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Student has passion for political arena Busy students filter through the Western Student Association office, which is littered with leftover Bronco Bash t-shirts, scattered agenda packets and all signs of thriving student life.

Outside, rain is falling, but Mays Collin Mays appears level-headed, lounging in a chair amidst the organized chaos.

Mays is a junior political science major at Western Michigan University. He is the co-chair of the College Democrats and the political affairs chair for the WSA. “I’ve just always had a passion for serving others,” Mays said. “What drives me is helping people, connecting with people and wanting to make a positive impact.”

In fifth grade, he developed his affinity with politics though the TV. “I just fell in love with it right then and there.”

Wait ten more years and he may even run for governor.

“Hopefully, one day Michigan will be ready for new ways with Collin Mays,” he said with a bashful grin.

-Erin Gignac, News Editor

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University President John Dunn received the support of the WMU Board of Trustees on Sept. 28, when they enacted a two-year extension of his contract. .

According to WMU News, Dunn’s consistent positive evaluations were enough for the Board of Trustees to extend his contract with the university through June 30, 2016.

Dr. Dunn began his term as Western’s ninth president on July 1, 2007.

For more information, visit www.wmich.edu/wmu/news.

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Broncos show pride

2011 Homecoming Court vying for King, Queen

By Ambrosia Neldon Christine Davenport is a senior studying organiStaff Reporter

into the Streets and Spring Retreat.

Voting begins today for this year’s homecoming king and queen, which will be announced at the game on Saturday.

Court members include Lindsay Stone, Christine Davenport, Kyla Marshall, Katie Ballman, Jim Stano, Anthony Haduch, Sean Nicholl, and Clifford Pulley.

Katie Ballman is a fourth year studying physics, with minors in mathematics and Russian.

She was nominated by the Physics Club.

Ballman is also a resident assistant and an undergraduate research assistant Ballman in the physics department. She was a team-leader at the International Engineering Competition in Istanbul.

Lindsay Stone is a fifth year senior studying public relations and political science.

Stone was nominated by the Western Student OrganiStone zation.

She is also a member of Chi Omega, a member of the Public Relations Organizations, Lambda Pi Eta Honors Society and Spring Into the Streets.

“Although I am an over-achiever, I’m just like every student. I pulled student loans. I had to work through college. Even though I am so involved, it shows that as a rep of the Western students that I can overcome those things and excel academically and extracurricularly. I’m empathetic of other students and their hardships because I have them too,” said Stone.

zational communication with minors in history and graphic and printing sciences.

Davenport was nominated by the Campus Activities Davenport Board, of which she is the president, and also participates in Spring into the Streets, the Spring Leadership Retreat, Drive Safe Kalamazoo, Intramural Soccer, International Festival, WMU Collegiate Singers and Fall Welcome.

“I’m a Bronco for life, and being named queen would be a great way to represent my Bronco family,” said Davenport.

Kyla Marshall is a fifth year studying early childhood education with emphases on language arts and social studies. Marshall was nominated by Omicron Sigma Lambda.

She also participates in First Year Seminar, Fall Welcome, Orientation Student Marshall Leadership, the Michigan Education Association, Spring

cause I’ve been so dedicated to the university,” Stano said. “Western has given me so many opportunities and I’ve tried to give those opportunities back to other students.”

Anthody Haduch is a junior studying early childhood education with emphasis in language arts and social studies.

He was nominated by Omicron Sigma Lambda.

Haduch is a New Student Haduch Orientation Intern, a FirstJim Stano is a fifth year Year Seminar Instructor, senior studying vocal music publicity chair of College education and political sci- Students Against Cancer, a ence. Stano was nominated resident assistant, a student

by Drive Safe Kalamazoo. orientation leader and a He was co-coordinator of student orientation coorthis year’s Bronco Bash, is dinator. a former “I should be king chief jus- because of my interactions tice of the with people on campus Western and my drive to ease the Student transition onto a university Assocampus for both freshmen ciation, and transfer students,” said treasurer Haduch. of Omega Delta Sean Nicholl is a junior Stano Epsilon studying business finance, Choral marketing, economics and Fraternity, a member of general business. Nicholl Campus Activities Board was nominated by the and a Fall Welcome adviWestern Student Assosor, along with many other ciation. He is a member activities. of Drive Safe Kalamazoo, “I should be king beSpring into the Streets,

Relay for Life, the American Red Cross, Zombies vs.

Humans, Fall Welcome and Nicholl Orientation Student Leadership.

“I feel that I embody the spirit and pride of Western,” said Nicholl.

Clifford Pulley is a junior studying global and international studies with minors in Chinese and international business. Pulley was nominated by the Young Black Males Support Network. He is a resident assistant at Henry Hall, a student ambassador and an Eagle Scout.

He also participated in the alumni Pulley chapter of the Turn 2 Foundation, sponsored by Derek Jeter.

“I should be king because I’m a culturally diverse person. I’m humble and always willing to help out those in need,” said Pulley.

Read more at www. westernherald.com. To vote, visit www.wmich.edu/ homecoming. Voting closes at noon on Friday, Oct. 7.

Homecoming 2011 events lined up

By Dan Proczko Staff Reporter

Monday 8am - Homecoming Court voting open 4pm – Qdoba Homecoming Kickoff (GoldsToday marks the beginning of homecomworth Valley Pond) ing, a week of pride-building events meant to 7pm – Multicultural Review (Dalton Center) bring solidarity to the student population. It culminates on the gridiron with the excitement Tuesday of the Western Michigan Broncos football team 7pm - Yell Like Hell & Improv Contest (Dalton taking on Bowling Green and the announceCenter) ment of the Spirit Cup winners.

Wednesday This year’s homecoming theme: “Go Big or 11am - WSA Western Wednesday: HomecomGo Home!”

“We are really excited about the Homecom- ing Edition (Flagpoles) ing activities this year because we are literally Thursday putting our money where our mouth is by of8pm – Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward (Williams fering $1,000 to the first place RSO which lines Theatre) up perfectly with the ‘Go Big or Go Home’ 9pm - CAB Presents: Comedienne Tracey Ashtheme,” said Christopher Sligh, director of student activities and leadership with first year ley (Bernhard East Ballroom) Friday experience.

