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Past Deadline: Campus Dining Problems

On this episode of Past Deadline, Staff Reporter and host McKenna Golat interviews CM-Life Managing Editor Courtney Pedersen to discuss the recent news and opinions surrounding Chartwells - CMU's new food service provider.

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Level Up Chips S3 E5: The Journey of Metroid

This time, Max and Mike celebrate the 35 year journey Metroid has gone through to end up at Metroid Dread, an end to the saga that started it all. Join us as we discuss the story, passion, significance and inspiration of the Metroid series. Thanks for watching! Make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on social media to stay updated with your Central Michigan University campus and community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmlife​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMLIFE​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmlifephoto/​​


Soundcheck S7 E4: Rocker's Guide to Country (Part 1)

This time on Soundcheck, Ben shows Michael and Brody the lassos... er, ropes of country music. This should be a good place to start for any rock fans looking to get into country music! Part two comes out next week! 1. White Lightning // George Jones 2. Thanks A Lot // Ernest Tubb 3. Act Naturally // Buck Owens 4. She's Got You // Patsy Cline 5. Once a Day // Connie Smith 6. See The Big Man Cry // Charlie Louvin 7. D-I-V-O-R-C-E // Tammy Wynette 8. Mr. Bojangles // Jerry Jeff Walker 9. Harlan County // Jim Ford 10. Ode To Billie Joe // Bobbie Gentry 11. Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down // Kris Kristofferson 12. Poncho & Lefty // Townes Van Zandt


Raving Geeks S4 E5: The Adaptation of the Geeks

On this week's episode, the Geeks talk about how classic stories evolve and change over time to fit with growing and changing audiences.


Level Up Chips S3 E4: Dark Souls

This time on Level Up Chips, Mike, Max, and guest host Michael Livingston talk about their love for the Souls series, successors, and inspired games. Are you prepared, stranger? Thanks for watching! Make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on social media to stay updated with your Central Michigan University campus and community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmlife​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMLIFE​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmlifephoto/​​


For Art's Sake: Rage Room


Raving Geeks S4 E4: The Superhero Identity Crisis

On this week’s episode of Raving Geeks, the Geeks discuss whose identity overtakes who. Is Batman the mask, or is Bruce Wayne the true façade? The secret identity crisis lives on in so many heroes and the Geeks are here to figure out who is the alter-ego. Thanks for watching! Make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on social media to stay updated with your Central Michigan University campus and community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmlife​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMLIFE​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmlifephoto/​​


Past Deadline: Introducing 2021 Editor-in-Chief Michael Livingston

Past Deadline is back with staff reporter and new host McKenna Golat. On this episode, she sits down with Central Michigan Life Editor-in-Chief Michael Livingston to talk about the inner-workings of CM Life and why you should be reading every day!


Level Up Chips S3 E3: Nintendo Switch

On Level Up Chips, Mike, Max, and guest host Tess Ware take a trip down memory card lane at the success of the Nintendo Switch. With so many great titles, indie series and fun memories the Switch has so much to talk about! Thanks for watching! Make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on social media to stay updated with your Central Michigan University campus and community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmlife​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMLIFE​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmlifephoto/​​


Soundcheck S7 E3: CD Dollar Bin

This time on Soundcheck, Michael, Ben and Brody revisit an old format! See if they found any gold in the CD Dollar Bin! Setlist: 1. heavenmetal // Chelsea Light Moving 2. void // Sonny & The Sunsets 3. God // Tori Amos 4. It's So Easy Bein' Me // Artichoke 5. American Kooter // Trans Am 6. Chicane, OH // Casper Skulls 7. Roar of the Ganja // Jonny Rice 8. Just a Frog // Laurie Miller 9. Sex Candy (Dance Mix) // Laurie Miller 10. Boring (Dance Mix) // Laurie Miller 11. Westbound Sign // Green Day 12. Peggy Legg // Terry Allen 13. Union Afterburner // Kindness, Texas Keep listening to CM Life podcasts: www.cm-life.com/multimedia/ Stay in touch with us: twitter.com/cmlife www.facebook.com/cmlife


Raving Geeks S4 E3: Gore For Glory

On this bloody episode of Raving Geeks, the Geeks dive into the recent trend of ultra-violent, dark and serious superhero movies and shows. Do they contribute to the genre? (WARNING: Discussion involves violent/mature themes and possible spoilers) Keep listening to CM Life podcasts: www.cm-life.com/multimedia/ Stay in touch with us: twitter.com/cmlife www.facebook.com/cmlife


HATS Improv Showcase 2021

All three of CMU's improv groups banned together for an in-person showcase last night at 6 p.m. in the greenspace between Anspach and Pierce Halls.


Level Up Chips S3 E2: P.S. Showcase

On this week’s episode of Level Up Chips, Mike and Max go through all of the exciting information and teasers from the PlayStation show last week. Thanks for watching! Make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on social media to stay updated with your Central Michigan University campus and community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmlife​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMLIFE​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmlifephoto/​​ Build your portfolio while a part of an award-winning, student-run newsroom! Central Michigan Life has positions available for students interested in news, sports, video, photo and advertising.  Completed applications should be sent to editor@cm-life.com. They can be found on CM Life's help wanted page: https://www.cm-life.com/page/help-wan...​ Looking for merch to support our endeavors? Visit The Goods Central: https://www.thegoodscentral.com/​​ Central Michigan Life is CMU’s award-winning, student-run campus media company that, over the last 100 years, has evolved into combining exceptional print and digital product lines. CM Life is nationally recognized for its excellence in business and advertising, as well as journalism. CM Life helps prepare students for successful media careers and prides itself on a wide alumni network. CM Life’s employees go on to work with some of the top media organizations, corporations and agencies in the nation.


