2008 Woodie Awards
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Lennox files formal complaint against faculty
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Dennis Lennox II said he filed a formal complaint Monday with the U.S. Department of Education alleging three Central Michigan University faculty violated his rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Lennox also said he filed a criminal complaint with the Michigan State Police, accusing the faculty members of falsely and maliciously accusing another, malicious annoyance by writing and use of a computer program, computer system or computer network to commit a crime.
Board of trustees to discuss CMU promise during Thursday's meeting
Credit card convenience fee also on the agenda
Central Michigan University's Board of Trustees will once again discuss the CMU Promise during their meeting Thursday. The board decided to keep the CMU Promise, which guarantees the tuition rate will not go up for students for up to five years, at their last meeting in December.
CMU Promise no longer will be offered to incoming students
Tuition plan kept for current cohorts
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The Central Michigan University Promise tuition guarantee will no longer be offered to incoming students. CMU's Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to discontinue the plan, which set student tuition at a single rate for as many as five years.
WEB UPDATE: Speaker Series' Rushdie pushes visit back to fall semester
Author's book tour delays appearance
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Author Salman Rushdie's April 15 speech will be delayed until the Fall 2008 semester. The Speaker Series Committee scheduled the author, known for his 1988 book "The Satanic Verses," for an April speech, but his upcoming book tour has been forward one month.
Fouls, turnovers cost women's basketball against MAC-leading Bowling Green
Falcons' duo combines for nearly 40 points
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The women's basketball team committed 19 turnovers and was whistled for 32 fouls Wednesday in its 87-82 loss against Bowling Green at Rose Arena. The Chippewas hung with the first-place Falcons for most of the game, but BGSU's star duo of Lauren Prochaska and Kate Achter combined for 38 points and shot a combined 19 for 21 from the free throw line.
Digital demonstrations
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Students looking to protest high gas prices can do so without having to leave their desk. They can join one of the hundreds of Facebook.com groups dedicated to lowering gas prices. To support breast cancer research, someone can click their mouse to add a pink ribbon to their profile.
U.S. behind world in college degrees
University graduates down 4.9 percent in last five years
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The United States continues to lag behind other nations in education, and Central Michigan University doesn't appear to be helping the problem. A recent series of studies revealed the U.S. is ranked 10th among industrialized countries in the percentage of 25 to 34 year olds holding an associate's degree or higher, according to the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems and Jobs for the Future.
Two freshmen injured in Broomfield Road accident
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Two female CMU students suffered minor injuries Tuesday night when a car struck them at the Broomfield Road crossing between Rose Arena and the East Area Residence Halls. Warren freshman Darlene Kaczmarek and Freeland freshman Cadence Mazany were returning from the men's basketball game between CMU and Kent State at Rose Arena at 8:55 p.
Zeig: Most students don't want extra day
SGA opposes April makeup time for class cancellations
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The Student Government Association approved a resolution Monday night against adding an extra day of classes April 24. The resolution also stated SGA "favors the development of a university-wide policy to deal with class cancellations in future semesters and requests student representation in developing such policy.
Preserving security doesn't hurt civil rights
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Andrew G. Arena described law enforcement as a balancing act between protecting the homeland and preserving civil liberties. Arena, special agent in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Detroit office, said there is a common misconception that preserving security mandates a loss of civil rights.
Secret Agent Man
Alumnus climbs ladder, holds chief position with FBI
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Andrew G. Arena has spent nearly 20 years combating everything from bank robbers to terrorists in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Arena, a 1985 CMU alumnus, now is Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Detroit Field Office, a position that has him supervising all FBI operations in Michigan.
Life in Brief
Fire Rescue truck, 17 firefighters respond to call The Mount Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 9:15 a.m. Monday at 1864 Airway Dr. The contents of an un-attached garage and the building itself were on fire. The fire started at the rear of the structure and spread throughout.
First-time organization's goal is to communicate
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The Cultural Student Council is trying to bring together cultural groups on campus and communicate with one another more proficiently. "The purpose (of the council) is to improve communication between cultural groups on campus, in an effort to increase membership, and participation at events," said Clarence Richardson, a Milan senior, Cultural Student Council chair and second vice president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Are you overreacting?
Racism: perception or reality?
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Mount Pleasant sophomore Christina Sowle said racism needs to stop. "I am almost ashamed of our race when we act like that," she said. Sowle attended Monday night's "Who's over exaggerating? Is Mount Pleasant Racist or is that YOUR Perception?" The forum took place in the Bovee University Center.
Boxes of Care
Students help countys senior citizens
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Student organizations proved they could let their hearts do the talking on Monday afternoon. A variety of CMU sororities, fraternities, graduate student classes and clubs participated in the "Have a Heart" project, sponsored by the Isabella County Commission on Aging.
Mount Pleasant to receive nearly $1 million for City Hall
Isabella Bank and Trust to take over location in October
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City Hall no longer is for sale. Isabella Bank and Trust is set to take over the structure at 401 N. Main St. in October. The corporation will pay the City of Mount Pleasant $995,000 for the property, according to the agreement reached at Monday night's city commission meeting.
SGA offers renovation ideas
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Students want to see a post office, more study rooms and a better overall hangout atmosphere at the Bovee University Center. Those were some of the features students recommended to SHW Group architect Patrick Calhoun, who spoke about future renovation plans for the UC at Monday's Student Government Association meeting.
A fresh foundation
CMU students being trained as hospice volunteers
Hospice of Central Michigan will open the doors of a new building in May. When it does, Central Michigan University students will be there. "The greatest thing is just seeing that (the patients) enjoy you being there in their last moments," said Ashley Linden, president of Students for Hospice of Central Michigan and Rochester Hills sophomore.
New doctoral program first of its kind
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Central Michigan University is throwing tradition to the wind next fall semester. The university's new doctoral program, Science of Advanced Materials, is nontraditional in the sense that it is interdisciplinary, or combines multiple departments and areas of study.
CMU offers extra instruction
Supplemental help being given in 10 classes this semester
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Students struggling in difficult classes have a way to boost their grades. The university is offering Supplemental Instruction sessions for 10 different classes this semester. Current CMU students lead the SI sessions, which are designed to help students better understand material from challenging classes.
Comedy helps highlight peace issues
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Dean Obeidallah's life changed dramatically after Sept. 11. Not because the comedian lost loved ones in the attacks - rather, because of his Sicilian and Palestinian background. "I've actually had people ask me, both in a serious and joking manner, 'If you hear of any terrorist attacks, will you let me know?'" Obeidallah said.
Political parties try to recruit voters
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Students looking to whet their political appetites will have an opportunity today at "Our Election 2008" The event brings together the College Republicans and College Democrats, and will discuss political ideologies and each party's presidential front-runners.
Jazz weekend kicks off Thursday
Carrington, Carrothers headline 35th annual music festival
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Bay City senior Kyle Cozad is jazzed for a music-filled weekend. The gala concert for CMU's 35th annual Jazz Weekend will feature guest artists Terri Lynn Carrington and Bill Carrothers. "(Carrington) has a tons of experience and (Carrothers) is from Michigan so it will be a nice way to showcase Michigan talent," Cozad said.
