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INDEX News 03 State of the State

Gov. Rick Snyder gave his eighth and final address Tuesday night which looked toward the future of the state and promised continual growth

04 Former SGA President out on bail Former Central Michigan University student Ian Elliott was charged with criminal sexual conduct in Isabella County Trial Court.

Editorial 06 So long, Snyder!

Gov. Rick Snyder wasn’t good for students or the environment. Now it’s time for a change. Vote on Nov. 6.

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TALENT A PRIORITY FOR MICHIGAN Gov. Rick Snyder focuses on Michigan's successes, future in final State of the State Address By Evan Sasiela University Editor news@cm-life.com

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder said Michigan is better off now than it was in 2010 during his final State of the State Address Jan. 23. Snyder discussed efforts to improve areas such as education and infrastructure during his eighth address before the state legislature at the Michigan Capitol Building. He took office on Jan. 1, 2011. The governor did not specifically mention higher education funding, but highlighted K-12 education programs and the increase of early college preparatory classes. Snyder did mention how sexual assault on college campuses is a problem for the state. He praised his wife, Sue, for her efforts in curbing this issue and said there has been $1.6 million in grants to help educate people on sexual assault and offer support for victims. Rick Snyder referenced the case involving Larry Nassar, the ex-USA Gymnastics doctor was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison Jan. 24 for sexual abuse. Snyder said to reach out and support the survivors “to ensure cases like this never happen again.” Snyder discussed problems that have plagued the state, including the Flint water crisis and opioid epidemic. “In Flint, we continue to receive good water results,”

Snyder said, adding that the water quality is on par with some other cities. Snyder apologized for the Flint water crisis in January 2016. During Tuesday’s address, he noted the state is working to change its “lead and copper rule.” He delved into the economic progress in Flint, saying the city was adding jobs and has a new Ferris Wheel building. Discussing opioid use, Snyder thanked the Michigan State Police’s Angel Program, which allows drug addicts to visit police officers and ask for help. “I can tell you we’ve saved lives already,” he said. In February, Snyder plans to roll out the state’s “Marshall Plan” that seeks to develop talent for the state’s workforce. Snyder expressed his support for skilled trades and its impact on the Michigan economy. Snyder also referenced the state’s failure to land in the Top 20 for Amazon’s second headquarters. He said talent is a top priority. Infrastructure-wise, Snyder said he is going to ask to put more money into the state’s budget to improve roads. The groundbreaking for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will connect Detroit to Canada, is expected to take place later this year, he said. Snyder added a private partnership could reduce the timeframe for a construction project on I-75 by a decade. In the next week, Snyder

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Gov. Rick Snyder delivers his final State of the State address on Jan. 23 in the Michigan State Capitol building.

said he will release each day an initiative that has to do with infrastructure and environment. This includes the state’s need for broadband access, efforts to improve recycling and efforts to remove Asian Carp from the Great Lakes. “Let’s get together as Michiganders and invest what we need to to protect the Great Lakes,” Snyder said. Near the end of his address, Snyder advised to approach government in ways that do not place the burden on future generations. He also said voting for candidates that use the word “fighting” is a “red flag.”

“Let’s get together as Michiganders and invest what we need to to protect the Great Lakes.” RICK SNYDER

GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN

“(Fighting) belongs on the beaches of Normandy, not the beaches of Lake Michigan,” he said. Early in his address, Snyder compared two Wall Street Journal articles. One was dated in 2009 and was titled “The State of Joblessness.” The other, from September 2017, is

titled, “The Michigan Comeback Story.” Snyder said Michigan is No. 6 in the nation in private-sector jobs, with the state having created 540,000 since December 2010. “Folks, we’re back — and we’re only going to keep going up,” Snyder said.

State Rep. Roger Hauck, RUnion Township, thought Snyder's address was "positive" and related back to the residents of his 99th District, which includes Isabella County. "We have some clean-up sites that need to be cleaned up," Hauck said. "That would be a big initiative. We can try and improve (education for high schoolers) as much as we can. The problem with education is — my son's a fourthgrade teacher — I think we get too involved in it instead of letting the teachers teach. “The skilled trades are huge for our area."

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FORMER SGA PRESIDENT ELLIOTT CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT Former Student Government Association President Ian Elliott was charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct, according to court records. Court documents show the crime took place on Sept. 1, 2016. Elliott resigned as SGA President on Dec. 5, 2016, citing “personal reasons.” Jazmin Biernat, now a 2017 alumna, replaced Elliott as president. The Isabella County Trial Court subpoenaed Central Michigan University’s Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity for

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information pertaining to the case. As of Jan. 18, 2018, Elliott’s fingerprints have been filed and the court has ordered a DNA analysis. Elliott was arraigned on Jan. 17 in Isabella County District Court. He is due back in court for a probable cause hearing at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 25 and a

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preliminary examination at 1:45 p.m. Feb. 1. Elliott has been released on bond. Elliott could not be reached for comment. His attorney Dave Barberi said Elliott passed a polygraph test administered by a Michigan State Trooper and asserts the alleged crime will be proven to be a consensual decision. “We believe evidence will show our client is innocent (and did not) commit sexual assault.” - Quinn Kirby, Staff Reporter

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City Commission passes new zoning ordinance after 5-2 vote By Ashley Schafer Staff reporter news@cm-life.com

City Commissioners voted 5-2 to approve a new zoning ordinance at their meeting Jan. 22. The character-based code was made in effort to balance the amount of traditional single-family homes and multiple occupancy rentals in the area, to make it a more desirable place for families and graduate students to live. Commissioners Tony Kulick and Kristin LaLonde voted against the ordinance. The new zoning ordinance is in accordance with Mount Pleasant’s Master Plan, which includes goals to revitalize downtown, transform Mission Street and preserve neighborhoods, commissioner Kathy Ling said. The commission worked with Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative — a town planning firm located out of Nashville — to re-write the ordinance. “We needed to bring in somebody from the outside, not because there wasn’t expertise or information here, but because sometimes it’s a good idea to bring in somebody who’s both knowledgeable and also can look at the community with new eyes, and in an objective way,” Ling said. The community was also involved in the planning as well, in a four-day “Planapalooza,” and work sessions with the planning and city commissions. “One of the reasons why this particular consulting firm was selected was because they had a really elaborate plan for making sure that they were in fact getting input from the community,” Ling said.

