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Outlawing world hungerThe International Food Security Treaty centers around the idea that no human should face starvationby Mike O'BrienNew York City is the largest city in the United States, with a metropolitan population of roughly 18 million people. For every person in New York City, there nearly 50 people in the world who are malnourished. "Hunger is a worldwide problem," said John Teton, founding director of the International Food Security Treaty campaign. |
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Car sharing program may ease commuteDPS hopes to upgrade and launch a new website that would allow students to easily share ridesby Trevor DavisUniversity research associate Sandra Greive and her husband, Jason Kidwell, wanted to move to Salem so Kidwell could be closer to Chemeketa Community College, where his class schedule is spread over irregular hours. The couple, however, decided against the move because of few commuting options for Greive. |
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Underground nanoscience laboratories dedicatedThe state-of-the-art facility may help facilitate the unity of the academic world with outside industriesby Jessie HigginsThe newly constructed Lorry I. Lokey Laboratories, located underground between Huestis and Deschutes Halls, had its official dedication Tuesday afternoon with a gathering of the many |
New bills promote sustainabilityIf passed by state legislature, one of the three bills would help account for out-of-state emissions sourcesby Jason ReedOregon lawmakers, currently engaged in a one-month legislative session, have a view for the future of Oregon: A state that is a leader in environmental sustainability with a reduced carbon footprint and progressive policies. Three bills currently |
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Middle-aged man reported to have harassed studentsIn briefby Jill KimballFive University students filed a report this month of a man making obscene gestures toward women near campus. On Feb. 8, the five women, who are members of the same sorority, reported a middle-aged man outside the Knight Library "performing inappropriate acts," said Greek Life Program Assistant Lisa Hughes in an e-mail. |
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