The Chippewa River experienced high waters Tuesday through Wednesday, July 10. Heavy rainfall was caused by Hurricane Beryl, which hit the Gulf Coast and made landfall in Texas Monday. The National Weather Service station in Alma recorded a half-inch of rain Tuesday night alone, and the forecast for the coming weekend calls for showers and thunderstorms nightly through Monday. (CMLife Photos | Kaia Zimmerman)
A midday storm couldn’t dampen the spirits of more than 50 volunteers and a few dozen families who descended on the Isabella County Fairgrounds Saturday, June 22, for the Isabella County Youth & Farm Fair Family Fun Day Fundraiser. The annual celebration of all things agriculture included live animal demonstrations, food, cupcake decoration, games, make-and-take crafts, live music and plenty of smiles for all ages. The event is intended to raise money for renovations and maintenance to the 42-year-old fairgrounds on the northern edge of town, while simultaneously educating children and parents about the many different facets of agriculture, art, athletics and home economics the annual expo showcases.
More than 2,500 athletes from across Michigan marched onto Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium Thursday, May 30, for the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games. The games comprised 90 contests, ranging from bocce ball to powerlifting, and celebrated friendship, inclusion and athletics at the highest level. The ceremonies included the presentation of the colors, an introduction of each area, speeches, music and the ceremonial lighting of the olympic torch by participating athletes and members of Law Enforcement Torch Run. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the games.
A dozen members of the Central Michigan University Police Department's road patrol underwent recertification testing the week of May 20 in Lot 63 outside of Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The four-part test is designed to showcase officers' decision making, reflexes, evasive-driving skills and focus amid multiple distractions at high speeds in both forward and reverse. The department tests its officers every two years. (CM Life Staff photos)
The CMU baseball season comes to an end after a tough, 10-0, loss against Western Michigan University. The game was called after seven innings on the run rule on Saturday, May 18, in Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium. CMU finishes the season 17-38 overall, and 8-22 in the Mid-American Conference. (Hailey Urbane | CM-Life)
The Chippewas make a comeback against rival Western Michigan University Broncos Friday, May 17. CMU celebrated a senior night victory with a final score of 9-8 at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium.
Central Michigan University baseball falls short, 2-3, in the home opener of a three-game Mid-American Conference series against rivals Western Michigan University Thursday, May 16, in Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium. The series ended the Chippewas' regular season play. (Hailey Urbane | CM-Life)
Central Michigan's women's lacrosse team fell to the University of Detroit Mercy 10-11 in game one of the MAC Tournament, Thursday, May 2, at the CMU Lacrosse Complex. Junior attack Skye DePrado led CMU's offense, scoring five points. CMU ends its season with an overall record of 5-13.
The Central Michigan University Chippewas raised awareness for prostate cancer during their opener of a three game baseball series against University of Akron, Friday, May 3, in Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium. The team fell short to Akron with a final score of 4-7.
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Central Michigan University celebrates the 2024 commencement of the Medical School Friday morning, May 3, in McGurik Arena. The university had five graduation ceremonies scheduled for Friday and Saturday: the medical school at 10 a.m. Friday; Doctoral, Masters, Graduate certificate and specialist degree conferrals at 3 p.m. Friday; the College of Business Administration commencement at 9 a.m. Saturday; the College of Arts and Media, the College f Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions conferring their bachelor's degrees at 1:#0 p.m. Saturday; and the Colleges of Education and Human Services and Science and Engineering bachelor's candidates walking at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Central Michigan's baseball team fell to Northern Illinois 6-9 on Saturday, April 27 in Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium. The loss brings the team's records to 5-15 in MAC play and 14-29 overall.
The annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival took place April 25-28 in Shepherd, Michigan. Festival-goers came from across the Midwest for all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage meals, Midway Carnival, helicopter rides, the Classic Car and Truck show, a horse and tractor pull and many more events. This year, the festival went through 1,780 gallons of maple syrup, which took 90,600 gallons of sap to make.
CMU baseball falls short in league-opener to Northern Illinois University 2-1, Friday, April 26, Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium. The Chippewas return to Theunissen Stadium tomorrow for game 2 against NIU.
CMU club gymnastics compete in the Health Heart Classic Meet Saturday, Feb. 24, at Grand Valley State University. It was the team's third meet of the season, and six gymnasts competed.
Central Michigan University's adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Richard III: To Prove a Villain" had their final dress rehearsal, Wednesday, April 24, in the Townsend Kiva. This CMU Theater Studio Production and senior Lindsay Fleck's capstone project was edited by Fleck and directed by The Chair of the Theater and Dance Department Keeley Stanley Bohn. Richard III is free to all and shown Thursday, April 25, to Saturday, April 27, in the Townsend Kiva.
Central Michigan University’s Speaker Series hosts author and climate researcher, Britt Wray during a workshop event in Plachta Auditorium, Monday, April 22. This is one of several events going on to celebrate Earth Month. (CM-Life | Hailey Urbane)
Central Michigan's women's lacrosse team defeated Akron 11-7 on Sunday, April 21, at the CMU Lacrosse Complex. On offense, senior midfielder Sandy Edwards led CMU with four points. With the win, CMU remains undefeated in Mid-American Conference play with a 5-0 conference record. CMU is now 5-11 overall. CMU travels to Kent State to close out regular season play on Saturday, April 27 in Kent, Ohio.
Indian Student Association hosts Indian Night on Saturday, April 20 in Finch Fieldhouse. The event, which was a celebration of Indian culture, featured traditional foods, dancing, singing and more.
Central Michigan's softball team lost both games to Miami (Ohio) in a doubleheader on Saturday, April 20 at Margo Jonker Stadium. CMU lost the first game 0-16 and the second game 6-15. CMU is now 9-7 in Mid-American Conference play and 12-26 overall.
