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	Funds dwindle for work-study Oregon's minimum wage will rise 30 cents this year, posing a budget problem for UO departments competing to hire students with aid by Jill Aho The math is easy when it comes to federal work-study dollars on campus. Federal money is dwindling as positions hold steady, putting University departments that rely on work-study students in a financial crunch come budget time. But finding a solution to this ongoing problem is proving difficult.
	The truth about trans fats A ban initiative in New York City and Chicago may make menus healthier after an FDA ruling by Lindsay Funston They are the fats clogging cookies, butter flavored popcorn and frozen pizzas. Food manufacturers use them to increase the shelf lives of their products. Consumers know them as the "bad fats" that the Food and Drug Administration this year said can raise detrimental cholesterol levels.
	Study examines exercise recovery factors Research showed that antihistamines lower blood pressure, prevents fainting after physical activity by Eric Florip Recent research by a University professor shows that taking simple antihistamine drugs such as Allegra and Zantac can limit the sudden drop in blood pressure that causes some people to faint or become nauseous after exercise. Human Physiology Professor John Halliwill's research showed a link between the activation of histamine receptors in the body and the lower blood pressure that is known to occur during post-exercise recovery.
	UO Library adds more group study technology Six workstations and 40 laptops have been added to encourage student collaboration on projects by Jobetta Hedelman Thanks to two new services in the Knight Library, groups of students have a place to work together and make use of technology, and theft at the library may soon be a thing of the past. Located on the first floor of the library, the Learning Commons has several workstations set up for people working in groups of two or more, said Barbara Jenkins, head of the reference department.
	Coalition registers 6,855 voters Registration for the 2006 state election fell short of numbers for the 2004 presidential election by Jill Aho WIRE & STAFF REPORTS The Student Vote Coalition, a group of non-partisan student voting advocates, registered thousands to vote in Eugene this year, although it fell short of numbers registered for the 2004 presidential campaign. As of Tuesday, the last day to register, the coalition had tallied 6,855 registrations since the start of summer and 4,809 since school began, said Emily McLain, ASUO state affairs coordinator.
	Scholar to speak on Pacific Islands issues In brief by Meghan Eigo Scholar to speak on Pacific Islands issues University students will have the opportunity to hear Teresia Teaiwa, a well-known scholar in the research of the culture of the Pacific Islands, speak tonight in a lecture about gender and minority issues in Fiji.
	Eugene hires TK Partners to develop former Sears lot In brief by Calvin Hall The Eugene City Council voted 8-0 Monday to enter into an exclusive negotiation with developers looking to build over an open space in downtown Eugene. City Manager Dennis Taylor recommended that the council allow the Urban Renewal Agency director to enter into 90-day negotiations with TK Partners, who proposed developing the former Sears department store property as housing.