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Bronco Bash to attract thousands

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When the Kalamazoo Air Zoo was selected to undertake the restoration of an FM-2 Wildcat, a World War II aircraft that had sunk to the bottom of Lake Michigan, excitement within the student population at Western Michigan University quickly began to blossom. Bretten Bailey, a WMU senior double majoring in aviation flight science and aviation administration, made a special trip to see the Wildcat at this years Experimental Aircraft Associations air show, better known as Oshkosh, when he learned about the restoration. The first thing I could think of was What a mess, Bailey said. All I could keep thinking of was what it would look like five years down the road. I was just wondering what it would be. It made me think back to the SBD (Dauntless). I was really young when that was brought up. I remember seeing it before it went into restoration and then its entire restoration life so it made me think of that. Thinking to the future, Bailey sees the restoration as an opportunity for WMU students to get involved with the Air Zoo and to work on a rare piece of history, as well as build a resume. Dec. 28, 1944 A small, blue Eastern Aircraft FM-2 Wildcat rolled off the deck of the training carrier USS Sable and plunged into the winter waters of Lake Michigan, her engine having suffered a mechanical problem during the aircrafts takeoff roll rendering her virtually powerless. The pilot, Ensign William E. Forbes, was able to extricate himself from the wreckage and was rescued a short time later. The rescue of his aircraft, however, wouldnt take place for al-

most 68 years. The rescue of Forbes FM-2 Wildcat, Bureau Number 57039, occurred on Dec. 7, 2012 when she was pulled from the icy waters of Lake Michigan by A&T Recovery, a Chicago based operation specializing in the retrieval of World War II aircrafts. FM-2 Wildcat, Bureau Number 57039 The FM-2 Wildcat fighter that Forbes was flying at the time of his mishap came from a long line of fighter aircraft produced by Grumman Aircraft Corporation; the basis for the FM-2 coming from the Grumman designed and built F4F. When the U.S. Navy began fielding higher performance aircraft, Grumman was no longer able to produce F4F Wildcats as room had to be set aside in production facilities to produce larger, faster and more maneuverable aircraft to combat the latest Axis combat aircraft. As a result, Grumman enlisted the help of General Motors to continue production of the Wildcat, which was still considered to be a highly capable aircraft for both combat and training purposes. General Motors Eastern Aircraft Division built over 5,000 FM Wildcats out of a total of more than 7,800 produced by both Grumman and General Motors. According to documentation provided by A&T Recovery and the U.S. Navy, FM-2 Wildcat, Bureau Number 57039 was delivered to the U.S. Navy on Aug. 11, 1944. Following a short stay in California, the plane was transferred to a training unit in Glenview, Ill., which taught pilots how to take off and land on aircraft carriers before they were assigned to squadrons that would deploy to a war zone. Forbes was in control of 57039 as he prepared to take off from the USS Sable. Fol-

Rob Wetterholt/Western Herald A plane rescued from the depths of Lake Michigan is being restored by Kalamazoos Air Zoo.

lowing the application of power and start of the take off roll, the engine began to pop and then quit completely. The Wildcat rolled off the deck and fell into Lake Michigan. Forbes was able to pull himself out of the Wildcat before the plane, now upside down, sank into 200 feet of water off the coast of Chicago. It wouldnt be until Dec. 7, 2012, nearly 68 years following her mishap, that 57039 would see the light of day. Recovery Incites Student Excitement When WMU senior Adam Houtman learned about the FM-2s recovery from Lake Michigan and the decision was made to restore the aircraft at the Air Zoo, Houtman was excited. I wanted to get involved with it, Houtman said. I saw the Dauntless when they pulled that out of Lake Michigan and brought it in. When they pulled it out of the lake it looked like crap and now you go in there and its beautiful. So, a chance to work on some-

thing like the Wildcat is pretty appealing to me. Houtman has been around aviation his entire life. With both a mother and a father that are involved with the aviation industry, Houtman has chosen

to major in aeronautical engineering.

