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Donate Points to Food Not Bombs Summer Wishlist

Echoing from last year:

Let’s get real for a minute: The spring semester is coming close to an end. For many, this is reflected in a very declined balance of Monopoly money points on the ol’ Wescard. But as always, there are others who have found themselves with quite an excess, and have no idea how to spend it all before the semester ends (unlike M-town Ca$h, this Wes-specific currency won’t roll over from year to year).

In our busy lives of studying and reading Wesleying, it can be hard to find the time and energy to get rid of those pesky extra points. But worry no longer, comrades, for hope has arrived! There is now a quick and easy solution that feels just as great as a full work-out!

…And perhaps in this context: FOOD NOT POINTS.

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James Scott on Anarchism and Modernity

Modern societies can’t function without states, right?

…Or can they?

From Daniel Schniedewind ’11:

James Scott, Professor of Anthropology and Political Science and Director of the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale, will be discussing Zomia, a rugged “transnational Appalachia” which stretches from Vietnamese highlands to the Tibetan plateau. Scott argues that Zomia embodies the largest region remaining in the world today whose peoples have not been fully incorporated into nation states. This, according to his provocative and persuasive argument, is the result of conscious efforts to resist projects of valley-based state formation over many centuries.

This talk will be a powerful exploration of everyday resistance and self-governance with profound implications for our understanding of our own modernity.

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Tonight & Tomorrow: Donate Points to FNB Wishlist

Let’s get real for a minute: The school year is coming close to an end. For many, this is reflected in a very declined balance of Monopoly money points on the ol’ Wescard. But as always, there are others who have found themselves with quite an excess, and have no idea how to spend it all before the semester ends (unlike M-town Ca$h, this Wes-specific currency won’t roll over from year to year).

…And perhaps in this context: FOOD NOT POINTS.

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Back From High-atus: Giant Joint for WSA

Roll Out The Old, Roll Up The Joint, Write In The Name

Write-in “Giant Joint” in this year’s WSA Presidential elections. Your vote counts!

Despite an overwhelmingly successful campaign last December, Giant Joint was denied hir rightfully elected seat on the WSA. However, the political influence of Giant Joint has proliferated at Wesleyan throughout the semester, culminating in public demonstrations and peaceful protests this Tuesday, April 20. Thanks to overwhelming student support, personal allocations of the Green Fund, and many nimble fingers and minds, Giant Joint is proud to announce that ze has officially completed the enrollment process.

That’s right. Deep down, Giant Joint really is a regular student just like you.

No other candidate fits so well with every party… every weekend, every time.
However, ze is no keg-hound. From the earth and down-to-earth, Giant Joint is always there for deep and meaningful conversations. Not to mention, your music will sound better and your food will taste better.
Keeping a sticky finger on the pulse of America, ze even engages with the sprawling landscape of political discourse on Twitter.

Fellow Wesleyan students, it is now up to you to become a part of hirstory. Remember, you don’t have to light up to lighten up. Polls close at midnight tomorrow; don’t space out on this one. It’s Time For Change: Vote Giant Joint!

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Sound Opinions w/ Greg Kot and Jim Derogatis

The Eclectic Society and the Music Department are extremely proud to present a moderated conversation between Greg Kot and Jim Derogatis, two of the nation’s preeminent music critics…

Based in Chicago, Sound Opinions, an NPR podcast, is hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, two of the finest and best-recognized pop music writers in the nation. In addition, they are the top music critics and dedicated competitors at Chicago’s two daily newspapers, the Chicago Sun-Times (Jim) and the Chicago Tribune (Greg). Every week, Sound Opinions fires up smart and spirited discussions about a wide range of popular music, from cutting-edge underground rock and hip-hop, to classic rock, R&B, electronica, worldbeat, or just about any other genre you can name.

Sound Opinions’ consistently informed, engaging, and controversial dialogue makes it a unique and essential source for the top stories, albums, and trends in music. This is cutting-edge criticism and journalism presented in the great tradition of Siskel and Ebert with a sly wink to the MTV generation.

