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	Pricey school products College students aren't just spending money on paper and pencils anymore; this year they're expected to spend $10.46 billion on electronic equipment by Bob Albrecht For the American college student, back to school basics used to mean number two pencils, notebooks and maybe a protractor - today most are in the market for something substantially more high-tech and expensive.
	Lane County plans new fight on meth Voters will decide in November whether to fund new programs that focus on the unique consequences of methamphetamine abuse cases by Kyle Roush The Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new comprehensive plan for fighting meth in Lane County Tuesday.
	Ore. PAC supports democrat hopefuls The Bus Project hopes to make Oregon a politically progressive example for other U.S. states by Dan Anderson More than 100 people gathered in West Eugene's Irwin Park on Saturday to canvass on behalf of state Democratic incumbent Senator Vicki Walker and House of Representatives hopeful Chris Edwards. The event was organized by the Bus Project, a political action committee (PAC) driven to make Oregon a national symbol of progressive governance.
	AAA dean, Bronet, to speak at 2006 summer commencement In Brief by Bob Albrecht Yhe dean of the University's School of Architecture and Allied Arts, Francis Bronet, will speak to summer graduates, along with their families and friends during the 2006 summer commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday. The ceremony will be held at the Memorial Quadrangle on the west edge of campus.