University Street was a river of green Monday morning when the University of Oregon class of 2013 began the march from the Erb Memorial Union to Matthew Knight Arena for commencement. Several smaller commencement ceremonies already took place on Sunday afternoon with more throughout the day on Monday. The Emerald will be tweeting and writing [...]

Reports say a recent University of Oregon graduate, Aya Nakano, was shot and killed Wednesday night in Oakland, Calif., after his car was rear-ended. Eugene’s KEZI reports that after his vehicle was rear-ended, he and the two individuals from the other car got into a confrontation before shots were fired and he was killed. The [...]

Last week, University of Oregon Economics professor Bill Harbaugh filed a legal complaint with the Oregon State Bar association, accusing Eugene lawyers Bill Gary and Sharon Rudnick of misleading a judge. Gary and Rudnick are partners at Harrang Long Gary Rudnick law firm, which has been representing the UO administration in the recent union negotiations. The lawsuit [...]

As President Michael Gottfredson’s new chief of staff, Greg Rikhoff’s job description is a lengthy one. Rikhoff was appointed to the position on May 20, after working as the University of Oregon’s community relations director, and less than a month into it, Rikhoff has been busy coordinating events, setting meeting agendas and trying to answer requests [...]

Only a year into his tenure as Oregon’s chief education officer, Rudy Crew could be leaving the position for a new one in New York City, cutting short his three-year contract in Oregon. The New York native announced on Monday that he is a finalist for president at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn after he [...]

So many exciting events and news have taken place on campus this year, from the Dalai Lama’s visit to the altercation between a law professor and student activists in the EMU amphitheater. James Olmsted was caught on video harassing a student, taking his phone and putting it in his pocket during a confrontation that took [...]

The 2012-2013 academic year marked the start of significant overhaul in the education system both statewide and at the University of Oregon. From tuition increases to the ongoing push for independent university boards, here’s a look back at the academic year: Deliberation of Independent Governing Boards: This year, the Oregon University System deliberated installation of [...]

Wrapping things nicely and putting a nifty a little bow on top: that’s not how ASUO does things. From the threat of the Oregon Marching Band having its funding cut to the three week expulsion of former President Laura Hinman, the ASUO’s controversies and triumphs will be a standout memory for the 2012-2013 school year. [...]

As the school year draws to a close and finals are finally over, stress-relief is a high priority and that summertime mentality begins to set in. Some students will travel, some will return home to work and others will remain in Eugene for summer classes. Don’t worry, there’s a positive to sticking around campus for [...]

In mid-April, Katie Cave was in her apartment at the University of Oregon’s Spencer View student housing, letting her two girls — 20 months and 3 1/2 years — play outside in the front lawn area and dirt. When she peeked her head out to check on them, one of the grounds maintenance workers called [...]

After years of debate, the University of Oregon has decided to move forward with the decision to arm its campus police officers. As per an announcement released this morning, the UO has submitted a docket item to the Oregon University System, requesting permission from the Oregon State Board of Higher Education. According to Phil Weiler, [...]

It’s important to get an internship while you’re in college — just ask any professor or graduating senior. Internships are designed to allow students to gain needed experience before entering the real career world. Many students however have faced the troubles of working unpaid and dealing with some difficult employers. Nevertheless, thanks to the recent passing [...]

Protesting employees gathered outside of the Oregon University System office at Riverfront Research Park in Eugene on Thursday as bargaining continued between the Service Employees International Union and OUS bargaining teams for classified employees’ two-year contract. University of Oregon chief bargaining delegate Kurt Willcox had been at the bargaining table all morning. However, when he [...]

The college student of the future rolls out of bed on his own schedule. Still in his pajamas, he goes about his morning routine, grabs something to eat, opens his laptop and plugs into a virtual classroom, which offers higher education courses taught from institutions around the world. This is the college experience of the future — [...]

From the previous ASUO administration, former Sen. Lindy Mabuya, former Vice President Nick McCain and former President Laura Hinman sent out three documents with recommendations in regards to how to lower the budget for the ASUO in the future. Current ASUO members have criticized some of the recommendations in the memos, saying that the recommendations [...]

For the last ASUO Senate meeting of the school year, the Senate appointed who would be on the Summer Senate and who would be the Summer Senate President and Vice President. For the Summer Senate, there are six stipend positions, but eight people were nominated for the Summer Senate. However, when it was Sen. Miles [...]

Live coverage of Wednesday night’s ASUO Senate meeting:

Growing up with the desire to make a difference, University of Oregon sophomore and business major Daniel Taniguchi thought there was no better place to start a company than in college — where all the learning and instruction takes place. In fall of 2012, Taniguchi and several friends sat around a table in his apartment [...]

With the help of a witness, the UOPD has been able to draw a sketch of an alleged suspect from a string of campus burglaries. The burglaries occurred in the faculty and staff offices in Gerlinger, Lawrence and Willamette halls, where computers and other electronic devices were reported stolen on April 26 and May 23. [...]

In his two and a half years working at REI, the craziest things Steve Smith ever saw returned were food wrappers. “They would basically eat a Clif Bar and bring the wrapper back to us and say, ‘This wasn’t good, I wasn’t satisfied,’” he said. “As an employee, it ultimately came down to the customer [...]