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Mind of a genius

Physics professor Raghuveer Parthasarathy's lifelong love of science has led to career success

by Mike O'Brien

He's a doctor of physics and a recipient of the National Science Foundation's prestigious CAREER award, so University professor Raghuveer "Raghu" Parthasarathy knows a thing or two about single-celled organisms. He said if he were to be one, he'd be tuberculosis.

"It's very hard to kill it," Parthasarathy said. "And it's very popular."

With his research team of seven University students - four graduates and three undergraduates - Parthasarathy has built artificial material using biological molecules that mimic the structures of the tuberculosis molecule membranes. Unlike other molecules, tuberculosis molecules don't die when they're dehydrated and Parthasarathy is curious as to why that is.

Rec center fee increase proposal anticipated

Many advisory board members would like to see an increase of close to 10 percent for next year

by Robert D'Andrea

Despite having what some board members describe as inadequate information to make a decision, the Student Recreation Center Advisory Board may decide as soon as tonight on a suggested increase in student fees for 2008-09 to support the indebted rec center.

Knight Library will be open around the clock for finals

In brief

by Eric Florip

For the next two weeks, students need not worry about finding a place to study in the wee hours of the night. The Knight Library will remain open 24 hours a day starting at 7:30 a.m. today, and will close for the end of winter term at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 21.

Developer's lofty apartment plans raise neighborly outcry

Plans for a towering seven-story complex in the South University neighborhood have residents urging for a reduction in scale

by Jason Reed

Eugene city councilors met Monday night amidst the muffled grumblings from South University area residents to discuss the plans of a seven-story, 52-unit apartment building that may be built just one block south of the University.

Casting call will be held on campus to recruit students for music road trip tour

In brief

by Jill Aho

Calling all students interested in a career in the music industry: The American Rag Ragged Road Tour will be on campus looking for you.

University students Manisha Marberry and Julia Taylor are hosting an open casting call in the Ben Linder Room in the basement of the EMU Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Ecofeminism will be topic of faculty lecture to FIG group

In brief

by Jill Aho

Retired English professor Louise Westling will discuss the concept of ecofeminism in a presentation this evening at the Many Nations Longhouse. Ecofeminism holds that women and children are more affected by the environment than men, said Amy Hughes Giard of the First Year Programs department.