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THE RESULTS OF ASUO’S WINTER SPECIAL ELECTION Students approved two ballot measures — the first to remove the EMU from the ASUO constitution, and the second to streamline all student incidental fees through the typical ASUO budget process
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BY HANNA KALAN • DESIGNED BY GABRIELA MARTINEZ Students voted “yes” to both proposed ballot measures in the Associated Students of the University of Oregon’s special winter election. Now, language including the Erb Memorial Union will be removed from the ASUO constitution, and all student incidental fees will be streamlined through ASUO’s annual budget process.
referendum funding in the past was the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group. Preceding the election, OSPIRG members informed students of their concerns, and urged students to vote “no” on measure two – which 663 students did. OSPIRG members were concerned about having less input on where their budget goes. OSPIRG’s main source of funding from the past few years has been Just 6% of the student body voted in the through referendum funding. Now, they must election. 71.74% of voters voted in favor of go through the annual budget process. measure one, which removes the EMU from “OSPIRG will keep fighting for students on the ASUO constitution and eliminates any campus, we will continue to do everything we can to EMU-related officer from ASUO. make sure students feel represented, ” Prisilla Moreno, 54.84% of voters voted in favor of OSPIRG statewide vice chair, said. streamlining all student incidental fees through OSPIRG’s budget ASUO’s annual budget is secure for the process. This means 2024-2025 school organizations that year, so for the time are not directly part being they will not of the university will have to change no longer be able to how they typically use the referendum operate and will process and cannot be receive $152,440 in financed through the ASUO funding. ASUO budget. After the Moving forward, conclusion of the all on-campus election, OSPIRG organizations, members began to affiliated with the ASUO President Chloe Webster and ASUO Vice President inform students on school or not, will Finn Jacobson talk at a table with other office holders. The Associated Students of the University of Oregon their call list that many have to go through provides different types of development for its members students’ names were the annual budget to fulfill interests within the University of Oregon. (Molly not in ASUO’s voting process and present McPherson/Emerald) database, and that their budget needs some students were directly to the ASUO unable to cast their votes online. Because of this, Senate. No organizations will be able to access OSPIRG said, students had to submit a physical referendum funding, which ASUO members copy of their vote to the ASUO office. cannot distribute and organizations are able to In an email correspondence with the Daily access through student signed petitions. Emerald, ASUO Election Board Chair Grigorii The annual budget process occurs July Malakhov said, “There were a couple issues through February to discuss and finalize how that are connected to the way the voting system the ASUO budget will be distributed. Now, all works and how the ASUO membership [whether student-led organizations and those that are the I-Fee was paid or not] appears on Engage.” not part of the university directly will be going Students that had difficulties voting were either through this process. graduate students who did not have a uoregon ASUO’s Contracts Finance Committee Chair email in Engage or students who were not enrolled Natalie Hawkins proposed this measure for on campus classes for the previous term. because “we shouldn’t give special treatment Malakhov said the election voting issues to outside organizations.” Hawkins stressed were resolved. He said only 10 students had to the importance of equality through the vote in person, and when ASUO members were funding of organizations. She believes that all notified of the students who were unable to organizations should be going through the vote, and they invited them to vote in person — same budget process. which all 10 students did. The only program that has utilized
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The UO Board of Trustees is adding two new student positions, with nominations being sent to Gov. Tina Kotek for approval on March 1.
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A “Rally for Rafah” was held in the EMU on Feb. 14. Led by UO Students for Justice in Palestine, the rally protested recent Israeli strikes on Rafah, a Palestinian city in the southern Gaza Strip.
