AS Review - November 01, 2010

Nov. 1, ‘10

Vol. 26, # 7

The Lonely Forest Concert photos on back page

Western awarded grant to train female elected leaders, p.4 50 Years of Student Activism Conference, p.5 Congo Week, p.6-7

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Photos by Joe Rudko / The AS Review

The Lonely Forest > ASP Pop Music presented indie rockers The Lonely Forest, along with openers The Mission Orange, to a packed house in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room Oct. 22.

The Mission < Orange Irion from page 10

Clubs from page 8

What initially started as a joke, Hestead said, grew into an actual club with members. They became official in May and revived it last month for the new school year.

Long-term plans for the club include a Beyoncéthemed talent show, Underground Coffeehouse acoustic covers and lyric reading, watching Beyoncé movies, karaoke nights, club t-shirts and if scheduling permits, traveling to a concert.

While the club does not meet regularly each week, Brown said they meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Communications room 105. They have been averaging 10 members, not including the life-size cut-out Beyoncé poster they bring each week.

Brown suggested joining the Facebook group to receive regular updates about meetings and events.

EVENTS

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November 1-7, 2010

MONDAY Nov. 1

WEDNESDAY Nov. 3

THURSDAY Nov. 4

50 Years in Student Activism Conference This will be a week-long conference with themed events planned by the Social Issues Resource Center.

Check out full events calendar on page 5!

Map and Compass Clinic 4 p.m., meet at the Outdoor Center Free

Backcountry Cooking Clinic 5 p.m., Outdoor Center $15 Learn the gourmet secrets of our master backcountry chefs in this 2-hour class!

TUESDAY Nov. 2 ASP Films: “North by Northwest” Nov. 2, 3 7/9:30 p.m., VU 552 $1

Learn how to navigate like your life depends on it! Learn how to triangulate your position, plot and follow a certain vector and get home safely!

Website: http://outdoor.as.wwu.edu/excursions. php.

Underground Coffeehouse Comedy Night 8 p.m., Underground Coffeehouse Free Big names like James McGrath (Western’s 2010 last comic standing winner), Travis Nelson, Tobias Childs, Jessica Sele and Sean Mills will be performing!

It’s My Choice: Abstinence and Sex in College Relationships 4-7 p.m., AW 403 Free This dialogue will look at different experiences of abstinence and sex and how they relate to college relationships.

Finding Feminism: Feminism and sexuality 6:30 p.m., AIC 303 Free Come be introduced to a variety of topics in feminism. It is an open, gender-inclusive space for people to chat about pertinent topics and issues.

Snacks provided.

FRIDAY Nov. 5 Vantage Rock Climbing Vantage, Washington $90 students, faculty & staff/ $110 guests Friday night - Sunday, Nov. 5-7. Sign up by Wednesday, Nov. 3. Perched on the edge of a coulee, looking out across the Columbia River, Vantage is a great climbing location for beginners and seasoned veterans. Included: transportation and all technical equipment, tents, stoves, fuel.

For disAbility accommodations, please call (360) 650 - 6130

SATURDAY Nov. 6

Design by Liz Leo / AS Publicity Center

Whitewater Kayak Roll Sessions 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., Carver Gymnasium Pool $7/session or $50 for the whole quarter Tuesday Evenings, Nov. 2, 23 & 30 Come learn the basics of Whitewater Kayaking in a warm, safe setting. Learn paddling, maneuvering and how to roll your kayak. Bring a swimsuit and a towel. Sign up and pay at the Outdoor Center.

Design by Gilbert Van Citters / AS Publicity Center

Bike to Hike Fragrance Lake 8 a.m, meet at Outdoor Center $20 w/ your own bike; $30 w/ rental bike Glide down the Interurban trail to the trailhead of Fragrance Lake and then scurry up a short 2 miles to the picturesque setting of Fragrance Lake, surrounded by cliffs and dense trees. Bring your swimsuit if you’re brave enough to swim.

50 Years in Student Activism Conference Nov. 1-5

MONDAY, nov. 1

Keynote speaker Sean Arce

All events are free

THURSDAY, nov. 4

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eyes on the Prizeâ&#x20AC;? film

(7-9 p.m., AIC 210) The director of Mexican-American studies for the Unified Tucson School District will discuss his effort to save ethnic studies in Arizona after they were banned by state lawmakers.

(7-9 p.m., VU 552) An acclaimed documentary on various aspects of the civil rights movement.

TUESDAY, nov. 2

(5-7 p.m., AIC 210) Discussion of the state of activism at Western, and the movement that created the AS Ethnic Student Center.

Activism 101 workshop

(6-9 p.m., AIC 203) An interactive workshop for students to learn about activism and network with fellow activists.

WEDNESDAY, nov. 3

State of Activism panel

(7-9 p.m., AIC 304) Panel of professors and students discuss past activist movements and their impact.

FRIDAY, nov. 5

History of the ESC panel

Art as Revolution show

(7-9 p.m., Fairhaven Auditorium) Finale show with spoken word acts and a performance by Seattle hip-hop artist Militant Child.

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