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The city of Eugene held its fourth annual Christmas tree lighting on Friday night. The event included food, drink, shopping, dancing, live music and more!
“Green Book” is standard Oscar bait.
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Art and Culture reporter Jack Forest talks to members of the community to get the scoop on what students at the University of Oregon are listening to in 2018.
Country music gets a bad rap these days — which is understandable. The genre’s contemporary chart toppers are often characterized by tired clichés, shameless pandering and horrible pop production. But of course, not all country music is bad; there’s a wealth of incredibly gifted songwriters …
Michelle Klemens was crouched low on the floor with her hands resting on her knees; her eyes were focused on the group of students she had recruited to do push-ups.
While walking down Blair Street — one of the main blocks of the Whiteaker neighborhood in Eugene — an old white house with flower beds and a well-manicured lawn sticks out from the surrounding buildings. This old house hasn’t changed much on the outside for over a decade, but the food on the…
“Me, I’m super fly, super-duper fly.” Ring a bell? Or what about the fact that this living legend managed to create a song that has you singing the lyrics backward without even knowing it?
On a cold and foggy Sunday morning, Meagan Tkach entered the Greenhill Humane Society with excitement and an open mind. Tkach is new to Eugene and looking for a way to engage with the community. She searched for activities that match her interests and found the perfect opportunity: cat yoga.
Charlie Keene has been protesting since she was 5 years old.
Winter registration opens this week and with that comes another opportunity to sign up for Anthropology 173 — the Evolution of Human Sexuality.
Queen’s 1975 track, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” is an electrifying, unconventional hit, using inspiration from rock opera to seemingly nonsensical gibberish. Many consider it the “best song ever written.”
During the month of November, the University of Oregon Duck Nest Wellness Center is putting on weekly workshops that pertain to men’s health issues. The initiative is known as “movember” — 30 days when men do not shave in order to raise awareness for mental and physical health.
In the late 2000s, the Illinois-based pop rock band Plain White T’s rose to prominence with a string of catchy radio hits. The band’s universally known breakout single, “Hey There Delilah,” has now essentially burned itself into the popular consciousness. Other favorites, such as “1, 2, 3, 4…
Asking for a Friend is a weekly Sex and Relationships column hosted by Arts and Culture writer Dana Sparks and fueled by your curiosities. Click here to anonymously submit questions regarding sex, relationships and sex education.
There is no doubt that shorter albums are becoming a trend, especially after Kanye West’s seven-song album stunt. While Kanye's efforts fell short,Vince Staples’ recent 11 song project, “FM!” delivers a strong messagein just 22 minutes. This project gives fans an authentic view of the Califo…
El Buen Sabor Taqueria is located at 650 Blair Blvd. in the food wonderland that is the downtown Whiteaker area. Located right next to two other Latino food spots — one a market and the other a sit down restaurant — El Buen Sabor is not without competition. Just down the road lives the accla…
The art house horror film is back with a vengeance. “Suspiria” is the newest entry in 2018’s trend of artistic gore, from A24’s satanic “Hereditary” to the neo-noir slasher “Mandy.”
As hundreds of people filed into the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art last weekend, they were met by a three-tier altar, called an “ofrenda,” covered in purple and orange “papel picado,” a paper banner with cut-out designs; ceramic “calaveras,” or skulls; and photos of loved ones.
Last month, University of Oregon graduate student Rachel Schwartzman won first place at a statewide karaoke competition in Salem, Oregon. On Nov. 15, she will fly to Las Vegas to compete in the 2018 Karaoke World Tour Championships.
A woman walked into the room leading a procession of dancers and musicians. Her face was painted to resemble traditional Mexican calaveras. Three roses framed her face: one on her forehead and one on each cheek. In some ways she stood out in her bright pink oversized blazer, puffy dress, whi…
At times, David Egger’s thrilling nonfiction story, “The Monk of Mokha” is more exciting and unbelievable than any fiction novel.
It’s the 90th year of operation for the Very Little Theatre. What better way to celebrate than with a rendition of the classic “Dracula.” The play is based on the 1897 classic novel written by Bram Stoker and directed by Stanley Coleman. Throughout the performance, the actors ensure there is…
Asking for a Friend is a weekly Sex and Relationships column hosted by Arts and Culture writer Dana Sparks and fueled by your curiosities. Click here to anonymously submit questions regarding sex, relationships and sex education.
