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	Statistical breakdown Research indicates that people with a higher understanding of numbers are more likely to make better life decisions by Eric Florip It is a question that nearly everyone asked during a math class growing up: When am I ever going to use this? Researcher Ellen Peters may have the answer, thanks to recent research, including several studies conducted with University students. Peters' research at the Decision Research institute in Eugene found that people with a high level of numeracy are more likely to make better decisions that can help them in more crucial areas of their lives than they might think.
	Hamilton, Rosenberg enter race to succeed Axelrod Current ASUO president Jared Axelrod decided not to run again in order to focus on academics by Jobetta Hedelman Last week ASUO President Jared Axelrod announced that he will not run for re-election, and two members of the Student Senate threw their hats into the race for ASUO President. Axelrod said he decided against running for re-election because he wants to focus on academics and "have some fun" during his senior year.
	PFC allocates more money on appeals The LGBTQA was hoping for a higher budget to help fund its Transgender Day of Remembrance event by Jobetta Hedelman Most of the student groups appealing their Programs Finance Committee allocations for the 2007-08 school year left their appeal hearings with a little more money, but not everyone was happy. On Thursday, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Alliance came to the hearing to request an extra $266 to fund its "Transgender Day of Remembrance.
	University picks up tab on Career Center In brief by Jobetta Hedelman Students will pay significantly less money to fund the Career Center next year, thanks in part to the efforts of members of the ASUO Executive. ASUO President Jared Axelrod, Vice President Juliana Guzman and Finance Coordinator Madeline Wigen sent out a memo Friday announcing that the administration had agreed to absorb $106,000 of the Career Center budget into the University General Fund.
	Visitors introduce Korean dance to University The KUM Dance Company from Seoul performed and taught traditional Korean dances Thursday by Colette Crouse \| Freelance reporter Students from Seoul, South Korea's Hanyang University KUM Dance Company brought traditional Korean culture to the Beall Concert Hall Thursday afternoon in a series of lectures and an interactive workshop about cultural characteristics presented through dance.
	Reforms to stipend model to be discussed In brief by Jobetta Hedelman Students interested in discussing possible reforms to the model by which stipend positions, monthly compensation for leaders of ASUO groups, are awarded can express their views at a meeting Monday at 6 p.m. in 150 Columbia. The Programs Finance Committee has been discussing possible changes to the stipend model for the past several weeks.