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Facial transformations
Human Race Machine lets individuals customize heritage
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Some people suggest walking a mile in somebody else's shoes. But with the Human Race Machine, students have the ability to try on somebody else's skin. The machine, a graphic design project that lets participants view themselves with a different skin color, has been on campus throughout the week and will be available during dining hours today through Sunday in Real Food on Campus.
Pridgeon, Sjoquist named to SGA top spots
Online system glitch haults student votes Friday, only 1,722 total
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Paul Pridgeon has been elected Student Government Association president alongside his running mate and vice president-elect Brad Sjoquist. The online election ended at noon today, and the candidates were notified of the results shortly after.
Davison tabbed to be CMU's next Dean of College of Science and Technology
Search committee pleased with independent researcher's qualifications
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The search for a Central Michigan University College of Science and Technology dean is over. Ian Davison, an independent researcher and adjunct curator for the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, was chosen out of four main candidates to replace former dean Robert Kohrman, who retired in December.
Flynn pleads guilty to embezzlement
Former City Clerk will be sentenced April 15
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The family of Rob Flynn sat silent as the former City Clerk plead guilty to charges of embezzlement by a public official over $50. As City Clerk, Flynn was in charge of checks which paid for cemetery lots. He admitted in court that in Fall of 2007 he took one of those checks and "converted it to his own use" according to Flynn's attorney Gordon Bloem.
Fewer than 20 percent vote each year
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Traditionally, only one in eight Central Michigan University students cast their vote for Student Government Association president. As of 10 p.m. Thursday, the trend holds true with 1,669 votes cast. SGA President Mike Zeig predicts between 2,000 and 3,000 votes will be cast this year.
Lennox runs for vacated state post
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Dennis Lennox II is campaigning for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. The Topinabee junior announced Tuesday he is running for the seat vacated by Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer, R-Bellaire, who is retiring in favor of running for the 4th District Court of Appeals.
Rx Program to provide prescriptions
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Health insurance is a luxury that most college students cannot afford. Now they will not have to. The Michigan Rx Card Program, powered by a division of the United Networks of America, provides all Michigan residents the opportunity to have discounted prescriptions.
Music Building to get revamp by August
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Central Michigan University's Music Building renovations are scheduled to be complete by August. Steve Lawrence, associate vice president of facilities management, said his department had asked for money to fund the project. The Board of Trustees approved $700,000 in early February to renovate the building.
One-hand act: Abbott visiting CMU
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Jim Abbott once pitched a no-hitter, won a gold medal in the 1988 Summer Olympics and won 18 games in a season. And he did it all with one hand. The College Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium as part of Program Board Week.
Fast friends
Students participate in speed dating event at Bovee University Center
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Brittany Armstrong usually doesn't go out of her way to talk to unfamiliar guys. But her conservative nature quickly changed Thursday evening. Armstrong participated in a speed dating event in the Bovee University Center Down Under Food Court. She got the opportunity to start many new conversations in a matter of minutes.
Life in brief
DON'T FORGET! SGA voting ends at noon today Don't forget to cast your vote for Student Government Association president, vice president, treasurer and senators, and a ballot proposal to the SGA Constitution. Voting ends today at noon at vote.cmich.edu. Check cm-life.
Honors students show talent at annual event
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Michele Repyak won Thursday's Honors Program Talent Show by singing about falling in love with a guy who worked at Starbucks. The performance, which won Repyak a $300 gift card to Meijer, drew laughter from the audience at Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium.
Workshop addresses risk of violence
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Amy McGinnis said there are three things to keep in mind when determining if someone is a violence risk. "No. 1: Is there a history of violence?, No. 2: Is there a threat of violence? And No. 3 is going with your gut reaction to a person - what you know about the person" she said.
Two-day powwow features dancers, drummers at Rose Arena
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Powwows are more than a place for people to compete and trade. "It's a gathering place for people to socialize," said Colleen Green, interim director of Native American Programs. "It's a place to drum and dance." Central Michigan University's 19th annual Powwow and Hand Drum Contest will take place this Saturday and Sunday at Rose Arena.
