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JANUARY 12, 2024

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FALL 2023 THROUGH THE LENS

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

Daily Emerald VOL. 125, ISSUE NO. 22

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ON THE COVER

Collection of photos throughout the 2023 year.

(Photos selected by Molly McPherson/Emerald)

THE DAILY EMERALD

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by Emerald Media Group, Inc., the independent nonprofit media company at the University of Oregon. Formerly the Oregon Daily Emerald, the news organization was founded in 1900.

The Daily Emerald Photo Edition has been a standing tradition since we both joined the desk in 2022. It’s a great way to visually recap all that has happened in the past term and show off the incredible talent of the photojournalists on our staff. Serving as photo editors for the Daily Emerald has been an incredible way for us to dive even deeper into the world of photography.

We have been so fortunate to lead an incredible group of photojournalists, whose work you are about to see on the pages before you. We feel immensely grateful for the opportunity to lead and help these photojournalists grow. The active Daily Emerald photo desk members for the fall term of 2023 are: Alex Hernandez, Alyssa Garcia, Eddie Bruning, Eliott Coda, Eric Becker, senior photographer Kai Kanzer, Kemper Flood, Lulu Devoulin, Romie Avivi Stuhl, Sebastian Flores, and Spencer So. Best, Molly McPherson Jonathan Suni

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LENS

Kai Kanzer

Kemper Flood

Hi, my name is Kai Kanzer. I’m the senior photographer for the Emerald. I have truly been blessed by the people around me and the opportunities that have come my way. I am a photojournalist from Colorado who loves capturing meaningful moments on camera. Follow my instagram @kaikanz

I am a sophomore at UO who started at the Daily Emerald almost a year ago. I am an advertising major with a sports business minor, and hope to use the creative skills I have learned at the Emerald in that industry!

Instagram: @Photography_ Kemper

Alex Hernandez

Eric Becker

Hello! I am a senior at the UO double majoring in English and journalism with a minor in Native American studies.

I’m from Coos Bay, Oregon, where I started shooting photos for my high school’s student newspaper—now I find any excuse I can to have a camera in my hands! Check out my Instagram @hernandez.photoj or my website hernandez-photo. com to see more of my work.

Eliott Coda

My name is Eliott, and this is my first year on the Daily Emerald staff. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, I fell in love with wildlife and nature photography. Pivoting from high school to freelance and contract photo work, I have continued to fall in love with the platform and love to learn the trends of this ever-evolving field.

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I’m a Pacific Northwest-based photographer specializing in covering anything that moves, including sports, action, and wildlife. Away from the camera, I enjoy building computers and attempting to fix my various project cars with varying levels of success. I’m in my junior year at the University of Oregon, majoring in advertising while actively pursuing a career in sports media after graduation.

Eddie Bruning

Hello, my name is Eddie Bruning and I am a junior at the University of Oregon. I’m an Oregon native and started my photography as a high school senior. Since my senior year I have pursued photography, with a focus in sports. I’m very fortunate to have been able to work with the amazing people in the Pacific Northwest, and I’m looking forward to continuing my photography with the Daily Emerald.

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LENS

Alyssa Garcia

I’m a sophomore at UO with a passion for all sports. I am currently studying journalism with a minor in sports business.

I hope to have a career in sports media one day and be a fulltime photojournalist.

Romie Avivi Stuhl

I’m a fourth-year journalism student with a minor in Middle East and North African studies. In my journalistic work I aim to focus on humancentered stories that showcase community and culture. In my free time I like creating art, hanging out with my friends and family, and traveling near and far.

Lulu Devoulin

Spencer So

Sebastian Flores

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I’m a senior majoring in art and technology with a minor in economics. Outside of photography and school, I love spending time in the outdoors, working on art projects, and reading. My Instagram is @ luciadevoulin!

Hey, I’m Sebastian Flores. As a photojournalist at the Daily Emerald, I weave stories through every snapshot, capturing the vibrant pulse of campus life with a focus in celebrating diversity, a perspective close to my heart coming from a diverse background.

I strive to craft a visual story that resonates and leaves a lasting impression, ensuring that the rich tapestry of diversity on our campus is vividly reflected.

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BEST OF SUMMER Hula hoop performer Chrisha Favors spins her hula hoop. The holiday Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, was celebrated at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Ore., on June 18, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Top 5 of

The USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships continued for a third day on July 8, 2023 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Summer Term A protester stands with a sign that reads “union busting is disgusting.”

Starbucks employees stood in protest against homophobia and union busting within Starbucks’ leadership outside the Villard and Franklin Starbucks store.

(Molly McPherson /Emerald)

PHOTOS BY • ERIC BECKER, MOLLY MCPHERSON, JONATHAN SUNI • DESIGNED BY RYAN EHRHART

A festival attendee stands by a sign that reads “You are worthy of love.” The Eugene Pride Festival took place at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 12, 2023.

(Molly McPherson/ Emerald)

Athletes like Ivana Vuleta continued to show their dominance at Hayward Field.

The 2023 Prefontaine Classic, which hosted the Wanda Diamond League Final, featured the world’s best track and field athletes at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 16 and 17, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

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TOP PHOTOS OF THE SEASONS

TOP PHOTOS OF FALL FALL FALL

PHOTOS BY KAI KANZER, ERIC BECKER, JONATHAN SUNI, KEMPER FLOOD • DESIGNED BY LIZ BLODGETT

The moon almost completely eclipses the sun, causing a “ring of fire” effect, at 9:15 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2023.

(Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

WINTER WINTER

N’Faly Dante (1) goes for an easy layup after freezing his defender with a pump fake.

The Oregon Ducks hosted the No. 6 Arizona Wildcats at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Jan. 14, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/ Emerald) PA G E 1 2

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TOP PHOTOS OF THE SEASONS

SUMMER SUMMER

THE SEASONS The Dirt Maidens, an inclusive mountain biking collective, held the Ride With Pride community mountain bike trail in Eugene, Ore., on June 25, 2023. (Eric Becker/ Emerald)

SPRING SPRING

The group leaders and organizations marched down Kincaid Street.

Take Back the Night, a survivor-centered event aimed at ending sexual violence, held a rally in Eugene, Ore. on April 27, 2023. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald)

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TOP FALL PHOTOS

TOP 5 FALL PHOTOS

PHOTOS BY ERIC BECKER, MOLLY MCPHERSON, JONATHAN SUNI, ALEX HERNANDEZ, LULU DEVOULIN • DESIGNED BY LIZ BLODGETT Gotham defender Ali Krieger (11) heads the ball. The Portland Thorns were defeated by Gotham FC in a home playoff match at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., on Nov. 5, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

A cyclist, who stopped to listen to the speakers, looks off into the distance. A rally was held outside the University District Hospital on Monday Sept. 11, 2023. The rally supported a press conference regarding PeaceHealth’s recent decision to begin shutting down the hospital. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Pyrotechnics bring each song that Travis Scott performs to life with pure energy. Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus/Utopia tour stopped at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/ Emerald)

Participants in the demonstration chant in front of a banner. Chants included “Free, free Palestine,” and “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”

Local healthcare professionals and community members gathered to call for an end to the bombing of Gaza hospitals on Nov. 15, 2023. (Alex Hernandez/ Emerald)

On Oct. 13, 2023, protestors gathered in opposition of the looming closure of PeaceHealth’s University District location. The group participated in a 20 minute “die-in” while community members spoke about the potential impact this closure would have on Eugene. (Lulu Devoulin/Emerald) PA G E 1 4

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BEST OF NEWS Students and community members gathered to rally in support of Palestine in the EMU Amphitheater in conjunction with the University of Oregon’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine on Oct. 27, 2023 in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald) On Oct. 13, 2023, protestors gathered in opposition of the looming closure of PeaceHealth’s University District location. The group participated in a 20 minute “die-in” while community members spoke about the potential impact this closure would have on Eugene. (Lulu Devoulin/ Emerald)

BEST OF NEWS

Annah, a local artist, leads chants while a speaker prepares is speech.

Protesters gathered on Dec. 28 near Congresswoman Val Hoyle’s Eugene office to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The demonstration was organized primarily by Jewish community members and the “Eugene Jews for a Free Palestine.”

(Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

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Jayne Thompson smiles as she stops sweeping the floor to watch the demonstration.Around 100 graduate researcher employees participated in a walkout demonstration on Nov. 29, 2023 in Willamette Hall. (Molly McPherson/ Emerald)

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BEST OF A&C

Local Eugene band Common Koi consists of three members: Skyler Coi, Stephen Strong and Kira Gelbaugh. (Lulu Devoulin/ Emerald)

Audrey Lillie is assisted by Alejandro Hernandez in making a colorful glass paperweight. The Craft Center's glass blowing studio reopened this term after it was closed for the last three years. (Romie Avivi Stuhl/Emerald)

Jeremy and his infamous pet duck, Quacktavious. The duo gained popularity on campus after Jeremy brought Quacktavious to an Oregon football game at Autzen Stadium. (Lulu Devoulin/Emerald)

Crow and Cart is introducing new seasonal drinks to their menu this week, including a lemon ginger mule and a hard pumpkin chai. Crow and Cart is a cozy bar located in Eugene’s Whitaker neighborhood. (Lulu Devoulin/Emerald)

PHOTOS BY • LULU DEVOULIN, ROMIE AVIVI STUHL • DESIGNED BY RYAN EHRHART

On Dec. 5, 2023, TV Girl played a sold-out show to a crowd of screaming fans at McDonald Theater in Eugene, Ore. (Lulu Devoulin/Emerald)

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BEST OF SPORTS Head coach Dan Lanning watches his team warm up. The Oregon Ducks football team takes on the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

PHOTOS BY • ERIC BECKER, EDDIE BRUNING, MOLLY MCPHERSON • DESIGNED BY RYAN EHRHART

Daley McClellan (4) yells in excitement after winning a point. Oregon volleyball took on the University of Hawaii at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Dec. 1, 2023.

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BEST OF SPORTS

Bo Nix (10) throws while under pressure from Sekai Asoau-Afoa (46).

The Oregon Ducks football team lost to the Washington Huskies in an away match at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Wash., on Oct. 14, 2023.

(Eric Becker/Emerald)

Gloves honoring former Oregon tight end Spencer Webb were part of the special uniform worn by Oregon. The Oregon Ducks football team defeated the Oregon State Beavers 31-7 in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 24, 2023.

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Ducks forward Ajanae Respass (13) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half. The Oregon Ducks women’s soccer team took on the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 29, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald) F R I D AY, J A N UA R Y 1 2 , 2 0 2 4

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