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Ducks fall short of repeat title as Oklahoma captures NCAA Championship win

Oregon redshirt junior Sulman Raza watches his putt cross the green on hole 7. (Adam Eberhardt)

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Facing an uphill battle throughout the NCAA Championships, the Oregon Ducks golf team played from behind throughout the six-day event in Sugar Grove, Illinois but couldn’t come back against the Oklahoma Sooners. The Ducks trailed throughout and lost the national championship to the Sooners, finishing the tournament as NCAA runner-ups.

Teeing off the first two matches of the championship match, freshman Norman Xiong lost his match 4&3, and Edwin Yi lost his match 3&2 to put the Ducks in tough deficit.

The Ducks needed points from Wyndham Clark, Ryan Gronlund and Sulman Raza to repeat as champions.

However, the match ended up coming down to a Raza vs. Brad Dalke matchup which was the last matchup to tee off on Wednesday.

Raza lost hole’s 14 and 15 to drop into a three-hole deficit with three to play. Being in clutch situations is nothing new for Raza — he was responsible for knocking in the winning putt in last years national championship, as well as the clinching putts in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds on Tuesday.

Raza kept the Ducks alive by winning the 16th hole with a critical putt, but he put his tee shot on the The Emerald is published

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17th hole in the weeds to set him back. This set up Oklahoma’s Brad Dalke to knock in the clinching bogey putt and capture the win for the Sooners.

For Raza, it was his first loss in six NCAA Championship match play events. “It was an incredible run for us,� Oregon head coach Casey Martin told Golf Channel’s Chantel McCabe in a television interview. “To get back to defend our title and get to this point is awesome. We did come up short but it wasn’t because we weren’t fighting and scrapping.

We were doing everything we could. Oklahoma played great and congrats to them.�

Oregon’s Wyndham Clark, the No. 1-ranked collegiate golfer, won two of the first three holes in his match, and had a one hole advantage after the 16th hole over Rylee Reinertson. Clark closed out his match 1UP and was the only point scored for the Ducks in the championship match. “Top level competitive golf is hard and you’ve got to really dig deep,� Martin told Golf Channel’s Chantel McCabe. “My guys did that and so as a coach you’re so proud of them. It hurts right now, but we had memories this year and it was an incredible run. Winning the Pac12 Championship and getting this far is really special.�

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Zero Waste program cuts campus waste in half ➥

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In 2016, the University of Oregon Zero Waste Program diverted over 55 percent of the physical waste produced on campus. “It says that the majority of students, faculty, staff, the whole university are using the systems,� Cimmeron Giilespie, the Zero Waste marketing coordinator said. “That is an active choice that people make every day and the fact that people are using it is really wonderful.�

Zero Waste is a concept that includes recycling but goes beyond that and aims to minimize the amount of waste in the world by as much as possible.

The program is responsible for the recycling stations on campus that feature four different bins: landfill, compost, paper and other recyclable goods. The program also helped push for the installation of water bottle refill stations at water fountains around campus. “One of the things, from a campus perspective, is that students not only working in the program but that are participating on campus also get a greater understanding of how the world works,� said Karyn Kaplan, the program manager and a founding member.

One of the biggest events of the year for Zero Waste is on June 16 at 7 p.m.

UO students living in residence halls will have all moved out and with help from the UO Zero Waste Program, any of their belongings they wish to get rid of will be either recycled or donated to charity.

Kaplan estimates that it brings in three to four times the amount of materials as other events they collect at. “We really make a push to get recyclables,� Kaplan said. “We try to make sure that everybody gives us all their reusable plates and baskets,�

The UO Zero Waste program was founded in 1991 by a group of students. Since then it has grown and developed a number of other programs.

Today it employs around 50 student workers with a few non-students as administrative staff. “We have worked really hard on having a presence [around campus],� said Kaplan. “We are out all over the place, so there is a lot of interaction with our staff as well, and one of our greatest assets is our student employees.�

In addition to the dorm move-outs, the Zero Waste Program helps collect waste at a number of other events: the campus street fair, Folk Fest and dorm move-ins. After collecting materials from Zero Waste stations, the materials are taken to an off-campus facility where members of the program sort through everything and separate it into recyclable, landfill and compost bins. The UO program is one of the top Zero Waste Programs in the country, according to Kaplan.

A few years ago, members of the program created a Zero Waste Campus Toolkit that is meant to help other universities learn how to create a Zero Waste Campus by giving them an overview of how to get started and be successful. The toolkit, which can be downloaded for free from the Zero Waste website, provides additional information on what Zero Waste is, definitions of terms related to it and the benefits of it. “I have heard more than once when they have done student surveys that the presence and the Zero Waste effort has been one of the top reasons that students come to school here,� said Kaplan “What that does is that it shows that the U of O cares.�

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After being diagnosed with ALS at 21, UO stu ➥ Osiel Mendoza fights JACK PITCHER, @JACKPITCHER20

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siel Mendoza had big plans coming into his senior year at the University of Oregon last fall. Being diagnosed with ALS, and learning that his life expectancy is now approximately two to five years, wasn’t part of them.

A sports-minded business major, the 22-year-old from Martinez, California, has spent three years working for the athletic department as a football ambassador, served as vice president of the Warsaw Sports Business Club and volunteers each summer at the Manning Passing Academy in Louisiana.

In October 2016, he proposed to Bella Gonsalves, his longtime girlfriend. They started dating in eighth grade and have lived together in Eugene for three years since they both decided to attend UO. Three days after Mendoza proposed, the newly engaged couple skipped class to drive to Salem and meet with doctors. Mendoza had been experiencing weakness and twitching in his muscles, and the doctors had run some blood tests to see what was causing it. That’s when the news came.

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spinal cord, eventually causing paralysis. It causes stiff muscles, muscle twitching and weakness, and in its later stages, difficulty speaking and breathing. ALS is commonly called Lou Gherig’s disease, after the famous Major League Baseball player whose career was cut short by the disease in the 1930s.

ALS currently has no cure, and the average life expectancy for someone diagnosed with the disease is two to five years. The rare disease is most common in people aged 50-60. It is almost unheard of to develop it at 21. A small percentage of cases are genetic, but otherwise scientists don’t fully understand what causes it. “My fiancĂŠ and I have had goals and dreams with each other since eighth grade,â€? Mendoza said. “I want to work in sports and I want to start a family.

I still want to carry out those things. But this is unpredictable for me; it’s going to change my life.

Mendoza has already lost most of the strength in his right foot. It’s hard for him to take notes or written tests as he’s losing strength in his hands, and it’s difficult for him to walk to class. He struggles to brush his teeth and tie his shoes.

