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w See Page | 11 Multimedia Coordinator Rudi Parker shares her experiences on the set of Batman V. Superman

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Thousands of new freshmen came to Central Michigan University a week early to participate in Leadership Safari 2015. Check out photo pages featuring images of activites from throughout the week.

Organizers expect more than 300 RSO’s and 10,000 students to attend Mainstage Saturday at Kelly/Shorts

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Doubling down for safety Police plan to double presence during Welcome Weekend

By Sydney Smith Managing Editor @SydneyS_mith | news@cm-life.com

It will be hard to avoid the police this Welcome Weekend.

Every officer from the Mount Pleasant and Central Michigan University police departments, as well as Michigan State Troopers and officers from surrounding departments, will be on duty.

Officer Jeff Browne of MPPD said the goal is to protect both students and residents, as well as personal property. During Welcome Weekend 2014, police apprehended two different groups of individuals who came to Mount Pleasant solely to invade people’s homes.

“Individuals coming here just to do home invasions when people are partying is a problem,” Browne said. “That coupled with some of the behavior­—we as a community have said ‘enough is enough.’”

CMU Police Chief Bill Yeagley shares this concern. He said the weekend tends to be more hectic when CMU’s academic year begins before other universities’. Yeagley said visiting students add to the number of citations and general chaos, compelling the police to have an increased presence, especially in the studentpopulated housing north of campus. This year, Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University start classes after CMU. “That alone is a shock to the system,” Yeagley said. “Students come here from other universities with what seems to be the sole purpose of causing problems for us.”

Additional problems caused by outsiders get in the way of the main concern for police:

safety. Yeagley said the biggest statistical issue the police deal with is alcohol poisoning, particularly of those who are underage or may not know their limits.

In Michigan, medical amnesty laws allow people who are underage to call for medical or police assistance without fear of being ticketed.

Last year, nearly 70 students were transported out of residence halls, which are typically populated by underage students, for alcohol poisoning. Yeagley said the high number of calls is good and bad.

“The point is, don’t be one of those people,” he said. “I’d love to see those numbers drop, not because people are afraid to call, but because people aren’t in that situation.”

CMU Police Lt. Cameron Wassman said officers will approach by students throughout the night to check IDs and clear sidewalks. He said there has always been an issue of people running away from officers when they’re approached, which can end badly.

“The (negative) consequences will be much higher if someone runs or doesn’t cooperate,” he said. “Now you’ve gone from maybe a ticket or maybe nothing to 39 possibly having to spend the night in jail. Cooperation is the biggest thing we can stress.”

Browne highlighted the importance of being courteous and honest with officers.

Sydney Smith | Managing Editor Officer Jeff Browne from the Mount Pleasant Police Department gives students information on what is expected this weekend during a neighborhood walkaround on Aug. 25.

Yeagley wants students to keep their peers in mind, and look out for friends and strangers who may be alone and overly intoxicated.

He said taking care of each other and trying to pursuade someone to keep the right frame of mind are never bad ideas.

Wassman said keeping personal belongings safe is important too.

“We get complaints of things being stolen

He noted the culture of being combative with police after incidents of police brutality entered the national conversation, something that MPPD talks about frequently.

“People are definitely less trusting in the police,” he said. “They’re almost standoffish to a point, and that makes our job a lot harder to do. We can’t keep our community safe on our own—it’s a community effort to keep it that way. You definitely shouldn’t be trying to work against the police.”

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Citations and arrests: Welcome Weekend 2014

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A total of 191 people were cited or arrested during Welcome Weekend 2014. The police received 568 calls.

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from day one,” he said. “We try to encourage people to lock their doors, don’t leave valuables around. These are seemingly simple, but people often forget.”

While in the areas north of campus, police stress keeping off the sidewalk and out of the streets. Browne said this part of Welcome Weekend was out of control last year. There was a point when crowds on Main Street were elbow-to-elbow.

“It was impossible to get any type of emergency equipment or vehicle in there,” he said.

“Before something got completely out of order and chaos ensued, we were trying to reduce the amount of individuals on the street and sidewalk. We guide people generally south and then tell them to go home.”

Officers said students who party responsibly have nothing to fear from police.

“Folks who are coming here to harm others, you need to be concerned about the police,” Yeagley said. “You are the people we are looking for, and we will enforce the law to its fullest extent.”

Police strategically clear sidewalks

When the human traffic on streets north of campus becomes too crowded, police officers worry about the safety of students who can become stuck or 75004 separated from their friends. Their solution is to walk in a single file line down both sides of the sidewalk, forcing students south toward Bellows Street.

Last year, officers had to perform this maneuver multiple times a night, as foot traffic was elbow-to-elbow on Main Street.

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Police department updates Safe Rides program

By Sydney Smith

Managing Editor @SydneyS_mith | news@cm-life.com Officers at the Central Michigan University Police Department are hoping students will no longer have to wait almost an hour for a ride from Safe Rides.

In place since 2002, the use of the program has grown significantly, said Lt. Cameron Wassman, but the department has trouble keeping up with the demand. This year, there will be several changes made to the program, including a route system, different hours of operation and a smartphone app to make locating the vans easier.

“When the program was designed, the thought was wanting people to utilize it if they’re concerned about their safety at night,” Wassman said. “As time has gone on, people have used it for more than safety concerns. It has become more or less a taxi service. We want to still be able to provide a service that is efficient and keeps campus as safe as possible.”

This year, there will be 12 set locations with two vans in a route system coming to each stop every 15-20 minutes, similar to a bus route. The vans will be on the road at all times during hours of operation, which will change from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. to 8 p.m.-2 a.m. CMU Police Office Manager Stephanie Williams said this will make the program more useful at times it is needed.

“The call volume at the beginning was not very heavy, so we changed it to when there’s the highest call volume,” she said.

“Most of the year, that time is still fairly light. We feel that if (students) need to get some place, that is a safer time.”

The department distributed the locations based on the

“They will be able to see the route, the actual vehicles on the route and where they are at the time based on GPS. It will also calculate the estimated time of arrival for the next route.”

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amount of coverage geographically spread throughout campus, and which places are the most popular spots for students to be picked up, like Lot 62 behind Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Plans are underway for signage at each location, though police will post the route on their social media pages, as well as putting posters in residence halls. They will explain the changes during freshmen orientation sessions and have some information available at Mainstage on Aug. 29.

These changes will be in place as students begin going to classes, and Safe Rides will still be available seven days a week.

Coming in mid-September, an app called Double Map will be available. Wassman said other universities and cities are using the app, like University of Michigan and the city of Big Rapids.

“It allows the user to see the stop locations with any delays,” he said. “They will be able to see the route, the actual vehicles on the route and where they are at the time based on GPS. It will also calculate the estimated time of arrival for the next route.”

Safe Rides provides about 25,000 on-campus rides every year. When the program started, drivers used old patrol cars that were out of service to the police department. Funding for the vans used now came from a joint effort of the CMU Police Department, Office of Student Affairs, University Health Services and Residence Life.

