April 29, 2015

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Life in brief crime Final suspect arrested in armed robberies A third suspect was arrested Wednesday in Harper Woods in connection with three robberies in Isabella County according to the Michigan State Police Second District Fugitive Investigative Strike Team. Devon Webb, a 24-year-old Detroit native, was arraigned Tuesday on three counts of armed robbery, three counts of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, three counts of assault with a dangerous Devon Webb weapon, three counts of first degree home invasion and three counts of felony firearm. Bond is set at $750,000. On April 5, Michigan State Police Officers began investigating at least three separate armed robberies that occurred between February and April of 2015. The victims were all CMU students and the robberies occurred during illegal drug transactions within the apartments. Investigators identified Detroit sophomore William Jones, 19, as one of the individuals involved with the robberies. Jones was arrested April 9 at his room in Sweeney Hall. Jones cooperated with investigators and identified Dewon Webb, 23, from Detroit as one of his co-conspirators. Jones also identified a third person, whose name is being withheld pending the issuance of arrest warrants. Webb was arrested when Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team conducted simultaneous search warrants at Copper Beech Apartment Unit K2 and The Grove Apartments 4 p.m. April 10. - Malachi Barrett, Editor-in-Chief

administration Board of Trustees to establish tuition rates Thursday The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees will set tuition for the 201516 academic year at their last meeting of the semester Thursday. The board will consider motions to establish undergraduate, graduate, master’s/specialist, doctoral and College of Medicine tuition. Room and board and apartment rates will also be established for 2015-16. The board will meet 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the Bovee University Center President’s Conference Room. Also on the agenda is a motion directing university leadership to prepare specific recommendations regarding online academic programs. Trustees will consider a motion adopting a revision of the policy that authorizes the establishment of bank and investment accounts, as well as a motion authorizing changes to the Development Board Bylaws. Executive Director of Institutional Research Robert Roe will give his report on peer institutions. Research and Sponsored Programs will give its quarterly report as well. - Malachi Barrett, Editor-in-Chief

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Photo Illustration by Daytona Niles | Photo Editor Students who report sexual misconduct may have to attend class on campus where they have the possibility of running into the alleged perpetrator during an investigation.

Students under investigation for sexual misconduct may still be allowed to attend class By Sydney Smith Managing Editor

When she walks into the library to study, she has a friend check the entire floor to make sure her rapist isn’t studying there too. Rachel’s complainant was filed with the Office of Student Conduct in January after being sexually assaulted off campus. Her rapist was found in violation of Central Michigan University’s Code of Conduct. During a long investigation process, he is allowed to attend classes.

“I have paranoia in the back of my head that I might run into him on campus,” she said. “It’s a lot of anxiety. If he gets kicked out, I will feel safe again.” Rachel is not the complainant’s real name. Central Michigan Life does not name victims of sexual assault and other crimes. Her investigation was verified through university documents. Since Rachel filed in January, her case is being handled by the Office of Student Conduct, going through a system used until the new sexual misconduct policy was introduced March 16. After that date, all reports of

Group works to restore SANE services in hospital By Sydney Smith Managing Editor

Depending on who administers it, a small box containing a series of envelopes containing evidence could be the difference between a sexual assault complainant seeing a rapist arrested or watching an attacker walk free. In 2011, Women’s Aid in Mount Pleasant lost a federal grant for a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program at McLaren Central Michigan that funded the SANE program. As of 2013, if a patient tells the hospital they have been sexually assaulted, they are able to get a rape kit done, but it is questionable whether the kit will stand up in court. “There are certain ways it needs to be done,” said Roger Skrabut,

director of the Heart & Vascular Center at McLaren. “Right now we don’t have anybody in the emergency department that has completed certification for this.” Skrabut is part of a team of community members working to restore the SANE program at McLaren. Along with him, the Central Michigan University Police Department, representatives from Foust Hall and members of the Sexual Assault Response Team through the Saginaw-Chippewa Tribe have been meeting to figure out funding and solve logistical matters to restore the service. The committee’s goal is to restore the SANE program by this fall. “It is important to be a SANE versus a RN because there’s conversations that can occur while this

sexual misconduct will be investigated through the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity. Though Rachel is undergoing the investigation through the former process, they both take a certain amount of time. With the new system, the office has up to 60 days to complete their investigation. After that time, the complainant or respondent can appeal the decision.

The new investigation process

When the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity receives a report, director Katherine Lasher’s first step is to reach out to the complainant and tells them about helpful resources. She tells them about Sexual Aggression

Peer Advocates, the Counseling Center, Student Disabilies Services and other resources outside of CMU. Also in that first contact, Lasher will ask the survivor to meet with her, letting them know they may bring a support person. During the first meeting with Lasher, a survivor will become further informed with resources, with a focus on which are confidential and which are not. Lasher also details interim measures that can be put in place to keep the survivor comfortable while attending CMU. This can include looking at both students’ schedules and making sure they do not cross paths while on campus. “Our goal is to have the survivor only

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process is going on and we want to make sure the nurse is compassionate, caring, answering the questions, helping the victim,” Skrabut said. “(We want to make sure) they’re not just moving down this recipe, checking off these things to get out of the room as quickly as possible.” Brooke Huber, leader of SART, said the committee is working to secure funding that would restore the service for a sustainable period, rather than through a grant which

Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates is the busiest it has ever been. They receive between 200 and 300 calls per year.

will expire. Huber said having these specially-trained nurses will increase reporting among victims. “If you are reporting to law enforcement, (police) want that forensic evidence,” she said. “It’ll still get turned over to police. The problem with not having appropriately trained people is that can be challenged in court.” Huber estimates the cost of SANE is about $20,000 per year. w SANE | 2A

University responds to concerns of misconduct policy By Paige Sheffield Staff Reporter

A new sexual misconduct policy that went into effect in March, is causing some students to worry that implemented changes could deter survivors from coming forward. Aside from confidential resources and other exceptions outlined in the policy, Central Michigan University staff and faculty are required to report information about sexual misconduct to Title IX Coordinator Katherine Lasher. Resident assistants and multicultural advisers are considered responsible employees, meaning students in these positions would also have to report

sexual misconduct. Critics of the policy worry this may deter some to report an incident, as anything mentioned to a staff member might be investigated. Katherine Lasher Lasher said the complainant and respondent will both be more informed throughout the process, receiving information about where the process is and what interim measures have been taken. Lasher said faculty and staff have always been considered mandatory reporters by the university, as mandated by the federal guidelines.

