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Cosplay contests, comic book artists vendors and more

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Reality TV star from CMU ‘Love Island’ winner Elizabeth Weber, a former CMU student, received $100,000 for winning the show.

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NEWS

More state allocations

Last week, President Bob Davies announced that CMU will recieve more state allocations in the next budget.

Support other athletes, too

Student-athletes that don’t play football are

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SPORTS Football preview Savannah Glasscock | Staff Photographer Indiana senior Rayne Alaniz, left, and Utica senior Makenzie Morales, members of Organization of Women Leaders, table in the University Center Oct. 16 for Domestic Violence Awareness month.

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The winner will be announced at

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Hear about an opportunity that a comic book

artist and former student will be offering this weekend.

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The football team improved their record with a nonconference win last Saturday, but they still face multiple conference foes.

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VP OF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION SEARCH COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED President Bob Davies announced the split in the position of Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services on Aug. 29.

The position became Vice President of Student Recruitment and Retention and Vice President of Student Affairs.

On Oct. 14, Davies announced the search committee for CMU’s first Vice President of Student Recruitment and Retention.

The position is responsible for student recruitment, retention, which includes Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, the Registrar’s Office the Office of Student Success and the Career Development Center.

The position is a part of organizational changes to meet strategic objectives of enrollment, branding and marketing.

Tony Voisin, interim vice president of enrollment and student services, chairs the committee of: • Ernie Bedford, manager, Michigan Programs/Enrollment and Student

Services.

• Ray Christie, senior vice provost, Academic Administration.

• Jonathan Glenn, assistant director, Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute.

• Traci Guinn, executive director, Multicultural Academic Student Services.

• Jake Hendricks, president, Student Government Association.

• Shaun Holtgreive, interim associate vice president, Student Affairs.

• Anne Hornak, faculty, educational leadership.

• Christopher Moberg, dean, College of Business Administration.

• Heather Smith, interim associate vice president, University Communications.

• Cali Clark, director, Human Resources.

• Kyle Pybus-Jerome, ceremonies and events coordinator, President’s Office.

The committee will be led by search firm Greenwood/Asher and Associates.

-Courtney Pederson, Staff Reporter

NEW CONCENTRATIONS MADE AVAILABLE TO UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY MAJORS The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is offering four new major concentrations to undergraduate chemistry majors.

Last year, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department chairperson Mary Tecklenburg said a committee began meeting to discuss possibilities for the chemistry program. Faculty decided to reconstruct the program’s offerings, helping better equip undergraduates coming out of the College of Science and Engineering for the industry or academia.

The new major concentration include: • Chemical technology: Lab-based program that teaches undergraduates about applications of chemistry on chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological and related industries.

• Environmental chemistry: Field-based program that teaches undergraduates about the impact of chemicals on the environment, including the Great Lakes.

• General chemistry: Program allowing students to gain an overall understanding of

chemistry.

• Material chemistry: Program that teaches undergraduates about the application of polymers, metals and nanoscale structures.

“These new concentrations help direct students toward their desired careers,” Tecklenburg said.

All chemistry majors start with primary courses like analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

Students will now have the opportunity to specialize with advanced courses and electives tailored to their concentration.

While geared toward freshman and incoming students, Tecklenburg said upperclassmen and other general chemistry majors can take advantage of specialty courses by using them as electives.

Before the concentrations were added, Tecklenburg said students chose between majoring in general chemistry or biochemistry, which is popular among undergraduate medical students.

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Courtesy Photo | Tim Otteman Recreation, parks and leisure services faculty member Tim Otteman accepts the Gold Pinnacle Award for Best Event Management Bachelor’s Degree on Sept. 25 at the International Festivals and Events Association conference in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Program named world’s best CMU’s event management program receives Gold Pinnacle Award

By Makayla Coffee Staff Reporter news@cm-life.com

Central Michigan University’s event management program was honored by the International Festivals and Events Association with the Gold Pinnacle Award for Best Event Management Bachelor’s Degree.

This international award, which was presented on Sept.

25, evaluated the program with criteria such as real-world experience, alumni success, enrollment and graduation numbers, staff-to-student ratio, the cost of tuition and available financial assistance.

This was the program’s first time applying for the award, according to recreation, parks and leisure services administration faculty member Tim Otteman. Since the program had just received its accreditation report, Otteman said the program had all the answers for the

application readily available. The process took about a month, but Otteman plans to keep applying for the award.

Otteman said that besides being one of the largest programs in the country, he believes the program excels at providing students with hands-on experience.

“We don’t teach in our program with a No. 2 pencil and a Scantron sheet. We teach by ‘here’s the concept, here’s the theory and now let’s figure out a way to practically apply it and give you a real-life hands-on (experience),’” Otteman said.

To gain this real world experience, certain classes in the program require students to put their planning skills to the test.

Through her recreation, parks and leisure administration (RPL) classes, Bay City junior Kristen Satkowiak has planned multiple events with her classmates, including a silent disco DJ battle sponsored by Prime Music Festival and the 10th annual national Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament. She raised over $17,000 to host the DJ battle through sponsorships, donations and ticket sales.

“I can already appreciate the personal and professional skill sets I have gained in my time in this program including marketing, producing budgets, volunteer management and sponsorship experience,” Satkowiak said.

The award also measures the acheivements of alumni.

In an effort to show students where alumni moved after graduation, Otteman spent Spring Break on a 10-day trip across the country to visit former students in nine different cities.

Otteman made a Facebook post asking alumni if they had any interesting jobs. He received 41 responses from 15 states in 24 hours.

“I woke up in literally a dream and said I kind of want to be taught by the people I taught,” Otteman said.

In his “Best of the Best Recreation and Event Management Industry Tour,” Otteman showcased alumni working at places like the Big Machine Label Group in Tennessee, the Rainbow Room in New York and many others.

For Otteman, the award holds value when it comes to recruiting students into the program. The title brings the event management program to the forefront by highlighting its success.

This award also allows students and alumni to feel pride knowing that the program is considered the best in the world.

“Everyone in the program is passionate about the students, the work, and the opportunities that are presented to us,” Cedar Springs junior Kaitlyn Coons said. “I was truly honored that our hard work as students is being recognized on an international level because of the opportunities our university and our faculty members give us.”

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Courtesy Photo | Mark Starks Here is a panel from Mark Starks’ motion comic book, “Martian,” featuring the voice talents of Ben Maclaine and Deanna Meske.

Artist seeks voice actors for animated series at Fantasticon

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or over 40 years, Midland comic book creator Mark Starks has held on to the same imagination and creativity he had when he was in grade school. As Starks matured, so did his work, evolving as he experimented with different technologies and formats.

His story, “Martian” is the tale of an endangered alien that patrols the universe as an intergalactic cop with his Earthling partner.

“I was just inspired by the TV shows at the time, I was a big fan of the ‘60s Batman TV series and I created ‘Martian’ in that vein,” he said.

Starks would go on to develop “Martian” in grade school, usually for class credit. When Starks started college at Ferris State University he turned “Martian” into a syndicated comic strip for the student newspaper, The Torch.

For his last year of college, Starks transferred to Central Michigan University to obtain his Bachelors’s degree in journalism while contributing to Central Michigan Life. After graduation, Starks paid the bills by writing for The Morning Sun, Gratiot County Herald, Argus-Press, The Midland Daily and hosting shows on public access television throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s.

