Nov. 6, 2013

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“I became more worldly in so many ways that couldn’t possibly be experienced by someone who hasn’t yet been abroad.”

Kelsey Fernandez, South Lyon senior

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6, 2013 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 31 VOL. 95

LIFE IN BRIEF UNIVERSITY

Splice of life

Student band combines genres, talent to create music

By Lauren Fowlkes Staff Reporter

Tianyu Han | Staff Photographer Walled Lake senior Andy Wade, drummer of Splice, laughs during band practice Sunday evening in Room 156 of the Music Building.

Out of the eclectic sounds of jazz, classical rock, gospel and blues, a band called Splice was born.

Comprised of seven Central Michigan University students, the band has picked up several key members along the way since its creation.

“We decided on Splice for the band name because we all come from a variety of musical backgrounds,” vocalist and Novi senior Jasmine E’Lon said.

Mount Pleasant senior Haruki Hakoyama and Traverse Bay senior Andy Wheelock started by playing for CMU’s gospel choir, Christ Central Choir, which was founded by E’Lon and Highland senior Kortez Buckner.

While choir directors at the time, E’Lon and Buckner brought Hakoyama and Wheelock in to help play their music.

Buckner, Hakoyama and Wheelock musically connected and decided to branch off, unknowingly creating a prototype of Splice, as they rehearsed at the Music Building any chance they got.

The band has evolved over the years to resemble a family. They make sure to start off rehearsals with seeing how everybody’s day went before practicing.

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Prescription drug policies crack down on abusers, pharmacies to ensure safety WHERE ABUSERS GET THEIR DRGUS

By Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

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Took from friend or relative without asking

Prescribed by doctor

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their responsibilities.

While local Mount Pleasant pharmacies refused to comment, all are expected to adhere to the general laws and guidelines that all pharmacists are expected to follow to ensure the safety of patients and prevent drug abuse.

Many people will create nonexistent prescriptions by using computers. When this or other

forged prescriptions are discovered, pharmacists must contact the police, the DEA or State Board of Pharmacy.

On a more local level, the residence halls at Central Michigan University are equipped with their own policies in the case of drug abuse or other emergencies.

SGA retains seat on A-Senate committee

By Ben Solis Staff Reporter

Student Government Association representatives on Academic Senate helped draft and pass an amendment allowing them to retain a seat on the governing body’s Committee on Committees.

The vote taken at Tuesday’s meeting put an end to weeks of panic within SGA, which only learned of the proposal to take away its committee membership after the measure was presented as an agenda item on the A-Senate floor last month.

SGA Senator and A-Senate student representative Sandy Lane said he was thrilled with the outcome and what it meant for the future of student involvement on other A-Senate committees.

“I’m very pleased at the entertainment of our motion and our amendment and that it passed,” Lane said. “We will definitely be involved in that committee. This issue has brought up Sandy Lane other issues that we have been made aware of, and steps are in motion to fill the seats in all the committees that we are obligated to fill.” w A-SENATE | 2

Tobacco-free policy aimed at education, not punishment

By Malachi Barrett Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University’s decision to prohibit tobacco use on campus is without clear measures for strict enforcement, offering little tangible deterrent to smokers who wish to defy it, students said.

Effective July 1, 2014, the smoke-free policy will be expanded to prohibit all forms of tobacco and e-cigarettes on all university properties. Manager of Employee Health and Wellness Tammy Griffin said the primary emphasis of the policy is on creating a culture of nonsmoking at CMU. “Its going to take some time for the awareness to be disseminated,” Griffin said. “We’re working hard to make sure everyone who comes to campus knows.”

Operating under the “see something, say something” banner, the intent is for students and faculty to hold one other accountable for keeping the campus tobacco free. If someone is seen breaking the rule, they are encouraged to respectfully remind the smoker of the new policy.

Milford sophomores Elise Hubel and Sarah Schroeder said selfenforcing the law is not likely to succeed. Hubel said a lack of enforcement won’t offer much reason for smokers to change their habits. w SMOKING | 2

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This is the second story in a three-part series on prescription drug abuse within the community of Mount Pleasant and Central Michigan University.

In the fight against prescription drug abuse, policy is one of the major weapons.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 4 percent of those who abuse prescription pain killers obtain them from a dealer or stranger, while 55 percent get the drugs for free from a friend or relative. The next largest group, at 17 percent, have the pills they abuse prescribed by a doctor.

Pharmacies everywhere are expected to uphold certain laws and standards when it comes to dispensing prescription drugs.

Doctors and physicians are already expected to enter prescribed medications into the Michigan Automated Prescription System so other doctors or pharmacists can ensure that patients are not trying to cheat the system. The DEA and Office of Diversion Control provide guidelines and other resources for pharmacists to better define

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w Philosophy and Religion Teaching Associate Brett Esaki will discuss the history of spirituality and non-religion in the United States at 7 p.m. in Anspach room 168. w Faculty artist Bruce Bonnell (horn) will perform in concert at 8 p.m. in the Staples Family Concert Hall in the Music Building. Tickets are $3 for students and seniors and $5 for the public. They can be bought by calling (989)774-3000 or online.

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SPLICE | CONTINUED FROM 1 “It’s just seven people hanging out, having fun, making music,” Grand Rapids senior and bass player Mike Sundt said.

Hakoyama used his connections to book Splice’s first gig at a monthly Acoustic Brew held in downtown Mount Pleasant.

