Slow News Conference Coming to the UO
Talk by former RG publisher open to the public
Slow news is coming to the University of Oregon June 24-26. Inspired by slow food, slow news or slow journalism takes “time to do things … Continue reading
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Peruvian fans defy disheartenment in their first World Cup in 36 years
The collective sigh of disbelief and disappointment seemed deafening and debilitating for a couple seconds, during Peru’s World Cup opener against Denmark June 16, but … Continue reading
Community Coalition Holds Vigil at Hayward Field
Community members oppose Hayward Field's demolition
The Save Hayward Magic coalition held a vigil and press conference today, June 19, in Powell Plaza at Hayward Field. A group of about 10 … Continue reading
Emeralds Media Day
Eugene Ems ready to play ball with new coach and young roster
Summer is nearly here and that means the Eugene Emeralds are about to throw out the first pitch of their 2018 season. Last year, Jesus … Continue reading
Families Belong Together Rally Brings Crowd to Kesey Square
More than 100 people gather to support immigrants on a weekday afternoon
Upwards of 100 people gathered in Kesey Square for the Families Belong Together rally Thursday, June 14. The rally, opposing the “cruel, inhumane and unjustified … Continue reading
Eugene Hilton Sold
Longtime downtown hotel to be remodeled to become a more hipster Graduate Eugene
Eugene’s Hilton Hotel has been sold, and it will undergo an extensive remodel to become Graduate Eugene, according to a giddy press release from AJ … Continue reading
Allergies? Thank the Grass Seed
Grass seed pollen count very high today
Feeling droopy and sneezy again? It’s the grass seen pollen got you down. A quick, unscientific survey of local pollen counts shows that there’s lot … Continue reading
Preparation for Hayward Field’s Demolition Began Today
East Grandstand Supporters say they will continue to fight
The construction process for Hayward Field is slated to begin June 19, according to the UO’s Around the O news website, but workers were spotted … Continue reading
Tempest in a Seaport
Port scuttles a return to Newport by a pair of sailing ships
A popular pair of tall sailing ships won’t be returning to Newport this summer after all. The two ships — the Lady Washington and the … Continue reading
Oregon Senator Demands Immigration Answers
In a video swiftly gaining views, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley demands answers about what happens to immigrant children at the US border
What’s happening to immigrant children behind the federal government’s closed doors? Most Americans don’t know, and neither, apparently, does Congress. In a Facebook Live video … Continue reading