Oregon Daily Emerald

Attorneys at blog

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Blogs can do many things, from providing windows into our everyday lives to keeping us up-to-date with the latest tech-gadgets. The students and professors of the University of Oregon law school use blogs for many different reasons as well, ranging from the lives of law school students to providing easy-to-digest legal briefs.

Group finds voice for gay law students on campus

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A group of law students focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender legal issues will offer law students the first ever diversity-based moot court competition on campus this year, along with a host of other services. Members of the group Outlaws are organizing the competition, where students will submit legal briefs, present oral arguments and have a chance to advance to a national competition in Los Angeles.

Students find better way to solve disputes

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you've ever picked up a tabloid magazine you've no doubt seen a story of a celebrity divorce turned ugly - bitter court battles, name calling, custody fights. But if University law students Katie Staton and Tiffany Moore have their way, those stories may become scarce.

Ducks turn to Roper with Costa out

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Any excitement for Oregon's first game week practice of the season was tempered Monday with the news that projected quarterback Nate Costa will miss at least 8 to 10 weeks with a torn meniscus in his left knee suffered last Thursday during a non-contact drill.

Powell hired as new track coach

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Maurica Powell has been hired as an assistant coach for the Ducks' cross country and track and field program to work with distance runners.

Powell joins husband Andy Powell and Director of Track and Field Vin Lananna as coaches responsible for the Oregon distance program.

Whether China or Eugene, Radcliffe coaches

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When Oregon head strength and conditioning coach Jim Radcliffe agreed to a handshake agreement with Oregon Track Club Elite coach Frank Gagliano last year to train some of his athletes, Gagliano asked what he charged.

Radcliffe's terms were simple: If they make the Olympics, I want to go.

Homosexuality not accepted on playing fields

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Scouring the Internet for sports news about a week ago, I encountered a story about two Nebraska wrestlers who posed for nude pictures and videos on the gay pornographic website Fratmentv.com. My immediate reaction? I laughed. Very hard. Such a situation, I figured, could not possibly be explained easily to any inquiring party.

Legal ballers

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Legal Ballers Association is highly organized, ultra-competitive and centered around a court. It even has its own six-page long constitution. In other words, it's everything you'd expect a University Law School student group to be. But if you want to pass the bar here, forget your suit and briefcase.

Grading your Madden franchise

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Few titles have been more popular in the world of video games than the Madden NFL franchise. According to IGN.com, since its inception as "John Madden Football" in 1988, the franchise has sold over 70 million copies. The game has been so popular that it has become a cultural icon.

So chic, it should be illegal

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most professional wardrobes consist of three options: black, grey and the occasional brown. As a lawyer, you will constantly be judged by what you wear, so why stick to the same-old-same-old? Your days of flip-flops and ironic T-shirts may be over, but don't let your future profession smother your personality.

May the record reflect: essential films

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over the years, the courtroom has become a powerful backdrop for film dramas and comedies alike. Some of the most iconic pop culture references have come from movies about law. (Think: "You can't handle the truth!") As a student of law, you should get to know the greats.

The Pedalers

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The donation-based pedicab service offers rides around the campus area from 8 p.m. until 3 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. They say the service is a great way to get home from the bars instead of drying to drive while under the influence or to avoid a long walk.

The Egg Drop

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Red Bull Gravity Challenge came to the University of Oregon's EMU Amphitheater. The competition involved dropping and egg 30 feet from above in a home made device that would keep the egg safe. The competition was judged on creativity and well-being of the egg.

Breaking it Down

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Friday night, bodies spun, shook and flipped to Deejay Sugarman's beat while breakdancing crews competed in the Eugene stop of the Ashes 2 Ashes tour. University sophomore Dan Lam said he coordinated the event because he wanted to expose Eugene to the culture of the often misunderstood dance.

Cuttlefish: The Research

Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cuttlefish researchers show their work as well as speak about the qualities needed to perform their work. aspencer@dailyemerald.com

Your Voice: What's next?

Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As a new wave of UO seniors prepares to enter the real world, a few graduates talk about what lies ahead. From accounting jobs to Ireland travels, they discuss how their education prepared them for life after college.

Cuttlefish: Color-Changing Clairvoyance

Thu, 22 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A Science special on the peculiar and extremely interesting cephalopods living in the UO Institute of Biology's research lab

Obama Supporters Celebrate Victory

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As Oregon primary ballots were collected, Barack Obama supporters filled the McDonald Theatre. They watched Obama's Oregon win projection live on the big screen.

Saddle Up

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Oregon's Equestrian Team decided to call Triple Rise Equestrian Center its new home. Some of the team members competed in the Triple Rise's Annual Mother's Day Classic, which was held at the Oregon Horse Center.

Rallying change

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As Sen. Barack Obama inches closer to the Democratic nomination for president he made a stop on the UO campus to rally support for the campaign and to stand in strong opposition to the GOP and its presumptive nominee, John McCain.

Rail Riding

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Snow landed on campus Thursday afternoon with the second annual Cricket Campus Rail Jam Tour. The Tour travels to different campuses brining snow and a few hours and snowboarding and skiing with it. The University Snowboard Club helped organize the event.

Eugene SK8

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Regulars at Cal Young Skate Park comment on the skating atmosphere in Eugene and share some of their most memorable moments in the sport.

Living Aloha

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a year of preparation, the University of Oregon's Hui o' Hawai'i club presented the 33rd annual lu'au. Hula dancers and bands from Hawaii took over MacArthur Court to bring the spirit of "Living Aloha" to the university.

Your Voice: Presidential Election 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As 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.

From the outside in

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 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.

UO students celebrate international night

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

International 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.

Net, Racquet, Shuttlecock

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Boasting 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.

The Fields of Tulips

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 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.

Dancing for the record

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On 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.

Take Back the Night

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Take 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.

Lost in Hong Kong

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A diverse and hungry crowd filled the EMU Ballroom in an event to highlight Western and Eastern influences in contemporary Hong Kong culture Sunday night.

Writing on the walls

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 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.

Clinton Rallies Eugene

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On 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.

La Raza Unida

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On 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.

The Endangered Cow

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In 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.

20 years of Jellotopia

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 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.

Obama at McArthur Court

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Barack 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.