“This year we’ve also partnered with the city 11am – RHA Western Games (Goldsworth of Kalamazoo to do a pep rally downtown at Valley Pond) the Arcadia Festival site and we are excited that 12pm – Homecoming Court voting closes the students will be able to beshowcased to the community and get even more recognition for 2pm – Soapbox Derby (Gilkison Ave) 7:30pm – Paint the Town Brown Pep Rally the amazing things they do.”

(Arcadia Creek Festival Place) Other events include the Marchdown, Yell Like Hell Contest, a soapbox derby and the Saturday RHA games—short games & contests for Spirit 9am – Campus Classic Cup entries.

10am – 2pm – Corral tailgate (Robert J. Bob “If teams want to win the Spirit Cup they Stadium) better be participating in as many events as possible,” encouraged Marcus Edgette, Director 2pm - WMU v. Bowling Green (Waldo Staof Funding for the Resident Housing Associadium) tion.

Halftime – Homecoming Court Presentations So get out your gold and brown and plan 7pm - NPHC Marchdown – Miller Auditorium your homecoming week!

A complete list of events can be found at http:// mywmu.com/homecoming.

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CAB runs the Western Michigan University flag at the 2010 flag run, where representatives from campus organizations competed before the homecoming football game.

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The 2010 Homecoming King and Queen, Chris Bellomy and Janine Putnam, celebrate after being crowned. The 2011 King and Queen will receive $500 scholarships.

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Zipping into the autumn harvest

By Alyssa Trager Staff Reporter

It’s early October and Michigan’s fall season is starting to change the color of the leaves and thicken the layers of our clothes.

Whether you’ve got pumpkin spiced coffee or hayride activities on the brain there are a number of cider mills in the Kalamazoo area that can help satisfy your craving for fall fun.

VerHages Farms Cider Mill is located off of Stadium headed west at 8619 West ML Ave. Follow the signs and you’ll turn left into the 51 year-old VerHages Fruit Farms and Cider Mill. They are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offer a number of activities to visitors.

“I like to say we’ve got 850 feet of fun,” said Megan Allen an employee at VerHages Farms, describing southwest Michigan’s longest zipline.

“It takes you from the highest point on the farm all the

way down to the parking lot and it’s only $5 a person. If we can fit you in the harness you get to ride.”

“The VerHages Farm also offers weekend activities geared towards groups and children. They have a $3 hay ride for all ages, a pumpkin jump (much like an air jump) for toddlers, a $2 lost gold mine where you can pan for your very own buried treasure, pick your own apples, $5 pony rides for children and teens and to top it all off, a face painter,” Allen said. But they have more than just activities.

For only $5 (reservation only) and one hour of your time VerHages Farms will take you on a guided tour of the farm. The tours are handicap accessible. “You’re taken through Grandpa Vern’s animal barn, then go on a scenic 30 minute hay ride, and shown a demonstration in the cider mill from start to finish and after receive a sample of cider straight from the press and

a half pint of nonpasteurized cider to take home,” Allen said. The tour ends at the doughnut shop as you munch on a free doughnut.

VerHages Farms also offers hot cakes and 32 varieties of caramel apples, some dipped in fudge and others garnished with crushed Snickers or turtle coatings.

“We sold 3,000 apples last year,” Allen said.

If you’re looking to get lost in the season and show some Western pride there is a WMU Bronco-shaped corn maze at Gull Meadow Farms located on Gull Road north east of Kalamazoo.

“Our biggest college attraction is our flashlight corn maze,” said Cassi Cooper, 16, an employee at Gull Meadows. The Wendzel family uses GPS coordinates to cut out the shapes themselves, said Cooper; last year’s shape was the Energizer bunny. For $5 you can walk through the corn maze any day during the week.

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“During the weekends we’re absolutely packed,” Cooper said. “We have customers all over the place.”

Gull Meadow Farms sells their 2010 champion Michigan Horticulture Society State Apple Cider and a variety of fresh doughnuts.

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Gull Meadow Farms is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Traveling west on M-43 Husted’s Farm Market and Cider Mill offers Michigan grown fruits and vegetables.

They harvest peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, melons, cabbage, beans, nectarines, cucumbers and zucchinis along with cider and doughnuts and all are sold every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“You can pick your own apples,” said Cameron, an employee at Husted’s, “and we offer hay rides on Saturday and Sundays.” Their hours change to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting in November.

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further west than the Husted’s Farm Market.

“Look for the orange glow. That’s how you find pumpkins,” said Gene himself while quoting a lifetime friend and WAKV’s radio host, Jim Higgs.

Gene started raising pumpkins at a young age and beat the sweet corn kings for their title when he was just 16, in 1952. Gene sells an average of 15 different varieties of pumpkins and squash picked from his very own farm.

“I started selling pumpkins in 1954 out of insanity,” Gene laughs. “It’s been in my family since 1885. I was too dumb to do anything intelligent and too lazy to do anything else.”

Gene’s harvest includes sweetheart squash, banana squash, great neck pumpkins, sweet meat squash, Turks turban squash, and a variety of gourds and apples. He sells his pumpkins to the public, feeds them to his cattle and gives them to a local Kalamazoo teacher who uses Gene’s harvest as a learning tool to instruct students from less fortunate families how to cook with pumpkins and squash.

Gene also has recipe books which include recipes for butternut squash sausage puffs, winter squash beef stew, pumpkin hamburgers, chocolate mousse pumpkin pie, pumpkin butter and coconut pumpkin loaves among a variety of other gourmet ideas.

“In 2005 we harvested 200 tons of pumpkins and 40 tons of squash, and we expect to get close to that this year,” Gene said. “We’re selling more than just a product here, we sell an atmosphere.”

Gene’s pumpkin stand is open through October 31 seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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ASB, an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

By Nora Strehl Editor-in-Chief

Q&A

We also have up to twelve The Western Herald sits down with the different locaCo-Vice Chair of Alternative Spring Break, tions that we Lindsay Bradford, to discover the hard work volunteer at. that comes along with what was described as, ‘an amazing experience’.

Q: What is the environment of the meetings?

Q: What is alternative spring break and A: For a participant that joins ASB there what does it contribute to WMU? isn’t that many meeting mandatory for them.

A: ASB is a Registered Student Organi- There are about three meetings that they need zation where member’s travel around the to attend before leaving for their trips. For site United States during spring break to volun- leaders, on the other hand, there is a bit more teer. We have multiple different issues that commitment. They have monthly meetings, we work with from children, terminal illness, as well as leadership and team building activienvironmental issues, poverty, disaster relief, ties to get them prepared for their trips. and many more.

