Central Michigan University threatens to suspend partying students amid pandemic
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University school officials are threatening to suspend students who attend large parties as cases of coronavirus spike on campus. A video surfaced online showing police breaking up a party at the Deerfield Village Apartments near campus in Mount Pleasant. Aug. 22, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 96,024; Death toll now at 6,389In a letter to students, the university said it may fine or suspend students who take part. “The actions of a few selfish students have ruined an entire year for thousands of their peers,” the letter said. The school requires mandatory self-screening every day for students and staff.