Oregon Daily Emerald

Got snow? Will travel

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thursday was not consistently sunny, but it was very much a spring day with a temperature of about 55 degrees and a light breeze. Still, Josh Dwinal went snowboarding on fresh snow from Mount Hood.

With an elevation of 11,249 feet, Mount Hood is snowy year-round. However, Eugene is not. Fifty-five tons of snow were trucked to the corner of Kincaid Street and East 14th Avenue from Oregon's highest mountain Thursday morning.

Allocations drain funds from Senate

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Student Senate has just more than $3,000 left in its surplus account after allocating $19,995 to three student groups Wednesday. Senate has a $10,000 unallocated reserve it can also draw from.

Senate started the meeting with more than the $17,258 in surplus reported last week because of a discrepancy in paperwork, according to Senate Treasurer Billy Hatch.

Taxes may raise debt payments for arena

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The state treasurer determined this week that all of the $200 million bonds approved by the state legislature for the University to build the basketball arena will be taxable - possibly adding up to $2 million per year to the debt payments.

The bonds' taxable status could raise the total annual debt payments for the athletic department to as much as $16.5 million, which the athletic department plans to pay back over 30 years using arena revenue. That number includes debt from the land purchase, which could be paid off quicker, however.

Mortgage crisis causes rise in demand for Eugene rental housing

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For months, national headlines have screamed about the mortgage crisis and the downturn in housing markets. Eugene has for the most part been spared the brunt of this, but still, the national trend has local effects.

University economics professor Tim Duy said that when people can no longer get cheap mortgages, they would be pushed into or remain in the rental market.

Tim Breen, principal broker for Jennings & Co. Property Management, agrees.

The rental market "at least from a landlord's perspective, is a good one," Breen said.

Lecture examines effects of citizen journalism

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Internet has opened up possibilities for journalism that several years ago traditional, mainstream journalists never would have considered possible. Citizens are taking the helm and producing news about their communities that doesn't necessarily conform to what traditional media call news. The difference is that citizen journalism is produced by the "experts" in a community who care about that community.

Study: 8 glasses not for the masses

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We know the old adage well: Drink eight glasses of water every day to stay healthy and hydrated.

Doctors have given their patients that line for decades, but as it turns out, there may be no reason to obey their orders.

After reviewing clinical studies, health experts at the University of Pennsylvania found no evidence that the eight-glasses rule makes an already healthy person any healthier.

College of Education begins dean interviews

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The College of Education is searching for a dean for the second time in two years. The University search committee has chosen three finalists for the position, and the first of the three spoke at the Knight Library Browsing Room on Thursday to make her case for the position.

Susan Zelman, superintendent of public instruction at the Ohio Department of Education, spoke to an audience of education and general University staff and faculty about her vision and plans for the College of Education.

SOJC grants prestigious journalism awards in ceremony Thursday

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication granted three prestigious awards Thursday afternoon, all in the name of one man: Ancil Payne.

The Payne Awards for Ethics in Journalism ceremony took place at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art with a relatively small but enthusiastic audience present.

The bell lap

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When Sarah Pearson stepped on the Hayward Field track for her first home race as a Duck four seasons ago, the track and field program was in turmoil. Martin Smith had just resigned as head coach a day before the outdoor season started and the direction of the program was up in the air.

Twilight of the season upon Ducks

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It will be an event of firsts and lasts in today's Oregon Twilight meet. In the last Oregon track and field meet in Eugene this season, it will be the first time fans can get a look at the most recent seating additions added to Hayward Field in preparation for the Olympic Trials.

Brooke Returns

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Harmonious melodies played by Brooke Parrott and other talented collaborators from all over the country are the background for the 24-year-old's impeccable voice. Blues, Americana and folk music genres heavily influence the lyric-driven songs on her upcoming debut album, "Another City.

Summer class will explore the dynamics of street art

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Do you stop to notice event flyers taped in the windows of shops you're entering or words inscribed in the pavement underneath your shoes? Have you ever considered messages crafted with spray paint to be a form of art? Most people take street art for granted or see it as little more than public nuisance.

Campus radio celebrates 15 years

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Time to take a ride to the DMV and lather on the acne cream. KWVA is turning 15 years old and will be celebrating all Saturday night at its annual birthday party show at the WOW Hall. Yes, you are invited, and no, you don't have to bring a gift.

Since its inception in 1993, KWVA and the WOW Hall have celebrated the birth and life of independent college radio in Eugene with a night featuring a bevy of the most premier and adventurous indie rock acts in the state.

Zombies take to the streets to protest new play at Lord Leebrick

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Zombies have rights too.