From there, Buckner booked the band to play at The Cabin, where the group began to pick up traction.

They have performed in Northern Michigan, including a mini tour at some of their former high schools to raise money for music departments.

The band tries to play a variety of music so no matter where they are playing, someone is going to hear something they like. The band draws influence from both The Dave Matthews Band and Snarky Puppy. Splice enjoys performing covers from artists such as Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Earth Wind and Fire, Bruno Mars and many more.

They have also been known to “splice up” the covers they perform.

“Whenever we play a cover, we never want to do it the

same as the original artists did,” E’Lon said. “We try to make it our own.”

Along with playing covers, the band released its debut album, “Take Time,” in April.

With each song having some story or significance for each of the band members, the album was completed within one week.

In the album’s namesake track, “Take Time,” drummer Andy Wheelock, who wrote the song from personal experience, realized how precious it was to take time to enjoy the people in his life.

The album also features instrumental tunes, but the band hopes to do more vocals and interludes on their next album. A release date has not yet been set.

“Interludes are a way for the people to learn about the band in a more personal way,” E’Lon said during a Sunday rehearsal.

In terms of the future of Splice, the band hopes to stick together and make music for a long time whether signed or not.

“I think we really improved,” Sundt said. “I hope the album highlights how we have grown as individuals, musicians as a group and as composers.” metro@cm-life.com

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Michelle Veith, associate director of Residence Life, said drug abuse prevention policies do not differ greatly from any policy designed to keep students safe.

“We treat drug abuse in the residence halls the same way we would treat any concern for a student’s health and safety,” Veith said.

When there is any concern for a student’s safety or health, Residence Life attempts to provide students with resources, both on and off campus.

The student is also required to meet with a Residence Life counselor, and in severe cases, a student support meeting is organized by the university to discuss helpful options.

“When our staff becomes aware of the use of drugs, our protocol is to involve CMU Police,” Veith said. “Depending on the situation, they

could be cited by the police, arrested or referred to the Office of Student Conduct.”

CMUPD Officer Larry Klaus said student incidents of drug abuse are either referred to the Mount Pleasant Police Department through Residence Life.

“The police would conduct an investigation which upon completion would be referred to the Isabella County Prosecutors office for potential criminal charges,” Klaus said. “The Office of Student Conduct can take administrative action in regards to the student’s status.”

Collaborating frequently with BAYANET, CMUPD officers first work to identify the substance, sometimes sending it to the MSP crime lab for analysis. Once an identification of the drug has been made, further steps toward possible prosecution can be made.

A-SENATE | CONTINUED FROM 1 The measure calling for the removal of the SGA representatives from the committee was put forward

by Committee on Committees chairperson Roschelle Heuberger, and was drafted after several years of faculty and student frustrations. These frustrations primarily focused on poor student attendance and a thorough lack of participation on SGA’s part.

As the committee began to meet this year, three of its allocated student seats were not filled, leading Heuberger to feel that students did not want the seats to begin with.

Heuberger said her measure to change the membership language for the committee was not anti-student, but more of a way to make sure her committee operates without unneeded hiccups throughout the year, according to a prepared statement read

by A-Senate Chairperson Andrew Spencer.

The counter amendFrom 2010-12, a total of 322 drug law violations were recorded on campus and referred for disciplinary action.

According to Klaus, however, only four or five cases in the last two years have had to do specifically with prescription drug abuse.

“The vast majority of cases which the police department encounters involves alcohol, marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs,” Klaus said.

Currently, CMU does not employ anyone to tackle substance abuse prevention, but Residence Life strives to keep students informed through educational programs and by enforcing all policies.

“I would say (drug abuse) is relatively infrequent with marijuana being the bulk of what we see,” Veith said. “Students often don’t understand that medical marijuana is not allowed on campus because we receive federal dollars.” metro@cm-life.com

ment that helped SGA keep one seat on the committee, which was drafted by SGA Senator Kevin White, called for eliminating two of the three student committee seats, effectively keeping one student on board.

Upon hearing about the measure, Lane, White and SGA Student Body President Marie Reimers worked swiftly to make sure their access to the committee was held intact.

They not only drafted the counter amendment on the same day, but also sat down with A-Senate members outside of the senate floor to figure out if their proposal could work.

The discussion to amend the measure displayed an overwhelming amount of faculty support.

“I would just like to point out this committee has 16 faculty, so I don’t think having a quorum problem is entirely (the) students’ fault,” said Senator Misty Bennett, a business management instructor. “I do think students should be involved and I will always support that.”

Senator Kennen White,

a music instructor, agreed with Bennett’s sentiment.

“I’m on a senate Misty Bennett committee where a student has resigned because of a class conflict and could not attend, but I understand that this committee does a lot of their work by email anyway, so I don’t see the issue, especially in terms of class conflict,” he said.

Reimers told Central Michigan Life that if one seat was left open, Lane would take the empty seat.

Lane said on the senate floor that he and others appointed to other committees are ready and willing to serve in the fullest capacity.

“As we’ve talked about this, we do fully intend on being active participants anywhere we can,” he said.

SMOKING |

should stress education and treatment, but may include disciplinary action.”

This includes being subject to civil fines of $100 for the first violation and not more than $500 for the second or subsequent violation, as provided by Michigan Public Act 198. However, CMU Police Captain Fred Harris said attempting to enforce the policy was up to Human Resources, not something that CMUPD is involved in.

