As a part of the Creative Campus program, Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library has opened an educational, creative and collaborative workspace known as the Adobe Digital Lounge, using all of the software Adobe has to offer.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/adobe-digital-lounge-open-house

CM Life claims Pacemaker Award for work published in 2021

(10/30/21 5:36pm)

Often regarded as "the Pulitzer Prize for collegiate journalism," Central Michigan Life came away with another Pacemaker Award for newspapers it published in 2021.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/cm-life-claims-pacemaker-award-for-work-published-in-2021

Showing Galactic Spirit: The Chippewa Trooper patrols CMU

(10/28/21 5:15pm)

He protects Central Michigan University from intergalactic threats and brings joy to all those who cross paths with him.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/showing-galactic-spirit-the-chippewa-trooper-patrols-cmu

Former Honors Program associate director starts new position at CMU

(10/21/21 8:03pm)

Judy Idema, former associate director of the Honors Program, started a new position as the assistant director of student engagement, diversity & wellness for the College of Medicine on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/judy-idema-new-position-at-cmed

EDITORIAL: When students work together, change is possible

(10/22/21 10:14pm)

Too often Central Michigan University students feel like just another face in the crowd. Just another tuition bill. Just one more parking ticket. Just one more mouth to feed with a prepaid meal plan that doesn't deliver.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/editorial-what-happens-when-students-work-together

Collective Action for Cultural Unity hosts 'Culture Not Costume' event

(10/21/21 6:03pm)

The Collective Action for Cultural Unity team discussed blackface, Native American costume and headdresses, sugar skull makeup, Pacific Islanders and Hula Costumes with fellow Central Michigan University students on Oct. 20.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/collective-action-for-culture-unity-team-talks-about-culture-not-costume

Campus Dining addresses food concerns at an SGA meeting

(10/19/21 7:52pm)

Tyson Dubay, the district manager of Campus Dining, announced many recent changes to campus dining halls in response to the concerns of students at the Student Government Association Meeting on Oct. 18.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/sga-chartwells-meeting

COLUMN: Students are paying the price for CMU's dining hall responsibilities

(10/20/21 6:02pm)

Two weeks ago the Towers dining hall, The Eatery, temporarily closed due to labor shortages. Since I live in Carey Hall, I didn't have access to food unless I walked to another residential restaurant or spent extra money off campus.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/towers-dining-hall-closed-for-weekends-to-come-with-no-future-resolve-in-sight

Student petitions against ‘drastic’ changes to dining hall hours

(10/15/21 8:40pm)

An Oxford, Michigan senior is organizing an event to collect petition signatures at the Central Michigan University homecoming tailgate.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/dining-hall-petition

Campus Dining reduces dining hall hours, gives students additional flex dollars dates

(10/15/21 3:16pm)

Central Michigan University Campus Dining and Chartwells announced a change in hours for two on-campus eateries and giving additional Flex Dollars to students with meal plans.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/dine-on-campus-report

Incoming Mount Pleasant book store wins $1,000 grant

(10/20/21 4:58pm)

Mount Pleasant couple and business owners Jennifer and Riley Justis won a $1,000 grant for their incoming local business Sleepy Dog Books.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/incoming-mount-pleasant-book-store-wins-1000-grant

CMU to host 14th annual 'Leaves of Grass' marathon reading event

(10/13/21 5:36pm)

Central Michigan University will hold its 14th annual Walt Whitman “Leaves of Grass” Marathon Reading at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 in the Fabiano Botanical Gardens beside the Charles V. Park Library. The reading will be lead by Robert Fanning, a professor in the English department.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/walt-whitman-leaves-of-grass-marathon-reading

Academic Senate discusses new Study Abroad Committee

(10/06/21 4:14pm)

The Academic Senate passed a motion to create the Study Abroad Committee at its meeting on Oct. 5.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/a-senate-10-5-2021

University Theatre performs 'Goodnight, Tyler'

(10/06/21 10:29pm)

Central Michigan University Theatre is showcasing police brutality and racism in its production of “Goodnight, Tyler” written by B.J. Tindal.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/goodnight-tyler-intoduces-the-black-perspective

SGA approves changes to its constitution

(10/05/21 4:24pm)

In its Oct. 4 meeting, the Central Michigan University Student Government Association House and Senate voted to approve changes made to the constitution by the executive board.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/sga-constitution-changes

First Impressions re-opens in-person appointments

(10/05/21 6:40pm)

Last year, the virtual dress code was easy to comply with; dress shirt on the top, sweatpants on the bottom. However as pandemic restrictions start to loosen up, many are unprepared for the switch back to professional wear.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/a1i0uw8jaevpddr

CMU redacts all financial information from Chartwells contract

(10/04/21 7:21pm)

At its December 2020 Board of Trustees meeting, Central Michigan University announced it signed a 10-year food service contract with Chartwells.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/chartwells-contract

COLUMN: Readjusting to 'normal' education isn't easy

(11/04/21 3:27pm)

I was both excited and relieved when I heard that Central Michigan University was going back to face-to-face learning for the fall semester.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/11/column-readjusting-to-normal-education-isnt-easy