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Program cuts, tuition hikes on ASMSU agenda
ASMSU will focus on tuition hikes, possible academic program and department cuts and a medical amnesty bill this semester, officials said.
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ASMSU's Academic Assembly elects chairpersons
The 18th session of ASMSU’s Academic Assembly elected its chairpersons Tuesday, filling leadership roles that will represent the student voice for the 2009-10 school year. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government.
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ASMSU increases funds for student defenders, Welcome Week activities
A possible Welcome Week fireworks or laser show could be a part of next year’s ASMSU budget, which included a sizable increased appropriation to student defenders. The budget passed by consent Thursday by ASMSU’s Student Assembly.
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ASMSU reps asked to work more hours
ASMSU’s Academic Assembly recommended this week that its vice chairpersons double their summer work hours to match a pay raise due to take effect in May. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government.
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Students pass tax referendums, vote for representatives
MSU’s Residence Halls Association and Impact (89-FM) will continue to operate after students voted to pass tax referendums for both organizations. Both taxes must be approved by students every three years.
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Trial dismissed against ex-ASMSU official
Court officials said there was not enough evidence to merit a case against Nigel Scarlett, a former high-ranking ASMSU official who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman on campus last year.
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RHA names president for 2009-10
MSU’s Residence Halls Association, or RHA, elected hospitality business sophomore Emma Perot as the organization’s next president during a meeting Wednesday night that lasted into Thursday morning.
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Residence Halls leader moving out
When MSU Residence Halls Association began nominations for next year’s president on Feb. 11, a nomination for current president Mark Dobson caused a roar of laughter from the assembly and an ear-to-ear grin from Dobson.
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2nd ASMSU official resigns
Another ASMSU official announced his resignation at a Student Assembly meeting Thursday. Garrett Faulk stepped down as internal vice chairperson of Student Assembly, citing personal reasons.
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ASMSU chairperson steps down
A week after his job performance came into question, Christopher Kulesza resigned from chairperson of ASMSU’s Academic Assembly on Tuesday night. Kulesza planned to become the Director of University Budgets, but the assembly did not confirm him to that position.