In the fall, Safe Rides will have an additional 12-passenger van

Safe Rides stop locations

North Campus 1. Lot 33, near the Music Building bus stops 2. Lot 8, near the Blue Light Phone 3. Preston Street, near Charles V. Park Library and Bovee University Center crosswalk 4. Hopkins Court, near Robinson Hall West Campus 5. Lot 1, near Bellows Street East Campus 6. Anspach Hall service drive on the north side of the building South Campus 7. Lot 42, near the main Towers Complex entrance 8. Lot 47, near the Celani Hall entrance 9. Lot 38 near the Thorpe Hall entrance 10. Lot 70, near Theunissen Stadium’s Blue Light Phone 11. Lot 63/64, near the Kelly/ Shorts Stadium Blue Light Phone 12. Lot 62, near the Student Activity Center entrance

to allow the transportation of more people, financed by the police department.

Wassman said having three cars on the road is typical for the program, but having a bigger van will only require two cars.

“We’ll be able to carry more people at one time,” he said.

“We’ll be more efficient than having three cars on versus the two that can carry more people.”

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By Sydney Smith Managing Editor @SydneyS_mith | news@cm-life.com

After residents speak out on city appearance, staff introduces new programs, fines This fall, students will need to comply with several city ordinance changes made during the summer.

Student behavior was a frequent conversation topic among members of Mount Pleasant government this summer. The city commission and planning commission brainstormed how the city could improve life for residents who aren’t satisfied with neighborhoods between campus and downtown, because of student behavior.

The city is looking to hire an additional code enforcement officer this fall in the M-2 district, a mostly student-populated

neighborhood just north of campus. This is due to the high amount of code violations seen in that area. City Manager Nancy Ridley said the new officer hasn’t been hired yet.

“We are in the interviewing process,” she said. “We have assigned a code enforcement officer to work in that neighborhood full time starting the week students return.”

A code enforcement officer is employed by the city to police areas for trash, parking and other aesthetic violations. If violations are found, officers will post a corrective notice on the door of the residence with a specified cleanup time. If the area isn’t clean by that time, it will result in fines or community service.

In a partnership with the city of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University raised parking ticket fees on some nearcampus streets. Fees at the meters on Franklin, University, Main, Bellows and Washington streets, as well as parking by the former site of the Student Book Exchange, increased to match the city’s rates. At CMU, fees for empty meters are issued at a $10 fine with a $10 late fee. The city’s rate is $15 for an empty meter with a late fee of $30.

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“We had citizens saying we should be making (the neighborhoods) look better.”

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Students could also be fined if trash bins are left on curbs for too long. Trash containers need to be removed by midnight the day after collection day, and can’t be put out until 5 p.m. the day before. If bins are left out or are overflowing, the fine is $50 for the first violation. A $100 fine would be given for a second violation, and a $250 fine would be given for the third within the same calendar year.

“It will help the appearance of the town,” said Director of Public Works John Zang. “We had citizens saying we should be making (the neighborhoods) look better.”

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program, which will be tested for one year between Bellows and High streets, between High Street and downtown, and the area north of downtown. The city will supply recycling bins free of charge, but a monthly fee of $1.50 will be instituted for every six people in a dwelling.

Students will be made further aware of changes as city staff walk around the neighborhood to welcome students back.

“During part of this we will indicate the assignment of the code enforcement officer in that area,” Ridley said. “We are also putting together a plan so that we will go out Sept. 8-11 and meet with each of the affected dwellings and distribute (recycling) bins to provide information on how (the solid waste program) works.”

The city commission has also discussed the codification of the M2 district. A change in ordinance would make it so a M2 lot could not have a common line with or be located across a street or alley from any lot in the R district, which is a single-family zone. Lots that share a property line would not be allowed to have more than four occupants per dwelling, and no more than six per dwelling unit. The idea is to create a buffer zone between students and residents.

If passed, this legislation would also add to the ordinance saying rooming and boarding dwellings and RSO dwellings cannot have more than five stacked parking spaces. This would make backing directly into the street unnecessary for residents.

A public hearing on proposed changes to M-2 will be Sept. 28.

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Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Pickler talks to a group of students living in the M-2 district about code violations. Pickler will work solely in that district until the city finds an additional code enforcement officer.

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freshmen who are taking their first steps on the road to graduation. This year is also observed as the 96th for Central Michigan Life, a studentoperated media company that has been on campus longer than the most grizzled super senior.

A lot has changed at CMU in 96 years, and we have always been there to document it. After publishing online during the summer, we will continue to present clear, accurate and fair coverage of issues that impact this community during the academic year.

We don’t write for the administration, faculty, parents or alumni. Central Michigan Life is the student media.

Whether it’s a quick glance through Instagram photos on your phone while waiting for class to begin, a browser tab opened to cm-life.com to distract you from homework you should be working on, or relaxing with our print edition after a long day, we’re there wherever you need us. Follow us on Twitter, share our stories on Facebook, download our app or listen to our podcasts on iTunes; we want to be a part of your life, because you are a part of ours.

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Central Michigan Life cuts through that noise.

We’re here to tell you things you don’t know about your university, like the fact that an underground series of steam tunnels, operated by a lone facilities worker, runs through the belly of the campus. Don’t try finding them, however; five students faced misdemeanor charges for exploring the tunnels in 2011.

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We’re here to give you information you deserve to know, like the 150 percent increase in tuition in just 10 years. If you’re an incoming freshmen, each credit hour is about $300 more expensive than it was when you were born.

Central Michigan Life is here to hold those in power accountable as state funding dwindles and university spending rises. To ask the hard questions, like how will CMU make college affordable when it relies on students to subsidize expensive programs?

Even though 700 surveillance cameras posted throughout campus capture every minute, nobody records the diversity of experience and color of life at CMU like we do.

From the drunken escapades of Welcome Weekend to a demonstration of solidarity protesting CMU’s sexual misconduct policies, we are here to tell your story.

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Michigan Film Office boosts the industry this state needs and deserves

hen “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” premieres March 25, I will be able to say I was fortunate enough to see how it was made by working on-set as an extra.

Unfortunately, it was one of the last movies that received support from the state before our legislators gutted the Michigan Film Office.

We need to support the film industry in Michigan. It provides a unique kind of economic development for our state and helps support students, like me, who want to have a career in broadcasting and cinematic arts.

Being on the set of a big film is a great learning experience that would benefit every BCA or theatre student. Because of waning support for the film office, students will likely have fewer opportunities to have those experiences. It also creates jobs in the communities those projects film in.

Not supporting the film office is a huge mistake.

In June, Michigan legislators voted for House Bill 4122, which discontinues tax credits and incentives to film productions. My first thought was, “there goes my chance of getting a job in Michigan.”

The film office used to receive its funding through the Michigan Business Tax, which was repealed by our elected officials to help “support” Michigan businesses, meaning every business received a huge

Rudi Parker Multimedia Editor tax break. When the state stopped collecting that tax, the film office was funded by an annual $50 million allocation from legislators.

Then our elected officials decided to take that support away too.

Full disclosure: I’m now an unpaid intern at the Michigan Film Office. The office is not closing, but because of House Bill 4122, it is not in the position to accept any new projects. This also has me rethinking whether I can have a career in my home state.

