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Happy Friday,
Well, here’s the ballet Bob would be at if Bob liked to be at ballets: an adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” choreographed to a 1980s pop soundtrack. Having been a college student in the ’80s, I’m sure I’ve danced to all of these songs myself. Annie Aguiar gives us a preview of this production by the homegrown Ballet Fantastique, which will perform for the first time on the big stage of the Hult Center’s Silva Concert Hall.
Local election season is just around the corner. Hey, wake up! This is your duty as a citizen! We have a list of races and ballot measures voters in Eugene and Springfield will decide this May — including a number of contested city council, county commissioner and legislative seats. We’ll keep this roundup updated as any additional candidates jump in, and we’ll have plenty of other election coverage coming up as well. Primary voting will wrap up May 19 this year.
The University of Oregon has suspended the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity through winter 2030, citing violations such as hazing, furnishing alcohol to minors and theft. Grace Chinowsky has the story.
A federal judge upbraided the Bonneville Power Administration, saying it disturbed evidence at the ignition site of the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. The ruling has to do with multiple lawsuits working their way through the courts that seek damages related to the wildfire that destroyed 700 structures in the McKenzie River valley. Jaime Adame reports.
Seven Lane County high school basketball teams are still in the hunt for a state title, with games tonight and tomorrow. Mike McInally rounds up the situation.
And in our opinion section:
- One letter writer says the solution to various government budget crunches is perhaps not a sales tax, but rather some new politicians.
- Another letter writer says he is less concerned about embattled Lane County Commissioner David Loveall’s words than his actions.
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It’s ’80s night at the ballet, as a small troupe brings a ‘Little Mermaid’ to a big stage
By Annie Aguiar
In its biggest show yet, the family-run Ballet Fantastique has set “The Little Mermaid” to an ’80s-soundtrack, and will premiere the show this weekend in the Hult Center’s Silva Hall as part of the company’s 25th anniversary season.
UO fraternity suspended until 2030 after hazing violations
By Grace Chinowsky
UO recommended to the fraternity’s national organization to disband the chapter, and UO will hold students “individually accountable” under the Student Conduct Code for any reported activities, a university spokesperson said.
BPA ‘willfully spoiled evidence’ at ignition site of Holiday Farm Fire, judge says
By Jaime Adame
The Bonneville Power Administration had trees cleared rather than preserving a site where the fire started. Missing evidence now may be thought of as if it would have been unfavorable to the federal agency.
A sales tax in Oregon? How about new politicians instead? | Letter to the editor
By Letters to the Editor
Enjoy your evening,
Bob
