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MSU earns recognition for local service, Katrina relief

Fredricka Paul
October 19, 2006

MSU was one of 141 schools named to the first President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for distinguished community service in honor of its Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and local work. The honor roll was created to recognize colleges and universities that have done outstanding work within their communities and with victims of Hurricane Katrina, said Norris West, press secretary for the Corporation for National and Community Service. "It is very encouraging to see the kinds of activities colleges are involving themselves in," West said.

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Students believe doctors over Web on health issues

Gabrielle Russon
October 19, 2006

Danielle Perkins wondered if vitamin B could do magic for her hair and skin. But instead of asking her doctor, she headed for the Internet. "That's what I heard, so I looked it up," the economics senior said. Now, more students go online to get answers for their health concerns instead of asking a doctor, friend or parent, according to a 2006 Olin Health Center survey. But the survey also showed students don't always believe what they read online — only 22.8 percent found online health information to be credible. Most believed what their doctors said.

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Students discuss opposing abortion views

Tara Thoel
October 19, 2006

Correction: The story should have said Roe vs. Wade made abortion legal, not illegal. Construction paper signs with the handwritten message "What women choose when there is no choice" dangled off wire hangers from trees and fences across campus Monday. This week is Young Women's Week of Action for U.S.

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Campus groups educate about MCRI

Lindsay Machak
October 18, 2006

Although it is too late to register to vote, student organizations are continuing to educate students on campus about the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, or MCRI. Black Caucuses around campus are educating students about the MCRI through discussions and events.

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Board to talk through medical school location

Justin Kroll
October 18, 2006

With plans to expand the College of Human Medicine into the Grand Rapids area, the MSU Board of Trustees will now decide what site would best suit this new expansion. The board will meet Friday to discuss whether or not planning should begin on what the new building will look like and where it will be built. Trustee Dee Cook said she wanted to emphasize that this was a proposal to start planning and said she has plenty of questions before they should even mention a specific site. "I am very much in favor of expanding the site and very excited as well," Cook said.

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Simons donate more than $2.5M to MSU programs

Fredricka Paul
October 17, 2006

A portion of funds donated by President Lou Anna K. Simon and her husband, Roy, will go toward helping students in music and those who work for the Physical Plant. President Simon will not disclose the exact amount donated because she said it's her "personal choice" not to.

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Student input helps guide new renovation projects on campus

Cash Kruth
October 17, 2006

Proposed construction to Mayo Hall could raise more than dust. The hall's allegedly haunted basement, as well as the rest of the building, face a $10.5 million facelift that students worry could disrupt its spooky atmosphere. "We need to upgrade the electric system, plumbing, fire alarm system and redo bathrooms and furniture," said Angela Brown, University Housing director.

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MSU to host engineering conference for first time

Cash Kruth
October 17, 2006

MSU is the first-time host for the National Association of Engineering Student Councils', or NAESC, Midwest conference. The conference is held annually to discuss improvements in engineering education. The MSU Student Engineering Council is a student government within the College of Engineering that works to discuss curriculum changes and is the representative body for student groups within the college, said Ana Maria Almonte, MSU Student Engineering Council president.

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International fair to offer work information

Tara Thoel
October 17, 2006

The International Opportunities Fair will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, on the second floor of the Union. Students will receive information about internships, volunteering, teaching and working abroad from 50 MSU international units and external organizations. Students do not need to register, and dress is casual. For more information, visit http://studyabroad.msu.edu.

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Blood drives planned to combat low levels of donations

Justin Kroll
October 16, 2006

A decline in blood donors during a time when the local American Red Cross says it usually sees its largest amount of donations has Red Cross officials scrambling to find donors. In the last couple of weeks, blood collections decreased by about 70 units a day, which is about 10 percent of the organization's collection goal — especially type O blood. Ann Kammerer, the communication specialist for the Great Lakes Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross, said there are times when not many people are donating blood, but this time of year is expected to be a busy one for donations. "Around summertime and winter holidays, we see less donations because people are on vacations and are unable to make donations," Kammerer said.

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Non-Muslims fast to explore Islam

Lindsay Machak
October 13, 2006

Liz O'Brien isn't Muslim, but she fasted from sunup to sundown on Thursday to learn more about the religion. The interdisciplinary studies in social science sophomore attended a "Fast-A-Thon" in Holmes Hall that was sponsored by the Muslim Students' Association, or MSA.

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U-M holds 'Immigrant Day' event

Steve Eder
October 13, 2006

Correction: The story should have clarified that the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Jamaican Association of Michigan and the Latino Family Services Inc. were co-sponsors of the Prayer For Inclusion. Ann Arbor — About 100 protesters gathered at the heart of University of Michigan's campus Thursday evening, chanting "Go home, YAF" in response to a "Catch an Illegal Immigrant Day" event. The event was hosted by U-M's chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, and took place in a commons area on the campus known as The DIAG. Two U-M students were dressed in costume for the event.

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University officials to hire 2 new deans by end of academic year

Fredricka Paul
October 12, 2006

With two deans leaving their positions, MSU officials are working to fill those vacant jobs by the end of spring. Ronald Fisher, dean of the Honors College, will be leaving his position in August and chose not to comment about his departure. Patrick McConeghy, acting dean of the College of Arts and Letters, will also be leaving his position to teach as a German professor. "I had a wonderful time (as dean)," McConeghy said.

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Judge to speak at luncheon on Friday

Kristyn Peterson
October 12, 2006

Judge Michael McConnell will speak at 11:45 a.m. Friday at Kellogg Center for the 2006 Founders Circle Luncheon sponsored by James Madison College Founders Circle. McConnell, a 1976 James Madison College graduate, was nominated by President Bush to the U.S.

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National fraternity disbands MSU chapter

Alex Altman
October 12, 2006

Beta Theta Pi, one of MSU's biggest fraternities, has been "disbanded" for not maintaining an alcohol-free house. "Disbanded status" means the fraternity can't claim to be affiliated with the national chapter or hold any events, such as Rush, as members of the national group. The former MSU chapter broke several fraternity policies, including being issued noise violations, but was disbanded mainly for violating rules pertaining to alcohol, said Stephen Becker, administrative secretary for the national chapter. "The chapter was informed that it would have to adhere to the directives, but it didn't happen," Becker said. Luke Michels, president of the MSU group, said his fraternity followed all of the directives but interpreted them differently than the national chapter. "The men in the house who are 21 said that they should have the right to drink," Michels said. The decision from the national chapter was passed about two weeks ago. A.J.