In October, I had the opportunity to be an extra in “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” I played the role of a caterer at a private party Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent attended.

Unfortunately, I can’t tell you any more than that due to a binding non-disclosure agreement.

I can tell you this: During my three days on set I learned things about moviemak-

ing that helped me realize it is what I truly want to do. It was a wake up call.

About 1,000 people were there as extras. We were paid minimum wage and time and a half for non-speaking roles. According to the MFO website the film is expected “to hire 406 Michigan workers, with a full time equivalent of 426 jobs, plus an additional 6,000 man/days of extra work.”

I worked 15 hours a day, but I was so thrilled to be on the set and surrounded by so many talented people that the long hours did not affect me. Not only did I get to stand by Henry Cavill while he played Superman’s alter-ego Clark Kent, I quite literally ran into Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne.

As we were resetting a shot, I was walking back to my mark. Affleck came rushing round the corner. I had nowhere to go because there were lights in the way.

“Excuse me,” he said.

I replied, “No, excuse me!” and quickly moved out of the way as we bumped shoulders. He was a little shorter than me.

It was fun to see Batman and Superman up close, but my favorite part of the experience was being on set watching the professionals work. Everyone on set had an important role and watching them work together was amazing.

I talked to production sound mixer Michael McGee between takes.

He gave me great advice about working in the movie business. He also told me to work hard, take chances, and never give up.

I took his advice and introduced myself to director Zack Snyder on the last day of filming. I told him that I really enjoyed being on set and as a film student I loved watching him work.

Snyder told me he was excited for me. I gave him my business card, told him to check out my short films and give me some feedback.

I still haven’t heard from him, but I’m proud I introduced myself.

I would not have had this opportunity if it wasn’t for the MFO and the incentives the state provided to filmmakers. Now, the goal is to let students know there are still jobs in this industry.

Making movies creates many jobs and allows people to stay in Michigan.

Michigan Film Office Director Jenell Leonard told me two reason why filmmakers and Michigan are a good match: location and talent.

Michigan needs film, movie makers need great talent and great locations.

It shouldn’t have to take a superhero to save the day and restore support to the film office. But unless something happens to restore those incentives, I might see my employment prospects in Michigan slowly fade to black.

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It runs in the family After spending most of the summer complaining about the inconvenient burden of training for a road race, I actually enjoyed running the 10-mile

race in the Crim Festival of Races on Saturday.

My mom has run the 10mile race in the Crim for 34 consecutive years, so when she

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informed me she would sign us both up for the race at the beginning of the summer, I had a hard time finding a good reason not to run. Her dedication

to running the race every year predates me by 14 years, so it was kind of cool to be a part of this tradition in my mom’s life.

I was happy to do it. But even with the best intentions it was almost impossible for me to find the motivation to spend my summer training. I would put off running until midnight some nights just because I didn’t want to face the

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fact that I inevitably had to run.

When Aug. 22 rolled around, I watched my mom join the “30year club” at the starting line as one of the youngest members. My sister and I cheered for her, exclaiming proudly to strangers that our mom was out there, before we joined the rest of the runners.

I have never witnessed a community come together with such a fierce pride that compares to what I saw at the Crim on race day. This was my third time running the 10-mile race in the Crim. This year I kept a comfortable pace, enjoying the company of my fellow runners. I had forgotten how much I hated running, and remembered this was why I didn’t protest when my mom signed me up.

The Crim is special because thousands of people from all walks of life come together for one day and run side-by-side through the streets of downtown Flint. Any other day you might

be called crazy for running alone in Flint, but race day is a different world. The atmosphere provides a positive experience for all participants, volunteers and people cheering from the sidewalk throughout the entire course.

On Aug. 22, I am proud to say I was part of the community that followed the blue line all the way to the finish on the cobblestone streets of Flint.

People who participate in the Crim Festival of Races in any way can take comfort in the fact that they are contributing to the Special Olympics, a positive event that unites the Flint community, and a tradition for runners everywhere.

Looking back on my summer, feeling pressured to ‘go for a run’ was the main thing I complained about. Even though I reluctantly agreed to run in the Crim, I felt all of my training was justified when I crossed the finish line and met my family at the end.

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Max & Emily’s to host Jeff Daniels concert Sydney Smith Managing Editor

Max & Emily’s will host the third and final act in its summer concert series, closing out the events with Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels Band.

Daniels is most commonly known for his roles in “Dumb and Dumber” and “The Newsroom.” He is also in a motion picture coming out in October, called “The Martian.”

What some may not know is Daniels has been touring the Midwest in a band with his son, Ben. Beginning

at 7 p.m. Saturday in front of Max & Emily’s, the two will perform a free concert which will close part of Broadway Street.

During the concert, donations to the Red Cross Infant Food Pantry will be collected. Diapers, formula, wipes or financial donations are recommended.

The Max & Emily’s summer concert series was started by owner Tim Brockman and general manager Chris “Elmo” Walton in the fall of 2008. The concerts are sponsored by Isabella Bank, Downtown Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University and Max & Emily’s.

Faculty member files police report alleging assault Sydney Smith Managing Editor

A Central Michigan University fixed-term faculty member filed a report with the Mount Pleasant Police Department, alleging that she was assaulted after a Toby Keith concert in Mount Pleasant on Aug. 19.

Mari Poindexter alleges a man physically assaulted her after making derogatory remarks about her appearance and sexuality.

Poindexter posted a detailed account of the assault on her Facebook page, including photos of her facial

bruising. The post was shared nearly 2,000 times.

University officials have spoken out in support of Poindexter with a post on Aug. 26. CMU posted a graphic to its Facebook page which reads, “We stand together against hate.” Shannon Jolliff-Dettore, director of the Office of LGBTQ Services also posted about the assault.

“I encourage us as a campus community to come together during this time to send healing thoughts to the survivor of the incident as well as each other,” reads her post.

Central Michigan Life changes production schedule Malachi Barrett Editor-in-Chief

Starting with the Thursday, Aug. 27 edition, Central Michigan Life will be making several changes to its publication process.

The print version of Central Michigan Life will publish on Monday and Thursday each week and will change from a broadsheet to tabloid format.

These changes are being made to match the demands of a changing audience.

This is a time of transition for student media across the nation. The tabloid format is a powerful vehicle

to deliver the best stories, photos and graphic design work a printed medium can offer. This will provide readers with the opportunity to experience content in ways that were not possible before.

At the same time, Central Michigan Life will be more focused on building its multimedia content with podcasts, videos and an engaging social media presence on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Periscope.

Any questions can be directed toward Editor-in-Chief Malachi Barrett at editor@cm-life.com or (989) 774-4338.

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Former Central Michigan University football player Brandon Greer, 21, was arrested on July 8 on charges of attempted kidnapping. He was released on a $450,000 bond on Aug. 24

Greer released on $450,000 bond

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Former Central Michigan University defensive back Brandon Greer was released on a $450,000 cash surety bond on Aug. 24.

