A month after NBC went through a public relations nightmare with its late-night line-up, the network once again finds itself in the midst of a firestorm, this time due to its lackluster coverage of the Winter Olympics.
While much of the country is engrossed with the Winter Olympics taking place just up I-5 in Vancouver, a local institution is hoping to take advantage of increased interest in ice sports — particularly hockey.
EUGENE — It’s been said you should never discuss politics, religion or sex at a dinner party. Add to that list: academics vs. athletics at the University of Oregon.
EUGENE — The John E. Jaqua Center for Student-Athletes, a new addition to the University of Oregon’s campus, has sparked quite the controversy among students on campus.