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Study Abroad program faces change

Meghan Gilbert
March 25, 2004

MSU's Office of Study Abroad has embarked on a large-scale project to integrate its programs into the undergraduate experience of all majors. The Curriculum Integration Project is a four-step process that aims to improve curriculum preparation for a study abroad experience, expand ways credits earned can meet requirements, enhance degree value and incorporate the experience to on-campus study. Project Director Julie Friend said her team is investigating integration options in the colleges of Communication Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Natural Science.

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'U' council OKs changes

Meghan Gilbert
March 24, 2004

The Academic Council approved a number of changes to academic policy during its Tuesday meeting, including allowing students to take as many credit/no-credit classes per semester as they wish. The University Committee on Academic Policy proposed a change in the credit/no credit policy and it was approved by the council.

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ASMSU polls open despite slight setbacks

The polls must go on for ASMSU elections, which began today at 7 a.m. after technical troubles and paperwork confusion. Last spring, about 15 percent of undergraduate students participated in the election - the highest voter turnout ever. To continue to improve participation, members of MSU's undergraduate student government have been working this week to increase awareness of the elections. Director of Constituent Activism Dave Whitehurst didn't begin heavy promotions of the elections until Sunday.

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RHA wins awards at annual conference

Joseph Clark
March 24, 2004

MSU's Residence Halls Association came home with some hardware from the Michigan Organization of Residence Hall Associations conference held over spring break. RHA won the Focus on Diversity Award and the Best Banner in the large school category.

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Community members discuss 'U' med school

Meetings concerning the College of Human Medicine's possible move or expansion to Grand Rapids have progressed to discussions between university consultants and the local consulting firm hired by community leaders, university spokesman Terry Denbow said. In January, officials from both MSU and Grand Rapids said they were having discussions about the school's possible expansion or relocation into that area. MSU President M.

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WEB ONLY: Freethinker Alliance to hold fund-raiser

Ed Ronco
March 24, 2004

The MSU Freethinker Alliance will be on the north side of Wells Hall from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. today, raising money for MSU Relay for Life. The alliance is hosting an event called "Berate, Debate, or Hug an Atheist," offering members of the public a chance to do any of the three things for a small fee. Berating, which lasts 30 seconds, costs $1.

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Dancer shares spirituality

Tara May
March 23, 2004

When Clint Cayou dances, he leaves the world behind. He doesn't think about his vision of the reservations as "stark-like prisons." He doesn't think about money or personal problems. The 43-year-old simply celebrates his American Indian culture in that moment, dancing the Northern Traditional dances of his Nebraskan Omaha tribe. "It's spiritual," said Cayou, who is from Macy, Neb.

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'Witty' virus entertaining few university computers

Meghan Gilbert
March 23, 2004

The Witty worm virus has attempted to wiggle into campus computers equipped with the BlackICE firewall program, but infection has been confirmed in only three machines. Of the almost 2,000 computers equipped with the protection software, about 20 to 30 have been suspected of infection, while three computers have had hard drives destroyed by the Witty worm. The MSU Computer Store has sold about 1,500 individual licenses - mostly to students - and 300 departmental licenses of the BlackICE firewall software program, said Tom Davis, Director of Academic Computing and Network Services. Thomas said he was informed by a BlackICE salesperson that an average of 2 percent of software users became infected by the worm, and MSU seems to be less than that average. The worm can erase hard drive information while resting in a computer's memory, enabling it to hide from virus scan systems. Senior Information Technologist Richard Wiggins said the reason for the low number of infections could be the worm's lack of effectiveness. "It looks like Witty is pretty good at knocking on your door but not good at getting in," he said. Wiggins said the virus worm attempts to mask itself by changing its size before sending a copy to infect another computer.

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Petition drive could halt

Emily Bingham
March 23, 2004

An Ingham County judge is considering a case that might end the petition drive attempting to outlaw race and gender preferences in Michigan through a constitutional amendment.

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Triple threat

Emily Bingham
March 23, 2004

Gathered on the slippery tiles of the IM Sports-West pool deck, 15 or so members of the MSU Triathlon Club stretch and chat with one another as they wait for a signal for their practice to begin.

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ASMSU elections near

MSU College Democrats and College Republicans could violate a new ASMSU policy when they hand out campaign fliers this week, but officials say no consequences will come to candidates. The new code states that organizations must seek candidate permission to endorse them, and campaign material cannot contain an endorsement for ASMSU candidates from more than one college.

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Stage & Screen

Jaclyn Roeschke
March 23, 2004

With her one-week deadline quickly approaching and a New York University film school professor breathing down her neck, Meagan Stockemer threw together a two-minute short for a summer film class.

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Memorial honors community 'can man'

Sarah Mcevilly
March 22, 2004

Humble. Smart. Outgoing. Different. Those are the words family and friends used to describe Ernst Lucas at a Saturday memorial service held in the Union. Lucas, better known to the MSU community as "Ernie the Can Man," died in January at the age of 68. Lucas' brothers, Jack Lucas of West Hartford, Conn., and Alexander Lucas of Rochester, Minn., began organizing the memorial service following the outpouring of memories and support they received regarding their brother.

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'Witty' computer virus attacking computers with popular firewall software, effect on 'U' unknown

Meghan Gilbert
March 22, 2004

A new computer virus known as Witty is attacking computers thought to be protected with the firewall software program BlackICE. The Academic Computing and Network Services, formerly the MSU Computer Center, has encouraged this protective software for personal computers, and many students might be at risk, senior information technologist Richard Wiggins said. It is not known how many MSU computers might be infected, Wiggins said. "The ironic thing is, this has occurred where a product to protect your computer has a flaw and if you're running it, people can attack your computer," he said. The Witty worm disperses itself to other computers by scanning infected computers for Internet-protocol addresses.

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RHA adds new representatives

Joseph Clark
March 19, 2004

A new position created within the Residence Halls Association earlier this semester has been filled. Current RHA Secretary Kevin Newman will act as chief of staff for the organization after a unanimous confirmation by the General Assembly on Wednesday.