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national Battalion/Page March 24,1982 Mississippi U. fights law School doesn’t want men United Press International WASHINGTON — The old est all-female state college in the country wants to continue to keep men out and is trying to convince the U.S. Supreme Court the enrollment policy is simply a form of affirmative ac tion for women. In an hour of arguments be fore the justices Monday, Hun ter Gholson, lawyer for the Mis sissippi University for Women, said the single-sex admissions policy at the university is a legiti- Your Danskin Headquarters Manor East Mall 779-6718 mate means of compensating women for years of past sex dis crimination. The Columbus, Miss., uni versity has never voluntarily admitted men in its 98-year his tory and accepted its first male student only after a federal appeals court struck down its single-sex admissions policy as unconstitutional. Texas Women’s University in Denton is the only other state- supported college that at least until recently refused to admit men to some programs. “In the absence of males,” Gholson said, “women are assured leadership roles in all regards.” That gives women bet ter preparation for later break ing into the still male-dominated business world, he said. “The demand continues for single-sex education for women.” However, the lawyer for nurs ing student Joe Hogan claims it violates the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection of the law for a state-supported university to refuse to admit a student purely because of sex — be it male or female. Attorney Wilbur Colom dis puted the university’s claim it is furthering affirmative action efforts, noting that the nursing profession and nursing schools are predominantly female. “There is no need for affir mative action for women in the area of nursing,” he told thejus- tices. “If there is any need, it’s for men.” Hogan was denied admission to the school solely because of his sex. Although he could have received undergraduate nurs ing training at two of the state’s seven co-educational, state- supported universities, he said the other schools were too far from his home, job and family. The ruling’s effect will de pend on whether the justices apply their findings only to Hogan’s situation or to single sex policies in general. Hogan’s attorney said the issue is limited to his client’s ap plication for admission to nurs ing school. A group of feminist lawyers who filed friend-of-the-court papers in support of Hogan’s side of the case also say the issue is narrow. The women’s rights activists sided with Hogan be cause they want the high court to hold that any sex discrimination be outlawed unless there are c o m p e 11 i n g g o v e r n m e n t reasons. But Gholson said the ruling could affect broader issues, such as single-sex sports pro grams in public schools. Thursday: LUNCH SPECIALS — PORK CHOPS — $2.95 HAPPY HOUR: 4:00-7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m. Nuclear investment now called risky United Press International AUGUSTA, Maine — For mer Nuclear Regulatory Com missioner Peter Bradford, now sworn in as Maine’s public advo cate before the state’s Public Uti lities Commission, says he thinks further investment in nuclear power may be risky in the Un ited States. “I have concerns about new nuclear power investments to day,” Bradford said in a news ^’^TTlema’ual Student Centen The MSC is accepting applications for the following positions. Applications are available in room #216 MSC, and are due Thursday, Mar. 25 at 5 p.m. COUNCIL POSITIONS: Director of Financial Procedures Director of Budgets and Planning Vice President of Educational Programs COMMITTEE POSITIONS: Chairman MSC Camera Chairman Chairman MSC Free U MSC Video PROJECT POSITIONS Chairman MSC Christmas Program Chairman MSC Career Development Chairman MSC Discovery Chairman MSC Lost and Found Auction Chairman MSC Madrigal Dinner Chairman MSC Welcome Back Picnic conference Monday. “They are uneconomical. They should not be built if they can possibly be avoided.” Bradford, who left the feder al