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Mark Sterner ■ A Powerful Lesson” FREE to UO Students and faculty. Wednesday, May 1 at Mac Court Doors open at 6:30 pm; show starts at 7 pm Sponsors: Panhetlenic and Interfraternity Councils, Student Lite, Health Centet, Department of Public Safety, Counseling Center, Alumni Association, Recreation Center, Lane County District Attorney Doug Harcteroad, Student Alumni Association Campus groups reach out to increase student voters ■ Organizers aim to recruit more than 1,000 students to register to vote this year By Brad Schmidt Oregon Daily Emerald With the upcoming primary elec tion just three weeks away, today is the last day students can register to vote or change party affiliation for the May 21 primary. Attempting to raise student turnout in the election, several stu dent groups have been approaching on campus passersby asking them to register. A coalition of campus organ izations, headed by OSPERG, had reg istered 356 students as of Monday. The ASUO has also aided in the process, registering 315 students. Jo Voss, a full-time OSPIRG cam pus organizer, said her group, along with College Democrats, College Re publicans, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu al, Transgender, Queer Alliance and the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, set oregonstate.edu/summer « (541) 737-1470 * e-mail: summer.session@orst.edu OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY New, future transfer, yisUinj or non^dejree seelonjstudents... Make the most of your summer by continuing your education at OSU. Choose from more than 1000 courses and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, special events, and numerous opportunities that await you. ..fTf ■J f\ino.5p(iere Professionals... Workshops and mini-courses make summer an ideal time to enhance your professional credentials — or take your career in a different direction by learning something new. [ifelonj Learners... No matter what age, we have many fun and interesting classes and programs that will expand your knowledge and stimulate the mind. 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The ASUO reported registering about 400 people in the months lead ing into the May 2000 primary election. Capital izing on voter interest during the presidential election, the ASUO regis tered nearly 6,000 voters for the No vember 2000 general election. Mike Linman, co-chairman of College Democrats, said he has been trying to raise voter awareness and registration since Earth Day festivi ties April 22. Linman said it has been difficult to register voters be cause many students think they’re being asked to sign a petition and because some students think that their vote doesn’t make a difference. “It would be a vastly different po litical scene if more students voted,” said Linman, a junior majoring in fi nance and Japanese. “Students can make a huge difference, yet we’re in credibly under-represented. ” Political affiliation aside, “all I want is for students to vote,” he said. Megan Edgar, an undeclared freshman, registered Monday to vote in her first Oregon election. “It’s silly not to vote,” said Edgar, who described herself as a “little bit” politically minded. “We live in a democracy, and if we don’t take part in it, it’s silly.” Annette Newingham, chief deputy county clerk for Lane County Elections, said about 179,000 citizens are regis tered to vote in the primary election. Historically, Newingham said, a 50 percent turnout is high for pri mary elections. In the May 2000 primary election, which featured U.S. presidential candidates, 173,577 voters were registered in Lane County, with a 5 7 percent turnout, Newingham said. In May 1998, the last gubernatori al primary election, about 35 per cent of the 189,669 registered voters turned out, she said. To participate in this May’s pri mary election, students who are^ot registered tq. vote must complete registration cards and postmark them with today’s date. Voters who wish to change party affiliation must have registration cards deliv ered by today, however. If already registered, students can make ad dress changes until election day. If unsure about registration status, Newingham suggests students call Lane County Elections at 682-4234. To register to vote in Oregon, students must be 18 or older, a U.S. citizen and a resident of Oregon. E-mail reporter Brad Schmidt at bradschmidt@dailyemerald.com. Dietitian for summer diabetes camp: To coordinate menu planning camper intake & education at a residential summer camp. Need strong communication skills and an ability to support families. Must be board eligible or a registered dietitian. Be a part of a highly motivated medical team. Must be able to live at camp 35 miles from Portland 6/19-8/20. 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