achieving his dreams

Learn about Muskegon senior Aaron Rop’s journey to CMU and the obstacles he overcame

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After HATS took in 58 dogs from an illegal puppy mill, the community responded. There’s still more we can do

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School of Music to welcome new director of bands By Teresa Homsi Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

When it came to interviewing for the Central Michigan University School of Music director of bands, the odds seemed stacked against Christopher Chapman. Arriving from Oregon during January’s polar vortex, Chapman’s flight was delayed in Chicago. There, he lived off of Snickers bars and burgers from the White Castle near his hotel. After a third day trapped in Chicago, Chapman rented a car and drove to Mount Pleasant, passing overturned cars and semi-trucks. Since his luggage never arrived, he did the two-day interview process in jeans and a sweatshirt he had purchased from a Walmart for $10. Now, Chapman has been appointed the new director of bands for the CMU School of Music. “I’m quite excited to get to work as part of the school of music team and to work for those great students I met on my interview days,” Chapman said. “I loved everything I discovered about the job and hope to maintain the great traditions of those who came before me.” Former director of bands, John William-

Courtesy Photo | School of Music School of Music’s new director of bands Christopher Chapman conducts on stage.

son, retired last spring after a nearly 40-year career at CMU, leaving big shoes for Chapman to fill. In search of a new director of bands, Randi L’Hommedieu, director of music education, said he looked for an experi-

enced and accomplished director who would continue the “tradition of musical excellence and peer recognition” established by previous directors. “We’re delighted (Chapman) agreed to join our faculty and look forward to con-

tinued advancement under his leadership,” L’Hommedieu said. “He is a magnificent conductor, knowledgeable and engaging teacher, and will, I am sure, be a well-liked and respected colleague. He’s a perfect fit for CMU.” Chapman has been teaching for 24 years and spent the last 13 at Oregon State University as the director of bands. “I have been fortunate to have worked with an incredible team of students and faculty at Oregon State University,” Chapman said. “Those times I will never forget. I will always treasure my 13 years there, as the experiences with students and faculty were so positive and life-affirming. This is what I wish to bring to CMU.” Currently, John Campbell has been filling in as the interim director of bands for the 2018-19 academic year. The CMU Symphonic Wind Ensemble on April 16 will be Campbell’s final concert as the interim director of bands. The concert will take place in Staples Family Concert Hall from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Chapman will begin next fall. He said he hopes to: Recruit “outstanding players who are also great human beings,” ensure applied studios have serious players and give students the “finest possible experiences so that after graduating, they can carry on the same CMU spirit” into their futures.

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Finding forever homes Dogs seized from illegal puppy mill being rehabilitated

Courtesy Photo | HATS Bonnie and Brenda became friends after arriving at the Humane Animal Treatment Society. They were adopted together.

By Hunter McLaren Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Bonnie and Brenda, two silver and cream adult female Shih Tzus, arrived Feb. 28 at the Mount Pleasant Humane Animal Treatment Society with 56 of their friends. Sixty-three dogs were seized on Feb. 27 from a Blanchard man’s property. They were enmeshed in an illegal large-scale breeding operation where they were kept in “inadequate sized cages with unsanitary conditions and without vaccination records,” according to court records. The dogs showed up at the treatment center dirty, scared and unsocialized. Some dogs were quiet and stunned. Others were shaking with fear. Some of the animals were puppies, still nursing from their mothers. These animals, according to shelter workers, didn’t know how to be dogs. After taking in 58 dogs, HATS was forced to shut its doors to the public for two days to properly care for each one of them. Director

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Hunter McLaren | Staff Photographer Shih Tzu mix Bonnie socializes with other dogs March 15 at the Humane Animal Treatment Society building.

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Volunteer Jeanne Strandburg holds poodle mix Elaine and pets Shih Tzu mix Bonnie on March 15 in the Humane Animal Treatment Society building.

Humane Animal Treatment Society still needs our help On Feb. 28, the Mount Pleasant Humane Animal Treatment Society received 58 malnourished, unsocialized dogs to care for. They were seized from a Blanchard man’s property who was running an illegal large-scale breeding operation. Normally, HATS receives one dog at a time. Due to the magnitude of the puppy mill, the organization was forced to close its doors for two days to properly care for all of them. “All bellies are full, everyone is clean and medically tended to and every furry little body is snuggled up in the coziest blanket we could find,” HATS posted on its Facebook page March 3.

