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TWO OF A KIND There are only two students left in the gaming and entertainment management minor. w 3A

FOR THE WIN

Soccer team ends regular season with 2-0 win over Bowling Green »PAGE 1B

students unnerved by Merrill sexual assault

By Adrian Hedden Senior Reporter

In the wake of Sunday’s sexual assault in Merrill Hall, student residents remained firm in the safety of the campus and vigilance of the community.

Midland freshman Larissa Sian, who lives in Sweeny Hall, right next to Merill, said although the incident was unsettling, students should be proactive in their own safety.

“I find it extremely scary,” Sian said. “It was someone who lived in the residence hall, (and) that concerns me. We need to be proactive to make these guys and girls aware of the consequences.”

While Sian recommended locking doors as a means of protection,

she was wary of students living in fear of an attack.

“People should lock their doors at night, but you shouldn’t have to live in fear,” Sian said. “I find the whole thing disgusting. (Assailants) should be more respectful of people. This can ruin someone’s life.”

CMU Police Chief Bill Yeagley said assaults in residence halls were “extremely rare,” during his four years at CMU. “Anyone who wants to harm others, do not come on campus,” Yeagley said. “We’re looking for you, with the help of the community. The real message is to the bad guys: Get out of here, you’re not welcome.” w MERRILL | 2A

Taylor Ballek | Photo Edior After John Rubio’s arraignment hearing Tuesday, Central Michigan University Police escorted the defendant’s mother to Merrill Hall, where she collected the remainder of his belongings.

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Low average out-of-state numbers due to location

FLU SHOTS: ARE THEY FOR YOU? Some people swear by flu shots, others swear against them.

Read what some students had to say, and check out a Steve on the Street about flu shots via Aurasma, too! w 3A

By Ryan Fitzmaurice Staff Reporter

METRO

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Dagwood’s Auto Repair focuses on the help, not the price, when it comes to student’s vehicles. Check out owner Darrin Howard’s business philosophy. w 5A

FOOTBALL

Photos by Samantha Madar Staff Photographer

TOP: Fowlerville junior Austin Peters, center, and Ryan Stremlow, right, chase after the soccer ball at the Intramural Fields on Wednesday evening.

BOTTOM: Harbor Springs senior Caleb Ross, a Special Olympics athlete on the Unified Sports team, gets his team excited for their soccer game on the intramural fields on Wednesday evening.

TEAMWORK COUNTS

LOVE OF THE GAME After breaking his collarbone against the University of Michigan in the season debut, junior Cody Kater is trying to get back on the field in 2013. w 3B

Unified Sports bring students and Special Olympics athletes together

Life inside university theatre ready to showcase ‘42nd Street’ »PAGE 3A

new cell phone law cracks down on distracted driving »PAGE 6A cmu confessions page offers forum for anonymous gossip »PAGE 6A crystal Bradford done proving herself, ready to focus on winning »PAGE 2B

By Kate Woodruff Staff Reporter

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uring most soccer games when the ball goes out of bounds, one can imagine the sound of profanities that ring through the air as players become discouraged or angry.

Defying this typical reaction is the Unified Sports intramural soccer team, who, after the ball went flying into a nearby cornfield, elicited an unexpected reaction — laughter.

Constant laughter and smiles were seen among all players

in this new intramural league composed of Central Michigan University students and local Special Olympics athletes.

“This is really a lot of fun and it also gives me a bit of a challenge,” said Special Olympics athlete Robert Doty. “I play for Special Olympics doing many sports and the area director asked me if I wanted to play — it’s been great so far.”

The league, formed this summer, is a collaboration between University Recreation and Special Olympics Michigan to bring together CMU students and Special Olympic athletes of all

ages in the surrounding area.

According to the Director of Outreach and School Initiatives for SOMI, Dan Ekonen, their staff is excited about the creation of this league, as it has never been done before.

“The exciting part is that there isn’t a model exactly like this anywhere so it’s one of the first of its kind and our CMU community is taking the lead,” Ekonen said. “It was just a matter of recruiting athletes and students and the response was amazing.” w UNIFIED SPORTS | 2A

Below average out-of-state enrollment numbers have little to do with marketing efforts and a lot to do with Central Michigan University’s geographic position within the state, CMU officials say.

According to statistics compiled

by The Detroit News, out-of-state students, on average, account for 10 percent of Michigan’s public universities’ overall enrollment in 2011. CMU found themselves behind the curve in 2011, with only 5.8 percent of total enrollment comprised of out-of-state students.

In 2012, that number improved to 6 percent, 4 percent behind the 2011 state average.

Out of state students are becoming an increasingly important demographic for Michigan universities as in-state student enrollment is forecasted to shrink dramatically. According to Thomas Speakman, director for undergraduate admissions, in-state graduation rates are expected to drop by as much as 20 percent by 2020.

Although CMU is statistically lagging, Speakman said there is little to worry about.

“We’re going to get there,” he said. “Grand Rapids is little closer to Chicago or Illinois, it’s also true for where WMU is located. So we’re probably a little further away from Chicago than Grand Valley State University, or Western Michigan. With that said, I think you’re going to see our enrollment for out-of-state continue to increase.

It truly is not attributable to a lack of effort; it’s a case of distance.”

CM Life reported in September that limited public transportation to Mount Pleasant might harm CMU’s efforts to attract out-ofstate students. Even for students traveling by car from closer states like Ohio, Illinois or Indiana, Speakman said the extra hour it takes to get to Mount Pleasant, when compared to Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids, can be a difficult thing to overcome.

Speakman said the reason CMU is behind has little to do with academic programs or a lack of marketing efforts.

“I think we have outstanding academic programs. The medical school is popular, we have a tremendous health profession programs — gosh, we have more than 200 programs,” Speakman said. “Academically, we are not deficient.”

CMU will always be a Michiganbased institution, but Speakman said the university will need its overall out-of-state and international enrollment to reach 10-15 percent of its total enrollment to be successful. w ENROLLMENT | 2A

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EVENTS CALENDAR Today

w Auditions for the STANDUP COMEDY NIGHT hosted by the History Club will be held from 7 - 9 p.m in Anspach 161.

Students are asked to prepare a routine no longer than three minutes, and may contact Avery Banister of the History Club for more information. w The Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways will host a Spirit Feast beginning at 6 p.m. This ceremony will celebrate the Anishinabe ancestors, and is free and open to the public. w The University Art Gallery will host Not a Destination: Works of Al Wildey. Beginning at 11 a.m., in the Main and West Galleries, the exhibition will feature the work of artist Al Wildey as they were developed during a 2012 sabbatical.

TOMORROW

w The Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center will host the 13th Annual Issue Day Conference in Finch Fieldhouse and the Bovee University Center 110. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., students may attend a variety of sessions dealing with social justice issues and advocacy.

Students will learn how to enhance civil engagement and develop their citizenship in a global community.

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It is our policy to correct factual errors.

Please e-mail news@cm-life.com. © Central Michigan Life 2013 Volume 95, Number 30

MERRILL | continued from 1A When the university’s mass email was criticized for “victim blaming,” Yeagley worked closely with representatives from the Student Government Association to refine the language for greater sensitivity.

“I said I understand (SGA’s) points, and I truly regret to do anything construed to blame the victim,” Yeagley said. “My job is to provide information to the community, so they can make good decisions. The motives are pure, but the results weren’t good. We’re going to do better. You will always hear the police department tell you to lock your doors.”

Aside from discussion on the tone of the email, Yeagley commended the victims and arresting officers for their handling of the incident.

“What we need to remember in all this is the actions of the victims and friends,” Yeagley said. “They were able to get us the information quickly, and we were able to arrest the guy immediately.”

Disciplinary actions in the works

Officials at Merrill Hall refused to comment on the incident, referring reporters to University Communications. Director of Public Relations Smith said disciplinary steps are being taken, he was unsure if John Rubio, the 18-year-old freshman charged with one count of

first-degree home invasion, criminal sexual conduct with intent of penetration, fourth-degree sexual misconduct and two counts of assault and battery, dropped out of classes willingly.

