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The University of Oregon has reached a settlement agreement, pending Board of Trustees approval, with the two contractors and architectural firm it sued last March for the allegedly poor construction of Global Scholars Hall.

After more than 18 months of legal work and “extensive mediation,� the parties came to the settlement agreement on Nov. 29. UO paid its attorneys at Lane Powell PC $568,887 for work related to this case.

A summary of the settlement agreement is included in the agenda for Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting in Portland. The key provision of the agreement is that the defendants, Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, Catena Consulting Engineers and Hoffman Construction Company, will pay UO $6,917,443 by April 15, 2017.

Catena will also provide structural repairs to GSH at no charge, and UO will drop any further litigation against the three defendants.

The Board of Trustees will vote Friday whether or not to approve the

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agreement. UO administration has recommended that the Board pass the agreement, according to documents in the meeting agenda.

UO sued ZGF, Catena Consulting and Hoffman Construction in March 2015, alleging that the contractors were responsible for “deflection and cracking� of the foundation and concrete floors in GSH, which opened in 2012. According to UO’s complaint, “The defects associated with deflection have compromised the building’s serviceability, full functionality for its intended purposes, its durability and its aesthetics.�

UO originally sued for $8.5 million but amended the complaint a year later, seeking $42.9 million. Despite the defects, UO has stressed that there are currently no safety concerns for residents of GSH. University spokesman Tobin Klinger declined to comment on the settlement until after the Board votes.

If the Board votes against approving the settlement on Friday, a trial for the case is set to begin Jan. 30, 2017.

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Student government members, through a bingo game, let students know that there are ways for students to get involved in setting tuition at the University of Oregon.

ASUO students hosted the “Tuition Lingo Bingo� event on Nov. 29 in Straub Hall. The 25 students who attended the event were each given a character and checked off their bingo charts on ways their character was involved with UO’s tuitionsetting process. Examples included lobbying state legislators, attending UO Board of Trustee meetings and attending Tuition & Fees Advisory Board meetings.

The TFAB, which consists of students, faculty and administrators develops recommendations every year to the university president and Board of Trustees on how much to increase tuition. The board plans to meet every Friday at 11 a.m. Robbie Farewell, an ASUO member in charge of state affairs, told the bingo-goers that it is crucial for students to give input at TFAB meetings. “They really need to understand what these [tuition increases] would look like,� he said. “Particular students would have to transfer schools or would have to take on a whole range of new jobs that could have serious detriments to their studies.�

Farewell also announced that the ASUO would create an online forum for students to post comments on how certain tuition increases could affect them.

The UO Board of Trustees review TFAB recommendations before voting on how much to raise tuition at the end of winter term. Andrew Dunn, an ASUO director, told the student audience about the upcoming Dec. 1 meeting. Although, it will take place at the UO Portland cam-

pus, they will be accepting public comment over Skype from the Ford Alumni Center on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Most of the board members are based outside of Eugene. “The faculty, staff and student member are really our only close ears on campus,� Dunn said, “so it is important that we get students to these board meetings to show them how they would really impact students.�

The ASUO organizes trips to the Oregon legislature to testify for increasing state funding of higher education. Students will have an opportunity to travel to Salem with UO student advocates on the March 9th “UO Lobby Day.� The UO projects that for 2016, UO will receive 7 percent of its funds from the state, causing for it to rely on tuition and donor dollars. UO President Michael Schill, along with six other university leaders signed a letter in March calling for $100 million more in state funding, in the face of increasing retirement costs. “More often than not, when you hear from state members they would like to hear more from students.

When it comes to where they are going to allocate money, you can guarantee that all the other special interests have some of the highestpaid lobbyists who are going to advocate for them,� Farewell said.

Several students in the audience came out of the event with a new understanding of how they could play a part in setting UO’s tuition. “[Before the event] I didn’t know that it was so important to voice your concerns to the Board of Trustees,� said senior journalism student Alyssa Susnjara. “I didn’t really assume that we had much of an impact.�

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A standard vinyl single spins at 45 revolutions per minute on a turntable.

As the needle hits the groove and, with each revolution, makes its way around the disc, listeners are treated to the weathered sounds of music as history — every scratch, bend and pop. In the 45 years since House of Records’ founding, its been through just as much.

In June 1971, when “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones topped the charts, Gary Haller, a University of Oregon student, and two friends founded their own record shop. The trio acquired inventory via road trips to San Francisco and brought it back to sell out of Haller’s garage. The store they would visit in California, the Record House, was how their location got its name.

Although it’s always been called the House of Records, the stockpile of vinyl moved through two more locations — operating from card tables and orange crates — before finding a permanent home in the quirky, old blue house on 13th Avenue in 1973.

The charm of the odd building may be part of why it has stuck around.

The structure, a nearly 100-year-old-house-turned-storefront, attracts immediate attention streetside. Red trim highlights its stark, blue exterior, and the windows and entranceway are plastered with posters for performances past and future.

Haller, still the owner, now takes a backseat in the day-to-day management. Greg Sutherland, who has worked at House of Records for 30 years, maintains the collection of music, which now contains CDs and cassettes, in addition to vinyl. When he first came to Eugene as a journalism student at UO, Sutherland would take a day a week to shop for records around town or in Portland. House of Records was always his favorite.

“There were bigger stores, and stores that had way more new product.

But the House of Records was interesting,” said Sutherland. “It had an atmosphere, immediately. It was unlike any other record store then.”

Today, in the same house he once frequented as a customer, Sutherland floats between the back office and the front counter, decked in a green suit

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jacket, filing through an endless backlog of records. A few young clerks huddle near the front desk.

One of them is Levi Sager, a customer who stuck around long enough that he started getting paid — not an uncommon route to employment at House of Records. He described the relationship between staff as familial, saying it made the house feel almost like the set of a ‘60s sitcom.

“Everyone who comes through the door is a guest character,” he said. “We always have our door open to new people to come in and participate in a new way.”

This familiarity comes through in every sale. Unlike big-name electronics stores like Best Buy, the small shop provides a sense of care tailored to each music enthusiast’s needs.

