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Brian filters through his backpack in hot pursuit of a pen. He finds a blindfold, a whistle and an old tool for a futon he sold a year ago. “My life is usually mixed up,” the 21-year-old said. Brian Celusnak, pursuing a dual master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility for Adults and Vision Rehabilitation Teaching, is partially blind and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 11 years old. He’s enrolled for 12 credits as a master’s student, twice as any classes needed to be considered fulltime in the graduate program. Oh yeah, and he’s a comedian. “I like hearing people laugh,” he said. “If they don’t, it’s just awkwward. Once they start to laugh, they feel at ease.” His hearing isn’t super sensitive, it’s just more tuned in, he said. His favorite hearing hobby is listening to rappers like Lil’ Wayne and Lil’ Jon. “All the little people,” he said. Suggest people to be featured in our WMYou feature at newseditor@westernherald.com.

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Broncos beat the rain Storm doesn’t stop Friday’s festivities By Kassie Charnley Staff Reporter A little rain didn’t scare away the students of Western Michigan University as they received and took in all that Prepared for rain, performers from Bronco was made available to them at this year’s Bronco Bash. The Bash 2011 managed to stay dry to entertain 31st annual kick-off event of the school year shined on, even though the weather did not, allowing students to listen to fans on Friday, Sept. 9. live bands while gathering freebies and prizes from clubs and organizations around campus as well as from businesses around Kalamazoo News editor for the Western Herald, Erin Gignac, said that students were putting the most recent issue of the WestKevin Martini / Western Herald ern Herald to good use as she and fellow reporters handWill Anderson, frontman of Paraed the newspaper out to students as they passed Western chute, of Charlottesville, Va. perHerald’s booth at Bronco Bash. “We were hoping students forms at Bronco Bash on Friday, would read the issue, but once it started raining, students began using them as umbrellas, which is good too I guess!” Sept. 9. Gignac said. The usual free handouts of fliers, tote bags, pens, and coupons was of interest to Mindy Dunn, a junior majoring in Family Studies, but she said the flash mob, a sudden act or performance done by a group of people in public, was her favorite part of Bronco Bash this year, hands down. “I really enjoyed watching the flash mob because a lot of my friends were in it. They all looked like they had a lot of fun doing it, and it definitely puts a message out to new students, showing Kevin Martini / Western Herald that it can and is fun to get involved at WMU,” Dunn said. Danielle Percy, Bridget Dooler, Dunn also said that Bronco Bash is a good way to introduce Benjamin Ayer, Ashlee Daraban students to the different registered student organizations, or and Trever Walters work the booth RSOs around campus and helps not only the freshmen, but Kallie Strazdas / Western Herald others as well get acquainted with the area. for WMU’s Peace Center at Bronco President Dunn came dressed for the Bash on Friday, Sept. 9. See Bronco Bash See more photos at www.westernherald.com. weather to Bronco Bash on Friday, Sept. 9. Page 2 Kevin Martini / Western Herald

WMU welcomes Center for the Humanities By Laura Levin Staff Reporter On Oct. 5, WMU welcomes its very first Center for the Humanities. An effort that took several years to form, now provides students, staff, and faculty to put together and discuss some of today’s current social and political issues. “Several years ago, I headed an effort to start a humanities center. There was energy and interest but the time wasn’t right,” said Katherine Joslin, Founding Director of the University Center for the Humanities. Although the timing was not right, years later three new professors wanted to take the steps necessary to form a Center for the Humanities at WMU, in conjunction with Joslin. The Center for the Humanities turned from an idea into a reality. “Two years ago, three new professors—Blain Auer in comparative religion, Lofton Durham in theatre history, and Natalio Ohanna in Span-

ish—noticed we didn’t have a humanities center, and they went to Provost Tim Greene to get his support to put one together. I was called in, and we formed an advisory board of ten faculty members who all helped build the Center,” said Joslin. Joslin said having an education in humanities allows students to develop a well-rounded understanding of our cultural, political, and social issues of today. It also allows us to apply this knowledge to everyday life, and to further educate others. “Humanities education has value for students beyond training for a single job or profession. Humanities courses teach students how to read well, write effectively, and think critically about the significant issues of our time. These skills actually make students more successful in competing for jobs and, especially, for moving from one job to another, as the economy is increasing demanding of our workforce,” said Joslin. Blain Auer, Assistant Professor of Islamic

Studies in the Department of Comparative Religion, said humanities provide the fundamental intellectual resources for exploring global literacy, critical thinking, diversity and inclusion. “The mission of the University Center for the Humanities is to challenge cultural, professional, political, professional and intellectual landscapes for the creation and dissemination of original knowledge on the human cultural and social condition across space and time, through research, interpretation, and debate in the realm of ideas,” said Auer. The center provides a place for a large variety of people to voice their opinion, and share their knowledge with one ananother. When topics of such importance are heavily discussed, it opens up and stimulates people’s minds. “The humanities deal with questions that are interdisciplinary and can’t be answered by any one discipline or any one department in the University,” said Joslin. See Humanities

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WMU student coordinators plan 2011 Bronco Bash By Kassie Charnley At his year’s Bronco Bash, student coordinators have been working very hard to make the 31st annual welcome back festival a successful event for WMU students. Jim Stano, Matt Vargo, and Molly Weiner are the Bronco Bash coordinators for this year’s event. Each of them have been busy these past few months getting everything in order for the event that kicks off the school year – the event that most WMU students look forward to, as it includes live bands, prizes, giveaways, and food. All three of 2011’s Bronco Bash coordinators are eager to see how Bronco Bash will turn out this year. They worked together over the summer to plan this event for the students of WMU, while they each had their own tasks to handle for the event. Each student coordinator took the time to discuss exactly what they did on the job as individuals who have helped plan out the welcome back fun-filled event of the year known as Bronco Bash. Stano, Vargo, and Weiner were all willing to inform students of their tasks in order to give them an idea of just how much hard work was put into this event. Jim Stano, a senior Vocal Music Education major, is in charge of coordinating the artwork for posters, postcards, and promotional items. “This year, our promotional items included buttons, chapstick, hacky sacks, and sunglasses. I also created advertisements for newspaper and artwork for logistical aspects of Bronco Bash, such as the map and directional signs for the event,” Stano said. “Each of us usually work four or five-hour days,” Stano said. “The workload varies throughout the summer depending on the projects that need to be done. We try to have our promotional items by June for orientation, so the first couple of weeks were busy for me.”

