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Show THE SIGNPOST Wednesday, January 17, 2001 Five WSU students to participate in presidential inauguration ( Pago 6 By Lisa Schofidd news wriler 77ie Signjost ".'he Weber Slate University band is sending live members to perform with the 'Troopers Drum and Bugle Corp." at the presidential inauguration Saturday. The "America's Corps" were selected by vice president-elect Dick Cheney and are from Casper. Wyo., his home state. The drum and bugle corps are a favorite of the local audiences at WSU. "Many members of the corp are not even from Wyoming," said Meiganne MacArthur, a band member. "We come from all over and we'll all be marching together in the parade." Four of the students elected are active members of the corp: Amelia Young. Dan Perkins. Meiganne MacArthur and Danny Vasquez. Jason Ritch is WSU alumni and was asked to join the members on the trip. "It's not everyday you get asked to march in a parade for the president." MacArthur said. The five members will need to provide SI 00 toward airline tickets, but will be supported the remainder of the trip by a combination of sources, mainly the state of Wyoming The members will be riding a bus leaving at 3 p.m. today to Denver, Colo., and flying the remaining distance to Washington D.C. They will be staying in government housing. They will be in Washington D.C. Jan. 17-21. "This is a once in a lifetime chance for us," Ritch said. This will not be the first trip for the troopers to Washington D.C. Last summer they participated in the Drum Corp Finals that was held in Washington D.C. E J ' STUDENT FEE RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE Bernstein continued from front just in time for Saturday's Presidential Inauguration. Part of the duo who broke the Watergate scandal involving President Richard Nixon. Bernstein has spent his share of time in Washington and in politics. 'This is perfect timing, that's the 18th and the inauguration is the 20th," Foster said. Seeking someone to " do Convocation for the month, Foster spoke with his agent on Friday and asked if there was any way she could get someone Tor Thursday. She received word Bernstein could do it Sunday. Bernstein was booked through his agency Royce Carlton at $12,500 plus travel expenses. "For him to be able to go, 'hmmm, Thursday, OK, that's awesome," Foster said. "We're so excited to have him." Convocation will be held at 10 a.m. in the Shepherd Union Building Ballroom Thursday. Bernstein will also have lunch in the Skyroom with some political science professors, journalism professors and student government officials. Friday, January 19th 1 - 5 p . m . in the Student Senate Room 352 in the Shepherd Union Building This week, we will discuss: 1 . Athletics 2. Students with Disabilities .3. Services for Women Students 4.KWCR Mark your calendars and plan to attend! Do you want tdmeet nejople and college life? exDerieiriee Now Accepting Resident As I",' for me 2001-2002 academic year v th Tannprv 1 1 j i Stansbury Lobby 8-9 pm Information Sessions 1 nrth PT Lrj-pfii: St January 21 asatch Lobby 5-6 pm For more information please talk with a WSU RA or call the Housing Office at 626-7275 Application Deadline - January 22, 2000 Employment Dates: August 8, 2001 - May 11, 2002 Must be a full time student with a 3.0 or better GPA |