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The 33rd annual Bronco Bash will take place at Western Michigan University, but this year in a different location. Bronco Bash will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the new Sangren Hall pedestrian mall. The event provides students with the opportunity to learn about campus organizations, win free stuff and delight in live entertainment. Previously, this annual event was held at WMUs Fountain Plaza outside of Miller Auditorium, but the area began renovation in May. The event also usually takes place the first week of the fall semester, but was pushed until the second week of the school year due to the religious holiday, Rosh Hashanah. We cant say for sure, but were 95 percent sure that [Bronco Bash] will be in front of Sangren from now on, Mike McDonald, one of three student coordinators for the event, said. Its really cool because by the fountain some people had to be in the Miller parking garage and they were kind of separated from everything else, but now in front of

Sangren, no matter where you are everyone is together. According to McDonald, 450 booths are registered to over 380 groups. Of those over 380 groups, 129 are non-affiliates, 61 are WMU affiliates and 194 are Registered Student Organizations, according to the Bronco Bash website. In addition to free stuff, students can expect to see some live entertainment and a few novelty items. McDonald said that three musical acts will perform at this years event: the band Midwest Skies, solo artist Kenny Nelson and DJ Ill Mixx. This years novelty items include inflatable jousting, digital graffiti and a Velcro wall basically you can run and stick yourself to the wall with Velcro, according to McDonald. Bronco Bash is awesome. It is one of the biggest and best events of the year at WMU. It brings together the Kalamazoo community and students and its a cool way to kick off the school year, McDonald said. Once Bronco Bash starts you know that the year really has started. This event doesnt occur without prior planning. McDonald, along with two other student coordinators, Lexie

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According to Haduch, Bronco Bash 2013 has around 115 volunteers to make the event run smoothly, in addition to the student coordinators. Volunteers help unload booth items, make sure the event site is free of trash and provide general information to attendees, according to McDonald. It will all be worth it when we get to the event and we can see what we have done, McDonald said. The event is free and open to the public.

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In April, Western Michigan University began working to develop a draft of an updated free speech policy, to be finalized by the end of fall 2013. The policy will encompass free speech, expressive activity and posting, according to Paul Terzino, the Bernhard Center director. The policy is being drafted by a committee of faculty, staff and students, specifically from the Western Student Association and the Graduate Student Advisory Council. In spring 2013, two events spurred debate about whether certain groups with controversial content should be allowed

to share their message. In March, police were called to a demonstration at the flagpoles in which a community member shouted to students that they were going to hell for committing sins. In April, Students for Life, a registered student organization, invited Center for Bio-Ethical Reform to present a pro-life display at the flag poles with graphic images of the abortion process and how it affects the fetus. Those [events] made us realize that by updating the guidelines we could also take the opportunity to better inform and update the college community, and especially the students, about freedom of expression and the first amend-

ment in general, Terzino said. Terzino said that WMUs free speech policy isnt as clear as it could beone of the main reasons he proposed developing a committee to update the policy. He also said that it is important that the policy is easy for students to find. We want [the free speech policy] to be right up front and center. Its part of the education, Terzino said. We can update this and make it very transparent where to find the university guidelines. We need to make it very obvious where those policies land. In addition to educating students on free speech at WMU, Terzino said that the policy will also address the parameters of

what outdoor spaces are reserved, how to reserve them and times available for reservation, as well as making clear when and where amplified sounds can be used on campus. The committee has included students as a vital part of the process of updating the free speech policy, according to Terzino. He said that student input is as candid and important as anybodys on the committee. The policy is still in the drafting stage, but Terzino said that he hopes to have a final draft of the policy ready and available by the end of the year. The policy may have to go through the Board of Trustees.

