In April 2024, the University of Oregon College of Design will host the 29th annual HOPES Conference, continuing a tradition that began three decades ago with students here on our campus. I had the privilege of speaking with the conference's Director of Outreach to learn more about its history, mission, and what attendees can expect from this year's event. She described its focus as “sustainability through a structural lens.”

As the pulse of student democracy quickens, the University of Oregon braces itself for another round of elections for the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO). As the student government body, ASUO is pivotal in advocating student interests and allocating resources to enhance campus life. With the upcoming ASUO General Election on the horizon, students must understand the election process and exercise their right to vote.