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'Telling' helps heal scars of warMembers of the Veterans and Family Student Association will share their military experiences in "Telling"by Mike O'BrienShane Addis, a dark-haired University student, smirked as he stepped forward on the stage, remembering the night Strawberry Shortcake came to Iraq. The care packages received by service members often contain everyday essentials and pick-me-ups like snacks and DVDs. |
Law School to offer new 'green' classesA sustainable buisness law program and animal law seminar have been added because of student interestby Allie GrasgreenLaw students with specific interest in animals or sustainability - or both - are in luck. The School of Law recently added a new Animal Law course and a Sustainable Business Law program. Both additions are a result of high student interest and the growth of the respective laws. |
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Climate justice representatives will host workshops this weekendIn briefby Trevor DavisCritics of carbon trading practices will talk on the University campus today, and the Cascade Power Shift will host environmental workshops throughout the weekend. Kevin Smith and Tamra Gilbertson, who are both involved with the Durban Group for Climate Justice, will talk today at 1 p. |
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Lane County lends a helping hand to its homeless populationProject Homeless Connect gave the less fortunate donated supplies to help them through the winterby Jason ReedThe wintertime streets of Eugene are usually cold and wet, conditions that can be harsh for people who find shelter in those same dreary streets. The homeless need sleeping bags, food, medical attention, jobs and clothing to improve their situation, and that's exactly what they received Thursday at the 2nd annual Project Homeless Connect at the Lane County Fairgrounds. |
Unprotected sex and liquor don't mixOregon Public Health Division's campaign aims to educate students on Fetal Alcohol Syndromeby Jill KimballThanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Oregon Public Health Division brought posters, stickers and fact cards bearing an important message to the University in September last year. "Forgot to open this?" read the headline of the poster next to a picture of a condom. |
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Ad Club receives funding to attend competitionThe Ad Club struggled to finance the trip after being defunded by the Programs Finance Committeeby Robert D'AndreaAfter four months, three appearances before the Student Senate and a wide-ranging fundraising effort, the American Advertising Federation Ad Club has the money it needs to attend a regional competition in April. Last year, the group missed the entire budgeting process and was left with no funding for the 2007-08year. |
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Bonny Bettman steps down as city councilorAfter eight years as a city councilor in Eugene, Bettman will not seek re-election in fallby Jason N. Reed and Eric FloripEugene City Councilor Bonny Bettman announced Thursday she will not seek re-election this fall for her seat on the council. At a morning press conference held at the Kiva grocery store downtown, Bettman also endorsed a candidate to replace her - Kiva founder and owner George Brown. |
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