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Leonardo DiCaprio’s tale of Oscar disappointment might be coming to an end. Also read about the fight for best director and the vivid history behind Oscar Night in this week’s Vibe.

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Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Former mayors Cindy Kilmer and Bruce Kilmer laugh together during a rehearsal for a production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” on Feb. 17 at the Broadway Theatre in downtown Mount Pleasant.

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A record-breaking winter has drained the Road Commission’s budget, required more overtime hours and will result in cuts in other areas. Central Michigan Life covers the changing budget over the past three years.

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Life is a stage for married mayors, Bruce and Cindy Kilmer

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By Kelly Rocheleau | Staff Reporter

ormer Mount Pleasant mayors Bruce and Cindy Kilmer were already married before they met.

Cast as a husband and wife, the couple met on the set of “You Can’t Take it With You,” at the local Broadway Theatre.

Cindy, 56, had only been in a couple of shows at the theater at 216 E. Broadway St., before being introduced to and acting alongside Bruce, 64, in 2002.

Bruce and Cindy, who were married in 2005, have been involved in 25 shows in some capacity at the Broadway, acting, producing, helping with makeup or directing.

Cindy, an attorney who primarily does probate work for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, embraces the opportunity to work with her husband.

“If I say to him ‘Do something a little different,’ he doesn’t get mad at me for saying it,” Cindy said.

“He says ‘Oh, thank you for telling me that.’”

Bruce doesn’t mind receiving direction from his wife. He relishes it.

“Some of the other cast members think ‘Wow, she’s being hard on him’ and I don’t mind it,” Bruce said. “I want direction. I need it. Because I can’t see myself. I mean, I need to know what I look like, and she tells me and then we switch it around.”

For Bruce, who works as regional administrator for the Michigan Supreme Court, stage work is an opportunity to let loose.

“I like to escape and be somebody different, and just be a ham,” Bruce said. “Whereas in my day job, I’m an attorney. I have to be very professional, I have to be very proper, I have to say all the right things, and in theater I can just let go and be somebody else.”

The duo will again be taking the Broadway by storm in Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Earnest,” with Bruce acting in the classic British comFormer mayor Cindy Kilmer gives direction to actors during a edy and Cindy directing. rehearsal for a production of “The Importance of Being Earnest”

Following accusations of failing to abide procedure, a committee has been created to investigate the Student Government Association budget.

Sen. William Joseph authored a letter requesting the formation of the review committee. The Brighton senior said the budget process in SGA lacks the transparency required by the rules of the organization.

“I’ve heard from numerous representatives who are concerned about where all this money is being spent and why they have had no voice in the matter,” Joseph said. “We’re concerned because the e-board may be spending money with no oversight.”

Several points for investigation mentioned in the letter included Treasurer Margaret Blackmer neglecting her duty to present the budget proposal to the general board at the beginning of the year and the executive board failing to get approval for budget amendments from the legislative branch.

The committee is tasked with examining the budget and the actions of the SGA executive board to determine whether or not the SGA bylaws have been violated.

Members of the board include SGA President Marie Reimers, Vice President Patrick O’Connor and Blackmer.

Blackmer said she is confident the review committee will find no signs of misconduct.

“We believe the review committee is an attack against the reelection campaign Marie and I are running,” the Lake Orion sophomore said. “We’re not worried at all because the allegations are false.”

The four committee members and their alternates were chosen at random during the SGA meeting on Monday.

Freshman Cody Van Buren and senior Caitlin Richards were selected from the Senate to serve on the committee.

Senior Karlo Delos Angeles and sophomore Victoria Dennis were chosen from the House of Representatives.

A review committee would normally be led by the treasurer, but due to the nature of the review, the committee will be headed by parliamentarian Brad Barlog.

The request letter contained the names of 11 members of the legislative branch who support the review committee.

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All of Central Michigan University’s campus dining facilities, run by third-party food contractor Aramark, were violation free in 2013, according to Central Michigan District Health Department records.

Nikki Smith, Aramark Dining Services’ marketing manager, said food service directors of residential restaurants are responsible for any health report findings.

“If anything is found, most of the time it’s something very minor and can be corrected right on the spot,” Smith said. “If it’s something more than that, then the food service director is responsible for developing an action plan and making sure it’s implemented.”

Smith said CMU Campus Dining

has a strong culture of safety, despite problems nearly seven years ago.

The 2013 report is a stark change from the 2007 facility inspections, when Central Michigan Life reported multiple food inspection violations in the Merrill Hall Residential Restaurant.

Scott Jones, supervisor of environmental health for the health department’s Isabella County branch, said the now-spotless record is a sign of quality management by Aramark.

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In addition to a shared love of theater, the Kilmers also have a passion for law and local politics. Cindy has done work in legal fields including divorce and criminal law, and said she prefers working for the tribe more than other courts.

“They have their own ordinances,” Cindy said.

“They have their own codes, and so you have to learn them and go in there, and it’s just a little bit different culture. It’s a little bit more laid back sometimes.”

Cindy also helped incorporate the Friends of the Broadway, the non-profit organization that runs the Broadway Theater.

Bruce has served as a Michigan Supreme Court liaison since 1988. He communicates with and negotiates disputes with judges in 27 different counties in the state.

In addition to their interest in the law and in theater, they have also spent years serving the community.

Cindy was on the Mount Pleasant City Commis-

Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Former Mount Pleasant Mayor Cindy Kilmer, center, gives direction to her husband, former Mount Pleasant Mayor Bruce Kilmer, left, and Mount Pleasant resident Kendall Farnum, right, during a rehearsal.

sion from 1998 to 2006 and served as the city’s mayor in 2006, while Bruce went on the commission shortly after, from 2007 to 2012 and served as mayor from to 2011 to 2012.

Throughout everything they’ve done together, theater has provided some memorable – and memorably violent – moments, such as when they appeared in the 2003 murder mystery “Dead Giveaway.”

“Our first play we were married, and then (in the second) play I shot her and killed her,” Bruce said.

Mike Meakin, a 44-yearold Lake Isabella resident, has known the couple since 2005. A disabled Iraq War veteran who worked with Army Entertainment, Europe, for three years, Meakin performed several

plays and musicals.

Since then he has collaborated several times with the Kilmers, including acting in the upcoming play “Earnest.”

“They’re a love story for the community,” Meakin said. “They’re a dream come true. They’re perfect for each other.”

Steve Cahoon | Videographer ONLINE VIDEO: In this episode of “Steve on the Street,” Steve Cahoon talks with students on campus about their previous spring break experiences and how they plan to spend this year’s break.

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“This performance shows the relevance that stepping still has, while also being entertaining and educational.”

D’Wayne Jenkins, assistant director of MASS

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City encourages residents to run water to prevent frozen pipes Freezing pipelines, recycling pick-up contracts and a search for the new city manager were discussed at Monday’s Mount Pleasant City Commission meeting.

City commissioners urged Mount Pleasant residents to continue running a “toothpicksized” stream of water out of one of their faucets until further notice in order to prevent frozen water pipes.

“We need you to do it until we tell you otherwise,” said Nancy Ridley, interim city manager.

Public Works Director John Zang explained that pipelines built beneath roads are most at risk of freezing.

“If you leave just a little bit of water running, that’ll help immensely,” Zang said.

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Bradford Wins Seventh MAC accolade Shannon Millard | Staff Photographer TOP: The dance company of “Step Afrika!” performs a step routine for 2014 Black History Month, Monday evening at Plachta Auditorium. BOTTOM LEFT: Briana Stuart, a native of Detroit, performs a step routine Monday evening at Plachta Auditorium. BOTTOM MIDDLE: Mfoniso Akpan, Artis J. Olds and Joe Murchison, part of the “Step Afrika!” company performs their opening step routine Monday evening at Plachta Auditorium. BOTTOM RIGHT: Senior Crystal Hutson was pulled on stage along with seven other CMU Students to learn a step routine from the “Step Afrika!’ company members Monday evening at Plachta Auditorium.

Get to steppin’ ‘Step Afrika!’ delivers high energy performance

By Sydney Smith Staff Reporter

Members of “Step Afrika!” took the stage, using their bodies as instruments to produce traditional and modern African beats.

Founded in 1994 as the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, “Step Afrika!” delivered a high-energy performance Monday to the diverse crowd that filled Plachta Auditorium.

The performance was part of Central Michigan University’s Black History Month events, sponsored by the Program Board and the Multicultural Academic Student Association.

“Step shows are big across the United States, but we haven’t had one at CMU in a while,” said D’Wayne Jenkins, as-

sistant director of MASS. “This performance shows the relevance that stepping still has, while also being entertaining and educational.”

“Step Afrika!” has performed throughout the U.S. and globally, including at the White House in Washington D.C. Members blend their percussive dance style, traditionally practiced by AfricanAmerican fraternities and sororities, with influences from a variety of dance forms.

Their performance included songs, storytelling, humor and participation from the audience, inviting some students on stage to step with them.

One student invited on stage was Saginaw sophomore Brianna Haynes.

“I really enjoyed this performance and would definitely see it again,” she said.

“It brings awareness to stepping and

black Greek culture as well.”

In stepping, the human body is used to create intricate rhythms and sounds with footsteps, claps and spoken word.

Students were enthusiastic at the performance, cheering loudly and clapping back to the performers.

“Step Afrika!” is used as an educational tool for young people, teaching teamwork, academic achievement and cross-cultural understanding.

Students said they were eager to see a performance like “Step Afrika!” again at CMU. “It’s part of a culture people don’t get to see very often,” said Illinois senior Crystal Hutson. “Once you see it, it’s a completely different experience and it’s easy to explain and appreciate.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Harsh winter weather puts strain on Isabella County Road Commission budget and employees

By Orrin Shawl Staff Reporter

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Keeping the roads safe for drivers hasn’t come cheap for the Isabella County Road Commission.

Last January, the road commission more than doubled its funding for maintenance and fuel from January 2013. Jalene Sandel, ICRC finance director, said the road commission spent $566,808 in January 2014, almost as much as January 2013 ($216,064) and 2012 ($363,462) combined.

It also increased its overtime hours for its workers by more than five times the previous year. Road commission workers put in about 1,087 overtime hours in January 2014, compared to 188 in January 2013 and 395 in January 2012.

The road commission started with about $840,000 for maintenance for the winter months, in addition to $400,000 for fuel for the entire year. Sandel said the commission will most likely have to use money from other accounts to keep the roads snow and icefree if the harsh winter continues.

“When we go over (our budget), which we will, we will have to take money out of one of our other maintenance accounts,” Sandel said. “We don’t know exactly where we’re going to take it out of right now.”

After spending $36,639 in January 2013 and $35,949 in January 2012, the road commission began combining other elements, like sand, to its salt this year to decrease spending. In January 2014, the commission spent $16,923 on

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ICRC Manager Tony Casali said talk of where to get the extra funds will take place Friday at the commission’s next board meeting.

“We’re talking about what we’ll be looking at on that budget at that next meeting,” Casali said. “By then, we should know what we’re going to come up with. I’m thinking we’ll need about $200,000 to 300,000 for this winter. We’ll have a better idea for our budget two

weeks from April. For right now, that’s several weeks to go. All we can do is take our best educated guess based on our past history.”

