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Show Today’s Issue StatesmanBack Burner Page 14 Wednesday Nov. 11 Today is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Today’s issue of The Utah Statesman is published especially for Cameron Edwards, sophomore in piano performance, from Sandy, Utah. Almanac Today in History: At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends. World War I was known as the “war to end all wars” because of the great slaughter and destruction it caused. Unfortunately, the peace treaty that officially ended the conflict forced punitive terms on Germany that laid the groundwork for World War II. -Veteran’s Day -Clean Drive, all day -Festival Chorus Veterans Day Concert, Kent Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 12 -Clean Drive, all day -USU Ecology Seminar, Engineering Building, 3 p.m. Friday Nov. 13 -Clean Drive, all day -Women’s basketball vs. Utah, Spectrum, 7 p.m. -Fry Street Quartet, Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m. -Men’s basketball at Weber State, 7:35 p.m. Weather Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 Veteran’s Day You need to know.... For Veteran’s Day there will be two programs on campus. The first is at 12:30 p.m. outside the TSC by the fountains where there will be a flag ceremony featuring veteran speakers, swing club, and the children’s choir. Also on Nov. 11 the Utah Festival Choirs will be giving a concert with Craig Jessop at 7:30 p.m. at the Kent Concert Hall. There are reserved tickets for veterans who want to attend so please come 30 minutes early to get those free tickets. The Undergraduate Research Office would like to announce the following date: Dec. 4, Abstracts due for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Visit http://research.usu.edu/undergrad for more info. The Cache Valley GSA will be hosting the Gender Blender Saturday Nov. 14 at Club New York. Tickets are $10 per person, $18 per couple and are available in the GLBTA office TSC 316 or at the door. The Beta Chicks will perform at 7:30 p.m. followed by an amateur drag show. Everyone is welcome and gender fluidity is encouraged. Come out and meet Miss Jones. There will be a cash bar for those 21 and up. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information visit the GLTBA office, TSC 316. “Clean Drive” Donate your Incredible Inedibles. Graduate Students from the FCHD Department are currently collecting nonperishable items: paper towels, paper plates, diapers, cleaning supplies, shampoo, soap, and other sanitary items for CAPSA. Collection boxes can be found throughout campus, including the Family Life Building now through Nov. 16. Slow Food on Campus - Join us for our next meeting Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Cache Valley Unitarian Universalists Building located at 596 E. 900 North. Come enjoy some tasty local food and learn how you can get involved with the Slow Food Movement at USU. The Native American Student Council will be having a frybread sale on Nov. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the TSC Patio. There will be delicious toppings to chose from so come and enjoy the taste. Cost $2 (limit 2 toppings) There will also be hot chocolate. Aggie Passport The 2009 Aggie Passport Experience is coming to a close. Please submit your passport with 6, 8, or 10 stamps to TSC 314 no later than Nov. 23. For more information call 797-1132. Meet contest On Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in the ASTE building the Collegiate chapter of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers will be holding its annual Collegiate Discussion Meet Contest. The contest is designed to simulate a committee meeting regarding current agriculture issues. Prizes include a trip to the National Collegiate Discussion Meet Contest where scholarships are given out to participants. Come watch or get involved and compete. For more info contact 435-797-2167 or brettevans@pcu.net. Senior Gift Thursday’s Weather High: 42° Low: 26° Rain to Snow 70% The Senior Gift is a century old tradition that helps seniors gather together and leave their legacy at USU. Students are asked to donate $20.09 towards the campus maps. Donate online at www.usu.edu/seniorgift, click on make a gift online or visit Old Main room 106 Brain Waves • B. Streeter Moderately Confused • Stahler More FYI listings, Interactive Calendar and Comics at www.aggietownsquare.com NOW OPEN! CLOSE TO CAMPUS IN FRONT OF LEE’S 545 East 1400 North 435-792-8397 “Feed Your Friends” Student Special with ID 2 Topping Big Daddy Pizza (1 ft by 2 ft, 21 cut pizza) Breadsticks 2 Liter Pop $14.99 Student Special with ID 2 Large 1-Topping Pizzas with Student ID $7.99 specials end 11/26/2009 |