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What is the relationship between technology and health?
Technology, especially cell phones, helps us stay connected and provides a world of knowledge in the palm of our hands. But does it make it harder for us to achieve physical fitness?. Rick Ferkel is a member of Central Michigan University’s physical education and sport faculty. He shared his expertise...
The Tearing Down of Wind Turbines: Mackinaw City, Michigan
I've said it before and I'll say it again...every time I head north on 127 and get close to Ithaca, those wind turbines loom on the horizon, like the alien invasion from “War of the Worlds.” Creeps me out every time. There are wind turbine haters and wind...
Boston Firefighters Intervene in Back Bay Stabbing, Suspect Charged and Arrested
Chaos unfolded in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood on Tuesday evening when a fight escalated into a stabbing incident, resulting in one person being injured and another arrested. According to an official statement from the Boston Police Department, officers were dispatched to Newbury Street shortly before 6 PM on July 9th following reports of an altercation. The incident took a grave turn, when operations advised of a stabbing at 941 Boylston Street, outside the Boston Firehouse.
A Spartan bringing sustainable agriculture into the future
On a cloudless day at a farm in Portland, Michigan, Bruno Basso inspects rows of small, leafy green plants that will eventually grow into towering cornstalks. He turns and tells Jeff Sandborn, who runs the farm, that the soon-to-be crops look great. Over the past decade, Basso and his research...
EPA Announces Revisions to the Velsicol Chemical Superfund Site Cleanup Plan
CHICAGO (July 12, 2024) – On Monday, July 15, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin a 30-day public comment period on proposed revisions to the Velsicol Chemical Superfund site cleanup plan. Revisions include repairing the existing slurry wall around the former plant site and removing the need to extend a collection system around monitoring well 19.
Have You Seen “Panda Man” Walking Around Ionia?
I don't know about you, but right now it seems like the world is on fire. It doesn't matter if I turn on the radio, tv or hop on social media, I'm constantly bombarded and overwhelmed by bad news. War in the middle east, inflation, two old guy's running for...
Close ties: CMU wrestling announces coaching staff
As Ben Bennett gets set to become the first new head coach in over 30 years for Central Michigan wrestling, he is keeping familiar staff by his side. On Tuesday, CMU Athletics announced that Bennett’s staff will be filled with existing Chippewas. Colin Heffernan will keep his role as assistant coach, and Matt Stencel will be promoted to assistant coach after serving two years as a volunteer.
Tickets for North Pole Express trips from Owosso to Ashley go on sale this month
OWOSSO — It may be the dog days of summer, but it's almost time to start planning for a Christmastime trip to the "north pole." Tickets for the Steam Railroading Institute's annual North Pole Express steam train excursions from downtown Owosso to Ashley, and back, are set to go on sale at noon July 25.
2024 Field Hockey Schedule Announced
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Central Michigan Field Hockey's 2024 schedule will feature an 18-game slate, seven of which are to be hosted at Cristy Freese Field, the program announced on Wednesday. CMU's nonleague slate includes Big Ten opponents Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio State, scheduled evenly through the season's...
Central Michigan Football Kicks Off in 50 Days
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—The Central Michigan Football season kicks off in exactly 50 days on Thursday, Aug. 29 when the Chippewas host Central Connecticut State for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. 2024 Central Michigan Football season tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased...
North Pole Express tickets go on sale this month for 20th anniversary ride
OWOSSO, Mich. (FOX 2) - This December, the Steam Railroading Institute will celebrate 20 years of the North Pole Express on the historic Pere Marquette 1225 and you can be on board. It's been 20 years since Tom Hanks' conductor character asked the little boy the simple question: "Well, ya...
Boston College Volleyball 2024 Schedule: Key Matches & Opponents Revealed
BC Volleyball announced its 2024 schedule, starting with the Boston College Invitational on Aug. 30 and 31. Last season, BC started with an undefeated weekend, including a win against Michigan. BC will face Texas Tech for the second time in history, with the first match dating back to 2012. The...
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