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FRIday, MARch 21, 2014 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 69 VOL. 95

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Injured CMU student recovering quicker than expected Abbey Dixon is recovering from her fractured skull faster than initial predictions. According to the New Buffalo sophomore’s sister, Courtney Dixon, Abbey is awake and can do basic tasks after going through brain surgery. “Wednesday, she was able to get up and use the bathroom and eat food for the first time,” Courtney said. “She’s been talking a little bit here and there, but that’s the most conversation she’s been able to have.” It was originally expected that Dixon’s recovery would take up to several months. Although she has suffered some memory loss, Dixon is surprisingly able to communicate, Courtney said. “She’s still really woozy because of the pain medicine,” Courtney said. “She wasn’t really aware of the severity of her brain trauma, but she is there and can talk. She’s coherent now, just doesn’t really remember much.” Abbey was injured while going down a stairway at 908 S. Main St. Monday night, fracturing her skull in the process. She was then airlifted by helicopter to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. The case is still under investigation by the Mount Pleasant Police Department.

Performance funding increases as per-student aid stagnates By Mark Johnson Senior Reporter

Although University President George Ross argued a change in the per-student appropriations system in February, Central Michigan University has seen recent financial assistance increases in other areas. “(Michigan has) had three consecutive years of increases all tied to performance funding and CMU is doing very well on performance funding,” said Michael Boulus, executive director of the State Universities of Michigan President’s Council. “They’re actually getting a much higher percentage compared to other universities.” Part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s 2015 higher-education budget proposal includes an $80.3-million increase — or restoration — to higher education, with half being distributed through the performance-funding model, and the other half distributed to schools proportionally to make up for the 2011 cuts. w state | 6A

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CMU vets feedback for new desks Academic space and remodeling is looking for student opinion on different desk models which could be implemented in classrooms in the future. Different desk models will be on display in the Student Involvement Center in the Bovee University Center, at least through Friday, for students to see and try out. Jessica Ebels, director of academic space and remodeling, a unit which reports to the vice provost, hopes students come to check out the desk models and share their feedback. After completing different projects, including the renovation to Anspach Hall, Ebels said they have received feedback on the projects and found mostly positive results. “The biggest comment we got back is that students hate the desks,” Ebels said. “We contacted different furniture vendors and were able to get the samples over Spring Break. We’re asking for any feedback at all.” According to Ebels, the display was in response to the negative feedback on the current desks. Contracting and purchasing services has also been working with Ebels. Once the feedback is gathered, three desks will be decided on and, as future projects are approved, those will be the furniture the bids will be based on. Susan Watt-Smith, senior buyer with purchasing services, said the prices of those specific desks range from $180 to $395 per desk, but at this time, price was not a priority. “We did not focus on price as much as we did style and quality,” Watt-Smith said. -Mark Johnson, senior reporter

Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer From left to right: Taylor Johnson, Niki DiGuilio, Jordan LaDuke, Kylie Welsh and Chelsea Lynn sit in defeat during the final moments of the Chippewas loss to IUPUI in the first round of the WNIT, Thursday. For the full story, check out »PAGE 2B

Life off the leash Future dog park commemorates deceased student By Megan Pacer | Senior Reporter

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Before Hannah Simons-Scalise died in 2011 after suffering from Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, the Mount Pleasant sophomore had one last gift for her favorite furry friends. As a dog lover her whole life, Simons-Scalise asked her parents to use the money intended for her burial to instead create a place where man’s best friend could roam free. “She said to me in the car ‘How much do funerals cost?’” said Hannah’s mother Lynn Simons. “It’s not something you would imagine a kid

would say. (So after) four more years of her life where she worked at living as best she could, we still remember that conversation.” The Friends of the Dog Park nonprofit formed in November of 2012, and Simons-Scalise’s last wishes started to become reality.

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Always an active girl, Hannah was very involved in her high school crosscountry team. Even after she was diagnosed in March of her freshman year, she

Andrew Whitaker | Assistant Photo Editor Dog owners Lynn Simons and John Scalise play in the snow with their pets on wednesday, at Mission Creek Park, where a dog park is planning to open.

remained an active member attending practices and meets whenever her health allowed her. “The first reaction was ‘I’m not going to quit school,’” Hannah’s father, John Scalise, said. “It wasn’t ‘oh, I’m sick’ or ‘oh, I’ve got this giant tumor,’ it was ‘I can’t go to school, that’s horrible.’ That was a hard hurdle to get over.” When her compromised immune system prevented her from being in school around other students, Hannah was still allowed to attend after-school meets to cheer on her teammates per an

agreement she made with the school. Throughout the next few years of her life, Hannah experienced a relapse after her initial treatment. However, she did not let her illness keep her from experiencing all the aspects of life she felt were important. Even with a family living in town, Hannah moved into the residence halls her freshman year at Central Michigan University, and then into an apartment with her dog, Sophie, the following year. w park | 2A

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fRIDAY w Annual juried CMu student Art Exhibition 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. University Art Gallery. Winning pieces of student artwork that were judged by outside artists will be on display in the University Art Gallery until the end of March. The winning artists received cash awards for their work. w Drop Everything And Read 2- 4 p.m. U.C. student lounge March Is Reading Month and the volunteer center want to celebrate with books and magazine stands set up in the Bovee University Center Lounge, Mary Dow reading room in the Park Library and the west end of the Education Health Services building. Students can go to any of the locations, pick up a book and start reading. w CMu Opera: Carousel 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Staples Family Concert Hall. The CMU Opera Theatre is preforming Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” in the Staples Family Concert Hall located in the Music Building. Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Central or at the door, $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. w Trap Door Improv st. patricks Day show 8 -11 p.m. Moore 102, the platform CMU improve comedy troupe is performing its annual St. Patrick’s Day show. The show is free and open to the public.

sATuRDAY w jump Rhythm jazz project community dance class 10 – 11:15 a.m. Rose 127 dance studio. The Jump Rhythm Jazz Project is holding a dance class to help novice and inexperienced dancers reﬁne their skills. The class is free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to RSVP with Heather TrommerBeardslee at tromm1hm@ cmich.edu

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By Mark Johnson Senior Reporter

For retired United States Army Capt. Luis Montalvan, the ravages of war were far beyond what he could process. Montalvan is scheduled to speak about post-traumatic stress disorder Friday at CMU as part of the Veterans on Campus speaker series from 12:30 to 5 p.m. in the College of Medicine Auditorium. He will be accompanied by the one thing that helped his recovery: His trusy companion and service dog, Tuesday. The event is presented by the CMU Veterans’ Resource Center and the Mid Central Area Health Education Center. His presentation will focus on returning home from military service after being diagnosed with PTSD, a condition that made his civilian life a living hell. “I was in a bad place,” Montalvan said. “I was very affected

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When her illness called her away from school, Hannah maintained her independence and rode her bike to receive chemotherapy treatments. “We tried to pay her to quit work,” Simons said. “How many parents say ‘we’ll pay you if you stop working?’” By the end of a shift, Hannah would not have the energy to get home on her own, even after Simons was able to convince her to keep a car on campus for transportation. “She would get finished and we’d have to go get her because she couldn’t get to her car,” Scalise said. “That was the way she wanted to live her life.”

