September 2025 Pine Press

Pine Press September 2025

Consent is FRIES

Remember that consent applies to all aspects of life, not just sex!

Freely Given Reversable Informed Enthusiastic Specific

↟ SPARTAN HOUSING COOPERATIVE ↟​​ Management Report, {August, 2025}

Membership House Occupancy Levels

➔​ ◆​ There were 15 tour cards submitted in August. ◆​ There’s still some availability at Phoenix and Orion, and one spot left at Apollo and Bower. We’re closing in on being full for the Fall semester!

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Democratic Governance ➔​ At the end of April, the board voted to require a rate stabilization policy that secures changes to carrying charges are predictable and justifiable to provide education on the budget-setting process. Holly-Jo, our Executive Director (ED), is working actively to make a code proposal for the rate stabilization policy while ensuring we make adequate contributions to reserves.

Finance Income and Expense ➔​ July Income Books1 Income

~$120,132

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These numbers are yet to be reconciled. DO NOT take them as fact. This is just a ball-park as to where our finances lie.

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↟ SPARTAN HOUSING COOPERATIVE ↟​​ Management Report, {August, 2025} Auto Insurance for two vehicles and tree trim with removal) Programs (incl. Information (Tax) return labor )

~$4,866

Overhead (incl. Staff payroll, EC stipend, CC fees, office furniture, office rent, and software bills)

~$44,400

Net Operating Income (NOI)

$58,792 Loan Payments (Interest only)

$5,753

Facilities Current Capital Improvements ➔​ Rivendell Fascia, Soffit, and Gutter replacement - Approx. $19,921 ➔​ Harambee Windows - Approx. $14,711 ➔​ Regent St. - Approx. $268.73

Work Orders

◆​ In August, Orion had the most maintenance requests, while Vesta and Phoenix followed suit. Most problems were attributed to doors not locking correctly or needing keys; others revolved around the washer and dryers not closing or draining properly.

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↟ SPARTAN HOUSING COOPERATIVE ↟​​ Management Report, {August, 2025} ➔​ With Phoenix and Bower’s property development grants approved, there’s $3,652 left in the budget before the fiscal year ends. The fiscal year runs from September 1 to August 31 of every year.

Events ​

Clubs ➔​ Striving for more inter-house culture, Bec got together with Peyton from Bowie to develop the clubs system in the co-ops. If interested in joining our several clubs, email Bec at corporatesecretary@spartan.coop.

Cooking Club ➔​ Club leaders Peyton from Bowie and Shelby, formerly from Beal, organized with Bec, the corporate secretary, to make the cooking club a reality. They had their first cooking lesson on August 15th with co-opers joining and preparing omelettes and fried peanut butter jelly sandwiches for dessert. If you are interested in making simple and cost-effective entrees and yummy sweets or just to get together with others to make good things to eat, email Peyton at obrienpe@msu.edu or Bec.

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Mosaic Collective BBQ Potluck ➔​ The BBQ was a success, garnering around 15 people from Phoenix and fellow co-opers who joined! Co-opers were encouraged to bring items to share and enjoy, while vegetable kabobs, burgers, and hot dogs were on the grill.2

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↟ SPARTAN HOUSING COOPERATIVE ↟​​ Management Report, {August, 2025}

Interim ➔​ Everyone was anxiously awaiting the interim season--where co-opers get to switch houses, leave the SHC, or stay in their same house. It all involves having your house in temporary disarray, some serious cleaning, and a lot of organizing within your house if you’re an interim coordinator. I want everyone to pat themselves on the back for the busiest season for everyone, between cleaning and moving, or both. Thank you for making this interim season a smooth one! ​

New Member Orientation ➔​ New Member Orientation occurred at the MSU Student Union on August 23rd and 24th from noon to 3 pm. All new members were required to attend to learn about the organizational structure, about their rights and responsibilities, how to look up resources from the Google Drive and pay charges, and finally, how to submit a maintenance request if needed. Thank you to all who came for allowing us to provide educational materials and resources. If you need more assistance, information, or guidance, please refer to the SHC Google Drive or contact me with any questions. ​

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↟ SPARTAN HOUSING COOPERATIVE ↟​​ Management Report, {August, 2025}

Co-op Movement Cooperation Among Cooperatives ➔​ Michigan Community Land Co-op (MCLC) President Rowan and Board Rep James ◆​ MCLC finally closed the deal on Atlantis. Congratulations MCLC!

