Emerald Magazine, Vol. 2, Issue 1 by Emerald Media Group

Emerald freshman survival guide

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OREGON DAILY EMERALD • JULY 2009 VOL. 2 ISSUE 1

first-year advice • residence hall life • exploring eugene

Welcome, ducks!

What’s inside Need-to-know 4, 7, 8 Essential facts, including library hours and football ticket procedures, that will get you through the next four years. story Leslie Montgomery

Letter from the editor 4 Use the media at your disposal to stay informed about issues that affect you. story Allie Grasgreen

Crime and safety 7

Parents 20

How to stay safe on and around campus and what to do in emergency situations. story Allie Grasgreen

Mom and dad, check out these places before hitting the road. story Suji Paek

Finding a job 8

Outdoors 23

Want to earn some extra cash on campus? Here’s how. story Robert D’Andrea

Words of wisdom 16 Take note of these tips for surviving and thriving in your next four years. story Rena Lev-Bass and Leslie Montgomery

Residence life 11 Make the most of your living experience, whether it’s in Stadium Park Apartments or Hamilton Complex. story Alex Zielinski

Explore Eugene’s great outdoor opportunities, from disc golf to hiking. story Ben Schorzman

Arts and entertainment 25 Check out these venues to catch your favorite band or see a play. story Ashley Chase

Directory 31 Find the club or sport (or maybe both) that’s right for you. story Alex Tomchak Scott

Greek life 38 Greek life is more than its stereotypes; it’s about finding your values. story Drew Phillips

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EM staff gems Check out the staff’s favorite things to do and places to go in Eugene. dailyemerald.com

EM staff (541) 346-5511

Allie Grasgreen Editor in Chief Ashley Chase Design Editor Leslie Montgomery Photo Editor Robert D’Andrea, Rena Lev-bass, Thomas Martinez, Suji Paek, Emily Peterson, Drew Phillips, Ben Schorzman, Alex Tomchak Scott, Alex Zilinski Contributors

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Hours of operation

Tear this out and keep it next to your computer, in your wallet or stuck in your planner.

Erb Memorial Union Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Student Recreation Center

Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday : Noon to 11 p.m. Go to uorec.uoregon.edu or the SRC for specific facility hours.

Knight Library

Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight (open to all) Midnight to 7:30 a.m. (UO students only) Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight (open to all) Midnight to 7:30 a.m. (UO students only)

Architecture and Allied Arts Library Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Dear reader, Hello, and thanks for opening the first pages of the summer 2009 edition of Emerald Magazine, a publication of the Oregon Daily Emerald, the independent student newspaper at the University. We wanted to give you, incoming freshmen and parents, a resource to better acquaint you with this campus and the city. But, of course, we have an ulterior motive — introducing you to the Emerald, which we hope you will continue to read during your years at Oregon. They’re calling our generation the Millenials, and the way we digest news has shaped the transformation unfolding in the newspaper industry. Nobody has gone financially unscathed during this new media revolution, including the Emerald, which because of its independent status receives no financial support from the University. (A small portion of our funding is provided through the ASUO’s incidental fee, which covers students’ subscription fee. More on the i-fee can be found inside the magazine.) Not only is the digital age seriously detracting from

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print advertising revenue, it’s making us all rethink how we cover the news and the way we deliver it. Figuring out how to please you, our readers, is never an easy task. As it turns out, you’re quite picky. That’s why this year we’re working harder to keep you in the loop. That means blogs updated all day long with the news, sports and entertainment info you need; ODE Twitter feeds covering breaking news, sports events and meeting coverage; more calendars and event information; more multimedia accompanying stories; and a Web site whose content updates throughout the day as stories unfold. We tried to get our hands on some of those moving photographs, but it seems they’re exclusive to the wizarding world (and the press wizards Hunter Thompson

wrote of don’t count, evidently). In short, we’re giving you what you want, when you want it. All you’ve got to do is read. An informed citizenry is crucial to dialogue, debates and ideas that result in the betterment of education, the environment, society and the world. (And, by the way, any other area you can think of.) It’s no different at the University. If you want to shape what happens in your community, the 20,000-plus people who learn, live and work on this campus, you simply must take interest in the news. The issues the Emerald covers are ones that directly affect you, and they warrant your attention if you care about your surroundings and how they affect not only your education, but your life. So stay tuned. And keep an eye out for our annual Back to the Books issue, which hits newsstands the week before classes begin. It’ll have a lot more valuable information and resources for campus newcomers. In the meantime, keep up with the news at dailyemerald. com, and the blogs at blogs. dailyemerald.com.

Law Library

(beginning Aug. 23) Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to midnight

Science Library Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Game tickets The Sunday before each game students can go to goducks.com to reserve tickets. Students must first sign up for an account, and can request a ticket during their respective distribution time, which is organized by class. Freshmen claim tickets from 10 a.m. to noon, sophomores from noon to 2 p.m., juniors from 2 to 4 p.m., seniors from 4 to 6 p.m. and graduate and law students from 6 to 8 p.m. Each class is designated a specific number of tickets. Once

all the tickets are claimed, the reserving session is closed until the next time slot opens for the following class. If you know you can not attend the game you can return the ticket through goducks. com by logging in and following the posted instructions. You must return the ticket by the Wednesday prior to the game, or it counts as an unused ticket. Don’t bother trying to pass it on to a friend; he or she won’t be admitted to the game and your ID card will be confiscated. If you didn’t get a ticket during your class time slot there is a second chance; returned or unclaimed tickets become available

the Wednesday before the game at 5 p.m. The same procedure applies as general reservations. To enter games students only need to have their valid student I.D. With the new ticketing system comes new rules regarding no shows. Remember that if a student reserves a ticket but does not show up to the game, he or she forfeits the opportunity to go to the next home game as well. Students who appear at every home game will receive first priority for reserving Civil War tickets. Note: Fewer student tickets are released for games held before the beginning of the fall term.

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Understanding the incidental fee Incidental fees are prescribed under state law to pay for the “cultural and physical development” of students enrolled at an Oregon University System institution. Laws governing them also require a role for students in determining their cost, and at the University of Oregon, that takes the form of the student government, the Associated Students of the University of Oregon. The ASUO budgets the fee to student groups, and non-student organizations that provide services to students, and submits that budget to the University president, who in turn submits it to the Oregon State Board of Higher Education for approval. Among the services paid for with the incidental fee: student tickets to football and men’s basketball games, bus passes for all students through the Lane Transit District, the Erb Memorial Union building and its upkeep, round-theclock library service, late-night student shuttle service, and campus media including the Emerald, the campus radio station KWVA and the Oregon Commentator.

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Save on textbooks If The Duck Store seems like it is charging a wing and a leg for textbooks, there are other places to go that could help you save. Be sure when buying used books online or in store that the edition and volume match the required textbook for class; take your syllabus to the store.

Smith Family Bookstore Buys and sells used books

University location 768 E. 13th Ave. (541) 345-1651

Online powells.com collegeswapshop.com ecampus.com half.com uloop.com affordabook.com amazon.com

On Campus

Curbing crime F

BI statistics released June 1 concluded that even as it declined overall in other parts of the country, including Oregon’s four largest cities, crime rose in Eugene last year. Incidents increased in every category, including violent crimes, forcible rape, aggravated assault and property crimes. All the more reason for students to play it safe during the school year. Although areas surrounding campus, particularly the West University neighborhood, are notorious for home break-ins, incidents outside the home are not exactly rare. At the end of the spring 2009 academic term, for instance, three women were kidnapped in separate incidents and forced to remove money from ATMs. The incidents occurred throughout one week before Eugene police arrested two male suspects. Students can heed the advice of parents and police by equipping with pepper spray and taking self-defense lessons, but there are also some campus resources in place to promote safety.