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THE COMPLEX WORLD OF THRIFTING AND RESELLING BY EMILY KAVANAGH • DESIGNED BY ADALEAH CARMAN
OPINION: THRIFTING IS IN, BUT SO ARE OUTRAGEOUS MONEY GRABS
Elle Bisheimer, a UO student and seller of upcycled thrift and vintage clothing, thinks it’s a unique creative outlet. “There are many people who are very passionate about sustainability and driven to innovate what we define as fashion,” Bisheimer said. Sometimes, the items in secondhand shops are more curated, but in others, it’s more of a free-for-all. A prime example of this is the Goodwill bins. The bins are set up with the intention of letting people make discoveries for themselves. It’s also usually the last stop before clothing is sent to the landfill, meaning that any purchase from the bins stops more clothing waste. Since thrifting has become a known trend, the big thrift retailers like Goodwill have faced changes. At locations across the country, people have noticed prices going up, making thrifting less convenient and affordable than it used to be. “One of the criticisms that can get lost is the role of Goodwill and how they have started uncharging and A patron sorts through clothes hanging on a rack at the N.E.S.T.’s booth. monitoring their high value products The ASUO Street Faire happens twice a year, once during the fall term and once during the spring term. (Molly McPherson/Emerald) even though their donations are free,” Bisheimer said. “It’s really always best to turn locally.” While most shopping at secondhand stores is Shopping secondhand was once seen by wider done for personal purchases, there’s a growing society as unfashionable or as a last resort to save community of people who go to thrift stores with money. However, thrifting has become a major trend the intention of generating personal income. Some in the last few years, especially among Gen Zers. sellers like Bisheimer often add personal artistic flair and design elements to the pieces. Thrifting is more sustainable than shopping “I get so excited and inspired every time I find from the typical clothing retailers and a way to an upcycling artist. I’ve seen people get really save money, which are both important for many inventive with materials,” Bisheimer said. people. There’s also the possibility of finding oneMany resellers go through thrift shops and of-a-kind, vintage or valuable pieces when sifting bins for the nicest items, which is admirable, but through racks and bins. Most thrift and vintage some of them then turn around and put the same stores source their items through donations or clothing pieces online for eye-watering price wholesaling, which means that almost anything markups. Even clothing that’s not considered could be in the mix. high-end or is noticeably damaged is still put on It’s also an opportunity to develop a unique sale for a significant price hike. fashion style and can lead to artistic inspiration. PA G E 4
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“Upcharging is not great at all. There’s not a scarcity of items,” Bisheimer said. On top of that, the practice of buying cartfuls of clothes at thrift stores can lead to overconsumption, both on the part of the sellers and their customers. While it’s still better than buying new clothing, buying products on such a massive scale can lead to bad habits and decisionmaking. “It’s a replacement for continuing mass consumption patterns. If you really use those pieces that’s wonderful, but on a larger scale we need to create an ideology shift towards smaller closets,” Bisheimer said. “People are sweeping out the thrift stores and disregarding the fact that they don’t need all of that.” Over the years, I’ve found some really awesome things at thrift stores that don’t fit me or aren’t what I’m looking for, and I like to think I’m leaving them for someone else. However, I’m now haunted by the idea that someone on Depop, a popular online clothing resale platform, is selling said item for way too much money. Resellers who do try to keep their prices more reasonable often encounter people who purchase from them and then resell it themselves, making the second-hand market even more of a neverending cycle of consumption. “A lot of people try to play it off like they’re into an item, buy it, then go and resell it within days of receiving it for much higher prices, it’s so disappointing,” Bisheimer said. Thrifted clothing has shifted from being a class marker to a badge of individuality and fashionforwardness. I’ve been happy to see the growing popularity of sustainable clothing practices, but some resellers’ opportunistic and purely profitdriven actions have gotten tiresome. “It does feel like an extension of a get rich quick scheme where they’re finding a way to get materials cheaply and distribute them at ease,” Bisheimer said. It’s unsurprising to see this emerge as part of thrifting culture, but it’s still obnoxious to navigate for casual customers and other sellers. Given the capitalist, money-hungry system we all inhabit, it may be a futile wish to see these types of sellers fade away, but I’ll wish for it anyway.
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A selective committee is navigating values and principles, appropriate representation and public opinion in naming UO’s newest dormitories BY YSABELLA SOSA DESIGNED BY RYAN EHRHART
At the start of the 2023-2024 academic year, the New Residence Hall and New Apartment-Style Hall opened their doors for incoming residents. Currently, both residential areas are temporarily named, and UO is working on determining permanent names. The process of naming the New Residence Hall and New Apartment-Style Hall has been outlined by a selective committee, the New Residence Halls Building Naming Committee.The committee is seeking a list of recommendations that resemble individuals or communities that have made an impact to UO.