“I do quite a bit of writing and I work on ‘Martian,’ I’m in my mid-50s now so kind of winding down career-wise but I’m just happy to be working on it,” Starks said.

As the world transitioned into a technological renaissance, Starks watched as comic books climbed in price and digital entertainment became the norm. Embracing change, he turned “Martian” into a motion comic book in 2010.

Motion comic books are videos that use voice acting, sound effects and minimalist animation while still using traditional illustrations, panels and speech bubbles to tell the story.

“A lot of people are intimidated by the budget of making films but the internet has made it so much easier to make

micro-budget films,” Starks said. “Through the internet, I’ve been able to find collaborators, writers and animators worldwide who work very reasonably.”

Starks has met and worked with some of the biggest names in the comic world including Stan Lee, Adam West and Wally Wingard, the announcer for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and the voice of The Riddler in the “Batman: Arkham” video game series.

He has attended multiple comic cons such as Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Denver Comic Con, and Stan Lee’s Comickazi in Los Angeles, where Starks was a panelist.

In January, Starks produced a Computer Generated Image (CGI) 3D animated version of “Martian” which premiered on Amazon’s Prime Video, receiving strong numbers and ratings. STARKS: “I was a big “It would be great to see a TV fan of the ‘60s Batman show, even a streaming series, TV series and I created or a feature film would be nice,” ‘Martian’ in that vein” Starks said. “Just to show the whole story arc from when he was rescued by earth astronauts on Mars to when he leaves Earth with Terra and goes on these fantastic adventures.”

Starks will be recruiting voice actors for future episodes and projects at Fantasticon on Oct. 19 at Soaring Eagle Casino.

“Anyone who has an interest, inspiring voice actors, no experience necessary, male or female of all ages can stop by my table,” Starks said. “I can tell them more about ‘Martian’ and see if they have an interest in it, then I can get a script to them.”

Starks said anyone who is interested can approach him at booth A5 at Fantasticon to discuss “Martian,” comics or voice acting. Starks can also be reached through his Facebook page.

Courtesy Photo | Mark Starks Here is the cover from Mark Starks’ motion comic book, “Martian.”

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If you choose to live with Bestro LLC, you’ll be living in an apartment or house that’s unlike any of your friends’ places.

You’ve probably seen some of their unique properties along the north end of campus, each with their own name and look: The Alamo, The Gauntlet, Camelot Carriage House, The Rock, The Grotto, The Emerald, The Pinery, The Apollo, The Cottage, The Capital, The Continental, The Gem, Pinehaven, Crestview and The Chalet.

Bestro LLC has a variety of properties to suit any student’s lifestyle. Some properties have

studio apartments available or some have as many as 11 bedrooms, perfect for sorority and fraternity overflow or team housing.

All of the properties are within walking distance to campus, so you won’t have to worry about getting a commuter pass. Plus, all Bestro properties have ample parking space, no passes required. They’re also all pet friendly at no extra charge, and include a flat screen TV in every living room.

“Bestro LLC is a small business that treats its tenants like family. We are CMU alumniowned, so we know what it’s like to be a student,” Property Owner Ron Osborne said.

“We offer one-on-one attention and will do our best so you have the best year living with us.”

You can call Ron directly to tour properties at (586) 321-1112.

For more information, go to www.bestrollc.com

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Let’s face it, who wants to pay for a commuter pass? Save some money when you sign at Campus Habitat which is only a fiveminute walk away from campus! With its great location, you’d also be able to walk to Kelly Shorts Stadium, The Cabin and Bell’s Pizza.

“Campus Habitat is the best choice for students due to our proximity to campus,” Assistant Property Manager Evan Curtice said.

“Not only is it more convenient to walk to class, but we also include all the utilities in our rent!

Couple that with some of the lowest rates in

Mount Pleasant and that makes us one of the most budget friendly complexes as well.”

Water, Trash, Sewer, Basic Cable, Wi-Fi, and even Electric up to $25 per person is included!

All of their 1-6 Bedroom apartments are available fully furnished and pet friendly. For your furry friends, Campus Habitat has two ‘Bark Parks’ on their property.

There will be plenty of things to keep you entertained if you live at Campus Habitat: You’ll have access to unlimited tanning, unlimited printing for residents, and a clubhouse with ping pong and a pool table so you won’t have to compromise fun for an affordable apartment!

The Campus Habitat office is located at 806 West Broomfield, just west of campus.

For more information, call (989) 317-0214 or visit www.campushabitatcentral.com

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Casa Loma has a bunch of new, 4-bedroom

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completely updated.

AMG Housing provides all kinds of different affordable rental options for students — houses, duplexes and apartments starting at just $230 a month!

At Casa Loma, you can choose from two to six-bedroom apartments or townhomes, available furnished or unfurnished. No money is due at signing and ten-month, 12-month or custom leases are available.

The AMG Housing staff members point out that AMG prides itself in making your living experience at Casa Loma as comfortable, safe, fun and affordable as possible.

All students who live with AMG will get free high-speed internet, trash, and a prompt 24-hour maintenance staff who will make your needs a priority. A free shuttle service is also available, although most properties are walking distance to campus. Come find your home with AMG! You can get more information on available units for 2020/2021 by visiting the leasing office at 3700 E. Deerfield Rd, or by calling (989) 773-3890.

Complete floor plans, pricing information and amenities can be found on their website at: amghousing.com

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1401 E. Bellows,

(989) 772-4032

Enjoy this feline-friendly complex – your cat can live with you free of charge. Close to both campus and downtown – it is the perfect location. This affordable complex features 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with free heat, A/C, electric, gas and water. Includes dishwasher, garbage disposal and on-site laundry in each building. Sign today and there is no application fee.

Copper Beech

4750 E Bluegrass, (989) 252-7041 Sign now for Fall 2020 and get a $200 gift card on our 3x3.5 and 4x4.5 classic floor plans. All other floor plans will receive zero signing fees. Fall 2020 offers: All inclusive living! We are now offering flat rate utilities on all floor plans.

Upgraded Townhomes Now Available! Stainless steel appliances, plank wood flooring and an upgraded furniture package including a 50” TV! Check out our newly renovated clubhouse with study areas.

3516 E. Deerfield Rd,

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The Reserve

3700 E. Deerfield Rd,

4300 Collegiate Way,

4205 Collegiate Way,

(989) 773-3890

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Come find your home with AMG! Affordable and low-cost rental options starting at $230/month. Houses, duplexes and apartments for 1-10 people with semester, 10-month, 12-month or custom term leases available. Casa Loma and Lexington Ridge apartments are available furnished or unfurnished.

Free high-speed Internet and trash, and prompt maintenance staff that makes your needs a priority. Free shuttle service is available, but many properties are close enough to walk or bike to class at CMU. AMG prides itself in making your living experience as comfortable, safe, fun and affordable as possible.

It’s all about you at the Village. Fully-furnished 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments come with full-size washers and dryers and private balconies. Community-oriented amenities in the 24-hour clubhouse include 24-hour fitness center, indoor basketball, coffee bar and computer lab with free printing. Take a tour today and get a $10 gift card when you mention the CMU Housing Crawl and CM LIFE!

