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COMMENTARY

Christian bashing not sensible, erroneous

Christopher Takis, in his letter "Christians shouldn't scare nonbelievers" (SN 10/13), rightly says that one's intent and how people perceive one's evangelism are two different things. However, it is not sensible to therefore think a Christian must alter the Gospel message in order for it to be more palatable. The doctor might have a kind demeanor, but his message, "You have chicken pox," still stands.

MSU

ASMSU still lobbying for lower rates

Melissa Domsic
October 26, 2005

Following a bill from ASMSU's Student Assembly that looked into lowering parking meter rates on campus, representatives are still working to get support from the university. The initial bill was approved Sept.

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Enrichment seminar begins Thurs. night

Jennifer Toland
October 26, 2005

Starting on Thursday, a three-week self-enrichment seminar will begin to teach personal leadership, management and motivation. Motivational speaker Keturah Jones will teach the seminar. "It will give tools to work with for reaching your goals," Jones said. The seminar is from 7-9 p.m.

COMMENTARY

Speak out

These were images captured by students during the April 2-3 disturbances. This is what happened. If you have any feelings or opinions about these photos, go to the last independent commission meeting and speak in front of the commission members. The commission will meet tonight on campus at 7 p.m.

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Council approves 18 changes to majors

Laura Collins
October 26, 2005

As of fall 2006, the university will offer a bachelor's degree in Global and Area Studies, a new major in the College of Social Science. The news of this major was part of the University Committee on Curriculum's short report presented and approved at Tuesday's Academic Council meeting. James Madison College Professor Michael Schechter presented the short report at the meeting. Retailing is another new major at MSU, which will be a doctorate program and become effective in spring 2006.

NEWS

Updated sentences

Many of the charges have been resolved, but a few cases are still pending. East Lansing expects to pay $190,389 to cover the various expenses of the disturbance, according to a police report.

NEWS

WEB ONLY: Academic Assembly supports resuming study abroad in Israel

Melissa Domsic
October 26, 2005

Members of ASMSU's Academic Assembly passed a bill Tuesday to support restoring study abroad programs in Israel. The bill passed 20 to 1 with two abstentions. The university stopped all study abroad trips to Israel after violence erupted in 2000. The conditions have changed since five years ago and it is now safer, said Jamie Schare, Jewish Student Union representative for Academic Assembly. Schare introduced the bill and included information on 16 other universities with programs in Israel.

NEWS

Simon: MSU increasing Michigan businesses

Bob Darrow
October 26, 2005

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon testified Tuesday before the state Senate Commerce & Labor Committee on the role the university can play in the future of the state's economy. Simon outlined MSU's efforts to jump-start business in Michigan and talked about finding the "sweet spots" where technology and industry intersect. "Part of this is to try to underscore what role Michigan State has played," Simon said of her appearance before the committee.

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MSU community reflects on Parks' life, death

Although Rosa Lee Parks made history after refusing to forfeit her seat on a bus in 1955, many in the MSU community view her recent death as equally notable. Parks died of natural causes in her home Monday at the age of 92. History professor Maureen Flanagan said Parks' long life shows what advances have been made and where society is in terms of civil rights. "It reminds us how long the civil rights struggle has been since the '50s," she said.

MICHIGAN

'Bird flu' not direct threat to area

Jennifer Toland
October 26, 2005

Although there are no reports of the "bird flu" in the Western Hemisphere, local health officials are working to prepare for the potential of a pandemic in Ingham County. On Tuesday, Ingham County residents who are not identified as being at "high-risk" of serious health effects from influenza were allowed to begin receiving vaccinations.

FEATURES

Author J.L. King to visit campus tonight

Aaron Foley
October 25, 2005

J.L. King, the author of "On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men who Sleep with Men" will be paying a visit to campus tonight. "On the Down Low" digs into the underground phenomenon of men who cheat on their significant others with other men, but do not consider themselves to be gay or bisexual.

COMMENTARY

Creationism good philosophy subject

I'm so sick of hearing people whine about the fact that creationism is not taught alongside evolution in science classes. Max Lossen, in "Creationism is more scientific than others" (SN 10/21) stated that "One definition (of science) I found is it's the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation and theoretical explanation of phenomena." He then proceeds to argue for creationism as a science. However, this ignores a key tenet of his definition: "experimental investigation" and, along with many other scientists, I would like to add that a scientific theory must, through experimental investigation, be falsifiable. Scientific theory without experimental investigation into the falsifiability of its hypotheses is faith. Creationism, unlike evolution, cannot be falsified through experimental investigation.