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RHA awards outsanding dorms

Robin Dangelo
February 1, 2001

Winners of the 2000-01 Residence Halls Association Hall Awards were presented at Wednesday night’s RHA meeting.The awards were presented to Bailey Hall, Hubbard Hall and Shaw Hall Black Caucus for good representation of residents and constituents.Hubbard Hall received the Large Hall of the Year award for its success in providing many programs and activities for its large number of residents.“This semester, we made it our goal to increase our overall involvement in the hall, and it’s really nice to be recognized,” Hubbard Hall RHA representative Derek Young said.A recent program, dubbed “Better Homes in Hubbard,” gave students gift certificates for the best themes of dorm rooms.

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Greeks to learn dangers of alcohol abuse

Sarah M. Emery
February 1, 2001

Order of Omega co-president Michael Pirret said the greek system tends to have a bad reputation when it comes to alcohol-related problems. The order, a national greek honor society, is sponsoring Cindy McCue’s visit to campus in an attempt to stop alcohol problems before they start.

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ASMSU hopes to inspire U voters

Steve Bossi
January 31, 2001

When discussing student voter turnout in recent ASMSU elections, Nimri Niemchak has only one statement.“It sucks,” the ASMSU chief of staff said.Niemchak, along with other members of the university’s undergraduate student government, are beginning an initiative to improve upon the 2.2 percent, just under 1,000 undergraduates, that voted in last year’s student government election.

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Film explores gender roles

Ed Ronco
January 31, 2001

A film that sparked controversy after its premiere in London is now on its way to MSU. “Kadosh,” a film depicting life in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Jerusalem, will be presented at 7 p.m.

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Celebrity to open events

Sheena Harrison
January 31, 2001

Kevin Powell, author, poet and original cast member of MTV’s “The Real World,” will inaugurate MSU’s Black History Month celebration today at 7 p.m. Black Student Alliance President Tonya Upthegrove said the group decided to invite Powell because he will bring a perspective to Black History Month that students can identify with. “He has the ability to address issues that are relevant to our generation,” the communication senior said.

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Women sought for clinical research

Sarah M. Emery
January 31, 2001

Fifty women from MSU are being sought to participate in a health study that aims to give women more information about the products they use. Judy Leventhal, project director of the Daily Activities and Infection Study, said this program will concentrate on the effects of vaginal douching. “Some doctors recommend douching for certain women, other doctors say there are negative effects, and then women have their own feelings,” Leventhal said.

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Public forum to discuss why Gore lost presidency

Ed Ronco
January 31, 2001

Although many in the nation may believe Al Gore was robbed, a forum will take place this week to try to prove it. Brian Kalt, a professor at MSU-Detroit College of Law, will present a discussion forum entitled “Al Gore Was Robbed ... By His Lawyers” on Thursday. The event, hosted by the Federalist Society, a DCL student organization, will take place at 7:30 p.m.

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Olin offers chance to drive drunk

Steve Eder
January 30, 2001

Imagine getting in the driver’s seat after three beers - and driving into oncoming traffic.Smart Drive’s new “Remediation and Education Program for Driving Under the Influence” gives drivers that chance - virtually.

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Art class shares in project

Nicole Jacques
January 30, 2001

D’Ann de Simone’s painting class took an opportunity to weave its way into the community - literally. Members of the class, Studio Art 420, Painting, are just a few of many East Lansing residents who have participated in producing a room-sized tapestry project under the direction of local artist Nancy McRay. The students met Monday in The Art Apartment, 210 Abbott Road, where their contributions were added to numerous materials and objects from community members already woven into the tapestry. McRay said the community’s involvement with the project so far has been overwhelming. “I have this huge sense of responsibility for what’s been given to me,” McRay said.

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Stay in school activists inform and motivate U

Steve Eder
January 29, 2001

The Office of Minority Student Affairs was out in full force to keep students from dropping out of school at Saturday’s Racial Ethnic Student Retention Conference: Overcoming F.E.A.R.Students gained tips and learned real expectations for college at the 11th annual conference, titled “False Expectations Appearing Real,” at the Union.“I don’t see sisters beating down the doors of brothers who are dropping out of school left and right,” said Lenzy Bell, while speaking to more than 100 students.

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ASMSU, yearbook reach agreement

Steve Bossi
January 29, 2001

While sitting in a quiet, empty Red Cedar Log office late Thursday night, Editor-in-Chief Rianne Jones said she was able to breathe her first sigh of relief in weeks.Jones’ tension was due to a power struggle with ASMSU over the yearbook’s operation, which, after about a month of controversy, reached a compromise Thursday.The ASMSU Student Assembly approved three intricate parts of the bill that established the settlement while two other sections of the measure failed.