The amount of money could result in adjustments to other planned projects, depending on which budget the road commission decides to use money from. Some of those projects could be efforts worked on by the road commission and Union Township, including work on Deerfield Road.

“We do work with the road commission,” said Union Township Supervisor Russ Alwood. “This year, one of the main projects is through Deerfield Road, between Crawford and Mission. We’re going to make that into three lanes and have a walkable trail.” metro@cm-life.com

Junior guard Crystal Bradford hasn’t slowed down.

Continuing to put up quality numbers, Crystal Bradford has won her seventh Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week honor of the season.

She has had five straight double-doubles, bring her season total to 18. Bradford ranks first in the MAC in rebounding with 12.9 per game and steals with 2.9 per game.

The award extends her singleseason conference record to seven and marks the 14th time in her career she has received the award.

Bradford scored 29 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and tallied five assists in the Chippewas latest victory against Northern Illinois on Saturday night, clinching CMU’s first MAC West Division title in program history.

-Joe Judd | Staff Reporter

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Annual university campaign sets record number of donors A total of 1,063 donors gave money to Central Michigan University during the fall 2013 semester.

The group consisting of faculty, staff and retirees set a record for the number of donors in one semester. The previous record was set in 2011 when 1,033 donors gave to the university.

The 2013 donation cycle was also the second-best year in terms of dollars raised, amounting to more than $1.04 million in donations. This year was second only to 2010’s fundraising efforts, when a record of more than $1.23 million was donated to the university.

The rise in donors follows a trend that began in 2006, when the number of donors in this category began to consistently increase. With the exception of 2012 – there was a slight decline from 1,033 donors in 2011 to 1,011 in 2012 – the trend remained steady.

Bryan Griffin, director of annual giving and development, said focusing on this category of donors is important because money is donated to many disparate accounts across the university.

“We really focused on retiree giving this year, that was a key for us,” Griffin said. “People will give to scholarships, athletics, public broadcasting – really any account at CMU you can think of, people give to.”

Griffin added that the record donor and successful donation year is attributed to the willingness of people to help give back to the university and its students.

“A lot of people give to scholarships and they see it impacting the students first hand,” Griffin said. “Because we’re all around students and see the importance of scholarships, we go ahead and put monetary backing behind them and support them.”

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Minimum wage increase helps students, promotes quality

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Our View: The time for a minimum wage increase is now.

Raising the federal minimum would benefit college students, boost the economy and promote quality workmanship.

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employees being younger than 25,

college students account for a significant portion of our nation’s lowest-paid workers.

As students struggle with rising tuition and other college costs, more can be done to ensure our students receive fair compensation for their work — and the first step is raising the minimum wage.

Since 1975, the U.S. Social Security Administration has provided automatic benefit increases, also known as cost-of-living adjustments.

These measurements, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ensure that purchasing power from social security and supplemental security income does not erode from inflation over time.

However, those same adjustments have not been applied to federal minimum wage standards in recent years.

The nation’s lowest paid employees are struggling to keep pace as their wages remain stagnant and the cost of living continues to increase.

The financial burden put on students who are working while attending classes could be greatly reduced if these wages were federally adjusted.

Adjusted for inflation, based on the same information used by the SSA, minimum wage workers lost buying power over the last 50 years.

The 1968 minimum wage of $1.60 per hour, when adjusted for inflation, would equal to $10.75 today.

Today, federal minimum wage is $7.25.

In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama announced he would sign an executive order to raise all federal employees to a minimum hourly wage of $10.10.

The president also asked for a broader increase to all other minimum-wage employees, in stages, to $9 an hour by 2015.

According to Obama, this boost would supplement the paychecks of 16.5 million Americans – putting the money in the hands of college students like us, struggling to balance work to afford school.

In 2008, the federal minimum wage was raised 12 percent to $6.55. In 2009, it was increased nearly 13 percent to $7.25.

Since then, unlike the rate of inflation, minimum wage has remained stagnant.

According to a 2011 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago study, a $1 increase for minimum wage workers would extend their house-

hold incomes by $2,800 per year.

By addressing the minimum wage issue, Obama can provide a catalyst to strengthen our economy.

Putting more money into the hands of those most likely to spend it would allow cash to travel more freely into the economy. When workers are paid more, they spend more. It’s a boost for both consumers and businesses.

Raising the federal minimum and offering a more realistic wage would help college students, in particular, be able to meet their financial obligations. It would ease the economic burdens

of car payments, rent and grocery bills.

A higher minimum wage would promote worker protection, paying employees more and preventing companies from exploiting unrealistically cheap labor in the name of higher profit margins.

Theoretically, a realistic minimum wage could mean a higher pay scale across the board. Small businesses, to maintain pay structure and retain employees, will likely increase wages for all workers — not just those making the minimum.

Although some might argue that a higher minimum wage could lead to fewer overall employment opportunities to keep payroll down, we believe it will cause business to get fitter, rather than thinner.

When wages increase, businesses shape up. Business owners, forced to pay more for their employees, often find ways to increase productivity.

With higher paid, more satisfied workers, employee turnover decreases and quality begins to take hold.

The benefits of a federally-mandated wage increase makes way for a better brand of employee. It allows for wages to compete with expenses.

Ultimately, it forces employers to give workers — many of whom are college students — a fair chance at again earning a livable wage.

For Ramis, the high priest of counterculture comedy My family speaks to each other in movie quotes.

On any given day, my father and I would try to top one another, memorizing longer, funnier quotes more succinctly than the last batch. The more vulgar the better — that was the name of the game.

Among our favorite lines were those by ‘80s superstars Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and other classic “Saturday Night Live” greats. Movies like “Caddyshack,” “Stripes,” the “Ghostbusters” films and the mother of all college comedies, “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” were fertile ground for such a raunchy, family hobby.