For months, Mendoza kept quiet about his

diagnosis, telling only close friends and family. He doesn’t want to make people sad or feel bad for him.

But on Monday he went public with his story by launching a fundraising and awareness campaign on social media. Mendoza is hoping to make things better for people with ALS in the future. “I’ve realized that ALS is a lot bigger than me,�

Mendoza said. “It’s an underfunded disease, not an incurable one. Finding a cure for it is the biggest goal I have in my entire life right now.�

The Campaign Many people have heard of ALS through the “Ice Bucket Challenge� videos that went viral in 2014, but they often don’t understand the severity of the disease, Mendoza says. He wants to educate students and raise money toward finding a cure.

Over the last few months, Mendoza has worked with his fiancĂŠ to create his own campaign on the UO campus: #YolkUp4ALS. The campaign launched on Monday with this video.

Like the Ice Bucket Challenge, YolkUp4ALS involves making a video and calling out friends to

Mendoza and Gonsalves got matching tattoos after he was diagnosed. (Ben Green)

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June 1- 7 This week in Eugene:

University Theatre presents ‘Mr. Burns’

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The Mr. Burns ensemble imagines survival after nuclear catastrophe. (Courtesy of Pam Cressall)

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University of Oregon’s last play of the 2016-17 season will be playwright Anne Washburn’s daring show “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play.� “Mr. Burns� follows a group of survivors after global disaster as they recount “The Simpsons’� episode “Cape Feare.�

As the survivors try to rebuild society, the events of the TV episode become a part of the new cultural mythology. The play explores what our current cultural touchstones mean for future civilizations — will an episode of “The Simpsons� or another TV show be the story we tell hundreds of years from now? “Mr. Burns� strives to answer that question, or at least, to explore what happens as a story changes over time.

The Emerald spoke to a few of the show’s cast members about the rehearsal process, their characters and their favorite “Simpsons� episodes before one of the cast’s final dress rehearsals.

UO freshman Nathan Shapiro plays the titular Mr. Burns. Shapiro. A theater major who has been acting since high school, Shapiro said his character resembles a combination of some of the most wellknown villains in pop culture. That list, to him, includes the Joker from “Batman� and Sideshow Bob from “The Simpsons.�

He has enjoyed channeling Burns’s vocal mannerisms and long dramatic speeches. “I enjoy his presence, stepping into that role, that side of personality that is twisted — it’s fun to experiment

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with being Mr. Burns,� Shapiro said of his character.

The actor noted the rehearsal process has been “loads of fun� and when he’s not at the theater, he looks forward to rehearsing with his fellow students. The cast members have a group chat where they talk about the show’s many layers, as well as have casual conversation.

Shapiro and many others in �Mr. Burns� noted that the show is funny, but not in a typical gutwrenching laughter way. Cast member Jenna Gaitan, a sophomore English major, plays a survivor in the first half of the show. Later on in the show she also plays a hybrid embodiment of “Itchy and Scratchy.�

Gaitan said that “Mr. Burns� carries an “Easteregg sense of humor� that the audience might have to search for. The playwright ties in slight bits of humor throughout the show that often connect later on, according to Gaitan. Whether it’s a song or another pop culture reference, she noted that those who like “referential humor� will enjoy the show. “Mr. Burns� not only has the potential for comedic moments, but also for melodrama. The final act of the show is a “full-blown musical� according to Shapiro. Though “Mr. Burns� isn’t a musical, the actors had to have some basic musical chops. Gaitan, whose last theater performance was in high school, said that she’s using her previous training in singing for the show, but that the

singing has been a challenge so far.

Students had to sing a song a capella when auditioning, but director Tricia Rodley,a Theatre Arts instructor, stopped the typical audition process there. Ryan Sayegh, a sophomore biology major, had to recount an episode from a TV show as part of his audition. Sayegh told the story of a “Golden Girls� episode, “The Case of Libertine Bell.�

The cast and crew said that “Mr. Burns� is a complicated show and encouraged the audience to see it more than once to fully experience what the show has to offer. Despite having never seen an episode of “The Simpsons� in her life, Gaitan is excited for audiences to see the final product. “It’s led to a couple moments in dress rehearsals where we are almost crying on stage,� Gaitan said. “It’s gotten so intense and real and wonderful.�

University Theatre’s “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play� by Anne Washburn is directed by Tricia Rodley. The show runs June 1-3 and 8-10 at 8 p.m. at the Hope Theater in the Miller Theatre Complex (1231 University Street). A matinee performance will take place on June 11 at 2 p.m. On Saturday, June 10, the cast, crew and director will participate in a talkback after the show.

Tickets are free for students with a valid UO ID or $10 for the general public. For more information, visit: tickets.uoregon.edu/mr-burns.

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Jean-Luc Ponty at The Shedd Institute (E Broadway & High St.), 7:30 p.m., $39-$45t

Travis Scott at Cuthbert Amphitheater (2300 Leo Harris Pkwy), 7 p.m., all ages

Jean-Luc Ponty’s prolific 60-year career has made him a pioneer in the world of jazz fusion. With his virtuosic grasp of the elusive jazz violin, Ponty has catapulted himself among names like Frank Zappa, John McLaughlin and Chick Corea. This Thursday, he’s teaming up with keyboardist Wally Minko, bassist Barron Browne, guitarist Jamie Glaser and drummer Rayford Griffin.

As part of The Shedd’s “Now Hear This� concert series, Ponty will take you back to the late ‘70s by performing the fusion jams that helped define the genre during his collaboration with Atlantic Records. His ability to masterfully manipulate the strings of a violin in his brilliant compositions has more than cemented his place in jazz history. Opportunities to see a true jazz legend are waning with each year that passes.

Jacques Webster, Jr. is having a busy year. The rapper, known onstage as Travis Scott, is on tour for his third studio album, “Astroworld,� due for release sometime this year. He also collaborated with Migos on its debut album, “Culture,� headlined NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans and contributed to Drake’s latest project “More Life.� He’ll continue his banner year with a concert in Eugene this Friday.

Raised in Houston, Scott’s musical style has always been eclectic. His second album, “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight,� exhibited a large number of guest artists and a dark, continuously shifting sound. Scott himself has disowned the “rapper� label, pointing to his singing, music videos and occasional role as producer as an example of his wideranging talent. His show is certain to exhibit that talent when he takes the stage at the Cuthbert Amphitheater.

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Professor Steven Shankman book launch at Knight Browsing Room (1501 Kincaid St.), 4 to 5 p.m.