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A citys literary scene is often eclipsed by local music and art scenes, but in Kalamazoo, that imbalance has been shifting. Thanks to the numerous venues for poetry readings, touring writers coming from all around the nation and the active support of the Do-ItYourself community, Kalamazoos literary scene is thriving and growing at a rapid rate. Emily Scott, a Western Michigan University student who has been hosting poetry readings at her house in the Vine Neighborhood for the past year, has had the opportunity to watch this writing community grow and change. One of the best things about the literary scene that has sprung out of Kalamazoo in the past year is the DIY aesthetic that its founded upon, Scott said. The culture that weve created is one that is very concerned with collaborative efforts and creating an environment that is supportive and encouraging of artists from all different backgrounds. All of these elements were apparent at the Aug. 23 reading, which took place at Scotts house. The reading lineup was extremely diverse, featur-

ing a local slam poet, a former WMU student from Germany, a poet who serves in the National Guard and several newcomers. A lot of people are nervous to share their work at first for fear of judgment, but Ive found that once a person shares their writing for the first time they always want to do it again - judgment is no longer a concern, you just sort of feel like everyone in attendance has your back, Scott said of new readers. At the reading, all readers received applause and cheers after each poem, even if the piece wasnt their own work. Part of the reason Kalamazoos literary scene is so strong is due to support it receives from various larger organizations. WMUs creative writing department has been an especially important advocate to the literary scene. Through the ongoing Gwen Frostic Reading Series, the WMU creative writing department has consistently hosted readings by accomplished poets, novelists, essayists and playwrights from across the nation. The fall 2013 lineup has not yet been announced, but will be available in the future at the Gwen Frostic website at www.wmich.edu/english/events/frostic.

Another proponent of the community literary scene is the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, which describes itself as a creative public space where artists and book enthusiasts of all kinds gather to collaborate and celebrate books and the many arts that inform them: paper making, printmaking, letterpress, creative writing, and bookbinding. To this end, the KBAC serves as a gallery for local artists (bookrelated or otherwise), a workshop space and a venue for local and touring writers. The KBACs Poets in Print reading series hosts readings by published poets from all over the nation. Septembers reading features Anne Champion, a creative writing and behavioral psychology graduate from WMU, and TJ Jarrett, a Nashville-based writer who recently published her debut collection Aint No Grave through Michigans New Issues Press. The reading will take place on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m,, located at 326 W. Kalamazoo Ave. The KBAC is also the site of many diverse workshops ranging from binding books with leather to Japanese woodblock printmaking. Workshops are open to all members of the community and enrollment opens soon.

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In addition to workshops, the KBAC hosts some of the most interesting events in the city. In 2009, the KBAC began The Illustrated Accordion, an exhibition centered on accordion style books that now attracts entries from all over the world. Perhaps most notable of these events is the annual Edible Book Festival. Occurring on April 1, the festival features edible tributes to books. The often pun-based pastries should not be missed by any member of the Kalamazoo community. When asked what the Kalamazoo literary scene might

have in store for the future, Scott readily said, In the next year were hoping to spread the word about the Kalamazoo literary community through a multitude of medias - a few of us are looking into creating a radio variety show about the Kalamazoo lit scene that would feature local and visiting artists. Scott also said that she urges students to check out the newly formed Kalamazoo Lit Facebook page, which will be frequently updated with information on local readings, workshops and other events.

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Following the upswing of craft beer in Michigan over the past few years, Kalamazoos Rhino Media created The Michigan Beer Film. The Michigan Beer Film, premiering on Sept. 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kalamazoo State Theatre, tells the story of craft brewing in Michigan to celebrate the tremendous growth of the Michigan craft beer industry, but at the same time,

take a serious look at some of the challenges that brewers face that accompanies this rapid growth, according to the films website. Director Kevin Romeo, a Western Michigan University graduate, said that making the film was a no-brainer since the Rhino Media office is down the road from Bells Brewery in downtown Kalamazoo. We had really [started] pursuing the first film project we could do, Romeo said. It just made sense as craft beer fans.