This conversation, moderated by Brian Long (founder of Astralwerks Records, owner of Yes Know Management), will feature lively and provocative commentary on the future of music and the music industry, the best rock movies ever made, and how great rock bands really work (i.e. Wilco, Velvet Underground, The Flaming Lips).

Date: April 15
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Place: CFA Hall (old cinema)
Cost: Free

Sound Opinions Podcast
Q&A w/ the Argus

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Thesis Dance: Adopting Histories, Theories and Other Stories

not to be missed:

the artist describes his performance:

a thesis dance as part of my written autoethnography about my being transracially adopted
and searching for my biological family.

it’s a solo piece and runs about 40 minutes

Date: Friday, April 2nd & Saturday, April 3rd
Time: 8PM
Place: Schonberg Dance Studio (247 Pine Street)
Cost: Free

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my housemate is really, really amazing-awesome-wonderfulovely. my love goes for miles.

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Know how to Go wit da Flow wit da Po

BUSTED: The Citizen’s Guide to Surviving Police Encounters

Featuring Joe Brooks, Ret. Police Captain in Manchester, CT and Speaker with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP)

Join Wesleyan Students for Sensible Drug Policy for a film screening and discussion about how to safely interact with police, in order to flex our constitutional rights to avoid confrontation and arrest. BUSTED aims to educate the masses about the rights we might not know we even have, and to demonstrate how to sensibly use these rights to our advantage.

Joe Brooks was a police captain in Manchester CT for over 30 years, and is now a speaker with the organization Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, a group of police officers, DEA agents, prison wardens, and judges who now call for the legalization and regulation of all drugs, in order to decrease street crime and violence. Joe will speak to us about his perspective on the film BUSTED, as a former police officer…. and let’s just say, he’s not too fond of it. He will speak about his own experiences as a police officer on the streets, and what he recommends to students and civilians for avoiding police confrontation, especially surrounding drugs and alcohol. Should be an awesome event!

Date: March 30th, 2010
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
Location: Judd 116
Cost: Free

Sponsored by Delta Kappa Epsilon, Thi Beta Sigma, Eclectic, and Wesleyan Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Busted is produced by Flex Your Rights

**Facebook event link here**

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This Saturday: F to eMbody; DJ JD Samson @ Eclectic

Are you ready for this?

F to eMbody & DJ JD Samson

…and Wesleyan’s own punk rock wonders, The Creeps!

This Saturday night, come to one of the most transformative shows you’ll ever see at Wesleyan.

F to eMbody, a multi-media hip-hop/spoken word show, features two transgender performers: Athens Boys Choir (right) and Katastrophe (left). Athens Boys Choir is a one man explosion from Georgia known for his heart-on-the-sleeve lyrics and award-winning videos. San Francisco based rapper Katastrophe performs passionate hip-hop about lives lived outside the mainstream.

DJ JD Samson (center, from le Tigre and MEN) will finish the night with a queer dance party dj set sure to please.

Come on out for this equally thought-provoking and booty-shaking event!

Tickets sold at the door, and all week during lunch at Usdan. Get yours before it’s sold out!

Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 10:00PM
Place: Eclectic (200 High Street)
Cost: $3

Sponsored by the Queer/Trans Collective.

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Opening Reception for BE THE ART: You Want To See In The World

From Sonia Davis ’10:

Come to the opening reception for BE THE ART: You Want To See In The World, the student art show formerly known as Skittles. There will be refreshments, student performances, and a chance to meet featured guest artist Mica Anaya ’08. The exhibition will run until February 27.

Co-Sponsored by Wesleyan University’s Center for African American Studies, Office of Diversity and Strategic Partnerships, Wesleyan World Wednesdays, and Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery.

Date: Feb. 11
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Place: Zilkha South Gallery
Cost: Free

You really don’t want to miss this one.

MUSIC
Calling All Rappers

Calling all rappers! How would you like to be part of a Top 40 Hip Hop Cover Band? All parts will be performed live and with attitude. Back up vocals needed too!

Contact Richard Border ’10 (rborder@wesleyan.edu) ASAP for more information!

THANKS!


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