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A 'can'-do attitude
Retired Can Man Jim collects bottles around campus to pay the bills
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Whether they know it or not, students are familiar with Mount Pleasant retiree James Doyle. Or as they might know him - Can Man Jim. Doyle said he came up with the name Can Man Jim and put it on both of the carts he uses when collecting cans around town, during home football games and other areas of CMU's campus.
CMU receives $7.5 million deferred payment
State also provides $7.3 million October payment
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Central Michigan University today received its $7.5 million deferred August payment, said Barrie Wilkes, interim vice president of financial and administrative services. In addition, CMU received its scheduled $7.3 million October payment, totaling $14.7 million from the state.
Desjardins faces competency exams
Suspect does not recall Pizza King fire
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Former Pizza King employee Evan Thomas Desjardins will be evaluated for competency and insanity following a preliminary hearing on Thursday. Desjardins was charged on Sept. 21 for the alleged arson of Pizza King, 714 E. Preston St. Mount Pleasant Fire Chief Greg Walterhouse said he believes Desjardins started the fire in order to cover up a larceny at the business.
Lennox, Gates butt heads
Roscoe bans videotaping on campus without permission
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Isabella County prosecutors will not press charges in two related cases filed this week involving a CMU student and a university administrator, said Steve Smith, director of media relations. Topinabee junior Dennis Lennox II and Pam Gates, interim dean of the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, each filed incident reports and charges with CMU Police following a Monday incident.
Wallace named Provost
Iowa native will begin Jan. 7
Central Michigan University named Julia Wallace as Provost. Wallace, who was the dean for the University of Northern Iowa's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, will begin Jan. 7. "The university was pleased to have the opportunity to work with a strong group of finalists for this vital position," said CMU President Michael Rao in a press release.
Police search for suspect in attempted larceny
Suspect allegedly demanded OxyContin from Walgreens pharmacist
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Mount Pleasant Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly jumped the pharmacy counter at a local drug store and demanded OxyContin Tuesday night. The incident took place at 10:35 p.m. at Walgreens Drug Store, 1309 S. Mission St., said Officer Dave Sabuda.
Marijuana arrests doubled since 2004
Drug convictions affect students' financial aid
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Marijuana remains prevalent throughout Mount Pleasant and the number of arrests related to the popular narcotic are increasing across the country. In 2006, someone was arrested every 38 seconds in the United States on marijuana-related charges, according to a report released earlier this month by the Students for Sensible Drug Policy.
City taxes may rise next year
Property and water increases on slate for Mount Pleasant
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A proposed Mount Pleasant millage increase designed to help fund the Borden Building renovation could increase taxes for city residents, The millage would go into effect if commissioners approve the 2008 city budget, scheduled to be voted on at the Dec. 17, meeting.
Diversity, campus unity topic of forum
Students speak at NAACP's "We Got to do Better"
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Ashley Smith said hosting the "We Got to do Better" forum Tuesday night is important for the university. "We discussed issues other people would not be aware of, especially for students that sometimes feel they don't have an outlet to discuss them," the Pontiac senior and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People President said.
Revolutionary message
Hispanic Heritage Month keynote encourages activism
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Si se puede! Or, "Yes, it can be done!" Julie Chávez Rodríguez told more than 400 students and faculty packed into the Bovee University Center Auditorium that no matter how many people say it cannot be done - one person can make a difference. "Don't let people tell us we can't do something," she said.
'Church' in charge
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Dan Church is a key spokesperson for students across the nation. The Novi junior and Broadcast and Cinematic Arts major, was appointed chair of the National Broadcasting Society's Student Advisory Council in May. Church was nominated by the former chair and approved by the council.
Experts to speak on economy
Think tank president will tackle job outlook
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Political and economic experts are coming to CMU tonight to discuss Michigan's struggling economy and what it means for college graduates. The free Campus Conservatives-sponsored forum, "Critical Issues: Michigan's Economic Crisis," will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Sex talk forum to educate students
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Sex is a favorite topic for many college students. But tonight, students have a chance to direct their questions to experts. Safer Sex Patrol is sponsoring an open forum where students can ask questions about sexual health at 7 p.m. in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
