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Students asked not to eat smelly food in library to respect peers observing Ramadan
thecollegefix.com ^ | 06/06/2018 | Michael Jones

Posted on 06/06/2018 6:56:36 PM PDT by massmike

A whiteboard message at Oregon State University’s library asks students to try to avoid eating foods, especially smelly foods, in shared spaces to be considerate of those who are observing Ramadan.

The Muslim holy month this year runs from about May 15 to June 14. During this period, Muslims are obligated to fast from dawn until sunset. Presumably, the sign was made to encourage non-observers to not eat foods with strong smells because it would make Muslim students’ hunger worse, or that it might be disrespectful.

It is not unheard of for a university to work with Muslim students during this time.

During last year’s Ramadan, three University of Washington professors offered special exam times for those observing the tradition. The professors held their tests later at night to give the observers a chance to eat before taking their tests.

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KEYWORDS: oregon; oregonstate; ramadan
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To: zerosix

“Story mentioned nothing re library but did say “shared spaces.””

HEADLINE


61 posted on 06/06/2018 7:44:32 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1)
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To: massmike

Smelly food like dry rub barbecue pork ribs, deep fried rinds and cornbread with jalapeno?


62 posted on 06/06/2018 7:47:24 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZGw2M)
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To: massmike

BACONATOR. Nuke it in the common area microwave.


63 posted on 06/06/2018 7:52:44 PM PDT by Salvavida
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To: massmike

Ummmmmmm.... Bacon!


64 posted on 06/06/2018 7:56:50 PM PDT by null and void (Have the courage to shine the light of reason in a dark world)
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To: massmike

F*** these muzzies and their sensibilities and their moon god and their pedophile prophet.


65 posted on 06/06/2018 7:58:09 PM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: TexasGator
I agree, the headline did state “library,” however, first part of story as posted stated “shared spaces.”

One could extrapolate that to include any eatery, commons area or even dorms.

Soon, it will no longer be “request” but not long be a requirement that all food will no longer be permitted in all “shared spaces!”

66 posted on 06/06/2018 8:02:16 PM PDT by zerosix (Native Sunflower)
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To: massmike

67 posted on 06/06/2018 8:07:30 PM PDT by Vic S
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To: Alas Babylon!

Squeal like a pig, boy!


68 posted on 06/06/2018 8:07:36 PM PDT by null and void (Have the courage to shine the light of reason in a dark world)
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To: massmike

I don’t think I’ve been in a school library where eating and drinking was allowed, not even in college.


69 posted on 06/06/2018 8:10:03 PM PDT by skr (May God confound the enemy)
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To: TonyM

I would eat tacos and beans and fart in their general direction.


70 posted on 06/06/2018 8:13:40 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Sessions. Trust the Plan.)
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To: zipper
If one group celebrates a day another group does not ... the two groups are not peers.


peer
[peer]
noun

a person of the same legal status: a jury of one's peers.

a person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, and social status. something of equal worth or quality:

71 posted on 06/06/2018 8:23:50 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true)
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To: massmike

Ramadan aside, I hate when people bring smelly foods into places like the library or a classroom. There’s the cafeteria and all of outdoors for that stuff


72 posted on 06/06/2018 8:32:41 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Rome didn't fall in a day, either.)
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To: massmike
Next month it will be:

Students asked not to eat smelly food in library to respect peers who are poor and can't eat as often.

Then the next month after that:

Students asked not to eat food in library unless they bring some for everyone.

And then college is now kindergarten.

-PJ

73 posted on 06/06/2018 8:37:32 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (The 1st Amendment gives the People the right to a free press, not CNN the right to the 1st question.)
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To: massmike

Eating is prohibited at just about every library that I have been to, with the exception of lounges, coffee bars or cafes that are sometimes found in libraries.


74 posted on 06/06/2018 8:37:44 PM PDT by Fiji Hill
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To: Alas Babylon!

“Rectums have bones?”

I was going to post something
about the LBGTQ crowd, but
thought better of it..../sarc


75 posted on 06/06/2018 8:44:22 PM PDT by Lean-Right (Eat More Moose)
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To: Electric Graffiti

Next time you complain about your job, think about the people who have to invert pork rectums.


76 posted on 06/06/2018 8:57:51 PM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult (When words can mean anything, they can also mean nothing.)
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To: massmike

How about a little respect for Christians?


77 posted on 06/06/2018 9:00:02 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie (The MSM is the enemy of the American people)
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To: entropy12

Truly don’t know if I’ve ever smelled it. That being said, have heard a number of persons tell me ‘that smells worse than Limburger Cheese’. Blue cheese, Stilton, smells just as pungent. Personally, Cheddar is and always will be the go-to choice here.


78 posted on 06/06/2018 9:06:13 PM PDT by V K Lee (Anyone who thinks my story is anywhere near over is sadly mistaken. - US Pres. Donald J. Trump)
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To: entropy12

Limberger is mild compared to German Tilsit!


79 posted on 06/06/2018 9:12:40 PM PDT by Don W (When blacks riot, neighbourhoods and cities burn. When whites riot, nations and continents burn.)
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To: massmike

Proper Fasting

16Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 17But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 18That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.


80 posted on 06/06/2018 9:13:16 PM PDT by the_daug
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