He was housed at the Isabella County Jail since his arrest on July 8. During a July 31 bond hearing, Greer’s bond was set at $250,000, from the original $750,000. On the day of his release, women who say they were approached by him were scheduled to testify, but the hearing was waived.

Greer is facing charges of intent to com-

mit sexual penetration, criminal sexual conduct, attempted unlawful imprisonment, lying to a police officer, eight counts of disturbing the peace and one count of assault and battery.

At least seven women have alleged to have been approached by Greer, who they say made sexual comments and referenced possessing a gun to some.

On the day of his arraignment, Greer was dismissed from the CMU athletic program. He is still listed as a student on CMU’s website.

Greer’s next court appearance is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Sept. 4.

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Program Board President Kaylee Bloom wants to switch things up.

During her inaugural year as president, Bloom said she doesn’t want to get stuck in the routines typical of her organization.

“We do the same thing every year,” she said. “I tried to inspire my e-board to think outside the box and think of different ways to student programming.”

Instead of a fall concert, Program Board booked comedian Nick Swardson. He is also an actor, playing in starring and supporting roles in “Just Go With It,” “Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star” and “Reno 911.”

Swardson will perform stand up at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at McGuirk Arena with special guest Ashley Barnhill.

Swardson had plans to perform at CMU in 2011, but the show was cancelled because of a contract deal with Comedy Central.

“It’s been quite a few years since Program Board has brought a large comedian to campus,” Bloom said.

“I’m excited to see how we can satisfy the student body with comedy instead of a concert this fall.”

Program Board did not issue a fall survey to ask students who they would like to see as the bigger fall act. Instead, the entertainment was picked by execu-

tive board vote. Bloom said the organization looked at the 2014 survey when deciding on this year’s lineup.

To kick off its events for this semester, Program Board will host a showing of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” after Mainstage at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Aug. 29. The film will begin at 9:30 p.m.

On Sept. 1, the organization will host “What Would You Do for a Klondike Bar?” from 2-5 p.m. at Warriner Mall.

Comedian Langston Kerman will perform at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Kerman is a stand up comedian from New York, who co-writes and stars in a web series called “Bombing.”

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In the UC Rotunda, slam poet Kevin Kantor will perform at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22. Kantor is most famous for a poem that went viral early in 2015 called “People You May Know.”

On Sept. 24, Board Game Night will begin at 7 p.m.

The location is still being finalized.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, Program Board partnered with Multicultural Academic Student Services to plan keynote speaker Ernie G. He will perform stand up comedy at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the UC Rotunda.

On Oct. 8, “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World”

will be shown back to back at 5 and 8 p.m. in the UC Auditorium.

“Traditionally we show the same movie at two different times, but a couple times this semester we’re going to try to show the same genre of movie on the same night,” Bloom said.

Trayvon Martin’s family attorney, Jasmine Rand, will speak at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13 in Plachta Auditorium.

“We’re also going to get the CMU Police Department involved,” Bloom said. “(Program Board) talked about hot topics and what’s going on in the world right now.”

The organization will host “Name That Tune,” a game show, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 in the UC Student Lounge. This will be an audienceinteractive event.

A pop culture-themed Pinterest Party will begin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the UC Terrace Room. Later that week, Karaoke Night will take place at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the UC Student Lounge.

Through a partnership with the Accessibility and Disability Advisory Council and Student Disabilities Services, Stephani Victor will speak at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 in Plachta.

“She’s a paralympian,” Bloom said. “She’s going to be talking about motivation and change. It’s a good time of year for that because it’s in the middle of the semester when things start to get hectic. She brings a

Courtesy Photo | Program Board Actor and comedian Nick Swardson will perform stand up comedy on Sept. 25 at McGuirk Arena.

really good message.”

On Nov. 12, Program Board will show “Pitch Perfect 2” at 5 and 8 p.m. in the UC Auditorium. A double feature of “Despicable Me” and “Minions” will take place on Nov. 19 in the UC Auditorium.

On Nov. 17, Mars Meusic will perform at 7 p.m. in the UC Rotunda.

Bloom said more events will be announced as contracts are solidified.

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Mainstage 2015 expects 10,000 in attendance Jordyn Hermani News Editor @h3rmani | news@cm-life.com

Back to kick off the school year, Mainstage 2015 promises to draw in a crowd in the thousands on Saturday.

Damon Brown, director of the Office of Student Activities and Involvement, said Mainstage is a great way for students to learn how to get involved on campus. “Mainstage is a great opportunity for students to become exposed to what CMU has to offer,� Brown said. “It’s a way for students to see all of the many student organizations, departments and community partners that we have that help make CMU such a great place.�

Last year, roughly 375 student organizations were present at Mainstage. Brown expects at least 10,000 people to attend.

Program Coordinator Crystal Hutson said

this year’s event will be comparable to last year in the number of booths. “All of our registered student organizations have the ability to sign up,� Hutson said. “So anything from the Quidditch Club to (local) business organizations like Walmart, Meijer, salons or tanning places — it’s a variety of (booths) set up.�

Mainstage will take place parking in lot 62 East, located between Rose ponds and Kelly/ Shorts Stadium.

Brown said the business booths serve as a way to expose students to the surrounding community. “There are a lot of services that students in the community can use, whether it’s restaurants, hair salons and supplies or stores to shop at,� Brown said. “It’s a great opportunity for the businesses to come out and connect with students as well.�

Unlike previous years, there will be no concert to conclude the weekend events.

“Program Board made the decision that due to finances we had to decide to not offer (a) concert this year,� Brown said. “We want to try and do something maybe every other year that’s kind of unique and cool. That way, each year (Mainstage) is something different.�

Program Board President Kaylee Bloom said incoming freshman especially should use Mainstage as a way to dive into life at CMU. “The importance of getting involved on our campus is tremendous since there are so many registered student organizations. There’s something here for absolutely everyone,� Bloom said. “It’s worth it to fight through the sweat, grab some free stuff, and network as much as possible.� “Mainstage has really taken off,� Brown said. “It’s an event that students really enjoy and the campus community enjoys as well because it’s a great way to signal the start of a new year. Mainstage has always been central to CMU.�

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Alumnus Kevin Cotter will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 Homecoming Parade.

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Cotter was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and is currently serving out his final term as a state representative.

More recently, Cotter was elected Speaker of the House for the 2015-2016 legislative session.

kicked in and an undisclosed amount of money was taken, said Officer Jeff Browne.

Officers are still processing evidence found at the scene, which will be sent to the crime lab.

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are processing latent fingerprints found, but do not know if they belong to a suspect or a Kaya employee. They are also looking into phone calls made from Kaya, as well as camera footage from surrounding businesses.

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elcome Weekend is a time of celebration.

For some students, it’s the first time they will step foot on Central Michigan University’s

campus. For others, it’s a time of reunion, and starts a yearlong countdown to graduation. Some see Welcome Weekend as their last chance to go all out. Leading up to the weekend, Nathan Winter said his friends moved in early and are looking forward to reconnecting with people they didn’t see all summer. w Mountain | 21-24

Samantha Madar | Assistant Photo Editor Roseville junior Angelo Martini sits on the steps of his girlfriend’s apartment on Main Street. He said he will spend his Welcome Weekend people watching.

