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Drums, dancing and identityThe Japanese Obon and Taiko Drum Festival will feature both traditional and non-traditional dancesby Nicholas DeMarino | Freelance ReporterThe rhythm of thunderous taiko drums, yukata-clad dancers, and waves of spectators engaging with performers will grace Alton Baker Park this Saturday as Eugene's annual Japanese Obon and Taiko Drum Festival returns. The event lasts from 5 to 9 p.m., and admission is free. |
Final two DPS candidates visit; decision coming soonAfter the candidates finished their visits Wednesday and Thursday, the University is asking for feedbackby Jill AhoEditor's Note: The Emerald ran a story on Douglas L. Tripp, the other finalist in the search for a permanent Director of Public Safety on Wednesday. That article is available here. The last two of the three finalist candidates looking to fill the vacant slot at the top of the Department of Public Safety were on campus Wednesday and Thursday to meet members of the University community. |
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Summer Senate allocates some money, moves Childcare Subsidy money aroundby Jill AhoThe Summer Senate met Thursday to take care of some financial business. The Senate allocated $125 to the Multicultural Center to create a summer work study position. MCC Programs Adviser Steve Morozumi said he needed the money so he could "get some work done this summer," explaining that the MCC has been inundated with requests for training and other participation in coming events. |
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Anti-war documentary to be shown tonight with question session afterwardby Laura PowersA free screening of the documentary "War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death" will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in 150 Columbia. The 73-minute film is narrated by actor Sean Penn and is based on media critic and anti-war activist Norman Solomon's book of the same name. |
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