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➔​ ELFCO Board President Holly-Jo ◆​ ELFCO is accepting applications for a new general manager. Applications just closed, and they’re expecting to have a new manager by the end of this month. The SHC Education Committee made a generous donation of $3,000 to help them and appreciated the interest in bulk-buying for the organization. They’re also in talks of having their new general manager help support ANC’s food program. ●​ More on the Allen Neighborhood Center, as you all may know, or may not be because you just moved in, we’re looking to expand our cooperative model and collaborate with the Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC). Holly-Jo, our Executive Director (ED), was just in talks with Joe, the ANC’s ED, about what

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↟ SPARTAN HOUSING COOPERATIVE ↟​​ Management Report, {August, 2025} the Asante (the working name of the co-op we’re trying to develop) co-op contract and additional contracting services will look like.

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Bec Melaku ☆ Bec Melaku, Corporate Secretary

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PP Survey: If you were to be cooked and eaten, how would you like to be prepared?

Onyx (Apollo): Roasted on a spit like a pig Jake (Phoenix): Boiled and dipped in ketchup Leda (Bower): Chopped nicely and tossed in a salad Avie (Phoenix): put me in a pan with a bunch of onion and garlic and salt and pepper and paprika and cumin please Alexina (Orion): I'd troll the people eating me and tell them to eat my brain and spinal cord (I consumed a vial of Creutzfeld-Jakob prions two weeks prior) Valentine (Apollo): In a seafood boil Abby (Orion): fry me up in bacon grease and/or butter, served with fresh baked bread and potatoes Angie (Vesta): I want to be cooked into a garlic soup Nick (Orion): Raw Caleb (Phoenix): In a large stew

PP Survey: If you were to be cooked and eaten, how would you like to be prepared?

Ben (New Community): Pureed

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Logan (Bower): I’d make a good slow roasted stew Leah (Raft Hill): Like sushi Rachael (Vesta): Into ice cream Emma (Bowie): RAW next question Clara (Bower): Steamed Myron (Orion): Torn between a good stir fry and like a medium-rare premium steak. I'm a delicacy tbh Ethan (Howland): Grill me

Third Eye Craft Affair September 13th 12pm-6pm Hosted by The Fledge

Food truck, over 25 vendors, live entertainment, games, security, free parking, drinks, dab bar

Entry Fee: $20 or $10 with 4 donated items (shelf stable food)

Must be 21 years or 16+ with medical card to participate 1300 Eureka St. Lansing, MI 48912

HELPING A NEIGHBOR

AUGUST 25' - AJ (VESTA) AND LIZ (RAFT HILL) What We Did On Saturday Aug. 30th Myself and Liz of Raft Hill drove to northern lansing. We didnt really know what we were getting into, but we did know one thing: we were going to help another Lansing resident, Dawn S.

Who is Dawn?

Dawn was featured in a local zine called “Lansing Undersea”. She is a woman who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for all of her life. She has lived and participated in many social movements surrounding ability.

Her story will be included in the next page!

Doing the work Liz and I arrived to a subdivision to see a u-haul parked in front of a giant blue house. An aluminum ramp lay in pieces as many folks gathered around.

Cas, the head of Lansing Undersea, eagerly greeted us.

We quickly got to work disassembling the ramp further, and Liz took the charge in organizing the ramp parts into the U-Haul.

After we loaded everything up and promptly waited at the wrong address for 30 minutes, we finally arrived at Dawn’s House!

Again, we unloaded the U-haul, going through a bunch of bees in the process (and not getting stung) and put the ramp in Dawn’s Back Yard.

That was the extent of our time helping, but it still made a huge difference. Lansing Undersea was able to get someone to come and assemble the ramp for dawn!