If you trace the standard curve of these movies, the trend displays the not-so-obvious comedic genius bestowed unto the world by the great Harold Ramis, who you may know as the intrepid and geeky Ghostbuster, Dr. Egon Spengler.

Ramis died Monday at age 69 from complications brought about by his long battle with an autoimmune disease. With his death, the world lost one of the brightest and boldest names in comedic acting, writing and directing.

Ramis was undoubtedly the 20th century’s heavyweight champion for smart and nuanced dialogue, effortlessly stuffing his movies to the brim with well-placed facial expres-

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sions and impeccably cool delivery instead of the goofball cheap shots of slapstick.

Arguably, some of the best Murray one-liners came from the mind of Ramis. Many of the more poignant gags in “Animal House,” such as shooting a horse with blanks or the hi-jinks found at an out-of-control rush party, were all examples of Ramis’ heady affinity for taking complicated gags and making them easy to laugh at.

Like George Carlin before him, Ramis was a scion to a counterculture of late-stage Baby Boomers ready to look at the world as a funnier place – especially considering many of them grew up exposed to the generally unfunny events of Vietnam, Watergate and both Kennedy assassinations.

Unlike Carlin, Ramis never let you think too seriously about the world and its problems. Thinking about the heavy stuff was a drag, man. It was a real let down, and there’s nothing funny about being a bummer.

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of it all with a monotone voice and a mocking smile. His movies poked at every major institution of society, whether that was the military or higher education.

Although “National Lampoon’s Vacation” might not be the shining example of traditional family bonding, Ramis’ films helped my family bond in a way that I’m sure no family counselor ever thought possible.

I suffered two strokes in my

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lifetime, the last of which occurred in 2012.

When I was in the infantile phase of recovery, not moving or speaking for days on end, my father, in desperation for a healing laugh, uttered the first half of a classic John Belushi line from the end of “Animal House.”

You know the one, the rant about the Germans bombing Pearl Harbor.

Without missing a beat, eyes closed, I answered with the

other half of the line, a connection through osmosis that could have never existed without Ramis’ comedies. At that moment, my father knew everything was going to be OK. Somewhere deep inside this shell of a person, his son was rolling on the floor in hysteria.

From my family and fellow Ramis fans everywhere, thank you, Harold.

Everything seems a little less funny without you.

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Violations in 2007 included warm food and evidence of rodent feces.

Robinson and Woldt residential restaurants also had opened packages without discard dates in 2007. Air gaps on drain lines were not visible at different locations throughout both restaurants.

Jones said inspections occur randomly on a semi-annual basis in order to correct mistakes before someone falls ill from food-borne illness.

Feeding thousands of students a day, Jones said the campus dining facilities have a reputation to uphold, and are inspected with much scrutiny.

All facilities inspected by the health department are evaluated by their respective menus, given either an X, Y or Z rating based on the content of the meals, Jones said.

“If you’re in the dining commons, your foods are cooked ahead of time and may be reheated to serve,” he said. “They would be inspected at a higher risk.”

Campus Dining has strict policies that follow the food from when it’s ordered to when it’s on a person’s plate, and every step in between.

Smith said Campus Dining adopts a “clean-as-you-go” mentality.

“It’s not like once a week we pull something out and check off and clean,” she said. “It’s incorporated

SGA | CONTINUED FROM 1A The SGA budget proposal must be approved by the general board at its first meeting in the fall. Joseph said the budget was never approved by the general board, leaving the House and Senate out of the budget process.

According to the minutes of the first meeting on Sept.

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into our day-to-day safety culture.”

STUDENT PERSPECTIVE ON FOOD SAFETY

Tyler Booth has been washing dishes in The Towers’ Real Foods cafeteria since January 2013.

The South Lyon senior and part-time Aramark employee said he works with at least three full-time employees whose job is to clean the eating facilities.

“They’re doing that constantly,” he said. “They’re mopping and sanitizing.

Even at every station, they have buckets of hot, soapy water and the other is sanitizer.”

Booth said the water in the buckets used to clean tables is changed every four hours.

Along with cleaning dishes during the week, Booth works in the produce area on the weekends.

“We have a list that shows every food’s guideline as

and House when budget activity involving more than $75 occurs, according to bylaws.

The first budget update for the year was presented Nov. 18 and showed more than $4,000 had been spent, according to SGA records.

“The budget update only happened after repeated requests,” Joseph said. “They failed to give us updates for the first couple of weeks, which is against the bylaws.”

Blackmer said she was unaware of her duty to provide budget updates during the beginning of her term. Once she learned of the requirement, she said she began giving regular reports on the budget

to when it was opened,” he said. “It’ll say it stays fresh for two days, or seven days.

Whatever it is, it has it on there. They stay to that standard. I’ve never seen anything that’s been past the expiration date.”

Even students who don’t have knowledge of a campus kitchen’s inner-workings said the dining facilities appear to be clean.

“I’ve been impressed with the facilities,” said Harrison Cassedy, a Dearborn junior.

“You can see right now, everything’s kind of up to snuff. I trust it.”

His friend, Logan McCann, a Livonia sophomore, said CMU’s dining services breaks the common stereotype of bad cafeteria food.

“I think it’s a thing people have in their minds,” he said.

“People hear the jokes about cafeteria food. I think the food is pretty good here.”

Social media users of all walks of life will now be welcome on Facebook.

The online networking site made several gender pronouns available to users on Feb. 13, allowing members a vast array of terms to describe themselves.

U.S. users can now choose from nearly 50 different gender options such as “transgender,” “cisgender,” “gender fluid,” “intersex” and “neither.”

“When you come to Facebook to connect with the people, causes, and organizations you care about, we want you to feel comfortable being your true, authentic self,” said a Facebook representative on the site’s diversity page. “An important part of this is the expression of gender, especially when it extends beyond the definitions of just male or female.”

