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To Ducks relief, shots finally fall Oregon doesn't get going until the second hall but once it gets hot, there's no turning back. UO wins 77-65. PAGE 7A The Flash Students get opportunity to learn negotiating skills The University Career Center spon sored a workshop Friday afternoon that offered students skills for negoti ating salaries and benefits. The workshop was a part of the 2000 Career Expo, which includes several lectures and workshops leading up to the Winter Career Fair Wednesday. Page3A Time Warner to merge with EMI in $20 billion deal NEW YORK (AP)—Time Warner, which only two weeks ago announced a stun ning $145 billion merger with America Online, plans to shake up the music in dustry through a $20 billion merger with EMI Records, home of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, a source famil iar with the deal said Sunday. The two companies will formally an nounce the deal in London on Mon day, the source, who spoke on condi tion of anonymity, told the Associated Press. Almost everyone included in Clinton’s spending plans WASHINGTON (AP)—President Clin ton’s last budget will be crammed with election-year proposals to distribute federal largesse to as many Americans as possible. He is asking Congress for billions of dollars to expand health care coverage for the uninsured, offer tax breaks to the middle class and help the elderly pay drug bills. The president will hit highlights of his spending initiatives in his State of the Union address Thursday night before a joint session of Congress. Heat wave kills 22 in eastern Australia BRISBANE, Australia (AP)—A heat wave in eastern Australia has killed 22 people in four days, a city weather bu reau spokesman said Monday. The victims all died from heat stress as Queensland state sweltered in temper atures of up to 106 degrees. Most who died were elderly residents of Brisbane, the capital of Queens land. Weather Today Tuesday high 49, low 39 high 45, low 33 Monday January 24,2000 Volume 101, Issue 81 nn thp wflh^ www.dailyemerald.com University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon An independent newspaper University aims to hold safe rave Catharine Kendall Emerald A break dancer shows his moves during a rave in WOW hall Friday night. ■ The Cultural Forum and KWVAwill present ‘Local Elements' Friday By Eric Pfeiffer Oregon Daily Emerald “Sex, Drugs and Rock n’ Roll.” The phrase commonly used to encompass an un holy trilogy of problems as sociated with youth culture takes on new meaning as the University prepares to host its first on-campus rave, “Lo cal Elements,” this Friday in the EMU Ballroom. With an undeniable connection be tween illegal drugs, sexual activity and rave culture, the University has taken steps to organize for this unprece dented event. The Cultural Forum and KWVA, two campus groups co-sponsor ing the event, are working with security officials and community members to pro vide a safe atmosphere for everyone involved. However, University stu dent Emily Sedgwick said, “I plan on attending, and I’m sure it will be safe, but I don’t think it’s realistic to believe that security will be able to keep out all the drugs. ” Turn to UO rave, page 5A 'Local Elements* What: University rave When: January 28,8p.m.-1a.m. Where: EMU Ballroom Prices: $5 gener al, $4 with ID Anarchists vow victory for Eugene mayor Eugene Anarchists for Torrey plan to run their own campaign for the re-election of Mayor Jim Torrey By Travis Geny for the Emerald Voter disillusionment and an all-time low voter turn out were only a few of the goals proposed by Eu gene anarchists to Mayor Jim Torrey in a meeting held Friday at City Hall. The mayor met with the Eu gene anarchists after prom ising to do so after they heckled him at his state of the city speech held on Jan. 12. The anarchists, led by two men who identified themselves as “Rotten John ny” and “Cookie Dow,” be Turn to Torrey, page 3A Catharine Kendall Emerald Eugene anarchist groups EAT and EAT Me discuss issues at a meeting with Mayor Torrey. Jewish culture celebrates nature Hillel recognizes the wonders of nature during a ‘Holiday of the Tree’ celebration Saturday night By Edward Yuen Oregon Daily Emerald Members from the University’s Hillel celebrated Tu B’Shevat Seder, literally translated as “Holiday of the Tree,” Satur day night in recognition of the wonder of nature and to be thankful for the trees that have provided people with food. About 25 people attended the celebra tion, which reminds Jewish society of how barren Israel was in ancient times. Tu B’Shevat Seder, however, is not only a celebration in the Jewish culture but also a ceremony that calls people’s attention to the natural environment. The celebration “should also be impor Turn to Celebration, page 4A Career Expo launches students toward jobs ■ A series of workshops lead up to Wednesday’s Winter Career Fair By Serena Markstrom Oregon Daily Emerald Need a job? A better job? Students still have the opportunity to benefit from the Career Center’s 2000 Ca reer Expo, which began Jan. 18 and will end Wednesday with the Winter Career Fair. Leading up to the fair are a series of lec tures and workshops geared toward help ing students be as prepared as possible for the main event on Wednesday. Keynote speaker, Toni L. Smith will de Turn to Career Expo, page 5A Today’s events Keynote speaker Toni l. Smith, noon, today, Ger linger Lounge Resumedinic3:30 to4:30p.m., today, EMUAlseaRoom How to Succeed at aJobFair,4:15to 5:15 p.m., today, EM U Rogue Room
