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UO grad Ryan Murff finds success in the Bay Area restaurant business with...
ALBANY, Calif. — Clam chowder is often grouped with New England-area food staples. But to Ryan Murff, owner and bar manager of Cafe Eugene in Albany, California, a warm bowl of chowder encapsulates...
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Lewis: Lessons for a future Oregonian from a former Californian
As you prepare for your first year away from home, you must be wondering what Oregon is really like. You have visited campus, participated in IntroDUCKtion and bought your first Duck shirt, but maybe...
View ArticleBack to the Books: Dorm Breakdown
With a wealth of dorm experiences — both good, bad and everywhere in between — Emerald staffers are here to pass on some wisdom. Check out the Emerald’s dorm by dorm breakdown of the university’s...
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Through adversity and with plenty of ingenuity, Bon Mi on E 13th Avenue opens
When Yoon Bigot opened her first Bon Mi Vietnamese French Cuisine restaurant in downtown Eugene five years ago, she knew she wanted to open another location closer to the University of Oregon campus...
View ArticleReview: ‘Harvest of Empire’ teaches ignored reality of US-Latin American...
The documentary “Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America” forces people to confront what they never knew about the relationship between the United States and Latin America. Viewers...
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P.O.S brings his smart raps to Eugene
Minneapolis’ P.O.S is currently riding the medium-sized wave formed by his latest release, “Chill, Dummy” — a fast-paced and energetic hip-hop record. He just started the second leg of his tour in...
View ArticleThe Department of Comparative Literature begins another promising year of Nomad
The Comparative Literature department hosted its first Nomad meeting of the academic year Tuesday evening. Students and professors gathered for their common love of writing to hear what’s in store for...
View ArticleConversation starters: UO food studies program’s first graduates
Last year’s divisive political season left many Americans feeling like it is hopeless to discuss the local implications of national issues with people who have different opinions than them. Even on a...
View ArticleEugene’s Captain Crook Records remains at the “heart of DIY” music
Before Eugene’s Slade Nevin began his own record label, “Captain Crook” was just the name of his disabled cat. “Its neck was broken to the left, its tail was broken to the right, so it walked...
View ArticleBeyond Mat Kearny: Musical references to Eugene show more than just Oregon pride
This lively, green city often lies near the back end of the public zeitgeist’s list of favorite American towns — Eugene is rarely discussed on a larger scale outside of University of Oregon relations....
View ArticleEuzine Comics & Zine Fest features a variety of independent artists
A large amount of foot traffic came through the Broadway Commerce Center in downtown Eugene for the second annual Euzine Comics & Zine Fest last Saturday. The event featured independent artists...
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Look a little deeper: Who are Ducks calling family this holiday season?
Going home for the holidays encompasses a lot more than themed dishware and a meal around the table with relatives you barely know. In fact, the holiday season can give the term family a whole new...
View ArticleEmerald Recommends: traditions and tips for the ASUO Spring Street Faire
The sun is out and 13th Avenue’s bike racks have been cordoned off to make room for vendors. The air will soon smell of Hawaiian food and elephant ears, and 13th Avenue will be bustling. The second...
View ArticleFriday Night Magic: Players gather at local game shop
It was 6 p.m. The low hum of the room began to develop into animated chatter. Players trickled in and mingled with familiar faces before checking the event list for their seat assignment and settling...
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The Emerald Recommends: Summer in Eugene with and without a car
Eugene in the summertime: Students vacate campus, air conditioning is sacred and freedom reins for those remaining with few to no classes. Work and internships aside, the summer offers an invaluable...
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Onion Music Fest: Transforming backyard performances into a premier D.I.Y....
Three years ago, in the halls of Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, then 19-year-old music student and Onion The Man lead singer and keyboardist Ian Harris hatched an idea that would take...
View ArticleVideo: Day Trip! – Summit Snows
A 286 ft waterfall high in the Cascades, a forested glacial lake, and winter sports with a view are in store this ‘Day Trip!’ All a little over an hour southeast of Eugene on HWY 58. Visit...
