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Invisible Children “Face-to-Face” Tour Visits Sewanee

On November 8th, students packed Blackman Auditorium, as dozens turned out to take part in the Invisible Children's "Face-to-Face" Tour presentation. Dedicated to pursuing the rescue of hundreds of child soldiers within Josephy Kony's "Lord's Resistance Army" active around northern Uganda, the humanitarian organization sent its touring squad to visit Sewanee, a speaking engagement that featured not only permanent Invisible Children staff members, but most importantly, Ugandans whose lives have been directly impacted by the organization's efforts to both liberate child soldiers as well as rebuild Uganda's shattered education system through material and financial support. 

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5th Annual Turkey Trot Raises $13,000 for Blue Monarch

Saturday, November 20 featured the 5th Annual Turkey Trot, hosted by Theta Pi, TKP, and PKE. The Turkey Trot was started by Theta Pi Sorority as a fundraiser in support of Blue Monarch, a non-profit organization designed for Tennessee women and their children who are struggling to overcome abuse, unhealthy life choices, and emotional wounds. During a 12-month residential stay at Blue Monarch, the women are treated for alcohol and drug abuse as well as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. The Blue Monarch aims to "provide a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment...while they restore family bonds and gain independence and maturity through the experience of God's love." 

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GTU, Basic Needs Host Curry for Kids to Raise Money for Bangladesh School

On November 20th, GTU and Basic Needs hosted their annual "Curry for Kids" benefit at the Women's Center. Plate upon plate of curried chicken and vegetables were sold to hungry Sewanee students and community members to raise money for the Susan Hubbard School in Kendua, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The school is dedicated to educating Bangladeshi orphans and was built and run by Sewanee alum Richie Hubbard (C'09) and his parents, Dr. Tom and Susan Hubbard, for whom the school is named. 

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Four Loko Becomes Banned Substance, Changes Formula

Four Loko-estimated time of death: 12:00 AM December 13, 2010. It is hard to imagine that in the span of three months Four Loko has gone from being a beloved alcoholic energy drink, to being banned on several college campuses, and then being banned nationwide. The FDA sent Phusion Projects, the maker of Four Loko, and three other alcoholic energy drink manufacturers warning letters stating that the addition of caffeine in the drinks was not FDA approved. Phusion Projects stopped producing Four Loko with caffeine almost immediately. They were not, however, happy about it. 

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