COLUMN: Faux feminism – call it when you see it
(05/06/25 9:35pm)
When I first heard that Katy Perry was going to space, I honestly thought it was a joke.
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Rice: Signing off
(05/09/25 5:29pm)
When I was accepted to Central Michigan University in 2022, the big, mailed envelope came with a poster covered in the maroon and gold of CMU branding that simply said “Welcome home.”
COLUMN: Forget everything you think you know about the games ...or better yet, the government
(04/28/25 4:00pm)
As an avid fan of “The Hunger Games” series since fifth grade, Suzanne Collins’ latest addition “Sunrise on the Reaping” was easily my most anticipated book release since "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” came out in 2020.
GUEST COLUMN: Campus gardening for sustainable living
(04/19/25 9:00pm)
By Sydney Thurston
Column: What is happening with CMU men's basketball?
(04/18/25 7:00am)
As the 2024-2025 season came to a close for the Central Michigan University men's basketball team, the chances for making another Mid-American Conference tournament appearance was eliminated after a devastating 83-81 loss to Northern Illinois.
Choosing the pen, working with honor
(02/27/25 8:58pm)
There’s more than one way to be a hero. Doctors and nurses save lives, first responders intervene in emergencies and teachers prepare their students for the world. Clearly, not all heroes wear capes.
Column: Braving the cold
(01/20/25 2:45pm)
Reaching a low of -8 degrees - not including Mount Pleasant’s notorious windchill - this week will be cold and bitter. Though the weather outside is frightful, staying safe during sub-zero temperatures is easier than you might think.
To the advertising team
(12/13/24 5:00pm)
As many of you may know, I have been working for CM Life for about 3 years. I started when our office was at one of the lowest lows. We had very little staff, I was untrained and attempting to manage an office.
Sports made me who I am, CM Life gave me the courage to do it
(12/13/24 2:01pm)
From the moment I can remember, sports was always a part of who I was. When I was young, I played every sport imaginable, even flag football. And let’s just say I took it seriously.
COLUMN: Diwali in Diaspora
(10/31/24 4:00pm)
It’s that time of the year again, Diwali, the festival of lights, sweets and noise complaints from neighbors. But, as an Indian student living in the United States, the experience of celebrating Diwali far from home has been... let’s just say, different.
Upholding the values of CMU and democracy
(10/22/24 7:03pm)
Once again, Central Michigan University is hosting early voting on campus for this year’s general election. Regardless of how you cast your ballot, every member of our university family – students, faculty, staff, alumni, supporters and friends – has an important role to play in creating the future we want to see at CMU, in Michigan and beyond.
'Transformers': Won!
(09/27/24 8:31pm)
"Transformers: One" is a successful attempt at rebooting the franchise.
'A duty and privilege'
(09/24/24 7:28pm)
The 2024 election is right around the corner, and with it comes a litany of new candidates, ideas and policies that will shape the future of our nation.
Column: Spectrum RSO needs e-board members to keep going
(09/18/24 4:22pm)
At MainStage this year, I was delighted to see a familiar rainbow poster board. I recognized Spectrum at once. I stepped forward with a smile to greet the tabling member. Spectrum board had a handwritten message in the middle of their sign: “Join us to preserve LGBTQ+ community & Pride at CMU. Eboard Needed!”
Of ‘liberal’ and ‘conservative’
(09/16/24 1:53pm)
In less than two months, citizens of the United States of America will get to vote on who will be the next president of their country. As election day approaches, political conversations and advertisements are getting harder to avoid, and burning questions are being asked both to candidates and to peers.
Zimmerman: Over the rainbow
(06/03/24 7:00pm)
As I walk through Grand Rapids and the streets are filled with rainbows, I can’t help but get emotional. Just five years ago, I never thought I would be standing here, proudly myself.
COLUMN: Change the moment to momentum
(05/20/24 4:17pm)
For every player that gets drafted in any professional sports league, they know the job is not finished. Those very few who are selected have to fight for their spot on the team.
Enriching, challenging and, ultimately, worth it
(08/22/24 3:06pm)
The plane lands in Washington, D.C., sunset shines through the airport windows and a red, blue and white flag with 50 stars and 13 stripes flutters in the sky as you step onto American soil. The excitement rises in your soul, and that’s when you know that your truly exceptional journey of education, dreams and opportunities begins.
Column: Transferring in can be scary, but pushing past your comfort zone can help
(08/28/24 6:39pm)
When I decided to transfer to Central Michigan University from Grand Rapids Community College in 2022, the college experience was still full of unknowns.
Guest column: This is your home; you deserve to feel welcome
(04/30/24 2:10pm)
By Robert O. Davies and Todd Regis Special to Central Michigan Life
