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An Evening Of Poetiy with Staceyann Chin Staceyann Chin is a spoken word artist from Jamaica and NYC whose poetry focuses on issues of cultural, ethnic, gender and sexual identity. 008946 Wednesday, April 12 6pm, Buzz Coffeehouse U of O Campus This event brought H to you in part by: 1 LGBTESSP M PARTY Fund B ASUO Women's Center | OMA Cycle Logic. Bicycles are a key component in a healthy transportation system. Give respect. Get respect. 008986! Give Respect: Pedestrian spaces are not for bike riding. Please do not ride your bike on the sidewalk. For more info see the OPS Bicycle Program website http://safetyweb.uoregon.edu. Free weekly bicycle safety classes, David Niles OPS Bicycle Coordinator 346-5425 Football continued from page 7 appointment,” said Bellotti, who has compiled a 39-20 record in his five seasons at Oregon. “Al though the more I thought about it, I realized that my expectations were probably a little bit unrealis tic.” Bellotti acknowledged that the program’s success over the past few years has “certainly raised the bar around here.” One player in particular who doesn’t mind such high expecta tions is quarterback Joey Harring ton. The sophomore, fresh off his role as a McArthur Court fanatic for the men’s basketball team, is just excited to be out there in pads. He speaks highly of his quarter back counterpart A.J. Feeley, and the two are making crisp passes and clean hand-offs during prac tice. “Things are going really well,” Harrington said. “And this week we’re getting back in there and we got the rust off. A.J. and I definite ly have shown that we have a year under our belts.” Bellotti has said that Harrington is listed as the number one quar terback this spring, although the starting job for the fall is still up for grabs. The coach said that he will not worry about deciding on a starter until fall camp. Both quarterbacks have proven that they can start in the Pacific 10 Conference, but were forced at times to take on the role of cheer leader. Harrington knows how much the experience of being both a starter and a back-up will help him and Feeley this year. “I think we learned a lot last year,” Harrington said. “I think we learned how to handle the sit uation, how to deal with our selves and how to compete against each other. And I think we’ve kind of settled into a com fort level here.” NFL Draft Update Saturday is only three days away. It marks the opening day of the 2000 NFL Draft, and it could be an especially sweet weekend for at least six Oregon seniors. Head coach Mike Bellotti is hoping for the best for tailback Reuben Droughns, linebacker Pe ter Sirmon, rover Michael Fletch er, placekicker Nathan Villegas, linebacker Dietrich Moore and wide receiver Tony Hartley. “Those kids have all been some of the greatest players that we’ve had here,” Bellotti said. “They are great performers and contributors. I think what they’re looking for is a chance that they can do it at the next level. And I think given that opportunity, they will surprise some people.” Bellotti has said that he has heard projections of Droughns be ing picked in the second-to-third round range and Sirmon being se lected in the third-to-fifth round area. “I think the others might be late rounds, but [also] might be free agents,” said Bellotti, who has had contact with many of his for mer players this past week. “There has been some interest in them. They just have to keep in shape and keep working hard.” Harrington said he’s excited to see where his former teammates go “I’m sure they’re going to get a chance to play somewhere be cause they’re exceptional athletes, and bring a lot to a team,” Har rington said. Harrington said that Fletcher and Moore, specifically, may not be as widely known on the na tional scene. “Fletch has a great work ethic,” Harrington said. “That combined with his attitude on the field and his physical talent will get him a spot. Dietrich is very underrated. He’s very fast and very agile, and can knock the crap out of you. He’ll get picked up.” The draft begins at 9 a.m. Satur day and is expected to last until 7 p.m. or after the third round is completed. It resumes on Sunday at 8 a.m. and will likely end at 2 p.m. Take the Test [It's free, and you don't have to study!] Practicing safer sex includes knowing your HIV status. For a limited time during spring term 2000, free HIV testing will be available to current University of Oregon students at the University Health Center. Call (541) 346-2770 to schedule a test with an HIV counselor. Students must present the cou pon below at the appointment to receive the free test. Funding for free HIV testing is provided by a grant by E.C. Brown and is available while funds last. Know Your Status Present this coupon to the University of Oregon University Health Center at the time of your HIV test to receive the free test. Call (541) 346 2770 to schedule your appointment with an HIV counselor. This coupon is not valid to cover other services at the University Heath Center.
