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Bartender Ben Breidenstein, left, and Lois Breidenstein, owner of The Bird Bar and Grill, sift through fake IDs that have been collected at the doors of the bar.

Getting caught Mount Pleasant bars confiscate fake IDs, some employees earn $5 per confiscation By Tony Wittkowski | Staff Reporter

underage college students, but bars in Mount Pleasant have begun to master the art of confiscation.

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Lois Breidenstein, owner and operator of The Bird Bar and Grill in downtown Mount Pleasant, has been using an effective method for confiscating fakes for over five years. Each employee receives a $5 stipend for

“If we find a fake license, we confiscate it, mark an X on it with a black marker and don’t give it back,” Breidenstein said. The pile of confiscated IDs at The Bird is about three and a half inches thick. A majority of the confiscations occur between Thursday and Saturday evenings. “We always have to do a good job of checking first semester so (students) know not to try (using fakes) at our place,” Breidenstein said. The Bird is one of many bars around the state registered with the Michigan State Police on the ID Checking Guide, which provides pictures and descriptions of every state’s ID as well as all provinces in Canada. The

A fake ID sits on top of a pile of other IDs that have been collected over the years at the doors of The Bird Bar and Grill, 223 S. Main St.

guide costs $26 per year. Breidenstein said students usually try to convince employees there has been a mistake when they’re caught with a fake. “We usually (ask if they) want to call the police,” Breidenstein said. “The police are always really good about coming out.” At The Cabin, it’s the responsibility of the people working the door to spot a fake or borrowed ID. All employees take a two-hour class focusing on how to spot fakes. “We had to get the training the state makes all the employees take. When I do find (fake IDs), I bring them up to the bar,” Troy senior and doorman at The Cabin

Josh Lee said. “They get rid of them and don’t give them back.” Freddie’s Tavern is also strict on fake IDs, toting a zero-tolerance policy when they are found. Mount Pleasant senior and Freddie’s employee Dani Phillips does not notice a lot of fakes anymore due to their strict policy. “I’m a townie, so I recognize some of the (underage) students,” Phillips said. “If we spot a fake, we either throw it away or turn it in to the police.” Ben Breidenstein, Lois’ son and manager at The Bird, said there have been more stories than he could remember. “The worst card I have

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Fake IDs have become a norm among

every fake they find.

Tailgating at Central Michigan University has been redefined. The Department of Athletics at CMU released an updated tailgating policy Friday. The new policy states that alcoholic beverages are permitted only at football game tailgates, excluding tailgates for other CMU sporting events without prior written Athletic Department approval. While there is no limit on alcoholic beverages per person, the policy states that tailgating will not be permitted earlier than four hours before kickoff, nor is it permitted once the game starts. Director of Athletics Dave Heeke said the new tailgate operation can only help the university in bringing the students back on game day. “I look at it as a new day; a new opportunity,” he said. “We want it to be a lovely, festive, great college afternoon, and we just want it to be safe... that has to be first and foremost, the safety of our students above anything else.”

Student Government Association president Justin Gawronski led a student committee in working with CMU athletics and CMU police in order to reevaluate and create a positive experience for Chippewa fans and students. “We engaged SGA, and Justin has been a phenomenal leader in representing student interest, really sitting down and evaluating its impact and understanding we want tailgating to be an environment that’s available for all individuals and that everyone feels there’s an opportunity to participate in the game day environment,” said Derek van der Merwe, deputy director of athletics and chief operating oﬃcer. Gawronski and van der Merwe met at the beginning of the summer and began discussing changes to the policy that would improve the experience for students, while also providing a safe environment for everyone. “We thought this was the best solution as far as benefiting students, as well as athletics, to bring more of

ever seen was a Russian ID,” he said. “The card looked like a Chippewa ID and she used an accent, which she stopped using halfway through the night.” More than half the IDs that are collected are not fakes but IDs that were borrowed from someone else. “Whenever we take a borrowed ID, the person who lent the ID to the other person will come in the next day asking for it, but we don’t give it back,” Lois said. Some of the key indicators when spotting a fake are the height and eye color, said DJ Blizzard, one of the managers at The Bird. A FAKE ID| 2A

Central Michigan University spent $110,805 in 2011 lobbying state legislators and administration officials, according to the Michigan Department of State. Toby Roth Jr., director of federal programs, and Kathleen Wilbur, vice president of development and external relations, are registered to lobby on CMU’s behalf in Lansing. “Almost all of the reported $110,805 covers our time spent in Lansing and on campus advocating for CMU programs and state funding support,” Roth said. “Each of us tracks our time lobbying and then divides our salary by the hours spent lobbying to determine the dollar amount we report to the state.” CMU has also hired the Lansing-based law firm Wiener and Associates to lobby for the university. Roth said $19,200 of the $110,805 went to the firm for the time they spent lobbying on behalf of CMU. Based on the Department of State’s reports of CMU’s

lobbying expenses from 2001-11, the university has spent an average of $84,080 per year on state lobbying. Since 2001, CMU has spent $924,881 in total on state lobbying. Roth said CMU’s lobbying efforts include successfully fighting to limit reductions in state appropriations for the university’s fiscal year 2011-12 budget, hosting members of the state legislature and administration for tours of campus and meetings with faculty and staff, and working to expand CMU’s Capitol City Intern program. CMU’s lobbying has also allowed state officials to tour the biological station on Beaver Island and has organized the Posters in the Capitol event in Lansing, which features research posters from undergraduate students. Gov. Snyder signed legislation in June that provides CMU with $30 million to fund a new biosciences building on campus.

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Academic calendar could change in fall 2014 semester to a 14-week schedule By Catey Traylor University Editor

Changes suggested last spring for the academic calendar might become a reality for students beginning in fall 2014. The new calendar, introduced and adopted by the Academic Senate last spring, would shorten the fall semester by one week, starting classes after Labor Day weekend. In a news release sent on Tuesday, Faculty Association President Laura Frey and

Executive Director of Faculty Personnel Services Matt Serra announced the Faculty Association and CMU have committed to changing the academic calendar beginning in the fall 2014 semester. Serra will meet with Student Government Association president Justin Gawronski, a Macomb junior, on Friday to discuss the role students play in the changed calendar. “SGA doesn’t have an official position yet, because the changes are so new. Students will have the opportunity to

present in aﬃrmation or opposition at SGA meetings and hopefully that’ll inspire some intelligent debate on the topic,” Gawronski said. “This directly affects the students and this is a place where legislation can definitely have a pull on the university.” Academic Senate created a committee last year that was in charge of revamping the calendar to accommodate the changes and address concerns with the calendar. According to a March Central Michigan Life article,

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concerns included a need to adjust master course syllabi, a shorter time span to cover the same amount of material, maintaining the Thursday and Friday before exams as a study break and overlapping eight-week terms for offcampus students. Serra said the main focus now is to address concerns from departments and organizations across campus. “We want people to speak up. We need to figure out what the major hurdles are. We have so many programs

on campus that have different timelines, but right now, people are still trying to formulate how this will impact their area on campus,” he said. “The next step is to accumulate the responses from around campus and meet again with the FA to bargain over the calendar. We’ll be taking people’s issues and seeing how to manage those problems.” Gawronski said it’s important to present both positive and negative aspects of the calendar change before opin-

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Although students cannot be part of the actual bargaining of the calendar, Serra said their opinions will be taken into consideration when final bargaining begins. “Students definitely have an opportunity for feedback. They were involved in the development of the calendar itself through the academic senate’s work on the calendar and we were sure to send up-

dates to all students at CMU,” he said. “Students can’t be at the actual bargaining table, but we are taking feedback from all areas of campus.” Other universities, including Western Michigan University and Michigan State University, begin classes after Labor Day.

