Letter: Katie and Alex fight for campus’ underrepresented
Katie and Alex are two of the best-suited students on this campus to hold leadership positions for the student body. They have already demonstrated their commitment to the well-being of students...
View ArticleLetter: Laura and Nick are committed to focusing on the on-campus experience
Dear Ducks, My name is Nick McCain. This week you have the opportunity to support me and the “We are Oregon” team in the 2012 ASUO Elections. My team and I are committed to serving the entire student...
View ArticleLetter: Katie Taylor has real experience and accomplishments
When I look at the candidates this year, the biggest difference that stands them apart from each other is their past accomplishments. Katie Taylor helped shut down the Boardman coal plant, Oregon’s...
View ArticleLetter: Rudin’s letter was off the mark
In discussions surrounding our student government, “progressives” and “conservatives” are the two main words used to describe people’s political beliefs. ASUO Sen. Ben Rudin was completely off the mark...
View ArticleLetter: Katie Taylor has established herself as a leader in sustainability
The University brands itself as a leader in sustainability in this nation. For students who want to make the University’s image match the reality on our campus, Katie and Alex are the best choice for...
View ArticleLetter: Katie Taylor’s stand against Sallie Mae is inspiring
Student loan debt is the biggest unspoken crisis facing our generation. It has now surpassed credit card debt, and the total amount of student debt nationwide just recently hit $1 trillion. I am...
View ArticleLetter: Campus leaders support Ben and Lamar
We feel that it is our duty as campus leaders to endorse and support Ben Bowman in this year’s ASUO presidential race. Bowman has valuable experience stemming from his role as the Legislative Affairs...
View ArticleLetter: Students of color shouldn't fall through the cracks
As a student of color at the University, I have seen how diverse our campus is and the improvements we need to make. Students from all walks of life attend this University to obtain an education. Our...
View ArticleLetter: Ben and Lamar slate includes students from all corners of campus
Joining my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega@@http://www.oregonalphachi.com/home@@, freshman year was by far the best decision I have made during my time at the University. Fraternity and Sorority Life at the...
View ArticleLetter: ASLCC president supports Katie Taylor for ASUO president
My name is Mario Parker-Milligan, I am the current two-term, student body president at Lane Community College@@http://www.facebook.com/mario.parker.milligan@@, former Oregon Student Association Board...
View ArticleLetter: We Are Oregon slate will fight for the New Partnership and curbing...
Believe it or not, week one of spring term is upon us. The rain is falling, dollar beers is hopping and everyone is enjoying an easy first week of class. By now though, you’ve seen (and maybe done your...
View ArticleLetter: Student votes on incidental fee funding would be in direct violation...
For decades now, the ASUO has proven itself consistently capable of only two things: taking more money from students each year, and embarrassing itself, the University and the students it allegedly...
View ArticleLetter: Katie and Alex slate will work to acknowledge everyone’s voice
One of the biggest and most important reasons why I chose to stand by the Katie and Alex campaign is because of the innovative approach they have both taken on this year. I believe that one of the...
View ArticleLetter: Katie and Alex slate empowers the historically marginalized
Dear syndicalists and comrades, @@http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syndicalists@@ I have been running on a serious issue of social and environmental justice; it is clear to me that these...
View ArticleLetter: Debate over referendum-funding measure is absurd
When reading the Emerald this Thursday, I was greatly disturbed by Mr. Bains’ column on the referendum-funding measure on this ballot. Intentionally or not, Mr. Bains misrepresented a number of issues...
View ArticleLetter: Referendum-funding measure gives students more decision-making power
All of the opinion pieces this week regarding mandatory fee funding through referenda are completely factually incorrect and are intended to mislead you at the polls. Andrew Saldana, Franklin Bains and...
View ArticleLetter: Students spoke out on issues through ballot measures
Last week, many of us cast our votes on DuckWeb for a wide range of public offices, from ASUO president and vice president to student senators to student committee members, races that garnered a great...
View ArticleLetter: University administrator’s actions violate democratic ideas
Apparently, at the University, democracy is an idea that’s good enough to teach students, but not to live by. Over the past six months, faculty at the University have been intensely debating the...
View ArticleLetter: Faculty union might contradict University ideals
In a Letter to the Editor on April 16, University professor Jane Cramer aimed criticism at University President Berdahl, claiming that he is anti-union and undemocratic in his efforts to negotiate with...
View ArticleLetter: What men can do to prevent sexual assault
Sexual assault has a profound effect on individuals, campuses, our society and throughout the world. Sexual Assault Awareness Week is an important reminder to men of our responsibilities in preventing...
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