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Approval of $22 million sought for medical school Brooks Hall renovation, campus improvement budget also on schedule By Jake May Senior Reporter

Building renovations and financial necessities flood the list of responsibilities Thursday for the Board of Trustees. And one building’s expansion will provide space for medical school operations at a higher cost. A proposal of a Health Professions Building expansion asks for an additional $22 million, atop $2 million approved at two previous board meetings.

The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the President’s conference room in the Bovee University Center. A 62,000 gross-square-foot addition to the building will allot the university a projected budget not to exceed $24 million when added to the initial costs, as proposed by Interim University President Kathy Wilbur. “The (Liaison Committee for Medical Education) sets certain standards for accreditation,” said Sam Kottamasu, vice chairman of the Board of Trustees and ad-hoc medical school chairman. “This would meet those requirements.” The university aims to build a program to meet the LCME standards and qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

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w Renew a 10-year-lease for office space on East Campus Drive for Special Olympics Michigan. Rent would be $141,000 for this school year.

silver certification. The design includes an auditorium, small group rooms, classrooms, a simulation suite, anatomy laboratories, clinical skills teaching spaces and a library resource area. If approved, the addition is expected for completion by spring 2012. Other agenda items Also on the Trustees’ agenda is a proposal to approve the campus improvement budget. The budget is proposed for

w Request to negotiate and execute an extension of a contract with Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative beyond the university’s Dec. 31, 2011 termination date. WPMC anticipates a decline in wholesale energy market costs, and the university looks to purchase a contract at similar or possibly lower rates. w Four rooms in the new Education and Human Services building be named in honor of the following donors: Arlee and Peter Tampas; Judith French Smith and W. Sidney Smith; Myra and Tim Johnson; and multiple smaller donors. $4,563,803, about $200,000 less than the 2008-09 campus improvement budget. After an expected $1.15 million in facility construction and renovation and another $1.4 million on other campus

A family affair

MillerCoors, Anheuser-Busch vague on reason for boost By Jake May Senior Reporter

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fter more than 30 years of involvement, Sibyl Ellis is helping her daughter, Marcia Tillotson, close the last business owned by a family deeply rooted in mid-Michigan. Someplace Special Hallmark, at 2205 S. Mission St., will close by the end of the year. But the family’s ties were not limited to business.

No business on Christmas The family’s first store was a Someplace Special Hallmark downtown. Tillotson suggested purchasing the store in college — the beginning of the family af-

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Mount Pleasant resident Lena Ludwig shops for her daughter Tuesday afternoon at the Someplace Special Hallmark store, 2205 S. Mission St. The store, family owned since 1979, will close sometime in the next few weeks. “It’s a shame the store is closing down,” Ludwig said.

fair. Tillotson and her brother, Mark Ellis, had all their children work in the stores. In the early 1990s, the family opened a high-end children’s clothing store called “Siblings” that closed five years later because it was more than the family could handle. “The town was a lot smaller and, if you had a local business, you were involved,” Tillotson said. By that time, they purchased the Hallmark on Mission Street and incorporated a floral part into the traditional store. That grew into Four Seasons Floral in Shepherd, owned by Mark Ellis. A hallmark closing | 5A

A college student’s payday helps to square away rent, get groceries, catch up on bills and buy beer. Not necessarily in that order. And because beer prices are on the rise this fall for two brewing giants, students are looking to buy more to pay less. “Buy it now. Stock up,” said Erika Voss, a Grand Rapids junior. “I can’t believe the prices are going up again.” The two largest U.S. beer sellers, MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch, say they plan to increase prices, although they did not elaborate much on the reason. “We feel like we will take a moderate price increase on our portfolio,” said Peter Marino, spokesman for Chicago-based MillerCoors, maker of Blue Moon, Coors Light and Miller Lite. Marino blamed rising expenses, but did not give any specifics on the need to raise prices. The two brewing companies control 80 percent of the American beer market. Brighton senior Ben Harris said students will pay the price to drink, so it is a smart move by the brewing companies. “No matter what they do, we will still go and buy beer,” he said. “It’s a staple in the college lifestyle.”

Marcia Tillotson, owner of the Hallmark store, checks out a customer Tuesday afternoon at the register.

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Sibyl was the city’s mayor in 1977, 1979 and 1985 and served on the city commission for nine years. Arthur Ellis served as interim president of Central Michigan University in 1975, again in 1985 and as university president from 1986 to 1991. “When we came here, part of the thing was to get the university and the city to work more together,” Sibyl said.

projects, the budget is anticipated to use $3,163,803 — the same amount as last school year. Another renovation, not included

Only public must pay to attend show in Rose Arena By Eric Dresden Student Life Editor and Brad Canze Senior Reporter

Rapper Fabolous’ show Friday is now free for students, faculty and staff. Scheduled by Program Board, On the Fly Productions and Minority Student Services, the concert will end HipHop Week at 7:30 p.m. in Rose Arena. Tickets originally were

set at $14 to $22 for students, faculty and staff. But Monday, the groups said they would make the Fabolous event free for everyone except the public ($14 to $22). Program Board President David Breed said the decision was made because of dismal ticket sales. “I think the idea behind it was ticket prices were a little bit high, and that was deterring students from buying

tickets,” Breed, a Muskegon junior, said. “We didn’t want attendance to hinder the show, so we decided to make it a free show. We have the budget to afford to do that. That was a collaborative effort between us and On The Fly Productions. We all agreed that was probably the best way to go.” Other reasons Program Board Concert Chairwoman Kirsten Trombly said another thing that factored in was the economy. “We had a lot of people saying it was too expensive with the economic times we were in now, and we can complete-

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ly understand that,” Trombly, a Metamora junior, said. Coordinator of Student Activities Damon Brown said ticket prices and sales had a little bit to do with it, but said other things, such as Central Michigan University’s victory over Michigan State University and the fact the home football game is the day after also were major factors. “Everything factored into the decision. At the end of the day, we thought it was the best decision for the students,” Brown said. Eric Steiner of On The Fly Productions said the groups are expecting a large crowd for

Fabolous. “A lot of people are going to be in town for CMU’s (first home) game,” the Niles sophomore said. Brown said he was not sure about the ticket sales, but said he knew after the first week of sales a couple hundred tickets were sold. Refunds for bought tickets are available by bringing the tickets to the CMU Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center by 5 p.m. Friday. -Staff Reporter Megan Vance contributed to this report. studentlife@cm-life.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR Today w Lyricists Lounge, a night of battling, freestyle and true hip-hop talent, will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. w “Quiz Central" will premiere at 7:30 p.m. on CMU Public Television. w The art department faculty show will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the University Art Gallery. w A cover letter workshop will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Maroon room in the Bovee University Center. w The Trustees-Faculty Liaison Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. in the President’s Conference Room in the Bovee University Center. w The Trustees-Student Liaison Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. in Terrace Room C in the Bovee University Center.

Thursday, Sept. 17 w Soup and Substance — Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month will take place at noon in the Maroon, Gold and Chippewa Rooms at the Bovee University Center. w A resume workshop will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Maroon Room at the Bovee University Center. w Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Institute of Music musicians will perform from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall.

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County to host underwater police training sessions Courses will teach officers technology, investigation By Edward Schutter Staff Reporter

The Isabella County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday to host two separate underwater police training sessions in Isabella County. The two one-week training sessions put on by Dive Rescue International, a Colorado-based company, will allow local and non-local police officers a chance to train in underwater diving situations. The training dates have yet to be determined. One session will train officers in underwater investigating and the other will train officers in underwater technology used in crime scene investigations. “A larger part of our reason for diving is for evidence,” said Isabella County Undersheriff Laude Hartrum. The program will not generate revenue for the county, but the host county is allowed two free participants

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in the training sessions. Hartrum said it is a good opportunity for Isabella County’s Sheriff’s deputies to get good training for free. “Isabella County has great conditions for the training because we have deep bodies of water and the water is fairly clear,” he said. “Plus, since we host, we can send our guys for nothing, which is a great opportunity.” Isabella County has 3.48 square miles of water within its borders, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Web site. The project will require prep time to set up the training sites. Dive Rescue International, along with members of the Isabella County Sheriff’s Department, will determine the sites used for training. County Commissioner John Haupt said the program will be good opportunity for the county. “This training is valuable for gathering evidence and we get to send our guys for free,” he said.

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in the campus improvement budget, is Brooks Hall. David Burdette, vice president for finance and administrative services, proposed an additional $750,000 to correct design errors and omissions associated with the $5.65 million project. The Board previously approved the $5.65 million to amend mechanical, electrical and plumbing renovation in Brooks Hall over multiple years of deferred maintenance. Brooks Hall was nearly closed the first day of classes this semester, and a three-day, around-the-clock weekend of work brought the facility up to fire code. Burdette said continuing to correct these fire safety errors and pay for the quick

Twitter.com Follow #CMUtrustees to discuss issues from the meeting. work done the weekend before classes is expected to cost $750,000. “Between the material we had to buy, the contractor’s cost and the overtime, we estimate that will be to approximate total cost,” Burdette said. “We did a radical fix to get that building up to code in time for class. It’s important that we keep it up because we want the building to be the best it can be for the biology department and its students and faculty.” -Senior Reporter Jake Bolitho contributed to this report. university@cm-life.com

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Mount Pleasant freshman Jordan Roth, left, takes a break from rollerblading to light a cigarette and speak with members of the Third Party Movement on Tuesday afternoon while the group was protesting a smoking ban on CMU’s campus at the Central Park walkway. Third Party Movement will be protesting there at noon until Friday.

