Oregon Daily Emerald

Racial equality via stand-up comedy and kickball

In my opinion | Instant gratification

by Elon Glucklich

My first and only experience as a racial minority came during third grade, and lasted about a week. Don't get me wrong. As you can see by my mug shot floating just inches from your face, my skin is white, and has remained invariably so for my whole life. But for that one week in the third grade something about the way I looked felt different.

Join forces for a better UO

Editorial

by Emerald Editorial Board

Last week the University Senate passed a motion to ask the athletic department to share its profits with the academic side of the University. The motion is in no way binding, and with uncertainty surrounding both the plans to build a new arena and the economy in general, the outcome is far from a sure thing.

Northern Illinois tragedy can not be used as a reason to bring Tasers to campus

Letter to the editor

At the very first University Senate meeting of the school year, newly hired Department of Public Safety Director Kevin Williams was introduced by University President Dave Frohnmayer. Immediately, I addressed the body and raised concern regarding Director Williams' public statements in support of DPS officers being armed with Tasers.