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Following the devastation from Hurricane Harvey, Central Michigan University alumni are aiding residents and sharing their stories

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GRADUATION AUDIT FOR MAY 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES DUE BY SEPT. 15 Students planning to graduate must apply for an audit by Sept. 15. Students eligible can apply online using CentralLink. Students can find the application in their My Account page and click on “Apply for graduation” under the “Academics” section of the page. The application for graduation for

undergraduate students asks for your name as it should appear on your diploma, prospective graduation date, program of study and permanent contact info. Students are also given the opportunity to choose if they want a newspaper announcement in their hometown paper. After filling in the information, students will click submit.

May 2018 commencement ceremonies are slated for May 5, 2018, acccording to the Central Michigan University Academic Calendar. Looking ahead, those planning to graduate from CMU in August 2018 must complete the form by Jan. 15, 2018.

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CHARLES V. PARK LIBRARY TO OFFER STUDENTS A 24-HOUR STUDY ROOM The Extended Hours Study room in the Charles V. Park Library will be converted into a 24-hour, four days a week study center beginning Sunday, Sept. 10. The 24-hour schedule begins 7 a.m. Sunday and ends midnight on Thursday, Sept. 14. Friday and Saturday hours will be 7 a.m. to midnight. This will continue for the rest of the semester, except on Wednesday, Nov. 22, which coincides with Thanksgiving break. Continuous 24-hour access will be granted to students from 7 a.m. Dec. 1 to midnight Dec. 14 for exams. The 24/4 hours are subject to change

during holiday breaks and inclement weather. Access to the study area will be limited to enrolled Central Michigan University students, faculty and staff. Patrons will be required to use their CentralCard to access the room at all times, including during the library’s normal hours. The room is outfitted with MAC and PC stations, all of which have Adobe Creative Suite. The decision to develop a 24/4 schedule for the room was made in response to requests from the Student Government Association and student comments from library

surveys, according to a press release issued by Associate Dean of Libraries Kathy Irwin. The closure of the Woldt and Ronan hall computer labs also played a factor in the development of the new study room hours. Having a study room open 24 hours was meant to give students a designated space where it was guaranteed to be quiet and comfortable, Irwin said. Following this academic year, use of the Extended Hours Study room will be reevaluated and adjusted if necessary. -Mitchell Kukulka News Editor

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MICHIGAN GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE WHITMER TO SPEAK ON CAMPUS SEPT. 9 Former Michigan Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer will speak at 3 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Bovee University Center Mackinaw Room. Whitmer is one of four declared candidates running to represent the Democratic Party in Michigan’s 2018 gubernatorial election. The College Democrats at Central Michigan University invited Whitmer to ensure students hear from statewide Democratic candidates, said the registered student

organization’s president Ethan Petzold. “This is a time where candidates can talk about their priorities,” Petzold said. “It also gives students a chance to ask questions and meet with their leaders.” Petzold said the event will last for an hour. Whitmer will speak for approximately 15 minutes and spend the remaining time answering questions and meeting with students. “As an organization, we’re not endorsing any of the candidates,” Petzold said.

“Whitmer and Democratic candidates are fighting for issues that are important for students. “ Petzold said other primary candidates will be invited to speak. Those candidates include: former Xerox Executive Bill Cobbs; Abdul El-Sayed, former Executive Director of the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion; and Entrepreneur Shri Thanedar.

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the incident to CMUPD, who were unable to reach the person involved. He has been identified as a 20-year-old nonstudent.

The following are some incidents handled by the Central Michigan University Police Department or the Mount Pleasant Police Department in the last week.

AUG. 31 A 22-year-old woman had her coat stolen from the Java City coffee shop, Wassman said. CMUPD located a suspect using video surveillance and have reached out to a suspect. It was referred to the Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney with possible criminal charges and the Office of Student Conduct. The value of the jacket, which included headphones in a pocket, is $80. The suspect is a 20-year-old woman. An 18-year-old woman was caught smoking marijuana in Cobb Hall. Drug paraphernalia and 0.42 grams of cannabis were confiscated, Wassman said. The incident was turned over to the Office of Student Conduct.

