“PEN15,” the wacky brain child of creators Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle and Sam Zvibleman, is Hulu’s newest surprise hit comedy. The show stars Erskine and Konkle as their seventh grade selves, struggling to find themselves as social outcasts in the terrifying world of middle school.
On Feb. 23, the Womxn of Color Coalition will be hosting its second annual Body Positive Fashion Show in the Global Scholars Hall, Great Room from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The fashion show is in collaboration with the University of Oregon Counseling Center and All Sizes Fit – the university’s posit…
It’s the end of week seven and midterms are (hopefully) over by now. Here’s a little something to help you take the edge off this weekend.
Hip-hop is a long-standing genre that has lasted for over three decades now. From origins of good storytelling to seeing who can put the best words together to say something insightful, hip-hop has grown a lot to be where it is today. Hip-hop has always had a strong presence of “the streets”…
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The Green New Deal has shown up on the ballot list of many Democratic primary candidates, including Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren and Kirsten Gillibrand. This deal, popularized by freshman New York U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Massachusetts Senator Ed Marke…
Valentine’s Day has come and gone — whether you spent it with friends, family or a significant other, love was in the air. Most people had a low-key evening with the ones they love, but for celebrities, Valentine’s Day looked to be an extravaganza. From strip clubs to Mercedes-Benz G-wagons,…
The Academy Awards is one of the most revered and anticipated film awards ceremonies in the United States. Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science choose the nominees and winners, which are viewed as the best films and talent of the year. But its winners and nominations sel…
On Friday, Feb. 15, Los Angeles-based rapper Duckwrth performed a free show in the Redwood Auditorium of the Erb Memorial Union. From a small stage, standing just above eye-level, he kept the crowd engaged with a mix of high-energy hip-hop, danceable beats and an expressive delivery.
Timothy Stemmerman traveled state to state with his wife, Jenny, and picked up jobs here and there as he followed her career. For example, Stemmerman installed an elaborate Star Wars-themed home theater for a client in Arizona. He always found a way to apply the practical skills he learned w…
Netflix is overflowing with new material. From original films to television shows under the swell of flashy advertising, it’s difficult to choose which program to watch.
When Brayan O. Rojas-Araúz was 5 years old, he realized his afro curls and facial structure didn’t look like the rest of his Costa Rican family. He couldn’t understand why no one else around him had an afro too.
Love — as both a feeling and a concept — has always been present in songwriting. For Valentine’s Day, here’s a handful of songs that celebrate, acknowledge and relish in that ubiquitous human experience.
Over the weekend we KLCC held its annual brew fest. Vendors large and small alike came together to serve the community beer and food for a fun filled event!
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Ariana Grande has been on a roll these last few months; the singer’s fifth studio album, “Thank U, Next” proves it. Just four months after the release of her fourth album, “Sweetener,” it is clear Grande has been through some tough hurdles in a short period of time.
Planning a date is often a tricky thing — even without the pressure of Valentine’s Day — but the Emerald has you covered.
To be Black in America looks different for every individual. There is no single black experience or storyline.
A stitched-up cat, a broken crystal and a trash-filled bed were the focal points of the three photographs Thompson Bain selected for the art exhibit.
In the 1970s, Shaun Tomson helped to revolutionize surfing, moving it beyond a recreational hobby and into a professional sport and industry. He won the Professional Surfers World Championship in 1977. In 2010, Surfer Magazine named him one of the greatest surfers of all time.
As the winter drags on, morale seems to drop with the temperature; nights get darker, fridges get emptier and sometimes there is no motivation left to leave the house for dinner. On these nights, some people turn to food delivery. But, what app is the right choice? Deciding between the main …
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To honor Black History Month this year, you might want to consider adjusting your 2019 reading list from the traditionally-celebrated African American authors who have molded the shape of contemporary American literature — academic staples such as Octavia Butler, Langston Hughes and Zora Nea…
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The University of Oregon Health Center is launching a new initiative to support a safer and more positive attitude regarding sex in the community starting Feb. 11.
Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings,” is inspired by an excursion with her six best friends, during which she bought them Tiffany & Co. engagement rings after her breakup with fiance Pete Davidson. The song and music video celebrate excessive wealth, claiming that “whoever said money can’t solve yo…
College students are major caffeine consumers. A 2018 study found that college students drink an average of 159 milligrams of caffeine each day, which is equivalent to over one-and-a-half cups of coffee; coffee is the number one method of caffeine consumption, according to the study. It’s no…
On Feb. 7, professional surfing legend Shaun Tomson will visit the University of Oregon for a lecture, hosted by the Department of Product Design. Tomson won the International Professional Surfers World Championship in 1977. As part of the “Free Ride” generation, he helped revolutionize the …
For Latinx artists, music has long been a catalyst used to explore the complexities of identity — and album covers are no different.
Sunriver Brewing started in the small resort town of Sunriver, just 20 minutes outside of Bend. In 2012, the Cameron family’s vision was two small brewing tanks in a pub that would serve food and award-winning beers. The idea grew into a dream for a full-on restaurant and a complete brewery …
This week on Wednesday, Bay Area rapper Dominic Woods, also known as Sage the Gemini, performed at the WOW Hall in Eugene for his “West for the Winter” tour. Dressed in a tan trucker jacket, with a cross-bag and dreadlocks, the 6-foot 5-inch Sage the Gemini showcased all aspects of the North…
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Mesha Maren’s debut novel, “Sugar Run,” tells the story of a queer, Appalachian woman, Jodi, who just finished an 18-year stint in a federal correctional facility; she was 17 when she was sentenced to life in prison. When she is released in 2007, she’s uneasy about returning home to her brok…
Black history month is a nation-wide celebration that spans the month of February. The month is dedicated to honoring African American history, culture, leaders and struggles. Organizations around Eugene and the University of Oregon are among the many that put on events in honor of the month.
Black Power. Queerness. Femininity. Intersectionality. A new wave of female rappers and hip-hop artists are entering the mainstream, bringing social justice awareness with them. From Janelle Monae’s empowering visual album “Dirty Computer” to Princess Nokia’s tribute to New York and the comp…
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Disco lights illuminate the room as a person in a six-foot tall inflatable dinosaur costume waddled around the dance floor leading a conga line.
Hip-hop storytelling is a funny thing. Themes and symbols are recycled and reused; fact and fiction become blurred as artists struggle to remain authentic while also creating an original and compelling story. As different as they are, most story-driven lyrics — and sometimes full concept alb…