Kai Niezgoda, president of Transcend, said Central Michigan University’s transgender student organization sees the move as a step forward.

“Generally speaking, I know that for a lot of people having new gender options on Facebook won’t mean much at all,” Niezgoda said. “But like other people have said in media so far, for the select few people who it does affect, it really means a lot to be able to accurately represent yourself on social media. I think it’s necessary because the fact of the matter is whether or not Facebook has those options for people, there is a trans community and it does exist.”

Samantha Wilton, a Lake City sophomore and president of Spectrum, CMU’s LGBTQ organization, thinks Facebook should allow users to be able to add custom pronouns.

“I know there’s also many

other pronouns that people can go by, so I wonder if a next step could be Facebook adding a place where you can put in your preferred pronouns,” she said. “For so long it’s just been the binary male or female and obviously many people identify in or out of those two options, so just by showing they’re including us, they’re supporting us and I think that’s really important.”

Rebecca Detroyer, the Student Government Association diversity committee chairwoman, said she thinks this is a positive step and the recognition is crucial.

“I think it’s definitely a very, very good step forward because it’s an actual online presence acknowledging that the gender spectrum is a thing,” she said. “A lot of people don’t believe in the gender spectrum, so the fact that these options are being put on Facebook is definitely progress.” metro@cm-life.com

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According to the SGA constitution, the budget needs to be published online in order to be easily accessible by the public. Joseph said the executive board has failed to comply with this rule.

Blackmer denied the claim and said the budget has been available through OrgSync throughout the year.

As a result of the request for the committee, SGA has amended the bylaws of their Constitution to require a budget update at general board meetings twice a month. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Students paying for expensive phone plans might be able to save a few dollars by getting their service through Central Michigan University.

Connect: CMU Cellular Services, a CMU-specific set of mobile phone plans offered through the Office of Information Technology, gives students different options on discounted phone services and cellular devices.

The program partners with big name carriers AT&T, Sprint and Verizon, to help students at the university keep the provider they already have, but at a cheaper rate.

“The discount is huge,” said Josh Simon, manager of mobile device administration and support. “The structure is much different, so it is hard to put a discount amount on it, but if you compare a plan that CMU can offer and a plan that is comparable that Verizon offers, the discount is somewhere around 35 to 40 percent (less).”

Simon said approximately 2,000 people are enrolled in cellular services through their office, includes students, staff, faculty and alumni.

Users interested in the program can sign a contract with CMU, not with the actual carrier. There are no required activation fees or deposits involved with the university program. Plans include call minutes, messaging, data and bundled packages from the

three carriers.

The most popular of the plans is the Verizon America’s Choice 400 PDA Plan. According to plans published on the Connect website, this plan features a 5GB data plan, in addition to 400 minutes and unlimited text messages for $54.48 per month.

The discount is based on of the Verizon “More Everything” 2 GB plan.

Simon said the difference between the two plans is CMU’s requires picking a minute amount, whereas the Verizon plan, not offered through the university, requires picking an amount of data. The CMU plan gives users a savings of approximately 39.5 percent.

Connect also carries, or can order, almost any phone or device found in the corporate cellular stores, including IOS devices, with the iPhone being the most popular.

Paul Ulreich, Verizon PR Manager for Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky, said there is not much difference between the corporate Verizon store and the CMU Connect store.

Ulreich said with such hard economic times, students should take advantage of any discount available.

“I would absolutely suggest students go to the Connect CMU store, because they can get a special, negotiated rate,” he said. “I was in college once, I know every penny matters.”

The CMU Cellular Services office, located next to the Woldt Computer Lab, provides

the same customer services as most cellular provider stores, including support, repair and help with other technical issues.

Services and plans for tablets, netbooks and mobile hotspots are also available in addition to the devices themselves.

“We are located on campus, so the students on campus do not have to leave campus to get service or support,” Simon said. “Another big piece is billing goes right to the student’s or user’s account, right here on campus, so they can pay the same way they would pay tuition and other charges.”

Users can have one to five different lines depending on their plan. There are close to 4,000 active lines.

The program began in 2003 and began to grow in popularity around 2010.

Officials have also seen growth in the past few months, Simon said. Since April, there has been a 78-percent increase in accounts.

Kole Taylor, communications manager for Information Technology at CMU, is happy to help bring the service to CMU, as a way to provide service to students at a cheaper rate.

“Any dollar we can save CMU students, that’s all the better,” Taylor said. “We are providing something they need.” university@cm-life.com

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His time is NOW

After years of being snubbed, DiCaprio could finally see Oscar gold

By Arielle Hines Staff Reporter

Leonardo DiCaprio might have been the king of the world in “Titanic,” but he has never been what he truly wants to be – an Oscar winner.

The 39-year-old actor has an impressive résumé, starring in more than 25 movies, winning 36 awards and being nominated for an Oscar four times. Yet he has never won an Academy Award.

Some fans think DiCaprio could win the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role this year for his portrayal in “The Wolf of Wall Street.”

Bad Axe sophomore Kelsey Dillon said DiCaprio deserves his first Oscar.

“He’s an excellent actor that’s been repeatedly and unfairly snubbed as far as the Oscars go,” Dillon said.

DiCaprio was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” in 1994, but suffered his first loss

to Tommy Lee Jones for his performance in “The Fugitive.”

Under the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, DiCaprio was nominated for “The Aviator” in 2004 when Jamie Foxx took home the Oscar for “Ray” and was nominated again in 2006 for “Blood Diamond,” only to be bested by Forest Whitaker for his part in

“The Last King of Scotland.”

This year, DiCaprio will be facing a list of actors that includes Christian Bale (“American Hustle”), Bruce Dern (“Nebraska”), Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”) and Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club”).

