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	The Olympic Trials: History With the 2008 Trials looming, Eugene reflects on its famed history as Track Town, USA by Trevor Davis When Vin Lananna was hired in July 2005 as the head track and field coach, he immediately helped the University pursue the U.S. Olympic Trials and return to a strong distance running tradition. Lananna's return to Oregon's track tradition is why Eugene is hosting the U.
	Judge's ruling lifts injunction on civil unions Many petitioners' signatures against the 2007 law allowing same-sex unions were thrown out by Jason Reed The numerous celebrations planned by same-sex couples who intended to file for domestic partnerships had to be put on hold in early January, but now those couples are gearing back up after a judge's ruling late Friday lifted a court injunction on same-sex civil unions.
	Law school exhibits new art pieces A painting of Chief Joseph will join nature photographs of Oregon by Mike O'Brien Chief Joseph, the renowned peacemaker who served as chief for the Wallowa band of the Nez Perce Indians, has been dead since 1904, but he lives on in the University's Knight Law School. On Friday afternoon in the Wayne Morse Commons, there was a ceremony unveiling a 7-by-4 1/2-foot portrait of the chief, an oil painting so detailed it resembles a black and white photo.
	Two arrested on campus on homicide, traffic warrants In brief by Jill Kimball A man and a woman found stealing cans on campus were arrested early Saturday morning, one on a seven-year-old traffic warrant and the other on a 2003 homicide warrant from California. Department of Public Safety Officer Mike Drake said a community service officer spotted the two at about 12:40 a.
	UO football receiver faces drug and contempt charges In brief by Jill Kimball University student and football receiver Derrick Jones was arrested Jan. 25 on a contempt of court charge and was also cited on a charge of frequenting a drug house. Eugene Police "had information that there was possibly marijuana" at Jones' Stadium Park Apartments home and alerted an officer who patrolled the University area, said EPD spokeswoman Melinda Kletzok.
	GTFF contract negotiations with University a challenge The GTFF met with administration to discuss economic issues for next biennium's contract by Allie Grasgreen Graduate Teaching Fellows are both students and employees, but when it comes time to decide which they are first, it can be difficult to discern a boundary. On Friday the University showed it can consider them either one. The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation met with representatives of the University administration Friday in the third of seven bargaining sessions to determine provisions for the next biennium's GTF contract.
	A coaching legend Bill Bowerman's legacy by Trevor Davis Although the late Bill Bowerman retired from coaching Oregon track and field 36 years ago, those in the local track and field community say he helped build Eugene's reputation as "Track Town USA." "When you go elsewhere in the world and mention Eugene, the sports fan thinks of Hayward first - not Autzen, not Mac," said former Oregon Track Club runner Jon Anderson.