Though this aspect of the policy isn’t new, there have been several changes with respect to reporting in recent years because of Title IX. “As I understand, the point of Title IX is to encourage people to feel safe enough to come forward and understand that their concerns will be taken seriously and that if any help can be provided, it will,” Lasher said. Title IX could prevent survivors from coming forward, despite the opportunity to investigate cases that might not have been reported otherwise. “I think for some, it may prevent them from coming forward. I hope that’s not the case, because it really is intended to protect both the complain-

ant as well as the (respondent),” said Michelle Veith, associate director of Residence Life. She said it might also encourage some people to come forward because the policy shows the university cares and resources are available for justice. Flint freshman Carissa Martin said mandatory reporting has positive and negative effects. “It’s good in the way that it will cause some more reporting and if someone does want help but they don’t know where to go, that will take care of that,” Martin said. “However, it also discourages reporting because some people may not want to report.” w policy | 2A

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talk once to us about what happened, and I want to make sure they are ready and informed if they want to go forward,� Lasher said. The decision to go forward with a formal complaint is left largely in the hands of the survivor. The only time the university would continue an investigation without the survivor is if the office sees a repeat offender. If the survivor wishes to proceed with a complaint, a follow-up meeting is scheduled. This is the time for the survivor to explain what happened. Witnesses are also interviewed and any pertaining documentation is provided. The accused student will be notified next. They are treated largely the same as the complainant, being allowed to bring a support person, provide their documentation of what happened and also refer any witnesses. They also have the opportunity to provide a written statement. The office has 60 days to complete an investigation. They will make a determination as to whether there was or was not a violation to the sexual misconduct policy. If no wrongdoing is found, the inquiry will end. If the student is found in violation of the student code of conduct, the information is sent to the Office of Student Conduct, where director Tom Idema will determine a sanction. Idema has not yet had to deliver a sanction under the new policy. When investigations went through the Office of Student Conduct, the process was similar. However, in between the interviews and the sanction, there is a hearing. The respondent is allowed to choose to be interviewed by a conduct proceedings officer or by a hearing body, which would consist of a hearing officer and two students approved by the Student Government Association. Idema said most respondents chose to appear before the hearing body. “They seem to think having more students on the board is more in favor of the alleged perpetrator,� Idema said. “Students tend to be tougher on their fellow students than hearing officers.� Lasher said it is recommended that other students are not involved in a hearing process.

SANE | continued from 1A It will cost $1,000 for a onetime training of each nurse. The rest of the funding would go to compensation for trained nurses who are on call. Skrabut said nurses complete 40 hours of online training, one day of intense training at the hospital where they will undergo a mock evidence collection, mock trial and mock interview with a “victim.� These nurses will be trained to administer a rape kit, which usually takes three or four hours. The MIDDLE OF THE MITT 3RD ANNUAL

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The thought of being forced into an investigation can be a determining factor in survivors deciding to come forward, said Director of Sexual Aggression Services Steve Thompson. A national expert on sexual assault and stalking, Thompson said the issue of rape on college campuses isn’t being addressed effectively. There is a high number of sexual assaults that go unreported. Though students who experience a sexual assault are not required to go through an investigation under Title IX, this is a common misconception of the new misconduct policy. Thompson said it’s important to remember the confidential sources students do have, and that Lasher’s office will stop an investigation if that is what the survivor wishes. At CMU, students can report confidentially to Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates, a 24-hour hotline for victims of sexual aggression, or the Counseling Center. “It’s not right that if a survivor tells a (resident assistant), that person has to go up the ranks,� Thompson said. “What is right is that at this institution, OCRIE will do the best they can to do what the survivor wants. That’s not what all Title exam starts with a thorough medical history from the complainant. Next, there is a head-to-toe, detailed examination and assessment of the entire body, including an internal examination. This includes collection of blood, urine, hair and photo documentation of injuries. Then, the nurse speaks about treatment for sexually transmitted inflections that the complainant may have been exposed to. Since the kit from McLaren may be challenged in court after being performed by a unertified nurse, victims may be sent to other hospitals that have SANE programs to obtain a rape kit. Lt. Larry Klaus, part of

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Policy | continued from 1A So far, the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity has focused on working with staff and faculty to understand the new policy, Lasher said. She said this year they will work with students more, attending orientation sessions during the summer, in addition to other events and locations. She said she wants students to understand more about what the office is for and who they are. “Throughout the year, we’re discussing ways we can meet with students, particularly in residence halls, to start the conversation again about bystander intervention and put a face to a name,� Lasher said. She said one of the goals is to ensure that bystanders are speaking up. Veith said in residence halls the faculty and staff are trying to be as upfront as they can. She said RA and MA staff have been trained to let students

The process of investigating sexual misconduct must be followed by CMU as instructed by the federal government. The instruction comes from a “Dear Colleague� letter directed at universities. This letter, formulated in 2011, instructs universities on how to respond to sexual violence. Though many students may feel immediate action should be taken against a respondent, the university can only take interim measures during an investigation, which are handled on a case-by-case basis. Idema suggests students utilize services offered by the university, including SAPA, the Counseling Center and Disabilities Services. “No matter the outcome of the case, we encourage the student to utilize these services,� Idema said. “Whether a violation was found or not, to that student, something happened, and we need to address those and we do.� Rachel said she has felt informed throughout the process. “They always took into consideration what I am OK with,� she said. “They cover my concerns and make sure I’m OK the whole time.�

“We try to leave it up to the survivor to make his or her own decisions,� Lasher said. Veith said some students might not be ready to report right away or might not be sure what they want to do, so it’s important for them to know they have other options. “Everybody’s goal is to still try to leave as much choice and control in the survivor’s hands as possible,� Veith said. Lasher said survivors have several options outlined in the policy. “I feel this update will benefit many people at the university,� Barkovich said. “It informs students of the process and the policy of sexual misconduct and gives students opportunities to find the resources on and off campus that they have access to.� Lasher said if a survivor chooses to talk to a confidential resource, no information is shared. Under the policy, the office keeps student information private. “I hope (survivors) feel comfortable enough with this process that their needs are met,� Lasher said.