Designated Driver Shuttle and Assault Prevention Shuttle

These programs offer night-time rides to students, free of charge — just don’t forget to leave a tip. Both student-operated programs, the Designated Driver Shuttle takes students home from parties, bars or wherever on a no-questions-asked basis, while the Assault Prevention Shuttle offers rides to students, faculty and staff who feel unsafe walking at night. It’s best to call for a shuttle about 30 minutes before it’s needed; both DDS and APS get swamped with calls on the weekends, and weeknights can be busy, too. These programs are funded by student incidental fees, which fund ASUO programs, so even though rides are technically free, all enrolled students pay a fee to support DDS and APS. DDS phone: (541) 346-RIDE, ext. 1 Hours: 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. APS phone: (541) 346-RIDE, ext. 2 Fall/winter hours: Sun-Thurs, 6 p.m. to midnight; Fri-Sat, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Emergency Call Boxes

There are more than 80 of these emergency notification posts stationed inside and outside around campus. Outdoors,

an emergency call box consists of a yellow post with “EMERGENCY” written down the front and a translucent blue box that sits atop the post. The boxes inside buildings consist of a smaller square, without the blue light. A large red button activates the box, which then connects to DPS dispatch. Watch Commander Clark Hansen said the vast majority of calls are false alarms, but an officer reports to the scene when a box is activated, regardless of the incident. The call boxes are meant for use not only in emergency situations, but also if someone needs assistance from DPS.

The Department of Public Safety and Eugene Police Department The University of Oregon Department of Public Safety is located on campus and has officers working every day of the year. DPS also partners with the Eugene Police Department, which assigns a sergeant and patrol team to aid DPS on campus. The department hands out parking tickets and responds to campus emergency situations. DPS also handles bicycle registration, which is supposed to help recover stolen bicycles, and campus parking permits for vehicles. Depending on available personnel, DPS sometimes provides safety escorts during evening and early-morning hours to students who feel unsafe departing from on-campus locations. In March, Doug Tripp replaced Kevin Williams as director of DPS. The director’s boss, Vice President of Finance and Administration Frances Dyke, released no reasoning or details pertaining to the leadership shift, citing state confidentiality rules that protect personnel information. Williams, who had served as director since August 2007, became senior campus security planner in the Department of Campus Operations. DPS office: Straub Hall, across from the Student Recreation Center Emergency dispatch: (541) 346-6666 Non-emergency dispatch: (541) 346-2919 EPD West University Station office: Located at E. 13th Avenue and Alder Street Phone: (541) 682-8350 — Allie Grasgreen

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On Campus

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late-night food keep these places in mind when you need to refuel after dark:

Dough Co. 1337 Hilyard St. (541) 485-7459 www.doughco.com Calzones, fresh-baked cookies and ice cream, served or delivered until 3 a.m. every day of the week.

Burrito Boy 510 E. Broadway (541) 344-8070 www.burritoboy.com Open 24 hours, located right around the corner from H.P. Barnhart Hall.

Pita Pit 1087 Willamette St. (541) 485-5595 www.pitapitusa.com Pita bread sandwiches stuffed with your choice of meats, cheeses, vegetables and sauces. It’s open and delivers until 3 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, until 4 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and until midnight Sundays.

Finding a job Students looking to make a few extra dollars can often find employment nearby, even in this economy. Hundreds of students are employed in mostly part-time campus jobs in the Knight Library, the EMU and in most schools and departments. John Kostick, the EMU’s accountant and payroll coordinator, estimates between 350 and 400 students are employed in the EMU and by EMU-funded programs during an average academic year. EMU Food Services and the Moss Street Children’s Center are two of the largest employers of students in the EMU’s fold, he said. Danielle Baize, a human physiology major, has been a receptionist and assistant teacher at the children’s center for two years. She works with children three months to two years old. “We hang out with the kids,

require work-study. As of the afternoon of Thursday June 18, 22 out of 37 jobs listed on the site did not require workstudy. Jobs not requiring workstudy funds included resident assistant in University Housing, student bloggers for the Alumni Association, course assistants in general chemistry, a help desk assistant at the School of Journalism and Communication and an ASUO office assistant. EMU Food Services — which Kostick said employs about 120 students between its three EMU locations and coffee shops in Knight Library, the College of Education and the Lillis Business Complex — is currently hiring baristas, dishwashers, store clerks and prep cooks, “work study preferred.”

watch the kids,” she said, “anything to interact with them and (get them to) interact with other kids.” Working in the classroom requires CPR and first aid certification, Baize said, as well as a food handler’s card, which the center helps students acquire after hiring them. Baize estimated three-fourths of student jobs at the center come from work-study programs. There are two work-study programs: federal work-study, which allows students who receive financial aid to work up to 20 hours per week working on campus, in government or in select non-profits, and UO work-study, which is funded by the University and requires students to be enrolled fulltime, according to the University’s financial aid Web site. Still, not all jobs on campus

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health center

Week of Welcome Open House Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Get your goody bag!

Drop by and take a look at the Health Center while visiting the UO during IntroDUCKtion Summer hours: M – F, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed weekends Here’s what we can offer to you: • Doctors & nurse practitioners • FPEP: free birth control services & supplies for eligible women & men • Low-cost prescriptions & over-the-counter products • Physical therapy & sports medicine • Health promotion • Annual exams for men & women • X-ray services • Travel clinic • Free cholesterol screening • Lab • Tobacco cessation support • Dental clinic • Dietitian services • and much more!

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Residence life 101 wor ds Ale x Zielinsk i | p hotos Leslie Montgomery

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The way you present yourself in the first few weeks in your dorm really sets the standard for the rest of the year.” — Erin Finley, sophomore

University freshmen Chelsea Van Midde, Zach Huber and Jesse Lerch meet between classes outside the Hamilton complex.

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stadium park apartments Because of last year’s unexpected spike in undergraduate enrollment, the University added Stadium Park Apartments to its housing options. Across the Willamette River from campus, but a short bike or bus ride away, Stadium Park offers similar (and additional) resources as on-campus housing. Stadium Park is a large apartment complex, thus offering a more spacious living space than the residence halls, with apartments equipped with a kitchen and private bedrooms and bathrooms. A pool and workout room is also available for residents, along with a nearby convenience store. Residents can buy “DeDuck” credit, which allows them to buy food in the on-campus dining facilities when they’re between classes or visiting friends. Located in the Kinsrow area, Stadium Park is near Autzen Stadium and Alton Baker Park, and a short ride from downtown. Similar to the residence halls, Stadium Park has community assistants, or CAs, who organize complex activities, watch out for student safety and are on call for general assistance.