UO Professor Steven Shankman’s new book, “Turned Inside Out: Reading the Russian Novel in Prison,� reflects on his moving experience teaching books written

by Emmanuel Levinas, Leo Tolstoy and many others to inmates. You can join Shankman this Friday to celebrate and discuss the book’s launch.

Shankman currently teaches an Inside-Out class every Thursday, taking students to the Oregon State Correctional Institute for class.

His book intertwines the texts discussed in class along with the incredible insight prisoners involved in the program have to offer.

2nd Annual Invitational Brew Fest at The Bier Stein (1591 Willamette St.), 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Admission is $20 (Cash Only), 21+ The Bier Stein Invitational Brew Fest is back and will be hosting more than 30 local breweries from around the state of Oregon. A wide variety of brews will be poured from a selection of new, seasonal, one-off beers, ciders and meads. Additionally, Oregon Wood Fired Pizza will be also be at the event serving fresh pizza to all Brew Fest goers. A bicycle valet will be on-hand, along with a refillable water station, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own reusable bottle. Admission is $20 and includes a 0.25-liter glass and five beer tickets to be spent at the various booths. Pours will range from 1-4 tickets per four ounce pour. Only cash will be accepted at checkin, and attendants must be 21 or older to purchase a ticket.

The fest is also offering a reduced “designated driver admission� at $5 for those taking one for the team.

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‘Venus in Fur’ at Oregon Contemporary Theatre, (194 W. Broadway), 7:30 p.m., student tickets $15 American playwright David Ives’s play “Venus in Fur� is about theater and blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. It follows Vanda, an actress, as she auditions for Tom, a playwright-director who is adapting an 1870 Austrian novel about masochism, “Venus in Furs� into a play. Ives is known for his short, one-act plays and fiction, and is a prolific writer. Ives’ work has been performed around the country. Last year, University of Oregon University Theatre staged a show of his called “The School for Lies,� an adaptation of the French playwright Moliere’s “Misanthrope.�

Ives is a versatile writer and “Venus in Fur� is bound to be a funny, exciting play. It runs Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. each show.

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300 million years of Northwest natural history.

Go Deep. Explore the forces shaping Oregon’s landscapes and ecosystems. Discover the giant sabertooth salmon and other amazing animals from Oregon’s past, and take part in a dialogue about climate, conservation, and our future.

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Thursday

LIVE: RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

EAT: DRINK WHEEL THURSDAYS! (Thursday) 10:00 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Agate Alley Bistro, 1461 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 Come to Agate Alley for Drink Wheel Thursday.

We roll out the giant drink wheel each Thursday night at 10:00 and give it a spin each half hour until we just can’t spin it anymore. All drink specials are $2.50.

LEARN: THE WRITE TIME (Thursday) 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

111 Susan Campbell Hall, 1431 Johnson Lane, Eugene, OR 97403 The “Write Time” is offered twice a week and is designed to help you set aside a specific block of time each week that works with your schedule – you choose when you come and how long you stay. Located in the Grad School Lounge in Susan Campbell Hall 111.

PLAY: DUCKS AFTER DARK: ANIMAL HOUSE (Thursday) 8:30 p.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Redwood Auditorium, 1395 University St., Eugene, OR This Week’s film is Animal House. This Week’s film is Animal House. Tonight is Oregon Night. Come ready to celebrate the end of the year with the Student Alumni Association before the film. Ducks After Dark is every Thursday night weeks 1-8 Fall, weeks 1-9 Winter and Spring.

Come play games, meet new friends, have a snack and watch a fun movie!

2 P.M. WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Thursday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers exhibit talks Tuesdays through Sundays at 2:00 p.m. The talks cover a wide range of topics – from Oregon wildlife to Northwest cultural history. $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

TRIVIA WITH ELLIOT MARTINEZ (Thursday) 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Oregon Wine LAB, 488 Lincoln St, Eugene OR 97401 Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia full of surprises, laughs, and of course prizes!

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Thursday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR You’ll never look at your dinner table the same way again. Gain a global perspective on food through Hungry Planet, a new exhibit based on Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio’s awardwining book. Organized by the Bell Museum of Natural History at the University of Minnesota

COMEDY NIGHT STAND UP SOCIETY (Thursday) 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Falling Sky Pizzeria and Public House, 1395 University St., Eugene, OR 97403 University of Oregon Stand Up Society hosts a comedy night at Falling Sky PIzzeria every Thursday evening! Pizza and Laughs begin at 9pm. Budding comedians encouraged to perform! Arrive early for complimentary pizza bites – as supplies last. All ages welcome. No cover charge.

EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Thursday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR PA G E 4

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OFY BINGO NIGHT! (Thursday) 9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Cornucopia Bar and Burgers, 207 E 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 OFY Bingo Night every Thursday at 5th Street Cornucopia! Hosted by the one and only Troy Slav of Diablo’s fame, this is not your Grandma’s bingo and there are great prizes to be won. Be prepared for lots of fun! Alternating Micro Breweries $3.50.

GRATEFUL DEAD FAMILY JAM NIGHT (Thursday) 10:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, Or 97401 Bring your own instruments.

Sign Up is at 9 p.m.

SHADOWFOX OPEN MIC NIGHT (Thursday) 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401 Share your talents with friends new and old! Musicians, poets, comedians, storytellers, spoken word - everyone is invited to share the stage and express themselves, or to come share in the expression by simply enjoying a drink and appreciating those who do!

EPROM: IVY LAB, LSV, ŠUMA (Thursday) 9 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Early-Bird Tickets $15.

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LIVE: RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

RELAXATION YOGA (Friday) 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Duck Nest, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Come join us for a drop-in yoga break focused on relaxation and breath work. The class is offered every Tuesday and Friday morning, and will be guided by a student instructor from the Student

Recreation Center. We have the mats; all you need to bring is yourself!

LEARN: 2 P.M. WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Friday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Friday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Friday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR KRAUSE GALLERY EXHIBIT “TENUOUS THREADS” (Friday) 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Lawrence Hall, LaVerne Krause Gallery, Room 101 Tenuous Threads invites you, the participant, to interact with the work as you will. Presented here are opportunities, connections, and moments; the potential activation of a memory.

FREE. IMMIGRANTS OF AMERICA (Friday) 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Aperture Gallery, 1395 University St., Eugene, OR Immigrants of America by Melissa Nolledo. FREE. FREE FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MUSEUM (Friday) 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave., Eugene, OR The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission on the first Friday of the month.

Explore thousands of years of culture and millions of years of geology in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. FREE. 2017 SPRING WORKSHOPS: VENUE BOOKING AND CONTRACTS (Friday) 1 p.m.

WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 All workshops are held at the WOW Hall / Community Center for the Performing Arts. Participants may sign up for an individual workshop for $20, or attend the full series for a discounted price of $50.

To register, visit: www. lanearts.org/workshops

EAT: TWILIGHT TASTING (Friday) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 Join us Friday evenings year-round for live music and wine and cheese pairings. We will be joined by a local food cart in the summer and you are always welcome to pack a picnic to enjoy. Sweet Cheeks Winery is the perfect place to unwind from your week and enjoy beautiful views and our awardwinning wines. Cheers!

PEACE, LOVE & BEER NIGHT (Friday) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Cornucopia Bar & Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Cornucopia Restaurant, 295 W 17th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Every Friday evening, at both Cornucopia locations, features a different brewery, cider house, wine maker or distillery sampling their latest and greatest. Is it a Pint Night?

Is it a Tap Takeover? Is it a Tasting? Come in and find out! Cheers!

PLAY: A CAPPELLA FRIDAY SHOW (Friday) 3:45 p.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Amphitheater, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Be serenaded EVERY FRIDAY by your favorite UO a cappella groups: On the Rocks, Divisi, Mind the Gap, and Euphonics! If the weather is nice you’ll find us outside in the amphitheater. If it’s raining we will be inside the EMU by the O desk. We promise lots of singing, a little bit of dancing, and an all-around fun time! And the best part is it’s absolutely free!

PSYCHOTIC REACTION, TBA (Friday) 9 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St, Eugene, OR 97401 Psych, rock and garage.

Doors open at 9 p.m.. Show starts at 10 p.m. $5. 21+ IRONTOM (Friday) 7 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Irontom’s music isn’t music that you dispassionately slip into your back pocket for a convenient conversation piece. You wear it on your sleeve.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Show starts at 8 p.m. $1.37 in advance. ALL AGES.

BAZIL RATHBONE, OCTONAUT (Friday) 9 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Instrumental awesomeness from Portland, Oregon.

Doors open at 9 p.m..

Show starts at 10 p.m.. $7 at the door. 21+ FOXY FRIDAY VOL. 5 (Friday) 10 p.m.

Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 West Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401 For the 5th edition of Foxy Friday, we have Jose Sosa joining us from Portland for another night of great house music. Local support by Ryan,Qamron, and Justin.

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Saturday

LIVE: RUN WITH A RESEARCHER (Saturday) 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), “O” Desk, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 The first Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m., the University of Oregon will host “Run with a Researcher” runs and walks.

Meet at the “O” desk at the new Erb Memorial Union and tour campus at a good clip. No sign-up required.

Participants will head past libraries and research labs before enjoying Pre’s Trail, inspired by the late, great Steve Prefontaine. Best of all, each run and walk will be led by one of our leading researchers. FREE YOGA ON THE LAWN (Saturday) 9 a.m. - 11 am Memorial Quadrangle, 1415 Kincaid St., Eugene, OR Why not relieve your Dead Week stress with some gentle morning yoga?

Grab some breakfast snacks and tea, and work on those sun salutations with Her Campus Oregon!

BYOM: bring your own mat.

We’ll provide the rest!

LEARN: 2 P.M. WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Saturday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free

admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Saturday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave., Eugene, OR EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Saturday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

PLAY: EUGENE SYMPHONY: SYMFEST II FEATURING TIME FOR THREE AND SIRI VIK (Saturday) 7:30 p.m.

Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene Symphony’s outside-the-box concert experience and a cultural celebration – returns by popular demand! $21 - $65 advance tickets; college and youth discounts available.

XCAPE DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS: THE TAKE OVER! (Saturday) 7 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Doors open at 7 p.m..

Show starts at 8 p.m..

Advance tickets $10. Day of show $13. ALL AGES THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, BETTY AND THE BOY (Saturday) 9 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Bluegrass. Swing. Hot jazz.

Pre-war blues. Southern soul. New Orleans funk.

Doors open at 9 p.m..

Show starts at 10 p.m..

Advance tickets $10.

Day of show $12. 21+ GREEN & YELLOW GARTER BANDS (Saturday) 7 p.m.

WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 On Saturday, June 3, the University of Oregon Green and Yellow Garter Bands hold their annual Farewell Performance at the WOW Hall. $5 at the door.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 7 p.m..

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Sunday

LEARN: 2 P.M. WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Sunday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E .15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Sunday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Sunday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

EAT: MIMOSA SUNDAY (Sunday) 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 Grab a friend and a picnic and join us Sundays from 12 - 6 p.m. for a relaxing day on the patio.

Mimosas will be served accompanied by live music performances from 2 - 4 p.m. See you soon!

PLAY: EUGENE BALLET ACADEMY: THE ENCHANTED GARDEN (Saturday) 5 p.m.

Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Silva Concert Hall, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, OR 97401 The Enchanted Garden, a dance performance showcasing the entire student body, ages 3-20, in the end of year annual production. $16 - $18.50 advance tickets; youth discounts available.

THE BROADWAY REVUE BURLESQUE SHOW (Sunday) 9 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene’s Longest Running Burlesque show. Every Sunday at Luckey’s! $5 at the door. 21+

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BATTLE TAPES, ROCOCODE (Sunday) 7 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $7 at the door. Show starts at 8 p.m. 21+

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Get tested for STIs.call Schedule visits online at Stop by UHC pharmacy Tothe make an appointment, 541-346-2039 healthcenter.uoregon.edu/STI-screening-clinic.

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or stop by University Health Center Dental Clinic.

University Health Center Teeth whitening is available, too!

University Health Center Information: 541-346-2770 pharmacy.uoregon.edu 541-346-2770 healthcenter.uoregon.edu or visit healthcenter.uoregon.edu

SOUL TRIBE SUNDAYS (Sunday) 9:00 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Free!

ART RECEPTION FOR ISAAC PARIS (Sunday) 5 p.m.

WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 For the month of June, the WOW Hall Lobby Art Gallery will feature Cartoon Illustrations by Isaac Paris.

There will be an opening reception on Sunday. FREE

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SHADOWFOX OPEN MIC NIGHT (Sunday) 8 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401 Share your talents with friends new and old! FREE. 21+

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Monday

LIVE: BLOOD DRIVE (Monday) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Crater Lake Rooms, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Come join us June 5th and June 6th in the Crater Lake Rooms in the EMU from 10AM to 4PM to donate blood or volunteer!

LEARN: EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Monday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Monday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

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RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to donate blood or volunteer!

RELAXATION YOGA (Tuesday) 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Duck Nest, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Come join us for a drop-in yoga break focused on relaxation and breath work. The class is offered every Tuesday and Friday morning, and will be guided by a student instructor from the Student Recreation Center. We have the mats; all you need to bring is yourself!

