This is Us: CMU students, faculty, staff talk Pride Month events, LGBTQ representation on campus and personal experiences within the community

Every community, every minority group and every marginalized community on a college campus deserves opportunities and safe spaces for open communication and educational programming. These opportunities are the most beneficial ways for those communities to not only connect over similar life stories and circumstances, but a way for individuals who do not identify within those… Read More This is Us: CMU students, faculty, staff talk Pride Month events, LGBTQ representation on campus and personal experiences within the community

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Most common words in 10 of the Top 100 Songs on iTunes

This week’s songs on the top 100 songs on iTunes for the week feature a variety of songs from different artists and genres, focusing on many different topics (keep in mind, songs may change in ranking throughout the day). Of course #1 on the list is Ariana Grande’s, “No Tears Left to Cry,” released just… Read More Most common words in 10 of the Top 100 Songs on iTunes

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Central Michigan University showing declines in on-campus enrollment

According to CMU’s Office of Institutional Research, on-campus enrollment for male and female students (both graduate and undergraduate) was at 8,024 for men and 10,131 for women as of the end of the fall 2017 semester. This is the lowest on-campus enrollment has been for both men and women in the last five years. On-campus… Read More Central Michigan University showing declines in on-campus enrollment

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How one Mount Pleasant woman uses her pottery studio to heal and encourage self-expression

Pottery is an intricate and thoughtful process many can enjoy and find relaxation in. The time and effort people put into their work is fascinating because no two pieces are the same. Mount Pleasant resident, Michelle Klingensmith opens up about her unexpected life-changing plans. Several years ago the former school teacher quit her job to… Read More How one Mount Pleasant woman uses her pottery studio to heal and encourage self-expression

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Delta Omicron celebrates cultural diversity with World Music Day event

The lobby of Central Michigan University’s Music Building was alive with sounds of music from all around the world on Saturday, March 17. Music fraternity, Delta Iota of Delta Omicron had their second annual World Music Day event that day. Attendees enjoyed different musical performances ranging from a single accordion player to a full group… Read More Delta Omicron celebrates cultural diversity with World Music Day event

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Communities within the CMU Community

Central Michigan University is a microcosm of the real world. However in this microcosm, a variety of  communities flourish under one unit. Universities can be a beautiful thing; it allows multiple communities and groups of people to interact with and learn from one another. Below are some different communities environments you can see on CMU’s… Read More Communities within the CMU Community

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Superstar Starter: CMU basketball player discusses her life on and off court

Cassie Breen is the true definition of an all-star athlete. Playing since the age of five, the Woodhaven senior ranked first in the Mid-American Conference, a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I collegiate athletic conference, during the 2016-17 basketball season. Breen has been a starter all four years of her basketball career at Central Michigan… Read More Superstar Starter: CMU basketball player discusses her life on and off court

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