“I think that a lot of people that come to the House of Records are searching for something. They’re looking for that sound or that album, kind of just the next thing musically for them,” said Sager. “I think that part of our job here is helping those people in that quest, in as much as we’re able to.”

That passion for building a connection between customer and curator is a big part of why these little shops still matter, according to the guys behind the counter. Despite that, there’s been an obvious decline in the popularity of vinyl since the store opened its doors in 1971.

“The only way you could get music was to go to a store and buy it. That kept record stores of all types alive for decades,” said Steve Knopper, a contributing editor for Rolling Stone. “The demand for physical units of music is not comparable between now and the ‘70s.”

When Sutherland arrived in 1983, Eugene held 12 unique shops. The city now boasts only two that specialize in the medium. House of Records’ primary competitor today is Skip’s Records & CD World on 11th Avenue.

Rather than celebrate the demise of competition, Sutherland considers it a loss that those other stores closed down. In his experience, vinyl stores each develop their own niche in a way that supports each other.

“Anyone who goes to this place, goes to Skip’s too. If you love records, it

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Louis the Child members Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett have been performing together for over two years after meeting at a Madeon concert back in high school. The Chicago-based EDM duo kicked off their first nationwide tour as a headliner earlier this summer.

Their singles “Weekend� and “It’s Strange� received national attention after popular artists Taylor Swift and Lorde took to twitter to praise the up and coming electronic DJ group. Along with releasing an album’s worth of remixes last summer, Louis the Child added their latest single, “Fire,� to their discography.

The show will be opened by Norwegian electronic DJ Bearson, who is known for his single “One Step at a Time� which was released last winter.

The mysterious artist Elohim, who keeps her identity a secret by covering her face with a mask during her performances, will be performing a special guest set as well.

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Sleigh’r Ball 2016 at Ninkasi Brewing (272 Van Buren St.), 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

This December, Ninkasi Brewing is hosting another Sleigh’r Ball to celebrate the three limited flavors of their winter ale, Sleigh’r. The three unique ales served at the ball are Sleigh’r Winter Ale, Imperial Sleigh’r Winter Ale and Imperial Pumpkin Sleigh’r Winter Ale with pumpkin and brown sugar. Music will play from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with live performances from Electric Funeral on the patio at Ninkasi brewing.

Guests are encouraged to bring new toys for Ninkasi’s toy drive for the Pediatric and Adolescent Unit at Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center. Guests are also invited to wear their festive holiday attire, anything from ugly Christmas sweaters to elf costumes. Additionally, the Red Five Hotdog Company will be providing food, and a raffle will be held with prizes from the brewery. Tickets are given for participating in the toy drive, dressing up in festive wear, and posting about the event on social media.

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Louis the Child at WOW Hall (291 W 8th Ave.) 8 p.m. $15 advance and $18 at the door

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The University of Oregon Dance Department will host the 2016 Fall Dance Loft, a night of dance showcasing multiple works. The event will include a diverse range of performances and styles. Each piece will be a student work choreographed and performed by current UO students.

This event is an excellent way for those with or without dance knowledge to be introduced to the dance program. Dance classes have been taught at the UO for over a century and the school now offers both a major and a minor.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from the UO Ticket Office (541-346-4363). For more information visit the dance program’s website.

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The Steel Wheels at WOW Hall (291 W 8th Ave.) 7 p.m. $15 advance and $18 at the door Fans of soulful Americana and mountain music will find plenty to love in The Steel Wheels when they make their way to WOW Hall this Sunday. Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, The Steel Wheels specialize in bluegrass, folk and fiddle music, using their commitment to the sounds of the past to help transport their audiences to another time and place.

First formed by lead vocalist and songwriter Trent Wagler and guitarist Jay Lapp, the band began touring steadily in 2009 and have found steady underground success throughout their career. Best known for their 2015 LP Leave Some Things Behind, the band has received great praise nationwide; NPR featured the group with their Song of the Day promotion in 2012, and other publications have heaped acclaim on their soulful sound.

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Cirque du Doleil TORUK-The First Flight at the Moda Center (1 N Center Ct St, Portland) 7:30 p.m. Tickets $34-$110 If you’re a fan of James Cameron’s Avatar from 2009 and need a little more of the distant world of Pandora in your life, you can check out one of Cirque du Soleil’s newest attractions, which will take you back to the whimsical world of the Navi for a surreal adventure.

TORUK – The First Flight is a live stage performance based in the Avatar universe before the events of the film. It follows of the exploits two young Navi as they try to save the Tree of Souls, a sacred natural wonder. To do this, they’ll need to tame the Toruk, the flying orange lizard creatures first featured in the film.

The performance will feature an array of high budget visual, puppetry and stagecraft to bring the characters of the Avatar universe into the real world.

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ANNIE GET YOUR GUN atCALENDAR THE JOHN G. SHEDD INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS LISTINGS 7:30 pm | Friday, Dec. 2

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LIVE: DROP-IN PRESSURE POINT RELAXATION 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EMU, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 This free drop-in session at the Duck Nest utilizes a stress ball on pressure points of the hands and feet. Experience how simple techniques can relax your entire body, relieve tension, and help reduce pain. The half-hour class will be led

by Jude Kehoe, LPN, who is also a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner and meditation instructor. She has taught and practiced energy healing and meditation at University Health Center since 1998.

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HOLIDAY MARKET 6 - 9 p.m. Gray’s Garden Center Outlet, 4489 Main St., Springfield, OR 97478 FREE Admission. Come enjoy a warm eggnog latte from @fastlanecoffee while you shop for your holiday treasures! Grays Garden Center will offer fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, and greenery. There will be everything from handmade gifts, vintage finds, farmhouse, repurposed, salvage, holiday decor and so much more… *Come visit Sweet Salvage location (which will be open same hours as event) CANDLELIT YOGA 8:00 pm - 8:50 pm Student Recreation Center, 1320 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403 Sparkling white lights will beam with energy all around you throughout your yoga practice while you find calmness, balance, and tune in with your breath. At this event, be sure to pick up a Stress Less Passport.