The continued rise of the craft beer industry could make for updates in the future, as well as more short form web videos about craft beer in the future, according to Romeo. Most college kids have kind of warmed up to the idea of better beer, Romeo said. In addition to Romeo, WMU student Nick Benitez is an intern at Rhino Media who has edited the film. Recently Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor came in first, second and fourth in

the 2013 Beer City USA poll. In terms of growth, weve gotta be high up there, Romeo said about Michigan possibly being Beer State USA. Theres states that have more breweries. I think were definitely in the top 5. The Michigan Beer Film tickets are currently on sale. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Kalamazoo State Theatre box office or on Ticketmaster with an extra fee.

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WMU gymnastics welcomes new leadership

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Sports Editor Western Michigan University introduced Penny Jernigan, former North Carolina assistant/associate head coach, as the new head coach of the Bronco gymnastics team in August. We are extremely lucky and excited to announce Penny Jernigan as our next gymnastics coach. She comes with a vast amount of experience not only as an assistant at North Carolina but also as a judge, said WMU athletic director Kathy Beauregard, in a press release from WMU Athletic Media Relations, Our studentathletes are the most important factor in this and her excitement for this position, her ability to want to challenge this team coming off a MAC title to take that next step to move onto regionals and nationals as a team.

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Jernigan will have big shoes to fill, as former coach Dave Kuzara led the Broncos to three straight top three finishes in the conference and one MAC championship, before taking an assistant coaching position at the University of Michigan. Kuzaras off-mat record was just as spectacular, running a program that produced two academic All-American gymnasts, the first in school history. We graduated seven seniors this year, and have eight incoming freshman, so overcoming inexperience will be a challenge Jernigan said. But our short-term goal is to repeat as MAC champions. Kayla Weber, shes a sophomore, will be important for doing that. Shes a strong all-around gymnast, the record holder for that event at Western. Jernigan appears to be more than capable of carrying the mantle as she has helped develop a number of talented

gymnasts in the past, including two-time NCAA Champion and national record holder Courtney Bumpers, who earned AllAmerica on balance beam in 2003 and on floor exercise in 2004 and 2005. Jernigans complete resume includes having coached all five of UNCs East Atlantic Gymnastics League championship teams (2002, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011) and 24 EAGL individual champions. She has coached seven individual NCAA Championship finalists, including Morgan Evans, UNCs first NCAA regional allaround champion in 2011, and coached the Tar Heels to 11 consecutive team appearances at the NCAA Regional Championships (2002-12). Jernigan also helped increase interest in the sport on campus during her time at UNC. The program is currently one of the top four most popular collegiate gymnastics fan pages in the nation behind only UCLA, Alabama and Utah. As a result, UNCs home meet attendance doubled in 2011 and then doubled again in 2012.

Courtesy of WMU Athletic Media Relations Expectations are high for new gymnastics head coach, Penny Jernigan. She said the goal for this years gymnastics team is is to repeat as MAC champions.

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WMU falls to MSU 26-13

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Sports Editor The Western Michigan Broncos football team lost to the Michigan State Spartans by a score of 26 to 13 Friday night, after a short delay due to lightning. The Broncos offense could not overcome turnovers that led to touchdowns even though the defense played extremely well. The game was a stalemate through the first four drives as neither offense could successfully gain more than two first downs, when the Spartans defense forced an interception and then lateralled the ball for a touchdown. Great play from Westerns defensive backs gave the offense plenty of opportunities to put a drive together, but the Broncos could not capitalize and turned the ball over four times. Western went hard, but MSU just went harder, Andrew Longhi, junior at WMU, said. Offensive struggles were to be expected as MSUs defense was ranked in the top 20 last season, and quarterback play quickly became an issue for WMU when MSU started out in press coverage.

