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Chippewas repeat MAC title at Ford Field
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DETROIT - In the end, they all were together. After the Central Michigan football team's 35-10 win against Miami University on Saturday at Ford Field, players and coaches alike celebrated at mid-field with hugs and high fives. As coach Butch Jones raised the Mid-American Conference championship trophy, the Chippewas let out a mighty cheer for their repeat title.
Lewis sentenced to 12 months in jail, 5 years probation
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By Kortny Hahn Staff Reporter Former CMU football player Spencer Lewis was sentenced this afternoon to 12 months in jail and five years probation for his role in the beating death of DeMarcus Graham. Judge William T. Ervin said he does not feel Lewis poses a threat to society, and prison time was not an appropriate punishment for Lewis' actions.
Lewis sentenced to 12 months in jail, 5 years probation for role in Graham death
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Former CMU football player Spencer Lewis was sentenced this afternoon to 12 months in jail and five years probation for his role in the beating death of DeMarcus Graham. Judge William T. Ervin said he does not feel Lewis poses a threat to society, and prison time was not an appropriate punishment for Lewis' actions.
CMU to face Purdue in Motor City Bowl
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This year's Motor City Bowl will be a rematch. Purdue was selected Sunday as the Big Ten representative to play CMU on Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Boilermakers beat the Chippewas 45-22 on Sept. 15 in West Lafayette, Ind., when the two teams played earlier this season.
Jones gets Gatorade shower, proves doubters wrong in win
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DETROIT - Butch Jones continued pacing up and down the sideline even with a 35-10 lead and one minute remaining Saturday at Ford Field. But when junior running back Justin Hoskins got him with a Gatorade bath, it finally hit him - Jones was going to be a Mid-American Conference Champion.
Thorpe burglar gets arrested
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A suspect has been arrested and in connection with three burglaries that took place in Thorpe Hall, said Steve Smith, director of media relations. CMU Police said a second suspect has not been arrested in the burglaries that took place early Saturday morning.
Promise in question, could be broken
Fixed tuition rate could be discussed at Thursday meeting
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CMU can only make so many promises. This year may be the last year the CMU Promise will be given to incoming freshmen, said Steve Smith, director of media relations. "We're concerned about the Promise's sustainability," Smith said. "Because of Michigan's economy, it is undetermined if we can keep such a guarantee.
Charter chalkboards
Central Academy mentor awarded Teacher of the Year
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When Amy Straus was growing up, she played "teacher" with her brother. She always knew she belonged in front of a chalkboard. Now Straus is a real teacher. Straus has taught at Central Academy in Ann Arbor for five years. The fifth-grade teacher was recognized on Nov.
CMU maintains strong academy endorsement
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Central Michigan University is paving the way for charter school programs throughout the country. CMU is one of the largest charter school authorizers in the country, said Scott Ray, external relations director at CMU's Center for Charter Schools. "We were actually the first university authorizer in Michigan," he said.
Surcharge to replace sales tax Jan. 1
Senate, House agree to approve bill, which could raise $750M
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When the four leaders of Michigan's legislature came to Central Michigan University for a forum last month, they agreed on one thing: The new service tax should, and will, be changed. They were right, but negotiations were not fast enough to avoid the tax being implemented - at least technically.
Life in brief
Stolen Property More than $2,000 in goods stolen from vehicle at MAC championship game When Virginia Ellis and her friend Barret Baxter returned to Baxter's car after the Mid-American Conference championship game on Saturday, she discovered some of her property had been stolen.
Strumming creativity
Saline senior mentors guitarists, has played instrument for 10 years
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Guitar instructor Bob Kendall thinks everyone should express their creativity. The Saline senior has played guitar for 10 years and began giving lessons a few months ago. "Everyone has a creative side, like when you're younger and you like to color," Kendall said.
Can-made castles
Students compete to create nifty structures with 45-minute time limit
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Concentration, steady hands and a little creativity were the keys to Sunday's can castle building contest. Almost 1,000 cans from the event were donated to the Central Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross food bank. Seven sororities competed to build the most creative castle using up to 200 cans and one extra item of their choice Sunday afternoon in Finch Fieldhouse.
Students can sell books at CMU Bookstore, SBX
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Students in need of some extra money can sell back their used textbooks. Merritt sophomore Amanda J. Davis said the money she'll get from selling back her books this semester will most likely be spent on Christmas-related expenses. "I've done most of the shopping, but I have to pay my mom back," she said.
'Tis the season for charity
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When the economy is at its worst, Christmas Outreach is at its busiest. Christmas Outreach, which is in its 25th year, collects donations at Finch Fieldhouse during the holiday season. Volunteers then set up a store for families to shop and chose their own items.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Week kicks off today at Bovee
Free anonymous testing, information available for students
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Portia McIntosh said people do not know enough about AIDS. Today kicks off HIV/AIDS Awareness Week with activities aimed at raising awareness and educating students. "Teenagers believe that they're untouchable." said the Southfield junior and student coordinator of awareness week.
