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Show MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 D an ce continued from front a product of Liberia's 17-year civil war. "Liberia is now settled," Gambles said. "Ghana is not a safe place." The dance included a live DJ, a raffle, an African dance performed by Britta Stumpp, and a video about the orphanage playing on a loop, mute, until the end of the event, when Gambles discussed it and played it for the audience. Stumpp began studying African dance three years ago after her belly-dancing teacher said she was teaching an African dance class at WSU, where Stumpp worked in the library. "It was hard at first, but once you get into it, then it's a spiritual awakening in your body," Stumpp said. The video discussed how children help support themselves by making things such as hats or bracelets from recycled glass and bags, some of which were sold at the fundraiser. Each item had the name of the child who created it attached. As well as making items, the children also formed a group to sing, dance and play drums to raise money for the orphanage. Not only are donations accepted for the or- 5 THE SIGNPOST Gy m continued from front phanage, but people may now sponsor children. "I like to think of it like we are all holding hands," Gambles aid. "The only thing between me and the kids is Andy." One hundred percent of the money donated goes to the relocation effort. "In one of the SAAC meetings, we threw some ideas around about how we could entice the most number of the community to come," said Zach Perry, SAAC president. "It's a benefit dance, but at the same time, it's an information thing about the Africa Heartwood Project." Due to the number of WSU events happening the same night as the fundraiser, Andrea Lauritzen, the WSU athletics academics adviser who gave SAAC the idea to raise money for the Africa Heartwood Project, went around with donation cans so the people at other events could also donate. "This is a great opportunity to make a difference," Lauritzen said. Lauritzen said she encourages people to go to the Africa Heartwood Project on Facebook and subscribe to its YouTube channel to later it gets, the more people show up." Later in the night, students could climb the rock wall or play goal ball, volleyball or indoor soccer, along with other activities in the gym. Many families were at the gym. Children were able to play in an inflatable bounce house, play tag and swim throughout the night. Stratton said this is the second time she has done Late Night at the Gym and wanted to come back since she enjoys seeing people have fun at the gym. She said she hopes people will see how much fun they can have at the gym. "I like to interact and meet a lot of people," she said. "It's kind of fun to see who comes out." One of the most popular attractions in the Swenson Gym was the rock wall. Sophomore Aaron Bott, who was helping people learn to climb, said it was fun to see new people learning. He said most of the people at the rock wall had never climbed before. "It's grand, it is sweet ... it's been fun to talk to a lot of people about climbing," Bott said. "There are a lot of inexperienced people PHOTO BY AMANDA LEWARK I THE SIGNPOST Dancer Britta Stumpp performs an African dance at a fundraiser to benefit the Africa Heartwood Project. help get the word out. There is also an ongoing online auction to raise money. The auction started on Friday and will end on April 6. Handmade quilts, signed Olympic pins and pictures by Lindsey Anderson, who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the steeplechase event, and gloves and a football signed by Denver Broncos' Tim Toone are all being auctioned off. All the memorabilia came from former WSU athletes. "We can learn from these children," Gambles said, "to create joy and happiness no matter where you are." Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com . here. Almost everyone hasn't been here before." Bott said his experience was fun, and he'd want to come back next year. WSU sophomore Jon Wells, who was attending the Late Night at the Gym event for the first time, said he enjoyed all the different things available to do, but his favorite was the inflatable obstacle course. "It was fun," Wells said. "I'm exhausted now, though. It was hard getting over the wall. Everything here has been fun. I'd definitely come back." Stratton said she hopes that, following the Late Night at the Gym, more students will come to the Swenson Gym, which offers activities and intramural sports throughout the year. The Swenson Gym is free for WSU students and offers fitness classes, intramural sports, the climbing wall and a pool for members of the Ogden community. More information regarding gym activities and operating hours is available at weber.edu/campusrecreation or 801-626-7967. Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com . The Center for Diversity & Unity presents A BOOK DISCUSSION OF girl soldier By McDonnell & Akallo Friday, April 13, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PHOTO BY AMANDA LEWARK I THE SIGNPOST WSU students dance at the InterVarsity Second-Chance Prom Friday night. B uild continued from front ELE GATE COLLEGE www.eaglegatecollege.edu NURSING STUDENTS WANTED Your DREAM of being a Nurse can NOW come true • NO WAITING LISTS at the moment • REGIONAL Credits Transferability • LPN to RN Completion The first 15 people to sign up to read and discuss it will receive a free copy. This event is part of Holocaust Remembrance as we look at genocide around the world. For more information contact Adrienne Gillespie at 801-626-7243 or adriennegillespie@weber.edu • Accelerated Pace • Financial Aid Available for those who qualify NOW dents to volunteer for this project. "They still need volunteers to come out each Saturday," said Jason Davis, WSU Habitat for Humanity chair. "Students are always invited to come out. All they have to do is e-mail me. Something is always going on." Davis said that with the semester coming to an end and finals week approaching, most students will be busier than normal, but it would be great if they could volunteer. Students who want to get involved can visit www.habitat.org or WSU's CIC, Room 327 of the Shepherd Union Building, or e-mail Davis at wsu.habitatforhumanity@gmail.com . The CIC has a calendar listing all upcoming volunteer projects on its website and encourages students to come and help. Comment on this story at Dana Neville 801-546-7517 dana.neville@ea • le • atecolle • e.edu facebook® wsusignpost.com . Say HELLO to us on facebook. S • THE 1934 e 2009 WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY |
