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Professor studies body temperatureChristopher Minson believes his research has identified the neurotransmitter controling blood flow to the skin in humansby Eric FloripRecent research at the University may have identified the specific neurotransmitter in the human body that regulates blood flow to the skin and controls body temperature, and the researchers hope to use the information to help patients with heart disease or other ailments that make their bodies unable to raise skin blood flow. |
Dance marathon to raise money for charityThe yearly event, held at more than 80 universities nationwide, will help area hospitals affiliated with the Children's Miracle Networkby Tess McBrideWhile the University Dance Marathon is still a couple months away, participants are rehearsing their self-choreographed dances around campus and raising awareness about the event. A project of the Children's Miracle Network, the Dance Marathon raises money for children's units at local hospitals and is present at more than 80 universities across the country. |
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Democrats hold UO rallyGov. Ted Kulongoski was among the candidates vying for students' votes on campus Mondayby Calvin HallGov. Ted Kulongoski, Sen. Ron Wyden, Rep. Peter DeFazio and several other prominent Oregon Democrats stressed the importance of funding education and the need to take back state and national legislatures during speeches in the EMU Amphitheater Monday afternoon as part of a voter rally. |
Brad Ficek quits amid questions over ChockOregon's club baseball coach leaves after a dispute involving the dismissal of a former playerby Jacob MayOregon club baseball coach Brad Ficek resigned Monday following a disagreement with University administrators about whether a former team member with a criminal record should be allowed to help the team. Ficek said officials lied to him about whether former player Travis Chock would be allowed to help coach, but EMU administrators say Ficek initially misunderstood their position that Chock is banned from all team activities. |
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Official says LCC could face deficitThe community college would face a $7 million deficit if Measure 20-120 does not passby Calvin HallLane Community College has placed a levy on the November ballot aimed at supporting instructional programs and services that are in danger of being cut from its budget. Ballot Measure 20-120 would raise about $1.4 million per year over the next five years to help LCC fund instructional programs, such as some of the lower-division college classes that students may transfer for credit at the University and elsewhere, according to the college. |
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SWAT attends sexual health eventThe University's peer-education program got feedback on its performance from expertsby Lindsay FunstonUniversity sophomore Rebecca Sprinson is a member of what may be one of the best sexual health peer-education programs nationwide: the Sexual Wellness Advocacy Team. Last week, she got to fly halfway across the country to perform for dozens of universities and to receive inspirational guidance from sexual health experts. |
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