The Central Michigan University D1 men's hockey team secured its first win of the season, defeating Oakland University 4-1 at Martin Ice Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Graduate student defenseman Tej Kothari scored a total of two goals with freshman forward Drake Fletemier scoring one and sophomore forward Joshua Romine scoring his first of the season. The Chippewas will next host Aquinas University at Martin Ice Arena on Friday.
The Central Michigan Chippewas defeated the University of Massachusetts Minutemen 38-13 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. CMU's offense dominated throughout the game, amassing 502 all-purpose yards and 37 minutes and 53 seconds of total time possession. Quarterbacks Joe Labas and Angel Flores had a combined 84% completion rate, 223 pass yards and three total touchdowns, while the defense had three total sacks and one interception by redshirt junior defensive back Kalen Carroll. CMU looks to take on rival Western Michigan in Kalamazoo on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Central Michigan University hosted its 2025 Homecoming from Thursday, Oct. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 26. Students and alumni were encouraged to enjoy various events, including the homecoming parade, the cardboard boat races, the football game against the University of Massachusetts and many more.
The Central Michigan University men's basketball team defeated Saginaw Valley State University 77-56 during the exhibition game at McGuirk Arena on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Sophomore guard Jaxson Whitaker and senior guard Nathan Claerbaut led the team with Whitaker scoring 16 points and Claerbaut with 14. The team will host the Appalachian State Mountaineers at McGuirk Arena on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, for the opening game of the season.
Central Michigan University's Alpha Psi Omega presents the opening night of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Broadway Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. The show is based on a 1975 film that explores themes of gender expression and identity, and is a popular Halloween tradition in Mount Pleasant.
The Central Michigan Office of Student Activities & Involvement hosted the annual Homecoming Battleship Competition between all Residence Hall Community Councils at the Student Activity Center Pool, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Teams were given equipment to attack other canoes with water to eventually sink their opponent, as well as using the equipment as shields to protect water from getting in the boat. Participation in the event awarded teams with 20 points and first place won 100 points, second won 70 and third won 50. The Saxe/Herrig/Celani Residence Hall Community Council came in first place.
After going into a 10-minute overtime, the Central Michigan University field hockey team fell 1-0 against Kent State during the last home game of the season at Cristy Freese Field, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. The team will head to face Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia on Friday.
Central Michigan defeated Bowling Green 27-6 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Central Michigan induced two interceptions in the game. They also had 203 rushing yards, making this their fourth straight game with 200 or more rushing yards. Central Michigan junior quarterback Angel Flores led the charge with 72 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
Central Michigan defeated Bowling Green 27-6 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Central Michigan induced two interceptions in the game. They also had 203 rushing yards, making this their fourth straight game with 200 or more rushing yards. Central Michigan junior quarterback Angel Flores led the charge with 72 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
“We felt like we needed to make a statement after the loss,” Central Michigan redshirt senior quarterback Joe Labas said. “Kudos to the O-Line and the defense today. Jordan (Kwiatkowski) had a great game, and all our leaders on defense had a great game, (it’s) just a great team win.”
The Central Michigan D1 Men's Club Hockey Team fell 4-3 against the University of Michigan-Flint at Martin Ice Arena, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The Chippewas' freshman forward Drake Fletemier scored two of the goals, and sophomore forward Josh Bassett had the third. The team will face Oakland University at Onyx Ice Arena in Rochester, Michigan on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
The Central Michigan women’s volleyball team beat Akron University 3-0 at McGuirk Arena, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The Chippewas had a total of 44 kills during the game and senior outside hitter Natalia Rejment recorded her fourth-straight double-double, scoring double digits in two of the five statistical categories, with 19 kills and 10 digs.
In nearly 100 locations across the state of Michigan, demonstrators gathered at No Kings rallies on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. No Kings was a nationwide day of defiance against the Trump administration, fueled by recent ICE raids and cuts to healthcare, education and environmental regulations.
In Mount Pleasant, hundreds of protestors lined Mission Street in a rally organized by Indivisible Central Michigan. College students and community members alike displayed handmade signs and participated in chants to show their disagreement with current policies. Thousands filled the lawn of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, where speakers addressed topics such as disability rights and access to healthcare.
"We've gotta stand up," Lansing protestor Steve Purchase said. "There's nothing more American than speaking out against injustice and tyranny and all the rest."
The Central Michigan University volleyball team swept Akron 3-0 at McGuirk Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. CMU ended game one of the weekend against Akron with 56 kills, five aces, eight blocks, 50 assists and 54 digs.
The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department hosts the Glow in the Park 5K across the City park system, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. The event was for all ages and the estimated 200 people who ran were given glow gear.
Central Michigan Students for a Democratic Society hosts a "Keep ICE Out" protest outside Warriner Hall, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Students gathered and marched from the CMU seal to Fabiano Gardens while chanting.
The Central Michigan Women’s Soccer Team tied Kent State University 1-1 with goals from the Chippewas' freshman forward Jimena Perez Ayala and the Golden Flashes' junior forward Josie Morgan at the CMU Soccer Complex, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Both teams ended the game with 10 fouls each.
Central Michigan's Chapter of Prospanica, the Association of Hispanic Professionals, and the Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS) Office hosts the Annual Tortilla Making Event in The Allen Foundation Culinary Nutrition Center, Wightman Hall 110, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, President of Prospanica Cynthia Sanjuan Huerta, said, “We’re able to share our culture with other people through events like this."
The Central Michigan University D1 hockey team fell 11-8 against Rochester Christian University at Martin Ice Arena, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. The team will head to Mount Clemens on Saturday to face Rochester Christian once again.
Central Michigan battled hard but fell 4-0 to Appalachian State at Cristy Freese Field on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Appalachian State’s offense was led by Kate Richardson, who scored twice, while Samantha Connors and Sophia Baxter each added a goal. The team will head to Oxford, Ohio to face Miami (OH), on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Northwood University 9-0 at Theunissen Stadium on Friday, Oct.10, 2025. Six of the nine runs were scored in two innings. The team will host Niagara for one more fall game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.