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the committee to restore SANE, said CMUPD will transport assault complainants to Midland to obtain services at Shelterhouse. “Usually the examiner will be the first contact a survivor has,� Klaus said. “(Medical personnel) should be trained to talk to survivors with a compassionate, empathetic approach.� Klaus added a bad first contact experience can shut a victim down. “We want (the service) in place,� he said. “We want a trained person available on the front end. It’s best practices of what needs to be accomplished in providing services to victims.�

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know that they’re considered responsible employees under Title IX and will have to report what they’re told about sexual misconduct. Lawton senior and Larzelere Hall MA Alyssa Barkovich said staff members go through rigorous training and tell students to report a sexual misconduct issue right away. “The goal, first and foremost, is to get the survivor the resources they need, so we’re training our RAs and MAs to work with the Counseling Center and Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates to get some assistance for the survivor if that’s what they want, and then they would report what they know to me,� Lasher said. “Then I would reach out to the student and my first discussion with the student is about resources.� She then explains the different options available, the process off campus and the process on campus. From there, the decision on how to move forward is largely in the hands of the student, Lasher said.

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IX coordinators are doing, but that’s what ours are attempting to do. They’re caught between doing what the survivor wants and the (federal government) saying, ‘You have to do this.’� Thompson said the numbers collected by the Clery Act and Office of Student Conduct are not representative of the problem of sexual violence on college campuses because only one out of every 100 survivors reports an assault. Code of Conduct violations for 2013-14 amounted to six for sexual misconduct. According to Clery data, which only accounts for assaults reported within university boundary, CMU had five forced sexual offenses in 2011, six in 2012 and eight in 2013. These numbers tell a different story than the 200-300 calls SAPA receives each year. Though SAPA receives calls from outside of CMU and Mount Pleasant, Thompson said even if all the calls were from CMU, they show only part of the picture. “When people look at the numbers, they’re ignorant,� he said. “They don’t realize most targets are freshmen and most offenders are upperclassmen. Very few upperclassmen live in residence halls. So those numbers are very low, and they will always be very low.�

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“The individuals involved in the process need to be highly trained,� Lasher said. “These are very sensitive concerns. When you’re talking about students evaluating other students, it can make the students who are involved uncomfortable.� Rachel said having the opportunity to face her respondent during the hearing was empowering. It might not be for all survivors. “I was able to give a student impact statement, which can be whatever I want to say,� she said. “I used it to talk about what he affected in my life. I used it to address why I was so hurt by him. This is good closure for survivors.� Like the former policy, there is a minimum sanction requirement of suspension. Idema will determine how long the suspension needs to be, or can expel the student. The complainant and respondent both have the opportunity to appeal Idema’s decision. Though interim measures can be taken to keep the respondent off campus, switch classes or work schedules or issue a no contact order, if these are not mandated, the respondent will be able to attend CMU as usual.

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Judge Eric Janes talks with a suspect accused of driving under the influence Feb. 23 at the Isabella County Courthouse.

Behind the Bench Judge Janes shares first-year experiences in Mount Pleasant, career in law

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Why was this a good time in your career to give back? Originally, I never planned on being a judge. I was very content at my private practice. I had been working at a private practice with another partner for 25 years. But the timing was right, and it was an opportunity to give back to the community. I grew up in Mount Pleasant, so it’s been a real honor being able to participate in the court here. It was a good time for change. There was an opening, and it worked out for the best. How do you deal with students in your court? Mostly they’re very respectable. Usually, they’re in a situation where they’ve made a bad choice whether it is alcohol-related, or drug-related or some kind of disorderly behavior. Typically, they’ve never been in trouble before. It’s their first contact with the court system. They’re usually pretty nervous. I just try to be fair with them, and get them through the process. Oftentimes, we can do delays or referrals so if they don’t have a criminal record,

Program Board to host music and arts festival Gentle Friday

Daytona Niles | Photo Editor Isabella County Trial Court Judge Eric Janes reviews a case April 13.

they can get through the system without one. What’s the most common type of case you see with students? Depending on the time of year, you have the welcome back weekends and football weekends. You get a lot of minor in possessions, attending or hosting a nuisance party or drunk and disorderly. A lot of it tends to be alcohol related. In general, it’s pretty consistent. Who inspired you to spend your career in the court? My father was a very successful attorney for a long time, so I followed in his footsteps. I also have

two brothers that are attorneys. It was a natural path for me to take. I am the first one in the family to go into the judiciary, which is kind of an honor. I always thought my dad would be a great judge, so it’s kind of a tribute to him, more so than myself, that I was able to do it. What does it take to be a good judge? You have to be fair, well reasoned and I think you have to have patience. The biggest thing is patience, and to allow individuals their day in court. You can’t take anything personally. You just need to have a good demeanor and help people through the process.

The Residence Hall Assembly, one of the largest Registered Student Organizations recognized by Central Michigan University, is trying to have a stronger presence on campus with new leadership. RHA elections were held in April. Freshman Mike DeGregory was elected president for the 20152016 fall semester. The previous two semesters he held the position of RHA treasurer. DeGregory said he wants to reach out to more students on campus and raise awareness of their services. “Everything is at a minimal and that’s what RHA is trying to change,” DeGregory said. “People don’t know we give out funding for certain programs that can happen in residence halls, or that we have banquets every semester. They also don’t know we go to regional and international conferences to represent CMU.” Every semester $3 of a residence hall student’s room and board payment goes directly to the RHA programming fund, as

well as an additional $2 from the programming fund, DeGregory said. Hall councils come to the RHA and present ideas. Voting members either accept or refute them, and if they are accepted, the RHA will reimburse the hall council upon proper spending procedures. “Because the RHA helps fund a certain program, all marketing materials must have their logo on it. Then they have to do an Of the Month evaluation through National Association of College and University Residence Halls,” said Kim Voisin, RHA adviser. “They have to evaluate it and submit it online. Money must also be spent out of the hall council fund first, and then the RHA will reimburse them if everything is approved.” One of the problems with the programming fund is having limited funds during the first 2 months of the fall semester because the budget has not been approved yet. Individuals cannot come to the RHA to allocate money, so they have no sources of income or funding from no place other than their own residence hall.

