CAMPUS BRIEFS

 The Artist Lecture Series presents author Salman Rushdie in Akin Auditorium Wednesday Oct. 6.  It will begin at 7 p.m. and admission is free with a valid MSU ID.  For more information call 397-4291.

The Texas State Troopers will be having a simulated intoxication session entitled “Beer Goggles” Thursday Oct. 7 in McCullough-Trigg Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Participants will be given the opportunity to look through special goggles to view how an intoxicated person sees and can participate in other activities. For more information call 397-4217.

MSU’s traditional Torch Light Parade will begin at 9 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 7. in front of Killingsworth Hall.  A bonfire will follow at 9:15 on the south end of campus. Pallet Outlet donated all wood used for the bonfire.  For more information call 397-4500.

There will be a Fish Fry Friday Oct. 8 at Sikes Lake from 5 to 7 p.m.  Fish, hamburgers and trimmings will be served and the cost is $8 per person.  For more information call 397-4121.

MSU fans are invited to attend a tailgate party Saturday Oct. 9 at Memorial Stadium.  It will begin at 6:30 and partygoers are asked to bring food.  For more information call 397-4500.

The College Republicans will be meeting every Wednesday at 7:00.  The meeting on Oct. 6 is in Liberal Arts Building room 100.  For more information call 397-4148.

There will be a Homecoming 2004 concert Friday Oct. 8 at 7:30 featuring Chely Wright.  The concert will be on the south end of campus by the Outdoor Education Center.  For more information call 397-4520.

Student Activities presents Donkey Basketball Tuesday Oct. 12 in Don Flatt Gym. Participants will ride donkeys while trying to shoot hoops and students are encouraged to go and watch the game.  It will begin at 6 p.m.  For more information call 397-4500.

The Center for Continuing Education presents “Following,” Tuesday Oct. 12 in Shawnee Theater.  The movie will begin at 7 p.m. and admission is free for students with a valid MSU ID.  For more information call 397-4756.