Keep track of the Stress Less activities that you attend all week, fill out the feedback form, and be DECEMBER 1, 2016

entered in our random prize drawing. You could win a massage, salt lamp, fitness passes, or Campus Cash!

LEARN: PRODUCT DESIGN LECTURE BY LARS BELLAR FJETLAND 5:30 p.m. Olive Building, 924 Olive St, Eugene, OR 97403 Lars Beller Fjetland is a designer based in Norway.

Lars grew up on the west coast of Norway, where he has nurtured a lifelong fascination for the marriage of function with the finest of nature’s materials in furniture, interiors and lighting. He established his “self-entitled” Design office Beller design in 2011 while still being a student at Bergen Academy of Art and Design. He had his breakthrough in 2013 as he launched four of his latest designs at the annual Salone de mobile.

EAT: DRINK WHEEL THURSDAYS! 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Agate Alley, 1461 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 Come to Agate Alley for Drink Wheel Thursday.

We roll out the giant drink wheel each Thursday night at 10 p.m. and give it a spin each half hour until we just can’t spin it anymore. All drink specials are $2.50.

Spin the wheel to reveal your future (for the next half hour, anyway). Look out for those jello shots, though!

Whatever your fortune is, you’ll be one of the fortunate ones just taking in the spectacle! Feel the Suspense! Feel the Drama!

The weekend starts one day earlier at Agate Alley Bistro!

PLAY: OREGON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS WASHINGTON STATE 2 p.m. Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403

AMY SCHUMER LIVE 8 p.m. Moda Center, 1 N. Center Ct. St., Portland, OR 97227 Tickets: $39.50 - $115 FLAMINGOSIS WITH LATE NIGHT RADIO 9 p.m. The WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Cost: $10 Advance, $15 Door GRATEFUL JAM NIGHT 10 p.m. Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Bring your own instruments.

Sign Up is at 9 p.m.

COMEDY NIGHT - STAND UP SOCIETY 9 - 11 p.m. Falling Sky Pizzeria and Public House, 1395 University Street, Eugene, OR 97403 University of Oregon Stand Up Society hosts a comedy night at Falling Sky PIzzeria every Thursday evening! Pizza and Laughs begin at 9pm. Budding comedians encouraged to perform! Arrive early for complimentary pizza bites – as supplies last. All ages welcome. No cover charge.

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LEARN: PRODUCT DESIGN LECTURE BY LARS BELLAR FJETLAND 5:30 p.m. Olive Building, 924 Olive St, Eugene, OR 97403 Lars Beller Fjetland is a designer based in Norway.

Lars grew up on the west coast of Norway, where he has nurtured a lifelong fascination for the marriage of function with the finest of nature’s materials in furniture, interiors and lighting. He established his “self-entitled” Design office Beller design in 2011 while still being a student at Bergen Academy of Art and Design. He had his breakthrough in 2013 as he launched four of his latest designs at the annual Salone de mobile.

PLAY: 2016 JAMES TIPTREE, JR. SYMPOSIUM: A CELEBRATION OF URSULA K. LE GUIN 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Straub Hall, 1451 Onyx Street, Eugene, OR 97403 In a rare honor for a living author, the Library of America has recently inaugurated an edition of Le Guin’s works, collecting The Complete Orsinia in one volume. The University of Oregon Libraries is honored to hold Le Guin’s papers in our special collections. Accompanying the symposium, an exhibit of photographs and collection materials from the Ursula K. Le Guin Papers will be on display in Special Collections & University Archives at the University of Oregon Knight Library. Questions? Contact Linda Long, Manuscripts Librarian at 541-346-1906, llong@uoregon.edu FISHBOWL FRIDAYS 4 - 6 p.m. EMU, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Come destress at the end of the week with relaxing music, giveaways, discount drinks and friends. Live music by UO students and local musicians. Swing by and listen with us! discounts start at 4 p.m., music is 4:30 – 6 p.m..

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DUCKS HOCKEY VS SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE 7 p.m. The Rink Exchange, 796 West 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 ANNIE GET YOUR GUN 7:30 p.m. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, E. Broadway & High St, Eugene, OR 97401 With a heartwarming book by veteran librettists Dorothy and Herbert Fields and a flat-out brilliant score

by Irving Berlin, Annie Get Your Gun was a smash hit when it opened in 1946 and has lifted the spirits of young and old ever since.

The plot is classic musical comedy: a lighthearted, totally predictable, completely untrue, and thoroughly enjoyable telling of the love story of reallife sharpshooters Annie Oakley (1860-1926) and Frank Butler (1847-1926), set in the late 19th century world of Wild West-themed vaudeville which made Annie internationally famous. Plenty of laughs, more than a few wise insights into the age-old foibles of the human condition, and simply a ton

of classic songs, including “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly”, “You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun”, “Moonshine Lullabye”, “They Say It’s Wonderful”, “My Defenses Are Down”, “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, “I Got The Sun in The Morning”, and “Anything You Can Do”. What can we say? It’s a perfect holiday outing for the entire family!

In 2006 The Shedd Institute presented Peter Stone’s 1999 “updated” revision of the show. Since that time, we’ve made a special effort to mount as many of our musicals as possible in their original version, and in that tradition this December we are pleased to present to you the 1946 original! Tickets: $22-$38 FALL DANCE LOFT 8 p.m. Dougherty Dance Theatre, 1484 University St, Eugene, OR 97401 Tickets are available at the door or in advance from the UO Ticket Office, 541-346-4363.

The University of Oregon’s Department of Dance will present the 2016 Fall Dance Loft, a diverse showcase of student works. $5 LIFE DURING WARTIME & GARCIA BIRTHDAY BAND 8 - 11:00 p.m. Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Ages: 21+ Musical Style: Talking Heads & Grateful Dead Tribute Doors: 7 p.m. Show: 8 p.m.