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Anyone with information on these or other crimes should contact the Department of Public Safety at (269) 387-5555 or online by emailing crime@wmich.edu.

-Joe Stando

CAMPUS RHA Western games kickoff Fri. Homecoming week is upon us and the competition for Spirit Cup Champion has begun. Spirit Cup teams will be competing in events throughout the week trying to gain as many points as possible to hopefully claim the title of Spirit Cup Champion and “team with the most spirit.”

Included in the Spirit Cup are events such as Canstruction, Yell Like Hell & Improv Skit Contest, Soapbox Derby, Pep Rally, Flag Run, Court Nominations and the RHA Western Games.

“The RHA games are a series of games and contests for Spirit Cup entries,” explained Marcus Edgette, Director of Fundraising for the Residence Housing Association.

The RHA Western Games will consist of an eating contest and a relay race.

“I’m really excited to see how people do in our relay,” said Marcus.

The RHA Western Games will be held at Goldsworth Valley Pond at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7th.

“As it’s near the Valleys we invite the students to come out,” encouraged Marcus.

“We would like everyone to come & have a good time.”

-Dan Proczko

Q: What activities do you do together?

A: The first activity that we all do together is the site leader retreat. It is a chance for all site leaders and executive board members to spend a weekend together.

We do a lot of fun team Bradford building activities, such as the low-ropes course, that helps build trust between peers. Another activity that has always been a tradition is the ‘Incredible Journey’. Incredible Journey is when all twelve volunteer groups come together and work on group activities. The second portion of the day the groups will

volunteer some where in the Kalamazoo area.

Q: What are your main goals for ASB? A: My goal this year is to get more people involved with the organization and to understand that ASB is more then just volunteering, it is also a wonderful opportunity to form a bond with your peers at WMU. Alternative Spring Break is a opportunity of a lifetime,that may not be offered to you otherwise.

Q: How can students get involved?

A: We are currently accepting participant applications. They can either send an email to wmuasbchairperson@gmail.com, requesting an application, or visit our desk in the Student Orgnization Center, located in the Bernhard Center.

WSA holds strategic planning meeting

By Jake Adams Staff Reporter

This past Wednesday, Sept. 28, WMU provost Tim Greene led a forum concerning Western Michigan University’s overall Strategic Plan Outline that is in the process of being constructed.

The plan itself concerns the overall plan of WMU; its creation, according to Greene, is to give direction to future decisions made by the University.

The forum allowed students and committee members to provide feedback, opinions and suggestions in regards to the written plan with the intentions of bettering it through listening to the public’s input.

The meeting began with Provost Greene explaining that the plan is based on three pillars that encompass broader ideas.

“These words describe where we’re going” said Greene. “They are: Discovery Driven, Learner Centered, and Globally Engaged.”

“Discovery Driven, you all are discovering new knowledge... and you will continue to discover the rest of your life,” said Greene. He went on to explain that the University’s goal under this pillar is to help its students become discoverers, promoting innovation, creativity and research.

“Learning centered,” continued Greene: “What we’re really [concerned with] is: are you a good learner... and will you continue to be a learner in the future, so that you don’t just stop learning after your four years.”

“Globally engaged... One thing that this University is extremely well known for is the fact that we are a globally engaged institute.”

Hao Zhang/Western Herald Provost Tim Greene speaks to WSA about new pillar ideas: Discovery Driven, Learner Centered, and Globally Engaged.

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Study abroad fair to be held on Oct. 5

By Sam Schreuder Staff Reporter

WMU’s annual Study and Intern Abroad fair is being hosted in the East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center from noon-4 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 5. This event will educate students about the study abroad program from both advisors and study abroad alumni. Free pizza and giveaways will be at the event, as well as a chance to win a Eurail pass.

“Students can get information about scholarships and other opportunities that they can take advantage of after they graduate,” said Whitney Morgan, Study Abroad Fair Coordinator. “We have programs suitable for all majors and minors and they all earn academic credit towards

graduation.”

The Study Abroad Fair will allow students to meet 15 representatives from the study abroad experience that are able to answer questions about Study abroad. There are over 70 study abroad programs operating, ranging in time from 10 days to an academic year.

“Western’s study abroad programs are unique because of the great faculty and directors that are enthusiastic about taking students abroad,” said Jane Warren, Director of Study Abroad and Global Program Development.

“Study abroad really helps you feel connected to the world; it’s really a small place and you’re able to realize that people aren’t really that different,” says Whitney. “It’s

amazing how much you are able to rely on yourself at the end of your program.”

There are many scholarships, both Western specific and nationwide, that can help make study abroad a financially manageable option for students that are interested.

“There are exchange programs in which students are able to pay WMU tuition and spend a semester in a foreign college,” said Jane. “In most cases federal financial aid that students are able to get for WMU tuition is able to be used for study abroad.”

If you are unable to attend the Study Abroad Fair or want additional information about Study Abroad students, check out an information session, available every week day, or look at the

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Students enjoying last year’s Study Abroad Fair.

Study Abroad website www. wmich.edu/studyabroad.

Information Sessions will be held at the Study Abroad Office of Ellsworth Hall, Room 2425:

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Niles haunted house open for season

This year marks the gan University.

Girl Scout groups, church those with a fear of clowns;

By Ambrosia Neldon 32nd consecutive year that Lucero said she is origiyouth groups and booster a haunted hayride; and many Staff Reporter As the temperature cools down and the leaves start changing colors, people of all ages start looking forward to the upcoming Halloween festivities. In the past week, to prepare for the season, many haunted houses in Michigan have opened their doors to brave guests looking for a scare.

One of the most popular haunted houses in the area is the Niles Haunted House Scream Park, located in Niles, Michigan, about 60 miles down US-31 S.

the Niles Haunted House Scream Park has been open.

The haunted house has been recognized nationally on msnbc.com and playboy. com. Last year the Niles Haunted House welcomed its 1,300,000th visitor.

“I like the Niles Haunted House because they have so many different ways you can go through it. Your experience is never the same. I still haven’t been through all the different rooms, which makes me want to go back for more,” said Autumn Lucero, junior at Western Michi-

nally from Niles and has visited the haunted house at least thirty times, but has also visited other haunted houses and prefers the Niles Haunted House Scream Park over others.

