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When the levee breaks... MATHEW STIFFLER/Emerald Water rushes into a gravel pit at Delta Sand and Gravel after a dike on the Willamette River broke. The entire quarry was filled with water that will take months to pump out. Java and the Muse gives a night to women performers ■ EVENT: The show allows women a chance to be on stage without being judged By Kristin Bailey Student Activities Editor What started as some reflec tions over a cup of coffee for a University alumna has turned into a traditional event for the ASUO Women’s Center. Java and the Muse will take place again tonight in the EMU In ternational Student Lounge at 7 p.m. The quarterly event was devel oped by Jenny Root, a former stu dent, about five years ago, said Bonnie Kanter, office coordinator of the Women’s Center. “The word ‘muse’ means an in spiring artistic force,” she said. “Jenny wanted to do something for women to express their talent in a safe place. So one day she was having coffee and snacks, and there it was. Unfortunately, not many people know what ‘Java and the Muse’ means.” For those who still don’t know, Java and the Muse is an evening of different performances from lo cal singers, poets and dancers — all of whom are women. “This is to showcase women’s talent,” said Edith Webster, Women’s Center fund-raising co ordinator. “The talent levels vary. It’s not like we’re expecting a lot of rock stars. It’s women coming together and expressing them selves. It’s powerful and a lot of positive energy.” Java and the Muse also serves to raise money for the Women’s Center general fund. Attendees are requested to make a $3 dona tion. “It’s important women know they have a place where they can come and not be judged if they don’t perform well,” Kanter said. “It’s a good atmosphere. It can be very therapeutic as well.” Performances kick off at 7 p.m. and end around 10:30 p.m. An open microphone will be avail able for an hour after perfor mances. PASTA. 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Police do not know how much money was taken from the ac count and have not identified a sus pect. ■ Stereo equipment worth $315 was taken from a car parked at 492 E. 13th Ave. sometime between midnight and 8 a.m. on Nov. 16. ■ A bicycle valued at $700 was taken from the Delta Upsilon House at 1865 Alder Street between 11 p.m. Nov. 16 and 10 a m. Nov. 17. It has not been recovered. ■ Someone took a wallet from a purse in Agate Hall between 12:15 and 12:45 p.m. on Nov. 19. An un specified amount of cash and some credit cards were in the wallet and have not been recovered. ■ Someone stole a wallet that contained a bank card at about 8 a.m. from Sacred Heart Hospital Nov. 18. Using the card, the suspect took $280 out of the account within 12 minutes. Police suggest people keep their personal access numbers separate from their bank cards. —compiled by Doug Irving Cash For Textbooks Mon.-Sat. Smith Family Bookstore 768 E. 13th 1 Block From Campus 345-1651 The ASUO Student Senate con vened Wednesday night in the EMU Boardroom. ■ After some debate, ASUO Legal Services received $825 from the Senate surplus fund. The money will go toward funding work-study positions for law clerk research assistants. Funding for the positions was originally denied during last year’s ASUO Programs Finance Committee budget hearings. “I have a hard time going above the PFC,” Senator Doug Baker said. “If it’s something [the PFC] didn’t see as a need for the budget and we give them this special re quest, it’s like we’re going above their heads.” However, Senate President Kalpana Krishnamurthy dis agreed, stating the work-study po sitions provided valuable services to University students. “While 1 totally trust the PFC, when a program is doing a great job and training people, it’s not in the students’ best interests to limit these opportunities,” she said. ■ The Senate confirmed Chris Jaeger and Sean Parlaman to Ath letic Department Finance seats 8 and 9, respectively. All but one Senate position have been filled. — compiled by Kristin Bailey 5 tO y~r. Resale Clothing j NEED CHRISTMAS 1 MONEY? 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