Bottom Line: Showing up for your community is really as easy as knowing where to look and assembling homies to help you. Often times, 20-30 minutes of your time can dramatically increase another’s access to resources or their quality of life. The more we mobilize as a community, the better quality of life we all can have!!

EXCERPT FROM LANSING UNDERSEA ISSUE 14, “RADICALLY VISIBLE” AUGUST 17 TH, 2025

The Accessibility Housing Crisis Dawn S.

I'm going to be 62. I'm in a position where I grew up well before there were laws in place to protect disabled people. When I was diagnosed with my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, the doctors literally told my parents “your child is going to be little more than a vegetable. She's not never going to live independently, she's not going to be able to walk, she's not going to be able to function. Put her in a state institution and forget you have this child.”

My dad said no way. When it came time to go to elementary school, the school district told my parents they couldn't enroll me because until 1977 disabled kids did not have a right to a public education in the United States. The elementary school had six steps between one level and the other.

They said, “it won't be safe, you won't be able to do it.” My dad went to the superintendent of schools and basically intimidated him into taking me. And he lied. He said, "Oh, don't worry, she'll be able to walk up and down steps." I spent an entire summer between kindergarten and first grade, trying to learn how to walk up and down steps. I knew, even at 6 years old I could be kicked out of school at any time.

I would hold onto the railing for dear life, and go up and down always at the back of the class, so no one would see me, because if I fell, that would be an excuse to kick me out of school.

EXCERPT FROM LANSING UNDERSEA ISSUE 14, “RADICALLY VISIBLE” AUGUST 17 TH, 2025

And I did fall multiple times. We had no legal recourse. In 1973, section of 504 was passed, but the Department of Education never enforced the rules so it wasn't really in effect until 1977 when disability activists literally took over the federal Health and Human Services building in San Francisco. When I see Trump trying to do all this stuff, I'm like, these are the wrong people to mess with.

A thing that gets me sometimes is that we have done so much for everybody, because inclusivity, accessibility, that benefits everybody. Curb cuts for strollers? That's because of us and the ADA. That's because of some little 8 year old girl crawling 88 steps at the capital to shame Congress. Where's everybody else when we need some help? Disability intersects every other identity. Black Lives Matter is a disability issue. War is a disability issue. In Gaza, Israel has created the greatest number of child amputees ever. They have bombed all of the hospitals so people with chronic illness and disabilities can't get treatment. We have supported all these other communities but no one's coming out for us. That's why I hate nursing homes. Once you put somebody in a nursing home or a psych facility, you can forget about them. You don't have to worry about their living conditions.

Lots and lots of disabled people support gay marriage. I don't hear a lot of LGBTQ groups supporting disabled people and the fact that we don't have marriage equality.

EXCERPT FROM LANSING UNDERSEA ISSUE 14, “RADICALLY VISIBLE” AUGUST 17 TH, 2025 If you're on SSI and you get married, you lose your SSI. If they believe that you are holding out as married, which means you're not married, but living together, or people perceive you as being married and they find out about it, you lose your SSI. You lose what you need to survive. We do not have marriage equality.

The average disability benefit is $1580. And a lot of people get way less than that. You get penalized if you work, but yet you can't sit there and support yourself just on your SSI. Disabled people can't afford housing.

That's why there's so many homeless, disabled people.

If there's no place that's accessible, where are you going to go? Like, if I, for some reason, lost my house, I'd be on the street. The shelters aren't accessible and where am I going to store my medication? How am I going to charge my chair? Because all our shelters in Lansing that the city funds are religiously affiliated they don't have to follow the ADA. There's so many horror stories about people with various disabilities either being kicked out of or not even allowed into the shelters because they're not accepted. Why is the city funding discrimination? And they also don't take LGBTQ people. And if, if they do, it's, they're not safe there. Why are my city tax dollars funding something that isn’t even accessible to me?

I was looking up the statistics and in Michigan roughly 15% of the people have some kind of mobility disability. That's a huge amount. 1% of the housing is wheelchair-accessible which also would be walker accessible. 1%.