Stano said that he receives anywhere between five and 10 phone calls a day, and an average of six or seven emails a day, all depending on the work week, what was needed, who had questions, etc. For him, the telephone is used more often, as a means for asking general questions about the upcoming event. Matt Vargo, a junior studying Organizational Communication and Philosophy, is equally as busy as Stano, but handles the tasks of recruiting volunteers, working with food vendors and contracted groups, and organizing the Green Team, which are the volunteers responsible for reducing trash waste at Bronco Bash. In his set 18 hour workweek, the time spent in the Bronco Bash office, located in the Student Organization Center in the Bernhard Center, all varied on how busy his schedule was. Vargo has been busy this past month working with over 100 volunteers who will be working throughout the day of the event. He said that without the hard work of the volunteers, Bronco Bash would not be able to run as smoothly as expected. Vargo has answered many phone calls and sent out even more emails concerning schedules, dates, and times in order to make sure that each of the volunteers that he has recruited has been trained properly for what they need to do come the day of Bronco Bash. Vargo has enjoyed the time that he has spent making Bronco Bash 2011 a successful event. He has also enjoyed working alongside Jim and Molly. “I always have fun with my co-coordinators. They are two amazing individuals and great to work with,” Vargo said. “Jim and I have both lost our name tag, had to order another, and then found our lost name tags! Molly for some reason has not lost her name tag, so I like to hide it, which I don’t think she See Coordinators appreciates.

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“I like to keep the lines of communication open with both the sponsors and the booth applicants to make sure that SALP, Bronco Bash, and WMU alike are represented in the most professional (and awesome!) manner possible.� Weiner said that 450 booths are made available at Bronco Bash. “I actually had to turn away about 15 applicants once the spaces filled up,� she said. “We are still receiving calls from people checking to see if we have any booths left. We were completely full even before our cut-off date!� Weiner said that the process of accepting applicants and inputting them into the database has been like a really fun rollercoaster ride for her. “Some weeks I would have only a few applications to work with, other weeks I would have a stack of 50 applications, 10 emails and five voicemails to answer. I like this type of job though, I like working hard, and I’m very task oriented so the database was a great job for me,� Weiner said. She also stated that while she works longer days than others, the work is always enjoyable for her. She said that it didn’t really seem like work, especially when there’s such a great staff to work alongside, especially for an event like Bronco Bash. Weiner even said that some of the requests on the applications were interesting, which also made for a fun time at work for her and her co-coordinators. “We

had the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) of WMU ask if they could bring a concrete canoe! We were baffled that it actually floats,� Weiner said. “Some people wrote me little notes on their applications asking for a ‘good’ booth location. It’s always nice to read what people had to write to me.� All three of this year’s Bronco Bash student coordinators expressed their excitement for Bronco Bash 2011. “I am really looking forward to when the clock strikes 3:00 on Friday. I don’t think it will even feel real to me until the event actually starts,� Weiner said. Stano and Vargo are both excited to see how it all comes together. “It’s kind of like a puzzle. There are a lot of little aspects that fit together,� Stano said. While Vargo is looking forward to seeing the volunteers put their hard work in action. He is very grateful for the people who volunteered their time this year, especially because they are so dedicated and excited for Bronco Bash, just like Vargo, Stano, and Weiner. Attribute The Bronco Bash coordinators have put a lot of hard work into making this year’s Bronco Bash successful and enjoyable for the students of WMU. They look forward to the outcome of their hard work and especially look forward to seeing the turnout this Friday, September 9 at 3 p.m. in the Fountain Plaza area near Miller Auditorium.

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While having fun with her fellow co-coordinators, Molly Weiner – a senior studying English, Biology, and Secondary Education in the College of Education and Human Development – has the responsibilities of working with the sponsors of Bronco Bash as well as managing the database, which means processing the many applications of area businesses and WMU’s student organizations for the event. “The first thing I started working on was communicating with our sponsors. We create sponsorship agreements so that both the sponsor and the program benefit,� Weiner said. “I also see each application that comes in, and I input those into the database. As for the man in charge of the flash mob, Anthony Haduch, a junior studying Early Childhood Education, was very happy with the way the dance turned out, especially since it had rained before and even during their performance. However, the rain didn’t stop Haduch and about 30 other students from getting their groove on and getting their message across to the students of WMU. Haduch and fellow WMU student, Emily Scott, were co-coordinators for the ‘Getting Involved Flashmob.’ They spent the month of August planning the flashmob and planned practices two weeks prior to Bronco Bash. Haduch got students in-

volved by sending out a Facebook message to all of his WMU friends and asked if they wanted to get involved, and then from that group of people he asked them to ask some of their friends to join in on the performance. Haduch said that the message behind the flashmob was ‘Getting Involved at WMU.’ “We had shirts made by the Spirit Shoppe in Kalamazoo, and with the help of Sindecuse Health Center, Residence Life, and Student Activities and Leadership Programs (SALP) we were able to get the message across for students to take their first steps with us here at WMU,� Haduch said. Haduch also said that the main group in charge of planning things like this specific performance is the Theatre for Community Health (TCH). “TCH is a Peer Education group that is affiliated with the Sindecuse Health Center. We perform skits all around campus that have to do with diversity, sexual health, alcohol use and abuse, and even eating disorders. The common goal of TCH is to make sure our community is a safer place for all and some of the ways we do this is by sending messages through performing arts or flashmobs,� Haduch said. Elisia Alonso, a sophomore majoring in Journalism, worked a booth at Bronco Bash, but got to take a break from working and was able to perform in the flashmob, which she said was her favorite part of Bronco Bash this year. “I worked at the Spice & Rice and Buddha’s Belly booths because I work part