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After her initial diagnosis, Hannah underwent her first year of chemo treatments every three weeks, followed by a massive surgery that removed three ribs, part of her lung and part of the lining of her heart. Even with such extensive measures, Hannah’s condition did not improve. Hannah asked her parents not to spend their money on

by PTSD and other physical problems, and I was also drinking heavily.” Lisa Hadden, executive director of the Mid Central AHEC, hopes this event will raise awareness on issues veterans face as they return to civilian life. “We are going to see the largest deployment of veterans coming back to this country in the next few years, since World War II,” Hadden said. “Veterans will be ﬂooding our healthcare system, our mental healthcare system and we need to be prepared and aware of the issues facing them so we can assist them properly.” Mid Central AHEC and the CMU Veterans’ Resource Center created a partnership and decided Montalvan would be a good speaker to bring to campus to speak on these issues. Steve Rellinger, the director of the Veterans’ Resource Center, said this event will help those dealing with PTSD, but

will also show future soldiers what dealing with the disorder is like. “We are hoping to fill the 125-seat auditorium,” Rellinger said. “There will also be two additional rooms that will be broadcasting the presentation and each room will hold 40 people. We hope to fill the entire venue.” According to Rellinger, AHEC will use money from an educational activities fund to pay Montalvan the $2,500 fee for his appearance. The retired captain served in the Army for 17 years, earning honors including Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He was partnered with his service dog, Tuesday, in 2008, to help fight some of the effects of PTSD. Tuesday came from Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, an organization that trains and assigns service dogs to assist people with physical and psychological disabilities. Montalvan wrote a New York

a funeral for her, which she saw as a waste. Instead, she asked them to put whatever funds they had set aside for her toward finding and cultivating a place where people could run with their dogs. Today, the three-acre site at Mission Creek Park in Mount Pleasant can be described as rough and muddy with a combination of snow, dirt and rain water. There are prickly shrubs spotting the terrain and no fence or structure on the property. Yet Simons and Scalise have a vision of what their daughter’s park will look like, and they have not stopped working to make sure it epitomizes the things she would have wanted for herself and Sophie, who still lives with them today. With help from the board of Friends of the Dog Park and several journalism classes at Central Michigan University, the park is inching closer to construction every day. The Friends of the Dog Park has an agreement with the City of Mount Pleasant and the Union Township to raise $39,188, which the other two entities will match before construction begins. Simons said they have reached 86 percent of their monetary goal, having just received a $10,000 competitive grant from the Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation.

“We are really hoping it will be done by fall,” Simons said. “We have six more fundraisers in the next month, so we think we are going to make it.” CMU students in four of professor Tracy Burton’s journalism classes have helped edge closer to the goal. They will be promoting all but two of the final fundraisers. Board member Ken Hofmeister met Burton at an earlier fundraiser, and the two agreed that the Friends of the Dog Park would be an ideal organization for the students to work with. “This started at our very first fundraiser,” Hofmeister said. “It’s a very realized opportunity for the students to put some of their teaching and training to practice.” As Friends of the Dog Park continues to work toward its goal, the organization is hosting its next fundraiser on Wednesday at The Pixie in Mount Pleasant. Both Simons and Scalise are thrilled at the student involvement with the future dog park. “It sort of feels like a really good karma coming full circle to have CMU students involved,” Simons said. “I think that would have made Hannah so happy.” metro@cm-life.com

“We are going to see the largest deployment of veterans coming back to this country in the next few years, since World War ii.” Lisa Hadden, executive director of the MId Central AHEC Times best-selling book, “Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him” about his military experience, PTSD and his time with Tuesday. There will be a book signing afterwards, sponsored by the CMU Bookstore, where the book can be purchased. In the past few years, some soldiers have challenged Montalvan’s story. Those who were close to him allege parts of the book are not accurate, regarding details and descriptions of a 2003 attack resulting in injury while he was serving in Iraq.

Associated Press reporters Hillel Atalie and Allen Breed published an article quoting men who served with Montalvan claiming he embellished critical details of an attack in 2003, which resulted in the injury Montalvan suffered. When asked about these allegations, Montalvan said he stands by what he wrote in his book. Rellinger had no comment on the allegations. university@cm-life.com

Andrew Whitaker | Assistant Photo Editor Mount Pleasant resident Lynn Simons stands with her dog, Sophie, at Mission Creek Park on Wednesday, where her and her husband plan to create a dog park in honor of their daughter, Hannah.

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Megan Pacer | Senior Reporter Therapeutic apheresis nurse Judy Dzierwa checks the injection site of Jennifer Eskridge’s IV tubes as she donates white blood cells, March 5 at the Michigan Community Blood Center in Grand Rapids.

A match to save a life Bone marrow donation initiates CMU campaign By Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

GRAND RAPIDS — Ever since she was told she was a match to donate bone marrow and could save a life, Jennifer Eskridge hasn’t second guessed her decision. “I never had a doubt that I would not do it,” the Lapeer sophomore said. Eskridge went on to discuss the importance of bone marrow donation as she made the snowy drive from Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids on March 1 for her initial round of injections prior to donating. “How do you say ‘yes or no’ to saving somebody else’s life?” According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, roughly 20,000 people each year are in need of bone marrow or some other type of blood cell transplant. However, only about one in 540 people on the “Be The Match” registry end up being an eligible match to someone in need. Eskridge’s journey began when a member of her church died in 2011 and a blood drive was held in his honor. The option to sign up for the “Be The Match” registry was also offered, and Eskridge saw no reason not to sign up the next year when she was unable to give blood. “I found out I was a confirmed match on Feb. 10,” Eskridge said. “It’s been a little overwhelming, but I’m just trying to take it one step at a time.” On March 5, Eskridge donated at the Michigan Community Blood Center in Grand Rapids for her 47-year-old male match. As with all donations made through the national Be The Match registry, Eskridge’s match must remain anonymous for the first year after the donation. After that, each center differs on levels of communication. Some allow anonymous updates, while others permit direct visits. The entire donation of peripheral blood stem cells – the second of two options when donating through Be The Match – took between three and four hours, an uncommonly fast donation time. Eskridge was put up in a nearby hotel the night before her donation, free of charge. According to Stem Cell Program Manager Barbara Hile, the average donation time typically lasts around six hours, depending on the donor’s weight and the amount of medication in his or her system. Eskridge received several rounds of injections in the days leading up to her donation that worked to multiply her white blood cell count and push those cells out of her bones and into her peripheral blood stream for collection. Eskridge’s cell count on the day of donation was high, meaning her body accepted the medicine well. Her speedy donation was just what the doctor ordered. “(The cells) leave the building as soon as she’s

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Megan Pacer | Senior Reporter Jennifer squeeses her hand throughout the donation to increase blood circulation and speed up the process.

done,” Hile said. “The goal is to get those cells into the patient as soon as possible.”

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Hile, who is also a Central Michigan University alumna, plans to use Eskridge’s success as a gateway to raise awareness and achieve higher registry numbers on campus. While registry drives have been sporadic over the last few years, Hile hopes to establish a stable schedule of repeated events to drum up attention for Be The Match at CMU. The next drive will be held on April 14 at the Student Activity Center and in the Health Professions Building. Eskridge, who has the chance to host her own drive Wednesday, will be helping people register on the day of the campus drive, hosting a Q&A session and speaking to a group of pre-med students. “The registry simply does not have enough people right now,” Eskridge said. “Students just aren’t taking advantage of it.” Eskridge’s mother, Karen Eskridge, was present throughout her entire donation, and is also in full support of having an established registry process at CMU. She also said she wished she could have joined her daughter in registering to donate. “I’m proud of her,” Karen Eskridge said. “One person’s actions can change things for everybody.”