The park raises money for several local charities. According to the park’s website, in 2010, the Niles Haunted House generated more than $75,000 for Michiana area organizations.

“A significant portion of [the $75,000] went to more than 80 not-for-profit organizations such as Boy and

groups for colleges and high schools,” according to the website.

The attraction is staffed by volunteers from more than 80 area non-profit groups.

The groups receive a donation based on the number of hours they provide.

Some of the main attractions of the Niles Haunted House include the Field of Screams, a haunted maze; the haunted house itself, which has more than 100 different routes, so every trip into the house is different; Carnevil, a carnival designed to scare

others.

Coordinators of the Niles Haunted House say the haunted house is worth the drive for Kalamazoo students because it’s an experience unlike any other in the state, and the biggest haunted theme park in the area.

Tickets to the haunted house are $11. Additional attractions range from $5 to $7.

The Niles Haunted House accepts VISA and Mastercard.

For more information, visit the Niles Haunted House’s website at www. haunted.org.

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Frontier Ruckus triggers emotion

Foggy windows aren’t just for cars anymore. On Friday, The Strutt was vibrant with acoustic energy, close quarters and sweaty windows as Frontier Ruckus performed as part of Boiling Pot Oktoberfest.

Standing in the front row, I was transfixed Erin Gignac and inspired by the subtle News Editor rhymes about the beauty of everyday life.

When a band invites you to connect with them through their music, while triggering your intimate emotions, it’s a freeing experience. Frontier Ruckus did that for me.

The lead singer, Matthew Milia, and banjo player, David Jones, have been playing together for 10 years. Other members, Zachary Nichols, Ryan Etzcorn and Brian Barnes joined 5 years ago, lead singer Milia said.

The lyrics of the folk/indie band from East Lansing were highly experimental. Milia appeared to recite spoken word poetry in song. He sang effortlessly, perfectly blending to the sound of a banjo, acoustic guitar, drum kit and bass guitar, played by his other hipster band members in leather shoes.

Milia carefully balanced three foot pedals for his effects electric guitar effects while the band made dramatic pauses before quickly picking up tempo again, giving the audience a reason to smile and dance.

As a songwriter, I tend to get tangled in trying to rhyme and structure my songs, leaving me completely discouraged. However, after talking to Milia, he gave me new inspiration. He loves rhyming, he said.

While watching Milia and Jones perform the Ruckus song “Springterror,” on their website, I forgot about structure and rhyme and fell into their harmonies.

For a bunch of boys who never majored in music, Frontier Ruckus is a band to be reckoned with among the ranks of the best folk/indie groups.

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Students burdened by debt struggle seek solutions

By Krystin Nichols Staff Reporter

Last week I received an email from my student loan company stating that in February my monthly payments would go from being $150 a month to $351 a month. As if I didn’t have enough stress on me as it is with school, work, bills and family… let’s add this to the mix. How do they expect a college student to pay that much money per month?

Last year I covered a higher education conference that was held here at WMU. In that conference I learned that Michigan spends $54 billion a year and only 3 percent (or 1.3 million) of that money is used for higher education.

Almost every job in today’s economy has a minimum requirement of a bachelor degree. It’s hard enough to get a job, let alone get a loan for school.

Sure many students qualify for FAFSA but that doesn’t cover every cost. Not every student qualifies for grants.

In order to obtain

financial aid without a parent you either have to be emancipated, no longer in contact with any of your family, have a baby or be 23 years old.

The estimated family contribution amount of $18,000 is required to pay for a student. Contributing that much to their child’s education would hurt them more than it would help the student. The government doesn’t take into account what parents pay per month for mortgage payments, car payments, utilities, and groceries. A family of five that makes $92,000 a year combined cannot afford to give out $18,000 for education and still live comfortably and help their other kids with what they may need.

It’s getting to the point where parents can’t even help their children out because they don’t have credit.

College is not a privilege as some people may say it is. It’s a requirement. If you want to do well in today’s society, you need a college education. Obtaining that

education should not be as hard as it is.

Editorial Most private loan lenders require a minimum income of $12,000 a year and/or a good credit score.

I know that as a college student, with all the loans I have out my credit score is less than desirable for a loan company. And it seems as though lenders are making it harder and harder to obtain money for school as the years go on, even though the economy is getting worse by the day.

Most people have less than desirable credit in the United States because they have defaulted on loans or filed for bankruptcy. Some private loan lenders allow you to have a fixed income payment plan while others allow you a full deferment until you graduate from college. After college you are usually offered a forbearance or deferment period but what good is that doing you? It’s just ac-

cruing more interest, which is more money you’ll have to pay in the long run.

Specific loans such as the Sallie Mae Smart Option loan require monthly installments of a low fixed rate while in school and then principal and interest payments after school.

Sounds like a great idea right? Wrong. The Smart Option loan is not a smart option. Depending upon your interest rate, you’re first payment will begin at $75 a month. After 6 months of paying that amount, you’re payment will then go up to $115 a month. This is on a fixed rate of 9% interest, as most private loans start at 9%.

After a year of paying $115, your student loan payments will then go up to $315 a month. So now you are paying pretty much the cost of your living for a student loan, while attending school. And when you call and let them know that you are unable to pay that loan amount they give you two options: default, or make your co-signer pay for it

because after all that is what they are for.

The economy isn’t ever going to get better when people are defaulting on loans or filing for bankruptcy. Many jobs do credit checks and background checks before hiring people. I read an article on USA Today last year saying that student loan debt was now higher than credit card debt. According to the educationsector.org, one in five students with over $15,000 in debt defaulted on his or her loan in the 10 years after graduation.

College students face many challenges on a daily basis. Classes are hard; working full time while attending lectures takes a toll on a student. College is not a privilege or even a choice anymore. It’s a requirement and it is taking a toll financially and mentally on many people in today’s world. Education is extremely important and should be a higher priority.

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Monday, October 3, 2011

New Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

By Joe Stando Staff Reporter

Social fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha is in the process of creating a chapter at Western Michigan University. The fraternity, which had a chapter at WMU starting in the 1960s but had lapsed during the 1990s, is beginning a process known as colonization in anticipation of a full chapter next year.

“Pi Kappa Alpha is looking to expand,” said Nathan

Summerfield, the organization’s expansion consultant. “Our president, Kevin Virta, was actually a PIKE [a member of the fraternity] at WMU during the 1980s, and we saw this as a great place to create a chapter.