MULTIPLE-OCCUPANCY HOMES The six blocks of housing directly north of Central

Michigan University’s campus will now be zoned for singlefamily occupancy properties — deeming the existing multiple-occupancy houses as non-conforming. This zone, labeled CD-3, has 64 properties — 60 of which will be deemed non-conforming under the new ordinance. While they are non-conforming, they still will be allowed to exist as multiple occupancy homes until there is a voluntary discontinuation, which is when the owner decides to give up the home as multiple occupancy and comform to the code. There is a lapse of the nonconforming use for 12 months or more or there is damage to more than 60 percent of the structure. Besides these three exceptions, the new zoning ordinance will simply prevent new multipleoccupancy homes to be built, allowing for the growth of singlefamily homes to be constructed in the area. Students can still rent rooms from the existing houses that are already multiple occupancy. However, if there is significant damage to the home, such as from a fire or flood, the structure would not be approved to be re-built as multiple-occupancy. Kulick believes if significant damage occurs to these older, existing homes, it won’t be affordable or desirable for single families to build — resulting in vacant lots. “As long as people are making money in that area, what makes anybody think that all of a sudden because we re-zone it, single-family homes are going to appear down there,” Kulick said. “It’s not going to happen. “When I moved to Mount Pleasant in 1988, I wouldn’t have moved my family in that neighborhood. It’s ridiculous. I would not have put up with the activities

that take place down there.” Kulick proposed an amendment to the ordinance that would have kept the 64 properties north of Bellows Street as multiple-occupancy rentals. The motion died in a 6-1 vote.

MISSION STREET RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT While there won’t be new developments of multiple occupancy homes directly north of campus, the ordinance will permit residential development along Mission Street. Any new developments built along Mission Street and south of Bellows Street are allowed up to five stories, with the ground floor reserved for businesses. North of Bellows Street, structures with a maximum of two stories with the ground floor allowed for housing will be permitted. These changes were made in efforts to diversify Mission Street and are in accordance with the 2014 Master Plan. TWO-FAMILY DUPLEXES There are 350 duplexes in Mount Pleasant — many of which are non-conforming. They will continue to exist unless one of the three exceptions are met. The new ordinance will continue to permit duplexes in the zone CD-4, which is located along Mission Street and in various other places around town such as east of Island Park and north of Pickard Road. Duplexes will also be allowed in zones CD-3 and CD-3L, located north of campus and other surrounding locations, with a special use permit. However, one of the conditions of these permits is that one of the units must be owner-occupied. The new zoning ordinance will be the first change to Mount Pleasant zoning since 1984.

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3.0 Grade Point Average Recognition We would like to recognize the following Fraternity and Sorority members that achieved a 3.0 grade point average or better for fall 2017:

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SO LONG, SNYDER The governor’s legacy has been marred by environmental, educational turmoil — it's time for a change

JAN. 25, 2018 | CENTRAL MICHIGAN LIFE | CM-LIFE.COM

State of the State speeches often come off as disingenuous, but Gov. Rick Snyder seemed even more tone-deaf than usual Tuesday. In his final address, Snyder tried to shape his “legacy” by lauding infrastructure and job creation accomplishments. He made comment on the state of Michigan’s natural resources – if Washington won’t help protect the Great Lakes, then it’s time for Michiganders to step up and do it ourselves. We’re woefully behind on our recycling game, Snyder added, saying we can, and must, do better to create a more sustainable Michigan for future generations. What he didn’t mention speaks volumes. So we will remind readers of Snyder’s gross negligence in having no vision for, and providing little support to, higher education in Michigan. Even the Flint water crisis – a government failure that happened on his watch that can be measured in human casualties – received two or three sentences out of a roughly 53-minute speech. Snyder doled out praise for winemakers and auto manufacturers, but on the state of higher education, he was silent. One of the great disappointments of the past eight years is that the self-proclaimed “nerd” seems so uninterested in the role that higher education – institutions besides the University of Michigan – could have played in what he likes to call Michigan’s comeback. Department of Education Superintendent Brian Whiston said Michigan is now focused on aiding K-12 programs and expanding advance placement offerings in high schools that would allow students to earn college credits before they arrive on campus. It’s a great idea. However, there is nothing under discussion, he said, that would help today’s students mitigate the ever-increasing cost of college. While Whiston acknowledged Snyder had little to say on the state of higher education, he did acknowledge, “We have to start somewhere.” We hope you find this as unacceptable as we do. We, the people paying tuition to earn these degrees today, have been left out to dry. We will incur thousands of dollars in student loan debt that’s on track to only get more

EDITORIAL expensive for future generations. Snyder should have talked about the “brain drain” that Michigan has struggled with over the past decade and the role that it might have played in Amazon looking elsewhere to establish its new headquarters. He should have appealed to the thousands of college graduates armed with degrees in communications, business, technology and other disciplines to stay in Michigan to continue the comeback. “One thing we don’t think about often enough in this political world is not just the consequences on us today, but shouldn’t we always be asking the question: How do we make it so future generations are better off, not worse off because of debt we burdened them with?” Synder said during his speech. That is a pretty hypocritical statement coming from the governor who has spent almost a decade underfunding Michigan universities. Who did he think was going to make up those dollars? Of course it was going to be us, the students. In November, Michigan will elect a new governor. In the state Senate and House of Representatives, 147 seats will also be up for election. According to Bridge Magazine, this is the first time this has happened since 2010. If you are not a fan of Gov. Snyder, if you think the environment and students deserve more, you must vote. Political complacency results in nothing but losses for the future. Educate yourself. Learn about who is running for office, what they can do for you and make an informed decision on election day. The last day to register for the November election is Oct. 9. Mark it on your calendars. Make it a day you remember, along with Nov. 6 — the general election. These are two of the most important dates this year — dates that could shape the state for the next decade. If you care, vote. We hold the power to shape the future.

