2008 Woodie Awards
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The quest for the cup
Barnes Residence Hall dedicated to winning Maroon Cup
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Every night during Homecoming week, teams from across campus come out to compete for the crown jewel of Homecoming Week: the Maroon Cup. So far this year, Barnes Hall currently has 220 points, leading Calkins Hall by 110 points with four events remaining.
Six taken into police custody, five sent to hospital after brawl at Delta Chi house
Uninvited guest allegedly begins fight
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Five people were taken to the hospital last night and six people were in police custody after an incident at the Delta Chi fraternity house. Delta Chi President Adam Militello said four members and one female guest were taken to the hospital to be treated for non-threatening life injuries and were released this morning.
Student found dead in McDonald Park
Stepfather: 'He cared so much about everyone'
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This story was first reported Thursday on cm-life.com. Check the Web site for breaking news and updates. A Central Michigan University student was found dead Thursday morning in McDonald Park in Union Township. The 20-year-old Mount Pleasant sophomore Matt Sharrar died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, said Sgt.
Faculty have walked out at other state schools
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Faculty contract negotiations have long posed struggles for universities statewide, but few schools of comparable size to Central Michigan University have experienced a faculty strike. "It's not unusual for any university that has faculty groups to have serious negotiations," said Cindy Paavola, director of communications and marketing at Northern Michigan University.
Two CMU brothers file not guilty plea for unarmed robbery charges
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The two Central Michigan University brothers charged with unarmed robbery, larceny and breaking and entering a motor vehicle filed not guilty pleas Thursday in the Isabella County Courthouse, 200 N. Main St. According to court documents both brothers stand mute to the charges and requests the court enter pleas of not guilty.
Homecoming 2008 has 'magical' touch
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Students and alumni will be running, paddling and parading throughout campus and Mount Pleasant on Saturday. The annual Homecoming parade, cardboard boat races and 5K race will happen. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. Full campus, alumni and community participation is encouraged.
Burdick, Weiss vying for Isabella County prosecuting attorney
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For the first time in two decades, Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney Larry Burdick faces an opponent in the Nov. 4 election. This year's election for prosecuting attorney be the first time since 1988, when Burdick first was voted into the position he will have competition in the general election, according to the Isabella County Clerk's Office.
Judge denies Jones' attempt to withdraw plea
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Before testifying, Raymond Demetrius Jones lifted up his right hand as much as his shackles would allow and promised to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. It didn't matter. Jones was denied a plea withdrawal Thursday in the O'Kelly's beating case in the Isabella County Courthouse, 200 N.
Less than one percent commute to campus
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Less than one percent of Central Michigan University's students commutes to classes. Betty Wagner, director of CMU admissions, said that percentage says a lot about CMU as a university. "We are truly a residential college," Wagner said. "One of the few left in Michigan, actually.
Coming Out Week panel discusses opening up
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Instructor Helen Hagens is always amazed at how many students she speaks with after covering human sexuality and talking positively about lifestyle differences. "I've dealt with many students who have confusion on coming out and with friends coming out. It's amazing how little it takes to become a 'safe person' to talk with," the Human Environmental Studies assistant professor said of the students in her HEV 100: Human Growth and Development: Lifespan course.
Escalante uses motivation to inspire audience members
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The well-known movie "Stand and Deliver" is based from mathematics teacher Jaime Escalante's dedication to help his academically troubled students succeed. But this Bolivian born teacher was famous even before his name hit the big screen. On Wednesday night, in Warriner Hall's Plachta auditorium, approximately 900 audience members heard Escalante's story, as he described his challenging journey in Garfield High School in East Los Angeles.
Life in brief
Police reports Alleged armed robber in court Thursday Anthony Lee Campbell, 22, of Mount Pleasant, appeared in court yesterday on the charge of armed robbery. Detroit police picked up Campbell two weeks ago on a bench warrant from an incident on Sept. 14, when Campbell allegedly pulled a handgun on a man near the corner of Isabella and Bluegrass roads in Union Township, police reported.
Faculty show solidarity through luncheon Thursday
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Sunshine and blue skies Tuesday added to the light-hearted atmosphere many faculty members hoped to create at a group picnic in Central Park. About 35 faculty members - and one instructor's canine companion - came out for the come-and-go picnic. "(Group meetings) are not all work; we wanted to do something fun," said Faculty Association President and finance and law Associate Professor Nancy White.
Graduate Student Union supports faculty
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Graduate assistants decided to support the faculty in any way the faculty find necessary. Mike Hoerger, Midland graduate assistant, said nothing specific has been discussed as a group throughout the Graduate Student Union, but if the faculty requested the graduate assistants to help out in any way, they would.
CMU master plan to be updated in 2009
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The Central Michigan University Master Plan will be updated by April 2009 with help from students. Linda Slater, director of plant engineering and planning, said the Master Plan will set the strategic direction for CMU's campus. It will define the opportunities for future development and the status of current assets.
County administrator's contract renewed
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Tim Dolehanty's contract was renewed by the Isabella County Commission Tuesday, following a two-week postponement while allegations of creating a hostile work environment against him were investigated. Commissioners voted 5-2 at their bi-monthly meeting to re-establish the county administrator's contract, which included an 8.
Q & A with Homecoming Grand Marshal Amy Roloff
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Central Michigan University alumna Amy Roloff, who stars with her family on TLC's "Little People, Big World," returns to campus this weekend to serve as Homecoming Grand Marshal. Staff Reporter Joe Borlik interviewed her by telephone this summer, shortly after she was named Grand Marshal.
Rock Rally tonight in Plachta
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Students will get a chance tonight to show how fired up they are for homecoming. The Chippewa Rock Rally will take place at 7 p.m. tonight in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. "I'm pumped - this is going to be my first pep rally in college, and I'm sure Central will put on a good show.
Alumni to feature live tailgating on 91.5 WMHW takeover on Saturday
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91.5 WMHW alumni are coming to the radio station to "take over" for Homecoming this weekend. For the eighth year running, the alumni will be taking shifts hosting the radio station starting at 6 p.m. today until 11:59 p.m. Saturday. "I look forward to seeing all the alumni come back.
Soup and Substance panel discusses immigration issues
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Immigration issues extend to more than just country border lines, they even occur in mid Michigan. The effects of immigration on the economy, the growth of immigration and corporate exploitation 2007 were discussion points at Soup and Substance on Wednesday in the Bovee University Center Terrace rooms A, B and C.
No CMU investments frozen in bank accounts
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Unlike thousands other colleges in the nation, Central Michigan University has not had any funds frozen in public bank accounts. Ohio State University has millions in two investment funds and is unable to access its money. Managed by Wachovia Bank, OSU can only draw 30 percent a day because of $9.
Students promote 'Power Vote'
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Environmentally conscious students are on campus this week to promote student awareness of "green" issues in the upcoming election. The Energy Action Coalition and Global Exchange Coalition teamed up with Central Michigan University's Student Environmental Alliance to set up the wind turbines earlier this week as a part of the Power Vote campaign.
