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Life in brief homecoming

Medallion hunt clue nO. 1 ‘u.p.’ Each year, Central Michigan Life publishes the first clue in the hunt for the elusive Homecoming Medallion. For more information on the clue and the search, contact the office of Damon Brown, director of Student Activities and Involvement at 989-774-5323 or by email at brown2dm@cmich.edu.

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a-senate More objections being raised to UP guidelines Academic Senators will hear an objection to the rejection of a new University Program Group IV-C course during Tuesday’s meeting. Pat Williams, the chair for the General Education Committee, told senators during the Sept. 16 meeting that the courses in the program seems too broadly focused. “There is some ambiguity in the wording,” Williams said. “The course looks like it would treat the subject globally. There should be some kind of single unit.” A-Senate will meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Pearce 138. It is an open meeting and open to the public. Katherine Ranzenberger, News Editor

university Phi Chi Theta hosting networking dinner Fine dining and the chance to make valuable connections await at the Phi Chi Theta Networking Etiquette Dinner on Oct. 3. From 1 - 5 p.m. in the Rotunda and Isabella rooms at the Bovee University Center, students will be taught how to network professionally conduct themselves with proper etiquette techniques. Over 10 companies will attend the mixer, which is followed by a complimentary dinner at 2 p.m. Some of these featured companies included Dow Corning, Prudential and Quicken Loans. The event is free to all CMU students, who can register at pctnetworking event.wix.com On the day of the event students must bring their CMU ID and a valid photo ID. Malachi Barrett, Senior Reporter

LIFE INSIDE EDITORIAL: Homecoming week is a perfect time for community to fire up »PAGE 4 Saudi students celebrate National Saudi Day »PAGE 3

Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Ludacris asks fans to put their hands in the air during a concert on Sunday in McGuirk Arena.

Ludacris rolls out hits at free show

By Alaina Jaster Staff Reporter

he students poured in and the fog poured out of McGuirk Arena on Sunday as fans waited to see the Ludacris performance. Doors opened at 7 p.m. for this free concert, but the show didn’t really start until almost 8:30 p.m. The concert was put on by the CMU Program Board and was run by students. Ludacris was chosen due to a poll where he had the second largest amount of votes. The winner was not available for a show, and Ludacris was supposedly dropping a new album this previous summer, but did not because of his work as an actor. “I was kind of surprised that Ludacris was performing, but I like his music,” sophomore Brittany Edwards said. “My favorite song ever is probably ‘Blueberry Yum Yum.’” Due to Ludacris’s music hiatus, a lot of students weren’t as excited as the board hoped for, which caused

the tickets to become free for students. The Office of Student Activities and Involvement and the Program Board handed out the remaining tickets and reimbursed those who purchased tickets. Josh Palmer, president of Program Board, came to the decision to book a hip hop artist such as Ludacris because students wanted to bring back Hip Hop Week, a lost tradition at CMU. “We are very excited to kick off homecoming week and finish off the return of Hip Hop Week with this concert. It’s been a great way to engage with students this past week and the coming week,” Palmer said. When deciding which act to bring for the concert, Program Board made a poll and Ludacris was the second most wanted artist according to the list. Since Ludacris was available, Program Board booked him, Palmer said. w ludacris | 2

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Students ready to hunt for the gold By Kelsey Smith Senior Reporter

Searching for the Homecoming medallion is something that Shelby Township sophomore Sarah Scalici has been anticipating for weeks now. After barely missing the medallion last year, Scalici is back for more. Each year, hundreds of students search every nook and cranny on campus in hunt for the medallion. Clues are given out at 9 p.m. each night during Homecoming week. Actors, defined as keepers of the clues, provide clues and more in depth information regarding the medallion’s location leave their positions on campus at 10:30 p.m. each night. Clues can be found on twitter, the medallion hunt Facebook page and on OrgSync. The hunt was created in 2003 by an assistant director of Student Life who wanted to create a homecoming event that would be both fun and challenging. Scalici is excited to continue the hunt as a part of Beddows Hall this year. Searching for the medallion has brought her closer with the members of her residence hall, but also helps her gain a sense of CMU pride and spirit. “I’m participating mainly for two reasons. One being that I am the most competitive person I know, so it’s kind of a pride factor,” she said. “Two, it really does build community. When you are so stressed out and you stay out until midnight with random people that you don’t know well, you have this camaraderie. The hunt amps you up, and you build up a little family and community within your hall.” Members of Beddows Hall will be grouping up into teams to tackle the medallion hunt. Each night the groups will plan their hunting process and create effective strategies. Planning future moves and possible medallion locations is only a small part of the strategic process. “The most exciting part is the actor aspect, because you look like a maniac walking up to random people on campus and talking to them and it’s hard to believe whether they are an actor or not,” she said. “It’s also an adrenaline thing, I’ll be making plans all day and then bring them up to our meetings each night.” The bonding experience is what Shelby Township sophomore Makenzie Furber enjoys the most about the hunt. Being able to come together and spend nights with her friends and roommates in search of one goal has made her student life at CMU that much more worthwhile. w medallion | 2

Alumni reflect on CMU, reasons for coming home By Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

No matter the distance or the years since graduation, alumni of Central Michigan University will descend on campus this week to relive their glory days and to rekindle long lost connections with old friends. Whether it be an old roommate, friend, fraternity or sorority connection or mentor, former CMU graduates will enjoy the university’s 90th celebration. Michael Waas, of New Jersey, received his bachelor’s degree in political

science in 2005, and left CMU with his master’s degree in political science in 2007. This will be his first time returning to Mount Pleasant since graduation. Waas founded an a capella group, Central Harmony, which has been performing since 2005. Waas also was involved with the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center and the Leadership Institute during his time on campus and plans to visit them as well. “It’s exciting to know so many of the things you were involved with are still going strong today,” Waas said. Several alumni expressed interest in the areas of campus they visited most

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during their time at the university. “For me, I think it’s a kind of mixture of things,” said Darlene Nowak, a 1987 graduate. “It’s coming back to see the campus and to see what’s going on with the campus.” Linda Leahy, a 1982 graduate from Midland, said that while seeing the university change over the years can sometimes be sad, she knows progress is a good sign. “It’s always so much fun to come back to campus to see our old stomping grounds,” she said. “Plus to see what the campus has done, how much it’s growing.”

