2008 Woodie Awards
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High-definition dilemma
Blu-ray emerges victorious to become official format
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The Blu-ray Disc could jump-start the transition to high definition television. Sony's Blu-ray became the official format for high-definition media, much like the DVD and the VHS tape before it, after Toshiba's HD DVD dropped out of the format race in February.
Pridgeon, Sjoquist win by big margin
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Brad Sjoquist said he was excited and happy after finding out Friday he was elected Student Government Association vice president. The Kingsford junior, along with president-elect and Montgomery senior Paul Pridgeon, tallied 1,067 votes last week compared with 605 for Grandville senior Andrew Verburg and Illinois sophomore Jamelle Dooley.
Radio station first in area to broadcast in HD
Eric Joyce
Modern Rock 91.5 WMHW-FM is one of 57 radio stations in Michigan now broadcasting in HD. However, this form of HD stands for "hybrid digital" rather than television's "high definition," said Topinabee graduate assistant Jason Kester. "We are the first station in mid-Michigan to be HD," Kester said.
City looks to restore public trust
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City Manager Kathie Grinzinger said she hopes Mount Pleasant can put former City Clerk Rob Flynn's embezzlement behind it as officials look to restore public trust. "We would like to certainly move on and do whatever we can to make sure the public knows that we've corrected any deficiencies," she said.
International Expo displays students' cultural heritages
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Akram Almohalwas is no stranger to diverse surroundings such as Sunday's International Expo. "I was born in Jerusalem - it is a holy city with a large diversity," said the Palestinian graduate student. Students from 16 countries displayed their cultures to fellow classmates and community members Sunday afternoon at the Bovee University Center Rotunda Room.
Notification system test causes call overloads
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Campus officials still are working out the kinks of the new emergency notification system with 3N that CMU began using less than a month ago. CMU ran a system test March 19 and experienced some difficulties. "When the (landline) calls went in through 3N , there was a backlog," said Steve Smith, director of media relations.
Barbecue to kick off weeklong celebration
12 fraternities, 11 sororities taking part
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Sororities and fraternities will participate in various activities during this year's Greek Week. CMU's 12 fraternities and 11 sororities have been paired up, including one triad, and will compete against each other throughout the week. Each day during the week has a philanthropic theme.
It's grrrrrrrrreat!
Detroit Tigers fans excited for opening day, season
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For baseball fans, the long wait is over - the season finally is here. The Detroit Tigers open their season at 1:05 p.m. today at Comerica Park against the Kansas City Royals. "I've been looking forward to baseball since February," said Troy sophomore Kyle Patru.
Life in brief
Billiards Tournament RPL department looks to benefit cancer society The Recreation, Parks and Leisure Department is hosting a billiards tournament at 8 p.m. today at Wayside Central, 2000 S. Mission St. There will be single-person 9-ball and double-person 8-ball tournaments, as well as raffles, dancing and a concert.
Rugby tournament honors deceased WMU player
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The Rugby Club's first tournament in 30 years was not like any other tournament. The all-day John "QB" Pierce Memorial Tournament on Saturday had CMU, Michigan State University, Oakland University and Calvin College squaring off against each other to remember Pierce, a Western Michigan University rugby player who died in December.
Conference highlights death anxiety's impact on people's voting habits
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More than 300 people found out Saturday just how much the fear of death influences their decisions. Terror at the Voting Booth, sponsored by 12 departments, was a day-long event in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium that featured three speakers, a documentary and a panel discussion about how death anxiety influences people's decisions.
Catch Phrase tournament to take place Tuesday
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Most people love Catch Phrase. Students will get the chance to compete in a Catch Phrase tournament at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Woldt Hall lobby. The tournament will help buy books for kids. "It'll be a good time. I really hope people come out," said Jackie Kippen, a Warren junior.
Students say they were uninformed
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Fewer than 10 percent of the student body voted in this year's Student Government Association election. The winning ticket, Montgomery senior Paul Pridgeon and Kingsford senior Brad Sjoquist earned 1,067 votes out of a possible 1,722 total votes cast. This spring, 17,356 undergraduates and graduates were eligible to vote.
Powwow showcases Native culture
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American Indian Tribes from around the country united for Central Michigan University's 19th annual powwow this weekend in Rose Arena. Colleen Green, interim director of Native American Programs, said the tribes in attendance came from as far as Canada, Wisconsin and even Arizona.
Davison named new dean
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Replacing Robert Kohrman as CMU's Dean of the College of Science and Technology may not be easy. But Ian Davison is looking forward to the challenge. The independent researcher and adjunct curator for the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia was chosen out of four main candidates to replace Kohrman, who retired in December.
Critical Mass event raises awareness about cyclists
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Drivers in Mount Pleasant usually do not have to worry about sharing the road. But they had no choice Friday, when a group of more than 30 bicyclists, a skateboarder and an in-line skater rode through rush hour traffic for Critical Mass. Critical Mass is an event held on the last Friday of every month in cities around the world, said Paw Paw sophomore R.
Group elects next president
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Karl Bouwhuis will become the next CMU College Democrats president. The Lowell junior and current vice president was elected for the position Thursday and will serve during the 2008 Presidential election next semester. Detroit freshman Ricardo White was elected vice president.
Nostalgia looms at 'Mission: Impossible'
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From "101 Dalmatians" to "Pocahontas," the atmosphere of the Towers lobby was nostalgic of a childhood trip to Walt Disney World. "Mission: Impossible," a campus- and community-wide scavenger hunt, began at 8 p.m. Friday as Central Michigan University students crammed together in front of Real Food on Campus.
Group collecting shoes for children
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Collecting shoes will help prevent kids from having to put hot tar on their feet, said Mona Purdy. Purdy is the founder of Share Your Soles, a national organization which seeks donations to purchase shoes for children and families in need. She said she decided to start the program after a trip to Guatemala where she saw kids put hot tar on their feet so that they could run in a race.
Programs to educate community
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Patricia Kopetz wants people to be aware and informed when dealing with children diagnosed with autism and Asperger's syndrome. "Let's all get real with this debilitating condition that effects 1.5 million Americans and their families," said Kopetz, a counseling and special education professor.
A Soup-er evening
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Mount Pleasant residents didn't have to shell out any cash to eat from some of their favorite restaurants Friday night. More than 43 restaurants and business contributed food to the annual Chef Extravaganza "Smorgasboard" event at the Isabella County Soup Kitchen.
Human Resources students use game to study for test
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While most students look to a study guide to prepare for an exam, students majoring in Human Resources played a game of "Jeopardy!" Dan Dunn, senior judge, said the Human Resources exam itself is quite difficult to complete. "It's akin to an attorney taking the bar exam," he said.
Kent entertains with magical comedy
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The night ended with a story about childhood misery, a shower of confetti and applause. Comedian and magician Michael Kent finished his Friday act at Moore Hall's Townsend Kiva by telling a story about how his dad had ruined his childhood with his explanation of where stars came from.
Pollster: 'Middle Voter' is bad
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Polls are more than just percentages. They are an insight into the voter's psyche, said John Zogby. Zogby, president of the polling company Zogby International, came to campus Friday to speak on politics, the impending election and the factors that influence voting behavior.
LaVasseur displays variety at concert
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If you had nothing to do on Saturday night and you did not go to see artist Jason LaVasseur perform in Bovee University Center, shame on you. LaVasseur's performance was not just about the music, but about the entertainment as well. His precise guitar slaps and strumming of notes and chords had a sound similar to that of the style of John Mayer.
