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"Let Each Become Aware" Founded 1957, Incrorated 1975 1 9 vouluime, A1J iumer~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IU . Monday, Uctober 7,9~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1996 . First CoDv Free Nat' Coming Out Day Movement, Integration, Equi0ty NADIA PERSAUD movement. The Lesbian, Gay, for everyone, but similar in community more so than any Special to the Statesman words ofUrvashi Vaid, in:Virtual ; -: Bisexual, and Transgendered that all gays and lesbians pass other presidential National Coming Out Day Reality (1995) "We proceed as if Alliance (LGBTA), located in through the heterosexual administrat i on. President is an event whose roots stem we enjoy real freedom, real Room 045A of the Student closet, the content of which is Clinton has-appointed openly from the Second National acceptance, as if we have won Union, has planned events for the usual wardrobe of gay and lesbian officials March on Washington, to lasting changes in the laws and the entire week of October7 - morality, religion, and fear. government offices. But, with October 11, 1987. - Initially, mores of our nation . But the 11. On October 9, there will The threat of homophobia the recent defeat: of the the. first step towards the actual facts and conditions that be an open mike in the is an always present shadow Employment Non- creation of National Coming we have won 'virtual' freedom Fireside Lounge in the on the gay and lesbian Discrimination Act and the Out Day (NCOD) was taken at and 'virtual' equal treatment Student Union. Everyone is community. With the aid of passing of the so-called the War Conference in 1988. under 'virtually' the same invited to speak about or PAC's like, the Human Rights Defense of Marriage Act, the The body of the conference laws as straight people." voice their opinion on lesbian, Campaign, statewide political gains of gays are consisted of at least 220 gay If you are interested in gay, bisexual, and organizations and local questionable. Nonetheless, helping create programs or and lesbian leaders expressing transgendered topics or groups can slowly work. on gay politics is emerging with would just like to attend, then strong cultural, political, and concerns. Gay, lesbiam, and eliminating our constant the necessary power to drop by our office/lounge social beliefs. The project is bisexual students will be follower. The Clinton influence, integrate and located in the lower level of presently operated by the telling their "coming out" Administration has liberate the gay community. the Student Union or call us Human Rights Campaign, an stories. You are invited to recognized the gay Equality is the goal. In the at 632-6469. 0 independent Political Action come, listen, and learn from 5 Committee (PAC) fully - 7 p.m., Wednesday, October supporting gay, lesbian, 9. On October I I, the LGBTA Job Interview0 bisexual, and transgender is tabling in the Student Union, I ~ , communities. spreading the word and educating Statewide, campuses are passer-by's on NCOD. 0 1 lpS0 recognizing National Coming The act of "coming out" Tips Out Day by organizing small applies differently to each events and educating students individual. It is a highly New York, NY-Looking manner. -Clo.se on a positive about the gay and lesbian personal experience, unique for a job is hard work. -Wear the best clothes you enthusiastic note. Ask what Landing one does not have to can afford. Remember, the next step will be. Thank be. conservative is the key. Navy the interviewer for his or her Student Completes~~~~. "There's. nothing more blue or black suits are the time and express your interest important than being on time, best,.regardless of the season, in the job. Leave quickly and that means .10-15 minutes regardless of.the industry. courteously with a handshake Research Training early, for the interview," says Dress shirts/blouses should be and a smile. Peter Laetsch. As president of white or a solid pastel. As a follow-up, St. Augustine, Fl. - send a While at Whitney, Gong, the Federation of the Swiss Briefcase, attache case or note thanking Belvin Gong, Stony Brook the interviewer 19, a Stony Brook Watch Industry, he's an expert folder should be presentable for his or her sophomore, and daughter of time, and Biochemistry major, worked on the subject of time and and in good condition. A reaffirm your Ping Po and Chau Sim Gong, interest. Q in the laboratory of Dr. Peter offers these additional tips: reliable pen and small of South Setauket, completed Anderson on evolutionary -Know the interviewer's appointment book . or a ten-week'research training neurobiology. Her projects name, its spelling and notebook are program also at the University of dealt with the sodium pronunciation. Use this recommended. Florida Whitney Laboratory. INDEX channels of marine during the interview. If you -Accessories should be Whitney Laboratory is an invertebrate nervous systems: are unsure of the name, call kept to a minimum. Wedding institute for marine NE W S.. ....... 