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Seeing old college friends, tailgating, visiting professors, and catching up with mentors brings back many memories according to Dale Wernette, who received his master’s in business administration in 1971. Wernette began attending the school’s homecoming celebrations in 1962, and has only missed a total of four homecomings since then. Originally from Remus, Wernette said coming back to the area allows him to reconnect with family while revisiting his college years. w alumni | 2

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Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Ludacris leans back as he performs for fans on Sunday in McGuirk Arena.

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continued from 1 Ludacris was poised to release a new album, “Ludaversal,” over the summer, but the album did not materialize. The album is slated for a November release. The first opening act had to cancel due to a break in contract, which had little to do with CMU’s show, Palmer added. Program Board decided to give tickets out for free to kick off homecoming and get students pumped that couldn’t pay for it originally. However, the move failed to fill the arena, leaving a majority of the floor area empty. Ludacris came on stage at

medallion | continued from 1 “I participated in the hunt last year and I would like to do it as many days as I can this year. I didn’t understand how much fun it would be originally,” Furber said. “Hanging with

alumni | continued from 1 “I think we like to bring back the memories. They’re all good and they’re all positive,” Wernette said. “We need to stay connected.” As students both current and graduated get involved in this year’s homecoming festivities, it is important to remember who

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Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Ludacris gets down as he performs for fans on Sunday in McGuirk Arena.

around 9 p.m. and started with a few old hits like “Act a Fool,” “What’s Your Fantasy?” and “Pimpin’ All Over the World.” Some students were diehard fans, while others just came to have a good time.

Students who attended the concert or students that just want to get involved can go to the Program Board’s page on OrgSync and fill out the campus survey or take one of their public polls.

all of my roommates is a lot of fun, the mystery behind the clues makes it fun as well. It’s a great bonding experience.” River Rouge sophomore Amy Wilson is looking forward to hearing the clues come out each night and making plans to find the medallion. Being able to work as a team has made it easier and a lot of fun when it comes to

searching for the medallion, she said. “It’s nice getting to know the people in your hall,” Wilson said. “When all of the new clues come out, people get really excited. The thought of winning is what keeps me going.” Keep up with Central Michigan Life throughout the week as we follow students and their hunt for the elusive medallion.

the party is really for. Spencer Long, of Chicago, received his Bachelor of Arts in science and education in 2008 and his master’s degree in arts and educational leadership in 2010. Long said the memories he made in the Mount Pleasant area are also important to him and he enjoys going out to favorite restaurants and bars while in town for the weekend. “I’m a believer that CMU’s not a four-year experience, it’s a lifetime friend,” Long said.

“It’s always going to be a place that’s welcoming. When I was a student, I always talked about CMU being home.”

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What can you do with an English major? The English department will host an informational discussion about the careers available for English majors on Wednesday at 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the Bovee UC: 302 auditorium. Students and faculty will also discuss course offerings, affiliated groups and study abroad opportunities for English majors. Refreshments will be provided. For more information contact the English department. Zahra Ahmad, Assistant News Editor

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Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Mike Adams, lead singer of Mike Adams at His Honest Weight, performs with the rest of the band during Midwest Fest VII on Friday at Hunter’s Ale House. The last time Adams performed in Mt. Pleasant was 10 years ago at University Cup.

Largest Midwest Fest hits Mount Pleasant By Kelsey Smith Senior Reporter

Live music, local artists, good company and cheap drinks took over Hunter’s Ale House last weekend during the 7th annual Midwest Fest. With two stages, 16 bands were able to move audiences, making it the biggest Midwest Fest to date. Midwest Fest is more than a music festival. According to its organizers, it has become a showcase of local musical and artistic talent from across Michigan and beyond. “I really enjoy putting it together every year,” Midwest Fest founder Corey Densmore said. “Each one is always different, and it’s fun to paste together

everything and see how it fits, to make it the best possible festival.” Putting on the music festival is something that Densmore looks forward to each year. Discovering new music and meeting new people is what Midwest Fest is all about, he said. “The Midwest is just a really good hot bed of music and talent,” he said. “It’s just a really good weekend of music where people can get together and witness other bands and meet new people. Hopefully everyone finds someone new that they didn’t know before, that’s what the point of the festival is.” Pat Simons, general manager of Hunter’s Ale House, has a personal connection with hosting Midwest Fest.

Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Flint native Tunde Olaniran performs during Midwest Fest VII on Friday at Hunter’s Ale House.