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sensitive to ask about their weight. “A lot of people come up and try to use (fakes) by just not taking it out of their wallet. That’s an early sign, and then I ask them their zodiac sign to see if they know,” he said. Despite the extra efforts, Lois realizes that no one is perfect. “We know some slip through,” she said. “But at least we can make it harder for whoever tries it.”

CONTINUED FROM 1A “The first thing I look for is the general outline of the face of the nose,” Blizzard said. “Then I always look at the color of the eyes, the height and the jaw line.” Blizzard, who has confiscated more than 500 fake IDs in 10 years, said it’s harder to catch girls because their hair color can change and it can be in-

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Central Michigan University lost six students over the course of the summer. Livonia freshman Nick Collins, 19, died May 10 from bacterial meningitis. Collins experienced ﬂu symptoms four days prior and was transported to St. Mary Mercy Livonia hospital where he was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis, a serious bacterial infection that lines the brain and spinal cord. CMU was notified by the Central Michigan District Health Department and alerted students and faculty via email the day before his passing. On May 8, Nick was pronounced brain dead. He spent two days in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit before the decision was made to take him off life support. On July 17, senior Bryan Fischer died following complications with MaroteauxLamy Syndrome, also referred to as MPS VI, a deficiency of the enzyme required for the breakdown of certain complex carbohydrates. He was 23. MPS VI was constricting his spinal cord, his bones became malformed and he didn’t have full mobility in his legs. Neck surgery was done to remove screws and plates. Dane M. Ruff, a junior from Frankfort, died the same day, according to a notification from Tony Voisin, interim associate vice president for Student Affairs. When contacted, Voisin said no other details were known. Fraser graduate Ryan James Roberts, 22, died Aug. 3 after the Pontiac Sunfire he was riding in, driven by his twin brother Drew, was struck from behind by a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo while waiting at a red light, The Macomb Daily reported. The two had just left home and were on the way to the movie theater. The driver of the Monte Carlo, a 67-year-old man from Detroit, had been drinking alcohol and is believed to have suffered a medical condition prior to the accident, according to local authorities. Ryan Roberts had to be extricated from the car following the accident. A DEATHS| 10A

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Livonia senior Nick Armes poses in front of CMU’s Alma Mater with his Mickey Mouse ears Monday evening outside of Warriner Hall.

Where dreams come true CMU students reflect on Disney experience By Melissa Beauchamp | Senior Reporter

More than 50 Central Michigan University students mingle with Mickey Mouse in the most magical place on Earth while earning money each semester. The Disney College Program offers students in college the chance to gain on-the-job experience in their parks and resorts and take part in educational classes to put toward credit for graduation. Livonia senior Nick Armes completed the Spring Advantage program. Surprisingly, he said, the hiring process wasn’t as competive as he expected. After an online application, personality test and phone interview, he was on his way to “making the magic happen.” Hired as a custodian, Armes did much more than clean toilets for seven months. He made tiaras out of park maps and gave them to young girls, assuring them they didn’t have to be Cin-

derella to be a princess. “I would create such a smile with a piece of paper,” he said. Armes is hoping his experience at Disney will help land him a public relations internship and eventually a full-time job. “When we are out on the park, we are onstage,” he said. “We are all cast members, making an impression on guests.” Another Disney crew member, Flushing senior Emily Baker, said working in

the merchandising department at Downtown Disney allowed her to communicate with many different people and learn about their cultures. The worst part, Baker said, was saying goodbye to bonds she made that will last a lifetime. Although she loved Disney, the experience has taught her Florida is not the place for her. “It’s just too far away from my family, it’s too hot for my liking and there are cockroaches everywhere,” she said. Rochester junior Erin Hayes said working for Disney was a dream since a kid, and she is getting a taste of her dream as a hospitality intern at the Coral Reef restaurant as a hostess and general teller. Hayes said at Disney it’s an entirely different world. The experience has made her realize where her true passion is in the hospitality industry. “I thought I wouldn’t like it, but it exceeded my expectations,” she said.

There are a couple downfalls, but the many perks outweigh the negatives, she said. “Disney has strict rules when you’re living in the apartments with all the other college students,” she said. “It was diﬃcult adjusting from a college lifestyle.” There is a 1 a.m. curfew for college students, which Hayes dislikes. Working more than 50 hours a week, Hayes said it’s hard to keep the momentum going, but she forgets how tired she is when she enters the fantasy-land. Hayes said the respect and trust received by employees makes it effortless to provide the same standard to the guests. After his time at Disney, Armes became a campus representative for Disney at CMU to bring students to the experience, he said. “Who wouldn’t want to work in a castle? It’s very magical and almost intoxicating,” he said. “You want to come to work.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Free food, information booths and giveaways will have students attending Central Michigan University’s annual MAINstage event on Sunday. Last year, more than 3,000 attended the festivities located in parking lot 62 east between the Rose Ponds and Kelly/ Shorts Stadium, according to MAINstage Chair Samara Spotts. The Office of Student Life expects the same turnout this year, with more entertainment and free giveaways in store for the event. About 180 Registered Student Organizations and CMU departments have signed up to feature their organization at the event. There is no fee for the RSOs, Spotts said. Local bands will kickoff the event including Saginaw senior Ben Schuller, Tha Truth dance crew and Joe Hertler and The Rainbow Seekers. “It’s just a way for students, especially freshmen, to get involved and find out firsthand what CMU has to offer,” she said. Along with the RSOs, about 85 businesses around the community will have a booth to promote their business. There is a $75 fee for businesses and they also donate a raffle prize, which students can win by going on to OrgSync and RSVPing. Lake Odessa junior Erika Whitinger said she is a hair model for Headliners and will be showing off her new hair at MAINstage to promote the salon. “They are cutting, coloring and styling my hair however they want to,” she said. “It will be a new, fun experience.” Whitinger said she has attended MAINstage since she was a freshman. Spotts said the athletic department is giving away approximately 6,000 tickets to the Michigan State University versus CMU game to students. There will also be a mobile zip-line, inflatables, games and activities. “I think it’s a great kick-off event,” she said. “It brings all the Chips together and is a great way to show your school spirit. It also promotes RSOs and campus departments so students can get involved.” studentlife@cm-life.com

$1.5 million renovation in Real Food on Campus CMU names new assistant adds Mongolian grill, readies for fall semester to President George Ross

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On Wednesday, Central Michigan University appointed Jim Hageman as special assistant to University President George Ross. The position is a new, temporary role designed to assist University President George Ross on a variety of issues. Hageman has served as interim vice provost of research and sponsored programs for the past year. John McGrath took over that role on Aug.16. Hageman will serve in the position until Jan. 15 and will have an annualized salary of $150,000. According to a news release issued by the university, Hageman will have his attention focused on three roles: aiding Ross with the continuing development of the College of Medicine, working to “internationalize” the campus, and spearheading the Shared Governance and Communications committee.

Provost Gary Shapiro said Hageman is well-suited for the new role. “This is a temporary position,” Shapiro said. “It’s there to meet a need that will hopefully be fulfilled by the time Jim is set to leave the role, and he is an excellent choice to do that.” Shapiro said Hageman is particularly fit for the job of internationalizing the university. “We want to better prepare students for the global workplace,” Shapiro said. “Looking at his record at the university, Jim fits that role perfectly.” Hageman’s role is not to be confused with that of Executive Assistant to the President Mary Jane Flanagan, Shapiro said. Flanagan oversees Ross’ staff in addition to her roles as secretary of the CMU Board of Trustees and director of the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity. university@cm-life.com

Real Food on Campus was given a $1.5 million renovation this past summer, with its primary focus on a new Mongolian-style grill added to the cafeteria. Nikki Smith, the Marketing Manager for Campus Dining, said the RFoC renovations include multiple items. “RFoC is being renovated to accomplish several goals,” Smith said. “In addition to better following the premier fresh food company philosophy by bringing more fresh food preparation to the front of the house, improvements will also feature a variety of seating areas to create a better sense of community.” Equipment has been upgraded at the Mediterranean, American and international diners, which will include the Mongolian grill at the international diner. Plans for the updates were approved by the board of trustees in February. “We anticipate future enhancements to the menu based on the addition of the new equipment at these sta-

tions,” Smith said. Smith said the cafeteria will also feature small, quiet seating areas, larger social areas with flat-screen TVs, two fully mediated meeting rooms and information centers with a wealth of materials about health, wellness and nutrition. Brenda Marquardt, director of Residential Dining, said the RFoC renovations were completed on schedule. “The RFoC renovation planning initially began over three years ago, at which time Robinson Residential Restaurant was also being considered ViCtoria ZeGler/Photo EditoR for improvements,” MarReal Food on Campus was given $1.5 million this summer to renovate various parts quardt said. “Since that time, RFoC has progressed with the of the cafeteria, including the addition of a new Mongolian-style grill. execution phase, while Robin“Working at the grill stachoice to renovate the RFoC son Residential Restaurant is tion, we would always have over Robinson Cafeteria was still in the planning phase. In problems with the vents not the correct one. the meantime we continue to working, which would make “Robinson is older and make enhancements to Robit quite smoky,” Ferguson could do good with a new inson Residential Restaurant said. “Also, near the end of the renovation,” Ferguson said. that we can carry forward into (spring) semester, one of the “However, The Towers any future renovation, such friers was not even working are getting more and more as new equipment and booth and this made it difficult when students ever year. The RFoC seating.” we had a lot of people.” needs to be ready to accomSteven Ferguson, a junior Ferguson said he supports modate a greater flow of from Oxford who has worked the addition of the Mongolian people.” several stations at the RFoC, style grill because of its popusaid the renovations are a wellarity in the Fresh Food On studentlife@cm-life.com comed change to the cafateria. Campus cafeteria. He said the

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Leadership Safari program provides meaningful experience for students, staff By Ryan Fitzmaurice Staff Reporter

Oak Park freshman Raheem Kareem said attending Leadership Safari helped him transition into attending CMU. “It’s just meeting all these different people,” Kareem said. “It’s fun.” The five-day program allows about 1,700 freshmen to make connections with peers before the start of the semester, and experience Central Michigan University. This year’s event also featured several entertainers, such as slam poet Kirk Nugent and television stars from The Buried Life. The third day of the program focused heavily on team building, including a trust fall where students line up and catch a student who falls backward from a platform. Aleksis Landers, a Saginaw sophomore and Safari staff member, said this part of the program is crucial.

“It allows the kids to build each other up as a team, and start to grow that trust in each other,” Landers said. “That trust allows us to dig deeper in later parts of the program.” Jessie Osterhout, a fifth-year senior from Britton, is in her fourth year working at Safari, a role she considers significant. “There’s nothing else like it,” Osterhout said. “There has never been a program like Safari. It allows the students here to grow united with each other. They get excited, they smile at each other. And this is where you meet the people you’re going to see the rest of your time here.” Battle Creek freshman Garrett Scharns said he attended Safari to move in a week early. “I wanted to move in before my roommate to get the bigger room,” Scharns said. Scharns said that he was impressed by the staff’s enthusiasm. “They look like they’re hav-

ing a lot of fun,” Scharns said. “It’s eight in the morning, I’m just barely getting out of bed, and they’re already bugging.” Cox said he enjoyed Safari because it always kept him engaged. “I wouldn’t even be doing anything but sitting around here if it wasn’t for Safari,” Cox said. “There’s always something to do.” When it came to the most meaningful part of Leadership Safari, both Cox and Scharns mentioned the inspirational speaker Michael Miller, saying his advice helped them with everyday situations. During the presentation, Miller gave every participant a lollipop and told them to give the lollipop to someone important in their life. “I’m going to give it to my mom,” Scharns said. “I love her to death; she means everything to me.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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National recording artists B.o.B., The All-American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, along with Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes and ‘Batman’ executive producer Michael Uslan will highlight Central Michigan University’s fall entertainment lineup. According to a release sent out by Program Board Friday morning, two major concerts are scheduled for the CMU Events Center during the fall semester. Rapper, singer and songwriter B.o.B., whose hits “Nothin’ on You,” “Airplanes” and most recently “Magic” have reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, will perform in concert with hip-hop group The New Boyz on Sept. 28 at the Events Center. Tickets go on sale to students, faculty and staff Sept. 5. Following up, alternative rock band The All-American Rejects, Boys Like Girls and The Ready Set will perform in concert at the CMU Events Center on Sunday, Oct. 14, kicking off CMU’s Homecoming Week 2012 festivities. AAR’s most recent hit, “Gives You Hell,” is certified platinum four times for sales over four million in the U.S. An on-sale date has not yet been

announced. Dominique Dawes, a 1996 gold medalist in gymnastics, will give a motivational speech “about her Olympic gymnastic experiences, life goals and struggles that she has overcome that get her to where she is today” at Plachta Auditorium. The event is free for students and faculty. Other events scheduled for the fall: - Michael Uslan, executive producer of the ‘Batman’ films and associate producer of Disney’s National Treasure films, will speak on campus Nov. 7 at Plachta Auditorium. - Iliza Schlesinger, 2011 Last Comic Standing winner, will perform a comedy act Sept. 15 at Plachta Auditorium. - Frank Warren of Post Secret, a community mail art project in which people from all over the world mail in homemade postcards with their secrets, will speak to students Oct. 9 at Plachta Auditorium. - Hip-hop violinist Josh Vietti and Atlanta’s DJ Kick Mix will highlight Program Board’s “Club SAC” event on Aug. 24 in the Student Activity Center. All events at Plachta will be free to attend. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Casino ballot proposal tossed out by court, voters still potentially face five more proposals in November election By John Irwin Election Coordinator

A ballot proposal that would approve construction of eight more casinos statewide was struck down by the Michigan Court of Appeals Aug. 14. The court ruled in a oneparagraph order that the proposal violates sections of the Gaming Act without specifically laying out which portions of the act would be altered or thrown out. Citizens for More Michigan Jobs, the group backing the proposal, said it will appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court soon. “From day one, we firmly believed the law has been on our side,” said T.J. Bucholz, spokesman for the group, according to the Detroit Free Press. If approved, the ballot proposal would have allowed construction of new casinos in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Pontiac, Romulus, Clinton Township, Birch Run, DeWitt and Clam Lake Township. Backers of the initiative say the new casinos would help stimulate Michigan’s economy by creating new jobs and creating competition. Meanwhile, Protect MI Vote, the group that challenged the proposal, says the initiative is unconstitutional.

