Your Recognized Student Organizationbuys the roll of paper, HPQ1412A, we’ll print it,

and you’ll stretch your printing dollars

Hunger and poverty will be undesirable guests at the table when Oxfam at FSU holds a banquet and feeds students according to their assigned social class. The Hunger Event, described as an awareness event by President Nick Russell, is unique because Oxfam will engage the attendees to teach them about world hunger and its effects on the global community. The event is set for Nov. 15 at 7 pm in the University Ballroom and is open to all those who are interested. “Upon the beginning of the event, we assign everyone an economic class: lower, middle or upper …,” Russell said. “The idea is that we will have a dessert banquet, but what you get and your accommodations at the event has everything to do with your social class.” Sponsors are Oxfam, Habitat for Humanity, Kauz4unity and Alternative Break Corps. Staying true to its creed, “think globally, act locally,” Oxfam recently sent volunteers to help the Big Bend Homeless coalition. Oxfam volunteers

Oxfam Hunger BanquetBy Harry Knolle

Give Gift of Time on Holidays By Cybill Shaffer

EVENTSWednesday, Nov. 10The Bearmobile and Plains Indian TepeeUnion Green, 10 am - 2 pm

100 Song ChallengeViSA and AASUState Ballrooms, 7 pmfsuvisa.org

Raw Deal: A Question of ConsentFilm Viewing and Panel Discussion103 HCB, 7 pm

Thursday, Nov. 11C.O.B.O.L ShowcaseCoalition of Black Organizational LeadersRuby Diamond Auditorium, 6 pm

Friday, Nov. 12Tallahassee Collegiate Poetry SlamFree AdmissionFSU Ballrooms, 7 pmCall/Text 786.663.7492 for more information

Monday, Nov. 15Joanna NewsomThe Moon, 7 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 17American Indian MascotsDiversity DialoguesThe Globe Program Room 2500, 5 pm

Monday, Nov. 22Keynote Reception and Closing CeremonyAmerican Indian Heritage MonthThe Globe Auditorium, 6 pm

Saturday, Dec. 4Post-Turkey TrotStudents Understanding NutritionIntegration Statue, Reg. 8 am Race 9 amContact Michelle Spano mas08n@fsu.edu

“Want a good laugh? The Alpha Mu Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha, the Department of

Modern Languages and Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society have teamed up to bring you another entertaining film “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón” (To Rob a Thief).” Two former thieves reunite to rob the biggest thief they know, Moctesuma Valdez, a TV infomercial guru who’s made millions selling worthless health products to poor Latino immigrants. When none of their affiliates want to go undercover as day laborers to pull off the heist, the two men turn to the real thing for help.” Check it out Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 8 pm in HCB102. “Are you planning on living on campus next year? Want to be involved with SGA, to represent residence halls? Interested in gaining great leadership experience? Then you should consider applying to FSU’s Inter-Residence Hall Council Executive Board. Check out sga.fsu.edu/irhc for the application and more details! E-mail sgairhc@admin.fsu.edu with any questions. Applications are due Nov. 15. Elections are Nov. 22. Enjoy a movie night with the ladies of the National Council of Negro Women for a viewing of Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls. Their general body meeting and can food drive will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 7 pm in 312 Union. After that, a shuttle from Union Circle will leave at 8:45 pm, and the movie starts at 9:30 pm at the Tallahassee Mall. Admission is $5.

By Tiffany Lettsome

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Most holiday plans are based on tradition: a turkey at Thanksgiving, a honey baked ham for Christmas and large bouts of family at every function. It may be time to consider a new holiday tradition. Giving back is not just exchanging a present with a family member, but rather a beautiful favor you can do for the community. The Shelter (224-9055) is a place you have probably seen on your way to or from campus. It’s that big building with the eye-catching painted mural on its sides. Though it doesn’t look like much from the street-facing

