EUGENE, Ore. — Students at the University of Oregon were in the final stages of planning a week-long music festival, Sunday. The festival, called Betterfest, is an alternative music festival that will feature a variety of concerts and parties. It’ll run May 13-18 in honor of campus radio KWVA’s 20 years on air. “I’m really … Continue reading »
Man Sentenced for Abusing UO Students
EUGENE, Ore. — A judge sentenced Christopher Warren Mack Thursday to more than six years in prison after just convicting him of five counts of sex abuse charges on Tuesday. Mack was charged earlier this year after two University of Oregon international students reported he sexually abused them near campus. One woman reported Mack attacked … Continue reading »
Former UO Student Sentenced in NK
EUGENE, Ore. — A former University Of Oregon student, detained in North Korea, has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor. CNN is reporting that Kenneth Bae was sentenced by North Korea’s Supreme Court. KEZI 9 News spoke with Kenneth Bae’s friend Bobby Lee by phone and he says he’s devastated by the sentencing. … Continue reading »
City Rallies to Take Back the Night
EUGENE, Ore. — Sexual violence is prevalent across campuses nationwide–that’s why students are trying to raise awareness and protest against sexual violence. Survivors of sexual violence and their supporters will rally together at the University of Oregon to protest continued sexual violence in their communities and around the world. The rally at the EMU Amphitheater … Continue reading »
Interview: Take Back The Night
EUGENE, Ore. — Every two minutes in the United States, someone becomes a victim of sexual violence. The majority of them are women. Take Back the Night is part of a world-wide movement to end violence against women. The event started in 1976 in Belgium, and Eugene has held its event for several years. The … Continue reading »
City Prepares for Eugene Marathon Safety
EUGENE, Ore. — When the starter pistol goes off, the last thing any marathon runner or spectator is thinking about is a bomb. But with everything that happened in Boston, local enforcement isn’t taking any chances. ‘In light of that, we decided that we’re going to take some proactive measures to make sure that nothing … Continue reading »
UO Administrator Steps Down
EUGENE, Ore. — The university is looking to replace a key administrator who’s stepping down. Jim Bean, the university’s provost, will leave the position at the end of June. The professor in charge of finding his replacement says the position is crucial to the university, so the search for a new provost could be lengthy. … Continue reading »
UO Police Set to Hire Officers
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon says it’s ready for the next step in campus safety: hiring police officers. The university says it’s looking for experienced officers or newcomers as long as they fit UOPD’s mission. One difference between campus officers and those across the state: UOPD officers aren’t allowed to carry guns. The … Continue reading »
Mark Helfrich Talks Spring Game Format
Oregon Head Coach Mark Helfrich: Oregon Quarterback Jake Rodrigues:
UO Prepares for Dalai Lama’s Visit
EUGENE, Ore. — University of Oregon and Buddhist leaders met Tuesday to prepare for the Dalai Lama’s upcoming visit. His Holiness will speak May 10 to a sold-out crowd at Matthew Knight Arena. The UO says it’s an honor to host the Dalai Lama because not all universities are afforded the opportunity. Buddhist leaders say … Continue reading »