Hosted by Central Michigan University’s Program Board, Maroonziee will begin at noon May 1 in Finch Fieldhouse. The event is organized to help students relax during Gentle Friday before final exam week with a music and arts festival. The festival features free food, crafts and activities. Activities include massages, an oxygen bar, photo booth, canvas painting and more. Musicians include A Simple Exchange, Kari Lynch Music and Sarah Phillips. Lynch will perform from noon until 12:45 p.m. and Phillips will follow from 1-1:45 p.m. At 1:45 p.m., there will be a homecoming ambassador announcement. From 2-2:30 p.m., A Simple Exchange will perform. - Sydney Smith, Managing Editor

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Newly elected RHA officials seek to improve presence By Deshia Dunn Staff Reporter

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ore than one year after being appointed as Mount Pleasant Trial Court judge Eric Janes said he is honored to give back to the community he grew up in. Janes was appointed to the bench in November 2013 by Gov. Rick Snyder to replace retiring judge William Rush. He previously worked for the local law firm, Janes, Backus and Janes, where he practiced alongside his father. The Mount Pleasant native and former private practice attorney shared what he brings to the bench, and what inspires him to be a judge. How are you adapting to the job? What is your overall philosophy? Janes: I’m getting more comfortable over time. I try to be fair to everyone, give everyone their day in court. People need to understand that judges work for the people. It’s not all about the judge. The court is for the people. I try to better myself everyday, to treat people with respect and dignity. I try to make sure to have a positive impact on their lives. It’s nice when you can make a difference whether it’s family law, or sometimes you’re dealing with people who are disabled. The variety of the job is very rewarding.

A three-week 5K training program will start April 29 and continue until May 20 at Runners Performance of Mount Pleasant on 4459 E. Bluegrass Rd. Beginners will building endurance, speed and consistency with professional programs. Each session will start at 5 p.m. The first week consists of a run and walk combination. A program on equipment and apparel will take place May 4, followed by a program on the benefits of speed workouts on May 5. The second week consists of a program on the importance of hydration on May 10. A program on nutrition will take place May 11. A stretching and rolling exercise will be Wednesday May 13. Week three will consist of a program on compression exercises will be held Sunday May 17. A program on core strength and running with proper form will be held May 18. A informational program on packing for a 5K will take be held May 20.

Candle light vigil to be held for Nepal

Abbie Robinson | Staff Photographer The Central Michigan University Residence Hall Assembly office is located in the Bovee University Center.

“Of the 21 programs we submitted, which allocated $8,559, 15 were approved to get exactly $5,000 which is our limit for that budget right now,” DeGregory said. “With it being the first year for this fund to be available to residence halls, we’ve already surpassed expectations.” DeGregory said the recently-created Weeks of Welcome program promotes engaging and enriching programs for students in residence halls for next year with money allocated from this year’s budget. The money is already set aside from this year but it’s used for next year’s budget so they do not have

to go through the process of waiting for a budget to be approved. “The RHA has groups of people from all of the halls that work together and generate ideas that will have a positive impact on campus,” Voisin said. “RHA ends up being a voice for the residence halls and students, and all of their concerns. Every year RHA attends the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls regional conference and the National Association of College and University Residence Halls international conference. At these conferences, one of their main focuses is improving programs for residence halls.

The International Student Advisory Board will hold a candle light vigil at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Fabiano Botanical Garden in honor of those who lost their lives during the earthquake that hit Nepal Saturday, April 25. The student organization will have day-long booth set up for donations towards Nepal in the Bovee University Center and the Charles V. Park Library. Donations will be made to Unicef and members of the International Student Advisory Board will have laptops set up to make donations online. For more information on the event contact Shakib Hoque at shaki1sh@cmich. edu. - Zahra Ahmad, News Editor

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EDITORIAL | Post-rape examination process is inadequate in Mount Pleasant

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ry to put yourself in the place of a person who has been sexually assaulted. You have just experienced physical trauma, you are being

interviewed by the police and you are advised to get a medical examination, also called a rape kit.

Because hospital staff is not certified to perform a rape kit, you are advised to go to either Saginaw or Midland for one that will hold up best in court. After driving either 27 miles or 56 miles

Goodbye, for now As I prepare to clean out my desk at Central Michigan Life, complete my final paper routes and turn over my keys, I can’t help but reflect on the past six semesters I spent on the fourth floor of Moore Hall.

in the car — unable to change your clothes — you enter a new emergency room in a city you are unfamiliar with. You sit through three to four hours of examination before being

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sent back to Mount Pleasant, potentially on your own, to process what has just happened. This is the experience of anyone who has gone through a sexual assault in Mount Pleasant, if they wish to successfully press charges later. This is unacceptable. Four years ago, the grant program that provided rape kit materials and trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in Mount Pleasant expired. The most recent application to get the grant back was denied. Survivors of sexual assault in Mount Pleasant can still get a rape kit done. Unfortunately, the evidence found could be challenged in court if the survivor wished to pursue charges. Without those properly trained nurses, the validity of evidence collected for a rape kit can be chal-

lenged in a court of law. If survivors want to pursue a legitimate post-rape examination, he or she must travel to Midland or Saginaw. Times, and medical practices, are changing. The proper process for administering a rape kit has been established and is recognized as the most valid by law enforcement officials. The mentality surrounding sexual assault and rape culture is transforming — albeit slowly — to favor understanding and protection for survivors. Advocates and activists continually call for better treatment for survivors. This grant is an obvious, concrete way to do that. There is no reason survivors should have to drive 30 minutes to an hour following the trauma of a sexual assault just for proper treatment. Lt. Larry Klaus of the Central Michigan University Police Depart-

ment is working to get the grant back in Mount Pleasant. He is working in conjunction with Roger Skrabut, director of the heart and vascular center at McClaren Central Michigan, representatives from Foust Hall and members of the Sexual Assault Response Team through the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Students and citizens should be supporting these efforts wholeheartedly. One out of every five college women is sexually assaulted during her time on campus. If you think this is an issue that doesn’t affect you, you’re wrong. A large portion of the CMU community will end up being the mother, friend, brother, classmate or coworker of a survivor of sexual assault. The very least these survivors deserve is proper care.

earning two national No. 1 awards in back-to-back years. This would never have been possible without those I have been honored to work with every day. I have no doubt that for a long time, I will think of CM Life on a daily basis. I have been given the opportunity to help businesses grow in the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. This is a pretty empowering accomplishment. Hard work and dedication to cooperation with my clients has been key to my success. I have embraced that

challenge. As the advertising industry is constantly changing, we at CM Life must change with it, in an attempt to stay innovative. I have been given the opportunity to shape a staff and teach these individuals to be successful. I strived to fuel the CM Life passion in each one of them. This job is not accomplished without passion. The passion I have for CM Life has pushed me to work to my highest potential during my three years at this media company.

I have been pushed to my limits, cried numerous times and faced objection. But it has been worth it, all of it. The memories, friendship and guidance I have received here I will remember forever. The fourth floor of Moore Hall holds a special place in my heart. No. 1 in the nation is a darn good way to leave this place. Anything is possible with dedication and passion. Goodbye for now, fourth floor of Moore.