After transitioning from Coco Joe’s Beach House to Hunter’s Ale House, he decided to incorporate live music and local talent. “I saw a lot of great shows when I went to college here, and then it sort of dropped off,” Simons said. “The hiphop generation took over, it became more of a dance club scene than a live music scene. This really hindered the live music scene in Mount Pleasant because there wasn’t a demand for it. Now it’s getting back into the age of live music and festivals, people are sick of hearing the same track on the radio or on their iPod.” The Burning Bushes opened Friday night and got the crowd on their feet by performing covers of Journey and The Beatles. Coming back to Mount Pleasant is what vocalist, Dan Louisell, was most excited about. “I really like to play at Midwest Fest because I am from Mount Pleasant and I played the first Midwest Fest,” Louisell said. “It’s fun to come back home. It’s also nice reminder that you can go out and see actual musicians playing actual music instead of just MP3s.” He also gave advice to aspiring local artists and musicians. “Don’t ever let anybody say your idea is stupid, because the stupid ideas are the ones that go the farthest,” Louisell said. Commerce senior Caitlin Richards enjoys the local music and said the festival brings the community together and supports local businesses. “I love Hunter’s, I come here pretty

often,” Richards said. “I really love that they have all of these live bands, and I love Kavazabava. I think Midwest Fest helps support not only local bands, but also local artists, and the local businesses, such as Hunter’s.” For Mike Adams, vocalist of Mike Adams at His Honest Weight, Midwest Fest has brought uniqueness to Mount Pleasant. Local acts are able to perform and share their talent, he said. “This is our first time at Midwest Fest, we are definitely a Midwest band,” Adams said. “We feel comfortable, it’s our people here, and it’s a cool thing. Not every town has this, and it’s really exciting to participate in. It gives the town a vibe, it makes it unique.” Seeing Mount Pleasant based band, Big Sherb, perform Saturday night is what Ann Arbor senior Jeff Higgins looked forward to the most. The popular funk/jam band got a large crowd dancing and singing along to their set. “We literally were jamming out to them all day,” Higgins said. “We were so ready for them, their set was the best. Even AOK killed it and Alex Kostka was sweet too.” Higgins said the festival brings a diversity of culture to Mount Pleasant. “The festival brings a great variety,” he said. “People don’t really see bands like Big Sherb or other bands coming out of Mount Pleasant. I feel like being in college everybody just listens to electronic music or dubstep. Having live bands and live music isn’t an average night like Pint Night, it’s different and it’s really cool.”

International students, CMU celebrate Saudi National Day By Andrea Peck Staff Reporter

With an influx of new international students at Central Michigan University, many of them many of them from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, American students have the chance to learn all they can about different cultures on campus. On Friday, nearly 300 students of all races gathered to learn about the Middle Eastern country during the university’s celebration of Saudi National Day. The event, which was hosted for the second year in the Bovee University Center rotunda, was put on by the Saudi Student Club. The registered student organization helps Saudi students and their families acclimate to campus and work to share Saudi Arabian culture with the community of Mount Pleasant. Aziz Ghandorah, who was in charge of the event, is the public relations officer for the RSO. He explained the event as a mechanism for education, especially as more attention is placed on the middle east in the media. “We decided to host Saudi National Day to help people know more about the culture and experience it a little bit (in a different way),” Ghandorah said. The event began with a reading from the Quran and the Saudi Arabian national anthem. Afterward, two students gave a presentation that covered the country’s history. Facts from the

Students from FRN 353: Youth Literature in French will be hosting “Fable Readings in French” Tuesday at 7 to 8 p.m. in Pearce 332. These readings will all be interpretive readings of traditional French fables and fairy tales, refreshments will be served. For more information contact Amy Ransom, associate professor of French, rasnso1@cmich.edu. Zahra Ahmad, Assistant News Editor

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Mid-Michigan’s Annual College Night Features of more than 50 colleges and universities from Michigan are going to be displayed Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Events Center lobby at Mid-Michigan’s Annual College Night. The fair is held every year and is open to all that are interested. There will be representatives available to answer questions concerning academic programs, financial aid, costs, support services, and campus atmosphere. Zahra Ahmad, Assistant News Editor

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Educating the National Guard Central Michigan University’s expansive military education program recently signed an agreement with the Michigan National Guard. The program hasn’t signed an agreement with the Michigan National Guard in more than 40 years. Battle Creek Air National Guard Base signed an agreement that would be bringing CMU courses and programs to their base. Since CMU’s delivery of distance began in 1972. the education program has grown to 20 military installations throughout the nation. Since it’s Global Campus CMU has been an innovator in distance learning. CMU has been named to Military Advanced Education’s list of “Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities” for the past six years. CMU is also No. 1 for its online bachelor’s programs for veterans and No. 1 for its online Master of Arts in Education program for Veterans by U.S. News and World Report. Zahra Ahmad, Assistant News Editor

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Ben Solis | Editor-in-Chief Fahad Al-Ghamdi, a 23-year-old political science major (left), serves a traditional lamb dish to Ahmed Al-Hydaibi, 23.

presentation were used in trivia questions that gave attendees the chance to win gift cards from local businesses. Tables at the event helped attendees learn more about the different regions of Saudi Arabia, women’s issues and traditional food. There was also a henna table set up. The group also served a traditional Saudi meal used to exalt distinguished guests. It included lamb, a traditional rice dish and a

salad with slices of lemon. Reem Khodhari, a business administration graduate student, said she chose to become involved in the event to help others gain a better understanding of her heritage. “I want people to know what Saudi Arabia is,” she said. “People all over the world have stereotypes about Saudi Arabia and I want to help dispel some of them.” Demetrius McCloud, a Detroit

senior, said the experience offered by the event was formative. “This event is great because it helps people step outside of their comfort zone and gain a new understanding of a different culture,” he said. Ghandorah said he hoped Western students of CMU learned a lot at the event. “Saudis are a kind group of people and we have a lot of pride being Saudis,” he said.

