Acceptance of gays improving, groups promote liberal ideals

U.S. high school seniors are more liberal about lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered issues than the rest of the country’s adult population, a recent survey found. The random poll, which was designed by Hamilton College and conducted by Zogby International, found that out of 1,003 high school seniors, 85 percent thought gay men and lesbians should be accepted by society. Brent Bilodeau, MSU’s assistant for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered concerns, said he thinks students are more accepting of members of the LBGT community than before. “At one level, I can say I am seeing signs of a greater degree of tolerance, support and acceptance of LBGT people,” he said.

Mister Rogers | Neighbors say bye

He got into television because he hated the medium. Children, he felt, were allowing their minds to decay because of it.

Envy with green

Once again, MSU’s faculty will receive an increase in their salaries in October. But the question many are raising is if this increase will be enough. Despite lower-than-average state appropriations, for the third year in a row, the university has increased faculty salaries by 5 percent across the board.

Pre-Recruitment sessions shed light on greek system

Students curious about greek life and its opportunities may want to attend information sessions to be held across campus today and Wednesday.The sessions will be held in various residence halls and at the Union and will focus on the Recruitment process later this month, and any questions students may have about the greek system.“The Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council executive boards will be presenting at these information sessions,” said Interfraternity Council President Josh Tudor.

Maze carved from maize open for fall

“Welcome: Get Lost.” That sign greeted visitors to a 15-acre cornfield maze in Webberville Friday night. In fact, getting lost seemed the primary point of entering the maze at 3770 Noble Road.

U sends message safety unimportant

On a campus where women have memorized the exact location of every green light phone, the issue is not whether Eric Knott deserves a second chance.

Survey: freshmen volunteering more than in past years

A recent survey showed the percentage of college freshmen who volunteer has steadily increased since 1990, and volunteer leaders say MSU has been no different.The survey, which was conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles, showed the percentage of freshmen who performed volunteer work in 2000 increased 15 percent since 1990.

Van Dyke remaining positive as No. 1 spot awarded to Smoker

But Williams said senior quarterback Ryan Van Dyke took the news well, and both signal callers have made smooth transitions into their new roles.

Strange bedfellows?

A peculiar alliance continued to develop during Labor Day weekend. President Bush visited Michigan on Monday - his fourth stop in the state since he took office - to visit Teamsters in Detroit.

Unsteady pace and cheap effects slay Jeepers

You know that moment in horror movies when the audience gets so angry at the people on-screen for being stupid enough to walk into a room when they shouldn’t or for doing something that will get them killed? Well, the new “Jeepers Creepers” is so jam-packed full of this cheap effect, you’ll be anxiously waiting for Darwinism to take over and get the heroes out of the way and you out of the theater. Starring Gina Philips and Justin Long as two college kids on their way home from spring break on the back roads, this flick jumps all over the place, leaving the audience confused - is this movie cheeky or funny?

Bush visits Teamsters

Detroit - President Bush wasn’t in friendly territory Monday when he told members of the Michigan Teamsters union that the American economy is “just bumping along.” But Bush still spent part of Labor Day afternoon reaching out to the Teamsters’ holiday picnic in Detroit in an effort to open up better communication with the union, which historically has voted for Democratic candidates. “Some folks might have thought they took a risk inviting a Republican here,” Bush said Monday.

Womens soccer team doesnt overpower Bowling Green, but gets win over Western

Just looking at the statistics sheet, you would think MSU embarrassed Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon at Old College Field. After all, the Spartans peppered the Falcon net with 29 shots, compared with the three attempts Bowling Green (1-0-1) managed to direct at the Spartan goal. But Falcon goalkeeper Erika Flanders only let one shot past her - making 17 saves - as the teams battled to a 1-1 tie. MSU (1-0-1) jumped ahead 2:53 into the game as sophomore defender Andrea Sied took an assist from sophomore midfielder Trisha Kenny and buried a shot past Flanders. The lead held up until the 31:24 mark, when Falcon forward Jill Conover bounced a shot off a MSU defender and past Spartan goalkeeper Stacy Heller to knot the game at 1-1. MSU outshot the Falcons 19-1 for the remainder of the game, but couldn’t break the deadlock. The Spartans had better fortune in their season-opening tilt with Western Michigan (0-1) on Friday. Sophomore midfielder Erica Whatley and sophomore forward Tiffany Laskowski each banked an unassisted goal in the first half to propel MSU to a 2-0 victory. Heller stopped four Bronco shots for the shutout. The Spartans next play Dayton at 3 p.m.

Llamafest fun, entertaining

The difference between a llama and a camel is obvious - a hump. But that’s not the only difference those who attended Llamafest 2001 may have discovered.The event, which was held Saturday and Sunday at the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, gave attendees a closer look at the animals.More than 200 llamas were on display for the public to view and learn about.The event also gave owners a chance to display their llamas, sell them and give the public an appreciation for the diverse animal.“It’s like going to the zoo, kids love it,” said Bob Macauley who runs Paradise Ranch, a llama farm in Mecosta, Mich.Macauley and his wife, Deb, first became interested in the animals when they saw them in a parade about 10 years ago.

No. 3 field hockey team falls to Stanford, but seeks revenge on Pacific over weekend

No. 3 MSU took the highest ranking in school history to the West Coast this weekend but was unable to bring a perfect record back to East Lansing. Stanford (2-2) handed the Spartans their first loss of the season - a 2-1 defeat Friday in Palo Alto, Calif.

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Skate park construction underway

Lansing - After enduring a three-year struggle to bring skating to Lansing’s Ranney Park, construction on the city’s 20,382-square foot skate park begins today. But the fight to bring a world class skating facility to the community will continue for at least another three months, said Pete Bosheff, president of the Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation. The $713,000 project is still in need of about $100,000, which led Bosheff and other area skaters to launch a three-month fund-raising blitz, “Project Skate: Help Us Build It.” “Just because we have an account to cover the costs doesn’t mean we don’t have to pay it back,” Bosheff said.

Online bookstores give U more back to school options

Students can’t walk to a bookstore in their underwear, but they can certainly surf there.Online bookstores have become an alternative way for students to shop for books.

Womens volleyball claims championship trophy

Junior outside hitter Kyla Smith knew before Friday’s opening match of the MSU Volleyball Classic that she would have to take some pressure off senior outside hitter Erin Hartley.

Building a temple

Break out the club gear, there’s a new booty-shaking venue in town.The Temple Club, 500 E.

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