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No arrests yet as police probe fight at Delta Chi
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Police say they still are interviewing 25 to 30 witnesses, suspects and victims in regards to the Sunday morning brawl at the Delta Chi fraternity house. The majority are witnesses, Mount Pleasant Police Department Inspector Tom Forsberg said. The MPPD has not confirmed the assailants and no arrests have been made.
University, Faculty Association reach tentative agreement
Negotiations on-going, contract expiration pushed back to Oct. 24
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Central Michigan University and the CMU Faculty Association agreed Wednesday to extend the current faculty contract until Oct. 24. A tentative agreement on a new faculty contract was reached mid-afternoon Wednesday, pending the resolution of one outstanding issue, said Bill Dailey, Faculty Association spokesperson and communication and dramatic arts faculty member.
Jones sentenced to 19 to 30 years
Judge denies time served toward sentence
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Raymond Demetrius Jones, 23, was sentenced today to 19 to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the New Year's Day beating outside of O'Kelly's Sports Bar & Grill, 2000 S. Mission St. As part of a plea agreement reached last month, Jones' maximum sentence was capped at 30 years for pleading no contest to assault with intent to murder James Reynold Williams, 23 Jones has spent more than 270 days in the Isabella County Jailhouse, 207 Court St.
DiTucci officially resigns
Assistant coach Anagnost appointed head coach for remainder of season
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Tony DiTucci has officially resigned his position as women's soccer coach according to a press release Wednesday evening by Central Michigan University Athletics. DiTucci said the following in the release: "Although this was a difficult decision for me, I have enjoyed my coaching experience at CMU," DiTucci said.
Recap: Final presidential debate between McCain, Obama
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A change in format was not the only difference in the final debate before the presidential election. Senator Barack Obama and Senator John Mccain faced tweaked questions and were given the opportunity Monday night to give more face time to issues not tackled in prior debates.
Campus Conservatives may have to pay Horowitz's security costs
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A conflict with fees for security at a presentation by right-wing activist David Horowitz Tuesday has caused conflict between Central Michigan University and Campus Conservatives. Campus Conservatives spokesman and Topinabee senior Dennis Lennox II contacted the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education last week after discovering Campus Conservatives was being charged for having security at Horowitz's presentation.
Faculty contract expires today
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Central Michigan University's faculty contract - previously extended from June 30 - will expire at the conclusion of classes today. Steve Smith, director of media relations, said the university began Monday holding informal bargaining sessions with faculty.
HEARING HOROWITZ
Author speaks out against Muslim Brotherhood for Islamofascism Awareness Week
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David Horowitz believes radical Islam is rampant in our society. "It's amazing how you can't refer to Islam and terrorism in the same paragraph without being attacked as an Islamofascist," Horowitz told about 200 people Tuesday night at Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium.
Report shows increases in theft, sexual assault cases
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A crime statistics report for Central Michigan University shows an increase in burglaries, theft and sexual offenses on campus last year and a decline in the number of liquor law violations. According to the report, instances of burglary on campus rose from 10 in 2006 to 13 in 2007.
Safety islands on Mission, High streets construction
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Mount Pleasant City Commissioners approved a contract for the Michigan Department of Transportation to begin construction of pedestrian safety islands on Mission and High streets. The contract passed by a 4-2 vote during their Monday meeting after debate ensued on the city's relevant involvement in the project.
Groovin' to Zumba
Participants learn Latin-style dance moves at event
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Students put down their books and picked up their dance partners Monday night in the Student Activity Center. The Zumba Latin Aerobics was back for its fourth year, sponsored by the Minority Student Services for Hispanic Heritage Month. MSS Director Traci Guinn described Zumba as combining high energy and motivating music that allows people to shake away their worries.
Panel discusses
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A campus political series presented the elections foreign policy issues for students Tuesday night. "The greatest challenge the next president will face is restoring our credibility around the world," Johnson said. "We need the credibility and respect so we can have help from the rest of the world in confronting global problems.
Life in brief
Lunching leadership Target leaders to speak Two Target representatives will speak about leadership in business during the Leadership Luncheon Series today. It is the second luncheon series of the semester and will take place from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Powers Hall Room 136.
Baderschneider remembered as go-to guy, straight shooter
Isabella park manager died of heart attack Sunday
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The last time Samantha Baderschneider saw her father was at their family cabin in Tustin last July, where they had made a habit of surrounding a fire, telling stories and drinking beer. While clearing trees in that same area Sunday evening, 54-year-old Greg Baderschneider died of a heart attack.
University extends faculty contracts to Oct. 24
Classes to continue as scheduled
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Central Michigan University and the CMU Faculty Association agreed to extend the current faculty contract until Oct. 24. Steve Smith, director of media relations, sent out an e-mail to faculty members at about 2 p.m. today.