o, you’ve finally hauled all your belongings up the zig-zagging flights of stairs (or, if you’re lucky, up an elevator) to your new, glaringly bare dorm room. You’ve spent months anticipating, planning and packing for your looming freshman year in a residence hall — now what? Stacks of college guide books and campus tours provide general tips and suggestions about what to expect, but they can only go so far. To truly get a feel for what a year in the University’s residence halls is like, only someone with recent first-hand experience can give the most honest advice. The idea of living with over 50 unknown fellow students in such close proximity seems far from humanly possible — in the beginning. “At first I was overwhelmed,” sophomore Erin Finley said, recalling her first perception of her new living situation. “I’m not used to being around so many girls; it definitely took some time to settle in.” Some residence halls, such as the Living Learning Center, have co-ed floors, and the University is creating a gender-neutral hall for the first time this fall. Each floor is well-equipped with a wide variety of personalities to find friendships, ideally forming a cooperative and comfortable community. In each residence hall you can find students from all over the country, and some from around the world. “It’s amazing how nationally and culturally diverse my dorm, let alone campus, was,” Finley said. Living in such close quarters leads to an unavoidable outcome found in the majority of residences halls. “You will get sick,” freshman Jesse Lerch said after recently finishing a year in the residence halls. “It’s impossible to avoid.” A good stash of Emergen-C and Kleenex, as well as common sense, should always be at hand. Residence hall veterans say personal comfort hinges upon residents’ personal care and ability to interact with new neighbors. “The most essential action a resident can do to meet people is to simply leave their door open,” senior Jeremy Swanburg, who recently finished his second year as an resident assistant in the Bean complex, said. “Don’t be afraid to visit your fellow hallmates, either,” Swanburg adds. “Everyone is in the same situation as you ... The way you present yourself the first few weeks in your dorm really sets the standard for the rest of the year,” Finley said. Although being thrown into an entirely new environment and arrangement of people after being used

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to the same group of friends at home may seem difficult at first, it can pay off in the end. “Looking back, I never thought I would become friends with anyone in my hall,” recalls Finley, “but now they honestly feel like family.” It’s many residents’ first time living away from home, so it can become essential to find a close connection with people in the halls for mutual support and comfort. Living with such a large ratio of people-to-building-size often leaves a resident searching for some privacy and escape. If you’re living in a single room, you can easily close your door when you want some peace of mind, but when you have one or more roommates, it can get difficult. Studying or not, the libraries are always a great place to find some quiet time. “I usually go to the (John E. Jaqua) Law Library,” sophomore Zach Huber said. “It’s closer to the dorms and isn’t too packed.” The University campus is home to four unique libraries, letting students find a spot that best fits their studying and researching needs. In the warmer months, residents find refuge in the various nearby natural areas. “On a warm day, there’s nowhere I’d rather be than by the river,” Finley said. “I love running along Alton Baker Park — it’s a great way to get away and get exercise.” The Willamette River, host to many scenic and peaceful spots to sit and get away from the campus hubbub, is just a brief walk or bike ride away. Other parks within walking distance, such as Hendricks Park and Washburn Park, provide open space to study, take a nap, throw a Frisbee around or just relax. “There’s nothing like grabbing an ice cream cone at Prince Puckler’s and hanging out in the park on a hot day,”

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Decorating your room When it comes to your finalized master packing list, there’s always something you forget, whether it’s a simple favorite photo or an entire set of sheets. Past University Housing residents Chelsea Van Midde and Erin Finley assure that it happens to everyone, but lend a few words of advice when it comes to packing, unpacking, and decorating. • Bring only what you need; your room will be smaller than you imagine. “It’s all about simplicity,” Van

Midde said, “don’t plan on taking your whole room with you.” • When moving in, make your bed first, so you have somewhere to crash when you can’t unpack any more boxes. • Wait until you see how your room is structured to buy organizational boxes and crates. • Personalize your room to make it comfortable for you and inviting to your neighbors. “My roommate and I hung Christmas lights

around our room to make it more festive and inviting,” Finely said. • Bring a sleeping bag or other equipment to use if you need to crash at a friend’s house or go on a camping trip. Be prepared for the unexpected! • Hit up Freebies at Freddie’s to grab any last-minute or forgotten items at discounted prices. • Don’t forget to break down and save your boxes for moving out. It will spare you stress in the end.

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food on campus Living in the residence halls may be the first instance in which responsible eating becomes a priority. Although it may seem generally basic, managing a well-balanced diet in a hectic new life is not a simple task. Campus features six diverse dining facilities, each with options for both vegetarians and omnivores. “It’s easy to eat healthy here,” sophomore Erin Finley said, “but you are given the choice to eat poorly as well; it’s all up to you to find the right balance.” Sophomore Zach Huber found Grab ’n’

BIG Mouth Burrito in the Hamilton Complex offers tacos, burritos and tortilla salads.

Go’s hot bar a quick solution when he didn’t have much time in between classes. “They seem to always have something that looks tasty and doesn’t make me feel unhealthy about eating,” he said. Don’t be afraid to treat yourself to something tasty after a long study session or a bad day, though. Carson Dining offers blended McFlurry-like “Whammys” after 8 p.m. The wide array of residence hall food makes maintaining a nutritious and stable diet possible, but sticking to it is all on the residents. Emerald Magazine

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Lerch said. If you’ve brought your bike along, Eugene’s array of bike paths provide instant adventure, as well. After being thrown into an entirely new environment, you shouldn’t be held totally responsible for knowing what to do all the time. RAs, the Residence Hall Association and dormwide activities help strengthen hall communities and inspire residents to become more active in general dorm life. Each hall’s scheduled activities are unique, usually based on a general vote or ideas presented by RAs. “We had a night where our RA brought us paints and canvases and let us just hang out and be artistic,” Finley said. Many halls conduct their own formal dinner, catered by the University, letting the residents pull out their old prom wear and get to know each other better. RHA is a residence-hall focused leadership opportunity, which has elected positions residents can run for. “It really varies on the person,” Swanburg, the RA, said. “They have the ability to get their residents both involved

University freshmen, from left, Frank Yen, Ben Griffy and Stephen Cordial lived in Caswell Hall in Bean Complex during 2008-09. the residence halls was a cruand motivated in their commu- in their new surroundings. Looking back, residents over- cial step into becoming indenity.” Residence halls aren’t simply for storing your possessions whelmingly agree that their year pendent,” Finley said. “It was and sleeping in, they can also help spent in the dorms was benefi- both a humbling and maturing residents become more involved cial, if not necessary. “Living in experience.”

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“Get some shower shoes.”

t i e k a ‘T ’ . . . e m from siMOn Miller Senior, History

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T YeAr s r i F r oU C ivinG Y v r U s erTs on P X e e H “don’t really worry about choosing a major too soon; FroM T e c i v D A explore a little bit — you have a lot of time. don’t feel the ENA e D by R OM Pi l

“Get here as early as possible when you’re coming here as a freshman; get here five days in advance, get to know everybody in your hall, introduce yourself, be open to putting yourself out there ... Be sure you know these are the people you’ll be living with for the rest of the year; show your personality don’t be afraid to be open.” — Will GooDsPeeD feshman, undeclared major

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“BIGGEST THING TO DO FRESHMAN YEAR IS TAlk TO YOUR TEACHERS, GO TO THEIR OFFICE HOURS. I DIDN’T GO UNTIl THIS TERM AND IT REAllY HElPS.” — JAKe McGreW Music education

“have fun because it’s all about the memories.” — cAseY von oFenHeiM freshman, international studies and geography

pressure. When you do decide on a major you want to get into, talk to your advisors keep them informed with what you’re doing and they’ll be able to help you out and get you on your way. don’t stress out too much because the next four years are going to be hell, so have a good time and relax.” — TAnner lAcorTe, Sophomore, business

“Don’T ProcrAsTinATe, Do YoUr HoMeWorK on TiMe; PlAYinG cATcH-UP isn’T THAT FUn.” — eMilY sToKes Sophomore, international studies “Support club teams, especially club

“Get involved as soon as possible; it will make the UO 10 times better. There are so many student activities and student organizations.” — leX cHAse, Sophomore, Journalsim: advertising

rugby; we’re a dominant sport here at the uo and we’d love to have more spectators, as would the other club teams. you should go to the football games where the thousands and thousands of duck fans are screaming ... it’s a big community and we all love each other, so do your part as a duck.” — MATT cAllAHAn, Junior, psychology

“kEEP YOUR DOOR OPEN IN THE DORMS AND GO AROUND AND VISIT EVERYONE TO MAkE AS MANY NEW FRIENDS AS YOU CAN.” — JAcoB WesT Junior, Journalism: magazine

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“Get to know your professors because they truly do care about you. involve yourself in social circles where you can partner up with someone to study.”

