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Women continued from page 11 Being home should make mat ters easier. Oregon has arguably the conference’s premier home court advantage, having won 52 of its last 61 games at Mac Court. The Ducks have a 17-game win ning streak there. And they lead the Pac-10 in attendance. Because Oregon’s 1999 Pac-10 championship banner will be un veiled before the game, and be cause absence does make the heart grow fonder, it won’t be sur prising if more fans than usual show up for Thursday’s Pac-10 home opener. “We’re excited,” head coach Jody Runge said. “It’s been a long, long haul.” Indeed, when Oregon initially departed on Dec. 9, it was unde feated and ranked in the top 10 in both the ESPN and AP polls. It returns with four lasses — against Southwest Missouri State, Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Stanford. The Ducks’ coaches have vowed never to schedule a road trip this trying again. The physi cal and emotional fatigue, and probably the incessant questions about the subject, have ensured that. Craighead for three In her first start on Saturday, sophomore guard Jamie Craig head played a career-high 38 min utes and lodged a career-best 15 points, all on three-pointers. Thanks to that second breakout performance of the season — she had 14 points against Western Kentucky on Nov. 21 — the Wash ington product is currently fifth in the Pac-10 for three-point field goal percentage, shooting 39 per cent from behind the arc. “Jamie was awesome,” said junior guard Lindsey Dion. “I was Jeffrey Stockton Emerald Guard Lindsey Dion is cleared to play after suffering a concussion at California. very proud of her to come off the bench and knock down those four three-pointers in a row. Good for her and for her confidence too.” For the team Similarly, what’s come to be ex pected from Dion besides leader ship and intelligent play is the type of all-out hustle that some times ends in collision — with other players and/or the floor. During her freshman season, Dion suffered a concussion after she and a Southern California player crashed into each other. Then, in the Ducks second-round NCAA Tournament loss, Dion tore cartilage in her knee. This season, Dion again sus tained a tear of the lateral menis cus in her right knee against Southwest Missouri State. Last Thursday against Califor nia, Dion suffered another concus sion, hitting the floor —which kept her out of the Stanford game and allowed for Craighead’s first start. Make it Happen! Check Us Out. Jan. 19 — Stress <& Relaxation COME VISIT the University Health Center's Peer Health Ed. Program at "THE CART" in the REC CENTER every Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 pm. The Cart will feature information on HOT HEALTH TOPICS each week. Don't miss it! Jan 26 — Seaso k- Feb. 2 — Men and Body Image Feb. 9 — Female Athlete Triad Syndrome Feb. 16 — Compulsive Exercise Steroids March 1 March 8 — Breakfast UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTE R at'ter of degrees ^ For more information, call 346-4456 or check out our Web site at healthed.uoregon.edu Bat's Ski Bus (o Willamdlc Pass. Ml. Bachelor k Hoodoo! [gMWMlPW ■K_ _ Sign up at Berg’s! Call For Details, Reservations & Information. 13th&Lawrence« Eugene • 683-1300 008293 Conscious Productions presents The GoHgos Friday, January 28 8 pm Agate Hall (18th & Agate) $ 12 advance: Tickets available at EMU Ticket Office, Face the Music, House of Records, and all Fastixx. $ 15 at the door 6 weeks, 6 credits, as low as $2,300 (based on typical costs of tuition, room & board, books, and airfare) Term 1: May 22-June 30 • Term 2. July 3-August 11 www.outreach.hawaii.edu • toll-free 1 (800) 862-6628 University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Summer Sessions ********************** ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ☆ * (Congratulations/ The Order of Omega Honor Society would like to congratulate ^Stephanie Butcher and Jackson Jeyanayagarn/U Spring Term 1999 recipients of The Parker F. Cnright Award, an award recognising £*reek students for their outstanding service to the University. Stephanie Butcher is a member of Sigma Kappa sorority. She currently serves as foundation Chair and has been Social Chair in the past. Stephanie is involved in Dance Oregon and is a dance teacher for children. She has served the U of 0 as a P/G leader and was 1999's Miss Lane County^ Jackson Jeyanayagam is a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. He currently serves as chapter President and has served as VP Public Relations and Social Chair in the past. Jackson also helped to develop the “Lights for Charity" philanthropy event. He is involved in the Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society, the Inferfratemity Council, and the Public Relations Student Society of America. Thanks Stephanie and Jackson for your dedication! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ********************** Raw Talent The Oregon Daily Emerald is always looking for young writers who want to learn and grow at a real newspaper. For information on how to freelance for the Oregon Daily Emerald call346-5511
