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Students, community observe day of silence

Ed Ronco
April 4, 2001

Members of MSU’s Alliance of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender community and its supporters will be silent today, as part of Pride Week’s National Day of Silence.The day is designed to draw attention to those who have been silenced by hatred, oppression or prejudice.“There’s so many LBGT people who are silent and invisible everyday,” explained Doug Copeland, president of Spectrum, a caucus group that represents the east campus LBGT community.

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Student trip to Mexico emphasizes labor justice

Rachel Wright
April 3, 2001

Language and lifestyle may have been barriers but Adam Szlachetka, along with other students nationwide, learned they had one thing in common with Mexican workers - they were all fighting for a difference.Along with 14 other people, Szlachetka, an MSU political economy senior, traveled to Metepec, Mexico, two weeks ago for five days to speak with striking workers who work for the Kukdong Factory - one location Nike Inc. uses to produce clothing for many universities, including MSU.“The biggest thing about this trip was knowing that all the work we are doing is being noticed by the workers,” said Szlachetka, who is a member of Students for Economic Justice, a student-led movement against unfair labor conditions and universities involved with companies tied to sweatshop involvement.

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Elegant dinner in the making

Guests will be wined and dined like never before Saturday at Les Gourmets, a dinner hosted by students in the School of Hospitality Business.Those who attend this annual event can look forward to enjoying a champagne reception followed by a seven-course dinner.

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U to host 24-hour Relay For Life

Sarah M. Emery
April 3, 2001

The motto of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is, “It’s about a community that takes up the fight.” And the MSU community is working to show that’s a true statement. Stephanie Rigler, community development director for the American Cancer Society, said 450 people have already signed up for the event that will take place April 20-21 at Jenison Field House.

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James Madison student receives fellowship award

Ed Ronco
April 3, 2001

This summer Andrew Krepps will be working side by side with high-ranking government officials in Washington, D.C.The international relations senior from Marquette is the first MSU student to receive the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellow award.

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LGBT Pride Week offers unity, entertainment

Sheena Harrison
April 2, 2001

Despite chilly temperatures on Sunday afternoon, seven students tackled the weather during the Fruitbowl - an annual football game sponsored by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community - at Walter Adams Memorial field. “We were hoping for a better turnout, but only the hard-core LGBT community is out here today,” public policy junior Chris Szmadzinski said jokingly during halftime. Sunday’s football game was one of the kick-off events for Pride Week at MSU, which lasts through Friday.

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Event promotes literacy

Shaun Byron
April 2, 2001

Students, adults and children went skating Friday to help wipe out illiteracy.The Student Michigan Education Association and the Capital Area Literacy Coalition held the annual Skate for Literacy program.

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Rally honors students mentored by athletes

Sarah M. Emery
April 2, 2001

The hearts of MSU student athletes got a little bigger Friday morning as they spoke to more than 800 Lansing elementary school students at the “I’ve Got Heart” event.The 14th annual National Student Athlete Day was honored with the event held in the gym of the IM Sports-West.

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U Peace Corps ranks high in volunteers

Karalee Miller
March 30, 2001

The MSU men’s basketball and hockey teams are not the only groups on campus earning high honors these days. The MSU Peace Corps ranks in the top 25 among colleges and universities nationwide who have the highest number of volunteers currently serving overseas.

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ASMSU session ends with relaxed tone

Steve Bossi
March 30, 2001

The ASMSU Academic Assembly’s ninth session ended with a 20-minute meeting full of laughter Tuesday, but Academic Assembly Chairperson Charles McHugh said the assembly’s laid-back demeanor did not always exist.“We had always been looked at as the dry, pin-drop assembly,” McHugh said.

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Blanchard shares value of publicity

Eric Morath
March 30, 2001

Former Michigan Gov. James Blanchard told public relations students at the Union about the value of a good pair of walking shoes.Blanchard talked to about 150 students, faculty and community members Thursday about how public relations benefited him in government, starting with his first run at the U.S.

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Classics historian to visit

Nicole Jacques
March 29, 2001

Victor Davis Hanson, a renowned author and professor, will address agricultural issues during a special visit to MSU today.His speech, “The Legacy of Family Farming from Ancient Greece to Contemporary America,” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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Animal house open to U

Shaun Byron
March 29, 2001

The public has a chance to visit MSU’s very own animal house.The College of Veterinary Medicine is holding its 38th annual Vet-A-Visit, an open house in the College of Veterinary Medicine on Saturday.Jodi Hewett, Vet-A-Visit co-chairwoman and third-year veterinary medicine student, said it’s the nation’s largest college open house.

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Scholarship keeps spirit alive

Sheena Harrison
March 29, 2001

John Johnson, president of Shaw Hall Black caucus, said the Tomi-Terre Hollingshed Memorial Scholarship gives remembrance to a woman who touched many lives.“It really keeps Tomi’s spirit alive and it gives us time to reflect on her life and everything for Shaw Black Caucus,” the advertising junior said.The $1,000 scholarship, named for an MSU student who was murdered in Detroit in 1997, will be presented for the third year at 4 p.m.