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November 15
Skull found on Caribbean island shows evidence of leprosy
The skull, from the late 18th century, is a rare example of the disease recorded in a skeleton

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October 14
MNCH conjures up a spellbinding exhibit on medieval magic
The Museum of Natural and Cultural HIstory has mandrake root, a bezoar and more

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October 6
Rock. Paper. Pranksters.
A Halloween caper in 1978 involved a meteorite replica, a hanging dummy, and the president's driveway

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September 29
Early Pacific islanders may have been the first conservationists
UO study shines new light on resource management more than 1,000 years ago

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August 30
Summer fades, but campus art and entertainment rolls on
Exhibits, a movie and plenty of streaming options are available in September

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August 23
Researchers denounce revived theory of Caribbean cannibalism
UO archaeologist Scott Fitzpatrick and colleagues criticize a new study, calling it flawed

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July 27
UO scientist aids in ID of child in the state's oldest cold case
Forensic anthropologist Jeanne McLaughlin helped identify a toddler found dead in 1963

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July 14
UO-led team uncovers new pieces of Oregon’s dinosaur puzzle
A 103-million-year-old ornithopod vertebra is found by excacators in a quarry near Mitchell

A Black Panther Party rally at the University of Oregon during the late 1960s

June 17
10 exhibitions not to miss in Oregon this summer
Racing to Change exhibit is a top draw to the state, according to TravelMag.   

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June 17
Two organizations receive stewardship awards from MNCH
The Immigrant Story and OregonFlora are honored for contributions to Oregon heritage