Oregon Daily Emerald

Are you getting enough sleep?

Recent study shows that increasing numbers of adults are missing out on the recommended nine hours of sleep

by Jill Kimball

University student Tyson Neukirch said he got an average of about seven hours of sleep per night this term, which is "better than it has been in terms past." But so far, dead week has not been kind to him. "To be honest, I've been getting about four hours of sleep a night," Neukirch said.

UO Senate approves evaluation questions

Before approving the new course evaluations, the Senate debated the vagueness of some questions

by Allie Grasgreen

The University Senate approved the new course evaluation questions at its meeting Wednesday after a lengthy discussion about the subjective meaning of the words "quality" and "somewhat inadequate." Journalism professor Tom Bivins initiated the discussion when he said because students interpret the questions differently, they are too vague and some of their meaning is lost.

Lecturer criticizes accuracy of the voting process

Reliability of voting machines and mail ballots questioned as presidential election nears

by Trevor Davis

As the United States prepares to pick its next commander-in-chief, naysayers say technology being used in the country's voting process isn't up to par. Some computer scientists are critical of voting machines, and one of them has a mission to make the University community more aware of the problem.

Former FBI employee to discuss art crime

Cultural property theft and the legal issues surrounding it are the topics of Lynne Richardson's lectures

by Mike O'Brien

Art has always been the focus of Lynne Richardson's career.

Having earned a master's degree in museum studies from San Francisco State University, she has worked in museums all over the country - including Thomas Jefferson's home in Charlottesville, Va.; the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington; and currently, the Hi-Desert Nature Museum in Southern California - and had tenure at the FBI.

No candidates have filed to run for eight ASUO positions, seven others running unopposed

In Brief

by Robert D'Andrea

No candidates have filed for eight positions in the upcoming ASUO elections and seven others have one candidate running unopposed.

Interested students can file until 5 p.m. Friday in the ASUO office in Suite 4 of the EMU. There will also be a mandatory candidate meeting on Friday at 6 p.m. in 100 Willamette.