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Fish 'n' Chips celebrates fifth year anniversary
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If it were a wedding anniversary, Fish 'n' Chips would receive wood or silverware. But who needs to set a dinner table with an a cappella group who snaps, claps and sings? The 12-member male group of Central Michigan University students is celebrating its fifth year this month.
Dangerous students could be reported
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Changes are being proposed to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 that could affect the safety of universities across the country. FERPA gives students privacy rights regarding their educational records and applies to all universities that receive funds under a program of the U.
License change to ease travels
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Michigan residents can soon register for an enhanced driver's license that would act as a passport at U.S. borders if traveling in a vehicle. The Secretary of State is creating the new license, which complies with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative for $50.
Commission looks to change city ordinances, revamp Mission Street
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Under-used parking lots on Mission Street eventually may turn into new businesses. The Planning Commission determined that many business lots on the road are larger than necessary and the space would be better used for new development. How the spaces of asphalt should be used was just one topic of discussion at Thursday's Planning Commission meeting.
Job statistics support medical school
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Central Michigan University's push for a medical school received some statistical support from the Michigan Department of Community Health. The department reported 41 percent of Michigan doctors are not planning on practicing medicine in the next decade. That number may assist CMU in achieving a medical school, said Kim McCoy, vice president of quality and physician services for Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Recycling competition nears end
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Students are being encouraged to continue filling recycle bins as CMU approaches the final stretch of the RecycleMania competition. The 10th and final week of the competition ends this weekend, completing Central's first attempt at the annual recycling competition.
Lunchtime for respect
Organizations recognize women leaders for campus involvement
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It is about time the women of Central Michigan University started to get some respect. That was the message Thursday afternoon as the Organization for Women Leaders came together with the Sophisticated Women of Color to honor each for a luncheon at the Bovee University Center.
Life in brief
Animal cruelty Case postponed until Thursday An Isabella County man who allegedly tied his dog up to a tree and shot it will have to wait until next Thursday for his preliminary examination. Harold Riggs Jr. was scheduled to appear in court Thursday, but his appearance was postponed one week.
Seniors showcase musical talent in New York City
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When West Bloomfield senior Jayna Jones leaves Central Michigan University, she may already have a headstart in the musical theater business. Jones and four other seniors performed the Musical Theater Showcase on March 10 at the Sage Theater in New York City in front of 30 agents.
Zombies to infest airwaves
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If you know Alisa Cwiek or Lucus Keppel, you shouldn't be surprised the duo is active in theater. Cwiek, a Mount Pleasant sophomore and Keppel, a West Bloomfield alumnus, used to dress like zombies and freak out drunken people downtown. They'll be using dialogue, music and sound effects to captivate listeners with two audio plays on air on 91.
Black history performance Saturday
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Charlis Cunningham wants students to realize Black history is not just about slavery, discrimination and the Civil Rights movement Through the play "Keeping the Dream," Cunningham, a CMU alumna who co-wrote the production, hopes people will see that they are the history of all Americans.
Lennox's appeal hearing canceled for second time
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Dennis Lennox II's appeal hearing Wednesday morning was canceled because the Topinabee junior would not turn off his video camera. The proceedings officer Jason Bentley, First Year Experience coordinator, warned Lennox if he did not turn off his camera, the hearing would not take place.
Abbott stresses determination
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Flint might not have the greatest reputation among most Michiganders. But one-handed baseball pitcher Jim Abbott loves the city. "You don't hear this enough, but Flint is a great town," Abbott said. "If you want to get involved, all you have to do is play sports.
Students taste their fears at Asian Heritage Month event
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When most college students hear the phrase "free food," they picture a warm and cheesy slice of pizza or maybe a bag of chips. The offerings on Wednesday evening were a little different when the Asian Cultural Association hosted its second annual Fear Factor Challenge.
Greeks raise 12K for charity
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Amy Abel said this year's Greek Week has been a great success thus far. The Waterford sophomore and Greek Week coordinator said the Greek community already has raised approximately $12,000 as of Wednesday toward several charities, including the Special Olympics.
Detroit News columnist Foster honored with journalism award
Encourages students to work through tough times
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Central Michigan University alumnus Terry Foster encouraged journalism students to stand strong in their profession and change alongside the work. Foster, sports columnist for the Detroit News, spoke Wednesday to about 100 people at the eighth annual Journalism Awards Luncheon.
Bottle money goes toward scholarship for NIU victims
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Students wishing to make a donation in honor of the five students slain at Northern Illinois University still have a chance to do so. Members of the Feb. 14 Student Scholarship Fund have decided to extend the fundraiser they initiated last month. The Club Sports Council, University Recreations Student Enrichment Council, Volunteer Center and the Student Athlete Advisory Council came together to create the fund that is raising donations as a tribute to the victims of the Feb.
Community members work to raise awareness about Autism
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With the statistics concerning children diagnosed with autism on the rise, many local organizations are working together to raise awareness for this growing concern. The first Autism Spectral Disorder resource fair was held in Veteran's Memorial Library, 301 S.
Creative writing professors shows off translating skills
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Students didn't have to understand German to enjoy the poetry of German poet Nicolas Born as read by English professor Eric Torgersen on Wednesday evening. The poetry reading, the last event in the Great Lakes Faculty Forum Speaker series, took place in the Bovee University Center's Lake St.
Police Briefs
Mount Pleasant Police reported these incidents as of Thursday: Fraud-Impersonation An officer investigated a case involving an unknown suspect from Oregon who attempted to commit fraud on a credit card account Wednesday at 1122 Country Way. Larceny-Theft from motor vehicle Police investigated a case in which money was stolen from a vehicle Wednesday at 1251 E.
Psychics crowd the University Center Wednesday
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Students had some interesting experiences Wednesday in the Bovee University Center's Down Under Food Court. The Psychic Fair was free to both staff and students and part of the Second Annual Program Board Week. "(Program Board Week) is a way to raise awareness and push us as an organization that can put on multiple events in one week" stated Sterling Heights senior and Daytime Special Events Chair Carolyn Seppey.
Science and Technology career fair draws students
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Summer is almost here and internships are on the minds of many students. Canton sophomore James Wilbur is one of many students who checked out the selection of potential internships or jobs at 2008 Engineering, Science and Technology Career Networking Event in the Engineering and Technology Building Wednesday afternoon.
Panel discusses stereotypes over lunch
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Chesterfield senior Lia Mackey knows people have many stereotypes about Asian American culture. But she doesn't represent any of them. "A lot of people expect me to be a certain way because of the way I look, and a lot of times I don't fit into that," Mackey said during Wednesday's Soup and Substance luncheon in the Bovee University Center.
Stomp out stigma
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Students can use their feet to walk out preconceived thoughts on mental illness at a 5K run Sunday. The event, "Stomp Out Stigma," is designed to raise awareness about mental illnesses, said Emily Parsons, a Brighton senior and Active Minds CMU chapter president, which is hosting the event.
U-ROUNDUP
Eastern Michigan University Taylor's second trial The second day of the retrial of Orange Taylor III began Tuesday, according to The Echo. Taylor has been accused of raping and killing former Eastern Michigan University student Laura Dickinson. County Assistant Prosecutor Blain Longsworth focused the trial on the evidence found on Dickinson and the way she was found in her room.