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YAL Speakers - 3

College Democrats - 4

Meet Joseph Schweitzer - 4

The F Word - 5

SISTUHS for A Cause - 5

Sigma Gamma Rho Week - 6

Tiffany’s Corner - 1

Oxfam Hunger Banquet - 1

Give Gift of Time - 1

Asian Culture Showcase - 2

Filipino Student Assoc. - 2

Meet ... Group Leaders - 3 News To UseNEWS TO USE

Asian cultures and heritage will be showcased at several events in November. The Asian American Student Union, holding its annual Asian Heritage Week, has brought together events and programs sponsored by nine

affiliate organizations. “This year’s theme is

‘Majestic Asia,’ a theme that enables our affiliate organizations and members to showcase their culture through their proud and majestic colors,” said Vu Thai, a senior publicizing the events. “It’s a really great opportunity to bring

all of the Asian-affiliated groups together. It’s such

a great way to spread knowledge of our heritage and looks towards the future of our culture.” For more information, check out the Asian American Student Union or Majestic Week event on Facebook, or check out fsuaasu.com for updated events and more information. Here’s a tentative schedule of events: Sunday, Nov. 14 Parol Workshop. Hosted by the Filipino Student Association 6 pm in the Florida ballroom. A parol is a star ornament crafted from bamboo or wood and paper to be hung for the Christmas holiday. This workshop is open to members to come and create their own parol. Monday, Nov. 15 “Diwali Dhamaka” Indian Festival of Colors. Hosted by the Indian Students’ Association and Sigma Sigma Rho. 7 pm in the State ballroom. The Indian Student Association and Sigma Sigma Rho will be educated on the past Diwali and will reenact one of their festivities. Tuesday, Nov. 16 “Royal Flush” Casino Night. Hosted by the Chinese Language and Culture Association. 7 pm in the Student Life Cinema 101ABCD. Thursday, Nov. 18 “Pho King 2010” Male Benefit Pageant. Hosted by the Vietnamese Student Association. 7 pm in Moore Auditorium. A pageant to raise funds through sponsorships and donations to benefit the Collective Philanthropy Project. Friday, Nov. 19 “Heart and Seoul” Korean Showcase. Hosted by the Korean American Student Association. 7 pm in Union 314-315. The Korean American Student Association will showcase their culture on stage through various skits, workshops and performances. Members will experience Korean fashion and customs. Saturday, Nov. 20 “Majestic” Closing Ceremony. Hosted by the Asian American Student Union. 7 pm in Moore Auditorium.

Monica Caday, Brian Palompo with parols

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from 1- Gift of Time

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go to the HOPE community, a transitional housing project, every Monday and Thursday from 6 – 7:30 pm. The volunteers play games with the students, read to them and help them with their homework. Oxfam at FSU is part of Oxfam America. The parent organization has helped victims of the floods in Senegal, Gambia and Pakistan and seeks, according to its mission statement, to create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger and social injustice. To learn more about Oxfam at FSU and a chance to volunteer your services, visit their Facebook page, Oxfam @FSU.

Asian Culture ShowcaseBy Cybill Shaffer

Join...By Eric Fritz

Our mission at Taxi Tab is to provide students a safe and easy way to use Taxi services with a convenient billing procedure. Taxi Tab is a student business through the Y.E.S. club (Young Entrepreneurs Society). We provide students their own personal ‘Taxi Tab’ card that they can use in ANY ‘Yellow Cab’ taxi in Tallahassee as a form of payment. No more worrying about extra cash. At the end of each month we bill whoever is paying (parents, grandparents, etc...) for the taxi rides. Having a ‘Taxi Tab’ cardis a great way to get around town safely and save your spending money forwhat you really want to buy. Signing up only costs $5, and you will never be billed for a month when you don’t use a taxi. Being a part of the Y.E.S. club has given us at ‘Taxi Tab’ tons of extra help and tools for networking and promoting our business. For anyone at FSU that has ever wanted to start their own business, this club is for you. If you are admitted to the entrepreneurship major, you are even given funding for your business. We encourage anyone to join our club or our Facebook group (Search: Young Entrepreneur Society). For questions about ‘Taxi Tab’ or the Y.E.S. club, please visit taxitabtally.com or e-mail taxitabtally@gmail.com.