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‘Pretty good value’ Traditionally, brewers do raise prices in the fall. “We still think that beer is a pretty good value right now,” Marino said, “And we think we can raise prices on a market-by-market basis.” Anheuser-Busch, maker of Bud Light and Budweiser, also will raise its prices this season. “The markets have been assessed, and we’ll be acting on a by-market, by-brand

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and by-package basis,” the company said in a statement. Voss said she noticed some prices of off-brand beer going down, but hearing about the major brewers raising prices made her upset. Voss, who buys and drinks beer regularly, said people will still buy it, but nobody will be happy to do so. “It sucks, especially for college kids like us who can’t necessarily afford expensive alcohol,” she said. “It is so expensive already. It’s really going back up? We’ve got to buy it now, stock up. What else can we do? Nothing, really.”

Evan Kothmehl, a Lake Orion junior, is tired of seeing companies continue to raise prices in a downturn economy. He said he will still buy beer because he does not want his college experience to be affected by the amount of money he pays for a beer. “The prices — they are high enough already,” he said. “But I will absolutely still be in line with a six-pack. It won’t stop me from buying. I’m a college student, and I like to drink beer. That’s a big part of what college is all about.” metro@cm-life.com

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Wares Fair, Fire Up Fest on tap for Thursday By Connor Sheridan Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University students will get to see their football team and sample local business offerings Thursday. The 24th annual Wares Fair is running in conjunction with Fire Up Fest from 6 to 8 p.m. in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Kathy Simon, assistant director of Student Publications and Wares Fair coordinator, said the event should attract many students. “The Wares Fair is an annual event that introduces local businesses to CMU students,” Simon said.

The events will run two days before CMU’s first home football game, at 3:30 p.m. against Alcorn State, as is the tradition for Fire Up Fest. “Fire Up Fest is an event to get the students and general public excited for the football season,” said Mike Dabbs, assistant director of Marketing and Community Relations for the Athletics Department. This is the third year the two events are running back to back. “We both have really good events,” Dabbs said. “We thought this would be a very unique thing for our students, and something unique for vendors.”

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What: Wares Fair/Fire Up Fest When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday Where: Kelly/Shorts Stadium Cost: Free

Free stuff At least 90 local businesses will be present at the Wares Fair, including national franchises and Mount Pleasant originals. “Pizza places and sandwich shops (bring samples),” Simon said. “B’s Music serenades everybody.” She also said Sam’s Club/ Wal-Mart often bring whole

bags of free products, always a popular stop for students. “(We get) between 7,000 and 8,000 students,” Simon said. It also will be the site of the “Most Spirited Chippewa Contest.” “(Participants can) go ahead and get painted up and come out in full maroon and gold,” Simon said. The top 10 contestants photographed at the contest’s tent Thursday and at each home game will go to an online vote and the winner will receive $100 and an iPod. A new contest will run at each home game. Even those who do not want

to slather on body paint will be able to get pepped up for the football season at the Fire Up Fest. There will be comments from several coaches, including men’s basketball coach Ernie Ziegler, and students will be able to see the demonstrations from the football team and marching band. “(We have) a lot of momentum right now and we really need the students’ support,” Dabbs said. “Our students are very important to the athletic department.” studentlife@cm-life.com

The reasons Macomb senior Jake Barnett, NAFAA vice president, said there are various reasons for the increasing numbers of non-religious students, including education and the economy. “When people are ethically and financially stable, it prevents them from exploring religious options and they tend to focus on themselves and others,” he said. Barnett said he believes every minority in the county deserves to be represented, including those non-religious, such as atheists and agnostics. “If we can influence elections, then we can show we have a voice,” he said. “Once we are visible, hopefully we can stop the negative stereotypes.” A atheist | 7A

There is some concern over how the new tailgating policy will affect attendance at football games this fall. Central Michigan Police Chief Bill Yeagley discussed tailgating policies with Student Government Association members Monday and said he was concerned they would affect attendance. “When people make change, I usually fear the worst,” he said. “The majority of change in my life, I thought would be terrible. I encourage students to try it first.” The policy will limit the amount of alcohol allowed, prohibit outside stereos and will increase the amount of

Park-inspired art, live music, poetry readings, trail walks, a “Creation Station” and the creation a community quilt will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at Deerfield Nature Park, 2425 W. Remus Road. The event is free, but an entrance permit is required for a vehicle to enter the park. The event is hosted by the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, Isabella County Parks and Recreation and Art Reach of Mid Michigan. For more information, call the Isabella County Parks and Recreation department at 772-0911, ext. 340.

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Five musicians from the Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Institute of Music will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall. The artists will open the “Guest Artist” portion of the concert hall’s 2009-10 season. Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for students and senior citizens, and are available at the Central Box Office, in the Bovee University Center or by calling 774-3000.

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Troy junior Dan Leonard, left, and Sterling Heights junior Fred Bartolomei man the donation box for the Autism Society of America Tuesday night at the Alpha Chi Rho house, 614 S. Main St. The barbecue was held as part of rush.

Fraternities recruit through BBQ, sports Events this week help Greeks seek prospective members By Alex Washington and Taylor Hills Staff Reporters

There is more to fraternity life than partying. That is what fraternities are hoping to get across as they began recruitment Monday. Seventeen hopeful fraternity members played Ultimate Frisbee at the Intramural Athletic Fields that day as the

space for student tailgating. SGA had the opportunity to question Athletics Director Dave Heeke and Yeagley about the new tailgating policy in a question-and-answer format. “They were a little worried about attendance, but they stressed that safety is more important,” said SGA Vice President Brittany Mouzourakis, a Garden City senior. Heeke said he hopes students will give the new policies a chance before they give negative feedback. “We’re all in this together,” Heeke said. “We encourage you to be open-minded. We have a great football team to watch.” Some SGA members were curious exactly how much the security would be increased

Roseville sophomore Theron Cheatham, right, and Grand Rapids sophomore Josh Flermoen play cornhole at Alpha Chi Rho’s barbecue fundraiser Tuesday evening for the Autism Society of America at the Fraternity’s house, 614 S. Main St.

first event of the Phi Kappa Tau social fraternity’s recruitment week. “We needed an athletic event to round out the week,” said Clinton Township senior and Phi Kappa Tau member Tony Berardo. Clinton Township freshman Brandon Szachta decided to join a fraternity because of the stories his father and uncle told him. “When I came to Central, I was interested in joining a fraternity because my uncle and dad were in one and

and what would happen to students who are caught with too much alcohol. “The total amount of security has been doubled,” Yeagley said. “We have rules and, if you’re willing to follow them, you’re welcome to stay. People probably will get caught. We will ask you to leave.” Mouzourakis said she felt the administration did a good job of clarifying the new procedures, but students were still left unclear how they would enforce the rules. Students asked about the alcohol quota in multiple ways, but were still left asking how it would be enforced, she said. Heeke also talked about the addition of five food stations. Some SGA members were concerned the food would be too

A workshop will take place at 6 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Maroon Room to help students with writing effective and professional cover letters and thank-you notes for potential employers. Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional co-ed fraternity, will host the event. Alpha Kappa Psi also is holding a workshop on effective resumes at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Bovee University Center Maroon Room.

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Tailgating procedures could decrease football attendance By Griffin Fraley Staff Reporter

Art from the Parks

Open auditions for “A Christmas Carol” will take place at 6:30 p.m. today at the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. There are parts for 22 men, women and children, and chorus spots. Ages 5 and older are welcome to try out.

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The voices of America’s nonreligious college students are being heard more than ever. According to Secular Student Alliance, a national umbrella organization for the secular student movement, there are 159 campus groups affiliated with the nationwide organization as of Labor Day, up from 100 in 2008 and 80 in 2007. Kirk Wilcox, president of the Non-Religious, Atheist, Free Thinker and Agnostic Alliance, a registered student organization he helped start last semester, said he is not surprised campuses across the county are seeing increasing numbers of non-religious students. “Over the years, it’s become more acceptable — people should be proud of who they are,” the Royal Oak senior said. “If you want to be a Christian and go to church, that’s fine, but there should be institutions for people who aren’t religious.” Wilcox said Christians also are becoming more accepting of non-religious individuals.

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expensive, but Heeke said the prices would be reasonable. “We’re not looking to make a profit here,” Heeke said. “We’ve already allocated the dollars. We thought it was the right thing to do for the students.” Security concerns With the increased focus on the tailgating area, SGA members wondered if Main Street would see an increase in crime. “I don’t anticipate any increase in crime,” Yeagley said. However, action can be taken if needed to increase protection of Main Street, he said. “We’re not shorting the city staff. They will still be enforcing Main (Street),” he said. Some were concerned sharing coolers could make it look like students had more than

the allotted limit of alcohol. “We’re going to use discretion out there,” Yeagley said. “At the same time, we know people will try to deceive us.” Mouzourakis said SGA members were told if students are sharing coolers, they should not wander away from it, leaving one student with a lot of alcohol. Students should stay with their group. “If you have your five or six friends around, you should be golden,” Heeke said. Bag searches were another concern. Student give up their right to say no to a bag search when they enter the tailgating area, Yeagley said. university@cm-life.com

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A night of battles, free styling and hip-hop lyricism will take place at 8 p.m. tonight in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. Lyricist Lounge Emcee Battle is sponsored by Minority Student Services, On the Fly Productions and Phi Beta Sigma. Interested students can find out more by e-mailing onthefly@cmich.edu or calling 774-1189.