time at both restaurants during the school year. However, our boss gave us breaks from working the booth, so me and my co-workers were still able to walk around and enjoy Bronco Bash as well,� Alonso said. Alonso said that Bronco Bash definitely opened her eyes to how diverse WMU is, which got her to be further interested in getting more involved on campus. “Being involved with your school is an important part of participating in the college experience. By joining an RSO, it will allow you to take full advantage of your college experience,� Alonso said. However, for students like Caitlin Stumpf, a sophomore majoring in art education, and Mike Madden, a sophomore studying finance, their favorite part of Bronco Bash was not just all the free stuff that they gathered throughout the afternoon, but specifically the band, Parachute, that performed live at Bronco Bash. “Hands down, Parachute’s amazing live performance was the most enjoyable part of Bronco Bash for me,� Madden said. Stumpf and Madden found organizations that they felt they would like to get involved in more on campus this year. “Bronco Bash is a good way to meet the people behind the scenes of events and organizations that are important to me, which support my reasonings for continuing my membership with OUTspoken. It is a great RSO, and I look forward to what this year will bring as far as events and amazing meetings each week,� Stumpf said. Madden discovered Hu-

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in the humanities help students to become better thinkers,� said Joslin. “Our theme this year is ‘Convergence of Cultures’ and we have invited speakers to talk about ways that people can come together over considerable social and cultural boundaries. For these lectures, discussions, and events, the center hopes to gather students and faculty from across the university and people from the larger community to consider pressing issues of our time,� said Joslin. Auer said the intentions for the center this year is to focus a lens on the contact zones between culture and power to understand the tensions, collaborations, accommodations and conversions that accompany sustained cross-cultural encounters. The lecture series is designed to contest stereotypes of difference and expand the understanding of complex social dynamics. “If, for example, you are training to be a nurse or an accountant or an engineer, the minute you stand back to consider the meaning of what you are doing, including the ethical and cultural aspects of your work, you are in the realm of the humanities,� said Joslin. The Center for the Humanities welcomes and encourages anyone to join. “We invite people to come and see our new Center in 2500 Knauss Hall. The Center has drop-in hours on Monday and Wednesday from 2-5 and on Tuesday and Thursday from 9-1. The Center opens on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4-6.�

Humanities Natalio Ohanna, assistant professor in the Department of Spanish, further explains humanities. “We see the University Center for the Humanities as a gathering place for intellectual dialogue and exchange, with the goal of bringing together faculty, students and the public with diverse interests, through the shared branch of learning that concerns global cultures. We seek to support the creation and dissemination of original knowledge on the human, cultural and social condition across space and time, through research, interpretation and debate in the realm of ideas,� said Ohanna. The Center for the Humanities has a theme each year. Each year, speakers are invited to come speak from various colleges across the country. “We are putting together events and speakers from across all the colleges of the university. What we are discovering is that the humanities are tied to everything the university does,� said Joslin. Each year contains a theme in which humanities are deeply explored. “Last year our theme was ‘Placing the Humanities at the Center.’ As our keynote speaker, we brought in Martha Nussbaum, the author of Not For Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities, and she talked about this idea of educating students for full participation in democratic life. This year we are bringing in Richard Arum, author of Academically Adrift, whose research shows that courses

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mans vs. Zombies and a paintball group at this year’s Bronco Bash. He said that both groups draw to his interests so he definitely sees himself getting involved with each of them this year. All in all, this year’s Bronco Bash was a success. Despite the rain and gloomy looking skies, a crowd of students bombarded the Fountain Plaza and parking garage near Miller Auditorium to stock up on the freebies, prizes, and coupons for the school year. However, this is not what Bronco Bash is all about. Many students have said that the free stuff is nice, but it’s really about getting out there and knowing all of what WMU and the surrounding area has to offer students. Bronco Bash is a great event for students to learn more about Kalamazoo and their school, even when fighting through the harsh weather that can be experienced while living in Western Michigan.

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Gull Meadow Farms partners with WMU By Paul VanHevel Staff Reporter A six-acre cornfield will feature Western Michigan University’s logo in the form of a maze. WMU alumnus Justin Wendzel, creator of the maze, explains his hard work and dedication in making this attraction possible.

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of what we want to do. Then we ship the design out to a company in Utah. They take the picture and turn it into a maze. All the rows of corn are accounted for, including Maize Company.” They are those that need to be cut. one of the largest corn maze After cutting it a couple of designers in the world. times with a lawnmower, I eventually go through with a Roto-Till.

The cost of the design isn’t too expensive and it’s nice because any time we have question or comments, need advice or direction, we can contact the group who is willing to help everyone out. They do a great job and their

resources are endless. Q: What else can students do at Gull Meadow Farms? A: We have a U-pick pumpkin patch and we do pre-picked pumpkins as well. We have 25 acres of apple orchards. The cider

Q: What inspired you to create and construct corn mazes? A: It is a family business out here at Gull Meadow Farms. My family has been doing this for 15 years. I came on full time about three years ago.

Q: How long is the process? A: It used to take me about a week to do a corn maze. Now, it’s probably closer to two and a half days, if it’s not too intricate. You have to go through it a couple times to get all the loose corn out. I’ve Q: What type of planning probably been through this goes into creating these maze about five times now. mazes? Q: What are your costs A: The planning starts in involved in creating these February or March each year. mazes? When we come up with an A: We go through an Courtesy Photo idea, we try to get a picture organization called “The The corn maze at Gull Meadow Farms will be open to the public starting Sept. 10.

