March 17, 2014

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MONDAY, MAR. 17, 2014 | MOUNT | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 67 VOL. 95

LIFE IN BRIEF METRO

GLADWIN SENIOR DIES UNEXPECTEDLY

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Indecent exposure committed by employee

A Central Michigan University Gladwin senior died “unexpectedly” in early March off campus. Mitchell Sauve, 23, was found on March 4, according to his obituary. He was buried in Escanaba, as the family has ties to the Upper Peninsula. Public Information Officer Jeff Thompson said the cause of death might dictate what kind of information is being shared with the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Born in Bransk, Russia, Sauve moved to Gladwin County in 2003. He attended Gladwin High School, graduating in 2010. Sauve was a member of 4-H and became an Eagle Scout while in school. He is survived by his mother Marge, and brother Morgan. According to the obituary, those wishing to send an expression of sympathy are encouraged to direct them to the Gladwin Athletic Association. Services were held on March 10.

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By Orrin Shawl and Adrian Hedden, Staff Reporter and Metro Editor

- Megan Pacer, senior reporter

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CHANGES TO ANSPACH QUAD DISCUSSED AT FINAL IDENTITY FORUM The final campus identity project master planning forum helped galvanize new tangible ideas on how to get the most use out of Central Michigan University’s open spaces. The three-day forum gave students, faculty, staff and community members the opportunity to see some of the ideas AECOM Technology Corporation had in improving campus as part of the campus identity project. A variety of ideas for different uses of open space were presented, with the focus centering on student interaction. One area in particular was the Anspach Quad. Potential design changes for the area included a small tower navigating pedestrians throughout campus, as well as the addition of new trees and other landscape touches. Another main focus was the admissions and library walks. Pete Sechler, director of urban design and master planning in AECOM’s Orlando, Fla. office, showcased designs which would help in improving the first impressions of perspective students during campus tours.

Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer Sophomore guard Da’Jourie Turner drives for a layup against Akron on Thursday, at Quicken Loans Arena in Ohio. The Chippewas lost 85-69, and were eliminated in the semi-final matchup of the 2014 MAC tournament.

85-69 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO AKRON HOW THE JOURNEY TO CLEVELAND WAS CUT SHORT

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Local police, bars offer tips to surviving St. Patrick’s Day By Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

- Mark Johnson, staff reporter

LIFE INSIDE

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Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer Head coach Sue Guevara rallies her team in the semi-final game against Akron on Thursday. The Chippewas lost to the Zips and were knocked out of the tournament, despite being the number two seed.

Central Michigan University Police identified the suspect arrested for indecent exposure in late February as a staff member in the biology department. Ryan Lee Wheeler, a 33-year-old Mount Pleasant resident, waived his arraignment for two counts of indecent exposure and one count of disorderly conduct occurring on Feb. 20. CMUPD responded to a call at about 3 p.m. of a complaint of a man exposing his genitals while inside a parked red van in parking lot 22 near Washington Ryan Lee Wheeler Mount Pleasant and Preston resident streets. “He was alone,” said CMUPD Chief Bill Yeagley. “There was nothing to indicate intoxication.” Before making the arrest, CMUPD Detective Michael Sienkiewicz said he noticed the van and watched it until he saw Wheeler expose himself to others who passed by the windows of the van. Police said Wheeler had no previous criminal record before the incident. “It was Detective Sienkiewicz who observed him take his pants down and expose his buttocks and genitals, while he was seated in his vehicle,” said CMUPD Lt. Larry Klaus. “We got a male student who witnessed it, a female student who witnessed it and a detective also witnessed it.” Klaus said Wheeler was a temporary staff member at CMU at the time of the incident. He was terminated following the Feb. 24 arrest. “He didn’t speak with the officers, so we have no idea why he was conducting himself that way,” Klaus said. “I’m sure on a campus community, you have people exposing themselves, but not in the way we found that day.” Wheeler’s hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. on April 9 in Judge Eric Janes’ courtroom.

For those students who don’t plan on letting the unfortunate timing of St. Patrick’s Day keep them from celebrating, it is important to be armed with information needed to stay safe. The Mount Pleasant Police Department issued nine minor in possession citations and seven open intoxication citations last year. Public Information Officer Jeff Thompson said there were other traffic-related violations that could not be directly related to holiday celebrations. To protect oneself from a potential run-in with law enforcement, Thompson stressed the idea of minimizing risk by remaining alert and responsible. “A primary rule of risk management is to not put yourself in a situation that may be risky,” Thompson said. “By using good judgment

and drinking responsibly, a person should be able to recognize when a situation is getting out of control and make the decision to leave the risky situation.” Thompson also advised using a “buddy system” to ensure the safety of friends. By watching out for one another and monitoring alcohol consumption, students can take the extra step to make sure no harm comes to those celebrating the green holiday. In addition to staying out of trouble, students should make sure they are not putting themselves in danger when it comes to their physical health. A lack of responsibility when drinking can lead serious health concerns. Ben Breidenstein, manager of The Bird Bar and Grill, not only has the task of providing beverages and food on St. Patrick’s Day, but also ensuring his patrons are w ST. PATRICKS | 2A

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