Coos Bay

Coos Bay, OR · Education
lookouteugene-springfield.com
High school soccer: South boys, girls rally to advance in playoffs
Both South Eugene’s boys and girls teams trailed at the half in their respective playoff matchups this week. The Axe were the higher seed in both, playing at home and confident coming in. But they conceded early, and had to forge comebacks to advance. Tuesday, Nov. 3, No. 7 South’s boys dropped a five-goal second half on Grants Pass to win 6-2.
Channel 6000
Cascade Volleyball Season Defined by Resilience, Senior Leadership and Growth
TURNER, Ore. – Down two sets on Senior Night against Stayton, Cascade High School found the response that would define its volleyball season: a five-set reverse sweep built on trust and persistence. Five seniors helped guide a young Cougars squad through a season of growing pains, developing confidence and a playoff battle against Astoria.
philomathnews.com
lasallefalconer.com
Accipiter and Falconer Staff Members Attend Fall Media Day at the University of Oregon
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Oregon Journalism Education Association hosted Fall Media Day at the University of Oregon, marking the 100th anniversary of the event. More than 1,000 high school journalism and yearbook students across the state were invited to listen to presentations from people involved in journalism, participate in competitions, and more.
grantspasstribune.com
Oregon Families Fight to Keep Neighborhood Schools Open as Closure Plans Advance
Parents and students are organizing protests, challenging school boards and pressing elected officials to intervene as proposed closures threaten neighborhood schools in Portland, Salem-Keizer and Tigard-Tualatin. The three districts have announced plans that could close as many as 21 schools over the next several years, while two Corvallis campuses have already closed.
kcfmradio.com
wahswhirlwind.com
Overrated or Overhated: Teachers’ thoughts and opinions on AI in class
The topic of AI is heavily discussed just about everywhere. Students talk about it in school or online as they share their own opinions. However, the ongoing conversation on AI wouldn’t be as complete without knowing where teachers at West Albany High School stand on the topic. “[The] benefits...
1490thescore.com
Prep Football: Roseburg closes season with 35-6 loss at No. 7 Thurston
SPRINGFIELD — The Roseburg football team saw its season come to a close with a 35-6 loss against No. 7 Thurston in a Class 5A Special District 5 contest on Friday at Thurston High School. The Colts jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and held...
wahswhirlwind.com
Goodbye bias incidents: Administrators enforce new policies to reduce hate speech
Since the increase of bias incidents last year, the admin team at West Albany High School underwent summer training to better prepare themselves, the staff, and the students to end hate speech on campus. But how does their training help them plan to make WAHS a more welcoming place for students?
The Register-Guard
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orangemedianetwork.com
Competition and cultivation discussed at Board of Trustees meeting
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees met Oct. 21-23 to discuss the university’s financial plans regarding shifting expenditures, competition and priorities in higher education. Executive Director of the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Ben Cannon, was present at the meeting and gave his opinion on Nike co-founder Phil...
wahswhirlwind.com
Love It or Hate It: Students Opinions On Trunk Or Treating.
Fav: “I really like meeting new people in costumes.”. Least fav: ”I don’t feel like there was much to do [because] there’s just a bunch of cars parked in…[but] like it’s not the worst thing in the world.”. Fav: “…I remember one or two...
Emerald Media
College of Design and School of Music and Dance considered for merger
The University of Oregon is exploring the possibility of merging the College of Design with the School of Music and Dance. The discussion comes amid a university-wide $63.3 million projected budget deficit in the education and general fund, and ongoing decisions surrounding the university’s academic priorities. The proposal for...
Chronicle
‘A lot of tension’: UO’s Knight-funded engineering school comes at Oregon State’s expense, leaders fear
Phil and Penny Knight delighted the University of Oregon last month with their latest big-ticket donation, $1 billion to establish an engineering school in Eugene that plans to add dozens of faculty and hundreds of students. The news hit much differently at the state’s established engineering programs, especially at Oregon...
lookouteugene-springfield.com
High school football: Sheldon edges Willamette in rivalry thriller
On an unforgettable night, Owen Ashton remembered every play. Ashton, the Sheldon middle linebacker and running back who moved to Eugene and said he had no friends to start, so he watched football with his dad, was the heart of the Irish defense in its biggest game of the regular season Friday, Oct. 30 against Willamette.