“There’s a disciplinary hearing in progress,” Smith said. “It was started right away. That’s what you would do in any of these cases, especially when the nature is as serious as this.

We’re hoping to do this immediately.”

Smith added that all parties involved in the case are currently being interviewed, and after the investigation is complete, Rubio will meet with a conduct proceeding officer, who will determine whether he was in violation of school code.

After the CPO’s finding, Rubio will have two chances to appeal.

Once he is informed of the verdict, Smith said, Rubio may request an appeal hearing or accept the penalty. If appealing, Rubio will face a hearing committee, comprised of a hearing officer and two students.

If Rubio decides to contest their decision, an appeals panel will be formed.

The appeals panel will be comprised of Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Tony Voisin, Academic Senate Chairperson Andrew Spencer and Student Government Association President Marie Reimers.

“It all depends on how quickly the group can come together,” Smith said. “It’s a very diverse group. (Rubio) would be able to appeal.” metro@cm-life.com

UNIFIED SPORTS | continued from 1A An assessment process was conducted to form four competitive, fair teams comprised of students and athletes of differing talents.

Team members are identified by jersey numbers, odd numbers given to students and even numbers given to SOMI athletes.

From the sidelines, this is the only thing that will allow an audience member to

tell the difference.

Norway junior Chris Bourgeois said his participation in this league is part of a long list of experiences he’s had with SOMI. “I’ve participated in Special Olympics for a long time because my sister is handicapped,” Bourgeois said. “I love it because it’s really cool getting to be a part of something that’s

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Taylor Ballek | Photo Editor Children dressed up in their Halloween costumes walk past National Association for the Education of Young Children RSO members who put together a Halloween Party for the kids as part of the Child Development and Learning Laboratory Daycare in the Education and Human Services Building on Wednesday.

ENROLLMENT | continued from 1A

Out of state presence

CMU has increased its presence within Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin considerably within the last five years, according to Speakman.

The university has not only increased the amount of recruiters within those states, but is also beginning to form a stronger alumni network within the regions for increased outreach.

Out-of-state students are especially appealing to public universities because of the increased amount of profit they bring. Out-of-state tuition, annually, is $10,000 more than in-state tuition at CMU. bigger than myself. Seeing the joy they get from playing on these teams is amazing.”

The good nature and positivity the team emits has spread like wildfire, influencing even those that are not team members. Mount Clemens junior and UREC referee Sam Asman said she is one of many who have been positively impacted by this league.

“This is the most fun I’ve ever had officiating games,” she said. “It’s been VBGbootybingoad6730.pdf really fun just to talk to all

Also known as the President’s Award, the grant allows out-of-state student to attend CMU if they have earned a cumulative GPA in high school of a 2.75 and enroll at CMU as a full-time, on-campus student.

Amy Hauenstein, CMU’s Chicago outreach admissions advisor, is employed full-time by the university to attract Chicago residents to CMU. Hauenstein said attending college at CMU is often cheaper for Chicago students than attending universities in Illinois.

“Affordability is very important,” she said. “Parents and students are looking for that financial benefit.” of the players and get to know them, they’re all great people.”

Various students were recruited from all majors and interests to participate in the league. According to Intramural Supervisor and Student Manager for URec, Brandon Szachta, those involved have become more than just teammates.

Ekonen said many of the students who participate in the league come away from the experience with much more than they expected.

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A grant like the President’s Award is uncommon when compared to programs practiced by other universities within Michigan. No other competitor offers an all-encompassing out-of-state program.

Ferris State University also offers in-state tuition to out-ofstate students with the “Great Lakes Scholarship,” which, unlike CMU, is not dependent on GPA. Eastern Michigan University offers in-state tuition only to students in Ohio, and Western Michigan University, Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University both require all out-of-state students to pay out-of-state tuition. university@cm-life.com

the league is that everyone is having fun and the students are getting as much out of this league as our athletes are,” he said. “They really have become a team through this experience.”

But the fun won’t end there.

SOMI is working to form another partnership in the spring, where students and athletes will have another chance to team up in a basketball league. studentlife@cm-life.com

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University Theatre ready to showcase ‘42nd Street’ The University Theatre Program is presenting the feel-good musical “42nd Street” starting Nov. 13-17 in Bush Theater.

This comedic musical has a different plot than most. “‘42nd Street’ is sort of like a show within a show,” said cast member and Kalamazoo junior Alex Cabala.

“The audience gets to see a backstage view of the show. The audience is sure to love it. It’s going to be a lot of fun to perform in it, as well.”

“42nd Street” takes place in 1933 in New York City. Dorothy Brock, a famous Broadway star, has been cast as a lead role in “Pretty Lady,” when she becomes injured and unable to perform.

In preparation for their performance, University Theatre brought in Ellie Sciarra as a guest choreographer to assist with the production for two weeks during the musical’s rehearsals. Sciarra choreographed every tap number that is in the musical.

Sciarra is also coming back during tech week to assist with the cast and crew.

“42nd Street” has been a work in progress for months, and the cast and crew are enthusiastic about showcasing their work on stage.

“We’ve been working on ‘42nd Street’ for a couple of months now,” Cabala said. “We’re very excited to finally let the public see all of the hard work that we’ve put into this production.”

-By Kelsey Smith, Staff Reporter

Native American Heritage Month begins today In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Central Michigan University is hosting an array of cultural activities and events throughout the month of November.

Events in the celebration include food tasting, singing, informative lectures, demonstrations and hoop dancing.

The first big event, a tasting of traditional Native American food followed by singing and dancing, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the Bovee University Center. Admission is $3 for students $5 for the general public.

Gyasi Rossi, a member of the Blackfeet Tribe and named 2011 Native American 40 Under 40 by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, is presenting his lecture “The Brilliance of Indigenous Mentorship and the Current Crisis to Native Communities when Mentorship Disappears,” in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13.

Events are planned throughout the month. For more information about events planned for Native American Heritage month, visit the Center for Inclusion & Diversity in the UC. -By Nathan Clark, Staff Reporter

Photo Illustration by Katy Kildee | Assistant Photo Editor Midland freshman Abigail Currie and Newaygo junior Scott Lanning are the only two CMU students in the gaming and entertainment management major.

Only two students remain in gaming and entertainment major

By Mark Johnson Staff Reporter

Abigail Currie and Scott Lanning both knew what they wanted to study when they made the decision to attend Central Michigan University.

Currie, a freshman from Midland, and Lanning, a junior from Newaygo, both wanted to major in gaming and entertainment management, but they didn’t know they would end up being the only two students signed to the major.

“I explain to people that I’m in gaming because I’m excited about it,” Currie said. “There’s nobody to really talk to about the major; you just have to figure things out.”

The major has since been eliminated from the curriculum, but Currie and Lanning have the chance to complete their degrees.

Currie found the major through a Business 100 class she dual-enrolled in while she was in high school. She was able to sign her major just in time.

“A girl was talking about how the major was going to be canceled,” Currie said. “I didn’t even know it existed, so I immediately went to go sign.”

A counselor at Lanning’s high school informed him of the major

and initially encouraged him to go to University of Nevada, Las Vegas to study. Facing high out-of-state tuition rates, Lanning made the decision to study at CMU. The university has an agreement in place with UNLV for the students in the major to study at CMU and then go to Las Vegas for a semester where they take their major concentration courses, saving students from paying out-of-state tuition for their general education requirements. Once they finish at UNLV, Currie and Lanning will graduate with a CMU degree.

While the two are still in Michigan, they have been getting needed experience in the field.

Lanning worked at FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek and at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant before leaving work to focus on school.

Currie was recently hired at Soaring Eagle to work bingo.

Gary Gagnon, adviser for the major, said no other students will be able to enroll.

