The most disheartening trend of 2018 involves artists sacrificing quality for quantity with the sole purpose being to boost streaming numbers. With lackluster, filler-laden, double album releases from both Drake and Migos, I began to visualize a hip-hop culture with shifting priorities. It s…

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The Eugene Chabad brought University of Oregon students and faculty as well as Eugene community members together on Sunday at the EMU, to celebrate the first night of Chanukah. The event Lights on Ice, featured free doughnuts, latkes, hot chocolate, Chanukah music and much more!

If you’re the average college kid back home from school, your life usually consists of two things: working as many hours you can or binge-watching new shows. If you are the latter type, then lounging on the couch streaming tv shows is your idea of taking some “self-care” time after a long sc…

A fist-sized necklace hangs around Jimmy Snyder’s neck. The tiny, intricate beading forms an eagle with its wings open wide against a baby blue sky, a stark contrast to the rich green fields with people riding canoes along the river pictured below the bird.

Eugene’s Hi-Fi Music Hall will close its doors for up to three months to reapply for a liquor license under new management, owner Danny Kime announced in a press released on Thursday. The venue will be closed starting on Dec. 13.

On Friday, Spiller dropped an acoustic set at University of Oregon's EMU building in the Fish Bowl. The band brought its Jazzy/Emo/Alternative Rock sound to the students and faculty in and around the building, giving people a chance to take a break from finals week preparations.

Celebrities are wearing more than one hat in the entertainment world these days. In order to engage fans and maintain status, those in the limelight are constantly looking for ways to stay relevant. The Emerald decided to explore and review some of the tactics celebrities have reverted to; i…

Three years ago, Earl Sweatshirt dove deeper into the topics of misanthropy and mental health with his sophomore album, “I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside.” His latest full-length record, “Some Rap Songs,” feels like the logical progression in his depressive and antisocial binge. In this…

Winter is the season of “best of” lists, with 2018 coming to a close and award season looming just around the corner. Many independent and lower budget films released earlier in the year get left out of the conversation as December fills up with big budgets and high-profile stars competing f…

If you haven’t already began testing, chances are you will soon. Finals week is full of tears, office hours, late night snacks and no sleep. Students stay up all night studying for one test that massively impacts their term grade — it is a daunting feat.  When you get overwhelmed with the fi…

Vietnamese food is a rarity in Eugene, Oregon — good Vietnamese food is even less common. Da Nang Vietnamese Eatery partners with swanky wine bar and neighbor, Oregon Wine LAB, to provide a simple and delicious taste of Vietnam in a prime location in downtown Eugene. The wine bar provides an…

Classic rock 'n' roll plays in the background of the timeworn shop. Sawdust covers the floor and planks of wood adorn the walls. 

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It has been almost 15 years since their last release, and now they’re back. The Diplomats (more popularly known as Dipset) have released their third studio album, “Diplomatic Ties.” The group includes notable Harlem rappers Cam’ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana and Freekey Zekey. This nine-track…

Christmas albums can be a number of different things. Sometimes they are fun novelties. Other times they are shameless cash grabs or a last-ditch effort to save a singer’s dwindling relevancy. Here are a few of this year’s holiday-themed records that are more worthy of your time.

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For the past two years, Haybaby food truck has sat outside of local brewery Cold Fire Brewing, gathering a following of people who love their gourmet burgers. But when the opportunity arose to move into a brick and mortar location on Blair Street, owners Dan and Jessica Crawford jumped at th…

Sometimes it can feel like more coming and going, flying and driving takes place to and from holiday plans than is actually spent enjoying them. Whether you are catching a flight or turning on cruise control in the car, good music never fails to make the time pass faster. Instead of stressin…

Family is sacred. So when your aunts and uncles come storming through the front door, clearly it’s time to be thankful. An underlying current of obligation permeates through the drunken grandmothers, your uncle’s political ramblings and that odd hobby your cousin recently picked up. Whatever…

Thanksgiving can be stressful, sweet or a little bit of both. It can bring along close-minded relatives and moms who like to have a little too much wine; however, it can also provide time to make meaningful memories and discuss life’s blessings. Because family time comes with a whole host of…

Makenna McGuire entered the Clackamas Town Center on Nov. 24, 2017 with excitement and eagerness. She waited outside of Victoria's Secret as the line slowly moved toward the entrance of the store. McGuire knew the retail lines would be exceptionally long because it wasn't just a regular Frid…

“Oxnard,” Anderson .Paak’s third studio album, comes as a follow-up to his critically acclaimed breakthrough, 2016’s “Malibu.” On this new record, .Paak continues with an upbeat amalgamation of older funk, soul and hip-hop influences, alongside a slew of high-profile collaborators including …

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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…

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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.