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Election continued from page 1 President Wylie Chen and Vice President Mitra Anoushiravani were helping student groups draft ballot measures, as well as writing their own. Measures must be read and ap proved by the ASUO Constitution Court before they can go on the ballot. Many times, the court re jects a first draft and sends it back to the authors for revision. No bal lot measures have been turned in to the court for review. “I’m pretty nervous about that,” Chief Justice Robert Raschio said. “We’re sort of lying in wait.” At the very latest, measures are due two weeks before the primary election, but Raschio said he did n’t think people would start work ing on them until a date is set. “I’m hoping they’ll start rolling in next week,” Raschio said. Breslow said he and Magner have not yet written any ballot measures, and they still need to talk about what they want to do. “No one’s really come to us about the stuff they’re working on,” he said. CC We did a good job of letting people know it was elections time last year. Jay Breslow ASUO President Breslow said he and Rice hope to have their timeline completed by early next week. Despite the late start, he said deadlines simply have to be met one way or another. “We have to do it,” Breslow said. “We have to have the election pulled together.” He added that he believes this year’s elections timeline can still resemble last year’s. Among Rice’s responsibilities in the upcoming weeks will be trying to make sure that students turn out to vote. About 10 percent of stu dents voted last year. “We did a good job of letting people know it was elections time last year,” Breslow said. Aside from the timeline and the deadlines, the method of the elec tions must also be solidified. Bres low said the ASUO still needs to get in touch with Duck Web repre sentatives to ensure the elections are going to be held online. Last year’s elections were con ducted entirely through Duck Web. Rice only spoke briefly about her new role in student govern ment. She said she wants the job and is ready for the quick transi tion necessary to run this year’s election. King continued from page 1 The march will travel from Mar tin Luther King Jr. Park at East 10th Avenue and Grant Street to the Po lice and Fire Training Center at East Second Avenue and Chambers Street. Several groups, such as the Eu gene Human Rights Committee, will give awards to members of the community who have demonstrat ed an awareness of civil rights. On campus, several events next week will address the history of the civil rights movement, offering students, faculty and the commu nity a chance to focus on more than just King’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech, said John Shuford, the University’s MLK Celebration Planning Coordinator. Shuford said this year’s theme, “A Dream to be Achieved: Build ing the ‘Beloved Community’ in the New Millennium,” is intended to create a link between the week’s events and Black History Month. Assistant Dean of Students Mark Tracy will speak Tuesday about the civil rights movements that de veloped from the Montgomery Bus Boycott. “For me personally, the week end gives me a time to reflect on Dr. King and his visions and how I will live my life in 2001,” Tracy said. Tracy said he hopes people will attend the events for educational purposes and to reflect on King’s impact on this country and the world. Events commemorating King’s life and message date back to his death on April 4,1968. On Monday, April 8, 1968, members of the BSU solemnly marched from the EMU to McArthur Court carrying a mourn ing wreath. All classes after 1 p.m. that Friday were canceled, and Martin Luther King Jr Celebration events: Jan. 13 H.O.N.LY. Youth celebrate Martin Luther Kingjr. Hosted by Honoring Our New Ethnic Youth, the Lane Community College Black Student Union and the Northwest Youth Corps AmeriCorps 6-10 p.m., Northwest Youth Corps Campus, 2621 Augusta St. Jan. 15 Second Annual Martin Luther Kingjr. Day March 9 a.m., Martin Luther Kingjr. Park, West 10th Avenue and Grant Street “EconomicCase for Diversity in the New Millennium” Dr. Julianne Malveaux, economist Co-hosted by the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee 6 p.m.: Hult Center, East Seventh Avenue and Willamette Street Jan. 16 “I Have a Dream” Audio and video history of the message 9:30-1:30 p.m., EMU Amphitheater 4 Little Girls: A Spike Lee Documentary 4-6 p.m., 100 Willamette BSU Martin Luther Kingjr. Day Recep tion 6:30*8:30 p.m., Geriinger Lounge BSU CandlelightVigil 8:30 p.m., EMU Amphitheater jan. 17 O'vil Rights Film Series on 20th Century Social Justice Movements 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Media Services Studio B Lunchtime sodai and dialogue spon sored by the BSU 12 p.m., EMU, Multicultural Center “Two Decades of MLK Celebrations” A community panel and conversation 7-9 p.m., EMU Ben Linder Room Jan. 18 “King’s Perfect Social Movement: Elements of the Montgomery Bus Boycott" Mark Tracy, Assistant Dean of Students, Diversity Programs 1:30-2:30 p.m.: EMU Multicultural Center BSU sponsored workshop: “Urban Legends” 6:30-8:30 p.m., EMU Multi cultural Center Jan. 19 “Where Do We Go From Here?" Student forum on identity and community 1:30-3 p.m., EMU, Ben Linder Room Aide for the hearing impaired will be provided at some University events. about 5,000 people gathered on the EMU terrace and sang together as a flag was flown at half mast. That same flag was flown for 30 days in memory of King. Since the civil rights movement began, the fight to end racial preju dice in American society has pro gressed, but is far from over, Tracy said. “True historical representation of race relations in this country is still missing,” Tracy said. “Minori ties are denied opportunities to live in certain areas.” Tracy said that even today, blacks continually face obstacles, such as a discriminatory job mar ket. Hutchinson said times have changed for the better, but racism still exists even in Eugene. “When I go into a shopping mall, people still stare at me,” Hutchinson said. “Racism is still present every day of my life.” Languages continued from page 1 have suffered, including the Nava jo language, which is more widely used than most American Indian languages. Janne Underriner, coordinator of NILI, said the reason the Navajo language is in better condition to day is because Navajo tribe began its preservation efforts earlier, in the 1970s. “There were more speakers of the language at the time, so there was a greater influence,” she said. Last year the American Indian languages NILI taught were Nez Perce, Shaptin, Klamath and Was co, Delancey said. Other languages taught in the past included Chi nook, Spokane and Tolowa. “We’re trying to give them a crash course in all the languages because learning them is a pretty daunting process,” Delancey said. He said the participants primari ly consist of those who do not know the languages at all, or do know them but not well enough to teach to future generations. “We’re trying to prepare them to be the next teachers,” Delancey said. “Imagine learning a language well enough so you can teach it to others. It’s a big assignment for everybody.” Shawaway said the language sit uation can be improved. The tribe sponsors its own language pro gram and works with the Jefferson County school district to teach children at the kindergarten level. “I have great hope that they will speak their languages by gradua tion,” she said. Underriner said everyone should be concerned with saving languages because they preserve the sense of community within groups of peo ple. “What’s captured in these lan guages is the way people lived,” she said. “And we lose world com munity without them.” She also said there needs to be more funding in general to pre serve languages. “It’s a labor of love to help pre serve and revitalize these lan guages,” she said. “We need more benefactors that are willing to take the situation seriously.” a37 years of Quality Service” Mercedes • BMW • Volkswagen • Audi German Auto Service 342-2912 • 2025 Franklin Blvd. Eugene, Oregon, 97402 Little Caesars Weekend Special! 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