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ASMSU officials discuss riots, war with Iraq

Addressing resolutions on the war with Iraq and the March 31 riots, members of ASMSU got down to business Tuesday.The meeting was the first for the 12th session of MSU's undergraduate student government's Academic Assembly.Some members of the assembly feel there is a need for open dialogue about war-related events at MSU, but the destruction of public and private property has "no place in an academic setting," according to the first bill.Since the start of the conflict in Iraq, activists have taken their stance on the walls and stalls of bathrooms around campus as well as the outside of Gap, 435 E.

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Greek Week raises $62K

Aaron Foley

April 7, 2003

The money is pouring in.To date, Greek Week activities sponsored by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils have raised about $62,000 to support Relay For Life, Area 8 Special Olympics and the Make-A-Wish Foundation."I'm surprised," assistant director of Greek Week Christina Cybulla said.

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Group revels first year with Fiesta

Aaron Foley

April 7, 2003

About 200 students and faculty danced the cha-cha during Fiesta La Casa, a celebration of the Spanish-language organization La Casa's first year on campus. The third floor of McDonel Hall is known as La Casa, a living and learning community of students interested in Latin American culture.

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Journalists, educator to enter Hall of Fame

The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame will add three new names to its list of honorees. Jane Briggs-Bunting, Lawrence Mack and Robert McGruder were selected by the Hall of Fame committee and will be inducted Saturday. Briggs-Bunting is a journalism professor at Oakland University and an adviser to The Oakland Post.

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Students enter Survivor-like contest

Kendra Snyder

April 7, 2003

Patio lights, fog and a fake orange flame illuminated the North Case Hall study lounge Saturday night as seven students received bamboo torches, said last words to their friends and prepared to live a week without beds, television or showers.Castaways 2, a program similar to the television show "Survivor," began this weekend in Case Hall.

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Indian event teaches by song, dance

With their hands raised, five women in bright orange and purple dresses twirled in circles during a dress rehearsal for Satrang in Demonstration Hall on Wednesday. Joined by five men, the group cycled, snapping green and white striped sticks with each other, as traditional Indian music rang in the air. The 10-person group will celebrate Indian culture in a dance called "Garaba Raas" Satrang represents the seven colors of the rainbow uniting the states of India.

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Campus briefs

E-mail discusses SARS University physician Beth Alexander sent out a campuswide e-mail Thursday to notify students about the increased concerns of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS. In the e-mail, Alexander said cases of the virus are on the rise and several cases have been found in Michigan. "While national and international public health officials work on the best ways of managing and containing this outbreak, it is important to be informed, and to be very careful about hand-washing, as well as covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing," she said in the e-mail. Alexander said information is constantly changing and students, faculty and staff need to be aware of the Olin Health Center Travel Clinic Web site, www.msu.edu/%7Etravel/SARS.2.pdf. Amy Bartner Group names director MSU's Residence Halls Association elected a new human resources director at its Wednesday meeting.

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Olin seeks sex smarts

Kendra Snyder

April 4, 2003

MSU actors are searching for more students to be "in your face" about health and sex. Olin Health Center's In Your Face Reality Troupe will hold interviews for a director starting this month. The troupe is in its 10th season and was first directed by Olin health educator Dennis Martell. "They do it because they like to act," he said.

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Bio-engineering gains popularity

Aaron Foley

April 4, 2003

Jackie Allar never considered engineering as a career until she heard about biomedical engineering. Now, she obsesses over things such as hospital visits and developments in medical technology. "I am like the biomedical engineering nerd," said Allar, president of the Biomedical Engineering Society.

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Race conference tells of struggles

Aaron Foley

April 4, 2003

"Race in 21st Century America," a three-day conference that brought out scholars, activists and students from all over the country, wraps up today in the Kellogg Center. This is the third year for the conference, sponsored by James Madison College and the Midwest Consortium for Black Studies. Curtis Stokes, associate professor in the college, said this conference is at the perfect time because it falls in the backdrop of war with Iraq, affirmative action debates and Census statistics revealing that Latinos are the nation's largest minority. "We feel this conference is a vehicle to find fresh approaches to aggress this very conscientious and difficult problem of race," he said. The conference's keynote speaker was Maivan Clech Lam, a professor at the City University of New York.

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Greeks raise cash for boy's dream

Aaron Foley

April 3, 2003

Members of Sigma Pi fraternity and Chi Omega sorority stood on a dimly lit stage hidden behind open umbrellas while Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" played in the background.Another curtain rose behind them, revealing a faux brick wall spray painted with greek letters and the words "Greek Week 2003."The lights grew brighter, the song cut off abruptly and the greeks revealed themselves, going into a dancing frenzy to fast hip-hop beats.The two greek organizations were just one of many dance acts presented during "MTV Fundraiser Night" on Tuesday at the Auditorium.

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ASMSU to upgrade room after debate

It all came down to a question of money.An ASMSU bill requesting up to $50,000 to refurbish the MSU undergraduate student government's conference room and offices was heavily debated at the March 27 meeting, mainly because some representatives did not feel all the components of the bill were necessary.The original bill called for installing a television and computer system, similar to those used in classrooms, along with re-carpeting and painting, creating a plaque and scholarship for former association director Charles Beachnau, installing a new phone system and upgrading computer systems."I can't see why a projector and a computer that prints transparencies and a budget for Sharpies couldn't do the trick," said Derek Wallbank, Student Assembly representative for the Residence Halls Association.

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School to hold dinner

MSU's School of Hospitality Business will sponsor a black tie reception and dinner on Saturday called Les Gourmets.

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Dorm security recommendations set

Chad Previch

April 3, 2003

Remote electronic door sensors and a neighborhood watch are on the list of recommendations released Wednesday by a group assembled to study residence hall security after a student was attacked Jan.

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Former Secretary of State to speak at 'U'

Former Secretary of State James Baker will speak at 6 p.m. today at the Great Hall at Wharton Center.From 1976 to 1992, Baker served as secretary of the treasury and commerce and led campaigns for Presidents Gerald Ford, George H.

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Final Four loss: March 27-28, 1999

On March 27-28, 1999 a riot occurred at in areas of East Lansing near campus following MSU's loss to Duke in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

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Police receive tips on weekend rioters

MSU and East Lansing police have received several tips that might lead them to participants in weekend disturbances that caused up to $40,000 in damage, police officials said Tuesday. "We're hoping for some good public input," MSU police Inspector Bill Wardwell said.

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Munn field: May 1-2, 1998

On May 1-2, 1998, a riot occurred at Munn field on MSU's campus. The following stories are from The State News' archives: May 2, 1998: Riot May 2, 1998: Riot escalates as night wears on May 2, 1998: Officials exude disappointment May 2, 1998: Munn field: 'catalyst for student protest' May 4, 1998: Students react to rioting May 4, 1998:17 arrested in weekend riot

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Gunson Street: Sept. 7, 1997

On Sept. 7, 1997 a disturbance occurred on Gunson Street in East Lansing. The following stories are from The State News' archives: Sept.

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Low sign-up cancels trip

Amy Bartner

April 2, 2003

Angel Salinas said his parents are glad he's not going to Ecuador this summer.Salinas was one of nine students planning to study abroad in Ecuador this summer, but was notified via e-mail Wednesday the education and society program didn't fill its quota of students and was canceled."That might have been the reason the program was canceled, because my family was praying," the Spanish sophomore said.