Halfway to St. Patty’s

Bennigan’s Grill and Tavern, 2424 S. Mission St., is hosting a “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” celebration from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and from noon to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. The celebration includes live music and a D.J. Melissa May and The Thunder Chickens will perform at 9 p.m. Friday and Jedi Mind Trip will perform at noon and 9 p.m. Saturday. Food and beverage specials are available on both days. There is a $5 cover in exchange for an appetizer.

“I Hate Hamlet”

The final performances of “I Hate Hamlet” are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. Tickets are $8 and are available at the door and at Ace of Diamonds, 128 E. Broadway St.; Bennigan’s Grill and Tavern, 2424 S. Mission St.; Ric’s Food Center, 903 E. High St.; and the Doherty Motor Hotel, 604 N. McEwan St., in Clare.

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CMU seeing green for football Recycling bins pair up with trash cans on campus

intended only for football games. However, Schupan agreed to allow the university to use the recycling bins until the second home football game with no extra cost. “We can only keep the recycling bins until Sept. 26,” said Student Recycling Coordinator and Metamora senior Nichole Crosson. “After that, they will only be around for football games.”

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Ecuador senior Janeth Lung has members of Alpha Kappa Psi look over her resume after the information session Monday evening in the Bovee University Center’s Maroon Room during the Resume Fair.

Develop resume to get an edge By Amelia Eramya Staff Reporter

Ecuador senior Janeth Lung is feeling the pressure of being a senior. As an exchange student, Lung has had a sense of the real world by throwing herself into a completely different culture and going through changes and new experiences. “I’m looking for an internship and applying to grad schools,” Lung said. Lung is not the only one trying to do final preparations to leave Central Michigan University. Students might not get a job handed to them, but there are ways to increase the chances of getting noticed by employers. Most importantly – have a nice resume.

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Do’s and Don’ts of making a resume One of the most important factors in creating a resume is proofreading, said Shannon Boyce, a Gaylord senior and presenter of a resume workshop Monday. Avoiding errors is a must for those applying to corporations. Putting emphasis on words, such as bolding, underlining or even italicizing catches the em-

ployer’s eye, she said. It is important to start each sentence with a power word as well, such as created, designed, utilized or modified, said Columbiaville junior Stacey Shea. The average time an employer spends looking at a resume is 30 to 90 seconds, Boyce said. Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity and Career Services hosted the workshop in conjunction with Career Day. Shea and Boyce demonstrated the dos and don’ts of creating a resume. One ‘do’ would be to keep resumes short and simple, leaving room for employers to ask questions and become intrigued. Listing high school experience falls under the ‘don’ts’ because employers are more interested in recent success. Macomb senior Brittany Hudson, an elementary education major, attended the event in hopes of updating her resume. “It will help if I need to update and change it,” Hudson said. “I’m almost done.” Hudson will apply during the spring semester at elementary schools near her hometown.

Shea and Boyce are the coordinators of Career Construction, a series of events before Career Day on Sept. 25. “The Career Construction will prepare the students who aren’t exactly ready for the real world,” Shea said. Kady Campbell, a Battle Creek senior and Recognizing Education Aspirations and Career Horizons Adviser, said she is freaking out just like the rest of the seniors. “It’s that last stretch, and they want to make sure they’re ready,” Campbell said. Lung said she is trying to do whatever she can do to make sure she is ready for graduation. Lung is applying to graduate schools at CMU, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Ohio and several others. On top of 18 credit hours, Lung is a part of Phi Chi Theta business fraternity, Sigma Alpha Lambda leadership organization and is a member of International Seniors Club. She also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters. “It’s still the beginning of the year, so it hasn’t hit me yet,” Lung said.

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Being ‘green’ can be difficult when there is nowhere to put recyclable goods. To assist with that, Central Michigan University brought new recycling bins to pair up with existing trash cans on campus. “It’s a great thing on campus, especially when placed next to the regular trash bin,” said Director of Environmental Studies Thomas Rohrer. Facilities Management worked on a contract with Kalamazoo-based recycling company Schupan and Sons Inc. for the football season this year. The recycling bins were

Staying green She said she hopes the recycling bins will make a difference. “We are keeping track of how much is being recycled,” Crosson said. “After everything, we will be giving a presentation to a committee to try and get money for permanent recycling bins around campus.” Some students would like to see the recycling bins be a permanent addition to

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Madison originally wanted a ‘Council of Revision’ to be able to strike down state laws, the elimination of the Senate with equal representation and won more arguments than he lost. The time following the Constitutional Convention gave him time to reconsider and revise opinions to bring him in full support of the Constitution. “I believe Madison used the Federalist Papers as a process, much like a professor writes a paper now, never clarifying thoughts until they were all on paper,” Estes said. “I think he stood back and said, ‘I didn’t get what I wanted, but how could I have?’ and accepted the compromise.” Madison pressed hard for ratification in 1788. “He did the worst thing in American politics today ­­— he changed his mind,” Estes said. “Campaigning now, I think he’d be called a flip-flop.” Students asked Estes’ opin-

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To many students, the historical figure of James Madison is just that ­— a historical figure. But a lecture from Oakland University Associate Professor of History Todd Estes brought Madison out of the past to show the father of the Constitution in a much different light. Estes’s 4th Annual Constitution Day Lecture, “James Madison’s Reluctant Paternity of the Constitution,” highlighted Madison’s viewpoints of the Constitution at different times. Estes believes Madison went from opposing much of the Constitution to rallying for its ratification in front of the Virginia Congress.

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campus. “It makes it easier for students to recycle when the option is right in front of them,” said Parma junior Laura Hills. The recycling bins around campus are supplied at a no cost to the university. In exchange, the company that supplies the recycling bins keeps all the recycled plastic and uses it for its own products. “The recycled plastics get used for a variety of things,” Rohrer said. “They can be recycled into plastic pellets or used in clothing.” There are 35 bins on campus. Crosson would like to see students recycle more and put the bins to use. “Right now, we are using the bins around campus as a free trial,” Crosson said. “Hopefully, we will see good results.”

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Students share common concerns at fair Clinton Township junior Amber Mardis is determined to study abroad. Despite economic scares, Mardis and many other students flooded the Rotunda Room in the Bovee University Center Tuesday evening for the Study Abroad Fair. Groups of students circled around tables lined up in the UC Rotunda Room to learn about CMU’s Study Abroad Program and all it entails. Study Abroad has a vast number of programs students

can choose from in more than 25 countries. Students had common concerns, such as which countries offered which classes, or if studying abroad would affect graduating on time. “I’m worried that it will set me back, because I won’t find a place that has classes that I need,” Mardis said. Dianne De Salvo, director of Study Abroad, said credit transferring is a common question students ask. Every student who studies abroad can gain credit for their University Program requirement Group IV, Subgroup B, in ad-

dition to the credits they set up to transfer before leaving abroad. Along with this, students prepare credit transfers before going abroad, so they are aware of which classes are counting toward their major, minor and graduation. De Salvo said study abroad programs offer courses CMU does not and, in several cases, students corresponded with department faculty to receive transferable credits for classes not initially exchangeable with CMU courses.

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Society of America. Potential brothers, returning members and even supporting sorority women came out to donate money and socialize with Alpha Chi Rho. Alex Angel, a Grass Lake sophomore who went through recruitment in fall 2008, said it was an open event. “Everybody comes out to donate and socialize. The barbecue was an open rush event for new recruits,” Angel said.

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Fraternity recruitment is different from sorority recruitment because there is no formal structure to introducing the potential members to the houses. “They get to choose which houses they’ll go to and which events they attend,” Berardo said. “With sorority rush, they have to go to every house at one

Barbecuing for Recruitment Phi Kappa Tau is not the only fraternity doing events all week. All fraternities involved have planned events, bringing recruits out to get to know the group. Alpha Chi Rho kicked off its week with a charity barbecue to raise money for one of its five philanthropies, the Autism

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The family involvement in the business was nearly universal and often overwhelming. “No talking about business on Thanksgiving or Christmas. Christmas Day, we couldn’t talk about the day-after sale until we left Mom and Dad’s house,” Tillotson said. Working for the community The family felt political involvement was essential for the success of a small business. Tillotson served on the Downtown Business Association as president and saw over the creation of the recycling center. Sibyl helped negotiate the waste water treatment plant expansion and organized paving several local streets while she was mayor. “I’m not gonna say I did it, no. Was I maybe the leader of the pack?” Sibyl said. “I was the first woman mayor, in fact, there were not very many in the state at that time.” In spite of the economic troubles Arthur faced as university president, he secured funding to build the Industrial Engineering and Technology Building. “It wasn’t really a time to be building things,” he said. He was one of the first university presidents in Michigan who did not have a doctorate

degree, but said he felt he was well-equipped to handle budget problems. The Ancient Honorable Stone Woman sculpture on the corner of Preston and Franklin, commemorated Arthur’s work in co-creating a state arts commission during former Gov. John Engler’s tenure. He spent many years in the state government after leaving CMU, serving in the Michigan Department of Commerce and as superintendent of schools. Arthur was also involved on the state quarter design committee. “The reason you have a state quarter with the Great Lakes and Michigan in the middle is because I was appointed chair,” he said. In Lansing, Arthur worked with Interim University President Kathy Wilbur. She moved from Government Relations and Public Affairs to interim president like Arthur did. Arthur has not returned to