Creativity lives at September Art Hop Kallie Strazdas / Western Herald

Designer Elizabeth King works at Art Hop on Friday, Sept. 9. Her series, “Suspention of Disbelief,” was created with reclaimed materials such as street sweeper needles, washers, and garter clips. See www.westernherald.com for more pictures and a story.

Meet 2011-12 WSA cabinet

Alyson Wiley

Student Affairs Chair

Collin Mays

Political Affairs Chair

Christopher Rettich University Pride Chair

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Hailey Mangrum Vice President

Katie Berlin

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John-Mark Cuarto IT Coordinator

Lindsay Stone

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Erin Kaplan President

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door after an argument. The subject was arrested on a failure to appear for a possession of marijuana warrant out of Sunday, Sept. 4: Wayland, Mich. The subject Case Number 2011005397: was taken to the Kalamazoo Ambulance requested at 350 County Jail. Gilkison Ave. and 12:41 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.6: Subject was cited for minor in possession and was under Case Number 2011005429: Officer found subject in room the influence of alcohol. 1707 of the Dalton Center at Monday, Sept 5: 12:44 p.m. Subject arrest for Case Number 2011005418 illegal entry. and 2011005419: At 11:48 Case Number 2011005438: a.m. a woman at 1940 How- At 12:44 p.m. a counterfeit ard St. called advising that $50 bill was passed at the her child’s father broke her Bernhard Center. The case is

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WSA meetings will be held in Room 157 of the Bernhard Center on Wednesdays at 4:15. Meetings begin this week.

still active. Case Number 2011005444: At 4:58 p.m., a gym bag was reported stolen from the locker room at 1300 Western St. The case is still active. Wednesday, Sept. 7: Case Number 2011005455: Subject was arrested in Western Michigan University’s parking lot 54 at 12:59 p.m. on a felony marijuana warrant of out Battle Creek. The subject was arrested and transported to the Battle Creek Police Department.

Southwest Michigan commemorates 9/11 Kalamazoo and the surrounding areas came together to host a series of community events in remembrance of 9/11. Here is a recap of the events and ceremonies that took place this weekend. Volunteer Kalamazoo, Hands on Battle Creek, and VA Medical center hosted a Community Wide Day of Service across Southwest Michigan. Events included eastside community cleanup, a beach build at Oakwood community beach, campus beach garden shed build, Officer Zapada trib-

ute cleanup, veteran care packages, and park cleanup. “Our 9/11 event is part of a larger set of community events planned to create a considerable sense community service,” said Chris Sizemore, executive director of Volunteer Kalamazoo. “We want to make a difference in our community.” Western Michigan University also held an observance and a tribute to community first responders before their football game with Nicholls State in commemoration of the heroism that took place in the wake of 9/11. Sunday: A program to commemorate 9/11 was held at 4 p.m. in Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo. Par-

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Starting Sept. 10, the maze will be open to the public. People of all ages are encouraged to participate in this years corn maze, Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission fees are set for five dollars. Students who present their student IDs will be admitted at a discount price.

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out here was ranked 2nd in the state. The previous two years, it was ranked 1st. We do a pretty decent job with that. We do wagon rides that go around the farm. One of the other new things out here is our apple cannon. We take two and a half to three inch apples and load them into a barrel. It’s completely safe. We use compressed air and push button fire where you can shot at targets 30 or 40 yards away.

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Kalamazoo residents gathered on Sunday, Sept. 11 in Bronson Park to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 as a community.

ticipants included Air Force retired Brig. Gen. Thomas Edmonds, former Kalamazoo County sheriff; U.S. Rep. Fred Upton; the Kalamazoo Pipe Band; By Chance gospel group; and vocalist Catrinka Johnson of Immanuel Christian Reformed Church. “This is a ceremony to express our graditude and sympathy towards our service men and women as well as our first responders,” exclaimed former Rep. Lorence Wenke. “This event is a way to remember what happened on 9/11 and to express our patriotism.” The event in Bronson park commemorated the first responders to 9/11 and helped to achieve a sense of togetherness within the community. It helped to educate those that were not alive when 9/11 took place about what happened and why it is so imporant to remember what occured on that fateful day.” “It is a time to honor and pay tribute to those that perished on 9/11,” said Mayor Bobby Hopewell. “This event is a tribute to the nation and is important to help heal the nation.” A special service was also held in Portage by First Reformed Church of Portage, Portage Free Methodist Church, and the Portage Department of Public Safety.

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Congressman Fred Upton gives a speech commemorating the tenth anniversary of the events of the World Trade Center in Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park on Sunday, Sept. 11.

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A member of the Portage Firefighters Department delivers a brief speech before honoring fallen first responders with the traditional last call at Kalamazoo’s tenth anniversary commemoration of 9/11 in Bronson Park on Sunday, Sept. 11. The service included music, song, and a presentation of colors. Lest We Forget Our Vets also hosted their third annual AmTryke Rodeo. Three wounded veterans were given a specially fitted tricycle for people with disabilities. Contributions were given by AMBUCS, Langland Family Funeral Homes, and the American Legion.