“We still have students who have signed and we are going to finish them,” Gagnon said. “But we are not offering this major, we are not recruiting anyone.”

Although students will be saving money by completing a large portion of their education at CMU, they will still have to pay all the expenses for a semester at UNLV. “It’s a very expensive institution,” Gagnon said. “The students have to pay out-of-state tuition as well so it becomes a very expensive degree.”

Difficulty finding a job after graduation is another reason for low enrollment in the program.

“Because it’s an occupational field, if you have a degree in gaming management but you don’t have any experience, there are no jobs available for you,” Gagnon said. “We have had successful students in this degree, but almost all of them were people who started at the Soaring Eagle Casino who worked as blackjack dealers or table game dealers who had lots of experience, and while they were getting that experience, they knocked off their degree.”

Lanning and Currie still have a few more years to complete the first parts of their education at CMU. For Currie, it’s a time to get more work experience. university@cm-life.com

Program Board: Big Sean concert a success

By Malachi Barrett Staff Reporter

After Program Board lost nearly $70,000 on last year’s B.o.B. concert, the recent performance of Big Sean and Travis Porter fared better, despite not generating a net gain.

“The priority is not to make money; if that were the priority, it would be very tough to bring entertainment to campus,” said Director of Student Activities and Involvement Damon Brown. “In a perfect world, we would break even.”

To Brown, an event is considered successful if it is able to cover the production costs. Each performer has technical requirements that range from $15,000 to as high as $40,000 for things like equipment, lights and instruments. High production costs are what inevitably made B.o.B. so costly for Central Michigan University.

“If we were to lose $25,000 to $30,000 on a show we would be okay with that,” Brown said.

The show sold nearly 500 more tickets than B.o.B., with 3,762 tickets sold out of an available 4,500 – equating to roughly 17 percent of tickets going un-

sold, compared to 29 percent last year.

Historically, Brown said ticket sales usually hover around 3,500, putting Big Sean slightly above what Program Board Big Sean expected.

Early estimates put the costs for Big Sean at around $120,000, in line with what the Program Board looks for to keep ticket prices between $20 and $25.

Brown attributed the success of the concert to the reputation Big Sean has as a Michigan native, raised in Detroit.

He said the Program Board did not change any of its marketing techniques, people were simply drawn to the Michigan musician.

“That’s why we went after him, we thought that if we got someone local that all students could wrap their arms around, we would do well,” Brown said.

Another major factor was the

recent release of his newest album, “Hall of Fame,” which was released in late August. The Program Board attempts to select artists who are at pivotal times in their careers, vying for up and coming performers who are attracting attention at the time of the event.

The selection process begins at the student level, with surveys given out through social media, after events and at the end of each year to gauge what genre is in demand.

Brown said country music has been the student choice for the Spring concert, but it’s important to keep the artists varied so all students feel represented.

“Say students wanted to get Florida Georgia Line,” Brown said. “While that may be out of our price range, at least we know there is a heavy push for country and that’s how we gauge it from there.”

Performers are not scheduled more than a semester in advance to make sure they will still be desired when they come to campus. university@cm-life.com

Not all CMU students take advantage of flu shots

By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter

As the 2013 flu season kicks off with a sneeze and a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup, many students on campus take the risk of potentially getting sick despite the availability of vaccinations offered by University Health Services.

“I usually do get a flu shot, but I haven’t in awhile. I don’t like needles,” said Zeeland sophomore Megan Timmer. “I’m a full-time student, so I’m really busy and I’m not sure where to get one.”

Getting vaccinated for influenza is nothing new. A new strain of the flu hits the U.S. every year, prompting millions of citizens to visit their doctors and millions of others vocalizing their reasoning for not getting vaccinated.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, Michigan has been experiencing sporadic outbreaks of influenza, along with much of the Midwest, this flu season as of Oct. 19.

“Catching the flu is very serious,” said University Health Services Director Kevin Karbowski. “Besides the obvious health concerns, being sick can cause you to miss a lot of class time.”

Missing a day in class when there is not much going on might be manageable, but when students start missing multiple days of class, having the flu can have an adverse effect on a student’s education.

Several students who were asked about whether or not they were getting a flu shot this year stated they did not believe in getting vaccinated, while others said they could not due to other financial obligations.

“I haven’t had a flu shot in a long time and I’m probably not going to get one anytime soon,” said Almont junior Kelsey Murphy. “I just don’t have the money. I’ve never gotten the flu. I might get the shot if my dad yelled at me to get one though.”

The flu shot offered by UHS costs $30. The UHS also accepts most medical insurance policies, however, not all insurance policies are created equal and some may not cover influenza vaccinations, so students are encouraged to check over their insurance coverage first.

Several independent businesses off campus, such as CVS and Walgreens, offer flu shots as well, but for a few dollars more and will accept most insurance providers.

Throughout the flu season, UHS periodically runs flu clinics around campus as well, trying to reach students who may not have time to visit the main clinic. UHS has had nine flu clinics this year so far, the latest being held in the Bovee University Center.

Despite students’ disinterest in receiving a flu shot, Karbowski said this year the clinic is experiencing record numbers of students getting flu shots from the clinic.

Anyone wishing to receive a flu shot on campus should visit the UHC, located on the second floor of the Foust building, Monday – Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. studentlife@cm-life.com

‘Steve on the Street’ spoke with students about getting their flu shots this time of year.

Tribal members protest foster care practices

By Adrian Hedden Senior Reporter

Members of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe staged a protest Wednesday to dispute the alleged actions of workers at Anishnaabeg Child and Family Services.

About 20 tribal members gathered outside Tribal Operations on Broadway Street, accusing non-native social workers of violating laws, and ignoring parental rights when assigning foster care.

Dennis Christy, 35, a tribe member from Mount Pleasant, said his children were taken from him in September and placed with his father, who Christy said is unfit to watch children.

The ACFS began an investigation, he said, after Christy’s newborn was attacked by a dog.

Representatives from ACFS refused to comment on the protest, referring reporters to Tribal Operations.

Although tribal members have continued to fight perceived injustices in foster-care placement, many have received little contact with their children.

At a Tribal Council special session on March 22, a motion was made to terminate the employment of several social workers at ACFS. It was decided that a full investigation was required, and the motion was signed

by Tribal Chief Dennis Kequom.

More than six months later, the mother of Christy’s children, Audrey Shipman of Mount Pleasant, is wary that her plight is continuing to be ignored. She said she has only seen her newborn child twice since early September.

“They took my rights away as a mother,” Shipman said. “There’s no amount of money that can pay that back. Now I know what I have to prepare for.”

Protestors said children were being seized by ACFS for financial gain. The foster-care organization receives federal funding for the children housed.

“They have more than 100 children in the system,” Christy said. “Who knows how many millions of dollars per year. If the children are members, they get a kick back from the state.

They aren’t accountable for how the money is spent.”

Taylor Ballek | Photo Editor Saginaw Chippewas Tribe Member Christina Keshick stands outside of Tribal Operations at 7070 E. Broadway St. with her protest signs accusing non-native social workers of violating laws. “We don’t want to see history repeat itself and have our kids taken away and put into boarding schools,” Keshick said.

Another tribal member, Charles Michael Wright, 43, of Mount Pleasant, said his sister’s children were taken unlawfully into foster care when his sister was murdered. Wright said he has been afforded no visitation rights with his nieces and nephew.

“They’re going to do what they want to do, and claim sovereignty,” Wright said. “But they’re held to a standard of ethics. They’re violating our rights.” metro@cm-life.com

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EDITORIAL | ‘Good Neighbor’ initiative not likely to work

NO SMOKING POLICY DESTINED FOR FAILURE

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his week, Central Michigan University issued a news release announcing ownership over the open air.

To help facilitate “a healthy environment for learning, living and working,” university officials announced campus would become “tobacco free” beginning July 1.