AUG. 27 A larceny/theft from a building took place in graduate housing, said Lt. Cameron Wassman of the Central Michigan University Police Department. A 25 year-old man had his social security card and birth certificate stolen, Wassman said. There are no suspects. An 18-year-old man had a pair of shoes stolen from Barnes Hall, Wassman said. A warrant has been issued for an 18-year-old man. The value of the shoes is $500. AUG. 28 A 21-year-old woman had a large dent to the side of her car in parking lot 1C, Wassman said. The incident occurred between Aug. 24-28. There are no suspects and it doesn’t appear to have been struck by a vehicle. The damage amount is $1,000. CMUPD investigated a report of harassment in Herrig Hall. Residents received a note under their door that was racially and sexually explicit, Wassman said. It was not threatening. Police reviewed video surveillance but there are no suspects. The victims are 20-year-old women. The Mount Pleasant Police Department investigated a property damage complaint, said Officer Jeff Browne. Someone tried to remove a door handle at the 2000 block of Elva and broke the mechanism. There are no suspects. MPPD investigated a property damage complaint at the 900 block of Douglas, Browne said. There were holes in the wall and bedroom of an apartment and a damaged television. A 22-yearold Carrollton woman knew the man who did it but did not wish to press charges. An MPPD officer investigated fraudulent use of a credit card at Papa John’s Pizza on Mission Street, Browne said. An order for $28.18 was placed and delivered to a vacant apartment. Afterward, the charge was disputed. AUG. 29 A 21-year-old woman in Thorpe Hall received a Facebook friend request from an ex-acquaintance who she had problems with in the past. There was nothing threatening but she felt the need to report

SEPT. 1 Property damage was reported in the area of parking lot 1. An antenna on a vehicle was snapped off the vehicle of a 20-year-old woman, Wassman said. Video surveillance did not show suspects. Estimated damage is $75. SEPT. 3 A 19-year-old woman contacted CMUPD regarding a suspicious car with a light bar on top near lot 39, Wassman said. She knew who the 21-year-old man in the vehicle was. He had possession of police equipment and a badge. After speaking with the man, CMUPD learned he was a reserve officer in a Michigan police department. He was not doing anything criminal but his actions were strange, Wassman said. CMUPD contacted the man’s department. An 18-year-old man was caught smoking marijuana in the lot 63 area, Wassman said. He was sitting in a vehicle that was not running. An officer smelled marijuana and confiscated THC wax. The man had a medical marijuana card. He surrendered smoking pipes, two grams of suspected marijuana and 0.01 grams of THC wax. The incident was turned over to the Office of Student Conduct. SEPT. 4 An Aug. 31 incident was reported. A 19-year-old woman in Campbell Hall received a package with an unknown check, Wassman said. The amount was $4,000. There was electronic correspondence that came after the check, which was fraudulent and came from a bogus credit union. There was no financial loss. Wassman said suspicious on-campus activity such as this should be reported to the CMUPD.

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DAVID PATTON FILLS IN AS ASSOCIATE DEAN OF COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Ariana Strzalka | Photo Editor Midland senior Anna Owens, left, and Cheboygan junior Derek Sturvist pose for a picture on Aug. 26 in the Student Involvement Center in the Bovee University Center.

SGA leaders want to reach out, seek student feedback By Emma Dale News Editor news@cm-life.com

Student Government Association’s top leaders say they want to create better relationships with people on campus. President Anna Owens, a senior from Midland, has been involved with SGA since her freshman year, holding titles like senator, senate leader and vice president. Vice President Derek Sturvist, a junior from Cheboygan, has also been involved since his freshman year and previously held roles of senator and city commission liaison. During their campaign last year, the two stressed their desire to be a voice for campus and for registered student organizations. “We definitely want to put out a lot more material as far as giving the student body updates of what we’re doing, what we’re working towards (and) reaching out to get ideas,” Sturvist said. “If someone is passionate about something, tell us.” There are more than 300 RSOs on campus, but only around 150 were represented in SGA last year. Owens and Sturvist want to change that. “(We want to) reach out to other presidents of RSOs,” Owens said. “(We want to) make sure as many RSOs as possible come to meetings because we’re here for those RSOs. We need to find out what they want from us, not what we want from them.” They advised students who aren’t involved with an RSO on campus who want to voice their opinion or see what SGA is working on to attend the weekly meetings. The meetings are open to the

public with a time for public comment. SGA is made up of a House of Representatives, which consists of representatives from RSOs and a Senate consisting of elected candidates. SGA writes and votes on legislation to create change for students. Owens and Sturvist want SGA to have a vocal and visible presence by doing activities like tabling and being out on campus more often. They’re also concerned about getting feedback from students and encourage them to attend meetings, email them, message them via social media or visit their office. “It’s definitely something we want to work on all year long, trying to better understand how to get students involved with this,” Sturvist said. When it comes to working with Central Michigan University’s administration to create change, Sturvist said they want the administration to understand SGA is the voice of the campus. While running for election, Owens and Sturvist prioritized the creation of a Gender and Sexuality Center. “In the end all we can do is just consistently and constantly remind (the administration) and pester them about the fact that this (Gender and Sexuality Center) is important to the student body,” Sturvist said. Owens and Sturvist said if students are interested in running for Senate they should attend the General Board meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18, in the Bovee University Center. Candidates will have a time to speak about why they want to be elected and answer questions from the audience. From there they will do a paper ballot, and candidates will be elected until the Senate is full.