EDITORIAL Since their arrival, HATS has received major community support and donations to help the animals. HATS’s Facebook fundraiser raised more than $7,000 over the past few weeks. The operation received donations of dog food, pee pads and doggy beds. The community pulled through by hosting events, like a concert at Rubbles, where all profits were donated to HATS. Local artists Yeesh and Dr. Emeritus performed at the

benefit concert. “Items have come to us in mountains,” HATS said on its Facebook page. “The support from community members has been outstanding.” We want to thank the community for supporting HATS in this desperate time of need. Thank you to all of the people who have donated and who have adopted already. This is an example of community support. HATS still cares for 28 of the original 58 dogs. Some were transferred with HATS partners UPAWS, an animal shelter in the Upper Peninsula, and the Animal Rescue Coalition of Mecosta

County. Five dogs were taken to Clare County Animal Control. But, it still needs your help. These dogs need loving families that will be patient with their socialization. Since they have spent most of their lives in small cages, they don’t know how to be dogs yet. Some of the dogs have never even touched grass before. When they arrived at HATS, some were quiet and stunned, while others were shaking with fear and nerves, according to a press release from the organization. The dogs ranged from the size of poodles to Australian shepherds. To donate or adopt, visit HATS from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

through Friday at 1105 S. Isabella Road or call 989-775-0830. You can also visit its Facebook page, Humane Animal Treatment Society, for more information. Even if you’re not in the position to adopt a dog, you can help in other ways. Spread the word to friends and family who would be interested in adopting. Take a few extra dollars from your next check and donate it to HATS. It would be an investment knowing your effort will help these animals live and grow to be healthy, happy dogs. Beyond that, HATS is always looking for long-term volunteers. Visit the humane society and find out how you can help out.

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College students shouldn’t be afraid to travel

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Many college students pay for tuition, class supplies, housing and other necessities by ourselves with the help of financial aid, scholarships or some help from family. Because of this, students tend to think that traveling and going on trips, isn’t possible while in school. I don’t think that we realize how important and rewarding traveling can be, no matter where you go or where you’re at in your life. With the daily stresses we face like studying for classes full-time, while also holding down a steady work schedule, we all need to release some steam during the weekends or holiday breaks. Instead of paying for overpriced drinks at the local bars every Friday, why not take a weekend off from partying and travel out of the state, or even just out of the city? One of the main reasons why it’s so important to travel and experience the world is because it gives you more experiences and knowledge about what life is like in another part of the country, or the world. Experiencing the world first-hand is so much different from watching documentaries, or scrolling through a social media influencer’s Instagram filled with pictures of them in beautiful places. In reality, there are no filters or posed photos. There are different sights, sounds and smells of regular life.

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As cities around the world are growing, so is the world’s demand for globally-minded people, and the best way to achieve that is through traveling. Traveling while in school is an investment in your education. The things you learn and the skills you acquire while traveling can help you achieve a global perspective that no textbook or class lecture can give you. Even if you are traveling for pleasure, no matter where you go, there is always going to be something to learn – whether it be a new perspective on a different culture from your own, parts of a new language or just how people in that area live and experience life. As someone travels more, their independence and confidence improve. By visiting a new place, you expose yourself to a new environment, which many people break out of their comfort zone and adapt to something new. Meeting new people and going to new places could mean new opportunities for you that wouldn’t have been available if you hadn’t traveled.

Since I graduated high school in 2016, I’ve been able to travel to a handful of U.S. cities including San Francisco, California and Savannah, Georgia. I am planning my second trip out of the country to Carvoeiro, Portugal in May of this year. Traveling has allowed me to understand that there are many opportunities around the world that I wouldn’t have been exposed to if I hadn’t traveled to that area. I’ve been able to meet new people who have made a lasting impact on my life. Traveling has made me force myself out of my shy, comfort zone and experience new things like jumping off the Blackrock Diving Tower in Galway, Ireland. But most of all, traveling has taught me that life is not just going to school, getting a job and starting a family. There is so much out there to be experienced. However, traveling doesn’t have to be just for pleasure. Students can apply for Study Abroad, take Alternative Breaks and apply for internships across the globe. Even on a budget, students can take trips during a holiday break or long weekend without breaking the bank. First, choose where you want to go carefully. Depending on the location, you might be able to save more money while still having a great experience. For example, $100 might last you one or two days in Paris, France, but just a train ride away in Angers or Poitiers, $100 might

