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Students face uphill RIAA legal battle
RIAA fights music theft, MSU students fined for continuous illegal downloading
by Aubra Whitten
Mississippi State University was one of 22 schools that received pre-lawsuit letters from the Recording Industry Association of America in December. According to an RIAA press release, the letters are the eleventh initiative in the RIAA's campaign against music theft on the Internet. (2) comments
At Last
Students flood into coveted - and much delayed - Union
by Kyle Wrather
After three semesters of renovation, the Colvard Student Union has opened for business again. Since the Union reopened on Jan. 7, students, faculty and staff have been exploring the more than $22 million in renovations to the building, which first opened in 1964. (0) comments
Senator speaks about his positions
Wicker focuses on higher education in Friday appearance
by April Windham
"It is an honor to me to be asked to follow in the footsteps of Trent Lott," newly appointed U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker said Friday to members of the Mississippi State community. Wicker made a stop on campus for a speech sponsored by the College Republicans following a five-day bus tour of the state. (0) comments
by Lawrence Simmons
Empty senator seats quickly filled up in Coskrey Auditorium as the Mississippi State University Faculty Senate conducted its first meeting of the year. During the previous Senate meeting held in November, issues were raised concerning the services being provided by the Student Counseling Services and its capability to serve a growing student body. (0) comments
Warning system shows improvement
Last week's tornadoes prompted Maroon Alert system into gear
by Sarah-Dale Simpkins
A major storm system with multiple spin-off tornados raged through northeast Mississippi Thursday, causing brutal damage to some in its path barely missing a chance to hit Oktibbeha County with force. Mississippi State University's Crisis Action Team activated the Maroon Alert system at first notice of the approaching weather. (0) comments