Central Michigan University announced Sept. 5 David Patton will serve as acting associate dean of the College of Science and Engineering. Patton, interim associate vice president of enrollment management, started his position Sept. 1 and will serve in the position until June 30, 2019. One of CMU’s first senior administrative fellows, Patton worked in the

department of Enrollment and Student Services for the past two years. A former chair of CMU’s geography department, Patton said his first passion and commitment is to academics. “Returning to the college, I’ll bring greater appreciation of enrollment management and student services at the university level,” he stated in the release. “I look forward to using that

experience to help move the college forward.” Patton is filling in for Jane Matty. She was appointed acting dean of the college in place of Ian Davison, who received a two-year appointment as senior vice provost for academic reorganization initiative as CMU embarks on its 2017-2022 strategic plan. -Evan Sasiela Managing Editor

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A CITY UNDERWATER After massive flooding, Houston needs your support to stay afloat

ouston is devastated. The hurricane rained 19 trillion gallons of water over southeast Texas, with 42 inches of rain on Houston in four days. After it stopped, 100,000 Houstonians were left without power, 35,000 people fled the city, and 60 people are dead. To date, the total property and economic damage in Houston is estimated to be $50 billion. “This is going to be a massive, massive cleanup process,” said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, “This is not going to be a short-term project. This is going to be a multiyear project for Texas to be able to dig out of this catastrophe.” It will be years before the people of Houston get back on their feet. They desperately need financial support. This will come as no surprise, but college students are also desperate for money. Central Michigan University students are no different. It may be difficult for some to donate due to bills, rent and books. Even if we did, with such a large-scale effort, some organizations may not spend the money given to them in the most efficient way. Students should be skeptical of giving to any charity. The multitude of organizations providing relief can cause a headache for anyone trying to find the right one to give to. There are always charities that are less than reputable. Some spend more money on staff salaries, money may go to waste or the money may be spent in the areas that don’t have the most effect. These are both true, but you should not stop here. If you are unsure of giving to an organization, check Charity Watch, Charity Navigator, or Better Business Bureau. The three groups grade and rate charitable organizations on how much money goes to their mission, the organization’s transparency and expenses. If you are skeptical about a charity, these will help you determine if a charity is the right one. Houston itself has numerous, trustworthy local organizations on the ground providing help like the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund started by Houston’s mayor or the Houston Food Bank. Even then if you don’t have time to look for a charity, the Red Cross and Salvation Army are always responsible and reputable. The two have a long history of guiding relief efforts in large disaster areas. Students saying they are too strapped for cash can help. There are charities that will take canned goods, clothes, shoes, bags and water bottles. Anything and everything helps those in need. Many students belong to a group on campus that can hold a fundraiser, like a fraternity or sorority.

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Courtesy Photo | Los Angeles Times More than 9,000 people and counting have gathered at the downtown evacuation center at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

Why not pair with other Greek life or another group on campus to raise money? There are also the students that may not belong to any group on campus. You can also help the people in Houston. A dollar or two will go miles to help. Why not take a dollar you might spend at the Bird on Thursday and donate it to a Houston relief group? We guarantee you will feel better, than after a night out.

Our generation is stereotyped as self-absorbed, lazy, and only caring about instant gratification. Houston needs us and it’s not going to better after a few days of tweeting #Houston. Give money, give food, give clothes, give your time to something that will make a difference in someone’s life. Those people desperately need all our help. Not just our thoughts and prayers.

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You should know what the Confederate flag stands for

There is no intellectual reason why flags should be flown, and monuments built, to celebrate to the traitors, rebels and racists who fought against America’s interests during the Civil War. The current national debate about these symbols, started quietly in the Southern states, but after Charlottesville and the removal of Confederate monuments in New Orleans, it has come to the national stage. If you use them to reflect on history, put them in a museum. If you are proud of your heritage, you should know this heritage died to defend slavery. If you believe in some “Lost Cause” mythology, that lost cause was slavery. Your personal meanings and feelings for flying the Confederate flag, or supporting a monument are fine. When you openly display these, other person’s interpretations will almost always be that you are a racist or a supporter of slavery. Displaying the Confederate flag is a gross statement of anti-Americanism,

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and one that is inherently tied to the beliefs of the people who used it as their symbol - supporters of slavery. The excuses they use to keep monuments standing are, at best, revisionist history riddled with flawed logic. There is a claim that Southern states seceded because of “states’ rights” to defend itself against a tyrannical federal government. That’s not the whole story, however. South Carolina’s declaration of secession noted “an increasing hostility on the part of the non-slaveholding States to the institution of slavery” as its reason for leaving the Union. Mississippi’s declaration of secession states it even clearer – “Our position is

thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery-the greatest material interest of the world.” Georgia echoed that sentiment: “For the last ten years we have had numerous and serious causes of complaint against our non-slave-holding confederate States with reference to the subject of African slavery. They have endeavored to weaken our security, to disturb our domestic peace and tranquility, and persistently refused to comply with their express constitutional obligations to us in reference to that property…” Feel free, if you must, to disregard your history books or the many explanations that historians have offered on the causes of the Civil War. Every Confederate state made it exceptionally clear that slavery was the primary reason for leaving the Union. Some people say flying the Confederate flag is a symbol of “heritage”, not hate. What is the “heritage” people are proud of? What did that heritage” support? What did that “heritage” believe?