last you one week. We all know that airfare can be very pricey, but plan it right and you can get a pretty great deal. There are different ways to find the right ticket. If an airline decides to post a sale, they will go on sale on Tuesday mornings. Flights are also generally cheaper when the departure and return trips are set for a Wednesday. As for when to by the ticket, about three months away from the departure date is usually the best when purchasing an international flight. Domestic flights are usually flexible and the prices are best between three and one months before departure. There are various flight-booking sites that can get you a cheap ticket, but StudentUniverse is a student-only booking site that provides discounts for flights and hotels. To further cut travel expenses, hostels can be a cheaper alternative to hotels or Airbnbs. Most offer group rooms with small bunk beds for groups of travelers or private rooms. To get around the city cheaply, use public transport like buses, trains and subways, or if possible, walk, bike ride or take Uber. Last, but not least, use your student status to your advantage. The International Student Identification Card allows you to get student discounts around the world. It can get you discounts on airfare, public transit, area attractions and more.

Take time to unplug — it could help you find your focus Do you find yourself reaching for your smartphone no matter how engaged you are by what you’re already doing? Maybe you’re watching Netflix, working on homework or listening to a fascinating speaker and yet, you feel the need to focus on something else. The problem is whether you’re a captive listener or a bored binge-watcher, living in the digital age may have trained your brain to crave distraction. According to AARP, “As distraction becomes the norm, we start to crave it when it doesn’t exist, which is why so many people check their phone screens even as they walk down the street.” While having a never-ending influx of information at the tips of our fingers might allow us to process information more quickly, it has also altered our minds to constantly transition from task to task. “‘The brain starts learning how to switch rapidly from one task to another to another,” said William Klemm, senior professor of neuroscience at Texas A&M University and author of Teach Your Kids How to Learn. “It becomes a habit. But this habit conflicts with focused attentiveness,’” according to an AARP article.

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Learning something new can be a tedious task because it involves approaching something foreign and unfamiliar. Thus, it requires a certain level of boredom. If we resist any and all forms of boredom, we might become completely averse to learning any new skills or talents. The average person had an attention span of about 12 seconds before so many smart-devices existed, according to PsychCentral, a mental health social network. Now though, it’s believed we can only focus on something for roughly eight seconds. Meanwhile, the average attention span of a goldfish, known for being very easily distracted, is nine seconds, according to The Telegraph. The digital age has allowed for a goldfish to possibly hold a thought longer than most humans.

As much as it might damage our egos to believe that something as small as a goldfish could have better focus, we’ve all felt it: That nagging feeling, no matter what we’re doing, to reach for your phone, the boredom after a few minutes of studying and the constant multi-tasking to stay awake. We live in a digital world now, and however you may feel about that, the truth is it has altered our brains. The younger you are, the higher the chances that you’ve been conditioned to constantly switch between tasks or thoughts. So, is there anything that we can do fix our focus? Reading a novel, playing an instrument, learning a language or volunteering are all ways that can help you regain your focus, according to AARP. This is because tasks like this engage your brain with one goal, for a prolonged period of time. Allowing your mind to dive in to these types of detailed tasks re-trains it to focus for a longer amount of time. Higher focus is important for many areas of life, including school, work and many personal hobbies. So, has our lack of focus affected other areas of our lives? Perhaps we allow ourselves to become

so easily distracted in order to keep our attention away from what’s happening around us. Americans stream nearly eight billion hours of content per month, according to TechCrunch and spend an average of 24 hours a week online, according to MIT Technology Review. The voter turnout for the 2016 presidential election was the lowest in two decades, according to CNN. Has technology turned us into internet-driven, distraction-craving individuals? Or are we turning to any means we have to distract us from a world we don’t want to participate in? Either way, we’re not truly living in the real world as much as we should. We seek distraction for various reasons, and it’s become an issue for our own personal development. We’re no longer looking up from the screen to see what the world has to offer us. Let’s stop focusing on how many followers or likes we get online and give ourselves the chance to actually have the ability to focus. It’s time to unplug from digital distractions and start focusing on where we are in the real world.

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The 27th Elizabeth Lockwood Wheeler Lecture Series will invite Ruben Cantu, program manager for community trauma, mental health and violence prevention from California, to share personal experiences about working in the field of community trauma. The event, “Adverse Community Experiences and Resilience: A Framework for Addressing and Preventing Community Trauma” will take place at 7 p.m. March 18 in The Dow Chemical Company Foundation Auditorium in the College of Medicine building. Cantu has more than 20 years of nonprofit experience in public health, equity, program and organizational management, and technical assistance and capacity building. As the program director at the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, he has managed development, outreach and communications initiatives for the constituents of the state’s largest

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Hunter McLaren | Staff Photographer Volunteer Cathy Zuker holds Shih Tzu mix Brenda on March 15 in the Humane Animal Treatment Society building.