Energy was high on the morning of Jennifer Eskridge’s donation, despite the early morning hour. Karen Eskridge, along with Hile and a nurse were all squeezed into the cramped donation room with Jennifer, joking and laughing when the collection began. Also maneuvering around tables, chairs and whirring machines was coordinator Cheryl Adams, who is responsible for organizing donations in eight states. “This is rare,” Adams said. “I don’t usually get to meet my donors.” After she was tested and found to be a match, Jennifer was assigned to Adams, who oversaw the entire process from start to finish. She is in charge of coordinating blood tests, chemical screenings, injections and the follow up that Jennifer will be required to do in the wake of her donation. Other than some soreness, Jennifer experienced little to no pain or complications. Not one to draw unnecessary attention, she now finds herself the poster child of a movement at CMU to bring bone marrow registry back to a top priority. “There’s just so much more Central could be doing,” she said. “Mainly I want to take this amazing experience and try to reach as many people as possible.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Downtown Pisanello’s Pizza undergoes $100K expansion By Catey Traylor Senior Reporter

After 44 years in downtown Mount Pleasant, Pisanello’s Pizza owner Jim Jacobs decided it was time for the business to get a facelift. Pisanello’s, 110 N. Main St., has undergone a $100,000-plus renovation and merged with the other half of the building, also owned by Jacobs, in order to double the lobby size. More bathrooms, better climate control and more accessible entrances and exits also have been added. “The dining area wasn’t big enough, and particularly our lunch buffet, which is very popular,” Jacobs said. “We were filling the place up, and even when it wasn’t full, it was cramped and hard to move around. I didn’t have very many tables to accommodate large parties.” Now, Jacobs said, the restaurant can seat an entire sports team, as well

Sandra Howell, assistant professor and co-course director of the hematology and gastrointestinal courses at CMED, was named to the Michigan Board of Doctors by Gov. Rick Snyder. Howell has worked with CMED since its early conception and helped design courses and develop curriculums. CMED purchased her clinical practice in Mount Pleasant, Breast and Skin Surgical Services, in 2012 and added it to CMU Healthcare, becoming the first clinical practice to be acquired by the group. She specializes in evaluating and treating benign and malignant breast disease and has worked in mid-Michigan for more than 15 years. The board is responsible for disciplining doctors who are in violation of the Michigan Public Health Code and also deal with issues regarding the registration and licensing of Michigan physicians. “It’s going to be a tremendous learning experience and I’m looking forward to it,” Howell said. “It’s a great honor and a great responsibility.” Howell said she is grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board in addition to working her practice and with CMED students. Howell was nominated to the board by Ernest Yoder, dean of CMED and Kathleen Wilbur, vice president of development and external relations. She was officially named to the board last month and will serve a four-year term on the 19-member board.

as numerous parties of eight to 10 people. He estimates that the lobby has expanded by about 40 seats. Jacobs said he had been toying with the idea of expanding the restaurant for quite some time, but finally took the plunge in early January. “I’ve owned this building for a long time and thought about doing this, but put it off,” he said. “It eventually became obvious that I needed to do it. I took over the space that I was renting next door and doubled the size of our dining area, the size of the buffet, and increased seating.” While the inside looks completely different, Jacobs said customers can rest assured that menu items have remained the same, and encourages Central Michigan University students to try the pizza buffet, which is offered 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. metro@cm-life.com

Morgan Taylor | Assistant Photo Editor Pisanello’s Pizza, located in downtown Mount Pleasant, has recently expanded and renovated it’s N. Main Street facility.

Central Michigan University’s Faculty Association announced the members of its committee that will represent the union in the upcoming contract negotiations. The seven-member committee represents more than 650 tenuretrack faculty members. Committee members come from varying departments and colleges, and a representative from the Michigan Education Association. “In announcing the members of our bargaining committee, the FA looks forward to a productive bargaining process,” said Joshua Smith, president of the Faculty Association. “We are committed to focusing on the need for a contract that supports recruitment and retention of high-caliber faculty who maintain CMU’s reputation for student success and scholarly activity.” Committee members include Laura Frey (counseling and special education), David Jesuit (political science), Paul Natke (economics), Luis Antonio Perez (management), Phil Squattrito (chemistry), David Whale (educational leadership) and Suzanne Clark (MEA UniServ director). Clark is an attorney with 20 years of experience in private practice. She has represented both individuals and associations in labor and employment matters. Clark represents the CMU FA after joining the MEA in 2008. Jesuit, Natke and Squattrito represented the FA in past collective bargaining negotiations. University President George Ross was approved to begin collective bargaining between the university and three unions at the Feb. 20 board of trustees meeting. Ross will create a negotiations committee to meet with the FA. The other unions the committee will negotiate contracts with include the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees for service maintenance employees and the Police Officer’s Association of Michigan for police employees. The existing union contracts expire June 30. Both sides of the collective bargaining negotiations hope this round goes smoothly. In 2011, the FA held multiple protests at the beginning of the fall semester when the sides could not agree on contract terms. Katherine Ranzenberger, senior reporter

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Kurt Nagl Staff Reporter

Professors actions have tarnished our image

CMU deserves better Photo Illustration Mariah Prowoznik | Visual Director

Recent faculty misconduct incidents call CMU’s credibility into question professor’s duty at Central Michigan University extends beyond instruction.

While teaching classes is the primary role of the faculty, they are also expected to serve as mentors, counselors and guides for young, growing minds. We hold them to the highest standards. Dating back to last year, professors have been arrested for child pornography, disturbing the peace and embezzlement. This week, journalism professor Sean Baker is absent from classes after admitting to being intoxicated at work. Biology staff member Ryan Wheeler was arrested in February and charged for indecent exposure on campus. As the student newspaper, one of our largest obligations to readers is to responsibly cover both the achievements and missteps of the faculty. In recent months, however, there have been far too many stories of those acting in a way that embarrasses the university. We are concerned about the lasting impact these incidents will have on CMU. When a professor is charged with a crime, it affects students in the most fundamental way. It casts doubt on the integrity of our academic programs. Ultimately, these incidents call into question whether CMU is serving — or failing — its students.

Faculty members are public figures and role models for our student body. They should be used as a resource and a reference. When personal problems interfere with their ability to serve students, it overshadows and undermines the university’s mission. At a time when CMU is working to increase recruitment and retention to address an ongoing enrollment decline, inappropriate conduct by the faculty is not aiding the effort. The quality of faculty is a major selling point for CMU. Students look toward reputable academic programs when deciding where to enroll after high school. When problems arise, however, it scares away prospective students. It also sends a discouraging message to students who have already enrolled. Students in classes with William Merrill, the professor convicted for child pornography in July, will leave CMU with that incident as part of their academic experience. Students of Justin Oh-Lee, the professor ordered to pay $35,000 in restitution after embezzling research funds, probably question the quality of his instruction and how such a thing could happen at CMU.

John Meixner, the professor arrested for disturbing the peace after photographing young women below the waist at a county fair, has had repeated encounters with police dating back to 2005. Before Baker’s latest leave of absence, he was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in 2011. How can CMU — an institution that University President George Ross would like to call a “first-choice university” — allow these professors to continue to serve students while in disgrace? How did they get here in the first place? How thorough is CMU’s hiring process for faculty and staff? As students, we hold high expectations for our faculty and administrators. They represent the CMU brand and it’s essential they represent us well. When they fail to do so, it is a betrayal of trust and a dereliction of duty. The majority of CMU’s faculty represents us well, but misconduct issues are becoming more frequent. Professors that behave inappropriately leave the university with few options — except for the obvious. It’s time for CMU to get serious about misconduct and let those professors know that their services are no longer needed.

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Think before you tan TO THE EDITOR: When I first learned that my sister had cancer I feared the worst. I had so many questions, but did I really want answers? Despite our nine-year age difference, we had always been very close sisters and best friends. I was in college when she was diagnosed; she was just 30 years old. Since, she has had four recurrences — meaning she has had cancer five times. My sister is now an 18-year cancer survivor. She has a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Once it begins to develop in your skin, it is likely to always be present in your body, in one stage of development or another. If diligent, it’s a cancer that

you can live with. It is extremely important to detect these changes in your skin as early as possible, to prevent it from spreading to other organs, or progressing into melanoma — the deadliest type of skin cancer. My sister does not think of herself as a hero. But when I consider that she must use constant vigilance in observing changes on every inch of skin day after day, I am overwhelmed by her dedication to controlling the cancer. She has had five surgeries to remove cancerous cells from her skin, ranging through her face to her throat, neck, shoulders and breasts. She must protect her skin every single time she goes outdoors. One lapse in diligence — even

the smallest mistake — on her part could result in the cancer developing from one she can live with, to one that will kill her. It is now late in winter — the time of year when we begin to experience cabin fever – that time of year we long to escape from the seemingly endless string of cold and dreary days and yearn to feel the warmth of the sun on our skin. It’s that time of year when tanning salons begin to prey, particularly on teens and young adults. Exposure to UV radiation might provide some positive health benefits, but in moderation, and while following safety guidelines. Overexposure to UV radiation is harmful, and in some cases, leads to death. According to a recent article by Rachel Nall of Livestrong.com, indoor tanning devices are a known carcinogen. According to the World

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Health Organization, regular tanning bed usage can lead to the development of malignant melanoma and disfigurement from when skin cancers must be removed. Also, because a tanning bed’s ultraviolet rays are closer to the skin, the result can be thinner skin – which can make it more difficult for skin to heal, according to the National Cancer Institute. Please, if you tan, or permit your teen to tan, please reconsider. At the very least, educate yourself to the facts - not what the tanning industry would have you believe, but the truth.

