VOL. 37, NO. 4 - OCTOBER 13, 2005

Video games linked to aggressive brain pattern

Photo illustration by Derrick L. Turner René Weber, assistant professor of communications, demonstrates how functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was used to study brain activity patterns while participants played a violent video game. FMRI is a technique used to determine which parts of the brain are activated by different types of physical sensation or activity. The study of 13 male volunteers showed patterns of brain activity that may be characteristic of aggressive thoughts.

An MSU researcher and his colleagues have shown that playing violent video games leads to brain activity pattern that may be characteristic for aggressive thoughts.
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Cancer patients turn to reflexology for comfort

As the country recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, researchers at MSU are finding that many women who are receiving chemotherapy while in the late stages of breast cancer are turning to a complementary therapy known as reflexology to help them cope.
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'U' plans new residential college

MSU’s plans to establish a residential college in the arts and humanities moved one step closer to reality with the endorsement of the university’s Academic Council. (Full Story)

MSU graduate returns to his roots

Andrea Amalfitano is a physician who has worked at some of the country’s most prestigious medical centers, including the Mayo Clinic and the Duke University Medical Center. (Full Story)

'Catch the Spirit' of Homecoming

Be part of tradition and join MSU in celebrating 150 years of Spartan spirit at Homecoming 2005. Students, alumni and friends are invited to don their green and white and celebrate the Spartan way next week during MSU’s fun-filled Homecoming activities. (Full Story)

Conference to focus on best practices for access, inclusion

MSU will host a conference that will focus on the best practices regarding access and inclusion of diverse groups in an effort to embrace the different races, ethnicities, religions, languages, abilities and genders that are a part of the campus community. (Full Story)

Faculty conversation with William Strampel, Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine

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MSU celebrates 150 years with weekend of events

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New 'U' Web system will simplify functions for staff

A new Web system known as the Administrator’s Assistant-HR will make it easier for university administrators and their staff to gather information on things like employees and budgets. (Full Story)

Animal welfare focus of course

Though a tiger in the Berlin Zoo and a dairy cow in Wisconsin don’t have much in common, each animal has specific welfare needs that must be addressed. But assessing those needs is by no means a simple task.
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MSU entomologist probes cause of tropical disease

A tropical skin disease nicknamed “the sore that heals in vain” wreaks both physical and social mayhem – mostly on children – yet its transmission is a mystery, one an MSU researcher and his recent research associate hope to solve. (Full Story)

Green light phones 150-plus strong at 'U'

They number more than 150, and although not as old as MSU, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary, MSU’s “green light” telephones have their own history of serving the university community and campus visitors.
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HPCC opens at MSU

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Marshall-Adams Hall rededicated

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Philip Gardner to speak about jobs at next 'Saturday Seminar'

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