The Confederacy was built on, and fought to protect and defend the institution of slavery. Slavery is the ultimate form of hatred. It’s believing that someone is not worthy of being called and considered human. It’s undeniable that many people in the Confederacy believed African slaves were not of equal worth to white Americans. Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, stated in an 1861 speech, “We recognize the negro, as God and God’s Book and God’s Laws, in nature, tell us to recognize him. Our inferior, fitted expressly for servitude.” His vice president, Alexander Stephens said in 1861, “With us, all the white, however high, low, rich or poor, are equal in the eye of the law. Not so with the Negro. Subordination is his place.” But Davis and Stephens were not alone. These ideas were pervasive throughout the entire Confederacy.

Stephen Hale, a Confederate officer, asked if Southerners, “can without indignation and horror contemplate the triumph of negro equality, and see his own sons and daughters in the not distant future associating with free negroes upon terms of political and social equality?” As leaders of the Confederacy their beliefs are inescapably tied to the “heritage” so many people claim to be honoring today. If you are just “supporting your heritage” by flying the Confederate flag, know that it is un-American. That flag stands against everything this country believes and fought our independence for. Any flag or monument memorializing the Confederacy is a conscious nod of support to slavery and the racist beliefs of its supporters. Today, there are no “states’ rights” being violated. There is only hate, not heritage. It’s time people start admitting it.

Criminialzing cannabis has no merit in a society supportive of other drugs Hundreds of Central Michigan University students smoke marijuana every day. Our government would think that’s ridiculous and they should be in jail. What’s ridiculous though is that these students are breaking federal law. I know what you’re thinking: why should we care? What I’m talking about is the fact that marijuana is nowhere near legalization on the federal level. Everyone should know marijuana is federally classified as a Schedule One drug, the same as heroin. A Schedule One classification means three things to the government: One, the drug has a high potential for abuse. Two, it has no currently

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accepted medical use in treatment. And three, there is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug. All three of these make zero sense, especially because the government doesn’t mark them for alcohol, tobacco and prescription opiates. Let’s talk about alcohol first: according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 15 million people are alcoholics. The Center for Disease

Control states about 100,000 people die from alcohol related causes each year. How about tobacco? Almost 500,000 people die each year due to smoking related causes, per the CDC. I think anyone who has a been a smoker in their lives will tell you that nicotine is addicting. Even prescription opiate overdoses cause thousands of deaths every year. They are, without a doubt, abused by many. You must be wondering, are regulations on marijuana the way they are? It’s safer than those three. It’s not a killer like alcohol or tobacco. It can be used medicinally. So why, you must be asking, is it not legalized?

Simply put, because it’s not in our lawmakers’ best interests to do so and money talks. We deserve to have our lawmakers, who are supposed to be the voice of citizens, push legislation that we want. Such is the case with legalization of marijuana nationally – national support for it has never been higher. Just this past year, the alcohol industry spent almost $27 million on lobbying efforts, tobacco spent almost $20 million, and pharmaceutical corporations spent a whopping $248 million on influencing politicians to veer their best interests away from that of their delegates and towards the needs of the companies

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themselves, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Some of that money goes towards making sure the restrictions on marijuana stay as they are for as long as they can. If it was legal everywhere, like in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts and Alaska, where it is legal, people might drink less. They might not need so many opiates. They might not smoke a cigarette laced with carcinogens. Unfortunately, this would hurt big corporation’s bottom line. How do we fix this and get marijuana legalized federally? Sadly, I don’t really know.

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Hope after hurricane Harvey More than 1,300 miles separate Mount Pleasant, Michigan and Houston, Texas. However, a pair of Central Michigan University alumni have seen the impact of Hurricane Harvey up close in different ways.

Courtesy Photo | Alex Fine Alex Fine rides on a boat with the pets he helped save from floodwaters caused by Hurricane Harvey near Vidor, Texas.

Alex Fine, a 2015 graduate, left Los Angeles and rescued elderly people from Port Arthur, Texas. William Axford, a 2010 CMU grad, has been involved with coverage for the Houston Chronicle. They discussed their experiences and offered ways for students to get involved with the recovery.