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It’s Sunshine Week, demand transparency I fear for the life of the journalist. Many of the good ones are persecuted for telling the truth, keeping controversial issues unexplored and corruption under wraps. People often criticize the media for poking their noses where they don’t belong and prying into the business of others. But isn’t that the business of journalism? Answering questions that need to be answered, clarifying confusion and shedding light in guarded areas. Since when was the front page reserved for Justin Beiber’s mugshot or Miley Cyrus’s half-naked body? Since when are cute cats and clever memes more important than Congress passing laws? I fear for the interests of our generation. The media walks a thin line between reporting what the public needs to know and reporting what the public wants to know. In an ideal world, the two are one in the same. In our world, they seem almost polar opposite. This week — Sunshine Week — news editors and free information advocates across the nation are calling on the government to better uphold their obligation of transparency. Especially with an office that has been shrouded in secrecy and has been less than cooperative with media, the issue becomes more urgent than ever. The United States dropped to No. 46 in the 2013 Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index, which represents a 13-spot drop from 2012. But how would the American public rank in holding its leaders accountable? Did you vote last election? When’s the last time you wrote your state representative or governor? Just like our public officials, we are only human, and we cannot do everything. But if we expect improvement, then we have to demand it. If the government has an obligation to be transparent, then we have an obligation to hold it accountable. We have a responsibility to become informed and stay involved. In other words, we need to devote at least some of our time checking in on the people we choose to lead us. Political issues are often dry and confusing enough to scare the public away. However, it is not a matter of being an expert, it is a matter of taking an interest. Issues that seem out of our control often have a big impact on our lives. It seems only healthy to look past our fairyland of distractions to see what is happening in the real world. In between the 140-character Twitter update and 10-second snap chat, take the same amount of time to think about something productive. It is the government’s job to serve the people, and the media’s job to inform them. The first step toward change is the public demanding better from both.

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Andraya Croft | Staff Photographer Zach Diederichs presents his opening statement to the jury during the Phi Alpha Delta mock trial Thursday in the Isabella County Courthouse.

Pre-law fraternity holds mock trial By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter

Being overseen by a real honor of the court, members of the Phi Alpha Delta fraternity took on the roles of attorneys, jurors and witnesses for a mock trial in the Isabella County Courthouse on Thursday. The courthouse, facilitating the event, was home to the second mock trial this year put on by the pre-law fraternity as members put their knowledge of the law to the test in a fictional murder trial before Isabella County Trial Court Judge William Ervin. Eliza Wilton, Phi Alpha Delta’s professional enrichment committee chairwoman, said the trial is a valuable learning experience for students who are inter-

ested in pursuing a career as an attorney. “To prepare and present a case to a jury and a real judge like this gives you a clear indication of what the real thing will be like,” Wilton said. “It gives them the opportunity to decide whether or not they want to go into this field.” The fictional case presented at the trial involved the shooting of a teenager in a suburban neighborhood. The purpose of the trial was to determine whether the shooter was guilty of pre-mediated murder or a lesser offense. Four members of Phi Alpha Delta volunteered to act as the attorneys. They built their cases and took turns questioning several witnesses and experts, including the defendant.

Andraya Croft | Staff Photographer Audrey Maney and Zach Diederichs prepare themselves to defend a victim during their mock trial Thursday in the Isabella County Courthouse.

mock trials. “It was exciting, fun and stressful all at the same time,” she said. “There were things we could have fixed, but I’m confident that we succeeded today.” The jury, made up of fraternity members, was charged with delivering the final ruling on the case. After adjourning to deliberate, they returned with a verdict. The defendant was found guilty of seconddegree murder. After the verdict, Ervin gave

senior Brandon Swain. For Swain, the mock trial was his first time working on a case in a courtroom environment. “This kind of thing is really helpful to all of us who are gearing up for law school,” Swain said. “I think we put on a really strong case for self-defense.” The attorneys looked at precedents from similar cases to develop their strategy in the trial, Swain said. White, who is studying criminal justice, has taken part in several previous

Shepherd senior Audrey Maney and Newport junior Zachary Diederichs served as the prosecutors for the trial. Maney said she felt they made their case well despite some anxiety in presenting the case. “I definitely lost my thought a few times from being on the spot, but all the preparation we did ahead of time really helped,” Maney said. The defense consisted of Taylor senior Stephanie White and Swartz Creek

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feedback to all of the participants on their performance. Judge Ervin has presided over the mock trials the last several years and said this semester’s proceedings showed the students had prepared themselves well. “The witnesses did an excellent job of knowing their material, what was and was not in their statements,” Ervin said. “The examinations and cross-examinations were also very good.” studentlife@cm-life.com

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Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer Grand Rapids junior Taylor Gehrcke, left, Vestaburg sophomore Sam McNerney, center, and state Rep. Phil Phelps raise their hands as Phelps speaks during a College Democrats’ meeting at CMU on Thursday in the Bovee University Center. Gehrcke is president of the group, and McNerney serves as secretary.

If the proposal is implemented, CMU is expected to get a 7.8-percent increase, the second highest increase to only Grand Valley State University, which is expecting a 9.5-percent increase. Performance funding is not a new model and CMU has benefited from it in the past. It is calculated using statistics related to graduation and degree-completion rates. Despite the increases mentioned by Boulus, the fact remains that CMU has continued to see low-funding numbers compared to other schools in the state. This inﬂuenced Ross’ asking for adjustments to the current per-student appropriations system to help CMU and other schools catch up.

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Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer State Rep. Phil Phelps speaks to the College Democrats at CMU during a meeting on Thursday in the Bovee University Center.

College Democrats rebrand, host Rep. By Megan Pacer Senior Reporter

Party politics and future employment were topics of concern at the College Democrats’ general meeting Thursday night as State Representative Phil Phelps joined the meeting. Beginning at 7 p.m. in the Gold Room of the Bovee University Center, the meeting served as the organization’s oﬃcial implementation of their new logo, social media strategy and future goals for campus involvement. Phelps emphasized the Democratic focus on the 99th district, which includes Mount Pleasant. He said the district, represented by Republican Kevin Cotter, is now 49 percent democratic, which gives Democrats a good chance of winning back another seat. “This is probably our No. 1 most targeted seat right now,” Phelps said. “This is a 49 percent Dem-base, and we can win this back.” Phelps told the story of how he came to win his seat. Phelps, who began a path to becoming a biology teacher, used his interest in politics to climb the ranks and eventually won his seat in a special election to become the newest member of the state legislature. Phelps said hands-on experience and proof of followthrough will take a student in-

Kathleen Wilbur, vice president of development and external relations, said the deficit is a result of work done by previous state legislators in support of other specific schools. “There used to be some legislators when it was not term limited, but a full-time legislature, who really advocated for a couple campuses like Northern Michigan and Wayne State (universities),” Wilbur said. “No one has really caught up to those numbers.” While testifying last month in front of the Michigan Senate Higher Education Committee, Ross addressed a major deficit in per-student funding for CMU students, adding that steps need to be taken to eliminate this inequality in funding. “Why should a student at CMU be supported by less than $3,600 per year in state funding, while a student at Northern Michigan or Lake Superior State are supported by more than $5,600 per year?” Ross asked the committee on Feb. 13. “Why should that same student be worth $9,500 at Wayne State? We believe it is time to fix that inequity.”

