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A pain in the pocketbook
Overtime, fuel cost $14K so far
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The nearly 21-hour power outage that struck Central Michigan University this week caused class cancellations and angered students. Now it will affect CMU's pocketbook. Although most of the financial damage the blackout caused still is unknown, Associate Vice President of Facilities Management Steve Lawrence said he was able to tally some of the costs.
Outages enhance reason to adopt new notification system
New crisis hotline will better serve CMU starting April 1
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Central Michigan University is speeding up its plan to adopt a new notification system to increase the efficiency of emergency and crisis messages sent to faculty and students. The need for a new system was highlighted by this week's campus-wide power outage, officials said.
Decision delayed for further review
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Isabella County Prosecutor Larry Burdick still is determining whether there is enough evidence to press charges against a CMU student for hanging nooses inside a classroom two months ago. "Certain potential evidence is being evaluated by one of the investigative agencies," Burdick said.
Panel focuses on hate crimes, racial diversity
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Denise Green is eager to lay the groundwork to help educate people about diversity. Green, associate vice president for Institutional Diversity, said laying a foundation is especially important following the uproar from the four nooses hung in the Engineering and Technology Building on Nov.
Hit and run could possibly be assault
Benefit to help pay for victim's holiday hospital visit
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Mount Pleasant Police still have not determined whether an accident that left a 21-year-old Mount Pleasant man in critical condition should be considered an assault or a hit-and-run. James Ronald Williams, an assistant manager at O'Kelly's Sports Bar & Grill, was leaving work on New Year's Day when the driver of a vehicle struck and ran him over, according to police.
'Down Under' Documentary
Duo spends Australia trip making video
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Sometimes things work out in ways that are not intended. This past summer, Flint junior Glenn Bronson and Commerce senior Ryan Walsh initially teamed up to produce a film demonstrating the difference between Australia and the United States while attending the Sydney Film School in Sydney, Australia.
Withdraw deadline today for full refund
Add/drop dates
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The nearly 21-hour power outage that hit campus earlier this week will not affect drop/add deadlines. Students still have until today to withdraw from a class with a full refund, said Registrar Karen Hutslar "Even with the blackout, the system was only down for a couple of hours," Hutslar said.
Life In Brief
Pizza King Update Preliminary exam set for Jan. 31 Suspected Pizza King arsonist Evan Thomas Desjardins' preliminary examination has been rescheduled for 9:30 p.m. Jan. 31, said Isabella County Court Administrator Lance Dexter. Isabella County Prosecutor Larry Burdick said the attorneys met Thursday morning.
'Full Disclosure' on display at Park Library's Baber Room
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Al Wildey is determined to portray his artwork as more than just photos. "I want them to look closer and ask questions about why it looks the way it does," said Wildey, art department chair. "What you see represents results of thousands of hours of work." Wildey's exhibition, "Full Disclosure: Recent Landscape Photography" is being displayed through Feb.
Staffers help in time of need
CMU answers call during 21-hour
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It is always good to know there's a neighbor who can be counted on during a time of need. CMU recently found out it had a few. During the nearly 21-hour blackout that affected CMU's campus Monday and Tuesday, Gordon Food Service, 1706 S. Mission St., and Papa John's Pizza, 1504 S.
New marketing campaign aims
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People driving to and walking around Detroit during the Motor City Bowl probably couldn't help but notice seeing Dan LeFevour, Bryan Anderson and Red Keith everywhere. Central Michigan University spent $35,000 for the project, which is part of a new marketing campaign to promote the university.
'This is Central' sheds light
Campaign targets market close, far from university
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Central Michigan University often markets itself to people outside of the university. But a new internal marketing campaign is being used to shed light on the many opportunities available at CMU. Rather than focusing on prospective students, the "This is Central" campaign is geared toward current students, faculty and staff.
The Guise use music to make money for Special Olympics Michigan
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Music and cigar smoke filled Rubbles on Wednesday as rock band, The Guise, played music ranging from Elvis Presley to Marilyn Manson for the benefit of Special Olympics Michigan. The crowd at 112 W. Michigan St. got a mix of music from the band of CMU students.
Tigers roar to CMU
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Rose Arena will be crawling with Tigers on Monday afternoon. The annual Tigers Winter Caravan will stop at CMU's campus from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. to get people ready for the upcoming 2008 season and all the trades and signings that have occurred during the off season.
Forum aims to make social changes
Homelessness, politics discussed
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Students who are passionate about various social justice issues can get the tools they need to make a difference this weekend. About 20 speakers will be featured at CMU's seventh annual Issue Day conference at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
Resident Assistants Gain Life Experiences Through Students
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There could be many different reasons people want to become a Resident Assistant. For Mark Johnson, the choice was easy. "I wanted to enrich students' lives," said Johnson, a Detroit senior and RA at Saxe Hall. Johnson was one of the people who attended Prospective Staff Night on Wednesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
Sweeney residents volunteer
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Several students will travel from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today to Alma for an afternoon of bingo with the elderly residents of Masonic Pathways Senior Living Services. Cassandra Fisher, a resident assistant for Sweeney's first floor, is leading the event. "We plan to spend the afternoon just interacting with the elderly residents (at Masonic Pathways)," said Fisher, an Illinois junior.
Copper Beech renews service
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Residents of Copper Beech Townhomes will have access to shuttle service to and from Central Michigan University's campus this semester. The apartment complex renewed its contract with Isabella County Transportation Commission before the holidays. "We have gotten everything straightened out with Copper Beech and they are paid up through the end of the school year," said Dennis Adams, marketing and public relations director for ICTC.
