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Russell Update
As you may have read in the Emerald today, President Frohnmayer has said he will not cancel the contract with Russell because of the WRC’s claims of labor violations. Here is the letter he sent to one of the members of Step Up, Oregon! In it, he explains that he does not believe their argument [...]
PBJ: Attracting out-of-staters good
In an article today, Portland Business Journal’s Andy Giegerich espoused the positive aspects of the Oregon University System’s grab for out-of-state students and their five-digit tuition checks. ”Attracting more out-of-state and international students not only helps schools atone for lost state funding, it ultimately helps businesses,” he writes.
It’s an interesting perspective on the thing. To support [...]
Further reading special: Russell Athletic
Here’s a digest of resources related to the allegations surrounding Russell Athletic
WITH RUSSELL
The company itself has sent out three press releases on the subject. The first points to decisions at schools including Florida and Princeton to keep contracts with Russell. Another outlines efforts Russell is taking to clear its name with consumers. The last says some [...]
