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Group hopes to talk with trustees

Antonio Planas

November 3, 2003

As part of a new committee established to help MSU's governing unit hear concerns from the student body, a handful of student leaders met with MSU Trustee David Porteous on Friday at the Multicultural Center.The committee, which has no formal name, was organized by family community services senior Misty Staunton, who also serves as the at-large student liaison to the MSU Board of Trustees.Staunton said the group hopes to speak with one trustee every month to learn more about how the board operates and what university business was conducted at the board meeting."I don't want just student leaders to be able to talk to them," Staunton said, adding she hopes students will participate, regardless of their involvement with campus groups.Staunton said she encourages students who are involved in the committee to attend the monthly board meetings.

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Students boogie on down the 'Seoul Train'

Amidst flashing multicolored lights and bumping hip-hop music, nearly 300 students gathered for the eighth annual Seoul Train dance on Saturday night at the Kellogg Center.

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RUBI celebrates Halloween candy fiends

Don Jordan

October 31, 2003

Eating large amounts of Snickers candy bars or Reeses Peanut Butter Cups this Halloween is OK, says one Olin Health Center student organization. Respecting and Understanding Body Image, or RUBI, a group that works to promote positive body image and increase eating disorder awareness, distributed fliers this week urging students not to worry about how much candy they eat this weekend. The flier stated "It's the fun that counts, not the calories - enjoy food and celebrate yourself." "You don't need to worry about calories and you don't need to worry about fat," said Erin Ruth, RUBI president and nutritional sciences senior.

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City council to review ASMSU noise policy changes

Amy Davis

October 31, 2003

ASMSU officials will address East Lansing officials with recommendations for changes to the city's party-noise ordinance at the next council meeting.Members from MSU's undergraduate student government passed a bill during a Student Assembly meeting Thursday night to present five clarifications and revisions to the policy.

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'U' to celebrate cultural events

Once they get some rest after a night of haunting on Halloween, MSU students and Lansing area residents will have an opportunity to celebrate different cultures. Seoul Train and The Great Lakes Anishnaabek Traditional Pow Wow will both be held Saturday. Korean Students United will present Seoul Train at 8 p.m.

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Eagle released back to wild

Amy Davis

October 31, 2003

Five people gathered around an outdoor holding cage behind MSU's Veterinary Medical Center on Thursday morning to watch as an injured symbol of American freedom - and the center's latest patient - checked out of the center to be released back into the wild.

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Broadcaster appearts at Lansing Center Friday

National Public Radio Social Correspondent Susan Stamberg will speak about her broadcasting experience at 10:30 a.m.

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New specializations approved for spring

Evan Rondeau

October 30, 2003

MSU students will have some new course options and specializations for the spring.A jazz study option, a graduate specialization in hospitality business and an undergraduate specialization in science, technology, environment and policy will all be available after the Academic Council approved the proposed additions Tuesday.The new additions represent the growing university trend of moving toward more interdepartmental offerings, said Jo Ann Beckwith, director of the University Committee on Curriculum."It's an example of the interdepartmental initiative that allows people in various colleges to draw on the strengths offered by other colleges for the benefit of the students," Beckwith said.

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Fossil hunter speaks at endowed professorship

Renowned fossil hunter Louise Leakey will visit MSU as part of the M. Peter and Joanne M. McPherson Endowed Professorship for the Understanding of Science on Thursday. She will present "Origins and Evolution: In Search of How We Became Human" at 7:30 p.m.

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Magazine names 'U' scientific workplace eighth best in nation

Evan Rondeau

October 30, 2003

Researchers from around the world ranked MSU eighth in a recent rating of the best scientific institutions to work at in the United States. The ranking was determined by a Web-based questionnaire presented to more than 2,200 full-time researchers in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Israel.

