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	A daring rescue Four students at the Umpqua Hot Springs help save a drowning man by Tess McBride The Sunday before spring term began, four University students went out to the Umpqua Hot Springs. The relaxing evening quickly changed course when two drunken men showed up and one, an ex-Marine, fell into the strong rapids of the river, sweeping him 75 feet downstream in less than 10 seconds.
	Detained students may receive degrees Oregon may give honorary degrees to Japanese-Americans who were imprisoned during WWII by Allie Grasgreen A college degree cannot compensate for four months of human degradation, but for some it is a step in the right direction. A bill that passed unanimously in the Oregon House one week ago, HB 2823, would award honorary degrees to Japanese-Americans whose state college educations were interrupted when the government forced them into internment camps during World War II.
	Pacifica Forum calls for Bush's impeachment by Jill Kimball \| Freelance reporter The members of the Pacifica Forum met last Friday in the basement of McKenzie Hall as they have every other Friday for the past few years. But this time, they met with a specific purpose: to call for the impeachment of President George W. Bush. Founded by associate professor emeritus of planning, public policy and management Orval Etter, the Pacifica Forum is a controversial group largely composed of community members that has been lambasted in recent years with accusations of anti-Semitism.
	UO makes Keanu Reeves' movies an entertaining educational experience by Talia Schmidt \| Freelance reporter A Keanu Reeves film festival and lecture series? Whoa. Before a modest crowd in 110 Willamette, assistant professor of comparative literature and romance languages Leah Middlebrook lectured on the motivations and ability of the actor in the Shakespeare comedy "Much Ado About Nothing.
	Identity of body found in river still unknown In brief by Steven R. Neuman The Eugene Police Department and the Lane County Medical Examiner's Office have been unable to determine the identity of the body pulled from the Willamette River near the Autzen Footbridge on Thursday. Although the body was only clothed in a pair of socks, it was marked with several tattoos: the word "Glory" written down the back of the right arm, a flaming devil's face smoking a cigar on the left bicep, "Pride" lettered from top to bottom down the back of the left arm, an ornate cross reading "Jesus saves" on the inner right arm and several other crosses.
	Ceramic exhibit displays the work of 54 Korean artists by Laura Fong \| Freelance reporter On Saturday afternoon, Heh Ja You, a professor of ceramics at Ewha Womans University of Seoul, South Korea, demonstrated various techniques of decorating celadon ceramic pieces to a crowd of community members and students at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.
	Grievance filed against ASUO candidates In brief by Jobetta Hedelman Sophomore Tony Mecum filed a complaint against ASUO Executive candidates Emily McLain and Chii-San SunOwen this weekend for allegedly using the College Democrats' listserv to send out an e-mail advocating support for their campaign. Mecum subscribes to the listserv and said when he received the e-mail from McLain on Wednesday, he knew it was a violation of election rules because earlier in the year, he had considered running for a position himself.
	KNOW YOUR VOTE: ASUO Executive The ASUO President is the chief executive officer of the ASUO. The president is the official representative for University students and is responsible for the administration of the more than 150 ASUO programs. A staff of approximately 15 people works for the president and vice president.
	KNOW YOUR VOTE: PFC At-Large At-large candidates sit on student government committees without having a vote in the Student Senate. The winner of the Athletic Department Finance Committee at-large position will serve a one-year term, and the winner of the Programs Finance Committee at-large position will serve a two-year term.