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	Drawn to crime Helping people is the most rewarding part of Julie Smith's job as a police artist by Jill Kimball Thanks to popular television shows like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", everyone knows what a police officer's job entails - but the media rarely recognize another important behind-the-scenes employee: the police sketch artist. But Julie Smith doesn't need TV shows to know she plays a vital role.
	VFSA given additional money for budget The Programs Finance Committee debated about allocating funds set aside for lowering the incidental fee by Robert D'Andrea The Veterans and Family Student Association received a starting budget of $6,960 by the Programs Finance Committee Monday night, an amount more than 23 times what is normally given to new student groups. Sen. Steven Wilsey walked out of the meeting before the vote was called.
	Finance committee recalls groups to reassign budgets Groups with 'special circumstances' that fell outside the usual budgeting models were given extra funds to help cover operating costs by Robert D'Andrea The Programs Finance Committee's process of recalling groups with special circumstances that fell outside of the panel's budgeting model began Monday night, and most of it went smoothly. Only the Veteran's Family Student Association, the last group of the night, inspired much debate.
	Four Eugene restaurants now on the market menu The owners of Red Agave, El Vaquero, Asado Latin Bistro and Zendo Café hope to sell and start a new business venture by Trevor Davis Although four popular Eugene restaurants are for sale, diners shouldn't take notice. The current owners are hoping for a smooth transition to potential new owners. Restaurant owners Katie Brown and Sarah Willis surprised the Eugene dining community when they put their four restaurants - Red Agave, El Vaquero, Asado Latin Bistro and Zendo Café - on the market recently.
	Lecture series to focus on local sustainability Tonight's lecture is one of a five-part series, and will focus on relocalization and food projects by Mike O'Brien The distance from the University to Albuquerque, N.M., is 1,400 miles, which would take nearly 22-and-a-half hours to drive, according to Mapquest.com. According to a 2002 study at Iowa State University, the average tomato travels about the same distance before arriving at the grocery store.
	Professor to discuss legal issues of climate change In brief by Trevor Davis Most would consider climate change an environmental issue. But according to a University professor who will speak today at 4:30 p.m. in the Browsing Room of the Knight Library, the issue may also have legal ramifications. Law school professor Hari Osofsky who will present her paper "Is Climate Change an International Legal Problem?" will talk about climate change litigation and legal approaches to cross-cutting problems such as climate change, according to a press release.