The new policy will eliminate the use of any tobacco products at CMU, including chewing tobacco and electronic cigarettes.

Although the new rule has its fair share of pros and cons, the central fallacy appears in the enforcement of the policy.

Relying on the campus community to police itself, the university cites a “good neighbor initiative” where students using tobacco will be respectfully reminded of the new policy. What this means, according to the release, is that students and staff will both share the responsibility of enforcing the policy, as well as adhering to it.

Smokers beware: Failure to com-

ply with the respectful reminder might result in another respectful reminder — and that’s about it.

Presently, CMU hopes to ensure smokers follow the policy only because it exists.

By asking faculty and students to enforce the rules themselves, it’s only putting a burden on nonsmoking staff members — the only people who will reasonably abide by the “good neighbor” initiative.

We asked Associate Vice President of Human Resources Lori Hella about enforcement, and she said that it would pose challenges but it’s still worth doing.

“We want this to be a culture that supports health, so we support having a policy making that statement,” she said.

And that’s all the policy appears to be — a mere statement of support.

The current smoke-free policy requires that smokers stay 25 feet from any entrance to any building, and it’s a policy that is clearly ignored everyday. Even smoking receptacles are located within the 25-foot perimeter at a handful of buildings.

Regardless of how members of the campus community view the policy change, without any realistic enforcement techniques, the policy is destined for failure.

But there is good news for smokers: Those who wish to continue smoking can either travel outside of campus to enjoy their tobacco or sit in their car with the windows rolled up. No “designated smoking areas” have been established.

The policy appears to be in place only to improve the public image of the university, not to realistically apply it to the campus community. By calling campus “smoke free,” it looks appealing on the surface, but without enforcement, nothing is likely to change.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

No smoking policy should be reconsidered TO THE EDITOR: On Tuesday, the university announced its new tobacco-free policy, “A Breath of Fresh Air.” The old policy of prohibiting smoking in buildings and university vehicles and within 25 feet from doors and windows made sense, but entirely banning tobacco use on campus goes too far. If someone wants to smoke, that should be up to them.

Some people argue that they have the “right” to walk on campus without having to inhale the smoke from others’ cigarettes, but that position, while it appears compelling, is illogical when

further analyzed. How often does someone walking on campus really breathe in someone else’s smoke? Based on my time at CMU, I would estimate less than .5 percent of my breaths (100 breaths a day) led to inhalation of second-hand smoke on campus.

Some will respond by arguing that even one breath, no matter how miniscule, is too much! But if that is the argument, then shouldn’t the university ban all products that emit smoke or particulate matter? That means CMU needs to outlaw cars on campus and demolish its wood-burning power plant.

A further problem with the new rule is that it goes past banning smoking. It bans all tobacco, including snuff and chewing tobacco, which can be used in a way that has no effects on anyone other than the user.

In short, the new tobacco free policy from the University is a short-sighted, logically flawed policy that erodes the personal freedoms of students, faculty, and staff. I hope the University reconsiders its course of action.

Nathan Inks CMU Alum 2012

Mark Johnson

Staff Reporter

Take advantage of resources While walking around campus and sitting in classes, it is common to hear students complain about their academics.

Sometimes, I am one of these students.

As a senior, some of my classes tend to be fairly difficult and, at times, I struggle with them. But, instead of complaining, students should utilize their resources.

One of the main reasons professors have office hours is to allow time to talk to students who might be struggling.

As intimidating as it might sound, attending office hours can be very helpful. One-onone time with professors can help you better understand exactly what he or she expects and gives you the time to voice your concerns and receive help.

My experiences attending office hours have been very helpful and sometimes even fun. Most professors are happy to meet with students and try to help in any way they can.

If attending professor’s office hours does not help, the next thing to do is take a look at some of the academic services CMU provides.

CMU understands some classes can be difficult so they provide many free services to help students. Two of the biggest resources are the Mathematics and Writing Centers.

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When we were in grade school, one thing that was drilled into our small, impressionable minds repeatedly was the concept of the “golden rule” — treat others how you would like to be treated.

And when we were young and small, it seemed easy to follow, more or less. Barring trite playground squabbles, everyone got along and all was well.

But then we grew up and we forgot the golden rule.

We’re always too busy rushing from activity to activity, trying to keep up with it all and settling into our own little social groups that we don’t think about treating others nicely anymore.

Maybe it’s something to do with the fact that we don’t have our teachers and our mothers standing over us, telling us to be polite, to keep our hands to

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credits (thankfully), but I did take the required math course my freshman year. I knew of the Math Center at the time but was too lazy to go and get help, which is something I still regret.

The Math Center is a very helpful and free resource that I urge students to use if they are not already using it.

There are two locations students can pick to go to, at the Library and in Troutman Hall in the Towers, where students can walk in and get help.

This is a very helpful service, and it’s free. Why not use it?

The Writing Center is also free and can help tremendously.

When I was taking my composition courses, I visited the Writing Center on multiple occasions and the staff was always able to help me clean up my rough drafts and give me tips on how to complete a final draft that I eventually turned in for high marks.

But more than just editing your paper, the staff at the Writing Center can help you brainstorm and formulate ideas for papers.

There are three different locations, including the first floor of Anspach Hall, Wheeler Hall and in the library. I highly recommend that every student who needs compositional help stop by and have the staff assist.

Individual tutoring is available, also for free, for many classes in different subjects.

There are academic advisers available who offer various services, including assisting in finding a major and scheduling classes.

I am only skimming the surface of the resources available for students, so I urge everyone to make use of the services CMU provides.

It’s a little late, but I encourage everyone to visit these locations before the end of the semester and learn more about what these different locations have to offer. I can safely say, and I’m sure the staff and tutors agree, using these resources can almost guarantee an increase in academic performance.

So next time you find yourself complaining about a class, do something about it by using these free resources.

ourselves, to stop calling people those words. But if that’s the case, then we didn’t learn our lesson very well.

Because, here’s a news flash: It’s not going to kill you to flash a smile at the person you pass in the hall or to say hello to the people sitting near you in your classes.

You really don’t need to snap at the person who is getting you your coffee or ignore your waiter’s attempts at conversation.

To dust off another gem you probably heard from your mothers: It doesn’t cost you anything to be nice.

I say this all at the risk of sounding like that chick from “Mean Girls” — you know the one — but come on, can’t we all just get along? We walk around glaring at our smart phones, so involved in our Friends-with-acapital-F that we forget about the real-life people all around us.

I’m guilty of it too, believe me. It’s all too easy to pass off a bad day, a poor test score, or a terrible night’s sleep onto the person who accidentally cut you off in the parking lot, the person who bumped into you on the sidewalk, or the poor pizza delivery guy. We’re all human, after all.

But think before you act.

You might save yourself from looking like a fool, and maybe avoid making another person’s day unnecessarily difficult or unpleasant. Because even if you never have to see that person again, you don’t know what effect your words or actions are going to have on them.

We’re not in kindergarten anymore, so it shouldn’t need saying, but, just remember the golden rule.

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This week, staff reporter Kevin Andrews spoke with Dagwood’s Auto Repair owner Darrin Howard on what his business offers and what sets it apart from others.

Number of Employees: 11 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.—5 p.m. and will accommodate emergency situations.

Howard on what kind of work Dagwood’s does: That’s a crap shoot. Vehicle main-

tenance is our biggest issue. We do a lot of brakes. We do a lot of engine repair, transmission repair.

There isn’t anything we don’t do mechanically.

On Dagwood’s specials: Dagwood’s offers discounts for students, faculty and veterans. Oil changes for students and faculty are $12.95. Students get a discount on the $75 labor rate, reduced to $65, and it’s a little bit better if you are a veteran.

Howard on his personal philosophy, which transcends into the quality at Dagwood’s: Like I tell most students, I’m like everyone’s adopted dad around here. A lot of parents are not in the area, and if they have mechanical problems, we actually care here. If you’re broken down, I take it personally. My philosophy has always been common sense auto repair.

