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	Sounding off Chinese children's and young women's choirs sing tonight at Beall Hall by Mike O'Brien After teaching in the University's School of Music and Dance for 30 years, professor emeritus Randall Moore started teaching the Oregon Children's Choir. Eight years ago, he went to Beijing to check out the world-renowned China National Symphony Orchestra and one particular singer caught his ear.
	SASS faces budget cuts with new contract Sexual Assault Support Services, the last contract signed last year, has received no money so far this year by Robert D'Andrea ASUO President Emily McLain said Friday the Executive branch and Sexual Assault Support Services are closer to finalizing a contract for the 2007-08 fiscal year that should have been completed months ago. SASS currently has no contract, is not providing services to the University and has not been paid any money this year.
	OSPIRG's budget increased after long debate After debating cutting OSPIRG's funding, the PFC gave it a 2.89 percent increase by Robert D'Andrea OSPIRG was given a small increase in its budget for the 2008-09 school year Friday after the longest hearing with the largest turnout the Programs Finance Committee has had this year. After more than three hours of testimony, a majority of PFC members led by Sen.
	Past meets present at Japan Night Japan Night's theme, 'The Time Flow,' showcased Japanese culture through the passage of time by Emily Gillespie \| Freelance Reporter Students who ventured into the EMU Ballroom Sunday night found themselves submerged in another culture at Japan Night, hosted by the Japanese Student Organization. Complete with authentic food, live music, dancing, martial arts performances and a kimono fashion show, Japan Night 2008 proved to be successful in expressing the complexity of the Japanese way of life.
	Sunday snowday More than three inches of snow fell yesterday, and student excitement grows as more falls by Eric Florip Most University students bundled up during Sunday's rare dose of snow. Freshman Ryan Fielding dressed down. "I'm just not cold at all, man. It doesn't feel that cold," Fielding said, wearing a pair of basketball shorts with sandals and no shirt. "I'm totally fine except for my feet.
	Humane society receives $9,500 from baristas In brief by Lauren Fox \| Freelance Reporter What do a pit bull named Tiny, a labrador named Cocoa, and a shepherd mix named Serenity all have in common? They will all benefit from the gracious donations of the baristas of The Duck Store this upcoming year. A small crowd gathered on Friday 10:30 a.