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UO rave continued from page 1A Why are illegal drugs so com monly linked to the rave scene, and what kind of problems have arisen from this synthetic partner ship? According to Hyperreal, an or ganization that provides safety information about legal and ille gal substances to the rave com munity, the presence of drugs throughout youth culture in modern American history can contribute to the expectations of some ravers about what they are supposed to be doing at raves. In the 1950s, it was marijuana and jazz; in the 1960s and 1970s, so many kids inhaled, injected and ingested most any type of substance; while the 1980s brought forth a dangerous chem ical revolution in the drug cul ture that carried over into the 1990s. Also, the central essence of a rave revolves around intense mu sic, dancing and physical energy. The enhanced stamina provided by drugs can help people stay up all night and may be another fac tor in this cultural trade-off, ac cording to Hyperreal. There are, however, significant risks that are often ignored by the raving community at large. For example, a small percentage of the population is prone to aller gic reactions with MDMA, com monly known as Ecstasy, and some ravers have died suddenly after taking low dosages of the drug, according to Hyperreal With event security being pro vided by EMU Support Services and additional support from out side companies, the event organ izers are doing their best to avoid drug consumption and distribu tion at the event, said Chris Spinelli, event organizer for the University Cultural Forum. According to Hyperreal, MDMA is the most popular drug at raves. Its primary effects last several hours. Users feel a tremendous sense of empathy for those around them. Since it comes in pill or cap sule form, MDMA is easily adul terated, and many dealers take ad vantage of that by mixing or replacing it with cheaper drugs or placebos. The effects of Ecstasy on the user can include: tightened muscles, sweating, chills, in creased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and, sometimes, intense depression from the lower ing of Seratonin in the brain. Oc casionally, it can cause toxic reac tions in people with asthma, heart conditions, diabetes, epilepsy, psy chosis or depression. In addition to providing securi ty, the Cultural Forum and KWVA have taken other steps to ensure the safety of those attend ing the rave. Event hosts are giv ing out safety instructions to all participants, and medical staffing is being provided by the White Bird Clinic , a local non-profit or ganization. Spinelli said he doesn’t foresee any significant problems with drugs or other illegal activity aris ing at the event. “We’ve worked hard with the University and community to provide a safe atmosphere for everyone,” he said. So far, the administration has allowed the event organizers to handle the situation on their own. Steven Sawada, promotions director at KWVA Campus Radio, said he has been very happy with the process so far. “I think [the administration sees] the need for this type of event on campus,” he said. With local raves selling out on a regular basis and no extreme problems reported in the Eugene community, Spinelli and Sawada said they feel that the stage is set for a safe and positive event. “The community seems to want this,” Spinelli said. “Our promotions have been centered on campus, at local raves, the downtown district and the rest of the Eugene community. Everyone has had a good response.” Career Expo continued from page 1A liver a speech titled “Getting to the Top of the Charts — A Person al Story of Making Your Dreams a Reality” today at noon in the Ger linger Lounge. Until a year ago, Smith was an executive at DreamWorks, a multi- , media production company. She left her post to pursue another dream. Now she speaks at colleges and universities across the coun try. “I always wanted to speak to young students and encourage them to follow their dreams,” Smith said. “Everyone knows what their dreams are, but they have to do what is necessary to bring them to fruition. ” Virginia Garrison, the event’s coordinator, will host a workshop to give tips and words of encour agement to students who wish to succeed at the career fair. The workshop will be held Tuesday from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. in the EMU Rogue Room. - The EMU Ballroom will be filled with more than 90 represen tatives of companies all over the country. The Career Center’s Web site has a complete list of compa nies that will participate. “It can be a bit intimidating,” Garrison said. The best way to curb this intimi dation is to be prepared, she said. Experienced job hunters and re cruiters agree that being prepared is the best way to enter the fair. “Honestly,” University alum nus Todd Backus said, “I feel like the research was the number one thing that made me feel comfort able approaching [Alexander Ogilvy].” Backus secured his job at the San Francisco based public rela tions firm after spending two hours at the 1999 fair. He spent an additional 15 to 20 hours research ing companies before ever walk ing into the fair, he said. A less prepared student can still take advantage of the fair. Backus recommended doing a few hours of research and targeting two or three companies. Backus also suggested students spend time working on resumes. “Just having your resume to gether will boost your confi dence,” he said. April Razey, recruiting supervisor at Enterprise-Rent-a-Car stressed that undergraduate resumes should be one page—no longer. Sticking to basics such as dress ing professionally, giving a firm handshake and knowing one’s ca reer goals are all ways to make a good impression on a recruiter, Razey said. “We look for students to be as prepared as possible,” she said. Students who know what they can bring to a company and who know what they want from a com pany will succeed at the fair, Razey said. Calendar Monday, Jan. 24 Programs Finance Committee Hearing will be held 5to9 p.m. For more information call 346-0623. Food for Thought Video Series: “I Hope You Don’t Mind Me Asking, But” examines muftiraciality. Noon-1:30 p.m. EMU Board Room. Free. For information call 346-3159. Cultural Forum Speaker Marc Reisner, author of the critically ac claimed “Cadillac Desert: The American West and its Disappear ing Water, ” speaks. 7 p.m. EMU Ballroom. Free. Call 346-4373. Girls Robinson 1 boat re I J ob. o Matinee . ■ for the Community Alliance of 1 ane C o Call 4S?-17?5 for ticket information UT Box Office: 346-4191 EMU Ticket Office: 346-436 Hult Center: 682-5000 OJ one! Gome all to the BIG SHOW! WMIBI CAREER HUH; Jobs & Internships 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • EMU Ballroom Bring your r§sum€. At the one-day fair, you can land your first career job or find the right internship. More than 80 companies and public agencies will be at the fair to find good candidates for their job and internship openings. They want to talk to you. BE THERE! Great door prizes offered! You can’t win if you don’t attend. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON CAREER TER PRE-FAIR WORKSHOPS Internship Options 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tues., January 18 Alsea River Room, EMU Resumes 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mon., January 24 Ben Linder Room, EMU How to Succeed at the Fair 4:15-5:15 p.m. Mon., January 24 Rogue River Room, EMU Interviews 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tues., January 25 Ben Linder Room, EMU The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided if requested in advance. Call (541) 346-3235.