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The bad outweighs the good in Snyder’s time as governor While Gov. Rick Snyder may have helped Michigan recover from recession, his time is plagued with frequent missteps. Nothing short of a miracle could change my view of a governor who may have mortally wounded unions with his Right to Work law, destroyed public schools and poisoned the poor in one of the largest cities in the state. In his 2018 State of the State address, Snyder stressed his accomplishments before briefly admitting one of his deadly mistakes. Snyder seemed most proud to cite his improvements on the economy. Despite my criticism, the unemployment rate in Michigan dropped from 9 percent to 4 percent during his terms, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics— an undoubtable improvement. I also commend his efforts to improve some of Michigan’s biggest issues, including his efforts in areas such as health care, women in STEM and criminal justice problems in the state. In May 2015, he put out a statement that read: “We should allocate our resources to address the root causes of criminal behavior, such as mental health issues, substance abuse, child neglect and

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truancy, which can prevent crimes from happening in the first place.” That was a vital first step in the criminal justice reform he discussed in his address. Snyder also touched on other bipartisan issues, such as improving the environment and schools in Michigan. However, his time spent on those subjects was nothing but lip service. In regard to education, Snyder’s terms have allowed an expanding in funding for charter schools — an experiment that has exploded and lined the pockets of their private founders with public money. He did this all while holding 3 percent of teachers’ wages hostage between 2010 and 2013. Those teachers still haven’t received that pay. In an effort to destroy unions in Michi-

gan, Snyder signed “Right to Work” — a law aimed to obliterate the bargaining power of the state’s workers. Unions in Michigan have been, and still are, vital to ensuring workers’ rights and fair wages. That includes teaching unions. Those are not the biggest travesties committed during Snyder’s time as governor. While several have died from the Flint water crisis, the extent of the damage does not end there. According to a study done by David Slusky and Daniel Grossman, professors at the University of Kansas, “fewer babies being born there — through reduced fertility rates and higher fetal death rates — compared with other Michigan cities during that time.” This misstep is simply un-redeemable. It took too long and cost the health of too many Michiganders to fix the drinking water in Flint. “We took immediate action and in the following days and months we’ve worked tirelessly to make Flint’s water safe to drink again…,” Snyder said in his address.

Tests as far back as 2015 concluded the water in Flint was harmful. That conclusion wasn’t overturned until January 2017, hardly “immediate action.” Running on a campaign message of “one tough nerd” Snyder pledged to fix the budget issues in Michigan. He did so at the cost of the state’s citizens. To improve the state’s budget, Snyder sacrificed the wages, benefits, health and education of Michiganders. Snyder started his term with an image that set him apart from the average politician. Voters on both sides of the aisle were enticed by his promises and ambition to fix Michigan’s problems. Snyder’s State of the State address strikes me as an admission of failure to improve the lives of people who call Michigan home. Sure, residents in suburban areas of the state might see better job prospects than they did prior to 2011, but how does that help children permanently damaged by their drinking water? That moral debate is something Snyder did not cover in his State of the State address.

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Mount Pleasant, CMU should open on-campus homeless shelter TO THE EDITOR: As temperatures drop and the winter weather becomes challenging, something is brought to mind: Homelessness. Homelessness is a huge issue in Mount Pleasant. Here in Isabella County we have a rotating homeless shelter, the Isabella County Restoration House (ICRH). The purpose of ICRH is to provide temporary immediate housing for people in Isabella County. The shelter rotates from location-to-location, and each week, a new place opens their doors to individuals in need of somewhere safe and warm. ICRH partners with 19 different host churches and nine other partner churches. It has been helping the homeless in Isabella County for the past three years. At first the restoration house helped an average of nine homeless people per night. This past year (2016-2017), the ICRH helped an average of 25 people per night. The Isabella County Restoration House (ICRH) affects college students too. A good opportunity for students at Central Michigan University who need volunteer hours is right under their noses. ICRH gives students the opportunity to sign up for volunteer hours whenever need-

ed. The ICRH accepts donations of any kind, little or big. They also have a list of items needed on their website, www.Icrhouse.org. These items range from small amounts of food to a new backpack. I strongly urge any college student that attends CMU to give — give a lot or give a little — but give. CMU needs to help with the homeless problem in Isabella County. I strongly believe that CMU should take the initiative and start a homeless shelter here on campus. Three strong points are brought to mind when thinking about the results of a homeless shelter on campus. First, it gives people of the Mount Pleasant community the opportunity to have another place to go. CMU’s campus is located in downtown Mount Pleasant and has a welcoming environment to all kinds of people. Second, having a homeless shelter on campus will show and teach students to help when help is needed. It’s a good lesson and a good opportunity to show college students that we, as a community, have to look out for others. It also increases our sense of appreciation for what we do have. Third, there is a chance for growth. If we start with a homeless shelter, CMU has the

opportunity to expand in the future, to partner with other organization and to really help the people in this community. CMU would not be alone when it comes to having an on campus homeless shelter or helping the homeless on a college campus. The Western Theological Seminary partners with an organization called the Community Kitchen to help feed the homeless, or those in need of a meal, every day of the week. This is the issue of safety for all those that attend or teach at CMU. I understand people might feel hesitant when they think about homeless people walking around CMU’s campus. Safety is the number one priority for people who attend CMU. But homeless aren’t necessarily the instigators of crime, but the recipients. A homeless shelter on campus does not have to diminish the safety of students or faculty. If CMU decides to have an on-campus homeless shelter, there are ways to keep everyone safe. CMU would be able to house homeless people in this community for as long as needed, while working with the ICRH. I strongly feel that CMU should have an oncampus homeless shelter where the homeless can come and stay in one place for more than a week at a time. If CMU does this, they have the

opportunity to partner with ICRH and send the homeless to a day home/homes. This will help the homeless by giving them a constant place to come back to and stay, as well as help the safety issue by sending them someplace else during the day. I am not saying this will solve the safety issue(s) people might have a problem with, but with overnight volunteers and exclusion for all students, the safety issue will not be as big of an issue anymore. Although homelessness does not directly affect CMU, it affects the community that we live in. I’m disappointed of constantly hearing about “problems” like our athletic schedule this year, or the fact that I might have to take four extra credit hours than the graduating class behind me. When looking at the big picture, these things do not matter. CMU needs to focus on the big picture, the big problems and big opportunities to help. I am proposing the idea of an on campus homeless shelter because CMU, including all the students and faculty, should want to help those in their community. If it were me, I would want to be thought of and helped. Allison Parrish Quincy, sophomore

