Top headlines for the week of Feb. 19-26
Some of the top headlines this week from Feb. 19-26 included our coverage of former St. Mary's University Parish priest, Denis Heames, when he was placed on leave for boundary violations for his sexual relationship with a student, coverage of the snow storm that resulted in Thursday's snow day. Check out all of the top news stories:
National expert: ‘The sin is his’ in Heames case
A.W. Richard Sipe, a national expert on the celibacy and sexual behavior of Roman Catholic priests, shared his perspective on the ongoing lawsuit between the former on-campus priest and Central Michigan University student.
Sipe familiarized himself with the case and said it points to a core of abuse he has seen throughout his career: A person in a position of power who takes advantage of the people he serves.
Sipe is a certified mental health counselor who spent almost 20 years as a priest. He conducted a 25-year ethnographic study, which was published in 1990, on the celibacy and sexual behavior of Roman Catholic priests.
Justice remembered for determination, loyalty
Farmington Hills senior Jon Justice is remembered by friends as a teacher, comedian and one-of-a-kind person.
Justice was found dead in his Deerfield Village apartment late on Feb. 6. Though Michigan State Police has released little information about his death, Post Commander Lt. Larry Schloegl said alcohol appears to be a factor.
A GoFundMe account has been set up by friends for Justice's family, and has raised more than $1,600 thus far. The goal is to raise $8,000 to give to Justice's family.
Associate head coach shows confidence in leadership abilities
Heather Oesterle said she is ready to take on the role of head coach of the women's basketball team.
She has been the associate head coach since July 2012. Oesterle said she loves the position she’s in at CMU, but will be ready to lead when the time comes. Becoming a head coach is the ultimate goal, Oesterle said.
Oesterle joined CMU in 2010 as an assistant coach and a recruiting coordinator. In July of 2012, she was promoted to associate head coach.
COLUMN: Disagreement about coverage does not justify interference
Editor-In-Chief of Central Michigan Life Malachi Barrett explained how news is covered. He said while readers can disagree, they have no right to interfere with journalists who are doing their jobs.
The university called of school on Thursday because of the snow. Check out the time lapse our multimedia team created overlooking campus from the Central Michigan Life office.
