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Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival

Thousands of people flocked to the village of Shepherd over the weekend to enjoy live music, tractor/car shows, educational tours and most importantly: maple syrup and pancakes during the 68th annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, held in Shepherd, Michigan from Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, April 26, 2026. The festival is an effort to showcase community history through food, family and fun. Attendees also enjoyed shopping with various vendors, helicopter rides, horse pulls and a weekend-long carnival.

The famous syrup is produced by the Shepherd Sugar Bush Corp, which sells its goods during the festival. Festival-goers also enjoyed it during all-you-can-eat breakfasts and a pancake-eating competition.

Softball vs. Miami Ohio Game Three

The Central Michigan University softball team fell 8-0 in game three against the Miami University Redhawks at Margo Jonker Stadium on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The team celebrated their seniors, outfielder Paige Sayler, pitcher Mackenzie Langan, infielder Angela Petrovitch, and pitcher/utility player Cierra Laska in a pregame ceremony where the players caught pitches from their dads. Along with a pregame ceremony, seniors also received framed jerseys postgame. The team will head to face Akron for the last regular three-game series of the season, starting on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Lacrosse vs. Akron

The Central Michigan University lacrosse team fell 16-3 against the Akron Zips on senior day at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The team celebrated senior attacker Kelsey Barratt, midfielder Victoria Chesson and goalkeeper Leila Kahler. Sophomore attacker/midfielder Julia Werner scored two goals, and freshman attacker Mia Bradley scored one.

Softball vs. Miami Ohio Game Two

Central Michigan University's softball team won the second game against Miami University 7-6 in Margo Jonker Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. A productive first inning by the Chippewas was rounded off by an RBI double and single, putting CMU up 3-0 early. In a similar fashion to game one, it was 5-1 at the start of the fourth, but in CMU's favor this time around. An RBI single in the fourth by CMU junior Grace Koenig helped raise the score, but a late-game rally by the Redhawks let the game finish in dramatic fashion. The Chippewas clinched a Mid-American Conference tournament spot with this win making it their 14th consecutive. They look to finish the series on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Softball vs. Miami Ohio Game One

Central Michigan University's softball team lost to Miami University 8-1 in game one of their series on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Miami started off the game productive, going up 5-0 at the top of the third. Central's solo run scored came in the bottom of the third when sophomore London Williams batted an RBI single up the middle, allowing junior Emma Lotus to score. Despite a slight change in momentum, it wasn't enough to overcome the Redhawks, as they scored three more runs before the end, finishing the game 8-1.

Mock Rock 2026

Central Michigan University's fraternities and sororities competed in Mock Rock at McGuirk Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This event is part of Greek Week 2026, which is called "The Battle Of The Beats". Greek organizations were grouped into teams named after different music genres, including disco, rap, pop, EDM and more. Mock Rock is the final event on the Greek Week calendar in which teams must perform choreographed dances for points. The team with the most points by the end of the week wins.

Baseball vs. Rochester Christian University

The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Rochester Christian University in a midweek game 11-1 at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Senior outfielder Cole Prout led the team with two RBIs. The team will head to Oxford, Ohio, for a three-game series starting on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Spring Football Game

Central Michigan University's football team hosted its annual spring football game on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The offense and defense rotated through various players and positions as the teams scrimmaged each other in the evening hours. Four quarterbacks rotated through plays and formations, testing out their arms, legs, and agility. The team looks ahead to September to kick off the regular season in New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.

Black Girls Rock Pageant

Central Michigan University Black Girls Rock hosted its second annual pageant in the Bovee University Center on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Junior Whitney Patterson was awarded Mrs. 2026 Pink and Black. Additionally, Patterson won $100 for winning the pageant.

Earth Awareness Community Cleanup

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe hosted an Earth Awareness Community Cleanup at Broadway Park on Friday, April 17, 2026. Almost 30 volunteers came to help clean up the SCIT Reservation and Mill Pond Park. The Tribe partnered with the city of Mount Pleasant to make the cleanup more widespread and involve the community more than in recent years.