Griffin said enforcement of the policy would not attempt to punish smokers, but rather that the students themselves would keep each other in check. She said it was “very realistic” to expect polite reminders to reduce smoking on-campus, pointing to similar policies at the University of Michigan and Michigan Tech University.

U-M has been smoke-free since 2011 and uses the same “good neighbor initiative” as CMU.

CONTINUED FROM 1 “Theres no incentive for me to stop smoking,” Hubel said. “If you’re dependent on nicotine, then you’re basically being forced to quit.”

Schroeder said she would most likely try to tone down her smoking, but would still find places to smoke on campus.

“Responsibility for complying with the policy rests first and foremost with the individual,” Associate Vice President of Human Resources Lori Hella said.

“However, repeat or problem violations will be handled like other conduct issues on campus and reported to the appropriate department as noted in the policy.”

The tobacco-free policy, as found in the manual of university policies, procedures and guidelines, states that “violation of this policy will result in reasonable sanctions, which

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Wayside to host housing fair tonight

By Katherine Ranzenberger Staff Reporter

Students in search of housing for next year or free food for tonight might want to attend the 2013 Mount Pleasant Housing Fair at Wayside.

An anticipated 37 apartment complexes will be sending representatives to the event, where they will have booths explaining basic housing information.

O’Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grill and Wayside Central General Manager John Hunter said students who might not necessarily be interested in housing information should still attend for some of the extracurricular activities.

Tallgrass Apartments Office Assistant Vanessa Irwin said the business will be providing several activities in addition to leasing information.

“We will be handing out stuff from a basketful of goodies, and we are doing a game to take money off of the price of the security deposit,” Irwin said.

The fair, which is free to attend, will be providing free food, beverages and several prizes for attendees including candy packages, a $100 visa gift card, gift certificates to local businesses and a grand prize of round-trip airfare for two during Spring Break.

“If people are hungry for pizza and want a chance to win something, you should come stop by,” Hunter said.

“If 500 people come, you have a one in 500 chance of winning the airfare.”

The event will be hosted at tonight at Wayside Central from 6-8 p.m. and will be immediately followed by an airing of the Ball State vs. Central Michigan football game.

- Wyatt Bush, Senior Reporter

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CMU set to host second annual Dance United charity event

Central Michigan University will host the second annual Dance United charity event at 7 p.m. in the Events Center Thursday to benefit United Way of Isabella County.

Ten teams dance the night away with a mix of tango, ballroom and jazz dancing, competing to help raise $10,000 for the United Way of Isabella County.

Dancers will include CMU police officers Laura Rico and Jeff Ballard, CMU women’s basketball players Crystal Bradford and Chelsea Lynn, Student Government Association President Marie Reimers and Vice President Patrick O’Connor, and many more.

VIP tables can reserved for $300 a table or $40 a seat by calling (989)-774-7418 or emailing stump1a@cmich.edu General admission is a suggested $5 donation at the door on the night of the event.

People can show support for their favorite teams by donating through the United Way of Isabella County website unitedwayisabella.org All donations are tax deductible.

- Nathan Clark, Staff Reporter

Katy Kildee | Assistant Photo Editor CMED student Ali Hachem discusses his childhood and the experiences that led to his decision to become a doctor when he talked with CM Life on Oct. 24 in the CMED Building.

A life of service Student leader brings global, life long experience to CMED

By Adrian Hedden Senior Reporter

When his mother suffered a devastating asthma attack, Ali Hachem was already a life saver at age 15. Since saving his ailing mother with a few pills, Hachem has been dedicated to a lifetime of medicine and serving his community.

“Those four or five pills saved her,” Hachem, 22, said. “Having a member of my family have a chronic disease is what really drove me forward throughout my childhood. ” Despite his parents’ initial worries, Hachem was steadfast in his pursuit of medicine. Leaving behind past ambitions as a soccer star, he said medical school is the next stop on his road to becoming a doctor.

“My parents tried to talk me out of it, but I’ve always been a fan of medicine,” Hachem said. “They’re supportive of my journey to medical school. It’s tough, but it’s a check point.”

Now vice president of the College of Medicine’s Medical Student Council and a member of CMED’s inaugural 64-student class, Hachem will hone his natural skills in hopes of serving his community in times of need.

Frequently moving across the globe as his father pursued work as a hotel manager during Hachem’s childhood, the Detroit native hopes the tight bonds his family forged on the road will translate to the close relationships he has already begun to forge at CMED. “I feel like I’ve been exposed to many cultures,” Hachem said. “Moving around brought my family closer.

When I first visited CMED, the overall feeling that I got was it’s a family.

Students, faculty and administrators — we’re all one family.”

Hachem’s family moved from

Detroit when he was just a baby. They then moved to Germany before making stops in Dubai and Syria.

“The classes here were more diverse that other schools I looked at,” Hachem said. “Moving around a lot, that’s something I looked for.”

Starting in 2000, Hachem lived in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for nine years. In 2009, he returned to Michigan and lived with family in Dearborn, attending the University of Michigan- Dearborn for his undergraduate studies. Hachem’s parents were originally from the West Bekaa Valley in northern Lebanon.

He was raised with three siblings: Two brothers, 14 and 18, and a sevenyear-old sister. While in Dearborn, the children were looked after by Hachem’s aunt, Shalwa Awaba, for three years. Awaba has lived in Dearborn for the past 23.

