Oregon Daily Emerald

New arena plan regains momentum

Despite past costs and complications, the plans for a new basketball arena are back on track and moving full speed ahead

by Luke Andrews

Nearly three years after University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer put the brakes on the plans for a new basketball arena, the project has once again gained momentum with an aggressive push in 2007 to replace the now 80-year-old McArthur Court.

Measles outbreak reported in Eugene

Officials said it's the second local case; the disease has probably been transmitted to others

by Trevor Davis

Lane County Public Health officials announced Monday they have confirmed a second case of measles in Eugene. A 21-year-old Eugene man was treated at Sacred Heart Medical Center May 26 with a fever and rash after he returned from a trip in Japan. He was diagnosed with measles.

African student night demonstrates vitality, diversity

by Sara Szatmary | Freelance Reporter

The first song of The African Student Association's 'A Night of African Vitality,' played just by world-renowned Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo's five-piece band the Blacks Unlimited, got the audience swaying and clapping their hands. A few people ventured from their seats to dance in the aisles, but the atmosphere intensified when Mapfumo himself came out.

ASUO ice cream social to encourage student-government communication

by Jobetta Hedelman

Members of both the ASUO and student programs have said student government meetings are often unfamiliar and intimidating for the students who come with special requests or to give presentations. Tuesday afternoon, University students will have an opportunity to meet and speak with members of the ASUO in an informal setting.