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Cupid’s Classic Choice $eQ95 # ■ mmrxr dozen co ranged rcsmo Gifts, Flowers, Housewares, Clothing, Bridal, Garden, Jewelry 160 Oakway Rd. 484-1244 Mon.-Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5 www.reed&cross.com OPEN VALENTINE’S DAY 8:00-6:00 stuff in the ODE Classifieds (Off The Mark, your daily horoscope and of course the crossword.) Media continued from page 1 to be used, according to Cohen. Corporations run stories that will get the most attention but are not necessarily the most important or newsworthy, he said. “There are two paths to ratings. American people are not allowed to hear serious news. They’ve never been given this alternative,” he said. Journalists may not report on a controversial story because they The ASUO Women’s Center Presents: For Information: 346-4095 The Women Building Coalitions Conference February 15-17, 2001 Keynote Speaker: Loretta Ross Executive Director Human Rights Center for Education Friday 8:00 - 9:30 pm University of Oregon Dinner 6-7:30 pm, Friday catered by Taste of India $10/$5 for students Free empowering workshops held throughout Friday and Saturday 011152 In conjunction with: W OM1 T9 FI I 2001 February 15,123 Pacific, U ofO The Way Home 4:00 - 5:30 pm An exploration of women’s identity, oppression and resistance. Voices of Change 5:45 - 7:15 pm An examination of activism and issues affecting women worldwide. Adam Amato Emerald Fox News Watch panelist and media watchdog jeff Cohen speaks to onlookers at the Central Presbyterian Church in Eugene Monday. could easily be labeled as liberal, according to Cohen. Often times, management often will not defend their writers, he said. David Zupan, member of the Eu gene Media Action Organization, agreed with the speaker. “The problem is that there is a concentration in the media today. There is a tendency for a lack of di versity,” he said. Consumers can combat the prob lems that face the media by becom ing proactive, Zupan said. All citizens have the responsibil ity “to respond to what they like and don’t like,” he said. “They can have a very powerful effect if they let the media know what they are watching.” University students are powerful components in the battle against media misuse, said junior Nate Cor bell. “As consumers of news, be skep tical — not cynical — when view ing or reading the daily news,” Cor bell said. “We need more young people to come out.” ALLDAY TUESDAY pizza 2673 Willamette • 484-0996