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campus since he was replaced as president. “There’s only room for one president at a time,” he said. Change, change, change Many of the changes the family has seen in the community are not related to changes they were involved with. “In terms of growth, it’s tremendous,” Sibyl said. Mount Pleasant became home to chain stores such as Meijer and Wal-Mart ­— the reason small stores such as Something Special Hallmark are going out of business. “The big box stores have killed everything. That’s the easiest way to explain it,” Sibyl said. Tillotson is the owner of the Hallmark on Mission Street and is charged with the task of closing it. “It was a very, very difficult decision when you’ve put thirty years of your life into the same business. It’s hard to say it’s time to go,” she said. metro@cm-life.com

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Flu vaccines cost between $20 and $30 Shots does not protect against H1N1 virus By Joe Albrecht Staff Reporter

Seasonal influenza vaccines are now available around the mid-Michigan area. “Typically, September to June is when people get flu shots, with the flu season peaking in February,” said Darcie Van Dop, community relations specialist at Central Michigan Community Hospital. “It’s never too late for anyone to get one.” Flu shots are available from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in Foust Hall Room 200, the ready care walk-in clinic at CMCH or a personal

doctor’s office. Standard seasonal flu shots cost $30 each, Darcie said, from Health Services and CMCH. Central Michigan Urgent Care, 520 N. Mission St., will offer flu shots for $20. These can be billed to student accounts or personal insurance if done at Health Services. Urgent Clinic Express, 1750 E. Bellows St., will offer flu shots, but the cost is not yet known. Staying clean The Center for Disease Control recommends getting vaccinated each year as the best way to prevent the flu. “Students should take good care of themselves,” said Lori Wangberg, Health Educator for University Health Services. “They should get enough sleep,

stay home at least 24 hours until a fever breaks and take preventive measures to not spread germs.” Other proactive steps include using your elbow to sneeze or cough into instead of your hands, washing hands with soap if you sneeze or cough into them and eating right, she said. “The shots are comprised of three different strains of what they think will be the most common types of influenza,” Von Dop said. According to the CDC, the influenza vaccine can protect against getting sick from these three strains or make an illness milder if students get a similar, but varying, strain of the virus. “These shots do not protect against the H1N1 virus though,” Wangberg said. university@cm-life.com

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tudents will be experiencing a whole new game Saturday when it comes to tailgating at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Many are not happy with the changes made, which include tighter security and alcohol restrictions. Many feel the new tailgating rules are unnecessary and only put limits on their experience.

This weekend, as the CMU football team plays Alcorn State in its home opener at 3:30 p.m., is the perfect time to make a stand. Starting a tailgating event on Main Street is a great start. New tailgating procedures include increased security that involves state, county, city and campus police for crowd control. A new alcohol limit is

in place, allowing each student only six beverages or one pint of alcohol. Students walking to tailgate will have to pass through five to six pedestrian checkpoints. In order to park in Lot 63, the traditional tailgating parking lot, students have to pay $10 on game day to park. The lot also will be broken up by cement barriers, building an emergen-

cy lane during tailgating. All external sound systems are prohibited. If these rules are not followed, students will be asked to leave tailgating and the game. Some students believe tailgating is a tradition that shouldn’t be tampered with, and that the procedures from last year were fine. But school officials said tailgating had to change for safety issues. “The injury rate increased last year, which demanded emergency response,” said Athletics Director Dave Heeke. The event of tailgating is largely the students’. If they do not like the new rules, they need to be active with their views and put pressure on the university – respectfully, of course. Some students are trying to move tailgating to Main Street, away from the increased security and other rules. Moving tailgating away from

Kelly/Shorts Stadium may not have the same atmosphere as lot 63, but it shows a reaction to the new rules. The Student Government Association held a forum last night regarding the new tailgating procedures, allowing students to voice their opinion. It is motions like this that students need to be involved in. The bigger the turnout on Main Street and the smaller the turnout in Lot 63, the better chance students have of getting university officials to talk. After all, those officials are supposed to be working for the ones who pay tuition to come to CMU in the first place. Sitting at the edge of the parking lot during tailgating and complaining with friends won’t change anything. Don’t like the new tailgating rules? Take a stand. Get your friends together. Take your tailgating fun somewhere else. In large numbers, tell the university how you feel — respectfully, of course.

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Learning from OU strike It seems students never grasp the importance of our faculty until years later. On Sept. 3, the Oakland University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors ordered its members to refrain from holding classes as contract disputes with OU’s administration continued to go unresolved. Sound familiar, doesn’t it? Just last fall, the Faculty Association at CMU threatened to strike if an agreement could not be made regarding a new faculty contract. Luckily, both parties came to an agreement, and there was no strike. Oakland didn’t fare as well. At 3:30 a.m. Thursday, OU and the AAUP agreed on a tentative contract and classes resumed after five days of striking. One day prior, Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Edward Sosnick ordered AAUP and OU to continue bargaining “through the evening and all night if necessary.” According to the AAUP Oakland Aug. 31 newsletter, “one of the most complex problems concerns how to accommodate the new School of Medicine into the AAUP contract.” The newsletter also says OU has not provided the AAUP with documentation explaining how the school of medicine is to be structured. Imagine that, a medical school in the works and the university has failed to inform the faculty of its structure, rules and administration policies. I fear the same for the CMU community in the near future. With the faculty contract set to expire in 2011, there’s no question these same issues facing OU and the AAUP will arise between CMU and the FA. Why not look out for those who will be sitting in the desks we’re in now? So, a few years from now, you can bet your top dollar I will be following up on this potential problem as it unfolds – just as I did last year, and you should, too.

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9/11 story needs more credible sources After reading the Sept. 11 article in CM Life, I was amazed at how under-reported and underdeveloped this story was. There was a glaring problem with it, namely the fact that most people that were interviewed were too young to even begin to understand what happened on 9/11, let alone know the true repercussions of it. I would even venture to guess that most of those people did not even know what the World Trade Center was prior to 9/11. While I was only 14 at the time of the attacks, I managed to carry at least a basic understanding of what had taken place on that day. I had a knowledge of what the Trade Center actually was, having grown up with movies during the 90s that made the towers famous (Independence Day, Men in Black, Armageddon, among others). I just fail to see the point in interviewing people who really had

no idea about what was happening on Sept. 11. Of course they were all “confused, unsure of what was happening,” because I highly doubt that these elementary school children were even allowed to watch the attacks from their classrooms, much less discuss them in a constructive manner. I remember the television being turned on just in time to see the South Tower collapse during a live broadcast, and several of my classmates had even seen the second airplane hit the same tower some 55 minutes ago. Up until that point, the media was considering the first hit on the World Trade Center to be an accident. Once United 175 struck the South Tower, anyone who was capable of understanding what was happening knew that times were going to change. You have a campus full of people who might offer a more meaningful opinion on the 9/11 attacks. Let me just say that I appreciated the commentary from the journalism professor CM Life

presented. It gave insight on how the Sept. 11 attacks fit into the U.S. historical scale. Professor Hartman drew interesting parallels between the attacks and the assassination of John F. Kennedy. These were two events which shaped the direction America went. For better or for worse, the American populace must accept the idea that the Sept. 11 attacks were glaringly significant, if not integral to American history, much like the JFK assassination was. It seems as though most news agencies are afraid to relive the day, to bring out people’s true feelings about Sept. 11. It appears that the goal of modern journalism is to sweep the tragedy under the rug, while the dates of other national tragedies (like Pearl Harbor) are commemorated yearly in the most patriotic of fashions. Your article helps people forget. Chris Hopcraft Albion Senior

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Wasting words President should spend more time explaining plan Last week, President Obama addressed Congress to push his health care reform plan. What was originally a 30-minute speech was extended to 45 minutes, but did the longer speech help the President’s plan or hurt it? When it was revealed the speech would be longer, people thought Obama would be going into more details about his plan. While he did give an outline of his plan, including some details, only 51 percent of the President’s speech was actually about the specifics of the plan. The other 49 percent ranged from Republicans and Democrats working together to Ted Kennedy’s dream about health care to the reasons that we need health care reform (surely that has already been expressed enough by members of both parties). But what exactly was the goal of the President’s speech? Was it to convince Americans that his plan is a good plan? Was it to convince Congressmen his plan is a good plan? Or was it a combination of the two? If his goal was to convince Americans of his plan, I would say the President did a decent job. He appealed to the emotions of people by giving specific examples of why we need health care reform. He showed this is something he truly believes in and is passionate about. Both of those had a positive impact on most Americans. A lot of Americans are skeptical of change, especially to a system so vital to their lives as health care. A lot of Americans wanted to hear the details of the President’s plan. Will a public option be included in the plan, or will the President simply push for an insurance cooperative? How will the President enforce his mandate that “individuals will be required to carry basic health insurance”? Where are the areas that the plan will help save money, and what spending cuts will Obama make if he is forced to cut spending? These are just a few of the details the President should have addressed in his speech if he wanted to ease the worries of Americans. If his goal was to sway lawmakers to support his plan, he did a very poor job. The President is most likely going to need at least a few Republicans to support his plan, but while he conceded some points such as malpractice reform, he made more enemies on the Republican side of the aisle than friends. Taking jabs at the Iraq war and George W. Bush’s tax cuts will not help the President win over Republicans and, without the support of some Republicans, I don’t see the President’s plan passing the Senate. The President needs to take his own advice and stop both the partisanship and taking jabs at Republicans, or he will find himself not signing any significant health care reform bill this year.

