Emerald THE DAILY
MONDAY, JUNE 9 , 2025
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CITY NEWS
Reviving downtown: How Eugene is trying to bring life back to its core — one small win at a time By Ceci Cronin City News Reporter
Empty storefronts, graffiti-covered walls, and the occasional closed sign might be what some University of Oregon students think of when they hear “downtown Eugene.” But behind the scenes, city leaders and business advocates say there’s a major push underway to turn that image around, and they want students to be part of the change. “Our biggest challenge in downtown Eugene is perceptions of safety and cleanliness,” Eric Brown, downtown manager for the City of Eugene, said. “That’s what makes people hesitate to invest, espeContinue story on page 3
CAMPUS NEWS
Spilling the tea with Eugene’s most elusive tea salesman
SOJC faculty issues open letter to defend press freedom
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INVESTIGATIONS
Abroad, SOJC Dean Flies High. Back Home, His School Spirals Into Deficit. After nearly a decade of running UO’s journalism school, Dean Juan-Carlos Molleda faces questions about his leadership, budget management and personal conduct.
CAMPUS NEWS
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UO unions demand budget transparency from university By Ayanna Villanueva Campus News Reporter
Four University of Oregon campus unions, including the Service Employees International Union, Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation, United Academics of the University of Oregon and UO Student Workers have been collaborating on a resolution alongside the Campus Labor Council that demands for the university’s cooperation with financial transparency. According to a source that wishes to remain anonymous due to possible repercussions that could cost their position and job at the university, the resolution seeks detailed breakdowns of budContinue story on page 5
SOJC Dean Juan-Carlos Molleda stands for a portrait.
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