'Hoos in the hall?
Bruce Hornsby will be among the entertainers performing tomorrow at "Hoos In the Hall," an event designed to introduce the women and men's basketball teams.
The event tips off at 8 p.m. tomorrow with an autograph session.
"This event is one of the only times people get the opportunity to meet the players," Sports Marketing Director Andrew Rader said.
After the autograph session, there will be contests and entertainment, including a one or two-song performance by Bruce Hornsby.
And fans take note: The Balloon Man also will entertain.
"The Balloon Man is a guy out of California who puts his body into a balloon and comes out of the balloon without popping it," Rader said.
Shooting and costume contests will give fans the chance to compete for prizes.
"This event allows the community to show the team how much support the basketball programs can enjoy for the rest of the year. It kicks the season off with a good note," Rader said.
Buying and selling friends
The Asian Student Union sold its members last night in its annual fundraising service auction.
About 20 ASU members offered various services to the highest bidders.
Some students put themselves on the market as chauffeurs, chefs, workout partners and fortune-tellers. One duo offered a serenade, while the Virginia Belles planned to sing for the highest bidder.
"In the past, bidders are often very enthusiastic for the a cappella groups," said June Liang, fourth-year Commerce student and ASU vice president.
At press time, the Virginia Belles had not been auctioned off yet. But a cappella groups went for $60 and $70 in previous years.
Liang said she and a group of friends once bought an a capella group to sing four songs to their younger siblings.
"Usually, everyone gets sold off. Generally, a lot of people come to buy their friends," she said.
Asian-American workshop
The Asian Student Union and the Office of the Dean of Students will present their second workshop entitled "Bread and Rice: Labor in the Land of Opportunity" tonight at 7:30 in the Commonwealth Room.
The workshop, which meets every last Thursday of the month, allows students to learn about Asian-American history.
"These workshops are definitely for the student body, so that students can learn about Asian culture," said Jennifer Abastillas, a third-year College student and participant.
Tonight's session will discuss the past and present opportunities for Asian-Americans in the workforce.
In early the 1900s, Asians were often railroad workers and farmers, Abastillas said.
"We want to look at how the perception of Asian-Americans grew from these types of jobs to the stereotypical Asian computer programmer, business man or nuclear engineer," she said.
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