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Saturday Market returns
Yes, that venerable downtown Eugene tradition has returned for another six months of weekend fun. If you’re new to the area, Saturday Market is a place where local vendors and farmers can showcase their wares and the event is usually punctuated by some excellent local music as well. Check it out in the Park Blocks adjacent to U.S. Bank starting at 10 a.m. every Saturday.
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Snooki gets paid
When’s the last time you were paid $32,000 for making a speech? Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, who somehow became famous during her stint on MTV’s “Jersey Shore” reality show, has reportedly agreed to speak at Rutgers University for that amount. Polizzi’s compensation is $2,000 more than acclaimed author Toni Morrison is receiving for giving the commencement speech at the same institution.You know there’s something wrong with this country when a person’s claim to fame is ignorantly propogating every negative Italian stereotype in the book.
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Hidden treasures on campus
As our story on page three indicates, there are plenty of gems on this campus if you know where to look. The No Cash Clothing Stash — which recently found a new home in Building 12 — allows students to receive up to 10 pieces of lightly used clothing at no cost. It’s also a great place to drop off a few things you might not need anymore for those who are looking for some new duds. Did you know Public Safety can jump-start your car if it runs out of juice on campus? We won’t go into great detail here. If you really want to know about a few of the important services LCC offers, check out the story on page three. Do you know of a resource we left out? Call us!