“He was the first baby of the family,” Awaba said. “He was very special and close to everyone. Even when he first moved here, it wasn’t hard for him to make friends. It didn’t feel like he was a stranger to this country when he moved here. He’d always been here.”

Awaba explained Hachem always looked after his mother and siblings.

Citing an incident at a shopping mall, where a six-year-old Hachem called an ambulance for his mother during an asthma attack, Awaba said her nephew will always be dedicated to his family.

“He wasn’t scared; very patient,” Awaba said of the ambulance call. “He stayed calm when the ambulance came.

Ever since he was three or four, he was always there for mom. He always knew when she was getting an asthma attack.

She depends on him for herself and to guide his brothers and sisters.”

Leaving U-M-Dearborn with a bachelor’s degree in biological science last

year, Hachem came to CMED eager to shape the beginnings of the new medical school. He plans to mentor future classes, an advantage not afforded to CMED’s first class.

“Once they come in, we’ll give them the chance of guidance. That is something we did not get. They might have the advantage over us, but we’re getting the best of it. We get the whole building to ourselves,” he joked.

Quickly rising to vice president of the Medical Student Council, founding the internal medicine specialty group and working on CMED’s Oath Committee, Hachem easily made friends with his fellow medical students. He said the group often goes out on weekends and still makes time for the soccer field.

“He’s incredibly hardworking,” Medical Student Council President Victor Hurtig said. “That guy is always on point. He steps ahead of the game and anticipates things like nobody’s business. He has an impressive ability to anticipate problems and implement solutions before they come up.”

CMED instructor Janet Miller serves as the faculty adviser for Hachem’s internal medicine interest group. She said he is a good student and works well with others.

“He is always well prepared for classes, and every day contributes to the discussions,” Miller said.

For his third and fourth year of clinical study, Hachem will be sent to a hospital in Alma. Hurtig is certain his peer will continue to pursue medicine as a team player and problem-solver.

“He’s not a problem solver; he’s a problem seek and destroyer,” Hurtig said.

Suicide Prevention Week at Central Michigan University featured two speakers Tuesday who emphasized the importance of being kind and helping others.

“A lot of people who commit suicide look like the ideal students,” Larry Ashley, a retired professor from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, told a packed crowd in French Auditorium.

“If you see a friend of someone who’s hurting, say, ‘Have you ever though about hurting yourself?’ You’re of critical importance to getting them help.”

Ashley has specialized in military and combat trauma and created the first college course focused on how to help the victims of this trauma. He said others need to realize that death is a part of life and that military personnel see more death than anyone else.

“Death scares people.

Death is normal,” Ashley said.

“Friends feel like if they say something (about suicidal thoughts) that the person will go out and do it. In the military, there are more people killing themselves than being killed.”

Most suicides stem from mental illnesses, Ashley said. “We treat suicide like a disease,” he added. “We don’t want to talk about it.”

Carol McCloud shared her thoughts on lowering suicide rates Monday night. “The Bucket Lady,” as she’s known around the country, said she believes everyone has an invisible bucket, and if we fill those buckets with support, the world will be a better place.

“If kids’ buckets aren’t full, they can’t learn because they’re distracted,” McCloud said. “If we start early, we can have happier people. You can choose to be a bucket filler.”

McCloud told the crowd that there are also people who dip into our buckets, like bullies.

Bullying has been shown to lead to suicides in teens and young adults.

“We all do things we wish we hadn’t done,” McCloud said.

“I think it’s how we live that really matters. Doesn’t everyone deserve to feel special and important?”

Mio senior Andy Prominski said he enjoyed Ashley’s presentation because of how passionate Ashley was about the subject. He said his passion made the presentation more enjoyable.

“He definitely was speaking from experience,” Prominski said. “He wasn’t messing around. I worked in long-term care for long enough to come to terms with death. It’s natural. It happens. It’s definitely an interesting portrayal of the subject.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Motivated Mitten encourages future entrepreneurs

By Mark Johnson Staff Reporter

There was a feeling of inspiration and empowerment Monday as the audience left Plachta Auditorium.

The lower level of Warriner Hall was filled with students, staff and others who came to listen to three successful Michigan born entrepreneurs during the Motivated Mitten entrepreneurship speaker series.

One of the entrepreneurs featured was Sheldon Yellen, CEO of Belfor Property Restoration, who was featured on the “Undercover Boss.” CBS television show.

Yellen, a Michigan native, talked about his career and gave advice to the attentive audience.

“You guys are free to dream,” Yellen said to the audience. “I challenge young people to put a little discipline to their dream. Continue to dream, but have the discipline for that dream.”

Central Michigan University alum Jeff Wegner followed his dream and stuck with his passion of filmmaking, which led him to create Movement Creative Media, a business that specializes in video production and editing for organizations and businesses.

While still at CMU, he worked on the Red Bull Chariot Races, which were held near the Wayside. Wegner

completed the project, which led to Red Bull offering him a contract.

“Before I knew it, I had worked on around two dozen projects,” Wegner said. “And I was just doing it out of passion, to be honest with you.”

While Wegner was passionate about video production before his claim to fame, Roland “Ro Spit” Coit took a longer time to figure out his passion.

Coit, co-owner of Burn Rubber and two/eighteen, a sneaker boutique and a new men’s boutique, went to college at Eastern Michigan University for two and a half years and worked a few other jobs he did not like before he realized what he wanted to do.

“I couldn’t be confined in a cubicle,” Coit said. “I would get home at about 5 p.m. and I would be on the Internet until about midnight looking at sneakers and fashion and things like that. It clicked that someday I would like to make money off of this.”