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far. He informed those people running Editorial us that we would and screaming and not be doing anycrying. What could Ten years ago on this day I was thing in class today. Then we saw possibly be going through their sitting in my freshman English class footage of the second airplane gominds right now? What could be talking with friends and waiting for ing directly into the second tower. going through their families minds? the bell to ring when the principal That image continues to haunt me Did they get to say goodbye? came on the P.A. He told us that and give me goose bumps. We are brought up in a nation an airplane had hit one of the twin The counselor came on the P.A. that protects us from the awful towers. informing all students that if they events that take place in the world. He told us that at this time there wanted to go home and be with In other countries there are no was no further information on their families everyone would be filters on what they can and cannot what had been going on but that excused. show on the news. Live executions, we would continue to be informed. At age 13, I didn’t completely bombings…everything can be seen I remember that all I felt was understand what had been going on the news in other countries. This confusion and surprise. I just kept on. I was aware that there was a ter- is not something we are used too. wondering what happened and is rorist attack and that many people But here we were, watching live as everyone okay? had died. Ten years later, I have thousands of people died and hisThe bell rang and I moved on to a very clear memory and undertory was made. Social Studies class with Mr. Mcstanding of what happened to the No one had words. Everyone Coy, my always cheerful leprechaun United States on that awful day and was in a panic. Airports were shut looking teacher. Except he wasn’t every emotion I felt that exact day, down; no incoming or outgoing smiling today, he seemed disis still felt. flights were being made. Was it tracted. I went to public school so The image that forever will make going to happen again? Were there we were allowed to watch what was me cry at the very sight of it is the more attacks? Was it over? Were we going on. Mr. McCoy had CNN image of the twin towers collapsing. safe? So many questions. broadcasting in our room and exI had never seen anything like this Many people’s lives would never pressed to us what had happened so image. All that smoke, debris, all be the same after this. So many

people lost loved ones that day and will never again feel complete. For what seemed like the first time ever to me, our entire country was in mourning. Even people who had not lost someone in this tragic accident were hurting. Our country would never be the same. But we did move on together as a nation. We survived and we retaliated. And our nation has been better for it since. Now instead of mourning on this day, we celebrate the lives of all those lost. So many people across the nation are gathering together on this day to reflect and remember the events that took place and to honor all those who were lost and all those who have helped. On this day 10 years ago, Al-Qaeda tried to break the United States. They made us question are safety. But they did not succeed in bringing us down; they brought us together. And that is what we continue to celebrate year after year on this day.

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Ghosts move off campus this Halloween By Alexis Luker Staff Reporter

“As I met this summer with representatives from that office we really decided, now that we are aware of the code, we were not going to intentionally do anything to violate the code,” Darrah said. Students who have spent valuable time and effort on WMU’S well-known “haunt spot” have been nothing short of disapointed, much like Krista Roberson, an active participant and volunteer of four years at H.H. “When I found out as to why we couldn’t do it, it was understandable,” Roberson said. “I’m just happy that we were told not to do it long before we ever got started, instead of being halfway through building and organizing it and then

Trick-or-Treat, smell my feet. Give me something fun to do. Since approximately 2005, the staff of Residence Life along with the help of their assistant director, Laura Darrah, has been hosting an event known widely among Western Michigan University’s campus as the Haunted Hall. When enrollment decreased in 2005, occupancy among the Residence Halls took a toll, leaving Valley III’s Eldridge/ Fox Dorms vacant. RL saw the opportunity to use the newly dormant space as a way to host a Halloween-themed service event for children and students alike. Thanks to the help of its 813 participants in 2010, Haunted Hall raised a total of $913 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Agency and three laundry bins full of edible goods were donated to the Gospel Missions. Rumors have been circulating concerning whether or not Haunted Hall will be taking place this year. Darrah said it has been made clear that Eldridge/Fox has seen its last haunt. “The fire marshal saw some of our advertising and contacted Environmental Safety and Emergency Management (ESEM) staff to ask them if they were aware of the Michigan code regarding haunted attractions,” said Darrah, “They were not.” Laura said that the Michigan Fire Code states that any haunted attraction must be in an establishment where all of its locations have a sprinkler sysKevin Martini/Western Herald tem, and unforunately Eldridge/Fox Hall has sprin-In previous years, the Haunted Hall has been housed in Valley 3. klers in only two of its rooms.

someone coming in and saying ‘No, you can’t do it.’” Not everyone was so lucky, as highly ranked Phobia House on Portage Street in Kalamazoo was abruptly shut down due to violations of Michigan’s Fire Code back in 2010. Business owner Laura Gerard said they weren’t given the opportunity to make the necessary changes before being denied. An inspection made by the fire marshal back in 2009 concluded that a fire sprinkler system was required to have in the building. Gerard claims that at the time of the inspection it was made clear to Kalamazoo’s fire marshal that the building itself was not under her direct ownership. Therefore, the fire marshal provided an alternative precaution requiring Fire Extinguishers every twenty feet. “About a month and a half, or two months before we opened I started calling his office and asking him to come in and inspect. We have to have an inspection. I never heard back from him,” Gerard said. With uncertainty, Phobia House went on to open. “We just kind of assumed that he knew that we did what we were supposed to do and everything was fine,” Gerard said. The first Saturday open, Gerard received a shocking call from the fire marshal. “He simply asked ‘Did you put in that sprinkler system?’ When we said no, he said ‘You’re closed,’” Gerard said. Without any explanation from the marshal, the Gerard family searched for answers as to how they could regain the permission to re-open to the public but had no such luck. Last fall the Gerards turned away over five bus loads of people and explained to their volunteers that that year they wouldn’t be giving them a friendly Christmas Bonus for all of their help.

Landlords vs. tenants, �ind a happy medium By Katie Havrelock Staff Reporter Some people in the Kalamazoo area have experienced tenant or landlord problems but what exactly are the rights both tenant and landlord hold? In concerning maintenance of the building, the landlords hold responsibilities to provide the tenants with a clean place to live. “A landlord has statutory duties set forth in MCL 554.139(1)(a) to keep premises and common areas ‘fit for the use intended by the parties’ and also has a duty set forth in MCL 554.139(1)(b) to ‘keep the premises in reasonable repair,” Jeshua Lauka, attorney at Willis Law, said. “If a landlord fails to keep the premises in reasonable repair this constitutes a breach of the lease agreement” One Kalamazoo resident said she experienced numerous problems concerning mold in an apartment complex over the summer. “Where to begin, there was mold which attracted bugs and it was just disgusting. We would have the worst allergies but everything would be normal as soon as we left the place. We couldn’t breathe, we would sneeze a lot,” tenant Marisa Dinkel said.

