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Knocking on heaven's doorTwo ground-breaking climbers told tales of life in high placesby Jenny Manning | Freelance ReporterEd Viesturs, considered to be one of America's leading alpinists, and speed climber Micah Dash spoke about their mountaineering adventures to a crowd of more than 280 students and community members in the Lillis Business Complex Tuesday night. The event, organized by the Outdoor Program and McKenzie Outfitters, was part of the Mountain Hardware Sharp Edge Tour. |
Court: Minuteless meeting will not be voidedThe ASUO Constitution Court deemed voiding the June meeting would cause more harm than goodby Robert D'AndreaThe ASUO Constitution Court ruled Wednesday that the Student Senate meeting where no minutes were taken was in violation of Oregon Public Meetings Law but declined to void the meeting. The opinion issued by the court says justices had to weigh the public's right to information with "the harm done to parties who have acted in good faith off of the results of the meeting, if the decisions made at the meeting are found void. |
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Faculty tackle future of UO housing plan, debate fundsThe University's Strategic Housing Plan focuses on bringing together social life and academic pursuitsby Allie GrasgreenAs the discussion focused on the University's Strategic Housing Plan drifted rapidly toward questions regarding University funding, University Senate President Gordon Sayre cut off Provost Linda Brady. Unfortunately, Wednesday's University Senate meeting was running about 30 minutes late. |
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TV joins the fight against Oregon methEugene-area stations aired a documentary on the many dangers of methamphetamineby Eric FloripMost Eugene-Springfield law enforcement officials say they see meth just about everywhere they go on the job. On Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m., so did area channel-surfers. That's because at least six Eugene-area television stations aired "Crystal Darkness," a 30-minute documentary exploring the physical and social effects of methamphetamine. |
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Lecturer embraces society's plugged-in loveThe relationships we form with technology are the focus of an MIT professor's researchby Mike O'BrienToday's technology allows us to communicate with others on a constant basis. But since text messaging and Facebook are so widely used and convenient, after a while it may seem like our relationships are with the machines, rather than the people on the other side of them. |
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911 dispatcher's work is unorthodox yet fulfillingby Jill KimballIn the middle of the night, Janice Miller answered the phone. A woman was on the other end of the line. "My house is on fire!" the woman screamed. Miller replied calmly, "Are you inside?" The woman said she was, and Miller told her to get out immediately. "Call me back when you're safe," she said, hanging up. |
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Scottish parliament member speaks at UniversityBrian Adam focused his presentation on Scotland's history and governmentby Annie Grossarth | Freelance ReporterExclusive Audio |
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October's Science Pub looks to the heavens tonightIn briefby Trevor DavisWhat's known about the universe may have changed since students took high school astronomy. Susan Peterson, the planetarium director at the Science Factory, will talk about new discoveries made about space since 1957 tonight at 7 p.m. at Luna, located at 30 E. |
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Students fill LaVerne Krause Gallery with their artFive students will have their projects on display through Fridayby Hannah Aronowitz | Freelance ReporterThe once-blank walls of the LaVerne Krause Gallery were splashed with creativity, color and the unique artwork of five University students Monday. For most of the students, it was their first art exhibition and filling the white walls was a daunting task. |
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