View ArticleEmerald Recommends the best stand-up comedy to get you through finals
Finals week doesn’t need to be such a self-serious affair. You don’t have to let your group project kill the mood. Don’t let bombing your international communication exam get you down. It’s okay. Take...
View ArticleWOW Hall offers volunteer opportunities for U of O students and community...
As a college student, checking out your town’s music scene is a necessity, but regularly shelling out the cash for concert tickets to see your favorite bands can be near impossible. Luckily, WOW Hall,...
View ArticleEmerald Recommends the songs that feel like spring
The start of spring is pivotal: it marks the slow departure of the lousy weather and seasonal affective disorder. It’s the beginning of a new chapter in the year, as predicted by the weather-overlord...
View ArticleEmerald recommends the best and worst songs for karaoke
Bartenders have heard it all, and they’re getting tired of it. You don’t have Freddie Mercury’s pipes. You don’t have Adele’s gospel charm. No more “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Please, enough “Rolling in the...
View ArticleWeekend Calendar: Oregon football returns with spring game
Here’s what’s happening in Eugene this weekend: Oregon spring football game: 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30 at Autzen Stadium. Bring non-perishable or canned foods for admission. This Saturday, students...
View ArticleVideo: Day Trip! – Newport
On this trip, we’re headed to the coastal town of Newport. Cruise the ocean and see our grey whales, climb a lighthouse, and see what lives in our tidepools. The post Video: Day Trip! – Newport...
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Get to know some college town sounds at the Willamette Valley Music Festival
The Willamette Valley Music Festival only happens once every year—and you should take advantage of it since it’s all free. Here’s the low-down on some of the bands you’ll regret not going to see....
View ArticlePreview: UO students share dance, art, slam poetry, music during INFLUX
For the third year in a row, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s Student Member Advocacy Council (JSMAC) presents INFLUX: A Night of Performance Art. The two-hour event will begin at 6 p.m. on...
View ArticleEmerald Recommends: the best Bob’s Burgers episodes
In honor of the 100th episode of Bob’s Burgers being aired tonight, the Emerald recommends the finest episodes from the Belchers’ six seasons. “Hamburger Dinner Theater” (season one, episode five) The...
View Article10 Student Groups You Didn’t Know Existed
As a student, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of people on a large campus. It can also be hard to find a place where you fit in. Maybe you can’t afford Greek Life or don’t want to join one of the...
View Article12 games coming out this fall to look forward to: Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2,...
Titanfall 2 Back at the dawn of the new console generation, Respawn Entertainment (a studio born from ex-Infinity Ward developers, the team responsible for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare) wowed the...
View ArticleVideo: Day Trip! – Portland Nature Break
Need a rest from the concrete jungle? If you’re in Portland, head to Washington park. Here you’ll find trails, botanical gardens, and the Oregon Zoo. The post Video: Day Trip! – Portland Nature Break...
View ArticleVideo: Day Trip! – Mount Hood
In the Oregon summer, the mountains of the Cascades await. Forests, alpine meadows, lakes, and waterfalls abound. The post Video: Day Trip! – Mount Hood appeared first on Emerald Media.
View ArticleCheck out some of Eugene’s best study locations
As college students, we all develop our own niche study habits. Whether we are cramming for finals or just having another coffee date with our textbooks, a suitable location can be imperative to our...
View ArticleThings to do this week: Oct 6-13
In Eugene: Friday, Oct. 7: Forest Veil at Sam Bond’s Garage (407 Blair Blvd.) $5 door, show 9:30 p.m., 21+ Portland based singer-songwriter Forest Veil celebrates the Oct. 14 release of her new album,...
View ArticleThings to do this week Oct. 27-Nov. 2: ‘Rocky Horror,’‘Here, There, and...
Thursday Oct. 27: “Motoring Out of Time: Histories of Technology and Development in Tanzania” at Knight Library Browsing Room (1501 Kincaid St.), 12-1:15 p.m., free Led by Dr. Joshua Grace, a renowned...
View ArticleBuilding Legacies: Who was Thomas Condon?
On Sept. 8, the University of Oregon Board of Trustees unanimously voted to take away the name of Dunn Hall after a list of demands by the Black Student Task Force prompted UO President Michael Schill...