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Animation program to be implemented in 2020 By Corey Micho Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Beginning in Spring 2020, the College of Communication of Fine Arts will offer a major program on animation. The university hired associate professor Steven Leeper in April to create the major. Leeper previously was a professor of animation at Huntington University for 12 years. "We want to be major storytellers," Leeper said."We're working with the broadcast and cinematic arts department to create post-production animation for video projects." Central Michigan University has wanted to adapt an animation program for three years, and hired Leeper to develop the curriculum. The art department has approved the academic plan for the program. It is currently in the review process, being looked at by the Academic Senate and

Claire Jones | Staff Photographer Students prepare to watch a short clip in the new animation class on Jan. 11 in Wightman Hall room 224.

the administration, said art department chair Jonathan Russell. Currently, there are only three animation courses offered at CMU: Art 397O, Art 397I and Art 397N — Beginning

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research, explore and express creative freedom. I want to draw until I can find something I can narrow in on." Some forms of animation that Leeper wants to cover in future classes include 2D, 3D, stop-motion, video effects and computer graphics. He also said he wants classes that cover specific aspects of animation, which may happen after two years of the program’s establishment. Animator Chad Bierdeman from Copernicus Studio in Nova Scotia will also take part in the course to teach future 2D Digital Animation and Digital Foundations classes, Leeper said. The classes will cover the use of programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects, as well as basic analog forms of animation such as flipbook and basic movement. One example Leeper shows his students is how the motion of a bouncing ball relates to its shape. “If it moves, it’s animation,” Leeper said.

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Alana Wagar | Staff Photographer College of Business Administration faculty member Jeff Hoyle speaks during a Central Talk on Jan. 22 at CMU Research Corporation Headquarters.

Central Talks aim to unite community and university By Samantha Shriber Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

In 1855, early American educator David Ward purchased the land that would grow into the city of Mount Pleasant. Ward’s purchase paid off decades later when the Central Michigan Business School opened in 1892. Marcie Otteman, executive director of Alumni Relations and Development Strategies at Central Michigan University, said the city and university grew together. Otteman said this relationship between the two has inspired the need for the first ever “Central Talk” series, celebrating more than 100 years of collaboration, expansion and companionship between college and city. Central Talks is the university’s take on the popular “TED Talks” online series and were designed in honor of CMU’s 125th anniversary celebration. Otteman serves on the committee overseeing festivities regarding the anniversary. “We were talking about the community — about CMU and how they grew up together,” Otteman said. The series will feature seven faculty-led discussions in various locations throughout Mount Pleasant. Otteman said each discussion is unique and will cover a topic that could be of interested to a variety of people. Topics will highlight business relationships, the biology of the Chippewa River, medicine and the liveliness of art in Mount Pleasant. “It’s a chance to take our faculty outside of the classroom and have them be in a community space to talk about the cool things that they are doing,” Otteman said.

She said by using different venues — like the CMU Research Corporation, Camille’s on the River restaurant, the Art Reach of Mid Michigan and the Mount Pleasant City Hall Commission Chambers — will allow viewers to explore intimate parts of the city. “It was really important to us that we go to spaces that are unique to Mount Pleasant,” she said. “This was designed to bring that relationship between the university and the community together and talk about it.” The first Central Talk was Jan. 22 at the CMU Research Corporation headquarters located at 2625 Denison Drive. Speakers included Jeff Hoyle of the College of Business Administration and CMU alumna Marcy Mathews, director of Product Management at Delfield Corporation. The two discussed Hoyle’s marketing course, Organizational Selling. Each semester, students team up to help real world businesses achieve their goals, which differ per establishment. Hoyle said any local organization in Mount Pleasant, including family owned establishments and non-profits, can come to his students for assistance during this project. Otteman said the talk provides a different outlook on faculty talk, as sessions last only an hour and aspire towards a casual atmosphere. “We’ve got so much happening and I just don’t think we realize how much there is. I don’t think we can keep up with it,” she said, adding that the speaker series will be a huge jump towards keeping the CMU community updated. She hopes the university “is interested in trying to keep it going” after the academic year concludes in May.

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PRESIDENT ROSS STEPS DO CMU’s 14th president plans to assist with university capital campaign, teach in 2019 By Evan Sasiela University Editor news@cm-life.com

eorge Ross will step down as president of Central Michigan University effective July 31. In a Jan. 22 campus-wide email, Ross stated the birth of his first grandchild was a motivation for the decision. Ross said he is not leaving the university for good. He said he plans to have an office at CMU’s location in Metro Atlanta. He plans to help CMU’s next president, if needed, and assist the university’s capital campaign, which will go public in April. Ross also plans to teach courses in 2019. He has previously taught in the College of Business Administration and has guest lectured in the past. He said he hopes to do some teaching in CBA and in the College of Education and Human Services, as he is tenured in educational leadership. CMU Director of Communications Heather Smith said Ross’ calendar year 2018 salary is $461,250, which is the same as 2017. Ross declined a raise at the December Board of Trustees meeting. As part of Ross’ contract, he will receive a $30,000 retention bonus in June, Smith said. His compensation after July 31 is yet to be determined, Smith said. Ross has offered to help the board and his successor after he steps down, and they will determine how and if they wish to use his services.