Members of the Undead Citizen's Alliance, a zombie rights activism group, protested the Lord Leebrick Theatre's latest production last night.

The Theatre is presenting an all-zombie version of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" called "Or Not to Be," and the Alliance is outraged that living actors have been cast in zombie roles.

Local musician makes the leap from back-up to center stage

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Chances are, unless you are really invested in the Eugene music scene, you haven't heard the name Ehren Ebbage. But chances are greater that you have at one time seen him play and have some music on your iTunes featuring members of his backing band. In time spent split between Los Angeles and Eugene, Ebbage has played with two premiere Oregon bands, toured across the nation several times over, played with some of LA's premier musicians and sound engineers, and recorded an EP playing everything but the kitchen sink.

Housing debacle leaves UO, students stranded

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Good news: More soon-to-be college students are applying to the University than ever before. Bad news: The University has no idea where to put them all.

According to the University housing department, 3,600 students can be lodged in student housing each year. Technically speaking, the housing department guarantees a room to anyone who applies before March 31. Those who apply later are placed on a waiting list, and given a room if one becomes available.

Trip to D.C. yields important dialogue for veteran

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I traveled to Washington, D.C. in March as Oregon state captain for VoteVets.org, a political action committee dedicated to assisting veterans. We met with politicians and political candidates in the House and Senate to discuss their actions that deal with veterans.

University's lack of commitment to parking around campus disconcerting for staff

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There appears to be a big problem here at the University. That is parking, or should I say the lack of it. Every year as new buildings go up, there is less parking for students and staff. It has been rumored that in the near future Columbia Street will be closed.

Lane County's Justice of the Peace has worked with citizens in the past, and will in the future

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you had a job opening and had a choice between an experienced, caring professional and someone who just needs a job - which would you choose? Both are willing to do the job at the pay you offer - you'd want the person with the knowledge and heart.

Lane County has had the blessing of an ethical, honest, smart, community-conscious Justice of the Peace in Cynthia Sinclair.

Youth Empowerment Summit aims to connect community with its future leaders

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An extraordinary opportunity has presented itself to the movers and shakers of Eugene today. Youth from eight different organizations are connecting and presenting about issues they feel strongly about at the Youth Empowerment Summit. All too often it is said that youth are apathetic, that they don't focus their energy on important issues.

Rail Riding

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Snow landed on campus Thursday afternoon with the second annual Cricket Campus Rail Jam Tour. The Tour travels to different campuses brining snow and a few hours and snowboarding and skiing with it. The University Snowboard Club helped organize the event.

Eugene SK8

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Living Aloha

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a year of preparation, the University of Oregon's Hui o' Hawai'i club presented the 33rd annual lu'au. Hula dancers and bands from Hawaii took over MacArthur Court to bring the spirit of "Living Aloha" to the university.

Your Voice: Presidential Election 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As ballots arrive in Oregon voters' mailboxes, an array of issues impact the votes of college students across campus. The Emerald asked students about what is swaying their decisions and where those votes are headed. The diverse responses show that this demographic may be harder to categorize then some pundits think.

From the outside in

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Daily Emerald sits down for an interview with the ASUO President-elect Sam Dotters-Katz to talk about Tasers on campus, the new arena, the cost of higher education and what the incoming executive hopes to achieve in the next year.

UO students celebrate international night

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

International Night is an annual event geared toward introducing the campus community to the many cultures imported with international students. The International Student Association combined food and dances to welcome American students to samples of their many homelands.

Net, Racquet, Shuttlecock

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Boasting about 50 members and a long history at Oregon, organizers of the Badminton Club hope to grow the size and scope of its member base. After hosting a state-wide tournament in early April, the team is now preparing for summer and fall competitions.

The Fields of Tulips

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is in bloom for its 23rd year. Acres and acres of flowers cover the hillsides of Woodburn and people are traveling from all over to see them.

Dancing for the record

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, McArthur Court vibrated to the beat of more than 551 dancers' footsteps breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest ballet class. The Oregon Ballet Foundation hosted the dance class as its second attempt to make it into the record books after missing the mark by less than 100 people last year.

Take Back the Night

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Take Back the Night is an annual event in which the UO Women's Center leads a march against fear, injustice, and the silence of those sexually abused.

Lost in Hong Kong

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A diverse and hungry crowd filled the EMU Ballroom in an event to highlight Western and Eastern influences in contemporary Hong Kong culture Sunday night.

Writing on the walls

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Art of Defiance, a graffiti art show, put on by the Cultural Forum lines the walls of the Adell McMillan Gallery from April 4 to the 26. Zack Wilkins-Malloy paints the struggle of having his art covered up.