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“I think Welcome Weekend is unique at CMU,” the South Lyon senior said. “CMU has its own personality. Many other welcome weeks are a little more divided.

Here at CMU it seems that everyone is integrated during the time.”

Whether it’s reuniting with friends missed during the summer, stopping on Main Street for a “Jesus Dog” or figuring out what it means to be a freshman here, Welcome Weekend serves as the beginning to another year at CMU.

It’s not just drinking “Let’s face it, the legend of ‘Welcome Weekend’ almost precedes itself,” said Dani Hiar, assistant director of Marketing and Leadership Safari.

Hiar said the “big stuff” doesn’t take place at the same time as

Leadership Safari. The Tuesday night before classes, however, students taking part in Leadership Safari were walking back to their dorms just as a huge crowd started to gather outside O’Kelly’s Sports Bar and Grill for Pint Night.

“Those conversations about drinking do happen during Safari,” Hiar said. “I think it provides us with the opportunity to educate that there is much more to life on Welcome Weekend than just getting completely wasted.”

“Larzy Up All Night” is a program hosted by the Larzelere Hall, which gives students other ways to spend Welcome Weekend than partying.

“We want to get everybody involved in the hall,” said Westland sophomore David McClain.

“There are people who go out on Main Street during Welcome Weekend, but they could also hang out in the hall and get to know people here too.”

“Larzy Up All Night” provides

students with activities like board games and snacks and refreshments, McClain said. Larzelere is located near Main Street on North campus, next to where Welcome Weekend celebrations are known to get out of control.

“There’s lots of options (during Welcome Weekend),” Hiar said. “I think what we do as a disservice as students is perpetuate the theory that everybody goes out and gets wasted. That’s not the case.”

Some freshmen have never been around a party atmosphere before and don’t know what to expect out of the weekend.

“I haven’t really thought about (partying) yet,” said Romeo freshman Jessica Rodgers as she waited in line to register for Leadership Safari. “I didn’t really drink back in high school, so I don’t really have any plans yet.”

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deter strangers from coming into their parties, Sunday said.

Usually they use a guest list so only people they know come into their house.

“Keeping the women safe is one of our number one priorities, especially on a weekend where everyone is going to be drunk,” Sunday said. “You don’t want intoxicated people yelling at the girls here who are trying to get home safely.”

Preparation for a party also includes cleaning the house and hiding any valuables.

“There are a lot of things we hide because there are people who will come to a house and take your stuff if you’re not cautious,” Sunday said.

Dealing with the police Last year during Welcome Weekend, Main Street was packed elbow-to-elbow. This year, police are looking to control that by doubling their presence north of campus.

Mount Pleasant Police Officer Jeff Browne said last year some students got a little out of hand, even though the total number of citations issued was less than in 2013.

“We had people shimmying up light poles,” he said. “I had bottles and rocks thrown at my head. I saw a man get struck by a bottle— I don’t know if it was

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Though 237 calls were made to the police during Welcome Weekend last year, the number of citations and arrests was down by 28 percent from 2013.

It is important to know how to conduct oneself when dealing with police at parties, Sunday said.

“If the cops were to walk up, we know how to handle the situation correctly. That’s something important a lot of people need to learn, especially people who aren’t used to living on Main street,” Sunday said.

He said they also have “sobers” at their parties; people who don’t drink in order to keep everything under control.

The role of a “sober” could include talking to police, cutting someone off if they’ve had to much, making sure fights don’t break out and making sure people get home OK. “(Dealing with police) is mainly just about not being stupid,” said Canton senior Joseph Mcbride.

Mcbride said he witnessed someone walking down Main Street with an open beer who immediately got cuffed and received a minor in possession citation.

“I feel like what we’re doing right now is fine. We’re in our parking lot with just have a few friends and its not anything out of control,” Mcbride said. “It’s another thing when the apartment complex is flooded. You

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can’t even drive through the lot or park your car — that’s when it gets out of control.”

Jesus Dogs Giving away free hotdogs on the corner of Bellows and Main Street is how two members of His House Fellowship Church will spend their Welcome Weekend.

Cass City Seniors Megan Parrish and Jordan Hendrian organize the distribution of “Jesus Dogs,” a Welcome Weekend tradition. The two said they are expecting a huge crowd on Saturday when students head north of campus.

“This just gets packed,” Parrish said. “There’ll be like 600 people sometimes.”

If they buy more hot dogs than usual and if the weather is nice, Parrish said they could easily exceed the 1,000 hot dogs given away on a typical Saturday night. His House starts handing out Jesus Dogs at 10 p.m. at 211 W. Broomfield Road.

“It gets really nuts. You figure for the whole night, that’s like four hours of giving away hot dogs,” Hendrian said.

Even though they will not be participating in the party atmosphere that Welcome Weekend is famous for, they will still be involved in reconnecting with people before classes and welcoming the freshmen and new members to the CMU community.

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Levitt is represented by Southfield attorney Steven Mamat. Felton is represented by attorneys Gordon Bloem and Jon Schrotenboer.

The Isabella County Trial Court made errors when it failed to consider Levitt’s other claims, Mamat said, including false light, intentional infliction of distress, libel, tortious interference with business relations and business defamation. Mamat will have to show the judge has either not followed the law or failed to follow a particular process in coming to a decision.

A brief was submitted to the court on Aug. 2, and Felton’s lawyers have until Sept. 3 to draft a reply to Levitt’s allegations.

“This case concerns a fundamental right, the First Amendment, and how it applies to everyday life,” Mamat said.

Levitt also filed a civil lawsuit on April 23 against Lisa Yanick-

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hearing. It states that “Levitt himself created the website topcollegelawyers.com, and then proclaimed himself “College Lawyer of the Year,” and used the manufactured award to promote himself.”

Levitt is accusing the defendants of libel and slander, false light invasion of privacy, intentional interference with business expectancy, civil conspiracy, infliction of emotional distress and reckless conduct due to The Morning Sun. Levitt, represented by Mount Pleasant attorney John Devine, is seeking $1 million in damages for each count.

Yanick-Jonaitis and The Morning Sun are represented by Robin Hermann, a Bloomfield Hills attorney who specializes in areas of media law, particularly defamation, privacy and access issues, among others.

Lawyers defending both sides spent most of the summer arguing over whether or not The Morning Sun should have to answer discovery requests served to the defense. The Morning Sun objected to 134 questions served to them and wanted to file a motion to dismiss the case before answering the discovery questions.

Isabella County Chief Judge Paul Chamberlain issued an order that the questions would have to be answered by June 4. The Morning Sun answered some of the questions, but also made 140 objections in its answer, and filed a motion for summary disposition.

In the meantime, individual defendants James Felton and Bloem, represented by Schrotenboer, and Sanney, representing himself, filed motions for summary disposition on July 31, which were taken under advisement

by Chamberlain.

A motion hearing is scheduled for Sept. 18.

Chamberlain will make a ruling on whether or not the case will see its day in court. The hearing begins at 1:30 p.m. in Isabella County Trial Court.

“We are diligently preparing to defend the motions and it will be timely filed,” Devine said.

