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Canton freshman Jake Maloney is anything but a typical college newcomer. Besides being a member of the CMU track and field team, Maloney is the 10th ranked yo-yo player in the world. His journey to international fame began at 9 years old, with a cheap piece of plastic and string.
Officials mull adding day in April
Faculty Association, administration to ponder extra class day
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Students may have one extra day of classes at the end of this semester. CMU's Faculty Association will decide whether April 24 - the Thursday before exams - will still be given to students as a study day or a day of classes to make up for snow day cancellations.
Gymnastics wins first dual meet of season
Chippewas score season-high to beat Western Michigan
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The gymnastics team earned its first dual meet win of the season Saturday against Western Michigan at Rose Arena. The Chippewas (2-7, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) scored a season-high 193.2. Junior Jessica Neel and freshman Andrea de la Garza each had career highs in the all-around.
Women's basketball wins first MAC game
Wilson, Chan lead way in overtime victory
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Candace Wilson's 21 points led the women's basketball team to its first Mid-American Conference win of the season Saturday. The senior guard shot 7-of-15 from the field and made five 3-pointers in CMU's 87-70 overtime win against Kent State in Kent, Ohio.
Wrestling shuts out Bloomsburg, 35-0
Michalak's pin caps win
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The wrestling team shut out its second team of the season Sunday with a 35-0 win against Bloomsburg. CMU won seven matches by decision and four by two points or fewer. Senior 174-pounder Brandon Sinnott and senior 184-pounder Christian Sinnott both won by major decision, while senior Wynn Michalak won by fall in 1 minute, 4 seconds at 197 pounds.
Odd February weather shakes campus, Mount Pleasant
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Wednesday's snowstorm may not be the last batch of inclement weather CMU gets this month. Mount Pleasant could see another storm as soon as next week, said meteorologist John Kowaleski of the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. "We're looking at another one for next Tuesday that has the potential for more snow accumulation," Kowaleski said.
CMU unsatisfied with Granholm's proposed budget
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University officials say they are unsatisfied with Gov. Jennifer Granholm's latest budget proposal, which would give Central Michigan University a 2.3 percent increase in funding. CMU would get an additional $1.9 million under the plan, which Granholm released Thursday.
One Republic, Fabolous to perform show April 25
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CMU's Program Board and On The Fly have secured pop-rock band One Republic and rapper Fabolous to play an end-of-the-year concert on Gentle Friday. The musicians' will base "Crocs Next Steps Campus Tour" around their April 25 performance at Central Michigan University.
Judge sentences Schultz to life in prison
Thrush: I hope he rots in hell
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Terrie Thrush walked out of an Isabella County courtroom Thursday afternoon feeling both frustrated and pleased. She was happy Gordon D. Schultz will spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in the death of her mother, Becky Sue MacDonald. At the same time, she was frustrated with the lack of remorse Schultz displayed to MacDonald's family and friends who packed the courtroom.
Planning Commission sets 2008 goals
CMU's Orlik re-elected as chairman
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Students may be living in violation of Mount Pleasant's master plan for the city, and they may not even know it. "The planning commission noticed we had a problem," said City Planner Tony Kulick. Kulick said 90 percent of the properties on Main Street between High Street and downtown are non-conforming uses.
Tribal land claims may be investigated
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Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Chief Fred Cantu Jr. questioned the motives of a rival tribe's attempts to gain land in the Port Huron area on Wednesday at Capitol Hill. Cantu called two bills that would award land to the Bay Mills Indian Community for casinos a "scam from the start" and may have forced an investigation into the legality of its land claims.
Life in Brief
Hair and Fashion Show features student models The Organization for Black Unity is hosting a fashion show at 7 p.m. today in Plachta Auditorium. The show will feature students modeling clothing by various companies as well as individual students. OBU also is hosting the Night of Apollo talent show Saturday night at 7 p.
U Roundup
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Michigan State University Segregation in cafeterias Segregation still exists within college cafeterias, according to The State News. Michigan State University sociology graduate student Jessica Mills conducted a study that showed students of similar races often sat with each other at meals.