PLAY: HALF-PRICED POOL All Day (Monday) Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 1/2 Price Pool Every Sunday and Monday!

THE GOOD FIGHT (Tuesday) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Straub Hall, 1451 Onyx St., Eugene, OR 97403 The Good Fight is a college-age campus ministry. We meet together on Tuesday nights at 8:00 p.m. in Straub Hall 156 on the UO campus for preaching, worship, and fellowship. Throughout the week we have small groups (aka Fight Clubs) all over campus. If you have more questions about getting involved, connect with us on social media @ufcgoodfight.

COLORING PARTY FOR ADULTS (Monday) 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Drop in at a “Coloring Party for Adults” to color for fun, creativity, and relaxation. Coloring sheets and colored pencils are provided. Participants are also welcome to bring additional supplies.

Coloring Party for Adults is held every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Bethel Branch and Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library.

RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

KUINKA “STAY UP LATE” EP RELEASE TOUR, EZRA BELL (Monday) 8 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Doors open at 8 p.m..

Show starts at 9 p.m..

Advance tickets $10.

Day of show $12. 21+ SHADOWFOX OPEN MIC NIGHT (Monday) 8 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401 Share your talents with friends new and old! FREE. 21+

LEARN: 2 P.M. WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Tuesday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

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Tuesday

LIVE: BLOOD DRIVE (Tuesday) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Agate Alley has the best in town! The fiesta runs all day long and features both food and drink especiales!

PLAY: FREE REGGAE NIGHTS AT HI-FI HOSTED

BY SOL SEED (Tuesday) 9:00 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 A new weekly reason to get out of your house and get out and dance! Join us on Tuesdays for music from some of Sol Seed’s favorite touring Reggae bands they’ve met on the road as well as bands moving through the area! 21+ JESSE MEADE NIGHT (Tuesday) 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 am Cornucopia Bar and Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Join us every Tuesday night at 9:30 for a special live performance by Jesse Meade and a new special guest! Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter now living in Eugene, Oregon.

He accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs.

AMUSEDAYS! COMEDY NIGHT WITH CHAZ LOGAN HYDE (Tuesday) 9:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 SHADOWFOX OPEN MIC NIGHT (Tuesday) 8 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401 Share your talents with friends new and old! FREE. 21+ DAVID BLAINE LIVE (Tuesday) 8 p.m.

Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center Eugene, OR 97401 Blaine’s one-man show brings his unique brand of entertainment, promising to be an unforgettable interactive experience that both shocks and amuses.

Tickets $29.95 - $90.70

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Wednesday

LIVE: RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Wednesday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

LEARN: 2 P.M. WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Wednesday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Wednesday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

EAT: DOLLAR BEERS (Wednesday) 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 You pay $1 as cover and then all microbrews on tap are $1!

PLAY: SECRET HIPPY PRESENTS RED ELVISES AT LUCKEY’S! (Wednesday) 9 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Surf, rockabilly. $10 presale. $12 day-of show. Always 21+ Presale tickets available at Skip’s CD World on West 11th (next to Fred Meyer) FREE POOL NIGHT — EVERY WEDNESDAY (Wednesday) 8 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Weekly on Wednesdays for the first 100 occurrences!

(3 game individual max)

THE SUNDAY BUMP (FUNK JAM) EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT! (Wednesday) 9 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St, Eugene, OR 97401 Weekly on Wednesdays forever! FREE to sign up. $3 to enjoy. Show starts at 10 p.m..

SHADOWFOX OPEN MIC NIGHT (Wednesday) 8 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401 Share your talents with friends new and old! FREE. 21+ FREE FUNK JAM! (Wednesday) 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 FREE Funk Jam! at Hi-Fi Lounge. Every Wednesday! Show: 9 p.m.

21+ FREE Admission.

KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE CORN! (Wednesday) 9:30 p.m.

Cornucopia Bar and Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Join us every Wednesday night at 5th Street Cornucopia for a fun night of Karaoke with Slick Nick!

Let’s hear what you got!

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Thursday

LIVE: RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

YOGA ON THE LAWN (Thursday) 12 - 1 p.m.

Condon Hall East Lawn, 1321 Kincaid St., Eugene, OR Come join us on the Condon/Chapman Lawn for a study break while we do yoga outside! In partnership with Conflict Resolution Services. Part of Stress Less Week.

LEARN: 2 P.M. WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Thursday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Thursday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR You’ll never look at your dinner table the same way again.

EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Thursday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 300 million years of Northwest natural history.

Go Deep. Explore the forces shaping Oregon’s landscapes and ecosystems.

EAT: DRINK WHEEL THURSDAYS! (Thursday) 10:00 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Agate Alley Bistro, 1461 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 We roll out the giant drink wheel each Thursday night at 10:00 and give it a spin each half hour until we just can’t spin it anymore. All drink specials are $2.50.

PLAY: TRIVIA WITH ELLIOT MARTINEZ (Thursday) 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Oregon Wine LAB, 488 Lincoln St., Eugene, OR 97401 Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia full of surprises, laughs, and of course prizes!

COMEDY NIGHT STAND UP SOCIETY (Thursday) 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Falling Sky Pizzeria and Public House, 1395 University St., Eugene, OR 97403 University of Oregon Stand Up Society hosts a comedy night at Falling Sky PIzzeria every Thursday evening! All ages welcome.

No cover charge.

OFY BINGO NIGHT! (Thursday) 9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Cornucopia Bar and Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 OFY Bingo Night every Thursday at 5th Street Cornucopia! Alternating Micro Breweries $3.50.

GRATEFUL DEAD FAMILY JAM NIGHT (Thursday) 10:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Bring your own instruments.

Sign Up is at 9 p.m.

SHADOWFOX OPEN MIC NIGHT (Thursday) 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401 Share your talents with friends new and old!

BROKEBACK WITH FELL RUNNER (Thursday) 9 p.m.

WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 The Community Center for the Performing Arts and KRVM proudly welcome Brokeback to the WOW Hall along with special guests Fell Runner. Advance tickets $8. Day of show $10.

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Friday

LIVE:

POOR MAN’S WHISKEY “PLAYING PAUL SIMON’S GRACELAND” (Thursday) 9 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Emerging from the San Francisco bay area music scene this quintet has developed a sound that is eclectic and engaging.

Advance tickets $12.

Day of show $15. 21+

RELAXATION YOGA (Friday) 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Duck Nest, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Come join us for a drop-in yoga break focused on relaxation and breath work. The class is offered every Tuesday and Friday morning, and will be

guided by a student instructor from the Student Recreation Center. We have the mats; all you need to bring is yourself!

RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

LEARN: 2 PM WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Friday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Friday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Friday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

EAT: TWILIGHT TASTING (Friday) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 Join us Friday evenings year-round for live music and wine and cheese pairings. We will be joined by a local food cart in the summer and you are always welcome to pack a picnic to enjoy.

PEACE, LOVE & BEER NIGHT (Friday) 6 - 8 p.m.

Cornucopia Bar & Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Cornucopia Restaurant, 295 W. 17th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Every Friday evening, at both Cornucopia locations, features a different brewery, cider house, wine maker or distillery sampling their latest and

greatest. Is it a Pint Night?

Is it a Tap Takeover? Is it a Tasting? Come in and find out! Cheers!

VCR, THOM SIMON, SPACEFACE (Friday) 9 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Doors open at 9 p.m.

Show starts at 10 p.m. $5 at the door. 21+

PLAY: A CAPPELLA FRIDAY SHOW (Friday) 3:45 p.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Amphitheater, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Be serenaded EVERY FRIDAY by your favorite UO a cappella groups: On the Rocks, Divisi, Mind the Gap, and Euphonics! If the weather is nice you’ll find us outside in the amphitheater. If it’s raining we will be inside the EMU by the O desk. We promise lots of singing, a little bit of dancing, and an all-around fun time! And the best part is it’s absolutely free!

JAH 9 WITH MELLOW MOOD (Friday) 8 p.m.

WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Deeply mystical, Jah9 has emerged from a chrysalis of poetry, dub and spirit to become a powerful femiNINE energy within a universal grassroots movement of consciousness. $14 in advance. $16 day of the show.

SHWAR TOWN PRESENTS: MAGIC (Friday) 9 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Shwar Town is all about gett’n down to some quality underground house, bass music, glitch hop, DNB, garage, and 2step. $5 cover before 11 pm. $7 cover after 11 pm. 21+

RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Friday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

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After being diagnosed with ALS at 21, UO stu Osiel Mendoza fights ‘Tank� and “Voss� fight as an activity apart of the Belegarth Medieval Combat Society on the University of Oregon Campus on Friday May 18, 2017. (Samuel Marshall)

Practicing the sport of medieval combat:

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Swinging swords, firing arrows and wielding shields on a battlefield may seem like activities only seen in movies, but University of Oregon’s Belegarth club has been practicing medieval combat for nearly a decade.

Belegarth Medieval Combat Society is a worldwide organization. There are different smaller regional clubs, called realms, all over the world.

Tir na nOg is the name of the UO’s realm, founded in 2008. ASUO recognizes and supports Belegarth as a member of club sports. The club meets every Sunday at 2 p.m. and often participates in events locally and around the country. “Belegarth takes a lot from fencing and LARP culture,� said Evan Schlesinger, president and director of the UO club.

During meetings, people dress in historically accurate costume or get inspiration from fantasy stories like “Lord of the Rings� or “Game of Thrones.� The difference between LARP (Live Action Role Play) and Belegarth is that Belegarth is much closer to a sport, with organized rules and strategies.

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until a single person is left “alive.� Other game modes use teams. “It’s a sea of people and there’s spears flying and people shouting. Sometimes it’s really sweaty and crazy, and you have to rely on your training.�

Schlesinger said.

People often camp and meet new people from other realms during events.

BMCS is a boffer sport, which means members use padded weapons in combat. Players abide by the rules and if they are “killed� they must lie on the ground.

There are four categories of weapons, and each deals a different amount of damage depending on where on the body the person is struck. Damage is based on a point system. Blue weapons are used for swinging — like swords and axes. Green weapons are for stabbing. Red is for a heavy weapon like a big axe, and these can be used to “break� shields. Yellow means throwing; rocks, arrows and spears are all yellow. Weapons can be more than one color, for example, a sword could be blue and green.

Any student can join the group at no cost. UO’s BMCS club has a cache of boffer weapons and can always fashion more if a student desires a different kind. Every weapon must pass inspection to make

sure it is safe to use, and members must follow safety rules, like no hitting anyone in the head, unless it’s a projectile, in which case the head and face are fair game. “The only time we tell someone something negative is when they are doing something dangerous,� said Schlesinger.

Schlesinger said he wants to make new members feel welcome.

He said they find ways to include everybody because of all of the different ways to participate.

People of all abilities can join. “It’s very much whatever you feel comfortable with,� he said.

Schlesinger also said that people often assume that only men participate; however, UO’s BMCS club was founded by two women. Now, the club has an exclusively female unit called the Valkyries. “Their whole thing is ‘we’re not as good as the boys, we’re better than the boys’ — and I can attest to that,� Schlesinger said.

For anyone who is interested in the sport and the culture but not interested in participating in actual combat, there are also members who are noncombat, or non-com, and Schlesinger explained that those members are just as important as any. “Some of the most amazing non-coms have great skills like sewing.�

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Showing your strength for people with ALS is an emphasis of Mendoza’s campaign. (Ben Green)

I’ve realized that ALS is a lot bigger than me. It’s an underfunded disease, not an incurable one. Finding a cure for it is the biggest goal I have in my entire life right now.”

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also take the challenge.

The challenge starts by cracking an egg into a glass and drinking it raw. For the skeptical people, Mendoza emphasized that he’s done his research and it’s perfectly safe, and even healthy, to drink an egg yolk.

For every egg that participants crack and drink, the participants donate $10 to ALS research.

The second part involves doing the Ice Bucket Challenge (dumping a bucket of ice water over your head on video) while flexing, or “yolking up.” For each bucket of water dumped, participants donate another $10.

“People with ALS lose their strength, and you can’t work out when you have it. The idea behind this part is to show your strength and support for those living with ALS,” Mendoza said.

After completing the challenge, participants call out four friends, family members or idols to do the same.

All of the donations go to the ALS Therapy Development Institute. ALSTDI is devoted to finding a cure for ALS through scientific research.

Mendoza ended his video by calling out a long list of people from his life to participate in the challenge, including the entire UO student population, along with role models like Steph Curry.

A Bay Area native, Mendoza has always been a Warriors fan, even “before all those bandwagoners joined,” he said.

Since Monday, Mendoza’s original Facebook post about the challenge has been shared more than 1,100 times, and the video has more than 70,000 views.

Dozens of people have shared videos of themselves taking the challenge, including the team at ALSTDI. Two days in, his campaign raised more than $7,600 of his $30,000 goal for the next two months.

Mendoza and Gonsalves have been amazed by the response so far, but aren’t surprised that it picked up initially.