Passion is important, but it’s not the only ingredient to a successful run in the business world. Yellen stressed to the audience how important positivity and being nice is in the workplace is.

In fact, his motto is “Do the right thing, even when nobody is watching.”

An example of this is Yellen’s practice of writing each of his employees hand-written birthday cards. All 6,400 of them.

Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Undercover Boss’ Sheldon Yellen talks about his self-made success, his 6,400 employees and lessons he’s learned in business on Monday night in Plachta Auditorium.

“Today, people don’t want to be employees. They want to be a part of the team, and they want to be a part of the winning team,” Yellen said. “Winning doesn’t mean making the most money at all times, winning means that you belong and that somebody cares about you and you care about them.”

Hope senior Anthony Lazzaro, coordinator of the event, was satisfied with the attendance and was happy with the reaction of the audience.

“Each speaker had a specific message and a specific story that correlated with a diverse group of people,” Lazzaro said. “There were not only students but community members as well as faculty members, and I think everyone was able to take something away from it.” university@cm-life.com

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EDITORIAL | Weeknight games aren’t good for anybody

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KEEP FOOTBALL ON THE WEEKENDS

he Central Michigan Chippewas are in

Muncie, Ind. today to take on Ball State. It

will be under the lights in prime time, airing on ESPN 2 on a school night.

What would normally be one of the busiest days of the week for a student is now being replaced by a football game for student-athletes.

Football players, coaches and support staff, which are also comprised of students, travel the day before away games to get settled in and sometimes acclimated to the new timezone. This happens not just with football, but other sports including men’s and women’s basketball.

Because of this, students miss two of the five busiest days of the week for school. Those are classroom hours that are unused.

The NCAA issues scheduling to try to get more Division I football teams on nationally televised games.

This is ironic because for the past decade, while the NCAA has been cracking down on universities, they claim student come first in the student athlete balance. So why not adjust scheduling to better serve these students?

Ball State is receiving the short end of the stick. Not only do they face the Chippewas today, but next week they have to travel to Northern Illinois to face a ranked opponent at 8 p.m — on a Wednesday.

Attendance is another factor when it comes to paying on a week day. The national spotlight isn’t so good when the student section is busy studying or in their night classes.

If classes weren’t enough to keep students out of the stands, the weather and the fact that they can just watch the game in the comfort of their own home is.

We’ve seen it here at Kelly/Shorts Stadium and other Mid-Major schools around the country. ESPN comes to town and all the students see on the their TVs as they watch the games at home is an empty stadium.

Mid-week ESPN games started out great and gave the smaller schools some exposure, but that has run its course.

These games get players excited to play on national TV, but that’s it.

They do more harm than good.

It looks bad on the school to have an empty stadium on ESPN, it hurts because people aren’t buying tickets, merchandise and concessions and, most of all, it’s grueling on the student-athletes. It’s time to re-evaluate this practice and keep in mind the student obligations of student-athletes.

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Josh Palmer @joshpalms Yellen: “if you are going to lead people, lead by example. They know I am the first one in the office and the last one out.” #MotivateCMU

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Things always get better This is embarrassing to admit, but I read the Facebook page “CMU Confessions” almost everyday.

On this page there is some disturbing “confessions” posted, such as someone giving their pregnant girlfriend an abortion pill unknowingly.

I seriously doubt some of these confessions, especially since all the confessions are posted anonymously.

However, many of these confessions are students expressing how they feel lonely, disappointed with their college experience and wanting to end their life. I don’t question most of these posts.

I want to tell all those people reaching out for help on “CMU Confessions” I understand how you feel, I really do.

I had a difficult time my first semester. I had roommate situations that made me feel uncomfortable. I had a hard time finding people I related to.

I went home a lot, at first because my grandmother passed away, but it eventually turned to a destructive habit. I felt lonely and isolated.

Although I never considered suicide, I was depressed. To be perfectly honest, I would have

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Facebook and I broke up a couple years ago.

I would be lying if I said I did not stay awake some nights thinking about what went wrong.

I’ve been tempted to rekindle our relationship by typing in that sweet, six-digit password we created together when I was 15. As we all know, you can never really forget your first time.

Although thoughts of curing my boredom by crawling back to it still gnaw at me, I cannot devote my life to it again.

It drained me of energy and wasted my time more than it was worth.

We spent nearly five years together, and I wouldn’t trade that time for the world.

Facebook even helped me through a rough breakup with Myspace. But I have since matured and have become a different person, stronger and more independent.

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transferred, but I am fortunate enough to have a scholarship to go here.

I understand where you are coming from, I honestly do. But I want to tell you a few things.

Posting your problems on “CMU Confessions” is not going to improve your situation.

I am not judging you. I understand you are trying to find a way to express feelings that society tells you that you are not supposed to have, but this is not the way to do it.

To the students saying they feel like want to end their life, please go seek out help. There are counselors in every campus housing area, and mental health services in Foust Hall offers many free services.

The last thing I want to tell you is don’t transfer. My second semester of my freshman year and into this year has been great. I have met some amazing people and experienced many wonderful things.

You are probably wondering how I was able to turn around my college experience. I changed resident halls, stopped going home, rushed for Phi Sigma Pi and went on a trip to Chicago with a registered student organization where I met some wonderful girls.

However, I would say the two things that help me turn my life around is I knew that it was going to get better, and I stuck it out.

