I know I've been less active this semester in the commenting here, but I'm still reading H&R as much as I can. It's been a crazy busy semester, due in part to the fact that I'm a candidate for homecoming king. But the window for campaigning opened up this morning at 8 am, so now I get to try to throw my name out there as much as possible for the next 9-1/2 days. Voting begins this Thursday morning, and goes through 11:59 pm the following Thursday, so if you're a current Purdue student, please consider voting for #1, Paul Branham! Even if you don't vote for me, please vote. Voting takes place on GetInvolved. If you're not a current Purdue student, you unfortunately can't vote, but your verbal or grassroots support is still greatly appreciated. If you need more information about Homecoming in general, call 494-8976 or visit the PSUB website at http://www.union.purdue.edu/PSUB/ There are lots of things going on during Homecoming Week. Be sure to check out the events - all of which are FREE! Monday, Oct. 17th Kick-off Cookout – PMU Front Lawn – 11 am – 2:30 PM Free food with PU student ID Tuesday, Oct. 18th Hero Bowl – Union Rack and Roll – 6 PM – 9 PM Free food, bowling, and billiards with PU student ID Wednesday, Oct. 19th Blood Drive – PMU North Ballroom – 9 AM – 5 PM Donate Blood. Save a life. Thursday, Oct. 20th Homecoming Trivia Night – Pappy’s Sweet Shop – 8 PM – 10 PM Friday, Oct. 21st Parade, Pep Rally, and Fireworks – State St. to Slayter Hill – 8 PM - The announcement and crowning of the 2011 Homecoming King and Queen will take place at Slayter Hill following the parade! Saturday, Oct. 22nd Celebration on the Mall – Purdue Mall - 9 AM Game Day - Purdue vs. University of Illinois - noon