Media and News Writing
Feature Stories
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CMU Student Food Pantry: Growth of visitors means increase of hours
The CMU Student Food Pantry distributes food to students Wednesday, Jan. 26. The food pantry is open from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m. on Wednesdays and noon to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Except this isn't grocery store, but the Central Michigan University Student Food Pantry, a staple for many individuals on campus.
Central Michigan University's Student Food Pantry has increased their hours of operation as they continue to grow this year in an effort to reach more students....
Central Michigan University's Student Food Pantry has increased their hours of operation as they continue to grow this year in an effort to reach more students....
'It starts with us': Hispanic Heritage Month at CMU
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, as it marks the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also celebrate each of their independences within this 30 day period, according to National Hispanic Heritage Month.
The celebration started as a week-long observation by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and was expanded to a month-long by President Ronald Reagan in 1988....
The celebration started as a week-long observation by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and was expanded to a month-long by President Ronald Reagan in 1988....
The "Red Zone": What do I need to know?
According to President Bob Davies’ guest column at Central Michigan Life, "more than 50% of college sexual assaults occur during the first few weeks of the fall semester.”
Davies wrote that even though this can affect every student of any age or gender, first-year female students are the most vulnerable and at risk.
What do students know?
Davies wrote that even though this can affect every student of any age or gender, first-year female students are the most vulnerable and at risk.
What do students know?
STREET BEAT: What's one thing you wish you knew before coming to CMU?
Luke Mesner
Real Estate
Freshman
Plymouth
"There are more dining hall options than what is in your dorm hall."
Rachel Rassette
Biology
Freshman
Midland
"The green house is super cool to visit."
Real Estate
Freshman
Plymouth
"There are more dining hall options than what is in your dorm hall."
Rachel Rassette
Biology
Freshman
Midland
"The green house is super cool to visit."
A place for family, philanthropy and friendship
These organizations, according to the Fraternity and Sorority Life website, are here to help students challenge themselves academically, enrich their college experience, create strong leadership skills and give back to the local community here in Mount Pleasant.
However, many people are unaware of what Greek life truly means, thanks to some common stereotypes.
Central Michigan Life recently sat down with Lilly Lerner, a freshman studying nursing and a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, and Michael Wood
However, many people are unaware of what Greek life truly means, thanks to some common stereotypes.
Central Michigan Life recently sat down with Lilly Lerner, a freshman studying nursing and a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, and Michael Wood
Q&A: 'It's not just a woman's issue, it's a human issue'
Title IX and Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE) Deputy Director Mary Martinez informs students of resources on campus for victims of sexual assault March 20, 2019, in the Bovee University Center Lake Huron Room. The event discussing sexual misconduct, prevention, and reporting options was hosted by OCRIE.
Mary Martinez was named Central Michigan University’s Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE) executive director on Aug. 30 after serving as interim direct
Mary Martinez was named Central Michigan University’s Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE) executive director on Aug. 30 after serving as interim direct
News Articles
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Rene Litchman: A Jewish child in hiding
Lichtman is an 86-year-old Holocaust survivor, who experienced antisemitism and the Holocaust as a child in hiding. Litchman is a founder of Hidden Children and Child Survivors of Michigan in 1992.
“Out of the six million Jews that were murdered, a million and a half were just children," Litchman said, "Ninety percent of Jewish children had perished and the ten percent of us survived in hiding."...
“Out of the six million Jews that were murdered, a million and a half were just children," Litchman said, "Ninety percent of Jewish children had perished and the ten percent of us survived in hiding."...
Grand opening of the Mount Pleasant Pride Center
There are numerous LGBTQ+ spaces and clubs on Central Michigan University's campus. But what about for those off campus, who aren't in college yet or have already graduated?
This is a question that has been answered by Mount Pleasant Counseling.
This is a question that has been answered by Mount Pleasant Counseling.
Dyese Matthews discusses how clothing contributes to the Black experience
Matthews gave a presentation on her fashion exhibition she created during her master’s at Iowa State University, “Collegiate Fashion and Activism: Black Women’s Styles on the College Campus.”
The presentation was from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the French Auditorium.
