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Cancer crusade gets underway Tests handed-out for self-evaluation of risks oy /\iirea uross Of the Emerald The American Cancer Society's annual door to-door educational crusade is in full swing — with volunteers distributing information and risk tests — and will run through Monday. The tests provide a quick way for people to evaluate their chances of getting cancer of the lung, colon or rectum, according to cancer society literature. These three forms of cancer are the focus of this year's campaign, says crusade director Jeanne Huey. Other forms will be dealt with in the future. Huey admits the crusade's goal, "to get every house in the city," may seem a little unrealistic, but she says it is an ideal worth aiming for. A phone blitz held last week drew about 250 volunteers for the educational campaign, Huey says. The cancer society volunteers each visit about fifteen houses in their own neighborhoods. This year, they aspire to raise $3,000, she says. And while students aren't usually the best workers because they move around a lot, organiz ed student groups can be helpful, Huey says. "In conjunction with the door-to-door drive, the Greek system at the University is participating in a national fund-raising event called 'Send a Mouse to College,' ” Huey says. In addition to fund-raising, the crusade focuses on educating people about cancer risks and prevention. The information taken door-to-door is ' literal ly life-saving,” says Scott Lieuallen, president of the Lane County cancer society's Board of Directors. With education and early detection, Lieuallen says the cure rate of cancer can be increased 50 percent. That figure is significant because statistics show that cancer is threatening more people than ever before, he says. Today, cancer will strike one out of three peo ple, whereas before, one out of four were threatened, he says. The types of cancer which pose the largest threats are also changing, Lieuallen says. Lung cancer is becoming the main cancer killer of women,, replacing breast cancer as the largest concern, he says. Cigarette smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, he says. Detailed information on cancer and methods of detection, prevention and cure is available from the American Cancer Society, 1625 Oak Street, 484-2211. Health center plans to hold workshops featuring stress, weight and nutrition The Student Health Center will soon offer workshops in stress and nutrition, weight management, nutrition for women and breaking the sugar habit. The workshops begins May 7. The workshop topics are bas ed on findings from a survey of students' nutrition interests conducted last term by the center's nutritionist, Pat Donahue. Student interest favored small discussion groups that would meet for three Monday evening sessions and would address the issues of stress, weight manage ment, women's nutrition and breaking the sugar habit. Donahue says the workshops will help participating students make lifestyle changes in any one of these areas. Though the four most com monly marked topics were the only selections for this term's workshops, interest was also ex pressed in learning about other areas of wellness, including meatless meal planning, snacks, body image awareness, exer cise, and athletic performance. Registration for the three session workshops will be held on Monday, May 7, at 6 p.m., in the second floor dining room of the Student Health Center. The $5 workshop will run for three consecutive Monday evenings trom 6:30 to 8 p.m. Food samples will be provided. Students should use the out patient entrance across from Carson Hall. Enrollment will be limited. ASUO is seeking qualified people to fill positions on executive staff, Davis says Few students participated in the recent ASUO elections — either as candidates or voters — but there's still an opportunity for people to get involved in stu dent government. Incoming ASUO Pres. Julie Davis is looking for qualified people to fill her 1984-85 Ex ecutive staff positions. Available positions include state affairs, program ad tthe. turning Point Perms on ~mt (Haircut & dry included) Haircuts only. I' (Shampoo & dry included) All our work is fully Guaranteed! 10:00 to 5:00 Tues. thru Sat 2660 Oak Street • 485-5203 Time to recycle this paper ministration and finance, stu dent events, University affairs, publications and an executive assistant. Stipends range from $125 to $175 per month for assistant coordinators and work-study positions are also available. Positions involve at least 15 to 20 hours of work per week and re quire dedicated people willing to work in a cooperative office, _ Davis says. All students are encouraged to apply as Davis says she wants to build an effective office through broad-based participation. Applications and job descrip tions are available in the ASUO office, Suite 4, EMU, and are due by 5 p.m. May 9. ASUO is an affirmative action/equal oppor tunity employer. -oie 4740 Main NUSHOOZ the Rjwmtewner names '(ant-Mop Panc/n' ’'test local record of+teyear' ( 1 NU SHOOZ SHARE A RIDE fe,ner^:r^ Greeks to roll charity kee A rare opportunity exists tor University students Satur day. They'll get the chance to combine one of their favorite things — beer — with a good cause. Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity will roll a keg of beer from Corvallis to Eugene Saturday with the hope their effort will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Fraternity members are asking for pledges per mile as donations to the MDA. The money will help provide such services as the tree monthly clinic at Sacred Heart Hospital, as well as fun ding important research. A red fire truck will lead the roll down Highway 99 and each of the 50 rollers will be alternated at regular inter vals. Anyone interesled in help ing can contact Pat O'Neil of Sigma Phi Epsilon at 686-5183 or Nela Ladd of the MDA at 686-2753. _Duffel Active Sportswear 10 to 5 Monday-Saturday Wednesday until 7 %teu>ei A Fashionable Experience i I C" Cinco de HI with Caracas (Latin Salsa Jazz) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Shots of Tequila H.25 Dos Eqtiis, Carta Bianca $1.50 a bottle from 9 to closing. 259 E. 5th • 343-8488 Riches, Fame... EXPERIENCE! Advertising positions available for summer and academic 1984-85 year. We are looking for freshmen and sophomores to fill positions in our advertising department. Besides selling ad space, you will be designing ads, maintain ing client contact and learning how to solve your clients' needs and problems. In effect, you will be a one-person "Agency". Here's your chance to get one step closer toward your career goals and gain in valuable experience while do ing so. These positions are paid on a commission basis and require at least 20 hours per week. You must have the use of a car in order to apply. If your career goal is in marketing, sales, public relations, advertising or business, this is an excellent opportunity. Applications Close May 22 Application forms are available at the Oregon Daily Emerald reception desk, 300 EMU. For more information see Susan Thelen, Advertising Manager. I he Lmerald is a n c</uj/ opportunity, allirmative at lion employer. Women a ml minorities are encouraged to apply.