We have a strong alumni base in the area,” Summerfield continued. “[The Interfraternity Council] invited us last year, and it’s worked out so far.”

Along with Joe Wegelin, another of the Pi Kappa Al-

pha’s expansion consultants, Summerfield will be selecting men to serve as colony members this year in preparation for being officers when the organization receives a full charter. A 13-member alumni board will help provide structure during the fraternity’s infancy at WMU. “Our selections will be recommendation-based,” said Wegelin. “We’ve been meeting with coaches and advisors of student organi zations. We’re looking for

quality men, student leaders on campus.”

Pi Kappa Alpha was founded in 1868 at the University of Virginia. Since then, it has grown to encompass over two hundred chapters at colleges across America.

“Pi Kappa Alpha hopes to be a new type of fraternity on campus,” said Summerfield.

“We’re looking for our niche, for a demographic that hasn’t traditionally been served here.”

“It’s always great for students to have a new option,” said Nicole Millar, assistant director of the office of student activities and leadership programs, RSO development/ greek life. “Nate and Joe have been doing a great job of getting a feel of the campus. We’re excited to have them here.” Millar said that although colonization is a relatively ucommon event, it’s in keeping with the Interfraternity Council’s goals.

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“IFC has been making plans for expansion,” said Millar. “Last spring there were proposals from several fraternities, and Pi Kappa Alpha was selected. We’re happy with the way the process has moved forward from there.”

The colonization will take place from September 26th through the end of October.

For more information, visit the Pi Kappa Alpha-Western Michigan Facebook group.

Engineering expo showcases WMU’s efforts

By Baxter Gill Staff Reporter

Representatives of the Engineering expo began arriving at 8:45 a.m. Thursday morning, marking the unofficial start of the expo.

The engineering expo is the day for engineering and applied sciences (but also chemistry and supply chain management, to name a few others) students to meet and network with businesses looking for internships, co-ops, and even full-time employment after college.

As students arrived, mostly shuffling around looking for class, curiosity was aroused in the eyes of the job-needy.

Internships are a big deal for Bronco engineers, and it shows. Kate Tejeda, a representative from Plascore Inc., was very positive about Bronco interns.

“We’ve really had good luck with Western’s interns,” Tejeda said. And Plascore wasn’t the only one. By 12:30 p.m. Parkview was pulsing with students, suits and smiles. The foyer was packed all the way up the staircases with short interviews, hasty notes taken on resumes, and handshakes firm enough to send shivers up your spine.

The air vibrated with anticipation, swelled with confidence and stank with sweat.

And all this interest for

good reason- it’s not just students who are interested in companies, it’s companies that are interested in students. “[Western] has a very strong reputation for turning out very good, strong mechanical engineers,” remarked Tejeda from Plascore. Nissan’s representative Gino Conte was impressed with the great success Nissan has had with Western Grads, as well as their real-world experience acquired from Formula Car, Baja, and Sunseeker programs. Graphic Packaging, the world’s top recycled paper board company, came for the Paper and Printing students (something

for which Western has national renown.) The Graphics packaging reps might have had another reason for coming, though; both are Bronco alumni, as is the Vice President of the company. And they weren’t the only ones; at least 70 percent of the representatives at the expo were alumni.

Seeing companies like Nissan, Denzo, and Mitsubishi Electric showed the wide scope of the career fair. But seeing a few familiar companies from the K-zoo area is always a heart warmer. And the companies from the Kalamazoo area like being close to the college, too. A representative of Stryker (which

was busy open to close, and booked an entire day of interviews for tomorrow) commented on Stryker’s special proximity to students.

“Western’s in our backyard, so it’s a great opportunity for us to network with the students and maintain relationships; and it allows us to have internships throughout the year and not just the summer.”

At the end of the expo, it’s always exciting to imagine the possibilities one might have unlocked (it’s also fun to look through all the free stuff one might have picked up).

It can be nerve wracking, it can be pulse quickening, but it’s always worthwhile. One

might be thinking, why did 86 companies send representatives to investigate Bronco engineers? Why were tables stacked with pens, backpacks, and water bottles? What sets Broncos apart from Spartans, Wolverines, and the hated Chippewas? Gino Conte, from Nissan gave this reason for sending all the resources again and again: “They’ve been able to really effectively articulate what they want to do with their degrees...they really have a passion.”

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Students explore endless possibilities at the engineering expo.

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Students meeting with businesses during the engineering expo.

OSTEM comes to Kalamazoo

By Lexie Causley Staff Reporter

Western Michigan University was recently named 21st on the list of most gayfriendly college campuses in the country by Newsweek Magazine. As an ongoing effort to increase awareness, and advocate for LGBT Students, a new registered student organization is in the works.

Ramon Barthelemy, a PhD student here at Western, is trying to bring a national group called oSTEM to the campus. oSTEM stands for Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathemat-

ics.

“The mission of oS TEM is to provide a service and support for students, and help create a network between students and professionals,” oSTEM’s official website stated. “oSTEM is a national, non-profit, LGBTQ affirming corporation.”

Barthelemy hopes to spread the mission of oSTEM to the students on campus. He attended a national conference on the weekend of September 23rd, to meet with corporations such as Alcoa, Google, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and IBM.

“oSTEM isn’t so much as a social group as it is a network for the students at Western,” Barthemely said. “It is sometimes difficult forå openly out students to find accepting workplaces, and that’s what oSTEM is all about: helping students with their future careers.” Barthemely is trying to find a group of students willing to make oSTEM an official RSO on campus. He is looking for people willing to take on the leadership positions, and help make oSTEM a well-known RSO. Barthemely hopes the meetings will gain more attention, and that more stu-

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dents will attend. The second meeting will be held at 8p.m., on Saturday, October 8, 2011, in the Bernhard Center in room 209.

“I want people to feel welcome when they come to an oSTEM meeting,” Barthemely said. “I not only want to create an environment where people can ask questions and find future employers, but a place where people can find friends.”

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WMU students stand up front to listen to Jake Simmons and the Little Ghosts on Friday, Sept. 30.

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Skate through Mondays at Wings

By Katie Krausman Staff Reporter

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The Kalamazoo area has a brand-new speed skating club branch that has just opened at the Wings West Arena.

