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Digital Down-low
In the wake of recent campus tragedies, CMU has updated its notification system.
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Students now have options for how CMU will contact them in the case of an emergency or campus closing. The university signed a two-year contract with National Notification Network (3N), a global provider of mass notification solutions. The deal will make it possible for CMU to contact students in a variety of ways, including text messaging.
University adds fee for credit card users
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Brent Buesking usually pays his CMU bill with a Visa card. But in a few months, the Rockford junior and any other student who pays their tuition and fees to Central Michigan University will have to find a new method of payment. Starting July 1, CMU will be charging students a convenience fee to make online credit card payments.
Officials still considering do-over
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Michigan Democrats might be close to an agreement with presidential candidates Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama to hold a do-over primary. Party officials and the campaigns negotiated on Thursday, and state Democratic leaders were hopeful an agreement could be reached today, said Democratic officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.
Festival highlights 22 independent films
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Along with birds and puddles, the coming of spring brings along Central Michigan University's annual International Film Festival. Sean Penn's "Into the Wild" and the celebrated short film collection "Paris, Je t'aime" are the more well-known of the 22 films coming to the Charles V.
Caucus discusses nooses, education
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Brenda Clack said the notion that the nooses found on CMU's campus in November were a "Halloween prank" is not legitimate. "I'm from Tennessee. I understand what nooses imply," the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus leader said. "It's not fair for any student to be intimidated.
Vocal enthusiasts
CMU Concert Choir taking music to Grand Rapids
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The CMU Concert Choir will perform a rare musical epic with the Grand Rapids Symphony this weekend at the DeVos Performance Hall. Nina Nash-Robertson, director of choral activities at CMU, said "War Requiem," a 1962 piece composed by Benjamin Britten, requires a large choir, orchestra, children's choir and three extremely talented soloists.
Hadden named as Chamber's president
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Lisa Hadden was elated when she found out she was hired as the new president and chief executive officer of the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. "I've spent the last 15 years doing a lot of community building in other communities, but never in my hometown," the Mount Pleasant resident said.
Life in brief
Readying Reading Toys for Tots announces year-round literacy program UPS Stores and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation are teaming up to hold the first year-round Toys for Tots Literacy Program. The UPS Store in Stadium Mall, 2020 S. Mission St., will sell $1 donation cards throughout March.
Salvation Army's fresh location better for business
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Bonnie Love has volunteered at Mount Pleasant Salvation Army thrift stores since 1989. The Mount Pleasant resident, who witnessed the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Salvation Army store on Wednesday at 1717 S. Mission St., said the move already has helped business.
City boards join together to help improve community
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Three city boards came together Thursday to find a common ground. Mount Pleasant's City Commission, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals met at Centennial Hall, 306 W. Michigan St., with the intent to better the future of their community. "This is the first time they've ever done this," said City Manager Kathie Grinzinger.
Candidate rejects medical school idea
Next two forums will take place Monday, Wednesday
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David Shen believes a university is dying if it is not growing - and that Central Michigan University has a great potential to grow. However, Shen, founder and director of the Lehman Center for Transportation Research at Florida International University, said he believes a medical school is not the right thing for CMU right now.
PR finalist wants Web site updated
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Renée Walker believes Central Michigan University has a story that needs to be told. She also believes public relations and marketing should involve an entire organization. "Public relations is a participatory sport - you can't just show up at the stadium and clap - you have to be on the ground making things happen," she said.
Pizza King suspect to stand trial April 21
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Alleged Pizza King arsonist Evan Thomas Desjardins will go to trial in late April. "The trial date is April 21 at 9 a.m.," said. Isabella County Court Administrator Lance Dexter. Dexter said the courts have set aside four to five days for the trial to take place.
A new 'Newlywed Game'
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How well do you know your friends? If they could have any wild animal as a pet could you name it? If they could prevent any TV show from airing do you know what it would be? Students found out just how well they knew each other Wednesday night at O'Kellys Sports Bar and Grill, 2000 S.
Minority Student Services looks for assistant director
Guinn hopes to have position filled by July 1
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Minority Students Services Director Traci Guinn is looking for a new assistant director to help her run programs and assist with her office. The position has been empty since March 2007 when Ann Kwak left Central Michigan University to pursue a job in Florida.
'Soaking in the Arts' to help kids create 3-D masterpieces
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The CMU chapter of the National Art Education Association will host an art workshop in conjunction with Max's Place for children diagnosed with Autism and Asperger's syndrome on Saturday. The event, called "Soaking in the Arts," will have members of the NAEA helping kids create 3-D art with clay from 2 to 4 p.