The Forum Apartments

West Campus Apartments

Tallgrass Apartments

1116 W Campus Dr,

1240 E Broomfield St,

950 Appian Way,

(989) 772-5252

Just steps off Mission Street, The Forum offers spacious 1-2 bedroom apartments for you and your furry friends. Access to indoor heated pool, basketball court, volleyball courts and Mountain Town Fitness.

Sign today and there is no application fee.

Timber Creek Apartments

3300 E Deerfield Rd,

(989) 773-3300

Located just minutes from campus, Timber Creek is the perfect apartment complex for students wanting to save money – ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. One, two or three bedroom apartments include dishwashers, walk-in closets, high-speed internet access and pet-friendly. Timber Creek also has basketball and volleyball courts, a game room and an indoor heated pool. Sign today and there is no application fee.

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From now through October 19, United is offering Re-Signing Deals! Re-sign in the same unit and receive: NO MONEY DOWN AT SIGNING; FREE Summer Rent (4-6 beds) or Summer Storage; Keep Current Rental Rate; No App Fee ($50 savings); $150 Utility Fee and $50 Gift Card (or a credit on your account, $200 savings) Re-Sign in another United property and receive: HALF OFF Summer Rent (4-6 beds); No App Fee ($50 savings); $175 Utility Fee and a $50 Gift Card (or a credit on your account, $200 savings

Jamestown Apartments 4075 S Isabella Rd, (989) 775-5522 From now through October 19, United is offering Re-Signing Deals! Re-sign in the same unit and receive: NO MONEY DOWN AT SIGNING; FREE Summer Rent (4-6 beds) or Summer Storage; Keep Current Rental Rate; No App Fee ($50 savings); $150 Utility Fee and $50 Gift Card (or a credit on your account, $200 savings) Re-Sign in another United property and receive: HALF OFF Summer Rent (4-6 beds); No App Fee ($50 savings); $175 Utility Fee and a $50 Gift Card (or a credit on your account, $200 savings

At The Reserve, you can choose from spacious, fully-furnished 2 or 3 bedroom apartments that come with fully-equipped kitchens, walk-in closets and individual bathrooms. 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool and a full game tavern are just a few of the amenities! Fall into savings! Waived signing fees and a $100 gift card for the first 10 Housing Crawl participants - total value of $350! Hurry in today

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You can #DwellWell with Tallgrass. Perfect for students who are looking for a relaxing, home-like environment to live that is affordable. 2 and 4 bedroom townhouses for 1-4 people. Includes dishwashers, washers/dryers in each unit. 10,000 square foot fitness center.

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wo years ago, Birmingham alumna Elizabeth Weber was studying for her midterms at Central Michigan University, on her way to a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising. Today, the 24-year-old is the winner of the first season of the reality dating show, “Love Island USA.” The show is based on “Love Island,” the British reality dating show where young single people live in a luxury villa for eight weeks on a tropical island in search of love. “Love Island USA” aired every weeknight in July and August on CBS, with millions of dedicated viewers watching and voting for their favorite couple.

The winning couple this year was Weber and her boyfriend Zac Mirabelli, whom she met on the show. The couple was awarded $100,000.

Q&A

How did you end up on the show?

I actually didn’t apply. I was reached out to on Instagram by one of their talent managers. He sent me a message saying, “I think you would be perfect for this show.” At first I actually replied saying, “I don’t think it’s a good fit for me,” He was like, “No, hear me out, let me fly you out to LA and let’s have a conversation.” So, I went and I loved all the people that I met. I was worried because watching the Bachelor, it’s so heavy and romantic, and this is more comedy, light-hearted. I didn’t feel like I had to marry someone on the show.

What was a typical day like?

You wake up by an announcer over the overhead system.

They would do it really funny every morning. They’d tell us the weather or crack a joke. So we’d wake up, and we’d go make breakfast. They never showed this, but I worked out every single day. Then, we would just hang around in our swimsuits and wait for a text to come through to see if there was a game today, or is there a recoupling, is someone going on a date, etc. Or sometimes you’d wake up and there would be new people in the villa.

Being on camera 24/7, did you have to censor yourself?

Honestly, no. I was pretty much myself. But, you kind of forget you’re being filmed after day two. I felt like I was editing myself the first day, thinking “Oh my gosh. Are they going to use what I just said? Did I word that awkwardly?

Then, by day two, I forgot the cameras were there. I didn’t even believe I was on TV until I got home and saw it.

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We also didn’t think anyone was watching. We thought it was a flop and nobody would watch. So, when we got out, we were like “oh wow.” We didn’t expect that reaction when we left.

What is it like to have a relationship that is so heavily in the public eye?

It’s funny because while we were in the villa, we didn’t really understand that people were watching, so it didn’t really affect us then. When we got home, getting off the plane in LAX, we had people running up to us screaming, and we were like “Oh my goodness. This is hilarious. I look like a hairball, I can’t believe people are asking to get pictures with me.” We definitely were in shock at first. It was hard. Everywhere we went, people would see us and freak out.

How often are you able to see Zac now?

I’m in Michigan and he’s in Chicago. I’m actually going to see him tomorrow for a week. His mom and his sister actually came and spent a weekend here with him at our house. Our families are really close.

We are so lucky. Everything just feels like it worked out. We see each other a lot. We just went to New York for Fashion Week together, we’re going to LA in October for the reunion, and we’re both trying to move out to LA as soon as possible.

When that happens, we’ll be living in the same city, but not living together.

What was it like to be so isolated?

I was in Fiji for 54 days. I did a 2-week sequester before going on the show without my phone. You fly to LA and then to Fiji with a chaperone/handler. They stay in the room next to you in a resort for 2 weeks before going into the villa. So you can adjust without your phone, family, or friends. I spent that time reading books, painting, going to the beach, and visiting a waterpark.

You know nothing about the outside world (in the villa.) It was very weird. You don’t know the time or the day. I knew the day, because I would look at my allergy medicine chart, but we didn’t know what time it was. It was weird but also kind of nice. It felt like a detox of the outside world. I got so used to not having a phone. It felt weird to get it back. I was totally fine without my phone. I didn’t miss it at all.

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While you were a student at CMU, where on campus did you spend the most time?

Probably the Student Activity Center. I was always there working out. Everyone made fun of me for going there a lot.

I also loved Dog Central. I went there for dinner sometimes.

People would say “Yeah, that’s good going out food!” and I would say, “No, I just like Dog Central. For dinner.”

Elizabeth Weber After graduating from CMU, Weber moved to New York and starred in the reality TV show, “Love Island.”

On the show, she became an instant celebrity, met her boyfriend and won $100,000 in prize money.

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What advice do you have for Central students who are about to graduate?

Buckle down and focus. Start working on job applications way ahead of time. I feel like I started looking in May-ish, and I wish I had been looking since March. I wish I had started reaching out sooner, even making a list of places I wanted to apply to. Really, utilizing the network that I made throughout college was what helped me the most. It was my network that helped me to get interviews, and eventually a job. Remember everyone you met throughout your time. They are there to help you.

If you could talk to yourself 3 years ago, would she believe you would win a reality TV show?

I don’t know if I would believe it! I would imagine myself doing something like this, but winning!? No way. I would’ve thought I would be the first person to go home. I almost didn’t pack much clothing because I thought I would leave pretty quickly.

