New Bach Steering Committee
A statement released this afternoon by dean of the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance confirms the names of the seven-person committee that … Continue reading
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Renaming the Square
Kesey Square becomes official
Kesey Square is now, officially, Kesey Square. The Eugene City Council settled the battle for Kesey Square’s name Wednesday, Oct. 18. Continue reading
Matthew Halls is out
In an unexpected firing from his job at OBF
Matthew Halls, the popular artistic director of the Oregon Bach Festival, has been unexpectedly fired from his job at OBF. “I have been let go … Continue reading
Radio Station Cuts Ties with Portland Shock Jock Who Called for Protesters to Be Run Over
Dino Costa fired after remarks came to light
Dino Costa, the sports shock jock who earlier this summer called for Black Lives Matter protesters to be run over is no longer with Alpha … Continue reading
Portland Shock Jock on UO Sports ‘Flagship’ Radio Station Called for Protesters to be Run Over
Dino Costa was later fired
Update: EW received this statement from Randi P’Pool, vice president of marketing for Alpha Media, which employed Dino Costa: After further review, Alpha Media has decided to cut … Continue reading
Oregon Politicians and Conservationists Blast Trump
President announces decision to pull out of climate change agreement
President Donald Trump today announced his intention to pull out of the Paris Accords. According to the United Nations, the Paris Agreement “for the first … Continue reading
Last Chance in the Legislature for More Government Transparency
Oregon SPJ warns that a bill that would affect government transparency is stuck in committee
A May 30 press release from the Oregon Territory Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists warns that a bill that would affect government transparency … Continue reading
Human Rights Commission Backs Divestment
350 Eugene activists plan a rally to promote the ordinance
Eugene Humans Rights Commission members voted Tuesday to support an ordinance advising the city against renewing its current contract with U.S. Bank, which ends in October 2018. 350 Eugene, the local group that wrote the proposed ordinance, will present it to Eugene City Council at 7:30 pm Monday, May 22, in Harris Hall for a decision. Continue reading
LCC Cuts Programs, Raises Tuition
After hearing two rounds of public testimony — all opposing the proposed budget — the LCC Board of Education ultimately adopted the budget with a 6 to 1 vote. Board member Matt Keating opposed adopting the budget. Continue reading
Michael Schill on Rejected Tuition Hike
A letter on what the rejection of the tuition hike means for the future of UO
Dear University of Oregon community members, The Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s decision yesterday to reject the University of Oregon’s tuition plan is disappointing and creates uncertainty on our campus. Continue reading