According to information obtained from the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, CMU ranked 11th in 2013 out of the 15 public Michigan university’s receiving per-student appropriations. CMU’s per-student funding that year totaled $3,289. Wayne State had the highest funding per student rate at $7,871 and GVSU had the lowest at $2,489 per student. Recent higher-education cuts across the board have also affected per-student funding dollars. Toby Roth, director of federal programs in the Government Relations oﬃce, said the 15-percent cut in higher education funding from 2011 is something that continues to affect the number of per-student appropriations – an event CMU and other schools are continuing to recover from. “It’s not something they are willing to consider because there is no new money,” Roth said. While those at the state level are not considering an increase in the amount of per-student funding at the moment, Roth said, legislators are using other means to help with the problem. Some solutions include increasing the number of students eligible for Pell grants and modifying metrics in regard to graduation rates. “They’re changing the formula up a little bit, but that doesn’t address the fact that each student is worth a certain dollar amount for each university,” Roth said. “It is something we’re working on, but we worked it a lot harder in the 2000s when there was more money and higher education was funded at a higher rate.” To further increase funding numbers, Ross mentioned a number of ideas to the committee that could potentially help bring higher per-student funding numbers to CMU. These ideas included awarding universities for keeping graduates in the state and keeping the six-year graduation plan among others. Wilbur said while the state might consider some of Ross’ ideas, they would not begin to seriously consider them in the near future.

WHat He saID Ross’ seven ‘key points’ to reforming performance-based higher education funding: 1. Create more equitable per-student funding. Higher education funding should follow the student, rather than the university. 2. Reward universities that keep costs under control. 3. Reward universities that keep graduates in Michigan. 4. Recognize strong graduation rates beyond the standard four-year rate. 5. Put less weight on four-year graduation rates because of the higher number of students working jobs. 6. Separate research from funding decisions. 7. Recognize more non-STEM programs as critical skills degrees.

“Do I think conversations will continue in the future? Yes I do,” Wilbur said. “Part of that is a political reality. It’s an election year and folks want to be able to conclude the budget in a timely fashion and be able to return to their districts and run for re-election and election for the first time. So I don’t think (it will change) this year.” university@cm-life.com

Katy Kildee | Staff Photographer John Barker, left, and his wife, Isabella County Democratic Party Chair Mary Barker, listen as state Rep. Phil Phelps speaks to the College Democrats at CMU during a meeting on Thursday in the Bovee University Center.

terested in politics farther than a degree in political science. “Just a resumé that says you were a political science major or you studied constitutional law is not going to help you as much as showing you are committed and that you are responsible,” Phelps said. “When you make good on the responsibility that you accepted, that starts to build you a reputation, and once you get a reputation, that’s how people get hired into these oﬃces or brought onto campaign staffs.” Phelps also touched on education policies before opening the ﬂoor up to questions from the attendees, which included both students and Mount Pleasant residents. College Democrats President Taylor Gehrcke displayed nothing but excitement for both the presentation given by Phelps and the announcement of the organization’s rebranding. “We have completely switched our logo,” Gehrcke said. “We have (also) been taking a new social media approach. Something that’s really unique about CMU is that these RSOs provide retention for our university. We’re trying just to rebrand ourselves in a way that (students) become more politically aware and more educated

on the issues.” Gehrcke unveiled both the new approach to managing Facebook and other social media sites and the organization’s newly-designed banner. Student Government Association President Marie Reimers and opposing vice presidential candidate Mariah Urueta also took the time to speak on behalf of their platforms. Grant sophomore Joe Frey has only been a member of the College Democrats for one year, but said he already knows his decision to join was a good one. Having grown up in a household in which aligning with a political party was more than encouraged, Frey finds the group of College Democrats to be the perfect network for supporting his values. “A lot of what Democrats represent are a lot of the issues that I hold dear to my heart,” Frey said. “The reason why I joined College Dems is because it’s kind of a family group. Everyone knows everyone and it’s an awesome atmosphere.” The College Democrats will host state Rep. Stacy Oaks at 3:15 p.m. on March 28 in the Charles V. Park Library.

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Imagine a high school student finding a way to diagnose cancer in less than five minutes for just pennies. Arin Bisaro | Staff Photographer Temple Grandin gives her speech titled, “A personal look at Autism and Asperger’s” Wednesday evening at Finch Fieldhouse.

Autism speaker inspires, advises packed crowd The Finch Fieldhouse gymnasium was filled past capacity Wednesday night by more than 200 people as the inspirational Temple Grandin shared her story of a successful life with autism. As part of the T.R. Johnson Speaker Series, her speech “The Way I See It” was put on by the College of Education and Human Services. During her speech, Grandin attributed much of her success to her early diagnosis in 1950, which helped her to get a myriad of individualized attention and mentoring. Grandin, who did not speak until she was more than 3 years old, is a strong believer in the power of socialization and work experience as remedies to some of the more reclusive behavior seen in members of the autism spectrum. Grandin is considered one of the most successful and ac-

complished adults living with autism today, having earned her Ph.D, designed the facilities in which half the country’s cattle are handled, and published several books on autism. “Too many kids aren’t learning how to work,” Grandin said. “Kids need to be getting out and doing more kinds of things.” Administrative Secretary Roxanne Jordan, who had a hand in organizing the event, said they made seating available for 1,900 people, but she had been informed of at least 2,100 in attendance. Grandin emphasized that employers need to be upfront and honest with their employees who fall into one of the categories along the autism spectrum. Being vague with instructions or criticism does not bode well for the thought processes and understanding of workers with autism, which Grandin says is more than we might be aware of. With several references to Steve Jobs and other

successful “techies,” Grandin made it clear there are countless people living with the same conditions, but different labels. Too often, she said, she will walk into a conference for gifted children and see the same characteristics of the children she sees at conferences for the autistic. Grandin emphasized that many people with autism are visual thinkers, like her. These visual thinkers are the perfect match for industry jobs that require a lot of visual planning and design, Grandin said. “We have a shortage of skilled trades workers,” Grandin said. “One of the worst things schools have done is take out the (vocational-technical) classes.” These and many other topics held the audience captive as Grandin transitioned from serious subject to lighthearted comment throughout her speech, even joking when the people walking in front of the stage had thrown off her train

Student loan debt seen as ‘major’ issue as elections approach By John Irwin Senior Reporter

As the November midterm elections approach, student loan debt might be given a bigger spot on the national political stage. A December poll of Americans ages 18 to 24 conducted by the Harvard University Institute of Politics found 57 percent of those polled said student loan debt is a “major” issue. Mount Pleasant senior Jacob Arnold, who has taken out several loans, said student loans should be at the forefront of the political landscape and that structural reform is needed. “I think (the federal government) should increase the amount of money students can take out,” he said. “A lot of times, students will be deep into their major and they’ll realize they don’t want to go into that field.” No significant reform to the system has been seriously considered by lawmakers over the past several months. Lawmak-

ers reached a last-minute deal last summer to avoid federal student loan interest rates from doubling to 6.8 percent by tying them to the U.S. Treasury’s 10year borrowing rate. However, by 2017 interest rates are projected to hit 7 percent, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Add a series of significant cuts to higher education funding at the state level across the country, and the United States is left with $1.2 trillion in outstanding student loan debt – a figure that has risen steadily over the past decade and critics say will cripple the economy in the long-term. Legislation on student loans in 2014 appears unlikely, as congressional lawmakers are set to spend much of the year campaigning for re-election when they are not in Washington battling it out on immigration reform or Obamacare. Leaving the system as is might be in the government’s best financial interest. According to a

January CBO report, the federal government is projected to make $185 billion on new student loans over the next 10 years. ‘‘This is obscene,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat who ran on a student loan reform platform, in a statement. “This report reinforces what we already knew — instead of investing in our children and their futures, the government is squeezing profits out of our young people and adding to the mountain of debt they will spend their lives struggling to repay.’’ However, a January Government Accountability Office report cautions that interest rates cannot be set at a certain point for the government not to make a profit. “Borrower interest rates that are needed to cover Direct Loan costs at one time may not cover costs at another time,” the report read. metro@cm-life.com

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Financial difficulties create problems for CCN, Salvation Army partnership By Catey Traylor Senior Reporter

The Community Food Pantry organized by The Salvation Army and Community Compassion Network began four years ago and has helped thousands of Mount Pleasant families. Due to financial reasons, that partnership might be in jeopardy. Salvation Army Corps Officer Major Owen Thompson said between the cost of maintaining The Red Barn on Broomfield Road, where the food pantry is housed, along with reductions to fundraising, “something has to give,” and it just might be the partnership between the two organizations.