Former football player aids Hurricane Harvey rescue effort By Evan Sasiela Managing Editor news@cm-life.com

Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt has grabbed national headlines by helping raise $27 million through his YouCaring crowdfunding campaign to help Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. Watt, who played tight end for the Chippewas in 2007, is not the only former football player helping out in the Houston area. Alex Fine, a former defensive back for the Chippewas, graduated fin 2015. He started a personal training company, Alex Fine Performance, for athletes and celebrities. According to his website, clients of the Los Angeles-based company include actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Terry Crews. The Cincinnati, Ohio native traveled to Texas last week to lend a hand. With the help of New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Fine and other volunteers helped 30 elderly people who were stranded in sewage at a nursery home.

Fine, 24, has teamed up with former U.S. Army Green Beret and NFL long snapper Nate Boyer for a food drive through Boyer’s foundation. While people in the Houston area recover from Hurricane Harvey, Fine stressed the importance of continuing to donate as the region will take years to rebuild. CM Life: What happened that made you want to go to Houston? Fine: I heard they needed people down in Houston in a boat to rescue people that were flooded and trapped. I booked a ticket to Houston and it got cancelled. (On Aug. 29) I booked a ticket to Austin, Texas, rented a car and drove into Houston. Some of the Dallas Cowboys posted something on their Instagram story saying I was out there if anyone needed help. A couple people messaged me in Houston saying they needed baby food and diapers so I picked that up in Austin and drove it to Houston and drove around looking for people if they needed help. (On Aug. 30) at about 5 a.m. I was watching the news and they said that in a city two hours outside of Houston called Port Arthur, mysterious floods were happening and they needed people in boats. I got in my car and I was driving and everything was completely flooded, probably about five-or-six feet. Luckily, I rented a four-by-four wheel truck and the cops actually blocked off everything – no one could really drive into Port Arthur from Houston because everything was so bad. I said I was

with an emergency vehicle and they let me go ahead on my own caution. I got into Port Arthur at 8 a.m. I brought a wet suit with me and put it on. I met these guys that had a boat. They had a pretty big boat and they let me hop on and join in with them – they were from Ohio as well. We were probably the first or second people out on the water in Port Arthur. We just started driving around. Odell Beckham Jr. actually posted something saying I was in (Port Arthur). All these people started messaging me and a lot of them were talking about this nursing home right by us. We ended up finding it and there were 120 people in this nursing home. The sewage broke and there was sewage all throughout and there was no electricity. We started putting wheelchairs and people in our boat and probably about five people at a time, we just kept going back and forth. We got about 30 of them and another boat started showing up. I kept getting text messages about an apartment complex saying there was a baby and a kid stranded. We went over there, about a mile. We grabbed them and kept making rounds backand-forth until everything was all good. What made you want to buy that ticket and go from Los Angeles out to the Houston area? It was just a gut feeling that I needed to be down here. I was in L.A. the weekend before and I was looking for ways to volunteer. There’s a lot

CENTRAL MICHIGAN LIFE | CM-LIFE.COM | SEPT. 7, 2017 far at night. You’ve got to just drive slow because you could be running into 20 feet of water. Where we were in Port Arthur, it was probably between 6 or 7 feet. Was there a certain connection you had with the others from Ohio in the boat? I didn’t know they were from Ohio until halfway through. They saw a tattoo on my arm. We all just laughed. It’s pretty funny that we all ended up in boat in Houston. They were older guys and they just drove 24 hours down to help. They brought their own boat and truck. We stayed out in the water for probably 10 hours.

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Alex Fine rides in a boat with an elderly citizen and other volunteers after rescuing people from floodwater.

of options – it’s just a long process to even volunteer. For the Boys & Girls Club, you have to go through a rigorous process just to even help out. When I saw Houston needed help, I took it as my calling to come out here. I called my mom and told her this was something I need to do. She supported it. The next day, I was out to Houston. What was the scene like when you arrived? The scene is a thousand times worse than you would ever expect. It’s just the worst thing you could possibly ever see. It’s so bad because people are so helpless, and they’re trapped in their homes. The elderly and the little kids have no food or water. A lot of

the elderly have ventilation machines and when they were standing in sewage inside the nursing home, or they were in the wheelchairs and couldn’t move, most of them couldn’t even talk, it’s just something you can’t paint a picture of through media or through video. How high was the water? When I got into Houston, the water got up to 20-25 feet in some areas. You just see all these cars and the windows are just busted up because they had to break out of their own cars. I saw (a person use) their headrest was taken off because they had to use their headrest to break open their window. Even driving, you cannot see what is ahead of you