Two-man band Ryanhood strums around campus
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Students at Central Michigan University got a taste of some light-hearted acoustic guitar music on Wednesday night when Ryanhood performed on campus. Ryanhood is a two-man band from Tucson, Ariz. Musicians Ryan Green and Cameron Hood brought their flavor of acoustic rock and folk pop to CMU as part of a five-month tour that has taken them everywhere from Albuquerque, N.
RSOs get funding from allocation committee
SBAC helps cover expenditures for student groups
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A campus group has a number of reasons to become a Registered Student Organization, including financial support from the Student Budget Allocation Committee. The SBAC is a resource on campus that refunds money RSOs spend on projects, programs and conferences.
Down Under heads south
Campus restaurant opens new Mexican eatery for students
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The university unveiled a new dining option for students Wednesday. Zoca, a Mexican restaurant, opened in the Down Under Food Court, located on the lower level of the Bovee University Center The restaurant serves basic dishes like burritos, quesadillas, nachos, tacos and salads.
Summer registration ends April 25
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While many students can't wait to relax after the end of this academic term, others are rushing to enroll in summer classes and study for another six weeks. There still is time to register for summer classes, as Phase I registration will end at 5 p.m. April 25.
Alumnus receives Harvard honor
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Central Michigan University alumnus Rupert Evans has been named a Harvard Macy Scholar. The Harvard Macy Scholar program is designed to enhance the professional development of physicians, basic scientists and other health care professionals as educators; according to the university.
His House to offer free taxi service
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Members of His House Christian Fellowship are back for the fourth year of free St. Patrick's Day rides. From 8 p.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday, volunteers from the group will drive vans around Mount Pleasant and act as designated drivers for students. The drivers will transport the passengers to any location in the city.
Classic Irish music coming today to Warriner Hall
Beoga to perform at 8 p.m. for 'Our Front Porch' series
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A traditional Irish folk group will bring its unique blend of classic Irish music and modern sensibilities to Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Beoga, the quintet named after the Irish word for "lively," will perform at 8 p.m. today as part of CMU's Our Front Porch concert series.
Slamming poetry in the UC
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Books aren't the only thing being slammed the first week back from spring break. Poetry will be in motion at 7 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Terrace Rooms A and B. "Words of Unification," a slam poetry event, will give students a chance to put down their books and experience the transformation of the written word into the spoken word.
U-ROUNDUP
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Michigan State University Former hockey player career saved The Michigan State University Student Osteopathic Association for Sports Medicine cured a former MSU hockey player, according to The State News. Jason Woolley sat the bench in his second year of playing when he had leg injury in practice.
Just put it in a bubble
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A couple of weeks ago I was given amazing advice. And since then I have implemented this advice to its fullest. What was the advice, you ask? "Put it in a bubble." Sounds odd I know, but it makes perfect sense. I was frustrated when my boyfriend was once again running on his own schedule.
Incidents reported in Mount Pleasant
These incidents were reported to Mount Pleasant Police as of Sunday: Retail Fraud-Theft Police cited a 19-year-old Sanford man on Wednesday for stealing $119.99 worth of merchandise from Meijer, 1015 E. Pickard Road. Officers are investigating a retail fraud, which took place Tuesday inside Rite Aid, 117 N.
Racquetball Club founded at CMU
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When he looked at the way people play racquetball, Grad Blanc graduate student Dusty Smith decided he needed to do something about it. "There is always people playing, but no one really knows each other," Smith said. So he, along with Midland senior Eric O'Rourke, a fellow racquetball enthusiast, founded the first Racquetball Club at CMU.
Campbell Hall is biggest loser
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The final bell rang in The Battle of the Shrinking Halls and Campbell Hall stood tall in the corner. Campbell Hall beat the rest of the Towers residence halls in the inaugural weight-loss challenge, losing a grand total of 452.4 pounds. Cobb Hall, which came in second place, lost 42.
'Hoops for Heroes' takes place Saturday at Rose
Recreation student group to host event benefiting children
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Students will have a chance to play basketball and benefit children of fallen soldiers this weekend. A student group from RPL 430: Recreation Programming will host "Hoops for Heroes" from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Rose 125 and 126. The event is a three-on-three basketball tournament where donations will be made to the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund.
Health Department speaker warns of AIDS dangers
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Anyone who has had sex has a 90 percent chance of contracting Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, Laura Young told students Wednesday. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. brought in Young, a Central Michigan Health Department employee, as a guest speaker for its AIDS Week.
