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New club encourages patrons to act on Impulse

The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University, OR

7 hours ago by Kelly McDonald and Gail Cole

By Kelly McDonald & Gail Cole

Diversions

We all remember Tailgaters.

It was the bar on Monroe Street that had the reputation of being dirty and trashy. Did anyone actually like going there? It was basically a tiny fraternity party that served liquor in real glasses instead of just Natty Ice in red party cups.

Poor college student guide to Thanksgiving

The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University, OR

-183 minutes ago by Ian Grogan

By Ian Grogan

The Daily Barometer

Well, that time of the year is upon us again - that time when all the stress and pain centers around a set of dates labeled the "holidays."

However, in this same instance we, as college students, have a problem.

We can't always make the trip back home to stuff our faces with an inconceivable amount of calories and tryptophan, and sticking around here doesn't give us the best opportunities for that.

The most violent player in the Pac-10

The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University, OR

8 hours ago by Maria Bruggere

By Maria Bruggere

The Daily Barometer

One might think that playing defense for four quarters of a Pac-10 football game would be more than enough action for one person. Not for senior linebacker Keaton Kristick, who spends a greater part of his spare time attacking people in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Twelve palindrome dates in 21st century

The Beacon, University of Portland, OR

12 hours ago by Aziz Inan

We encounter symmetry on a regular basis in our daily lives in many different ways, in both the natural and human-made world. Symmetry also possesses the magic power of drawing our attention. Most of us value and enjoy experiencing symmetry both visually and mentally because it conveys a sense of the aesthetic, of balance, beauty, equality, evenness, harmony, neatness, perfection, pleasure and/or simplicity.

Advising process gets advice

The Beacon, University of Portland, OR

8 hours ago by Andy Matarrese

Senior Anne Carey was undeclared when she came to UP. She ended up picking a major, almost arbitrarily, just to get another adviser.

"He was a nice guy, but he had no idea how to help me," she said.

She was unable to get the second major she wanted because she was never told her AP credits could transfer.

UP student loan changes

The Beacon, University of Portland, OR

26 minutes ago by Sydney Syverson

The University of Portland will switch to a system of loans next year in which students will borrow directly from the federal government versus borrowing from a private lender.

According to a letter that will be sent to all University of Portland students and parents in December, Director of Financial Aid Janet Turner explains that UP will switch from the Federal Family Education Loan Program to the William D.

Professor Steele: Healthy, grateful and teaching again

Pacific Index, Pacific University, OR

6 days ago by Korvell Pyfrom

A month after suffering a near-fatal heart attack, Professor Mike Steele is well on his way to making a full recovery. The distinguished professor, who also coaches the Pacific handball team, is already back at work in the English department mindful of what he has endured

Steele always maintained a healthy lifestyle and he was in the low-risk category for a heart attack.

From the editor's desk: A media arts response to the Hallick "Listening Tour"

Pacific Index, Pacific University, OR

6 days ago

It's nice to know someone is listening.

As a newspaper, whether the readership is national, statewide or campus-wide, it is always a relief to know that people are reading, being informed and forming opinions - that late nights at the computer are not spent in vain.

Mug shots: Most undesirable beer in Oregon

Pacific Index, Pacific University, OR

1 day ago by Mark Organ

"Hey Mark, look what I got," My big brother said as he proudly produced from his pocket a bottle labeled Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale. My 12-year-old self greedily asked, "Is that beer?" My brother nodded reverently. I held the wonderful beer in my hands and could immediately tell that something was wrong.

Video: Football at Clackamas is still elusive

The Clackamas Print, Clackamas Community College, OR

6 days ago by Tyler Stickler