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Shelter and 12 were sent to the Animal Rescue Coalition of Mecosta County. Five were sent to Clare County Animal Control after they were seized. Elaine, a cream-colored poodle with a dislocated hip that required surgery, had never walked on grass before. When the dogs arrived at the shelter they were fed and washed. Living most of their lives in cages, this was one of the first times the dogs had ever socialized with others. Bonnie and Brenda became fast friends. The pooches had caught a glimpse of another side of life and longed for a forever home. The only thing holding them back from being

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Hunter McLaren | Staff Photographer Shih Tzu mix Stuart watches visitors from his kennel March 15 at the Humane Animal Treatment society.

concert with all profits going to HATS Feb. 29. “As always, we are super grateful for the impressive support that we were shown in this time of need,” Risch said. There are still more than 20 dogs who have yet to go up for adoption. Listings can be found on the HATS website. Elaine will soon need surgery to fix her hip, but she is up for adoption. The cream-colored poodle would do best in a home without children and can get along with other dogs. Bonnie and Brenda’s days at the shelter are numbered, however. They’ve been adopted by a family and will soon go to their forever home. To contact HATS, visit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1105 S Isabella Rd or call 989775-0830.

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TOO LATE Quinn Kirby | Assistant Photo Editor Aaron Rop sits on his couch in his apartment on March 16 at Union Square Apartments. Rop is reflecting on his journey that led him to CMU.

Muskegon senior Aaron Rop finally arrives at CMU after beating cancer and serving in the U.S. Navy

aron Rop expected Navy boot camp to be difficult with the 6 a.m. wake-ups and grueling physical activity. Instead, the Muskegon senior struggled in different ways. Rop was tired after running short distances. He had trouble waking up in the morning. He was constantly exhausted. Rop knew something was wrong with him. “I was 22 years old and had been active my whole life,” he said. “Something odd was going on.” About six weeks into boot camp, he noticed a lump on his neck. It was about half the size of a golf ball. With only a few weeks left of boot camp, he decided to tough it out. On his second day of vocational training, he finally went to see a physician assistant. A PET scan and blood test confirmed his diagnosis: Stage III Hodgkin Lymphoma. “I was scared — wondering if they would be able to get rid of

it,” Rop said. Today, Rop is studying marketing at Central Michigan University. His father, Ron, graduated from CMU in the 1980s, and Aaron wanted to follow in his footsteps. Rop, who turns 30 on March 20, has overcome several obstacles, including being treated for cancer, on his journey to becoming a Chippewa.

JOINING THE NAVY In 2011, his younger brother, Andrew, decided to enlist in the Navy. Since he was 3 years old, Andrew wanted to be a police officer and he thought the military would give him a chance to decide if that’s what he wanted to do. The day Andrew went to the Navy recruiting office, Aaron decided to join him. “It was a spontaneous decision,” Rop said. “I knew hardly anything about the military. I thought, ‘Get me out of Muskegon. I want to do something different with my life.’”

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Aaron Rop and his parents, Ron and Kristi at a CMU football game Fall 2018. Check out cm-life.com/multimedia this week for a video on Aaron Rop.

The Rop brothers were excited about joining the military, but their parents were apprehensive. Their dad met them at the recruitment center with tears in his eyes. “I pictured my three boys going to college, two-year, four-year or vocational school and off they go,” their father said. “We hate it when our kids are far away, but the thought of when these two would come home, or if they would come home, really knocked me for a loop.” When their mother, Kristi, saw enlistment papers, she cried. “I told them they had to do two years of college before even talking about joining the military. (When) it had been two years for both of them, I hoped they forgot about it,” she said. “I was proud of them, but terrified at the same time.” Rop left for basic training in April 2011. He knew boot camp would be difficult. He expected the long hours and little sleep, but he didn’t anticipate the exhaustion he experienced. “In boot camp I really struggled,” he said. “I was really low on energy. I was trying to take a nap one day, and one of my instructors started yelling at me to get out of bed.” After graduating from basic training in June, Rop went to Fort Lee, Virginia for culinary training. On the second day of training, he went to see a physician assistant about the lump on his neck, which had grown by then. He said the physician assistant knew almost instantly that it was cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, Hodgkin Lymphoma is spread through the lymph system, which is part of the immune system. The lymph system makes a special type of white blood cell used to fight germs in the body. Hodgkin Lymphoma is found most commonly in people ages 15-39 and older than 75, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. About 91 percent of adults survive at least one year with Hodgkin Lymphoma and 80 percent survive for 10 years or more. Survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma have a high risk of developing a second cancer later in life, as a result of chemotherapy