The group represents the three Detroit casinos and three tribal casinos, including Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant. “(The court) supported our contention that this was very poorly drafted, it is not constitutional, and there is no way the voters can figure out what they are voting on,” Protect MI Vote spokesman John Truscott said, according to the Free Press. Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe spokesman Frank Cloutier said the tribe is happy with the decision. “The court made the most appropriate decision with this case,” Cloutier said. “They (Citizens for More Michigan Jobs) wanted to profit off of the state constitution.” Cloutier said ramifications of the proposal would be harmful to both the tribe and the state. “If the proposal was on the ballot and approved, it would have been devastating to our operation and the state’s econ-

omy,” Cloutier said. “There are no new jobs to be gained from this at all.” He said the proposal’s backers’ claim that new casino construction would create healthy competition and new jobs is false. “In this case, someone is going to have to suffer for another community’s gain,” Cloutier said. “That’s not healthy competition.” A union-backed proposal that would guarantee collective bargaining rights for public employees was rejected by the Board of State Canvassers on Wednesday. The backers of the proposal will appeal the decision in court. The board did approve two constitutional mandates for the ballot, one that would require 25 percent of Michigan’s energy come from renewable sources by 2025 and another that would guarantee training and union rights for home health care workers. It also approved a referendum on the state’s emergency financial manager law. Two other proposals, one to require a vote on the construction of a second Detroit-Windsor bridge and another requiring a two-thirds majority in both houses of the legislature to raise taxes have yet to be approved. metro@cm-life.com

Local businesses sprout up over summer By Lee Szelag Staff Reporter

As students return to Mount Pleasant, they might notice some additions. But this year, two Central Michigan University alumns opened shops in town. “This isn’t where I thought I would end up,” said Carie Bryant, owner of Miss Carie’s Confections. “Sometimes on the way to one dream, you find your way to another.” Focusing on flavor and quality, Bryant calls her baking “home cooking,” even though she creates it in her commercial kitchen. Some of the shop’s most popular cupcakes are triple chocolate with peanut butter frosting and filling, German chocolate and carrot cake. “My seasonal (flavors) are popular too, like key lime and cotton candy,” Bryant said. With the help of her husband and four children, Bryant bakes cupcakes, cookies, cakes and other sweets. Bryant received her teaching degree from CMU in 2001. Bryant has baked for friends and family, slowly growing her business until she opened her shop in April, she said. One of her most popular novelty items are the bacon chocolate chip cookies that have pieces of bacon on top. Bryant said business has been better than expected, even though it can be overwhelming at times. Bryant would like to eventually set up a program for out of town parents to be able to support and

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celebrate their children by placing special treat orders that would be delivered by the shop to the student. “I think back to when I was in college and I think my parents would have loved to send me a small cake or treat while I was studying for exams.” For those aiming to eat healthy, there is now another local option in town. “There is always something new in Mount Pleasant” says Kati Mora, co-owner of The Plate Boutique in Downtown Mount Pleasant. Mora graduated from CMU with her Masters in dietetics in 2010 and opened the nutritional kitchenware store with her husband on July 17. Mora hopes people will be inspired to get in to the kitchen. Berry bowls, cherry pitters and salad dressing makers have been popular, but the shop also offers lunch bags that are fashionable, functional and great for stu-

dents on the go, Mora said. Mora has students on her mind, she said as she starts planning a ‘Freshman Fifteen’ nutritional course. “In college, you leave home and you don’t have your parents saying ‘eat your vegetables.’ Putting veggies on your plate, even next to your pizza, is important.” Even though Mora focuses on healthier foods, she also carries a small amount of bakeware stating that there is room for sweets and treats in people’s diets. Earlier this summer, Panera Bread, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dog Central opened their doors. Panera, a chain restaurant, bakery and café, saw long lines on the first day of business, while Dick’s celebrated its grand opening weekend with autograph signings by former CMU football stars Dan LeFevour and Joe Staley. metro@cm-life.com

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Voter ID laws spark fraud debate By Annie Harrison Senior Reporter

New laws requiring voters to provide specific forms of identification to vote are stirring things up this election year as Democrats accuse Republicans at the state level of disenfranchising voters in the name of combating voter fraud. Voter ID laws require voters to provide specific forms of ID when they show up to vote. Supporters of the laws say they are necessary to cut down on fraud, but critics say they will keep thousands of eligible voters from voting in the name of a problem that doesn’t exist. Political science professor Chris Owens said voter ID laws are introduced in an attempt to stop a perception of corruption. “No one’s going to claim there’s no such thing as voter fraud, but when it does occur, it’s rare,” Owens said. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, a nonpartisan public policy and law institute at New York University School of Law, there is no credible evidence of a “voter fraud epidemic.” Studies of elections in Washington and Ohio in 2004 revealed voter fraud rates of 0.0009 percent and 0.00004 percent, respectively. Nevertheless, voter fraud concern continue to inspire new legislation across the country. The National Conference of State Legisla-

tures reported that 34 states considered photo voter ID legislation in 2011. Eight states enacted the new laws that year. Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed portions of a Republicancrafted elections package July 3 that included a bill requiring photo ID for first voter registration or to obtain an absentee ballot, as reported by the Detroit Free Press. The legislation had been criticized by African-American activists as an attempt to prevent the urban poor from voting. Michigan currently requires each voter to show a photo ID or sign an aﬃdavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of photo identification. Owens said strict voter ID laws disproportionately affect students. “Most political scientist scholars who study this subject find that it would make it harder for some college students to vote,” Owens said, adding that requiring new ID could be a financial burden for students and the poor.

Political science professor Edward Clayton, speaking as a Democrat, said in an email that while the constitutionality of voter ID laws depends on each state and how the laws are written, he does not believe they are ethical. “In my view, if you want to win elections you should try to persuade voters to vote for you, not try to prevent your opponent’s supporters from voting,” Clayton said. The Brennan Center for Justice reported that requiring individuals to show photo ID in order to vote disenfranchises up to 10 percent of eligible citizens, including a high percentage of students, who might not be able to afford or need a new driver’s license, for example. “Since (President Barack) Obama got two-thirds of the votes cast by those 29 and younger in 2008, it’s easy to see why Republicans would be happy with this outcome,” Clayton said. university@cm-life.com

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EDITORIAL | A semi-sobering change

