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Forum discusses student trustee

On Tuesday, ASMSU will host its second forum to discuss having a voting student seat on the MSU Board of Trustees - and this time members hope it will be more productive. MSU’s undergraduate government held its last forum on the first day of classes this semester.

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Site to students: Lets talk about sex

That three-letter word is everywhere - sex. But in the overabundance of sexual propaganda, many have felt there is a lack of information available to college students. September marked the official launching of www.collegesextalk.com, a Web site that is exactly what its name implies - a place where people can get together on the Internet and talk, ask or learn about sex and relationships from Dr. Sandra L.

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Black Power Rally hosts former Black Panther

A historical voice in the black power movement of the 1960s and 1970s will be speaking twice today on campus. Kathleen Cleaver, a Yale Law School professor and former member of the Black Panther Party, will be featured at this year’s Black Power Rally, which begins at 7 p.m.

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Old campus buildings to be destroyed, renovated

When baby boomers began entering college during the 1960s, more space was needed on campuses to accommodate hordes of new students. And during that time, about 8 million square feet and nearly a third of the buildings on MSU’s campus were constructed. University engineer Robert Nestle said despite some buildings undergoing extensive renovations or even being destroyed, the majority of buildings on campus can remain useful with updates. “Buildings tend to be updated and renovated as needs change,” he said.

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U works to keep campus mail rooms safe

Anthrax scares have popped up across the country, but MSU employees working in campus mail rooms can rest easier knowing the university has taken measures to promote their safety and comfort. Biohazard safety kits containing gloves, special containers and disposal instructions are available for mail rooms in every college and department through University Stores. The kits will be delivered based on request. “We are attempting to supply each building with a mail room with one of these kits,” said John Lewis, director of University Services.

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Trot to aid anti-smoking cause

People thinking about quitting smoking cold turkey can seek support from others at the 14th Annual Cold Turkey Trot on Sunday. The Turkey Trot is a 5K race benefiting the American Lung Association of Michigan and will begin at 1 p.m.

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ASMSU opposes anti-drinking bills

ASMSU’s Student Assembly voted unanimously last week to oppose two legislative bills that would affect college students.One bill deals with making it possible to serve jail time for a minor in possession charge, the other would make using a fake ID a felony.Joe Mignano, external vice chairman for Student Assembly, said these bills deal with students and they needed to be addressed.“We look out for students - that’s why we’re here,” he said.Mignano said MSU’s undergraduate student government believes the bills inflict harsh penalties and are directly geared toward college students.“We’re not condoning these activities,” he said.

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Students head to Philadelphia to represent U in Model United Nations conference

About 49 MSU students hopped on a bus headed for Philadelphia on Wednesday to practice ridding the world of its problems. MSU’s International Relations Organization will participate in the 35th-annual University of Pennsylvania Model United Nations Conference, representing four countries - including Afghanistan. “We’re trying to do what the U.N.

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Some questioning motives behind tailgate taping

Students caught on video during football tailgates don’t need to worry about prosecution, MSU police officials say, but it would be nice if they would continue to clean up their trash.MSU police Chief Bruce Benson said police use videotape to document some arrests, to record problems with large groups for the protection of individuals and officers and to analyze ways different groups act while tailgating, from set up through clean up.The video could reveal why the flood plain area by the rock on Farm Lane has so few tailgating troubles, while areas such as the tennis courts near Wilson Road are fight-laden and trash-filled, Benson said.“It was grossly misunderstood by some people,” Benson said.

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Intersection will receive walk-light adjustment

Sometimes being safe requires being patient - that will soon be the case at the intersection of Farm Lane and Auditorium Road.The pedestrian walk lights were reassessed earlier this year and an authorization to automatically put on the lights and make the “walk” light last two seconds longer was sent to the Lansing Board of Water and Light on Monday.

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Expogoers say theyre undeterred by economy

The red carpet was rolled out for hospitality business recruiters and students at this year’s Career Expo on Tuesday.More than 60 hospitality businesses sent recruiters to the Kellogg Center, looking for students to fill internships and permanent positions.

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Campaign chooses official logo

MSU’s Energy Conservation Campaign turned on its light Tuesday morning in front of administrators. Cassie Kraft, a studio art sophomore, had her design selected out of 15 entries to become the campaign’s official logo.