Dillon said she believes DiCaprio has not won an Oscar because the award goes to performers who are the most popular, rather than most talented.

“Jennifer Lawrence, for example, I really like her as a person and she’s immensely popular with people,” Dillon said. “However, her acting, while decent, doesn’t personally feel up to par to some others and certainly not up to the hype surrounding her.

Yet she’s won before while individuals such as Leo have not.”

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History behind the Oscars

By Kelsey Smith Staff Reporter

After 86 years of theatrical recognition, the 2014 Academy Awards are still as highly anticipated as ever, regardless of how much they have changed.

The first Academy Awards ceremony took place in 1929 away from the public during a banquet at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Only 270 people attended, compared to the thousands that are seen on the red carpet today.

Tickets for the show cost $5 then, compared to the invite-only policy of today. The show lasted only 15 minutes, rather than the three-hour event seen during the last few years.

There was little to no suspense when the first awards were presented as the winners were announced three months beforehand. The following year, the Academy kept the results secret, but gave a list to newspapers to publish at 11 p.m. the night of the awards.

However, this policy ended in 1940 when the Los Angeles Times published the winners in the evening paper, prior to the ceremony. This led to the sealed-envelope system still in use today.

The Oscar is officially called The Academy Award of Merit and is fashioned from brittanium, plated with silver, nickel, and copper, and then finished off with 24-karat gold.

It’s a mystery on how the Oscar got its name, with dozens of theories circulating on how it was created.

One theory is that an Academy librarian, Margaret Herrick, said the statue looked similar to her uncle Oscar, and the staff began referring to the statue as “Oscar.”

The awards were broadcasted via radio for the first time during the second awards show in 1930. It wasn’t until 25 years later that the awards show was televised on NBC for the first time.

Viewers of the Academy Awards have grown rapidly over the years.

The awards are now broadcasted on television to millions of fans in more than 200 countries.

Throughout the years, categories for nominations have increased from 12 to 24 different awards with the most prestigious awards being best picture, best director, best actor and best actress.

ABC will air the Academy Awards on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Proper planning helps prevent spring break regrets ‘Live Group Sex Therapy’ Sitting on a beach in early March, heavily consuming alcohol and embracing a “you only live once” attitude could only mean one thing – spring break.

Though it might be a time to let loose and rid oneself of the stress of being a college student, spring break can take a major toll on a person’s physical and mental well-being, as well as their wallets.

Spring break planning happens months in advance as students attempt to save enough for hotels, gas, food and alcohol.

“I hoped and prayed that my tax refund was good. I currently work on campus, so that helps a little,” said Howell senior Joseph Maffeo. “Of course I put money aside for alcohol.”

Some students find that a strict budget helps them stay on track and plan ahead.

“I saved the money I got for Christmas to go toward spring break and we’re driving with a lot of people to cut down on costs,” said Lake Orion senior Jennifer Avakian. “I just have around $300 that is going to be used for gas, alcohol and spending money, and I’m trying really hard not to go over my budget.”

Though financing spring break is a large part of planning the perfect trip, mental and physical health are also a factor.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most spring break injuries happen while under the influence of alcohol, specifically binge drinking.

Though a common theme during spring break is to be chronically intoxicated, binge drinking is related to other health problems such as alcohol poisoning, high blood pressure and liver disease.

“To be honest, I have no idea how I will make it through,” Avakian said. “Everybody tells me you won’t stop drinking the whole week, but I don’t know if I can even do that. My body is going to hate me after a good two weeks after this trip.”

Trying to avoid drinking too much alcohol and participating in other spring break temptations might be a challenge, but Central Michigan University Health Services insists that moderation is key.

“Everyone has heard all the precautions for spring break,” UHS said in a written statement. “Don’t drink and drive, don’t use recreational drugs. If you are going to drink, drink responsibly, and if you are going to have sex, practice safe sex.”

There are secondary risk factors of spring break, especially when the possibility of a one-night fling is in the air.

Being surrounded by a large number of people who you might never see again provides a sense of urgency, but also brings about the issues of sexually transmitted infections and sexual violence.

Some students are strategically planning to avoid these situations.

“My roommate and

I have already made a pact to utilize the buddy system unless we’re at our hotel,” said St. Clair Shores senior Ashley Scheetz. “Also, condoms, condoms, condoms.”

Whether enjoying a relaxing week with friends or partying hard into the early hours of the morning, surviving spring break and coming back in one piece is top priority. Some students have their own philosophies.

“What happens in Panama, stays in Panama,” Maffeo said. “I’ll survive with condoms, Advil, breath mints and energy drinks.” studentlife@cm-life.com

SPJ to discuss sex crimes in media

By Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

Media’s responsibility when it comes to reporting sexual assault will be examined Thursday night by a panel of experts in Moore 108.

Titled “Sex Crimes & the Press: What is the Media’s Responsibility?” the symposium hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists begins at 7 p.m. and will discuss issues of sexual assault and their portrayal by reporters and media professionals, specifically on Central Michigan University’s campus.

Featured panelists include Sexual Aggression Peer Advocate Kevin Reeves, journalism professor Johnny Sparks, women’s rights advocate Taylor Arnett, Lt. Cameron Wassman of the CMU Police Department and Central Michigan Life Editor-in-Chief Justin Hicks.

Sparks brings his knowledge of sex crimes in the media to his special topics course JRN 397A “Sex Violence in the Media.”

“It’s a new course here at CMU,” Sparks said. “It’s one that I taught in the past, emerging from my experience as a pre-doctoral fellow and the Kinsey Institute.”

Rather than a typical lecture, this discussion takes the form of an open dialogue between panelists and students, who are encouraged to bring insightful questions and opinions.