University reverses course on tailgating

Hailee Sattavara Metro Editor

Take fire seriously It can start with a careless mistake — like heating oil on the stove and forgetting about it for more than 10 minutes. In an instant, pooled liquid can immediately envelop and transform into flames. Fire isn’t something to be taken lightly. This rings especially true for Hunan House and other businesses affected by the flames in Mission Mall. The building owned by LaBelle management, shared an attic, causing the fire to billow and collapse portions of the roof. I saw it while driving south on Mission. At first I thought it to be a particularly smoky batch of woodchips burning on campus near Moore Hall and the music building. But it wasn’t. I pulled behind the building, where the smoke proceeded to enter my car’s ventilation system. And watching it burn will made me feel hallow, but grateful it wasn’t my house or business. As a journalist, I’ve seen too many things burn and had to ask tough questions — but not before a house I frequent: my own in Grand Rapids. I didn’t own the house, but frequented it enough that it felt like my own and have a key to the residence. It happened two years ago, in February 2011: sometime after midnight (regrettably when my phone was off ) a grease fire spread flames several bottles of olive canola oil and from what I was told, the kitchen burned orange. The aftermath was awful. Attic insulation had fallen from the roof, down the second floor and onto the floor of the kitchen. This was especially evident near the stairs. And walking into the house for 10 minutes meant leaving with my hair and clothes smelling like a campfire or burnt hot dogs. This scent clung to the walls in the form of black soot that needed to be scraped away and painted over after fallen walls were to be rebuilt. But now, after dealing with an incredibly wonderful insurance company: we have our house back. And it’s beautiful. Before that, however, my studies at CMU really examined every aspect of flames, soot and the aftermath of fire. These hobbies are being a journalist and creative writing major, and taking as many workshop courses as I can fit into my schedule. Nearly 19 months after the fire I mostly don’t write about it in my creative writing anymore. I’m sure my workshop classmate and professors are gracious for my ability to finally, mostly, let fire go. Except for this column. Oops.

rival Western Michigan, now is the time for a change in policy. If the football team becomes as competitive as head coach Dan Enos expects it to be and, for his own sake, needs it to be, a rejuvenated tailgate outside the stadium could make Chippewa football must-see for the student body once again this season. Gawronski in particular deserves credit for making the changes happen. By working closely with the athletics department on tailgate policy, he is sending a clear and refreshing signal to all that the SGA under his watch is there to make true, meaningful changes on behalf of the student body. Hopefully, his work with the athletics department ushers in a new era of cooperation between the SGA, athletics and university officials to address various issues in a balanced way.

tudents, rejoice: Tailgate is back! Or, at least we think so. Last week, athletics department brass rolled out a new tailgating policy in a meeting with the Central Michigan Life Editorial Board. While differences in the new policy may not be obvious on the surface, the new rules — effectively “treating everyone the same,” oﬃcials say — appear to be a step in the right direction. kegs for mass alcohol distribution are common sense, the old policy was a knee-jerk reaction and overreached. It treated students as if they were children unable to make responsible decisions on their own, and that, combined with a more than lackluster product on the football field, made the game day scene in Mount Pleasant a shadow of what it used to be. With seven home games this year, including a sold-out game against Michigan State and one against arch-

The rule changes come a few years and several dead pre-game tailgates too late, but the department and new Student Government Association president Justin Gawronski deserve credit for working together, acknowledging the mistakes made in the old policy and adjusting it where necessary to make tailgate at Kelly/ Shorts Stadium exciting but safe for students, faculty and fans alike. While certain rules and regulations like a ban on glass bottles and

Eric Dresden Editor-in-Chief

Academic year could bring serious change to campus continue to push for public transparency from public institutions and public officials. This year is quite important to the future of this university as major decisions are made on the College of Medicine, the Biosciences Building and the Graduate Student Union begins bargaining. After the tumultuous academic year of 2011-12, it’s more important than ever to question and have open discussion when decisions are made. Ross has said communication will be key this year, and if he holds his word, that means there won’t be a College of Medicine pulled on to campus through the veil of night, and we would be aware that CMU allocated $10 million to the “Student Tuition Arena.” If communication is indeed key now, it’s time to start talking and making legitimate changes at this university.

hiding a $10 million allocation to the Events Center, Walker and University Communications had its hands in all of CMU’s problems and managed to be more of a detriment than help. As one CM Life editorial said, “when there is a job that needs to be done wrong, University Communications is the right office to call.” Sherry Knight, interim vice president of University Communications, taking over of the office could be a breath of fresh air, but it’s too soon to tell, as nothing serious has happened yet. Meanwhile, there is still hope that the Shared Governance Committee, made up faculty, staff and administration, can sort out the multitude of leadership issues this campus faces. Here’s what I can promise this year at Central Michigan Life: just because there isn’t a pending union strike and contract negotiations doesn’t mean that our vigilant watchdog efforts have changed. We will

Anyone who spent more than a few hours on the campus of Central Michigan University during the 201112 academic year could tell things weren’t going well. From a faculty strike, a $10 million lie, lack of transparency about the College of Medicine and a website that is nothing to brag about, there were plenty of leadership issues. That begs the question, will the leadership issues change this semester? While that’s an unanswerable question for the time being, there there have been moves to make transparency and communication key at this university. The summer resignation of Associate Vice President of University Communications Renee Walker might be the most positive move to happen at CMU in years. From gaffes during University President George Ross’ speech to media during the FA strike, the new CMU website, or even

[COMMENTS] Online reader comments to Aug. 17 “CMU releases newly adopted tailgating policy” story: Danielle “HALLELUJAH! All is right with the world now!” SVD “Thank you to everyone’s hard work in the SGA that made this happen! It was a really a big issue to the students and you guys helped make a positive change. See you at the games.”

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tailgate parking lot used to be a very unique events for us - not many stadiums in the country have their field and tailgate area THAT close to each other. I’m happy to see a little spirit will (hopefully) be brought back.”

Andrew “And you know this because of the abysmal performance of the football team, in yet another effort to keep D1 status.”

Kevin “The biggest problem was the restrictions on bringing our own food in and bringing amplified sound. With the amount of containers restriction lifted, it would just be a bunch of students wasted in a parking lot. It’s true tailgating when we can grill up some burgers and listen to some tunes with our friends. On the plus side, Thanks SGA for making it look like Central is full of a bunch of alcoholics who just want massive amounts of beer.”

Jason Shubnell “Students don’t want to go to a football game during the week with a poor product on the field. More Saturday games + better social environment = I would expect increased attendance. These are college students ... any school you go to, alcohol is a major factor, whether it’s Central Michigan or U of M. The

Vince88 “So the students aren’t locked in a cage anymore? I just love this, my daughter is finishing her final semester student teaching and is no longer on campus. During her years at Central if she had to decide

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if she wanted to be with her parents or classmates. Also, Central had few Saturday games. Now they have 7 and sort-of going back to the old days of tailgating. At least the changes are very positive.”