Clinton Rallies Eugene

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton spoke to an energized crowd about her "Solutions for America." The former First Lady emphasized her plans for a universal healthcare system, environmental conservation, and funding for students and education.

La Raza Unida

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, MEChA de U of O held its annual Raza Unida conference, which translates to "The Unified Race." The conference is meant to help more than 300 high school student attendees from Lane County, who gathered for an all-day event, learn about building better communities and access to higher education.

The Endangered Cow

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In response to the termination of Holy Cow's contract at the EMU, students organized a sit-in protest Tuesday.

The efforts were made out of frustration from previous attempts to reinstate the locally owned organic foods restaurant that went ignored.

20 years of Jellotopia

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The colorful, gelatin display began two decades ago as a spoof. Now, the annual Jello Art Show draws a crowd of onlookers who admire the silly, strange and seldom serious creations. The exhibit, this year titled, "Jellotopia," packed Maude Kerns Art Center Saturday evening.

Obama at McArthur Court

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama knows how to start off on the right foot. The first words out of the Democratic presidential candidate's mouth at his "Stand for Change" rally Friday night seemed to boost his audience support even further. "Wow," Obama said after walking onstage to a U2 song and cheering decibel levels louder than those at Oregon basketball games.

Marching for peace

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, students and community members gathered for a day of protest and marching to voice their opposition to the ongoing Iraq war and speak out for change, starting with a rally held in the EMU Amphitheater.

On the water

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Oregon Sailing Club will compete in Seattle during spring break in the co-ed qualifiers for nationals. The team recruited new members on campus this week and hopes to double the 12-member crew this spring. It practices year round at Fern Ridge Reservoir.

Irish Culture

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The festival featured workshops, family activities, merchandise, food and much more in order to help people become more familiar with the Irish culture

Oregon Men's Basketball vs. Arizona

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Oregon Ducks gained a 78-69 win against the Arizona Wildcats. The win evened the conference record between the two teams and gave the ducks a fighting chance as an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament.

Nutella Night at the EMU

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

At the Mills International Center Wednesday, Nutella Night was put on by the European Student Association to try and bring together all international students in a social atmosphere.

Tapestry at the University Of Oregon

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The music school at UO has organized concerts called "The Vanguards Series." The goal is to invite lead groups from all around the country to give meaningful performances. The guest on Saturday was "Tapestry," a Boston-based medieval group with four female singers.

The Good Ol' Square Dance

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Students and community members in Eugene are trying to spark that down-home environment, square dancing for more than two hours on Saturday night. About 80 students participated in the dance, most getting into spirit with overalls and accents to boot. Portland has a vibrant bluegrass square dance culture while Eugene hasn't quite formed one. Student organizers hope that this can become a monthly event and want to form a square dance club here at UO.

The Future of Nanotechnology

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

After just two years of construction and 76 million dollars the University of Oregon now has one of the best facilities for the study and research of nanotechnology.

Wrestling a Mountain

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The writing has been on the wall since July 13, 2007: Oregon's wrestling program will be discontinued after it completes the 2007-08 season, which ends March 3 when the University hosts the Pacific-10 Conference Championships at McArthur Court. Barring an 11th-hour reprieve, the 54-year-old program will bow out, the mats will be rolled up, and Oregon wrestling will end.

Debate on Campus

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Organizers of the Bower Aly High School speech and debate tournament said the competition was about much more than sharp speaking. Amy Bullock, president of the University forensics team that held the three-day event on campus last week for high school students, said good communication helps students in many parts of their lives.

Face-to-Face in Chad

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Almost three years have passed since Katie-Jay Scott, 27, placed a green bracelet around her wrist that read, "Not On Our Watch." It represented her commitment to take action to end the genocide in Darfur, a western region of Sudan nearly the size of France.

Gamers P*wn the EMU

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

emuLAN is a UO Cultural Forum-hosted local area network (LAN) party, a gathering of people who network their computers together to play games. Taking place in the EMU Ballroom on Feb. 15, emuLAN is 24 hours of video games, tournaments, socializing, snacks and prizes.

A Passion for Fighting

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Gerald Strebendt was a sniper in the Marines and completed two tours in Afghanistan, but that's the just beginning of this fighter's story. Northwest Training Center is his outlet for his passion.

The Divine Divisi

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Valentine's Day is usually a time when people indulge in candy hearts, cards made of construction paper and roses. But the 14 determined women of Divisi have bigger things on their minds this week. The University's acclaimed female a cappella group will compete in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals Saturday at the Hult Center.