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Indian event teaches by song, dance

With their hands raised, five women in bright orange and purple dresses twirled in circles during a dress rehearsal for Satrang in Demonstration Hall on Wednesday. Joined by five men, the group cycled, snapping green and white striped sticks with each other, as traditional Indian music rang in the air. The 10-person group will celebrate Indian culture in a dance called "Garaba Raas" Satrang represents the seven colors of the rainbow uniting the states of India.

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Campus briefs

E-mail discusses SARS University physician Beth Alexander sent out a campuswide e-mail Thursday to notify students about the increased concerns of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS. In the e-mail, Alexander said cases of the virus are on the rise and several cases have been found in Michigan. "While national and international public health officials work on the best ways of managing and containing this outbreak, it is important to be informed, and to be very careful about hand-washing, as well as covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing," she said in the e-mail. Alexander said information is constantly changing and students, faculty and staff need to be aware of the Olin Health Center Travel Clinic Web site, www.msu.edu/%7Etravel/SARS.2.pdf. Amy Bartner Group names director MSU's Residence Halls Association elected a new human resources director at its Wednesday meeting.

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Olin seeks sex smarts

Kendra Snyder
April 4, 2003

MSU actors are searching for more students to be "in your face" about health and sex. Olin Health Center's In Your Face Reality Troupe will hold interviews for a director starting this month. The troupe is in its 10th season and was first directed by Olin health educator Dennis Martell. "They do it because they like to act," he said.

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Bio-engineering gains popularity

Aaron Foley
April 4, 2003

Jackie Allar never considered engineering as a career until she heard about biomedical engineering. Now, she obsesses over things such as hospital visits and developments in medical technology. "I am like the biomedical engineering nerd," said Allar, president of the Biomedical Engineering Society.

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Race conference tells of struggles

Aaron Foley
April 4, 2003

"Race in 21st Century America," a three-day conference that brought out scholars, activists and students from all over the country, wraps up today in the Kellogg Center. This is the third year for the conference, sponsored by James Madison College and the Midwest Consortium for Black Studies. Curtis Stokes, associate professor in the college, said this conference is at the perfect time because it falls in the backdrop of war with Iraq, affirmative action debates and Census statistics revealing that Latinos are the nation's largest minority. "We feel this conference is a vehicle to find fresh approaches to aggress this very conscientious and difficult problem of race," he said. The conference's keynote speaker was Maivan Clech Lam, a professor at the City University of New York.

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Greeks raise cash for boy's dream

Aaron Foley
April 3, 2003

Members of Sigma Pi fraternity and Chi Omega sorority stood on a dimly lit stage hidden behind open umbrellas while Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" played in the background.Another curtain rose behind them, revealing a faux brick wall spray painted with greek letters and the words "Greek Week 2003."The lights grew brighter, the song cut off abruptly and the greeks revealed themselves, going into a dancing frenzy to fast hip-hop beats.The two greek organizations were just one of many dance acts presented during "MTV Fundraiser Night" on Tuesday at the Auditorium.

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ASMSU to upgrade room after debate

It all came down to a question of money.An ASMSU bill requesting up to $50,000 to refurbish the MSU undergraduate student government's conference room and offices was heavily debated at the March 27 meeting, mainly because some representatives did not feel all the components of the bill were necessary.The original bill called for installing a television and computer system, similar to those used in classrooms, along with re-carpeting and painting, creating a plaque and scholarship for former association director Charles Beachnau, installing a new phone system and upgrading computer systems."I can't see why a projector and a computer that prints transparencies and a budget for Sharpies couldn't do the trick," said Derek Wallbank, Student Assembly representative for the Residence Halls Association.

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School to hold dinner

MSU's School of Hospitality Business will sponsor a black tie reception and dinner on Saturday called Les Gourmets.

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Dorm security recommendations set

Chad Previch
April 3, 2003

Remote electronic door sensors and a neighborhood watch are on the list of recommendations released Wednesday by a group assembled to study residence hall security after a student was attacked Jan.

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Former Secretary of State to speak at 'U'

Former Secretary of State James Baker will speak at 6 p.m. today at the Great Hall at Wharton Center.From 1976 to 1992, Baker served as secretary of the treasury and commerce and led campaigns for Presidents Gerald Ford, George H.

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Police receive tips on weekend rioters

MSU and East Lansing police have received several tips that might lead them to participants in weekend disturbances that caused up to $40,000 in damage, police officials said Tuesday. "We're hoping for some good public input," MSU police Inspector Bill Wardwell said.

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Munn field: May 1-2, 1998

On May 1-2, 1998, a riot occurred at Munn field on MSU's campus. The following stories are from The State News' archives: May 2, 1998: Riot May 2, 1998: Riot escalates as night wears on May 2, 1998: Officials exude disappointment May 2, 1998: Munn field: 'catalyst for student protest' May 4, 1998: Students react to rioting May 4, 1998:17 arrested in weekend riot

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Gunson Street: Sept. 7, 1997

On Sept. 7, 1997 a disturbance occurred on Gunson Street in East Lansing. The following stories are from The State News' archives: Sept.

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Low sign-up cancels trip

Amy Bartner
April 2, 2003

Angel Salinas said his parents are glad he's not going to Ecuador this summer.Salinas was one of nine students planning to study abroad in Ecuador this summer, but was notified via e-mail Wednesday the education and society program didn't fill its quota of students and was canceled."That might have been the reason the program was canceled, because my family was praying," the Spanish sophomore said.

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Faculty member voice for diversity

Kendra Snyder  and  Amy Bartner
April 2, 2003

Colleagues of Gilbert Williams knew the telecommunication professor as a strong voice for minority issues.Known as Gil to his friends, he died March 26 at age 51 after a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease."There have been very few people of color in the telecom department," said Professor Bella Mody, who worked with Williams for 17 years.

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Conference dispels Asian stereotypes

For Maggie Chen Hernandez, Asian Pacific American women are more than the media makes them out to be.And the Asian Pacific American Women's Conference, titled "Real Faces Banishing the Doll," held in the Union on Saturday, reinforced positive images of Asian Pacific American women's identity through a variety of workshops.

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Applications due for ASMSU jobs

Applications are now available for the office of the chairperson for ASMSU.MSU's undergraduate student government is looking for qualified students to fill the positions of the chairperson, vice-chair for internal affairs and vice-chair for external affairs for both Student and Academic assemblies.Applicants must provide prior experience and qualities which would qualify them for the jobs as well as answer other questions on the application.Job descriptions for each position are detailed on the application.Applications can be picked up at 307 Student Services.Applications for Academic Assembly jobs are due back to the ASMSU business office by 5 p.m.

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Student leaders speak out about riots

Student leaders met Monday to condemn the actions taken by a disorderly crowd after the MSU men's basketball team lost to Texas on Sunday night and address future plans to maintain the reputation of the university."When noise levels and behavior go beyond the limits of reasonable and cause destruction and harm, the learning process ceases," ASMSU Director of Community Affairs Kevin Glandon said.