This page of fictional headlines the Free Press says ii would like to see includes the following: " Wayne State hockey team packing fairgrounds arena."

This article focuses on the controversy over programming changes at WDET-FM radio. The lawyer for a vocal group of listeners opposed to the changes called the move "outright fraud" and claims the format change "completely disregarded the public and the community that is loyal to the station and financially supports it." The group has filed a class-action lawsuit over the matter. Louis Lessem, vice president and general counsel for the university, said he has "no interest in litigating this in the press. . . . We're sorry the plaintiffs choose to do that." He added that the university understands some listeners' disappointment but that "we do not believe it (the lawsuit) has any merit and we will fully litigate it." A similar story that ran on the UPI wire was picked up widely by newspapers throughout this country, Canada and as far away as India . Earlier in the week, WXYZ-TV (7) aired a news report on a demonstration by a protest group against the station's changes.

Wayne State erupted for three goals in the first eight minutes of the second period and went on to beat Western Michigan , 6-3, in the consolation game of the Badger Shootout. It was the first-ever meeting between the schools in men's hockey, and pitted WSU coach Bill Wilkinson against his former team. The Warriors' win enabled them to place third in the tourney, which was held in Madison , Wisc.

The "City Beat" column in the newspaper's Macomb section carried a brief write-up about Dorothy Dekutoski, the 75-year-old grandmother who graduated with honors from WSU's interdisciplinary studies program in CULMA. "I always told myself, 'Someday I'm going to do it,'" she said.

Gerry Oglan, assistant dean of teacher education in the College of Education , is quoted in an article about the trend of forming support groups in schools to help emotionally troubled students. Some administrators and parents support the concept and others feel that it is a disruption to the classroom routine for an activity that should more appropriately be done in the home. "If we can accommodate some of this in the schools, the prognosis for academic success increases," Oglan observed. "You have to take care of all their needs."

Robert Freedman, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Wayne State , is doing research that sheds new light on why menopausal women get hot flashes. He suggests that a narrowed body temperature mechanism may be the cause. His tips for coping include quitting smoking losing weight, keeping the bedroom cool at night and learning slow breathing techniques.

A study by Wayne State 's Center for Urban Studies is referenced in a story about librarians' efforts to serve an increasingly diverse population. The study revealed that the Detroit area, like the rest of the country, experienced an unprecedented flow of immigration during the 1990's - the number of foreign language speakers increased by 37 percent from 1990 to 2000. Two years ago, librarians from six area libraries founded the International Roundtable to brainstorm ways to serve foreign language speakers. Libraries now stock items in languages spoken in the communities they served.

December Wayne State graduates Dorothy Dekutoski, 75, and Erika Martin, 60, both of Macomb County, are featured in a story about their quest for a college degree. Wayne State is mentioned numerous times in the story. Dekutoski and Martin also plan to take graduate courses here. A photo of the two grandmothers accompanied the print article, but is not included with the online version.

College graduation is a proud event for any graduate. But for a Canton mother and daughter it was a day made particularly special by participating together in December commencement ceremonies at Wayne State University . This feature story focuses on Connie Zucker and her daughter Lorien, who received degrees in different specialty areas but were equally excited about reaching significant career milestones together. Connie earned a Ph.D. from the College of Education , while Lorien received a B.S. degree in psychology. Lorien actually completed her degree requirements in August, but the two decided it would be neat to participate together in the winter commencement. The newspaper also used a WSU-provided photo of the mother and daughter in their graduation garb.

A study conducted by the Wayne State University Transportation Research Group for the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning found that most child safety seats to protect young children riding in vehicles are still being used incorrectly. The WSU research found that the LATCH system of securing child safety seats was available in 57.1 percent of vehicles surveyed but used in only 32.6 percent of them. Also, only 28.6 percent of the seats were installed correctly.

The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies was awarded its Community Peacemaker Award to Reginald Turner Jr., of the Clark Hill law firm.

The Wayne Briefs column notes that Alexey A. Petrov of Livonia , physics professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a $400,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Development Award to do research and work with Detroit area high schools to develop a program in computational science. A photo of Petrov accompanies the item.

In a letter to the editor, Michael Boulus, executive director of the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan, takes issue with a Jan. 26 Free Press article reporting on alleged waste and inefficiency at Michigan's public universities. The article was based on a report from the state auditor general's office. Boulus points out that the article "ignored the fact that the final analysis by the audit reports for each university ended with the same overarching finding: 'We concluded that the university was generally effective and efficient in its use of resources allocated to support academic and related programs.'" In the letter, Boulus adds, "To pick a handful of relatively small findings in terms of overall dollars and efficiencies and expand them into a general condemnation of university use of tax and tuition dollars is sensationalism." He calls for more investment in the state's public universities.

The Ford Explorer has won top federal crash-test scores for front and side impact - the first time it has done so in both categories at the same time. The newly-achieved 5-star rating in frontal crashes means passengers' chances of serious injury in a head-on collision at 35 mph are 10 percent or lower. Albert King, chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at WSU, said the Explorer gained a star on its frontal crash rating and its improvement was dramatic. "It's down to the range where you only have to worry about mild concussions," he said.

Wayne State is mentioned in this editorial about the shortage of nurses in Michigan . The Enquirer writes the following: "We're glad to hear that Michigan State University has joined a new trend in nurse training by providing a condensed curriculum for people who hold college degrees in other fields and now want to become nurses. MSU joins University of Detroit Mercy , Wayne State University , Grand Valley State University , Northern Michigan University , Oakland University and the University of Michigan in offering fast-track nurse training."

The Wayne State University Transportation Research group determined the state's 79.7 percent use rate by observational and interview surveys.

Guest columnist John Telford writes about author-lecturer Wayne Walter Dyer's recently established $1-million scholarship fund for needy students at his alma mater, Wayne State University . Telford writes that Dyer decided to endow his Wayne State fund as a way to give back to a city and university that took a chance on him 43 years ago. Dyer was accepted at WSU on a provisional basis four years after leaving Denby High School in the 12th grade to join the Navy. "I realize now that the university gave me a big break by admitting me back in the early '60's," Dyer said. He went on to earn three degrees at Wayne State . A photo of Dyer is included.

An editorial about tuition increases by state universities in Michigan mentions that Wayne State, Michigan State and the University of Michigan have announced rates at least 12 percent higher than the previous year. The editors site a report by an Ohio University professor that suggests many schools are top-heavy with "non-teaching employees" and that professors' inflation-adjusted salaries are 50 percent higher than they were in 1980, while a "typical full professor (at U-M) teaches no more than five hours a week for 32 weeks a year." The report suggests that more state aid go directly to students rather than to universities.

A story about the fading auto industry in Michigan includes a comment by Michael Leslie, labor program specialist in the Labor Studies Center here. He pointed out that auto jobs are more scarce than ever and those that remain require advanced education and training. When people ask him for help getting jobs in the auto plants, he says, "I honestly don't know where you go."

An article about seasonal affective disorder, its causes and possible remedies, includes information from Dr. Alireza Amirsadri, psychiatrist and SAD specialist at the WSU School of Medicine. Anti-depressants work in 50-60 percent of people with the disorder, and light therapy is effective with up to 70 percent of patients, Amirsadri points out. Special fluorescent lights or counseling are other options, he and other experts agree.