2008 Woodie Awards
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McCain wins big delegate states; Clinton edges ahead of Obama
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Republican candidate and Arizona Sen. John McCain is inching closer to winning the GOP nomination. McCain won more delegates than either of his competitors after 21 primaries and caucuses Tuesday. Thomas Stewart, a CMU temporary political science faculty member, said McCain has run a strong campaign in many states.
Schultz sentenced to life in prison
Ex-boyfriend bickers with family inside courtroom
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An Isabella County judge sentenced Gordon D. Schultz to life in prison Thursday afternoon for his role in the death of his ex-girlfriend, Becky Sue MacDonald. Judge Mark Duthie read the sentence to a courtroom that heard its share of bickering between MacDonald's family and Schultz.
UPDATE: University officials unhappy with Granholm budget
CMU would receive 2.3 percent increase in funding
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Universities, community colleges and K-12 schools would get increases under Gov. Jennifer Granholm's latest budget proposal, but the Democratic governor wants to cut prison costs by $50 million. Universities and community colleges would get 3 percent more under a formula that rewards them with more money when their students complete degrees.
Salman Rushdie at CMU April 15
Committee pays $35,000 for controversial novelist
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The Speaker Series Committee will bring novelist Salman Rushdie to campus April 15. But the committee will be getting a little help to cover his fee. John Fierst, Speaker Series chairman and Charles V. Park Library assistant professor, said the controversial author's appearance will cost about $35,000.
Federal hearing to decide tribal dispute over site
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to lobby against bill
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In the last decade, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has spent more than $14 million in an effort to block a proposed casino by a rival Chippewa tribe in Port Huron. But to the Saginaw Chippewas, the issue is about a lot more than dollars and cents. Representatives from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the Bay Mills Indian Community will be in Washington, D.
Activist inspires students to fight for civil rights case
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Will Calhoun walked away with a U.S. Senator's phone number in his cell phone after attending a speech Tuesday night in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Calhoun, a Flint senior, got the number from activist Alvin Sykes, who asked students to help him with his investigation of pre-1970s race-based crimes by contacting Senate officials in Washington, D.
Sibs weekend to kick off with a 'roar'
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Students and their siblings can visit the jungle without leaving campus this weekend. The theme for Central Michigan University's 45th annual Siblings Weekend is "Welcome to the Jungle." Sibs Weekend will kick off at 2 p.m. Friday. Damon Brown, coordinator of student activities for the Office of Student Life, said the committee's work will show this weekend.
State law ceases licenses for international students
Legislation adopted on Jan. 22
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Many international students have traveled thousands of miles to come to CMU. Now, a new state law may deny them the right to travel once they get here. Michigan adopted a law on Jan. 22 that denies driver's licenses to illegal or temporary immigrants. The law includes legal immigrants on temporary work or student visas.
Officials send out renovation survey
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Students looking to have a say in the Bovee University Center renovation will be able to speak up and be heard soon. Central Michigan University officials said student input is the first step in renovating the UC, slated to begin in 2010. "This is a fact-finding time," said Steve Smith, media relations director.
Winterize your ride
Simple tips to survive the cold
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It's 10 minutes before class in zero degree weather and your car won't start. What do you do? By taking proper care of their vehicles, students can help prolong their vehicle's lives, experts say. Routine maintenance can help students survive Michigan's winters with their cars intact.
Student wins trivia contest, receives $200
Harper Woods senior earns ThinkFast! victory
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Watching sitcoms may not always be a waste of time. For Ebone Mclean, a question about "Scrubs" star Donald Faison led to a $200 cash prize. The Harper Woods senior claimed her reward after winning the ThinkFast! trivia game Monday in the Bovee University Center's Rotunda.
Coldstone fundraiser helps Humane Society
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PR Central and the Michigan Humane Society reached out to dessert and animal lovers alike Tuesday night. A fundraiser at Cold Stone Creamery, 2330 S. Mission St. cq, is just one event in the seven week long Collegiate Telethon Challenge to raise money for the MHS, said Amy LeMieux, Alpena senior and account executive for PR Central.
Life in brief
Paris paperwork Students, community can submit passport applications Passport applications can be filled out and submitted from noon to 4 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center's Fireside Room. Applications cost $100, which includes a $75 check or money order payable to the U.
Sorority tackles cultural issues, myths
Sigma Lambda Gamma shares stories about culture
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The women of Sigma Lambda Gamma strive for diversity. The historically Hispanic sorority showed the importance of diversity Monday night with its "Culture of Pride: Pride is Success" program. Eight sorority members shared stories and information about their heritage and culture.
SGA sparks protection against gender equity discrimination
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The Student Government Association has finalized its initiative to change the university's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Protocol to reflect gender identity. Article II of the protocol was changed to state students cannot be discriminated against based on gender identity and gender expression.
Professors throw out office phones
Departments, not university, can save money with decision
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Students who need to contact Ricky Buerkel can call his office phone number, but only his voicemail will ever pick up. Buerkel, an assistant professor of communications and dramatic arts, is one of a small group of professors at CMU who decided to have their office phones removed because of the costs associated with keeping them in operation.
Black Caucus hosts forum today
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Members of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus want to know the effect of extended diversity education that students receive at Central Michigan University. The group is hoping to get the answer at an open forum for students and faculty at 4:30 p.m. today in the Charles V.
