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You know those impromptu music jam sessions that sometimes occur on campuses everywhere?

They always seem neat, students, sometimes faculty. All getting along. Creates a community, especially at a commuter juco like this one.

Cormier was fired today after an investigation.

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Cormier assault pending investigation 
by Paula Bauman
CNM Chronicle

Full Time CHSS Instructor Steve Cormier has been put on paid admin­istrative leave pending an investigation, accord­ing to Communications and Marketing Relations Director Brad Moore.

Cormier has been accused of assaulting Part Time Sage Instructor Cheryl Brown during an argument in the Montoya’s H-Building earlier this month, according to sources.

The incident took place after Brown entered the cafeteria area on November 3 to investigate the loud music coming from the area, said sources.

Sources allege that Brown entered the room and put her hands on the guitar being played by one of the performers invited to of the inaugural Montoya Campus Faculty Music Guild event, said sources.

At that time, Cormier led Brown by the arm from the room, according to witnesses. It is unclear if that is the alleged assault, or if something more occurred after Cormier and Brown were out of sight.

Witnesses said that Cormier led Brown gently from the area, and began a quiet but heated conversation.
Cormier received permission for the perfor­mance through authorities that were not aware of the layout of the Montoya Campus, nor of the use of amplifiers, according to sources. Cormier also failed to alert campus administration of the event, said sources.

A report was filed with security shortly after the incident. Security has declined comment at this time as the investigation is still open.