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Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Ishpeming sophomore Kara Dale talks to a friend on the phone while driving back to campus on Thursday afternoon.

New state cell phone revision law cracks down on distracted driving

By Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

The State of Michigan updated a law to increase restrictions on the use of cell phones while driving.

Michigan Vehicle Code 257.602b now includes clauses that prohibit drivers from using a hand-held mobile device to answer, send, or compose a text message. Drivers are also prohibited from using a cell or wireless phone to conduct a conversation if the action requires the pressing of more than one button or if the phone is being held in one hand.

“We will enforce it just like any other traffic law,” said Public Information Officer Jeff Thompson. “Our officers will have to witness the infraction and then make a determination on whether or not to make the traffic stop and to write the subject for the infraction.”

A first time offender receives a $100 fine, with subsequent offenses earning a $200 fine.

According to Thompson, none of the officers with the Mount Pleasant Police Department have made a stop based on the updated law as of Monday.

“The officer will have to be comfortable that they are

witnessing the infraction based on observations,” Thompson said. “Where the driver’s eyes and head are pointed, is a cell phone visible, (and) is the driving being affected?”

Howell junior Paul Deluca said he was surprised to hear these infractions were not already part of the law upon hearing the recent additions.

“I thought it was always a law,” Deluca said. “Don’t use your phone when you’re driving. You’re driving, not talking.”

Deluca said he can personally tell how much more distracted he is when using a phone in the car, and will sometimes hang up the phone after a conversation and have trouble remembering how he drove from one place to the next.

“They say that being on your phone is like being drunk,” Deluca said.

Holly Saunders has also had her fair share of distracted driving. The Goodrich junior was pulled over only a month ago as she was vocally entering a bank account number into her phone, causing her to swerve while driving.

“I got pulled over because I swerved a little and it was like 2 a.m.,” Saunders said. “I think (prohibiting) texting is good,

but I think you should be allowed to talk on the phone.”

Both students agreed that receiving a fine would be fair, but that it is unrealistic to think college students will abide by the law and stay off their phones.

CMU Police Chief Bill Yeagley said the updates are the next logical phase in the fight to reduce traffic accidents and keep drivers safe.

“I think it’s become a major concern for people’s safety,” Yeagley said. “It’s an educational thing.”

According to Yeagley, getting students and young people to put down phones while driving is going to be a huge challenge, but one that should get better over time with the help of promotions and educational advertising.

“It’s a huge part of their everyday life,” Yeagley said.

“So much of the world is at your fingertips.”

New additions to the law also make it illegal for drivers to reach for something if the action removes them from a safe driving position, and provides stricter guidelines specifically for those commercial vehicles and school buses.

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The Central Michigan University Confessions page on Twitter has more than 5,400 followers and serves as an online journal for CMU student’s insults, hopes and darkest secrets.

“My parents think I’m the perfect daughter – go to church, get involved, never skip class. If only they knew the real me.”

“I have the biggest crush on my RA. #uhoh.”

“I avoid drinking because both of my parents are basically alcoholics and I don’t want to end up like them.”

The premise of the page allows students to submit their “confessions” to the website, where they are anonymously posted for the world to see.

However, these confessions end up being more like a gossip-filled, online burn book where students trash one another for pure sport.

So, why is it so popular?

“I think that the tweets are really entertaining to read mostly because a lot of them are so ridiculous,” said Lambertville sophomore Kelsey Menzel. “It’s like watching reality TV – you just can’t seem to stop yourself from reading them.”

Other students agree, saying anonymous gossip is better than no gossip at all.

“People love gossip, even if it’s anonymous,” said Grand Ledge sophomore Tyler Rieves.

In fact, the anonymity of it all seemed to be the main selling point for many students.

Cadillac sophomore Natasha Gabara said without consequences for what is said, students have no filter.

“We as people are social beings, and this page gives us an avenue to go ahead and be negatively social without being called out on it,” she said. “Often, people don’t come right out and say things like that for fear

of being judged or ridiculed.”

Despite some of the negative and raunchy content, some students do not believe the page affects the university in any way.

“Anybody who associates the page with campus doesn’t really understand the point of it,” Gabara said. “People are people, they’re going to say whatever they want, especially anonymously.”

Flint freshman Kendra Freund believes the page is harmless. She said other schools have the same types of pages, and that they are simply used as entertainment.

“It’s not like we’re the only campus that does it, I know there is a Michigan State University Confessions page, one for Western Michigan University, and multiple pages for colleges all over the state and country,” she said. studentlife@cm-life.com

Newest RSO in the business of weddings, event planning

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A new registered student organization has students hearing wedding bells.

The Society of Future Wedding Planners aims to teach students about the details behind the bride’s big day.

The 10-person RSO expects to become official by the end of next week.

“Years ago, I really wanted an organization on campus that focused on weddings,” said Algonac senior Stacy Rix, founder and president of the organization. “CMU is good at teaching about event planning, but doesn’t focus on the nittygritty wedding details.”

Rix wants to use this platform to provide students with information that is not taught in the classroom.

“You can’t really go to school for wedding planning,” she said. “We’re here to learn those

things about weddings that you won’t learn in college.”

Grand Rapids senior Grace Wismer became a member to explore career options after graduation.

“I went into the event management minor wanting to see what was out there,” Wismer said. “Since I was young, I’ve wanted to be a wedding planner, but I never learned anything realistic about it.”

During meetings, the group focuses on trends in the bridal world as well as banquet halls, how to create a contract and ways to save money while planning.

“All of our meetings are really different,” Rix said. “We want to bring in speakers who are connected to the industry for advice and real world experience stories.”

Having the industry and trend knowledge that is taught at meetings will help students

when they enter the field.

“Even if it’s not in the job description, brides expect you to know what is in style,” Rix said.

The group plans to participate in group socials, Pinterest nights and Bridal Shows in the future.

“We want anything we can get our hands on for experience,” Wismer said.

The group of seniors hopes to see more underclassmen at meetings who will carry on the program after spring.

“We can’t be the only 10 people on campus who want to be a wedding designer,” Wismer said. “I hope to see it grow.

It would be awesome to continue to be a part of campus.”

To join or learn more about the organization, email RSO President Stacy Rix at rix1sm@cmich.edu. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Crystal Bradford done proving herself, now focused on winning »PAGE 2B

STANDING TOGETHER Katy Kildee | Assistant Photo Editor Senior forward Nicole Samuel, junior goalkeeper Grace Labrecque and junior forward Laura Gosse have led the soccer team through a tough season with many ups and downs, beginning with the death of a teammate, Josie Seebeck. The Chippewas are now preparing for the Mid-American Conference tournament as one of the top four teams competing.

Women’s soccer overcame overwhelming tragedy, adversity

By Dominick Mastrangelo Staff Reporter

CMU soccer team entered the 2013 campaign with high expectations.

After becoming the first MidAmerican Conference team to receive an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament last season and the return of several outstanding seniors, the women had a lot to look forward to.

By the time the first two weeks of the season had come to a close, the team’s future had become devastat-

Sophomore ingly different.

“Sometimes legacies are about trophies and midfielder Josie First-year head coach Peter trophy cases. But sometimes legacies are about Seebeck was killed in a car McGahey was character and an ideal that other people and accident Aug. met at CMU 2 near Lansing. with tragedy and other teams will be able to hold on to.”

A week later, heartbreak. the Chippewas The death Peter McGahey, head coach opened training of a player and camp. season-ending place,” McGahey said. “New seaSeniors Kaely Schlosser and Jeninjuries to two of those senior leadsons are typically exciting and full nifer Gassman were both sidelined ers had significantly reduced what many thought the team was capable of hope. Soccer was something they for the remainder of a season due to needed. We needed each other to serious injury less than four games of doing. get through those days.” into the year.