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Midland native awarded microbiology fellowship

Microbiology senior Carole Kuehl of Midland was awarded the American Society of Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Kuehl is one of 31 students granted the opportunity to conduct full-time summer research at their institution with an American Society for Microbiology mentor and present the results at the 2004 society general meeting in New Orleans. Each recipient is awarded a $2,500 stipend, one-year student membership in the society and reimbursement for travel expenses to the general meeting. Kuehl and her mentor, Vincent Young,, assistant professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, are studying inflammatory bowel disease. For more information on this fellowship visit www.asm.org.

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Asian-American group memberships rise

Although the Asian Pacific American student population at MSU has leveled off at about 5 percent in recent years, member participation and the number of registered student organizations has jumped."It's a good sign that they're wanting to identify as (Asian Pacific American) students," said Maggie Chen Hernandez, director of the Multicultural Center in the basement of the Union.

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Athlete says domestic violence hurts everyone

Victor Rivers is not a woman.That might be an obvious statement about the actor and former NFL football player.

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Forum addresses worldwide disease-prevention issues

Members of the Journal of International Law said Tuesday that global health problems can only can harmonized by the cooperation of world organizations.The panel discussed how the World Health Organization, World Trade Organization and United Nations can work together to deal with global epidemics such as West Nile and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome at the MSU-DCL College of Law Building.Chicago Law School professor and symposium speaker John Blum said the world needs a broader frame of work to accommodate health problems.

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MSU-DCL College of Law sponsors lecture

The MSU-DCL College of Law will host a lecture by Judge Robert Holmes Bell at 7 p.m. today. Bell was appointed to the U.S.

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Ex-NFL star, actor to appear at luncheon

A luncheon presentation focusing on domestic violence awareness will be held today at noon on East Fee Hall's first floor.The program titled, "Ending Domestic Violence: It's Everyone's Issue," features actor and former NFL lineman Victor Rivers.Rivers, who is a child survivor of domestic violence, has starred in more than 20 films, including The Hulk, The Mask of Zorro and Blood In/Blood Out.The Michigan Osteopathic Association and Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will sponsor the event.Nearly 25 percent of women and 7.6 percent of men said they were raped or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, cohabiting partner or date at some time in their lifetime, according to a 2000 U.S.

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Student group shows final film in seris

Students for Peace and Justice will present the final film in its fall film series on Wednesday. "Harlan County, USA" features the lives of coal miners in a small Appalachian town as they fight to unionize their labor and demand decent living and working conditions. The film begins at 8 p.m.

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GEU continues push for equal pay

About 20 members of MSU's Graduate Employees Union stood at the steps of the Administration Building in the blustery cold Monday afternoon, handing out bags of peanuts they say represent their wages.Holding signs saying the union "demands a fair deal for students," the students said they were letting the campus know that graduate employees' benefits and pay are being stripped away by a loophole in the contract they signed with university officials in May 2002.University officials were unavailable for comment Monday afternoon.Union President Scott Henkel said there are 12,000 teaching assistants on campus and the teaching-assistant title is being reclassified to instructor in certain cases.

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ASMSU looks to amend, clarify E.L. noise ordinance

Amy Davis

October 28, 2003

ASMSU representatives will vote this week on a recommendation for changes to East Lansing's party-noise ordinance.Amendments were drafted by officials from MSU's undergraduate student government following a policy meeting last Thursday.A bill to address the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday with changes to the eight-week-old policy will be presented during the Student Assembly meeting Thursday.Student Assembly Vice Chairperson for External Affairs Kevin Glandon said he worked with the discussion from a committee meeting to create five recommendations to alter the ordinance.Many of the amendments include combining indicators and adding clarifications to the language of the bill."The specific language of the bill will be available on Thursday and may still be subject to changes," Glandon said.The policy defines party noise as having at least two party indicators, which include entrance fees, kegs, live entertainment, loud outdoor music or having more than one person per 20 square feet of habitable living space.The ordinance mandates jail time and fines of up to $1,000 for the most severe party-noise offenders.

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Discussion presents two Spanish artists

Two innovative Spanish artists and politicians are the topic of discussion this Wednesday. Chad Gasta, assistant professor of Hispanic studies at Iowa State University, will speak at 7 p.m.