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In a concurring opinion sent out today, new Constitution Court member Andrae Washington scolded Michelle Haley for the aspersions she cast on Emma Kallaway’s hiring practices in her grievance. The money quote: I find it especially deplorable that Petitioner chose to … Continue reading

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Miller: Barrett hiring was still wrong

The newly appointed student senator remains critical of Kallaway’s hiring practices. Continue reading

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Senate agenda throws up surprises

Just last week, our opinion editor Robert D’Andrea was on the radio talking about the great underused power of the Student Senate president — setting the agenda. Looks like acting Senate President Alex McCafferty might have been listening. Continue reading

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Hoyle, Dennis, Orton the options for vacant House seat

Chris Edwards’ replacement in the state House of Representatives will be one of three candidates: Val Hoyle, Carol Horne Dennis and Steve Orton. The three were named by the Lane County Commission Monday, and will be questioned Sept. 22. Hoyle … Continue reading

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City renames Autzen bridge after Frohnmayer

The Autzen Footbridge will now be called the Dave and Lynn Frohnmayer Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, a name selected when the City Council passed a resolution Monday. The decision was a result of a suggestion by a University community relations … Continue reading

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Officer kills robbery suspect

Police are reporting that a Eugene police officer shot and killed a suspect in a robbery at Key Bank at 2829 West 11th Ave. Here is an account of the shooting from a police press release on Sept. 11: At … Continue reading

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California professors to strike

Every so often, one looks outside the University of Oregon bubble and finds a truly alarming story. The headline up there makes it sound more alarming than it is. In fact, the San Francisco Chronicle reports, the Sept. 24 walkout … Continue reading

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Sen. Soto resigns. Senate summer death now three

Student Sen. Lidi Soto resigned Saturday, making her the third senator to leave office before the school year even starts. Soto was poised to enter her second year in the Senate, having been elected on Rock the Yellow in 2008. … Continue reading

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