EXCERPT FROM LANSING UNDERSEA ISSUE 14, “RADICALLY VISIBLE” AUGUST 17 TH, 2025

Everyone's just fighting over these houses. If you need a subsidized apartment that's barrier-free, you're gonna be waiting five to seven years in this area. You just have to look for a house that you can make accessible and hope you can get the resources needed to do that because they're just not available. Unless someone has the money to completely redo a house or to build from scratch and then put it on the market, you just don't even find them.

I've been in this house now, almost 6 years and I still can't get out the back door. I can't go in my backyard. I don't have the funds to put a deck and a ramp myself. My case workers from TCOA were here doing my annual safety planning, and asked “if you're in the kitchen and there's a kitchen fire, what do you do?" I looked at her and I go, "I die." And, she just lost it. If there's a fire on the stove, the stove's right next to the door. I'm going through it if I wanna get out of there. I can't go out the back door because I open it up, there's steps. Historically, disabled people get left behind every time there's a natural disaster. Look who dies when there's hurricanes, floods, wildfires, it's always elderly people and disabled people. They don't plan for us in emergencies. You learn really fast if you're disabled that you're basically on your own. You need to have a network of people you can trust because the city is not gonna get you. The government is not gonna take care of us. We have to take care of each other.

WHERE CAN I FIND LANSING UNDERSEA??

Bad Annie’s Sweary Goods ***** Novelty gift store carrying humorous greeting cards, books, and housewares, plus clothing and socks.

The Hob Nob

The Hob Nob is becoming a new favorite of coffee and tea lovers. Located in the heart of downtown Lansing, The Hob Nob offers a carefully curated selection of specialty coffee drinks, including expertly brewed espresso, rich lattes, and seasonal concoctions, all made with highquality beans. In addition to coffee, the shop features a variety of locally-baked pastries and light snacks, adding to the welcoming experience.

A Novel Concept*****

We're a queer, feminist indie bookstore located in the heart of downtown Lansing, Michigan.

Odd Nodd Art Supply*****

We serve professional artists, students, and hobbyists. Whether you are looking to begin your art journey or supplement your existing supplies, we carry a full range of art supplies for all your needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you in finding the right supplies.

Metro Retro

Metro Retro is located at 304 E Grand River Ave in Lansing, MI - Ingham County and is a business listed in the categories Clothing Stores, Clothing Collectible Period Vintage and Antique Dealers Clothing.

Devil’s Day Tattoo

Queer owned tattoo shop Safe space for queers and anyone who has felt unsafe in the tattoo industry.

Triple Goddess

Bookstore with a selection of metaphysical and occult items such as herbs, tarot cards, crystals, and essential oils.

The Avenue*****

Beloved local queer bar.

Phillip’s Cider Bar

At Phillips Cider Bar, our mission is to promote and showcase the best dry hard ciders. We believe in amazing customer service, delicious products, & a welcoming space for cider enthusiasts.

Queer owned.

Blue Owl Coffee (Trowbridge, Old Town and Rio Town)*****

We are united as a family, anchored in the cause of bringing lasting hope to the world around us through music, coffee or by whatever means possible.

Spartan Housing Co-Op

As individuals, we are members empowered through democratic participation to create a community equally accessible to all.

WHERE CAN I FIND LANSING UNDERSEA??

Strange Matter Coffee Cultivating community, stellar coffee, and awesome doughnuts.

Spring Forest Counseling

You deserve the opportunity to be heard. We help give you the space to work through your emotions with a therapist who understands what you’re going through.

The Salus Center *****

Founded in 2017, the Salus Center's mission is to build and serve an inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the greater Lansing area.

The Fledge *****

Community center hosting various events and organizations, including Punks for Lunch.