Social media is a place for people to speak their mind, post their selfies and entertain others. With millions of accounts worldwide, users do not always get to see the best social media has to offer. Dog profiles are accounts that are often missed — but when users stumble upon them, they ca…
Halloween-time brings heaps of delicious candy. Loved ones send packages of assorted treats to their students at school, random clubs on the University of Oregon campus pass out pieces in front of the Erb Memorial Union and grocery stores sell out of the value-size bags. It seems as though …
Halloween night is the most spooky night of the year — a perfect excuse to gather all your friends and delight in all things eerie. Since the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, making plans can be complicated. Weekends are the ideal time for parties and events, so Halloween this time ar…
Halloween night is the most spooky night of the year — a perfect excuse to gather all your friends and delight in all things eerie. Since the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, making plans can be complicated. Weekends are the ideal time for parties and events, so Halloween this time ar…
Directorial debuts often delve into the filmmaker’s humble beginnings. “Mid90s” is no different.
Halloween is fast approaching and students clad in costumes will wander between parties and bars for another weekend. In honor of this spooky season, the Emerald podcast team decided to find as many songs with the word "ghost" in them as they could. Listen as Podcast Editor Ryan Nguyen and P…
A Friday afternoon in the Erb Memorial Union means a short line for Chipotle, the possibility of actually snagging a booth by the window — and a cappella. Every Friday at 3:45 p.m., the sound of blended voices can be heard across the ground floor of the EMU as Mind The Gap, the University of…
Have some time to kill between this year’s Halloween festivities? Try throwing on one of these spooky LPs to further immerse yourself in the holiday spirit.
More than 100 people filled the McDonald Theatre Friday night for a Halloween-themed lip sync battle. Relief Nursery hosted its third annual Lip Sync Reloaded event that featured eight performing groups from the community. Each group graced the stage in costumes related to their performance,…
Two competitors begin the race, starting at the top of a hill by the Skinner Butte columns and heading down Lincoln Street. EUGFun! hosts its inaugural Halloween-themed soap box derby, the Coffin Races, at Skinner Butte in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)
More than 100 people filled the McDonald Theatre Friday night for a Halloween-themed lip sync battle. Relief Nursery hosted its third annual Lip Sync Reloaded event that featured eight performing groups from the community. Each group graced the stage in costumes related to their performance,…
A Friday afternoon in the Erb Memorial Union means a short line for Chipotle, the possibility of actually snagging a booth by the window — and a cappella. Every Friday at 3:45 p.m., the sound of blended voices can be heard across the ground floor of the EMU as Mind The Gap, the University of…
Directorial debuts often delve into the filmmaker’s humble beginnings. “Mid90s” is no different.
Halloween is fast approaching and students clad in costumes will wander between parties and bars for another weekend. In honor of this spooky season, the Emerald podcast team decided to find as many songs with the word “ghost” in them as they could. Listen as Podcast Editor Ryan Nguyen and …
Have some time to kill between this year’s Halloween festivities? Try throwing on one of these spooky LPs to further immerse yourself in the holiday spirit.
Hey, Neighbor Pizza House is located on East 19th Street next to Sweet Life Patisserie and Prince Pucklers — a great location for the owners to introduce their 12-inch artisanal pizzas to the University of Oregon area. The pizza itself is just the right amount gourmet without getting too com…
Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner begins the show with “Four Out of Five” from the band’s latest release. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018…
“A Star is Born,” Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut, is a grandiose feat of dazzling cinematography and emotional acting, yet intimately personal in the depiction of a tragic love story.
Billie Eilish uses her entire body to express her music. Billie Eilish performs at the Roseland Theater in Portland on Oct. 23, 2018. (Maddie Knight/Emerald)
Asking for a Friend is a weekly Sex and Relationships column hosted by Arts and Culture writer Dana Sparks and fueled by your curiosities. Click here to anonymously submit questions regarding sex, relationships and sex education.
Week five of fall term means colder mornings, less daylight and fewer trips to the gym. Between midterms and less motivation to go out in the cold, fall term can really throw off students’ fitness routine.