Basketball continued from page 5A victory against Texas-Pan American. Since then, it’s been 12 straight losses. If Washington State is going to make any kind of run at eighth place, it’s going to have to start on Thursday night when the Cougars host the Huskies. Should the Cougars lose, they’d be three games back of their in-state rival and most likely watching the Pac-10 tour ney from Pullman. Ducks out of polls, still in bracket After two weeks of being attached to a ranking, Oregon dropped out of both the writ ers’ and the coaches’ polls due to their weekend split in Washington. But the Ducks only fell one seed in ESPN.corn’s weekly “Bracketology,” where the en tire NCAA Tournament field is forecasted. This week, the Ducks are a sixth seed and are pro jected to face llth-seeded Iowa on March 15 in Pitts burgh, Pa. For those keeping track, there are still 35 more days until Se lection Sunday. E-mail assistant sports editor Jeff Smith at jeffsmith@dailyemerald.com. Thoughts continued from page 5A incorporate that into your game. I think that’s an excuse. It really bothers me that women are willing to take that into their game.” Runge is unemployed and living in Portland (while collecting a half-million dollar settlement from the University). And a few predictions... St. Louis’ spread in the Super Bowl is more than 15 points. Apparently the guys in Vegas haven’t been watching the Pats lately. Underdog Drew Bledsoe will re place starter Tom Brady in the second quarter and lead New England to a 34-28 victory. I can’t wait for the commercials... The SUPER-Sonics will dismantle the always-TRAILING-Blazers tonight in Seat tle. The Blazers will not reach the playoffs. For that matter, neither will the Sonics... In two years, Luke Ridnour— who reportedly considered leaving Oregon after last year’s 14-14 embarrassment—will be a first-round pick in the NBA Draft. E-mail sports editor Adam Jude atadamjude@dailyemerald.com. Peace Corps recruiters will visit University of Oregon January 29-30, 2002 Information Table 11:00 am to 4:00 pm - January 29 only! EMU Lobby Information Table at the Winter Career Fair 11:00 am to 4:00 pm - January 30 only! EMU Ballroom Returned Volunteer Slide Show & Info Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 pm - January 30 only! International Resource Center (EMU Mezzanine) On-campus interviews are scheduled for February 25-26. Call Skye Sieber at (541) 346-6026 to schedule an interview or for more information about Peace Corps. www.peacecorps.gov (800) 424-8580 - Option 1 fiwoet Deals for iyour Sweetie!1 SURE SHOT 76zam Fully automatic35mm2x2^^“*^ Ultra-comopact flat body design Easy-vlew zoom veiwflnder 3- point smart autofocus Built-in automatic flash with Red-eye reduction Mode dial for simplified operation With Canon 28-80mm lens l ■ Fully automatic 35mm AFfl|| SLR Kl Smaller and lighter than 9 j ever before ▼ J High-speed 7-point illll Autofocus system fe Full range of basic features J All CANON CAMERAS INCLUDE A UMI1 '7~owerS>hot S770 2.1 MP w/high-quality 2x optical/5 digital zoom Uses lithium-ion battery & CompactFlash Memory Cards. High-speed USB data transfer & video out Fully compatible with Mac and PC computers Comprehensive software bundle for Mac and PC UltnKompact 35mm camera with 3.2x (38-120mm) Powerjtoom Lens Elegant & durable aluminum body jgj&l&ftfo Fully auto with 7-Htode Best Shot Dial__§||||||£ NOW ONLINE at w/ww.THESHUTTERBUGONLINE.oom Premier Travel • Airfare Specials • Hartford, CT - $170.00* Providence - $172.00* New Orleans - $198.00* San Jose, CR - $499.00* *ta.\ not included, restrictions may apply. , Subject to change without notice UO Authorized Agency! E-mail: faresfa Iuv2travel.com jlOll Harlow j 747-0909^^ ^Student Travel Experts keep in touch www.dailyemerald.com *»■>. .