In order to get more people involved in the sport, the West Michigan speed

For most college students, Monday nights typically consist of homework, studying, and catching up on all the sleep they lost over the weekend, but how many students would prefer to spend the night doing

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vaged on an overcast day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This installation is a direct benefit because it is from one of our alumni, Sam Field; he is a strong supporter of our school, said Tim Eastman, principle at Hackett Catholic Central.

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After the meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s introduction came to a close, time for questions, suggestions and opinions opened up and feedback was provided

by Mr. Greene and other informed persons.

The first source of input concerned the layout of the written plan and came from a WMU student, Jackson Peebles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the front it says: Discovery Driven, Learner Centered, then Globally Engaged,â&#x20AC;? said Peebles, referencing the actual plan itself that was handed out before the forum began. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Yet,] after you flip it,â&#x20AC;? referencing the packetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pages that are the plan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it starts: Learner Centered, Discovery Driven, Globally Engaged...

I was wondering if we could make it unified... so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all saying it the same way.â&#x20AC;?

Provost Greene reassured Peebles and all those present that he understood what Peebles meant, and that the committee creating the document planned to make sure everything agreed when the

final copy was published, but right now the current layout is the product of moving things around in an editorial stage.

The next comment that drew discussion came from Sean Stemas, one of WSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Arts and Sciences Senator, asking if we would ever be as highly renowned as the University of Michigan or Michigan State University in terms of our research. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facts first,â&#x20AC;? began Greene, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at about forty eight, forty nine million expected research dollars; [the] University of Michigan is sitting around six hundred million... We have a different niche, as [to] who and what we are.â&#x20AC;?

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Whether students have never stepped on the ice, or are old pros at the sport, the new club urges you to come and try out these fun, pressure-free sessions on Monday nights.

using our own energy here; it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurting anyone,â&#x20AC;? said Cook.

Cook and his team spent about a week or two developing this project and meeting with structural engineers at the Hackett job site. It took about a week for three people to fabricate the racks and two to three days of electrical assembly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost effective. People prefer renewable energy and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose their money,â&#x20AC;? said Cook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We began this project which is the second largest array in the state. We are motivated to manufacture, design and install the first array,â&#x20AC;? said Cook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is great because my partner Connor

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Not only is speed skating a fun, healthy sport, but these sessions are also cost friendly for college students.

Bringing your own skates is not necessary. The rink will loan out skates at no charge, as long as there is advance notice made by the skaters so they can be brought in from Muskegon. Helmets

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Sam and her husband, Dan Frazier, came up with the idea for these sessions after their son became a speed skating national competitor.

The Fraziers then began to talk to the Wings Stadium about the possibility of starting up a speed skating club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main goal of these Monday night sessions is to get kids interested in speed

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Although the time will be organized like an open skate session and the skaters will be free to speed skate as they choose, there will be a speed skating coach on the ice as well to teach the skaters some basic skills. The interim coach of these sessions is Darcie Sharapova,

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WMU hockey featured on TV As if the hype of being ranked number 13th nationally, in both USCHO. com and USA Today/USA hockey Magazine Polls, was not enough prestige, the WMU hockey team can be seen on cable TV for eight matches this season. This should prove to be a great alternative for those who can’t attend the games.

According to a press release from Bronco sports, the Broncos will be featured on TV in both games against Michigan, Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, with Friday’s game on FSD and Saturday on Comcast.

For more information visit www.wmubroncos. com for playing times and cable listings.

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Bronco hockey going strong Broncos manhandle Toronto

By Patrick Littleton Staff Reporter

The Western Michigan University hockey team won its exhibition match 7-2 against the University of Toronto Saturday at LC Walker Arena in Muskegon.

Netting goals for the Broncos were sophomore forward Shane Berschbach, sophomore defenseman Danny DeKeyser, sophomore defenseman Dennis Brown, junior left wing Trevor Elias, senior forward Ian Slater, junior right wing Dane Walters, and freshman forward David Killip.

WMU sprang out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period. Berschbach scored at the 9:57 mark off assists from junior defenseman Matt Tennyson and Brown, while DeKeyser received helpers from Elias and junior forward Ben Warda at the 10:49 mark.

Toronto got in on the action early in the second period when sophomore forward Blake Boddy scored at the 0:59 mark with assists from sophomore defenseman Matt Walters and freshman forward Anthony Bergin.

The Broncos answered at the 1:18 mark of the

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The Bronco goaltender, like the restof his team, remains vigilant . second period when Brown scored with assists going to freshman forward Will Kessel and senior right wing Greg Squires. Elias scored a shorthanded unassisted goal at the 10:56 mark of the second period.

WMU carried its excellent effort into the third period. Slater scored at the 6:54 mark with assists from freshman defenseman Jordan Oesterle

and Brown. Walters extended the Bronco lead to five goals at the 8:31 mark off assists from Berschbach and Brown.

Toronto scored its final goal of the match at the 10:30 mark of the third period when senior forward Dan Brewer scored with help from freshman forward Paul Van De Velde and junior forward Byron Elliott.

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Men’s Soccer face loss; still hopeful

By Matt Buck Staff Reporter

Tennis team looking strong Two is company when it comes to women’s tennis. Two lady Broncos took on opponents from Wisconsin and IllinoisChicago in the semi-finals, last Sunday morning in the Wildcat Invitational. Nini Sujashvili performed exceedingly well as she and teammate Kathleen Hawkins took the win in Flight B Doubles.

According to a press release from Bronco sports, Sujashvili split her two singles matches of the day. After falling in the first round of the Flight A singles, Sujashvili rebounded with an exciting three-set win over Illinois-Chicago’s Simonett, winning 6-3, 0-6, 1-0 in the back draw.

Men’s tennis staying on top The WMU men’s tennis team is filled with motivation as they record another successful day at the Stan Drobac Invitational.

The Broncos come out on top, as they win five of six singles matches against the Titans and three of five singles matches against the Musketeers. They also picked up a doubles win against Xavier.

According to a press release, leading the charge was Zeyad Montassar who went 3-0 in his competitions on Saturday.

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The Western Michigan University men’s soccer team faced its biggest challenge of the season on Saturday against an Akron team that is ranked fourth in the nation and is coming off of a season in which it won the National Championship.The Broncos were unable to pull off the proverbial Cinderella story, though, as the squad gave up three first-half goals, losing by a 3-0 final against the Zips.