Additional Locations: CADL Downtown Library ***** The Hive ***** The Allen Neighborhood Center ***** Women’s Center of Lansing ***** Weavers of the Web ***** Magnolia Ave Farm***** Lansing Maker's Network***** On MSU Campus: Multicultural Campus Center***** Mosaic Multicultural Unity Center***** International Center***** Basement of the Union***** AAAS Department (North Kedzie Hall)****** Gender&Sexuality Student Center ***** Main Library (Center for Teaching and Innovation)***** Kresge Hall*****

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LOOKING FOR substance abuse support?

here are some lansing area resources that might help:

https://www.alanoclubwest.com/ https://alanoeastclub.org/ https://aalansingmi.org/meetings/ https://michigan-na.org/capitalarea/meetings/ https://www.midmichiganrecoveryservices. org/ https://www.cognitiveconsultantsllc.com/ https://adultchildren.org/

LOOKING FOR substance abuse support? here are some queer lansing area resources that might help:

SALUS CENTER IS LANSING’S ONLY 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY CENTER. THEY HAVE BOTH AN LGBTQA+ AA MEETING CALLED SOBER & OUT, AND A NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP. BOTH MEET AT THE SALUS CENTER IN DOWNTOWN LANSING.

SOBER & OUT: WEEKLY MEETINGS ON SATURDAYS, 1011AM NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: MONTHLY MEETINGS ON THIRD MONDAYS, 6-7:30PM MORE INFO ON SALUSCENTER.ORG/EVENTS/GROUPS-AT-SALUS

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www.saluscenter.org Check out the website for a detailed calendar of events!!

The Labubu Controversy How does the SHC feel about these things?

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What are co-opers’ goals for the fall?

Jake (Phoenix): I just moved out of state, so trying just working on situating myself in a new community.

Avie (Phoenix): Literally just do my best Alexina (Orion): Survive (get ADHD treated better) Valentine (Apollo): get my shit together Angie (Vesta): survive. eat at least 3 meals a day. drink fucking electrolytes Nick (Orion): Not to fail any classes Chris (Vesta): God just let it end Caleb (Phoenix): Learn the names of most of if not everyone I’m living with

What are co-opers’ goals for the fall?

Logan (Bower): Crash out only once this semester Leah (Raft Hill): 4 point!

Rachael (Vesta): Do everything and be so school spirit for my senior year Emma (Bowie): I want to work less and be freer to go to awesome events!

Clara (Bower): 999,999,999 dead pigs Onyx (Apollo): Finish my last semester, maintain my GPA, get funded for grad school

HAYRIDE 2025

Join other co-opers for a night of fireside fun, and a hayride at Andy T’s Farm! BYOB! included: smores, water, transportation, admission.

Bus Pick Up at 6 PM SHARP at 505 MAC. Waivers must be completed by October 8th.

interested? sign up here!

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Executive Committee President (James): president@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to him: If you’re a new Board Representative To discuss something Board-related to discuss pretty much anything If you have something to discuss, but aren’t sure who to reach out to, this is a good place to start! At the very least, they’ll get you in touch with the person that would be most helpful to you To get access to the full SHC budget If you’re having an issue with another Executive Committee member or the Executive Director

Corporate Secretary [CS] (Bec): corporatesecretary@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to them: To be excused from a Board meeting To discuss something policy-related To discuss something SHC elections-related

Vice President of Membership [VPM] (AJ): vpmembership@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to him: If you’re a new Membership Officer To discuss something Membership Committee-related If you have a question about pet agreements, moving out early, the Fair Housing Act, or conflict resolution procedures To share an idea for an SHC-wide event To file a grievance or get advice on a conflict

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Vice President of Education [VPE] (Onyx): education@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to him: If you’re a new Education Officer To discuss something Education Committee-related To submit something to the Pine Press If you have a question about constitutions, norms, the Pine Press, conflict resolution procedures, upcoming trainings, New Member Orientation, house operations, or the co-op movement To share an idea for an educational event, training, or community service project To file a grievance or get advice on a conflict.

Vice President of Facilities (Jack): facilities@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to them: If you’re a new Facilities Officer To discuss something Facilities Committee-related If you need advice on a maintenance issue in your house, including how to do maintenance fixes or if you’re unsure if an issue is the responsibility of your house or the Maintenance Team If you’re having an issue with the maintenance process (lack of response to a maintenance request, want an update on a maintenance request, etc.)

