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Convention Service

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By Ana Smith, 25-26 2 Vice president
This year’ s Convention service projects were a huge success! On the Saturday of Convention, students from across Ohio came together for the Convention Service Colloquium. In the end, the students made 36 dog toys for Columbus shelters out of strips of fleece. At the same time, a group made greeting cards that were donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati while another prepared ribbons for the Magic Yarn Project, an organization that makes Disney-themed wigs for children going through chemotherapy. A total of 12 cards and 16 spools of ribbon were prepared.
In addition to the service colloquium, JCLers donated to the 2026 Convention Coin Wars event. Around $ 450 was donated between Friday and Sunday, and money went to the Children’ s Hunger Alliance, an organization which aims to improve food security for children across Ohio. Secretary Nora Raab received the most donations, losing the contest with a final score of-115. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Service Project and Coin Wars.

top 10 Things You Didn’ t Know Had Latin Roots

By Nora raab, 25-26 secretary
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Many companies use Latin as a base for branding. Here are some companies that have used or altered Latin to create a recognizable brand. 1. Car Brand AUDI 2. Car brand VOLVO 3. Cosmetic company NIVEA 4. Food chain PANERA 5. Telecommunications company VERIZON 6. Electronic company ACER 7. Electronic company SONY 8. Sporting company ASICS 9. Online forum QUORA 10. Outdoor company URSACK