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The results of the 2008 American Religious Identification Survey parallel similar results regarding broader secular demographics. Last year, 76 percent of American adults identified themselves as Christian, down from 86 percent in 1990, according to the study. The study reports increases

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among the religiously unaffiliated especially prominent in people younger than 30. A ‘belief around nothing’ Jeremy Priest, a pastoral associate at St. Mary’s University Parish, 1405 S. Washington St., finds it interesting non-religious individuals are forming groups together. “They’re forming a common belief around nothing,” Priest said. “I’d like to ask them what their community is founded

upon. Christians get together to celebrate the Lord’s creation and resurrection on the eighth day. Why do atheists get together?” Priest said the increasing numbers of people unaffiliated with religion could be partly to blame on Christians failing to live with a true spirit of joy and conviction. The Non-Religious, Atheist, Free Thinker, and Agnostic Alliance meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Moore Hall Room 116. studentlife@cm-life.com

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CMU’s Synchronized Skating Club is nationally recognized despite becoming a registered student organization just five years ago. Coach Kim Nelson worked with the team since it began competing in 2006. Last season, she coached the team to first place, second place twice and fourth place in competitions. “Considering we’ve only competed the past two seasons, I think we’ve done very well,” she said. “It’s fun to work through the challenges and be able to see the success in the end. It’s all about the visual effects.” Aside from participating in four competitions across the country from September to February, the team also takes the opportunity to showcase its talents at various exhibitions throughout the season. The first competition of the season is Dec. 5 in Ann Arbor. “Think of it as synchronized swimming, but we’re ice skating. It’s a group of people performing to music with elements of synchronization,” Nelson said. Nelson said the club was created to help keep people interested in what they have done for so long, but find hard to continue. “It’s the commitment of wanting to be part of a team. That’s what it’s really all about,” Nelson said.

“The team is a good supplement for those who are used to being involved in the sport,” she said. Lange said being an instructor for the past couple years at the Mount Pleasant ICE Arena was the perfect opportunity to helped her stay involved. “I wasn’t aware that CMU’s team competed. In this sport, it’s essential that there is something like the Skating Club because it’s not something that gets a lot of attention in college,” she said.

An essential sport Stephanie Lange, a Highland junior, has been skating for as long as she can remember. After coming to college, she found it difficult to continue.

A costly effort Last year, the team had the opportunity to travel to Tennessee and Colorado, though the perks have some costs. Depending on the size of

The Synchronized Skating Club of Central Michigan University prepares to perform a wheel formation Monday evening at the ICE Arena on East Remus Road.

the team, expenses can range from $700 to $1,000 a season. The money is used toward ice time, competition entry, travel expenses and team outfits. The total expenses for the season are divided evenly among each member. Nelson said most people pay out-ofpocket or through fundraising. Although members must be full-time students, they do not need to attend CMU. Members also can be from other area colleges. To date, the team has consisted only of female athletes. “There just hasn’t been any interest shown by male skaters,” she said. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Early-Season upsets put MAC schools on the map

Dave Jones Senior Reporter

A team worth watching Coach rightfully expects packed Kelly/Shorts

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oach Butch Jones took some time to look ahead during his press conference following CMU’s 29-27 win over Michigan State. He took a second away from looking back on one of the biggest wins of his career — and the school’s history — to look ahead to Saturday and the team’s home opener against Alcorn State at Kelly/ Shorts Stadium. He saw the strong support of students and fans at Spartan Stadium and said he expects Kelly/Shorts to be sold out next week. “Why not?” he said. Really, though. Why not? What this team did for the school on Saturday against the Spartans and the Big Ten more than garners the attention of 30,295 students and fans. Campus buzz Saturday night in Mount Pleasant was fun, and it’s no mystery why. The bars were packed with Chippewas fans while Main Street and the rest of downtown was rowdy. Athletic Director Dave Heeke foresaw those good times soon after the team’s impressive win Saturday. He jokingly suggested the town would have to be locked up with a big fence put around it. “It’s going to be fun in Mount Pleasant tonight,” he said. The student body knows how to celebrate, but now it knows the football team is capable of giving more. The student section will have reason to stay the entire game and not leave at halftime. But now the team comes back to Mount Pleasant and Kelly/Shorts to open its home schedule against Alcorn State. If the Chippewas receive even half the support they got while being an hour down US-127 on Saturday, the atmosphere will be electric. A New Team, A New Week Saturday marked one of the biggest moments in the university’s athletic history. It’s up there with the basketball team’s NCAA Tournament run in 2003. Even though the football program defeated Michigan State in the past, it was 17 years to the day since the last win. Most current students were still crawling when that happened. But everyone can appreciate what happened Saturday. Everyone can realize just how big of a deal beating MSU — a major in-state program — is to a program on the rise. The win makes the fans forget about the shortcomings from a week earlier in Arizona. They no longer exist. There is a renewed and vested interest in this team on par with the team from 2006, which went 2-0 at Ford Field and brought CMU a Mid-American Conference championship and Motor City Bowl win. The Chippewas will only benefit from a rowdy, full-tocapacity Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Last week’s monumental win was one huge step toward making that scene happen.

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CMU defeated favored Michigan State 29-27 Saturday in Spartan Stadium. The win was the 13th time a Mid-American Conference team beat a Bowl Championship Series conference team since 2006.

THE PARTY CRASHERS Central, Toledo beat BCS Conference teams last week

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his is not the way it is supposed to happen. Major football programs are supposed to beat midmajor programs. There is a reason such programs are included in leagues called “BCS conferences.” Because whichever team wins its conference, it gets an automatic bid to play in a Bowl Championship Series bowl game. But those who tuned in late to Friday’s Toledo-Colorado game saw a score they likely were not expecting. The Toledo Rockets, a Mid-American Conference football team, was leading the Big 12’s Colorado Buffaloes 23-3 at halftime. The Rockets eventually won the game 54-38. The Big 12 is considered one of the top conferences in the nation. The MAC, on the other hand, is not. But the level of respect given to the MAC is beginning to show through, especially when a team such as Toledo soundly beats a Big 12 team. “All you have to do is just look at the history and the past performance,” said CMU coach Butch Jones. “And then you couple that with the great players that have gone on to play in the National Football League and you just see an even more level playing field.”

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Senior quarterback Aaron Opelt and Toledo defeated Colorado 54-38 Friday night in Toledo.

Recent MAC wins vs. BCS

CMU vs. BCS since 2006

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2009:

CMU 29, Michigan State 27 Colorado 38, Toledo 54

CMU 6, Arizona 19 CMU 29, Michigan State 27 Oct. 31 at Boston College

2008: 2008: Illinois 17, WMU 23 Toledo 13, Michigan 10 CMU 37, Indiana 34 BGSU 27, (25) Pittsburgh 17 Ball State 42, Indiana 20 Akron 42, Syracuse 20 2007:

CMU 17, (2) Georgia 56 CMU 25, Purdue 32 CMU 37, Indiana 34 2007: 7, Kansas 52 22, Purdue 45 14, Clemson 70 48, Purdue 51

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WMU 17, Virginia 10 Kansas 31, Toledo 37 Ohio 20, Illinois 17

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Jones’ Chippewas also knocked off a BCS program this weekend. When CMU beat Michigan State 29-27 Saturday in East Lansing, it marked the second time a MAC school defeated a BCS school for the year, and the 13th time it was done since 2006. Last year, six different MAC schools beat BCS teams, all from the Big Ten conference or Big East conference. Jones said he expects more of that despite differences in budgets and other accessories. “I thought last year, the MidAmerican Conference was going to be extremely competitive,” he said. “But I think this year, (it is) maybe the most competitive its ever been in the history of the conference.” Toledo coach Tim Beckman said there is more parity around college football because of the 85 scholarships each program is able to use. Teams are limited to 25 scholarships per year and 85 total. “Because of the parity and the 85 scholarship for football players, anyone can win on any given day,” he said. “No one takes anyone lightly.” Other teams were close to pulling upsets thus far this year. Bowling Green lost to No. 25 Missouri 27-20, Eastern Michigan lost to Northwestern 27-24, Wisconsin beat Northern Illinois 28-20, Indiana beat Western Michigan 23-19 and Connecticut beat Ohio 23-16. Rising to a new level

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If there is any indication the MAC is gaining respect, it might be what is on tap this weekend. Ohio State, a Midwest power and perennial Top ten team since coach Butch Jones Jim Tressel took over in 2001, agreed to play Toledo at a neutral site. The Rockets and Buckeyes will play at Cleveland Brown Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns of the NFL, at 12:00 p.m. CMU hosts Indiana next year and Michigan State in 2012. In the 13 MAC wins over BCS programs since 2006, only four happened in MAC stadiums. The other nine games were on the road. Getting major programs to play in MAC venues helps the conference’s competitive image. Jones said winning the conference is always more important, but non-conference competition serves a crucial purpose. “When you have extremely high goals for your football program in terms of national respect, bowl games, all that stuff, I think your non-conference games become important,” he said. “When your expectations of a program grow, your expectations nationally grow, your out-of-conference scheduling becomes extremely critical.” sports@cm-life.com

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I think it hurts the students because our tailgate is a very unique experience.� Nelson, a senior representative of Phi Kappa Tau, said the fraternity will be attending the official tailgate in Lot 63 to show support for the school and the football team. Yeagley said he hopes people will come and give the new procedures a shot, and the CMU Police would be open to feedback after Saturday to adjust procedures for future games. “I would encourage people to come down and evaluate it,� Yeagley said. “From a police perspective, we’re going to judge how it goes as well. We want people to come, we want people to enjoy themselves, but we want to keep them safe in the process. It’s a balancing act.�

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spaghetti sauce, and cook on low stirring occasionally for about 10-15 min. Add chopped basil. Add penne to boiling water. Drain. Combine sauce and noodles, add to bak-

ing dish. Top with cheese , bake at 350F for about 3045 minutes. If you look the top extra crunchy, add a little more cheese and place under broiler for a few minutes.

