UO Substance Abuse Prevention and Education held a training event on Oct. 30 to teach students how to administer Narcan
Oregon Court of Appeals
hears first oral arguments
on Measure 114
By Lucas Hellberg City News Reporter
On Oct. 29, a lawyer for the Oregon Department of Justice asked the Oregon Court of Appeals to allow Measure 114, a gun control measure Oregon voters narrowly approved in 2022, to take effect.
Measure 114, currently stalled in court, would require a firearm safety course and a permit to purchase a firearm in Oregon. It also would ban the sale or transfer of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds and close the “Charleston Loophole,” which allows firearm dealers to release a firearm to a buyer after three days if their background check has not yet cleared.
The measure has been stalled in court because the plaintiffs, two Harney County gun owners, argue that it violates the Oregon State Constitution.
In oral arguments, Oregon Senior Assis-
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POST-ELECTION, PRE-TRUMP: UO COMMUNITY RESPONDS
Former President Donald Trump has been re-elected following the 2024 Presidential Election. This is how the University of Oregon community feels about the results.
By Stephanie Jersey Campus News Reporter
The University of Oregon community watched the 2024 presidential results roll in with anticipation on Nov. 5. The race concluded with the re-election of former president Donald Trump, who led the Republican Party and won the race with 295 electoral college votes and 50.7% of the popular vote as of Nov. 8.
At a Nov. 7 Post-Election Roundtable in the Ford Alumni Center, students, professors and some “election experts,” including former U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District Peter DeFazio, shared their reactions and perspectives on the general election.
The roundtable was sponsored by the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics, and held a panel including DeFazio and UO professors Chandler James, Alison Gash, Regina Lawrence and Neil O’Brian. The roundtable was organized through a moderated question-and-answer session.
Daniel Tichenor, the moderator of the event, kicked off the forum by showing information revealing that 90% of counties nationwide shifted their voting patterns to the ideological right compared to the 2020 general election.
The attention then shifted to the panelists, who responded to questions about the election and its implications for college students and Americans. James, an assistant professor of political science, criticized Trump’s campaign, calling it “racist” and “sexist.”
“Trump ran an unconventional campaign in that he was openly racist and sexist. What that said to me is that many of the norms that are constrained in a normal democracy are no longer relevant,” James said.
James also compared the educational background of voters. He said that college graduates have access to resources that make them more in-
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Franz Bakery workers strike against unsafe working conditions
Franz Bakery workers continue weeklong strike for better pay and working conditions
By Mathias Lehman-Winters City News Editor
On Nov. 7, approximately 40 employees picketed in front of Franz’s Eugene-Springfield location as their strike concluded its seventh day. Approximately 180 workers are taking part in the strike.
Steve Dade is the Union Executive Board Vice President and has worked at Franz for
Forming a Political View is No Longer Avoidable
As hostility rises between political parties, undecided and independent voters will feel more pressure to align themselves with a political party
By Lexi Smith Opinion Columnist
When I was younger, I was taught never to discuss politics in social settings. At that time, speaking about politics could even be considered rude, however, in more recent years, I have noticed an increase in political discussions and hostility between party members.
Before the 2016 election, I didn’t really pay attention to policies or elections, but due
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Our hearts beat on
By Beatrice Byrd and the Daily Emerald opinion desk
A day before the election, my grandmother texted me: “Praying she can and she does.”
The morning after the election, on my walk to class, I noticed a broken pencil on the sidewalk, the heavy leaves of fall quickly departing from the trees and the hanging heads of my fellow university students.
It was not the position of prayers but that of sorrows in which we found ourselves that morning. Watching the country turn red in support of Donald Trump, whose dominance has been largely assisted by the media, I drew in my first disheartened breath for my journalistic future.
However, I recently remembered a discussion the Daily Emerald’s opinion desk had with Erin Aubry Kaplan during my first year with the Emerald.
She said something along the lines of: “Opinion is the heartbeat of the newspaper.”
It seems after the election, my journalistic heartbeat had palpitations, and the only pacemaker I had was the harsh beat of scrolling through Instagram stories with messages of sorrow and
fear attached to them.
But our editorial section writes strongly about the sentiments of so many in our community. May they find others in need of steadiness and validation. Without further ado, our talented opinion writer’s heartbeats following the 2024 election results:
“I am deeply afraid for our democracy, but I also believe in the power of community resilience to heal and protect when we need it most. Hatred and ignorance are infuriating, but the best method of resistance is through showing compassion. Don’t stoop to their level.”
— Gracie Cox, Associate Opinion Editor
“I am relieved to have taken my oath of naturalization shortly before election night, and not under president-elect Trump, who had mentioned that people like my family and me were ‘poisoning the blood of our nation.’ My heart breaks for what the second Trump administration will mean for DACA recipients, DREAMers, undocumented and documented immigrants; the people who have always loved America, even when America didn’t love them.”
— Aishiki Nag, Opinion Columnist
“As a woman of color, I am obviously distraught at the choice so many people in this country have made, but, in a way, I’m more scared of the message this gives to men: that they can harass and assault women and then go onto be president multiple times.”
— Milly Gamlen, Opinion Columnist
“Harris’ policies weren’t perfect, but her candidacy was a breath of fresh air to America’s unconscionable, decrepit political landscape. Trump’s victory is a huge step backward. We must fight for human rights and equality. We must hold our government to a higher standard. We must preserve the principles of democracy.”
— Abby Kohler, Opinion Columnist
“I think over 71 million people chose to overlook how the next four years are going to look for immigrants, low-income families, the LGBTQ+ community and women just to name a few of who will suffer under Trump’s policies. But our fight will prevail to get the America we always dreamed of.”
