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Bush, Kerry vie for Hispanic, black vote in key states The candidates unveil radio and TV ads aimed at minorities NEDRA PICKLER ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER BOSTON — Democrat John Kerry is launching $3 million worth of cam paign ads aimed at Hispanics and blacks this week as he tries to shore up the minority vote that is critical in his quest for the White House. As polls continue to show a competitive presidential race, both parties are determined to sway His panics, the fastest-growing minori ty, whose votes will be crucial in battleground states in which the margin was razor-thin in 2000. De mocrats, who handily won the black vote four years ago, are seek ing to avoid any erosion in support. President Bush began a radio campaign on Monday costing more than $1 million in 18 states. The 60-second ad, broadcast in English and Spanish, criticizes Kerry for missing more than two-thirds of votes in the Senate during his presi dential campaign. Blacks and Hispanics lean Demo cratic, but Kerry is not taking them for granted after complaints that he doesn't have enough minorities on his staff or natural appeal in their communities like the last Democrat ic president — Bill Clinton. As he picked up the endorsement of minority elected officials in Mass achusetts on Monday, Kerry said his Please see CAMPAIGNS, page 4 TRANSITION continued from page 1 the residence halls, making her tran sition to the University easier. As part of the SOS staff, Meinig hopes to make IntroDlICKtion a positive experience for others as well. She sits at the information desk, an swering questions from often-over whelmed students and parents, giv ing directions and explaining the book-buying process. "It's very rewarding," said Meinig. "(I'm) helping people get situated and off to a good start." Many incoming students feel anx ious or overwhelmed. SOSer Jesse Schumacker did. "After IntroDlICKtion 1 felt more confident," he said. Schumacker said he enjoys help ing the incoming students, but the program is a lot of work. Although he currently directs students to their ' advising appointments, as an SOSer, he has done a variety of jobs. "I wear a bunch of different hats," he said, adding that staff members performed a play for IntroDlICKtion. MkMM BWiWIh/ui Community Center far the Performing Arts 8th & Lincoln . Tonight. Freedom Band, loules Craves Folk Rock/Power Folk i:oo pm, $10 advance, $12 door . Wednesday. The Motet, Jyemo Afro-Ciihan Jazz-Funk 8:00 pm, $10 advance, $12 door All Ages Welcome 687-2746 Schumacker said the experience has been rewarding. "(Being part of SOS) is a lot of fun," he said. "It's a really good feeling." SOS Student Co-director Dante Wiley decided to get involved with IntroDlICKtion after his experience with the program as a freshman. "Coming from California, I was scared, " he said. "My SOS experience made me feel like I fit in," he said. Wiley said his SOS leader was the president of Delta llpsilon, which he eventually joined. The fraternity helped with his transition, he said. This is Wiley's third year on the SOS staff. As co-director, he is always on the move, answering questions from inquiring students, helping with and coordinating tasks for fel low staff members, dealing with problems that may arise and lending a hand where needed. "This has allowed me to hone my leadership skills," Wiley said. "It will make me a more hirable person." Many IntroDlICKtion partici pants said they benefited from the SOS staff and the activities designed to make adjusting to University life a little easier. Mad DuCkLing^ TChildren's heatre With Support from the ASUO. •Join us on the lawn of the Robinson Theatre on the UO Campus! Limited flee parking is available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. All shows begin 11am $4 tickets for all ages ukitA ' / n CJiAOurlotte S iJeh 6-!D a^iJ )Z~)? For information and reservations call (3 *■■346-4192 ar\ -7. Advertise in the Emerald. Call 346-3712 to speak with a rep. We have great University rates. Sarah Farb, parent of incoming freshman Haylie Farb, said seeing other students at the University and participating in IntroDlICKtion activities has been reassuring. "This is all new to us," Sarah Farb said, explaining that 1 Iaylie is her first child in college. "We got a lot of good information about what to expect and the structure of a four-year 11 niversity." Haylie Farb said IntroDlICKtion has made her decision to come to the University much clearer. Diana Darling, an incoming fresh man from Riddle, Ore., said IntroDlICKtion has provided her with a lot of information and has helped her learn her way around campus. "If 1 hadn't come to this, I would have been so lost," Darling said. "It would have been ridiculous." Darling also said she is from a small town, so moving to Eugene is a little bit of a culture shock, adding that the program has given her an opportunity to meet people. "I moved in two weeks ago and I didn't meet anyone until now," she said. omiedrawhorn@dtiilyemerald.com GUIDANCE continued from page 1 with advisors to help them plan their fall-term schedules; and to teach stu dents the importance of a "complete education plan." To get a good fall term schedule, stu dents are encouraged to join First-year Interest Groups. Students who sign up for FIGs take two core classes with other members of their first-year class. The pro gram has done very well, Bennett said. "In the last few years, students' first years have been going smoother," Bennett said. "Students who take FIGs do better." Student Orientation Programs em ploys 17 students, 60 academic advisors and countless faculty from 20 depart ments to familiarize students with cam pus and help them register for classes. Students act as tour guides for groups of 20 to 80 incoming students, showing them places like the Knight Library and 150Golumbia. Student guides also answer ques tions and give students advice on top ics such as which classes to take, where and how to buy books, and which professors to take classes from. "We try to give them a student perspective of campus," said tour guide Dana Hori, a junior political science major. IntroDlICKtion includes programs for parents, too. Bennett said the Uni versity organizes these programs be cause it understands that parents often have as much of a stake in a college edu cation as students do. Parent programs help parents let go and focus on reassur ing them that their sons and daughters will be in good hands at the University. "We want to make sure that par ents feel as comfortable with their college decision as their kids do," Bennett said. Denise Hodgson, whose son Dane Hodgson will attend the University this fall, said the parent sessions have been extremely informative, particu larly the "Empty Nest" session. "1 think a lot of people needed that," she said. The University pays about $225,000 to put on the IntroDUCKtion program, Bennett said. 'Ihe $35-per-head cost of the parent program covers some of that; however, most of the money comes from the University's matriculation fee, which is a one-time payment of $250 that also covers graduation costs. This year, the ASIIO Student Voter Coalition, in conjunction with the New Voters Project, is using IntroDUCKtion to recruit new students for their voting drive. The coalition received 30 interest cards in its first day Monday, results that ASIIO State Affairs Coordinator Amy Du Four said she is very happy with. "I think it will be a great success," Du Four said. "It will give students a chance to see why our campus is so great." General IntroDl ICKtion sessions will conclude |uly 30. Students who don't attend IntroDUCKtion during summer must see advisors and register for classes in late September during the Week of Welcome, which begins Sept. 23. betibwwn@iliiilyememld.com CONCOURT continued from page 1 Programs Administrator and Co-Mul ticultural Advocate II, are still open. The Executive has re-opened the application process because of a lack of qualified applicants, Petkun said. Neither posi tion needs to be filled until fall. Also awaiting confirmation from the Senate are would-be EMU Board Executive appointee Kady-Ann Davy, Athletic Department Finance Com mittee Executive appointee Toby Pier ing, Programs Finance Committee Ex ecutive appointee Persis Pohowalla and Co-Multicultural Advocate 1 ap pointee Maria Cortez. 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