Page 4 The Behrend Beacon Introducing the Behrend Olympics by Daniel J• Stasiewski staff writer Behrend students won't have to turn on NBC to find the Winter Olympics next year. The Student Government Association will hold the first Behrend Winter Olympic Games on Jan. 18 and 19. The proceeds from the event will go to THON, a 48-hour dance marathon held at University Park. Money prizes raised from THON is donated 1 16 to the Four Diamonds Fund, qi i lip which assists children with '"' ~..../ cancer. The Behrend Winter charity. The 4S-hour Olympics will consist dance marathon is of opening 110 2002~ held in University ceremonies, eight•-• •C e Park's Recreation. 'The events, and closing 1 nter olympi ., Four Diamonds Fund gives ceremonies. The events assistance to families whose include: torch run, snow show race, children are treated for cancer at sled-pull, anything that slides race, A free breakfast, outdoor barbecue, Penn State University's Children's fastest snowman-making contest, free shirts, and hot chocolate will all Hospital. In 2001, 650 Penn State snowball throwing contest, and sack he provided to registering teams. students danced in the marathon and races. One of Erie's newest radio Free long-sleeve shirts will be given the campuses raised more than $3.6 stations, 93.9 FM The Planet, will to teams upon registration. million for the fund. do a remote broadcast from the Team registration will take place event. the weeks of Nov. 12-16 and Dec. "We see it as a good, fun way of getting a lot of students involved, showing school spirit, and raising money for an important cause," said ~Photo Gallery Katie Leary, president of the Panhellenic Council, performs on Bruno's stage Wednesday during Greek Sing. The event was one of few held during Greek Week, which began Monday. Next week, be on the lookout for a more in-depth look at the week's events. The Ying Quartet performed Tuesday in the second-to-the-last Music at Noon: The Logan Wintergarden Series of the semester. CLASSIFIEDS Fraternities • Sororities • Clubs • Student Groups Earn $l,OOO-$2,000 this semester with the easy Campusfundraiser.com three-hour fundraising event. Does NOT involve credit card applications. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888) 923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com Jason Snyder, SGA's public relation chairman. SGA hopes to get as many students and organizations as possible to sign up for the event. The competing teams will consist of five members, with medals being awarded to the winners of each event. Additionally, there will be an overall team champion and each of the top three teams will receive L eh r elk, Teams not wishing to participate in the actual games can sign up for a fundraising team. Fundraising teams will he awarded points based on the amount of money collected for THON. Teams can he coed and they EWS Friday, November 9, 2001 are allowed to sign up for both the games and the fundraising. Organizations are able to have more than one team involved. SGA is looking for sponsors to provide food and prizes for the event. Prizes could range from a limousine drive and dinner at the Olive Garden to a Peak n' Peek weekend. A Mil'creek Mall shopping spree is another possible prize for a top team. ' THON, also known as the /, IFC/Panhellenic Dance '...\4, . _ Marathon, is the world's largest student-run 3-7. Tables will be set up outside of Bruno from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for teams interested in signing-up. Registration is free. behrcolls@aol.com
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