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79-year-old Detroit man shares Holocaust experience
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The morning of Nov. 9, 1938 was like any other for Martin Lowenberg - until stones flew through his school's windows. Three of his classmates were critically injured and the teacher at the school, specifically designated for Jewish students, urged the rest to go home as quick as they could.
Police investigate money missing in cemetery fund
Amount of money missing unknown
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Michigan State Police are investigating a discrepancy in the city of Mount Pleasant's cemetery account, said City Manager Kathie Grinzinger. Grinzinger said some "irregularities" in the account were discovered on November 16. Grinzinger said the city contacted the state police on Nov.
Purdue to play CMU at Motor City Bowl on Dec. 26
Teams will play in rematch of Sept. 22 game
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Purdue was selected today as the Big Ten representative to play CMU in the Motor City Bowl on Dec. 26 at Ford Field, according to the official Motor City Bowl Web site. The game will be a rematch of Purdue's 45-22 win over CMU on Sept. 22 in West Lafayette, Ind.
New budget model reflects credit demand
College, department funding to be more influenced by class hours
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Starting next summer, each college's budget will be more proportionately defined by the amount of revenue it raises. The change is the result of a recently revised budget model. Barrie Wilkes, interim vice president of finance and administrative services, said the changed model will give out funding based on the number of credit hours each college brings to the university.
Increased parking could happen
Dinius proposes demolishing more apartments, creating more space
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Only 56 parking spaces will be included with the Education Building when construction is finished in 2009 - and none currently are planned for use by students. The spaces included with the building's current plans will accommodate staff and faculty, as well as parents dropping off children for participation in the Child Development program, said CMU Police Chief Stan Dinius.
Goodbye old obsolete properties, hello new strip mall
City looks to profit from $1.6 Mission, Cherry development
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Students driving down Mission Street in 2009 may see a new strip mall. A new multiple-building commercial development is scheduled be completed by Dec. 31, 2008, on the corner of Mission and Cherry streets. The development is expected to cost $1.6 million, according to submitted plans.
Class sizes stay small
Stable freshmen enrollment keeps courses down
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Class sizes at colleges and universities are growing nationwide. But Central Michigan University is not following the trend. "(University) President (Michael) Rao wants to keep a standard number of incoming freshmen, so the overall population of Central stays pretty stable," said Betty Wagner, director of admissions.
Ticket/bus packages sell out
Seats still available for Saturday's game at Detroit's Ford Field
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Those looking to take the CMU-sponsored busses or get the $10 student tickets are out of luck. The 1,000 extra tickets and a remaining bus is sold out. The extra tickets bring the total sold to 7,000, about 1,300 more than last year's game. "It's fantastic, because last year we sold about 5,700 to 5,800 tickets," said Nick Williams, associate athletic director of external operations.
Life in brief
World AIDS Day Event encourages discussion and education Saturday is World AIDS Day. It's a day to talk about an issue that affects many people, but often is invisible. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization established Dec.
One year later:Broomfield Road twice as safe
U-turns, medians cut accidents from 38 to 16 at intersections
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A year after changes were completed to West Broomfield Road on the south end of campus, the number of accidents taking place on the road has been cut by more than half. According to the Michigan State Police's annual High Crash Intersection Report for Mount Pleasant, 16 accidents took place in 2006-07 along the campus section of Broomfield Road, down from 38 in 2005-06.
Residents create talent pool for local government
New Vision 20/20 aims to improve Isabella County
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Isabella County community leaders joined forces Thursday to maintain cooperation between all local governments. A panel of Vision 20/20 members met Thursday afternoon at the Comfort Inn Conference Center, 2424 S. Mission St., for a formal press conference to discuss how they plan to improve life in Isabella County during the next 20 years.
Rock sale profits help fund student field trips
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Andras Galinac didn't plan to leave Brooks Hall with a pocketful of rocks Wednesday afternoon. But that's just what the Onaway junior did. Galinac said he was captivated by the display of shiny minerals at the Geology Club's bi-annual rock sale, which took place this week in Brooks Hall.
Residence hall art moves to gallery
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The art displayed in residence halls was moved to the University Art Gallery on Wednesday, where it will be displayed until Dec. 15. Various art pieces went on display in residence halls around campus starting Oct. 15 as a part of the "Great Inspirations in Unexpected Places" exhibit.
Orchesis Dance Company to perform winter show this weekend
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Christine Hackney's shyness goes away when she's on stage. "I'm not one to get up and talk in front of people," she said. "Dancing is different, though, and I'm really excited about the show." The Mount Pleasant sophomore is one of more than 30 students who will take the stage this weekend during Orchesis Dance Company's annual winter concert.
Children receive influenza shots
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Dr. Robert Graham said every child who gets the flu will give it to 15 others. "We hope to cut down on the number of flu cases," the medical director of the Central Michigan District Health Department said. Kalee Curtis, 7, and her brother, Devin Curtis, 9, received flu shots Thursday as a part of CMDH's joint program with Central Michigan University's Physicians Assistant program.
Sleepwalking comic gets laughs with real-life tales
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Mike Birbiglia can't sleep. And that's no joke. The comedian told a full crowd about his sleep disorder Wednesday night in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. He said it wasn't until he jumped through a window at a La Quinta Inn that he decided to seek help for the disorder.
u round up
MSU receives grant to help migrant workers More seasonal and migrant farm youths will be able to receive support services and academic planning through Michigan State University because of a federal grant, according to The State News. MSU's High School Equivalency Program received a $2.
Students show smarts in SRACE event
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Angela Glefke designed a uniform for baseball umpires that more effectively handles heat. Using a blend of cotton and rayon, Glefke created a uniform more like a player's jersey than the traditional shirts umpires usually wear. "It was a great experience and I'm glad I had a chance to do this," said the Clinton Township senior.
Choir sings songs of the season
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Christmas is four weeks away, but some students already are in the holiday spirit. Melissa Andres is one of them. The Clinton Township senior and Concert Choir member will perform alongside her fellow classmates in the annual Juletide Concert at 3 and 7 p.
Budgeting key to affordable travel
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Students who love to travel agree saving enough money is the key to a fun, successful trip. Professor R. Gene Stout said students should be budgeting for their ongoing expensing over a long-term period, not in the two months leading up to the trip. "Start saving early," the finance and law professor said.
Powwows discussed at Soup and Substance
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Ashton Heintzelman told students Thursday afternoon powwows mean a lot more than most students think. "You'll often hear them (Native Americans) talk about it as a heartbeat of a nation," the Mount Pleasant freshman and Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians member said.