Yeagley said he would consider holding on-campus meetings for students to come and share their thoughts and feedback on tailgating procedures.

Webber said. Another change is the university is bringing a live DJ to blast music over the proceedings, but tailgaters need to take care to not do the same. New rules enforced will also not allow external speakers into tailgating. But other rules still will be enforced too. Adam VanderPols, a Lowell junior, said to keep a wary eye around you to make sure you know what is going on. “Open intox, be careful about that. Keep everything under control,� VanderPols said. Heeke, said another change made will be the addition of a full-tailgating announcement that the game is beginning. “( The big siren) will blow off so they know it’s time to get into the stadium and root for the Chippewas,� Heeke said.

Tips about changes With the new regulations being enforced on Saturday many tailgaters are scrambling to make all their last minute plans, but there are some other things you can’t forget. One aspect that participants may neglect until it’s too late is parking. “Purchase parking passes for the lots in advance,� Heeke said. “Advance purchases not only ensure your place in the student lot but are also available at a discount.� Once your able to get into the tailgating atmosphere what is there to do next? Lansing senior Kiel Webber said there are plenty of things to do all around. “(Participate in the) yard games and barbecues,�

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Montague senior Rachael Knapp peers around a barricade during a game of Bongo Ball on Monday afternoon on the field behind Finch Fieldhouse against other ROTC cadets.

Fighting outside Finch Paintball, laser tag fused together in Bongo Ball By Luke Dimick Staff Reporter

The sun was shining on the battlefield, the Nerf Cannons were loaded, the bunkers were inflated and the teams dressed in matching armor were ready for combat. It was a beautiful day for war. Bongo Ball Mania, a paintball and laser tag hybrid, was a free event introduced by Program Board to more than 150 students Monday afternoon outside Finch Fieldhouse. The game consisted of two teams dressed in protective uniforms and helmets. Each team member carried a large, pressurized air cannon that fired Nerf footballs. The goal was to eliminate the opposing team. “It was something different to bring to the campus instead of the usual concerts, comedians, and lectures,” said Russell Pfafflin, the daytime/special events worker for Program Board. “I think it went really well.” After the event was rained out last year, the Allen Park sophomore said he was ex-

ROTC cadets reach for Nerf balls in a game of Bongo Ball Monday afternoon on the field behind Finch Fieldhouse. It was a free event held by Program Board.

cited for Cutting Edge Productions to bring the game to campus. “People walking by were kind of confused about it but, once they played they got really into it,” Pfafflin said. “It was a great event. Everyone that played really enjoyed it. We plan on hopefully bringing it back next semester.” Flushing junior Andrew Gatlin spotted the Bongo Ball course on his way to Finch Fieldhouse and decided to check it out after class. “It was a lot of fun. I used to play paintball a lot back when I was younger and it’s the same thing basically. It’s like speedball,” Gatlin said. “The guns

weren’t too heavy and they were really easy to reload.” Gatlin got shot with a ball during the game by his friend and said he did not feel anything. “It doesn’t hurt like paintball does. The Nerf balls come pretty fast but they are soft so it’s all right,” Gatlin said. Duong Ngo, a Lansing junior, said he would definitely recommend Bongo Ball to others. “It’s tiring and a good workout,” Ngo said, out of breath. “I played just to have fun and relax a little bit before I have to study all day.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Alum a featured face for Domino’s ‘Normal’ workers becoming popular for commercials By Connor Sheridan Staff Reporter

A familiar face from the Central Michigan University is part of Domino’s Pizza’s accounting accomplishment in its recent national advertising campaign. Matt Daugherty, a 1997 alumnus, appeared in a recent campaign for Domino’s Pizza’s “Lava Crunch Cakes.” “I think it’s awesome. It was fun, I enjoyed it,” he said. Though you might think he was a theatre major from his performance as the head accountant, he actually graduated with a degree in accounting. He is still using that degree today for his 12-year career as an accountant for Domino’s working at Domino’s headquarters in Ann Arbor. Daugherty said most of the

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actors used in the commercial work for Domino’s. “The introduction guy, I’m not sure, but all the others are (employees) I know,” Daugherty said. This is not the first time Domino’s showcased its employees in an ad campaign. Their commercials for regional pizzas had real chefs, as well. It was a relatively on-the-spot opportunity for Daugherty. “The marketing people asked me if I’d tried the new ‘Lava Cake’,” Daugherty said. “(At first, it was) five minutes asking me general questions, it would be a funny thing for internal.” But the marketing department decided they might have an even bigger prospect available. “It took us three-and-a-half hours to shoot,” he said. Because the performance was unscripted, the accountants and chefs followed impromptu queues from the director. Matt’s popularity has exploded since his appearance on na-

tional TV. “My Facebook’s blowing up,” Daugherty said. “I feel a little bit like a rock-n-roller, but not that much.” Several companies ,such as Intel, Best Buy and FedEx followed the employee spotlight trend. “They’re trying to show people are satisfied with a good company,” said Will Anderson, associate professor in the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts. The idea of satisfied consumers and employees espousing a product’s quality or service is nothing new for advertising. “Well, I guess there’s been a history of ‘real’ housewives writing in about why they like their product,” Anderson said. “It’s kind of a testimonial thing.” This new style of marketing also could be a result of tough financial times. “I think it’s probably a sign of the economy,” Anderson said. “It’s expanding the job requirements.” studentlife@cm-life.com

The debate as to whether video games can be considered art is more or less trite, because something becomes art when people call it art. “Braid,” a downloadable game available on Xbox 360 and PC for $15, is something people should call art. At first glance, it looks an awful lot like a “Super Mario Bros.” clone with an impressionistic storybook art style. While the central elements of Mario hold true (run to the right, jump on enemies to bounce up to high platforms, collect items), they’re all warped around a single element: time control. Like a more fully-integrated “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” the protagonist of “Braid” (simply named Tim) is able to “rewind” time as far as he wishes, making death only a speed bump and sometimes even a necessary maneuver. The game introduces players to the deceptively powerful time control mechanic slowly but, near the end, mind-bending puzzles require parallel and sometimes backwards thinking. Items immune to time control (they persist forward while everything else reverses) and entire levels in which the time-flow is dictated by which direction you’re running are a few examples of the clever mechanics “Braid” introduces and explores just thoroughly enough before moving on to the next. But the tricky puzzles and amusing abilities are only half of what makes the experience truly significant. “Braid” explores emotions and concepts mostly foreign to mainstream gaming: Regret, obsession and forgiveness to name a few. Tim’s quest for “The Princess” is a tongue-in-cheek poke at video game plots, as well as a startling look into a lonely man’s psyche. This is mostly explored

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handcrafted. The graphics consist of “painterly style” two-dimensional sprites on top of strikingly beautiful backgrounds which stretch out behind the action to create a surreal sense of depth. This is a game that benefits immensely from its creator, Jonathan Blow, seeming to have known exactly what he wanted to do and having stopped once he’d done it. “Braid” is brief, probably only requiring about five hours for an average play through, but every moment is memorable. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Get ready for fall television New season of “The Office,” “Family Guy” spinoff anticipated By Rachel Mater Staff Reporter

With fall starting Tuesday, it can only mean one thing — new TV shows are coming. “The Office,” “Glee,” “America’s Next Top Model” and “House” are just a few of the many TV shows returning in the fall. New shows such as “Community,” “Melrose Place,” “The Cleveland Show” and “FlashForward” also will be debuting this fall. “The Office” fans, such as Fort Gratiot junior Brad Perry, are awaiting its return. “It’s the best show, you can just feel it in your bones that something is tremendously great,” Perry said. “The Office” returns with a new episode on 9 p.m. Thursday on NBC, after leaving its viewers wondering if Pam and Jim will be expecting and if Michael and Holly will get back together. After “The Office’s” new episode, the new comedy “Community,” starring “The Soup’s” Joel McHale, will air. “Joel McHale is the comedic savior of our generation,” Perry said, “I’m also excited to see if Chevy Chase can redeem himself.” “Community” is based around an ethically challenged attorney (Hale) forced to go back to community college. Other starring actors are Chevy Chase, Gillian Jacobs and “Mad Men’s” Alison Brie.