Advance tickets will cost $15.00. Tickets day of show will cost $20.00 GABE DIXON & DAVID RYAN HARRIS 9:00 pm The WOW Hall, 291 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00.

LIVE: TOP 40 V. POUND 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm Student Recreation Center, 1320 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403 Want to find a way to move that is a total party?

Attend this combination of a rock-out workout and dance club battle that will showcase our two most popular GroupX formats.

At this event, be sure to pick up a Stress Less Passport. Keep track of the Stress Less activities that you attend all week, fill out the feedback form, and be entered in our random prize drawing. You could win a

massage, salt lamp, fitness passes, or Campus Cash!

EAT: ISA COFFEE HOUR 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EMU, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Meet and mingle with other students while enjoying a cup of hot coffee, free snacks and relaxing music.

At this event, be sure to pick up a Stress Less Passport. Keep track of the Stress Less activities that you attend all week, fill out the feedback form, and be entered in our random prize drawing. You could win a massage, salt lamp, fitness passes, or Campus Cash!

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LIVE: SISTERS CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI’S GOLD 8 p.m. Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th and Willamette, Eugene, OR 97401 It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.”) Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic. Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen. With gifts galore and bundles of laughs, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions.

Tickets: $32-$56.75

PLAY: EXPLORE CAPE PERPETUA 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EMU, 1395 University of Oregon,

Eugene, OR 97403 Put down your books for the day and escape to all of the salty air, giant trees, and rolling waves Cape Perpetua has to offer. We will complete a mellow hike with rugged views!

Pre-trip meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, at 6:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Program Barn.

For more information, contact the Outdoor Program Office at 541-346-4365.

OPTICS HOLIDAY BASH 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Willamette Hall, 1371 East 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading association in optics and photonics.

OSA celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, marking a century of innovation. The local student chapter at the UO invites you to celebrate this special occasion on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 in the Willamette Hall Atrium (1:00-4:00pm) on the UO campus. There will be interactive optics and light demos, refreshments, raffles, and more.

2016 JAMES TIPTREE, JR. SYMPOSIUM: A CELEBRATION OF URSULA K. LE GUIN 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Straub Hall, 1451 Onyx Street, Eugene, OR 97403 In a rare honor for a living author, the Library of America has recently inaugurated an edition of Le Guin’s works, collecting The Complete Orsinia in one volume. The University of Oregon Libraries is honored to hold Le Guin’s papers in our special collections. Accompanying the symposium, an exhibit of photographs and collection materials from the Ursula K. Le Guin Papers will be on display in Special Collections & University Archives at the University of Oregon Knight Library. Questions? Contact Linda Long, Manuscripts Librarian at 541-346-1906, llong@uoregon.edu EUGENE SATURDAY MARKET’S HOLIDAY MARKET 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 HANDCRAFTED GIFTS SOLD BY THE ARTISTS, INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT AND LIVE MUSIC OREGON MEN’S BASKETBALL VS SAVANNAH STATE 3 p.m. Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403

DUCKS HOCKEY VS SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE 7 p.m. The Rink Exchange, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 UO CHOIRS WINTER CONCERT: “A SPARK IN THE DARK” 7:30 p.m. Beall Concert Hall, 961 East 18th Ave., Eugene, OR In a program offering the brightness of vocal music to warm the cold winter night, the UO Chamber Choir, University Singers, Repertoire Singers, and Women’s Choir will usher in the holiday season with traditional holiday music from around the world.

Tickets are available at the door or in advance from the UO Ticket Office, 541-3464363. $7 general admission, $5 students and seniors CHARLES MCNEAL QUARTET 7:30 - 10 p.m. The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401 Charles McNeal, alto and tenor. Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn.

LOUIS THE CHILD WITH BEARSON 8 p.m. The WOW Hall, 291 W 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Tickets: advance – $15, at door – $18

Christmas Cantata, and uplifting moments for the audience to join us, raising all voices in song.

Eugene Concert Choir, Eugene Vocal Arts, Brass and special guests UO GOSPEL CHOIRS WINTER CONCERT 5 p.m. Beall Concert Hall, 961 E. 18th Ave., Eugene, OR Tickets are available at the door or in advance from the UO Ticket Office, 541-346-4363. $8 general admission, $6 students and seniors

EAT: MIMOSA SUNDAY 12 - 6 p.m. Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd, Eugene, OR 97405 Grab a friend and a picnic and join us Sundays from 12 - 6 p.m. for a relaxing day on the patio. Mimosas will be served accompanied by live music performances from 2 - 4 p.m. see you soon!

PLAY: HALF-PRICED POOL (All Day: Sunday) Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 1/2 Price Pool Every Sunday and Monday!

CASCADE CRESCENDO AND DANNY BARNES 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Genre: Bluegrass 21+ Doors: 9pm Show: 10pm Advance tickets will cost $10.00 Tickets day of show will cost $12.00

EUGENE SATURDAY MARKET’S HOLIDAY MARKET 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 HANDCRAFTED GIFTS SOLD BY THE ARTISTS, INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT AND LIVE MUSIC

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DECEMBER Sunday

LIVE: EUGENE CONCERT CHOIR: A FESTIVAL OF CAROLS 3 p.m. Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th and Willamette, Eugene, OR 97401 The glorious sounds of choir and brass ring throughout Silva Hall for this celebration of the season.

Relish opulent displays of pageantry and grand festive carols for choir and brass through the centuries, from a Renaissance motet

by Gabrieli to the Pinkham

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN 3 p.m. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, E. Broadway & High St, Eugene, OR 97401 With a heartwarming book by veteran librettists Dorothy and Herbert Fields and a flat-out brilliant score

by Irving Berlin, Annie Get Your Gun was a smash hit when it opened in 1946 and has lifted the spirits of young and old ever since.

