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November 2010the current 5Coffee House DayPhi Theta Kappableeds for a causeby Louis KemnerPhi Theta Kappa’s Blood Drive forfall 2010 took place on October 11.The Community Blood Center regularlyvisits Longview to set up its blooddrives, and a different campus organizationhosts the drive in each semester. Falldrives are hosted by Phi Theta Kappa, anacademic organization that emphasizesleadership and community work.“We’re dedicated to the responsibilityof having the Blood Drive and helpingthe community,” said Student ServicesTechnician Margaret Berter, who servesas Phi Theta Kappa co-advisor.Being a leader involves helping others,said Kappa Tau chapter presidentArt ExtravaganzaCathy Baker. The Blood Drive is one ofmany ways that Phi Theta Kappa doescommunity work, and the organizationalso plans to host a United Way driveand Harvesters event. According to KappaTau vice-president Robert Gaines,Phi Theta Kappa strives to impress studentsthat they can reach out and takean active role in helping the community.Phi Theta Kappa has enjoyed a longstandingpartnership with the CommunityBlood Center, and frequently competeswith the Student Government’sBlood Drives to see whose drive resultsin more blood donated. Hosting thedrives helps increase student awarenessof being able to donate blood and helpthe local community.Jason Welch/The CurrentLongview’s favorite singer/songwriter Jayson Kayne returned to Coffee House Dayin October.Staff host charity craft saleLongview staffteams up withAlders GateMethodist for acharity craft sale.Jason WelchThe Currentwww.longviewcurrent.orgJason Welch/The CurrentStudent Steven Harris and his son checked out the show.The Longview Alumni hosted their annual Art Extravaganza in October. Theart entered into the competition varied from students, alumni, and some staff of allthe MCC colleges. The different types of art entered were oil, watercolor, sculpture,and glass art. All proceeds from donations and art sold go towards MCC’s EndowmentFund.