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Kara Westerveltforthe Emerald Mohammed Jalloh, Kawezya Hutchinson and Quincy Attaway (left to right) gather in the Black Student Union office in Suite 25 of the EMU. BSU branches out on campus ■The group aims to obliterate racism while hosting campus activities throughout the year By Kara Westervelt for the Emerald On the wall of Suite 25 in the EMU is a work in progress: a mural depict ing a brilliant sunset and a wide me andering river, with sharp black sil houettes of people standing out against the multicolored background. The vibrantly painted wall provides a backdrop for die lively conversation and laughter that fills the office of the Black Student Union. BSU was founded as a resource for black students on the University campus. It “exists to encourage a pos itive image of African Americans and to support its members in achieving their educational goals,” according to the group’s mission statement, and its members say it gives them that sup port in a variety of ways. For some, BSU provides a sense of comfort and familiarity. “It’s a second home for me,” said Kady-Ann Davy, a freshman original ly from Jamaica. Etopi Fanta, a junior from Portland, agreed. “It’s a home away from home,” she said. “I can escape the anonymity I feel on such a large campus. ” Co-director Haben Woldu said the group offers a forum for students to “share stories and common goals. We give support and motivation to stu dents.” “It’s nice to be part of an organiza tion because there are only 300 to 350 African American students on a cam pus of 18,000,” co-director Kawezya Hutchinson said. According to the co-directors, the group has approximately 100 mem bers, with at least 30 who are active on a weekly or monthly basis. BSU also serves as a resource for new students. “Freshmen can come here for peer guidance. We offer in formation and advice for students on classes, career choices, everything,” Hutchinson said. Fanta also described BSU as “a po litical force— If you face adversity, it can help educate you about your rights.” The co-directors expressed con cerns about subtle racism on campus. “It’s difficult to address issues that people are unaware of,” Hutchinson said. Some comments that might be thought of as compliments can cut Turn to BSU, page 11B Brokerage firm funds student group ■The University Investment Group analyzes industries and votes on securities in which to invest funds By Dominique Beaumonte for the Emerald When someone hears that there’s a student investment group on cam pus, the first question that might come to mind is whether the group uses real money. This one does. “We are not dealing with chump change,” junior business major Ben Buzbee said. In fact, the University Investment Group receives $50,000 per year from D. A. Davidson & Co., a brokerage firm in Portland, to invest in the stock market after analyzing industries and companies. Since the group was created in 1998, it has had great success, Buzbee said. In its first six months, the group was making a 15 percent profit, he said. If the group earns more than 5 percent of the money invested, it di vides the gain with D.A. Davidson. The group usually donates its gains to the University’s Finance Department. Russel Tennant, the branch man ager of D.A. Davidson’s Portland of fice, said the student group provides real-world opportunities that stu dents can’t get in other places. The organization, which was founded by three students, now has 16 members. It is governed by three co-directors: business majors Mark Rollins and David Stout, and account ing graduate student Jeremy Potts. Stout, the director of information for the group, said he takes pride in the organization and sees the oppor tunity to invest real money while still an undergraduate as amazing. Stout said students spend hours re searching and analyzing different in dustries and stocks and preparing rec ommendations on which stocks to in vest in. After presentations on stocks and industries, the group takes a vote. The decision of the majority deter mines how the money is invested. The group is currently investing in a variety of companies, such as Lu cent Technologies, Centennial Bank and Monaco Coach. Stout said the group prides itself on making wise in vestments. Active membership in the invest ment group gives students incredible opportunities in the job market, Stout I 1 1 " 1 . I—nil’ll..1 said. The group’s work with D.A. Davidson has been one of the best parts of the experience for him, he said. Cindy Burg, a D.A. Davidson ana lyst and the company’s adviser to Uni versity students, said investing is not as easy as it looks, and these students have had the opportunity to ride the wave of the investment world. She added that it takes a lot of time and ef fort to make investments, and the group has definitely worked hard. Dominique Beaumonte is a freelance reporter for the Oregon Daily Emerald. «i 1^ American Sign Language Clul> of the University off Oregon 16 sfL pxe&ent& Sign ft Dine! WAeite? Pegasus Pizza, 790 E. 14th When? Thursday, October 18 at 5:30 pm. Who? Anyone who wants to improve their ASL or meet other people who know how to sign. Deaf...Hearing...Whoever! Why? Because we are a tun, committed group of people interested in raising awareness about Deaf culture and the importance of ASL on campus and in the Eugene area! <3© =20 012745 got aloha? if so...comejoin tfie Hawaii Club When: Tuesday, November 13 (6:00 pm.) Where: Ben Under Room (EMO) © come meet new people and get involved ^^^Jhtt^/ZgJ^dstmTe^iJoregoii^ejdu/^so please recycle this paper! www.emu.uoregon.edu From national franchises and brands to local vegetarian and vegan enterprises. 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