TLC Invites Speakers TLC, the Teaching Learning Collective, will host their Fall 2014 Invited Speaker, Barbara Oakley, Wednesday at 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Oakley will be speaking on the topic of quantitative reasoning. Oakley is a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers and an engineering professor at Oakland University. Zahra Ahmad, Assistant News Editor

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Homecoming Week is prime time for community to fire up

Paige Sheffield columnist

Central Michigan Life | File Art Each year, the Central Michigan University community joins together to celebrate its history and alumni with annual homecoming festivities like the football game and parade.

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tudents and alumni look forward to Central Michigan University’s Homecoming as an opportunity to display their maroon and gold roots in the community that has helped shape them.

The weeklong celebration includes a variety of events commemorating the 90th anniversary Homecoming at the university. There is no better time to be a Chippewa than during this week. The festivities kicked off Sunday with the Ludacris concert at the Events Center and will culminate Saturday when the football team plays Ohio University at Kelly/Shorts stadium. We would like to thank the Program Board and events coordinators for preparing what is sure to be another successful homecoming week. We encourage students and the community to reap the benefits of their hard work by participating in events. There are so many ways to get fired up for Homecoming 2014 and just as many reasons why doing so benefits you and the community at large. Andrew Dost, a Grammy

award winner and CMU alum, will be this year’s Grand Marshal. “It’s not really something I ever expected, but it’s really touching to be welcomed back in this way by a place that has been so important to me,” said the fun. keyboardist. Pride and passion for our institution will be displayed by familiar faces from nearby and far away. Every returning alumni attests to the impact CMU has on students and will continue to have for years to come. This week puts a spotlight on our tightknit community and reveals the influence our institution has around the world. Homecoming offers not only the chance for alumni to reconnect with CMU, but it also affords students the opportunity to network with alumni for mentoring and future job prospects. On Friday, students can tune in to 91.5 FM for the alumni takeover of the

Homecoming Week Homecoming events will begin Sunday at noon and continue throughout the week. The Quest for Central Spirit will take place at Finch Fieldhouse and around campus. Sunday will also feature campus chalking at 3 p.m. and the Ludacris concert at 7 p.m. The Medallion Hunt will begin at 11 p.m. Monday will feature “Fired Up!” at 11 a.m. in the University Center. This event will offer live music and the chance to meet the

homecoming ambassadors. Food and relay field games will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Finch Fieldhouse. At 4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, “22 Jump Street” will be broadcast in the Bovee University Center auditorium. “Spirit Day” features Wes Moore, an author and television host, will speak at 7 p.m. in Plachta Auditorium. The “#TBT Trivia Challenge” will begin at 6 p.m. in Finch Fieldhouse on Thursday. On Friday, the “Chippewa

student radio station, which will continue all weekend long. The takeover will give alumni a taste of nostalgia and students a glimpse of CMU in the past. There will be a 5K Miles for Medals walk/run on Saturday to benefit Special Olympics Michigan. The event is a perfect way to raise

money and awareness for a cause very close to our community’s heart. Whether you are hunting for the coveted medallion, marching in the parade or tailgating outside of the stadium, wear your school colors proudly and celebrate a tradition that drives us as students and will continue

Rock Rally” will start at 7 p.m. in Plachta. At 10 p.m. “Battle at the Floats” will be in Finch Fieldhouse. The Homecoming 5K run will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday. The parade, which will begin on campus in Lot 22, will start at 11 a.m. The football game against Ohio University begins at 3:30 p.m. Those interested can learn more about events and register at cmich.orgsync. com/homecoming. Andrea Peck, Staff Reporter

to steer us long after we graduate. Read the upcoming issues of Central Michigan Life and visit cm-life.com to learn more about the events and activities taking place throughout the week. In addition, check out cmich. orgsync.com/homecoming for further details.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

No one makes voting in elections easy for CMU students TO THE EDITOR: For years there has been a concerted effort to place obstacles between students and their right to vote. The Isabella County Transportation commission, I-Ride, had provided free rides to the polls since Jimmy Carter was president, until the last federal election in 2012, when at the behest of Republican County Commissioner Roger Trudell, they were cancelled because they encouraged the poor, seniors and students to vote. He may have been right because he ended up winning by one vote. A couple of years ago, then State Senator Mike Rodgers (Rep) sponsored a law that

required the address on your driver’s license to match the one on your voter’s registration. Prior to that law, you could be registered to vote in your college town but continue to have the state send anything related to your driver’s license to your parents’ home. Passage of the law resulted in a reduction in the number of students registered in college towns. His law certainly benefited him. He then ran for Congress in a district that included Michigan State University and, with 297,609 votes cast, won by only 111 votes. No one is making it easy for students to vote. CMU is the only college town in Michigan with a major university where

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students do not have the convenience of a polling place on campus. Students used to be able to vote in city elections at Moore Hall. Now the closest polling location for students living on campus is Vowles Elementary School. The other concentration of students is in Union Township, which donuts the city. Union Township has a large number of apartment complexes whose residents comprise a majority of students. Despite that the majority of the Township’s population lives around Broomfield, all of the polling places are near Pickard. Students east of Mission St. vote at obscure Jameson

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Hall, north of Pickard. Ironically, the precinct most dominated by students, with 46 percent of the registered voters, has the only polling place not actually in its precinct. It was recently relocated. While anywhere on campus would have been closer, it was instead moved to the Commission of Aging, which is a bit further away. Union Township Supervisor Russ Alwood (Rep) made it clear when he said in a January 2013 Central Michigan Life article, “A lot of the time, a university student will simply vote across party lines. They’re not aware of their local area. They’re not aware of the issues. They’re not aware of who is