View ArticleBuilding Legacies: Gerlinger Hall’s namesake
On Sept. 8, the University of Oregon Board of Trustees unanimously voted to dename of Dunn Hall after a list of demands by the Black Student Task Force prompted UO President Michael Schill to recommend...
View ArticleBuilding Legacies: Who is Chuck Lillis?
The Emerald is continuing its weekly series on names of buildings this week with Lillis Hall. Last week, we looked into the history of Gerlinger Hall’s namesake, Irene Gerlinger. That story is...
View ArticleThings to do this week: March 16-22: Fish Tales, Zero Waste Crafting, Beard...
Thursday, March 16: Fish Tales: Traditions and Challenges of Seafood in Oregon at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History (1680 E 15th Ave.), 5:30 p.m., free for UO students with I.D. and museum...
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A spin on spring cleaning: lighthearted tips to wash away winter term
One of the most exciting things about welcoming Spring term is being able to wave goodbye to the seemingly never-ending winter quarter. Gone are the days of dwelling in the constant grey-ness of the...
View ArticleThings to do this week: April 20-26: Let’s Talk Food, Duck baseball, Record...
Thursday, April 20: Let’s Talk Food: Conversations with Oregon food writers at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History (1680 E. 15th Ave.), 5:30 p.m., $5-10 If you’re a foodie who holds a genuine...
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Coalessence Dance group offers a transcendent experience for participants
As people trickled onto the dance floor at WOW Hall, they were welcomed by a couple sweatily practicing “touch improv.” The couple looked like two playful puppies nudging and touching each other, but...
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Climbing community: The Rec Center’s rock wall provides more than just...
Tiana SantaBarbara, a sophomore at the University of Oregon, stared at students scampering up the rainbow-colored plastic rock wall located in the heart of the Student Recreation Center. “I feel like...
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Nike SB community wear test brings demo shoes to Washington-Jefferson skatepark
The sun was shining and the Washington-Jefferson Skatepark was packed at 4 p.m. on Friday during the Nike SB community wear test. Nike SB, along with Tactics Skateshop had two booths set up and were...
View ArticlePodcast: Music festival survival guide
Days ahead of Sasquatch! Music Festival this weekend, let us remind you that the trials of attending a music festival are catastrophically underestimated. In this episode from the Emerald Podcast...
View ArticleMusic under the sun: Tours and shows this summer worth a road trip
Have you noticed recently that the sun isn’t going down until 9:30 p.m.? That, and the sudden, optimistic perspective you have on life can only mean one thing: it’s almost summer. Summer is a time of...
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Photos from Day 1 of Sasquatch!: LCD Soundsystem, Big Freedia, Foxygen (updated)
Big Freedia, Sleigh Bells, Thee Oh Sees, The Strumbellas, Corey Harper, Mondo Cozmo and others brought in day 1 of Sasquatch! Music Festival, underway today through Sunday, May 29. This is the day...
View ArticlePodcast: Spotlight on Science, ep. 3: Prof. Nick Allen
In this third episode of Spotlight on Science, we speak with clinical psychology professor Nick Allen about the Center for Digital Mental Health at the University of Oregon; The Lewis Center for...
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The Old Pad serves new memories to customers in South Eugene
To the community at the University of Oregon, Steve Prefontaine will always be a great runner. But only a few remember him as a bartender. During his time at UO, Prefontaine spent many nights behind...
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Review: Barre3 studio offers ballet, yoga and pilates fusion
Located in Oakway Center’s newest shopping and dining structure, Eugene’s second Barre3 studio opened its doors June 23. Its windows greet customers with the slogan “Ballet barre meets yoga and...
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Sifting through Eugene’s thrift scene
Walking along 13th Avenue past campus toward Downtown Eugene, a bored student can encounter various locally owned shops including House of Records and Smith Family Bookstore. But tucked into...
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The Washburne Cafe represents a mix of the historic and modern Springfield...
Driving down Springfield’s Main Street, visitors pass historic buildings that were once the heart of the town. Although the city spread out, the street maintains a nostalgic feel. Among its modern...
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