“I believe that journalists have a great opportunity and responsibility to affect change in this because I believe that public perceptions of victim culpability and just the nature of the crime (has) contributed to a growing human rights and public health issue.”

Johnny Sparks, journalism professor Sparks hopes students will come away from the symposium with a better understanding that very few perpetrators of sexual assault serve any jail time.

“I hope that especially journalism students will grow in their understanding of the prevalence and significance of sexual crime in our society,” Sparks said.

“I believe that journalists have a great opportunity and responsibility to affect change in this because I believe that public perceptions of victim culpability and just the nature of the crime (has) contributed to

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Daniel Packard is bringing his “Live Group Sex Therapy” show to Central Michigan University tonight.

Hosted by the Program Board, the event begins at 7 p.m. in the Bovee University Center Rotunda.

Participants will anonymously text answers to Packard’s questions about love, dating and sex.

Packard also will provide candid advice and answer audience questions on the spot.

Coining the term “love athletes” for people who know and work hard for what they want in relationships, Packard’s goal is to create the “six

million dollar you” with his chats.

“This isn’t just about sex,” Packard said in a previous show. “This is about that sometimes the politics of sex get in the way of connecting, which gets in the way of loving.”

The stand-up comedian strives to make participants laugh while learning about the opposite sex. “‘I just want a guy just to walk up and talk to me, but don’t hit on me.’ Does anyone know the difference? Neither do we,” Packard said. “And you know what hitting on a woman is? When an ugly guy talks to you.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Strong competition for this year’s Best Director award

By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter

This year’s Acadamy Award nominees for Best Director include some of the biggest names in the movie industry and some rising stars.

With so many brilliant directors in the running, it is hard to tell who will be the winner at the 86th annual Academy Awards on Sunday.

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artin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” is based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker living in a world of corruption and vice. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie.

Scorsese’s career was launched by his iconic 1976 film “Taxi Driver,” starring Robert De Niro.

He and De Niro collaborated again for the classic boxing drama “Raging Bull” in 1980.

Scorsese is best known for his gripping mafia films, such as “Goodfellas,” “Casino” and “The Departed” as well as historical dramas like “Shutter Island” and “Gangs of New York.”

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irector David O. Russell’s movie “American Hustle” received the most Oscar nominations this year with 10. The crime drama’s ensemble cast of Hollywood stars includes Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams and Christian Bale.

After Russell’s breakout movie “Three Kings,” his 2004 movie “I Heart Huckabees” was met with mixed reviews and his next project “Nailed” was shelved after a disastrous production. In 2010, Russell came back in a big way with his boxing drama “The Fighter” and “Silver Linings Playbook” in 2012.

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he outer-space thriller “Gravity” combined visually stunning action sequences with solid performances from Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.

“Gravity” director Alfonso Cuaron made a name for himself in the filmmaking scene with his 2001 Spanish-language film “Y Tu Mamá También.” The movie received both praise from critics internationally and great box office earnings.

Cuaron, a native of Mexico, later came to Hollywood where he directed several successful films including “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” and the dystopian epic “Children of Men.”

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he movie “12 Years a Slave” tells the true story of a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Civil War era. The historical drama stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong’o.

While a newcomer compared to the other nominees, “12 Years” director Steven McQueen has proven himself a promising talent in the industry.

McQueen’s debut film “Hunger” came out in 2008. The critically acclaimed historical drama is based on the true story of the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike. He followed up with “Shame,” a graphic look at the life of a sex addict, which received the dreaded NC-17 rating.

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riter-director Alexander Payne’s latest film “Nebraska” is up for six nominations at this year’s awards. The drama stars Bruce Dern and Will Forte as a father and son traveling from Montana to Nebraska.

Payne specializes in making intelligent comedy-dramas, such as “Sideways” and “Election.” After taking a seven-year hiatus, the auteur returned to directing with 2011’s “The Descendants,” a novel adaptation starring Clooney.

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“I’m not a big fan of his movies and he probably doesn’t win the Oscar because the movies that he’s in aren’t always that interesting,” Hermann said.

Riverdale senior Sean Feehery said although he thinks DiCaprio is excellent in his roles, he isn’t sure it’s based purely on DiCaprio’s talent or the chemistry he has with his fellow actors.

“He acts up to the level (of ) the actors around him and the director he works for,” Feehery said.

“He is great in his roles, but never not in a way that stands out from his associates or direction.”

Feheery said he wants DiCaprio to win this year because he believes he was great in “The Wolf of Wall Street.”

DiCaprio won Best Actor

in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes earlier this year. Despite his achievement, Dillon is not sure if this is DiCaprio’s year to win.

“I’ll be extremely displeased if he doesn’t win,” Dillon said. “Not necessarily surprised, but displeased nonetheless.”

Regardless of the opposition, Dillon is trying to stay hopeful.

“I’m partially cynical about the whole thing and also entirely optimistic that he’ll finally get his shot,” she said. “We’ll see.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Spectrum promotes LGBTQ awareness on campus

By Arielle Hines Staff Reporter

Katy Kildee | File Photo The Rev. Wayne Nicholson, an openly gay priest, speaks to Spectrum on Nov. 28, 2012.

Style important for some, while others prioritize warmth, comfort

By Shardae Jefferson Staff Reporter

Ugg boots, Vera Bradley backpacks and North Face coats are what many college students are wearing during the harsh winters in Mount Pleasant.

Add a cup of coffee and you have your average Central Michigan college woman.

However, Middleville senior Annie Brower is deviating away from dressing for the cold.

Rather, she pieces her daily attire with statement pieces, so that people are sure to stop and look.

“Personal style should not be limited to a season,” Brower said. “Even in the winter, I try to bundle in a way that still projects my style. Winter is one of my favorite seasons for fashion. I wear a lot of coats and jackets.

