RISE Organization advocates for free college, informs students how to vote
(09/25/20 2:54am)
Some people believe their vote won't make a difference, but members of RISE think otherwise.
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Q&A: Coronavirus campaigning: CMU’s Anthony Feig explains his strategies and what he learned
(08/29/20 6:24pm)
Charismatic in both geography classes and on the podium, faculty member Anthony Feig brought his skills to his first foray into politics.
Q&A: Central Michigan Life alumni offer expert insight on Michigan Primaries
(02/20/20 7:00pm)
Central Michigan Life alumni Malachi Barrett and Jordyn Hermani have gone on to have professional careers reporting on Michigan politics since graduating from Central Michigan University.
Eight high schools gather for fourth annual ChipMUN conference
(02/17/20 4:26am)
Classrooms in Anspach Hall were labeled with signs reading, "The Center for Disease Control," "The Arab Leauge of Nations" and "The Historical Security Council" among others. Each classroom housed at least a dozen well-dressed youths with futures in global diplomacy.
City Commission re-appoints Will Joseph as mayor, Perschbacher appointed as vice mayor
(01/14/20 6:06pm)
Mount Pleasant City Commissioner Will Joseph was re-appointed as mayor by fellow commissioners and two new commissioners were sworn in at the Jan. 13 Mount Pleasant City Commission meeting.
City Commission approves 2020 budget and city manager salary increase
(12/11/19 9:19pm)
Mount Pleasant City Commission wrapped up 2019 by approving the 2020 Operating Budget and increasing the city manager’s base salary.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote 'no' on the citizen-initiated marijuana proposal
(11/04/19 10:20pm)
On Nov. 5 when Mount Pleasant residents go to the polls to elect two new City Commissioners, there will also be a citizen-initiated ballot proposal that would require the City to opt-in to the licensing of recreational (adult-use) marijuana businesses with very limited regulation. The purpose of this letter is to urge residents to vote NO on that ballot proposal. There are several reasons why I believe the ballot proposal is both unnecessary and unwise.
City commission candidates discuss voting, marijuana at SGA forum
(10/22/19 8:35pm)
Central Michigan University's Student Government Association gave students the opportunity to question City Commission candidates and hear about their platforms ahead of the election on Nov. 5.
CMU alumna Sara Spencer-Noggle becomes first female judge in Isabella County
(10/25/19 5:58pm)
Central Michigan University alumna Sara Spencer-Noggle just became the first female judge to serve on the bench in the Isabella County Trial Court.
Great Lakes Science in Action Symposium aims to connect people, politics and science
(10/09/19 4:13pm)
The sixth annual Great Lakes Science in Action Symposium aspires to prepare and present "the next generation of Great Lakes science" by translating water quality to lawmaking.
Two CMU students selected to join Secretary of State youth voting task force
(09/24/19 8:07pm)
Two Central Michigan University students were selected Sept. 19 to be part of the Secretary of State’s Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force – a “first-of-its-kind effort to empower the next generation of voters.”
OPINION: Noting the importance of voting at all levels
(09/24/19 3:53pm)
This is a column from Katie Prebelich, Student Government Association press secretary. She is a junior from Troy, Michigan.
SGA House and Senate leaders chosen, 10 senators elected at Sept. 16 meeting
(09/17/19 9:45pm)
Central Michigan University’s Student Government Association held elections Monday evening to select a house leader, senate leader and to fill a spate of vacant senate seats.
COLUMN: Brian Kolodziej's misconduct doesn't discount Ian Elliott's sexual misconduct
(09/12/19 12:55am)
After nearly three years of legal battles, former Student Government Association President Ian Elliott was sentenced to one year in prison for sexually assaulting former CMU student Rachel Wilson.
Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes
(09/05/19 12:37am)
With names like "Starburst," "Candy-Crash" and "Blue-Razz Lemonade," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said flavored e-cigarettes cause a “public-health” crisis for minors.
CMU faculty member to run for US House of Representatives
(07/12/19 3:10pm)
Geography and environmental studies faculty member Anthony Feig is running for Congress.
Griffin Forum will welcome former ambassador to discuss building better communities
(02/17/19 4:18pm)
At The Griffin Policy Forum, panelists will discuss the importance of building better communities at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Central Michigan University Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.
CMU grad to lead DNR under Gov. Whitmer
(01/05/19 8:42pm)
A Central Michigan University alumnus will serve as the director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Gretchen Whitmer becomes Michigan’s 49th governor
(01/01/19 6:22pm)
Newly-sworn in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer examined the possibilities of working together on nonpartisan issues like roads and education in her inaugural address on New Year’s Day.
Democrats win Michigan Secretary of State and Attorney General positions
(11/07/18 6:25am)
According to poll results from The Associated Press posted at 12:13 a.m. Nov. 7, Democrat Jocelyn Benson won the seat for Michigan secretary of state in a 53.19 percent to 43.60 percent decision.