What was it like rescuing senior citizens? Coast Guard went in there initially and they tried to organize everything but, to be honest, they weren’t really any help. We were just grabbing them. There wasn’t any specific order – if you were in a wheelchair, we were putting you in a boat first. If you could walk, we’ll come back for you. There were people coughing up blood on themselves and people (vomiting) because of the smell. Almost every one of them was crying. A lot of them had dementia. It was pretty horrific. For the most part, I think they all made it back to the safety zone. When we dropped them back at the safety zone, it was another process for them to get on the bus to get transported somewhere else. For most of them, we put beds in our boat because they couldn’t even get out of bed. For them to get transported again, it’s just a rough road for them. How long did it take to get everybody out of there and to the safety zone? For all of them, it probably it took about five to six hours. The safety zone was a mile away and you’re running over things you’re not supposed to. We were hitting stop signs that were buried. We’re hitting fire

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hydrants. You’ve got to watch out for snakes. It’s only a mile away but it probably took closer to 30 minutes. Who else did you assist? We went to this apartment complex. It was low income. They didn’t want to leave their belongings. They didn’t want to leave their homes. This girl said to help get her brother and her uncle out because they didn’t want to leave. I had to tell them they were going to be stuck there with no electricity, no water and no car. They can’t go anywhere. All the cars were just flooded. We had to convince them. They couldn’t bring many things because we had a bunch of people in the boat. It was pretty heartbreaking for them because some of their family members decided to stay with the house, because they were on the second level. It was pretty rough. Would you encourage anybody who is interested to come down? I’ll never not encourage anyone to help but they also have to be completely invested in it. If you’re completely invested in it, then I would 100 percent suggest you come down, whether it’s unloading boxes, helping out at the shelters, whatever it may be. On the side of getting in the water, I’ll suggest that to those who are completely invested in it. It’s something that’s hard to prepare for. The main thing is to for people to continue to help. That’s the biggest thing. All these people just lost everything they owned possession-wise. It’s going to take 10 to 15 years to rebuild this city. It’s just sad how everything has turned out. People should start looking to work with organizations like the American Red Cross or something on your own and helping out. Everyone here is so grateful for the volunteers. The love and support that everyone gives you here is amazing. They just lost everything they own and they still have more strength than anyone I’ve ever seen.

Alumnus discusses reporting storm for Houston media By Jordyn Hermani Editor-in-Chief editor@cm-life.com

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To Will Axford, covering the flood that’s plagued Houston since Hurricane Harvey made landfall is a job but it’s also personal. “When you’re driving through (Houston) in the evenings, it’s pretty eerie,” he said. “Most of the stoplights were out and flashing red (immediately following Harvey). Most of the businesses were closed down. “I don’t want to say it was post-apocalyptic, but it definitely gave you that vibe.” A Texas resident since 2016, Axford is a Michigan native who graduated from Central Michigan University in 2010. During his time here, he worked for Central Michigan Life as a columnist and later

the Opinion Editor. Axford made his way down south after accepting a job offer from a paper in the Florida Keys, but moved after cost of living became too expensive. Now, working the police and courts beat for Chron.com — an online news site owned by the Houston Chronicle — Axford has found himself covering the aftermath of Harvey. He said the experience is something no class at CMU could have prepared him for, but provided an interesting insight into the charity of people during times of unimaginable strife. CM Life: How did you first get interested in journalism? Axford: When I was in high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to be and the only thing I was really good at was writing essays on the fly.

I remember writing an article after a girl died in one of my classes; it was a reaction piece. One of my teachers worked with me to edit it, probably six or seven times it felt like, and then she told me that we could put it in (our school’s) newspaper. That was the time I decided I would do this for the rest of my life — or at least a good portion of it. When did Harvey come up on your newsroom’s radar as a big problem for Houston? It was about two weeks ago we started seeing more reports about Harvey forming in the Atlantic Ocean. Then there were reports this had the potential to be a catastrophic hurricane. Every time you get those reports it’s pretty 50/50. It’s like, ‘yeah there are modw REPORTER | 10

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els that show this projection which has the potential to be a big storm, but it also could dissipate before it hits land.’ By the middle of last week, it was pretty clear we had to get hurricane supplies and stuff like that. At the beginning of hurricane season, which is the start of June and goes until November, the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) told people (in the gulf) to expect a pretty busy hurricane season. There were other tropical storms before Harvey, so we were always watching (in the newsroom) to see what sort of weather we would get. No one was expecting it to be as bad as it was. When it hit Corpus Christi, it pretty much leveled the city. A lot of us have only been able to get a glimpse of Harvey’s after effects through news reports. What is it like on the ground? Thankfully, I’ve been able to work remotely from home. Our boss (at chron.com) doesn’t want us out. All editors want us to be safe. Safety is a huge priority. Most of the businesses are closed. A good majority of the highways I take are covered with water. You have to be careful when driving at night because it’s hard to gauge street levels when they’re underwater. You can’t tell water depth when you’re driving. As a journalist, how do you prepare to cover something like this? When you’re a journalist, you’ve got to be quick on your feet and fast to react. Right when something comes up, you have to know who to call whether that’s calling police officers or public safety individuals. You have to think creatively: reach out to your

