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Volleyball VS Northern Illinois

Central Michigan's volleyball team beat Northern Illinois 3-0, Friday, Oct. 20 in McGuirk Arena. Junior opposite/outside hitter Linnea Willer was player of the game. The win brings the team's record to 3-7 in conference play and 9-13 overall. 

Purpose in Pink

L.e.g.a.C hosts its second event, Purpose in Pink, to discuss the power of finding one's purpose and walking through life by doing icebreakers and group discussions, Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Anspach Hall 161. In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, attendees were encouraged to wear pink. 

Best of Homecoming

In case you missed the Homecoming events. Take a look at the editor's picks of the best of Homecoming Week from staff photographers. Photos are taken from the following staff members: Soli Gordon, Ella Miller, Jenna Spanola, Trent Reinke, Marie Underwood, and Nico Mendoza. Photos are from the following galleries: Homecoming Rock Rally, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Football Game VS Akron, PRINT-A-THON, Homecoming: Battle Ship, and Homecoming Cornhole. Find all galleries on cm-life/gallery. 

Homecoming Rock Rally

During homecoming week, Warriner Hall holds its annual Rock Rally, the event had 12 groups performing in the Plachta Auditorium in front of many students and other spectators, Friday, Oct. 13, Plachta Auditorium. Rock Rally allows student organizations such as Infusion Dance Team and Residential Halls who are competing against each other.  

Homecoming Rock Rally

During homecoming week, Warriner Hall holds its annual Rock Rally, the event had 12 groups performing in the Plachta Auditorium in front of many students and other spectators, Friday, Oct. 13, Plachta Auditorium. Rock Rally allows student organizations such as Infusion Dance Team and Residential Halls who are competing against each other.  

Field Hockey VS Ohio University

The CMU field hockey team fell to Ohio University (5-0) during their final home MAC game, Friday, Oct. 13, at Cristy Freese Field. The CMU Chippewas have two more upcoming games against Miami (Ohio) and the Wolverines.   

Homecoming Parade

The annual CMU Homecoming Parade united students, alumni, staff, faculty and the Mount Pleasant community on the final day of homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 14, Mount Pleasant. The Homecoming Parade started on CMU's campus and ended in downtown Mount Pleasant, the parade featured many student organizations, community organizations, guests of honor and the marching band. 

Homecoming Football Game VS Akron

Central Michigan's football team beat Akron 17-10 on homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 14 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jase Bauer and junior running back Myles Bailey scored touchdowns for CMU. Redshirt junior Tristan Mattson also scored a 58 yard field goal, breaking the records for CMU's longest field goal and the longest field goal at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The win brings CMU to 2-1 in MAC conference play and 4-3 overall.

PRINT-A-THON

Art and Design Professor Johanna Paas hosted the Art and Design PRINT-A-THON, Thursday, Oct. 12, in Wightman 148. CMU students and Alumni could design, carve, print, make collages, enjoy snacks, and trade prints with other artists. 

Homecoming: Battleship

CMU Office of Student Activities and Involvement hosts Battleship as part of Homecoming Week events Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Student Activity Center Pool. Teams used buckets to toss water into their opponents' boats with the goal of sinking them. Team Borpe won the tournament, who consisted of Beddow Hall and Thorpe Hall.

Homecoming Cornhole

Central Michigan University continues the festivities for homecoming week by hosting a cornhole tournament, Thursday, Oct. 12 in the Student Activity Center on campus. CMU students from residential halls and across campus teamed up and played against other students and residential communities for the title of the top team. 

Homecoming Cornhole

Central Michigan University continues the festivities for homecoming week by hosting a cornhole tournament, Thursday, Oct. 12 in the Student Activity Center on campus. CMU students from residential halls and across campus teamed up and played against other students and residential communities for the title of the top team. 

Distinguishing Latin Culture & Embracing Diverse Identities

The Distinguishing Latin Cultures & Embracing Diverse Identities Hispanic Heritage Month event was held Thursday, Oct. 12 in the Bovee UC Auditorium. The event was hosted by sophomore Vincente Vargas and Multicultural Academic Student Services. In the presentation, Vargas described what different identifying terms meant and discussed stereotypes and assumptions. At the end of the presentation, Vargas had a Q and A panel of students that included juniors Frida Gisselle Ferrusquia and Lizbeth Perez and freshmen Eduardo Memije-Ramirez and Megan Fisk. The panel shared things like their experiences with micro aggressions and stereotyping and what makes them proud of their identities. "Growing up it was kind of hard finding who I am," Fisk said. "I definitely want to keep growing and learn more about my culture."

Abel Lecture Series: Jeffrey Veildlinger

Award winning Jospeh Brodsky Collegiate Professor of History and Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan, Jeffrey Veidlinger, discusses his book In the Midst of Civilized Europe: The Programs of 1918-1921 and the Onset of the Holocaust, Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the Opperman Auditorium in the Park Library. Those who attended the lecture had the opportunity to learn about Veidlinger's life experiences. 

Mini Competition

The Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship hosts the New Venture Challenge kick-off and Ideation Challenge as an opportunity for students to think of and present ways to improve the student experience on campus, Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Grawn Hall. The New Venture Challenge is open to all students and is an opportunity for students to win money, allowing them to start their own venture through workshops and other events. 

"Leaves of Grass" Reading

Central Michigan University students and faculty gather for the 16th Annual Walt Whitman Leaves of Grass Reading, Friday, Oct. 6, in Fabiano Botanical Gardens. The early morning poetry reading was an opportunity for students to take turns reading aloud poems written by poet Walt Whitman.  

The Birds Opening

Central Michigan University's production of The Birds had opening night on Thursday, Oct. 5 at Theatre-On-The-Side in Bush Theatre. Senior Chloe Price, senior Will Jewell, junior Erik Phipp, and freshman Mackenna Kofahl star in the play. The show runs Oct. 5-7 & 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 8 & 15 at 2 p.m.

New Venture Challenge and Kick-Off

The Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship hosts the New Venture Challenge kick-off and Ideation Challenge as an opportunity for students to think of and present ways to improve the student experience on campus, Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Grawn Hall. The New Venture Challenge is open to all students and is an opportunity for students to win money, allowing them to start their own venture through workshops and other events. 

Soccer VS. Buffalo

Central Michigan's women's soccer team faced off against Buffalo, Thursday, Oct. 5 in the Multipurpose Complex. The teams tied 2-2, with goals scored by CMU graduate student midfielder Claudia Muessig and CMU redshirt junior forward Jaelyn Dobrowolski.

Volleyball Beats Toledo

Central Michigan's volleyball team beat Toledo 3-0, Sunday, Oct. 1 in McGuirk Arena. Senior middle blocker Austyn DeWeese was player of the game after recording five kills and five blocks in her first career start. The win brings the team's record to 2-3 in conference play and 8-9 overall.