“Get involved. there are

JAson scHnoor Graduate student, international studies

clubs and student unions. if

I ENCOURAGE YOU TO BE AN INDIVIDUAl AND TO TRUlY MASTER IN WHAT YOU ARE GETTING YOURSElF INTO, MASTER IN A PROGRAM, YOUR INTERESTS, lOVES AND COURSEWORk. PUT A lOT OF HEART INTO YOUR COURSEWORk, FOR IT’S EASY TO JUST MAkE THE GRADES OR SlACk OFF IN ClASS, BUT WHEN YOU GET INTO THE REAl WORlD YOU WANT TO DO AS MUCH AS YOU CAN AND DO WHAT YOU lOVE.” — linDseY ProUDFiT Senior, family and human services

“You don’t want to develop bad sleeping habits. Go to sleep on time, wake up on time, don’t stay up till 5 a.m.” — AAron nAsH Senior, business administration

“Utilize the bike routes around Eugene. You can get to the Valley River Center faster by bike than by car; I’ve raced my friends. And use the buses.” — seTH BAKer Senior, Environmental studies

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so many things to do on campus, from things like marching band to aSuo to tons of different sports you don’t get involved with

“neTWorKinG is essenTiAl in colleGe; iT’s PreTTY MUcH WHAT YoU’re Here For. iT seeMs liKe WHo YoU KnoW enDs UP GeTTinG YoU A JoB. “ — AlisHA WiMBerlY Senior, psychology

“come here, use your time wisely, have some fun and enjoy your college experience.” — MAYTHAM ABDUl-HAMeeD arabic instructor

something you’re going to feel like you’re missing out because your friends will be involved with gay and lesbian advocacy groups or groups within their majors so stay involved, be proactive, and stay on top of your game.” — TorsTen sTAleY Senior, political science

“Talk to your professors. Get to know them; it’s really really important. You might sit in the back of the class try to slip in and slip out, but if you get to know them face to face and have conversations with them you’ll get a lot more out of your education.” — MArK BlAine Journalism professor

“don’t turn in laptopS, if you chEckEd thEM out, latE, bEcauSE thEy’rE $20 an hour. rESErvEd bookS arE a prEtty hEfty finE aS WEll.”

“if you’re doing any drinking and an ra knocks on the door, don’t open the door until you make sure everything is out of sight.”

— MicHAel WeiDricK, Junior, Environmental Studies

— scoTT FoGel, Sophomore, business

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he boxes are in, the bags are unpacked and the kids are T all settled in. But before mom and dead head off on the road, why not enjoy a parents’ night out? From wine tasting and boutique shopping, to simply taking the time to smell the roses, there’s more to Eugene than just Starbucks and hippie shops. So while the kids are in class and you’re stuck organizing the dorm room, here are some fun things for to do instead of having to make awkward conversation with the roommate.

296 E. 5th Ave. Market Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday International Cafes: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

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Located in the heart of downtown Eugene, Fifth Street Public Market is a favorite among locals and visitors for its one-ofa-kind shopping and gourmet

dining. Whether you’re shopping for Uncle Fred or Fido, the market offers a colorful collection of shops and specialty boutiques including an art gallery and a full-service salon and spa. Hungry? Grab a quick bite at one of the five international cafes or enjoy a few courses at Marché Restaurant or the brand new Sushi Pure. For those just looking to kill some time, take a break in the open-air courtyard and balconies overlooking the central fountain.

27012 Briggs Hill Road (866) 574-5826 Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Located just 15 minutes southwest of downtown, Silvan Ridge-Hinman Vineyards, established in 1979, remains one of Oregon’s top 20 producing wineries. Maintained in the tradition of a small European winery, the scenic vista is a perfect backdrop for an afternoon picnic or a private formal gathering in their popular fireside and banquet rooms. The gift shop and tasting rooms are open daily, offering complimentary wine tasting of the Hinman Vineyards’ label.

DAVID MINOR THEATER AND PUB GEORGE E. OWEN MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN

FIFTH STREET PUBLIC MARKET

SILVAN RIDGE-HINMAN VINEYARDS

300 N. Jefferson St. Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

More than 4,000 roses bloom from June through September on this 8 1/2-acre garden nestled next to the Willamette River, near the Washington-Jefferson Street Bridge. Dedicated to George E. Owen, a former Eugene City Councilor and lumberman who donated the property, the garden showcases more than 400 varieties of roses. More than 100,000 visitors pass through the beautifully landscaped garden every year.

180 E. 5th Ave. (541) 762-1700 Visit davidminortheater.com for show times Ever wished they sold beer at the movies? Well, wait no longer! David Minor Theater and Pub, Eugene’s newest luxury movie house, offers a great variety of finger food and local brews in a private theater setting. However, don’t expect the usual “pub grub” and watery beer. The menu, provided by nearby Cafe Lucky Noodle and Cornucopia restaurants, ranges from fries and Philly cheesesteaks to assorted salads and vegetable tempura. It also carries a nice selection of wine. So for four bucks a flick and a few more for eats, enjoy a beer with your dinner at the movies!

EMU Club Sports Open House EMU Fir Room, Thursday, October 1, 6-7:30 p.m.

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stay connected One’s college years are a time for staking one’s identity, finding a place in the world and making new connections and discoveries. That is a good thing — after all, it’s probably why you’re taking out massive loans, working a second job or shelling out five-figure sums to send your progeny to school in the first place. However, it also means that, for incoming freshmen, the excitement of discovery will likely dilute any homesickness. Not so for you. Without your child, you will find yourself wondering and worrying. So how do you keep contact? Your child will have other things on his or her mind. Though you’ll want to call frequently, you can inflame homesickness by doing so and stunt independence. If your child doesn’t call you too often, be understanding rather than reproachful. You can also try staying in touch with your college student the way your college students stay in touch with one another — the Internet. Most college students in the U.S. use Facebook, and you can, too. Just add your son or daughter as a friend for constant, instant updates on his or her life. Perhaps knowing that a parent has access to an online record of his or her behavior will also foster more responsible choices. If that feels a bit too Orwellian for you, there are plenty of other 21st-century communication forms you can use. The University of Oregon gives every student an e-mail account, while most college students send text messages. Twitter, the online microblogging utility, is also trendy these days. Just ask your offspring what kind of communication makes him or her most comfortable. You don’t have to use the Internet to show your child you care. There is little substitute for a heartfelt, handwritten letter. The occasional care package of your child’s homespun favorites can also go a long way toward reminding your student of the tangible benefits of parental love. And hey, why not check dailyemerald.com for regular updates on events that affect your son or daughter?

