Students vented their frustrations about some of CMU’s policies Monday
night in an event called “Mad as Hell.”

The event was hosted by the Blue and White Family, a
combination of members from Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Phi Beta Sigma
fraternity.

“Mad as Hell” attracted 18 students to discuss their frustrations as
part of Blue and White Week.

Students were allowed to talk one at a time with each person saying
“I’m mad as hell about …” before continuing with their topic.

“We usually do these programs every year,” said West Bloomfield
junior Charmaine Patton. “This is for anyone who wants to voice
concerns they have about the university or at home.”

Some participants voiced concerns that Central Michigan Life isn’t
publishing enough positive coverage of minorities at CMU.

Auburn Hills junior Samantha Woodmore said only negative coverage of
minorities gets on the front page of CM Life, while the positive
minority news is placed in the back pages or not at all.

The event was meant to not only let students vent their own
frustrations, but to let others know about what is going on in the
community.

“I came today because this was a good opportunity to support the
minorities on campus,” Woodmore said. “I think this will accomplish
minority bonding and build a better atmosphere outside.”

Some of the participants said the university needs to provide better
information for minorities on campus. Others had complaints of not
being able to find parking spots in commuter lots, especially after
paying the $175 for a permit.

Patton said the event allows student to get together and discuss
various issues and concerns.

“We just want people to have somewhere they can come and express
themselves,” Patton said.

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