sources on Facebook or Twitter, wherever you see (people) sending out messages. You have to keep on it and keep going until you get the information that readers need. You’ve lived in Texas for over a year. How do you go about covering Harvey as Will the human being, and not just Will the journalist? People in Houston, and the people who work for the Houston Chronicle, are very proud to be from Houston, to be a part of this city and to be from Texas. Every time we report, there’s a little bit of pride; this is where we live, this is our city. Every time you file a report, obviously you want to keep it unbiased. You also want to be as empathetic as possible to the people who have been affected by this tragedy. People have died. You have to go about it delicately, especially when faced with family members who may not want to share some personal information about that person — but other people need to know about it. It’s a balancing act. You have to (consider) everything before you hit publish. Do you have a feel for what’s needed in Houston and what’s not? What’s a way students in Mount Pleasant could help with this disaster? Donations. There are a lot of websites going around right now requesting donations. There was actually an article I wrote (for chron.com) about how to donate and help Houstonians. I would not recommend people come down and help unless they’re a professional or they’re a trained first responder. It is still very dangerous. The NWS has instructed people not to go ‘sightseeing’ after the hurricane. There will definitely be volunteer opportunities coming. If you’re (reading) this now, Texas will be months, maybe even years down the road, and still be recovering.

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Fraternity members go cross country for disability awareness By Paige Sheffield Features Editor

“I think it’s the pinnacle of being a Pi Kapp, giving your whole summer just to help other people and raise awareness.”

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Traveling an average of 75 miles a day, St. Clair Shores senior Chris Waechter and Grand Rapids senior Damian DeLano said they learned about empathy and helping others as part of the Journey of Hope this summer. The event was created by the Ability Experience, the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity that supports people with disabilities through shared experiences. “I think it’s the pinnacle of being a Pi Kapp, giving your whole summer just to help other people and raise awareness,” DeLano said. “I’m almost done with college so it’s a really good way to close out being an undergraduate fraternity man.” Journey of Hope participants travel across the country as either cyclists or crew members, stopping along the way for friendship visits with local organizations that support people with disabilities. There are three different Journey of Hope routes. Each route begins in a different city but all teams, which are made up of Pi Kappa Phis from around the country, end their journey in Washington D.C. Waechter was a cyclist on the south route and DeLano was a crew member on the north route. DeLano said the most rewarding aspect of the experience was the friendship visits. The teams stopped for a friendship visit almost every day. The friendship visits often included a variety of activities such as having lunch together, playing softball and having dance-offs. DeLano also said he enjoyed meeting other Pi Kappa Phi brothers from around the country who were driven and wanted to give back just like he wanted to. Waechter also said friendship visits were the

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most impactful part of Journey of Hope. His favorite memory from a friendship visit was a Miracle League baseball game in South Carolina. Miracle League aims to help people with disabilities enjoy baseball by eliminating common barriers. Waechter said there was a sign that said “every kid deserves a chance to play baseball” in the park, which meant a lot to him. “It really puts into perspective why you’re putting in all those miles,” he said. Journey of Hope raises more than $500,000 annually. As a cyclist, Waechter had to fundraise $5,550 before he could participate in the event. On his route, there were 29 cyclists and six crew members. Crew members provide support to cyclists and make sure everything is ready for the next day, including the route, food and ice. DeLano was also a social media coordinator and made sure social media was up-to-date,

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Experience was ignited when he participated in an Ability Week during spring break. After participating in Journey of Hope, he learned more about the mission of the organization. “It taught me to be an all-around better person and have more empathy toward people,” he said. “It also taught me a lot about teamwork and how to work well with others. We were a team. We worked together for two months.” DeLano said he learned one of the best things people can do to help others is be their friend. “I think it’s really helped me be more selfless and help others before helping myself,” DeLano said. “Don’t treat anyone in a way that you wouldn’t treat anyone else — just be their friends and try to understand where they’re coming from rather than where you think they’re coming from.”

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Limiting mistakes the focus as football prepares for Kansas Kullen Logsdon Staff Reporter sports@cm-life.com

Make no mistake about it, Central Michigan football head coach John Bonamego isn’t messing around. The voice of the third-year coach echoed through the stands at Kelly/Shorts Stadium when he drilled into his team. Bonamego was not happy with his team’s performance or preparation last week against Rhode Island in the season opener. After escaping the triple overtime thriller with a 30-27 victory, CMU now has a different challenge on its hands this Saturday as it takes on Kansas at Memorial Stadium. Ahead of the Chippewas’ (1-0) showdown with the Jayhawks (1-0), here are a few storylines surrounding the team this week in practice.