Be a sport. Do a sport.

http://clubsports.uoregon.edu • 343-3733

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Team Sports - Instruction & Coaching - Competitive & Noncompetitive Questions? Come by Club Sports in the EMU. Adaptive Sports • Aikido • Archery • Badminton • Baseball • Bass Fishing • Bowling • Climbing • Crew • Cricket • Cycling • Dance • Disc Golf • Equestrian • Fencing • Golf • Hockey • Jiu Jitsu • Juggling • Kendo • Lacrosse (Men's & Women's) • Mountain Biking • Racquetball • Ranger Challenge • Rugby (Men's & Women's) Running • Sailing • Scuba • Skiing • Skydiving • Snowboarding • Soccer (Men's & Women's) • Softball • Surﬁng • Swimming • Table Tennis • Tennis • Triathalon • Ultimate Frisbee (Men's & Women's) • Volleyball (Men's & Women's) • Waterpolo (Men's & Women's) • Waterski/Wakeboard • Wushu • Yoga

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296 E. 5th Ave. Market Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday International Cafes: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

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Located in the heart of downtown Eugene, Fifth Street Public Market is a favorite among locals and visitors for its one-ofa-kind shopping and gourmet

DAVID MINOR THEATER AND PUB GEORGE E. OWEN MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN

FIFTH STREET PUBLIC MARKET

SILVAN RIDGE-HINMAN VINEYARDS

300 N. Jefferson St. Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

EMU Club Sports Open House EMU Fir Room, Thursday, October 1, 6-7:30 p.m.

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Be a sport. Do a sport.

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Senior Taylor Waind plays at the Westmoreland Disc Golf Course at least once a week. The nine-hole course is open to the public.

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Get to know Eugene’s great outdoors

ew places offer the rich variety of outdoor activities that Eugene does. Whether you’re a biker, a climber or even a kayaker, there’s something here for you. If you want to go play a round of Disc golf, there’s a place. Sand volleyball? There are courts all around the area. Same goes for soccer fields, outdoor basketball courts and tennis courts. The point is, life at the University shouldn’t just be about Math 111 and Business 101. City of Eugene Athletics Manager Dave Battaglia says it should also be about exploring Eugene and the many things it has to offer. “A lot of students go four years with no contact with the community,” Battaglia said. “A few are out there right away their freshman years, but there are a lot of things to do outside in Eugene and every student should take advantage of them.” Battaglia is in charge of Eugene’s city leagues and athletics fields. He’s worked in the area for 18 years and says the multitude of things to do

makes Eugene unique. “There’s a bike path along the Willamette River, tons of parks, great climbing at the basalt columns at Skinner’s Butte park ... It’s a big plus because the city is an hour away from the coast and an hour away from the mountains.” One place Battaglia manages that is popular with students is the Westmoreland Disc Golf Course in South Eugene, located at 1545 W. 22nd St. — just 10 minutes from campus. It’s a nine-hole disc golf course maintained by the city, so it’s always in good shape. The 2,224-foot course offers a challenge to some but is just right for others. But unlike other courses, Westmoreland is wide open with few bushes, so a new player won’t lose a new disc in the undergrowth. “It’s a pretty easy course,” avid disc golf player and University student Josh Gregor said. “Two people can do it in about 30 minutes and you don’t have to worry about poison oak like you do at some courses in Portland.” Gregor, who has lived in Eugene for three years,

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GO OUTSIDE For more information on local outdoor activities, check out these Web sites: • University of Oregon Outdoor Program: outdoorprogram. uoregon.edu • City of Eugene Parks and Open Space: eugene-or.gov. Under the City Quick Links drop-down bar, click Parks and Open Space. • City of Eugene Recreation Services: eugene-or.gov. Under the City Quick Links drop-down bar, click Recreation Services.

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Alton Baker Park features more than 20 miles of running and bike paths, as well as a dog park and multiple ponds. says another place every student should go when first arriving in the valley is Spencer’s Butte. Located in the south hills of Eugene, Spencer’s Butte is the tallest point in Eugene at 2,062 feet, and the view from the top offers an amazing panorama of the city and surrounding areas. It can be an easy climb, too, depending on which route you take. Hikers have the choice of the easy, less steep 1.1-mile hike to the top, or the more challenging 0.6-mile hike that is very steep.

“You can easily see Autzen Stadium from the top,” Gregor said. “On sunny days the trails are packed. It’s a great adventure.” But if you are looking for a little bit more of a substantial outdoor experience, the University of Oregon Outdoor Program is the final destination on what to do around the surrounding area. Located in the basement of the EMU, the Outdoor Program offers an easy way for students to get involved with planning trips to the coast, the Cascade Mountains, or anywhere else that is considered adventuresome. Rithy Khut, the program’s office manager, says the program doesn’t plan the trips for different groups; that’s up to trip initiators, who can design their own. “The Outdoor Program is a student group as well as a community cooperative,” Khut said. “All of the trips the program does is done in a cooperative manner. We don’t pay guides to lead trips. We don’t pay professionals to babysit people. All of our trips are initiated by volunteers. It gives us a lot of freedom to set trips pretty much whenever.” So if it’s snowing at Hoodoo, you can bet there will be a trip going to the mountains. Khut says at least one trip a week departs during winter — and because the trips are all planned by either students or community members, it’s a lot cheaper than doing it through a travel agency. Another great thing about the Outdoor

Program is it offers gear rentals for students. Your snowboard doesn’t fit in your dorm room? Don’t worry, because you can rent one from “The Barn” on the corner of 18th Avenue and University Street, by McArthur Court. Same goes for camping equipment, kayaks and clothing needed for trips. And if you’re renting as part of an Outdoor Program trip, it’s half the price. During the Week of Welcome this fall, the program will offer pre-planned trips for incoming students to get them involved without the stress of planning their own trip. There will be two or three overnight trips to Three Sisters near Bend, plus day trips to places like the coast and nearby lakes for some kayaking and hiking. Besides helping facilitate trips, the Outdoor Program also offers whatever students need to fully utilize the outdoors here in Eugene. They have shelves full of guides and pamphlets to help people prepare for trips. One such guide, entitled “Go Outside!” was put together by University students to help people find things to do outside in Eugene without the need of a car. Its 20-plus pages are full of suggestions, from observing the ducks in Alton Baker Park to watching the local Single-A Eugene Emeralds baseball team play. “The great thing about Eugene is that you don’t need a car to get outdoors,” Khut said. “You can take a bus to pretty much wherever.”

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Arts & entertainment

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With diverse options for theatre, music and cultural events, the scene in Eugene is worth checking out

theatre:

hult Center for the Performing Arts W. 7th Avenue and Willamette Street (541) 682-5746 www.hultcenter.org

lord leebrick theatre 540 Charnelton St. (541) 465-1506 www.lordleebrick.com

ACe: Actors Cabaret of eugene 996 Willamette St, (541) 683-4368 www.actorscabaret.org

very little theatre inc. 2350 Hilyard St. (541) 344-7751 www.thevlt.com

uO theatre 11th Avenue, near Franklin Boulevard merge and Villard Hall Tickets: (541) 346-4363 www.uoregon. edu/~theatre

venues: McDonald theatre

wOw hall

1010 Willamette St. (541) 345-4442 www.mcdonaldtheatre.com

291 W. 8th Ave. (541) 687-2746 www.wowhall.org

With a stage that has served acts such as Elvis Costello, Floater and Modest Mouse, this historic performance venue is a staple in the Eugene music scene. It was built in 1928 and is operated by the family of Ken Kesey — best known for his novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” — who grew up in Springfield. At the McDonald you’ll find concerts of all genres with a wide open dance floor, big stage, balcony seating and a bar for those 21 and older.

The WOW Hall is an all-ages venue that caps out at about 400 for an open dance floor concert. It isn’t huge, and shows feel intimate here — it can certainly get hot when the place is packed. National tours passing through Eugene usually stop here, but they also put together local and regional shows. WOW Hall is best known for rock and punk shows, but regularly books reggae, hip-hop, blues, folk, comedy and more. Gym Class Heroes, Switchfoot and AFI are among the big names who have graced the stage.

the Cuthbert Amphitheater 601 Day island Rd. (541) 762-8099 www.thecuthbert.com An outdoor concert venue near Autzen Stadium, the Cuthbert can hold more than 4,000 people and features a beer garden, food booths and great scenery. Seating includes two sections of benches and large grassy areas for blankets or lawn chairs. Tickets can be on the spendy side for some shows, but because of the outdoor setting you can enjoy the music from afar, too.

Cozmic Pizza 199 W. 8th Ave. (541) 338-9333 www.cozmicpizza.com Cozmic Pizza offers fine organic pizza, soup and salads, and is located in the same building as a small used bookstore, coffee shop and Internet cafe. A small stage hosts open mic nights, acoustic performances and other forms of arts and entertainment. Events are all-ages, but wine and beer is served to the 21-and-over crowd. The inviting atmosphere is the perfect place for a private party, and often hosts fundraising events, too.

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Events:

Saturday Market 76 W. Broadway (541) 686-8885 www.eugenesaturday market.org The best place to get a big taste of Eugene culture is the Saturday Market, open rain or shine every Saturday, April through mid-November, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market features hundreds local arts and crafts, a diverse array of food, live music and a farmers’ market. Free to attend, the market lies right in the heart of downtown, and is the perfect place to find a unique gift for mom or dad. Get your face painted or your tarot read while you’re at it, too.

Oregon Country Fair

lasting three days, filled with more than 700 artisan booths, entertainment at several stages and diverse food options around every corner of the huge landscape. The setting is very woodland and colorful costumes abound in what many call a magical place.

Movies: Bijou Art Cinemas 492 E. 13th Ave. (541) 686-2458

Cinemark 12 Gateway Mall, Springfield (541) 741-3438 $1.50 movies

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Veneta, Oregon, about 15 mileswest of Eugene www.oregoncountryfair.org

Gateway Mall, Springfield (541) 746-5531

This year’s fair is July 10-12, so most of you will miss the chance to go this year, but mark your calendar for next, because the Oregon Country Fair is a must-see attraction in Oregon. OCF is an annual festival

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Student groups The University has a multitude of student-run clubs, groups and organizations designed to foster the cultural and physical development of students. A complete and updated list is available at dailyemerald.com. • Access/ABILITY Student Union (Differently abled student org) aability@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~aability

• African Student Association Office: EMU Ste 202 asa@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~asa/

• Allen Hall Advertising Web site: allenhall advertising.com

• Alternative Dispute Resolution Advocates Office: Knight Law Center (541) 346-3852

• American Advertising Federation Ad Club uoadteam@gmail.com

• American Institute of Architecture Students aias@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~aias

• American Sign Language Club asl@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~asl

• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Office: 210 Lawrence Hall (Architecture Department) ashrae@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~ashrae

• Amnesty International Office: EMU Room 11 amnesty@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon. edu/~amnesty

• Arab Student Union uoasu@uoregon.edu (503) 808-0071

• Argentine Tango Club tango@uoregon.edu

Web site: uoregon.edu/~tango

• Art History Association Meetings: 5 p.m. Wednesdays in 241 Lawrence

• Arts and Administration Student Forum Office: 262 Lawrence (541) 346-2078 aadinfo@aad.uoregon.edu Web site: aad.uoregon.edu

• Asian Pacific American Law Student Association Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/apalsa

• Asian Pacific American Student Union Office: EMU Ste 29 (541) 346-4342 apasu@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~apasu

• Asklepiads Pre-med Society Office: Health Resource Center premed@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon. edu/~premed

• Assault Prevention Shuttle Office: Women’s Center, EMU Ste 3 (541) 346-0653 aps@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~aps

• Associated Students for Historic Presentation Office: 215E Lawrence (541) 346-2982 ashp@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~ashp

• Association of Anthropology Graduate Students Office: Condon Hall (541) 346-5109 Web site: uoregon. edu/~ablackwe/AAGS

• Association of School of Psychology Students asps@uoregon.edu

• Association of Fundraising Professionals afpuo@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~afpuo

• Black Law Student Association Office: Knight Law Center (541) 346-3852 blsa@law.uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~blsa

• Black Student Union Office: EMU Suite 25 (541) 346-4378 bsu@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~bsa

• Black Women of Achievement asuobwa@uoregon.edu Web site: bwa.uoregon.edu

• Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Living Location: 876 East 12th Avenue Office: EMU Ste 1 (541) 346-0699 casl@uoregon.edu Web site: casluoregon.wordpress.com

• Chabad House (Jewish student center) Location: 1307 E 19th Ave. (541) 484-7665 chabaduofo@gmail.com Web site: chabadofeugene.com

• Chess Club Meets: 6 p.m. Thursdays at the EMU Fishbowl chess@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~chess

• Child and Family Law Association Office: Knight Law Center (541) 346-3852 law-cfla@lists.uoregon.edu Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/cfla

• Child Care Subsidy Office: EMU Ste 2 (541) 346-0632 subsidy@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~ccsub

• Chinese Student Association

Office: EMU Ste 203 (541) 346-4322 csa@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~csa

• Chinese Students and Scholars Association Web site: uoregon.edu/~cssa/index.html

• Circolo Italiano (Italian club) Facebook group: http://bit. ly/33590149861

• Club Persia Facebook group: http://bit. ly/7534529339

• Coalition Against Environmental Racism caer@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~caer

• College Democrats Office: EMU Ste 317 colleged@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon. edu/~colleged

• College Republicans Meetings: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, EMU Umpqua Room uoregon.cr@gmail.com Web site: uoregon.edu/~uogop

• Crisis Center Office: Health and Counseling Center (541) 346-4487

Dance Oregon danceorg@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~danceorg

• Designated Driver Shuttle (541) 346-RIDE asuodds@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon. edu/~asuodds

• Ecological Design Center Office: 391B Lawrence Hall (541) 346-0719 edc@uoregon.edu Web site: edc.uoregon.edu

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• Education Leadership Graduate Student Association gsodelta@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~gsoedld

• Environmental Policymakers and Planners envpp@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~envpp/ epp.htm

• International Law Student Association Office: Law School Journals Suite (541) 346-3849 Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/ oril

• International Student Association

• Ethos Magazine

Office: EMU Ste 148 (541) 346-4387 asuoisa@uoregon.edu Web site: isa.uoregon.edu

ethosmag@gmail.com Web site: ethos.uoregon.edu

• Japanese Students Organization

• European Student Association

Office: EMU Ste 202 (541) 346-4389 jso@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~jso

Office: EMU Ste 147 Web site: uoregon.edu/~esa

• Forbidden Fruit (Rocky Horror Picture Show fan club) Web site: geocities.com/ eugeneforbiddenfruit

• Forensics (Debate) Meetings: 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, McKenzie 121 Location: Clark Honors College (541) 968-4686 duxdebate@gmail.com Web site: duxdebate.wordpress.com

• Global Talk (multilingual publication)

• Jewish Student Union

Office: 138 Knight Law Center (541) 346-3844 Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/jell

