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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!

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…

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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!

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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.

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.

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.  

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.

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Coffin racer #32 speeds ahead in the race. The racers start to head down the route EUGFun! hosts its inaugural Halloween-themed soap box derby, the Coffin Races, at Skinner’s Butte in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

A large “Thriller” flash mob closes out the events of the day. 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)

A large “Thriller” flash mob closes out the events of the day. 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)

A large “Thriller” flash mob closes out the events of the day. 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)

The conga line dissipates into a massive “Thriller” flash mob. 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)

The conga line grows. 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)

Attendees begin to form a conga line.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)

After the award ceremony, attendees gather to dance. 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)

EUGFun! announces a special award, the “Banana Supreme.” 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)

Cereal Killers are awarded the “Smells Like Team Spirit” award. 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)

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Crowd members cheer on the Arctic Monkeys. 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. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Bassist Nick O’Malley lays down a riff. 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. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Opener Mini Mansions’ Tyler Parkford joins Arctic Monkeys on stage to play keys. 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. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner bops his head to the music. 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. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner plays guitar during “Do I Wanna Know?” — the band’s best-selling track to date. 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. (Sarah Northro…

Touring percussionist Davey Latter takes on tambourine and a drum pad. 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. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Drummer Matt Helders focuses on a beat. 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. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

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. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The crowd dances to “Do I Wanna Know?.” 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. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Vocalist Alex Turner jams on guitar with guitarist Jamie Cook. 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. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

On most fall Saturdays in Eugene, Alton Baker Park is filled with masses of Ducks football fans flocking to Autzen Stadium. Many fans attend just to see Heisman hopeful quarterback Justin Herbert.

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A crowd member watches a “glover,” someone who uses lit gloves to creates a light show with their hands. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

EDM duo Zeds Dead performs. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

A group of concert-goers ride on their friends’ shoulders as Zeds Dead takes the stage. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Zeds Dead headlines the Deadbeats Tour Eugene. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Crowd members cheer as headliner Zeds Dead finally takes the stage after five opening acts. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Ganja White Night has the crowd put their hands up. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

A crowd member sits on shoulders for a better view. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)