The Michigan Times

Agho, Josey win SGC elections

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A near-record voter turnout, a heated debate, and the absence of a Judicial Board review were just a few highlights of the 2008 Student Government Council elections, which, for the first time in school history, were student-run, as Owen Agho and Nic Josey of the R.

Body of missing Flint man found in river

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

(FLINT) -- The body of a missing Flint man was pulled from the Flint River near the Hamilton Dam on the campus of the University of Michigan-Flint on April 11 at approximately 8 a.m.

The man, Dewayne Fletcher, 40, of Flint, had been missing since Jan. 23, according to a missing persons report filed by his family.

Catholic club visits pope despite funding denial

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Three students from a Catholic student group at UM-Flint known as C4 were denied funds to travel to New York with a local church group to see the pope. The trip was made available to the students through the Newman Center in Flint, a Catholic outreach center for college students and high school seniors who won tickets to see the pope.

Commencement to end journey for 494 students

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The end is near. On April 27, a long college journey will conclude with the commencement of 494 UM-Flint students. Thirteen of those registered to participate in the upcoming graduation ceremony will leave with the Maize and Blue Award, the highest undergraduate honor UM-Flint gives out.

Course scheduling a headache for staff, students

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

All you need is one course to complete your major and graduate on time.

Unfortunately, that course isn't offered this year.

It's a complaint several students voiced at the recent forum with administrators here at the University of Michigan-Flint. While the University has attempted to issue a year-long course schedule in the past, the experience has not been successful.

Debate team beats Hillsdale

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UM-Flint debate team hosted Hillsdale College on Friday, April 4. The controversial topic of a proposed smoking ban in public places was well-argued, leading to a win for The University of Michigan Flint.

Each three-person team presented opposing views.

DPS tries to deal with recent crimes

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Recent incidents around campus may have people wondering, are we really safe? Among numerous cases of reported vehicle break-ins, bathroom vandalism, and stolen books and iPods, many campus vending machines, video games and even buildings and offices have been broken into.

Halo Burger reluctant to leave in fall

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

UM-Flint students will inhale the last few aromas of burgers and fries as Halo Burger makes its egress from the ever-expanding campus. It is not with pleasure, nor is it with resentment, but rather resignation that Halo Burger makes the final exit on April 21.

Many honored at President's Ball

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2008 UM-Flint President's Ball recognized students, faculty and some newly formed organizations April 18 for their hard work and contributions to university and the community.

The UM-Flint President's Ball Committee (PBC), consisting of seven officers, is credited with planning and organizing the ceremony's many details.

Mental illusionist pulls the wool over students' eyes

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Magician Christopher Carter stood in front of a crowd of students April 10 after performing a trick involving four students from the audience and four staple guns.

"This is the part of the show where things get weird," Carter said.

The audience's awestruck cries and whispers of amazement, however, suggested the show had crossed into that territory long before.

New vendor to provide more options

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By the end of August 2008 the UM-Flint campus can expect to see a new dining area in the Riverview Room next to Halo Burger on the third floor of the UCEN.

Jeanine Bessette, the director of housing and residential life, said providing regular healthy meals to incoming residential students, and a capacity for everyone on campus to come together were among the objectives for the dining area.

No "do-over" primary for Michigan, students react

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Earlier in the presidential campaign, Michigan moved its primary forward to protest the fact that states like New Hampshire were chosen to have their primaries first.

This backfired, and the Democratic National Committee stripped Michigan of the majority of its delegates.

Nursing students prepare for a journey of learning

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Denise McMillan could spend her hard-earned money on a cruise, or spend her summer vacation enjoying the warmth and carefree days.

Instead, McMillan is one of ten students who will be spending two weeks in the remote villages of Cambodia.

McMillan is a nursing student who is part of a study abroad group that will travel to Cambodia from June 12-24.

Ontario Room to become club space

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Answering the demands of SGC President-elect Owen Agho, the Ontario Room will be repurposed to serve as a space for campus clubs and organizations.

