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BridgeOregon club reimagines political discussion amid polarization

Trillian Hawley, BridgeOregon’s co-president, grew up in a small, conservative Oregon town and, like many college students, came of age during the pandemic, racial justice protests, violence and uncertainty. “Going through COVID and then the aftermath of COVID, we experienced a…

Leininger: We need to reassess how we choose to protect our mental health

Whether it be through social media, education reform or public advocacy, mental health discourse has taken center stage in many of our lives. A survey performed by the American Psychological Association found that 83% of United States adults say they are comfortable talking about…

Dante Moore suffered concussion against USC

Oregon star quarterback Dante Moore suffered a concussion on Saturday against USC, according to a Sept. 27 statement from Oregon head coach Dan Lanning. “Dante sustained a concussion in last night’s game, but fortunately his MRI and CT scans came back clean, and he did not suffer…

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore injured

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was carted off at the 10:05 mark in the second quarter after a late hit from a USC linebacker. Moore scrambled on a play and when he slid, USC defender Desman Stephens II connected with his helmet late. Moore has been transferred to LA County…

Live updates: No. 20 Oregon travels to No. 12 USC in Big Ten opener

The Ducks and Trojans meet for a Big Ten battle at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to kick conference play. Actual kickoff time is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on NBC. Follow along for live updates, beginning pregame and running until the six-minute mark in the fourth quarter.

UO office employees asked to fill dining shifts during potential strike

Some University of Oregon Office of Administration employees, who mainly hold jobs related to administrative services, were asked to fill 4-hour dining hall shifts the following week if Service Employees International Union local 503 goes on strike, according to multiple sources…

Midi Crossword #28 – vs. USC

Good Morning, News: Human Being, Police Dog Shot and Killed in Portland; Clean Energy Fund Goes to Eugene; Is Trump Playing to His MAGMA Base?

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Eugene Voters to Weigh Clean Energy Fund Modeled After PCEF

The landscape for climate funding has turned bleak since President Trump returned to office. But Portland’s dedicated clean energy fund has stood out as a remaining source of income for emissions reduction efforts—and other communities have taken note. The Portland Clean Energy…

What a Car Accident Attorney Investigates at the Scene of a Crash

In the first hours after a serious collision, an attorney may look beyond the drivers’ accounts to understand how the crash unfolded and which details could affect a legal claim. For someone injured in the region, a Santa Barbara car accident lawyer may investigate the location…

An early bump in the road

Oregon’s coaching staff saw several changes this offseason, with offensive and defensive coordinators Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi both taking jobs as head coaches at other universities. Those changes allowed guys like Drew Mehringer to step into bigger positions. The Ducks have…

“All of that starts with me”: How Dan Lanning handles losing

After the Ducks lost to Oklahoma State in Week 2, Dan Lanning was up front about what went wrong.​ “We didn’t have a lot of rhythm on offense today. Defensively, we gave up way too many explosives, poor eye discipline, not winning at the point of attack, and our guys are much…