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MSU group plans to raise LBGT awareness

Tara Thoel

January 31, 2007

The MSU Stonewall Democrats hope a reorganization of the group will create awareness for the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community on campus. Last semester, the group worked with the MSU College Democrats to get people to vote during the November elections. Now, the group has shifted its efforts back to activism, said Kate Lester, president of the Stonewall Democrats. In today's reorganizational meeting, Lester said she plans to set times and dates for group meetings, try to put together goals and establish an executive board.

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Group's first black leader from MSU

Sarah Harbison

January 30, 2007

Patricia Edwards first attended the National Reading Conference in 1983. In 2006, she organized the conference that took place in Los Angeles.

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University students to offer education about climate changes, future impact

Joey Nowak

January 30, 2007

ECO, a student "sustainability organization" on campus, is hosting a "Week of Action" to inform the MSU community of the effects of climate change and how people can make a difference. Today, the group will be roving across campus to interview students about their thoughts on global warming.

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Project analyzes Internet security

Kristi Jourdan

January 29, 2007

With every keystroke, computer hackers try to work their way into your computer. But not if Robert LaRose and Nora Rifon, two MSU professors, can help it. Last year, the duo conducted a national survey of 557 home Internet users.

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MSU may expand other med program

Kristi Jourdan

January 26, 2007

One MSU faculty member expressed concern that university officials are spreading resources too thin in terms of expanding medical colleges throughout the state. As administrators seal the deal with the College of Human Medicine's expansion into Grand Rapids, their attention now is focused on creating a "satellite campus" for the College of Osteopathic Medicine in eastern Michigan. However, the university must preserve its local clinical operation, said Jim Potchen, Executive Committee of Academic Council chairman. "This is an expansion and not a move," Potchen said.

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Students, provost address issues in Chicano/Latino studies

Sarah Harbison

January 26, 2007

Broken promises and a list of demands for on support and funding for the Chicano/Latino studies specialization program were discussed Thursday morning when 10 students met with university administrators. In fall 2005, students from the discipline met with Provost Kim Wilcox to voice concerns about the program's budget and future.

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Academic Council seeks student voice

Sarah Harbison

January 26, 2007

You may have thought it, and maybe even said it — the university doesn't care about the student voice. Now is your chance to make a difference and get your voice heard. About 15 seats are vacant on Academic Council.

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Week explores Muslim culture, practices

Tara Thoel

January 25, 2007

Islam Awareness Week begins with a short documentary about a Christian living in a Muslim household in Dearborn.

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Planetarium may be moved

Kristi Jourdan

January 25, 2007

Despite recent information listing Abrams Planetarium as possibly being demolished, Planetarium Director David Batch said those plans are "outdated." A Dec.

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FUZE contest draws students

Sean Ely

January 25, 2007

For some MSU advertising majors, the curvaceous and brightly colored FUZE Beverage bottles they're used to seeing behind the glass at Sparty's Convenience Stores could mean more than just quenching their thirst. The company rolled out its FUZE college ad campaign this week, offering students at more than 10 of the top advertising schools in the country a chance to design the beverage's next national marketing blitz. Instructor David Regan's advertising campaigns class was introduced to the competition Tuesday.

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True love of chemistry, not money, motivates engineers

Sarah Harbison

January 24, 2007

While they both came to MSU to further their careers, Ilsoon Lee and Troy Hendricks said the university gave them so much more — their families. Lee, a native of South Korea, came to MSU in 2002 and met his future wife while working in the same lab group. "Most foreign students, they are staying in the lab until evening," Lee said.

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Center to hold speech on El Salvador

Tara Thoel

January 24, 2007

Brandt Peterson, an assistant professor in the anthropology department, will speak on Profiling the Indians: Regulation, Recognition and Rights in Neoliberal El Salvador. The presentation starts at 3 p.m.

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For the love of the game

Cash Kruth

January 23, 2007

Many students believe their athletic careers came to an end when the final buzzer sounded in their high school gymnasium. And while the number of student athletes who participate in NCAA Division I athletics is lower than the number who compete at the high school level, there are options available to the average college student. There is a cost to be paid, however, both in time commitment and financially, in order to stay active in the sport you love. Premedical and kinesiology junior Jessica Berg understands the dilemma in wanting to play a nonvarsity sport. "I've always played hockey, and it's always been a part of my life, and I've always wanted to continue with it.

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Foundation starts $1 million challenge

Kristi Jourdan

January 23, 2007

The Kresge Foundation approved a $1 million grant to the Citizens Research Council of Michigan for operating and program support, as well as endowment.

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Acting dean named to science college

Sarah Harbison

January 23, 2007

The College of Natural Science now has an acting dean to fill the shoes of George Leroi, who is retiring after leading the college for more than 12 years. During its Friday meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees named Estelle McGroarty to the position.

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Professor appointed to state board

Sarah Harbison

January 23, 2007

MSU Professor James W. Lloyd has been appointed second vice president of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors.

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Colleges require cough vaccination for students

Brendan Bouffard

January 23, 2007

It's not a pleasant sight. When infants are infected with pertussis, they can cough so much they make a whooping sound as they gasp for air. MSU officials want to keep students from contracting the illness commonly known as whooping cough by requiring immunizations for those training to work in health-care settings. The vaccination will be required for all students in the College of Human Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Nursing and students in the Medical Technology Program. "Health care professionals have a much higher likelihood of being exposed to infectious diseases," University Physician Beth Alexander said.

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Spectacular Sparty

He's got an oversized head and bulging muscles. He swaggers around in a dashing green Greek costume, dropping into one-handed pushups without a second thought and busting out wacky dance routines. Oh, and he wins national collegiate mascot championships. Sparty regained the title of the Universal Cheer Association's No.

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Med school named for MSU alumnus

Kristi Jourdan

January 19, 2007

Grand Rapids — It was only fitting the MSU Board of Trustees held its meeting Thursday in Grand Rapids across the river from the Gerald R.

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Peace Corps finds help from MSU

Cash Kruth

January 19, 2007

MSU was the ninth-largest producer of Peace Corps volunteers in 2006, as 71 alumni currently serve as volunteers. Since 1961 — when the Peace Corps was created — 2,057 MSU alumni have served as volunteers.