“It took a few days to (comprehend) that I am 22 years old and I have cancer. I wasn’t scared at the time. I just wanted to know what we were going to do to defeat this.” Aaron Rop

Quinn Kirby | Assistant Photo Editor Muskegon senior Aaron Rop poses for a portrait on March 14 in his apartment.

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14 and radiation treatments. According to the US National Library of Medicine, adults in the U.S. have a 17 percent chance of developing nonHodgkin lymphoma and a 23 percent chance of developing leukemia. A few days after his initial visit, Rop traveled to the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia for a PET scan, which confirmed that he had Stage III Hodgkin Lymphoma. The cancer was in his neck, chest and spleen. “It took a few days to (comprehend) that I am 22 years old and I have cancer,” Rop said. “I wasn’t scared at the time. I just wanted to know what we were going to do to defeat this.” After the appointment with the oncologist, Rop called his dad to deliver the diagnosis. His dad was at work when his received that call. When his son told him about the test results, Ron said he didn’t feel anything, he was just numb. “We knew about the lump on his neck,” Ron said. “We thought it was just an enlarged lymph node — no big deal.” Kristi said she was having a “mom moment” sitting in Aaron’s room when she found out. Her phone rang. It was the oncologist. “Your son has Stage III Hodgkin Lymphoma,” the doctor said. “How soon can you get down here?” She simply said “OK,” and hung up the phone. After she processed what the doctor said on the phone, she said she cried for hours. The family had the option of bringing Rop back to Michigan for treatment or having him stay in Virginia. “Aaron was in the best place he could be at the time,” his mother said. “I didn’t want to bring him home. I trusted where he was.” Andrew was in boot camp when his brother started treatment. He received a letter from his parents explaining the diagnosis. He was frustrated that he couldn’t do anything at the time. After finishing boot camp, Andrew had the option to be stationed in Greece, Italy or California. His choice was easy. He requested to be stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, just 20 minutes away from the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth where his brother was receiving treatment.

TREATMENT Rop’s treatment plan included six months of chemotherapy, followed by one year of medical hold until the doctors were confident that he was in remission. His chemotherapy began in July 2011, two weeks after receiving his cancer diagnosis. His brother went with Rop to his chemotherapy treatments and visited on the weekends when he could. It was nice to have a family member there, Rop said, while he was going through such a difficult time. His brother remembers that going through treatment was extremely difficult for Rop. Once a high school athlete, he no longer had the energy to do any of the activities he enjoyed. He slept for 10-12 hours each night and napped in the afternoons. Even going outside was exhausting — the sun drained all of his energy. Rop said he made friends at the hospital while he was going through treatment. Ernie Lozano was being treated for knee and shoulder injuries when he met Rop. He had completed his third tour with the Navy in Bahrain. Lozano said Rop had a lot of support at the hospital because the older men receiving treatment took him under their wing. They took care of Rop when his fam-

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Courtesy Photo | Kristi Rop Andrew (left), Alex (center) and Aaron (right) on Christmas 2011. Aaron was going through chemotherapy at the time. His eyebrows and eyelashes had fallen out by then.

ily couldn’t. On top of being tired most of the time, Rop said during his time in treatment he was also depressed, so he didn’t want to go out very often. “(I felt like) I didn’t have anybody. I didn’t have a vehicle, all my friends were far away in Fort Lee,” he said. “I didn’t have the resources to live life to the fullest.” Lozano and his friends liked to cheer up Rop by bringing him to sporting events and USO events in the area. They went to concerts, flea markets and antique stores. On one particular trip, he and Lozano went deep-sea fishing off the coast of Virginia. Lozano caught and released a dolphin and Rop caught a sailfish. They spent the entire day out on the ocean and were treated to breakfast, lunch and dinner. “That’s a day I will treasure for the rest of my life,” Lozano said.

