Hi there, UO. Here’s what you need to know in the news on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Tuition setting is upon us. Again.
It’s time for UO to start conversations on raising the tuition again — something that’s happened every year for the past 10. The school is running into budget problems, but our story breaks down the complicated issue in the cover story for this week.
Have you noticed those emergency buttons on campus?
They were only useful nine times last year, but school officials say they are vital. We found out what those calls were for.
UO Provost Jayanth Banavar wants UO to be more diverse
After a year in the role, Banavar is tackling issues every day to make UO better. We wrote a profile on Banavar and his goals here.
The UO Senate is setting goals
We look at the UO Senate’s sights for this term, which includes changing the general education requirements — something that affects every student.
The Student Food Pantry got an influx of additional food to give away
But leaders of the Pantry say they need more space. An on-campus location could be its next home.
Freshman basketball player Ruthy Hebard caught ESPN’s eye
Th Fairbanks Alaska native is turning heads with her field goal percentage. Hear what her coaches have to say about her.
Mushrooms fascinate Roo Vandegrift
A research assistant professor of fungal ecology at the University of Oregon is finding new species of fungi in Ecuador.
We’re a newspaper, so we liked “The Post” — the new movie about the Washington Post.
Check out our review of the film, starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, here. If you like other movies about newspapers, like “Spotlight,” you’ll probably like “The Post” too.
Have you heard of the hip-hop artist Flying Lotus?
Our Arts and Culture writer Jordan Montero dives into the artist’s discography. See if you agree.
Opinion: Are you an activist?
Columnist Melody Charles argues why you should be, especially in 2018.
Opinion: Anti-immigration statements on campus
Columnist Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado explains why “Deport them all” and “White Pride” chalk near campus are unacceptable.
Thanks for reading our Tuesday briefing. Check back tomorrow for more.