If Ross teaches a class at CMU, Smith said the compensation he would receive from that has yet to be determined. Ross said he and his wife, Elizabeth, have been in “serious discussion for the better part of the previous year” about his decision to step down as president. “We think it’s time for us and we think it’s an opportunity for Central,” George Ross said. The president said he had discussions with the Board of Trustees last fall and in December about whether his contract would be extended. “We indicated to the board that we were having thoughts about not finishing the current contract, let alone extending beyond it,” Ross said. Ross said he made a decision early in December to notify trustees that he would step down. Before Christmas, his first grandchild, Jorge, was born. William Weideman, chair of the board of trustees, said in letter to the campus community that the board will hire a “nationally-recognized search firm” to help identify CMU’s 15th president. An advisory committee, led by trustee Tricia Keith, will include trustees, students, administration, faculty, alumni and business and community leaders. An open forum for community feedback will be scheduled. Ross said CMU’s next president will have challenges regarding support from the public, the preparedness of students coming from the K-12 education system and technological advances. He added that these are challenges at all public universities. “There’s never a good time for leadership

Central Michigan University President George Ross delivers the State of the University address on Oct. 14, 2011 at Plac

change, because there’s always things going on at Central — at the university,” Ross said. “There are major initiatives going on right now.” Major initiatives taking place this spring include the academic organizational review, groundbreaking of the Center for Integrated Health Studies, hiring of a chief diversity officer and capital campaign public announcement. “I’ll be putting time and energy into all of

them,” Ross said of these initiatives. “I don’t think one outranks the other. They have to keep going — they can’t stall and can’t stop.” Ross said he doesn’t think his decision to step down will impact donations to the capital campaign. He said relationships he has made with alumni won’t disappear. Before Ross officially steps down, the 2018-19 operating budget will be approved and tuition will be set.

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In 2002, Ross became Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services and Treasurer at CMU. His biggest project during his time was the creation of the CMU Promise, a program that guarenteed undergraduates a fixed-rate tuition cost.

Ross aided in planning and funding the construction of new buildings on campus. In 2003, the new Towers: Kulhavi, Kesseler and Campbell opened, as well as the Health Professions building. Celani and Fabiano were completed in 2006.

In May 2007, Ross was diagnosed with acute leukemia. He took a leave of absence in June and delayed his arrival as president of Alcorn State University until 2008. He received treatment at University Hospital in Ann Arbor.

Ross started as president of Alcorn State University in January 2008. Alcorn State University is located in Lorman, Mississippi, just 40 miles from Ross’ hometown, Utica, Mississippi, Alcorn State University is the oldest public historically black land-grant institution in the U.S.

2009 APPOINTED PRESIDENT After CMU President Michael Rao announced his departure in February, a presidential search committee was formed. The committee chose Ross in December 2009. He took his post in March 2010.

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The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees will hire a “nationally recognized search firm” to help in finding a replacement for WILLIAM President George WEIDEMAN: Ross, who will step CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF down from his TRUSTEES position effective July 31, 2018. In a letter to the CMU community Jan. 22, Chair William Weideman stated an open forum will be scheduled “to engage the entire campus community and gather input about the qualifications and skill set necessary in our next leader.” In addition, the board will appoint an advisory committee led by Trustee Tricia Keith, Weideman stated. The committee will include representatives from the board, administration, faculty students, business and community leaders and alumni. Weideman stated the process to identify the university's 15th president will "immediately begin." He added that the board will communicate throughout

trative Services and Treasurer from 2002-2008 before departing for Alcorn State. “Coming back here was coming home. It was something I never expected,” Ross said. “It was a gift to be able to come back and I tried to treat it like home and treat the people around it like family.” During his time in office, CMU has opened the College of Medicine, opened a $95 mil-

lion Biosciences Building and created corporate partnerships with Ford Motor Co. and Quicken Loans. “There is nothing that I did by myself. You can’t do any of that by yourself,” Ross said. “It requires strong leadership at various levels of the university — strong administrators, strong faculty. There’s been student leadership here that has helped me tremendously as president.”

the search process. In his letter, Weideman stated the board accepted Ross’ decision to step down effective July 31 of this year. Weideman thanked President Ross and his wife, Elizabeth, for their leadership of CMU. “President Ross and First Lady Elizabeth Ross are tremendous ambassadors for CMU, in their relationships with community members, students, faculty, staff and alumni. They are champions for our university, beloved by many,” Weideman stated. “They will be greatly missed, and we wish them many years of happiness as they enter the next phase in their lives.” Weideman stated the university’s academic organizational review, search for a chief diversity officer, building of a new Center for Integrated Health Studies and public launch of a capital campaign will continue to move forward. “Rest assured that Central Michigan University's position as a nationally ranked university will remain strong. Our commitment to excellence in academics and student success is unwavering,” he stated. -Evan Sasiela, University Editor

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He added that recruiting the high school class of 2019 will start around June. In 2010, Ross was hired as CMU’s 14th president after serving for two years as president of Alcorn State University. President Michael Rao left CMU to become the president of Virginia Commonwealth University. Ross, who will turn 67 in April, served as CMU’s vice president of Finance and Adminis-

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As part of the 2012 strategic plan to improve student success, the Office of Student Success opened in July 2013. During the 2013-14 academic year, over 2,000 students visited the success coaches in the office. The 4-year graduation rate increased by 7 percent.

Construction for the $95 million building began in 2014, but planning began over a decade earlier. The building opened in Fall 2016 and the first classes were held in Spring 2017. The Biosciences building was the largest construction project in CMU history.

2017 COLLEGE OF MEDICINE In Fall 2013 the inaugural College of Medicine class began at CMU. 57 of them were Michigan students and 11 were CMU alumni. In May 2017, 62 students graduated from the College of Medicine with a 100 percent residency placement.

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Ross said the academic rigor is tougher than when he first started, and is proud of that. He said he most proud that CMU has administered degrees to more than 42,000 students during his time as president. “I do believe the education (students) receive here transforms lives,” Ross said. “I have met too many students and mentored too many students to not know that for a fact.”

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STEPPING DOWN

Construction began in 2016 to renovate Grawn Hall, the oldest building on CMU’s campus. The reopening of Grawn took place Sept. 21, 2017. The renovation included refurbishing 16,200 square feet of space and the addition of a 6,600-square-foot atrium.

On Jan. 22, President Ross issued a campus-wide email announcing his decision to step down. He included a list of accomplishments and plans for the future projects at CMU. Ross will step down July 31.

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Mitchell Banks, Grand Rapids freshman “I’m happy for him. In his email he talks about his grandchild holding his finger and seeing him wrap (his hand) around his thumb. I’m happy to see him take that next step in his life and am glad to see that he is moving forward. (His legacy) will be the peace that he brought here. I feel that CMU can be a little hectic and crazy sometimes but I feel that he really evened things out. He brought us all together a little bit better.”

