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State Senator: Hire professors who don't smoke
George asks WSU, U-M, MSU to change practices
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John Palen said a state senator's proposal for three Michigan universities to lower health care costs by hiring non-smokers is rash. The journalism professor said universities should hire people who are qualified to teach and do research. Smoking does not relate to that, he said.
Kjolhede, 84, dies at home Sunday
Services for former coach, athletic director to take place Thursday, Friday
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Ted Kjolhede died in his home early Sunday morning at age 84. The former coach and athletic director attended Central Michigan University as a student in the early 1940s. He returned as a physical education faculty member and head men's basketball coach in 1956.
Dial tone dollars
Students work as callers asking alumni for donations
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Elizabeth Conard has the job that forces many people to hang up their phones and grumble. She tries to convince complete strangers to hand some money over to the their alma mater. The Otter Lake sophomore calls Central Michigan University alumni and tries to convince them it is worth their while to donate money back to the university.
Rao, Lennox at odds
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ALMA - The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education heard conflicting testimonies about Central Michigan University on Friday in Alma. University President Michael Rao spoke in front of the committee to inform senators about CMU's status and advocate more funds for the university, while Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox II, a Topinabee junior, requested senators delay the funds.
Act may better inform, educate students
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Paying for college is hard enough without any hidden fees and loan rates. The Higher Education Act, if signed into law, would allow students to have access to more information about where their money is going. The U.S. House of Representatives reauthorized and overhauled the primary law governing federal support Feb.
Lennox hearing scheduled for Wednesday
Memorandum claims three sections of code were violated
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Dennis Lennox II said CMU is hosting a previously rescheduled hearing against him at 1 p.m. Wednesday "It's ridiculous, absurd and needs to end because I would like to be a student at CMU and not have to worry every night that my school is going to kick me out," the Topinabee junior said.
National Research ranking falls eight spots
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Central Michigan University's research program dropped from No. 10 in the nation last year to No. 18 this year among small research universities. The drop in ranking came after Academic Analytics changed the criteria with which it ranks the top 20 small research universities in the U.
BROOMBALL
Sweepin' up funds for charity
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Looking for a sport that will sweep you off your feet? Imagine ice hockey. Now replace the skates with tennis shoes, turn the sticks into brooms, make the puck a small rubber ball and squeeze the whole thing into half of an ice rink. Finally, imagine doing this for a good cause, and you will get a pretty good picture of Saturday night at the Isabella County Events Arena, where the social sorority Phi Mu hosted its ninth annual Broomball Tournament as a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network.
Life in brief
Half and half Java City offers student discount Tuesday Central Michigan University's campus coffee retailer Java City will host a Customer Appreciation Night from 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday at the Charles V. Park Library and Health Professions locations. All beverages will be offered at half-price limited to one drink per customer.
Community helps pay assault victim's bills
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More than 400 people showed up Saturday to help James Ronald Williams raise money to fund his medical bill. Williams, 23, and his family hosted an auction at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 302 S. Kinney Blvd. Williams was beaten on New Year's Day outside of O'Kellys Sports Bar and Grill, 2000 S.
Date auction today at Wayside
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CMU's Big Brothers Big Sisters is asking single students to sport money for dates in a new fundraising effort. The CMU chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is teaming up with Beta Theta Pi to host a date auction at 9:30 p.m. today at Wayside Central, 2000 S.
Costumes, spectators make Polar Plunge a splashing success
Nearly 200 attend second annual event, help raise $21,260
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Cowboys, animals and even the Unsinkable Molly Brown showed up at Rose Ponds this weekend to support Special Olympics Michigan by plunging into icy water. The Law Enforcement Torch Run, which funds the Special Olympics Michigan, was able to surpass its funding goal of $20,000 by $1,260 during the second annual Polar Plunge on Saturday.
Search for alternative energy to be discussed at forum Tuesday
Event to begin with movie, shift to active discussion
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The quest to find alternative sources of energy is turning into a hot topic as the presidential election nears. And in response to student requests for an energy-related discussion, "Options to Oil? The Search for Alternative Energy" will be the topic for the Speak Up, Speak Out forum at 7 p.
Kids paint, decorate library tiles
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When the National Art Education Association asked members to volunteer their time to the "Fill Our River!" project, Sandusky senior Sara Samson did not hesitate to say she would. "It's a good opportunity to help out the community," said Samson, vice president of the organization.
Artist in Residence will discuss work tonight
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Andrea Myers has seen growth in her art in the last few years. She will speak about the chronology of her work in a presentation tonight. Myers will speak at 5 p.m. in Wightman 142. Admission is free. As this year's Artist in Residence with Central Michigan University, Myers has produced some distinctive pieces recently, in addition to the previous work she plans to share with students and faculty at the event.
Students seek population control
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CMU students are taking part in a national effort Tuesday as part of Spay Day. Spay Day USA, put on by the Humane Animal Treatment Society of CMU, is a day dedicated to the same cause Bob Barker always was passionate about on "The Price is Right," - the spaying of cats and dogs for population control.
Breuer cracks jokes, draws laughter from Plachta crowd
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Jim Breuer put his shirt over his head, humped a stool and impersonated rock stars while filling Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium with laughter. Damon Brown, coordinator of student activities for the Office of Student Life, said about 1,100 people watched the comedian perform Saturday night.
Snowboard tricks raise money for humane animal treatment
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The Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Department raised more than $200 for the Humane Animal Treatment Society on Sunday afternoon at a snowboarding competition at Snow Snake Mountain. Snowboarders paid $10 to participate in the event, which awarded the winner a $100 gift card to Mountain Boards and Bikes, 1901 S.
Getting mobile with food
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Hundreds of volunteers "mobilized" Saturday in Finch Fieldhouse to help those in need. About 180 student and community volunteers helped distribute food to nearly 300 families during a mobile food pantry. "This is a very humbling experience," said Rebecca Garbutt, a Livonia junior and volunteer at the pantry.
Poetry Jam gives students opportunity to show off skills
Open Mic Night takes on poetic twist Tuesday
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This week's Open Mic Night will have a different twist. Students who enjoy poetry will be able to experience its many forms at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Real Food on Campus. Participants can read any type of poetry, including slam, music lyrics, haikus and limericks.
U ROUND-UP
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Eastern Michigan University Google helping to promote non-profit organizations Google is merging with Eastern Michigan University's College of Business to help promote local non-profit organizations, according to The Eastern Echo. Google's program AdWord is for non-profits to receive grants in order to have sponsored links appear on the side of the Web site.
Soccer team raises $1,700
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Outside of the Indoor Athletic Complex's turf bay, photos of Laura Martin adorn a table. Central Michigan University's women's soccer team scrimmaged CMU women's alumnae team on Saturday to raise money for breast cancer awareness. "Breast cancer affects everyone, I don't know someone it doesn't effect," said CMU midfielder and Ohio freshman Valerie Prause.
Writing Across Boarders
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More than 600,000 international students are studying in the United States. and many feel Americans are too direct. "In my country we like suspense," said Afganhistan graduate student Mohibullah Israr. "Here in America, they like to get straight to the point.