The landlords denied any mold problems, Dinkel said. “They told us we were delusional even though I was in the hospital [for the allergies],” Dinkel said. Dinkel is living in a different complex now but is again having difficulty with multiple repairs needed on the premises. “Before we moved in we were promised a security system and it wasn’t here. They only handed us four out of six keys. We demanded a new doorknob and we have yet to get it. They replaced it with a temporary one and they said they’d be back in two days and it’s been over a month,” Dinkel said. There are also blinds missing in the living room showing who is home, a basement screen is ripped open, and one of the doorknobs in the apartment complex is missing, all of these things have yet to be fixed, Dinkel said. There are numerous things a tenant can do if a landlord refuses to fix repairs. “First, try and communicate your legitimate concerns to the landlord. You should document in writing what the necessary repairs or health or sanitary concerns are and request the landlord to repair and remind the landlord of their statutory duties to do so,” Lauka said. “You should send the letter to the landlord and always keep a copy of the letter for

Boeing 727 donated to aviation program ByMarcell Rivera Staff Reporter

One year since the first announcement of a donated Boeing 727 aircraft was made, the gift landed at the W.K Kellogg Airport, doing its last flight as a FedEx jet before settling down for the rest of its time at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation. The morning of the formal ceremony in-

cluded cold weather. However, the College of Aviation was surrendered by a warm atmosphere, which could be experienced by anyone who attended the event. “Today I am flying high,” WMU President John Dunn said. “It is a great day, a marvelous gift – FedEx is providing us a 727 — the long body plane, and it will make a great addition to our program here. The University thanks FedEx for its generosity.” He pointed out the importance of diversity in the professional aviation field. “We need a more diverse participation. We need more women to be pilots,” he said. The donation of the 727 airplane will improve student performance, said captain Dave Powell, Dean of WMU’s College of Aviation “This is a really kind of new face for us,” the captain said. “If you can learn how to work on 727 and be competent, you can get a job at any airline or any business jet company that flies this type of aircraft anywhere in the world. This is a very big piece. It is really the next step of our education process, and we are doing it with the cooperation of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals and Federal Express.” James Gorman, vice-president of flight standards and training at FedEx Express, stated the significant value of cooperation for education progress. “Working together we can do wonderful things,” Gorman said. The pilots who were on the 727 are gradu-

ated from WMU. Billy Corder, a 21-year-old aviation student from Detroit, considers the donation a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about fly science technology. He said “I feel pretty excited,” the aviation student said. “Finally, we are getting the 727, and today it is going to touch down land here at WMU. The 727 will greatly help the aviation students, giving current maintenance and technology information. Students will learn how the different parts can be broken down and put back together in 727 aircrafts. Besides, the parts can simulate the modern ones which are used for the current aviation professionals.” The 727 airplane will have a significant impact not only on the student performance, but also on the aviation college as an academic institution, said the aviation student. T h e College of Av i a t i o n is known by international students as a competent school, and they believe that it can help them to make real their dreams. “I came here to be a proficient pilot and become a captain,” said Antoni Ton-Makour Shagai, a 29-year-old student from South Sudan in Africa. “WMU is well organized and has multiple aviation resources. Besides, today I feel the luckiest student for being part of the first generation that receives the 727.”

your records. If a landlord is unresponsive, you may want to consult an attorney.” Dinkel’s landlords have been unresponsive for the most part, Dinkel said. “They don’t like to talk [on the phone], they don’t like to answer,” Dinkel said. “If they don’t come [to fix everything] then were going to withhold payment on our rent because they take it out automatically and they can take that money out on time but they can’t fix anything we’ve had problems with,” Jodie Eckl, one of Dinkel’s roommates, said. Landlords failing to provide necessary repairs are one of the most common complaints from tenants in the Kalamazoo area. Many tenants do not understand that they have certain protections, Lauka said. They have certain protections based in Michigan law when a landlord fails to keep the premises in reasonable repair and in habitual condition. “Also, if they are being sued for eviction, they potentially have defenses available to them, including potential protections under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Most importantly, if a tenant is being sued for eviction the best defense is payment. In general, paying the money owed will stop the eviction proceeding dead in its tracks,” Lauka said.

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By Catie Dymond Staff Reporter Western Michigan University Dining Services will be hosting their third annual Farmer’s Market Luncheon featuring a variety of locally grown foods from West Michigan on September 14. This event will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor of the Bernhard Center at the Bernhard CafĂŠ and Market. Judy Gipper, director of Dining Services, said she learned different ways each year to get WMU students, staff and facility involved. “This is a healthy menu, and tasty, so the students love it. We are promoting sustainability and contributing to a stronger Michigan economy,â€? Gipper said. The menu will include cheddar cheese stout soup, redskin potato salad, garden

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gay, bisexual and transgender) and allies while using surveys to uncover student opinions regarding the extent of diversity and level of acceptance. Sarah Stangl, coordinator of LGBT Student Services, said that being ranked is a marker in recognition for how far the university has come over the years. “Just being visible and being out there and collaborating with other organizations and departments is definitely helping,� she said. “A lot of people dismiss the information because they don’t identify as LGBT but

we love our allies. We need our allies.� OUTspoken is a student organization that supports LGBTQ and ally students. It is also one of the largest LGBT student organizations at WMU and in the state of Michigan. OUTspoken meets on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in the Bernhard Center. “The utopian goal is to not have an office anymore, for it to not be necessary,� Stangl said. The purposes of OUTspoken are to advocate the wellbeing of LGBT individuals and to educate others at WMU and in the Kalamazoo community

on LGBT issues. “It’s been a lot of work. I’ve been in this position since January 2007 and I’ve worked really hard on a lot of the changes we’ve made. The important thing to remember is that it doesn’t mean we’re done,� she said. “But it does mean that we’re getting there.� Other Michigan colleges that made the list are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor at No. 25, Eastern Michigan University at No. 18, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology was rated at No. 1.