Devine said it could take up to 18 months for the case to be resolved.

Sanney, a CMU finance and law professor and previous chair of the entrepreneurship program, is counter-suing Levitt after a June 2014 incident outside of Levitt’s office on Bellows Avenue. Sanney claims that Levitt verbally assaulted him as he and Felton were walking from Sloan Hall to the Kaya Coffeehouse.

According to Sanney’s counter-complaint, Levitt approached James Felton in an aggressive manner as they passed his former law office in the Student Book Exchange building. The complaint states that Levitt menacingly stared as the pair walked by and began shouting “catch

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Court documents state that Sanney claims Levitt clearly demonstrated his desire to intimidate Sanney, who is representing himself in court.

Sanney said in court documents that Levitt’s verbal assault violated the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, which states that “A lawyer shall treat with courtesy and respect all persons involved in the legal process.” He is seeking an unspecified amount of monetary damages, costs and attorney fees.

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Despite rankings, Chippewas aim to make their mark

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he fall winds have started blowing through the campus of Central Michigan University. They bring the chilly fall air and another highly anticipated year in CMU sports. From a pair of first-year head coaches to a brand new stadium for the women’s soccer field, the storylines have multiplied for Chippewas athletics.

CMU’s field hockey team looks to repeat as Mid-American Conference Champions,

2014 Postseason: Did not qualify

while Head Coach Erik Olson continues the building process of a volleyball program still search for it’s first regular season league title.

Here is your guide to the biggest names, games and storylines surrounding CMU sports and men and women whose success we root for the most.

— Taylor DesOrmeau, Sports Editor

Best returning players

Most recent mac tournament title 2010

LEADING THE TEAM

Head Coach Peter McGahey, who has a 14-22-3 (12-10-1 MAC) record at CMU and is entering his third season.

SOCCER

2014 record: 6-11-2 (MAC 4-6-1)

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ith the start of a new season, it’s time for Central Michigan University soccer fans to look forward with hopeful optimism. The Chippewas are slated to finish fourth of six teams in the Mid-American Conference West Division according to the preseason poll after finishing below .500 in 2014. Here is a recap of the key events and statistics from a season ago, as well as some important information regarding the 2015 regular season, including key players to watch out for as the season progresses, the upcoming schedule for the Chippewas and recent program history.

2015 schedule:

No. 21, junior Samantha Maher started all 18 games last season and earned academic AllMAC honors.

No. 6, senior Kaelyn Korte, who scored seven points last year, three goals and had a .214 shot percentage.

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2014 record: 7-5 (5-3 MAC)

Samantha Madar | Assistant Photo Editor Sophomore wide receiver Corey Willis makes a catch Aug. 21 in practice on CMU Football Media Day. The Holland native caught seven passes for 70 yards in 2014.

2015 Schedule • 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 vs.

Oklahoma State • 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. Monmouth • Saturday, Sept. 19 at Syracuse • Saturday, Sept. 26 at Michigan State • Saturday, Oct. 3 vs. Northern Illinois (Homecoming) • Saturday, Oct. 10 at Western Michigan • Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Buffalo • Saturday, Oct. 24 at Ball State • Saturday, Oct. 31 at Akron • 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 vs.

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he CMU football team will play its first season this fall under new head coach John Bonamego. CMU returns only 11 total starters, but retains junior quarterback Cooper Rush who threw a Mid-American Conference high 27 touchdowns last fall. While CMU’s defensive secondary remains thin and inexperienced, the Chippewas front four will be among the conference’s best. The Chippewas will face Oklahoma State, Syracuse and Michigan State within a fourweek span and host a mid-week game for the first time in three seasons.

2014 postseason

Lost 49-48 in inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl

Most recent MAC Tournament Title: 2009 Most recent MAC Regular Season Title: 2009 LEADING THE TEAM

Head Coach John Bonamego, who was hired Feb. 8, 2015.

He was the special teams coach for Detroit Lions (2013-14).

Top returning starters

No. 10, junior quarterback Cooper Rush completed 243 of his 382 pass attempts in 2014 along with 3,157 yards passing and 27 touchdowns. No. 2, senior defensive end Blake Serpa had 44 tackles and four sacks last year.

No. 5, senior safety Kavon Frazier had 58 tackles and four pass break-ups in 2014.

Freshmen to watch

Cooper Rush: Junior quarterback Cooper Rush set a college football bowl record with seven touchdown passes in the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl Dec. 24.

No. 47, defensive back Emmitt Thomas from Brunswick, Georgia No. 29, defensive back Sean Bunting from Clinton Township, Michigan

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Freshmen to watch for

The men finished in third place at the MAC Championships, the women finished fifth in the MAC Championships.

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• Oct. 17: PreNationals (Louisville, Ky.)

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he 2015 Central Michigan University volleyball team has the youth (six freshmen) and talent to contend for a MidAmerican Conference championship. After missing the MAC Tournament in 2014, the team will have to replace star outside hitter Kaitlyn McIntyre and defensive specialist Kristen Reenders. The team returns sophomore outside hitter Jordan Bueter, who played every set in 2014, and senior middle blocker Angie White, who led the Chippewas with 117 blocks last season. Head Coach Erik Olson hopes the youth and talent on his roster will mesh well as the team hopes to win a MAC Championship for the first time since 2011.

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2014 Postseason: Did not qualify Last MAC Tournament Title: 2011 Last MAC Regular Season Title: None LEADING THE TEAM

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Top returning starters

No. 2, sophomore outside hitter Jordan Bueter, who totaled 306 kills, 26 serves aces, 249 digs and 56 blocks in 2014.

No. 16, senior middle blocker Angie White, who had 257 kills, 29 digs, 117 blocks in 2014.

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2014 Record Overall: 7-12 Conference: 5-1

ooking to defend its Mid-American Conference Title, the Central Michigan University field hockey team faces new challenges in the 2015-16 season.

Leading the Chippewas this season will be first-time head coach Molly Pelowski, who takes over for former Head Coach Cristy Freese. Pelowski has a talented roster to work with, including nine upperclassmen. Senior Kaysie Gregory will look to improve on her impressive junior season, where she scored six goals and added seven assists. With a good mix

top returning starters

No. 11, senior midfielder Kaysie Gregory, who scored six goals on 24 shots and tallied 11 assists in 2014.

No. 16, senior forward Kianne Hinkle, who had three goals on eight shots with five assists in 2014.

Freshmen to Watch

No. 7, midfielder Leah Umberger from Hershey, Pennsylvania.

No. 2, forward Kayla Harding from Ann Arbor, Michigan.

of youth and experience, expect the Chippewas to be near the

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2014 postseason

Lost 3-0 to Ohio in the MAC Tournament semifinal Maude Stalars | Junior midfielder

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Soccer coach leads Team USA to gold medal in Maccabi games Joe Judd Staff Reporter @himyname_isjoe | judd1jw@cmich.edu

While other coaches spent the summer preparing for the 2015 season, Joe Nemzer was winning a gold medal in Berlin with Team USA at the 2015 Maccabi Games.

