Monthly Archives: May 2009

Acosta not suspended currently…does that mean he ever was?

The Register-Guard reported yesterday Oregon distance runner A.J. Acosta is not currently suspended, director of track and field Vin Lananna said, but wouldn’t comment further. That leaves the question, was he suspended in the first place?  Having talked with people … Continue reading

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Arendsen will not return as UO softball coach

Here is what I’ve filed so far. I’m talking with senior Sari-Jane Jenkins and freshman Sam Skillingstad right now.    Oregon softball coach Kathy Arendsen will not return next season, the coach was informed Monday by Oregon athletic director Pat … Continue reading

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ASUO Senate meeting agenda

1. Call to order 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Special Requests Circolo Italiano ASPS HKSA 2 Arts administration student forum OEBTC Request Hawaii Club > > > > 4. Announcements > > > > 5. Approval of the Minutes … Continue reading

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Where is the stimulus money going?

Here’s a general breakdown, courtesy of University Media Relations, of where the $2.9 million Uncle Barry’s giving to the University is going.   Mechanical Upgrades and Replacement Projects                                1.         Pacific Hall … Continue reading

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Men’s Track and Field: Pac-10 Championships, Day 2

Our day starts with the men’s 4x100m relay, the first completed event thus far (the men’s discus is ongoing, although no Ducks are expected to score). UCLA outlasted USC in a true duel, winning in 39.77 seconds to USC’s 39.89. … Continue reading

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Open Thread Day Two: Women’s Pac-10 Track & Field Championships

Women’s 4x100m relay: The Oregon women scored six surprising points in the first running event of the day, taking third in the event in 44.80, behind Arizona State (44.10) and USC (44.37). Mandy White led for Oregon, handing cleanly to … Continue reading

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Men’s Track and Field: Pacific-10 Conference Championships Running Thread

The only event thus far for the Oregon men in the Pac-10 Championships has been the 4x100m relay, where Vernell Warren, Ashton Eaton, Matt Butcher and Chad Barlow finished fourth in their heat in 40.65. USC won the heat in … Continue reading

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Open Thread: Women’s Pac-10 Track & Field Championships

Andrew Greif in the upper regions of the West Grandstand at Hayward Field opening up this thread for the women’s portion of the 2009 Pacific-10 Conference track and field championships. I’ll keep updating this as the day goes on. UPDATE … Continue reading

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