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No charges filed after noose investigation
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Isabella County Prosecutor Larry Burdick has decided not to press charges of ethnic intimidation relative to the hanging of four nooses in a Central Michigan University classroom last November. A 28-year-old male engineering student was thoroughly questioned and a formal investigation was conducted to determine whether the act was racially-motivated.
Clery Act amendments alter campus emergency requirements
CMU says it is prepared to meet new standards
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President Bush signed amendments Thursday to the Clery Act, including a requirement for universities to notify campus in case of emergencies. Steve Smith, director of media relations, CMU is well aware of the amendments and their impact on university procedures.
top 5 things to do during ... Welcome Weekend
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Students have a lot on their minds coming back to campus. Visiting friends while checking out hangouts around the city, those returning may know exactly what they want to do. But even if plans have been made, there are many things to think about before the semester starts.
Maintenance repairs close art gallery
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Anyone planning on visiting the annual faculty art show will have to wait for the spring exhibit at the University Art Gallery. The gallery, which was scheduled to open with the faculty exhibit, will stay closed until early October because two underground lines need replacing.
State officials reviewing university's complaint against online investigative agency
MediaSentry accused of gathering forensic data for RIAA without Michigan license
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A state department is reviewing a complaint filed by Central Michigan University against an investigative agency acting on behalf of the Recording Industry Association of America. Privacy concerns prompted the university in July to file a complaint against MediaSentry, which has been accused of gathering computer forensic data and evidence over peer-to-peer online networks for civil suits without a license to do so in Michigan.
Spray paint cleared from storefronts
Obscenities target Army, recruiting office
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Several obscenities were painted on buildings early Wednesday morning in the Campus Court strip mall on Mission Street. The anti-military messages were directed toward the Army Recruiting Office, 1600 S. Mission St. Phrases and words such as "change" and "Army sucks," as well as other more vulgar obsceneties, were spray painted along the sides and windows of the office.
Excavation company demolishes Pizza King building
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Excavation workers began demolition this morning at the corner of Preston and Mission streets where Pizza King was set ablaze last September. Workers began taking the building down around 7 a.m. after some scrap metal was removed last night, said Wes Wiggins, who was taking the metal. He said the excavating company gave him permission, and he was scrapping it for money.
Mount Pleasant Bennigan's not affected by corporate bankruptcy claim
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Despite country-wide closures after its corporate parent filed for bankruptcy suddenly on Tuesday, Mount Pleasant's Bennigan's Grill & Tavern won't be affected - at least for the short term. Metromedia Restaurant Group, owner of Bennigan's and Steak & Ale Restaurant, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the Eastern District of Texas.
Going green
Botanical gardens to feature hundreds of plant species
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More than 400 plant species will come together starting in September as the construction for Central Michigan University's own botanical gardens gets underway. CMU trustee emeritus James Fabiano Sr. approached CMU's biology department about two years ago and said he wanted to make a starting contribution for the startup of a botanical garden.
LeFevour dominates Comerica Park on entrance billboard
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It may not be Times Square, but Athletics Director Dave Heeke has placed another star quarterback in quite the prominent location. A 30-by-60 foot billboard of junior Dan LeFevour is featured on the back of Comerica Park's scoreboard near the main entrance to Ford Field, where incoming Tigers and Lions fans can gaze upon the 2007 Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
CMU home to exotic plants, flowers
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Central Michigan University's greenhouse is the only place on campus and maybe even the world that an agave cactus, setcreasea, ponytail palm and papyrus plant can coexist. The greenhouse's six biomes, or climate controlled rooms, and conservatory act as a hands-on classroom for biology, ecology and geology students.
Hunter pleads no contest to assault with intent to murder
19-year-old faces minimum sentence of 17-25 years in prison for O' Kelly's beating
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James Jerome Hunter, 19, pleaded no contest to assault with intent to murder in a plea agreement reached Tuesday in the New Year's Day beating of a man outside of O'Kellys Sports Bar & Grill, 2000 S. Mission St. The agreement was reached during lunch recess of jury selection on the first day of trial at the Isabella County Courthouse.
Classes to incorporate city trail
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Lynn Dominguez's students can look forward to being outdoors in the fall. The assistant professor for Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services said she is incorporating the development of the Access Adventure Trail into two of her classes. The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a temporary easement on July 17 for the city of Mount Pleasant to complete construction on the trail into university-owned Veits Woods.
$2OO million needed to fix campus problems
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It would take about $200 million to cover Central Michigan University's known maintenance needs. Many of the maintenance projects that need to be completed continue to get backed up as more continue to be added. Associate Vice President of Facilities Management Stephen Lawrence said there is no itemized list with every single item, but projects are prioritized to efficiently distribute their yearly maintenance budget.
Competition draws thousands to Island Park
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Professional skaters shared enthusiasm and support for their involvement in Skate War II, which took place this past weekend at Island Park. In-line skaters Brian Aragon, Dre Powell, Andrew Hendricks and professional skateboarder Jim Booth attended Mount Pleasant's three-day amateur skating competition for a professional exhibition.
Center for Charter Schools receives 18 applications to fill vacancy
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Central Michigan University's Center for Charter Schools is taking applications for its lone vacancy. It has received 18 applications from a variety of Michigan schools, said Scott Ray, the center's director of external relations. However, by the end of the phase I application window on Aug.
Grant to advance research, internship opportunities
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Students studying entrepreneurial business and apparel merchandising and design will have new opportunities this fall. Central Michigan University has been awarded a $72,000 grant from the Michigan Initiative for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The grant was given as part of a competition between Michigan's 15 public universities.
China uses stringent policies to reduce pollution for upcoming Olympics
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After stepping out of a Beijing bar a group of colleagues and I spotted something you don't often see in the Chinese sky. Stars. Hanging above our heads were a handful of them. I sat catatonically staring at the celestial sight for a solid five minutes before my neck began hurting, and I had to turn away.
Academic integrity left up to students for online classes
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Adjunct Accounting Professor Donald Case believes students who cheat on online classes are only cheating themselves. "I think most of the students at Central have integrity and don't cheat, but the ones who do are going to pay for it," he said. "They're only hurting themselves, if you don't know the subject you won't know the job, so when you fail you only have yourself to blame.