Along with playing against a very talented Akron team, WMU also had to play against a prevailing wind in the first half, which ended up playing a significant role in the match.According to Broncos head coach Stu Riddle, having the wind against his squad didn’t make things any easier.“Losing the toss and having to go into the

wind in the first half was a big challenge,” Riddle said following the loss. “We saw that whoever was playing with the wind had control of the game.

To turn around and be down 3-0 at halftime is an enormous task against the defending national champion.” The Broncos did have a few missed opportunities that could have made the game closer, including two shots off of the crossbar.

Riddle said that the missed opportunities were something that his team could be somewhat proud of.

“We are really proud of the boys’ second half performance,” he said. “We hit the crossbar twice, and with a little bit of luck we could’ve pulled the score closer. But that doesn’t take away from what (Akron) is, which is an

absolutely incredible team.

There’s a reason why they are the defending national champions. ”The Broncos move to 3-7-0 on the year, while Akron improves to 7-0-2.WMU has seen a vast amount of close games this year, with missed opportunities playing a large role in each game.

Riddle said that, if some of these opportunities would have been capitalized on, the record could look significantly different.

“We’regoing through a stage right now where the ball is just not bouncing for us. We’ve hit the crossbar or post twelve times this year,” he said. “They are game changing things. Games we would’ve won, games we would’ve tied, games where we would’ve gotten back into it. I just think it’s

bad luck. We keep telling ourselves it’s going to turn around, so we’re hoping that it will soon.”

Riddle said that, for the game against Akron specifically, the outcome simply came down to the talent of the opponent.“We’ve got to be realistic. It was the quality of the opponent,” he said.

“They’re all national team players, and they’re fantastic players. Having the wind was obviously a factor, but they played terrific soccer in the first half and scored three great goals. We were lucky it was only three at halftime.”

WMU saw two of its players get questionable yellow cards in the first half, with forward Shane Lyons getting the first of the day in the eighth minute of play, while midfielder Darren Jones

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received his in the twentyfourth minute of action.

Though it looked as though Lyons may have became less aggressive after the yellow card, Riddle said that it did not change the way Lyons played the game.

“We saw at the end that (Lyons) was still putting a lot of pressure on defenders,” Riddle said. “I think going forward, even though we didn’t score, we still created a lot of chances, which a lot of teams struggle to do against Akron. Looking back, I don’t think we’ll change anything, we just need a bounce of the ball in the right direction for us.”

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Broncos explode for big east win

By Chris Willis Staff Reporter

Carder spread the ball so well that B r o n c o s three WMU receivers had 100-yard passing game explodes for Big East receiving games. win Jordan White kept up his stellar WMU QB Alex Carder throws season with 12 snags for 173 yards for 479 yards and 5 TD’s; 3 receivers and two touchdowns, veteran Robert eclipse 100-yard plateau Arnheim had a career-day with 10 In case there was still any doubt receptions for 113 yards, and Chleb nationally, the Western Michigan Ravenell added a career-day of his University football team has official- own with 9 catches for 123 yards and ly arrived on the scene as a threat to 2 TD’s. anyone they face.

“Carder really stepped into the The Broncos (3-2, 1-0 MAC) went game especially in the second quarinto Hartford, and beat the hosting ter is when the whole game-plan University of Connecticut Huskies changed,” said receiver Jordan White.

2-3, 0-0 BE), 38-31, in a shootout “We started making strides and hitcontest that was actually tied at zero ting guys in motion and we settled after the first quarter. down and played the game that we WMU junior quarterback Alex know we can play.”

Carder recorded the best game of his The Broncos took a ten point lead career and the best passing day in into the half but eventually blew it school history going 37-for-51 with and trailed by seven. That’s when the 479 yards and 5 touchdowns. slugfest commenced.

“We just put it back on Alex Card“I like the way our kids battled,” er and went to the two-minute game Cubit told reporters. “It was a little and said, ‘Let him take it over,” WMU different when our kids came back head coach Bill Cubit told reporters. there and we gave it back to Alex “And the wideouts, we said the exact Carder and got into our two-minute same thing to those guys, ‘You’re go- game and let him take it over. And ing to have to go out there and win the wideouts, we said the exact same it for us.’ You could just see Alex, the thing to those guys, ‘you’re going to guy is a gamer. If he ain’t one of the have to go back in there and win it best quarterbacks around, I don’t for us’. We just got a lot of injuries upknow where else you get them.” front and the easiest way to protect

those guys is to throw it and when you have a quarterback that does what he does, 37-51 for 479 and five TDs, it makes your decisions a whole lot easier.”

In a game where WMU had more penalties (15) than rushing yards (12), the Broncos aerial attack was still dominant.

“I know we can run the ball,” White said. “Because of injuries we’ve had to make some switches. I don’t think it’s a problem going into these MAC games for the rest of the season. It’ll get a lot better.”

UCONN is the last non-conference team the Brown and Gold will face this season. Heading into homecoming week, WMU sits at 3-2 and will be riding high fresh off of a win against a BCS school from last season. The three-point loss the week before at No. 22 Illinois had many bright spots that the Broncos learned from have WMU sitting in the drivers’ seat of a Mid-American Conference Championship.

“It’s unbelievable, especially how we started out on offense,” WMU QB Alex Carder told reporters. “I was messing up a lot and the guys stuck behind me. I got great play from my wideouts, o-line and everyone.

The defense stepped up with the late

turnover. It feels unbelievable and I can’t think of a better way to go into conference play.”

The Broncos will head home next week for homecoming to face the Bowling Green University Falcons to resume conference play throughout the rest of the season.

“I think we all feel good after the game at Illinois last night and after how Michigan finished,” White said.

“We really feel like we can play with anybody. We realize there are a lot of teams out there that we can play with.”

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Robert Arnheim makes a spectacular one handed completion.

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Women’s soccer falls to Ohio, 2-1

By Tyler Pease Staff Reporter

Western Michigan women’s soccer fell to Ohio, 2-1 in overtime on a blustery Friday afternoon, playing their fourth straight game at home. The Broncos fell to 5-6-0 overall, and 1-2 in the MAC, while Ohio raised their record to 5-6-0 overall, and 2-1 in the MAC. Western ended the first half with an advantage in shots (9-2), shots on goal (5-0), and corner kicks taken (5-1), but were unable to score leaving the scoreboard blank at 0-0 at the conclusion of the half.

The second half, however,

featured the game’s first goal, coming in the 56th minute, scored by Western Michigan’s junior forward, Anina Cicerone, who led the team with 7 shots, 3 of them on goal. Her sixth goal of the year, a career high, was assisted by senior Stephanie Skowneski, giving her six assists on the year.

