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About Betsy Swanback

Betsy Swanback is a senior journalism major and music minor. A native of Moraga, Calif., she spends her free time watching and reading about baseball. She enjoys backpacking, playing piano and training for triathlons. She can be reached via email.

University senior finds second home at community garden

Work on her thesis has allowed Alexa Houston to follow her passion and teach as an intern at the Grassroots Garden.

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Eco-friendly Friends of Trees plants roots in Eugene

The organization seeks to plant more trees to help the environment and foster a sense of community.

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World’s population too large to accomodate urban farming, new study finds

A new study found a combination of organic and conventional farming may be best for maximum production and health of the planet.

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Suicide awareness film comes to campus — with a twist

A screening of “Don’t Change the Subject” will be shown Thursday night at 7 p.m. in Lawrence Hall room 177.

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Allergies ignite with pollen in the air

A new study found factors that aggravate allergies and ways to avoid them.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Week comes to campus

The University is putting on Sexual Assault Awareness week to bring light to the ongoing issue of sexual assaults for college students.

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Oregon’s science library leads the way technologically

The science library offers students many electronic options, including TVs and laptops.

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Almost 30 percent of student-athletes suffer overuse injuries, new study reports

A new study found that almost 30 percent of college varsity athletes experience injuries due to overuse.

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Building Business Leaders cohort sees continued success with minority students

Tayah Butler started the Building Business Leaders program to help minority students feel a sense of community in the business school. In its second year of existence, its continuing success is encouraging to creators and participants alike.

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Art therapist speaks to University students about helping adolescents deal with violent pasts

Psychologist Linda Chapman spoke on campus about the advantages of art and play therapy for children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic childhood events.

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University student starts Chief Repertoire Apparel, hopes to gain recognition

Business student Jordan Carter started his own clothing company based on the idea, “Be humble, live like a chief.”

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EMU hosts Pub Night to support responsible drinking

The EMU hosted a pub night in The Buzz Thursday night, offering students and faculty a unique opportunity to drink beer and wine on campus without breaking any rules for the first time in almost 20 years.

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HB 4061, establishing committee looking into local governing boards, signed into law

Gov. John Kitzhaber signed HB 4061, a bill that “establishes a committee on local governance,” on March 27, which will look into issues of how the higher education system is structured and will look into “recommending legislation for the creation of local governing boards.”

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Studying before sleeping beneficial for recall, according to University of Notre Dame research

A new study from the University of Notre Dame found that going to sleep shortly after learning new information is most valuable for recalling the information.

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OLCC’s approval of new program may change the way Oregonians buy their alcohol

Oregon Liquor Control Commission to test opening liquor sales to grocery chains and allowing liquor stores to sell beer and wine.

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