grey front, it has everything from lodging, meals, showers and laundry for homeless men, women and children all year round. The Shelter offers many forms of volunteerism. Whether it is single or group volunteers every week or occasional/seasonal commitment, anything is appreciated. The Tallahassee 25 (309-2525) is an organization devoted to helping children. Their goal is to do whatever possible to help children become more involved and happier in their community. The Senior Center (891-4000) is another place to serve. It is located on Monroe Street right by Lake Ella. Helpers are accepted on a voluntary basis, but there is also a student internship program offered for long-term assistance

and, in turn, a fantastic learning experience. In addition to helping fellow mankind, there is The Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Services Center (891-2950), which receives about ten thousand pets annually. During the holidays, there is a heightened exchange of animals entering and leaving. Volunteers are short staffed and are always appreciated. If you’re not in Tallahassee for the

holidays, there are likely a multitude of activities to do in your hometown, or wherever the winter winds take you. Your time is often the best gift you can give, and any amount of your time you share with others goes a long way. Keeping others in mind may make this year’s holidays your best ever._____________________________________________________________Global Café is a biweekly program that features cuisine especially preparedby RSO’s from various cultures and others with interest in world cultures.Take a trip around the globe this fall and join us for a lunch of authenticfood, music and displays from all over the world. You can find them at theCenter for Global Engagement, and the cost is $7 per plate. Serving beginsat 11:30, and goes until the food wis gone. The last Global Café for thesemester will be Nov. 12 and will be hosted by the Lebanese SocialOrganization. Contact: Colleen Seeber, cseeber@admin.fsu.edu, 644-1324

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Filipino Student Assoc.By Kestrel Ambrose

______________________________________________________________Funding for Service Activities and Travel Unless granted an exception by 4/5ths vote of an allocation committee, a Recognized Student Organization may not receive funding for service activities and travel from the Student Government Association unless admitted to the SGA Service Council by the Office of Servant Leadership. If your RSO would like to be admitted, please pick up an application at the Center for Leadership and Civic Education. Questions? Contact the director, Nick Russell, at nick-russell@live.com.

Culture and heritage of the Philippines will be shared by the Filipino Student Association through a workshop to make ornamental starlike Christmas lanterns and a ball. “We serve as an educational resource and channel for the community,” said Kevin Yan, FSA’s vice president. “Our goal is to unite all students with an interest in Filipino culture and to conduct culturally education activities that promote and showcase the arts and culture of the Philippines.” In keeping with this objective, the FSA will host a Parol Ball on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 7 pm - to 10 pm in SSB203. “A parol is a traditional lantern used as a Christmas decoration in the Philippines,” Yan said. “It is constructed using thin bamboo sticks and different colored paper, and it may be elaborately embellished and decorated.” Before the ball, FSA will host a Parol Ball workshop on Nov. 14 from 6 pm - 9 pm in the Florida Ballrooms. During the workshop, FSA will teach participants how to build a simple parol, which they can decorate any way they like. FSA will provide the needed materials, and the workshop is open to all students. “Finished parols will be used to decorate the room where the Parol Ball will be held, and students are invited to come out and enjoy an evening of ‘dancing under the stars,’” Yan said. FSA, founded in 1999, holds a general assembly once a month, and also offers workshops for Tagalog (a language spoken in the Philipines) every few weeks. For more information on how to join FSA or to keep up with their events and activities, visit fsufsa.org or e-mail fsu.fsa@gmail.com.

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YAL SpeakersBy Maria Llorens

Meet…By Tiffany Lettsome

Antwan Williams II, president of The Florida Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, is a junior majoring in Civil Engineering. FGLSAMP seeks to increase the number of baccalaureate degrees granted to underrepresented students in sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics. Megan Leonard, president of Kappa Delta Sorority, is a senior majoring in Art History. Kappa Delta inspires its members to reach their potential by offering opportunities for leadership, personal development, academic success and community service, all in the context of true friendship. Dadrian Campbell, president of Progressive Black Men Inc., is a senior majoring in Information Technology. PBM, a national organization, works to eradicate the negative stereotypes placed upon people of African descent, especially those of African-American men. Eric Fritz, president of Taxi Tab, is a sophomore majoring in Entrepreneurship. Taxi Tab is a student business through the Y.E.S. Club (Young Entrepreneurs Society). The mission of Taxi Tab is to provide students a safe and easy way to use taxi services with a convenient billing procedure. Michelle Burroughs, president of Paradigm, is a junior majoring in FSU Teach-Math and Science. Paradigm Business and Mentoring Organization assists women

