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Greeks organize to aid disabled See Page 6 Oregon Daily Emerald Monday, April 14.1980 Eugene. Oregon Volume 87, Number 130 Food, fun and entertainment By Chris Norred . . • (N Ihr K.marold v ■ | .McArthur' Court was transformed into.a comfortable and intimate ho min for the world Sunday evening whon lh« Foreign Students Organisation hosted international Night 1986 Kxotir international cuisines and cultural entertainment were all part of the grand finale of the witeklong International Festival '86. Songs, dances and exhibitions from around Photo by MU Iim! Wilhelm The international fashion show was one of the hifihliffhts of International Niffht WHfi. Hare, a "Kiss-Me-Kate" hat is worn with a traditional Danish outfit. ■ the world .were . presented... in the four-hour ihow that began about '6 p.m. Inside ISrtac Court;, a beautiful stage decorated in red and gold tones formed a splendid background for the performances that captivated the audience of about 500 people The evening began withsongand dance from Latin America to entertain the audience during dinner. > ' . ■ •. The formal'program began with an old Nordic folk song and dance, which tells the story of a man whose brother betrayed him and tried to marry his favorite girl; That was followed by a German folk song called “Today Mere. Tomorrow There," which praises the life of a transient. The show continued with an exciting Spanish Flamenco Guitar solo, “spiced with gypsies' breath and rhythm." A dance troupe performed some magnifi cent dances from the Middle Fast. Members of the group wore Middle Kastern costumes as six women performed some amazing feats of balance and skill accompanied by two musicians. One woman danced with a loaded serving tray balanced perfectly atop her head while she moved her hips, sat down on the stage, lay nearly flat, rolled over and stood up again without missing a beat. But the international fashion stww may have been the highlight of the evening for many. The fashion show included costumes from more than 20 different countries and from nearly every continent on the globe. Organiza tion. variety and authenticity made the fashion show a perfect example of the evening's pur pose, as representatives from many different cultural Liackgounds went brought together on the same stage at the same time for a common purpose. “To all of the foreign community, you enrich our lives greatly, and we thank you," said University Provost Richard Hill, the guest of honor. Consul says Soviets seek end to arms race By Michelle Brence Of the Emerald The Soviet Union is commits ted to ending the arms race, and disarmament will he achieved by. banning nuclear tests arid weapons in^space, said Consul Vladimir Golubkov of the Soviet Consulate in San Francisco. . “Our choice is clear: stop- . ping thp arms race on earth and •" preventing it from spreading, ” Golubkov said.. . ; .Golubkov and- Vice Consul Andrei Nazarov spoke to about 100 students and commu n ity members Friday night after meeting with University Presi dent Paul Olum and South Eugene High School* classes, earlier in the day: They visited Kugene at the invitation, of Joseph Austin, who teaches "War in the Nuclear Age.” a University SEARCH class. An end to nuclear testing is "the most effective way to put an end to the nuclear arms race;” Golubkov said. "It is clear that new weapons need to be tested, and if there are no tests, there.can be no new weapons.” he said Hut the United States has re jected the Soviets’ invitation to join a nuclear test ban, he said. The Soviets extended the ban twice, but the United States' response has remained "No,” he said;: ‘‘especially after (Thursday’s) test in Nevada.” The Soviet Union and the United States "speak absolutely different languages” when it comes to President Reagan’S pmposal to mutually inspect nuclear test sites, (Jolubkov said. : • 7 "■ "The Soviet Union has pro posed to ban nuclear tests altogether, while the United States is frying to legalize ' them,” he said. And the. proposed Strategic Pefense, Initiative, br Star Wars, is a "new spiral of the arms race,” Golubkov said. The plan violates the 1972 anti-ballistic,missile treaty, and all arguments in favor-of the system are “deprived of logic,'’ he said,. " , y . ..... ; . ' • • "Our “position is let’s go down, not up;y he said. ’ • Golubkov repeated Soviet proposals to eradicate all nuclear weapons by the end of the century and to pull U.S. and • Soviet medium-range missiles out of Europe. He also spoke of a Soviet desire (6 withdraw troops from Afghanistan