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Writing Circle harnesses literary talent on campus

Indiana graduate student John Davidson spontaneously grabbed a thesaurus, looked up the word “rough” and coordinated a poem from its synonyms.

“Irregular … bumpy … rugged,” he said.

Davidson did not read a piece he had written down on paper like many writers had done as part of the Writing Circle on Tuesday.

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Organizations collaborate in campus-wide cleanup project

A bed frame, an exhaust pipe, beer cans and Taco Bell food wrappers were among the items cleaned up around campus as a part of Cleaning Up Campus.

Around 30 volunteers gathered Saturday at the Bovee University Center Multicultural Education Center with the North American Indigenous Student Organization for the campus-wide cleanup.

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Heating bills expected to soar this winter

Winter is just around the corner, and students who reside off campus should be expecting their heating bills to cause dents in their wallets.

The price of natural gas is projected to rise in the 2008-09 winter season.

DTE Energy, which is the parent company to MichCon, one of the largest gas suppliers in Michigan, bases its prices on the amount of money it pays for natural gas.

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Panel discusses religion’s role in political season

Professor of philosophy and religion Donald Matthews said if Barack Obama does lose this election, it comes down to one reason: racism.

“It means the U.S. is not ready for a president of a different race,” Matthews said.

The department of philosophy and religion, and Scholars Exploring Cultures, Religious Experiences and Traditions sponsored “Religion and the Election,” a panel discussion Tuesday night in Moore Hall Room 105.

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M.A.J.O.R. Night helps students explore majors, minors

One of the most common majors among college students happens to be “undecided.”

M.A.J.O.R. (Many Advisors Joined Under One Roof) Night, which took place Wednesday in the Towers lobby, is an opportunity for students to explore their decisions.

“This is for students to explore, for students who are undecided,” said Academic Adviser Lynne L’Hommedieu, organizer of the yearly event.

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Disc golf tournament to benefit American Red Cross

Students can show their school spirit through various events taking place this week.

One of which is with flying discs.

The Central/Western Disc Golf Tournament will take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Central Michigan University disc golf behinf Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

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Author speaks to students about ‘lies and truths’ in relationships

Warren junior Kira Busch said she could connect with Mark L. Knapp’s presentation Monday.

“It was very relative to my relationships,” Busch said.

Knapp presented “Lies and Truths in Close Relationships” on Monday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.

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