'My motivator from heaven': Golfer Bria Colosky uses grandmother's passing as support
(09/28/18 9:57pm)
Senior Bria Colosky of the Central Michigan golf team played the round of her life on March 12, 2018.
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A love letter to Centennial Nights
(09/27/18 8:02pm)
During the sun-drenched summer of 2016, I had a million fears regarding my freshman year at Central Michigan University. My biggest and most overpowering fear was that I would never find a place where I belong.
Isabella County Community Cancer Services provides a light in the darkness with annual cancer awareness walk
(09/24/18 7:05pm)
Hope can be hard to find when dealing with disease and sickness, but there is a group in Isabella County that is helping people find it. The Isabella County Community Cancer Service (CCS) held the 20th annual Into the Light Cancer Awareness Walk on Sept. 21 at the Isabella County Fairgrounds. The event is organized to raise money and awareness for families and individuals that have been affected by cancer.
Suiting up: Clothing INC fights poverty with clothing donations
(09/25/18 2:35pm)
From flashy to practical or bright-colored to intricately laced, clothing is an integral part of identity. Despite this, not everyone is fortunate enough to own clothes suited for every occasion.
Campus employee finds inspiration for his art in everyday life
(09/24/18 7:44pm)
Mount Pleasant artist Corby Blem uses bold colors and pop culture influences as the foundation for his Pop-Folk art creations.
Freshman opens up about life struggles, creative outlets
(09/20/18 2:31pm)
Nikki Crouse is both reserved and refreshingly open. While the Comstock freshman doesn’t downplay the pain she’s endured, she also acknowledges the strengths and creativity she’s gained through her struggles. Central Michigan Life interviewed her about her life, passion for neuroscience and love of creative writing.
Marching Chip with muscular dystrophy contributes passion, determination to CMU marching band
(09/20/18 2:09am)
It's Monday morning — you sluggishly walk to the bathroom to get ready for the day. Muscle memory guides you through your tasks before you head out the door.
Central Harmony a cappella arranges for competition season
(09/19/18 2:42pm)
Central Michigan University’s co-ed a cappella group, Central Harmony, is combing group members' mutual love of singing and performance to create a close-knit family of singers.
Students reflect on #MeToo movement’s underrepresented survivors
(09/18/18 4:22am)
The #MeToo movement has sparked nationwide dialogue and empowerment for sexual harassment and assault survivors since it entered the spotlight in the wake of sexual assault allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein in Oct. 2017.
Not your average kid: DJ Dill Pickle, 11, spent his summer touring Michigan music festivals
(09/17/18 2:33am)
With an Instagram following of more than 15,000 people, Dylan Hunter is certainly not your average 11-year-old. While many of his friends at Mount Pleasant's Sacred Heart Middle School spent the summer playing video games or watching YouTube videos, Hunter performed around the state as DJ Dill Pickle.
Students display their personalities through laptop stickers
(09/15/18 4:58pm)
A growing number of college students are taking inspiration from their childhood years and expressing themselves through stickers. The only difference is instead of placing stickers on notebooks, the art has moved to personal computers and MacBooks.
'Her positivity rubs off on people:' Communication faculty member brings warmth, enthusiasm to students
(09/13/18 2:49am)
Communication faculty member Alysa Lucas is nothing if not a fireball of enthusiasm. Her enthusiasm shows up in different places -- it could make an appearance while Lucas researches an audience’s emotional ties to characters on “The Walking Dead” or while she discusses “Anne of Green Gables” on her podcast dedicated to friendship, “Best Forevers.” It could show up when she brings in one of her favorite podcasters from “The Mental Illness Happy Hour” to Skype with students for a Dark Side of Communication class session. Sometimes, her excitement comes out while she beams about how cool T-shirt cannons are at football games, or how she’s considered combining her love of sewing and cats to start an Etsy store selling catnip toys.
Live action role play group keeps imagination alive in Mount Pleasant
(09/16/18 10:56pm)
Wizards and werewolves and changelings, oh my! Central Michigan University’s live action role play group (LARP), Mount Pleasant by Night, fuels student creativity while developing lifelong friends and community.
'Fantasticon' returns to Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort Oct. 27 through 28
(09/11/18 4:04pm)
Your favorite comic book characters are coming to Mount Pleasant. Beginning at noon on Oct. 27, the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort is hosting Fantasticon: The Ultimate Comic Book and Pop Culture Experience in its Entertainment Hall.
Student designer 'makes America grunge again' one thread at a time
(09/07/18 8:20pm)
For Roscommon junior Chloe Tulgetske, it took only six months to learn how to sew and create her "Cherry Bomb" collection.
Ronald Marmarelli remembered for decades as dedicated journalist and faculty member
(09/06/18 3:31pm)
It is a strange and nerve-wracking experience to write the obituary of the man who taught hundreds of journalism students how to write obituaries. Even though Ronald Marmarelli won't be able to read this, one wonders how he would edit this piece with his famous green pen.
Winning Attitude: A winning past leads Mitch Stanitzek over obstacles to senior year
(09/05/18 3:31pm)
Mitch Stanitzek knows what it takes to be a winner — it dates back to his his high school football days.
Karma Kat Cafe aims to be community center for Mount Pleasant
(08/30/18 1:27am)
When students say goodbye to their families and leave their homes for Central Michigan University, they say goodbye to their pets too.
Program Board aims to 'hype' students with fall concert
(08/28/18 2:58pm)
Program Board announced Quinn XCII as the fall concert artist on its social media platforms on Aug. 25.
'Where's the party?': Weather, law enforcement stifle Welcome Weekend activity
(08/27/18 2:03am)
To those who remember how wild Welcome Weekend used to be, the past two years have been just about unrecognizable.