The plot is classic musical comedy: a lighthearted, totally predictable, completely untrue, and thoroughly enjoyable telling of the love story of reallife sharpshooters Annie Oakley (1860-1926) and Frank Butler (1847-1926), set in the late 19th century

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world of Wild West-themed vaudeville which made Annie internationally famous. Plenty of laughs, more than a few wise insights into the age-old foibles of the human condition, and simply a ton of classic songs, including “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly”, “You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun”, “Moonshine Lullabye”, “They Say It’s Wonderful”, “My Defenses Are Down”, “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, “I Got The Sun in The Morning”, and “Anything You Can Do”. What can we say? It’s a perfect holiday outing for the entire family!

In 2006 The Shedd Institute presented Peter Stone’s 1999 “updated” revision of the show. Since that time, we’ve made a special effort to mount as many of our musicals as possible in their original version, and in that tradition this December we are pleased to present to you the 1946 original! Tickets: $22-$38 THE STEEL WHEELS 7 p.m. The WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Door Time: December 4, 2016 – 6:30pm Cost: $15 Advance, $18 Door FREE GRATEFUL DEAD JAM 8 p.m. Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 FREE Grateful Dead Jam every Sunday 21+ AN EVENING WITH CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD 8 - 11 p.m. Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 21+ Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Advance tickets will cost $25.00 Tickets day of show will cost $30.00

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PLAY: HALF-PRICED POOL (All Day: Monday) Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, Oregon 97401 1/2 Price Pool Every Sunday and Monday!

COLORING PARTY FOR ADULTS 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401 Drop in at a “Coloring PA G E 6

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Coloring Party for Adults is held every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bethel Branch and Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library.

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LIVE: THE GOOD FIGHT 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Straub Hall, 1451 Onyx Street, Eugene, OR 97403 The Good Fight is a college-age campus ministry. We meet together on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. in Straub Hall 156 on the UO campus for preaching, worship, and fellowship.

Throughout the week we have small groups (aka Fight Clubs) all over campus. If you have more questions about getting involved, connect with us on social media @ufcgoodfight.

AN ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS WITH OVER THE RHINE 9 p.m. The WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Tickets: $20 Advance, $25 at door

LEARN: BEHIND THE LENS SEMINAR - FOOTLIGHT PARADE 7 p.m. Baker Downtown Center, 975 High Street, Eugene, OR 97401 Behind the Lens films – “I’m Shocked, SHOCKED!” Hollywood and Censorship, Pre-Code.

The Behind the Lens series for Fall 2016 will feature films from the brief period after the creation of the Motion Picture Production Code but before its enforcement, when studios used transgressive social subjects to lure audiences into the theater. Dec. 6, Footlight Parade (1933) Dir. Lloyd Bacon/Busby Berkeley, 104 min. Cost: $20 general public full series, $10 OLLI UO members full series, $5 individual films

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TACO TUESDAYS (All Day: Tuesday) Agate Alley, 1461 E. 19th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403 Tuesdays are for tacos and Agate Alley has the best in town! The fiesta runs all day long and features both food and drink especiales!

AMUSEDAYS! COMEDY NIGHT WITH SETH MILLSTEIN 9 p.m. Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, Oregon 97401

FREE Funk Jam! at Hi-Fi Lounge Every Wednesday! Show: 9pm 21+ FREE admission

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LIVE:

DROP-IN ENERGY RELEASE TECHNIQUES 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. EMU, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Learn unique, easy relaxation techniques that you can put to use daily for quick benefit. The free half-hour class will be led

by Jude Kehoe, LPN, who is also a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner and meditation instructor. She has taught and practiced energy healing and meditation at University Health Center since 1998

HAPPY HOLIDAY: A JAZZ KINGS CHRISTMAS 2016 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, E. Broadway & High St, Eugene, OR 97401 Join Jesse Cloninger and the Emerald City Jazz Kings for our 9th annual Christmas concert! Jesse fills in as artistic director for Shirley Andress this year so she can star as Annie Oakley in The Shedd’s winter production of Annie Get Your Gun, but he has promised to bring back all our favorites, from “White Christmas”, “The Christmas Song”, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” to “Button Up Your Overcoat”, and “Mele Kalikimaka”, along with a fine selection of sacred and traditional songs, including “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night”. Don’t forget to spruce up your singing chops to join in on some good old fashioned singalongs! As always, it will be an evening for the entire family not to be missed.

Tickets: $18-$34

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DOLLAR BEERS 9 - 10:30 p.m. Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

DRINK WHEEL THURSDAYS! 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Agate Alley, 1461 E. 19th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403 Come to Agate Alley for Drink Wheel Thursday.

We roll out the giant drink wheel each Thursday night at 10:00 and give it a spin each half hour until we just can’t spin it anymore. All drink specials are $2.50.

Spin the wheel to reveal your future (for the next half hour, anyway). Look out for those jello shots, though!

Whatever your fortune is, you’ll be one of the fortunate ones just taking in the spectacle! Feel the Suspense! Feel the Drama!

The weekend starts one day earlier at Agate Alley Bistro!

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LIVE:

PLAY: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TORUK - THE FIRST FLIGHT 7:30 p.m. Moda Center, 1 N. Center Ct. St., Portland, OR 97227 TICKET PRICES – Prices do not include service charges. ADULT: $110.00, $85.00, $66.00, $50.00, $34.00* CHILD: (Ages 2-12): $88.00, $68.00, $53.00, $40.00, $27.00* *Ticket Prices Subject to Change FREE FUNK JAM! 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

PLAY: COMMUNITY ECSTATIC DANCE – A BENEFIT FOR THE STANDING ROCK PROTEST 7:15 - 9 p.m. The WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Ecstatic dances are nonalcoholic, all-ages events open to all variations of physical abilities. Alter spaces and art installations enrich the experience.

Ecstatic dance provides an opportunity in which community building and spiritual exploration occur through the creative use of free-form physical expression. For More information: Mike mmeyer@ efn.org 541-222-0632 Door Time: December 8, 2016 – 7:00pm Cost: All donations are voluntary, $5 to $20 suggested CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TORUK - THE FIRST FLIGHT 7:30 p.m. Moda Center, 1 N Center Ct St, Portland, OR 97227 TICKET PRICES – Prices do not include service charges. ADULT: $110.00, $85.00, $66.00, $50.00, $34.00* CHILD: (Ages 2-12): $88.00, $68.00, $53.00, $40.00, $27.00* *Prices Subject to Change EUGENE SYMPHONY: KORNGOLD VIOLIN CONCERTO 8 p.m. Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th and Willamette, Eugene, OR 97401 Hear Mozart’s effervescent and whimsical Overture, then revel in the lush sounds of the Violin Concerto

by Erich Korngold, who emigrated from Vienna to America and helped create the Hollywood classic cinematic sound.

