Oregon Daily
MONDAY, JUNE 8. 1992
Prior planning
necessary to vote
on tax measure
j Students who move for the summer
could find themselves unable to vote
on a possible solution to Measure 5
By John Higgins
Emoraid Contributor
II the governor calls a special legislative session lilts
summer, n tax reform proposal may appear on the Sept
15 ballot. Students could miss their chance to vote if
they don't make arrangements before leaving school for
the summer.
'That's where the students come in as being a critical
factor." said Vice Provost Lorraine Davis "If that pro
posal is out there to vote on. they (letter fie there voting
on it."
Because the election would be held before school
starts in the fall, students who leave the stale or go
home to another city will need lo register at their sum
mer address or gel an absentee ballot
"The people who are impacted the most have to he
out there doing their supporting and their voting," Da
vis said. 'll will make a difference "
Students should also follow the news throughout the
summer so they know what they might he voting on if
there is a vote in September, she said
"I think the student government will fie a key vehicle
for getting the information to students about what's go
ing on." Davis said. “We have to count on the students
to take some of their own responsibility."
ASUO President Bobby Lee said the ASl.'O has pu!
together a team that will mail information to students at
their summer addresses about proposals that might be
on the ballot. They will also conduct a phono drive to
make sure students are registered
While students are still here. ASUO representatives
are circulating lists to recruit volunteers for the summer
team and registering voters.
Students are considered residents oi Lane Counlv
during the school year and may register to vote here
However, they must register by Aug 25 to vole in Sep
tember
Registered voters must submit applications for absen
tee ballots if thev want a ballot mailed lo them The
forms must be signed and returned lo the Lane Uounty
Elections Board
Turn lo PLANNING. Page 4
Splish Splash
This was one ot the less graceful moments m the
steeplechase at the Pretontame Classic, which drew more
than 6,000 fans to Hayward Field Saturday night. See
story, page 9
Students often
face unfair
rental practices
jA state wide renters
hotline can help students
avoid getting ripped off
By Jen fdlison
■ (if-M t i; , ■■
In November him. shortly .»tier her
husband du-d, Barbara and her d-year-old
son Derrick, came to lingerie from (.alt
forma to ha near her lamtly and to look,
lor a place to live Shi* found a great
apartment and a landlord who seemed
like a dnrum cornu true
'Everything I needed she offered me."
Barbara said "She promised to add a
washer and a dryer, put in new curtains,
wash the i arpel and fix the wall hi tile
bathroom "
Because Barbara was out of town and
couldn't move until December, tlie land
lord promised to give the apartment key
to Barbara's brother on Dei I
' She said she wouldn't i barge me lor
the two weeks lent bom the time I signed
the lease to the day m\ brother got the
key. Barbara said
tin Dec 1, Durham's brother was re
lused thi‘ key. Barbara was charged lor
the two weeks rent, and no repairs or
cleaning had been done
Barbara is among those who ate vic
tims o! laid business pructlf.es in renting
property Many renters are unfamiliar
with the Landlord-Tenant Ai I and the
rights of renters and landlords As a re
sail, some renters, and even landlords,
i an tie taken advantage of in rental situa
linns
The University's Oregon Student Pub
lic Interest Research Croup set up a state
wide Renter's Hotline to give inhumation
on renters' options when they are in situ
Utions like Barbara 1
"You have to gel everything in writ
mg," said Amy Clements, Hotline direc
tor "liven though verbal promises are
Turn to STUDENTS. Pago 3
Low graduation rates not alarming
j University officials say comparing
student-athlete graduation rates with
other NCAA schools misses the point
By Jayson Jacoby
Emerald SpOfis Reporter
University student-athletes are graduating at a rate
lower than the NCAA Division I average, hut school of
ficials are giving a variety of reasons why they believe
thu statistics don't truly represent their commitment to
helping all students graduate.
Forty-two percent of Oregon's student-athletes enter
ing school in 1983-84 and 1984-85 graduated within six
years, according to the University’s latest NCAA disclo
sure reports.
That compares with 4<» percent for the entire student
body over the same period Nationally, 50 percent of
student-athletes at thu 291 Division I schools earned de
grees within six years.
Oregon State’s numbers are even higher, with a 50
percent graduation rale.
Nevertheless. University administrators say Oregon’s
lower numbers don't especially alarm them.
"It's hard to analyze a snapshot of just one or two
years,” said Oregon athletic director Bill Byrne 'Til he
Turn to GRADUATION. Page 6
GRADUATION RATES
ALL STUDENTS (1983-84, 1984-85)
Total Entered 4050 =46%
Total Graduated 18/0
ATHLETES RECEIVING ATHLETIC AID
Total Entered 146 —
Total Graduated 61 —/0
ATHLETES WHO GRADUATED,
RETURNED OR LEFT IN GOOD
STANDING
Total Freshmen and Transfer* 186 _cqo/
Total Graduated, Returned, —03 /o
or in Good Standing 111
Graphic try Jolt Paalayy
SEE YA
Today is the last
issue of the Emerald
for spring term. Pub
lication for summer
term will resume
June 23.
OUTLOOK: ENCOURAGING
Passage of Measure 20-04 allowing the
reopening of Olive Street has politicians
and shopkeepers optimistic about the
economic future of downtown.
See REOPENING. Page 5
NCAA TRACK
Art Skipper won the
NCAA title in the
javelin as the men's
team placed fouth,
womens 22nd.
See SPORTS. Page 9