The Official Newsletter for MSU Housing November 2012

Debates over, Time to Decide

Cowboys Axed the Jacks Cowboy Marcus Wiltz ran for a game -high 111 yards including a 35 yard touchdown scamper with three minute to play to seal a McNeese 3524 win over Stephen F. Austin on Homecoming night. Frazar Library serves as Polling Station Registered voters under Precinct 332 will be voting on the MSU campus on November 6, 2012. The polls will be open from 6am-8pm. Be sure to bring a drivers license, Louisiana Special ID, or some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature. Important Upcoming Dates
November 6 Election Day 6am-8pm November 6 Taste the Nations, 11am1pm, Old Ranch November 7 Mentally Healthy Lecture, 4pm, Baker Auditorium November 7 Diversity Comedy Night ft. Samuel Comroe & Black Jew Dialogues, 7pm, Old Ranch November 13 Game Night, 5pm, Quad November 17 Lamar Univ. vs McNeese Football, 7pm, Cowboy Stadium November 27 Speaker Series Program, 6pm, TBA

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Your CAs, LCAs and HDs are all excellent sources for advice on problems in your hall. Report any person behaving suspiciously to University Police at 337-475-5711.

Professional Staff
Marc Nichols, M.Ed Property Manager Brian K. Roberson II, M.Ed Director of Residence Life Jared Lognion, M.Ed Accounts Manager Jerlan Delmore Leasing Consultant Amaya Stevens Leasing Consultant

More Campus Housing Information Community Assistants do rounds every evening to ensure that our properties are secured. Crimes that occur in the residence halls can be minimized if as a community we are vigilant and understand that we play a role to keep our home away from home, safe! The following are some tips to help you reduce the chances of becoming a victim of a crime. Do not prop open any exterior locked residence hall doors. Even though propping the doors makes it easier for you to get back into the residence halls, you also have made it easier for those who do not belong to enter the building. For the safety of you and others in the residence halls, do not prop open any residence hall doors because you don't know whom you may be letting in! Lock your door when you leave and take your keys with you, no matter how short a time you may be gone - even when you go to the restroom. Lock your door when you and your roommate are sleeping. Keep a record of all your valuable items, noting descriptions, serial numbers, and approximate dollar values of all items. These records should be kept in a secure location. Do not loan your keys to anyone and do not attach your keys to your University ID. If you lose your key contact Residence Life staff immediately. Do not allow strangers into your room. Do not open your door unless you know who is on the other side, especially at night. Use your peephole, if you cannot see who is knocking on your door do not let them in. We make every effort to ensure that residence halls are free from uninvited visitors, however, much of that responsibility rests with the residents themselves. Residents must take an active role by un-propping doors left ajar and reporting to us the presence of any strangers. Internet Piracy Q & A

Housing Office
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Phone (O) (337) 475-5606 (F) (337) 562-6504 Email MSULeasing2@ambling.com

If I am accused of "piracy," what does this mean? "Piracy" is

slang for copyright infringement, usually used to describe the unlawful copying of software, videogames, movies or MP3s. Copyright law gives a creator of software, music, literature and other works a limited monopoly to reproduce or distribute in the created work. If you are accused of piracy, then someone is claiming that you have violated their copyright by copying part or all of their work without authorization, or have enabled other people to make such copies.

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What are the penalties for copyright infringement, such as making infringing copies of software? In a civil suit, an infringer
may be liable for a copyright owner's actual damages plus any profits made from the infringement. Alternatively, the copyright owner may avoid proving actual damage by electing a statutory damage recovery of up to $30,000 or, where the court determines that the infringement occurred willfully, up to $150,000.

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1. It's your right.

Just as you've been told since elementary school, voting is an important right we have a duty to exercise. Many governments around the world allow citizens no part in electing officials. You do have the opportunity to help select government leaders, and the health of our democracy relies on your participation.

2. Your vote matters.

Many students don't believe their vote will make any difference, but recent history has shown that elections can be decided by a handful of votes. In fact, many local contests end in ties each election year with winners being determined by a coin flip. Taking the initiative to vote can help prevent elections from being left to chance.

3. Shape the social agenda.

Are you passionate about a particular social issue? Gay marriage, capital punishment and the separation of church and state are only a few of many contentious topics that dominate the political discourse. Learn about candidates' views on issues that are important to you, and vote in support of your beliefs.

4. Economic policies will affect your future.

Most expect social security benefits to be gone or greatly diminished by the time college-aged individuals reach retirement age - which will be higher than it is now. Politicians continually make decisions about higher ed costs and student loan policies. These and other issues prove you have an important economic interest in every election.

5. Help shape foreign policy.

National leaders in Washington, D.C., are continually making foreign policy decisions, including when to intervene militarily in world affairs. It isn't the president or Congressional members who deploy to other countries to risk their lives it's young people. Use your vote to support foreign policies you believe in.

6. Have your say on environmental issues.

The environment stands to be among the biggest political topics of this generation. Many climate experts warn of serious, potentially irreversible weather changes that may drastically alter life on our planet. Whether you agree with this assessment or have other views, your vote is a way to express your convictions.

7. You're part of an important voting bloc.

The college vote can swing elections. There are more than 75 million Millennials, a number that rivals the number of baby boomers - another important voting bloc. The problem is that college students typically vote in much smaller numbers than older citizens. Mobilized, Millennials represent a powerful political force.

8. Politicians won't address student needs without student votes.

Politicians know who votes each election, and they are more likely to support initiatives that are popular among groups with the highest voter turnout. For college students to have significant political influence, they must turn out in greater numbers than is traditionally seen. You have a part to play in that.

9. Demonstrate concern for the next generation.

By voting you are not only doing your part to influence the present, you are also affecting the future. Demonstrating this point well is the fact that the president selects U.S. Supreme Court Justices for lifetime appointments. These judicial officials may exert powerful influence for decades to come.

10. Honor past sacrifices.

Voting is a way to honor those who have helped to secure our rights. Military members who have fought for this country, suffrage activists and Civil Rights leaders are only a few examples of those to whom we owe our respect and appreciation. Voting gives you the opportunity to help pay that debt.

Brian K. Roberson, II M.Ed

Director of Residence Life, ext. 6505

Our Community Assistants and Hall Directors are here to help you. If you have any problems or concerns feel free to meet with someone and let them know. If you need help scheduling a room visit or peer mediation stop by the Housing Office to meet with the Residence Life Director.
For after hour lock-outs or maintenance issues please call (877) 867-8410 for assistance.

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11/1-4/2012 11/1/2012 11/3/2012 11/9/2012 11/17/2012 11/17/2012 11/20/2012 11/27/2012 11/27/2012 12/3/2012 12/8/2012 12/12/2012 12/18/2012

Sport
Women's Soccer Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Football Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Men's Basketball Men's Basketball Men's Basketball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball

Opponent
vs Southland Conference vs Oral Roberts vs Central Arkansas vs Louisiana College vs Texas Southern vs Lamar vs University of Houston vs Centenary vs Centenary College (Louisiana) vs University of Texas at Tyler vs University of Louisiana at Lafayette vs Louisiana Tech vs Southern-New Orleans (Exhibition)

Location
Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Time/Result
TBA 7:00PM 2:00PM 7:00 P.M. CT 12 p.m.

Lake Charles, LA

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Lake Charles Lake Charles Lake Charles Lake Charles Lake Charles

7:30 P.M. CT 6:30 P.M. CT 7:00 P.M. CT 7:00 P.M. CT 7 p.m.