“Soccer suddenly became a safe

Women’s team ends regular season with 2-0 win over Bowling Green Falcons

By Dominick Mastrangelo Staff Reporter

Women’s soccer ended the regular season on a high note Thursday when it topped Bowling Green 2-0.

With the win, the Chippewas finished the season 8-3 in Mid-American Conference play and locked up a No. 3 seed in the MAC women’s soccer championship tournament this weekend.

Central Michigan will host the No. 6 seed, Ball State at 1 p.m. Sunday at the CMU Soccer Complex in a tournament quarterfinal. CMU defeated the Cardinals 1-0 last Sunday in a doubleovertime thriller on Senior Day. “We have to think about where we

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were and be happy with how far we have come,” said head coach Peter McGahey. “Proximity is always good.

We are going to be familiar with (Ball State). It’s going to be a quality match up.”

The Chippewas got off to a quick

Forced to press on, CMU navigated an unforgiving non-conference schedule, including a trip to both coasts for match ups with some of the best teams in the nation.

The Chippewas were 0-7-1.

As the losses piled up, many thought the 2013 season was a lost cause, but the Chippewas refused to give in.

Team leading-scorer Laura Gosse recalled one of the “most difficult” nights of the regular season. w RECAP | 4B

Soccer gets one more shot at home in MAC quarterfinals start Thursday, when Nicole Samuel scored her third goal of the season with 41:59 left in the first half. Samuel headed a crossing pass from redshirt freshman Eliza Van de Kerkhove into the left corner for the score.

“Liza has a knack for getting us all great passes,” Samuel said. “It was a really good play. Those are the kinds of goals we really have fun scoring, so I was happy about it.”

The Chippewas scored again when their most aggressive player, midfielder Emily Cooksey, drew a penalty kick with 35:22 remaining in the game.

Cooksey blasted her penalty kick

by BGSU goalkeeper Jenna Ditusa to secure the CMU victory. w BGSU | 4B

By Mark Cavitt Staff Reporter

The Mid-American Conference tournament is all set for women’s soccer.

CMU is the No. 3 seed and will host No. 6 Ball State at 1 p.m. Sunday at the CMU Soccer Complex.

CMU defeated Ball State on Oct. 27 in double overtime 1-0.

Senior Nicole Samuel scored the game-winning goal for the Chippewas. Ball State finished fourth in the MAC West, with an 5-4-2 record in the MAC while CMU finished second in the division with an 8-3-0 record.

The Cardinals lost their last regular season game to Miami 3-2 giving them the No. 6 seed in the

MAC Tournament, while CMU moved up to No. 3 with a 2-0 win over Bowling Green.

Head coach Peter McGahey said this matchup will be unique in that his team played Ball State last weekend.

“Putting this in perspective, we first have to think about where we were and now that we finished the season as the No. 3 seed,” McGahey said. “I think that is very positive and gives you confidence. Proximity is always good; we played Ball State last weekend and they’re going to be familiar with us, as we will with them. We’ve got a good matchup because I think that they’re a quality team.” w QUARTERFINALS | 4B

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Bradford is done trying to prove herself, now she is ready to focus on winning

By Dominick Mastrangelo Staff Reporter

Junior guard Crystal Bradford is arguably the best student-athlete on Central Michigan’s campus.

She plays for perhaps the most talented team the school has, and expectations are the highest they have ever been for both the program and the outstanding Detroit native.

“I have to do things a little differently this year,” Bradford said. “Last year I showcased my talents. I feel like I don’t have to prove anything anymore.”

Bradford proved last season that she is among the best players at her skill level. Bradford averaged nearly a doubledouble (28.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game) in 2012-13.

The Chippewas won the 2012-13 MAC Championship tournament, and Bradford was named the conference tournament MVP but was snubbed on the regular season MAC MVP award.

“Rachel Tecca (of Akron) won it last year and she totally deserved it,” Bradford said. “I would like to win it this year. I could score and do all that, but what would win me the MVP this year would be working hard. I’d rather move in silence and let my success speak loudly.”

Head coach Sue Guevara said while the Chippewas are expecting major contributions from a number of key players this season, the team presumes a leadership role out of Bradford.

“For CB to have success, it is something she has to continue to develop on a daily basis,” Guevara said.

“She needs to be consistent in practice, consistent with her talking and with her persistence. Her experience with the World University team has significantly helped her understand the importance of that.”

As far as whether Bradford has a shot at the MAC regular season MVP this season, Guevara would not make any predictions.

“The coaches vote on that,” she said. “I think if she is able to hit all the markers and goals we have set for her and she has set for herself,

it would be a really tight race.”

One safe bet is how hard Bradford will work not just toward personal accolades, but the success of her team.

“I’m still working on a lot of different aspects of my game,” Bradford said.

“My defense for example and the little things. This isn’t about showcasing my talents anymore. There is just one goal: To win.” sports@cm-life.com

Timeline

2011: Rated No. 37 prospect in the US by ESPN. Nov. 11, 2011: Made debut against Northwestern off the bench. Scored 14 points in 19 minutes.

Nov. 20, 2011: Made first start at Pittsburgh. Scored 16 points and had 12 rebounds for a double-double.

Jan. 28-Feb. 1: Served twogame suspension for role in CMU-Ohio fight on Jan. 25.

2011-12 season: Named to AllMAC Honorable Mention team and All-MAC Freshmen team.

2012-13 season: Named to All-MAC First team.

March. 16, 2013: Scored 13 points, had 10 rebounds, four blocks and three steals in MAC Championship win against Akron.

March. 16, 2013: Named to All-MAC Tournament team and won MAC Tournament MVP. March. 23, 2013: Scored 36 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists in NCAA tournament game against Oklahoma.

Summer 2013: Scored 16 points in Gold Medal game against Russia for Team USA in World University Games.

Also had winning bucket against Australia in semifinal game.

Samantha Madar | Staff Photographer Head coach Sue Guevara speaks to the press at Basketball Media Day on Thursday morning in McGuirk Arena.

Women’s coach: poised, prepared

By Dominick Mastrangelo Staff Reporter

Seven years ago, the MidAmerican Conference coaches picked the women’s basketball team to finish last in the conference. And it did.

This year, the Chippewas are predicted to repeat as conference champions.

Head coach Sue Guevara, who recently was awarded a five-year contract extension, said she was proud of the foundation she has created in Mount Pleasant.

“I have been very blessed to have some fantastic people around me as we have built this program to what it is today,” Guevara said. “We are still working very hard to make all the other coaches and the critics believers. It shows the hard work is paying off.”

The Chippewas have a daunting non-conference schedule in front of them.

CMU will play six teams that appeared in the 2013 Women’s National Invitation Tournament.

Among the previously successful teams the Chippewas will look to beat are No. 7 Kentucky (Nov. 17), No. 21 Purdue ( Dec. 28) and No. 2 Notre Dame (Dec. 22).

Two junior guards – Crystal Bradford and Jessica Green – were picked as All-MAC preseason team. They were joined by Ball State’s Natalie Fontaine and Toledo’s Andola

Dortch and Inma Zanoguera.

“Playing those good teams will be a really good experience, especially for the younger players,” Bradford said. “Even if we take a few losses on some of those games, we are going to learn from them and get better.”

Juniors Kerby Tamm and Jas’Mine Bracey are both members of one of the best recruiting classes in CMU women’s history (2011) and are expected to get more playing time.

The two show a great deal of promise and have earned a significant role on the team, according to their coach.

“I’m happy that they are both healthy and playing at the highest level they can recently,” Guevara said. “Kerby had a great summer and is moving the ball and shooting so much better. They have been here for two years now.

They know what we are trying to do.”

Not to be forgotten is the team’s undisputed best player: Bradford. She averaged 28.2 points and 9.9 rebounds last year at CMU and won a Gold Medal with Team USA in the World University Games.