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Volunteer at Hopewell Ranch to change lives for the better TO THE EDITOR: You wouldn’t expect a small ranch in the middle of nowhere to create a powerful organization that changes the lives of many children and families for the better, but that’s just what Hopewell Ranch does. Hopewell Ranch is dedicated to providing healing to people with autism and other conditions through a unique equine therapy. I had the opportunity to volunteer at Hopewell Ranch and witness the powerful experiences. Every-

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one should volunteer at Hopewell Ranch because it will enlighten them on different therapy methods and they will see lives changed. This organization is using social media for promotion and now more people are hearing about Hopewell Ranch. I urge you to spread the word of this organization’s amazing work. Hopewell Ranch provides the perfect opportunity to watch and be a part of the healing of children and adults. Also, the coworkers

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help facilitate the restoration of hope for their future. As I volunteered for Hopewell Ranch, I found this organization is constantly giving everything it has into making this ranch the best that it can be. The founders, staff, and volunteers are busy with many everyday tasks. Even though they are constantly busy they all have an enthusiasm that’s contagious. They all work very hard because they believe in the importance of what they do. As I spent my afternoon at

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of the Associated Press, the Michigan Press Association, the Michigan Collegiate Press Association, the Associated Collegiate Press, College Newspaper Business & Advertising Managers Association, the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Central Michigan Home Builders Association, Mount Pleasant Housing Association and the Mount Pleasant Downtown Business Association. The

Hopewell Ranch, one of the founders, Jodi Stuber, told me about a girl who’s life was changed through their work with horses. This girl was able to open up about her family situation by acting out scenes with horses in an arena. Through this experience she gained a better sense of her own self worth and was able to better express how she felt during certain family experiences. This story proved to me that this organization is making a difference in peoples lives. This organi-

zation is only able to change lives through the help of volunteers. Volunteer work and public service is always in the back of everyone’s mind. With a story about such a powerful and admirable organization, readers would be urged to learn about what they can do to use this organization as a way to get involved in the community. AMBER FURNESS, Freshman Elkton

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Ashtray removal creates more trash By Bridget Byrne Staff Reporter

As warmer weather clears away the snow that once covered grass, Steve Kwarsick said the first thing he saw on campus was about six pieces of trash within twenty feet of him. The Royal Oak sophomore said since ashtrays were removed from campus he has seen an increase in littering. “People are still going to smoke on campus. The issue now is they don’t have anywhere to put their cigarette butts,” Kwarsick said. According to the Tobacco-free Policy “CMU has enforced a smoke-free policy dating back to 1992.” The policy was revised when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created the TobaccoFree College Campus Initiative in 2012, with the goal of eliminating the use of tobacco on college campuses nation-wide.

Stefanko said. “I feel like removing the ashtrays just makes a bigger mess, I mean look around here (cigarette butts) everywhere. What are we supposed to do?” Port Huron junior and Student Environmental Alliance member Tony Guizar said he thinks areas around the library and parking lots are littered the most on campus. “The university could organize more student volunteer clean ups. I would totally help clean up campus,” he said. Registered student organizations like SEA, Collegiate Advocates for the Rights of Marine Animals and Greek Life host volunteer events focused on cleaning up trash in the community. Take Back the Tap also advocates for the ban of disposable plastic water bottles on campus. Kwarsick said no matter what ban is introduced to campus, littering will not be decreased unless it is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and is enforced.

Since the introduction of the smoking ban, more than 100 ashtrays have been removed from campus. Steve Lawrence, associate vice president of Facilities Management, said cigarette butts and drink cups are the most littered items. “We still find cigarette butts on the ground, but not as many as before,” Lawrence said. The university employs a full-time staff of 15 groundskeepers and six to eight students during the academic year that pick up litter daily. Lawrence said campus is littered most during the weekends and after events. Shelby Township freshman Nate Stefanko is a smoker and said the smoking ban doesn’t stop him from smoking on campus. He said he puts his cigarette butts on the ground instead of the trash because he fears starting a trashcan fire. “I heard about the ban and that is was completely not enforceable so there’s no legit reason for me to stop,”

Monica Bradburn | Staff Photographer Cigarette butts lay on the ground April 12, outside Moore hall.

Students found in violation of the policy can be reported the Office of Student Conduct which will take appropriate action. Faculty members found in violation can be reported to Human Resources or Faculty Personnel. “I’ve walked to class and stood outside of buildings smoking and no one has ever said anything to me about it,” Stefanko said. “My RA’s smoke cigarettes, I didn’t know there were consequences to smoking on campus. I feel like they wasted a lot of

“There’s a general apathy toward littering, like ‘it’s not going to effect me immediately, so I shouldn’t care about it,’” he said. “The only way to reduce littering is to have more (enforcement) when they see students littering. That would immediately effect the individual.” Director of Student Conduct Tom Idema said there have been five students reported for violating the Tobacco-Free Policy. There have been no complaints received by Faculty Personnel Services.

money on signs and stickers for nothing really.” Director of Public Relations Steve Smith said the goal of the policy isn’t to get students in trouble. “The policy is intended to support a healthy CMU environment, not punish those who use tobacco,” Smith said. Violation of the policy may include disciplinary action. Violators may be subject to civil fines of $100 for the first violation and not more than $500 for the second or subsequent violation.

Local police to back up recording By Ben Solis Staff Reporter

Mount Pleasant Police have are partnering with Central Michigan University law enforcement to store video and audio recordings from vehicles on patrol. The partnership will back up on-duty police recording data in CMUPD servers. MPPD Capt. Robert Lauria presented information on the partnership and recent recording upgrades at Monday’s City Commission meeting. City officials approved the upgrades in March 2014. Police implemented the equipment in November, including body microphones and dash cams that turn on automatically and are tamper-proof. The devices are activated by specific triggers, like turning on sirens or police lights, and will remain on until an officer turns it off intentionally. To ensure public accountability and safety,

even if the officer is 1,000 feet away from the patrol car’s CPU. Commissioner Jon Joslin raised concern that storing video off-site could pose a data security and tempering threat. Lauria said storing the evidence with CMUPD would help to secure the data even further. Commissioner Rick Rautanen asked if MPPD considered using body cameras for increased accountability. Lauria told commissioners that he doesn’t see a need to use body cameras because he trusts the upgrades, his officers and department practices. “You can look at any one of those triggers and see what initiated that event,” Lauria said. “We haven’t had anyone try to tamper with it. Lauria said body cameras haven’t reached peak potential, and is unable to interface with all of the new devices.

