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Flu vaccination supply falls short at McKinley
A shortage of flu vaccines has forced McKinley Health Center, as well as other vaccine providers, to try an alternative method for the rest of this year.

Researchers make three-dimensional face database
A student sits in a raised chair as a large machine rotates around his body. A small red laser scans his entire head. Next, a high-resolution digital camera is used to take 10 pictures of his head at various angles. When the process is complete, he leaves with $15 in his pocket.

Parent groups give University support
Everything from thermal imaging cameras that see through smoke in fires to band uniforms to scholarships has been donated to the University by its Mothers and Dads Associations, the oldest parents organizations in the country.

ACES to get a better Bevier
In three years, the University will be one of the few colleges to have its own kitchen for its Food Science Department complete with brand new equipment at Bevier Cafe, which is known for providing delicious and nutritious food to its customers.

Local Briefs: Vandals use BB guns, shoot at streetlights
Vandals shot out streetlights and streetlight generators with BB guns in Champaign on Dec. 7 and 8, police said.

Community dental access programs brighten smiles in Champaign-Urbana
For families who cannot afford dental care, help has arrived in the form of the Dental Access Program, which works to provide dental access to low-income families.

Suicide risk might rise as finals near
With finals week approaching and stress at a high, the University has installed extra suicide prevention measures because of the historically more frequent incidences of suicide before and after exams.

Job benefits don't have to be confusing
The challenge of entering the competitive job market is something most college graduates face, and finding a job with suitable benefits only adds to the pressure. Many entering the workforce for the first time are uncertain of what benefits are right for them and what they should expect from a firm.


 







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