Members of the greek community gathered Tuesday night in a feast for eyes and ears. Kappa Delta Sorority hosted its first Fash Bash, a combination of a fashion show and battle of the bands.
A new computer virus has hit e-mail inboxes, tricking users into downloading zip files and entering password information. The virus, called variations of Beagle or Bagle by different virus-protection companies, changes domain and password information, making it next to impossible for virus-scan companies to protect against. "What's really going on is, unfortunately, the folks drafting these things are getting more sophisticated," said Richard Wiggins, MSU Computer Center's senior information technologist. The current form entering MSU inboxes appears to be written from MSU admission or e-mail staff. The first version congratulates the person for being accepted to MSU and directs him or her to download an MSU instant messaging service.
Standing next to blue books and application forms, an empty candy bowl found a new home Monday in the ASMSU Business Office. The office, located in Student Services, soon might join the dozens of college and department offices on campus that provide a bowl of free candy for visitors. On Thursday, Comptroller Mike Trudeau plans to present a bill to the Student Assembly regarding his "Candy Initiative," and if it passes, candy would fill the bowl beginning after spring break. Trudeau said he contacted representatives from Housing and Food Services for their backing on the bill, and he brought a proposal before the student group Respecting and Understanding Body Image, RUBI, Monday. Next to the bowl, there is a stack of surveys inquiring about visitor candy preferences.
The Residence Halls Association will elect a new president at its weekly meeting at 7 p.m. today in the lounge of Van Hoosen Hall.
David Whitehurst and Joe Obringer haven't had a lot of time to sit around since arriving at ASMSU two weeks ago. After months of delays, ASMSU's Web site soon will be updated.
Sitting in a soundproof room furnished only with a chair, a lamp, a dictionary and a four-track cassette recorder, education sophomore Virginia Birringer turned toward a thick physics textbook and prepared to record herself reading it.
MSU Professor Michael Fanizza, 49, died Thursday evening after a long battle with cancer. Fanizza, a graphic design professor, came to MSU about five years ago and was well regarded by both students and faculty. "He was a good friend," studio art graduate student Paula Stuart-Hankins said.
A female student was assaulted between Friday night and early Saturday morning in a campus courtyard, according to a report made to MSU police by the woman on Saturday. The 20-year-old woman was walking alone from North Wonders Hall to South Wonders Hall when a man approached her from behind, grabbed her right arm and threw her on the ground, MSU Police Sgt.
MSU President M. Peter McPherson will lead a public discussion Wednesday to speak about his six-month stint in Iraq as the financial coordinator for the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance. The discussion, "Reflections of Iraq Experience," will be held from 12:10 to 1 p.m.
Professor Kathleen Rout can be found busily reading Anne Rice vampire novels, coordinating volunteering among students or looking up facts about Black Panther Party leaders for her next book. Rout's understanding of vampires and radical groups and her proactive dedication to share her knowledge with students and her community contrasts the way Rout was cut off from her own interests as a child.
The low-lit room brought back memories of a scene at a high-school prom. Twinkling lights and the spinning disco ball set the mood.
In an effort to make their offices more professional and accessible, ASMSU members recently voted to add large print and Braille signs to office doors. MSU's undergraduate student government approved spending $464 on new signage, which would be an addition to a staff directory in the main ASMSU lobby. "Sometimes, people don't look at the (staff directory) and just start wandering around," Academic Assembly Chairperson Jared English said. Laura Sorensen, ASMSU Director of Racial, Ethnic and Progressive Student Affairs, said the signs are a good step in making the third floor of Student Services more accessible.
When keynote speaker Ana Rizo stepped behind the lectern at the Dia de la Mujer Conference, she slowly began clapping.
By Mara Wolke and Sarah Al-Ramadhan Special for The State News The lineup changed, but no one seemed to mind as riotous laughter rang through the International Center on Friday during the fifth annual "Sex in the Real World" program. The program, sponsored by the University Activities Board, originally had scheduled Ace and Mallory from "The Real World: Paris" to talk with students about sex and their experiences on the show. But when Ace's plane was canceled, Theo from "Road Rules Maximum Velocity Tour" took his place, said Jimmy Donnellon, education and multicultural officer for the board. The MTV stars sat on a panel that included sex and relationship experts Tim Levine and Dennis Martell from Olin Health Center.
Andrew Hickner Special for The State News About 50 community members gathered at the first Chicano Unity Dinner and created a sense of family in the Union on Friday. The event was sponsored by the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan. The dinner featured keynote speaker Dr. Jose Angel Gutierrez, a longtime Chicano activist and co-founder of the La Raza Unida political party. Gutierrez stressed his ties to the Lansing community, greeting several old family friends present at the dinner.
The University Activities Board will be putting on two events this weekend as a part of the MTV Reality Weekend. "Sex in the Real World," featuring Ace and Mallory from the Paris season, is at 7:30 p.m.
While selling merchandise through existing vendors works for some, the MSU Surplus Store is looking to expand its business and find its own selling home on the Web. The store, located at 1344 S.
Wednesday night was a busy one in the basement of Wilson Hall. The Residence Halls Association's General Assembly passed four bills, nominated members for positions on next year's Executive Board and heard major announcements from two current executives. The first was a resignation from Internal Vice President Tom Edwards.
The Resource Development Undergraduate Organization is accepting photographs for its semesterly photo contest.
The University Apartments Council of Residents is in the final stages of presenting a tax increase to its constituency.