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Andrew Mullin | Staff Photographer Mayor Will Joseph recognized Oct. 14 as Indigenous People’s Day at the city commission meeting the same day.

City discusses Parcel B, budget at Oct. 14 meeting

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Parcel B, the 2020 budget, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the 2050 Master Plan and more were discussed during the Oct. 14 Mount Pleasant City Commission meeting.

The meeting had around 30 items on its agenda, featuring six public hearings, a drum ceremony from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, a master plan presentation and a onehour work session. Two of the public hearings discussed tax abatements regarding the 410 W. Broadway St. property.

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PARCEL B TAX ABATEMENTS The City Commission approved two applications for 50 percent tax abatements for the commercial and residential parts of the Parcel B project, referring to the property on 410 W. Broadway St. next to the City Hall building. Both applications passed with 4-2 votes, with commissioners Lori Gillis and Petro Tolas being the dissenting votes on each (commissioner Kristin LaLonde was absent from the meeting).

The proposed Parcel B project would be a 50,000 square foot building with a mix of commercial and residential use. The first floor would house two commercial tenants, one of them being Green Tree Cooperative Groceries and the other is to be announced. The rest would be two to four floors of 47 various sized apartments.

The tax abatements would reduce taxes by 50 percent for 12 years for the commercial sections of the project and for 15 years for the residential parts, said Mount Pleasant City Manager, Nancy Ridley. She said early estimates in 2018 anticipated 100 percent tax abatements, but later details of the project only qualified the project for 50 percent. The estimated value of the abatements over the first 15 years would be $1.2 million dollars across all units of government.

Of that amount, the city’s portion is estimated at $340,000.

Marilyn Crowley is the vice president of investments for Michigan Community Capital, the company that Ridley said would buy the Parcel B property. Crowley said the project is moving forward, with them being in the finishing stages of construction drawings. The project is now pending support from the commission.

Ling said she supports the Parcel B project because community has indicated that they want this project for downtown. She also said this project would fill the “missing middle” type of housing, which is housing to fill the need for single families and students, according to the meeting agenda. She said there are people in Mount Pleasant now who would fill these kinds of apartments.

But some people on city commission have concerns with this project. Gillis said Mount Pleasant has many housing options that can be filled by students and single families and doesn’t want to use Parcel B to fill the missing middle.

DRUM CEREMONY Mount Pleasant City Mayor, Will Joseph, made a proclamation recognizing Oct. 14 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Chief Ronald Ekdahl thanked Joseph and the other commissioners for the recognition for Indigenous People’s Day. He said that he’s proud to be in a city that has made this ceremony and recognition a tradition every year.

MOUNT PLEASANT 2020 BUDGET The commissioners met in a work session for the last hour of the meeting to discuss goals and the 2020 operating budget. They spoke about things they would like to focus on in 2020, including the 2050 Master Plan, infrastructure, city internships and getting a complete count in the 2020 census.

Commissioner Tony Kulick said Central Michigan University students would play a role in determining the count. He said the biggest undercount from the previous few censuses were from students living off campus, since on-campus students are easily accounted for.

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President Davies announces increased state allocation

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Central Michigan University will receive more state funding this year.

President Bob Davies said the university received $1.81 million – just over a 2 percent increase of total state funding during an Academic Senate meeting Oct. 8.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 16 bills on Sept. 30 that created the budget for the state of Michigan, using line-item veto power 147 times.

Whitmer approved a 0.5 percent increase to public university operations, which was distributed to each state university. CMU received almost 7 percent of the $7.9 million increase.

In addition to operational budget allocations, Whitmer approved a $6.7 million addition to the North American Indian Tuition Waiver Funding pool. CMU received an additional $1.28 million to support that program.

Davies said CMU received one of the largest funding increases in the state.

“Only one (other university) received an over 2 percent increase, which was Lake Superior State University. All the other universities received a lot lower than us,” Davies said.

OTHER BUSINESS Senators approved the addition of a dance major in the department of communication and dramatic arts. The new

Michael Livingston | Staff Reporter Academic Senate Chairperson Brad Swanson presents curricular items to senators Oct. 8 in French Auditorium.

major will include new and existing courses to prepare students to become professional performers, educators, choreographers, critics and historians.

The senate also approved a bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering. The four-year program will train students to succeed in design and production jobs in

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Along with being the leader of the Chippewas, Gawlik is a Max and Emily’s sandwich connoisseur. He’s also a teacher.

Many students, including student-athletes, take courses that are designed to help them later on in their chosen careers.

Classes and internships are designed to develop your professional career following graduation. Yet, college doesn’t prepare you for everything in life. There are concepts that all adults should know and understand that are not taught in the classroom.

This is the premise of Gawlik’s “Adulting 101” class.

Gawlik made the observation that his players were underprepared for the world after college and volleyball. He felt like students should be offered a class where they can learn life skills, hobbies and other things that will be beneficial their professional and personal post-college lives.

The fourth-year coach’s solution was to put together a class – Gawlik as the teacher; his volleyball players as the students.

Throughout the season, Gawlik schedules events with speakers and topic experts to meet with his team for roughly 40 minutes to discuss various aspects of adulthood and teach players the basics of the topic for the day.

The topics vary and have included knowing and understanding credit score, picking out produce, sewing, taxes, proper attire for different occasions, car maintenance, events, museums and much more.

A tour of the grocery store that taught student-athletes and their coaches how to pick out the best produce was a personal favorite for Gawlik.

“I now know how to pick out a good pineapple,” Gawlik said, jokingly.

One of the experiences Gawlik found most beneficial for the players dealt with choosing appropriate attire.

Junior outside hitter Kalina Smith agreed that this was one of her favorite classes.

This particular Adulting 101 event took part during the spring season when the roster was not as filled as the fall. Gawlik and his assistants put 10 scenarios in envelopes and handed one to each player. They were tasked with returning the following week dressed as if they were attending the event inside their envelope.

The events ranged from playing golf with their boss at a country club, going to their friend’s wedding and even meeting their significant other’s grandma at Thanksgiving. ”Coaches brought in a panel of professional women and we showed them our outfits,” Smith said. “They told us, ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ and ‘I wouldn’t do this, but an alternate would be this.’”

The panel Gawlik and his staff arranged had judges from all over the university including Laura Alford, the wife of Athletic Director Michael Alford, to assess each player based on how prepared they were for the event and if the clothes they were wearing fit the part.

“It wasn’t a fashion show but are you dressed appropriately for the event?” he said.

Gawlik said that was one of the topics where he received the most positive feedback. Players wanted to know exactly what business casual meant and how to dress if they had never been to a country club.

“That was actually really helpful because when it came time for a job interview a few weeks ago, I felt comfortable getting ready for it,” Smith said.

“It’s just nice life things that we can learn.”

Another favorite of those around the program was an event where they learned how to change a tire.

Junior middle blocker Megan Sivertsen picked that as her favorite topic. ”That was helpful because it’s important to know your car,” Sivertsen said. “If you’re on the side of the road and you don’t have service, you just have to know your car to be able to take the tire off and put it back on.”

As a parent of an athlete on the team and the athletic director, Michael Alford noted changing a flat tire was one he felt was most beneficial.