“When I got there (Iowa State University) I knew I wanted to highlight a passion of mine,” Matthews said. “I was talking to the director of the department head about how I loved that I get to curate this exhibition, but I don't...
The presentation was from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the French Auditorium.
“When I got there (Iowa State University) I knew I wanted to highlight a passion of mine,” Matthews said. “I was talking to the director of the department head about how I loved that I get to curate this exhibition, but I don't...
Takeaways from Feb. 15 board of trustees meetings
The Board of Trustees meet on Feb. 15 on the third floor of the Bovee University Center.
The Trustees-Student Liaison committee was canceled so that the board and committee members could attend a vigil honoring the victims and survivors of the Feb. 13 shooting at Michigan State University.
The board will met at 11:15 a.m. today for its formal session in the President's Conference Room in the Bovee University Center. A livestream recording is also available to watch the session.
Vice President
The Trustees-Student Liaison committee was canceled so that the board and committee members could attend a vigil honoring the victims and survivors of the Feb. 13 shooting at Michigan State University.
The board will met at 11:15 a.m. today for its formal session in the President's Conference Room in the Bovee University Center. A livestream recording is also available to watch the session.
Vice President
Summit session’s 10th season: Daryl and the Beans and Eric Limarenko
At 6 p.m. in Moore Hall studios, musical talents Eric Limarenko and Daryl and the Beans showcased their original music on Moore Hall Television for a live audience of family, friends and students.
Both acts had dedicated their performances to the students and staff of Michigan State University in light of recent events, according to television host and Central Michigan University student, Charlie Fossen.
Limarenko opened with acoustic songs from his original film Whatnots, including “Pictures
Both acts had dedicated their performances to the students and staff of Michigan State University in light of recent events, according to television host and Central Michigan University student, Charlie Fossen.
Limarenko opened with acoustic songs from his original film Whatnots, including “Pictures
Black History Month panel discusses becoming an advocate, ally and activist
Quinn, a Central Michigan University junior, held the event “If Not You, Then Who,” a panel of Black faculty members and community leaders, to help students unlock their potential to be allies, advocates and activists.
The panel was held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Sarah R. Opperman Auditorium in Park Library. It was the third of over a dozen Black History Month events.
The event, open to students, faculty and staff, created a space for attendees to ask questions about their experiences with th
The panel was held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Sarah R. Opperman Auditorium in Park Library. It was the third of over a dozen Black History Month events.
The event, open to students, faculty and staff, created a space for attendees to ask questions about their experiences with th
Alumni band 'The Dots' reunites after 37 years
“It’s totally surreal to be back here,” lead vocalist, Pete Poggione said.
The Dots took the stage around 11:30 pm and started with covers by The Jags, The Romantics, The English Beat, and even a few originals, all the “the same tunes we played 37 years ago,” Poggione said.
The originator of the band and guitarist, Tom Cross, said the band started when his previous band, The Strays, had broken up and he didn’t want to be the “former guitarist of The Strays.”
Cross said even though he didn’t h
The Dots took the stage around 11:30 pm and started with covers by The Jags, The Romantics, The English Beat, and even a few originals, all the “the same tunes we played 37 years ago,” Poggione said.
The originator of the band and guitarist, Tom Cross, said the band started when his previous band, The Strays, had broken up and he didn’t want to be the “former guitarist of The Strays.”
Cross said even though he didn’t h
Veronica Roth, author of 'Divergent,' discusses the challenges of creativity
“What is the good of creative work that goes unshared?” Roth said.
Roth opened with a story from her childhood of how reading helped her to cope with a difficult relationship with her father. When driving to her mother's house in the winter, her father's cigar smoke would blow back into her face. Roth said she preferred the smell of books to the smoke, so she would bury her face in a story.
During her speech, Roth talked about how writing is an outlet for her. Whether she was stressed or going
Roth opened with a story from her childhood of how reading helped her to cope with a difficult relationship with her father. When driving to her mother's house in the winter, her father's cigar smoke would blow back into her face. Roth said she preferred the smell of books to the smoke, so she would bury her face in a story.
During her speech, Roth talked about how writing is an outlet for her. Whether she was stressed or going