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Over the course of last week, the hockey world took a devastating blow when an elite team known as the Yaroslavl Lokomotiv of the KHL hockey league lost 43 of the 45 members on board a flight in Russia. This incident took place on Sept. 7, just before the start of the season. According to a press release, the International Ice Hockey Federations President Rene Fasel said it is “the darkest day in the history of our sport.” WMU hockey coach Andy Murray said of the incident, “I coached some of the men on that flight and played junior hockey with Brad Mccrimmon and this is just simply a tragedy for the hockey world and especially a tragedy for any sports world.

Men’s Lacrosse We see much coverage of football, baseball, hockey, and basketball. So why not lacrosse? Lacrosse could be in the rankings as a sport that is climbing up in the ranks for popularity. In regards to WMU lacrosse, they could in fact in the near future be considered a team sport instead of being a club sports team. The men’s lacrosse club team has had impressive results. Team Captains Chris Ostrowski and Matt Holden who are team captains for the men’s lacrosse club team had much to say when asked what held the team back from becoming a recognized sports team. “There is much debate for funding and for each sport that is part of WMU. They have an equal counterpart, meaning that for most men’s sports there must be a women’s sport to complement the men’s sport. “Most people feel that when wanting to try lacrosse we would not allow them to do so and we have our team set,” they said. “That’s not our image at all.” — Compiled from Western Herald staff and wire report

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Nicholls State is sent home By Chris Willis Staff Reporter Home cooking is just what the Western Michigan University (1-1, 0-0) football team needed after the lightning shortened debacle at the University of Michigan last Katrina Murphy/Western Herald week, and home cooking is just what they Bronco sophomore running back Brian Fields (20) holds on to the ball, despite having two NSU got at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo on Satdefenders on his tail. Fields completed the play with a touchdown, his first of the night. urday Night. here. The noise level behind us was outstanding tral. I’m happy to have a win, but we need to focus The Broncos thoroughly dominated the on our rival now.” Nicholls State University Colonels (1-1, 0-0), 38-7, and I know our kids felt great about it.” The game played out precisely as the Coach The student section and crowd needs to be even in front of a packed student section and an overall crowd of more than 19,000 on Bill Brown’s 80th more packed this coming Saturday when the hated Cubit could’ve hoped for. The defense pitched a Central Michigan University Chippewas invade shutout, the offense rushed for over 200 yards, the birthday. “They were outstanding ever since the pre- Waldo Stadium to begin Mid-American Confer- only score came on a fluky bounce-interception that was returned for a game,” said WMU head coach Bill Cubit. “We’re ence play in the “Battle for the Cannon” game. “We’re not gonna really enjoy this one too touchdown, and for the gonna need them next week too. We gotta get that See Football thing packed. They were vocal, they were encour- much,” said Broncos junior quarterback Alex second straight week the Page 8 aging. It was the best I’ve ever seen since I’ve been Carder. “I mean I’m already thinking about Cen- starters didn’t get to play

Women’s soccer team Volleyball defeated, 1-0 takes the win Western Michigan University’s women’s soccer season is in full swing, and so far, the storyline has been a tail of ups and downs. The team is 3-3-0 on the season, after starting out the year with big wins against North Dakota and South Dakota State, following a very close loss to a Marquette team that’s ranked twelfth in the nation. From an individual standpoint, the Broncos have been one of the most successful teams in the Mid American Conference early on. Last week, WMU junior forward Anina Cicerone was named MAC Offensive Player of the Week following the first multi-goal game of her collegiate career in a 2-1 victory over Tulsa. Cicerone is the second consecutive Bronco to be named Offensive Player of the Week, after senior forward Stephanie Skowneski also received the award for her impressive performance in the NIT tournament. The team’s most recent match was

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yet another close game that ended with the same result; that is, a 0-1 loss against the Michigan Wolverines. And, like WMU’s men’s team, the women’s team outshot the Wolverines squad by an impressive 22-17 margin. Suzie Grech, the team’s head coach, thought that the final score didn’t necessarily reflect what occurred on the field. “I thought we outplayed Michigan,” she said in a statement following the loss. “We had some amazing chances that couldn’t find the back of the net. It is a very frustrating loss, but I am very proud of how the girls played.” On paper, it seems as though the Broncos have outplayed most of the teams they’ve faced. The squad has outshot opponents by a staggering 79-56 advantage, and has outscored opponents 8-6. Skowneski and Cicerone lead the team in scoring, as they have each scored three goals on the year. Skowneski also leads the team in assists, with two. .

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ment proceeded. In the third and final match the suspense was at its The volleyball team peak, as WMU took takes title of tournaon the host team of the ment champions. tournament Morehead During last weekends State in a thrilling five competition the lady games. The lady bronbroncos would extend cos would come back their season *-1 overall from a 2-1 deficit in a for their stellar efforts superb performance to in the tournament. The win in a five set match. tournament featured According to a press George Mason, Appli- release the final overcation State, and More- all game stats where head State in a winner quite astonishing. Lena take all competition Oliver had a dominatfor the record books. ing performance with a As the first game was season high of 39 digs under way it was a lop- and added three assided affair. As the lady sists. Turnage tied for broncos took George the match high with 19 Mason in three straight kills, hit.469, and had sets for the match. In 12 blocks. Ali Gossen the next match against posted a double-double Appalachian State of 16 kills and 15 digs. the suspense was just Leading the volleyball beginning. As WMU’s team to take the chamvolleyball team played pionship and win at the four of five sets to take Morehead State Unithe win as the tournaversity.

Road games do not dampen team’s spirit By Matt Buck Staff Reporter In the midst of a long stretch of road games, regardless of the sport, it tends to be difficult for any team to play with absolute consistency. Combine that variable with an 0-4-0 start, and you have the makings for a pretty low level of team morale. In the case of WMU men’s soccer, though, a poor start to the season—at least from a statistical standpoint—and a long stretch of road games have done nothing to damper the team’s spirit.

