You've got mold

Tenants and landlords agree mold infestation is a problem; but who takes responsibility?

by Lauren Fox | News Reporter

Invasive, non-photosynthetic and spore producing: all are characteristics of an ancient species commonly known as mold. For renters, it's a nightmare, and for landlords, it's a problem they may or may not have to take responsibility for. The Rental Housing Department Advisory Committee met Thursday morning to discuss whether or not adding provisions about mold to current City Rental Housing Cod

Senate meets to discuss budget plans

Each committee responsible in coming months for distributing allocated funds

by Alex Tomchak Scott

Wednesday's ASUO Senate meeting was largely concerned with the budget models proposed by three major ASUO committees: the Programs Finance Committee, the EMU Board and the Athletics and Contracts Finance Committee. In total, the Senate approved almost $10 million in funding to the three committees.

UO receives conditional use permit

Decision is next step toward the proposed $200 million arena set to open fall 2010

by Jessie Higgins

After a five-month application process, the University has officially received the conditional use permit it was required to obtain before beginning construction on the proposed $200 million basketball arena. Receiving this permit puts the University - which has spent years planning the massive project amidst unexpected delays and local opposition - just weeks away from breaking ground on the site at the corner of Franklin Boulevard and 13th Avenue.

Week-long event draws to a close

by Brenna Houck | Freelance Reporter

International Week concludes tonight with International Coffee Hour and International Game Night. Students have an opportunity to meet people from different cultures, mingle over a cup of coffee from The Buzz Coffeehouse and enjoy free snacks between 4 and 6 p.

UO Faculty names winners of Oregon Book Awards

by Jayna Omaye | Freelance Reporter

The 22nd Annual Oregon Book Awards honored three University professors for their recent publications at a reception Nov. 9 at the Portland Art Museum. More than 30 finalists were up for the award, sponsored as part of Literary Arts. Law Professor Steven W.