Nemzer, the assistant head coach for Central Michigan University’s soccer team, was selected to be the head coach of Team USA women’s soccer team for the summer games in Berlin.

Nemzer lead his team of primarily college-aged athletes to a 4-0 record. Team USA won the gold medal with a 2-0 victory over Sweden.

The Maccabi Games are referred to as the “Jewish Olympics,” an international competition with Jews of all nationalities.

The Maccabi movement began in 1895 as multiple Jewish sports clubs came into existence throughout Central and Eastern Europe. It flourished as a direct result of the growing anti-Semitism and Jewish

exclusion from sports clubs at the time.

Nemzer couldn’t ignore the impact of the games being in Berlin, a place where more than six million of European Jews died during World War II. “The last time there were that many Jews in Berlin was during the Holocaust,” Nemzer said. “You hear that statistic and you can’t help but be emotional.”

This summer was the first time Nemzer had been to Germany.

“The feeling of being (in Berlin) was surreal,” he said. “You look at the old buildings and see where a lot of those bad things were. I know if I was in this space 70-plus years ago, my world would’ve been completely turned upside down.”

Nemzer’s grandfather, Morris Shenberger, was one of many Jewish people to experience Germany’s anti-Semitic crusade. He spent time at the Auschwitz concentration camp as a teenager, but eventually made his way to the United States to start a new life.

Shenberger passed away at the age of 70 last winter, but had a lasting impact on his grandson.

Nemzer said his grandfather played an important role in his decision to accept the offer to coach Team USA. “He’s a person who has influenced me in everything I do,” Nemzer said. “He was someone who always looked for and found the best in everybody.

Despite the unfathomable hardships his grandfather faced and the memory of the terrible things that happened all those years ago, Nemzer’s pride is something that cannot be shaken easily. “(Hearing) my grandfather and his story in the Holocaust, you can’t help but feel even closer to them,” Nemzer said. “I think that was the most powerful part of the whole experience for me.”

With his grandfather on his mind while in Berlin, Nemzer received encouragement from his staff and players back home during his time in Europe.

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USA won the gold medal, defeating Sweden 2-0.

“It’s great anytime that you can have a colleague to learn and grow from every day,” Head Coach Peter McGahey said.

Junior goalkeeper Maddy Bunnell said the team followed and supported Nemzer.

“We’re all very proud of Joe,” Bunnell said. “He definitely brought back some energy off the (gold medal) win.

Aside from bringing home a medal, Nemzer said the experience of Berlin

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When asked if he would do it all again, it didn’t take long for him to decide.

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Mac basketball champion buffalo dismisses player of the year Dominick Mastrangelo Staff Reporter

This winter, the defending Mid-American Conference men’s basketball tournament champions will be without several key players in last year’s title run.

The University at Buffalo dismissed the 2014 MAC Player of the Year Justin Moss Monday for his role in an on-campus theft in June. Moss averaged 17.5 points per game for the Bulls that season.

Moss was already on probation at the university as a result of a prior theft on campus during his UB tenure, according to the Buffalo News.

With Moss’ dismissal, the Bulls will now be without their top three scorers from last season.

UB will also be without former Head Coach Bobby Hurley, who left for the Arizona State job after leading the school to its first NCAA Tournament berth a year ago. Guard Shannon Evans (15.4 ppg) followed Hurley to ASU and the team also graduates senior forward Xavier Ford (9.7 ppg).

The Bulls defeated CMU 89-84 during the MAC title game in

Cleveland after the Chippewas entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed and defeated Toledo in the semifinal.

CMU finished 23-8 overall last season.

Changes announced for Tailgate Village this season Dominick Mastrangelo Staff reporter

There will be a different atmosphere outside Kelly/ Shorts Stadium during the hours leading up to Central Michigan University football games this fall.

CMU Athletic Communications announced changes to the Fabiano Brothers Tailgate Village, set this year to be located near Rose pond north of Lot 62 adjacent to the stadium.

The village will feature concerts and an open area where beer will be sold for attendees aged 21-and-over.

Bands will begin playing three hours before kickoff.

Performances include Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys (Sept.

3), Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers with opening act

Forest and the Evergreens (Sept. 12) and Jedi Mind Trip (Oct. 3).

Mike Dabbs, associate athletics director of marketing and ticketing, said the Athletics Department had several conversations with various on-campus departments to gain permission and hash out the logistical details of the village’s upgrades.

“We wanted to get a feel for how it would be received on campus,” Dabbs said.

IMG College, the department’s independent marketing agency, reached out to local business for food vending opportunities at the event, but Dabbs said he is not sure who those business will be.

Packages for private tailgates are $41 per person and include food, tent, tables, chairs, parking and a game ticket. The goal is to have a perimeter of private tailgates surrounding the enclosed tailgate village area, where traditional tailgating games such as cornhole will be played. “(We would like to) have a couple hundred people roll though there between what we have to offer,” Dabbs said. “We really wanted to make this an extension of our entertainment before games and provide fans another avenue to enjoy themselves before a game.”

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Replacing Reenders After losing team leaders, volleyball team must fill holes

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With the graduation of outside hitter Kaitlyn McIntyre, middle blocker Hallie Enderle and setter Danielle Thompson, the CMU women’s volleyball team expected to lose three players this season.

They did not expect to lose three more.

Would-be senior defensive specialists Kristen Reenders and Nicole Czehowski are both Jamison Wolffis no longer with the program for undisclosed reasons, while would-be sophomore setter Kylie Copple transferred to Portland State University.

The biggest loss among these three players is Reenders, the starting libero for the Chippewas last season. She was one of two players who appeared in every Courtney Hiltibran set in 2014. Head Coach Erik Olson declined to comment on why Reenders is no longer on the roster, but CMU will have to replace the team-high 517 digs she provided last season.

The Chippewas currently have four defensive specialists on their roster: Freshmen Jamison Wolffis and Emily Wenglikowski, sophomore Courtney Hiltibran and senior Haley Barker.

Wolffis started as the libero for the Maroon team in the team’s annual Maroon and Gold scrimmage and recorded five digs. She prepped at East Grand Rapids High School, winning a state championship her junior year and was named a Defensive Dandy by prepvolleyball.com. She also was ranked a top 250 prospect by the same website.

Despite being a freshman, Wolffis said she feels no pressure in replacing Reenders as she understands she will have help available.

“There’s three other defensive specialists,” Wolffis said. “We’re all working together and helping each other get better. It’s been great.”

Olson said that when he saw Wolffis in high school, he said that her efficiency level was about 95 percent in terms of success from high school to the college game. “(Wolffis has) been (playing with efficiency) all preseason,” Olson said. “I’m not surprised with how she performed (in the maroon and gold scrimmage).”

Barker will be the senior leader of the position

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Kristen Reenders sets a ball in a 2014 match. She is no longer on the team for undisclosed reasons.

“(Our defensive specialists have) never brought up balls quite like we have,” Olson said. “We’re playing very disciplined.”

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group. Olson said that her “lightbulb” clicked last season and has played well since then.

Referred to by her teammates as “mom,” Barker has been doing her part in helping her younger teammates get adjusted.

