Oregon Daily Emerald

Heyer pleads guilty to Reams case charges

Heyer says he panicked after hitting University student Reams with his car last March

by Ryan Knutson

Aaron Vernon Heyer pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon for failing to stop after he hit and killed University student Brian Reams with his car last March on Hilyard Street. Heyer, who will be sentenced at 9 a.m. on Nov. 16, accepted a plea deal on Wednesday and agreed to 19 months in prison.

A sign of inspiration

Ashley Beghtel advocates deaf culture by sharing her own life experience

by Mike O'Brien

Miss Deaf America is an ambassador, a spokeswoman and a role model. Next year, she may also be a University alumna. Next summer, Ashley Beghtel, a senior in the College of Education's Family and Human Services program, will represent Oregon at the biennial national competition in New Orleans.

New study has big significance for very small babies

A study of high altitude-related illnesses investigates premature infants' lungs

by Trevor Davis

For babies born very prematurely, just surviving may not be the only hurdle. A University researcher found that babies born very prematurely may have lifelong chronic lung problems. Andy Lovering, an assistant professor of human physiology, says more research needs to be done to help premature babies, and he hopes to conduct some of that research at the University.

Developers will present plans for West University area

by Eric Florip

The West University Neighbors will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Central Presbyterian Church, located at 555 E. 15th Ave. The group will hear presentations from two developers who plan to build apartment buildings in the area. One developer, Dan Neal, plans to replace existing buildings at 534 E.

Papailiou defeats former running mate in election for ASUO Senate president

by Robert D'Andrea

Sen. Athan Papailiou was voted Senate president Wednesday night, defeating Sen. Kate Jonesnine votes to eight. Both were on the same ticket in last year's election when Papailiou ran for vice president. But there was a clear divide in the Senate during last night's vote.

Land owners split over Measure 49

The proposed law would revise Measure 37's land regulations

by Jason Reed

Both sides claim Measure 49 represents a fight for your rights as an Oregon resident and property owner. But their messages are very different - supporters and opponents of the measure are on opposite sides of the same fence, trying hard to convince voters by using various scare tactics and citing potential negative impacts from the outcome of the November election.