Antwan Willams II Megan Leonard Dadrian Campbell Eric Fritz Michelle Burroughs Lizzie Dement Shayeon Hawkins Josny Thimothee

in their growth into the professional world, and teaches members to be effective communicators and leaders. Lizzie Dement, chair of SOAR Board, is a senior majoring in Political Science, International Affairs and Economics. The Student Organization Advisory and Resource Board serves as a liaison between the Student Activities Center and FSU’s Student organizations by providing events, workshops, resources, and peer advising to help them create their FSU experience. Shayeon Hawkins, president of DREAM, is a third year senior double majoring in Actuarial Science and Music Education. DREAM acts as a medium to bring cultures together in an effort to bring about the changes necessary for everyone to progress. Josny Thimothee, president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, is a senior majoring in Exercise Science. NPHC, an umbrella organization that consists of the nine predominantly African-American fraternities and sororities, promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, supports a high academic and scholastic standard, and assists member organizations in upholding their fundamental purposes and ideals. To have your leader featured in “Meet...,” e-mail Tiffany Lettsome details and a photograph to tsl08@fsu.edu.

Two speakers will help the Young Americans for Liberty promote the group’s agenda. Lectures will be by Dr. Daniel D’Amico, an economist at Loyola University New Orleans, and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson. D’Amico will speak about public choice economics on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 8 pm in Devoe Moore Center in Bellamy. Johnson will speak on drug legalization, anti-war foreign policy and immigration issues on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 8 pm in HCB 215. Patrick O’Sullivan, a junior, is president of YAL. “I believe that spreading the understanding of individual rights through an intellectual and political movement on a college campus is one of the most important things I can try to do while here at FSU,” he said. O’Sullivan said YAL is not affiliated with any party. “Many people make the mistake of assuming libertarianism was born out of the Libertarian Party, which is not the case,” he said. “The Libertarian party is a particular (and relatively insignificant) part of the greater libertarian movement.” In Spring 2010, YAL was formed from a previous RSO called College Libertarians. With its new name, the YAL at FSU can take advantage of resources offered by the national flagship organization. “The mission of YAL/College Libertarians at FSU is to make known to the FSU student body the benefits of individual rights and the corresponding free markets that come with them,” O’Sullivan said. But politics are definitely part of the group’s purpose. “The group looks at the same political issues as College Republicans or College Democrats,” he said, “but from the perspective of asking how policies affect individuals and their rights, and the consequences of those effects on individuals.” On the political spectrum, O’Sullivan proposes that they are “like the Democrats in that we are socially liberal (anti-war, anti-police state, pro-drug legalization, anti-racism, etc), but we are like the Republicans in that we are fiscally conservative (against government stimulus, bailouts, large government social welfare programs, etc).” The group has general body meetings, along with two reading group meetings, about twice a month, on alternating Wednesdays. A lecture or other special event often substitutes for one of these meetings. Look for “Young Americans for Liberty at Florida State University” on Facebook. To learn more about libertarianism, visit yaliberty.org.

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College Democrats Bring Issues to FSU By Kestrel Ambrose

Every student director/president and financial officer, excluding those funded by the Sports Club Council, that received funding from Bill 2010 or plan to request funding during the 2010 fiscal year must complete the SGA or COGS on-line financial certification packet. This training is designed to teach the policies and procedures for requesting and expending A&S funds. The certification packet includes the 2010 Financial Manual, financial quiz and mandatory forms. There are two certifications: one for SGA organizations and the other for SGA graduate organizations who receive

funding from COGS, LSAC or MSC. Upon completion, print out the necessary documentation and take it to either the SGA accounting or the COGS office for review. The certification packets are at the following websites: SGA http://www.fsu.edu/sga/sgaacct/ and COGS http://sga.fsu.edu/sgaacct/_PDF/FINANCIAL_CERTIFICATION_2010. If you have any questions or concerns, call the SGA Accounting and Advising Office at telephone number 850 644-0940 (A209 Oglesby Union) or the COGS Office at 850 644-7166 (245 Askew Student Life Center).