To share an idea for a facilities-related project To get information about submitting a Physical Development Grant proposal If your house needs to borrow from the SHC Tool Library

Corporate Treasurer [CT] (Tomas): treasurer@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to him: If you’re a new Finance Officer If you need advice on a house finance issue or on completing your responsibilities as a Finance Officer If you have a question about the SHC budget or want to discuss something related to the SHC budget If you have a question about paying charges or the bad debt policy To get access to the full SHC budget

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Short-Term Staff: For Summer/Fall 2025, see this section for Member Services staff Interim Member Services Administrator (Nathanael): msc@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to him: Questions about paying charges If you have a question about moving out early, your contract, paying your charges, interim, or signing a contract for another year To get a pet agreement form If you’re an Education Officer and need a log-in for the Policy Wiki To share pictures of your cat Interim Cooperative Experience Coordinator (Jordan): jordan@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to them: To share feedback about cooperative culture or the grievance process To file a grievance or get advice on a conflict, if for some reason you cannot reach out to the Vice President of Education or the Vice President of Membership To nerd out about culture or facilitation If you have an idea that you’re not sure how to make happen or who to reach out to.

Member Services Systems Developer (Rowan): rowan@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to them: If you have feedback or input on the SHC’s Member Services systems To nerd out about co-ops, chore systems, or Lansing zoning issues

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Permanent Staff: Executive Director (holly jo): exdir@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to her: If you have a question about the SHC budget or want to discuss something related to the SHC budget To get access to the full SHC budget To discuss something Office Labor-related If you’re having a legal issue in your house If you’re having an issue with another staff member or the President To discuss something co-op movement related or get co-op career advice If you’re an alum (send her postcards and add her on LinkedIn) If you’re thinking about starting a new co-op Accounts Payable Clerk (Jimmy): apclerk@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to him: If you notice a bug on the SHC website (like, an issue with the website’s functioning… Jimmy unfortunately cannot help you if there is an insect on your computer) If you’re encountering issues with the SHC policy wiki If you have questions about how to get reimbursed for work that you did for the SHC (e.g. gig work, a previously agreed upon reimbursement, not house chore credits)

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Maintenance Coordinator (Zach): maintenance@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to him: If you need advice on a maintenance issue in your house, including how to do maintenance fixes or if you’re unsure if an issue is the responsibility of your house or the Maintenance Team To communicate about a previously submitted maintenance request If you’re having an issue with the maintenance process (lack of response to a maintenance request, want an update on a maintenance request, etc.)

Other maintenance or facilities related issues Maintenance Field Tech (Josh): josh@spartan.coop When you’d reach out to him: To continue a maintenance-related conversation you’ve been having with him

We want to support you in any way we can! Please feel free to contact anyone on this list, but please give some grace in awaiting responses from Member Leadership/Staff!

The SHC Predicts the Future

But what will he be arrested for?

Vesta says one of these: embezzlement racketeering human trafficking interfering in an election

NEED FOOD AID? Check out the MSU Student Food

Bank or the Eastside Lansing Food Co-op

MSU STUDENT FOOD BANK Weekly food pickups Tues/Weds/Thurs, 9am-5pm Available to MSU students and others EASTSIDE LANSING FOOD CO-OP Daily Hours Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 10am-4pm Local Produce Prepared foods from local chefs Accepts EBT as payment

PP Survey: What is the craziest dream you have ever had?

Jake (Orion): Something about analyzing an economy driven by a vampiric warring class. I swore I had figured out a solution then I woke up and got really annoyed and tried resuming the dream only to get lucid sleep.

Avie (Phoenix): i had a dream that I was at rainforest cafe with Prince and he was BEGGING people for ibuprofens, and someone told him “I have one, but you can only have it if you take out your two front teeth”. and he wanted 5 ibuprofens, so he had to keep going around and doing tasks for people.

Alexina (Orion): Had a dream I watched someone get jumped by a mob and had my mom in-dream gaslight me into saying that I didn't see that and that I was dreaming. My response was basically "shit you're right" and then I promptly woke up.

Onyx (Apollo): In like 95% of my dreams, I am a cis man. However, when I am not, I have a recurring body horror nightmare where I find out that I am pregnant, and my body starts slowly de-transitioning even though I am literally infertile and that is not how it works. I have woken up in cold sweats multiple times

PP Survey: What is the craziest dream you have ever had?