Ariana Strzalka | Photo Editor Sophomore running back Jonathan Ward rushed for 147 yards gainst the University of Rhode Island on Aug. 31 in Kelly / Shorts Stadium.

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FIXING MISTAKES While URI gave CMU everything it could handle, it was selfinflicted wounds that ultimately kept the Rams in the game. Missed snaps, dropped passes, poor throws, ball security issues and communication errors resulted in four turnovers and nine penalties in the season opener. Limiting mistakes has been the talking point at practice this week, Bonamego said. While the Chippewas were fortunate to come away with the victory last Thursday, Bonamego knows that kind of performance won’t bode well in a road game against a Big 12 team. “We need to take care of the football,” he said. “You can’t have fundamental mistakes with snaps. It’s unacceptable. It’s just attention to detail, focus and concentration. It won’t be tolerated and cannot happen anymore. “We should have shut that team out. No discredit to Rhode Island, they’re a much-improved team. But that game was way too close — way closer than it should have been.” PLAYING POLJAN It was graduate senior Shane Morris who ultimately won the quarterback battle in camp and started the first game, but redshirt freshman Tony Poljan remains a part of CMU’s game plan. Poljan played just two series in the second half of the opening game, completing 3-of-5 passes for 27 yards. However, Bonamego insists Polajn can bring something to the offense. University of Michigan transfer Morris remains the starter, but Poljan is the program’s future, Bonamego said. Getting Poljan more reps is important in case Morris doesn’t produce this year, and in the future seasons. “We want to play Tony (Poljan) where we can,” Bonamego said. “He can have a role and can help our football team. I think it will be important for his development to get him involved somewhere in the game plan.” Morris completed 25-of-49 passes against Rhode Island for 226 yards and a touchdown. He also had an interception and fumble in his CMU debut. WARD BUILDING CONFIDENCE At this time last year, Jonathan Ward was learning the playbook and trying to find his spot in a crowded backfield behind Devon Spalding and Jahray Hayes. Last Thursday, the sophomore from

Ariana Strzalka | Photo Editor Redshirt freshman quarterback Tony Poljan catches the ball during practice before the Chippewas took on the University of Rhode Island on Aug. 31 in Kelly / Shorts Stadium.

Illinois carried the Chippewas’ offense behind a career-high 147 rushing yards and added a 36-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Whether it was catching passes or breaking ankles, Ward looked comfortable with the ball in his hands. The 194-pound running back said working with Spalding has boosted his confidence. “I feel like I’m more prepared this year,” Ward said. “Last year I was getting accustom to the speed of the game and I just feel like I’m more mentally ready. I’ve became more of a student of the game, rather than just running like in high school. I’m identifying pressures and understanding the gap scheme.”

NEXT IN LINE The Chippewas take on the Kansas Jayhawks at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Kansas participates in the Big 12 conference. The Jayhawks won their first game of the season 38-16 against Southeast Missouri. Kansas head coach David Beaty commented on facing CMU. “This is the most important game that we will ever play here in our mind, and it simply is because it’s the next one,” Beaty said. “I don’t care about the rest of the schedule right now.” The Kansas game will be broadcast on Fox Sports Network. Follow Central Michigan Life on twitter at @CMLifeSports for live tweets and game coverage.

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47. Start of many poem titles 48. Recurring theme 51. Performed maintenance on a piano 52. Acorn producers 54. “Don’t say ___” 57. Red-faced 62. Poodle handle 63. Number of Hitchcock’s steps 66. Crazy pain? 67. Designer Oscar de la ___ 68. Ye follower 69. Change the décor of 70. Informal affirmations 71. Brand of microprocessors from Intel

7. Motor oil additive brand 8. Cartoon film art 9. “___ questions?” 10. Snake-haired horror 11. Just ____ 12. Farm prefix 13. Dole out 18. East Coast rapper 21. Snakelike fish 23. It’s mostly nitrogen 24. 901 in Roman numerals 25. Othello’s undoer 26. Tylenol rival 27. Baggy 28. First premier of China 29. Large German pol. party 31. Saudi Arabia neighbor 32. Ornamental stone Down 33. Church 1. Quarry finds assembly 2. Russia parliament 38. Endor dweller 3. Spanish pronoun 40. Outgoing 4. ___ tzu 41. E-mail address (dog breed) ending 5. “The Velvet Fog” 44. It began as 6. Pieces ___ Southwestern (pirate booty) Bell Corp.

45. Arctic ___ (map abbr.) 46. Heinlein classic, The Green Hills ___ 49. City in Italia 50. Incensed 53. Menudo’s “Si Tu No ___” 54. Where some worship from 55. Premoistened towelette 56. “The Wizard ____” 58. Healthy as ____ 59. Odometer unit 60. Within: pref. 61. Paula of cookbook fame 63. Give it a go 64. Half a bray 65. ____ New York minute

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