“Martinez, our home town, is a really small, close

knit community,” Gonsalves said. “Once someone finds out about something, it spreads fast.”

Living with a deadly disease Mendoza began noticing his symptoms in September, when he was working at Dick’s Sporting Goods to save up to buy a ring for his fiancé. He would come home from work, put his legs up and notice that they were twitching, and later started to notice the same issue in his arms. By the fall he was seeing doctors for tests, and was alarmed when he was weighed at a doctor’s visit and had lost 15 pounds since his last visit two weeks earlier.

He went through blood tests, MRIs and saw neurologists during the first two weeks of October.

At that time, he didn’t even know what ALS was.

He proposed to Gonsalves in October, just before being diagnosed.

“To make that next commitment was huge. It was a great time for our families who we’re close with and who have been there every step of the way for us,” Mendoza said.

He proposed on Oct. 22, and found out he had ALS on Oct. 25.

“I asked my doctor what the future would look like for me, and what I would still be able to do. She told me about the statistics and the life expectancy, and I really didn’t know how to respond after that,” Mendoza said.

“I had to call my mom, but I couldn’t really get the words out. I had to hand the phone to the neurologist, who told her.”

The first two months were really tough he says, and it was hard to have a positive outlook on anything. But the support of his fiancé along with listening to music from his favorite artists like Logic and Chance the Rapper has helped him cope with the situation.

In the months since he was diagnosed, Mendoza’s perspective has changed. He focuses more on the present and worries less about small things that used to seem like a big deal.

He’s had to change a lot of plans and switch some things up. Originally, he and Gonsalves had planned to get married in 2018. Now they’re getting married this September.

“I want to be able to walk and dance and enjoy myself at my wedding, so we moved it up.”

Mendoza wants to use his sports background to raise awareness and money toward finding a cure.

“My ultimate dream is to work for the ALS Association or ALSTDI and partner with sports companies, sports teams, organizations and league offices to promote ALS and generate fundraising through that.”

Jack Rizzi, president of the Warsaw Sports Business Club, isn’t surprised that Mendoza has stayed positive and motivated.

“Working with Osiel these past three years, the biggest things that stick out to me are his work ethic and how genuine of a person he is,” Rizzi said. “He sees the best in every person and he’s always been known to step up and stand up for people.”

Gonsalves echoed those thoughts.

“Osiel is a very determined, selfless individual. He really wants to make a difference and help people in need. He’s handled this so well because he’s such a positive person, and always has been,” she said.

For now, Mendoza is taking things day-by-day and enjoying the little things, like moments with the people he’s close to.

“How I look at it, is that if I dread everything, and I’m so down about everything, I’m not going to have a happy life for the time that I have remaining. But if I make the most out of every single day, make the most of the moments I have with friends and family and try to make a positive impact on other people’s lives, then one day when I do go, people will remember who I am and hopefully that will have an impact on their life. This disease is scary and unpredictable, but I always hope for the best.”

For those interested in taking the #YolkUP4ALS challenge or donating money toward finding a cure, visit als.net/osiel.

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Have you noticed recently that the sun isn’t going down until 9:30 p.m.? That, and the sudden, optimistic perspective you have on life can only mean one thing: it’s almost summer. Summer is a time of leisure for students; the distinct, happy vibe that blankets our community provides many opportunities to sit back, relax and enjoy life without the pressures of school for a few weeks.

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In 2003, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl� was a massive hit and became the first film in a billion-dollar franchise for Disney. Based on a popular ride at Disneyland, “Black Pearl� continues to be one of the most rewatchable blockbusters of the last 20 years. A large part of that appeal belongs to Johnny Depp, who earned an Oscar nomination and millions of adoring fans in his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. The first trio of “Pirates� films were largely oversaturated with subplots and characters, but Sparrow’s idiosyncratic behavior and personality won over audiences. He is the lifeblood of the franchise.

Disney put his crowd-pleasing ways to the test in 2011 when director Rob Marshall tried to reboot the series with “On Stranger Tides.� Reportedly one of the most expensive films ever made, it jettisoned a majority of the characters established in the original trilogy in favor of a Sparrow-focused storyline. The result was a humorless, boring disaster, and the whole exercise screamed “cash grab.�

Enter “Dead Men Tell No Tales,� an unwanted and equally dull sequel that incites more groans than excitement. Five years after “Tides,� Disney is clearly trying to right that film’s wrongs, pairing Sparrow with a mix of new and recognizable characters in an attempt to inject life into the plot and seemingly prepare for a new series of films. If only it produced positive results.

With a head-scratching-at-best story, a series of new, tacked-on characters and shameless attempts to cash in on nostalgia, the “Pirates� franchise has never felt less necessary or more devoid of life.

The problems are evident from the opening scene and only continue as the plot develops. Henry Turner (Brenton Thwaites), son of former protagonist Will (Orlando Bloom) is desperate to break the curse that holds his father bound to the Flying Dutchman. His travels bring him in contact with the devilish Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), an undead Spanish pirate hunter with a deep-seated hate for Jack Sparrow. Barely

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escaping the encounter, Henry eventually finds Sparrow imprisoned in a British colony after a destructive bank robbery attempt. The two team up with a young astronomer named Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario) to track down Poseidon’s trident, using the stars as their map. Meanwhile, Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) tries to cut a deal with Salazar to track down Sparrow.

Fans of the other “Pirates� films will be reasonably entertained. “Dead Men Tell No Tales� delivers fine swashbuckling action. But compared to even “On Stranger Tides,� the fun factor is severely limited.

Screenwriter Jeff Nathanson has ditched any footing in reality in favor of a bland and fruitless mythology.

If only Depp, who exhibited such wonderful charm and personality when he first became Jack Sparrow, could still carry the franchise. Depp has worn the character all too thin. Once a hero with dramatic depth and a strange sense of honor, “Tales� reduces him to a role better reserved for a jester or clown. Scenes with no pace or action often rely on his charm to keep the audience interested, but jokes consistently fall flat. This Sparrow becomes an annoyance by the two-hour mark.

One would hope that the other characters could save the film from awfulness. But both Henry and Carina have little to no personality and merely fill in roles once occupied by Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley. To that end, both Bloom and Knightley appear onscreen for a grand total of maybe five minutes, making it easy to question their inclusion in the first place.

Rush, clearly having too much fun, turns in a hammy, laughable performance.

To mention the directors of this film is to suggest it has any artful qualities. It does not. To suggest otherwise is an insult to better movies. “Dead Men Tell No Tales� uses nostalgia as a weapon against moviegoers’ wallets, hoping to mask its quality with the memories of a blockbuster long past its prime.