Music Director Finalist to be announced Elena Urioste, violin Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute Korngold: Violin Concerto COMEDY NIGHT - STAND UP SOCIETY 9 - 11 p.m. Falling Sky Pizzeria and Public House, 1395 University Street, Eugene, OR 97403 University of Oregon Stand Up Society hosts a comedy night at Falling Sky PIzzeria every Thursday evening! Pizza and Laughs begin at 9pm. Budding comedians encouraged to perform! Arrive early for complimentary pizza bites – as supplies last. All ages welcome. No cover charge.

TARA VELARDE 10 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Indie Folk Songstress 21+

Doors open at 9 p.m.

Show starts at 10 p.m.

Tickets day of show will cost $5.00 at the door GRATEFUL JAM NIGHT 10 p.m. Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St, Eugene, OR 97401 Bring your own instruments Sign Up is at 9 p.m.

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LIVE: UGLY SWEATER SWEAT-OFF 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Student Recreation Center, 1320 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 Put on your ugly sweater and come play at the Rec! UO Faculty and Staff are invited to join us at this free event to participate in a variety of playful fitness activities! There will also be an ugly sweater contest and a raffle for a chance to win prizes! Here’s the program schedule: 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Cycling or Spikeball; 12:05 – 12:40 p.m.: Yoga or Kickball; 12:40 – 1 p.m.: Mingling and Prizes.

EAT: CLASSIC HOLIDAY CHEESE PAIRINGS 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Provisions Market Hall, 296 E. Fifth Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Join our cheesemonger and resident specialty food expert Sam Rollins to explore the world of artisan cheeses. Each class will include a range of tasting opportunities, pairing discussion and a wealth of information about the cheesemaking process, methods, and history. All classes include discussion, tasting, wine and beer pairings at $30 per person.

Come get classy & stay cheesy with Sam! Take your holiday entertaining up a notch with these tried-and-true pairings: Manchego with membrillo, marcona almonds and Rioja, Gorgonzola with acacia honey, walnuts and Barolo. Sam will walk you through the classics, with all the ingredients to make your holiday cheese plates delicious and elegant. $30

PLAY: FISHBOWL FRIDAYS

4 p.m. - 6 p.m. EMU, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Come destress at the end of the week with relaxing music, giveaways, discount drinks and friends. Live music by UO students and local musicians. Swing by and listen with us! discounts start at 4 p.m., music is 4:30 – 6:00 p.m..

Fishbowl Fridays is every Friday weeks 1-10 Fall, Winter and Spring.

OREGON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS PORTLAND 6 p.m. Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 OLD DOMINION 7 p.m. McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 97401 All ages advance tickets are general admission and available now for $27 at all Safeway TicketsWest outlets, and online at TicketsWest. If not sold out, tickets will also be available at the McDonald Theatre Box Office day of show for $32 beginning at 5:30 p.m BALLET FANTASTIQUE: THE BOOK OF ESTHER -A ROCK GOSPEL BALLET 7:30 p.m. Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th and Willamette, Eugene, OR 97401 Experience Ballet Fantastique’s daring dance theater collaboration with the national awardwinning UO Gospel Singers. Choreographerproducers Donna and Hannah Bontrager and Gospel Singers’ director Andiel Brown bring the biblical story of Esther to exciting new life with the spellbinding tale of the legendary woman whose faith cuts through a world of dancer and political intrigue—to a score of live rock and gospel music spanning the past two centuries. Experience this uplifting new telling of a legend resonating with power and spirit. Tickets: $28 - $58.50; college and youth discounts available.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TORUK - THE FIRST FLIGHT 7:30 pm Moda Center, 1 N Center Ct. St., Portland, OR 97227 TICKET PRICES – Prices do not include service charges. ADULT: $110.00, $85.00, $66.00, $50.00, $34.00* CHILD: (Ages 2-12): $88.00, $68.00, $53.00, $40.00, $27.00* *Ticket Prices Subject to Change

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN 7:30 p.m. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, E. Broadway & High St, Eugene, OR 97401 With a heartwarming book by veteran librettists Dorothy and Herbert Fields and a flat-out brilliant score

by Irving Berlin, Annie Get Your Gun was a smash hit when it opened in 1946 and has lifted the spirits of young and old ever since. What can we say?

It’s a perfect holiday outing for the entire family! In 2006 The Shedd Institute presented Peter Stone’s 1999 “updated” revision of the show. Since that time, we’ve made a special effort to mount as many of our musicals as possible in their original version, and in that tradition this December we are pleased to present to you the 1946 original! Tickets: $22-$38 WILD CHILD 8 pm The WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Tickets: advance – $15, at door – $18

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LIVE: CHRISTMAS SWAP DON’T SHOP 2016 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Guy Lee Elementary School, 755 Harlow Rd, Springfield, Oregon 97477 Swap don’t Shop is in it’s 5th year thanks to all of you who come and help show your support.

I will never be able to put into enough words how thankful I am for everyone taking a chance on me and my little idea that is Swap don’t Shop, for all of your support, all of your trust, all of your donations it has helped bless our community so much.

LEARN: EUGENE POETRY SLAM 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 97405

PLAY: EUGENE SATURDAY MARKET’S HOLIDAY MARKET

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 Handcrafted gifts sold by artists, international food court and live music ANNIE GET YOUR GUN 7:30 p.m. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, E. Broadway & High St, Eugene, OR 97401 With a heartwarming book by veteran librettists Dorothy and Herbert Fields and a flat-out brilliant score

by Irving Berlin, Annie Get Your Gun was a smash hit when it opened in 1946 and has lifted the spirits of young and old ever since. What can we say?