Mandatory Financial Training for RSOs

FSU College Democrats

Are you a politically-minded college student? Do you need an outlet for your voice to be heard? Would you like to be actively involved in the campaign process? If so, FSU College Democrats could be the right organization for you. The mission of the College Dems is to represent the Democratic Party on campus, inform students on issues relevant to the party, get students registered to vote, and advocate for party candidates and platforms. Most recently, the Dems have been active in the Get Out The Vote campaign, tabling every day in the Student Union and urging students to register to vote in the Student Union and other areas on campus. “Your representative is your only voice in government; and if you’re not voting, you shouldn’t complain about political issues or the representatives that are chosen,” said Joseph Schweitzer, president of the College Dems. At their general body meetings, the Dems discuss party issues and usually bring in party representatives to speak. This semester they have had visits from Congressman Allen Boyd and participated in rallies with candidates Kendrick Meek and Alex Sink. When elections are over, the College Dems are still hard at work. In February, they will travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with the Democratic National Committee. “The purpose of this meeting is to further the Dems’ mission on campus,” Schweitzer said. “This is the first, but surely not the last time we’ll meet with the DNC.” Representatives will receive training on how to run their chapters and will also meet with top party leaders. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are expected to attend. “If you want to get involved with the College Dems, all you have to is show up!” Schweitzer said.

Students are invited to sit in on general body meetings, which are held weekly on Thursdays at 7 pm in HCB 205. For more information on the College Dems at FSU, you can “Like” them on Facebook by searching “FSU College Democrats, or send an e-mail to FSdems@gmail.com.

FSU has launched an app, FSU Mobile, to help students, faculty and visitors by offering up university news, maps and other information. Included in the app is a section to keep ‘Noles up to date on FSU athletics. A great aspect of FSU mobile is the interactive maps section. For all you freshman who don’t know our beautiful campus like the back of your hand just yet, these maps can get you to and from class in a timely manner. The app is filled with photos from around campus, including ones of campus statues and Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU Mobile can keep you posted on news concerning FSU in the news section and show you any important events in the calendars section. With FSU hopping on the smartphone bandwagon, you can be sure that FSU Mobile will increase its capabilities as more and more Seminoles add the app to their phones. So to get FSU Mobile, head to the App store on your iPhone or App World on your Blackberry but don’t worry; it won’t cost you a single penny.

Meet Joseph SchweitzerBy Kestrel Ambrose

President of the FSU College Democrats, Joseph Schweitzer has been president of the Florida College Democrats (FCD) since April. His goals for the FCD’s 26 member organizations are to strengthen their roots and to inform students about relevant issues. Schweitzer, a senior who is majoring in Political

Science and International Affairs, has been a member of the FSU College Democrats since the Seminole Students for Obama wrapped up the President’s campaign in 2008. He started with the FSU Dems as political director, moved up the ranks to vice president, and became president in October.

While VP of the FSU Dems, Schweitzer was recruited to run for the state group. He joined the FCD as the political affairs director, where he helped bring the organization on board as an official branch of the

Democratic Party of Florida. As a result of the work of the FCD’s executive board, FCD is now classified as the Democratic Student Caucus of Florida.

Joseph Schweitzer

Smoke-Free ZonesBy Mae Brown

FSU has established Breathe Easy Zones around campus to promote a healthy learning environment free of cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke has been determined to increase health risks for smokers and for those receivingsecond-hand smoke. The zones designate areas around the entrance of the buildings (25 – 50 feet) in which smoking is not permitted. Smoking may be allowed in the vicinity of the buildings outside these zones. It is up to us as a community to be active and aware. Breathe Easy has encouraged the involvement of the students, faculty and staff to uphold and enforce the policies. Tobacco users are expected to act responsibly and to be courteous to others. They are able to enjoy designated areas for smoking while non-smokers are able to enjoy the smoke-free environments. For more information on the campaign or smoking policy on campus, visit b r e a t h e e a s y . f s u . e d u /smokingpolicy.htm. You can browse their FAQs or view the link to the Smoking Cessation Program at Thagard designed to reduce smoking and tobacco use rates among FSU students.

Get Mobile With FSUBy Harry Knolle

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The F WordBy Mae Brown

Custodians HonoredBy Kyle Orangio

SISTUHS for a CauseBy Mae Brown

SISTUHS will hold a walk in honor of a fellow member who passed away from breast cancer and will donate the proceeds to Relief for Life to fund research into the disease. Their Breast Cancer Walk event will take place near the Integration Statue on campus on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 6 pm.