REMISSION It is tradition at the hospital to ring a bell in the hallway when a patient completes his or her treatment. Rop had watched as others rang the bell. He couldn’t wait until it was his turn. After he finished chemotherapy in December 2011 – it was finally Rop’s turn to ring that bell. “It was amazing,” he said. “I beat (cancer)… and I could finally move on.” The treatment appeared to have stopped the growth of cancer in his body, but his doctor was hesitant about declaring him in remission at first. Rop said there was a scare after he finished treatment. A PET scan showed something in his chest, which the doctor thought could have been another growth. The plan was to send him to North Carolina for radiation, but after further

testing, it turned out to be residual cells from the chemotherapy. He said he often worries about the possibility of developing cancer again. “It’s a scary thought,” Rop said. “I don’t know if my body could take another round of chemo – or perhaps radiation – in the future.” In October 2012, Rop’s doctors determined his cancer was in remission. Five years later, on Oct. 30, 2017, he was declared cancer-free. Although he survived cancer, he is still dealing with the effects of chemotherapy. He has constant back pain, numbness in his arms and suffers from short-term memory loss. “The tragedy of the whole thing is that yes, you are a cancer survivor,” his mother said. “But saying you’re a survivor means you’re alive. Yes, you’re alive and that’s wonderful, but you still have a lot to overcome.” That didn’t hold him back from his dream, though. Rop still wanted to go to CMU. He just wasn’t sure how to get there.

COMING TO CMU After he received his associate’s degree from Muskegon Community College in 2014, Rop was medically discharged from the Navy in March 2016, after serving three and a half years in the Navy reserves. In 2017, he called the CMU admissions office and asked what he needed to do to be accepted. When he began at MCC at age 18, he wasn’t focused on classes and earned a 2.46 GPA. Admissions told him if he took some more classes and got a better GPA, he would get in. In Spring 2018, he took four business classes at MCC and worked harder than he ever had before. It was more difficult going to college this

time because he had problems with his memory. Despite that challenge, he finished the semester with the highest GPA he had ever received: 3.92. Rop was visiting his brother in Maryland when he found out he was going to be a Chippewa. He called the admissions office to ask about the status of his application. When they said he had been accepted for the Fall semester, he began to cry. “I was overwhelmed with joy,” he said. “Ever since I was a senior in high school, I knew I wanted to go to CMU. It’s very special to be here.” Rop said he loves the classes he is taking and takes advantage of the opportunities CMU provides to students, like concerts and speeches. He attended all but one football game in the fall, and also goes to basketball games. He is also a part of an intramural bowling team, the Sparing Strikes. He will graduate with his bachelor’s degree in December 2021 with a major in marketing and a minor in hospitality.

Courtesy Photo | Aaron Rop Aaron Rop celebrates five years of remission on Oct. 30, 2017.

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Guevara after loss to Buffalo: 'If anyone has $10,000, I'll tell you how I really feel' By Andrew McDonald Sports Editor sports@cm-life.com

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Following a loss, Sue Guevara is always the type of coach who will give credit to the opposing team for how they played to land Central Michigan a defeat. While she did credit Buffalo for how they played, there was a sense of a sour tone coming from her opening statement following a 82-77 loss in the semifinal round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. But it wasn’t directed at the Bulls; it was toward the officiating. “I’ll tell you what, you give Buffalo all the credit in the world, they know how to shoot free throws,” Guevara said. “When one player takes more free throws than my entire team, she knows

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Regardless of how the first three quarters went for CMU, the start of the fourth quarter appeared it would make up for everything. The Chippewas ripped off a 15-2 run to open the final 10 minutes and forced the Bulls into a timeout, putting CMU ahead 68-64 with 5:53 left in the contest. Back-to-back trips to the MAC Tournament title game was becoming a reality. Then, Dillard took it away from them. The Bulls’ senior star scored 10 points in the final quarter, registering three and-one plays. For the game, she had six of them. She took advantage of every extra point try besides one. In a five point win, those 11 free throws were critical to sending CMU back to Mount Pleasant and keeping the Bulls in Cleveland.

When asked about the physicality Buffalo brought, Frost was interrupted by Guevara before she could respond. “That’s an understatement,” Guevara quipped. “Yeah, the refs were letting us play,” Frost replied. “On one end,” Guevara snapped back. “Yeah, It was a good battle,” Frost said. “They got some good calls and we were just struggling down in the post on our end.” By the end of the press conference, Guevara pressed both hands on the table to lift herself from her seat. With a smile that was clearly holding back a multitude of true thoughts and emotions, she had one last statement as she left Quicken Loans Arena for the final time in 2019. “If anyone has $10,000, I’ll tell you how I really feel.”