It’s a perfect holiday outing for the entire family! In 2006 The Shedd Institute presented Peter Stone’s 1999 “updated” revision of the show. Since that time, we’ve made a special effort to mount as many of our musicals as possible in their original version, and in that tradition this December we are pleased to present to you the 1946 original! Tickets: $22-$38

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TORUK - THE FIRST FLIGHT 4:00 pm Moda Center, 1 N Center Ct St, Portland, OR 97227 TICKET PRICES – Prices do not include service charges. ADULT: $110.00, $85.00, $66.00, $50.00, $34.00* CHILD: (Ages 2-12): $88.00, $68.00, $53.00, $40.00, $27.00* *Prices Subject to Change WOW HALL MEMBERSHIP PARTY FEAT. BEAT CRUNCHERS, CHERRY & THE LOWBOYS, MICHAEL OMOGROSSO AND A SPECIAL APPEARANCE

BY THE RAVENTONES 7 p.m. The WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 This year’s entertainment includes the Beat Crunchers, Cherry & The Lowboys, Michael Omogrosso and a very special appearance by The Raventones. As a thank you to our supporters, the Membership Party features food and beverages donated by a variety of Lane County’s best restaurants and suppliers. If your favorite restaurant donated last year, please thank them.

If not, encourage them to do so. Admission is free for WOW Hall members.

Membership is on a sliding scale, $15-30 individual, $45 couple and business sponsorships start at $100.

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Customers in House of Records on 13th Avenue perusing the shelves of vinyls. (Photographs by Aaron Nelson)

wouldn’t be any other way. I wouldn’t believe you,” said Sutherland.

As far as Skip Hermenn is concerned, two record stores in one town is pretty good.

“It doesn’t happen in America that often anymore,” he said. “There are so many towns the size of Eugene, if not bigger, that don’t even have one record store left.”

His shop, which has been around for about 30 years, carries a larger stock of CDs than House of Records. That specialization helps them separate themselves from the other shop, but the two share a focus on knowledgeable staff. Hermenn showed pride in the edge this gave his store over the corporate world.

“We don’t hire anybody here that doesn’t have knowledge,” said Hermenn.

As powerful as good customer service can be, at Skip’s and House of Records alike, many agree that what has kept vinyl alive is what lies on the shelves. In an industry that pushes more and more toward digitization, shops like these turn music into a physical experience.

“It kind of reminds you that there’s so much out there, and you get to look through it,” said Shawna Gray, a first-time customer on a road trip down the West Coast. “I appreciate that there’s a library still available.”

The feeling is mutual for visitors new and old. Will Lee, who has been coming to House of Records a few times a week for 43 years, can still find something new when picking methodically through the neatly organized shelves.

“I like to take my time, because there’s always something you’re gonna

miss,” said Lee. “You should always have a list.”

This archival feeling isn’t necessarily available in digital music. In research for Rolling Stone articles and a lifetime of visiting record stores, Knopper has decided this physical history is one part of why the independent shops still exist.

“They’re like a museum in a lot of ways: Here’s the old format that’s really warm and cool and here’s the old artists and here are the employees that can tell you all about it,” said Knopper. “I miss record stores. I miss searching through the racks.”

Although the classic match-up pits technological progression against retro media, Sager thinks that the new-age world of downloading and streaming services provides a wider view of music that actually supports retail shops. He compared the necessity of both to the trend of online dating — a photo of a potential partner will only take you so far, eventually you want to meet them in person.

“You can have the idea of something, or you can have the artificial substance of something, but you want to have the flesh and bones reality of that thing,” said Sager. “That’s what makes it complete.”

Even if Sager is right, and services like Spotify and Apple Music don’t spell the end for the long aisles of forgotten vinyl that line the House of Records, no one can say that the future is certain. But for Sutherland, and those that frequent the big, blue house on 13th Avenue, the era of vinyl will never die.

“All of us feel deeply that that is a medium that cannot be perfected or surpassed. It’s a remarkable thing, it’s a romantic story,” he said.

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It’s no secret that a college education is expensive — the University of Oregon estimates the one-year cost for an out of state resident to be $49,392. The idea is that students will earn that money back through the jobs they acquire after college, but the financial road through higher education can be a harrowing, draining and stressful journey fraught with Top Ramen and tears.

Students can try to alleviate some of their financial strain with student discounts. The discount fliers handed out on campus are only a small and focused fraction of the financial savings available to college students from a wide array of companies. Below is a list of some of the best discounts available online for students.

Amazon Prime Student Amazon started as a book purchasing platform but has evolved into a massive online superstore where almost anything can be found, and often at a reasonable price. With just the click of a button, users can shop for anything, from groceries to vehicle parts.

A general Amazon membership is free, but in 2005 Amazon launched its Prime service. For $10.99 a month, Prime members receive free two-day shipping with select items, along with access to Amazon’s video and music service. Students are eligible for a six-month free Prime trial, courtesy of Sprint, and 50% off membership when the trial is over.

Adobe Creative Cloud From photo and video editing to web and graphic design, Adobe Creative Cloud has it all. This software has gained widespread use in the creative industry by companies, artists, students and educators. Many of the university computers have access to Adobe products on them. Normally, Creative Cloud is $69.99 for all of the apps and business services or $39.99 a month for just the apps; but with a student discount the cost for all apps is $15.99 a month. Alternatively, a smaller Creative Cloud Photography package can be PA G E 6

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purchased for only $9.99 a month.

The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal is an award winning business and finance paper.

Since the first issue published in July 1889, The Wall Street Journal has become renowned for its business coverage, breaking news and more. The Wall Street Journal could be considered a must read for many business students.

Regular subscription for the Journal is broken up into options of $12 for 12 weeks, $99 for six months, or $277 for a year. But with the given discount, students can subscribe for only $15 for 15 weeks, or $49 for a year.