Was it easy to change? No. Did it sometimes make me uncomfortable? Yes. Do I still fear that my I will get stuck back in a bleak situation? Sometimes.

But I what I thought then, and what I know now is that the bad times don’t last forever.

Being unhappy my first semester also makes me appreciated the fun college moments I have even more.

So, to the people who write bizarre things on “CMU Confessions” to get attention, shame on you. But to the people who are experiencing difficulties, it will be OK. Trust me.

Let’s face it, Facebook, our relationship was unhealthy. You were very possessive and even stalked me sometimes.

Remember the day I had to study for a big exam, but instead, you insisted I spend all my time with you?

I went to the coffee shop to get away, but you followed me there. I went to the library, but sure enough, I could not shake you.

Don’t give me that face, Facebook, you know exactly what I am talking about. Don’t try to tell me our broken relationship was my fault. You’ve always had a knack for making me feel bad.

Every day after work, I would come to your home page, and you would tell me how everybody else is better than me.

Status after status would imply my inferiority to others.

“Megan is getting married,” you would say. “Jordan is having a party for his acceptance to Harvard.”

I was never good enough for you. I was scared of living without you. After all, we had the same circle of friends, and you introduced me to so many different people.

But now I know how fake a lot of them really were. They didn’t care about me. They just wanted to talk about themselves.

I’ve also been hearing some rumors, Facebook. Rumors about you spying on others, invading privacy and working with some corrupt institutions.

Soon, everyone will see past your attractive interface and realize your conniving ways.

And please don’t worry about me, Facebook. I have been tweeting around with someone else, and things are getting pretty serious.

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A worldly waste?

Students, faculty and program advisers break down the pros and cons of studying abroad

By Sydney Smith Staff Reporter

PROS “Nationwide, only 1.4 percent of students are going abroad. You could be applying for graduate school with a 4.0, but what distinguishes you from all the other 4.0’s?”

Dianne De Salvo, Director of Study Abroad

“Putting my experience in Paris on an application will automatically give me a one-up on someone who doesn’t have that credential and will be an instant conversation starter in an interview.”

Courtney Williams, Auburn Hills junior

“I became more worldly in so many ways that couldn’t possibly be experienced by someone who hasn’t yet been abroad.”

Kelsey Fernandez, South Lyon senior

Traveling to another country to experience a different way of living sounds like the opportunity of a lifetime to most small town college students, but the funds and time expended in the process have some students wondering if studying abroad is worth it.

There are differing opinions about whether taking the time to become more worldly while also gaining college credit in another country is worth abandoning one’s current studies and professional aspirations – especially when finances enter the picture.

“In the choice between being in more debt for a few credits for studying abroad or taking classes at a community college and working, I’d choose the latter,” Jackson sophomore Victoria Saylor said. “Today, it’s not attainable for a student who is paying for their own school to spend more money than they have to.”

Grand Haven senior and Study Abroad Peer Adviser Brittany Hild said cost and time commitment are the biggest factors students consider when making a decision about study abroad. Though these are common concerns, Hild said she advises students to find the program that will best fit their individual needs.

“There are many loans and scholarships offered through a student’s specific college and department for whatever they want to study,” she said. “We push studying abroad for freshmen the most, but if you pick the right program that fits with your major and is at the right time, you will get the credits and graduate on time.”

Central Michigan University’s Study Abroad Program caters to a growing number of students each year, all with a different list of financial and program requirements.

Director of Study Abroad Dianne De Salvo encourages all students to apply regardless of their financial situation.

“Everyone can study abroad, including those with high financial needs,” De Salvo said.

“Costs can be very similar to what a semester at CMU would look like. You get to keep your financial aid and many scholarships are only available to students studying abroad.”

According to Assistant Director of Career Services Erik Simon, study abroad programs offer many benefits but they might not match the personal goals of some students.

“It greatly depends on the individual and their specific goals,” Simon said. “If you’re someone who wants to work overseas, then the answer is yes, but if you want to work somewhere local, it might be in your best interest to be here and get ahead that way.”

Finding a place to travel that matches a student’s field of study or interest has also been a challenge for some.

“I would love to study abroad, but with a psychology major, it’s hard to find somewhere that makes sense,” Chesterfield junior Danielle Cywka said. “For certain majors, it could be really beneficial, but I would end up taking random credits and being more behind than I already am.”

Students who have studied abroad are confident that their experiences have pushed them ahead of their peers in academic, professional and even personal ways.

“The majority of people only learn about things through a book, but actually experiencing it is a whole different ballpark,” Auburn Hills junior Courtney Williams said. “Putting my experience in Paris on an application will automatically give me a one-up on someone who doesn’t have that credential and will be an instant conversation starter in an interview.”

For students like Williams, the experience of studying abroad was so valuable that it cannot be compared to classroom learning.

“I became more worldly in so many ways that couldn’t possibly be experienced by someone who hasn’t yet been abroad,” South Lyon senior Kelsey Fernandez said. “I also discovered that London is my one true love and am now making strides to move there.”

CONS “In the choice between being in more debt for a few credits for studying abroad or taking classes at a community college and working, I’d choose the latter.”

Victoria Saylor, Jackson sophomore

“If you’re someone who wants to work overseas, then the answer is yes (study abroad), but if you want to work somewhere local, it might be in your best interest to be here and get ahead that way.”

Erik Simon, Assistant Director of Career Services

“For certain majors it could be really beneficial, but I would end up taking random credits and being more behind than I already am.”