Valentine Volunteers
Leadership Advancement Scholars help elderly 'boogie' to music
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Not even a wheelchair could stop Claire Apple from dancing at Thursday's "Sweetheart Swirl" at the Tendercare Health Center. The 94-year-old health center resident still was able to "boogie" with the other 40 attendees. "Dancing with him was so much fun," said Portland junior Brenda Schafer "Back in his day, he must have been so awesome.
Scott enjoyed 'good things in life'
Rosebush man dies Thursday after snowmobile crash
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Andy Frisch said his brother-in-law Bradley "Burt" Scott Prout lived a simple life. "He enjoyed the good things in life, like fishing," Frisch said. "He loved his snowmobile." Prout, 40, died early Thursday morning at Central Michigan Community Hospital after his snowmobile ran into a parked truck.
Campbell sheds most pounds
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Campbell Hall leads the Battle of the Shrinking Halls after the second weigh-in, losing more than 200 pounds off its students' initial weight. Campbell Hall Director James Span Jr., stepped on the scale Monday for the second time. The scale read 333.2 pounds - 4 pounds lighter than his first weigh-in.
'Awe and Wonder' hits Bovee today
Ethnic concert will bring musical variety to attendees
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Talat Halman's interest in ethnic music began when he traveled to Turkey at the age of 16. He was drawn in by the distract instruments he heard. "I was completely blown away - by the Saz, in particular," the philosophy and religion professor said. Halman will play the Saz in an ethnic concert called "Awe and Wonder: Sacred Music from Two Worlds" at 7:30 p.
Things to do on a snow day
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Never before in one semester have more than three of my classes been canceled because of inclement weather. The one time classes were canceled during my sophomore year, it seemed as though half of the campus had slipped and fallen on the ice on their way to morning classes.
Study abroad fair opens windows
Experiences away from CMU can be interesting, fun
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Studying abroad is at the top of Traverse City senior Jamie Jewell's résumé. "Studying abroad has been the best experience of my life," Jewell said. "Anyone who studies abroad will love it. You learn new things, make friends and cross barriers." Jewell is a study abroad adviser and helps explain it to students - exactly what she was doing Thursday at the Study Abroad Fair in Bovee University Center.
HIV tests give students answers
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Kim Schiavi said many students have unnecessary issues of fear when it comes to HIV testing. "It is a simple test," the health education secretary said. "I saw a movie where it showed a big needle. It is just a swab in your mouth." Central Michigan University's Health Services gave free HIV tests to students Wednesday and Thursday in Foust Hall.
Broomball tournament sweeps players off their feet
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Students can have some good clean fun at the upcoming 9th annual Phi Mu Broomball Tournament. Phi Mu, a social sorority, is using the tournament as a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network. Phi Mu member and Holland senior Jessica Bashaw said the group has high hopes this year.
Police briefs
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These incidents were reported to Mount Pleasant Police as of Sunday: Simple Assault Police investigated a simple assault Sunday at Tallgrass Apartments, 1240 E. Broomfield Road. The case will be turned over to the city attorney's office. Officers arrested a 26-year-old Mount Pleasant man Sunday at Marty's Bar, 123 S.
Passport fair assists traveling students
International Education Office makes process easy
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Getting a passport can be a complicated process. The Office of International Education made that process easier Wednesday during the passport fair in the Bovee University Center Fireside Room. Shelly Nelson, chief deputy clerk at the Isabella County Clerk's Office, said traveling for spring break and studying abroad are the two most common uses for a passport among college students.
Paying tribute to Plachta
Former president to be remembered Sunday with event
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Those wishing to pay their respects to Leonard Plachta can do so this weekend. The man responsible for leading CMU from 1992 to 2000 will be remembered at 2 p.m. Sunday in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. "I think it's important for us to have an opportunity to gather and pay tribute," said Mary Jane Flanagan, executive assistant to University President Rao.
