PeaceHealth psychologist urges parents to talk early with kids about school shooting news

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — As news of school shootings spreads quickly through classmates, social media and around-the-clock coverage, a PeaceHealth child psychologist says parents should not wait for children to bring up what they have seen or heard. Arissa Walberg, a child psychologist with PeaceHealth, said children are likely to...

UO weighing cuts to graduate programs in humanities, education

The University of Oregon is considering phasing out graduate programs in several humanities departments and the College of Education as part of budget cuts, faculty say. UO is weighing the elimination of some or all of the master’s and doctoral programs offered in History, Romance Languages, Folklore, Comparative Literature, Classics, and German and Scandinavian, said Jeff Schroeder, co-chair of the politics committee of United Academics, the UO faculty union.

Small Fire at Thurston High School

$120M bond funds earthquake-ready building at LCC

EUGENE, Ore. - Oregonians practiced how to drop, cover and hold on during the Great ShakeOut at 10:15 a.m. today. Lane Community College (LCC) used this year's drill on Oct. 15 as an opportunity to test their emergency alert system. The drill helps people practice stopping, going under their desks...

Eugene School District 4J to discuss possible budget reductions next school year

Eugene School District 4J is preparing to begin planning for possible budget reductions in the 2027-28 school year – a move that stems from uncertainty around state funding. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson told the school board last week that she plans to bring a resolution to its Oct. 21 meeting seeking authorization to begin budget forecasting and reduction planning. The resolution would include preliminary forecasts, but the district has not proposed any specific cuts.

OSU Hillel leases new space on Kings Blvd.

Oregon State University’s chapter of Hillel recently opened a new location in Corvallis during the first week of fall term. The Jewish student organization previously shared space at Westminster House with United Campus Ministry, and this is the first time the organization has its own building. The 728 NW...

‘It’s a whole ‘nother level of hate’: Pro-Palestinian groups target Oregon Hillel director

The fall semester at Oregon Hillel started with a stolen sukkah. Days later, the director found his face plastered on flyers around University of Oregon’s campus, branding him “Enemy of the People.” Then came the Oct. 7 anniversary, when pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched to the Hillel House and set fire to an American-Israeli flag on the...

CAPS, DPS, health services adjust after OSU Assist changes

Three months after Oregon State University dissolved OSU Assist as a standalone team, the campus departments formerly involved say student support continues through a more distributed approach. The change took effect July 6, when OSU Assist’s functions were integrated into other campus partners rather than continuing as an independent response...

ASOSU Judicial Council discusses Senate proxies, sealed writs

This Monday, the Associated Students of Oregon State University’s Judicial Council met to reach conclusions regarding Senate proxies and sealed writs. The JC, which interprets ASOSU’s statutes and constitution, serves as the student government’s Judicial Branch, making it a vital part of the checks and balances in the system of student representation.

Warriors rally in third set to sweep Newport for first league win

Philomath High School’s volleyball fell behind by 10 points in the third set Tuesday night, then lived up to the mantra the team set before the match: Don’t let the ball hit the floor. The Warriors came back to finish off a 25-17, 25-18, 26-24 sweep of visiting...

Oregon High School Football Coach Fired Halfway Through Season Violated The Honor Code With Blowout Win

Zach Loboy was fired as the varsity high school football coach at Marist Catholic in Oregon. An tangible reason for this mid-season ouster has not been announced by the school. However, it reportedly stems from a blowout win on Friday. The Spartans high school football program won by too many points. They did not show […] The post Oregon High School Football Coach Fired Halfway Through Season Violated The Honor Code With Blowout Win appeared first on BroBible.

#3 Cascade Football Beats No. 5 Estacada 34-20 Behind Five Hughes Touchdowns

TURNER, Ore. – Cascade High School defeated No. 5 Estacada 34-20 in its homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 9, at home, sealing the victory with an 87-yard touchdown pass to Jay Erickson. The Cougars finished with 376 yards of total offense. Madden Hughes accounted for all five Cascade touchdowns,...

Warriors held to scoreless tie in girls soccer

Philomath High’s girls soccer team controlled much of Tuesday afternoon’s home game against Newport but couldn’t find the back of the net and was forced to settle for a 0-0 tie that snapped a six-game win streak. The Warriors (7-3-1 overall, 5-0-1 Oregon West) held a 9-1...

The Class of 1888: Who they were

For a long time I had known that the numbered stones on the grounds of Central School were placed there more than a century ago by graduates of Albany College. But who were these people, and what became of them?. One of the stones remains upright and was placed in...

Eugene 4J accepting new name suggestions for César E. Chávez Elementary

Eugene School District 4J is accepting suggestions to rename César E. Chávez Elementary School , following reports the school's namesake had a history of sexual abuse. The school board voted unanimously to rename the school on June 17 . The district is one of dozens of institutions that named buildings or landmarks after Latino and workers' rights leader César Chávez . Many of those institutions are now undergoing renaming processes after reports of sexual abuse of girls and rape of civil rights icon and colleague Dolores Huerta were revealed in an investigation by The New York Times published in March. The local elementary school was named after Chávez when it was first opened in 2004. The moniker, spearheaded by Jefferson Middle School's Latino youth club, made waves across town, according to past reporting by the Register-Guard. This month, 4J launched a four-month process to choose a new name for the elementary on Chambers Street and 14th Avenue. The timeline was laid out by a renaming committee with representatives from the school, the district and community. "Our goal is to find a name that students, families, staff, and the community can carry forward with pride and a strong sense of belonging,"

Marist Catholic High School removes Zach Loboy as head varsity football coach

EUGENE, Ore. — Marist Catholic High School has confirmed with our newsroom that Zach Loboy has been removed from his position as head varsity football coach, effective immediately, following Friday’s game 63-0 win against Cottage Grove; the Lions didn't play in the second half. In a message sent...

ERB finds UO commits unfair labor practices when charging RAs during 2025 strike

The Oregon Employment Relations Board found the University of Oregon violated labor law in 2025 when it charged resident assistants $2,400-$5,000 for occupying their rooms during the strike, according to the UO Student Workers Union. The final order was issued by the ERB on Oct. 1. “To strike is a...

Sweet Home High School football player honored at homecoming game after death

SWEET HOME, Ore. (KPTV) - A Sweet Home High School football player who died from an on-field injury was honored during Friday’s homecoming game. Remembering number 8 — Mason Flores. Flowers, signs, and pictures filled this space at Husky Stadium Friday night during the homecoming football game, honoring...

Far-Left Antisemitic Extremists Praise October 7 Attackers Outside University of Oregon Hillel, Demand Jewish Group Leave Campus

Eugene, OR. — Anti-Israel protesters gathered outside Oregon Hillel on October 7, praising the perpetrators of the Hamas-led terrorist attacks and demanding the Jewish organization’s removal from campus, following a poster campaign that university leadership and Oregon lawmakers condemned as antisemitic intimidation. According to The College Fix’s report...

High school football: Elkton slips past Crow in defensive rematch

When Crow football head coach Nick Nevins took his team into the end zone at halftime of their home game against Elkton Friday, Oct. 9, and gathered them around a box of fruit snacks and Uncrustables, he was thinking of last year. Last year, when the Cougars lost to the...