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RHA names president for 2009-10

MSU’s Residence Halls Association, or RHA, elected hospitality business sophomore Emma Perot as the organization’s next president during a meeting Wednesday night that lasted into Thursday morning.

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Assembly elects interim leader

ASMSU’s Academic Assembly approved a new interim chairperson and showed support for music therapy at a meeting Tuesday. International relations senior Brad McDonald became the assembly’s interim chairperson after he was approved by a 19-1-1 vote.

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Students find new approach to Lent

During Lent this year, it’s not about what people are giving up, it’s about what they are giving back. People across the globe pledged their Lenten promises Wednesday, but one trend in East Lansing deviates from the norm.

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Study abroad numbers fall

Applications for study abroad have declined almost 12 percent from the same time last year. Cindy Chalou, associate director for the Office of Study Abroad, said students are being more thoughtful about applying to programs and are considering the financial implications more than their interest in traveling. “Several programs a year ago were filled in the fall and I think students were really applying when they were interested,” Chalou said.

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Grad school promotes research ethics

MSU’s graduate school will do its part fostering scholastic integrity as part of a seven-university grant aimed at raising awareness for ethical research practices. Along with Penn State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, MSU will distribute a survey this spring to graduate students, faculty and research personnel in an attempt to gauge the ethical climate of the institution.

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2nd ASMSU official resigns

Another ASMSU official announced his resignation at a Student Assembly meeting Thursday. Garrett Faulk stepped down as internal vice chairperson of Student Assembly, citing personal reasons.

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University introducing more advanced ID cards

MSU freshmen, whether they know it or not, are part of the university’s cutting-edge technology. Upon enrollment, first-year students were issued a new form of ID card that allows the university to store larger amounts of data than previous cards. Although other students still have old ID cards, all faculty and staff will transition to the new card this semester.