“As a parent of three kids, getting stuck on the highway one day and not knowing how to change a tire is scary,” Alford said. “I love that they go to Graff (dealership) and have contests among the team and learn how to change a tire.”

During the season Gawlik tries to have speakers as often as possible, but it can be difficult with the traveling the team has to do, especially early in the season. That didn’t stop them from using a tournament in Brooklyn, New York, to schedule some Adulting 101 events.

While in New York, the team went to a broadway show and visited the National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum.

Those might not be life skills, but Gawlik said they can be just as powerful and are important for everyone to help formulate their own view on the world.

Gawlik clearly has passion for the idea he hatched and continues to grow in his time at Central Michigan, but it is the players who encouraged Gawlik and his staff to keep the Adulting 101 program alive.

“We got away from it for one semester because timing didn’t really work out,” Gawlik said. “At the end of the semester all of our play-

ers came up to me and said, ‘W we need to get back to that.’ T (to hear).”

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Adulting 101 seemingly never ends for Gawlik and his coaching staff. Whenever Gawlik sees the opportunity to help a student-athlete improve an important area, he does what he can to help.

Post-game and post-practice interviews and press conferences are a great example. Gawlik enjoys giving his players opportunities to speak to the press and improve their confidence when speaking publicly.

In the case of junior Lisbeth Rosario-Martinez, who comes from the Dominican Republic and has played on the country’s national volleyball team, he encourages her to speak in those press opportunities to build confidence when speaking English. Of course, he makes sure to encourage her along the way and give positive feedback, especially knowing how difficult those situations can be.

Gawlik plans to operate on a three to fouryear cycle, ensuring that each student-athlete who comes to play volleyball at CMU can experience most of the topics at least once.

Gawlik and his team are always looking for new ideas to add to the rotation, but for now, they have a few ideas on the docket for the future.

Insurance and loans are two topics that Gawlik is looking forward to.

How to get a loan? Information on car loans.

Looking at student loans. What is a mortgage, and how do you get one? What to do when you’re no longer on your parents insurance.

What is inside that first benefits package you receive? Those are important aspects of life.

Gawlik’s focus is to prepare his team to win volleyball games, but by preparing them for things outside of college and volleyball, he’s improving their odds for the rest of time.

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“People on the bench are still 100 percent for the people who are

By Christian Booher Staff Reporter sports@cm-life.com

It’s late in the afternoon.

Players begin to walk off the McGuirk Arena court after engaging in post-practice stretching and receiving a quick message from head coach Mike Gawlik. Three Chippewa players remain in the gym, working on receiving serves and passing. Their goal is to make an effective pass to an assistant coach.

The assistant sets the ball to Gawlik, who is participating in the drill.

Time after time, Gawlik casually drops the ball in against a makeshift defense. The two passes are fluid and Gawlik finishes it off each time. Low on flair, high on execution.

It’s been that way all year long.

Gawlik has his team to a fast start. Winners of 11 in a row, the Central Michigan volleyball team stands at 16-2 and atop the Mid-American Conference. It’s their best start in recent memory, and based on the team’s influx of youth, it’s safe to say there’s nowhere to go but up.

To them, the sky is the limit.

‘A VERY POSITIVE CULTURE’ When observing a Central Michigan volleyball practice, there are two major takeaways. The first is the obvious talent. The execution is never flawless, but is often fabulous, the competition unparalleled with talent on both sides.

The other is energy.

Each scrimmage is treated as a game. All twelve players on the court approach each opportunity with unmatched intensity, expecting their opponent’s best while giving their own.

For all the competition, there is no negativity. Everyone is encouraging of one

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playing,” said Kalina Smith, a junior outside hitter who is third in the conference in kills. “It’s a very positive culture.”

“We have a really fun bench crew,” added senior libero Megan Kern.

There are many antics to be seen on the CMU bench during games. The team has its rituals for a variety of exciting moments.

On this 11 game winning streak, there have been plenty of things to celebrate. And on the rare occasion that someone makes a mistake, the criticism is always constructive.

“When someone says, ‘Hey you’ve got to be better,’ we respect that,” said Meg Sivertsen, a sophomore from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

“It’s positive, not negative,” Smith said.

SUPERB STATISTICS It’s rare to see an athlete win an award in back-to-back weeks in any sport, regardless of the competition level. It’s even rarer at the Division I level.

The Chippewas have three players who have done it.

The season is only halfway complete.

Already this season, Kern has won three straight Mid-American Conference West Division Defensive Player of the Week awards.

Sophomore Kendall Braate and Junior Grace Butler have shared the Setter of the Week award three times and Kalina Smith, a junior outside hitter, has also won the Defensive Player of the Week.

That’s not all. Sivertsen recently earned Offensive Player of the Week. Sophomore Maddie Whitfield, junior Lisbeth Rosario-Martinez, and Smith have each been named to an all-tournament team throughout the Chippewas’ early season invitationals.

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Three volleyball players earn conference honors A Central Michigan player has been named the Mid-American Conference West Division Defensive Player of the Week for the fourth week in a row.

It’s the fourth week in a row that a Chippewa has won the award.

But this week, it’s a new face.

Junior outside hitter Kalina Smith earned her first defensive player of the week award after a successful weekend. It’s her first time winning an award this season, and she keeps the award within the team for the fourth-straight week after senior libero Megan Kern took it home each of the last three weeks.

Friday’s win over Ball State saw Smith tally 26 digs to go along with 17 kills. The 26 digs were a career-high mark for her. In Saturday’s thrilling fiveset victory over Toledo, she contributed 19 more digs along with 10 kills.

Smith also tallied a career-high six blocks in the victory over the Rockets.

“Kalina really showed her growth as a player this season with her ability to defend at an elite level,” said coach Mike Gawlik of the junior from Powell,

Wyoming. “I can’t remember the last time an outside hitter won defensive player of the week.”

Not to be outdone, setters Kendall Braate and Grace Butler each earned a share the MAC West Division Setter of the Week award for the third time in four weeks.

Butler, a junior from Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, tallied 55 digs while Braate, a sophomore from Byron Center, added 51.

“Grace and Kendall set the tempo for our offense,” Gawlik said, “We had five players in double-digit kills against Toledo, and that shows the confidence (the setters) have in each of their teammates.”

The Chippewas swept yet another weekend and now stand at 16-2 on the season. They next take the court at 6 p.m. Friday when they travel to Bowling Green.

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Savannah Thompson, a sophomore who was an All-MAC Freshman a year ago, has put up huge numbers since returning from an injury. One can imagine she’ll soon be earning recognition as well.

Their statistics back up every award they’ve earned.

Rosario-Martinez is in the top 10 of the conference in service aces and Braate is 10th in assists. Kern is fourth in digs, while Smith is second in kills per game. Both Rosario-Martinez and Whitfield are top 10 in hitting percentage.

It’s been a phenomenal start.

At 6-0 in conference play, the future is bright.

“I hope it translates to people coming out (to support),” Gawlik said.

Gawlik also noted that the team’s talent and style of play will be entertaining for those who decide to come out and watch his team play.

With five home games remaining, there will be plenty of opportunities to watch a team that is currently at the top of the conference.

This team features just one active senior, which means fans will also get a look at the future.

‘SPRINKLES ARE FOR WINNERS’ “It’s an awesome product that we’re bringing to the forefront,” Gawlik said of his team.

