Central Michigan Life

Incoming Five Guys hiring for management positions

(09/18/19 6:24pm)

The Five Guys Burgers and Fries coming to Mount Pleasant is hiring managers.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/09/incoming-five-guys-hiring-management

Mount Pleasant businesses: What changed while you were gone?

(09/06/19 9:10pm)

The streets of Mount Pleasant might be looking a little different for those who’ve been enjoying the summer months elsewhere.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/09/mount-pleasant-business-openings-and-closings

Author of "The Faygo Book" explains history of Detroit-based pop company

(06/13/19 1:27pm)

Mount Pleasant residents who remember growing up with Faygo pop were excited to attend an interactive presentation by Joe Grimm, author of “The Faygo Book".

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/06/author-presents-faygo-book

Pay off CMU parking tickets by donating food

(12/03/18 7:06pm)

This week a collaborative food drive on campus, "Food for Fines," is offering students the opportunity to pay off their parking ticket fines by donating nonperishable food items.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/12/pay-off-cmu-parking-tickets-by-donating-food

Students take a college food staple and make it their own

(11/23/18 5:51pm)

For many students, ramen is a classic college essential. Pre-packaged ramen offers a variety of flavors like chicken, beef, shrimp, among others. For most, these flavors are good enough by themselves. However, some students go a step further to spice up their microwaveable meals.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/11/elevated-ramen

Oath Pizza to bring farm-friendly cuisine to Down Under Food Court

(09/05/18 3:24pm)

The Down Under Food Court (DUFC) prepares to welcome a new pizza shop.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/09/oath-pizza-dufc

Down Under Food Court may reopen on Sept. 13

(09/04/18 8:03pm)

The Down Under Food Court (DUFC) in the Bovee University Center remains closed after a 4-inch cast iron sewer pipe broke beneath the cafeteria's floor.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/09/broken-pipe-dufc

Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort bringing taste and tunes to Mount Pleasant with 'Bourbon and Bacon' on Sept. 29

(08/31/18 5:25pm)

Meat, bourbon and music-lovers, rejoice! The first-ever Bourbon and Bacon Sampling Fest will begin at 2 p.m. on Sept. 29th at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/08/bourbon-and-bacon-5b8979fb88ddd

How graduating seniors can make the most of their remaining weeks at CMU

(04/22/18 5:46pm)

Well, seniors, our time has come. After endless hours in Charles V. Park Library, hundreds of mind-numbing pages written for research papers and more trips to Wayside Central than we’d care to admit, graduation is right around the corner.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/04/how-graduating-seniors-can-make-the-most-of-their-remaining-weeks-at-cmu

Mount Pleasant vs. Food: Pizza Edition

(03/20/18 5:15pm)

There’s nothing college kids love more than a good slice (or seven) of pizza. Whether it’s after a night out or you just feel like treating yourself, there’s an excuse to pick up a pizza for every occasion. College towns are known for having a ridiculous amount of pizza places, so sometimes it can be difficult to make the decision on which ones serve the best. Here are a few of the top places to get some ‘za in Mount Pleasant.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/03/mount-pleasant-vs-food-pizza-edition

Five Places in or Near Mount Pleasant Every Chippewa Should Visit: Townie Edition

(02/19/18 6:48pm)

Back in November, I wrote a blog about hidden places in or near town that every Chippewa should visit. With this post came an outpour of recommendations from Mount Pleasant townies old and new. I had my people talk to their people, which resulted in this elite list of Mount Pleasant's most hidden treasures according to townies.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/02/visit-townie-edition

Valentine's Day date night ideas to consider and avoid

(02/13/18 7:11pm)

Candy hearts, red roses and stuffed bears have become the commercial symbols of Valentine’s Day. If you really want to show someone you are interested in them, invest your time and money in something they will really appreciate – a great date.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/02/date-night-ideas-to-consider-and-avoid-this-valentines-day

The Ultimate Checklist of Mount Pleasant Hot Spots

(01/17/18 12:00am)

You know when you’re driving down Mission and you find yourself saying, “I NEED to go to that place before I graduate. I wonder if it’s any good”? Well, what better time than the present?

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2018/01/ultimate-checklist-of-mount-pleasant-hot-spots

How to Save Cash While Eating Out

(12/07/17 4:39pm)

It’s a week night and you’re sitting in your room. You’ve finished all of your homework and your stomach starts to growl. You ask your roommates if they want to go get food but they all say they’re broke. Unfortunately, so are you. However, there are a few tricks to make eating out affordable…

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2017/12/save-money