Additional shows returning to television are “Glee” (after Fox’s preview this spring), “America’s Next Top Model,” “Bones,” “30 Rock,” “House,” “Gossip Girl,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Heroes,” and “How I Met Your Mother” - just to name a few. “I am looking forward to what may be the most underrated sitcom on television. ‘How I Met Your Mother’ is a smart and quirky show that is laced with hilarity in the form of fantastic one-liners,” said Bay City sophomore Alek Frost. “It also plays to heart in all of us its many romantic undertones.” “How I Met Your Mother” airs at 8 p.m. Monday on CBS. Fans of the character Cleveland on “Family Guy” will be happy to know “The Cleveland Show” premieres at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27 on FOX. The “Family Guy” spin-off, starring celebrity voices Seth Macfarlane, Mike Henry, Sanaa

Lathan and Kevin Michael Richardson, follows Cleveland Brown as he rekindles a romance with his high school girlfriend in his hometown, (fictional) Stoolbend, Va. New television series such as “FlashForward,” “Cougar Town,” “Melrose Place,” “Modern Family” and “The Vampire Diaries” also will air this month. Frost said he is looking forward to two shows in particular: “Modern Family” and “FlashForward.” “‘Modern Family’ looks to be a quite uproarious sitcom. It concentrates on three distinctly different families and their respective lives,” Frost said. “‘FlashForward’ is a thriller/suspense series, the plot is about how the entire U.S. population blacks out, during which they experience a glimpse of their future.” Courtesy MCT

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B.J. Novak plays Ryan Howard in “The Office,” which returns at 9 p.m. Thursday.

Other fall TV premieres w 30 Rock (NBC) at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 w Accidentally on Purpose (CBS) at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 w America’s Next Top Model (The CW) at 8 p.m. Wednesdays

w The Beautiful Life (The CW) at 9 p.m. Wednesdays w The Big Bang Theory (CBS) at 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 w Gossip Girl (The CW) at 9 p.m. Mondays

w Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24

w Modern Family (ABC) at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23

w Trauma (NBC) at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28

w Hank (ABC) at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30

w Private Practice (ABC) at 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1

w Ugly Betty (ABC) at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9

w It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX) 11 p.m. Thursday

w Smallville (The CW) at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24

w The Vampire Diaries (The CW) at 8 p.m. Thursdays

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Tim Burton’s “9” not on tap for Celebration! Cinemas

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Director’s latest film a limited release nationwide By Amanda Oboza Staff Reporter

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Shelby Township freshman Kaylee Boos, right, takes a photo with her roommate, Coldwater freshman Carla Raymond, Monday at U Lanes, the bowling center in the Student Activity Center, as they celebrate Raymond’s birthday.

College life is simple thus far for foursome Working around study times can be difficult By Brad Canze Senior Reporter

Editor’s note: This is a continuation of a story following four freshman girls starting their college careers at Central Michigan University. To see the original, check the Sept. 26 edition of CM Life or go to cm-life.com’s version of this story. The optimism the women shared before beginning their first year of college seems to be well-founded so far for the freshmen of Wheeler Hall Room 102. “It was a lot easier than I thought it would be – I have a lot of spare time to do homework,” said Kaylee Boos of Shelby. “My astronomy class is probably the hardest for me, just because science is hard for me to comprehend.” Carla Raymond of Coldwater said she had to switch into a few more University Program and prerequisite classes after being overwhelmed by the upper-level business classes she initially enrolled in.

“I switched to do my basics this year, and my business classes next year,” Raymond said. Shelby Miller of Union City may have the biggest nonclass commitment of the four girls. As a member of the marching band’s color guard, but she said the afternoon practices have not gotten in the way of her studies. “All my classes are really early in the morning, and then I have three or four hours to start or finish my homework,” Miller said. She said she has enjoyed her time in the color guard so far, and performing in front of approximately 76,000 people during the football game at Michigan State University has been an early highlight. “The State game was amazing,” Miller said. “Extra-nerve-racking, but exciting at the same time.” Amanda Green of Shelby said classes have not been difficult so far, although she has already slept through a class. Green said she is reconsidering what to do with her free time after she tried out for the Club Soccer team and was cut. “I didn’t want to play on an intramural team, so I’m just going to find a job or some-

thing, I don’t know,” she said. The girls all said so far, living together in one bedroom has not caused too many problems, although Boos chided Raymond for being the “slob” of the room. “I am not!” Raymond quickly yelled back. Boos said the only real problem the girls have encountered so far is coordinating each other’s recreation to not interrupt one another’s academics. “Probably the hardest time is when one of us wants people over and someone’s trying to study,” Boos said. “We’re all studying at different times, so it’s hard to pick a time.” The girls said they are, for the most part, enjoying living away from their families, although they have all been in contact and have visited. Raymond said her mother and brother visited her Monday for her 19th birthday. Boos admits she is probably having the hardest time with the separation. “I’ve been home every weekend so far. I talk to my dad every day, and I talk to my sisters almost every day, and I talk to my friends (back home) every day,” Boos said. studentlife@cm-life.com

Local music scene

Area bands slashing guitars, rocking drums in Battle of the Bands tonight Moore Media, Modern Rock 91.5 hosting Wayside gig Staff Reports

Whether its punk or hardcore, it will be on display tonight at the Wayside. Moore Media Records and Modern Rock 91.5 are hosting their second Battle of the Bands starting at 9 p.m. today at the bar and dance club at 2000 S. Mission St. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Four area bands are set to perform. Shotgun Social is a Midland punk band, Of Want and Misery is a Jackson hardcore band, Come Find the Lion is a hardcore band from Grand Rapids and Day In, Day Out is a local Mount Pleasant punk band, said MMR Faculty Adviser and Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts temporary faculty Eileen LeTarte. “It should be a really unique show with a good blend of punk, rock, and metal,” said MMR Label President and Williamston junior James Slider. LeTarte said she encourages anyone and everyone looking for something to do on a Wednesday night to come support the local music scene. She said she is excited to put on another show at the Wayside after last year’s success. LeTarte said the Wayside is

not just a dance club, but a great place to put on a show. There is room for audience members to dance or to just sit and relax, depending on which they prefer, LeTarte said. Brad Irvan, a graduate student assistant for MMR, said the goal is to make the “Battle for Broomfield” an

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annual event. It is a great way to promote MMR and Modern Rock 91.5, he said. “People have a good time at these events,” Irvan said. The cover price is $6. Each paying customer gets one ballot to vote for the band that they believe is the best. studentlife@cm-life.com

Despite student interest and the number two position in the box office, the movie “9” will not be playing at the Celebration! Cinemas, 4935 E. Pickard St. The latest film from Tim Burton opened last Wednesday — or 9-9-09 — and brought in nearly $11 million its opening weekend, but has yet to make an appearance in Mount Pleasant. Assistant manager of Celebration Dana Slachs said the decision to not play “9” at Celebration was not by choice. Slachs said “9” is a limited release movie, meaning there are only so many copies of the film and certain theatres are selected to play them. Manager Vicki Roggenbuck said the film companies determine which theaters receive limited releases and Celebration did not get “9” because of its size. This is not new to Celebration. There have been other

CD RE V IE W

Mixed feelings for Canadian rapper By Ben Weissenborn Staff Reporter

“So Far Gone EP,” the first official release from Canadian actor-gone-rapper, Drake, is a mixed affair. Featuring guest appearances from Lil’ Wayne, Trey Songs and Bun B, “So Far Gone EP” varies greatly in quality over its seven tracks. Though most hip-hop couldn’t be described as beautiful, the song “Houstatlanta” is quite aesthetically pleasing, something that couldn’t be said for most major label hip-hop. Where the EP really drops off is when it hits “Uptown,” which finds Bun B and Lil’ Wayne offering a few halfhearted verses. The song is a formulaic hip-hop tune, down to a tee, featuring the same sort of skittering, bassheavy beat you’ve heard a million times before. While “So Far Gone” varies in quality, it does have some very high points that make the low points forgettable. See the full review on cm-life.com, including its rating. studentlife@cm-life.com

movies Celebration did not get on opening day. “(500) Days of Summer” was a recent movie the cinema received after its release date. “We were very disappointed. We have had so many calls for (9),” Slachs said. Flushing sophomore Andrew Price was surprised “9” is not playing at Celebration. “I don’t know why they wouldn’t play a movie geared toward a college audience that they have a high demand for,” Price said. White Lake senior Dave Youngquist planned on seeing 9 this past weekend. “I’m gonna see it when I go home next week,” Youngquist said.

Youngquist said the movie theatre near White Lake rarely has limited release movies but is playing “9.” As for the future, Slachs said Celebration might get the movie soon, but will not know until the week of. “Typically, we get limited releases about three or four weeks after (their actual release),” Roggenbuck said. Students interested in seeing “9” but uninterested in waiting for it can see it at the Celebration! Cinema in Lansing or the Saginaw 8 Theater in Saginaw. studentlife@cm-life.com

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CM Life finalist for award Seventh nomination in eight years for publication By Sherri Keaton Senior Reporter

Central Michigan Life has been named a 2009 Pacemaker Finalist by the Associated Collegiate Press. Of 228 entries nationwide, 48 college newspapers were finalists for one of the highest national high school and collegiate journalism awards. The Pacemaker is awarded annually at Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Advisers National College Media Convention for categories ranging from Newspaper, Online, Yearbook/Magazine and Broadcast. CM Life’s advertising department also received an Ad Finalist honor in the House Ad category. “It is all about heart and being passionate in this industry in its dying age,� said 2008-2009 Editor in Chief Jake May. “I don’t think journalism is dying, that is why I think a lot of us at CM Life are able to continue forth and see the big picture and not worry about where this is going.� The Grand Haven junior said the honor is a great one for CM Life. “This honor shows yet again that CM Life is a national contender when it comes to high standards of quality and when it comes to newspaper production,� May said. The Associated Collegiate Press Newspaper Pacemaker contest has been judging collegiate newspapers for 82 years.

