College Headlines

Brooke Returns

Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon, OR

16 hours ago by Alison Nicole Grisé | Freelance Reporter

Harmonious melodies played by Brooke Parrott and other talented collaborators from all over the country are the background for the 24-year-old's impeccable voice. Blues, Americana and folk music genres heavily influence the lyric-driven songs on her upcoming debut album, "Another City.

Flood of freshmen overwhelms UO housing

Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon, OR

1 day ago by Jessie Higgins

Record freshman enrollment for the 2008-2009 academic year at the University has left University Housing scrambling to find space for incoming students to live. As in previous years, the housing department guarantees a room for all incoming students who apply for housing by the March 31 priority deadline; however, the unusually large freshman class seeking on-campus housing has left the University, which can comfortably house 3,600 students, dramatically overbooked, said Allen Gidley, interim housing director.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Zionism misunderstood

Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon, OR

40 minutes ago by Deborah Bloom

In today's political climate, you might think I am hesitant to admit I am a Zionist. The very word itself carries a heavy stigma. Still, after years of broken dialogue, incessant violence and determined defense, I am happy to say that today Israel turns 60, and despite how you might feel about my homeland, I am hopeful for the future of a dynamic and thriving Israel.

OSU mourns loss of senior in liberal arts

The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University, OR

2 days ago

OSU student Ben Gerling committed suicide early Monday morning, according to Lt. Jeff Lanz, station commander for the Oregon State Police branch on campus. Gerling was a senior in liberal arts.

Corvallis EMS and the Corvallis Police department responded to the call to his off-campus apartment.

In Coelo Quies Est.

The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University, OR

1 day ago by Nick Lilja

It's the phrase no one wants to read or hear. It signifies loss and remorse, pain and suffering. It might read like a fragment, but it's complete - with warm embraces from loved ones and strangers alike.

Sometimes it's the people you never know that affect you the most.

Reminders of lives lost in war

The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University, OR

16 hours ago by Gail Cole

Starting Tuesday and lasting until May 14, the Valley Library Quad will be covered in white and red flags to show the number of Iraqis and Americans that have died since the invasion of Iraq in March 2003.

The flags and information are brought to OSU by the Iraq Body Count Exhibit, which is a non-political organization that informs the public of the exact loss of life that has resulted in the past five years.

Former President visits Monmouth in support of Hillary Clinton

Western Oregon Journal, Western Oregon University, OR

15 hours ago by Jeffrey Sawyer and Ashley Erb

"There's still people outside. I invited them in and was told there was no room... I believe they're right," joked former President Bill Clinton with the 1,000 person crowd packed into Western's Old PE gymnasium on Saturday, April 26.

Former President Bill Clinton was in town promoting New York Sen.

Letter from the Editor

Western Oregon Journal, Western Oregon University, OR

2 days ago

After reading the "Ad-Hoc Committee on Free Press'" report I am left with an awful taste in my mouth. Not because I was proven wrong - if in fact, I am, then so be it, but in the manner in which the investigation and subsequent documents were handled - by university employees asked to self police, within house (but "independently," of course).

Schindler's List

Western Oregon Journal, Western Oregon University, OR

5 days ago by Kyle Martinak

By Kyle Martinak

Culture Reporter

There is precious little space reserved in this issue of the Journal for what I think about "Schindler's List." I find myself up at night, wondering how my life will continue after seeing this film.

Have you ever had to cover your eyes because of something in a movie? Did someone comfort you by saying, "It's only a movie," and did you feel better? Regrettably, I had no such comfort, as the events in this film were true, and I felt obligated to watch it despite my disgust, pain and real tears.