1....-5 one involved an attempt to beforehand to ask the- bands and watches are EDITORIAL........ biomedical research 6......6-7 and clone and sequence a peptide- secretary. Also note the acceptable. FEATURE S ............... 10-13 biotechnology. gated channel in a sea administrative assistant's -When you meet the SPORTS........................... 14-16 Gong is one often anemone. name in case you have call' interviewer, look him or her in outstanding students The Whitney Laboratory bacck.: Administrative the. eye. Avoiding an nationwide selected for the is located on a barrier island assistants can influence hiring interviewer's eyes may give a Un'dergraduate Research. between the Atlantic Ocean decisions. feeling of mistrust, disinterest CAMPUS CALENDAR Training Program.. The -Page 2 and the Intracoastal -Prepare questions about or a' lack of credibility. program, co-sponsored by the Waterway, about 18 miles the organization and the -The handshake and smile National Science Foundation RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES south of St. Augustine, in the position. This shows you communicate an interest. in -Page 3 and the Whitney Lab, town of Marineland, Florida.. have done your- research. continuing a conversation. Be responds to the critical STALLER PREVIEW U. S. This location of salt marsh Questions about benefits, sure to shake the interviewer's need for increased science -Page 8 and beach environment offers salary an vacation are best left hand firmly, look him or her education and the recruitment a unique opportunity to for the second interview. in the eye, and smile. HOROSCOPES of potential science teachers combine the scientific -Make sure you know -Avoid giving -Page 12 and researchers. out research of a laboratory with exactly where you're going, negative body language such In cooperation with PUZZLES valuable - ecological whom you' re meeting with, -as nervous gestures or defense faculty supervisors, program. -Page 12 observations and experience. and how to get there, signals(crossed arms, hidden students choose a project Field trips are a regular part beforehand. It's a good idea hands, pointing, etc.). WOMEN'S SOCCER which fits the time.period and of the program. to familiarize yourself with -Focus on your attributes, -Page 15 the ongoing investigations in Undergraduates accepted the interview location the day - your transferable skills, and the lab. At project end, FOOTBALL into the Whitney Lab research before the interview. your willingness to learn; students summarize their -Back Page training program receive a basic -Bring several copies of don't apologize for lack of findings in a seminar salary,'assistance with travel your resume and several experience; describe your presentation to the lab's expenses, and free housing in an copies of your references. strengths in terms of what academic community. you on site dormitory. O Carry these in an organized can do for the organization. I/i -~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . .... 2 Campus C edar 1 Monday, October 7 Chemistry. Lunch HSC. Call 444-2836. Student Union Auditorium. Preregistration required. Film. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 provided. Call 632-9476. (Times, schedules, and Call 444-2729. p.m. Admission: $1 on Catholic Mass. Noon. Cancer Support Group dates are subject to change campus, $2 off-campus. Level 5, Chapel, HSC. Call Diabetes Support for Patients, Family and without notice. Please refer Cajtholic Campus Student Union Auditorium. 444-2836. Group. 2:30 p.m. Friends. 4 - 5:30 p.m. to 632-6472 for Ministry Mass. 5 p.m. (Times, schedules, and Conference Room 084, Level 5, Physical Therapy information.) Peace|Studies Center, Old dates are subject to change Seawolves Women's 12th Floor, University Department, University Chemistry. Call 632-6562. without notice. Please refer Volleyball vs. Concordia at Medical Center. Call 444- Medical Center. Free Saturday, October 12 to 632-6472 for 7:00 p.m. 1202. parking. Call 444-1727. The Rock, COCA information.) Non-instructional Life Prepared Childbirth Eddie, COCA Film. 7 Friday, October 11 Drawing -short poses. 9:30 Courses. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Student a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Room Mf u w u ike ur University Medical Center. Union Auditorium, Free "Power, Passion, and 4218, Staller Center. $2/ Preregistration required. Admission. (Tmes, Politics: an Exploration of students;$6/non-students. Call 444-2729. schedules, and dates are the Gospel of Matthew" - Pay at door. Call Arthur event to apper in the subject to change without The Protestant Campus Kleinfelder, 474-1887. Tuesday, October 8 notice. Please refer to 632- Ministry invites you to an 6472 for information.) in-depth, open-minded, Seawolves Men's Catholic Mass. Noon. intellectually engaged Soccer vs. New Hampshire ePmpus 6I alendar, Level 5, Chapel, HSC. Call New Italic Calligraphy study of the Gospel of College at 1 p.m. 444-2836. - Learn basic letterforms, Matthew. Discover the flourishes and spacing.