NAMING FOR UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff of Student Services and Enrollment Management Anna Schmidt-MacKenzie co-chaired a committee to deliver recommendations for both Building B — the New Residence Hall — and Building C, the New Apartment-Style Hall, under the Hamilton Walton Transformation Project. Building A, DeNorval Unthank Jr. Hall, was completed in the summer of 2021. Aside from Schmidt-MacKenzie, the New Residence Halls Building Naming Committee is composed of six other faculty members. According to Schmidt-MacKenzie, both Buildings B and C are temporarily named since the committee experienced a delay of presenting recommendations to the Board of Trustees in 2023. The presidential transition from former president Michael Schill to current president John Karl Scholz backtracked that process. “Ideally, I would say it’s more important that we have the right name, then we have the right time,” Schmidt-MacKenzie said. In 2023, the committee gathered and established an outline of principles and values that would be put into the selection process. According to Schmidt-MacKenzie, those principles and values were designed to assist choosing the names that “perhaps [represent] quieter voices on campus.” Additionally, the committee is seeking a name that may potentially “reveal the history of the University of Oregon for peoples and communities that may not be known.” Additionally, under the Naming of Facilities Policy, the committee is required to follow Anna Schmidt-MacKenzie, the associate vice president and chief of staff for the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management. She oversees various campus activities to “provide an outstanding student experience.” (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)
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specific regulations when considering the recommendations, including a period of a minimum of one year between an individual’s death and the proposal for naming. The committee is also valuing recommendations that represent underrepresented communities or individuals. Following the establishment of the values and principles, the committee sent out a survey in early 2023 to gather feedback from the university community: students, faculty, staff and alumni. The committee received 240 submissions “that were all over the map, some of the recommendations were clearly silly,” Schmidt-MacKenzie said. Alternatively, some of the recommendations gave the committee “a lot to think about.” The decision for soliciting submissions from the community was crucial in the selection process. “Inviting the community in to submit recommendations was nothing that was prescribed to us , “ Schmidt-MacKenzie said. “That was something we felt was very important as leaders of that community.” Following the survey, the committee reached out to several groups supporting equity and inclusion on campus, including the Black Strategies Group and the Latinx Strategies Group. Both DeNorval Unthank Jr. Hall and Kalapuya Ilihi Hall were named after the university sought name suggestions from the community. Toward the end, the procedure becomes a process for “approval.” The committee is required to connect with University Advancement, which handles the philanthropic relationships, as a requirement called “due diligence.” “A step that we felt important as a committee would be to consult with a family and with anyone that would be deemed appropriate,” SchmidtMacKenzie said. In the case of Kalapuya Ilihi Hall, the university consulted with the Kalapuya tribe and tribal leaders beforehand, as well as the Native American & Indigenous Studies ARC. Both Buildings B and C will have the opportunity for cultural references, including artwork or other signifiers to complement and highlight the names, according to Schmidt-MacKenzie. The final steps in the process include consulting with Scholz before presenting the recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Scholz requested to comment on the names once the recommendations are submitted to the board. The Board of Trustees’ next meetings are on March 11-12 and June 3-4. Schmidt-MacKenzie is hoping to have the names publicly announced by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, but she is unable to share the names until then.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND RESIDENTS SPEAK OUT
Many identity-based student organizations expressed their feelings and opinions toward the naming process. UO Black Male Alliance President Desi Acuay said that if both names are affiliated to a person of color, Buildings B and C should be priced at reasonable costs that allow for lower-income students to live in them. “It’s [Buildings B and C] [that are] more expensive and it’s the people of color [who] don’t have the expenses to fill up that space,” Acuay said. “It’s supposed to represent them.” Acuay also said that he expects more diversity in Buildings B and C if both halls are named after a person of color. “If it’s someone Black, like nine times out of ten, more likely [the] university did that [to] promote a sense of diversity, and if you go down that route, then I expect some diversity at the building,” Acuay said. Similarly, Mixed Student Union Co-President Gabriela Moreno questioned why dormitories are named after people of color, when students of color cannot access them. “Unthank and Kalapuya [Halls] were named after these people, but they’re the most expensive dorms, and the least accessible because of how racialized our economic system is, then it
means that the people who it’s supposed to be representing can’t even get into those spaces,” Moreno said. “So what’s the point of having something that’s supposed to be representative of you if you can’t even access it?” Asian and Pacific American Student Union External Outreach Coordinator Olivia Tong said that naming the halls after a person of color would be beneficial for students at a predominantly white institution. “A dorm hall that’s named after someone who’s a person of color will make students of color feel more seen, and to know that the university is acknowledging minority voices, I feel like will make students feel more comfortable and feel more supported by the university,” Tong said. Acuay, Moreno and Tong all agree that the university should choose a name representing a person of color. “There can never be too much representation for people of color,” Tong said. Acuay and Moreno both said that the university may select a diverse name for performative reasons. “The university just [checks] the diversity box without actually acknowledging the material conditions that disproportionately affect students of color on campus,” Acuay said. “It’s a hell of a lot easier to name things after people of color than to actually do anything that affects the material conditions for students of color.”