The member, Judy B. Candis, graduated from Florida A&M and taught creative writing at the University of South Florida. She died in 2006. The acronym SISTUHS stands for Strength, Initiative, Spirituality, Tenacity,

Unity, Health and Substance. The group strives to promote these aspects

throughout their community, both within the university and beyond. The organization is for women interested in furthering the personal growth and development of African American Women. Among the ideas of personal growth, the organization is dedicated to fostering an environment conducive to learning about the history and importance of African-American women. They also work to promote and provide unity among people of color and the community in general. For more information or to register for this event, contact Karinna Schultz at csoutreach.sistuhsfsu@gmail.com. To apply for a membership or to learn more about SISTUHS, visit sistuhs.org.

The F word no longer has to be taboo. The word feminism, that is. The F Word, an FSU feminist organization, is dedicated to redefining the word “feminism” and taking away its negative associations. Nicole Carrero, the coordinator for “The F Word,” describes the typical association of feminists to “militant, angry, humorless women.” She says the group “is about taking back the word ‘feminism’ and being proud to

be a feminist, or someone who supports the equality of the sexes.” According to Carrero, the founders of the group wanted a “fun and inviting space for young people to become engaged in feminism and feminist values.” On a broader perspective, she feels that there is much more work to be done in terms of gender equality. In their efforts to combat this negativity on a community scale, the group talks about various topics, including women in the labor movement, men in feminism, and how race and class intertwine with these topics. Carrero says her favorite aspect about the group is “the community young women and men feel upon joining ‘The F Word.’” The group aims to provide open and collaborative discussions that members can apply in their everyday lives.There are weekly discussions open to the public on Sundays at 7 pm. The group meets in different locations. Add them on Facebook to receive updates. In November they will have their annual Wage Gap Bake Sale and co-sponsor an event with Voices for Planned Parenthood called “Know Your Rights” to inform students of their legal reproductive rights. “Students who already identify with feminism finally have a place to talk about their values, and students who just discover feminism and what it really means are relieved they can confidently call themselves feminists,” Carrero says. “Even if we don’t all necessarily agree with one another in discussions, at the end of the day we’re still a close-knit and supportive family.

Pregnant students or students planning to become pregnant can receive free and confidential services close to FSU. The Women’s Pregnancy Center helps students make an informed choice aboutparenting, adoption or abortion, and the center supports patients through every step of each process. Assisting the paid staff are volunteers like Sabrina Rock, a junior who frequently helps at the center. “I love going every week and helping people through difficult and happy times in their lives,” she said, “ensuring people that there is a safe place in which they may come to for a listening ear any time they need it.” The Women’s Pregnancy Center is at 919 West Pensacola St. and can be reached at 297-1174.

Pregnancy CenterBy Cybill Shaffer

The women of Kappa Delta Chi will hold another breakfast to honor the FSU custodial staff as people who help others. This year’s Custodian Appreciation Breakfast will be Nov. 10. The sorority came up with the event last

November. This was no easy task, and they knew they would need help getting the ball rolling.

“A lot of teamwork was involved,” Laura Bolanos said. She said FSU Building Services donated $200 and disseminated the information to the custodial staff. The director of Aramark donated scrambled eggs and sausage links for approximately 100 guests.

Bolanos said the chapter’s former adviser, Lori Seise, and her husband are heavily involved members of The

Wesley Foundation and provided the venue and helped the group set up and prepare. The chapter, along with the Multicultural Greek Council, made and donated pancakes, grits, bagels and fruit, and helped serve it all, Bolanos said. “We made thank you cards and key chains to show our appreciation,” she said. “ I don’t know how many custodians came up to me and thanked me and one almost made me cry because she was so happy and appreciative.” The sorority started at FSU as a colony and was officially chartered in January 2009. It ultimately earned chapter status in April 2009. Other service-oriented events the sorority participates in include Dance Marathon, Relay for Life, Light the Night and The Big Event. They won Undergraduate Chapter of the Year for 2010, something they are extremely proud of, given their green roots. If you have any questions or would like to become more involved, contact Lourdes Rivery at alphasigma.service@kappadeltachi.org.

