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	Singing songs in sign Students studying American Sign Language perform popular songs in the EMU by Mike O'Brien University freshman Genista Richie had sunshine on a cloudy day. When it was cold outside, she had the month of May. She guesses she'll say, what can make her feel this way? Richie didn't actually say anything vocally, but she did perform The Temptations' classic "My Girl" in American Sign Language for a room filled with her classmates.
	Construction of basketball arena faces new hurdle A city official ruled in favor of neighbors, requiring the University to have a conditional use permit by Ryan Knutson The University's arena project hit a big hurdle on Wednesday when a hearings official ruled the development must have a conditional use permit before construction can begin - a decision that complicates the project and could delay it months. The decision overturned a ruling by City Planning Director Lisa Gardner, and it serves as vindication for the neighbors who have battled to have more say in the arena project since the site was first targeted in 2003.
	Kessler gives voice to Alzheimer's at book reading Lauren Kessler spoke of her personal loss and exposure to the disease by Emily Gillespie Lauren Kessler, author and director of the University's graduate program in literary nonfiction, held a reading and signing Tuesday evening for her latest book, "Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer's: One Daughter's Hopeful Story." In the Knight Library Browsing Room, Kessler discussed her experience with the disease.
	Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship hosting student showcase, contest in Lillis In brief by Talia Schmidt The University's Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship will host an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase tonight in the Lillis Business Complex atrium from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The open house is intended to invite students to display their innovations, which includes anything from graphic arts, video arts, product design, architecture and musical performances.
	Gravity Challenge In brief by Dave Martinez Jarvis Simmons, a DJ with KDUK 104.7, Arlyn Schaufler, a Duck Store merchandise manager, and an unidentified chicken watch University of Oregon senior Joey Mucha's egg drop during the Red Bull Gravity Challenge. Representatives from Red Bull were at the University Wednesday afternoon for the Red Bull Gravity Challenge.