“The problem has been largely expenses,” Thompson said. “The Salvation Army’s income has been down, and our fundraisers haven’t been bringing in a lot. We have to cut costs somewhere. The CCN has been covering a lot of the expenses for the pantry, and it’s wearing on them.” The food pantry, located at 2420 E. Broomfield Road, serves, on average, 265 needy Isabella County families per week. According to Thompson, it costs about $150,000 annually to keep the building maintained – a cost that is becoming astronomical for the two organizations. Thompson said he is in the midst of discussions with Saye Schaeffer, interim director of the CCN,

in order to work out an arrangement so the partnership can continue. “After looking at both of our situations, the split is a possibility, but we’re working to prevent that,” he said. “We’re really trying to work to save this and continue our services with CCN.” Schaeffer, who declined comment on CCN’s financial situation, said the organization will do its best to remain partners, but hopes regardless of what happens, the community will still show support. “As of now, there’s no time frame for a decision to be made,” Schaeffer said. “We are going to continue conversation with both the local Salvation Army and their regional

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office out of Grand Rapids, and we hope to be able to continue a good partnership. I hope people will continue to support donations to the community pantry, because it’s needed in Isabella County.” Thompson said despite recent struggles, the pantry will remain open for

the foreseeable future. “The bottom line is this: There will be a food pantry in Mount Pleasant,” he said. “We’re looking at how we’ll make it work, but it will happen.” Anyone with questions or concerns is encouraged to contact either The Salvation Army or the

Community Compassion Network. “Go to the source,” Thompson urged community members. “Contact the Salvation Army or the CCN with questions. Don’t listen to rumors.” metro@cm-life.com

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Breakfast outside the bun: Taco Bell to feature breakfast menu next week By Catey Traylor Senior Reporter

Watch out, Egg McMuffin. There’s going to be a new breakfast sandwich in town, and its creators are thinking outside the bun. Taco Bell, a popular Mexican-inspired fast food restaurant, announced last week that a breakfast menu will be available at more than 5,500 restaurants nationwide starting Thursday. Breakfast will be served daily from 7 a.m. or earlier until 11 a.m. “Fans already like to come to Taco Bell for lunch and dinner, and they share with us their love of late night,” Taco Bell President Brian Niccol said in a news release found on the company’s website. “Now they’re not just asking, but telling us they want Taco Bell breakfast.” The menu will feature classics such as sausage, bacon and eggs with a twist: Products will be “uniquely wrapped and portable for consumers’ on-the-go lifestyle,” the release said. Customers have already taken to social media to talk

about the Waffle Taco – a warm waffle wrapped around a sausage patty or bacon strips with scrambled egg and cheese served with a side of syrup. Other menu items include the A.M. Crunchwrap – a twist on the traditional Crunchwrap Supreme, featuring a hash brown, sausage or bacon, cheese and scrambled eggs wrapped in a flour tortilla – Cinnabon Delights, breakfast burritos, the A.M. Grilled Taco, Sausage Flatbread Melt, hash browns, premium coffee and Tropicana Orange Juice. Menu items have been tested at various locations across the country with success according to the website, but some students aren’t sure how the menu will fare on a large scale, especially when competing with McDonald’s popular breakfast options. Southfield senior Danielle Cook said although the menu sounds like a good idea now, it might not be successful once implemented. “It’s just going to come down to whether the menu is good,” she said. “In my opinion, McDonald’s breakfast reigns

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This is the goal for No. 18 Central Michigan: five individual champions and one team championship at the Mid-American Conference tournament. The event will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday on the campus of Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti. “Our goal is to have an individual champion on every event,” said head coach Jerry Reighard. “That is a direct possibility.” Accomplishing the feat would be tough, but it’s been done before.” The 2004 Chippewas won all four events and all-around and set a CMU and Mid-American Conference championship record, scoring a 197.525 in the victory. “(The favorites are) Kiki (Kirsten) Petzold on vaulting, Kylie Fagan on bars; I think we have three potential winners on beam in (Taylor) Noonan, (Emily) Heinz and Halle (Moraw), and we have three potential (favorites) on floor between Halle (Moraw), Preslee (Harrald) and Taylor Bolender,” Reighard said. While CMU shared the title with Western Michigan last season, they took one of the five individual titles, with Moraw winning on floor. “I would love to repeat as MAC floor champ,” the junior said. “To be the beam and the vault champion too, that would be great.” The Clarkston native was named to the All-MAC First Team on Wednesday, extending the Chippewas streak of having a gymnast on the list to seven consecutive years. Moraw suffered a scare Tuesday in practice, popping her shoulder out for the first time since her surgery. “I’m very concerned about that, that’s a big three events for us, so we have to be very careful with her,” Reighard said. “Some of the other kids are being held together by baling twine and barbed wire.” Moraw will continue to be unable to compete in bars – an event that has been the weakest for CMU all year, averaging a 48.679 per meet — but will participate in the other events. “I’ll be fine, I’m ready to go,” Moraw said. “I’ve made it all year, so I’m not really going to let something stop me now.” Moraw has scored a 9.85 or higher in all three of her events the past two weeks. CMU leads the MAC in all individual categories except for all-around. Reighard said it has yet to be determined whether or not senior Brittany Petzold or junior Becca Druien will compete in the four events needed to be eligible for all-around. Bolender is a threat on bars and floor, where last weekend she scored a 9.85 and a 9.9, respectively. A fifth-consecutive MAC title would be a record feat. CMU collected four straight under Reighard from 199093 and have won 10 more since then. CMU is the highest-ranked MAC team nationally. The Chippewas are trying to hold on to the 18th spot in the rankings, the number Reighard said separates the contenders from the pretenders. w AREA 51 | 2B

Gymnastics have best postseason opportunity in school history If there ever was a year the Chippewas would achieve their goal of five individual champions and one conference championship, this would be it. Gymnastics have had another season decorated with high scores and school records. Their national ranking and team scores over the season were the best since the legendary 2003-04 team. CMU finished the regular season 14-3, losing one meet in MidAmerican Conference competition — a heartbreaking loss to rival Kent State. One of the great rivalries in the MAC, the Golden Flashes beat CMU by the smallest margin possible in gymnastics competition

(.025) to win the MAC season title. Four seasons in a row and four championships in a row, the team likes to call their streak back-toback-to-back-to-back. They want to make that list of achievements longer. Even though they have lifted the trophy four consecutive years, Central Michigan has struggled in the next stage: the NCAA regional championship. The last three years, they came in last place. In order to get to the NCAA national championship, they need to win or be the runner-ups in the regional championship, which they have never been able to do. The No. 18 Chippewas have a

rating percentage index, or RPI, of 0.5866, which puts them No. 13 in the nation. RPI is measured by winning percentage (25 percent), your opponents’ winning percentage (50 percent) and your opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage (25 percent). There are 12 teams that make it to the national championship and CMU is ranked one place away from the Top 12 in RPI. This year the Chippewas have their best chance since their 2003-04 seasons to make it to the big dance, if they come out and perform like they did in the Michigan-Illinois Challenge. During the battle of Midwestern states, CMU scored 196.6 to win the

meet by a long shot and recorded their fourth-best score in school history. The MIC demonstrated a MAC championship environment with multiple teams — a type of meet the Chippewas have been successful in this year, tallying their top two scores. The only difference in the MAC championships this Saturday is a bye. Because there are more teams than there are events, it forces teams to sit out twice during the rotations. Last season, CMU won a tiebreaker against Western Michigan and scored .05 more than Kent State to take the title. This year, CMU ended its season and stomped the Broncos

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by almost two full points. If the Chippewas compete like they have all season in meets with multiple teams, and get the revenge that so many of the gymnasts want against Kent State, they will lift the trophy for the fifth year in succession. They will give senior captains Brittany Petzold and Emily Heinz a perfect CMU career and the best chance to advance in the NCAA regional championship to the national championship. That’s quite a mouthful.

