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Forum addresses worldwide disease-prevention issues

Members of the Journal of International Law said Tuesday that global health problems can only can harmonized by the cooperation of world organizations.The panel discussed how the World Health Organization, World Trade Organization and United Nations can work together to deal with global epidemics such as West Nile and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome at the MSU-DCL College of Law Building.Chicago Law School professor and symposium speaker John Blum said the world needs a broader frame of work to accommodate health problems.

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Granholm sets 11-stop tour to explain $900M deficit

Brian Charlton

October 29, 2003

Gov. Jennifer Granholm made her first moves Tuesday to help bandage the state's $900 million budget deficit. Granholm plans to tour the state to ask residents to set what's on the cutting block this fall. "As we've said before, everything is on the table," Granholm said.

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MSU-DCL College of Law sponsors lecture

The MSU-DCL College of Law will host a lecture by Judge Robert Holmes Bell at 7 p.m. today. Bell was appointed to the U.S.

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Council might address counter to Bible Week

Sarah Mcevilly

October 28, 2003

The MSU Freethinker Alliance is hoping a resolution it drafted will be considered by the East Lansing City Council at tonight's work session.

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English dept. extends assistance

To improve her conversational English and computer skills, Maria Cavazos had to look no further than her local library.

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E.L. author, professor leads library reading

Native American author and MSU English professor William S. Penn will read, discuss and sign books in recognition of Native American Heritage Month at 7 p.m.

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Ex-NFL star, actor to appear at luncheon

A luncheon presentation focusing on domestic violence awareness will be held today at noon on East Fee Hall's first floor.The program titled, "Ending Domestic Violence: It's Everyone's Issue," features actor and former NFL lineman Victor Rivers.Rivers, who is a child survivor of domestic violence, has starred in more than 20 films, including The Hulk, The Mask of Zorro and Blood In/Blood Out.The Michigan Osteopathic Association and Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will sponsor the event.Nearly 25 percent of women and 7.6 percent of men said they were raped or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, cohabiting partner or date at some time in their lifetime, according to a 2000 U.S.

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Student group shows final film in seris

Students for Peace and Justice will present the final film in its fall film series on Wednesday. "Harlan County, USA" features the lives of coal miners in a small Appalachian town as they fight to unionize their labor and demand decent living and working conditions. The film begins at 8 p.m.

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Women inducted to hall of fame

Michigan history books don't tell the story of a woman who took to the sky in an airplane when she was 18 years old.

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GEU continues push for equal pay

About 20 members of MSU's Graduate Employees Union stood at the steps of the Administration Building in the blustery cold Monday afternoon, handing out bags of peanuts they say represent their wages.Holding signs saying the union "demands a fair deal for students," the students said they were letting the campus know that graduate employees' benefits and pay are being stripped away by a loophole in the contract they signed with university officials in May 2002.University officials were unavailable for comment Monday afternoon.Union President Scott Henkel said there are 12,000 teaching assistants on campus and the teaching-assistant title is being reclassified to instructor in certain cases.

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Students: Young vote ignored in debate

Brian Charlton

October 28, 2003

Guided by foreign policy as the pressing issue at Sunday's presidential debate in Detroit, the nine Democratic candidates might have ignored a wild-card pass to the White House: student voters.With events such as the Sept.

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Science center holds weekend music party

The Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive in Lansing, will hold a music party for its weekly Super Saturday activity. The musically themed event will feature several activities involving musical instruments, such as making rain sticks and tambourines. The event will take place from 11 a.m.

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ASMSU looks to amend, clarify E.L. noise ordinance

Amy Davis

October 28, 2003

ASMSU representatives will vote this week on a recommendation for changes to East Lansing's party-noise ordinance.Amendments were drafted by officials from MSU's undergraduate student government following a policy meeting last Thursday.A bill to address the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday with changes to the eight-week-old policy will be presented during the Student Assembly meeting Thursday.Student Assembly Vice Chairperson for External Affairs Kevin Glandon said he worked with the discussion from a committee meeting to create five recommendations to alter the ordinance.Many of the amendments include combining indicators and adding clarifications to the language of the bill."The specific language of the bill will be available on Thursday and may still be subject to changes," Glandon said.The policy defines party noise as having at least two party indicators, which include entrance fees, kegs, live entertainment, loud outdoor music or having more than one person per 20 square feet of habitable living space.The ordinance mandates jail time and fines of up to $1,000 for the most severe party-noise offenders.

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Discussion presents two Spanish artists

Two innovative Spanish artists and politicians are the topic of discussion this Wednesday. Chad Gasta, assistant professor of Hispanic studies at Iowa State University, will speak at 7 p.m.

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Film to feature Israeli Columbia astronaut

A film documenting the life and career of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon will be shown today at 7:30 p.m.

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Student to teach English at language school in Brazil

Amy Davis

October 28, 2003

In just two months, international relations senior Kevin Penzien will be surrounded by foreign culture and living with a family he doesn't know more than 5,500 miles from his East Lansing home.But he's not nervous - he's looking forward to it.After graduating in December, Penzien will travel to Brazil for a year to work at the Student Center language school teaching English to the families and employees of a pulp and paper factory located near the Brazilian city of Bahia.

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E.L. hopes to keep its 'cool' for Granholm

Allison Lucy  and  Sarah Mcevilly

October 28, 2003

Hip and cool are two words under scrutiny by a panel of about 15 East Lansing residents and officials as part of a statewide initiative.The "Cool Cities" initiative was formed by Gov.

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LCC sponsors annual educational Pow Wow

Lansing Community College will host the 10th Annual Great Lakes Anishnabek Traditional Pow Wow beginning at 11 a.m.

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'U' discusses free trade

Scott Bartosiewicz

October 27, 2003

Four groups hosted a conference this weekend to inform the public about the Free Trade Area of the Americas trade agreement and its possible consequences. The "NO WAY FTAA!

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McPherson to address university's budget state

Evan Rondeau

October 27, 2003

MSU President M. Peter McPherson will address the financial state of the university in light of the state's $900 million budget shortfall when he presents to the Academic Council on Tuesday. University spokesman Terry Denbow said putting MSU's budget in the context of the state budget shortfall is essential. "It's important for him to report to the university and say where we stand, and what we should expect in the months ahead," he said. Jon Sticklen, chairman of the Executive Committee of Academic Council, said no one in the MSU community is expecting the definitive word on what will happen. "What is clear is that there will be another budget problem," Sticklen said.