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Rao: Anti-gay chalkers are cowards
Perpetrators unknown; officials to set policy
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University President Michael Rao lambasted those responsible for anti-gay chalkings in an e-mail Tuesday to the CMU community. The chalkings, which appeared Monday between Anspach and Pearce halls, left derogatory and vulgar messages pertaining to the gay community.
Double-0 90
1938 graduate served in Secret Service, traveled world
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Doris Moore landed a job in the Secret Service by enlisting in the Army with a CMU teaching degree. Moore, a 90-year-old 1938 CMU alumna, worked at the Pentagon during World War II. "I was interviewed and asked if I would come to Military Intelligence and if I did, I could never tell anyone what I did.
Sixth candidate named for open diversity post
First five finalists still in running
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University officials said the decision to bring a sixth chief diversity officer candidate to campus doesn't mean the other five finalists were deemed unsatisfactory. CMU announced Tuesday that Denise O. Green, an associate professor in the College of Education and Health Services at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, will visit campus on April 23 as a finalist for the associate vice president for institutional diversity position.
Frustration with discrimination
Jones tells how lover was kept out of U.S. because he had AIDS
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James Jones said AIDS containment is as effective as catching water with a net. He said his friend and lover, Hans-Paul Verhoef, brought this to light when U.S. federal officials denied him entry to the country because he had AIDS. "It's futile," Jones said.
Senators discuss free speech Tuesday
Shapiro: Chalking, RSO policy First Amendment issues
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Senators discuss free speech Tuesday Shapiro: Chalking, RSO policy First Amendment issues By Beth Kieda Senior Reporter The First Amendment protects the right to free speech for everyone - including those with unpopular views. This was the message University President Michael Rao and interim Executive Vice President and Provost Gary Shapiro wanted to reiterate to the Academic Senate on Tuesday.
SGA Senate: YAF a hate group
Senators suspend two-week delay on resolution
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The Student Government Association's Senate has deemed the Young Americans for Freedom a hate group. Senators approved a resolution labeling YAF a hate group at its meeting Monday in the Charles V. Park Library's Strosacker Room. Approving the resolution tells Student Life the student body wants to see a clear definition of what free speech is and hate speech is, said Paul Pridgeon, Montgomery sophomore and SGA Senate leader.
Babb case may go to trial
Preliminary exam set for Thursday
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Thomas D. Babb's attorney is preparing to defend his client in trial court. But a judge will determine whether Jeffrey Clothier's client will stand trial for murder charges during a preliminary examination at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Isabella County Courthouse, 300 N.
Improving images
Panel discussion focuses on Asian stereotypes in media, America
Fort Gratiot senior Nicole Kamidoi thinks Asian-Americans should not be treated any differently than the majority. "We should be looked at like everyone else," she said. Kamidoi was one of five Asian-American panelists discussing stereotypes about Asian-Americans on Monday in the Charles V.
Students learn new moves at African Cultural Night
Dances convey Sudanese, Kikuyu experiences
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Members of the African Student Association demonstrated various styles of dance Monday night. Their performances included Kikuyu and Sudanese dance. "That's why it's hard to find fat people in Africa," Grand Blanc freshman and Master of Ceremonies Uzochukwuka Eluwa joked with the audience in between dances.
Love comes in many forms
Speaker outlines five 'languages' for individuals
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Suzanne Gareiss said love can be passionate, romantic and caring. But she said it also can be disappointing and intentional despite what movies tell audiences. Gareiss, recreation, parks and leisure faculty member, spoke to a small audience about concepts presented in Gary Chapman's book, "The Five Love Languages.
City Commission places lien on Borden building
Move would protect city if property is sold
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The Mount Pleasant City Commission added an amendment Monday night to place a lien on the Borden Creamery building property at West Broadway Street. Commissioners awarded an asbestos abatement contract for the building, 320 W. Broadway St., to Pro-Tech Environmental at its last meeting March 26.
Textbook ink change may affect colorblind students
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A recent alteration in textbook printing might become a problem for students with a certain type of colorblindness. Some publishing companies have altered the print in their books, using blue ink instead of the traditional black. McGraw-Hill and Prentice Hall are two of the publishing companies switching the text color in some of their newer publications.
Students share poetic flair at talent event
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Sitting on chairs and standing on stairs, students expressed unrepressed emotions as they shared their poetry Monday night. The Sophisticated Women of Color sponsored "Red Diary Poetry Night" at the Wesley Center Foundation, 1400 S. Washington St. SWC wanted students to have a place to express their art in a relaxing environment.
Transferring credits easy if right path is taken
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Whitmore Lake junior Bryan Klopp was informed during the fall semester of his freshman year he might not be coming back to CMU in the spring. It wasn't a result of poor academic performance or social misconduct. Rather, the concern was an issue of interest to many students, particularly those taking summer classes at various community colleges - transfer credits.
Speakers urge tolerance at Pride Week event
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Mike Neubecker thought his son Lee was confused when he told him he was gay. "He's gotta be confused, sure, he was confused," Neubecker reminisced. "I thought that there was something wrong here, but realized that I was the one who was wrong." Neubecker, from the Detroit area, is vice president of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays or PFLAG.
University roundup
Saginaw Valley State University International festival coming to SVSU Students and staff from the English Language Program at Saginaw Valley State University will present the eighth annual "Passport to the World" festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19, according to OurMidland.
Annual powwow event promotes healthy living
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Healthy living will be promoted through CMU's annual powwow. "We brainstormed and thought it would be beneficial to highlight health awareness issues that seem to be lacking," said Erin Green, Walloon Lake senior and North American Indigenous Student Organization treasurer.
Campaign spray chalk remains on sidewalks
Students join Facebook group to protest
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The Student Government Association elections are over but the campaigning efforts of one presidential ticket still are visible on campus. David Squires and Clarence Richardson's names are sprayed throughout campus sidewalks, and some students are not happy about it.
Life in brief
New Dean Search Withdrawal narrows field The search for a new dean of graduate studies is a match between two candidates after Timothy P. Mack withdrew his candidacy Monday. He was the fourth candidate from an initial field of 11 to withdraw in favor of another university.
Corrections
In the Wednesday, April 4 edition of Central Michigan Life, senior men's track sprinter Steve Wezner was wrongly noted as a two-time defending Mid-American Conference Champion in the 400-meter run. Wezner has won three consecutive 400m titles at the MAC Outdoor Championships.
