Vanderbilt and Oregon State make coaching choices as prominent programs await
Coaching Changes in College Football There were a couple of notable coaching updates in college football on Friday. This morning, Oregon State announced the hiring of JaMarcus Shepard, who has been serving as Alabama’s co-offensive coordinator, as their new head coach. He has inked a five-year deal with the university, as reported by sources. “I’m […]
Oregon survey inquires about sexual orientation and gender identity of 11-year-olds
Oregon Father Outraged Over School Survey on Gender Identity An Oregon father, Chuck Gonzalez, is expressing his anger after discovering that his 11-year-old son was scheduled to participate in a state-issued survey about sexual orientation and gender identity. This survey is aimed at children in sixth, eighth, and eleventh grades and includes questions about whether […]
CFP playoff lineup: Oregon increases in the latest rankings and Miami enters the bracket
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has just unveiled its newest rankings. Interestingly, the updated bracket features some unexpected twists. Oregon State managed to defeat the ranked USC and surpassed Ole Miss. It’s worth noting that Ole Miss had a quiet week until they played against Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl this Friday. That’s […]
Oregon awards $650,000 to teachers dismissed for advocating gender policy.
Oregon Educators Settle Lawsuit Over Gender Identity Policy An Oregon school district has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a lawsuit involving two educators who were dismissed for advocating their gender identity policy proposals. Rachel Sager, the former principal of North Middle School, along with Katie Medart, a former health sciences teacher, filed a lawsuit […]
College Football Playoff: 4 important questions about Texas, Oregon, Utah, Miami, and others
Tonight, the latest College Football Playoff rankings are set to be revealed. There weren’t many high-stakes games on the Week 13 schedule, but a few pressing questions linger for the selection committee as they approach this fourth round of rankings. So, what are these questions? Let’s explore them and perhaps offer some insights to the […]
Ways to watch USC vs. Oregon without cost: Start time, livestream
Today, there’s an opportunity to disrupt a winning streak. The USC Trojans, ranked 17th and led by Jayden Maiava, are riding a wave of momentum with an undefeated record from their first three games. However, they face a significant challenge today against the No. 8 Oregon Ducks, who have clinched the last four championships, at […]
Oregon identifies three health insurance companies, a hospital organization, and a clinic due to an unexpected increase in costs.
Regulators in Oregon are alleging that five healthcare providers have raised medical costs without offering satisfactory explanations. In 2021, the state established a 3.4% ceiling on how much hospitals, insurers, and healthcare organizations can increase per capita spending for patient care. This policy, initially approved in 2019 and enhanced in 2021, aims to tackle soaring […]
Providence eliminates 150 jobs in Oregon, with many in its insurance program
Providence has revealed another round of layoffs in Oregon, affecting over 150 jobs. Out of those, 84 positions are linked to Providence Health Plan, which is part of the Catholic Health System based in Portland. The health plan provides a variety of coverage options, including commercial, individual, small group, and Medicare Advantage plans, serving around […]
Oregon track athlete shares her thoughts on including trans individuals in girls’ sports
Message from a Former Track Star on Women in Sports Alexa Anderson, a former high school track athlete from Oregon, recently reached out to girls facing challenges around transgender participation in sports. Earlier this year, she made headlines for her stance against sharing the podium with a transgender competitor. Polls indicate that a majority of […]
Government shutdown expected to conclude without an agreement on Obamacare subsidies. Here’s what it means for people in Oregon.
Oregonians who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, may face increased costs next year with no definite solution in sight. The upcoming federal spending package intended to prevent a government shutdown does not address the expiring enhanced premium tax credit that has supported health insurance for millions, including […]