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Three All-Americans eliminated in consolation bracket Area police see ‘average’ amount of activity during St. Patrick’s Day Searching for glory: senior Steintrager looks for All-America finish in first year starting Student opera “Don Giovanni” set for weekend performances
 
Three All-Americans eliminated in consolation bracket

Three All-Americans eliminated in consolation bracket

The CMU wrestling team finished its NCAA Tournament today with all three All-Americans losing in their consolation matches.Redshirt freshman Ben Bennett started the day with a sudden victory loss to Virginia's No. 3 Chris Henrich, 5-3.

Area police see ‘average’ amount of activity during St. Patrick’s Day

Area police see ‘average’ amount of activity during St. Patrick’s Day

The steps in a field sobriety test might seem simple to some. But when the individual Central Michigan University Police Officer David Coffman suspected of drunk driving Wednesday night lifted his leg counting one-1,000, two-1,000, those steps were a challenge. The driver was arrested around 10 p.m. after a preliminary breathalyzer test and, for Coffman, St. Patrick’s Day had reached its peak.

Searching for glory: senior Steintrager looks for All-America finish in first year starting

Searching for glory: senior Steintrager looks for All-America finish in first year starting

Matt Steintrager came to Central Michigan University with plenty of accolades — but it has taken him longer than most to add more in college.Along with being a state champion his senior year in high school at Detroit Catholic Central, Steintrager also placed second at Senior Nationals and Junior Nationals.

Student opera “Don Giovanni” set for weekend performances

Student opera “Don Giovanni” set for weekend performances

Angela Gawne dreams of someday traveling across Europe performing in historical opera houses. The Flint senior said she loves the way opera demands perfection.

Metro

State promises 7,000 new jobs

Maryellen Tighe | March 19, 2010

On Tuesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said it was dumping $742 million into business projects statewide with a series of tax credits within 10 years and the promise of around 7,000 jobs.

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University

Rose Arena host of 21st annual powwow this weekend

Sherri Keaton | March 19, 2010

The 21st Annual Powwow takes place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Rose Arena. Saturday’s grand entrance is at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday’s is at noon.

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Student Life

Weekend ‘Vagina Monologues’ performances on tap

Sherri Keaton | March 19, 2010

Jolie Masters is rediscovering her “vagina.”And on Friday, the Kentwood sophomore and a group of women will “look” at their private parts and come to understand how beautiful they are.

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Two vying for SGA presidency

Tony Wittkowski | March 19, 2010

The Student Government Association Presidential Election will feature a familiar face as well as a newer one.

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Basketball

Zeigler: Somebody will step up next year after senior departures

Daniel Monson | March 19, 2010

The CMU men's basketball team was eliminated in the Mid-American Conference tournament quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive season last week with a 69-60 loss against rival Western Michigan.Senior Reporter Daniel Monson talked with coach Ernie Zeigler about the team’s 15-15 finish, the program’s status and its future.

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Metro

MMCC building expansion approved, committee created to address regulations

Maryellen Tighe | March 19, 2010

Construction of an addition to Mid Michigan Community College was approved Wednesday by the Union Township Planning Commission.The Herbert D. Doan Center for Science and Health Technologies, on the corner of Broadway and Summerton roads, is set to host the 15,000-square-foot addition. Gwladys Austin, MMCC’s vice president of Institutional Services and Technology, said the addition will house the bookstore and student services.

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Football

Antonio Brown returns to Mount Pleasant on eve of CMU Pro Day

Aaron McMann | March 19, 2010

Antonio Brown is returning to Mount Pleasant on the eve of CMU’s Pro Day.The former CMU wide receiver returns to the town he called home for three years at 2 p.m. Saturday for a charity event at O’Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grille, 2000 S. Mission

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Baseball

Baseball looks to finalize lineups in final road trip before conference play

Aaron McMann | March 19, 2010

With conference play less than a week away, CMU baseball coach Steve Jaksa looks to finalize lineups and a pitching rotation this weekend when it travels to Normal, Ill., for a series with Illinois State.CMU (6-6) plays four games in three days, beginning with a doubleheader at 1 p.m. today. Originally scheduled for Saturday, the doubleheader was moved in anticipation of inclement weather.

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