It starts at the top.

Gawlik preaches sticking to the process and staying in the moment, never commenting on anything past the next match. It appears the process is starting to pay off in his fourth year. There have been many things to smile about, and most of that comes from winning.

Each time the Chippewas sweep the weekend matches, they are treated to celebratory ice cream. It’s a chance for the team to both bond and celebrate.

It’s called ‘sprinkles are for winners,’ and has become a tradition.

“We’ve had our fair share of ice cream,” said Gawlik of the tradition during his appearance on “The Coach Mac Show.”

The Chippewas have swept four straight weekends. They’ll look to make it five on the road this weekend, starting with a match at Bowling Green on Friday followed by a match at Miami (Ohio) on Sunday.

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BARRY DELAU

BRANDON MCQUEEN

MARY ALSAGER

GEORGE RONAN

KATHY RISE

To help voters prepare for the Nov. 5 election, Central Michigan Life contacted each candidate and asked three questions about what they want to do as a public official in Mount Pleasant.

By Andrew Mullin Senior Reporter news@cm-life.com

There are five candidates running to fill two vacancies on the Mount Pleasant City Commission election happening on Nov. 5. Commissioners Kathleen Ling and Tony Kulick decided not to seek reelection.

Those who are eligible can register to vote by mail until Monday, Oct. 21, or can register on certain times and dates after Oct. 21 at the clerk’s office. There will also be absentee ballot options this year due to a ballot proposal passed by Michigan voters during the 2018 mid-term elections. There are seven precincts in Mount Pleasant and voters can check which precinct they belong to in a map from the City’s website.

The candidates this year are: • Barry DeLau • Brandon McQueen: Currently enrolled as a Central Michigan University student, and helped petition for the Mount Pleasant recreational marijuana ballot proposal.

• Mary Alsager · George Ronan: Current psychology faculty member at CMU. • Kathy Rise: Local business owner and currently a Mount Pleasant Planning Commissioner.

CM Life: Why are you running for Mount Pleasant City Commission?

DELAU: There is not just one issue or reason that motivated me to run for City

Commissioner. The position requires a substantial amount of time and I finally have the time. In order to run, I wanted to be sure that I could honor that commitment.

Over the past few years, I think the city is moving in the wrong direction by pushing businesses and residents outside the city by over-regulation. I also don’t agree with the fact that the budget keeps growing and growing and the citizens benefit less and less for their tax dollars. There needs to be a balance. I also believe the city and CMU need to work together to help both sides benefit. At this time, I do not believe the city gives enough attention to CMU. MCQUEEN: I have always had a strong sense of civic duty. I joined the school board at age 23, started educational nonprofits, collected signatures, ran ballot proposals, and was appointed to a city committee. Every year, a few people ask me if I would be interested in running for city commission but this year, significantly more people asked me to run. I want to set an example for my brothers and sisters and my firstborn, Sophia Elisabeth McQueen, who was born on Aug. 25.

ALSAGER: Some say the heart of government is in the local community. I witnessed this growing up with a mother who inspired me greatly. After retiring from my career as a public school teacher, I joined the Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation Commission. I participated in the 2018 Citizens Academy, which gave me a close look at all city departments and piqued my interest in city government. So now I’m

running for our City Commission. I have a lot to give: energy, focus, and a determination to be a calm and thoughtful voice on the board.

RONAN: To be more involved in positioning our community to meet the needs of city residents during the next decade. I am invested in Mount Pleasant as a homeowner, business owner, and the owner of a commercial property. As a CMU professor for the past 30 years, I’ve held leadership positions that required uniting people with diverse interests to reach common goals and action plans. I serve on the Historic District Commission and recently completed the Mount Pleasant Citizens Academy.

These experiences will help me to support policies that work for all people living in the city.

RISE: I am running for Mount Pleasant City Commission to provide a way for the people of Mount Pleasant to be heard. Over the years, I have lived in Mount Pleasant and I served many roles including a student, staff, teacher and alumnus of CMU. I am also a parent of students who attended the Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mid Michigan Community College and CMU. Our family owns a local business, we have rental properties and a home in Mount Pleasant. I bring a broad perspective to the commission.

What is the one thing you want to accomplish as a commissioner?

DELAU: My main priority will be to help increase tax rolls to benefit the citizens and

bring business back in the City. Currently, business is being pushed outside the City to the township or farther. I also feel strongly that the issues with the Mount Pleasant Center property, Parcel B and true balanced budget need to be addressed for positive growth.

MCQUEEN: While collecting signatures over the summer, I kept hearing an overwhelming theme: the city wasn’t working for the people, and they only care about their personal agendas. My main goal is to put the city back to work for all people.

Now, I think our citizens are reasonable and understand that they are not going to like every decision the commission makes.

But we need to gain their faith that when we make decisions, we do it with everyone in mind and we do what is right for most people, not just a handful of influential people.

ALSAGER: I am not a one-issue candidate. I have three: 1. Working together with others on the commission in a collaborative way. In this way, we can work to address the needs of both our neighborhoods and business environment.

2. Continuing and improving our relationships with our neighboring governmental agencies. There are opportunities to have joint meetings to work together on issues.

3. Increased recreational opportunities.

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the audit, participants will sort recyclable materials out of trash and recycle them properly.

Central Michigan University students will be able to make their concerns heard to the people who could be running Mount Pleasant at next week’s Student Government Association meeting.

The Oct. 21 meeting will be entirely focused on the “Annual Local Candidates Forum.” During the forum, all five candidates for two Mount Pleasant City Commission seats will lay out their platforms and participate in a question-and-answer session ahead of the Nov. 5 election. The forum is an opportunity for students to meet the people who could be running the city where they spend much of the year.

The forum will take place 7-9 p.m. in the University Center Auditorium.

SGA’s sustainability committee also has two events coming up in the next seven days.

The sustainability committee is hosting a free bonfire 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch featuring hayrides, cider and donuts, the proceeds from which will go to the CMU Student Food Pantry.

Facilities Operations is partnering with the committee to host a waste audit 2-3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at the corner of Preston and Washington streets. During

OCT. 14 MEETING SGA senators continued to develop ideas for projects they will work on throughout the academic year at their Oct. 14 meeting.

Ideas floated this week included multilingual online menus for Campus Dining locations, improvements to out-of-state recruitment, and legislation to extend the University Center’s hours.

Outreach committee chair Yvon Bergner used the meeting’s occurrence on Indigenous Peoples Day to speak about the high rates of violent crimes against indigenous people.

SGA President Jake Hendricks joined fellow Shared Governance Committee member Regina Umpstead and co-chair Yannick Marchalant to describe what the committee does and how the student body can participate in it. The committee, comprised of faculty, the SGA president and a graduate student, ensures the voices of all campus groups are heard in the administration’s decision-making processes.

Senators Caleob Mitchell and Ashlyn Pinter, who represent the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, are searching for students interested in joining the college’s first Student Advisory Board. The board will advise the dean and faculty on student affairs.

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on the SAC pool to host community group use during peak hours. I also support increasing the Mid-Michigan Community Pathway trail system.