• Korean Student Association

glossuo@gmail.com Web site: logos.uoregon.edu/ students/gloss.shtml

Office: EMU Ste 29 pinoys@uoregon.edu Web site: uokp.wordpress.com

• Graduate Evolutionary Biology and Ecology Students

• Land, Air, Water (runs environmental law conference)

Office: Mills International Center hksa@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~hksa

• International Business and Economics Club Office: Lillis 209 ibec@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~ibec

• Men’s Center Office: EMU Ste 20 (541) 346-0743 uomc@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~uomc

• Mind the Gap (coed a cappella choir) uomindthegap@gmail.com Web site: uomindthegap.com

• Minority Law Student Association

• Multicultural Center

• Kultura Pilipinas (Filipino student union)

• Hong Kong Students Association

Office: EMU Ste 319 (541) 346-3721 ocomment@uoregon.edu Web site: oregoncommentator.com

• Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation

• GLOSS (linguistics society)

mahalo@uoregon.edu

Office: EMU Ste 30 (541) 346-3508 mecha@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~mecha

Office: Knight Law Center (541) 346-3852 mlsa@law.uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~mlsa

Web site: babel.uoregon.edu/ globaltalk

• Hawaii Club

Web site: ballroom.uoregon.edu

Office: EMU Ste 8 (541) 346-4366 jsu@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~jsu

Office: EMU Ste 146 (541) 346-0727 ksa@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~ksa

grebes@uoregon.edu

• Movimento Estudantil Chicano de Aztlan (Chicano student org)

Office: Knight Law Center (541) 346-3828 askpielc@uoregon.edu Web site: pielc/org/pages/home.html

• Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Alliance Office: EMU Ste 34 (541) 346-3360 lgbtqa@uoregon.edu Web site: was uoregon. edu/~lgbtqa

Location: EMU Ste 33 (541) 346-4321

• Muslim Student Association Office: EMU Ste 202 (541) 346-3798 asuomsa@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon. edu/~asuomsa

• Native American Law Student Association Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/ nalsa

• Native American Student Union Office: EMU Ste 26 (541) 346-3723 asuonasu@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon. edu/~asuonasu

• Non-Traditional Student Union Office: EMU Ste 2 (541)-4305 nsu@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~nsu

• On the Rocks (Men’s a cappella choir) ontherocks@live.com Web site: uoontherocks.com

• Oregon Ballroom Dance Club Office: EMU Ste 2 (541) 346-6025 oregonballroom@gmail.com

• Oregon Commentator (conservative mag)

• Oregon Law Student Public Interest Fund (541) 346-3879 Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/ olspif

• Oregon Marine Students Association (Group for students at the Charleston campus) Office: Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (541) 888-2581 ext 276 Web site: uoregon.edu/~oimb/ academics/omsa.html

• Oregon Voice (entertainment magazine) Office: EMU Ste 20 ovoice@uoregon.edu Web site: oregonvoice.com

• OUTLAWs (Law school LGBT group)

oregonoutlaws@gmail.com Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/outlaw

• People of the Pacific Club (student union for Pacific Islands students) Facebook site: http://bit. ly/6804900738

• Permias (Indonesian student union) permias@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~permias

• Philosophy Club Office: 338 PLC

• Pit Crew (Men’s basketball fan club) Office: EMU Ste 20 pitcrew1@uoregon.edu Web site: uopitcrew.blogspot.com

• Pocket Playhouse (student-run theater) Location: 120 Villard Web site: uoregon.edu/~pocket

• Portland Student Action Council- (group for

Portland architecture students) psac.uo@gmail.com Web site: uopsac.blogspot.com

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• Planning, Public Policy and Management Student Advisory Committee pppmsac@uoregon.edu

• Pre-Dental Club dental@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~dental

• Pre-Pharmacy Club prepharm@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~prepharm

• Public Relations Students Society of America uoprssa@yahoo.com Web site: jcomm.uoregon. edu/~prssa

• Service Learning Program Office: EMU Ste 5 Breezeway (541) 346-4351 intern@uoregon.edu Web site: serve.uoregon.edu

• Soccer is Real Futbol Web site: soccerisrealfutbol.com

• Species Equality Through Action (animal rights organization) Office: EMU Ste 1 (541) 346-4074 seta@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~seta

• Sports and Entertainment Law Forum Office: Knight Law Center self@law.uoregon.edu Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/self

• Student Advocacy and Leadership Association

• Student Animal Legal Defense Fund saldf@lists.uoregon.edu Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/saldf

• Student Association for Women in Architecture sawa@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~sawa

• The Student Insurgent (left-wing magazine) Office: Survival Center, EMU Ste 1 (541) 346-3716 Web site: uoregon.edu/~insurgnt

• Students for Choice Office: Women’s Center, EMU Ste 3 s4choice@uoregon.edu

• Students of the Indian Subcontinent Office: EMU Ste 147 sis@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~sis

• Survival Center (umbrella organization for social justice, environmentalism) Office: EMU Ste 1 (541) 346-4356 survival@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~survival

• Toastmasters (public speaking skills club) uotoast@uoregon.edu Web site: oregonu.freetoasthost.net

• Unbound (campus literary publication) unbound@gmail.com Web site: unboundlit.com

Location: College of Education sala@uoregon.edu Web site: oregonsala.blogspot.com

• U-Lindy Swing Dance Club

• Student Affiliates for the American Chemical Society

• University Film Organization

saacs@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~saacs

• Student Alumni Association, the Flight Office: 1787 Agate Hall (541) 346-5710 uosaa@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~uosaa

ulindy@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~ulindy

• UO Jam Squad

climbing@uoregon.edu

Office: EMU Ste 4 (208) 610-3375 uojamsqd@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon. edu/~uojamsqd

Contact: Christine Gamboa (909) 581-2086 gamboa@uoregon.edu

• Veterans and Family Student Association Office: EMU Ste 2 (541) 346-4305 vfs@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~vfsa

• Vietnamese Student Association Office: EMU Ste 27 vsa@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~vsa

• Women’s Center

• Cricket Contact: Daniel Mundra (541) 870-3681 dmundra@uoregon.edu

• Cycling Contact: Ivar Vong (541) 207-2012 ivong@uoregon.edu

• Dance Contact: Kelsey Buck (541) 346-3733 uodance@uoregon.edu

• Disc Golf

Office: EMU Ste 3 (541) 346-4095 wcenter@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~women

Contact: Ralph Alvarado (541) 326-7437 ralvarad@uoregon.edu

• Women’s Law Forum

Contact: Kaley Fought (209) 256-0921 kfought@uoregon.edu

wlf-exec@uoregon.edu Web site: law.uoregon.edu/org/wlf

Club Sports • Adaptive sports Contact: Eli Ettinger (503) 314-4776 eettinge@uoregon.edu

• Aikido Contact: Mara Kanbergs (503) 816-3560 mkanberg@uoregon.edu

• Archery Contact: Tony Dores (303) 596-7134 dores@uoregon.edu

• Badminton Contact: Yiwen He (714) 363-8105 heyiwen1989@hotmail.com

• Baseball Contact: Sean Susa (925) 989-5079 susa@uoregon.edu

• Bass fishing

Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Proctor 41 uofilm@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~uofilm

Call: 541-346-3733 (club contact TBA)