If there was treasure to be found in this franchise, it’s already been plundered.

Little comes close to capturing the bright essence of summer like listening to live music with your closest pals. Being in a crowd and hearing the sounds of drums, guitars and vocals being made live fits perfectly under the shining sun; but summer is also a time for adventures. As great as they are, Eugene venues rarely attract big-name headlining acts, so consider getting the group together, scraping up some gas money and hitting the road for any one of the great shows happening this summer. To get the ball rolling, here are a few shows that are worth a snack-and-joke-filled road trip. Don’t forget the sunscreen.

June 10: Future, Migos, A$AP Ferg and Zoey Dollaz at The White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, Washington On June 10, Future’s “Nobody Safe� tour featuring Migos, A$AP Ferg, and Zoey Dollaz will stop by Auburn, Washington. The flashy lineup is sure to put on a show full of energy and crazy moments.

June 17: Tool at The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Washington Considering that critically-acclaimed rock band Tool stresses visual art as much as music, its June 17 show in George, Washington should be quite a metal/progressive/alternative rock experience. Metal isn’t necessarily the happiest of genres, but try not to crack a smile at this show.

June 21: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds will bring more than 20 years of alternative rock experience to the Arlene Schnitzer in Portland on June 23. With its latest release, “Lovely Creatures,� being a greatest hits record, this show will likely feature biggest hits from numerous albums.

For more Tours and festivals on the West Coast, head to Dailyemerald.com

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The University of Oregon’s year in free speech It’s been an up and down year for free speech at the University of Oregon.

On the one hand, demonstrations have abounded. A march spurred on a moment’s notice on election night and students’ voices rang through the early morning. Students continued to gather for days, and this culminated in the massive women’s march after inauguration day. Interspersed between such mobilizations were demonstrations at Johnson Hall over all sorts of issues.

But there have been shortcomings as well. Nancy Shurtz, who donned ‘well-intended’ blackface at a Halloween party, received campus-wide backlash from students and faculty, and not long after, high school students were found on campus wearing blackface as well. These two instances were reinvigorated after “Genocide Jimmy� and Chad showed up on campus, complete with a swastikacovered van and slur-covered sign.

This event, in particular, occurred in light of several others. First, as the Anti-Defamation League has found, anti-semitic incidents in the United States have grown by 86 percent in just the first quarter of 2017. Similarly, this event arises after UC Berkeley rioted to protest the arrival of Milo Yiannopoulos and filed a lawsuit to attempt to prevent conservative pundit Ann Coulter from speaking at the school. Both of these events find themselves dueling with an old, controversial foe: the First Amendment.

For many Americans, the First Amendment is held religiously: when faced with the demons of censorship, violence and suppression, they pray to their sacred parchment and freedom descends from above. But the First Amendment is a difficult line to toe due to the fact that it cannot be inclusive or exclusory in any regard — everyone gets the same blanket deal.

The white nationalist incident is a prime example. While students may have felt the presence of such hate speech to be toxic and necessitate a forced removal, no such action is possible without also forcing April’s LGBTQA3 protesters at Johnson Hall to be removed. While drawn around severely different circumstances, protecting the right to protest of one group simultaneously protects the right of the other — no exceptions.

Any attempt to favor one group over another paves the way for favoritism to occur, only in the reverse circumstances.

In this regard, “the confusion is that in placing limits on speech we privilege physical over emotional harm,� wrote Thane Rosenbuam, a fellow at New York University, in a 2014 essay.

Indeed, the First Amendment — as it currently stands and has been interpreted historically — has bent toward the acceptance that if there is no physical harm involved, it isn’t in violation of the First Amendment (except, of course, in the cases of slander and libel). But as Rosenbaum explains, the act of speech — more specifically, anyone’s definition of ‘hate speech’ — can oftentimes present unmitigated emotional damage and trauma.

This is once again illustrated by the University of Oregon’s fiasco with Nancy Shurtz. Shurtz, who donned blackface at a private Halloween party last year, received attention from students, the media and the administration, who in an email to the student population, deemed “...that her actions had a negative impact on the university’s learning environment and constituted harassment under the UO’s anti discrimination policies.�

The campus community garnered 1,200 signatures on a petition for Shurtz’s resignation and the university subsequently put Shurtz on paid leave, leading FIRE to mark UO as one of the worst campuses in the country for free speech. Yet white nationalists (or neo-nazis) arrived on campus with a racial slur and a swastika and the administration has been silent on the subject. In one instance, the university’s hands are tied regarding a white supremacist message peacefully protesting on campus, while in another, they deemed Nancy Shurtz’s free actions as inadmissible and damaging to the “university’s learning environment.�

It would appear that the university itself had a difficult time acknowledging the social trauma of traditionally destructive speech and, simultaneously, understanding how to intervene in — or acknowledge — the presence of ill-intentioned white supremacy.

The simple fact of the matter is that Shurtz’s punishment was, to some, a deliberate encroachment of free speech, no matter how

The University of Oregon has had a difficult year in determining how to address problems of free speech. (Alec Cowan)

“hateful.� It is, however, protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution. If that doesn’t sit well, that’s perhaps because the constitution itself doesn’t acknowledge social and emotional trauma through such use of free speech.

Rosenbaum cites countries like Israel and France, which in law ban the use of Nazi paraphernalia or speech, as examples of countries without an immutable blanket on free speech. “To Americans, these actions in France and Israel seem positively undemocratic,� Rosenbaum writes.

It’s this line of thought that has halted the United States’ action on free speech for centuries.

The motivation today for halting such nationalist demonstrations as Jimmy and Chad’s have been used historically to try and halt the speech of the Civil Rights Movement -- then seen as hate speech toward white southerners. In the face of free speech, making exceptions for one group always seems to produce an opportunity for regretful repercussions.

But as students gathered, a protest formed and a rabbi danced, leading Jimmy and Chad to leave campus. Shurtz, even without an administrative intervention, received severe backlash for her actions. In these instances, the social trauma swelled back in a wave of intolerance for such ideas. The social high ground was captured by the majority.

Is this meant to be the purpose of free speech?

For the morally upright ideals to outlive the hateful ones because of a lack of legal restriction?

The answer to those questions is to tolerate such hateful speech and actions, if not socially then at the bare minimum legally. The administration did not address the event with force as it did with Nancy Shurtz because the power of free speech condones the demonstration (although it does lead to questionable leadership in situations such as Shurtz’s). But as students feel the social and emotional trauma of such actions, perhaps it’s time to realize that the First Amendment is good at doing its job. And perhaps that’s precisely the problem.

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