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How do you feel about President George Ross Stepping Down? As President George Ross announced his decision Jan. 22 to step down as president of Central Michigan University effective July 31. Central Michigan Life asked students their take on the news.

Niya Townsend, Detroit junior “It was shocking to me at first when I heard about it. I’ve seen a lot of people on social media saying how much they’re going to miss him. He used to always come to a show we have called Black Males Rock. He would come every year and always say how proud he was of us and how proud he was of the black males on campus who were doing great things. He was always coming and supporting us.”

Blair Akalefu, Farmington Hills sophomore “I think it’s really weird. It just came out of nowhere, and there has to be something more serious behind it. I think CMU was going on a really good path and now we have to find someone who will also be a part of CMU and make it better than it is now. Central is about to be one of the bigger schools in Michigan and I think that has a lot to do with what President Ross did during his time here.”

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Katie Kosnak, Troy sophomore “I’ve actually had the opportunity to have a conversation with him and he’s just very friendly and I think he genuinely cares about the students and what they want and their needs and how to make CMU a better place for us. I’m worried about who is going to replace him because we don’t know what type of attitude they’ll have.”

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“I’m shocked, I think a lot of people didn’t see it coming because he announced it in the middle of the school year. But the reason that he gave is pretty understandablere. I think he is good with people and making everyone comfortable and just doing whatever he can to help people succeed.”

Emily Jones, Flushing sophomore “I’m excited see some positive changes for all CMU students. I hope we can include a lot of other CMU students of different sexual orientations and genders and different majors instead of just specific ones that are being funded. I hope we move in a better direction than what we were.”

Autumn Gairaud, Waterford senior “I think we have a good opportunity to grow as a university. He hasn’t pushed us in the right direction, specifically regarding diversity and inclusion. His legacy will be complicity regarding student concerns and being a president that panders to rich donors as opposed to students.”

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Community members say they will miss President Ross, reflect on his tenure at CMU By Quinn Kirby and Ashley Schafer Staff Reporters news@cm-life.com

While students and faculty on Central Michigan University’s campus reacted to President George Ross’ decision to step down July 31, Mount Pleasant leaders said they will miss him and the relationship he had with the community. Erik Rodriguez, interim public relations director of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe called Ross a “strong leader” who was instrumental in collaboration of projects between the tribe and the university. “(Ross) has been beneficial with making sure that the university has been aware of the Chippewa nickname (and) moving away from the mascot,” he said. “Making sure that we focus with the student body, the student government, the community and as well as alumni to let them know what the Chippewa name means. "Our relationship with (CMU) is the strongest it has ever been with President Ross.” Rodriguez also noted the implementation of the Niijkewehn Mentoring Program, which Ross supported during his tenure. Niijkewehn is an after school program that pairs native and non-native CMU college student mentors with native youth and at-risk youth to provide a safe place and a positive role model. Rodriguez said the tribe hopes Ross’ successor follows in his footsteps — continuing with the partnership, diversity and building relationships. Bret Hyble, Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, said the chamber will miss Ross. He described Ross as always being “accessible, approachable and authentic” with the way he interacts with the community. “He has always been an advocate for collaboration, with our city and our business community,” Hyble said. “He and Elizabeth have been regular attendees at chamber events. He’s been a strong supporter of our business regionalism as a member of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance.” As for the future president of CMU, Hyble said the board of trustees have done well planning for the future and feels it will find a president that matches CMU's direction. Kathy Ling, Mount Pleasant commissioner and former mayor, said she will miss his role in "fostering a good relationship" between the university and city.

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"Ross has been a great partner with the city,” Ling said. “I was honored in 2013 to have the opportunity to be featured with him in a series done by the Michigan Municipal League that identified CMU and Mount Pleasant as a good example of a community with a positive town and (university) relationship. "As a grandmother myself, I know that he and his wife, Elizabeth, will love their new role as grandparents.” State Rep. Roger Hauck, R-Union Township, said Ross has done a great job for the university and community during his tenure. "I’m sad to see him go," Hauck said. "He’s leaving on his own terms and good terms. Central’s a good school, they’ll get a lot of good candidates and we’ll move forward." Tom Olver, president and CEO of United Way said Ross and wife, Elizabeth have "exhibited grace, compassion and wisdom" during the time in service. United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties is a local non-profit organization. CMU partners up with United Way every year to put on "Dance United" and raise money for the charity. "George and Elizabeth have given so much of their time, talent and treasure to advance the mission of CMU, while actively supporting community initiatives to enhance the quality of life throughout the region," Olver said. "(They) added tremendous value to our community while constantly enriching the lives of others."

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SGA elects 7 senators at first meeting of spring semester By Quinn Kirby Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Central Michigan University's Student Government Association elected seven senators at its meeting Jan. 22, effectively filling 19 of the possible 26 seats in the senate. The senate's ability to vote on legislation and elect members of the organization to leadership positions hinges on the number of people present — 16. Last semester, four senators resigned within the first two months of SGA's meetings. Should a similar event occur this semester, the senate will dwindle to 15 seats and will be unable to effectively champion change within the organization.

Quinn Kirby | Staff Photographer Seven new senators take an oath of office during the Student Government Association meeting on Jan. 22 in the Bovee University Center auditorium.

During the senate meeting in the Bovee University Center Lake Michigan Room, Senate Leader Caroline Murray commented on the issue and said, "If three of you are gone, we can't do anything." Murray stood by her initial

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the Bovee University Center Auditorium during the executive board update before launching into a speech outlining the administration's platform. Owens reported a successful semester of a "projectbased" organization. She cited the following initiatives: • Charles V. Park Library 24/4 Study Room • Diversity Committee's "Culture, Not A Costume" campaign • Governmental Affairs Committee's Local Candidates forum • RSO Growth and Development Committee's "RSO and Grow" • Spirits and Traditions Committee's introduction of a Spirit Week "Transparency was yet another goal of this admin-

istration," Owens said. "We have been working on issuing weekly press releases the past semester (and) we have been holding General Board every week." In the address, Owens mentioned two pieces of legislation ready for introduction at the next SGA meeting. One piece, headed by the Academic Affairs Committee, involves the updating of the university's bereavement policy. The other, written by the Sustainability Committee, supports the creation of a food pantry on campus to help reduce food waste. A social media coordinator and press secretary have been chosen by the organization's executive board but still require approval from house and senate.