Danielle Cywka, Chesterfield junior

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artist’s spotlight: Brianna clippert

Graphic designer enjoys creative expression

By Elizabeth Benson Staff Reporter

Artist Spotlight is a feature that highlights the inspirations, works and aspirations of art students at Central Michigan University.

Name: Brianna Clippert Year: Junior Hometown: Oxford, Mich.

Major: 2D Design Minor: Advertising CM Life: What is your favorite medium?

Brianna Clippert: I enjoy working with computers, and I love graphic design. I enjoy the

freedom it gives you to create and express yourself in different ways that you couldn’t normally do.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

BC: Real life experiences, mostly. Also my friends; they inspire me greatly every day.

In what type of environment do you work best?

BC: Definitely secluded and quiet, but I like to work with a lot of music.

What is your dream job?

BC: I would love to work in the creative department at an

advertising firm somewhere in Chicago. I don’t have a specific one in mind, but I have a feeling that I’ll end up in that area.

Why art?

BC: I’ve always done art through high school and such, but it wasn’t until I got here that I knew it was what I wanted to do. I took Drawing 105 and having that be my first experience with art here, just really opened me up to all the possibilities. studentlife@cm-life.com

Katy Kildee | Assistant Photo Editor Oxford junior Brianna Clippert displays some of her graphic design and photo work on Tuesday in Wightman Hall.

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MUSIC REVIEW Nathan Clark

Staff Reporter

Into the wilds, the view from above As I continued my perilous expedition into the fiery heart of Central Michigan University, I was haunted by the lingering shadow of dread.

Everywhere I went, I could feel the eyes of the beasts upon me. The beasts called “the student body.”

They began watching my every move, as if they were waiting for an opportune time to strike and rid me from their environment.

I decided now might be a good time to lay low and blend in with the landscape.

Normally, when observing these creatures, I would sit up front in the first few rows in one of these caves of learning. This way, I can be closer to the alpha who gives information to the vast number of fauna in attendance.

For the sake of remaining unseen and to better observe the student body, I climbed to the top row of the cave and gazed down upon the herd of students as they masked interest in what the alpha was saying.

While a few beasts looked genuinely interested in what was being discussed, the vast majority of the herd seemed more interested in tapping away at small screens, updating information on some sort of friendship resumé or catching up on the latest sport highlights on ESPN. Observing the alpha babble at an audience that appeared to have no regard for what he was saying was fascinating.

Either these creatures have no idea what kind of monsters await them outside the cave, or they just don’t care.

Occasionally, an old beast, one who learned much in the cave many years ago, would visit to talk to the young and inspire them to do well with the knowledge they receive from the alpha.

Even these words of wisdom often fell upon deaf ears, as the cave echoed with sighs of indifference.

How these beasts will survive on their own is uncertain.

Perhaps through some miracle they will experience a spark of realization, as they notice they have been slacking their way through life, only to turn everything around at the last moment.

As much as I wish this would happen, I have my doubts. In reality, they will probably go the way all struggling species go: They will eat each other alive when resources start running thin.

The view from above was both spectacular and discouraging. Everything I saw could have just been an isolated incident, but I suspect this kind of behavior in this species is not uncommon.

‘Pure Heroine’ is an anti-pop hit machine

By Katherine Ranzenberger Staff Reporter

‘PURE HEROINE’

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I’m in love with a 16-yearold girl from New Zealand. w Artist: Lorde Well, her music at least. w Genre: Pop Ella Maria Lani YelichO’Connor, better known as electronic drums and synth Lorde, has taken my heart swells on “400 Lux.” It’s the with her simple lyrics and love song of a teenager. The the bass-heavy beats in her first full-length album, “Pure lyrics, “You buy me orange juice,” resonated with me Heroine.” because it has always been Lorde took over the charts the little things in a relain August with her hit single “Royals,” and has gained a lot tionship that have kept me interested. of attention since. The teen “Royals” comes next, anti-pop sensation took over but is followed by an even and has since pushed Miley better song. “Ribs” has a Cyrus off the Billboard Top solid, make-you-stand-up40. and-dance beat that I just The album starts with want to listen to over and “Tennis Courts,” a song over again. The overlapping, that could be found on the hypnotic vocals that start two-song not-quite-an-EP the song appear throughout. from her SoundCloud. It’s “This dream isn’t feelthe only song that carries an ing sweet. We’re reeling explicit label on “Pure Herothrough the midnight ine.” The song is a typical streets and I’ve never felt representation of a 16-yearmore alone. It feels so scary old’s thoughts about social experiences throughout high getting old.”

Being that I’m in college, school and the stereotypes these lyrics have never been we all grew up with. more relatable. Sure, at 16, I “Baby, be the class clown. was scared of the future, but I’ll be the beauty queen in now I’m faced with paying tears. It’s a new art form money to start a career I showing people how little we care. We’re so happy even might not even end up with in an economy that could when we’re smiling out of cause me to end up jobless. fear.”

Lorde gets it.

The album continues The song that takes the with a bass-heavy beat, solid

cake for me is the last song on the album, and I sincerely hope movies and commercials will utilize this innocent and almost happy tune from Lorde’s debut.

Despite the title, “A World Alone,” the single electric guitar strumming chords with her vocals is the perfect start. Then the beat comes in with an electric drum

kit, and chimes add to the tension.

