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Scott Wayne McClellan                                           March 18, 1969 -- May 6, 2013                                                           Such a cruel angel -- time                                     It fleets until you look in the rearview mirror.                                                             Then it is gone.

After 12 years as UC Irvine executive vice chancellor and provost, Michael R. Gottfredson is moving on to the University of Oregon. The much-lauded leader will take over as president there Aug. 1. Gottfredson is credited with helping to establish new schools in law and computer science as well as new programs in statistics and public policy and launching majors in public health and business. At UCI, Gottfredson was responsible for planning and budgeting including managing $90 million in state funding cuts since 2007-2008.

When: Tonight, 7:05 p.m. Where: UCI’s Bren Events Center Key Anteaters: Jr. G Darren Moore (14.5 points per game); Fr. F Eric Wise (11.5 ppg); Jr. C Zack Atkinson (5.5 ppg, 5.5 rebounds per game). Key Ducks: So. G LeKendric Longmire (16.5 ppg); Fr. C Michael Dunigan (14 ppg); Jr. G Tajuan Porter (11 ppg). Breakdown: The Anteaters (0-2) are looking for their first win against a Ducks contingent that has struggled in a 1-1 start ... Oregon won its season opener, 66-64, over Northern Colorado, before falling, 82-79, to Oakland of Michigan Monday in overtime ... Ducks Coach Ernie Kent, in his 12th season, is looking for career win No. 213 at Oregon, which would give him the school career record ... UCI is 10-29 all-time against Pac-10 foes, including a season-opening loss Saturday at USC ... UCI’s last win over a Pac-10 team was in 2005 at Stanford ... Wise had 19 points and six rebounds Wednesday.

EUGENE, Ore. — Junior guard Jessica Richter scored 30 points to lead the Vanguard University women's basketball team to a 64-60 exhibition victory over the Univeristy of Oregon Monday night in front of 2,651 at McArthur Court. Richter made 10 of 19 field-goal attempts, including three of six from three-point range, and was seven of 12 from the free-throw line to propel the top-ranked team in NAIA Division I to a surprising win over the Pac-10 squad. Vanguard senior Kelly Schmidt added 19 points, including seven of seven from the foul line, to help the Lions prevail.

Several Pacific 12 Conference football programs are looking at Corona del Mar High junior standout defensive end Tim Reinhardt, Reinhardt's father, Bill, said in an email on Wednesday. Bill said the schools interested in Reinhardt, a 6-foot-4, 235-pounder, who can also play tight end, are Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, Washington, Washington State, Colorado, USC and Oregon. Other schools following Reinhardt are San Diego State, University of San Diego, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada and UC Davis, Bill said.

UC Irvine baseball coach Dave Serrano said Wednesday he will not leave the school for a similar job at the University of Oregon. Serrano, named 2007 National Coach of the Year after leading UCI to the College World Series in his third season at the helm, said remaining loyal to UCI was the primary factor in his decision. “I’m staying at UC Irvine,” Serrano said from Las Vegas, where he is vacationing. Serrano said Friday he had agreed to visit the Oregon campus to discuss specifics of the job. But his trip, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, was postponed by Oregon officials after it was announced Monday that Nike founder Phil Knight was donating $100 million to the school’s athletic department.

IRVINE — UC Irvine still has not beaten Oregon in five men’s basketball meetings between the two programs, the latest an 84-77 nonconference Ducks’ triumph before 4,206 Friday at the Bren Events Center. But Anteater fans can no longer say they have yet to see what all the fuss was about when Kevin Bland was recruited after being named the state community college Co-Player of the Year out of Delta College in Stockton in 2006. Bland, a 6-foot-8 forward, averaged 5.8 points and fouled out 10 times in 34 games as a junior last season.

When you shoot seven-under-par 63 on the first day of a two-day amateur tournament, you're probably going to come out the next day pretty relaxed. When University of Oregon golfer Joey Benedetti performed the feat on Saturday to earn a two-stroke lead at the Costa Mesa Country Club, it made Sunday a lot easier. Benedetti, who will be a junior at Oregon this fall, played steady golf on Sunday on the par-72 Los Lagos course, carding a two-under 70 to post a two-day score of nine-under 133. It was good enough to win the championship flight of the Costa Mesa City Golf Championships.