“Jamie has done a great job this past week of just learning (the system) and absorbing it, which is awesome,” Barker said. “Courtney and Emily have been doing an amazing job. I’ve been really teaching them about our system and our expectations as defensive specialists.”

Hiltibran recorded 79 digs last season for the Chippewas while Wenglikowski set the Leo High School (Indiana) record with 397 kills last season.

Despite losing Reenders and Czehowski, Olson hopes this quartet of defensive specialists can provide the same production. “(Our defensive specialists have) never brought up balls quite like we have,” Olson said. “We’re playing very disciplined.”

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MAC to add female football officials Taylor DesOmeau Sports Editor @TDesOrmeau | sports@cm-life.com

Mid-American Conference Commissioner Steinbrecher addressed reporters July 29 during MAC Media Day. Here are five key points to take away from his speech.

The Mid-American Conference adds extra official, female officials Instead of just claiming the officials will be better in 2015, the MAC made a tangible change.

The MAC will join the Big XII and a few other Division I conferences in adding an eighth official.

Under the title of ‘center judge,’ the eighth official will be positioned in the backfield opposite of the referee.

Some of the extra officials will be women. For the first time in conference history, female officials will be added to the ranks.

“We have added several females to our roster,” said MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher. “They will work games this season, not because they are female

but because they have worked their way up through the officiating ranks and have mastered the rules and mechanics and are prepared for this next step in their officiating career.”

Sarah Thomas was the first woman to officiate a Division I college football game in 2007. She will become the NFL’s first full-time female official this season.

Freshmen should be on the field One topic floating around the college athletic world is the question of freshmen eligibility. Is it too much to expect 18-year-old kids to handle the workload of college classes for the first time while spending the rest of their time physically building themselves into a Division I athlete?

Steinbrecher said they’ve proven they can handle it.

“My research, and research of others, has found that there is no relationship between playing as a freshman and academic achievement as measured by grade point average and graduation,” Steinbrecher said.

The commissioner said this was the subject in completing his doctoral degree and

was also a topic the Big Ten has studied in depth.

While others still argue freshmen should have to sit out their first year on campus, Steinbrecher said there is no benefit to this.

Four years may not John be enough Steinbrecher Steinbrecher also suggested looking into adding a fifth year of eligibility for all student athletes.

“In certain sports, especially in football and basketball, it takes more than four years to graduate. And that includes attending summer school,” Steinbrecher said. “Perhaps we should consider a new model that reduces the minimum academic load during the academic year.”

Under this model, student athletes would have the opportunity to use their summer for internships, classes or having some free time.

“The time has come to develop a new paradigm,” he said. “One that is not constrained by past models or regulations and one that is based on the 21st century student who participates in intercollegiate athletics.”

Mental health needs to be a focus Physical health, including concussions, has been a major focus across all athletics. But mental health is an area just beginning to be explored.

“One in four adults between the ages of 18 and 24 are dealing with some form of mental illness,” Steinbrecher said. “One third of students entering college are coming in with a prior diagnosed mental health condition and 82 percent of certified athletics trainers believe that anxiety disorders are an issue with students participating with athletics on their campus.”

The MAC is focusing on education and awareness, including a Mental Health Awareness Week on all campuses similar to the one CMU had last spring.

“We must and we will remove the stigma associated with this topic as well as provide safe havens for students to seek and receive appropriate treatment,” Steinbrecher said. “We need to emphasize to all, that it is OK not to be OK.”

The mid-week MACtion is worth it Steinbrecher acknowledged the inconvenience midweek football games cause fans, but said it has been worth it to regularly expose the conference on national television.

“Our coaches speak to the fact that they can recruit nationally and go in any door and people have good recognition of it,” he said. “I also think there’s no doubt that it creates some hardships for our fans, so we’re asking fans for one or two home games a year to work with us.”

The Chippewas didn’t have any midweek games in 2014, but will have two in 2015. They host Toledo on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and travel to Kent State on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Both games start at 8 p.m. and will be on either ESPN2 or ESPNU.

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Leadership Safari team leaders cheer as participants enter Finch Hall on August 30, 2015. David Coleman, the Dating Doctor, spoke to participants, leaders and resident assistants, and had them participate in ice-breaker activities to meet new people.

Leadership Safari staff welcomes 2,000 students More than 2,000 incoming freshmen and transfer students participated in Leadership Safari this year, the largest group seen so far. The program began in 1996 with 65 participants.

Students were able to move in early for a four-day teambuilding program, complete with a challenge course, motivational speakers and advice from Safari Guides, which are sophomore students or older. Guides help incoming students tie together what they learn throughout the program.

Safari works to acclimate new students to campus, build leadership skills and allow incoming freshmen to get to know each other.

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Every theater season is unique due to the shows it presents, said director of University Theatre, Steven Berglund.

This year will prove to be no different as the theater plans to debut a play which heavily features American Sign Language.

“It’s a great mix of shows in terms of the tone,” Berglund said. “Some are very funny. Some are darkly funny. ‘Marvin’s Room’ is a very interesting show dealing with family dynamics in the face of death, even though there are some funny things in it.

I think it’s a great mix this year.”

One of the shows, “Mother Hicks,” is a play directed by Nancy Eddy, associate professor of Communications at CMU. The story features aspects of the deaf community, as the plot follows a boy who communicates by using ASL. Although Eddy has experience with ASL, she is hoping to team up with other departments on campus to assist her with the show.

“We are in negotiation with faculty, but nothing is planned yet,” Eddy said. “We are bound by law that when someone requests an ASL show we have to do a performance. So we have done several throughout the years.”

Although no one requested the show, Eddy said that University Theatre wanted to put on “Mother

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Sterling Heights senior Allie Jackson is looking forward to auditioning this season due to a larger variety of roles offered in the shows.

“We are a more female-heavy department, which will provide nice opportunities,” Jackson said.

Jackson said the advice she would give to any underclassmen, or anyone who wants to get involved with the theater department is to simply audition for everything.

“Get involved, sit in the green room,” Jackson said. “Alpha Psi Omega, that’s our theatre honorary fraternity, come to those meetings. Just be involved, and really get to know people.”

Wyatt Richardson, senior musical theater major said he is excited for the season because it is a contrast to what the theater season usually features.

“I think it is really cool that we are kind of switching it up a little this season,” said the Hillman native.

“Especially since in the spring there is going to be a show that features sign language, and it will be really cool to have other students in other areas to get involved.”

Richardson spends half of his time in the theater department working in the costume department, in addition to being on stage.

“Even if you don’t get into the performance aspect right away, getting into tech is a great way to get involved,” Richardson said.

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SEARCHING for additional classes to fill your schedule?

Be our guest. Many of MMCC’s classes transfer seamlessly to universities. If you’re a fulltime student somewhere else, you can enroll in classes at Mid as a guest student.

With our excellent online programs, new Mt. Pleasant facilities, and student-centered approach, you won’t sacrifice a quality learning experience. But you will save money on tuition. Fill your schedule with an online or on-campus course at Mid.

Call 989.773.6661 for more info, or email us at admissions@midmich.edu Learn more at

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