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To the incoming freshman ... beware. Mt Pleasant wants your money but when it comes to you as an individual ... not so much. The police view the students as an unrestrained nuisance, the business community wants your patronage but not you, and the courts will side with local landlords and landowners everytime over what are considered transients regardless of the circumstances. I urge all students to register to vote locally ensuring your legitimate voice in local affairs. Good luck,

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Belly of the dragon I spent my summer interning at a state-run newspaper in Beijing. While I wish I could spin a yarn about a headstrong American journalist tampering with the innards of the Chinese propaganda machine, I cannot. Most days I sat at my desk browsing Facebook, queuing up photos for my blog, and trying to decide if I wanted noodles or rice for lunch. I wrote stories too, sometimes. The closest I ever got to rocking the boat was when I ran into a well-known political activist in the park. When I told my colleagues about the experience, none seemed to care much. “Oh, you met Ai Weiwei? Cool story, Darnell.” I spent days questioning whether I was being tracked by government watchdogs for shaking the hand of China’s most prominent (non-imprisoned) social activist. I assure you, being a foreigner on a bicycle outside the Forbidden City raised more eyebrows. While there, I didn’t see reporters struggling against the will of the state. I also didn’t see reporters doing the state’s bidding. Things weren’t so black and white. These were normal people, not cookie-cutter caricatures. Reporters were well-informed despite certain sensitive subjects being downplayed in our own paper. There are some notable differences between a Chinese newsroom and one in the U.S., though. First, things were pretty quiet. Reporters mostly kept to themselves. There were no hot-headed, quick-witted blowhards shouting strings of expletives at each other. I actually kind of missed the aural filth that hovers over American newsrooms. Chinese reporters also have a different approach to their work. In the U.S., reporters often feed on cynicism. We go in looking for ways to criticize, and we don’t shy away from stirring up controversy. It’s been said this is a very American expression of nationalism. It’s not that we don’t like our country, we just always have reasons to dislike it too, and we’d much rather talk about those. In my experience, this wasn’t the case in China.

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Taxes remain a focus of the campaign as Paul Ryan joins the Romney ticket By John Irwin Elections Coordinator

U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, will follow in Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s footsteps and release two years of tax returns to the public as his running mate, despite giving Romney “several years” to look through as part of the vetting process for picking him. Romney has released two years of his federal tax returns to the public, despite clamor from Democrats and some Republicans for him to release more. President Barack Obama has made Romney’s returns, both released and unreleased, one of the focal points of his re-election campaign in an attempt to paint Romney as out-of-touch. In choosing Ryan as his running mate weeks before the Republican National Convention at the end of August, Romney fueled speculation that the pick was designed to take the spotlight oﬀ his taxes and onto his vice presidential pick. But in an interview with “60 Minutes” on Aug. 12, tax returns once again became a focus of the campaign. “I’m going to release the the same amount of years (of

tax returns) that Gov. Romney has,” Ryan said. Ryan released two years of returns last Friday, showing he paid rates of 20 percent and 15.9 percent in taxes in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Romney’s tax returns have been the sources of Democratic attacks for months. Romney’s 2010 returns showed he payed 13.9 percent in federal income taxes, lower than what many Americans less well-oﬀ than Romney paid. Romney’s net worth is estimated at around $250 million. Ryan called the tax return issue a distraction in the “60 Minutes” interview. “When I hear from people around this country, they’re not asking about (tax returns),” Ryan said. “They’re asking where the jobs are. Where’s the economic growth? Those are the issues that matter.” Director of the Women’s Studies Program and professor

of political science J. Cherie Strachan said both tickets are playing up their opponents’ weaknesses. “All of these issues are legitimate concerns for American voters to consider throughout the election,” Strachan said. “The state of the economy and whether Obama is to blame for it is a fair political issue. But so is Mitt Romney’s wealth and the decisions he made as a businessman.” Some Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, have accused Romney of hiding something damaging in his unreleased returns. Reid alleges that a source close to the former Massachusetts governor told him that Romney paid nothing in taxes for 10 years, a claim the Romney campaign blasted as outrageous and false. In an interview with NBC News, Ann Romney repeated that her husband would not release anymore returns so as not to prompt more attacks from the Obama campaign. “We have been very transparent to what’s legally required of us,” Ann Romney said. “There’s going to be no more tax releases given.” metro@cm-life.com

Retired professor Edward Marquardt dies By Brianna Owczarzak Staff Reporter

Edward Marquardt was the oldest of four children and grew up on a family farm in the 1930s where he learned great life lessons. Marquardt worked as an instructor and designer of investigative training programs for the Counter Intelligence Service in the military. During his free time, he traveled across Europe and wrote about his adventures in a 1950s column in a Ludington newspaper. Marquardt died on Monday at Woodland Hospice House. His funeral services will be held at the Mount Pleasant Church of the Nazarene, 1980 S. Lincoln Road, where Marquardt was a member, at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Marquardt always believed in the power of learning. After receiving a BA from Johns Hopkins University, he taught at an innercity school in Baltimore, Md. He then got called

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back into service as an ambassador for American schools overseas. It was during this time that he met his wife, Erna Klein. They married

in 1960. When Marquardt returned to America, he became a principal at an elementary school in South Lyon while attending the University of Michigan to obtain his PhD. He graduated from U-M in 1967. In 1968, Marquardt became an instructor at CMU’s School of Education and Professional Development. He retired as a full professor in 1988. Marquardt loved to write and received an award in the Annual Hopwood Competition for Creative Writing at U-M in 1967. He wrote articles about growing up on a Michigan farm that appeared in The Detroit News.

Marquardt also had several short stories published. After Marquardt retired, he taught classes on the life of Ernest Hemmingway at Elderhostel. Marquardt was also a supporter of environmental causes. He planted hundreds of trees for the Youth Conservation Corp, was a member of the Audubon Society and was active in the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club. Rev. Jeremy Selvidge will be oﬃciating the services. Marquardt will be buried following the services at Coomer Cemetery on Vandecar Road. Friends of Marquardt will be greeted by his family from 1 p.m. until the time of services at the church. He is survived by his wife Erna; his daughters, Nancy and Nicole; his grandchildren, Katherine, Mark, Caroline and Susan; his sister, Lucy Ann Knizacky; and many nieces and nephews.

City’s anti-discrimination ordinance now in full effect after no referendum By Emily Grove Staff Reporter

Protections of an antidiscrimination ordinance are in full-eﬀect after no referendum was filed more than a month after the Mount Pleasant City Commission approved the ordinance. On July 9, commissioners unanimously approved an antidiscrimination ordinance that will protect against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity within city limits. Citizens who opposed the ordinance had 30 days to file a referendum, but the city clerk never received a petition. “I was curious to see if a group would attempt that,” Vice Mayor Kathy Ling said. “I believe we had one person come to city hall to pick up a petition, and they were curious to see if a group was started against the ordinance, but there was not.” In the months leading up to the approval of the ordinance, numerous opportunities were given for citizens to be able to address the commission with any concerns about the ordinance. Ling said many of those concerns were regarding religious organizations and making sure the ordinance would not restrict religious establishments. The final draft of the ordinance adopted was spelled out more clearly, and there was no intent to interfere with religious liberty, Ling said. “I think most people thought their concerns were addressed adequately, even if they aren’t happy with the ordinance,” she said. Now that the ordinance has passed, a person cannot be discriminated against for their sexual orientation or gender identity in the areas of housing, employment and public accommodations. The ordinance sets up a system with numerous options for handling a complaint of that nature, which would not be recognized at the state or federal level. City Manager Kathie Grinzinger said the city will still refer discrimination cases

to the appropriate authority for state or federally protected classes, such as weight, race or religion. Mount Pleasant resident and education Professor Norma Bailey was an active member of the steering committee for the anti-discrimination ordinance and couldn’t be more thrilled the ordinance is now oﬃcial. “It’s a statement that we are a welcome community for everybody, not just the people the state recognizes,” Bailey said. “LGBT people now do not have to be afraid of being fired here for being who they are.” Anybody who believes they have been discriminated against within the city limits based on their sexual orientation or gender identity has the right to check with the City of

