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Five students hospitalized after fight at Delta Chi house
Six people taken into police custody Sunday morning
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Five students were taken to the hospital and six people were in police custody after an incident at the Delta Chi fraternity house early Sunday morning. Delta Chi President and Essexville senior Adam Militello said four fraternity members and one female guest were taken to the hospital to be treated for non-threatening life injuries and were released later that morning.
Soccer coach DiTucci to resign
Heeke issues statement
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Updated at 10 p.m. Tuesday. Women's soccer head coach Tony DiTucci likely will not return to the sidelines for CMU. DiTucci's intention to resign was discussed at a team meeting Tuesday morning, according to multiple sources. Assistant coach and acting head coach Tom Anagnost confirmed DiTucci's departure Tuesday and said he had returned home to New York.
CMCH confirms four students treated from Delta Chi brawl
Police department still conducting interviews
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Updated 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Four students were confirmed to be treated and released at Central Michigan Community Hospital early Sunday morning by CMCH Director of Marketing Jennifer White. The Mount Pleasant Police Department and other media said two people were treated for injuries at the hospital.
MPPD: No arrests made after fight at house on Main St.
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Updated at 5 p.m. Monday No arrests have been made since an incident at a house in the 1000 block of South Main Street, according to a Mount Pleasant Police Department press release issued just before 6 p.m. Monday. Two people involved in the altercation were treated at Central Michigan Community Hospital and released, the document stated.
LeFevour expected for WMU game
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Coach Butch Jones expects Dan LeFevour at 100 percent for the CMU football team's noon Saturday game against rival Western Michigan University. The junior starting quarterback suffered a right ankle injury in the second quarter of the team's 24-14 Homecoming win against Temple University and did not return in the second half.
Boat races, Rock Rally highlight events
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Homecoming is a time when students, faculty and alumni can relax and bask at their alma mater. Some watched students try to survive the Rose Ponds in self-made cardboard boats. Others were in the annual parade with their floats, smiling waving at the crowd.
City official Greg Badershneider dies of heart attack Sunday
Mayor: "He was always a straight shooter. In politics it's a breath of fresh air."
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Greg Baderschneider of Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation died of a heart attack early Sunday evening while in Cadillac with his family. As the director of parks, buildings and grounds, he was the man behind the Borden Building revitalization project and a number of other park projects throughout the city.
University deliberating on whether to fund security for Horowitz speech
Event still scheduled for Tuesday
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A conflict with charges for security at a presentation by David Horowitz had the event's status up in the air Monday. But Horowitz still is scheduled to visit campus Tuesday, though the university is reviewing whether Campus Conservatives will have to pay for security.
Absentee ballots due by Nov. 1
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Mark Estelle is voting with an absentee ballot in the Nov. 4 election so he can remain a registered voter in his hometown. "I know people running for different offices, and I want to support them," the Metmora senior said. "I did absentee last election and it's a pretty simple process; all you have to do is follow the directions.
Students to travel home to vote
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Liz Brass will be driving six hours round trip to the thumb of Michigan just to vote. "I don't want to throw away my vote, so now I have to take the whole day off of class," the Armada sophomore said. "I'm disappointed because I could've registered to vote in Mount Pleasant but procrastinated.
Gas prices continue to fall
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Many people have felt the pain in their pocketbooks at the gas pumps. That tight budget may now be slightly relieved. Gas prices have taken a sharp downward turn and, according to AAA.com, are now at an average of $3.27 in Mount Pleasant. Last month AAA.
Retail, residential condo may take Mission St. lot
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South Mission Street could be in store for a new infrastructure with the proposal of a mixed-use building and the adoption of an ordinance, amending several restrictions for business developers. Bobenal Investmests, owner of the land where the Pizza King, 714 Preston St.
SUSO panel to discuss foreign policy
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"Speak Up, Speak Out" is going global. With less than a month left in the campaign season, "Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series" will hold its third forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. The theme of the forum is "Foreign Policy: The Candidates and Their Platforms.
Senior fills days with OTF work
Dedication and involvement influence college experience
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Some people simply go to college. Then there are those who become part of the college. "The more I do, the more well-rounded I am," said Miranda Crawford, president of On the Fly Productions. "I want to bring that experience to other students." The Indian River senior got involved with OTF her freshman year.
Detroit brothers enter not guilty plea to felony charges
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This story was first reported Friday on cm-life.com. Check the Web site for breaking news and updates. 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.
Life in brief
Speaker charges Campus Conservatives file complaint A complaint filed with the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education last week questions Central Michigan University's decision to charge Campus Conservatives and Young Americans for Freedom for the cost of having security at an upcoming event.
Study Abroad Fair to feature universities worldwide
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Fifty different universities and countries will be represented at the Study Abroad Fair. The purpose of the fair, which will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Rotunda Room, is to give students a chance to speak with other students who have returned from around the world.
Obama ahead in public opinion polls
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Public opinion polls have Barack Obama leading John McCain in the presidential race. Rasmussen Reports has Obama leading McCain 52 percent to 45 percent. The polling firm also has Obama leading the Electoral College 255 to 163. A presidential candidate needs 270 votes to win the election.
Auto industry given $25 million loan for hybrid production
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved $25 million in loans last month to help auto industries produce advanced car batteries as well as work on gas-electric hybrid vehicles. The goal of the loan is not only to help stimulate the economy but to help protect the environment as well.
