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Student governments look for new faces
For students who want a voice in university functions, there are two main organizations that can supply the microphone. The Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, and the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, are student-run organizations that oversee policies and plan events for the students of MSU. MSU's undergraduate student government generally is known for its interest-free loans, free blue books and free legal services. But this year, ASMSU is looking to interact with students more, and there are many opportunities for MSU freshmen to get involved. "You can run as a representative for a college, or you can become part of the paid staff and work on a particular issue," Student Assembly Chairperson Andrew Schepers said. ASMSU is broken into two groups, Student Assembly and Academic Assembly. Elections for ASMSU take place in the spring, but there are more than two dozen open seats that will be filled by appropriations this fall. "We'll be around at AOP and during the fall handing out applications," ASMSU Association Director Paul Harmon said. Each college and department also has an advisory committee that students can sit on.
WEB ONLY: RHA to redesign four committees, dissolve two
At its last meeting of the semester, the Residence Halls Association decided to undertake a rather large issue - the General Assembly voted on restructuring all four standing committees. The bill, which passed the assembly, 17-0-2, Wednesday, will take effect in the fall.
Donations in nation's top 5
One of the events in this year's Greek Week is among the best of its kind in the nation. Fraternities and sororities donated more than $100,000 to the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life.
RHA honored
The East Lansing City Council recently commended the Residence Halls Association for providing alcohol-free programs on campus to MSU students. RHA's on-campus programs include Campus Center Movies shown at Wells Hall, special events including concerts and lectures and various Health and Safety programs. "I believe it's important to show that this university is more than just getting drunk and partying," RHA President Ernest Drake said. Drake said the commendation is a pat on the back for the organization.
RHA won't fund religious events
Members of the Residence Halls Association's General Assembly established a policy Wednesday not to fund events in which religious groups try to preach to MSU students. The bill that was introduced sought to amend RHA's bylaws to disallow funding to religious groups and religious events. RHA President Ernest Drake said the bill was aimed at avoiding the allocation of funds to events that preach to residents. "Basically, we would not fund events that would evangelize a specific faith," he said. Initially, however, the bill faced some trouble.