Though the team is still in search of its first win—they lost another close game to a solid IPFW squad on Friday—Broncos head coach Stu Riddle cannot help but acknowledge his team’s strong work ethic. “I am very proud of the lads after tonight,” he said in a statement following the loss to IPFW. “We are going through a tough time right now and we gave everything we had, unfortunate to lose. Again we hit the crossbar twice and missed a penalty kick at the end to tie it, but we know that our luck will turn if we keep working hard.” Though the Broncos led their op-

ponent in shots by a staggering 19-15 margin—including a 14-6 advantage in the second half—the team was not able to capitalize. Friday’s game marks the second time this season in which the Broncos have come from a sizable first half deficit to make things interesting in the second half. Last week, the team came from an 0-2 hole to send the game into double overtime, though it was to no avail. In Friday’s game, the team was down 0-2 yet again, when WMU sophomore midfielder Derek Schrauben scored his second career goal off of a deflected shot off the

foot of KaiMendes. However, as Riddle eluded to, missed opportunities late ended up being the difference. The Broncos had an excellent opportunity to tie the game late when junior forward Shane Lyons was given a penalty kick; however, a great play by IPFW’s goalie sealed the loss for WMU. For this squad, the statistics certainly reflect the record. The team has been outscored 12-4 on the year, and outshot by a gaping 66-51 margin. The team continues to be led

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Football From Page 7 play the fourth quarter. The difference is this week it was by the coaches choice not the weather’s. “It was a funny kind of interception just like last week,” said senior receiver Jordan White of the lone Colonel touchdown. “He actually tipped it up from me and bobbled it to himself. “It was a different kind of interception.” Sophomore linebacker, Johnnie Simon, recorded his career interception and led the Brown and Gold with mime tackles. “I was supposed to blitz on that play really,” Simon said. “But I knew I was gonna get to the quarterback so I got into

the passing lane and jumped to the ball. I just go to the ball every play.” The defense didn’t allow a point and Nicholls netted 60 total yards through the air. The Broncos weren’t concerned with the stats of the evening, just that a victory was recorded and the team can move on to its rival at full strength. “I Think we put on a good show tonight for the most part,” White said. “Hopefully there will be more of that to come in coming weeks.” The “Battle for the Cannon” against the hated Chips will kick-off this Saturday at noon at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo. The Broncos need an excellent turnout from the students and the fan base as a whole to beat the arch-rivals. Coach Cubit is 1-5 in his career against CMU and hasn’t beaten them since his first season at head coach at WMU in the 2005 season.possession and began a torrid drive right back down the field. WMU had a second and goal when Carder’s pass was tipped due to pressure from a missed blocking assignment and Michigan linebacker Brandon Herron caught the lame-duck ball and returned the interception 94-yards for the score. The interception return is the longest ever in Michigan history. “You know we were going in for another score to make it 14-7 and we’re on the four or five [yard line], and that tipped ball unfortunately got picked and returned for a touchdown,” White said. “It’s those fine lines like that can really change a game, especially when you’re playing a team like this.” The 14-point swing play gave the Wolverines the 14-7 lead instead of the Broncos, and the momentum had clearly shifted in favor of the home team. It was not the weather that doomed WMU, but rather the same mental mistakes that plagued the Broncos a year ago. The first three WMU possessions could have easily resulted in 17 points and a 10-point lead, but instead the Broncos trailed by seven. U of M eventually led 20-10 at the half. The Wolverines added two more touchdowns in the shortened and subsequent final third quarter. WMU forced Michigan to a three-andout to begin the second half and after the punt came the first 26-minute rain delay. When play resumed, the Broncos began to drive with a pair of third-down conversions. Then Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs crushed Carder’s blind side and forced a [sack] fumble that Brandon

Herron eventually recovered and returned for his second defensive touchdown. “On the sack/fumble up that point of the game [Alex] had picked up everything,” said WMU head coach Bill Cubit. “That was the only one he didn’t and I know he feels bad about it. Overall I’m encouraged by how the kids played today. There’s a lot of stuff to build on and we had it. If we’d have taken advantage of our opportunities you guys might still be sitting up in the press box and we’d be playing till one in the morning. ” After a penalty filled three-and-out drive for the Broncos, U of M sealed the deal on a pair of 40-plus-yard rushes resulting in the final touchdown of the game. Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint ran up the middle for a 43-yard gain, and then, after a Denard Robinson incompletion, Michael Shaw gashed the Broncos’ defense for an untouched 44-yard touchdown scamper. “In the second half we gave up some big runs which were discouraging,” Cubit said. “When you give up too many long runs it’s always gonna be difficult.” Wide receiver Jordan White finished the shortened game with 12 catches for 119 yards and was only four catches away from the all-time WMU record held by Greg Jennings. ‘It’s kind of what you expect,” Cubit said of White. “He’s a great player and even a better leader. That tells you what I think of him.” Overall WMU performed well in Ann Arbor and if they can clean up the turnovers, the sky is the limit this season. The offense is healthy and clicking and this defense appears to be “ball-hawking.” “We gotta pick up the pieces and move on,” Cubit said. “We don’t feel great about the loss but we had a real good shot at it and our kids are resilient. We’re gonna go home next week and get back at it.” The Broncos open their home schedule this Saturday night at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo against Nicholls State University for CommUniverCity Night. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. Last season the Broncos defeated Nicholls 49-14.

Men’s Soccer From Page 7 Lyons, who leads the Broncos in nearly every statistical category. Though the team is struggling a bit, they have been fairly disciplined in their play. The Broncos have only committed sixty-one fouls on the year, while having seventy-six committed by opponents. One silver lining, though, is that the Broncos are going to get a home stretch this coming weekend. The team will play Wright State on Friday, before facing Valparaiso on Sunday. They will certainly be looking to improve on their goals per game, which is currently at one.

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