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'U' election under review

As ASMSU wraps up its business for the semester, several representatives remain in limbo as to whether they will return in the fall.A total of 45 students were disqualified from the MSU undergraduate student government's election in March after it was discovered they had been endorsed by political organizations on campus.According to the ASMSU elections code, "Any campaign material bearing the name of a candidate must be approved and submitted to the AUEC (All-University Elections Committee) in writing before distribution."The MSU College Republicans made fliers and stickers, sent e-mails within the organization and campus mailings endorsing certain candidates from colleges across campus.

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Rockin' the steeple

Jason Fiedler
April 16, 2003

"You could have been anywhere tonight. You chose to be here. We appreciate that." Those are the first words that escape Richard Mittwede's lips before every concert at The Underground, a rock concert hall in the basement of Christ Lutheran Church, 122 S.

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GEU files grievance

The Graduate Employees Union plans to announce it is filing a grievance against the university concerning undergraduate students serving as teaching assistants today.The union said its contract, negotiated with the university and made effective on May 16, 2002, forbids undergraduates from obtaining teaching positions.

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Researchers weigh impact of discovery

Kendra Snyder
April 15, 2003

A group of international scientists announced Monday that they have completed the map of the human genetic code to an accuracy of 99.99 percent, a discovery some MSU scientists say could open doors for the future of medicine. The genome is the collection of genes that form DNA.

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Group demonstrates 'correct' media representation

Allison Lucy
April 15, 2003

With live performances and a video spoof of various MTV shows, the Philippine American Student Society provided a unique view of life as a Filipino American on Sunday at Kellogg Center."Filipino Television: Television on the Flipside" discussed media representation of Filipinos and was the theme of Halo Halo 2k3, a 3-year-old variety show which drew a crowd of about 40 people."In the media, Filipinos aren't really represented at all," kinesiology senior and organization President Paulette Bolofer said.

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Assembly's new leaders keep same commitment

The Matts have left the building.Academic and Student Assembly Chairpersons Matt Clayson and Matt Weingarden passed the ASMSU gavel on to Jared English and Missy Kushlak last week.

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Greek Week ends, raises $70K for charities

Aaron Foley
April 15, 2003

More than $70,000 will go to various charities, courtesy of several MSU greek letter organizations. Greek Week ended Saturday at the Auditorium with "Songfest," a presentation of dancing and singing performances. As part of the fund-raising activities, the greeks raised around $6,700 in their "penny war" coin drive, said Jonathan Rosenthal, director of academic programs for the Interfraternity Council. "People were going nuts," he said, adding $3,600 of the money was raised Saturday.

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Group celebrates anniversary

Aaron Foley
April 15, 2003

It's been 20 years in the making.What started out as a graduate student's vision and less than 10 members has blossomed into one of the largest groups on campus.The Asian Pacific American Student Organization celebrated its 20th anniversary Friday and Saturday with a walking tour of campus, a dinner at Kellogg Center and other activities.

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Tradition exhibited at powwow

Dance clothing composed of bright green, orange and yellow strings draped the back of dancer Wayne Silas at the Pow-wow of Love on Saturday.

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Study Abroad cuts last Asian trip

Amy Bartner
April 14, 2003

The last of four summer study abroad programs in Asia was canceled on Friday in response to severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS.The program through James Madison College would have sent students to Beijing to study Chinese foreign policy."We were holding off to make the decision for the latest information, but the latest decision was worse instead of better," said Kathleen Fairfax, director of the Office of Study Abroad.

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Sexual abuse tales shared by survivors

Chrystal Liebold
April 14, 2003

Tamika Payne can sympathize with women who come to her with their stories of sexual violence. She is a survivor herself."I feel like I don't want it to be for nothing," said Payne, sexual assault counseling staff coordinator for The Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center, 313 W.

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Board of Trustees passes graduate rights revision

Three years of changes to a document that governs graduate students were approved by the MSU Board of Trustees on Friday. The Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities Document cements the rights of graduate students, lays out the steps for filing grievances and explains the processes for theses and dissertations. The document was created in 1971 and had not been modified since 1984. Among the changes to the document is a mention of the Graduate Employees Union, which was formally recognized in April 2001. Council of Graduate Students President Jim Ciszweski was relieved to have this document passed. "It has taken several years to get this far," he said.

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'U' gets ready to 'Take Back the Night'

Kendra Snyder
April 11, 2003

MSU students and East Lansing residents will gather this weekend to speak out on sexualized violence and reclaim the streets. Take Back the Night, a campaign to end rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, incest and sexual harassment, starts this weekend. The event began in 1978 in San Francisco when 5,000 women rallied and marched down "pornography strip" against all forms of male violence against women.

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Campus briefs

ASMSU filling student spots Applications are now available for various positions in ASMSU for the 2003-2004 academic year. MSU's undergraduate student government is looking for students to fill the following positions: • Director of student defenders • Director of constituent activism • Comptroller • Director of racial, ethnic and progressive student affairs • Director of legal services • Assistant director of legal services • Programming board comptroller • Executive secretary • Director of digital and graphic marketing • Director of community affairs • Director of legislative affairs • Director of human resources • Funding board comptroller • Director of university and governmental budgetary affairs • Programming board executive assistant All positions are paid.

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Group raises poverty awareness

Armed with sleeping bags, blankets and layers of clothing, about 30 MSU students and faculty bared the cold temperatures Wednesday night to sleep at the rock on Farm Lane. The group wanted to increase awareness about worldwide poverty, housing and homelessness. The second annual event, known nationwide as HabiFest, was held by the MSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that works to provide affordable housing in the Lansing area and worldwide. "Our goal is to open some eyes about the seriousness of homelessness around us," HabiFest co-coordinator Monica Glysson said. To achieve their goal of awareness, Glysson and other members of Habitat for Humanity spent the day passing out fliers and orange T-shirts to students interested in learning about poverty issues. Students gave small donations to help build the shed that would go toward a house in the Lansing area.