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Reducing refuse
Increased recycling on CMU's campus saves money, energy
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There are more and more plastic and metal structures popping up on campus and in class halls. The tiny containers are there to make campus cleaner and save the university money. They're recycling bins - 18 were added in October for recycling paper products on the first floors of Anspach, Pearce and Grawn halls to encourage students to recycle items like newspapers, said Steve Lawrence, associate vice president of Facilities Management.
MAC title tickets now available
Packages include bus ride to and from Detroit's Ford Field
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Chippewa fans already have begun buying their tickets for the Mid-American Conference Championship. The Central Michigan football team will play in the championship game for the second consecutive year at either 11 a.m. or noon Saturday, Dec. 1 at Ford Field in Detroit.
Judge strikes down Michigan primary
Unconstitutional law prevented public access to voting records
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A law that switched Michigan's presidential primary election to Jan. 15 has been deemed unconstitutional. Ingham County Circuit Court Judge William Collette ruled Wednesday that the move was unconstitutional because it prevents public access to primary voting records.
Education Building work on schedule for 2009 completion
Rose Arena upgrade could be on trustees' agenda in December
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Work on the new Education Building is on budget and on schedule. Construction will continue throughout the winter, said Steve Lawrence, vice president of Facilities Management. Winter construction is a common practice in Michigan, and necessary if the building is to be completed by its February 2009 deadline, Lawrence said.
Students explore housing options at fair
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Dozens of local apartment complex representatives lined up to catch the attention of Central Michigan University students Thursday afternoon. While the businesses endorsed their apartments, students got a chance to explore off-campus housing alternatives at the Mount Pleasant Community Housing Fair in Finch Fieldhouse.
Trading Traditions
Unified Holiday connects 13 student organizations in UC
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Students celebrated each other's cultural traditions Thursday in the least-traditional way. Singing, dancing, informational booths and ethnic foods ushered in the holiday spirit for more than 350 people during the Unified Holiday Celebration in the Bovee University Center Rotunda.
Officials: Staph outbreak not a major concern
Washing hands for 15 seconds kills infections
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A deadly form of staph infection has been detected on Central Michigan University's campus, but officials say there isn't any need for panic. "At University Health Services, we have had five cases of (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) since July 1, 2007, which is more than we saw from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007," said Sarah Campbell, director of University Health Services.
Life in brief
Pancake breakfast Delta Zeta to host fundraiser for hearing impaired The sisters of Delta Zeta will load up on syrup and pancake mix for their annual breakfast Sunday. Delta Zeta sponsors a pancake breakfast every year to benefit the speech and hearing impaired.
Trophy gets staff interest
Faculty member offers to sculpt saddle for rivalry
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An idea to start a Central/Western trophy exchange has sparked the interest of more than just students. North Art Studio Coordinator Ryan Flesher has offered to sculpt a trophy if such a program is established. "I think that it will be a signifier of pride," Flesher said.
Speaker discusses Native American social issues, stereotypes
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By David Veselenak Staff Reporter Alton "Sonny" Smart told students to keep their lives in sync by communicating with those around them. "The better you communicate, the more successful you'll be," he said. Smart, the keynote speaker for Native American Heritage Month, spoke Thursday night to a near-full audience in the Charles V.
University honors dedicated staff, retirees at ceremony
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Dale Gust understands time travels fast and every moment must be cherished. The business information systems faculty member was one of 21 Central Michigan University employees who were presented with a certificate of appreciation Wednesday night at the Employee Retirement and Service Recognition Ceremony.
Kenyan native speaks out about Africa's economy
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Kenya native June Arunga said there is a solution to helping Africa. Arunga detailed several of Africa's economic challenges during a presentation Wednesday night in the Charles V. Park Library. "Solutions are done best from the bottom up rather than top down," Arunga said.
Poetry reading touches students
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Sean Thomas Dougherty bore his soul through poetry Wednesday night in the Charles V. Park Library Baber room. In front of a crowd of about 30 students and faculty members, Dougherty read various pieces about love, friends who have died, his heritage and the neighborhood he grew up in.
Floyd still missing
Sheriff Oltersdorf suspects foul play
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Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police are investigating reports that Augustine Floyd was seen after the party he initially was thought to have disappeared from. The missing 18-year-old Suttons Bay man came to Mount Pleasant Oct. 12 to attend T-Pain's concert on CMU's campus and attended a party afterwards on the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Reservation.
Urban Coffeehouse ready to serve up tunes
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An ordinary classroom will become a coffeehouse tonight, playing host to musical artists Chinua Hawk and Chris Cauley. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for Program Board's free "Urban Coffeehouse" concert in Pierce 128. The show is pegged to start at 8 p.m. It will feature Hawk and Cauley, who are performing exclusively on college campuses as part of their "Brother from Another Mother" tour.
