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Group runs anti-sweat shop clothing show
Students for Economic Justice will hold an anti-sweat shop fashion show today. The group will meet at 11:30 a.m.
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Officials fight spread of flu
The stomach flu infecting 93 students in six University of Michigan residence halls is unlikely to travel to MSU, an East Lansing expert says. Dele Davies, chairman of MSU's Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, said there are two primary kinds of gastroenteritis, or the stomach flu: Norovirus and rotavirus.
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Professor's debate to focus on abortion, law
With states across the nation evaluating legislation regarding same-sex marriages, the MSU-DCL College of Law Students' Chapter of the Federalist Society will host a debate this week regarding the issue with guest speakers Andrew Koppelman and Lynn Wardle.
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ASMSU committee to look at salary raise
ASMSU's Academic Assembly chairpersons will receive the same salaries as Student Assembly chairpersons if a bill to increase their wages passes at the next general assembly meeting.
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'U' law students win national tax challenge
MSU-DCL College of Law student Melissa Bridges and alumnus Matthew Rockey-Hawley won the American Bar Association's Annual Law Student Tax Challenge, said Michele Halloran, clinical professor of law and faculty coach for the competition. More than 40 law schools, all American Bar Association accredited, entered the national competition, which tests participants' tax-preparation knowledge.
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Relevance of history topic of 'U' lectures
History is still relevant, say organizers of a new community lecture series that begins Thursday. Thomas Bender of New York University will open the series "Why History Matters: Rethinking History in a Global Age," 7:30 p.m.
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Children's well-being issue of foundation
Students interested in helping children's health in the global community can check out a new group whose goal is just that. Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children meets at 8:30 p.m., every other Wednesday in B102 Wells Hall.
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Resource Week to talk about equine disease
As part of Agriculture and Natural Resources Week, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will sponsor a program about equine lameness, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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Chicken hands out union fliers
It's not every day that students in the Union are handed fliers from a man wearing a giant chicken head.
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Trumpeter, novelist to be program speakers
A trumpeter and a novelist will spend two days at MSU showing students what they can do with a degree in arts and humanities. Historical novelist R.
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RHA organizer draws acts
Event planners are busy people. They work long hours with a cell phone glued to an ear, trying to organize conventions or lectures and keep everyone happy in the process. This one is a junior, majoring in general business administration and pre-law. Eric Bolf is the director of special events for the Residence Halls Association.
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$3M project up for vote
The MSU Board of Trustees will vote on several university building renovations Friday, including a $3 million addition to the Cyclotron structure. If the contract for the renovation is passed, construction for the 13,000 square-foot addition will begin shortly after the board meeting, said University Engineer Bob Nestle.
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Senior class council to sponsor bowling for soon-to-be grads
MSU seniors interested in bowling can attend the "Senior Bowling Extravaganza," at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Holiday Lanes, 3101 E.
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Brightest & Best
With 50 to 100 e-mails a day clogging her inbox, Pam Whitten was surprised when she opened an e-mail from the American Medical Women's Association that she thought was spam.
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Olin series to inform women on importance of staying healthy
Olin Health Center is coordinating a month-long series of events to address women's healthy sexuality during February. It's the second women's healthy sexuality month at MSU, and was developed by Olin health educators to inform MSU women about the importance of gynecological exams and keeping their bodies healthy physically as well as sexually. "There were some needs in the area of women's sexuality, such as pap smears," Olin Health Center health educator Dennis Martell said.
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Disease from animals to humans discussed during business forum
The way newly discovered diseases often jump between humans and animals will be the topic of "The Convergence of Animal and Human Health: Opportunities and Challenges." The discussion is at 11:45 a.m.
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Big Ten student government association to be redesigned
Because of general dissatisfaction with the structure of the Association of Big Ten Students, representatives from MSU's undergraduate student government said they plan to help reshape the organization. The association holds semi-annual conferences for student governments at Big Ten schools.
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Professors win 'geek' bowl
Katherine Schaefer Special for The State News Students from the Honors College concluded their week-long Geek Week events with a trivia game against their professors Friday night. Laura Portwood-Stacer, a telecommunication, information and media studies senior, came up with the idea for Geek Week last year.
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Students celebrate Chicano History Month
Chicano History Month is in full swing, with students across campus honoring their heritage through a series of events in February. The events are planned and sponsored by the Culturas de las Razas Unidas, MSU's Chicano student group Movimiento Estudiantil Xicano de Aztlan, ASMSU's Programming Board and the Chicano and Latino Studies program.
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'U' police anticipate dusting off Harley-Davidsons
Officers at the MSU police department are looking forward to warmer weather and a chance to dust off their four Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycles.