diff --git a/news.xml b/news.xml
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@@ -2,6 +2,12 @@
 
 <!DOCTYPE newdefs SYSTEM "csc.dtd">
 <newsdefs>
+
+  <newsitem author="ebering" date="2009-03-24">
+    The contest is still open and will be until Saturday. For
+    contest details go to <a href="/contest/">the contest website</a>,
+    and come to the code party friday night for some last minute hacking!
+  </newsitem>
   <newsitem author="mgregson" date="2009-01-29">
     Richard Stallman's flight has been delayed and he will be
     arriving in Waterloo later than expected.  As a result, the