Laura Bolanos

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Judy Candis

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You are invited to dine as the world dines

The Hunger Banquet

NOVEMBER 15 7 PMUNIVERSITY BALLROOMS

Contact Nick Russell at nar08@fsu.edu

Join us for an interactive event aboutWorld Hunger

Co-sponsored by Oxfam at FSU, Habitat for Humanity,

Kauz4Unity, and Alternative Break Corps

Downtown Getdown

SundaysHeritage House Student FellowshipWorship ServiceRovetta Building A - Starry Conference Room, 11 am

MondaysAmnesty International320 Union, 7 pm

TuesdaysGlobal Peace ExchangeCenter for Global Engagement, 7 pm

ThursdaysCollege Democrats205 HCB, 7 pm

Center for Participant Education303K Union, 7 pm

SaturdaysJapanese Animation Club of Tallahassee 101 SLC, 7-10 pm 208 SSB on home game days, 7-10 pm

General Body Meetings...

Exercise Science ProgramBy Harry Knolle

Honoring its roots, the Epsilon Delta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc. is holding Founder’s Week from Nov. 8 - Nov. 14. The week of events will include a seminar, “He’s Just Not That Into You,” on Monday, Nov. 8; a “Karate Kid” kickboxing class on Tuesday, Nov. 9; and a “Good Hair” workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Striving to live up to their motto, “Greater Service, Greater Progress,” members reach out to the community. “Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of our organization’s programs and activities,” said Aurelie Mathieu, the chapter historian. “Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact our society educationally, civically and economically.” Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc., chartered at FSU on Dec. 4, 1973, is part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (Divine 9). During their week, the SGRhos will also participate in this year’s Coalition of Black Organizational Leaders’ COBOL Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 11. On Saturday, Nov. 12, the organization will participate in a community service activity at the Joann Bridges Academy for Girls, a juvenile detention center for young girls. “We are going into the center to mentor the girls,” Mathieu said. “We’re going to talk to them about our personal journeys to college and give them some hope for their futures after they leave the center.” On Sunday, Nov. 13, the sorority will host the Second Annual Karen Kennerly Scholarship Soiree from 3 pm – 5 pm in the GME Auditorium. “The Karen Kennerly Scholarship is a scholarship which we are awarding to a freshman or sophomore CARE student,” Mathieu said. “It is named in honor of a soror who passed away in 2009.” Tickets for the Scholarship Soiree will be on sale for $10 throughout the week. Proceeds from the tickets go to Big Bend Cares. For more information on the chapter, e-mail ed.sgrho1922@yahoo.com or visit http://s2.webstarts.com/Epsilon_Delta_SGRho/.

Sigma Gamma Rho WeekBy Kestrel L. Ambrose

Sigma Gamma Rho

Put on your war paint and come join the excitement at Downtown Getdown on Friday, Nov. 5 before the FSU homecoming game on Saturday. There will be a host of local bands, musicians, artists and food vendors. Ashley Madsen, a senior, is excited for the festivities this year. She has been attending the Getdowns since her freshman year. “It’s a great way to relax and have fun,” Madsen said. The Getdown begins at 5 pm. The food, fun and activities will last until 10 pm. There will be free merchandise, face painting and balloon animals. Downtown Getdown is a great way to kickstart your tailgating and get into the Seminole tradition. You can come party it up with the locals and gear up for the big homecoming game versus North Carolina. The schedule for the Getdowns is at tallahasseedowntown.com.

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Medicine or nutrition appeal to you? You may want to consider FSU’s exercise science program. With the increasing interest in healthy lifestyles, the career opportunities associated with this program have generated many new career paths. The Nutrition, Food and Exercise Science undergraduate program can prepare you for graduate study in medicine or career opportunities in pharmaceuticals, physical therapy or even dentistry. The program offers four different courses of study: Food and Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Exercise Science and Athletic Training. With a degree in Food and Nutrition Science you will be eligible for jobs in the food industry and government health agencies. The major will educate you on nutrient functions, food and quality safety, and chemical properties of foods. If you focus on Dietetics you will earn a Didactic Program in Dietetics Verification Certificate and be ready to take your registered dietician exam. The Athletic Training program will prepare you for entry-level positions in secondary schools, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs and other healthcare environments. Each focus is a great prerequisite for medical school. So if it is your goal to advance the health of our country or just to gain knowledge of nutrition, check out these programs.

TIPS, SGA Student Publications, November 2010, Vol. 3, No. 5