Voices and talking come in to emphasize the lyrics, “The people are talking.” The song continues with a groovy beat with musical swells that range from vocals and drums, to the bare minimum of a solo electric guitar and Lorde’s individual voice.

This song would be ideal

in a movie, just as characters are learning who they are. I feel the song would fit best in the HBO show “Girls.” The song ends with the simple line, “Let them talk.”

I have listened to this album over and over. I highly recommend it because it’s easy to groove to and the lyrics are top-notch.

Guy Fawkes still influences world after 400 years

By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter

The old saying goes, “Remember, remember the fifth of November.”

After 400 years, we have not forgotten, but do we remember it wrong?

Once just a minor figure in English history, the image of the revolutionary radical Guy Fawkes has gradually become a pop culture symbol, taking on new meanings along the way.

According to history professor Carrie Euler, Guy Fawkes was one of the conspirators in an assassination attempt, called the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, on King James I. A group of Catholic men planned to ignite barrels of gunpowder they had hidden underneath the Houses of Parliament to kill the Protestant monarch.

“They were going to set it off when Parliament opened on the fifth of November,” Euler said. “One of the conspirators confessed to the government and, on the night of Nov. 4, they found Guy Fawkes with the barrels.”

The date was later established as a British holiday, also called Bonfire Night, celebrating the failure of the Gunpowder plot. Every year on Nov. 5, people throughout Great Britain light bonfires, set off fireworks and burn straw effigies of Fawkes during

the festivities, Euler said.

Though history tells a different story, many people today see Fawkes as a crusader for freedom. This change in how we view Fawkes and what he stood for began with the 1982 graphic novel “V for Vendetta.”

The book’s protagonist is V, an anarchist who wears a mask depicting the face of Fawkes to hide his identity. In the story, V overthrows an authoritarian regime in dystopian England and destroys the Courtesy | jasoneldersblog.wordpress.com Houses of Parliament. The iconic Fawkes mask gained The “V for Vendetta” mask, inspired by Fawkes, is still used by activists today. new popularity with the their identities at public release of the film adaptademonstrations since tion in 2006. their campaign against “‘V for Vendetta’ took Scientology in 2008.

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STAFF PREDICTIONS: WEEK 11

Enos continues to praise BSU offense

Chippewas are back on the field after a 17-day break Seth Newman

Jeff Papworth

Staff Reporter (7-1): Central Michigan has had a ton of off time to prepare for the high-powered offense of Ball State.

Its first goal should be stopping Ball State quarterback Keith Wenning, who leads the Mid-American Conference in passing yards and ranks sixth nationally. Ball State put up 48 points on Virginia, and you have to believe they will put up points on CMU. This game will be a shootout and Ball State could be looking ahead to their clash with Northern Illinois.

Aaron McMann

Kris Lodes

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Sports Editor

Staff Reporter (6-2): The football team has scored no more than 26 points in a game this season, while the team it’s playing, Ball State, has scored at least that many in every game this season.

So, look for a blowout in Muncie, Ind. The only kind of battle Central Michigan can win is a defensive battle, and the Cardinals will not let it turn into one.

BSU quarterback Keith Wenning will be too difficult to stop, as he has tossed 23 touchdown passes and completed 62.4 percent of his passes for 2,865 yards this season.

Ball State 42, CMU 21

Ball State 42, CMU 35

(6-2): Seventeen days between games will prove to be beneficial for CMU, who will come out fast like the Northern Illinois game.

In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Chips take an early lead, but Ball State at home will settle in with its offense and have a big second half. Like Jordan Lynch had on the ground, expect a big game passing from BSU quarterback Keith Wenning. The CMU secondary just isn’t good enough to keep up this receiving corps. CMU keeps it close for a while, but the Cardinals pull away in the second half.

By Aaron McMann Senior Reporter

(6-2): It has been quite some time since we’ve seen the Chippewas in action, and I think there will be a lot of similarities between this game against Ball State and the last game against Northern Illinois.

Both the Cardinals and the Huskies have stellar quarterback play; the difference is Jordan Lynch killed CMU with his feet, while Keith Wenning will do it with his arm. The Chippewas are coming off a 17-day break between games and are well rested, but that long rest can create some rust.

Ball State 38, CMU 21

Ball State 35, CMU 21

Central Michigan head coach Dan Enos continued to heap praise for Ball State quarterback Keith Wenning this week, calling the Cardinals offense an “outstanding football team.”

“You just can’t pin down one person,” Enos said Monday during the Mid-American Conference coaches’ teleconference. “It really all starts with the quarterback and the run-game. They run the ball so effectively they make you load the box up to try to stop them, and that quarterback’s good enough to beat you.

“You’re never going to stop them, but you’ve got to try to slow them down if you can.

They don’t beat themselves, and the thing I’m most impressed by is how disciplined of a group they are.”

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Mid-American Conference) travels to Muncie, Ind., for today’s game against Ball State (8 p.m., ESPN2). It will be the first time the Chippewas have played a football game in 17 days, almost mimicking a preseason camp or length of time before a bowl game.

“Some of the guys said, ‘great camp, coach,’” Enos said. “They felt like they just went through two-a-days with the break. We were obviously a little smarter than that with our time in terms of the health, but they’re ready to play. It’s unusual to have this lull and I think our guys have been very mature about it.”

Enos revealed during the call that junior quarterback Cody Kater has progressed in with his collarbone injury and is available.

“Every day he’s getting better,” Enos said.

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