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President-elect Barack Obama said Monday that the country is facing an "economic crisis of historic proportions," and unveiled the team he has chosen to help get the economy back on track.

One of the more popular stops at the University of Redlands food court these days is the dispenser for filtered tap water -- free for customers with a reusable cup or bottle.

Those who forget their container can borrow one from the cafeteria, or buy a Nalgene sports bottle there for a discount.

"It's important that there's an option that maybe steers more people away from the bottled water," said Brett Martin, who runs the college's food service program.