Archive for September, 2009
University Hanging On Through State Budget Cuts
In case you missed it, the Oregonian had a big Sunday story on how the state university system is weathering the tough economic times. The short answer: not so good. The Oregon University System had its budget slashed by 9 percent across the board, causing colleges to raise tuition, cut classes and consolidate other classes.
According [...]
Sept. 28 City Council Meeting
The Monday meeting focused on approving the Willakenzie Landbank site to be transformed into an affordable housing cooperation for low-income families. The new housing complex will help combat homelessness in the city limits as well as provide homes for special-needs citizens.
Several community members spoke on behalf of different issues. A service worker from West [...]
The United States, comic book weapons, and the Iranian threat
Though I suppose now that Iran has first-strike capabilities against our European airbases (Which were our first-strike bases against them) we should not be worried! We can make them physically ill, meanwhile, they can kill half of Europe.
Dan Steele leaving Oregon track and field teams for Northern Iowa
Oregon director of track and field operations Dan Steele was announced today as the new head coach of track and field and cross country at Northern Iowa.
Steele, a native of Moline, Ill., began his career with the Ducks as a volunteer assistant coach in 2000-01, working with men’s hurdlers and javelin throwers. He has [...]
Thoughts post California-Oregon
FIRST QUARTER
On the kick off to open the game, Walter Thurmond III was rocked, but he actually got up on his own power and limped off. I think he’ll be back sooner than a knee injury usually entails.
Mike Bellotti is a good color guy. He’s very insightful. He knows a lot about the game (obviously) [...]
ASUO VP announces Senate, Con Court picks
ASUO Vice President Getachew Kassa announced one Senate appointment and two Constitution Court appointments Friday night.
Former Department FInance Committee Senator Hailey Sheldon was nominated to Senate Seat 8 on the Athletics and Contracts Finance Committee. Third year law student Casey Sanders and first year law student Andrew Washington were nominated for the Constitution Court. [...]
Oregon drops in state environmental ranking
A biennial ranking conducted by Oregon League of Conservation Voters showed a 12 percentage point decrease in the Senate and a nine percentage point drop in the House on their 2009 environmental scorecard from their 2007 report. 2007’s ranking gave 12 Oregon legislatures a 100 percent eco-friendly rating, while 2009’s only grants the honorable title [...]
Secretary of state introduces social media networks
Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown unveiled her new blog, along with a reconstructed official agency webpage this morning. This effort will mark the first state agency attempt to have a extensive social media presence, a progressive and innovative step for Oregon.
“I am extremely excited to launch this blog as part of our Social Media [...]
