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August 14, 1998 JOURNALISTS: Here are ideas about upcoming news stories and a list of Purdue events during the next two weeks. Students compete for top twirler title On Friday, August 21, Purdue's "All-American" Marching Band will select this year's featured twirlers, including the famous Golden Girl. Auditions will be held from 3 - 6 p.m. at the band practice field on Third Street across from the residence halls. Judges will choose the Golden Girl, Girl in Black and Silver Twins for the 1998-99 school year. Winners will be announced at 7:30 p.m. in Room 15, Elliott Hall of Music. Winners will be available for interviews with journalists immediately after the announcement. CONTACT: Amy Cox, publicist, Purdue bands, (765) 496-2697. Everyone feels the ups and downs of the Dow If the stock market continues it's recent roller coaster ride, consumers could soon begin to feel the effects, says a Purdue University economics expert. Gerald Lynch, associate professor of economics at Purdue, says that when the stock market drops hundreds of points in a day, like it has recently, consumer spending and consumption fall off due to what's called the "wealth effect." "Simply put, that means that stockholders will begin to reign in spending and concentrate on saving because they have less wealth," he says. "For those who don't own stock, the results aren't as immediate; however, it can eventually lessen the demand for production of goods and increase the prices of consumer goods and services." CONTACT: Gerald Lynch (765) 494-4388; e-mail, lynch@mgmt.purdue.edu Events Sunday-Thursday, Aug. 16-20. Boiler Gold Rush. This orientation program for members of the incoming Boilermaker Class of 2002 provides them with the opportunity to move into their rooms early, find their way around campus, and make new friends. CONTACT: Marnie LaFevor, coordinator of orientation, Office of Admissions, (765) 494-1272; e-mail: bgr@adms.purdue.edu Friday, Aug. 21. Move-in day for most students who will live in Purdue residence halls. Classes will begin Monday, Aug. 24. Saturday, Aug. 22. Welcoming parade from the Windsor Residence Halls to Slayter Hill for new students. After the parade, which begins at 6:10 p.m., Purdue President Steven C. Beering will address the new students and their parents at the President's Gala to Welcome New Students at 7 p.m. on Slayter Hill. A dance on Slayter Hill will follow the gala. CONTACT: Barbara Middleton, housing and food services director of marketing and communications, (765) 494-1000; e-mail, bamiddleton@hfs.purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page