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Mon, May 21 2012

Choosing a New Mascot

Now that the Oregon State Board of Educationhas voted to ban Native American imagery in school sports teams, several Oregon high schools will have to choose new mascots and team names.

Tue, Mar 27 2012

Barefoot Running?

A new study says that running shoes make running more efficient than running barefoot.

Tue, Mar 13 2012

Native American Mascots

The Oregon State Board of Education is considering a ban on Native American mascots in public schools.

Fri, Mar 9 2012

The Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week

Fri, Mar 2 2012

The Culture Club

Our regular discussion about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Fri, Feb 10 2012

Young Hunters in Oregon

The number of young hunters in Oregon is decreasing. What does that mean for the business and culture of hunting?

Tue, Jan 24 2012

Teen Heart Screenings

What are the benefits — and drawbacks — of heart screenings for teenagers?

Fri, Dec 9 2011

Talking Business

Portland Business Journal editor Rob Smith joins us to discuss Portland's rental market, baseball as an economic development strategy, holiday shopping and more.

Wed, Nov 16 2011

On The Job: Athletes

What is it like to play sports for a living?

Tue, Nov 15 2011

NBA Union Disbands

The National Basketball Players Association has elected to disband, putting the rest of what was already a lockout-shortened season in jeopardy. Will there be any pro ball this year?

Thu, Nov 10 2011

Weekend Look-Ahead 11/10

We'll look ahead this weekend to big events in the worlds of jazz and college football: Herbie Hancock and Oregon's match with Stanford.

Wed, Aug 31 2011

College Football

Can the University of Oregon Ducks maintain its football prowess amid legal and ethical issues?

Thu, Jun 30 2011

The Blazers This Week

The Blazers have a lot going on this week. We'll check in with a sportswriter from The Oregonian about the draft, Greg Oden, and the possibility of a lockout.

Tue, Jun 28 2011