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Myanmar and China both hit hard with natural disasters
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The recent wave of tragedies that have hit Asia bring the ideas of terror and pain to the front of peoples' minds. Not only have these disasters shown the environmental changes that are happening around us, but they also give us a glimpse of disasters to come.
Lab fire in Naraghi Hall injures students
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Two students were treated for first- and second-degree burns on small portions of their body after their clothes caught fire May 13 during a chemistry lab in Naraghi Hall. The two, whose names have not been released, were taken to Emanuel Hospital for treatment, said Amy Thomas, assistant director of environmental health, safety and emergency management.
ASI run off vote to take place
VP Internal position remains vacant
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This past Monday, May 19, Main Dining at California State University, Stanislaus was bustling with students looking to cast their vote for next year's Associated Students Incorporated Vice President Internal. If you thought elections were already held for all ASI representative positions, you are correct, but the position for VP Internal was not made official then due to disagreement on the ballot count.
New cell phone laws come into effect
Effective July 1, drivers will have to use hands-free devices to make calls
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By July 1, California drivers are expected to be in compliance with the new cell-phone bill that was signed into law by Gov. Schwarzenegger in September 2006. The 22-month lapse was meant to give people time to buy the hands-free equipment and learn how to use it before authorities began enforcing the law.
Veterans getting more money for schooling
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It was a different time. The draft was still well in effect, promising veterans they would be covered when they finished duty. Such was the story of the veterans of World War II and Vietnam, but what about veterans today, the veterans of the post 9/11 era? With the new bill going through Congress and positive goings-on on the California State University, Stanislaus campus, life is about to get better for veterans.
Student overdoses on caffeine
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Every semester students across campus scramble to finish term papers and study for finals, wishing that they could have just a few extra hours in the day to finish their work. For freshman Maria Gonzalez, finding these extra hours last fall meant turning to the power of caffeinated drinks like coffee, soda and Red Bull.
Video games affect studies
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With precious hours left until your research paper is due, you're hard at work on your computer, beating Level 5 of your video game. Is gaming really becoming such a problem with college students? With a multitude of games and internet networking sites just a mouse click away what's keeping students focused on the task at hand? "I really think that if you wanted to do your homework, you'd just get it done.
Stanislaus named to President's Honor Roll
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For the second straight year California State University, Stanislaus has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This award is in recognition of CSU Stanislaus' service opportunities and for the service it has done for the community.