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Women’s basketball can even alltime record with WMU By Andrew Glezen Staff Reporter sports@cm-life.com

Mid-American Conference-leading women’s basketball looks to even its all-time record against rival Western Michigan this weekend. The Broncos (11-8, 4-3 MAC) lead the all-time win column, 50-49, and CMU (15-3, 7-0 MAC) has a chance to even it up at 1 p.m. Jan. 27 at McGuirk Arena. Although it is a rivalry game, head coach Sue Guevara and her team said they want to enter the game with a business-like approach. CMU has responded to the pressure of being picked to win

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Junior forward Reyna Frost keeps possession of the ball on Jan. 10 at McGuirk Arena.

the MAC Tournament before this season. “It’s just another game,” Guevara said. “If the emotion is really high, what happens on Wednes-

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CMU OFFENSE VS. WMU DEFENSE Central Michigan runs one of the top-scoring offenses in the MAC. Western Michigan boasts one of the conference’s top defenses. The Chippewas lead the conference in scoring offense (83.1 points per game), free throw percentage (82 percent), field goal percentage (.458) and 3-pointers per game (9.8) and sits second in 3-point field goal percentage (.386). The Broncos rank third in the MAC for scoring defense (64.7 ppg) and 3-point field goal percentage defense (.299). WMU also sits fourth in field goal percentage defense (.388) and blocks per game (3.9). KEYS FOR VICTORY CMU will win this game if they tighten things up on defense and get production from its bench, Guevara said. Freshmen forward Kyra Bussell and guard Maddy Watters are the first two players off the bench for Central Michigan and Guevara has wanted to get them much needed experience. “They’re freshmen so you’re going to get that uncertainty,” Guevara said. “I’d like to see them both play with a lot more confidence.” Western Michigan may struggle to keep the Chippewas away from the glass. CMU leads the

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Rivalry dates back to 1970 MAC in rebounding offense and scores in bunches when capable of grabbing offensive rebounds. The Broncos are also one of the conference’s best rebounding teams, but will have to deal with former All-MAC selection Tinara Moore (tied for No. 2 in the MAC in rebounding) and Reyna Frost (No. 1). Frost and Moore combine for nearly 400 of CMU’s 763 total rebounds. Together, they average 32.1 points per game, 22.1 rebounds per game and 3.2 blocks per game.

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Guard Roundtree uses playmaking experience after multiple transfers By Andrew McDonald Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Shawn Roundtree says the competitiveness in the Mid-American Conference is just as difficult as the competition he faced at Mineral Area College. Roundtree, a Central Michigan men's basketball guard, transferred from the small junior college before the 2017-18 season. “People have this perception that (junior college) basketball isn’t very competitive or it's a level down, but what they don’t know is it’s a straight grind,” Roundtree said. “A lot of people are isolated way far away from their families and most of these schools are in the middle of nowhere so you have nothing else to do but focus on basketball. “It changes the way you look at the game, it puts you in a situation to do things you've never done before.” Roundtree's move to CMU wasn’t his first collegiate transfer. The 6-foot, 185-pound guard played his first two seasons of collegiate basketball with Missouri State, another Division I program. Roundtree played in 30 games his freshman season. He made a couple of starts and was second on the team with 44 assists. He played in three games as a sophomore — missing a majority of the season due to injury. He began to think about other options. That’s when playing “JUCO ball” at Mineral Area College became his next mission. Roundtree described playing in the NJCAA like the Netflix series “Last Chance U,” which is about a football team that gives players a second chance at their playing careers after injuries or mistakes off the field. “There are some guys who academically fell off but their talent is still there,” Roundtree said. “For me, it was very relatable because some players in the show came from a Division I school like me. You just have to learn how to work and that’s what college is all about.” Roundtree helped the Cardinals to a No. 9 ranking in the NJCAA and a 28-3 record. He was named to the All-Missouri Community College Athletic Conference First Team. Roundtree averaged 10.9 points, 3.1 assists and two rebounds per game. After the season was over, Roundtree received a phone call from CMU assistant coach Kyle Gerdeman, who coached at Mineral Area College earlier in his career. CMU head coach Keno Davis told Roundtree some guard spots would be opening after the 201617 season, and CMU was interested. “Our staff did a great job identifying players around the country that had the ability to lead a

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Junior guard Shawn Roundtree dribbles the basketball during the basketball game against Toledo on Jan. 13 at McGuirk Arena.

Evan Petzold Central Michigan junior point guard Shawn Roundtree poses for a portrait before practice on Jan. 11 at McGuirk Arena.

team and the intangibles to play strong out there,” Davis said. “We had the list narrowed down to about 12 players or so and we eventually decided that Shawn was the guy." Roundtree is one of three Chippewas to average double figures in scoring with 13.6 points per game and leads the team with 60 assists. Although the numbers may not show it, he was skeptical before arriving on campus. “This wasn't my first rodeo and you never really know how things will be with your teammates and coaches until you step on the floor and are here,” Roundtree said. “I think overall I made a great decision and I love all of my coaches and teammates.”

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Wrestling gets weekend off after splitting dual meets By Mitchell Vosburg Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Ariana Strzalka | Staff Photographer Cleveland, Ohio senior Colin Heffernan wrestles Buffalo’s sophomore Kobe Garrehy during the match against Buffalo on Jan. 21 in McGuirk Arena.

Missouri continued its MidAmerican Conference dominance over Central Michigan on Jan. 19. Central Michigan wrestling's homestand was ended with the 29-6 loss to No. 3 Missouri. CMU then 26-9 victory over Buffalo on Jan 21. The Chippewas sit at 6-4 on the season with a 3-1 record in Mid-American Conference play. Senior Colin Heffernan returned to action against Buffalo after a six-week absence due to a right shoulder injury. CMU lost No. 3 Justin Oliver (149-pound weight class) to injury following his loss to Missouri's No. 11 Grant Leeth. An MRI was conducted on the

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MISSOURI DOMINANCE Redshirt freshman Drew Hildebrandt (125) started off Friday’s action with a 5-4 victory over last year's MAC runner-up Barlow McGhee. The next eight matches proved why the Tigers are No. 3 in the nation, emerging victorious in all three top 20 clashes. Ninth-ranked Mason Smith (141), No. 3 Oliver, and No. 15 CJ Brucki (174) all lost their individual matches. Smith fell 6-0 to No. 3 Jaydin Eirman, Oliver

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fell to Leeth and Brucki fell to No. 4 Daniel Lewis. The Chippewas' only other individual victory was by No. 20 Matt Stencel (285), who defeated Missouri’s Jake Bohlken, 9-2. “We can’t take anything away from (Missouri), but we’re better than that,” said head coach Tom Borrelli. “We got another shot at them at home."

CHIPPEWAS REBOUND After missing six weeks to a right shoulder injury Heffernan made his return to the lineup. The Cleveland native scored three of his five takedowns in the third period to knock off Kobe Garrehy 11-4, giving CMU momentum going into the intermission. “I think there was a little rust,” Heffernan said. "Any time you take as much time as I did away

from the mat you got to come back and figure out some things, get back in the swing of things.” The Chippewas won the last five matches. Sophomore Logan Parks (165) and Brucki each won via major decision, 10-2 and 11-1 respectively, to start the second half of the meet. Stencel capped off the CMU victory with his 12 pin of the season. Jordan Ellingwood (184) and junior Jordan Atienza (197) also added victories. “I’m glad to see how our guys responded,” Borrelli said. “The older guys in our lineup, our more mature guys, our veteran guys, were really close to scoring bonus points in all six matches." The Chippewas’ next competition is at 1 p.m. Feb. 4 against Old Dominion in Norfolk, Virginia.

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WRESTLING REMAINS AT NO. 17; OLIVER, ELLINGWOOD FALL IN RANKINGS Central Michigan wrestling remains at No. 17 in USA Today's polls released on Jan. 23 after losing to rival No. 3 Missouri last weekend. Big 10 Conference powerhouses Penn State and Ohio State remain No. 1 and No. 2, respectively. CMU will face No. 7-ranked University of Michigan in the last dual meet of the regular season. CMU is one of five teams that remain in the Top 25 with four or more dual meet losses. No. 25 North Carolina has a 7-8 record in dual meets this season. Junior Justin Oliver fell

one spot to No. 4 at the 149-pound weight class according to InterMat, a website ranking college and high school wrestlers. Oliver fell to Missouri's Grant Leeth, 3-1, on Jan. 19 and did not compete against Buffalo due to a right knee injury sustained against Leeth, who jumped eight spots to No. 3. Oliver's status is still unknown, but he was walking without crutches at the Buffalo meet. Senior Jordan Ellingwood (184-pound wrestler) fell two spots to No. 15. Ellingwood dropped his match against

Missouri’s Canten Marriott via major decision, but bounced back with a victory against Buffalo. Sophomore Mason Smith (141) remains at No. 9. Seniors Colin Heffernan (157) and CJ Brucki (174) remain No. 16 and No. 15 respectively. Redshirt freshman Matt Stencel (HWT) remains No. 20 despite winning both of his contests this weekend, including a first period pin against Buffalo’s Ian James. -Mitchell Vosburg, Staff Reporter

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McKay’s 17-point second half not enough in loss to Miami Chippewas remain at bottom of MAC West Division By Andrew McDonald Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Kevin McKay scored 17 second-half points during Central Michigan men's basketball's 70-61 loss to the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks on Jan. 23 in McGuirk Arena. The Chippewas (13-7, 2-5 Mid-American Conference) never regained the lead after halftime. CMU stays at the bottom of the MAC West Division after the loss. Head coach Keno Davis said there is "no doubt" the Chippewas have improved, but there is still work to be done. “We would like to see more wins, but we are a better ball club now," Davis said. "That's something I didn't say last year, it was more about finding ways to win. This year it's about getting better and I think we are." The RedHawks embarked on a 14-4 run to quickly put the Chippewas in a hole. Junior guard Shawn Roundtree hit a pair of 3-pointers and found a layup to bring CMU back to within two points at the 11:27 mark in the first half. After going ahead by one, CMU allowed a 10-0 run to trail 29-20 nearing the five minute mark of the opening half. CMU cut into the deficit, but still trailed 33-27 at halftime. Miami freshman guard Nike Sibande had his way in the first half — leading all scorers with 13 points and going 3-of-3 from 3-point distance. Roundtree led CMU with 10 points. The Sibande show continued in the second half as he sunk another corner triple to extend the RedHawk advantage to 43-35 with 14:38 to play. CMU couldn’t get back inside an eight-point deficit for most of the second half. Sophomore forward David DiLeo hit a 3-pointer to cut the lead to 58-51 with 7:20 remaining. Sophomore guard Kevin McKay, who had 17 second half points, hit an and-one bucket to bring CMU within five points, 62-57, with 3:16 to go. Miami senior forward Logan McLane would get a huge slam dunk in the closing seconds to essentially ice the game. McKay said the loss is disappointing because CMU was just a few stops away from winning. “When you are that close to coming back, you want to finish it off," McKay said. "We just

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Senior forward Cecil Williams talks to a referee during the basketball game against Miami Ohio on Jan. 23 at McGuirk Arena.

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have to get back in the gym and work for the next game." McKay’s second-half effort was enough to lead the Chippewas in scoring. Roundtree and senior forward Cecil Williams finished with 15 and 14 points, respectively. "Credit to Miami (Ohio), they did a good job just being patient and making shots," Roundtree said. "They found the open man, not all of their shots were easy, but we have to do more and be disruptive." CMU was out-rebounded 41-32 on the night and had five second half turnovers. Sibande had 22 points to lead the RedHawks. As a team, Miami went 11-of-23 (47.8 percent) from 3-point range. The Chippewas will take on Kent State at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 in McGuirk Arena.

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