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This is the first year the UO Health Center has offered free chlamydia and HIV testing for students, in hopes that they will be less hesitant to get tested. The Health Center has indicated that the most common form of sexually transmitted infections on campus is urinary tract infections, which have experienced a slight increase. Yet infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea have actually decreased in the past 2 years.

Treatment for STIs are not free, but come at a very discounted price for students. The Health Center offers free condoms outside the peer health promotions office. Stop by and talk to any health center representative to get tested today.

The University of Oregon has become quite the national brand in the last few years largely due to the success of the Oregon Ducks football team. With three straight bowl appearances since 2010, national interest has increased. But does the success on the football field lead to greater student enrollment?

Kelly Talbert, Senior Assistant Director for Recruitment, explains, “I think what the research has demonstrated is that it does definitely get students excited…reach nationally that we didn’t have before.” Yet, research shows that football success might not lead to direct student enrollment. Talbert continues, “That doesn’t bare in terms of enrollment…there isn’t a direct correlation between that initial interest and them actually enrolling in the university.”

It will be interesting to see how this years’ potential post-season affects future student enrollment.

Have you heard of the new EuGenius Market in Springfield? Well, on Saturdays and Sundays at the Gateway Mall you can visit the market which is located close to Sears. The market has vendors that sell a variety of items from clothes and jewelry to food. Many items are also hand-made and one of a kind. This is a great option for students looking to save money and find great deals. The store’s owner, David Wells, is hoping the brand-new marketplace will bring in more customers for special events and extended hours during the upcoming holiday season. The market is open from 10am – 6pm on the weekends and will continue until January 27^th.

How can you “duck” the flu season? Well, the University’s Health Center is already taking action and weighs in on how you can avoid the flu around campus.

Dylan Blanks, the Lead Registered Nurse, said, “The main thing, and we say it all the time, is wash your hands constantly. Also, getting sleep – when you sleep your body makes more white blood cells and that’s what helps to fight off infection.”

The number one piece of advice is to get immunized for protection that lasts the whole year. For more information about scheduling, click here.

One of the most talked about stories in the past week was $4 billion purchase of Lucasfilm by Walt Disney Pictures. The deal includes most of the rights for all Star Wars related media including movies, TV, games, and toys. Walt Disney Pictures will be releasing Star Wars Episode 7 in theaters sometime in 2015, with Episodes 8 and 9 to follow.