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U, other universities work to integrate online courses

Nicole Jacques
November 1, 2000

A New Jersey-based university took an unprecedented step in the way it integrates courses with computers, but MSU officials say they’ve already had a few breakthroughs of their own.Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J., a school of 9,000 students, will require incoming students to take at least one three-credit course online per year beginning next fall.The requirement, believed to be the first such regulation for any college or university in the nation, was approved in September.MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon said while MSU doesn’t have plans to require online courses, administrators have begun placing a heavy focus on computers and technology.In February, the MSU Board of Trustees approved a proposal to further incorporate technology with academics.

COMMENTARY

Some security

The city of East Lansing should continue supporting students in off-campus housing conflicts. The city recently supported five residents of 442 Grove St.

MSU

White House honors U chemistry professor

Jamie Gumbrecht
November 1, 2000

For discovering uranium-dinitrogen, an MSU chemistry professor will be able to research for years to come without having to worry about soliciting grant funds.Assistant Professor Aaron Odom was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers at the White House on Oct.

NEWS

Forum addresses overcoming racial obstacles

Sheena Harrison
October 31, 2000

Students interested in breaking into the world of business and entrepreneurship received a few words of wisdom Monday night.MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson addressed issues of “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” for minorities wanting to overcome racial obstacles in the business world.

SPORTS

Mens soccer faces Bowling Green in last game of the regular season

Justin A. Rice
October 31, 2000

Today’s game at Bowling Green will give the MSU men’s soccer team a chance to ride the coattails of a six-game winning streak into next week’s Big Ten Tournament in Columbus, Ohio.Sunday’s 2-0 shutout versus Wisconsin gave MSU its longest winning streak since 1998, when they also won five straight.MSU head coach Joe Baum said he wants to end the season with a win so the team can contain its level of confidence going into the Big Ten Tournament.“I think we got a little momentum going now,” Baum said.

MSU

Hand-washing key to staying healthy

Heather Banks
October 31, 2000

Wash your hands frequently, stay away from sick people and eat a balanced diet. As simple as this advice sounds, it’s not far off the mark according to the Web site for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

COMMENTARY

Discrimination is not a problem

I am writing in response to the recent opinions expressing opposition to minority scholarships. Before I came to East Lansing for graduate school, the conventional wisdom of my white friends was that past discrimination against minorities had been replaced in recent years by “reverse discrimination” against white males.

COMMENTARY

Governments bother smokers

I read the article “Tobacco-related deaths likely to increase in Africa,” (SN 10/24) and I have no problem with what was written, but with the ideas behind it.

MSU

Forum to tackle military policy

The United States military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays and lesbians will make its way to campus today. The MSU-Detroit College of Law will sponsor an open-discussion forum on the issue at 4 p.m.

NEWS

Candidates debate U trustee posts

Steve Bossi
October 31, 2000

Not only are the four major-party candidates for the MSU Board of Trustees holding nearly the same number of supporters in the polls, they seem to hold the same opinion on various university issues. Democrats incumbent Dorothy Gonzales and Cal Rapson and Republicans incumbent Scott Romney and Connie Binsfeld provided their impressions on enrollment limitations, keeping the tuition guarantee, campus beautification and other issues during a State News-sponsored debate Monday night at the Kellogg Center. The four candidates vying for two eight-year seats on the board are in a statistical dead heat according to a recent poll by the Lansing-based newsletter Inside Michigan Politics. Once the foursome completed opening statements in the 90-minute forum, they answered questions posed by a panel of State News campus editor Tony Paul, administration reporter Pamela E.

COMMENTARY

Ticket letter made weak argument

This letter is in response to the letter written by Tim Vanecek in Tuesday’s State News (“Basketball ticket sales bother ‘U’,” SN 10/24). Your comment that you hope the girl who was injured “recovers quickly, then finds a good lawyer” is an example of everything that is wrong with America today.

COMMENTARY

Absolute law

A bill signed by President Clinton last week is a small step toward the prevention of alcohol-related traffic deaths.

MICHIGAN

Housing assistance deadline approaches

Cutler Fetherston
October 31, 2000

The federal government is looking to make your rent payments a little easier to swallow, but the deadline is coming up for those who wish to apply. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program will be giving out applications for those who qualify for rental assistance in Ingham County.

COMMENTARY

SN should have endorsed Rogers

I was troubled recently to read of the State News endorsement of U.S. House of Representatives candidate Dianne Byrum (SN10/24). I think that if the paper had really investigated Mike Rogers, it would have immediately known that he was the man for the job. While Byrum’s every policy follows the Democratic Party’s platform down to the very letter, Roger’s ideas show his qualifications to be this district’s representative. Rogers is not a career politician.

NEWS

E.L. sides with tenants in dispute

Amanda Clapp
October 31, 2000

Citing horrendous living conditions, the former tenants of 442 Grove St. have been looking for a new place to live after moving out of their house Sunday.But while breaking a lease with a landlord isn’t always easy, having the support of the city of East Lansing may make the process a little easier for the five housemates.Former tenant Mike Gallavin said the city helped get the five out of their house, located within an historic district, without repercussions from their landlord.

COMMENTARY

Writer missed police presence

I am responding to Charles McHugh’s letter on the MSU police (“Police presence was offensive,” SN 10/25). I am disappointed that such a high ranking member of this fine university should be so blind as to miss the police officers that were all around the Auditorium for both the Ralph Nader rally and the MSNBC television show “Hardball with Chris Matthews.” They were present at both events just as they are for all major events that occur at the Auditorium or any other major meeting place for students, faculty and the general public. I am also saddened by his implying that MSU police are racist, which is unfounded, especially in light that the Department of Police and Public Safety is one of the most diverse and friendliest departments I have ever had the pleasure to interact with in my time in the Lansing area or any other community I have lived in.