Soundcheck S7 E2: Diamonds in the Surf: Five Beach Boys Hidden Gems

This time on Soundcheck, Brody and Ben show Michael five great Beach Boys albums that aren't "Pet Sounds." Surf's up! Setlist: 1. Heroes And Villains // The Beach Boys 2. Little Bird // The Beach Boys 3. Be Still // The Beach Boys 4. Diamond Head // The Beach Boys 5. 'Til I Die // The Beach Boys 6. A Day In The Life Of A Tree // The Beach Boys 7. Surf's Up // The Beach Boys 8. Roller Skating Child // The Beach Boys 9. Love Is A Woman // The Beach Boys 10. Only With You // The Beach Boys 11. The Trader // The Beach Boys 12. California Saga (The Beaks Of Eagles) // The Beach Boys 13. PT Cruiser // Al Jardine 14. All I Wanna Do // The Beach Boys 15. Deirdre // The Beach Boys 16. Forever // The Beach Boys 17. Dreamer // Dennis Wilson 18. Southern California // Brian Wilson 19. Maybe the People Would Be the Times or Between Clark and Hilldale // Love 20. Johnny Carson // Kindness, Texas Keep listening to CM Life podcasts: www.cm-life.com/multimedia/ Stay in touch with us: twitter.com/cmlife www.facebook.com/cmlife


Raving Geeks S4 E2: Is DC Making Good Movies Now?

This time on Raving Geeks, the Geeks discuss the less-than-stellar past of the DCEU and how the newest films give them hope for the future. Keep listening to CM Life podcasts: www.cm-life.com/multimedia/ Stay in touch with us: twitter.com/cmlife www.facebook.com/cmlife


SHORT: The Elysium Open Dance Battle

CMU Faculty Ricky Clarkson, known to the campus community as "Professor Bird," helps host an open dance battle in collaboration with the Mount Pleasant School of Dance Sept. 11. "The whole point of this is to say we're here," Bird said. "It's a haven for dancers of all styles to come."


Level Up Chips S3 E1: Summer Games

On the season 3 debut of Level Up Chips, returning host Mike Gonzalez and co-host Max Logan talk about the games they played over the summer and some of the announcements they missed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! Make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on social media to stay updated with your Central Michigan University campus and community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmlife​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMLIFE​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmlifephoto/​​ Build your portfolio while a part of an award-winning, student-run newsroom! Central Michigan Life has positions available for students interested in news, sports, video, photo and advertising.  Completed applications should be sent to editor@cm-life.com. They can be found on CM Life's help wanted page: https://www.cm-life.com/page/help-wan...​ Looking for merch to support our endeavors? Visit The Goods Central: https://www.thegoodscentral.com/​​ Central Michigan Life is CMU’s award-winning, student-run campus media company that, over the last 100 years, has evolved into combining exceptional print and digital product lines. CM Life is nationally recognized for its excellence in business and advertising, as well as journalism. CM Life helps prepare students for successful media careers and prides itself on a wide alumni network. CM Life’s employees go on to work with some of the top media organizations, corporations and agencies in the nation.


Soundcheck S7 E1: Album Openers

On the Season 7 debut of Soundcheck, Michael and Ben say hello to new full-time host Brody Britton the only way they know how: by sharing their favorite album openers of all time! It feels like the first time! Setlist: 1. Teeth Like God's Shoeshine // Modest Mouse 2. Hootenanny // The Replacements 3. Come In // Weatherday 4. Title Track // Death Cab for Cutie 5. Venus And Mars // Wings 6. Rock Show // Wings 7. Blue // Blu & Exile 8. Victoria // The Kinks 9. We // The Roches 10. Hammond Song // The Roches 11. Feel Good Hit Of The Summer // Queens of the Stone Age 12. XXX // Danny Brown 13. Amarillo Highway (for Dave Hickey) // Terry Allen 14. Jynweythek // Aphex Twin 15. Painted Paradise // Soul Media 16. Lover Man // Love Is A Drag 17. Feel It In Your Guts // Thurston Moore, Bernie Sanders 18. Feels Like The First Time (Foreigner) // Kindness, Texas Keep listening to CM Life podcasts: www.cm-life.com/multimedia/ Stay in touch with us: twitter.com/cmlife www.facebook.com/cmlife


Raving Geeks S4 E1: What a Marvel-ous Summer!

The Geeks are back from a summer hiatus to discuss the many movies, shows and trailers Marvel Studios released since the group last got together! Keep listening to CM Life podcasts: www.cm-life.com/multimedia/ Stay in touch with us: twitter.com/cmlife www.facebook.com/cmlife


Headlines - 8/26/2021

For the first time this school year, get a sneak peek of what’s in tomorrow’s print edition with this week’s headlines video!