“I’m kind of a mix of anxious and excited,” Bradford said. “I have to bring something to the game I haven’t brought before. sports@cm-life.com

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Into the home stretch As the season winds down, football team grapples with challenges

By Jeff Papworth Staff Reporter

Football has entered the home stretch as the last month of its regular season has come upon it after enduring games that were good, bad and ugly.

Central Michigan’s last game was a bit of all three, since it was tied with Northern Illinois at halftime and then let the Huskies break it open in the second half during a 38-17 defeat.

It was a continuation of a trend in its losses to nonBCS teams with the Chippewas getting outscored by a combined total of 65-6 in the second half of defeats to the Huskies, UNLV and Toledo.

CMU (3-5 Overall, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) led the Rebels 21-7 at the break before losing 31-21, and in its 38-17 loss to Toledo, it was only down 21-14 at the half.

Head coach Dan Enos said he has no fix for faltering in the last two quarters. It takes the team to understand it must bring as much

energy into the second half as the first.

“Halftime is a time to go and regroup a little bit, (to) talk about any minor adjustments that you want to make on each side of the ball,” Enos said. “Then, you’ve got to come out and you’ve got to play likes it’s the opening kickoff.”

The best Enos got out of his team was in October, with victories against Miami (Ohio) and MAC East favorite Ohio.

The Chippewas were bolstered in the two games by things every coach desires: A successful rushing attack and a defense that can keep teams at bay.

CMU held Ohio to its second lowest scoring game to date in its 26-23 win, and for the first time in the Enos era, the Chippewas held a team under double digits in a 21-9 win over Miami.

“We were just flying around, having fun,” said senior safety Avery Cunningham. “Rallying to the ball, hitting the ball carrier, having fun with it and doing what you’re supposed to do.”

Gregory Cornwell | Staff Photographer The Chippewas enter the field to face undefeated NIU during the Oct. 19 Homecoming game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

The running backs also found holes, especially sophomore Saylor Lavallii, in the team’s two wins in October. He had 151 and 184 rushing yards against Miami and Ohio respectively, contributing to the running game’s two best games of

the season.

Through everything, Enos said there was plenty of evidence to take from the first eight games that give him confidence in this team for the last part of the regular season when it looks to earn its second straight bowl bid.

“There’s been a lot of moments,” he said. “From the play of our defense against Ohio and Miami, and earlier on versus Northern Illinois.

Just been getting turnovers.

Our young freshman kicker making some big kicks for us. We’ve got a freshman

quarterback getting better every week. We’re very excited about finishing the season and where we’re going to go from there.” sports@cm-life.com

Players, coaches spend time with family during lengthy bye-week

By Aaron McMann Senior Reporter

Football teams are used to a bye week. For those in the Mid-American Conference, going a stretch of 10 days isn’t out of the ordinary.

But 17 days?

“This is like a bowl-game kind of feel,” Central Michigan head coach Dan Enos said of his team’s lengthy gap between games. “I don’t think there’s an exact science as to how to handle it.

Looking at our team, I know we needed some time last week to just get away from practice.”

With the unusual amount of time off — Enos and players have said they have never been involved with a schedule like this — coaches spent most of last week on the recruiting trail, while players hit the weight room to add pounds. With a consistent practice schedule and weekly games, it’s difficult for players to maintain the weight they started the season with.

“We had guys who were having issues with keeping weight on, which during the season is very difficult for some of these guys,” Enos said. “We made it an empha-

sis last week to lift, to run and get back to nutrition.”

In a rare in-season occurrence, players and coaches were given last weekend off to spend time with friends and family. And they made the most of it.

“My mom bought me a plane ticket home to Florida,” said sophomore receiver Andrew Flory, a Miramar, Fla., native. “Stayed home for a few days, kicked back and relaxed. I landed and it was like 80 (degrees), came back it was like 36. A big difference.

“I’ve never seen a bye week like this — it’s crazy.

Kater still not 100 percent after injury, return remains unknown

By Aaron McMann Senior Reporter

More than two months after suffering a separated collarbone, there stood junior quarterback Cody Kater with the same long, scruffy beard he started the season with.

Projected weeks ago to be mostly healed from a Grade 3 separation, Kater is still nowhere near 100 percent.

In fact, a week to 10 days after beginning rehab, he hasn’t made it through an entire practice and still hasn’t received full clearance from doctors yet to actually play in a game.

His candid nature remains, but his return to quarterback is still up in the air.

“Every week I see the doctor and he says something,” Kater said. “At this point it’s all a blur; just tell me something I want to hear. Because they haven’t told me anything I’ve wanted to hear since it happened.”

Kater, tapped as the starting quarterback at the beginning of the season, went down in the first quarter of the season opener at Michigan. Thought

Cody Kater

to be a broken collarbone at first, he later found it wasn’t that serious and surgery wouldn’t be needed. But his arm was in a sling for about six weeks.

That doesn’t do any favors for a speedy return. The coaching staff is worried about his mechanics, Kater said.

“The arm strength I don’t think ever left, it’s more the consistency, more the drive on the ball,” he said. “When you don’t throw for five to six weeks, you lose a lot. It sucks, but it is what it is. There’s nothing you can do about it.”

Kater remains third on the depth chart at quarterback, behind redshirt freshman Cooper Rush and sophomore Alex Niznak. He could play Nov. 6 at Ball State in an emergency situation, but the timetable for a full return is unknown.

When he does return, Enos said he’s not just going to hand over the starting job to Kater.

Rush has begun to settle in after a rough start to the season, and pulling him for a guy who has now seen less playing time at CMU than the redshirt freshman isn’t a decision that will be made lightly.

So, will he have to earn the job back?

“Absolutely,” Enos said.

“The first thing he has to do is practice. I don’t know what the timetable is because everybody’s different, and we don’t want to rush him back.

Obviously his health for the long-term is the most important thing, but we’d have to see where we’re at when the doctors clear him and he puts together a good full week of practice.” sports@cm-life.com

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This is a bad part in our schedule, but I feel like our preparation and mindset (hasn’t changed). We’re still hungry; we want to get out there and play again, and we’re just anxious to get back on the field.”

Even Enos, hot off the recruiting trail, got to spend some time with his family.

His daughter played in a

soccer tournament in Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend, and he was able to make the trip.

“I get to do that in the spring some, but I don’t get to do that in the fall, so that was kind of a welcome thing,” Enos said. “And they won the tournament.”

Ahead of CMU’s Nov. 6 game at Ball State (8 p.m.,

ESPN2), the team returned to a schedule this week, with video and position meetings on Monday and practice Tuesday through Thursday.

They are expected to practice over the weekend before departing for Muncie, Ind., on Tuesday. sports@cm-life.com

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Volleyball prepares for MAC road tests

By Joe Judd Staff Reporter

Kaitlin Thoresen | File Photo Senior 125-pounder Joe Roth beats Old Dominion 125-pounder Jerome Robinson in a 5-2 decision on Feb. 3 at McGuirk Arena. CMU won the match 25-6.

Wrestling team opens season with intrasquad meet on Saturday

By Mark Cavitt Staff Reporter

There are many new faces on the wrestling team this year, and they’ll hit the mats inside McGuirk Arena for the first time at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

The team had their first round of wrestle offs and work outs to make weight on Thursday afternoon to determine who will make the cut to compete on Saturday night.

With a good mix of younger and older athletes, head coach Tom Borrelli is looking forward to the meet on Saturday, which will put his wrestlers in a different environment.

“I think practice has been good,” Borrelli said. “Our guys have been working really hard. I think they’re ready. A lot of our younger guys are still trying to improve and learn what it takes to be successful at this level. The upperclassmen have been real

RECAP | CONTINUED FROM 1B “It was after we lost to Pittsburgh and (Gassman) had broken her leg,” Gosse said. “It just seemed like everyone was a mess. It was like ‘Is this all really happening to us?’ A lot of people were crying that night. It was tough.”

The women refused to view themselves as victims of tragic fate.