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After being upset at home for the first time this season, the Central Michigan women’s basketball players were left speechless. A poor start in the post doomed CMU as the Indiana University Purdue University of Indiana Jaguars bounced them from the Women’s National Invitation Tournament, 72-66. The win is the first postseason win for IUPUI. The Chippewas allowed 15 IUPUI offensive rebounds and were out-rebounded 25-21 in the first half. “The rebounding was the ball game and when you have two people who go 1-for-15 from the 3-point line (seniors Niki DiGuilio and Taylor Johnson), that’s the ball game,” said head coach Sue Guevara. The Jags found success offensively, outscoring the Chippewas 48-22. IUPUI’s 6-foot-4 forward Nevena Markovic scored 14 points and 11 rebounds for her fourthstraight double-double. “When we come out aggressive and we play hard, that kind of sets the tone for the rest of the game,” said IUPUI head coach Austin Parkinson. Giving up points on the fast break was an issue for the Chippewas, who missed the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year, junior Crystal Bradford. “They went 13-0 because Bradford is a stud,” Parkinson said. “That being said, they still have other players and they are a solid team.” CMU gave up 10 points on fast break opportunities and scored two in transition. The Chippewas scoring struggled. CMU came into the game averaging 82.6 points per game, but shot a dismal 32.9 percent from the field with only 23 shots finding the bottom of the hoop. Players for Central Michigan were not made available for post-game comments by CMU athletics. Greg Cornwell | Staff Photographer Redshirt freshman Jewel Cotton puts the ball up against IUPUI Thursday night at McGuirk Arena. The Chippewas lost to the Jaguars, 72-66.

“Right now, I don’t think there’ll be too much moving up and down within the rankings,” Moraw said. “It would be great if we could get a high score and jump up a few spots.” The Chippewas sit at 18th with a regional qualifying score of 196.165. If they score above a 196.150 Saturday, they will be guaranteed a spot in the Top 18, regardless of how schools do below them. “Statistically, we’re dominating every category,” Reighard said. “We all have to go, we all have to do it one more time, so that’s going to be the key. Who comes to compete and who’s going to be the team that’s most determined?” CMU will start the meet

with a bye, followed by beam, floor, another bye, vault, another bye and will finish on bars. “We’re just working on all the little things to make our goal of hitting the six for six and we did it (Tuesday),” said sophomore Taylor Bolender. “So I think we’re on track.” The 15-3 Chippewas suffered their only conference loss to the MAC regular season champion, Kent State. The Golden Flashes rank 26th in the nation and have the best chance to knock CMU off again. “We don’t like Kent at all,” Moraw said. “We’re always after them and to beat them big would be wonderful.” The meet begins at 2 p.m. Saturday in Ypsilanti. sports@cm-life.com

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Chippewas hitting stride as MAC play begins Baseball hopes to continue hot streak into weekend with Ohio By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter

File Photo | Samantha Madar Sophomore infielder Cody Leichman is congratulated by his teammates for his home run against Akron on May 12, 2013 at Theunissen Stadium.

A 7-2 record in the final nine games of the season-opening road trip has the CMU baseball team at 10-10, moving into conference play. Mid-American Conference competition starts at 6 p.m. Friday at Ohio University. Central Michigan got off to a slow start this season by going 2-6 at UNLV and Troy including a four-game sweep at the hands of the Rebels. “The season didn’t start (where we wanted) in a winloss standpoint,” said head coach Steve Jaksa. “We needed to clean some things up, (which) takes time to do it.” The biggest cleaning up comes at the plate. In the first eight games of the season, the team aver-

aged 3.13 runs per game with a combined batting average of .217, striking out 9.75 times per game. In the next eight games, those numbers improved to 7.83 runs per game, a .261 batting average and 9.67 strikeouts per game – with only 5.25 strikeouts in the last series against University of Incarnate Word. “We started out a little rough and I don’t think we had a team identity,” said junior Tyler Huntey. “In the last week or two, we’ve really figured ourselves out as a team.” Huntey has found his identity at the plate, batting .450 in four games last week while bringing in eight RBIs. His bat earned last week’s MAC West Player of the Week. “A lot of it came from my teammates getting on base,”

Huntey said. “They put me in good positions to be successful. I mean, you’re never going to get RBIs if nobody is on base.” Leading off the MAC schedule for the Chippewas are the Bobcats (4-13) who are limping into the conference season with five consecutive losses during which opponents averaged 12.6 runs against them. Three of those loses came at the hands of St. Bonaventure, a team CMU beat 5-0 to start the strong second half of the winter season. “I don’t have a good feel for (Ohio) personnel because we haven’t played them in a while,” Jaksa said. “All that matters is what (a team) does on one particular day. sports@cm-life.com

Aldred making case for spot in rotation, will assist bullpen Friday By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter

With the Mid-American Conference baseball season starting up, sophomore left-hander Adam Aldred is making a case for the three-day rotation. Until now, the starters have been a four-man crew: junior right-hander Jordan Foley, senior right-hander Pat Kaminska, freshman left-hander Nick Deeg and Aldred. Typically, only three starters pitch during a MAC regularseason series, leaving Aldred as the odd man out. Deeg was solid in his last outing, pitching eight innings while allowing six hits, no walks and striking out seven. Meanwhile, Aldred leads the MAC in strikeouts with 33 and compares well with his starting peers. His ERA is identical to Foley’s (2.97), and he has thrown 33 1/3 innings – 2/3 less than Kaminska, who leads the MAC in innings pitched (34). “I think there is a little competition there,” Aldred said of the third spot in the starting rotation. “I don’t mind, I’ll take innings however I get them and help the team win. It doesn’t matter how I get them.” Right now Aldred’s role is

to come out of the bullpen if needed on Friday in relief of Foley and to start in the midweek games. He threw two shutout innings against Central Florida on March 7, as Central Michigan came back from a six-run deficit to win in extra innings. Aldred followed it up with a win as a starter against Bucknell on March 11, before traveling to San Antonio for a series with the University of Incarnate Word. “He’s been throwing very well and very consistent,” said head coach Steve Jaksa. “In order to be a good team you need good pitching depth and that doesn’t just mean the starting pitching. We used him in that role on purpose ... so we have a plan for him.” With Aldred coming out of the bullpen, he will add to what has been a strength for CMU. The relievers have a combined ERA of 3.05, not including Aldred, and have kept the team in games early this season. “Coach (Jeff ) Opalewski has put together a really good pitching staff,” said junior catcher Tyler Huntey. “There have been times when we’ve been down and the bullpen kept putting zeros on the board and we came back to win. Aldred has com-

File Photo | Shannon Millard Freshman Adam Aldred throws a pitch against Michigan State at Theunissen Stadium on May 14, 2013.

mand of his pitches and has a lot of comfort with his off-speed pitches.” His comfort means the opposite for his opponents in the batters’ box, which leads to his MAC-high 33 strikeouts.

Aldred will make his next start at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday at Michigan State in game one of the team’s three-game series. sports@cm-life.com

File Photo | Libby March Catcher Tyler Huntey eyes the field while waiting to bat on March 14, 2012 at Theunissen Stadium.