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running. I question whether university students should be allowed to vote locally.” (CM Life 1/3/13, in an article about him winning election after his name was pulled from a hat, because the vote had ended in a tie.) The University should let the city and township know that they will encourage participation in our government and this community and make space available for student-citizens to vote. There is only one way to prove that students will not allow their voices to be suppressed by political chicanery, and that is to register and vote. Matt Mertz, Mount Pleasant senior

Recently, many people have made comments about how Ludacris is no longer relevant and have criticized the Central Michigan University Program Board for booking him. Scroll through any social media post about the event and, along with some praise and use of #FireUpLuda, you’ll also come across many negative comments about the Program Board’s work. Never mind the fact that the Program Board works hard to bring entertainment to campus. Never mind the fact that it is impossible to plan an event that everyone on campus will love. Never mind the fact that instead of complaining behind a computer screen, these critics could be getting involved. Students owe CMU’s Program Board a thank you for bringing to campus a Grammy-award winning artist. They should be extra-appreciative that tickets were free. Regardless of the event or cause or organization, people always seem to have something negative to say. Maybe we make these negative comments without the intentions of hurting anyone. And maybe we really do hope we can make a difference by simply stating how we feel. But insulting someone’s hard work without offering any constructive advice does absolutely nothing but make the naysayer look bad. We tend to focus way too much on what people are doing wrong instead of looking at the ways in which they are trying to make a positive impact. If we don’t make any effort to strengthen something, we have no right to simply tear it apart. At the very least, we can offer ideas for improvement rather than harsh comments about everything we don’t like. Telling someone that the work they did was awful without offering any suggestions is useless, similar to when you fail a paper but receive no comments about what you did wrong or how you could do better next time. It’s a way to pretend to raise your voice and make a statement when you’re really just passively sitting back and not taking action. It’s OK to disagree. Everyone has opinions. Not everyone likes Ludacris. Not everyone sees the benefits of 5K fundraisers or hashtag activism. But if you can’t find meaning within something, you should try to create it rather than dictate to someone else how he or she should create it for you. Everyone has a voice, but without action, ideas or effort, that voice fails to make a statement.

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Surplus sale offers used items at low prices By Karissa Lutz Staff Reporter

Walking into Central Michigan University’s auction building during Friday’s surplus sale, West Bloomfield junior Patrick Doherty knew at first glance he’d find the computer parts he needed to beef up his PC rig. “I was literally going to go out today and go buy a new keyboard and mouse,” said Doherty. “I definitely knew they had them from the last time I was here, so $10 is cheaper than $50.” Held each month, the CMU surplus sales offer students a chance to buy off used university equipment at discounted prices. The lot of treasures includes everything from furniture, office equipment, workout machines, clothes, computers,

entertainment items and kitchen appliances. Both students and non-students alike can buy the items for the same prices, which are placed on the wares with tags not unlike a garage sale. Andrew Lumetta, a junior from Novi, said he goes to surplus sales every month “to find random stuff.” He said he usually comes for computers. Neelima Potluri and Krishna Pavan Moola, both computer science graduate students from India, said they had never been to a surplus sale before and wanted to see what it was like. “We don’t have any furniture at home so we thought we could buy it here,” Potluri said. Potluri and Moola left with a couple of chairs for their home. Jennifer Pendarvis,

Taryn Wattles | Assistant Photo Editor Olena Mellinger, a Mount Pleasant resident and wife of a professor at CMU, searches for a new chair with her two children on Friday at the surplus sale inside the Auction Building. Mellinger has furnished parts of her house with the items she finds at the sales, including a couch for five dollars.

who doesn’t attend CMU but whose boyfriend is a graduate student, said she stopped by the surplus sale because she was curious to see what they had available. “I’m surprised by all the

Epson projectors, actually,” said Pendarvis. “It’s just kind of interesting.” CMU Surplus Sales are held in the auction building once a month from noon to 2 p.m. at 275 W. Bellows

Street, near Northwest Apartments and Trout Hall. The final three 2014 sales will be held on Oct. 31, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. Items are sold as is and all sales are final. CMU also holds online

auctions at http://www. publicsurplus.com. Contact Mike Viers, manager of CMU Surplus Sales, for more information at (989) 774-3919 or viers1mj@ cmich.edu.

Whitman gets marathon treatment with reading of ‘Leaves of Grass’ By Andrea Peck Senior Reporter

Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Carsonville senior Gino Fracassa, left, and poetry professor Jeffrey Bean, center, listen as creative writing professor Robert Fanning, right, reads an excerpt aloud during the 7th annual Walt Whitman “Leaves of Grass” Marathon Reading at the Fabiano Botanical Gardens on Friday. Participants took turns reading sections of the famous work composed of over 400 poems.

Starting at sunrise in the Fabiano Botanical Gardens, Central Michigan University students gathered Friday morning for the seventh annual reading of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. Leaves of Grass, a collection of poetry by American poet Walt Whitman, was published for the first time in 1855. The reading continued through the day until the entire book had been read aloud. Robert Fanning, the event coordinator and an assistant professor of English language and literature, explained the original idea for the reading came from a discussion in one of his classes. “The idea came up in one of my classes when we were discussing Leaves of Grass and how much we love it,” he said. “Some of my students suggested

we host a reading where we read through the entire collection, and now here we are seven years later.” The reading is always held on the last Friday in September and is very loosely structured, Fanning said. There are no sign-ups or an official list of people who read. Attendees simply read as much as they are comfortable with, and then someone else picks up where they left off. The event continues until the entire book is read. “We broke our record for the sunrise crowd this year,” Fanning said. “We started with about fifteen people in the morning, and even more showed up after that.” The crowd varied throughout the day, with some people bringing blankets and chairs and others staying to hear only a few poems. “With literature, we discuss

and dissect it as something that is not living,” Fanning said. “We sometimes forget about the simple pleasure of it. These poems are meant to be read and heard aloud.” Elizabeth O’Donnell, a Boyne City freshman, chose to attend the reading because of her love for the poems being read. “I’ve always been a huge fan of Walt Whitman and this was a really cool opportunity to hear his poems presented in a new way,” she said. Evan Wittenbach, a Rockford freshman, said the event could help people gain a new appreciation for the poems of Walt Whitman. “A lot of people are familiar with the work of Whitman, he said. He is a very well-known poet, but going to an event like this and hearing the book read from the start helps you see how beautiful the poems really are,”

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No place to run

Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor

Senior running back Thomas Rawls carries the ball toward a group of Toledo linebackers on Saturday at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio.