I like long menswear style wool coats and big scarfs.”

Though it can be hard to be fashion forward in the winter due to the temperatures, Brower still makes a way for her personal style to persevere.

Layering is the best way to compensate for wearing a thick, bulky coat in the winter. Wearing a peacoat, with a thick scarf and thigh high boots can easily keep you warm, while also fighting away the cold.

However, there is reason behind not “dressing up” in the winter. Spring Lake freshman Kristen Burmeister said she dresses comfortably because it is so cold.

“Being warm seems to exceed looking nice in the

winter,” Burmeister said.

Layering also goes along with dressing comfortable because a person can easily take off layers.

Burmeister’s favorite winter item is boots, though she is not a fan of Hunter rain boots because so many people wear them.

She said she likes vibrant colors in the winter so she can still stand out while feeling comfortable.

Another trend around campus is Parka North Face coats. On an average day, the majority of the women walking around campus will wear this type of coat, which extends to the knee and are made out of quality materials, guaranteed to keep you warm.

Parka coats because they range around $300, making them somewhat pricy for the average college student. Many college students seek warmth and comfort in the winter, while a select few still keep up with the latest fashion trends. studentlife@cm-life.com

Rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community have made enormous strides in the last few years, but in 1971 many Central Michigan students only had Spectrum.

Samantha Wilton, Lake City sophomore and president of Spectrum, said the organization was the first gay-straight alliance at a Michigan university.

“It started as a safe haven for LGBTQ students who had no where else to go,” Wilton said. “It is a safe place for people to be themselves, to share their experiences, and to make lasting friendships.”

Spectrum works alongside the Office of LGBTQ Services to put on Pride Week and Coming Out Week. The organization also hosts numerous educational events to fight stereotypes in the community.

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Some of the events include an event called “How Good is Your Gaydar?” a screening of the film “A Fish Out of Water” and a question and answer session with local pastors from the Mount Pleasant community.

Wilton said one memorable moment was when the group got a picture of President George Ross coming out of a rainbow door, which was set up in the middle of campus to

represent coming out.

“My favorite event is ‘Coming Out at Kaya,’ where people come and share their coming out stories,” Wilton said.

Spectrum hosts social events and encourages members to get to know one other.

Ryann Ferguson, a Davisberg freshman, recently joined Spectrum’s e-board and said she hopes to help educate people about the LGBTQ community.

“When I came out in high school, the hardest thing was people not understanding,” Ferguson said.

Wilton said in the future, she hopes Spectrum can be more focused on being social.

“Spectrum has and will always be a place for people to make friends,” Wilton said. studentlife@cm-life.com

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Mount Pleasant band Get Stoked to record EP of original music

By Jake Scmittler Staff Reporter

Local band Get Stoked announced last week they have been signed to Imminence Records out of North Carolina.

The Mount Pleasant band is more stoked than ever.

“It feels like it hasn’t really set in yet,” said Zach Smith, Westphalia junior and band guitarist.

Get Stoked is comprised of Belleville juniors Jacob Cardona on the drums and lead singer Cameron Wheeler, Flint senior Benjamin Jensen on bass and guitarists Ryan Turek and Smith.

Although their tenure has only been 11 months long, Get Stoked has made the most of its time. From being pulled into a mosh pit during their first show, to having a fan offer to become their personal sandwich maker, the band has been enjoying every step of the ride.

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“We’ve had so many empty and awkward shows, we’ve paid our dues to get here and I’m so happy that

more than a 1,000 social media followers within a week.

In what has been a fast and wild ride, it was only fitting their record deal followed suite. The deal was signed one day after the band received an early morning Facebook message from an interested label owner in North Carolina.

“Apparently, he was rifling through a few contest pages we had entered in and then he listened to one of our songs and offered to sign us the next day,” Cardona said.

there are people out there that like us,” Turek said.

Gaining large popularity in North Carolina and internationally in Kuwait and Indonesia, their music knows no boundaries.

They describe themselves as a genre-bending poppunk band with melodic rhythm, layered guitars and vocals with varying beats.

Their diverse style of music is influenced from old school punk like the “Sex Pistols” to early 2000s alternative bands, Smith said.

“The Wonder Years, (and) The Story So Far,” Cardona said. “We take a lot of twist from modern pop punk bands and put our own spin on it.”

The band’s sudden rise in popularity hasn’t been without hard work. Its members typically practice three and half to fours hours twice a week, and don’t play a song live until they’ve practiced it 30 to 40 times.

They’re not going lightly on networking either, trying to spread the word via social media, utilizing Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. It seems to be working as of late, gaining

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Between music, school and full-time jobs, the band stays committed to music and each other. Its members rely on each other for both creativity and support, staying focused on music and classes during the school year, and touring during the summers.

“Our manager has always said that school comes first and he’ll work around our schedules,” Wheeler said.

Although their roots span across Michigan, Get Stoked considers Mount Pleasant and CMU their home.

Courtesy Photo | Russel Tandy Members of the band Get Stoked from left to right, Benjamin Jensen, Ryan Turek, Cameron Wheeler, Zach Smith and Jacob Cardona.

“What we want is the support of CMU; CMU is our home. Throughout our songs we reference Mount Pleasant,” Cardona said.

Their upcoming EP is titled “Washington St.,” which touts CMU’s Washington and Bellows streets’ stop sign on the cover.

Throughout their sudden popularity, the band has

remained humble.

“We’re just very grateful to have the experiences we’ve had so far, and all the opportunities we’re getting, we’re really thankful. It’s really cool to us,” Turek said.

Get Stoked performs Friday at Mac’s Bar in Lansing, opening for Major Leauge, Have Mercy, Seaway, and

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