Vice Chancellor of Student Service and Enrollment Management Mary Jo Sekelsky and Director of Auxiliary and Recreational Services Theresa Landis issued a joint statement to The Michigan Times Friday.

Professor's blog read nationwide

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mark Perry, a professor of business economics and finance at the School of Management, has received much attention for his blog, Carpe Diem, since he began writing it back in Fall 2006.

According to his website, www.umflint.edu/~mjperry/, he's had 42 television appearances as an expert commentator on TV news programs, 74 newspaper quotations, and 34 radio appearances to date.

Qua makes a comeback

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a long wait, the Qua Literary Magazine has made its return to UM-Flint.

Qua had most recently been a part of The Michigan Times and before that was an independent publication. However, due to funding and organizational problems, Qua slowly edged off the radar, having last been published in Winter 2007 as part of The Michigan Times.

Radiation therapy students get first-hand experience treating UM-Flint employee

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"My current condition is I cannot talk without pain. In fact, I have not been able to chat with my own family for three weeks now," says Gregory Snyder, in an e-mail, "I will be able to speak in two weeks."

Snyder is one of 39,000 patients in the U.S. being treated with radiation therapy.

SGC moves to improve leadership, communication

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Two recent SGC resolutions sought to clarify and strengthen the individual roles within student government while also improving communication with the student body.

Brain Welch is chair of political affairs at SGC, and was the primary force behind both resolutions inceptions.

UM-Flint science students learn, teach in high schools

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Genesee Early College is not the only high school outreach program in place at UM-Flint. On March 28, students of Whittier Classical Academy of Flint enjoyed an academic visit from UM-Flint students enrolled in education courses. This was not a student teaching experience, but rather an observation opportunity to benefit both schools.

Exclusive Interview with Common

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Common gave The Michigan Times an exclusive interview in a press conference before the concert. "My first introduction to Flint came from MC Breeze," he said, "it's interesting to come to places where you've heard, through music, what the place may be like.

M-Fuse Rocks UM-Flint: A Behind the Scenes Look

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After months of planning, UM-Flint's first annual M-Fuse concert, featuring Common, went off without a hitch.

"It was probably one of the best events I ever had my hands on," said Student Activities Coordinator Jessie Hurse. "I walked out in the parking lot an hour after the event and you couldn't tell anything happened there, it was just that great," he said.

Common feels most of Flint's pains

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Common entered the Ross House wearing a blue nylon jacket and dark jeans. The Michigan Times had waited patiently for an hour at this "undisclosed location" for this exclusive interview. He greeted us all with firm hand shakes and direct eye contact. Common sat down on a cream-colored couch in the window lit room with a baby grand piano placed in the corner.

Gerke's writing is not satirical

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Satire: 1. the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc. 2. a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule. As an unabashed fan of satire, I must object to your definition of Paul Gerke's weekly articles as anything remotely resembling satire.

Literate people are not better people

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Although I admittedly don't intend to be a faithful reader of the Michigan Times, with each new edition I can never seem to be able to refrain from picking it up for a gander. I am often intrigued as I flip through the pages and get a glimpse of the issues that, at least judging from this publication, students perceive as important.

Lots of News

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this, the last issue of the semester, there are certainly a lot of things to talk about. Your Michigan Times again broke the 1,000-hit mark on its Web site after Sports Illustrated linked to Managing Editor John McKay's football ticket story. Although we didn't break the story, it was also noteworthy that The Michigan Times was one of the first on the scene when a body was discovered in the Flint River on campus April 11.

M-Fuse Rocks UM-Flint: A Behind the Scenes Look \and Exclusive Common Interview

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

M-Times should find a new satirist

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Michigan Times, I thought that I would send this along since you obviously have never taken the time to look this up yourself. According top Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Satire is defined as, "1.A literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn.