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The Board of Trustees on Thursday gave approval for University President Michael Rao to proceed with a medical school. Central Michigan University is the 65th largest public university in the nation by enrollment, but one of the few without a medical school. The Undergraduate Medical Education Program would change that. In addition, the Board approved a $1.5 million budget to design additions to the Health Professions Building, where the

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Michigan. “When we look at the shortage of 6,000 physicians by the year of 2020, somebody has to step up and help fulfill that need,� Caponigro said. “From this moment on we will be seen in a different light nationally.� Claudia Douglass, proposed curriculum coordinator for the medical program, said the university has just starting to plan the details. A $15 million budget will be used to renovate the Health Professions Building while making building additions. Douglass said the additions with have labs, a large lecture hall, examination rooms and tutorial rooms.

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No agreement is yet in place to build a Holiday Inn on campus property, trustees were told Thursday. President Michael Rao presented a confirming resolution regarding Central Michigan University’s authority in negotiations for building a hotel complex. The proposed hotel and conference center, which would be located in the Center for Applied Research and Technology on South Campus, has seen no progress beyond concluding a challenge involving the facility’s height, Rao said. Traditional design guidelines include a recommended maximum building height of four stories, a covenant that contradicts the university’s proposed six-level limit to the project. It was attested that the university has the authority to determine the project’s height. “Whenever you have those types of challenges, you have to be fair,� Rao said. “We want to see the university get the most that it possibly can since this is such a long-term deal.� CMU’s plan for a hotel complex center would facilitate several programs for students, he said, and provide opportunity to maximize the number of internships available. It is an asset for the university that, in certain circumstances, could be lost for a small price, Rao said. “We originally thought it would be a site for internships for one or two programs,� he said. “Because it’s expanded to other areas, there are others involved in discussing this. That’s what happens when you work with the university. We move things as quickly as we can, but we also have to be sure the right expertise is at the table.� Since the board’s July 17 meeting, which originally turned negotiations over to Rao, Lodgco Management LLC, a partial party involved in the hotels development, has given the university a proposal to the plan. There has been no deadline set by the company for the university to reply, Rao said. “We’re also a little bit concerned about making sure it is as close to the market value for that kind of property as possible,� he said. “We have two negotiators who are working with the company that’s proposed this project.� The campus improvement budget was also addressed at the Board’s meeting, and $1.4 million was approved for this year’s projects. TRUSTEES | 2A

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Tyrone Calvin Graham-Jones’ attorney said he will file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights against the CMU Police Department. After two non-running examinations, Graham-Jones’ attorney, Tony Moses, said his client was discriminated against because of his race and was treated unfairly. “At this point, after speaking with different witnesses that were tail-

gating that evening and saw what occurred, unfortunately, it appears that my client was treated differently because of his race,� he said. The 24-year-old black Mount Pleasant resident was maced and arrested around 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 in parking lot 63 during tailgating at the football game against Eastern Illinois for obstruction and restriction of an officer and disorderly conduct, according to the CMU Police report. The disorderly conduct charge was changed to disturbing the

peace after Graham-Jones was arrested. The Michigan Department of Civil Rights contacted Moses about the incident, and Moses said a complaint will be filed with the Department of Civil Rights against the CMU Police Department. Trevor Coleman, director of communications for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, said if a complaint has not been filed, he cannot comment on anything about the case. According to witnesses in prior

interviews with Central Michigan Life, a group of people were in the way of the car Graham-Jones was in, and as he tried to leave the lot, beer cans were thrown at the car and beer was poured on Amanda Tupuola, girlfriend of GrahamJones and driver of the vehicle. Richmond junior Brian Wirth is reported as being a part of the fight that erupted when GrahamJones got out of the car. “Wirth stated Graham-Jones then got out of the car and punched him and several others. Wirth stated

he was fighting with Graham-Jones to defend himself from further assault,� the report states. Wirth is also stated in the report as being taken to the ground and questioned, but not maced or arrested. “There’s no doubt that excessive force was used against my client, Mr. Graham-Jones,� Moses said. CMU Police Chief Stan Dinius said he can not comment on anything because the investigation is ongoing. cZlh5Xb"a^[Z#Xdb

90 Years of Serving as Central Michigan University’s Independent Voice

Newspapers are judged from several randomly selected issues to determine consistent quality throughout the academic year. Newspapers are entered in one of three categories: fouryear dailies, four-year nondailies and two-year papers. Entries are judged based on coverage and content, quality of writing and reporting, leadership on the opinion page, evidence of in-depth reporting, layout and design, photography, art and graphics. May said CM Life has a quality product consistent in writing, reporting, photo and design and has many dedicated staff members. “When staff members and

editors think outside the box, it definitely shows creativity and originality. And that is something every paper has, but unless executed correctly, it could work against you,� he said. “Lucky for us, at CM Life, we don’t have that problem.� Director of Student Media and CM Life Adviser Neil Hopp is proud the newspaper is a finalist for the award this year. “This is the seventh Pacemaker finalist award in eight years,� Hopp said. “It shows the professional level of consistency that CM Life is producing. This is the highest award a college paper can earn, and highest honor you can achieve.� news@cm-life.com

Battery recycling helps mercury stay out of landfills New program to continue throughout year By Jesse Ozimek Staff Reporter

Friday was the first official pickup for the new battery and light bulb recycling initiative on Central Michigan University’s campus. A total of 3,446 light bulbs and 2,415 pounds of batteries were collected. Battery recycling bins were placed at residence hall front desks a few months ago for students and custodial workers to dispose of old batteries. During that time, custodial workers also were encouraged to save any burnt out light bulbs found in their areas. Recyclable materials were then transferred to central storage locations at the Student Activities Center or the Charles V. Park Library, where representatives from Reliable Relamping picked up the materials and took them to be recycled. Any reusable parts reclaimed from batteries and light bulbs undergo a decontamination process before being disposed of. “Through the process, we capture the mercury vapor and the phosphor powder that makes the lamp look white. The phosphor powder is still contaminated after the lamp is crushed. We ship that away as hazardous waste,� said Dan Schmidt, the owner of Reliable Relamping. The point is to properly take care of hazardous materials. “Our goal was just to start recycling the lights and batteries to keep mercury out of the landfills,� said Cody Webster, the recycling coordinator and a Petoskey graduate student. The weights of all of the recycled materials will be recorded and added into a monthly poundage count. “Weights of the lamps and batteries will be reported to the Department of Environmental Equality. The weights are competitive among the schools,� said Recycling Coordinator Jacqueline Upshur, a Stockbridge senior.

This is one of the many programs designed to increase campus recycling efforts. Thanks to programs such as these, CMU received the Michigan Recycling Coalition 2009 Recycler of the Year Award and was ranked in the top 50 “Cool Schools� by Sierra magazine, said Heather Smith, assistant director of Public Relations. South Campus Custodian Dick Reid said he is a big fan of recycling. He was collecting light bulbs all summer and was very enthusiastic about participating in the new recy-

cling program. “I think it is a good idea because it will give your grandchildren a place to live. It can’t be good for the environment,� Reid said. Hopefully, the program will continue to grow in years to come, Webster said. “We hope to keep this going forever. It’s a new implemented program that will make CMU more green,� Webster said. This program will continue throughout the year. university@cm-life.com

Mardi Gras downtown Friday By Ryan Czachorski Staff Reporter

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Mount Pleasant does not have to wait until February to get a taste of Mardi Gras. The city’s decade-long tradition kicks off at 3:30 p.m Friday downtown. “It started with the purpose of uniting the student community with the Mount Pleasant community,� said Kathryn Hill, Art Reach Center of Mid Michigan executive director and Mardi Gras coordinator. The festivities start with children’s arts and crafts, caricature drawing and face painting. A foam dance party will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heartstrings & Fun Things, 209 W. Broadway St. “It’s a good crowd,� Hill said. “It always fills the streets.� The festival also is featuring a cornhole tournament, with $100 going to the first place team and $50 to the second. There is a $10 registration fee and teams can sign up at artreachcenter. org. Cornhole is a game involving two teams trying to throw beanbags through a hole on a slanted board. Both Central Michigan University’s and Mount Pleasant High School’s marching bands will march in the parade, which starts at 6:30 p.m., and the Marching Chips will play in the town center following the parade. “We have two great local bands, so it’s exciting,� said Parade Coordinator Kris Roethlisberger. The parade will start in Sacred Heart Parish‘s parking lot, loop through downtown and conclude at Sacred Heart. The festivities end with a concert downtown by local jazz band The Saucecats. Their set starts at 7:30 p.m. at the town center and is expected to run until 9:30 p.m. Hill expects approximately 3,000 people to attend and local stores, and downtown businesses are looking forward to potential customers. “We get two to three times as many people, with

all the added population,� said Kim Nelson, manager of the Downtown Soda Shop, 121 E. Broadway St. The soda shop will stayi open later than usual and will offer a number of specials. While businesses such as the Downtown Soda Shop get an instant business boost, businesses like Ace of Diamonds see the benefits further down the road. “You get so many people looking around before and after the parade,� Roethlis-

berger said, who also owns Ace of Diamonds, 128 E. Broadway St. “We can have 100 people in the store before and after. When else do you get 100 people in a jewelry store? Never, unless you give away diamonds.� Roethlisberger’s business picks up after people try things on and make wish lists. Some people come back later and pick up those items for themselves or others. metro@cm-life.com

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