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Group pushes for in-hall program

Alexis Bastedo is no stranger to questions like, “How do you guys date?” and, “Is your roommate a lesbian?” Although the co-director for the Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay and Transgendered students is sometimes frustrated by the number of questions she gets about being a member of the LBGT community, she said it’s often difficult for people outside the community to respond to the curiosity.“There are just some questions that cannot be answered by someone who’s not LBGT,” the political science junior said.And that’s just one reason why Bastedo feels it’s time to implement a new program at MSU.She and others are part of a small subcommittee of the Alliance which hopes to bring LBGT aides to campus.

MSU

Olin offers solutions for finals week stress

While studying for finals, students should try to keep the S-word out of their vocabulary.The word that goes along with cram sessions, caffeine boosts and 12-page papers:Stress.“Give yourself license to take breaks from studying,” said Jon Kermiet, a health educator at Olin Health Center.

COMMENTARY

LaFleur column condescending

I’ve read John LaFleur’s article (“Retailers sold out Christmas to be politically correct,” SN 11/30), and I’ve read many of the responses to his obviously biased article. First of all, LaFleur, isn’t one of the big themes of Christmas “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men?” Doesn’t this include all people, regardless of faith or beliefs?

NEWS

Graduate students rake in the food, keep national title

Graduate students from the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management successfully defended their national championship by collecting the most food per student in the fourth annual MBA Food Fight.The food fight, which was held in November, is a national competition among 18 graduate programs to aid food banks by collecting nonperishable food.

NEWS

Towing policy amended, simplified

The MSU Board of Trustees approved Friday an amendment to the university’s towing ordinance after concerns grew that the policy did not follow state law.The amendment replaces the ordinance of more than 20 years with a much shorter ordinance university officials hope will cause less confusion.The policy change will allow MSU to tow vehicles with more than six outstanding parking tickets as well as conform to Michigan’s Uniform Traffic Code - a state law the university was not following.Trustee Dee Cook said the amendment was a necessary step for the board to take.“The university needed to clarify this,” Cook said.

COMMENTARY

Returning home has many disadvantages

For the last two and a half years of my life, I have lived without the aid of my parents. Next Thursday and for the three and a half weeks following it, I will live at home again. Each time I return, I am reminded of the warmth home brings and the comfort my family gives me.

MSU

COGS holds forum, discusses TAs

Whether to increase the number of teaching assistants or to increase their pay was addressed at a forum hosted by the MSU Council of Graduate Students on Thursday night.“COGS Town Hall - Addressing the Potential Reduction of Teaching Assistantships for the 2001-2002 Academic Year” was held to allow students to voice their concerns and opinions on the issue.“The primary role of COGS is to be an advocate for graduate student concerns,” said Sam Howerton, president of the group.

MSU

Magazine honors U producer

Kevin Epling, producer and director of photography for MSU’s Division of University Relations, is one of the best in the business. That’s according to AV Video Multimedia Producer magazine, which named Epling one of the Top 100 Producers of 2000.

FEATURES

Weekend Guide

Friday The MSU Philharmonic Orchestra and Campus Orchestra perform at 8 p.m. in the Fairchild Theatre in the Auditorium.

COMMENTARY

A year to remember

Every year, The State News Editorial Board selects its winners and losers of the past 12 months. 2000 was one of the most remarkable 12 months for news in a long time.