Chippewas fall to 2-3 on season with punishing 42-28 loss to Toledo in Mid-American Conference opener By Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor Despite the return of two of the Central Michigan University football team’s most prolific playmakers, the Chippewas suffered a loss in the 2014 Mid-American Conference opener. CMU fell to Toledo 42-28 in the team’s Mid-American Conference opener at the Glass Bowl Saturday. The loss marked the program’s fifth consecutive loss to the Rockets. Head coach Dan Enos has never beaten Toledo during his five years at CMU. Returning players Seniors Thomas Rawls and Titus Davis both seniors, each made notable contributions during the game. In the first action he has seen since his suspension stemming from an arrest earlier this month, Rawls rushed for 65 yards on 16

carries and two touchdowns. Davis played for the first time since injuring his left knee in CMU’s home opener against Chattanooga. The NFL prospect had six catches for 128 yards against Toledo.

Cooper Rush had his best statistical outing of the season so far, completing 24 of the 31 passes he attempted, totaling 291 yards and a pair of touchdowns. But the CMU defense failed to compliment the solid effort the Chippewas put forth on offense. The CMU defense allowed Toledo’s offensive to rack up 543 yards of total offense including 339 yards through the air. “I don’t have an answer for it right now,” Enos said. “We didn’t play well back there. We know we have to be better and we certainly will.” The poor performance against Toledo comes from a defensive secondary unit that picked off opposing quarterbacks six times through CMU’s first two games. “Their offensive line does a great job. They certainly exposed us today,” Enos said. “The issue was not the no huddle. We’ve seen that before.”

“Right now you just have to pull yourself together and try to move on the best you can.” Kevin King, head coach

Davis played 30 snaps against Toledo. After the game, he said he felt “about 90 percent.” “I feel good,” Davis said. “I felt almost like normal. We’ve known what Jesse (Kroll) can do for a while now. Coop has more than one option out there and I think you saw that tonight.” Sophomore quarterback

Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor Senior wide receiver Courtney Williams walks off the field after a disappointing loss against Toledo Saturday at The Glass Bowl stadium in Toledo, Ohio.

Toledo used an up-tempo style on offense to keep the Chippewas’ linebackers and defensive backs one-step behind. “As a defense as a whole, as a unit we have got to play better than that. That’s what it comes down to,” said senior defensive back

No more excuses

Kroll emerges as Rush’s newest option out wide By Joe Judd Assistant Sports Editor

In the Central Michigan University football team’s 42-28 loss to Toledo, it was not senior leaders Titus Davis or Thomas Rawls that put up the best fight for the Chippewas. Instead it was junior wide receiver Jesse Kroll. Emerging as sophomore quarterback Cooper Rush’s favorite target this season, Kroll proved to be a viable option once again against the Rockets on Saturday night. Kroll caught seven passes for 83 yards, and two touch-

downs in the loss. Both of Kroll’s touchdown grabs came on nearly identical fade routes in the end zone. “I love it when we get things clicking. We have so many good weapons on our team,” Kroll said. “When we’re all playing good we can do a lot of damage.” Davis, still regarded as CMU’s top offensive asset, put up 128 yards receiving on six catches in his return to the Chippewa’s lineup. Kroll has caught 19 balls for 289 yards this year. He is averaging 57.8 yards per catch. He and the Chippewas totaled 386 yards of offense.

Kevin King. “We kind of have to go back to square one now.” After taking a commanding 34-14 lead early in the second half, the Rockets allowed Rawls to score a pair of touchdowns, and put CMU back within legitimate striking distance.

Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor Junior wide receiver Jesse Kroll (No. 88) catches a pass for a touchdown against Toledo Saturday at The Glass Bowl stadium in Toledo, Ohio.

Everyone has a reason for why something went wrong. “The dog ate my homework. He didn’t do his part. I really feel like crap today.” These are all examples of things people say to try and legitimize something we as humans don’t like to admit to: failure. In the case of the Central Michigan University football team, there are no more excuses. With all the key pieces back in place, and a similarly constructed, and evenly matched opponent on the other sideline, the Chippe-

But UT quarterback Logan Woodside’s 13-yard touchdown scramble with three minutes remaining sealed the Rockets’ victory. “That one hurt, man,” King said. “Right now you just have to pull yourself together and try to move on the best you can.”

Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor was came up short for the third time in a row. A blowout loss to a superior team in Syracuse was understandable. Even a losing effort on a long road trip to Kansas with your star running back and receiver out of commission can be accepted. But losing to Toledo the way this team did was tremendously disheartening. In a demoralizing display of missed opportunities and crooked execution, the CMU football team placed itself in the afterthoughts of Mid-American Conference critics for the time being. w Excuses | 8

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Soccer drops pair of games to open MAC play By Neil Rosan Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University’s women’s soccer team is staying positive after a pair of hard-fought losses over the weekend. The Chippewas fell 2-1 to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Friday, and 1-0 to the Western Michigan Broncos, Sunday. “We can’t really hang our heads on this weekend,” said sophomore midfielder Kaelyn Korte. “We need to try to get better and go at it again next weekend.” CMU was able to control both games through its passing and possession. The Chippewas completed 74 percent of their passes on Friday but were unable to find the right passes in the final third of the match. “I would rather take less ball possession for a goal,” said Head coach Peter McGahey. “Our ball possession broke down in some critical areas where we weren’t clean enough to take another goal.” CMU was unlucky on offense throughout the entire weekend. Passes were tipped inches away from open players or shots would take a slight deflection away from goal. While the results were not what the team wanted, McGahey was keen to notice the momentum building performances from each. “Sometimes, teams finding their identity takes longer than you want,” he said. “You are going to

Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer

Sophomore midfielder Samantha Maher tussles for ball control Sunday at the CMU Soccer Complex. The Chippewas lost to the Broncos, 1-0.

get results like this. The performance today is better than the performance against Oakland. You don’t get the result you want, but the performance is better. If you can keep digging those things out and grinding, I

think you are moving in the right direction.” Moments after Sunday’s game went final, the Chippewas said they are already moving on from the losses. “These games happened, but it is over,” senior for-

ward Emily Cooksey said. “We take what we can from this game and we leave the rest behind us.” McGahey pointed to the maturity of his team during the weekend and the consistency with which they

were able to apply pressure on their opponents. The Chippewas sit at 2-81 on the season, a record that surprises team members and coaches alike. “The challenge the coaching staff and our play-

ers have now is to pull the team together,” McGahey said. “We need to get back to the drawing board and find the positive things we are seeing. We also see the areas where we know we need to be better.”

Soccer drops to 2-8-1 on season with loss to powerhouse Western Michigan By Cody DeBona Staff Reporter

Its biggest rival and best competition handed the Central Michigan University soccer team a second consecutive loss Sunday. Despite several extremely well executed scoring chances, the Chippewas fell to Western Michigan 1-0 at the CMU Soccer Complex.

The Chippewas have now lost five of their last six matches and stand at 2-8-1 on the season. WMU’s lone goal came from a bad bounce off of CMU goalkeeper Maddy Bunnell in the 27th minute of the first half. “The result is absolutely what you don’t want,” said Head coach Peter McGahey. “ I was pleased, however in both terms of energy that they brought and the chances they created.”

The Chippewas pushed in the final half hour of the match with plenty of scoring chances. Junior midfielder Kaelyn Korte dominated the midfield against WMU. Tackling anything that came near her and starting numerous tic-tac passes, Korte was the driving force behind CMU’s attack on the Broncos’ net. “We can’t really hang our heads on this game,” Korte said.

“We just have to look forward to get better and try to do better next weekend.” Forward senior Jennifer Gassman played 75 minutes with one shot on net. Gassman and fellow senior forward Laura Gosse did everything they could to tie the game. But Broncos freshman goalkeeper Stephanie Herber kept a clean sheet for her fifth win this season. WMU has not lost a

game with Herber in net. “We passed the ball around well. If we keep that up it’s only going to get better,” said senior forward Emily Cooksey. “If we keep stringing together passes in the attacking third, our chances will come.” CMU managed just eight shots on WMU’s net. The Chippewas manufacture one corner kick to the Broncos eight.

But McGahey said despite the loss, CMU’s intensity was a positive sign. “It sets the tone, the challenge is cooking that game at that temperature more consistently,” he said. “If they played like this on Friday I think the outcome would be different. That fight, that spirit and that Chippewa pride,” McGahey said. “That is what we have to take away from this match.”

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Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer Junior midfielder Kaelyn Korte makes a cut up the field during the Chippewa’s loss to Northern Illinois on Friday at the CMU Soccer Complex.

Transfer student Korte settles into role on struggling soccer team By Neil Rosan Staff Reporter

Junior midfielder Kaelyn Korte has continued to grow for the Chippewas, finding her form during the conference-opening weekend. The Creighton transfer student scored her first goal of the season in the first half against Northern Illinois on Friday, and set up several scoring chances for her teammates in CMU’s 1-0 loss to Western Michigan Sunday. “It was one of those things where I was in the right spot at the right time,” Korte said of her first goal of the season. ”I happened to be standing in the open net and used anything I

could to get the ball in it. It wasn’t the prettiest goal, but it did the job.” Affectionately known as “Kay-Kay” by her teammates, Korte has adapted well since first joining the maroon and gold in 2013. She appeared in every match in her first year with the program and scored her first goal against Ohio last season. Korte has embodied consistency for the Chippewas – a virtue Head coach Peter McGahey has preached about the entire season. “Korte’s maturation in her second year at CMU has really allowed her to embrace the number six

role,” McGahey said. “She is a really important cog that makes our team go both offensively and defensively.” The Minnesota-native is a tenacious defender with a knack for winning tackles and the ability to swarm opponents on both sides of the ball. With a tendency to sit deeper in possession, Korte loves the sneak attack. Now that she has found some success, her teammates believe she can build on it. “She got the first goal and now she will be able to get some more,” said Sophomore midfielder Eliza Van de Kerkhove said.