Abby (Orion): I used to have a reoccurring dream that the great wall of China was falling on top of me and I would always wake up right before I got squished Angie (Vesta): i was 7 and i dreamt i was a waitress at a cafe and all of the other waitresses were unicorns and i was being ridiculed for being human.

Nick (Orion): Jack was pregnant and went i to labor at the joint chick fila and taco bell with my friends whispering sweet advertisements into my ears. We put Jack in the trunk of the f@gmobile with me driving. his friends were yelling at me about my driving bc i kept crashing into stuff so they voted to remove me as driver after pulling into an empty lot by a different taco bell Caleb (Phoenix): I gambled a 50/50 in a vending machine with a couple hundred million and lost with a strangers debit card Logan (Bower): Chased down the middle of an abandoned city by a panther.

Rachael (Vesta): Lowkey that Georgia died and I had to run to her room and make sure she was alive

PP Survey: What is the craziest dream you have ever had?

Myron (Orion): I was hanging out w a group (me, fake dream boyfriend, friend and her boyfriend, one other friend) in a pool trying to kill my boyfriend by getting him into the pool duct that shreds u to death but instead one of my friends got caught in there even tho I didn't want her to >:( but she went in and got chopped up so blood starts filling the pool and then the water stopped cycling properly so it kept getting higher and I was like diving to the bottom trying to get into the emergency duct to escape Valentine (Apollo): I used to have a recurring dream as a child, where for some reason there was a urinal in the bathroom of the house I was growing up in, and after I used it I tried to flush it but it wouldnt work, and then a robotic claw came out and dragged me around the house demanding me to say my please's and thank you's.

Clara (Bower): I can’t

The Fair Housing Act and Your Co-op Federally Protected Classes Under the US Fair Housing Act:

Race & Color Race includes personal characteristics like hair texture, skin color, and facial features. Color discrimination may occur in people of various races or ethnicity and includes pigmentation, complexion, skin shade, tone, lightness, darkness, and color characteristic.

Family Status This class protects prospects and tenants who have children under the age of 18, are pregnant, or are in the process of

adopting a child. This may also include family members of any age who require care.

Nationality This class protects people from other countries or parts of the world.

Ethnicity, accent, or the appearance of being of a certain ethnic background is also included.

Disability

Includes individuals with mental or physical

impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities.

The term mental or physical impairment may include conditions such as blindness, hearing impairment, mobility impairment, HIV infection, intellectual disabilities, alcoholism, drug addiction, chronic fatigue, learning disability, head injury, and mental illness.

Sex This class protects against discrimination on the basis of sex including sexual harassment. Gender identity is not protected at the federal level, but may be protected at the state or local level in your area.

Religion This class protects individuals who

belong to traditional and organized religions like Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism, and also those who have other religious, ethical, or moral beliefs

Examples of How Housing Discrimination May Appear in Your Co-op: Considering any of the above as a factor in a membership decision Not technically basing a decision on the above, but spending a significant amount of time talking about those during the discussion Offering membership on different terms than other members have or than policies call for on the basis on a protected class Falsely denying that a room is available Unequally enforcing policies Expressing a preference on the basis of a protected class in your policies, ads, tours, or meetings

Check to see if your state or local laws offer additional fair housing rights. The interpretations of these laws are determined in court cases and may evolve over time.

For more resources for your co-op, Visit www.nasco.coop/resources

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Ask Onyx Valentine (Apollo): What is the PP survey? I’m new here :3 Onyx: The Pine Press survey is a form that is sent out by the VPE each month.

This form has fun questions to build content for the Pine Press, and to receive feedback about future content Angie (Vesta): Onyx how are you so cool?

Onyx: idk man my mom just popped me out like this Chris (Vesta): Can you throw it back?

Onyx: Absolutely not Emma (Bowie): Favorite ball shaped object?

Onyx: Fushigi ball Clara (Bower): Feast or Famine? Fish or Salmon?

Onyx: Feast. Salmon.

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