2008 Woodie Awards
News Articles
Fighting for Diversity
NAACP pushes for justice in noose case; more than 70 attend rally
By
Chants of "no justice, no peace" could be heard Tuesday night as marchers walked and chanted their way through Central Michigan University's campus. About 70 people marched from the Industrial and Engineering Technology Building to Warriner Mall, where the CMU chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People hosted a rally.
Ticket/bus packages sell out
MAC championship game tickets still available
By
Getting to Saturday's MAC championship game at Detroit's Ford Field just became more difficult. The 1,000 extra tickets and a remaining bus is sold out. The extra tickets bring the total sold to 7,000 or about 1,300 more than last year's game. Students can still buy tickets through Ticketmaster or by calling Ford Field at 313-262-2003.
ACLU: Video policy needs to be reviewed
Letter sent to CMU says Lennox has right to film
By
Three university officials received a letter Tuesday from the American Civil Liberties Union urging CMU to reconsider its campus videotaping policy. The ACLU is opposing a letter sent by Dean of Students Bruce Roscoe to Topinabee junior Dennis Lennox II on Oct.
CMU tickets, bus added for game
About 6,500 seats sold, Athletics
By
Tickets to the Mid American Conference Championship game are dwindling as Saturday approaches. Only 250 student tickets remained as of Tuesday afternoon. The 2,000 allotted student tickets and the two buses reserved for sending students down to Ford Field sold out Monday afternoon.
Sue: Unconscious bigotry most dangerous
Forum highlights national racial issues minorities face
By
Derald Wing Sue believes well-intentioned individuals are the people who perpetuate racism the most. "It is not the overt racists, not the skinheads or the Klansmen that does the most damage," the Columbia University psychology and education professor said.
New development on Mission and Cherry
$100,000 in Brownfield money helps retail project
By
The Mount Pleasant City Commission set in motion a plan that will clear the way for a $1.6 million retail development. Commissioners on Monday voted 6-1 to reimburse more than $100,000 over 12 years for the demolition of five properties on the corner of Mission and Cherry streets.
Grave undertaking
Author, mortician spreads positive message of death
By
Death is a topic that at one time or another everyone can relate to. Tuesday night this seemed true when about 150 students, faculty and community members turned out for Thomas Lynch's presentation in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. The undertaker, author and poet said his time dealing with death has taught him what is essential to the funeral/grieving process.
Life in brief
Leaders wanted SGA seeks senators for spring The Student Government Association is looking for eight motivated people to serve in the Senate for the spring semester. Elections will take place Monday at the last general board meeting. Candidates must be nominated by an SGA member and are asked to deliver a short speech, then participate in a question and answer session with the association.
Jackson named affirmative action officer
Wayne State official ready to begin at CMU Feb. 11
By
Jeannie Jackson is feeling good about her new job. Officials on Tuesday selected her as the next affirmative action officer at Central Michigan University. Jackson's anticipated start date is Feb. 11. "I feel like this is an opportunity for both Central Michigan and myself," she said.
Lennox could face expulsion
Junior cited for three violations in Oct. 23 incident
By
Topinabee junior Dennis Lennox II could face anything from a written reprimand to expulsion from Central Michigan University if it is determined he violated a university code for students. Lennox was cited Monday, in a letter sent by Director of Student Life Tony Voisinfor three different violations of the CMU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures.
Rao awards staff, organizations for diversity contributions
Honoree Williams sees more work to be done, headed in right direction
By
Kevin Williams once thought he knew every minority student on campus. He still finds new faces today. The associate director of admissions and minority enrollment was one of eight individuals and organizations to receive the President's Diversity Excellence Award on Tuesday night in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium.
Group wants action, justice
By
The Rev. Charles E. Williams II doesn't think authorities in Mount Pleasant and Isabella County are doing enough to deal with a student who admitted to hanging four nooses in a campus classroom. He and other members of the National Council for Community Empowerment met with Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney Larry J.
Transsexual enlightens crowd
By
Rachel Crandall is a transsexual on a mission for awareness and acceptance for all. She made that known Monday night at the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. Crandall, executive director of TransGender Michigan, was born a male. She said she only identified with females since she could remember.
Workshop on 'seven habits' teaches time management
By
Staff members can walk away with a handful of new habits to make their lives more successful this weekend. Human Resources is sponsoring the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Dec. 7 in Rowe Room 229. "This workshop is set up to expose individuals to ways that will better both their academic and professional lives," said Kimberly Voisin, assistant director of Residence Life.
Early registration attracts students to Honors Program
By
Emily Herrinton has never had trouble scheduling the classes she needs. That's because, up until this semester, the South Lyon junior was in CMU's Honors Program. Honors students must complete 22 credits of honors course work, complete six to eight hours of a single foreign language and complete 120 hours of community service to graduate with honors.
Police await warrant to arrest suspect in car theft
By
Central Michigan University Police have found the person who allegedly stole a car on campus between Nov. 16 and 17 and later crashed it on Pickard Road. Police are waiting to get a warrant to arrest the male suspect, whose name has not yet been released.
Women's fraternity raises money for Farwell schools
By
Members of Sigma Alpha Iota are in the holiday spirit. And this week, they'll be singing about it. The professional women's fraternity sung holiday songs and took donations Tuesday in the Bovee University Center. However, they're doing more than just working out their vocal chords.
Student research on display
By
Why do college students get tattoos? For the answer, people can stop by Lindsey Forton's booth from 1 to 4 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. The Alto freshman and her two group members are just a few of 175 students whose 68 different exhibits will be on display at the fourth annual Students Research and Creative Endeavors exhibition.
Poet to reveal rural side of life
By
Grand Ledge senior Axie Barclay will give students a glimpse into the darker side of rural life Thursday when she presents the "XY Rated: Fiction and Poetry Collection." The reading is a culmination of honor students' senior capstone projects in creative writing.
Students sell plasma for extra money
By
Erik Brace said he is kind of like a doctor because he saves people's lives. The Westland freshman is joking, but he does help save lives by donating plasma. "I'm broke and want to help people, too," he said. BioLife Plasma Services, 4279 E. Blue Grass Road, offers donors $20 for their first visit during a week and $35 for subsequent donations that week.
