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	The drive to give For Lane County's blood bank, December and January are lean months by Eric Florip The holiday season is a time when many students get into the giving spirit. But for Lane Memorial Blood Bank, an organization that relies on students for much of its supply, it can cause uneasiness. "December and January, I would say, are some of the toughest times that we face, partly because we depend so heavily on the U of O," said Kristi McElhinney, community affairs manager at the blood bank.
	Sen. Wyden visits UO, discusses debt worries U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden spoke to students about legislation for a new system to rate credit cards by Robert D'Andrea ASUO President Emily McLain and U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden discussed the effects of rising student credit card debt Wednesday as Wyden announced federal legislation to create a system for rating the consumer-friendliness of credit cards. Wyden met with a group of students and administrators in the Umpqua Room of the EMU and listened to concerns about constant credit card solicitations and mounting debt.
	Freshmen get a taste for the art of eating Seminar participants take a closer look at the art and culture of the dinner table by Mike O'Brien On a dinner table in the University's Millrace Studios Wednesday, the impractical soup bowls were much wider at the bottom than at the top. To keep from see-sawing, the serving platter had to be supported by Wheat Thins crackers. The cups were cone-shaped and the salt and pepper shakers were stuck together, though their holes didn't align properly.
	After debate, Senate members vote to eliminate several unstaffed committees In brief by Allie Grasgreen At a rare second meeting in one month, the University Senate passed two motions, heard the usual updates and witnessed a showdown of sorts between Student Sen. Nate Gulley and mathematics professor Peter Gilkey on Wednesday. When Gulley announced he planned to call a motion to question, Gilkey thought Gulley had actually called it to question.
	City planners seek a new look for UO's doorstep An updated Franklin Boulevard design features living spaces, shopping and a new traffic plan by Jason Reed The portion of Franklin Boulevard from Onyx Street to the Willamette River, considered by many to be the main gateway into Eugene and the University, boasts no bicycle lanes or sidewalks, and is missing large-scale housing and vibrant commercial centers. This major artery has been neglected over the years and left to wither, but the boulevard may soon have a whole new look.
	EMU Food Services tries out compost pilot program In brief by Allie Grasgreen EMU Food Services has set up three compost bins, two in the Fishbowl and one in The Buzz coffeehouse, in which students can deposit their compostable coffee cups. The most important thing for the University community to know, EMU Food Services Director John Costello said, is that the bins are not typical recycling receptacles.