Oregon Daily Emerald

From Wall Street to your wallet

The economic crisis could easily affect your ability to take out student loans or get a job

by Hannah Hoffman

From college loans to savings accounts to the job market, students have a lot to think about when it comes to the intersection of Wall Street and University Avenue. The recent economic crisis holds many potential effects for University students, a few of which could be worrisome.

Some residence halls lack fire sprinklers

by Jessie Higgins

Five University residence halls do not have complex-wide fire sprinkler systems, and administrators have no plans to retrofit the aging buildings because they say it is too costly and there are already plans to build new ones. Although the University has measures in place to protect students, including smoke alarms and prohibition of potentially hazardous items such as candles and hot plates, fire safety officials say sprinklers are necessary.

Emergency text alerts to launch

by Rebecca Woolington

This winter, leaving your cell phone on in class may be the responsible thing to do. Fall term marks the first opportunity for students, faculty and staff to provide their cell phone numbers for the University's technologically savvy text message emergency-alert system, UO Alert.

ASUO funds keep Knight open 24 hours on weekdays

In brief

by Thomas Martinez

Beginning today, students in need of a late-night cramming session can take refuge in the Knight Library 24 hours a day during the school week. The 24-hour schedule starts at 11 a.m. on Sundays and runs through 7 p.m. on Fridays for the 2008-09 academic year only.