The Kalapuya Ilihi residence hall is located on 17th Ave. in Eugene, Ore. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)
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HUNDREDS OF STITCHES “Antigone” costume designer discusses the process of designing the show UO Theater Arts is putting on Sophocles’ tragedy “Antigone” in March with a modern twist. Opening night is coming up fast, and the costume department is getting ready to get the show on the road. “These days, what we’re focusing mainly on is making sure that everything gets shipped in and then also making sure in fittings that everything fits right,” costume designer Annika McNair said. “It’s been a several month long process full of research, talking with the other designers and technical teams just to get the show up and running.” McNair, a junior at UO, is usually a stitcher in the department. “Antigone” will be the first show McNair has designed. “If you’re somebody who can’t meet a deadline, this is not the job for you,” Associate Theater Arts Professor Jeanette deJong said. deJong is working on “Antigone” as the design advisor. deJong has only positive things to say about her student McNair. “She’s doing the main part, she’s doing the designing,” deJong said. “I help ease some of the logistics for her so she has enough energy to focus on what she needs to do as a designer.” Another important member of the department, Costume Shop Manager Heather Bair, organizes the workflow of the costume shop and trains the students on how to do their jobs effectively. McNair uses a phrase she learned from Bair to describe her process. “A garment can fit right in several different ways. You just have to pick the right way for it to fit,” she said. Most of the design work has wrapped up by this stage of production. Even if the designs are all done, there is still a constant need for tweaks. “You check for design, details, proportions and fit on the person,” Bair said. “If they raise their arms, is the whole thing going to get stuck? Do they have to sit? Is the skirt too tight for them to sit in? If their pants are too short, are their socks going to show?” McNair said one of her more challenging tasks was designing the modernized oracle character as a recognizable and respected figure in today’s society. “I took that character and made it the king’s old professor. Somebody that the king would look up to a lot, and somebody that has a lot of influence over people in the state,” she said. McNair also takes a lot of her inspiration from fashion history, particularly the fashion of powerful figures. She said she uses historical examples of fashion to convey a story with her design. In “Antigone,” McNair designed a wedding dress based on the one Princess Kelly wore in 1956. Another costume is inspired by Melania Trump’s
2017 inauguration outfit. “It points you in the direction of how to look at a character,” she said. “The way that an audience would look at Melania Trump is kind of the way that I would want the audience to look at Eurydice.” There are four builds in the show — a build is a garment made from the ground up. Basic garments like pants are usually brought out from storage, bought or tailored. More important and complex pieces are built. Details on the other two builds used in “Antigone” were kept minimal for a showtime reveal. McNair kept details on the costumes minimal, but revealed that her use of army green is supposed to symbolize power. With “Antigone” coming soon, McNair is starting to
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see all of her designs come to fruition. Sketches that became concepts are now being put on and tailored to actors, evoking strong emotions for McNair. “It means a lot. It’s the first, first one that I’m designing, and I hope to design so many more,” she said. “It’s my dream job and seeing everything come together and work on stuff that I created. You know, it’s so amazing. It’s so beautiful. I’ve cried a couple times during the fitting processes.” “Antigone” opens Friday, March 1, and will run through Sunday, March 17. Tickets can be found online or in person at the Miller Theater Complex. Free tickets are given to UO students with a valid UO ID at the door one hour before showtime.
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NFL PRO DUCKS CHECK-IN
Ducks offensive lineman Penei Sewell (58) holds up his championship shirt as confetti goes off. Oregon Ducks football took on Wisconsin for the 106th Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2020. (Maddie Knight/Emerald)
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Looking around the NFL at Oregon’s standout alumni as the 2023 season comes to an end BY OWEN MURRAY DESIGNED BY RYAN EHRHART The Super Bowl is over, and with the end of the NFL season comes another full year under the belts of some standout Oregon alumni. It’s time to check in with those across the league and shout out who you should keep an eye on in 2024.
