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New Web site gives Greeks a new look

Greek Life at Central Michigan University has got a new look to it.

Their new Web site cmugreeks.com was started Monday to update their older Web site which Tom Idema, assistant director of Student Life, said wasn’t easy to deal with.

“We just needed a new Web site.

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Grandparents U brings 111 participants to campus

The campus of Central Michigan University had some unusual residents lurking around last week.

The second annual Grandparents U, a three-day summer camp, brought 111 CMU alumni and their grandchildren ages eight to 12 to share and experience college life.

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City improvement plan to change structure of streets

Mount Pleasant’s 2010 to 2014 Capital Improvement Plan was approved at Monday’s city commission meeting, along with revisions to the original plan that were introduced June 3.

Revisions include moving several projects up to 2009 as a part of the city’s mini-stimulus package, according to the meeting.

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Q&A: Board chairwoman Gail Torreano talks business

Vision for Central Michigan University’s next president

Board of Trustees Chairwoman Gail Torreano said she has not completely formulated a vision yet, as the presidential search Web site and forums will offer insight in coming weeks of what the campus community hopes to see.

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Hours extended for Finals Week

Finals week is the culmination of a semester’s worth of academic endeavors.

The week often means stress and lots of studying for many students at Central Michigan University, but business on and off campus are trying to minimize the impact of finals.

For late night studiers, the Charles V.

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Charity’s getting help from students moving

Many local charities are getting aid from students who live in residence halls.

As residents begin moving out, many items that are still in good order are being left for charities through the Residence Hall Charity Drive.

Though the Residence Hall Charity Drive doesn’t officially begin until May 1, donations are already pouring in said Calkins Residence Hall Director Cathy Warner.

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PR director for Special Olympics leaves CMU

The public relations manager position for Special Olympics Michigan is making a change, but former manager Vanessa Walsh has no regrets.

After three years, Walsh was faced with the tough decision of staying at CMU or leaving to Lansing to take a different public relations position.

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State proposes takeover, charter schools to improve grades

Failing and underperforming schools are running out of time, and state Rep. Tim Melton is watching the clock.

Melton, an Auburn Hills democrat, has introduced legislation aimed at targeting failing schools in Michigan. If the schools do not make the grade, they could face state takeover or increased competition from new charter schools.

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