Apple Apple devices like MacBooks, iPhones, iPods and Tablets are everywhere today. Microsoft versus Apple is a common debate, and Apple markets itself to college students by advertising products with a long lifespan and userfriendly interface. It’s Education Store online offers students discounts of up to $200 off on a new MacBook, among other deals.

Car insurance Many insurance companies offer generous discounts for students. Geico offers 15 percent off, Allstate 20 percent and State Farm and Farmer’s Insurance both offer 25 percent off car insurance.

But there is a catch: all of these are only eligible for “good students.” This means, for the most part, that these students must be under 25 years old, be on the Dean’s or Honor Roll list, be ranked in the top 20 percent of their class, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. This is only a short list, but Business Insider has a list of 34 discounts every student should use, and a simple Google search can uncover dozens more similar lists. Entertainment venues, movie theaters, clothing stores, restaurants, and even some fast food chains give discounts at certain locations. It never hurts to ask about student discounts.

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Can safety pins really make a difference?

You may have noticed a spread of pictures in social media newsfeeds of people wearing safety pins on their clothing. The wearing of a safety pin is part of a rising social movement occurring in the United States that started after the presidential election.

These safety pins are meant to indicate someone as an ally of minority social groups that are experiencing hatred and discrimination. It is meant to be a representation of their willingness to stand up for equal rights and treatment. In this time of uncertainty, many are searching for a way to reconcile themselves to this new reality.

The movement was inspired by a similar movement in the UK after Brexit, the UK’s decision to leave the European Union which sparked multiple outbreaks of racism within Britain. The safety pin movement is gaining momentum in support of minority social groups, including immigrants and the Muslim community.

Although this form of “silent protest� is appropriate and heart-warming, it just doesn’t seem to be enough. Anybody can wear a safety pin and claim themselves an ally, but actions and not standpoints are what makes a difference in our society. “I have a daughter who is not white. It’s scary to have children [who are] in the position of being bullied or attacked. The safety pins were a no-brainer,� said Stephanie Lind, a community member and strong activist of inclusion

and equality.

In truth, it’s our children that are likely to benefit from this kind of movement. Lind described the fear that she felt for her child after the election. There was no way of knowing how people would react and yet, she had to send her daughter to school anyway. Allowing children to see the solidarity among their community members can relieve stress and keep their lives functioning normally. But, pinning a safety pin on your clothes can’t be where it ends.

Lind admits to never being someone who generally defended her opinions: “I’m at a point where I can’t be passive, wearing something that exposes my opinions is pushing me to not be [passive] and to do more.�

Lind has taken to wearing extra safety pins so that when she spreads the word to those unaware, she can also share a pin with them should they wish to participate. Perhaps the employment of the pin can bring courage to those in power to make a real difference, and start one’s further involvement in other movements as well.

In many ways, we have become further divided than ever before, but one of the benefits of disparity is that we learn a little more about ourselves along the way. Who we want to be is often determined by qualities we know we don’t wish to embody. A large portion of the country is attempting to remain open minded and ultimately inclusive toward all social groups

and impose solidarity, specifically towards immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community and the Muslim community.

Writer Ijeoma Oluo questions the actual influence this movement may have on our society. “I won’t trust anyone just because they are wearing a safety pin,� writes Oluo. “I will trust actions, nothing more, nothing less.� Oluo points out that there is a problem with this movement despite its positive surface message. Wearing a safety pin isn’t enough — but it can be the start of something bigger.

Considering oneself as an ally of someone who is being discriminated against is admirable. I appreciate the effort as much as anyone can, but we can’t let it stop there. Actions speak louder than accessories. There will never be a more meaningful message than someone physically or verbally defending someone else under social attack.

Although the intention behind this movement speaks wonders and may touch those it is directed towards, it does little to improve the “danger� that these minority groups find themselves in. “It’s not enough,� says Lind, “but I think that it’s a way that, on my person, I can make a statement. They act as a constant reminder to myself to do more.�

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1 Up 6 Group of whales 9 Shade of purple 14 XXII Winter Olympics locale 15 Outer opening?

16 Bluesman Willie 17 Longest common word in the English language … that has its letters in reverse alphabetical order 19 Synchronously 20 Fir coat?

21 … that forms another word when read backward 23 Not estos or 60-Down 25 Producer of change 26 Contemporary of Faraday 28 Goes (for) 30 In a slip 34 Slinky, e.g.

36 Neighbor of Manhattan’s Little Italy 38 Airheaded 39 … that has no repeated letters 42 Auto option 43 Srta., on the Seine

44 Doubly bent construction piece 45 Loafers 47 Edward who wrote “A Book of Nonsense” 49 “___ a bird …”

50 Melville adventure 52 Not stay on topic 54 … that has five consecutive vowels 58 Suppress 61 Old court org.

62 … that is spelled entirely from the last dozen letters of the alphabet 64 “Turn on the A.C.” 65 Pub suds 66 Old company whose logo featured a torch 67 Patriot who said “Government even in its best state is but a necessary evil” 68 Many an email attachment 69 Gets on board

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1 Right hand: Abbr.

2 Early settlers around the Grand Canyon

3 Budget-minded 4 Lots 5 Moolah 6 “Hmm, I don’t know about that” 7 Cut from the payroll 8 Purchase from an I.S.P. 9 1980s social policy 10 Pink gem 11 What conquers “omnia,” in a phrase 12 What a hot dog might do 13 Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, e.g.

18 Bunny of children’s literature 22 Resident of a popular “City” 24 Subject of radar tracking 26 Latin eyes 27 Gave an edge to 29 Talker-upper, maybe 31 Carrots and lettuce, humorously 32 Splendor 33 Batik artists 35 Miss 37 Like many beach bods 40 Spread through

41 Whom Kane in “Citizen Kane” is based on 46 “___ heard” 48 Fraternity initiation, e.g.

51 Coming up 53 Terra ___ 54 W. C. Fields’s “I am free of all prejudice.

I hate everyone equally,” e.g.

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56 All-grade 57 Alchemist’s quest 59 Man of Fortune 60 See 23-Across 63 One calling the shots?

SOLUTION

Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and 3x3 block.

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