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Men’s basketball falls to Buffalo in closing minutes, call left unreviewed By Andrew McDonald Sports Editor sports@cm-life.com

There was just over two minutes remaining in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinal game and Central Michigan was giving the No. 18 team in the country everything they had. The game was tied at 76 all. CMU, the No. 5-seed had Buffalo on the ropes on a night where the Bulls shot 18.8 percent from beyond the arc. C.J. Massinburg drove the ball with the shot clock dwindling down and as he went up for a shot, the horn appeared to sound before the ball left his hands from the naked eye. Instead, play wasn’t stopped and he was fouled. The MAC Player of the Year made 1-of-2 free throws. Later, when he was at the line again, Massinburg sunk two more from the charity stripe to put the Bulls up two possessions with 6.5 seconds and the score at 85-81. CMU had to rush down the floor, fumbled to find the ball and player to shoot and time ran out, leaving the Chippewas to wonder what could’ve been if they were only down three. That four-point lead

Cody Scanlan | Photo Editor Junior guard Kevin McKay reacts to a call in favor of Buffalo on March 15 in Quicken Loans Arena.

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(23-11) out of the MAC Tournament in the semifinal round. Head coach Keno Davis asked for an explanation of the play during and after the game for not reviewing the potential shot clock violation. He was told the play was nonrenewable unless the ball went through the hoop. “Technically, the way it’s written in the rule book, unless the ball goes in the basket, they can’t technically look but what officials will say is we’re looking for a timing error, and they’ll always review it,” Davis said. “They did not look at it tonight even though you could clearly tell that the ball was in his hand. “So a point here, a point there, but definitely in a crucial situation, disappointing to not get the review.”

WHAT HA PPENED Buffalo didn’t waste any time getting out in transition to start the game. Jayvon Graves soared through the air to an open basket and stuffed it down with one hand to cap off an 11-5 run to open the game for the Bulls. However, CMU made adjustments on defense to hedge through screens and contest the Bulls shots. On offense, the Chippewas capitalized. Roundtree and sophomore guard Matt Beachler netted back-to-back 3-pointers and CMU had its first lead of the night at 21-18 with 10:22 left in the half. Buffalo would start to answer, but CMU didn’t let the lead get away. Junior guard Kevin McKay weaved his away around the paint, crafting looks from under the hoop to give himself 10 points in the half and guide the Chippewas to a 42-37 lead heading into the locker room. Confidence was sprouting through the Chippewas as they ran off the floor clapping hands and showing a sense of accomplishment.

Buffalo came out storming. CMU, once again, weathered it. Back-to-back triples from Rob Montgomery gave CMU a 52-47 lead in the early parts of the second half. Roundtree then proceeded to hit his third 3-pointer of the night to give CMU its largest lead of the game at 56-49 with 15:48 to go. Massinburg would hit a corner triple, followed by a Montgomery 3-pointer that banked off the glass. The Bulls’ Jeremy Harris responded with a tip-in on the other end, and then on the ensuing possession Graves did the same thing. The Chippewas had adversity to face and saw their lead dwindle down to one point, 68-67, with 8:27 to play. Davis took a timeout. Buffalo didn’t ease up. They came back with even more force. A 3-pointer from Harris on the left wing left him turning to the crowd and flexing his muscles, giving his team a 72-70 lead over CMU with 7:46 to go. It was the Bulls first lead since 13:19 in the first half. The Chippewas cooled the game down for the coming minutes, leaving the score at 76 all heading into the final 3:33. Despite the arguable shot clock violation, Roundtree missed a free throw down the stretch and his team down two points. Massinburg made both of them on the other game and ultimately decided CMU’s fate. Montgomery led the Chippewas with 17 points while adding seven rebounds. Austin and Roundtree both tallied 16 points, but Austin added four assists and now holds the CMU program single-season record with 200 assists. McKay added 14 points and junior forward David DiLeo added 10 points, respectively. Montgomery said the group of guys were hungry all season because they were looked passed before getting a chance at CMU. “We found a spot that was comfortable for us and we felt like it was home and we knew we had a chance to be special this year,” Montgomery said. “Just played every game hard, left it out there and I think that’s what made us special this year.” CMU shot 38.5 percent (10-of-26) from deep but were out-rebounded by a hefty 17 boards (47-30). It led to 18 second chance points for the Bulls. With no guarantee of seeing another game unless the Chippewas accept an invitation to a postseason tournament, Roundtree spoke about his time as a Chippewa following the loss. He said he couldn’t be more grateful. “You’ve got to understand, I was a guy that was told that I was one of the, you know, worst guys on the roster as far as talent-wise,” Roundtree said with glassy eyes. “The bonds that I formed with this team, man, I’ll cherish them for life. “Those are my brothers. I don’t think it’s really hit me yet, but you know, something that I can just describe right now, I’m grateful to God, man. I’m grateful to God.”