• UO Blood Drive Association

Contact: Marissa Hill (541) 815-6991 mhill4@uoregon.edu

uobda@uoregon.edu Web site: uoregon.edu/~uobda

• Crew

• Bowling

• Climbing

• Equestrian

• Fencing Contact: Anthony Dundon (503) 851-4865 adundon@uoregon.edu

• Golf Contact: Oliver Gahlsdorf (503) 551-1470 ogahlsdorf@gmail.com

• Ice hockey Contact: Sam Cehula (541) 255-6619 scehula@uoregon.edu

• Jiu jitsu Contact: Sara Kunz (808) 345-5956 skunz@uoregon.edu

• Juggling Contact: Daniel Wilson (650) 722-1856 dwilson3@uoregon.edu

• Kendo Contact: Brian Gamel (541) 346-3733 bgamel@uoregon.edu

• Men’s lacrosse Contact: Robbie McLellarn (503) 810-1668 robertmclellarn@gmail.com

• Women’s lacrosse Contact: Claire Verner (952) 426-5395 mverner@uoregon.edu

Contact: Alex Keller (541) 255-8113 Emerald Magazine

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• Mountain biking

• Alpine skiing

Contact: Zephyr Glass (435) 259-9574 zephyr.glass@gmail.com

Contact: Taylor Cudahy (971) 409-6554 cudahy@uoregon.edu

• Racquetball

• Skydiving

Contact: Arash Afshar (503) 510-9021 aafshar@uoregon.edu

Call: (541) 346-3733 (Club contact TBA)

• Ranger challenge

Call: (541) 346-3733 (Club contact TBA)

Contact: Taylor Richardson (210) 471-1198 taylorr@uoregon.edu

• Men’s rugby Contact: David Hoffenberg (303) 669-1463 dhoffenb@uoregon.edu

• Women’s rugby Contact: Megan Adams (503) 781-5182 madams6@uoregon.edu

(480) 567-4984 jschramm@uoregon.edu

• Table tennis Contact: Jane Lukinova (541) 515-9654 evgeniya@uoregon.edu

• Tennis

• Snowboarding

Contact: Lee Lenker (971) 570-9070 llenker@uoregon.edu

• Triathlon

• Men’s soccer Contact: Ford Bauer (503) 412-8590 jbauer@uoregon.edu9

Contact: Taylor Manfredi (415) 717-9055 ducktri@uoregon.edu

• Women’s soccer

• Men’s ultimate frisbee

Contact: Christine DeMartini (650) 483-7883 cdemarti@uoregon.edu

Contact: Matt Thornton (707) 301-1564 mthornt3@uoregon.edu

• Softball

• Women’s ultimate frisbee

Contact: Annika Gielenb (206) 920-7180 agielen@uoregon.edu

• Running Contact: Gio Guzman (661) 607-1119 gguzman13@mc.com

Contact: Katie Weatherhead (847) 962-1509 kweathe2@uoregon.edu

• Surfing

• Sailing Contact: Carla Huklamn (510) 821-1026 caravan1026@sbcglobal.net

Contact: Matt Hundhammer (503) 799-8638 mhundham@uoregon.edu

• Women’s volleyball Contact: Megan Norris (503) 881-6588, mnorris@uoregon.edu

• Men’s water polo Contact: Conor Broom (650) 207-1540 cbroom4@yahoo.com

• Women’s water polo Contact: Laura Von Stockhausen (408) 761-0993 lvonstoc@uoregon.edu

• Waterskiing Contact: Laura McNary (970) 960-4084 lmcnary1@uoregon.edu

• Wushu Contact: Brandon Fleck (503) 502-2718 brndnflck@yahoo,com

• Yoga Contact: Max Bruch (541) 556-0363 mbruch@uoregon.edu

• Men’s volleyball Contact: Devin Curran (916) 205-8332 curran@uoregon.edu

• Swimming Contact: Hank Schramm

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“you’rE doinG What? you JoinEd a frat?”

So went the response from many of my friends back home when I told them I was becoming a member of the Greek system. “Not quite,” came my inevitable reply. “I’m starting a fraternity.” Starting Sigma Pi at the end of my freshman year was not a decision I made lightly, but in the end it was the single best decision I made in my four years here at the University. Granted, that’s not saying a whole hell of a lot, but I think it holds some merit coming from someone as utterly inept as I am. Reflecting upon my three years I spent in the Greek system here, a number of indelible memories come to mind. From our rather subdued chartering banquet to dancing to “Single Ladies” by Beyonce on stage at Anchor Splash 2009, the memories run the gamut. Of course, I’ll never forget all the friends and lifelong ties I’ve made while in Sigma Pi. Indeed, many of my closest friends have come from relationships fostered while I’ve been in Sigma Pi. This trait isn’t unique to me, however. Many people make enduring friendships in the Greek system. Where my Greek life path divulges from the norm is at its onset. You see, I never wanted to be a Sigma Pi — or even in the Greek system, for that matter. I was always one of those who consciously eschewed all things Greek and naïvely thought everybody should do the same. We’ve all heard the negative stereotypes, and I, like so many others, fell prey to them and vehemently vowed to never join a fraternity. Enter Facebook. My close friend Niels Goossens received a message in late-April 2006 from a Sigma Pi representative asking if he was interesting

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in starting a chapter here in Eugene. Niels promptly spoke to his friends in the residence halls, and the seed that would ultimately become Sigma Pi was planted. Reluctant at first, I was quickly wooed over at the prospect of creating my own fraternity catered specifically to the standards my friends and I would like to see. The germination of this nascent seed was painstakingly slow at first. Here was a group of freshmen thrown head-first into the deep end without so much as a life preserver and no swimming lessons. The sheer logistics of starting a fraternity were mind-boggling for us. After a number of informal — but passionate — meetings, a path was set before us and events were set in motion. It became apparent we were starting Sigma Pi with one main goal in mind: to shatter pre-conceived notions about Greek life and reverse the dominant paradigm that dictates all Greeks are a bunch of party-crazed, beer bong-toting, weed-smoking animals. While dangerously treading the waters of falsehood, stereotypes certainly start with a degree of truth to them. Unfortunate though it may be, this was the image with which we had to work. Of course, in order to change this image we had to grow. As of fall 2006 we had about 20 members and we needed at least 35 to charter. The idea of recruitment opened a proverbial Pandora’s box of problems. How do we recruit? Where do we recruit? How do we balance the growing need for new members without alienating the existing group dynamic? We had to address these problems with great care. After hovering around 30 members for close to a year, the panacea came in the form of our first house. With the help of a house — and our roguish charm — we managed to recruit 26 new members in fall 2007, allowing us to charter on Nov. 17, 2007 with 51 men. As a fully submersed chapter of the Greek system, we were awash with invitations to philanthropies, community service opportunities and fundraisers. This is a side of Greek life seldom publicized, and one with which even I was unfamiliar. Some of the philanthropies supported by Greek money include Children’s Miracle Network, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Womenspace. Needless to say, a lot of work goes into helping the community. Despite this, the slightest misstep often receives superfluous attention, making it nearly impossible to shed the negative reputation. This reputation is so ingrained in society, the pool from which the Greek system recruits has been groomed to expect a life of partying and wanton debauchery, further compounding the problem. In the end, it became apparent the image of Greek life wasn’t going to change — nor will it at this rate — no matter how diligent our efforts. This small microcosm of society is under so much scrutiny, it’s impossible to overhaul decades of reports of hazing, alcohol poisoning and worse. All we could do was continue to follow the values on which our chapter was founded and hope to make a modicum of difference. Through this drive to maintain our principles, we realized just what they really were. At the very least, Greek life provides a unique opportunity to explore oneself and be challenged to maintain and live up to a certain set of values. Just what those values are, however, are up to you.