Nuclear Regulatory Commis sion to take the advocate job, is former chairman of the Maine PUG. He was named to the public advocate’s post July 30, 1981, but took the job with the agree ment he would finish his work with the NRG. Bradford praised the cost- effectiveness of the Maine Yank ee nuclear power plant in Wis- casset, the state’s only nuclear power plant. Whistlin’ and workhr staff photo by Eric MitcM Louis Nutall, 10-year-veteran of the United Parcel Service, whistles a tune while he delivers packages to the Commons. Now Better Than Ever. You Will Be Pleased With These Carefully Prepared and Taste Tempting Foods. Each Daily Special Only $2.19 Plus Tax. “Open Daily” Dining: 11 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. — 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M MSQ Travel presents: TRINIDAD EXPERIENCE 1982 *English Speaking Country *Live & work in urban setting *During second summer session *4-6 weeks DOMINICAN REPUBLIC EXPERIENCE *Spanish Speaking Country *Live & work in rural setting *During second summer session *4-6 weeks Applications for both projects will be available March 21 in the MSC Travel cubicle, Room 216 of the MSC. Interviews will be held March 29-April 2. If you are interested in these cultural exchange experi ences, contact Theresa Chiang, Program Advisor at 845-1514. Researchers say need of vitamin C higher in smokers United Press International NEW YORK —Smokers need extra amounts of vitamin C be cause they break down that vita min faster than non-smokerj LUTHERAN STUDENT CENTER 315 N. College Main Thu. 5:15 p.m Call 822-7303 ■■ r - Weight Watchers International Inc 1982 “ United WASH11 slowed to a In February pnd new c; Onsumer ] onsecutivt pepartmer 1 he Cc or Februa lercetit, at anuary’s r “We bel . Jor every says Elaine Rtrse of Cornell ,li|! jwhite Ho versity’s cooperative extern# Larry Spea service. Lady dec! Rose says Swiss research try] ni()Ilt | 1 studying the vitamin needs! Asked smokers recommend they gt main high 140 mg. of vitamin Cdaily,cos inginflatio pared with the 00 mg. reco® r| ent R ea g mended daily allowance ft markets \ adults. administrai She says studies also indie* “We’re people under unusual stress promises t< such as recovery from surges CU ( inflatio may need more than the GO® The atti Elderly people who uls communit medications are also at risk, Ro* ‘ adds, because too little vitaniW MONDAY EVENING • TUESDAY EVENING WEDNESDAY SPECIAL SPECIAL EVENING SPECIAL Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy Whipped Potatoes Your Choice of One Vegetable Roll or Corn Bread and Butter Coffee or Tea Mexican Fiesta Dinner Two Cheese and Onion Enchiladas w chili Mexican Rice Patio Style Pinto Beans Tostadas Coffee or Tea One Corn Bread and Butter Chicken Fried Steak w cream Gravy Whipped Potatoes and Choice of one other Vegetable Roll or Corn Bread and Butter Coffee or Tea THURSDAY EVENING SPECIAL Italian Candle Light Spaghetti Dinner SERVED WITH SPICED MEAT BALLS AND SAUCE Parmesan Cheese - Tossed Green Salad Choice of Salad Dressing — Hot Garlic Bread Tea or Coffee FOR YOUR PROTECTION OUR PERSONNEL HAVE HEALTH CARDS. FRIDAY EVENING SPECIAL BREADED FISH FILET w TARTAR SAUCE Cole Slaw Hush Puppies Choice of one vegetable Roll or Corn Bread & Butter Tea or Coffee SATURDAY NOON and EVENING SPECIAL Yankee Pot Roast (Texas Salad) Mashed Potato w gravy Roll or Corn Bread & Butter Tea or Coffee ■“Quality First”| SUNDAY SPECIAL NOON and EVENING ROAST TURKEY DINNER Served with Cranberry Sauce Cornbread Dressing Roll or Corn Bread - Butter - Coffee or Tea Giblet Gravy And your choice of any One vegetable a lack of fa , pe respons hampers t he body’s ability ton* program,” drugs effectively. Because deflation h prices, the transportat down for tl ce nt, its ste< ly 13 years Gasoline b y 2-3 per MSC Council now has applications for Cubicles in the Student Programs Office for the school year of 1982-83. Applications are availa ble at the Secretaries’ desk in Room 216 MSC. Applications will be available from March 22-29. 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