<p>Saw it in the paper and it talks about spending on sports rather than academics.
Opinion:</a> Editorials & Letters | "It’s time to give academics top priority" | The Register-Guard</p>
<p>Quite frankly, this makes me reconsider my decision to apply to UO...</p>
<p>This definitely has an affect on my decision whether or not to attend. I was already accepted to UO, and I'm waiting for a response from the Clark Honors College. These priorities are the exact opposite of what I want from a university.</p>
<p>Well, I happen to agree that there is too much investment in sports at UO, but just to put it in perspective, I'm sure there are professors at dozens of a large state universities that could have written an editorial just like that one... and probably have!</p>
<p>The U of O president responded with this article: Opinion:</a> Editorials & Letters | "A HIGHER STANDARD AT THE UO" | The Register-Guard</p>