South Coast Repertory has hired a new public relations director, the Costa Mesa-based theater company announced last week. Tania Thompson began her new post July 19, according to a news release. Thompson takes over for Soyia Ellison, who left to work for Habitat for Humanity in Georgia. Previously, Thompson was media relations director for the University of Idaho, according to the release. The Oregon native has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oregon.

Scott Wayne McClellan                                           March 18, 1969 -- May 6, 2013                                                           Such a cruel angel -- time                                     It fleets until you look in the rearview mirror.                                                             Then it is gone.

South Coast Repertory has hired a new public relations director, the Costa Mesa-based theater company announced last week. Tania Thompson began her new post July 19, according to a news release. Thompson takes over for Soyia Ellison, who left to work for Habitat for Humanity in Georgia. Previously, Thompson was media relations director for the University of Idaho, according to the release. The Oregon native has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oregon.

Jake Knapp, a recent Estancia High graduate, shot three-over-par 73 in the third round Thursday and is tied for 21st at the 46th Pacific Coast Amateur on the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Trails Course in Bandon, Ore. Knapp, bound for UCLA, is 12-over-par 224 through three rounds. He enters Friday's final round 11 shots back of the leader, Jarred Bossio of Olympia, Wash. During the second day of the tournament on Wednesday, Knapp and two other golfers teamed to comprise the Southern California Golf Assn.

After 12 years as UC Irvine executive vice chancellor and provost, Michael R. Gottfredson is moving on to the University of Oregon. The much-lauded leader will take over as president there Aug. 1. Gottfredson is credited with helping to establish new schools in law and computer science as well as new programs in statistics and public policy and launching majors in public health and business. At UCI, Gottfredson was responsible for planning and budgeting including managing $90 million in state funding cuts since 2007-2008.

Several Pacific 12 Conference football programs are looking at Corona del Mar High junior standout defensive end Tim Reinhardt, Reinhardt's father, Bill, said in an email on Wednesday. Bill said the schools interested in Reinhardt, a 6-foot-4, 235-pounder, who can also play tight end, are Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, Washington, Washington State, Colorado, USC and Oregon. Other schools following Reinhardt are San Diego State, University of San Diego, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada and UC Davis, Bill said.

Corona del Mar High senior all-purpose threat Cole Cottrell has been invited to walk on the USC football team, said CdM Coach Scott Meyer. Cottrell, who earned All-CIF Southern Section Southern Division, Daily Pilot Newport-Mesa Dream Team and first-team All-Pacific Coast League honors, played cornerback, wide receiver and returned kickoffs and punts for the Sea Kings. Meyer said Cottrell had opportunities to walk on at two other Pacific 12 Conference schools, Colorado and Oregon.

Everything you need to know about Tatum Norton can be found in the recent decision she made for college. Alabama had offered the Newport Harbor High senior a scholarship to play volleyball for the Crimson Tide. She said it was a three-year scholarship, something rare when it comes to the position Norton plays. Norton is a libero, a defender who must also provide accurate passing. An NCAA Division I scholarship for a libero? It almost seemed too good to be true. Apparently it seemed to be too easy for Norton.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL Southern Oregon def. Vanguard SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Lions fell, 25-22, 25-15, 18-25, 25-23, in the first round of pool play at the NAIA Championship on Tuesday. Senior KaUwila Lavea had 17 kills, while senior Jamie Heenan, a Newport Harbor High product, added 15 for the Lions (21-13). Senior Alexandra Leja had 27 assists and senior Lisa Morgan had 18 digs for Vanguard, which plays Lee of Tennessee (31-2) on Wednesday in the second of three Pool C matches.

ARTHUR EMIL SVENDSEN December 12, 1923-September 29, 2011 Arthur Svendsen was born December 12, 1923 in Portland, Oregon to Emil and Kirsten Svendsen.  He attended the University of Oregon where he studied business and history and joined Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He proudly served in the Marine Corps during World War II, serving in the Pacific Arena until the war ended.  Upon his return, he attended UCLA and found himself again active in his fraternity.  Shortly after graduation, Arthur founded Standard Pacific Homes, where he served as Chairman and CEO for nearly forty years.

Shirley Ann Beck Born April 13, 1930 in Santa Monica, CA, Shirley passed away on July 20, 2011 in Orange County. She spent her childhood in Oregon but moved back to California in the early 50's. She is survived by 5 children, 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She lived in Costa Mesa, CA for over 50 years. Memorial Services are pending. Her ashes will be scattered at sea with her beloved son, former husband, and friends.