RONAN: Each commissioner is expected to be sensitive to the concerns raised by city residents. Because concerns change over time, predicting issues that the Commission will take on during the next three years is difficult. In the short term I expect the Commission will deal with the following: economic development, housing issues, implementation of the new master plan (Master Plan 2050), inclusiveness, recreational opportunities for our youth and review and evaluation of the marijuana ordinance. The overall goal is to give back to the community in a manner consistent with my view of Mount Pleasant as a kind and thoughtful community.

RISE: The main thing I want to accomplish as a city commissioner is to solicit more community input into the decision-making process. For example, I attended the 2050 Master Plan Charrette this summer and heard input from our community supporting a stronger connection between CMU and Downtown. I would like to have more events to collect input during different times of the year, so students have a voice. Summer is not the best time to reach students, and yet they are in the best position to answer the question of how to bring students downtown. More thought

Justin Cooper | Staff Reporter Vice President Lyndi Rose and Academic Affairs Committee Chair Brandon McDonald discuss a project with a member of the Academic Affairs Committee in the University Center, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.

needs to go into how to reach the entire community. I want to accomplish the best practices for responding to diverse community input.

How do you hope to benefit not just the citizens of Mount Pleasant, but Central Michigan University students as well?

DELAU: The business owners, city residents and students all have different issues when I speak to them.

Residents and business owners are tired of continued increased taxation with little or no benefit while the students feel that they are mainly viewed as a nuisance by the City.

This community needs to create a more friendly environment for the students and that effort should start with the City leaders and CMU working together toward a common goal. CMU students chose Mount Pleasant to be their home for an extended period of time while they gain a valuable education at CMU. It would make sense for the community to welcome these future leaders and hope that they would choose to stay in Mount Pleasant after graduation. These students could contribute tremendous value to this City as business leaders, teachers, doctors and so forth.

MCQUEEN: As both a lifelong townie and a current CMU student, I would first encourage CMU students to register to vote here in Mount Pleasant. Having a voice in the local government that your school resides in is important. After that, I would listen! People don’t want to be talked at. I want the students to know they have an open line of communication and I will take what they have to say seriously.

ALSAGER: I love that students and community mem-

bers volunteer together at Michigan Special Olympics events and that community seniors volunteer at the SAC. I support connections that give CMU students opportunities to get practical work and volunteer experiences. One is the IRCH, our rotating homeless shelter that recently relocated downtown and offers students many ways to be of service. Our city is working on some initiatives that address making our downtown more attractive. One I support is the 10/10/10, which encourages us to have 10 retail establishments, 10 restaurants, and 10 establishments that stay open after 6 p.m.

RONAN: If elected, I will be the only CMU faculty member serving on the City Commission. One of my goals would be to advocate for issues important to both CMU and MMC students. In response to a question posed by the League of Women, and posted on VOTE411, I described how the Commission might encourage soon-to-be graduates to start business ventures in Mount Pleasant by sponsoring a biennial forum that features existing start-up resources. In a prior meeting with students, I discussed how the Commission could encourage the development of more internship experiences for students interested in city government or public policy issues.

RISE: By listening to all people, including students, we have the best chance to make decisions that benefit everyone. For example, the whole community will benefit from prioritizing our water, recycling, sidewalks and parks. However, the most important message for students specifically in the City of Mount Pleasant is that students are a welcome part of our community. It is my hope to keep these priorities for the City of Mount Pleasant.

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SPORTS Chippewas face Falcons at Bowling Green, hope to earn first victory on road this season

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Rosie Bauman | Photo Editor Central Michigan quarterback Quinten Dormady runs onto the field to play New Mexico State Oct. 12 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

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Rosie Bauman | Photo Editor Central Michigan quarterback Quinten Dormady takes the snap against New Mexico State Oct. 12 at Kelly/ Shorts Stadium.

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Jim McElwain and Scot Loeffler have been well-traveled coaches in their careers.

They have both been at different stops throughout their careers, McElwain all over the country and Loeffler mainly on the eastern region.

Loeffler played quarterback at Michigan before a shoulder injury cut his career short and joined Lloyd Carr’s coaching staff, coaching both Brian Griese and Tom Brady.

After three seasons on Michigan’s staff as a student and graduate assistant, Loffler moved on to become the quarterbacks coach at Central Michigan.

In his two seasons guiding the Chippewa quarterbacks in 2000-01 under head coach Mike DeBord, quarterback Derrick Vickers threw for over 1,000 yards in each season under Loeffler’s tutelage.

Loeffler also coached at Florida and was the quarterback coach for Tim Tebow his senior season, 2009. That Gator team lost the SEC Championship Game to Alabama, with McElwain as the offensive coordinator.

The two crossed paths the next season as Alabama dismantled the Tebow-less Gators, 316, in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide went on to defeat Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl while the Gators defeated Penn State in the Outback Bowl.

After McElwain made stops at both Florida and Michigan, both he and Loeffler are coaching in the Mid-American Conference.

McElwain at Central Michigan, Loeffler at Bowling Green.

At MAC Media Day in July, Loeffler was among many coaches throughout the conference that has respect for McElwain.

“I think he’s a very good football coach,” Loeffler said. “I’ve studied his work. We all steal from each other. When he was at Alabama, I know I was looking at his 12-personnel shift system.

He’s a great football coach with a lot of great experience.”

McElwain reciprocated the respect for Loeffler, especially how he has left his impression throughout the Bowling Green program.

“I’ve got tons of respect for Scot and what he’s done through the years,” McElwain said. “We’re going to have to put a package together to go down there and get a win, they’re playing their tails off and hats off to Scot for what he’s doing.”

The two will meet Saturday in Bowling Green.

BGSU is coming off a huge, 20-7, win over Toledo at home last week in a game where it was a 22.5-point underdog.

Grant Loy took over at quarterback for Darius Wade and turned in a decent performance through the air. He was 14 of 21 passing for 185 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

However, Loy was a force on the ground. He totaled 149 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.

Davon Jones had 69 yards on 17 carries.

“We’re going in there and playing one way,” said defensive tackle Sean Adesanya. “We’re going to take what the opponents give us and whatever the coaches draw on the board.”

The Falcons (2-4, 1-1) rank 118 in The Athletic 130, making a jump from 127 last week. BGSU had lost four straight games in blowout fashion before defeating the Rockets.

Toledo had two turnovers, a fumble and an interception in the loss to BGSU, who scored on the drive following the fumble recovery. The Falcons have scored 14 points off turnovers.

CMU will need to take care of the ball to find success against the Falcons.

“Every game it’s important to hold the ball,” said wide receiver JaCorey Sullivan. “As long as you keep the ball in your hands, the game should be easy, they can’t stop us.”

CMU played well in its 42-28 win, and is 4-0 at home. However, the Chippewas are winless on the road after losing to Wisconsin, Miami (Florida) and Western Michigan.

The rushing defense has been strong this season thus far where it allows just 101.3 yards per game, which is the best in the MAC and 19th in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

However, the passing defense has struggled for the Chippewas throughout the season allowing 266.4 yards, which ranks 10th in the conference and 106th in the FBS. Offensively, the running back tandem of senior Jonathan Ward and sophomore Kobe Lewis have been huge for CMU, just as they were expected to this season. Ward has 531 yards and five touchdowns in his senior season while Lewis has 491 yards on the ground which makes the pair tough to handle.