and to participate in a summit in the United States. .. . " . • ... *It is clear that new weapons need to be tested, and if there are no tests, there can be no new weapons. * — Vladimir Golubkov “We should like in the near future to withdraw Soviet troops stationed in Afghanistan.. as soon as a political settlement is reached that ensures an actual cessation and particularly the non resumption of the armed aggres sion by the local contras. ..” Golubkov said. Golubkov also called for a Continued on Page 5 More testicle-cancer awareness needed, victim says By Mike Rear ..... ^ <Im Km»rald During finals week ut this University of Eastern Washington two years ago, Kevin Linn and.a few friends were sit ting anuind his apartment drinking beer and eating Ghent os while watching an episode of NBC’s "St. Elsewhere.” The episode featured a young man who had lieen diagnosed with testicular cancer and explained the technique of Testicular Self-Examination (TSK), The next day while in the shower. Linn discovered a lump on one of his testicles after following the instructions given during the episode, he said The swelling was large and elongated, and when comparod to the testicle itself. Linn said, "it was like taking an oversiz ed grapefruit and setting it on a basketball." When he went in for a routine checkup a few days later, he mentioned the growth to his doctor, who sent him to a urologist. The lump was diagnosed us cancerous, and Linn says that, in effect, the show saved his life. I,inn spoke about testicular cancer and the importance of early detection to a group of about 100 American Cancer Society (ACS) volunteers and students Saturday at the Univarsity. Testicular cancer is most common among men 15 to 35 years of age and ac counts for 12 percent of all cancer deaths today, according to ACS statistics. Ten years ago, most of those contracting the disease would have died. Today, however, because of advances in medicine and radiology, there is a cure rate of close to 90 percent. Testicular examination is a simple and easy process that takes about three minutes. The technique involves feeling for unusual contours, and it is best when done after a warm shower or bath. Kx aminations should be conducted monthly. The first sign of cancer is a slight enlargement of one of the testicles. I’ain may be absent, but there may be a dull ache in the lower abdomen and groin. The ACS has estimated that about 5,100 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in 1980 alone. Linn works as a volunteer for the ACS by traveling a circuit to give lectures and workshops. "If by volunteering for the American Cancer Society I can help spread the word about the importance of early detection. . . and if just one person learns what I learned watching ‘St. Elsewhere,’ and it saves their life. . .then it will real ly be worth it,” Linn said. Before Linn saw the “St. Elsewhere" episode, he never would have known that he could get testicular cancer, he said. *’l didn't know what the symptoms were. I thought I knew everything because 1 was only 20 years old.” Testicular cancer is most common among men 15 to 35 years of age and ac counts for 12 percent of all cancer deaths today, according to American Cancer Society statistics. Linn was lighthearted and humorous about his condition. He says he believes his attitude was boosted by his religious convictions as well as by bis “silver lin ing” point of view. "St. Elsewhere” is very involved with the ACS in lx>s Angeles, Linn said. Now he watches "St. Elsewhere" every week. and if he has to miss it, his brother tapes it for him, he said. Linn would have been added to the list of statistical fatalities if he had waited a couple more weeks, he said. After his recovery, Linn began two years of volunteer work with the ACS. He has spoken to groups in Connecticut. Washington, Oregon, Kentucky and Louisiana. He also has appeared on "PM Magazine,” recorded a commercial with members of the cast of "St. Elsewhere,” and will appear on WTBS Saturday at 7 p.m. Although Linn has a hectic schedule, he enjoys his activity but is unsure of the future, he said. He is sure, however, that he will be an ACS volunteer for some time to come. Linn is one of many volunteers involv ed in the ACS 198b statewide Residential Crusade Kickoff, its annual education and its fund-raising effort. April has been declared National Cancer Control Month by the ACS. There will be more lectures and information on the prevention and control of cancer throughout the month. For more information about TSE, the National Cancer Month or the ACS, call 485-2211.