Huntey finding success after slow start to season By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter

Whether it’s behind the plate or in the outfield, Central Michigan junior Tyler Huntey is making an impact on the diamond. Huntey, who was recruited as a catcher from Morley-Stanwood High School and redshirted his freshman season, is hitting well and playing quality defense this season. “I don’t ever get overly worried about (where I’m playing),” Huntey said. “I’m more concerned of doing whatever I can to help the team win that day. Whether it’s behind the plate or in the outfield, I never really know what’s going to happen, but I don’t worry about it.” Huntey batted .271 in 2012 and was voted the team’s Most Improved Player by his teammates, but a poor offensive output last season with a .194 batting average led to less starts. It looked as if he was heading down the same road this season in the Chippewas first series. Huntey batted a combined .161 at UNLV and

Troy, while his team went 2-6 in those games. But he and the Chippewas got into a groove since, hitting .340 personally in an 8-4 swing for the team since Feb. 23. He batted .450 in four games last weekend with a double, triple and eight RBI. The performance earned him last week’s Mid-American Conference West Player of the Week honor. “It’s just consistency and (Huntey) has been very consistent,” said head coach Steve Jaksa. “I congratulated him yesterday and said, ‘don’t change anything.’” Jaksa praised Huntey’s composure at the plate regardless of the situation. Whether a runner is in scoring position or not, the approach remained the same for the junior. “When situations dictate certain things, people get

amped up,” Jaksa said. “The ability to relax, take the same approach and slow the game down is huge.” Huntey’s ability to play as a utility player helps Jaksa juggle the Chippewas lineup and batting order on a gameby-game basis. His defense has improved as well, leading the team in putouts with 90 and, as the eldest catcher, plays a large role in the success of the Chippewas veteran pitching staff. “The goal is to have the best lineup you can,” Jaksa said. “(Where he plays) is dictated by who is pitching and who can handle things. Tyler has done a good job progressing behind the plate and starting to show some of the leadership qualities that come behind the plate.” sports@cm-life.com

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McGuirk Arena hosts unique CoRec sports for disabled, able-bodied students By Derek Thiel Staff Reporter

Anne Russ | Guest Photographer Tune Squad (maroon) plays against Dirty Mike and the Boys (white) during an intramural basketball game Wednesday in McGuirk Arena. Drew Herrick jumps to block a shot attempted by No. 10, Chase McLennan.

McGuirk Arena hosted two events this week for a special group of athletes, including the unified basketball intramural league tournament on Wednesday. In the tournament’s first year, participants with disabilities shared the court with individuals without. The event was intended to be a learning experience for everyone involved. Harbor Springs senior Caleb Ross and Mount Pleasant native Mike Betka are two friends that have competed and supported each other during other events like the Special Olympics. Ross received an award for “the most fired up” and, Betka’s team titled “Dirty Mike and the Boys” won in the finals against Tune Squad, 37-35. Mike’s father, Barney, and his mother, Chris, said they were thrilled with the support not just from family members of the players, but also from the fans that were in the stands. The Betkas said they hope the tournament will continue to bring students together at Central Michigan in the future. “We always give a lot of support for Mike, but we cheered for everyone because we know people on each side,” Barney said. Belding senior Zach Watts said this was his first time playing alongside athletes who are impaired, though he would like to participate again in the future. “It’s been a great experi-

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n the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, all seeded CMU wrestlers advanced to the winners bracket in the second session. After the first session, the Chippewas were tied for 21st with five team points. The second round proved tougher, as they all lost to opponents of a higher seed. Redshirt freshman Corey Keener was eliminated. At the end of Thursday, the Chippewas stood in 26th place. Session three starts Friday morning in Oklahoma City, Okla.

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File Photo | Morgan Taylor Senior Joe Roth wrestles against Stanford on Nov. 25 in McGuirk Arena. In session one Thursday, he won by decision, 11-3 against Keven Devoy of Drexel and lost 10-5 to No. 5 Tyler Graff of Wisconsin in session two.

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In session one, unseeded Keener was pinned by Brandon Jeske in the third period. Keener was then pinned by David White of Binghamton and eliminated in session two.

In session one, No. 7 Zach Horan won by decision, 9-7 against two time All-American Michael Nevinger of Cornell. Horan lost by decision, 6-2 to No. 10 Todd Preston of Harvard in session two.

In session one, No. 12 Lucas Smith won by decision, 3-2 against Tristan Warner of ODU. Smith lost in sudden victory, 3-1 to No. 5 Issac Jordan of Wisconsin in session two.

In session one, No. 10 Mike Ottinger won by decision with a 3-2 decision over Joe Latham of Oregon State. Ottinger lost by decision, 6-2 to No. 7 Tyler Wilps of Pittsburg in session two.

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ence,” Watts said. “It’s still basketball, but it puts a whole different perspective on the game.”

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Able-bodied CMU students sat alongside students with disabilities in the intramural wheelchair basketball tournament Tuesday. This event debuted last semester and had a surprising amount of participants, said Jenison senior Marjorie Wallington, the program coordinator. She said eight teams were expected and 16 registered. “It definitely helps that all of this is free,” Wallignton said. “Our main goal is to increase participation.” In order to try to increase knowledge around campus and get students involved, coordinators sent out information about the tournament to faculty member’s departments that deal with disabilities, such as the student disability services and physical education staff. This event was free due to the help from volunteer referees, free court time from CMU athletics, and the donation of 13 wheelchairs from Michigan Sports Unlimited, a nonprofit organization.

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As a parks and recreation major, the wheelchair basketball tournament is Wallington’s biggest project. The tournament might include athletes from the surrounding community in the future. Evan Crank, a member of the winning team, Gator

Boys, had experience with wheelchair basketball in high school. His cousin represented Michigan in wheelchair basketball tournaments across the country. “He is definitely an inspiration to me and their team is really talented,” Crank said. Schwartz Creek senior Alex Covers also had experience with wheelchair basketball. In high school, he

helped organize a fundraiser to support a teacher’s son with muscular dystrophy. “It was a great experience when I did it in high school and the tournament was free, so I had to come out and play,” Covers said. sports@cm-life.com

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MICHIGAN STATE SHOWS ITS RAGING REPERTOIRE IN ROUTING DELAWARE By Joe Rexrode Detroit Free Press SPOKANE, Wash. — There they were again, the Michigan State Spartans a nation and its leader fell in love with after one big weekend. They guarded, rebounded, ran and kept feeding the big man — a three-pointer for Adreian Payne, then another and another. He had 18 points, same as Delaware, and his team led by that many late in the first half of an NCAA Tournament openerturning-laugher on Thursday. But this tournament has a way of changing momentum and testing favorites, and the Fightin’ Blue Hens had the lead all the way down to five by early in the second half, after a 21-8 run over seven minutes of game time. For that stretch, MSU looked more like the team that was swimming in questions before winning the Big Ten

tournament. So call the Spartans’ 93-78 win at Spokane Arena a mixed bag, with the understanding that all NCAA victories are good ones. “You just didn’t feel as good as you should,” MSU coach Tom Izzo said, “after a win like this.” But Payne was a monster with a career-high 41 points — an MSU single-game NCAA tournament record and the most for an MSU player in more than 20 years — and Travis Trice had 13 of his 19 points in the second half to send East No. 4 seed MSU (27-8) to the round of 32. “Adreian just showed the world he’s not ready to go home,” teammate Branden Dawson said. “When you’re scoring like that and the game’s coming so easy to you. ... it feels like you can’t be stopped,” said Payne, whose previous career high was 33. The Spartans will take on No.

12 seed Harvard here Saturday for the right to advance to the East regional semifinals, March 28 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Izzo is looking for his 12th Sweet 16 in 17 NCAA trips. He’s also looking for his team to commit fewer fouls, or for officials to call them a bit less often, but the Spartans had no such luck against No. 13 seed Delaware (25-10). MSU committed a whopping 27 fouls in the game, with all five starters in foul trouble of varying degrees. “I’d have to blame a lot more on us,” Izzo said. “I can only say I’m not a fan of the (handchecking emphasis), but I wasn’t a fan of how we played tonight.” Of course, Delaware committed 19 fouls of its own and could not keep pace after getting the lead down to 44-39 two minutes into the second half.

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