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Opinion: East Campus comes down

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East Campus From page 10 from my home but it wont physically stop it from happening. Im still a little ambivalent as to the purpose of protesting in the first place, but maybe a physical demonstration would have fixed that. Despite rallying, writing and media attention, those buildings are coming down. Thankfully in a small act of decorum and taste East Hall is being renovated and turned into the new Alumni building. I can rest with a little piece of mind knowing that the huge dome will loom above the tree tops on Prospect Hill for a while longer, at least while Im Plane From page 2 I grew up around it all the time, Houtman said. I went flying a lot, did model aircraft and always read about it. My parents even met at an airport so I was immersed in it from the get-go. After enrolling at WMU, Houtman set out to gain experience working with vintage aircrafts. Describing himself as a vintage airplane nut, he secured a job at WACO Aircraft Corporation in Battle Creek where he has been able to put

Opinion/Newsletter Editor Sunshine, beach trips, summer jobs and a little bit of Moms home cooking werent the only big things that happened this summer. While we were away soaking up summer rays or stuck working a lot of things happened at Western Michigan University that will have rippling effects over the coming months. The biggest change of all is the demolition of the historic East Campus. Being new in town one of the very first things I saw on movein day was the big bright dome looming high on Prospect Hill watching over the city of Kalamazoo below. The next thing I noticed was the sign in my front yard advocating stopping demolition of historic east campus. Being someone who purposefully picked an old home to rent in a historic district of town, naturally investigating something such as this was going to be on my to-do list. The original site of WMU was deemed an eyesore by the otherwise trendy new construction of the now main campus. Even though the buildings were considered by the development company tearing them down to be in very good condition, three of the four main buildings of East Campus, North Hall, West Hall and the Speech and Hearing building are all coming down as described in the plan for development made by WMU. A Youtube video posted by WKZO news in February 2012, shows the head of a development company explaining that as he took a tour of the historic buildings they were all in remarkable shape for their age and that the university has done a great job keeping them up. Therein is the cause for WMUs demolition of the buildings: the upkeep. Trying

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to maintain a historic building is a monumental task that many people do not fully comprehend. All buildings, whether new or old, are in a constant state of decay and in a fight against nature to stay level, dry and upright. When we look at historic buildings such as East Hall in particular one has to understand that to have such a grandiose building a lot of time, effort and money needs to be poured into it. What we know now about construction and the tools we have today vary greatly in what our forefathers had 110 years ago in 1903 when the building plans for Western Normal School were laid in place. After I began to understand the fact that these buildings had lain empty for quite some time part of me wondered if it was because of the tremendous cost of upkeep that possibly had them toppling down. That thought however was cut a little short after I learned that much of the protest efforts were simply a Facebook page and a write-in event. In an article published on Aug. 12, 2013, Mlive.com stated While an online petition earlier this year garnered more than 2,000 signatures, a candlelight vigil held over the weekend attracted only two dozen supporters. This is the crux of the problem with the entire movement; it takes more than two dozen people and a few candles. Signs around town got me interested, the fact that I love history got me motivated, but the physical apathy of the supporters is what kept me from doing anything. I can write articles and columns denouncing the university at large for what theyre doing less than two blocks away See East Campus Page 11

here. I can only imagine as time goes forward what the future generations of WMU students will see and think about places such as Sangren Hall which in 60 years may seem like an old piece of junk. Shiny new things are nice, but remembering your roots and knowing where you came from are pertinent in maintaining a future generation of students that respect history as well as study it. If any lesson is to be learned from this incident it is that if you want something done, social media and the internet is no way to go about getting it, you have to be involved and present to make a difference. his knowledge and engineering skills to work on virtually all aspects of aircraft procurement and production, ranging from brake systems and seat revisions to access panel door locations and modifications. In addition to being employed at WACO, the Kalamazoo Air Zoo has offered some unique opportunities for Houtman. Currently a volunteer in the Restoration Department, his intense love for everything related to aviation started with trips to the Air Zoo with his grandpa.

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