“That is a fucking landslide.” — Future ASUO President Adam Walsh on April 15, after learning that his ticket won by 317 votes.
“I’m saying to the University, the larger
campus, I can no longer have students pay for your land bank.” — University Housing
Director Mike Eyster, on using University
Housing funds to purchase property for a non-housing purpose.
“Housing is trying to get the institution’s attention about a real imperative — the need to improve our housing stock.” — Vice President for Student Affairs Anne Leavitt, who oversees the housing department, on the issue of modernizing the residence halls.
“I’m so dirty now, but it’s worth it, helping out a good cause.” — Sophomore Lauren Skansgaard, after volunteering during Ben & Jerry’s “Free Cone Day” on Wednesday, which helped raise money for charity.
“When a company wants students to go to Cancun and get drunk on film I certainly don’t help them.” — University EA company representative Nick Stoolman.
“I feel awkward from my interaction, but I value what he has brought to the community.” — Graduate Toby Hill-Meyer on Wednesday, discussing a Eugene man discovered to have been impersonating a professor on campus.
“I promise they will eat something (they have) never tasted before. … People will be surprised when they peel off the chocolate cover.” — Ryan Vise, spokesman for the International Student Association, about his International Week event, “Food Factor,” scheduled for today.
“The University of Oregon is an environmental leader nationwide and so it’s fantastic that on Earth Day we were able to make a bold new initiative.” — University Sustainability Coordinator Steve Mital, commenting Wednesday on the future of a wind-powered EMU on.
“Disadvantaged students really need all kinds of encouragement to get them involved in their own education and get them into higher ed when they’re not likely to be able to pay for it.” — Hillsboro Sen. Charles Starr, reacting favorably to Senate Bill 300 on April 13. The bill allows high school students to take post-secondary courses for college credit.
“The current medical leave policy is outdated and does not represent best practices for responding to students’ need for medical leave to deal with serious health conditions.” — A notice concerning changes to the University medical leave policy, which will be discussed
April 25 in the EMU.
“How long will we have to go this alone?” — Human rights and environmental lawyer Jerome Verdier, speaking April 14 to the
need for worldwide focus on Liberia’s road
toward democracy.
“It’s a chance to be outside and get fresh air before I lock myself in my office all day.” — Graduate student Sarah Mazze on Wednesday, discussing Earth Day and the benefits of alternative transportation.
— From Daily Emerald news reports

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