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Jo Federigo's to reopen as a music venueThe popular Jo Federigo's Restaurant and Jazz Club is scheduled to reopen in March under new ownershipby Trevor DavisAssistant professor of jazz piano Toby Koenigsberg was supposed to play a gig at Jo Federigo's a year ago, but he got a call that morning that the Eugene jazz club had closed. He said he was shocked and never expected the club to close. Koenigsberg may get to re-schedule his act when Jo Federigo's Restaurant and Jazz Club, located at 259 E. |
Arena project clears one more hurdle, will face legislatureThe Joint Ways and Means Committee gave its support to the University's $200 million bondby Ryan KnutsonThe Joint Ways and Means Committee of the Oregon Legislature gave overwhelming support to the University's basketball arena project on Thursday, and recommended to the full legislature that a $200 million taxpayer bond for construction should be approved during the special February legislative session. |
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Senate VP resigns, citing 'backdoor politics'Donnie Kim says he grew tired of Senate President Athan Papailiou regularly delegating extra dutiesby Robert D'AndreaFormer Student Senate Vice President Donnie Kimm confirmed Thursday that he resigned his seat in part because he was "tired of backdoor politics" and confirmed statements made on his behalf suggesting Senate President Athan Papailiou had pressured him on how to vote on issues before the Senate. |
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Health Center offers a chance to clear the mind of stressA six-week meditation class will teach students techniques to awaken the senses, deal with stressby Jill KimballStressed out students will be glad to hear there's a way to free the mind just by breathing. Starting Jan. 23, the University Health Center will offer a six-week meditation course for any interested students. "Stress is the number one health concern for students in the University, and meditation is a really good self-care technique for stress," said Jude Kehoe, a health center nurse who will conduct the course. |
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Safety a priority over punishmentOfficials say that underage students can seek help for a too-drunk friend without fear of punishmentby Allie GrasgreenStudents who hesitate to call for help when they or a friend are seriously ill as a result of alcohol or drugs may not only be risking lives, but also overly cautious. In some cases, students who call administrators for help during an on-campus alcohol- or drug-related medical emergency are not subjected to judicial repercussions. |
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Student organizes new support groupJunior Whitney Pollack couldn't find a group that she related with, so she started her ownby Mike O'BrienWhen University junior Whitney Pollack's mother was diagnosed with leukemia in June, she said her friends were very supportive, but she would have preferred to talk to someone who could relate. "They're awesome, but I feel uncomfortable to put that burden on them all the time," she said. |
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