Mount Pleasant, Grinzinger said. A complaint can be referred to the police, prosecutor’s oﬃce or the city manager to investigate. “If it’s determined there has been discrimination, an agreement can be reached between the victim and the perpetrator of the oﬀense,” Grinzinger said. “Things can also go as far as court action or fines.” For Ling, approving the ordinance lets people know Mount Pleasant is an open community. “It sends a message that the city values all people,” Ling said. “From my perspective it was the right thing to do and good for the community.” metro@cm-life.com

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LAWYERS FOR FORMER PENN STATE PRESIDENT DENOUNCE FREEH REPORT By Jeremy Roebuck (MCT)

PHILADELPHIA — Lawyers representing former Penn State University president Graham B. Spanier blasted the school’s own investigation into its handling of the Jerry Sandusky scandal on Wednesday, calling it everything from “pure sophistry” to “nothing short of absurd.” The probe — commissioned by the university’s board of trustees and led by former FBI director Louis Freeh — misstated facts, ignored certain evidence and threw several top Penn State of-

ficials in the line of fire to justify a conclusion reached long before the investigation began, said attorney Timothy K. Lewis. “It is now apparent that Judge Freeh was not an independent investigator, but a self-anointed accuser, who in his zeal to protect victims of wrongdoing from a monster, recklessly and without justification created victims of his own,” Lewis said. The former university president’s attorneys also said they had no indication their client was the target of an ongoing state grand jury investigation. Sources close

to the probe have said grand jurors have increasingly turned their attention to Spanier’s role in Sandusky’s crimes in recent months. “We don’t think there’s a scintilla of evidence to support an indictment,” lawyer John E. Riley said. Freeh’s report, issued in July, accused Spanier, former head football coach Joe Paterno, suspended Athletic Director Tim Curley and former vice president Gary Schultz of attempting to bury accusations lodged against Sandusky on at least two occasions.

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Struggling farmers, fruit growers make best out of tough crop season By Shelby Miller Senior Reporter

As fall quickly approaches, many farmers throughout Michigan are working to recover from a tough growing season. Spring’s unseasonable weather conditions stripped countless farmers of their livelihood, and now many are working hard to recover their orchards as business continues into peak harvesting season. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch general manager Bill Miller Jr. said in his 10 years farming he has never seen crops suﬀer as badly as they have this year. “I’ve never seen a year so dry. Even in the driest of years, we saw a period of rain. This year we never saw rain,” he said. “You’ll never see a year like this the rest of your life.” The combination of an unusually warm spring mixed with nights of frost ruined much of the fruit production

partner with,” he said. “A lot from Washington state and the west coast.” But with collaboration and transportation comes an inevitable price increase that still must be determined. “They’re not going down, I can promise you that. They’re going up,” Miller said. “They can’t go up too much. The price will rise, but if it gets too high people won’t buy them. We have to play a game there.” However, despite the price increase, both owners agree this season will still be successful. Miller said this year Papa’s will focus more on what he calls “agritourism,” or the pairing of agriculture and farm activities. “Sales of the fruit and apple products will be down. Agriculture will be up on hay rides and on the farm activities,” Miller said. “We’ll get away from fruits and vegetables and gear for entertainment.” While Beck said the variety of crops his company

throughout the state. “It’s destroyed a lot,” Miller said. “Palm fruits, apples, pears, peaches – there’s not going to be a thing.” Uncle John’s Cider Mill president Mike Beck said he estimates statewide farmers lost about 80 percent of St. John company’s crops, but Uncle John’s took an even harder hit, losing about 95 percent. Back in June, Gov. Rick Snyder requested federal disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, however, Beck said help isn’t available yet. “That’s all a big question mark,” he said. “If it’s available, we will apply. Maybe in September we might know something.” Miller said with the loss, Papa’s will have to make the best out of what they were able to harvest. On top of that, he said they’ll buy from growers elsewhere to get the crops needed for customers. “There’s orchards on the west side of the state we’ll

CMU alum Adam Lawrence candidate for state 99th district representative By Melissa Beauchamp Senior Reporter

Central Michigan University alum Adam Lawrence hopes his ties to the university and community will give him votes as he runs for State Representative in the 99th district. Lawrence graduated from Coleman High School in 2005 and received a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from CMU last spring. Lawrence is running against Republican Kevin Cotter, even though Lawrence was the only Democratic candidate in the primary elections on Aug. 7. Although he has a big support system in the community, Lawrence said people associate him as a typical, inexperienced college graduate. Lawrence said although

this marks his first attempt at a public oﬃce position, his energy and ideas will get Michigan’s economy back on track. “I’m 25, and I have a unique prospective,” he said. He was active in the College of Democrats during his time at CMU. His campaign targets educational funding, public wages, better pensions for the senior-class and strengthening small businesses. Lawrence said there is a poor representation of middleclass people who live in the 99th district. “Our voice is not being heard in Lansing,” he said. His campaign focuses on the “Buy Local, Buy Michigan, Buy American” plan. Keeping the mid-Michigan community’s interests in mind, Lawrence hopes to create legislation that encour-

ages government funds to buy locally. “(We need to) sit down with small businesses and see what they need and not tell them what they need,” he said. Lawrence said the district needs to stop funneling its money through charter school funds and focus on protecting the senior-class pensions. “We should be giving money, not taking money away,” he said. Lawrence said he is hopeful running for oﬃce is a stepping-stone for something bigger in politics. “I’m at the age and to the point if I don’t do something, no one will. If I do my job right and we get to a lot of doors, I have a good shot,” he said. “It will take a good team eﬀort.” metro@cm-life.com

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Bill Miller, owner of Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, holds a dried-up tangerine from one of the trees on his farm Saturday afternoon at his farm located at 3909 S. Summerton Road.

purchases from other growers will even out the losses. As a fifth generation apple family, Beck said he knows plenty of growers he can pur-

chase products from. “Zero eﬀect, it will be business as usual,” Beck said. “There’s apples to be bought out there; I know a

lot of growers. There will be apples, cider, pumpkins … business as it’s always been.” metro@cm-life.com

Search not yet begun for CMED dean, Joel Lanphear to serve as interim By Brianna Owczarzak Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University is planning a search for a new associate dean for student affairs for the College of Medicine. The current associate dean, Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord, accepted a job as associate dean for student affairs and admission at the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine. Alvord’s last day at CMU is Aug. 31, and CMU has not yet begun a search for Alvord’s replacement, said CMED Dean Ernest Yoder. “We have appointed Dr. Joel Lanphear as the interim associate dean for student affairs,” Yoder said. “Dr. Lanphear’s appointment is for one year. We plan to have all student affairs leadership in place by the end of that year.” In order for an applicant to

be considered for this position, the applicant must have a medical doctor degree and a minimum of five years of leadership experience, with a minimum of three of those years being in a university setting. The applicant must also meet other qualifications, such as the ability to perform the basic tasks of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. “Job duties include delegated responsibility for oversight and management of medical student aﬀairs and student services for the College of Medicine, including: strategic, financial and personal planning,” Yoder said. Some of the other tasks consist of representing the dean on administrative committees, providing oversight for the College of Medicine’s financial aid program and providing support for the medical

student government. “The median salary for this position is $215,954,” Yoder said. university@cm-life.com

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Nate Lockwood hired as Discovery Museum executive director By Emily Grove Staff Reporter

The Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum has found new leadership in the hiring of Nate Lockwood as executive director as it continues toward completion. Lockwood, previously the program director for the PEAK after-school program, began working earlier this week. “We’re thrilled to have a leader to narrow in and focus on what needs to happen in the short time we have to finalize policies, programs and exhibits,” Administrative Assistant Heather Frisch said. “Having someone willing and capable of handling this and taking us in that direction is very exciting.” Lockwood is enthused about his new position, fueled by his passion for working for and with the children of the community. It’s important for kids to have positive, hands-on activities, Lockwood said. “This job fits perfectly for me on a personal and professional level. It fits with where my passions lie,” he said. “I’m going to do everything possible to help the board and community get an awesome museum running and have it be here for a long time.” Since the Dec. 16 groundbreaking, Frisch said most of the exterior of the building is finished. The building is waiting for dry wall and putting the inner workings in place, Lockwood said. Windows and doors have been installed. “We’re on schedule,” Lockwood said. “Crews are working every day and keeping everything on track.” Frisch said personnel are slated to take occupancy on Oct. 1, but exhibits will still need to be installed before the opening day, which has not yet been established. The bid process is underway for local construction companies and fabricators to work on building these exhibits, Frisch said. “Hiring locally is a great way for us to cut our budget and provide jobs. So far, that’s going

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well, and we have a lot of community support,” she said. Frisch said they are still in the early stages of raising the $1.8 million needed for phase two fundraising, which will cover exhibits, first-year operating costs and endowment. Even if the total goal is not reached, plans are to open in the fall at some point. “We don’t want to delay it any further,” Frisch said. “We may open with a few exhibits being phased in and not everything being in place at the grand opening but later on bringing them in. That will depend on fundraising. Though he knows he’s coming in late in the game, Lockwood said he is invested in the project. “I’m developing policies and procedures to get ready to make this happen,” he said. metro@cm-life.com

Fire at Hunan House destroys entire Mission Mall Grease believed to be cause on Aug. 7, no one injured By Aaron McMann Managing Editor

A grease fire from the Hunan House Chinese restaurant is believed to have caused a blaze Aug. 7 at Mission Mall in Mount Pleasant. Firefighters were called the strip mall at 4:37 p.m., said fire chief Greg Walterhouse. The building, owned by LaBelle Management, houses Hunan House, Central Barbership, Advance employment and MetroPCS. While Walterhouse declined to speculate on a source or cause, employees at neighboring businesses said the fire started from the restaurant. Ali I. Bazzi, manager at MetroPCS, said he was activating a customer’s phone when he saw the roof of Hunan House catch fire. “I closed (the store) up real quick, walked outside

and it was small,” Bazzi said. “The roof was on fire, but I figured it was reported and not a big deal. I walk back outside, and this thing spread like crazy.” By 5 p.m., smoke billowed northeast of the building and into the parking lots of nearby Kmart. By 5:30 p.m., smoke spread toward the Central Barbershop and later destroyed adjacent Advance employment and MetroPCS. Bert Challender and Jon Dancer, both 28, of Alma were giving hair cuts when the fire broke out. Each had a client in their chair, with four others waiting. “We had a shop full of people,” Challender said. “Multiple people smelled smoke. We looked out back and top of the vent for the grease (at Hunan House) was flaming.” Walterhouse said a cause may not be determined for another day or two. He did not know how

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many people were inside the restaurant, or adjacent businesses, at the time of the fire. Sergeant Sarah Cutherbertson of the Mount Pleasant Police Department, who was on scene, described the building as a “total loss.” Walterhouse said he had not been inside to estimate the value of the damage.” “That’s up to the insur-

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TAILGATE | CONTINUED FROM 3A for mass alcohol distribution, drinking games that encourage excessive alcohol consumption and glass containers in tailgating areas. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and visitors will all be held to the same standards, which van der Merwe said was an important aspect of the new policy. “We don’t want students to feel isolated or separated and treated differently,” he said. “Our students are adults and we want to make sure their conduct and responsibilities reﬂect that moving forward.” Tailgating areas themselves have been extended to all

a fun tailgating culture back while maintaining safety,” Gawronski said. “It seems like it’s a lot more balanced than what it was before. The previous policy, which was put into effect in 2009, limited each person to having six beers or one pint of alcohol, banned external sound systems and created enter checkpoints for pedestrians and vehicles. CMU’s new policy lifts the limit and allows for external sound systems, though it’s subject to the control of CMU Police. The policy will exclude kegs or similar containers

general parking lots on campus, including lots 22, 33, 63E, 70, 71, 73, 74 and 75. Parking lots 62W, 62E, 63W and 64 are reserved for Chippewa Club members, season ticket holders and Chippewa Club VIP members. Parking passes will be sold for $5 prior to game day and $10 on game day – mirroring the price before the policy was put in place. “If you look at this policy compared to the previous policy, there are no significant changes, but there are a series of very very important changes,” van der Merwe said. “Every aspect is stressing responsible behavior and defining acceptable behavior. We want responsibility, and that’s left to the individuals.” van der Merwe credits

Gawronski and other students who were involved in reexamining CMU’s tailgating policy to create a top-notch game day experience. “Those students have been committed to building this the right way, but it’s p to all individuals participating to make this something positive for the future,” van der Merwe said. “I’m excited about this. Coming to a football game and enjoying the experience… everyone should be able to experience that responsibly.” CMU kicks off its 2012-13 season on Aug 30 when it plays host to Southeast Missouri State at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. sports@cm-life.com

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was preparing to enter his junior year at CMU. A history major and military science minor, Kozuch was a U.S. Army cadet in CMU’s ROTC program, according to his obituary. He dreamed of becoming an officer in the U.S. Army.

CONTINUED FROM 3A Office of Student Life. According to the Livingston Daily, a 2000 Ford Explorer driven by a 64-year-old Jackson man struck DeGroat’s 2002 Chrysler Sebring. DeGroat was transported by helicopter to the University of

Danielle DeGroat, a spring 2012 graduate from New Hudson, marked the fourth student death since the beginning of the summer. DeGroat died in a car accident on Aug. 5, according to confirmation from the

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Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, where she died later that evening. A Midland junior died Aug.6, marking the sixth Central Michigan University student or recent graduate to die this summer. Benjamin Kozuch, 20,

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EASTERN MICHIGAN FACULTY WILL GET 2 PERCENT PAY RAISES By David Jesse (MCt)

Faculty members at Eastern Michigan University will get salary increases of 2% a year for the next three years under a new contract reached Friday morning. The current contract was set to expire at midnight on Aug. 31. There are approximately 700 faculty members in the union. “We are very pleased that we were able to reach an agreement that will benefit faculty, students, and the university. These negotiations were conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect, with both sides committed to doing what was best for the university. The fact that we completed negotiations two weeks before

the expiration of the contract is indicative of the cooperation that was present throughout the bargaining process” said Susan Moeller, EMU-AAUP president in a press release. The new deal is expected to be voted on by the union members on Sept. 5, with the Board of Regents voting on Sept.. 18. “I appreciate the outstanding effort of both bargaining teams for their hard work and collaboration in reaching this agreement,” said Eastern Michigan University president Susan Martin in a press release. “Their work reflects our faculty’s and administration’s commitment to put students first and to ensure a great start to the new academic year.”

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