Oregon Daily Emerald

Keeping watch

The University's Neutral Observer Program trains volunteers to attend events, such as protests and rallies, in which they personally have no stake and objectively report what happens

by Jobetta Hedelman

In October 2004, a speech by filmmaker Michael Moore at the Lane Events Center was interrupted by protesters who supported presidential candidate Ralph Nader. Police escorted the protesters from the building. Dr. Robert Gordon was there, keeping track of what he saw.

Gov. Kulongoski signs historic gay-rights legislation Wednesday

by Jason N. Reed | News Reporter

Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed two landmark bills into law Wednesday that will not only advance gay rights in Oregon, but will have national impact as well. Fifty-two percent of the U.S. population will live in jurisdictions protecting gay, lesbian and bisexual people - the first time the halfway mark has been passed - after Oregon's anti-discrimination bill was signed by the governor.

Follow-ups of various office audits find progress made

Reports of two routine UO audits saw two of six recommendations met, the rest in progress

by Allie Grasgreen

A follow-up report of two routine University audits performed in March 2006 found that two of the six audit recommendations have been completed - the others are in progress. The Office of Research Services and Administration Restricted Funds and the Office of Technology Transfer were the focus of the University's quarterly audit update at last week's Oregon State Board of Education meeting.

UO professor's book breaks down baseball statistics

Ken Ross, a professor emeritus of mathematics, presented his book at the University Bookstore

by Sanjay Shenai | Freelance Reporter

University professor emeritus of mathematics Ken Ross began his lecture on the statistics of baseball with a surprising admission about the spread of steroids in the game. "I have to confess, I'm on them," said Ross, who is well under 6 feet tall with a slight build.