What's Weak This Week

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

So this will likely be my last column. I can't say with certainty, but it's the outside favorite. No big "thank you" lists or "looking back" meanderings. No; from me, it's a final warning. You people need to wake up. You need to take a hard look at the world around you, start asking questions and thinking for your selves.

YEAR IN REVIEW

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the school year draws to a close, it's good to look back every once in a while to reminisce. What have we learned for the $7,000 or more we paid in tuition over the last eight months? Academics aside, we here at The Michigan Times have learned a lot. It's been an up-and-down year for your Student Voice, but we've had the pleasure of breaking several stories that we hope you would consider important.

'Victors' not yet a sure thing

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With a total of 297 votes, students decided on "Victors" as the new possible nickname and mascot for the University of Michigan-Flint.

The search for a mascot began in January with a naming contest held by the Student Athletic Association. The contest was designed to gage interest in the prospect of having a name, as well as to generate ideas.

Golf club funded, not yet entirely fielded

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan-Flint Golf Club has been given new life thanks in large part to the collaborative efforts of faculty, staff, and one hopeful student. Last month the club was in danger of dissolution due to a lack of student interest, until a plan was outlined in a March 18 meeting between university faculty and staff members and club president Larry Launstein, a senior at UM-Flint.

My Sports Week

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this, my final column of the school year, barring any spring or summer editions, I'd like to rehash some of this year's sports stories and if there's time, look ahead to the summer of sports.

I have to start with my beloved Wolverines. They were a little disappointing this year.

U-M grabs Hobey, loses in Frozen Four

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite a pair of comebacks in its 23rd Frozen Four appearance, the top-ranked University of Michigan ice hockey team ultimately fell in overtime to the University of Notre Dame, ending an otherwise strong season.

Its leader, Porter, was recognized as the nation's top college hockey player with the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, beating out Boston College forward and Oxford, Mich.

UM-Flint varsity sports still a possibility

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan-Flint is growing up. Varsity sports are possibly coming to the campus, at least that's been the hope of students and some faculty for years. Now the administration is taking steps to make it happen.

At the UM-Flint Open Forum earlier this semester, Interim Chancellor Jack Kay responded to the question of varsity sports on campus by stating that a Blue Ribbon Committee would be formed to look into the plausibility of it happening.

'Expecting Isabel' showcases UM-F talent

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Expecting Isabel" by Lisa Loomer hit the University of Michigan-Flint stage on the weekends of April 4 and April 11.

The play itself makes use of juxtaposition, as the tone of the play slams together somber moments with some comedy relief. Its plot centers around a couple, Nick, played by Mike St.

'Sarah Marshall' hard to forget

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What do you do when your girlfriend breaks up with you? Move on, right? Things aren't so simple in Forgetting Sarah Marshall when Peter (Jason Segel from TV's "How I Met Your Mother") gets dumped by television star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell of TV's "Veronica Mars") he slowly descends into a world of awkward one-night stands and big bowls of cereal as he lays curled up on his couch.

Heston leaves polarizing legacy

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

How does a boy named John who was born in an area of Illinois called No Man's Land grow up to be a Hollywood icon? Simple, you stick to what you believe in and work your way up the ladder of success. Just take a look at Charlton Heston's life.

Heston was born John Charles Carter on Oct.

Publik Parking's 4-song disc a must-have

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Publik Parking's premiere album deserves one word: incredible. Monica Kannai's voice holds the prowess of a wildcat. Powerhouse vocals back up a sensational mix of guitar riffs, drums and bass. Kannai growls out lyrics in "Lose Control," - song No. 3 on a four-song disc compilation, titled Everyday Was Yesterday.

Warmer temperatures bring cooler trends

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Spring and summer is about keeping it simple. We shed our heavy winter clothes and replace them with light soft breathable fabrics. The colors start to reflect the colorful nature around us. Pastels in remembrance of the pale flowers that pop up and the bronze warm colors that reflect the sun that has finally broken through the grey clouds show that spring and summer is a time to experiment a time to step out of our gray box and embrace color and patterns.