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News brief University professor honored for leadership, involvement On June 15, sociology Professor and newly elected University Sen ate President Gregory McLauchlan will receive the 2002 Charles E. Johnson Memorial Award in a pre commencement brunch at 10 a.m. in the Knight Law Center’s Wayne Morse Commons. He will also be acknowledged at the 125th spring commencement, which begins at 12:30 p.m. in McArthur Court. Since 1980, the award has been Riot continued from pagel “People started throwing bottles — a lot of bottles — and that’s when I started thinking, ‘This is re ally stupid,”’ Fuller said. Senior David Jacobson, a nearby resident, described the incident as a victory for the students involved. Jacobson said a majority of the damage was done by students in the front of the riot, who were starting fires and uprooting street signs. “It was just in the name of de struction,” he said. “It was sponta neous combustion.” Miriam Lederer, a junior who lives across the street from where I-— given to a faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional service to the University and its communi ty and who has exemplified the principles of former University President Charles E. Johnson. Johnson, who served as acting president after University Presi dent Arthur S. Flemming, resigned in 1968, and was killed in an auto mobile accident in 1969. To receive the award, the faculty member must show an active com mitment to freedom of speech and assembly, and contribute to the University’s capacity to adapt con structively to change. the party began, said things started getting dangerous at that point. “No one had any control, not even the police,” she said. “I hon estly don’t know what else the cops could have done. People were throwing bottles at them and lighting things on fire.” Fox said police were authorized to deploy tear gas and, after issuing a warning, proceeded to do so in hopes of breaking up the riot. “These people were asked many, many times to go back into their homes,” she said. “Their behavior did warrant the response they got.” But some of those involved saw it the other way. “It was kind of like, ‘OK, now we’re suppose to riot — they’re in “McLauchlan has been outspo ken with his opinion in the com munity,” Assistant Vice Provost “He was chosen because he has a long-standing tradition of involvement. ” Gwen Steigelman Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Affairs of Academic Affairs Gwen Steigelman said. “He was chosen because he has a long-standing riot gear,”’ Barr said of the police presence. “If cops didn’t come in “No one had any control, not even the police. I honestly don’t know what else the cops could have done. People were throwing bottles at them and lighting things on fire. ” Miriam Lederer junior with riot gear, people wouldn’t have rioted.” tradition of involvement.” McLauchlan demonstrated these qualities shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, when he helped to recruit a group of speakers for a public teach-in. He was also cho sen because of his leadership in the Wayne Morse Chair Committee and his involvement with the Citi zens for Public Accountability and the Friends of Eugene. A five-member faculty commit tee selected by the University Sen ate chose McLauchlan based on nominations submitted by faculty, staff and students. — Danielle Gillespie In total, EPD arrested 11 people at the scene. All but Brady Patrick Lane were released by Sunday. Lane, still in-custody, was in court Monday. Charged with a felony, district attorneys have until June 10 to file an indictment against the 21-year-old. The case has been given to the violent crimes unit for further in vestigation, Fox said. But despite the outcome of the investigation, the events of Friday night will stay on the minds of University students, much like the Halloween riots of 1997 and 1998. “I’ve never seen anything like this before,” Lederer said. E-mail reporter Brad Schmidt at bradschmidt@dailyemerald.com. Pulse brief New band to showcase gospel/funk style today So They Went, a new local band, will perform at 8 p.m. today at the EMU Amphitheater. The five-piece band, which in cludes former On The Rocks member Ben Emerson on lead vo cals and guitar, will play gospel/funk songs, a few covers and originals that bassist Rian Merrill described as sounding “a little like Radiohead.” The band has performed a few times at The Buzz Coffeehouse in the EMU and a gig at the Cafe Paradiso. At the amphitheater, So They Went will also be joined by at least six additional musicians, includ ing two back-up singers, an acoustic guitarist, an extra drum mer and a keyboardist. Merrill said the show is free, and will last nearly two hours. “We want the show to be a stress reliever during Dead Week,” he said. — John Liebhardt Premier Travel • Airfare Specials!!! • Mexico City - $499.00*' London ‘ - $625.00*, Auckland - $850.00* Quito - $930.00* ‘tax not included, restrictions may apply. Subject to change without notice ' ■ Eurail Passes issued on-site!!! E-mail: faresfa Iuv2travel.com 1011 Harlow I 747-0909 [Student Travel Experts COME WORK FOR VS. 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 Emerald, call 346-5511. 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