“We never wanted anyone’s pity,” said senior forward Nicole Samuel. “With everything that happened to us, we learned that you cannot let everything get you down. We kept (Josie) in our hearts as we moved forward. We were eventually able to take things day by day, and that’s why we were able to bounce back the way we did.”

After a catastrophic first month, hope finally found it’s way into the team’s heart.

The resilient women never looked back.

The Chippewas grabbed their first victory on Sept. 27 when they bested Kent State 1-0. Suddenly, CMU was undefeated in conference play and had found a new normalcy.

“Sometimes it takes time for gardens to grow,” McGahey said. “There was a progression that was evident. The trust and belief in each other grew immensely. It has been a testament to the character of this team and the standards they have had

good about trying to mentor the younger guys. I’m excited to see how they compete. “ Junior Mike Ottinger is coming off a great season in which he was 20-13 overall, finished ranked second in the Mid-American Conference at 165 pounds and won his secondstraight MAC title.

Another wrestler looking to make an impact once again is senior Scott Mattingly. Last season, he went 20-13 overall at 141 pounds and finished fourth in the MAC championships.

A key wrestler for the Chippewas this season will be senior Joe Roth. He is coming off a season in which he finished with a 16-3 record and was 12-3 in the MAC tournament.

Borrelli said each one of these guys will be important in order for the team to be successful this season.

“Mike and Joe are quieter guys,” Borrelli said. “They try

to lead by example. Scott is the more outgoing guy and had stepped up as one of the more vocal leaders. The other guy that I see filling that role as vocal leader is Craig Kelliher.”

The team has been practicing in preparation for the upcoming season, but Borrelli said the advantage to having this intrasquad meet every season is to measure where guys are at and observe how they will perform in a different environment.

“I think from a coaches perspective and from a preparation standpoint it’s good to put them in a different environment,” Borrelli said. “They haven’t been in that environment yet this season and some since last March as far as wrestling an opponent, being out in the gym with crowds and officials. It adds a whole different psychological element to it.”

for themselves from the beginning, even in light of everything that had happened.”

Since starting MAC play, the Chippewas have gone 7-3 and are in a good position heading into the MAC tournament this weekend, a result almost no one saw coming.

“We never went out there with the mindset that we had to win every game for Josie,” Samuel said. “That would be way too much pressure. We just kept everything in perspective.

Going through something like that changes your outlook on sports and on life.”

Once a winning culture was reestablished on the team, CMU at times looked unbeatable instead of once winless.

The Chippewas’ victories were emotional, and their momentum was unstoppable.

Possibly the highest point of the regular season came on Senior Day Oct. 27, when Samuel scored the game winning goal in double-overtime to give the Chippewas a 1-0 win over Ball State.

“We’ve been through the best of times and worst of times together,” Gosse said. “A lot of teams say things like that, but it is true with us. Not just in soccer, but in life. That is what will stay with me forever.”

As the vicious roller-coaster season progressed, the Chippewas found comfort.

“Coach McGahey was so great about everything,” Samuel said. “We all appreciated his sensitivity and his vulnerability.

He was never afraid to show us

that he was hurting, too. He was always on our same level. No one was separate; we were all together every step of the way.”

McGahey said he has been honored to lead the team through what he said others have called ‘a perfect storm’.

“Families don’t talk about being families,” he said. “You have to show up when it’s good and you have to show up when it’s bad. The credit has to go to the team. Without their love and affection for each other, none of this would have been possible.”

When Gosse received the news of Josie’s accident, she immediately contacted Samuel.

The two drove together to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

“I remember as soon as Gosse told me the news, I just broke down,” Samuel said. “It was pretty surreal. It was a terrible situation, but it brought us closer together.”

Closeness and trust is what has brought the Chippewas to where they are today.

“Sometimes legacies are about trophies and trophy cases,” McGahey said. “But sometimes legacies are about character and an ideal that other people and other teams will be able to hold on to.”

The legacy of the 2013 Chippewas has already been made.

“These bonds we have made have become unbreakable,” Samuel said. “This has been the greatest season ever.”

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Volleyball is preparing to go on the road this weekend to face two Mid-American Conference opponents in the MAC West — Ball State and Toledo.

Having already played the pair of opponents to begin the conference schedule, Chippewas head coach Erik Olson has seen improvements to his team’s overall performance, especially when comparing them to earlier in the season.

“Our blocking came a really long way, and I think getting blockers to hold their position well has been important,” Olson said. “Our defense has been continuing to get better and better when Kelly (Maxwell) can manage her situation.”

A senior setter, Maxwell has been battling injuries for the past few weeks. She played in both of her team’s matches last weekend and is resting in preparation for this weekend.

“Coach has given me opportunities to get better in the training room to heal up,” Maxwell said.

With the season quickly nearing its end, the Chippewas are going to need Maxwell if they want to continue on with their winning ways. During this time of year, matches have traditionally been more intense and competitive.

“Toward the end it’s always a battle,” Maxwell said. “There are a few teams that will stand out at first and second place

BGSU | CONTINUED FROM 1B Chippewas goalkeeper Grace Labrecque was solid once again for CMU, stopping eight shots on goal against BGSU. The women’s solid defense

Tianyu Han | Staff Photographer Junior outside hitter Kaitlyn McIntyre, sophomore defensive specialist Kristen Reenders, and senior defensive specialist Jenna Coates await a serve from Buffalo opposition during their 3-0 victory on Oct. 25 at McGuirk Arena.

and a few teams that fall to the bottom.”

Including this weekend’s matches, the Chippewas have just six more regular season matches remaining on their schedule, with the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament starting on Nov. 22.

“It’s kind of a race for the middle of the pack, and I think we’re just trying to prove that we have what it takes to make a run in this and do some big things,” Maxwell said.

The last time the Chippewas played these two

teams, they swept Toledo, only to get swept by Ball State the following evening.

This time, the Chippewas will be on the road, and CMU would like to do what Olson has been preaching to his team all season and impose their will.

The action starts at 7 p.m. Friday at Ball State and at 3 p.m. Saturday at Toledo.

was a major factor in maintaining the lead on a windy, rainy day in Mount Pleasant.

“Our backline did a tremendous job controlling the flow of traffic around our net,” McGahey said. “That takes major pressure off of our forwards when we can do that. If we had said our goal was to be a top three seed in the tournament

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“This was a tremendous way to end the season.”

QUATERFINALS | CONTINUED FROM 1B Eastern Michigan is the regular season MAC champion, finishing with an 8-2-1 conference record and will face No. 8 seed Ohio.

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With a bye week – two weeks, really – Central Jeremey Gainer Michigan football beat DEFENSIVE LINE writer Aaron McMann Like many other spots on this team, evaluates and dishes out it’s been a mixed bag – leaning toward the bad side. They’ve played well grades for the team. Last against poor offensive lines, but also Northern Illinois quarterback Jorweek was the offense and let dan Lynch rush for an FBS-record 316 yards. Michigan State transfer Jeremy special teams, this week Gainer was a welcome addition at defensive end, but we haven’t seen the is defense and coaching.

type of pressure on the quarterback many of us thought we would. CMU ranks near the middle of the league in sacks (15) and eight in rushing yards allowed (210 per game). Instability at defensive tackle, with the more experienced Matt Losiniecki missing four games due to injury, hasn’t helped either. Those numbers will likely improve with Western Michigan and UMass on the schedule, two schools near the bottom of the league in rushing yards. The unit will be tested again on Nov. 6 against Ball State.

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On a team marred by injuries on the offensive and defensive side the ball, one of the few constants has been at linebacker. Senior Shamari Benton and junior Justin Cherroci both lead the team in tackles, each with 84. While those numbers are impressive, both have just 7.5 tackles for a loss.

You would like to see more out of them, but that is more a reflection of the defensive line and the 4-2-5 defense CMU uses. Instead of blitzing opponents, the Chippewas like to use their linebackers to make tackles in open space.

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