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Top NFL prospect Sean Bunting headlines nine Central Michigan players at Pro Day By Evan Petzold Assistant Sports Editor sports@cm-life.com

Sean Bunting lived nearly his entire career as underdog. Now, he’s swimming with the big fish as a shark. He’s determined, passionate and obtains an undisputed work ethic. Bunting obtains those characteristics, and it was on full display at Central Michigan Pro Day on March 14. The Chippewas hosted 50

scouts for the event. All 32 NFL teams were represented, while four CFL teams jumped in the mix at Turf Bay in the Indoor Athletic Complex.

BUNTING THINKS HE’S NO. 1 AT CORNERBACK In the 2018 season under former coach John Bonamego, Bunting registered 37 tackles, three tackles for a loss, two interceptions, five passes defended and two forced fumbles. He was a First Team All-MAC selection.

However, it wasn’t often that teams threw the ball his way – fearful of what the 6-foot-1, 195-pound cornerback might do. Fast forward to Pro Day, and Bunting is in good shape to be a second round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. “I feel like I’m at the top of the boards,” Bunting said. “I feel like I am the best corner in the draft.” Bunting ran a 4.42-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine on March 4. He added 14 reps

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Alanna Sparks | Staff Photographer Sean Bunting participates in NFL Pro Day March 14 in the Indoor Athletic Complex turf bay at Central Michigan University.

on the bench press and 41.5 inches for his vertical jump. “Coming into that, I knew I was going to shock a lot of guys,” Bunting said. “I knew they didn’t expect me to run the 40 as fast as I did. After I got the time, I knew I shocked the world.” He did not participate in the 3-cone drill at the NFL Combine but did so at CMU for Pro Day. Weaving in and out of the cones, Bunting finished at 6.78 seconds. Since the draft isn’t until April 25, CMU’s star cornerback will participate in private workouts and interviews throughout the coming weeks. “I can control what I can control,” he said. “I’m just going to wait it out and do the best I can do in everything.”

CRAWFORD GREAT LY IMPROVES 40-YARD DASH At the NFL Scouting Combine just a week ago, Crawford said he struggled mentally, which is why he only delivered a 4.48-second 40-yard dash. “It’s hard to get prepared for that because, until you’re there, there’s nothing like experiencing that,” Crawford said. “This game is more mental than physical.”

Feeling comfortable back in Mount Pleasant on Pro Day, the 5-foot-10, 187-pound cornerback knocked his opportunity out of the park – running the 40-yard dash at 4.30 seconds. “The combine got to me mentally, especially when I got to the drills,” Crawford said. “Today, it was more relaxing coming in.” 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. Projected to be selected toward the end of the 2019 NFL Draft, Crawford is just hoping for an opportunity. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo said Crawford has predraft visits scheduled with the New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans. “It only takes one team,” he said. “That’s all it takes.”

OTHER PARTICIPANTS Besides Bunting and Crawford, the other participants at Pro Day from CMU were linebacker Alex Briones, linebacker Malik Fountain, offensive lineman Shakir Carr, defensive lineman Nate Brisson-Fast,

defensive lineman Marcus Griffin, safety Tyjuan Swain and long snapper Luke Idoni. Here’s what each told Central Michigan Life: Alex Briones: “It’s a different animal on Pro Day, but I relied on the training I’ve been doing for the past three months. There’s a lot of pressure on you when you come here, it’s your dream job. There’s a lot on the line.” Malik Fountain: “Film doesn’t lie and scouts know that. I think that scouts can look at my film and see the kind of player I am.” Shakir Carr: “All the way, I’m going to the NFL. And I’m sticking with that until it says no.” Marcus Griffin: “I think I showed that I can move today, pretty well for my size. I think once I get home and lose the extra weight that I gained, I’ll be in a whole different bracket.” Tyjuan Swain: “CMU is a blue-collar program. Coach (John Bonamego) did a good job giving it a pro feel.” Luke Idoni: “I’m going to be able to keep my head down and stay out of everybody’s way and just produce. Not many people want to know what the long snappers name is and I’m absolutely okay with that.”

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