the devices will kick back on three seconds later if a trigger is still activated. “It adds accountability knowing that this camera is always watching,” Lauria said. “If an officer is having a bad day, knowing that you’re being recorded with audio back up keeps the tempers from flaring.” The devices cost the MPPD and CMUPD $54,000. Lauria said $39,366 of that amount came from the city’s general fund; $14,834 came from Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority Risk Avoidance Prevention program grants. Streaming video data can also be accessed by both departments in real-time. Lauria said the two agencies have an agreement that they will not access each other’s information without consent. Audio devices are activated and ensured by the same triggers. The audio devices will continue to record audio

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Nude student model shares experiences posing for classes Paige Sheffield Staff Reporter

Ortonville senior Ben Stowers gets naked in class several times each semester. What is normally a student’s worst stressinduced nightmare is a legitimate job for Stowers, who is one of many students who work as a paid model for art courses at Central Michigan University. He began modeling this semester and has served as a naked muse for figure drawing courses taught by art professor Jesse Dominguez. Stowers said the job has sporadic hours and a tough transition, but there are also many rewarding aspects to what may seem like a straightforward job. He was particularly surprised by the number of students interested in baring it all for art students. How does it feel sitting in front of a class naked? STOWERS: It’s nerve wracking to get started but it really becomes normal once you’ve sat there a couple of times. It’s kind of cool to think of yourself as the art that people are drawing and that they’re inspired by. I’ve taken a look at some of the drawings too and they’re really good. As far as the experience goes, I think the strangest thing is just the fact that you never know where to look because there’s a circle of people around

you, staring at you naked and you can’t really decide if it’s more awkward to not make any eye contact or to just act like everything is normal. It’s hot up there. Even if it’s cold in the room, it’s always hot. Why did you decide to become a model? I don’t know how to describe it exactly. I got into it more for the experience; I thought it would be a good thing to try out. It would be a little nerve wracking, test me a bit. I had a friend who had done it freshman year. They did it for a personal development project for the honors program and she was talking about it and I thought it was something I would like to try out. It kind of was more of a joke that I was going to do it, and then the more I thought about it, the more I thought it would make a good experience. Have you had the chance to look at the artwork people create? For the most part, unless you go up and ask someone, they just leave the class before you see it. So as far as me seeing the artwork, it was just because, after the second time, I was ballsy w NUDE | 3B

Search for dean of the College of Health Professions to begin in the fall semester By Andrew Surma Staff Reporter

Courtesy | Tony Morelli The League of Legends student organization participated in the spring 2015 ExtravaGAMEza tournament Saturday April 25. The student organization will participate in MAINstage as a registered student organization for the first time in the fall.

Students summon skills in video gaming club By Emily DeRuiter Staff Reporter

Students summon powerful champions to battle in teams of five for fortune and glory. This is the popular video game “League of Legends.” The Central Michigan University League of Legends is a new studentrun organization based on the multi-player online battle arena game. The club started in February and is determined to become a registered student organization before MAINstage next fall. “We should at least have a place where people that come (to CMU) can play together,” said Russell Iglehart, founding president

and a junior from Harrison Township. “I was like no one else is going to start it, I might as well do it.” The group held its first event Saturday, a League tournament that took place in Pearce Hall with other three other tournaments during the spring 2015 ExtravaGAMEza. The event was held in partnership with the Mount Pleasant Trainers and Game Development and Design Club. Member Marcus Shepherd, a junior from Farmington Hills, has been playing “League of Legends” for two years and said he joined the organization because of his friendship with Iglehart. Shepherd said he enjoys playing the game because it fits his personality.

“Any guy who plays League is naturally competitive,” Shepherd said. The organization is in the process of submitting forms for becoming a registered student organization on campus. Iglehart said they hope to become fully recognized by administration before MAINstage next fall. Registration requires a drafted constitution, at least three executive-board members and a willing faculty or staff member as an adviser. The adviser for the CMU “League of Legends” is computer science assistant professor Tony Morelli. “What I really like about them (CMU League of Legends) is they went to Riot Games and got all of the stuff from Riot (Games),

which is the points to give away in the tournament and they got some shirts,” Morelli said. “Thats really cool to have a company the size of Riot Games give us stuff.” There are about 40 active members for the organization. Meetings take place in Pearce Hall 400 at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, and are a place where members can play the game with likeminded individuals. “At first I was a little surprised with how eager people were to play in person because it is an online game so I expected it would be a little more reserved,” Iglehart said. “First meeting no one was down for an introduction, they were just like ‘Let’s get in the game.’”

There has been no movement in the search for a dean for the College of Health Professions, according to Marketing and Communications Coordinator Renee Castellon. Vice President and Provost Michael Gealt said the search will begin in the fall. Gealt said the university felt there was insufficient time to develop the search process, appoint a committee, evaluate applicants and have finalists visit campus in the spring semester. He said the search won’t be conducted until the next academic year because of the timing of former Dean Christopher Ingersoll’s departure. The college has been without a dean for most of 2015. Ingersoll left Central Michigan University on Jan. 5 to become dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services at the University of Toledo—Ingersoll’s alma mater. “In consultation with the interim dean, Tom Masterson, we decided to wait until next academic year so our timing would be consistent with the timeline that most applicants might expect,” Gealt said. “We also want to be sure candidates make their campus visits during the academic year.” Masterson said no traits have been finalized, but the next dean should be a strong leader and a visionary.

“In consultation with the interim dean, Tom Masterson, we decided to wait until next academic year so our timing would be consistent with the timeline that most applicants might expect.” Michael Gealt, Vice President of CHP “It’s someone who knows healthcare, obviously, somebody who knows our programs and the future of our programs, somebody who is innovative and embraces online learning,” Masterson said. Gealt said he has discussed the desired characteristics of a new dean with the CHP’s department chairs, but have not finalized a job description. Masterson, who previously served as the interim dean before Ingersoll was appointed, said there is no drop off from dean to dean. “This is what we’ve done and what Dean Ingersoll and I were working on for the last five years,” Masterson said. “What we started, we are going to continue with.”