Quarterack Quinten Dormady made his return to the Chippewa offense after missing the previous four games when he suffered a knee injury against Wisconsin. The senior graduate transfer was 14 of 24 for 134 yards and two scores, including a 44-yard rocket to wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton.

The Chippewas and Falcons kick off at 2 p.m.

Saturday in Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio.

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Toledo no match as soccer rolls to 3-0 victory

By Andrew Loveland Staff Reporter sports@cm-life.com

On a wet and windy day, the offense of Central Michigan’s soccer team finally flashed its potential.

First-year coach Jeremy Groves has spoken all season about the offensive potential of the Chippewas.

A glimpse of that could be seen in Sunday’s 3-0 Mid-American Conference win over Toledo. The Chippewas (7-2-2, 4-2) defeated the Rockets (4-10, 1-5) with freshmen providing two of the three goals.

“Once a couple of people start scoring, it’s going to become a habit,” Groves said. “We spent a whole bunch of time finishing, and I think now it’s coming out, and we’re starting to score.”

Senior goalkeeper Zoie Reed earned her fifth shutout of the season, making three saves. The Rockets were only able to get six shots off against the Chippewa defense, of which three were on goal.

Freshman Lauren DeBeau

Aurora Abraham | Staff Photographer Freshman Cassidy Pettinger scores a goal against Toledo on Oct. 13 at the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.

opened the scoring for the Chippewas when she scored in the 26th minute from about 12 yards out to notch her second goal of the season.

Groves said earlier in the season that once DeBeau scored her first

goal during the regular pace of play, that many more would be on the way.

“I think Lauren needed that goal,” Groves said. “Hopefully, now she’ll kick on from here and

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The Chippewas doubled their lead when freshman Cassidy Pettinger scored her first collegiate career goal in the 35th minute.

“They’re not really freshmen

anymore,” Groves said, referring to DeBeau and Pettinger. “They’ve played in a bunch of games; we’ve trained a whole bunch. We’ve got some experience.”

Early in the second half, junior defender Maria Kaschalk sent a corner into the box that found senior Marle Bringard, who was able to head the ball past Toledo goalkeeper Adrianna Brewer to push the Chippewa lead to 3-0.

The header was Bringard’s team-leading fifth goal of the season.

With the win against the Rockets, the Chippewas earned another three points in the standings that will bump them up to third in the conference, depending on the result of the game between Ball State and Western Michigan.

CMU hits the road Friday to take on Ohio. The Bobcats are currently the fifth-best team in the MAC. Following that game, the Chippewas will take on Kent State in Ohio on Oct. 20. The Golden Flashes are coming off a 2-0 win over Akron.

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SUPPORT

Illustration by Sarah Brownell

ALL Amanda Britain

STUDENT ATHLETES EDITORIAL

Central Michigan volleyball is the best team on campus, and nobody knows about their success.

The volleyball team has won 11 consecutive games while accumulating to a 16-2 overall record. The Chippewas are undefeated in the Mid-American Conference with six wins and zero losses.

Senior libero Megan Kern has been named MAC Defensive Player of the Week for three weeks in a row. That’s why this week we wanted to showcase these women and the incredible volleyball program CMU has to offer.

While most students are checking out the football team (at least for the first half), the volleyball team is preparing to get another win in McGuirk Arena with not many students in attendance.

Athletics has even tried to grant free admission to volleyball games for those who still have their football ticket stub, but nothing can get people into McGuirk Arena.

Head coach Mike Gawlik is puzzled as to why students won’t show up to games. In years past, when the program was being rebuilt, Gawlik didn’t expect a lot of students in the stands. Now,

Hannah Warners

CMU is the best team in the conference – and students still will not come to watch.

The volleyball team has 10 regular season games remaining this year. Five of them are at home at McGuirk Arena. Go support these Chippewas, the same way you support the football and basketball teams.

This issue also brings light to a bigger problem with CMU athletics. Only three teams, football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball, can get a large crowd of CMU students in attendance at the beginning of games.

As students, we should support and cheer on all student-athletes. Not just the ones who occasionally make it on national TV. That includes the 16-2 volleyball team, 7-2-2 soccer team and the 2-12 field hockey team.

The university makes it very easy for us to support student-athletes. All we have to do is walk across West Broomfield and show our student IDs. It’s time to start making the walk across West Broomfield for more than just tailgating on Saturdays.

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WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? Kaitlyn Hixson Columnist

Writing. I loved writing, and I did it very well. But I also loved math, and I did that very well.

That semester I made a decision to double-major in applied mathematics and journalism.

I have never been happier.

I combined the two worlds that I thought would never be an option for me. I am now the health and science reporter for CM Life and in the future I hope to become a data reporter.

My advice to those who are still undecided and are scared out of your mind, take time to explore your options. Take any and all classes that interest you, and I promise something will stick with you.

The best way to find your passion is trying new things.

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We need a Fall Break. Make your voice heard.

It’s the eighth week of class in the fall semester. Students are likely out of class due to sickness, stressed about studying for multiple midterms or both.

Students looking for a break from academia haven’t had one since Labor Day and won’t get another for seven more weeks, for Thanksgiving.

Even then, the respite offered by the break will be brief.

Students get three days of class off in the fall semester compared to six days in the spring. This means Central Michigan University students are expected to come to class the three days before Thanksgiving, giving many little time to travel long distances home to family late at night or early in the morning, often in snowy conditions.

Sounds relaxing, doesn’t it?

That’s not to mention that Thanksgiving break comes nearly at the end of fall semester, during week 14 of 16. For reference,

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Searching for your passion? Try new things This year so far, I have changed my major twice, joined 3 new RSO’s and discovered what I actually want to do as a career. 2019 has really been the year of the young journalist for me.

My name is Katie Hixson, I’m a sophomore from Grandville and this is my first year as a reporter for Central Michigan Life.

My freshman year at Central Michigan University was a hot mess. I had no idea what I wanted to major in, let alone do for a career. It was overwhelming not knowing what you want to do with your life.

I took every single class you could imagine. I took racial justice through law because I thought about becoming a lawyer.

Calculus III, astronomy, deaf community and culture. Exhausted and desperately trying to choose a major like everyone else, I chose actuarial science.

I did this because I told my academic adviser that I really liked math and he suggested one of the highest-paying fields.

It turns out, I hated actuarial science. Accounting and finance was really not my cup of tea.

My second semester here at CMU, I took a class called Literary Journalism. A switch inside of me flipped.

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Spring Break takes place after the seventh week of classes, meaning we’d currently be off for break if we had a similar break in the fall.

Last year, both the Student Government Association and Academic Senate supported a resolution proposing a three-day fall break be implemented in CMU’s academic calendar. If implemented, the break would take place during the 2020-24 academic years.

If you’re feeling stressed at this point in

the semester, you’re not alone.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 85 percent of college students said they had felt overwhelmed by everything they had to do at some point.

According to the American Psychological Association, there was a 30 percent increase of students seeking counseling appointments during years where there was only a 5 percent increase of student enrollment.

CMU has made strides to promote mental health on campus. Last year, the university made good on a promise to devote more resources to the counseling center after students asked for it. If the student body can make its voice heard, the university will listen.

If you’d like to have a Fall Break, make it known. Apply to make a public comment at the next Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 5 and say that you support the SGA legislation proposing a Fall Break.

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