2008 Woodie Awards
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Your Voice: Presidential Election 20085/1/08 | Student sound off on the issues and candidatesby Desiree AfllejeAs ballots arrive in Oregon voters' mailboxes, an array of issues impact the votes of college students across campus. The Emerald asked students about what is swaying their decisions and where those votes are headed. The diverse responses show that this demographic may be harder to categorize then some pundits think. |
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From the outside in4/30/08 | ASUO president and vice president-elect working are hard, preparing to take officeby Michael CalcagnoThe Daily Emerald sits down for an interview with the ASUO President-elect Sam Dotters-Katz to talk about Tasers on campus, the new arena, the cost of higher education and what the incoming executive hopes to achieve in the next year. |
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UO students celebrate international night4/28/08 | Event was the final part of International Week 2008by Adam SpencerInternational Night is an annual event geared toward introducing the campus community to the many cultures imported with international students. The International Student Association combined food and dances to welcome American students to samples of their many homelands. |
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Net, Racquet, ShuttlecockAs one of the oldest clubs at UO, the Badminton Club always encourages players of all skill levels to come to a practiceby Michael CalcagnoBoasting about 50 members and a long history at Oregon, organizers of the Badminton Club hope to grow the size and scope of its member base. After hosting a state-wide tournament in early April, the team is now preparing for summer and fall competitions. |
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The Fields of Tulips4/23/08 | Fields of tulips in Woodburn attract all ages to celebrate the spring season.by Catie Ciretto | Freelance ReporterThe Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is in bloom for its 23rd year. Acres and acres of flowers cover the hillsides of Woodburn and people are traveling from all over to see them. |
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Dancing for the record4/21/08 | Dancers of all levels and ages succeeded in breaking the Guinness World Record for the Largest Ballet Classby Desiree AfllejeOn Sunday, McArthur Court vibrated to the beat of more than 551 dancers' footsteps breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest ballet class. The Oregon Ballet Foundation hosted the dance class as its second attempt to make it into the record books after missing the mark by less than 100 people last year. |
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Take Back the Night4/18/08 | Hundreds of UO students march for Sexual Assult Prevention Awarenessby Adam SpencerTake Back the Night is an annual event in which the UO Women's Center leads a march against fear, injustice, and the silence of those sexually abused. |
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Lost in Hong Kong4/15/08 | Eastern and Western influences on contemporary Hong Kong were celebrated at student group's eventby Pierre-Anthony CanovasA diverse and hungry crowd filled the EMU Ballroom in an event to highlight Western and Eastern influences in contemporary Hong Kong culture Sunday night. |
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Writing on the walls4/14/08 | Come check out why the walls of the Adell McMillan Gallery in the EMU are covered with graffiti.by Catie CicirettoThe Art of Defiance, a graffiti art show, put on by the Cultural Forum lines the walls of the Adell McMillan Gallery from April 4 to the 26. Zack Wilkins-Malloy paints the struggle of having his art covered up. |
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Clinton Rallies Eugene4/6/08 | On Saturday, Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton spoke to an energized crowdby Adam SpencerOn Saturday, Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton spoke to an energized crowd about her "Solutions for America." The former First Lady emphasized her plans for a universal healthcare system, environmental conservation, and funding for students and education. |
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La Raza Unida4/4/08 | MEChA's Raza Unida conference united more than 300 Latino high school students with the goal of strengthening their community.by Michael CalcagnoOn Thursday, MEChA de U of O held its annual Raza Unida conference, which translates to "The Unified Race." The conference is meant to help more than 300 high school student attendees from Lane County, who gathered for an all-day event, learn about building better communities and access to higher education. |
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The Endangered Cow4/2/08 | Students demonstrate their frustration about how the decisionto keep the Holy Cow Caféby Adam SpencerIn response to the termination of Holy Cow's contract at the EMU, students organized a sit-in protest Tuesday. The efforts were made out of frustration from previous attempts to reinstate the locally owned organic foods restaurant that went ignored. |
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20 years of Jellotopia3/31/08 | An all Jell-O art show celebrated its 20th year of mixing a somber art sceen with gelitan satireby Desiree AfllejeThe colorful, gelatin display began two decades ago as a spoof. Now, the annual Jello Art Show draws a crowd of onlookers who admire the silly, strange and seldom serious creations. The exhibit, this year titled, "Jellotopia," packed Maude Kerns Art Center Saturday evening. |
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Obama at McArthur Court3/21/08 | See video and photos from the rally with selected clips from Barack Obama's speech in Eugene on Friday.by Desiree AfllejeBarack Obama knows how to start off on the right foot. The first words out of the Democratic presidential candidate's mouth at his "Stand for Change" rally Friday night seemed to boost his audience support even further. "Wow," Obama said after walking onstage to a U2 song and cheering decibel levels louder than those at Oregon basketball games. |