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MASS office to host Multicultural Celebratory for May graduates By Michael Young Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University’s Multicultural Academic Student Services will host a Multicultural Celebratory event at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 8 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium for class of 2015 spring and summer graduates. The purpose of the multicultural celebratory is to acknowledge, celebrate and honor the graduating class for its dedication to enhancing diversity throughout campus. The Multicultural Celebratory is not an actual graduation ceremony, but an event to promote diversity. The MASS office is a unit of the Center for Inclusion and Diversity and is located in the UC. Traci Guinn, the director of the MASS office, said her job is to make sure students have the proper mindset and resources to succeed at CMU. “Our office is primarily looked at as a home away from home for students,” Guinn said. “There are students who come here who are uncomfortable being on campus because they don’t know anyone and are not

“We provide a smiling face, warm hug and space where students can come in and feel comfortable.” Traci Guinn, director of the MASS office familiar with the university. We provide a smiling face, warm hug and space where students can come in and feel comfortable.” The office educates students on diversity through a series of cultural events throughout the school year. D’Wayne Jenkins, assistant director of MASS, said these programs are an integral part of promoting diversity. “These programs allow students to learn more about other cultures and help them to become well-rounded students,” Jenkins said. One of the events MASS office enjoys most is seeing students in their Multicultural Celebratory, Gunn said. “Success for us is seeing students come into CMU as freshmen or transfer students and leave as a graduate,” Guinn said. “We know we have succeeded when we see students accomplishing their goals, representing the

university well and becoming diversity champions by sharing everything they have learned at CMU with others.” The office sponsors Hispanic Heritage Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Week, Black History Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The MASS office houses the Multicultural Advancement and Cofer scholarship program offered to incoming freshman. MAC scholars live in Troutman Hall and are assisted with peer advisors and tutors. Detroit alumna Tamika Williams was a MAC scholar for four years, and now serves as a graduate assistant in the MASS Office. “The MASS office always felt like a home environment, so having that support system of people that you could just come in and talk to really was helpful,” Williams said. “Through that support it en-

Claire Abendroth | Staff Photographer

Multicultural Academic Student Services is an office that provides academic, personal, social and cultural support to students.

couraged us to try new things, and they were there to look at resumes or give advice.” Mentoring and volunteer work is a prominent part of the MASS office. The office is sponsors two mentoring programs: Women’s Initiative of Strength and Hope, and Men About Change. Men About Change hosted a group of 20 high school juniors from Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in Detroit earlier this month. The young men were given workshops, college tours and were able to stay in the dorms to learn about the college experience.

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Study Abroad hosts recruiting event By Paige Sheffield Staff Reporter

Students curious about what it takes to go on an international adventure had a chance to learn Tuesday. As students walked by the tables between classes, they were able to talk to study abroad advisors while playing international games and sampling food of different cultures. While trying snack foods such as salsa and wafers, students picked up brochures and received answers to any quick questions they had about studying abroad at CMU. Students were also able to

enter a raffle and get a free study abroad t-shirt. “It’s just a fun day for students to get out and enjoy the weather, have the opportunity to try some international foods and activities and just bring a little world culture to CMU,” said Amber Schneider, assistant director of study abroad. The Office of Study Abroad is now working with students to sign up for programs in spring of 2016. Applications are due in the fall. Students are eligible to study abroad for a semester during the spring of their sophomore year, making the spring semester a popular time to go abroad, according

to Schneider. “Our applications are primarily online, so students meet with an advisor to discuss the program, then we give them access to the application,” Schneider said. “Typically, (students) need one professor recommendation, then there’s an essay and some agreements. It’s usually not too labor intensive.” Students can visit the Office of Study Abroad in Ronan 330 to meet with an advisor about their options for spring 2016. Students can schedule an appointment with a study abroad advisor and can visit during walk-in peer advising hours.

Claire Abendroth | Staff Photographer Students could sample snacks from different countries at Study Abroad Day on April 28 by Fabiano Botanical Garden.

NUDE | continued from 1 B enough to just say to them, ‘OK, can I see what I look like naked?’ When I looked at the artwork, I thought it looked a lot more like me than I would’ve expected. It wasn’t like I was doubting their artistic abilities, but I was just surprised by how even the facial structure and everything looked like me. Did you have any concerns beforehand? I would say I didn’t worry

about it at all until right before it. Then I realized, ‘OK, this is actually quite difficult,’ but then once you get up there, it’s fairly normal. When I’m up there I’m so bored. So bored. At first you’re thinking a lot of things and you’re kind of nervous, but then after that, your mind just sort of wanders. You just kind of listen to whatever people are talking about. Was the experience different from what you expected in any way? Holding a pose for that long is awkward. It’s kind

of surprising, sometimes they let you choose the pose and if you’ve done it a few times, you think, ‘OK, I’m going to choose the most basic pose possible so it will be comfortable,’ but even if you just sit in a chair, by the end of it, you’re super tense and sore. I don’t know, it’s just not natural to stay in one position for that long. You never really realize how much you twitch and fidget until you can’t. They’re pretty good about letting you take a break or get a drink of water though. You pretty much get to control how it goes.

Courtesy | Colten DeLorenzo Entrepreneurship and Marketing major and Clio junior Colten DeLorenzo fundraises for families who can’t afford to pay for hockey expenses through Brotherhood Hockey, a clothing line he created in 2014.

Clothing line gives to community By Andrew Surma Staff Reporter

Entrepreneurship and Marketing major Colten DeLorenzo has combined his love of fashion, hockey and making a difference to create Brotherhood Hockey, a sports clothing line. “Brotherhood Hockey was designed to create a fashionable hockey based clothing line, while keeping ties to the community,” said the Clio junior. “(It) seeks to create a brand that can give back to the community to help solve a problem, by selling a product and creating a voice.” DeLorenzo started the clothing line in 2014. The clothing line donates a portion of its proceeds to families who don’t have the financial means to provide hockey equipment and traveling expenses for their children. “It’s our way of picking great causes to support and raise awareness,” DeLorenzo said. DeLorenzo said Brotherhood Hockey helped Bryce, a 7-year-old hockey player from Chicago. Bryce’s family was struggling financially and couldn’t afford his last ice hockey bill. “By designing and selling gear for Bryce, we made our money back, a strong ROI and still raised $250 for Bryce to continue playing the sport he loves,” DeLorenzo said. “He went on to a state championship game.”