Shortly after the goal, Ohio was assessed the only yellow card of the game.

Then, in the 70th minute, Ohio scored on a rebound from a shot that hit the crossbar. The goal was scored by

by Famodu Toye, her second of the year, and she was assisted by Rachael Philpot.

Despite registering 14

shots in the second half, and forcing Ohio’s goalkeeper, Mattie Liston, to make six saves, compared to nine shots for Ohio and creating three saves for Michelle Watson, neither team was able to net another goal before the end of regulation.

Both teams registered a shot in overtime, but it was Ohio’s Kelsey Pichel, who led her team with four shots and three of them on goal, scoring by curling a corner kick into the net, netting her third goal of the year, and abruptly ending overtime at the 3:36 mark.

The game was statistically dominated by the Broncos, who doubled Ohio in

shots (24-12), shots on goal (12-5), and created many opportunities on corner kicks (12-3). The fouls were an even 8-8 for each team, with one yellow card issued to Ohio in the second half.

Ohio was able to hold on behind 11 saves from their keeper Mattie Liston, who boosted her record on the year to mirror her team’s at 5-6. Michelle Watson took the loss for Western, making her record an even 5-5.

The Western Michigan University Broncos’ next two games will be on the Kevin Martini / Western Herald road against Kent State (FriWMU goalie Maddie Reed blocks a shot from an Ohio day, October 7), and Buffalo player, supported by Stephanie Skowneski (8) on (Sunday, October 9).

Friday, Sept. 30.

Men’s Soccer

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WMU’s Anina Cicerone (20) dribbles forward despite pressure from two of Ohio’s players on Friday, Sept. 30.

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Riddle said that, although his squad hasn’t seen much success this season, morale is still pretty high with the group.

“I think they’re fine,” he said. “They understand that in a lot of those close losses, it could’ve been a different game.

I think the boys are still believing. Even though we play Michigan on Wednesday, I think our most important game is Florida Atlantic because that’s a big conference game for us that we have to win.”

What might be most surprising about the lack of team success this year is what happened last year.

Aside from losing two seniors, this year’s squad is the same as the team that finished second in the MidAmerican Conference a year ago.

Riddle said that, although his staff does find the losses

to be rather odd, the season could easily be different with a little bit of luck.

“We’re racking our brains with that. We only lost two seniors from last year’s team that was the runner up to Akron,” Riddle said. “I genuinely believe that, with a little bit of luck, it could have been a different season so far. Right now, we’re just trying to pick the boys’ heads up and make them believe, and remember that they’re the team that finished second last year.”

Riddle said that, although Akron is a consistently difficult opponent, the team’s presence is useful for every team in the MAC. “I think that having Akron in our conference has enabled us to recruit better players, because I think a lot of players want to play against the nation’s best teams,” he said. “You get a lot of players that go into the

ACC for that reason, and go into the Big East for that reason. None of those players get a chance to play the national champion in their conference, and that’s what players in the MAC get to do. So it’s been a huge recruiting tool for us. It just makes it really hard to try and beat them.”

The Broncos have two games on the road this week, including the match with Michigan on Wednesday, followed by a trip to Boca Raton to face Florida Atlantic on Saturday.

Riddle said that, although the Broncos had to continue their losing streak against Akron, it was probably good to get the best team out of the way first.

“Maybe it’s a good thing we got them out of the way in our first conference game,” he said. “Now we can focus on everything else.”

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Megan Putnam (7) and Stephanie The Broncos’ Anina Cicerone (20) attempts Skowneski (8) fight their opponents to maneuver around an Ohio defender on for the ball on Friday, Sept. 30.

Friday, Sept. 30.

Lady Broncos bring Akron to a halt

By Adam Roberts Sports Editor Yesterday afternoon slated the lady broncos’ women’s soccer team against Akron in a finish (1-0) that was, to some, a much needed victory. The lady broncos would tough it out until the 27th minute of the game when Brittany Pavlica would net the only goal of the game, which provided the win for

the lady broncos. The win against Akron shattered their opponents’ fifth straight shut out game of the season, according to the press release from Bronco Sports. Caitlin Henderson sent a corner kick that bounced around and off of Pavlica’s stomach and into the back of the net for her second goal of the season to give WMU a 1-0 lead. The Broncos defense only allowed five shots and

one shot on goal on the day, while WMU landed thereof its seven shots on net.

“It was a hard fought win,” said head coach Suzie Grech on the game that featured 21 total fouls. “Sometimes those (1-0) wins aren’t very pretty and when you have that 1-0 lead you know that they are going to throw everything at you and akron is a very good offensive team.

I thought we did a good job

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Left: WMU’s Stephanie Skowneski shields the ball from of keeping our heads and Akron’s number 27 on Sunday, Oct. 2. staying organized. We did a good job of relieving the Right: WMU’s Stefana Ciralu charges forward down the pressure.” Michelle Watson field on Sunday, Oct. 2. only needed to make one save in the game to earn the fourth shutout of the season for WMU. Western Michigan (6-6-0), 2-2-0 MAC) makes the Kent State/Buf- From Page 7 falo swing next week, battleing the Golden Flashes on Killip scored the Broncos’ advantage with eight shots.

Friday at 4p.m. and the Bulls final goal at the 16:59 mark The Broncos will begin on Sunday at 11a.m. with assists from Kessel and regular season play Friday Brown. at 7:00 p.m. at Lawson Ice The Broncos went 2-of-6 Arena against the University on the power play with ten of Alabama-Huntsville. shot attempts, while Toronto was 1-of-6 on the man-

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Volleyball at Ball State

By Adam Roberts Sports Editor

WMU’s volleyball team suffered a lost when they squared up to face MAC opponent Ball State last weekend. In a four out of five game series their record was (1-3). Their season performance now sits at 13-4 overall and 3-1 in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play.

The Broncos would start the match in a two game deficit (0-2) out of the five games. The third set resulted in a win for the Broncos

(1-2) ending in a (1-3) loss overall as the Broncos would be unable to catch up even after the third game win against Ball State.

“In addition to her .409 hitting percentage and 22 kills, [Jessica] Brown added six digs and two blocks in the defensive effort. [Terin] Norris added 42 assists to her 12 digs for her sixth double-double of the season,” according to a Bronco Sports press release.