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Harrison freshman Ron Andrews cheers on Hudsonville freshman David Van Abbema as he finishes a banana during the banana relay race at Tuesday evening at Finch Fieldhouse. “It was all mushy so I started drinking it,” Van Abemma said. “Then a couple teammates shoved it in my mouth.”
Troy senior Sarah Ray talks to the heavens as she plays Joan of Arc during rehearsal for the play “The Lark” Monday evening in Bush Theatre. “The Lark” is the story of Joan of Arc and will premiere at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Other shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Ask, and I’ll tell you. This phrase represents the grassroots effort to raise awareness about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people among communities. “The thing is we gotta talk, we have to show up for life, each one of us is a messenger,” said Himilce Novas. “This a grassroots effort that has gained momentum and made a difference.” Novas, an activist, writer and the keynote speaker of Coming Out Week, spoke Tuesday night to an audience of about 75 people in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. “Queer is not a lifestyle,” Novas said. “It’s one’s identity. It’s who and what you are.” Novas spoke about the history of the gay rights movement, as well as current political and social issues. “One of the things I really liked about her presentation was her comparisons of the different struggles in history, the African American struggle, women’s suffrage and the gay lesbian movement,” said Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Program. “It’s really a human issue.” Novas focused part of her presentation on the push for equal marriage rights in the GLBT community. “Marriage is the central organizing principle in society,” Novas said. “The movement for equal marriage rights must and will continue.” She talked about the role of different social factors in the gay rights movement. AIDS, in a paradoxical sense, strengthened the political arm of the gay movement, Novas said. In honor of GLBT History Month, Novas cited notable GLBT community members who contributed to society. She said many people do not know Katharine Lee Bates, who wrote “America the Beautiful,” was a lesbian. “All of us today know in our bones that it takes great courage to be out anywhere today,” Novas said. Although Novas was aware of her sexual orientation at a young age, it took her a long time to be comfortable writing fictional stories involving GLBT issues. She said homophobic groups and religious conservatives often accuse the GLBT community of having a hidden agenda, but Novas said it is not hidden. “It involves tolerance and equality for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression,” Novas said.
The controlled destruction of the Borden building’s smoke stack begins around 11:30 a.m. Friday. After a half hour of knocking out bricks, one of the more distinct pieces of the downtown skyline fell.
Chalk lines the sidewalks and a medallion is hidden somewhere on campus. Beginning today, Homecoming Week 2006 is offering students a variety of campus events to show off their Chippewa pride. Sarah E. Smith, Clinton Township junior and Homecoming public relations chair, said this week will feature some new events, while bringing some back from past years. “(Students) should go because it’s going to be fun,” Smith said. “They can meet new people, take a break from homework and just relax.” The week will kick off with the Medallion Hunt, which is a week-long search for a medallion hidden on campus. Clues will appear on the Office of Student Life Web site, stulife.cmich.edu, every night until the medallion is located. The medallion’s finder will receive a $200 gift certificate to Papa John’s Pizza. Throughout the week, students also can compete for the Maroon Cup against registered student organizations during field events, spirit competitions and campus chalking. Smith said she has noticed an increase in the number of the RSOs competing this year, with more than 20 taking part. The dining commons are getting into the spirit as well by featuring chili stations, Blimpie’s subs and hot dog eating contests throughout the week. The fourth-annual Chippewa Rock Rally will include mock rock performances, a pep talk from the football team and the presentation of this year’s Homecoming Week Grand Marshal, Michigan Speaker of the House Craig DeRoche, at 8 p.m. Friday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. The annual parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in Lot 22 and will travel through campus before reaching the downtown area. Following the parade, the football team will play Ball State University at 1 p.m. in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The week’s events will come to an end with the Homecoming Dance at the Bovee University Center Rotunda at 9 p.m. Saturday. The winners of the Maroon Cup will be presented at the dance. “It’s just a great way for students and alumni to celebrate pride for Central Michigan,” said Stacy McManus, Homecoming chair and Skandia senior. For more information on the week’s events, visit stulife.cmich.edu.
Limbs from “Big Joe Devoe” lie in ruin Wednesday afternoon in front of Percha Paint and Wallpaper, 4820 E. Broomfield. The painted tree became a hazard from rotting wood and was cut down.
Waterford freshman Margaret Dika watches VH1’s “Best Week Ever” on a regular basis.
Lindsey Jacobson said she fell back on her lifelong relationship with God after suffering a traumatic fire accident five years ago.
Seared sea scallops with a vegetable gateaux and pimento sauce is just one of the entrees available on the menu at The Embers, 1217 S. Mission St.
Although all six performers in Yo Soy Latina! were female, Mike D. Donaldson still could relate to them.
Susan Naeve-Velguth opened her ASL 101: American Sign Language class to the public Tuesday to teach people about deaf culture.
Mount Pleasant resident Betty Clark, also known as “Jiggs the Clown,” paints a horse on the hand of seven-year-old Molly DeWyse of Livonia. Face and hand painting, balloon animals and clowns were on hand for the CROP Walk on Sunday at Island Park.
American Idol producers told Darryl “Martel” Hardy he was too hip-hop.
Rapid City sophomore Jocelyn Menestrina learned a new way to dance Sunday evening.
Fenwick senior Stephanie Earl takes samples from the buffet at the Taste of Latin Culture and Flavor in the Bovee University Center Rotunda on Thursday afternoon.
Being deaf is not a disability for Elizabeth Kauffman.
On display with other works in the “Bronze!” student exhibit is Lauren Longton’s “The Artist’s Hand.” The student sculptures, highlighting work with bronze media, will be on display in the West Art Gallery until Tuesday.
David Bouchard began reading for the first time when he was 27 years old.
Live your life for you. You are the only you the world will ever know.
Sterling Heights graduate assistant Dan Rinke works on lesson plans for his SDA 101 class on his laptop computer Sunday at Kaya Coffee and Tea Co., 1029 S. University st. Kaya offers students caffeine, which is readily available, and has a closing time of midnight on Saturdays and Sundays.