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and the bad

By Greg Wickliffe Staff Reporter

It was an up and down performance this week for Central Michigan University’s volleyball team as the women went 1-1 to start the Mid-American Conference season. The Chippewas played at two completely different levels in their matches against Eastern Michigan University and Ohio University on Thursday and Saturday, respectively. Following a victory over EMU on Thursday, CMU was defeated in four sets by Ohio University during the weekend. “We didn’t do a lot of things very well tonight,” said Head coach Erik Olson. “Ohio served tough on us. That sped up the game for us in a bad way. Our offense became one-dimensional. Ohio won the serving and passing battle tonight, and that’s an ongoing process for us.” The women failed to get their side out percentage higher than 60 in any of the four sets against the Bobcats. The Bobcats took the first set 25-11 with a very aggressive style of play. Ohio forced the issue on the attack and ended the match with 51 kills to the Chippewas’ 37. Kaitlyn McIntyre finished the match against OU with double-digit kills. The Bobcats were able to match each CMU run and make their own. This was something freshman setter Kylie Copple said was a “little frustrating.” “That was a little bit different from our past matches,” Copple said. “When Ohio made a big run, that got in our heads a little bit. That’s not really (like) us.” McIntyre said Ohio’s ability to control the match caused problems that the Chippewas were not forced to deal with two days earlier against EMU. “Against Eastern, it seemed like we communicated a little better, and we just felt more in control,” McIntyre said. “There were times when we had control in the match tonight, but

Excuses | continued from 6 A program known primarily for its recent off-the-field issues, the Chippewas’ barely showed up on Saturday, especially on defense. Over and over again, the Rockets picked on CMU defensive backs. Enos and the group failed to adjust. Sophomore quarterback Cooper Rush’s two biggest offensive weapons, Titus Davis and Thomas Rawls, both did their part Saturday. But the dynamic duo’s return was tarnished by the depressing defeat. This was CMU’s chance to get back to winning football games and put the distractions out of their minds. It could have and should have been the exercising of every off the field and on the internet demon Enos’

By Joe Judd Assistant Sports Editor

Here are the highlights and lowlights of CMU’s 42-28 loss to Toledo on Saturday.

Highlights:

Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Freshman outside hitter Jordan Bueter dives for the ball during their game against Ohio University on Saturday night in McGuirk Arena.

we just didn’t execute quite the way that we wanted to.” Though the Chippewas were impressed with what they saw out of Ohio, the women remain confident they can compete with the Bobcats and other top-tier MAC teams down the stretch. “If that’s the best team in the MAC, then we are right there,” McIntyre said. “We know we are a good team, we just have to execute better.” On Thursday, the women topped the Eagles in four sets, extending its winning streak to five games and capturing its first win at home of the season. During the final two sets against the Eagles, the women’s side out percentage dropped to 53 percent after posting a percentage of 75 through the first two sets. Olson said that the youth on this year’s squad served as both a blessing and a curse during the first two conference games of the year. “This is the first time a lot of the girls have played Ohio,” he said. “The game has no knowledge of how old the players are. There were times where we showed our youth. At the

Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer The Central Michigan University volleyball team celebrates after getting a point against Eastern Michigan University Sept. 25 at McGuirk Arena.

same time our youth showed how good we are going to be.” Moving forward, Olson said his team has the potential to be the best in the MAC and has only scratched the surface of its potential this weekend. “This is an eye opener for our team,” Olson said. “If that’s

what the best in the MAC is, then I think we have an opportunity to reach the top. We’re not the best team in the MAC right now, but I have a bigger picture in my head.” As the Chippewas prepare for Ball State and Toledo next weekend, Olson said his

group knows exactly what they can achieve. “We have some great players that want it very badly,” he said. “Once this group finally unites as one heartbeat and goes into each match like warriors, they are going to be a really tough group.”

group had coming into Saturday’s game. Instead it was Toledo’s offense that ran circles around the CMU defense. With the alumni returning to Mount Pleasant next week, the psyche of this team cannot afford another loss. The injury bug has been swatted away. The off-thefield issues have been dealt with. Now only one question remains: Does anyone have any more excuses?

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Meagan Dullack | Photo Editor Senior running back Thomas Rawls (No. 34) walks off the field with teammates freshman defensive back Tyree Waller (No.19) and freshman wide receiver Eric Cooper (No.12) after a third straight loss of the season against Toledo on Saturday at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo, Ohio.

Two great returns: The Chippewas got back two major components of their offense in running back Thomas Rawls and wide receiver Titus Davis. Rawls had missed CMU’s previous two games due to suspension, and Davis had missed the previous three with injury. Both playmakers made their presence felt against the Rockets. In his return, Rawls rushed for 70 hard-fought yards on 17 carries and found the end zone twice. Davis had seven catches for a total of 128 yards, including a big 40-yard reception late in the third quarter. These two Chippewas should help the team compete with other Mid-American Conference teams as the season presses on. Rush revitalized: Quarterback Cooper Rush has received a fair amount of criticism in recent weeks. After subpar performances against Syracuse and Kansas, the sophomore appeared more confident during CMU’s first MAC game of the year. Completing 24 of his 31 passes, Rush threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns. He was picked off just one time in the loss to the Rockets– a good sign from a signal caller that has had turnover issues throughout his career.

Lowlights:

Dismal defense: The Chippewa’s defense deserves the most blame for CMU’s third consecutive loss. The UT offense had its way with CMU, putting up 42 points on 72 total plays. Toledo posted 543 yards on offense, including 339 passing by Rocket quarterback Logan Woodside. If they want to keep up with the rest of the MAC, then the defense cannot afford to give up over 500 yards a game. Done in by the dagger: Against Kansas and then on Saturday in Toledo, CMU failed to perform late in the game. So far this season, the Chippewas have been outscored in the fourth quarter by a margin of 36-17. While CMU has kept up with their opponents early, the final quarter of regulation has been the Chippewas’ biggest struggle thus far. Putting up less than 20 points in the fourth quarter is not going to get it done against any Football Bowl Subdivision team. As Toledo proved Saturday, a successful fourth quarter will go a long way toward obtaining a victory.

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