The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast the potential for a change in local weather pattern beginning late Saturday, with the possibility of heavy snow in the mountains and light accumulation on the valley floor.A storm system followed by a cold air mass is expected to move into the region late Saturday night and into Monday. The pattern is expected to produce heavy snow late in the weekend at the Cascade passes and possibly in the Coast Range.

The UO will begin the renovation and expansion of the Erb Memorial Union in December for the next generation of students.

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art will offer free admission during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29 through Dec. 1.

As Saturday's race passed the midway point, Edward Cheserek thought he'd be settling for second, but a late surge gave the Oregon freshman an NCAA Championship.

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