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November 14, 2012 Il!e ^.îortlanh ÛDbserüer j í Page 13 ' ylrts " v m i i ENÏEBTAINM ENT Diversity on Campus Dance crew challenges stereotypes Massive Monkees will bring their en ergetic, hip-hop stylings onto the dance floor at Washington State University Vancouver's Marquee Diversity event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 in the Firstenburg Student Commons. Hosted by Student Diversity, the event is free and open to registered guests on a first-come, first-served basis. To reg ister, visit vancouver.wsu.edu/mde. Massive Monkees is comprised of more than 25 spirited break dancers known as "b-boys" and "b-girls." The Seattle-based team is famous for its original moves and dynamic group rou tines that have won numerous acco lades. Many of the group's members are full-time artists who are involved in mentoring youth in Seattle schools and community centers, helping to diffuse negative perceptions of hip-hop and break dancing. "We are excited to bring such a high- energy, internationally known group to our campus,” said Bola Majekobaje, assistant director of student diversity at W SU-Vancouver. Phillip Nguyen, the student diversity peer mentor responsible for coordinat ing the event, views Massive Monkees as a performance that goes beyond the confines of the dance floor. "In addition to bringing a fun and innovative perform ance to cam pus, Massive Monkees will challenge the stereotype o f what it means to be an Asian Pacific Islander. They are break ing the molds established by media and society," said Nguyen. Since coming together in 1999, M as sive Monkees have performed in front of more than 1 million people on an annual basis. They have shared the stage with Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Public Enemy, Missy Elliot, LL Cool J, Ludacris, 50 Cent and Akon. They have also been featured in season four of the MTV show "America's Best Dance Crew." Additionally, Massive Monkees made history in 2012, by becoming the first American crew to win "R -16 Korea," an international b-boy competition held an The energetic, hip-hop dance crew Massive Monkees will be the featured attraction during Washington State University Vancouver’s Mar quee Diversity event. nually in South Korea. Held semiannually, WSU Vancouver's Marquee Diversity event features na tionally recognized speakers and per formers with the goal of bringing issues o f d iv e rs ity , so c ia l ju s tic e and m ulticulturalism to the com m unity. Speakers and performers are selected by a committee of students and staff. WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either 1-5 or 1-205. You are invited to a w o rs h ip a n ^ ^ praise gathering to help me celebrate my 95th birthday. M other Elizabeth Warren Saturday November 17 5 00 p m Maranatha Church 4222 NE 12th Avenue Portland. Oregon A Celebration of Generations!