What inspired you to start Brotherhood Hockey? DELORENZO: My main inspirations are my nephews and my niece. Those three push me every single day to chase my dreams and become the role model they deserve. My family has been through a lot of struggle, but my parents always made sure I had the things I wanted and thought I needed. I started this because I love it. It’s an amazing feeling seeing everyone wear my gear, but an even better feeling knowing I’m doing everything I can to make a difference in this world. Did you have any help from your parents or friends with starting your clothing line? My parents have helped me with much needed support. They let me bounce ideas off them and continue to push me everyday. I would not be able to juggle school, hockey, a business and a couple other programs I’m in without them in my corner. (My friends are) always supporting me and helping me get Brotherhood’s name out every chance they can. How do you manage a clothing line and being a student? I’ve adapted to long nights and early mornings. I am the first person in my family to step foot on a university for education, so it took me some getting used to. I’ve learned

that missing some weekends or nights out is just a small price to pay for the rest of my life. This is what I love to do and what I want to do for the rest of my life. Why did you start to use your clothing line to raise money for kids? I grew up on a very low income and was living week to week. A lot of people don’t know how hard that truly is. My parents always made sacrifices to make sure I had the things I wanted throughout my life. We believe that everyone that supports us, becomes a part of our family. I decided to make a portion of our company to give back because it’s what I believe in. (I want) to change one life at a time the best way I know how and that’s through Brotherhood Hockey. What are some of your goals for Brotherhood Hockey? I want Brotherhood Hockey to be associated with every good deed in the NHL, but before that I just want to build my brand. I seek to grab the attention of CMU and gain their support. I want the world to see I’m not doing this to become rich or famous. I push this brand so much because I truly believe I was brought here to make a difference. Brotherhood Hockey has already changed lives on a small scale and we’re very excited to continue what we started.

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Youngstown State point guard relocates to Mount Pleasant By Taylor DesOrmeau Staff Reporter

Courtesy Photo | YSU Athletics Head basketball coach Keno Davis signed transfer student Marcus Keene to the program Saturday.

The 2015-2016 season has been circled on the calendar of Central Michigan University Basketball Head Coach Keno Davis and Chippewa fans for a couple years. Guards Chris Fowler and Rayshawn Simmons and forward John Simons will all be seniors. After signing guard Marcus Keene from Youngstown State, the team has reason a reason to look forward to 2016-2017 and beyond. Keene can practice with the team and participate in team activities next season, but won’t be eligible until 2016-2017 because of NCAA transfer rules. He has two years of eligibility remaining. “There was definitely a concern as we looked at how our team was built,” Davis said. “When you lose two point guards that are both starting for you, (you have to figure out) how to replace those guys and put in guys you’re not going to worry about the learning process with like you would with freshmen.” The 5-11 160-pounder is a native of San Antonio, Texas

“He has the ability to score the basketball without really having to have set plays for him.” Keno Davis, basketball head coach and led his team last season with 15.6 points per game. He played against CMU at McGuirk Arena Nov. 18 in the Chippewas 75-63 victory. “I liked how the fans— even though it was early in the year and it was around Thanksgiving, so I don’t think there were a lot of students there—I like how they had a good crowd,” Keene said. “I saw some games (on TV) this year and the place was sold out. I like that.” Davis said Keene is a player who can create scoring. “He has the ability to score the basketball without really having to have set plays for him,” Davis said. “He’s much like Braylon Rayson: A guy who can put a ton of points on the board in a hurry. (He is) a guy that can score, yet a guy that wants to win more than score.” Keene played all 32 games last season after missing the

final 10 games of the 20132014 season after punching and breaking the nose of then-teammate Ryan Weber during practice. Weber now plays for Ball State, which resides in the Mid-American Conference West Division with CMU. Youngstown State finished 11-21 this season and last in the in the Horizon League at 2-14.

Recruit makes verbal commitment to CMU In addition to Keene, the Chippewas will also reportedly have South Elgin, Illinois native Matt Smith to fill in at point guard in 2016-2017. The 6-0 high school junior made the verbal commitment Sunday to accept a scholarship from CMU according to the Chicago Daily Herald and Smith’s Twitter account. He scored 14.2 points per game this season.

Kelto breaks school track records after transferring from MSU “She’s someone you want as the face of your program because she does it all the right way.”

By Evan Sasiela Staff Reporter

Just two seasons ago, Abbey Kelto was struggling on the Michigan State University women’s track and field team and was seeking a change. After transferring to Central Michigan University in 2013, the track and field star is excelling in the classroom and is “happier” on the oval as a Chippewa. The senior from Munising runs distance events for CMU, and holds a spot on the cross country team. She has broken school records in the 10,000-meter event outdoors, 5,000-meters and 3,000-meters indoors. She also holds the school records for the 5,000 and 6,000-meters in cross country. “It’s more than what I would have expected. I’ve grown as a runner,” Kelto said. “It’s helped me push myself to the limit. I’ve fallen more in love with the sport than ever

Mark Guthrie, director of track and field before. That made it easier to keep pushing myself harder.” At the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships at Jack Skoog Indoor Track in February, Kelto placed seventh in the in the 3,000-meters (9:41.65) and sixth in the 5,000-meters (16:55.18). Earlier during her senior year, Kelto placed 30th in the 5,000-meters (16:42.64) in the Raleigh Relays at North Carolina State University in late March. In early April, she broke the 10,000-meter school record in the Stanford Invitational at Stanford University. Her time of 34:06.81 in the event ranks 33rd in the country. Mark Guthrie, director of

track and field, said Kelto could have been one of MSU’s top runners. “I wasn’t as into running and I wasn’t as passionate about it or as focused when I was there,” Kelto said. “I’m just happier now.” Guthrie said Kelto’s rejuvenated love for her sport rubs off on the rest of the team. “She is a great role model,” Guthrie said. “She’s quiet and goes about her business. She takes care of everything that she needs to take care of, the big issues and the small details.” Kelto said she would not have imagined thinking about her outstanding senior season a year ago. “I’ve never really been satis-

Claire Abendroth | Staff Photographer Munising senior Abbey Kelto is a long distance runner for the CMU track and field team.

fied with my running career before this year,” Kelto said. “Over the summer, I was going to change that since it was my last chance. I kind of went in with that mentality.” Kelto’s dedication has also been present in her academics. She made the Academic AllMAC team with a GPA of 3.68. She will enter physical therapy school at CMU in the fall.

“School is always my number one priority,” Kelto said. “I always try to make sure that I have that in check. School and track are both priorities. It’s just all about trying to figure out how to balance it and get the best of both.” As Kelto’s running career comes to a close, she said she hopes it will end on the

podium at the MAC Outdoor Championships or the NCAA Championships. “(I will take away) the experience of working together with an elite group of athletes,” Kelto said. “It’s bigger than yourself but you kind of make up a part of it. “It’s the experience of being part of a team, doing what you love.”

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