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The end of an (ice) ageA group of University scientists have proposed a controversial new theory about the end of the last ice ageby Trevor DavisFor the record, they're not crazy. But they do admit their theory is out there. University researchers Douglas Kennett and Jon Erlandson are part of a group of scientists proposing that a comet or asteroid hit North America about 13,000 years ago - near the end of the last ice age - and contributed to major events in the continent's history, including the die-off of horses, mammoths and other large mammals around the same time. |
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Late hours equal high turnover for DDS employeesA stressful environment and late nights have caused many to leave jobs with the Designated Driver Shuttleby Robert D'AndreaRyan Hodges is a busy guy. A senior taking 16 credits, he spends up to 10 daytime hours each week working on the business of the Designated Driver Shuttle where he is co-director. Come 9:45 p.m., he and fellow co-director Judson Meade are performing the tasks of any other DDS employee: working dispatch, driving the vans, riding along as navigator. |
New grant to facilitate sustainable solutionsFunds from T&J Meyer Family Foundation will allow new sustainability projects for the Universityby Trevor DavisUniversity officials hope a recent $1 million grant helps propel the University onto the center stage of campus sustainability. Students, staff and faculty members have the chance to help reach that goal. The T&J Meyer Family Foundation recently awarded the University the grant that will fund faculty, staff and student projects. |
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Sen. Wyden to visit University and discuss proposed credit card legislationIn briefby Robert D'AndreaSenator Ron Wyden will visit the University Wednesday to discuss student debt and announce legislation designed to help consumers differentiate between good and bad credit cards. The legislation, known as The Credit Card Safety Act of 2007, is being co-sponsored by Wyden and Sen. |
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City Council revisits downtown development planCouncilors discussed revitalization plans for first time since urban renewal ballot measure failedby Jason ReedIf students were planning to enjoy the revitalized downtown Eugene that city councilors have talked about during the last year, they may have to wait until they come back as alumni to see any change. In the first city council meeting to discuss the future of Eugene's downtown since the urban renewal ballot measure failed earlier this month, the council met with developers at the Eugene Public Library Tuesday night to determine what the city's next step will be to rejuvenate the blighted West Broadway area. |
Fridges allow working mothers to continue breastfeedingUO nursing mothers are now offered refrigerators to ensure privacy at workby Jill KimballWhen University research analyst Mary Gatlin gave birth to her son Jackson six months ago, she saw no reason not to return to work soon after. But when she brought a bottle of breast milk with her each day, she encountered some storage problems. She and her coworkers share a refrigerator in their break room, but "the last thing I wanted to do was store breast milk around people's lunches and old leftovers," Gatlin said. |
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County administrator leaves in wake of budget concernsBoth candidates to replace Van Vactor have previous experience with county budget issuesby Jason ReedBill Van Vactor served in Lane County government for 30 years; almost half of those were spent in the county's highest non-elected position, county administrator. But by the end of the year he will leave the job to one of the two out-of-state applicants currently being interviewed. |
Professor to speak about recent trip to PakistanIn briefby Jason ReedInternational Studies Professor Anita Weiss recently returned from a research trip in Pakistan, and will be giving a talk this afternoon at 4 p.m. to discuss the turbulence currently throwing the country into a political upheaval. "On Nov. 3 President (Pervez) Musharraf called an emergency session . |
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