"We are really trying to build up that relationship more between the Tribe and the city, and I have always wanted to get the tribe more involved with the city, so the environmental realm is definitely where it's at to do that," Mount Pleasant City Sustainability Coordinator Mason Squillets-Peterson said.

The cleanup was followed by lunch at the pavilion in Broadway Park. The Tribe's Environmental Outreach Coordinator Katie Hager organizes two of these clean-up events every year.

Baseball vs. Ohio University Game Three

The Central Michigan University baseball team fell 16-6 in the last game of the three-game series against Ohio University at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The team will head to Rochester, Michigan, to face Oakland University on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Baseball vs. Ohio Game Two

The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Ohio University during game two of the series in a 4-3 walk off hit by Joey Milto allowing redshirt freshman outfielder Dominic Bouscher to score the winning run at the baseball game at Keilitz Field in Theunissen Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026. Senior outfielder Joey Milto, redshirt freshman outfielder Dominic Bouscher, redshirt sophomore infielder Drew Loikits, and sophomore infielder Miguel Correa Jr. each scored one run. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)

Daryl and the Beans Concert

Daryl and the Beans rocked Anspach Hall during the Mount Pleasant stop of their World Domination Tour, celebrating the release of their second album, "Hunk Alert" on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The band is made up of CMU creative writing professors Robert Fanning, Jeffrey Bean and Darrin Doyle.

CMU student Juice Legend manned the drums. Fanning's daughter, Magdalena, opened the show with a few original songs.

The setlist featured an array of covers, parodies and orginal songs. Fans were able to purchase T-shirts and CD's before and after the show. All proceeds are dedicated to the Daryl and the Beans Award for CMU Creative Writing students.

Baseball vs. Ohio University Game One

The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Ohio University 15-5 in the first game against the Ohio University Bobcats at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026. Redshirt junior infielder/outfielder Bryson Webb and junior outfielder Harrison Bowman led the team, each scoring three runs.

Baseball vs. Youngstown State

The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Youngstown State 12-2 in a midweek baseball game at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Redshirt junior infielder Bryson Webb led the team with one home run and three runs. The team will host Ohio University for a three-game series starting Friday, April 17, 2026.

Gallery: Parks in Mount Pleasant experience flooding

Severe weather rolled through Michigan tonight, with tornadoes touching down in some areas. Mount Pleasant experienced heavy rain, resulting in flooding in Island and Nelson Parks. Mount Pleasant is under a flood watch until 2 a.m. on April 17, according to the National Weather Service.

Softball vs. University of Michigan

The Central Michigan University Chippewas lost to the Michigan Wolverines 8-1 in an out-of-conference game at Margo Jonker Stadium on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. A solo home run by the Wolverines and two additional runs put Michigan up 3-0 by the bottom of the second inning. A grand slam by Michigan sophomore Lauren Putz put Michigan up 8-0 In the sixth inning, only to be answered by Central Michigan University sophomore London Williams with a solo home run. The Chippewas' next game is against Buffalo on Friday for a 3-game series.

Baseball vs. Milwaukee

The Central Michigan University baseball team fell 9-6 against the Milwaukee Panthers at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Monday, April 13, 2026. Senior infielder Brady Krzciok and redshirt senior catcher Spencer Verburg both hit one home run for the Chippewas. Krzciok led the team with two runs. The team's next game will be against Youngstown State on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Threads Fashion Show

Central Michigan University hosts its annual Threads Fashion Show at Finch Fieldhouse, Saturday, April 11, 2026. Student models walked the runway showing off intricate creations designed by Central Michigan student designers that was watched by students, faculty and family members.

Passion Palooza

Passion Palooza, an event where students affiliated with the Central Michigan University Public Service Residential Community can showcase their passion projects, was hosted by the PSRC in Kulhavi Hall on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Visiting students and staff were able to learn about various passion-driven clubs and organizations, engage with PSRC members and enjoy refreshments.