JUSTIN HERBERT, QUARTERBACK — LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Herbert is, without a doubt, the most visible and likely best active Duck in the NFL. Through 13 games, he threw for 3,134 yards, 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions — and when he went down with a fractured index finger, the Chargers’ offense collapsed. Herbert has cemented himself as a top-10 quarterback in the league and, after leading the Ducks to a Rose Bowl win in 2020, will have a chance to learn under new Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh joins the organization after it fired former head coach Brandon Staley following a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders last season. Harbaugh, who led the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship last season, takes over from Staley as it moves into the new season and will have the chance to make an instant impact. The Chargers hold the fifth pick in the NFL Draft, and with a new weapon, Herbert could reach new heights.
ARIK ARMSTEAD, DEFENSIVE TACKLE, AND DEOMMODORE LENOIR, CORNERBACK — SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Armstead and Lenoir earned starting spots on a San Francisco team which finished 12-5 in the regular season, facing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11. The two were integral parts of a 49ers defense, which ranked third in scoring defense and rushing yards against, and first in interceptions per Pro Football Reference. Armstead started 12 games, recording five sacks and 15 solo tackles. On a defensive line featuring superstars Nick Bosa and Chase Young, he made his name as a standout tackle. He was injured in November 2023 and missed the Super Bowl, but still finished in the top three on the 49ers for sacks. Lenoir, meanwhile, snagged three interceptions across 17 games while playing across from Pro Bowl corner Charvarius Ward. He finished the regular season with 10 passes defensed and 58 solo tackles, per ESPN. In the Super Bowl, he registered four solo tackles as the 49ers lost to the Chiefs.
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2022 Holiday Bowl, was drafted No. 17 overall by Bill Belicheck and the Patriots in 2023. Under one of the league’s best defensive coaches, Gonzalez thrived — recording 14 tackles and an interception in his first four starts before suffering a torn labrum and dislocated shoulder against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. The former Duck is still projected as one of the most promising corners in the league, and he’s expected to return next season after projecting early as a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate before his injury.
PENEI SEWELL, TACKLE — DETROIT LIONS Sewell, another first-round pick from Oregon, broke out for the Lions in 2023. He started 17 games for a Detroit team that finally made its way deep into the playoffs after a long absence. Sewell was an integral part of a two-pronged attack that allowed running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs to thrive. He was selected to his second Pro Bowl and finished as a unanimous first-team All-Pro pick, his first selection. Sewell looks set to have a place as a starting offensive lineman — whether for the Lions or otherwise — and continue to lock down opposing defenses.
KAYVON THIBODEAUX, LINEBACKER — NEW YORK GIANTS Thihodeaux, another defensive standout, finished top12 in the league for both sacks (11.5) and forced fumbles (three). In the midst of a disappointing season for the Giants, he was able to more than double his rookie sack total and lead the team in just his second season in the league. There’s little doubt that Thibodeaux, an unanimous All-American for the Ducks in his sophomore year, has the tools to be a force in the league for years to come.
MARCUS MARIOTA, QUARTERBACK — PHILADELPHIA EAGLES It’s not a question that Mariota’s professional career has been a disappointment for Oregon fans. After leaving the Tennessee Titans, he has bounced around as a backup quarterback from the Las Vegas Raiders and Atlanta Falcons to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he backed up Jalen Hurts in 2023. Now 30 years old, Mariota — one of Oregon’s greatest ever players — faces questions over what the future holds. There’s not yet an answer to whether he’ll return to the Eagles, and Oregon fans will watch on as he looks to revive his career.
FUNDRAISER: PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND SILENT AUCTION (2/24) The Co-op Family Center is holding its 29th annual pancake breakfast and silent auction! The fundraiser will be held at the center on February 24th from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They’ll serve all-youcan-eat pancakes, apple juice, orange juice, coffee and sausage (for $2). Here are the entry fees: $8 for adults; and $5 for children. The online silent auction will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
WINTER FARMER’S MARKET After a short break, the Winter’s Farmer’s Market is back in town! Every Saturday at the Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza in downtown Eugene, you can find fresh, local produce and countless artisans. Winter hours are shortened from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Image: SIERRA ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY 2015)
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