Competitive cooking
Iron Chef competition kicks off Asian Heritage Month
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Students had one hour to prepare their best food dishes Wednesday night in the Bovee University Center's Rotunda. An Iron Chef cooking competition helped kick off the Asian Heritage Month celebration at CMU. Several different foods, including vegetables, shitake mushrooms and cooking sauces, were placed on a table in the middle of the room where competitors, who were unaware of what ingredients they could use prior to the event, could get what they needed.
Sportsplex under construction, ready for September opening
New recreation complex being built at Events Arena
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Isabella County residents will have another choice for a workout location come next fall. Construction is underway on a new recreation complex named the Isabella Community Sportsplex, which is set for a September opening. Marc Sroufe, vice president of Mindwork Sports, said the construction is coming along as planned.
Nationally known speakers to be part of all-day event
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he fear of death and how it affects people's voting will be discussed Saturday at an all-day event. Terror at the Voting Booth will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. The event, co-hosted by seven groups, will feature four presentations and a panel discussion.
U Round up
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By Lynn Fischer Staff Reporter Wayne State University Jerry Springer goes to campus Jerry Springer will speak at Wayne State University about his 17 seasons as a talk show host, according to The South End. "The Jerry Springer Show" is a talk show aimed at airing outrageous stories from people in America.
Euchre card tournament supports fashion show
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Woldt and Fabiano halls' cafeteria usually is a quiet place in the evening. But Wednesday was not an average night. Several tables were filled with Central Michigan University students challenging one another for prizes in a euchre tournament fundraiser supporting Threads 2008, an annual fashion show that showcases student work.
Comedian to make laughs appear like magic at Townsend Kiva today
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Stand-up comedian Michael Kent is bringing his blend of stand-up comedy and magic to Central Michigan University tonight. Kent will perform at 9 p.m. today in Moore Hall's Townsend Kiva in a free event titled "Comedian, Magician, Smarta." CMU Program Board is hosting the event, expected to draw about 150 people.
Students exchange clothes
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Central Michigan University students are taking off their clothes and donating them to Alpha Phi Omega's campus-wide clothing swap. "The swap has definitely exceeded our expectations," said Watervliet senior and Alpha Phi Omega Vice-President of Membership, Amanda Rodriguez.
Upton concert heartfelt for some, repetitive for others
Christian artist performed at Finch Fieldhouse Thursday night
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If you listened to "Freedom" by Jason Upton Thursday night at Finch Fieldhouse, you might imagine a Christian Rock band that sounds like One Republic. The actual sound itself was a surprise. Upton has an ambient sound with his melodies and chords sounding like something out of a love song in a Disney movie soundtrack.
Explorer leads expedition students
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Arctic explorer and global warming activist Will Steger believes young people are the key to solving global warming. "The first step is taking the initiative to educate yourself about (environmental concerns) and to look at your own personal habits," he said.
Relationships changed my life
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On March 28, 2007, a man asked me to be his girlfriend. On March 28, 2008, I have been with that man for a year. It's something I never thought would happen. In the past, I've been told I'm the "pants wearer" and have believed it for a long time. I always was the one to say what, where, when and why.
Survivor tells firsthand account of life-changing DUI experience
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Upbeat music and laughter from hundreds of students filled Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday. That was before Mark Sterner took the stage. The survivor of a drunken driving accident that killed three of his friends in Florida left many audience members in tears once his story was told.
Scavenger hunt at 2 p.m. Saturday
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Central Michigan University students who feel snubbed by the Easter bunny are in luck. The Rabbit Run Scavenger Hunt offers the opportunity to collect eggs and win prizes while earning money for a local organization from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday starting outside of Finch Fieldhouse.
'The Mikado' brings opera to CMU today
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The CMU School of Music is putting a modern twist on a classic opera hit. "The Mikado" is set in late 19th century Japan and involves love triangles, executions and lots of humor, said sophomore Thomas Walkenhorst, who plays the character Pish-Tush. "It's centered around a minstrel Nanki Poo who is actually the sun of the Mikado, the Emperor of Japan," Walkenhorst said.
Livonia sophomore wins prize for business idea
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Emily Turbiak's "Hands on Handbags" might someday put women hoping to choose the perfect purse or handbag at ease. The Livonia sophomore received a $500 cash prize in the Labelle Entrepreneurial Center's "Make a Pitch" competition Thursday in Grawn 100 for her web page-based custom handbag business idea.
