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	Spectacle of light The Science Factory's laser light shows set are intended to entertain all audiences by Trevor Davis The Science Factory in Eugene isn't just for children. And it's got more going on than astronomy - try laser beams and rock music. The museum and planetarium near Autzen Stadium is hosting laser light shows for two more weeks starting Friday. The programs combine laser lights and music from bands such as the Beatles, Metallica, U2 and Pink Floyd.
	Allocation committee to budget $4.1 million The money, which was funded from student building fees, will be used to fix, construct facilities on campus by Robert D'Andrea Eight students and one University staff member will determine how to spend more than $4.1 million on building projects in the coming months as the Student Building Fee Allocation Committee prioritizes projects from around campus. The committee will meet for the first time in an orientation session Thursday morning.
	Chinese New Year celebration brings in the year of the rat The Chinese Students and Scholars Association hosted a celebration in the EMU Ballroom by Mike O'Brien In ancient China, it was said that every 12 months, a man-eating beast would descend from the mountains to prey on any humans that crossed its path. Nián, as the mythological lion-esque creature was known, was believed to be startled by loud noises and the color red, so people scared it off with fireworks and scarlet lanterns decorating their homes.
	Budget committee plans for loss of federal funds In brief by Jason Reed The Lane County Budget Committee met Tuesday to discuss the possibility of losing one-third of the revenue for the county's general fund, which funds more than 40 services, including adult and youth criminal prosecution, law enforcement, public health and correctional facilities.
	Architecture lecture cut short by speaker's collapse In brief by Jessie Higgins \| Freelance Reporter Tuesday evening, the fifth lecture in the Savage Lecture series, "Cities in War, Struggle, and Peace: The Architecture of Memory and Life - Rebuilding Cities after War and Disaster," was cut short when the lecturer, Azhar Tyabji, collapsed just 30 minutes into his presentation.