Chicken Bonz is Spicing Up the EMU
Crumbl Cookie temporarily took over a vacant space in the EMU after Little Big Burger left due to financial reasons. Now, Chicken Bonz opened a few months ago, permanently filling in that space.
By Annie Biondello Campus News Reporter
From sushi to burritos, the Erb Memorial Union is home to a variety of restaurants.
This past summer, the EMU introduced a new restaurant, Chicken Bonz, nearly a year after Little Big Burger left due to financial difficulties, which resulted in the “temporary pop-up” Crumbl Cookie operating in its space.
According to Tom Driscoll, associate director of University Housing and director of Dining Services, Chicken Bonz has a lease that started on Aug. 5 and will run to the end of the 2027 school year with options to renew for three more years after that time period.
Located on the first floor of the EMU, Chicken Bonz is a “unique new chicken joint,” which originated in Eugene’s neighboring city, Springfield, back in 2002.
Chicken Bonz offers a variety of food options, including chicken tenders, wings and several choices of sides and combos to mix and match. Prices for its chicken tenders start at $7.50, with combos starting at $11 and sides starting at $3. This price matches the average at the EMU, being slightly higher than Chipotle with their highest main menu courses being around $10 and a little lower than ACE Sushi whose prices for their sushi rolls is $10 and their most expensive sushi rolls being $14.
When researching a new vendor to set up shop in the vacant spot, Driscoll turned to student perspectives to determine the most wanted product. He found that students were looking for chicken options.
“We wanted to find something that students have ex-
pressed they’re interested in seeing, and chicken and chicken-type products were super high, if not first, on that list,” Driscoll said.
University of Oregon senior Jordan Poppe said that he “like[s]” how Chicken Bonz offers more food options than Crumbl Cookie did.
“The last place that was here was Crumbl and I didn’t really get anything from there ever because it was a cookie,” Poppe said. “It doesn’t really give you any nutrients but I like this place [Chicken Bonz] a lot better because it offers more food.”
Eva Brazfield, a UO junior, said that she is looking forward to trying the fries from Chicken Bonz to see if they compare to the ones from Little Big Burger.
“Up until this point, my favorite place to eat was probably Little Big Burger. I really liked their fries,” Brazfield said. “I am trying their [Chicken Bonz] fries to see if they are as good.”
Narcan training session held on campus
UO Substance Abuse Prevention and Education held a training event on Oct. 30 to teach students how to administer Narcan
By Angelina Handris Campus News Reporter
On Oct. 30, University of Oregon Substance Abuse Prevention and Education held a training session to demonstrate how to administer Narcan, known as naloxone, a drug used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
SAPE is an organization on campus aimed at educating students on using substances in a safer way.
The event took place at 6 p.m. in Allen 221. SAPE gave a presentation on opioid use, types of opioids and how to recognize the symptoms of an overdose before showing a video demonstration on how to administer Narcan.
Each student in attendance was also provided with a free dose of Narcan to take with them.
SAPE has been conducting Narcan training sessions since 2019, due to an uptick in opioid overdoses among young people.
“Nationally, we’re just seeing trends of opioid overdoses
in communities, and more college campuses have increased training and education surrounding opioid overdose,”
Alexis Drakatos, UO’s assistant director of Substance Misuse and Prevention, said.
Prior to this year, SAPE partnered with a community organization called HIV Alliance to lead Narcan training sessions on campus. HIV Alliance also provided students in attendance with Narcan. Due to a change in legislation, SAPE is now able to provide Narcan to students themselves.
“With policy changes in the state of Oregon, we’ve been able to use our team to host trainings now,” Drakatos said.
These policy changes are due in part to lobbying done by the Associated Students at the University of Oregon, according to Drakatos.
“[ASUO has] done a lot of lobbying for some of the laws and bills that have been changed at the state level,” Drakatos said. “We’re just responding to students wanting this education, recognizing that it’s a need in [Eugene, Springfield and Lane County] as well.”
Students can obtain Narcan with a prescription from a pharmacist or over the counter, or through community organizations such as the HIV Alliance and Community Outreach through Radical Empowerment.
“Even if you’re not under the impression that you’re using opioids, if you’re using different substances like cocaine or any type of pills, there is that risk that you are ingesting fentanyl, so [an overdose] is more likely than you would expect, and Narcan is really easy to administer, and now it’s accessible through us,” Gabriela Gutierrez, a senior and one of the student directors of SAPE, said.
Narcan can be used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses, but is not effective in treating other types of drug overdoses, such as stimulant overdoses. Narcan is also not meant as a substitute for seeking medical attention and is only meant to keep the person alive until they can receive medical care.
Despite its importance, Narcan can be “hard to find and awkward to ask for” in addition to being expensive, accord-
ing to Gutierrez.
“There is more cross-contamination with fentanyl happening right now in Lane County, so [Narcan] is important to have because even though college students aren’t necessarily using more traditional opioids that you would see in a medical setting, it is being found in cocaine and molly and stuff,” Gutierrez said.
Kit Wooler is a senior and a student director of SAPE who helped host the training session.
“We will be offering [another training session] next month. Date and time to be determined, but it will be approximately a month from now,” Wooler said.
According to Wooler, SAPE provides specific training by request, most popularly with Fraternity and Sorority Life.
“We recently did [a training session] for Chi Psi [fraternity] about navigating conflict with people who are under the influence of alcohol and using alcohol in safer ways,” Wooler said.
Olivia Schwarz is a sophomore student who attended the training.
“I have a lot of personal experience with experiencing drug overdose, and I would like to know how to administer something so lifesaving and get more information on it,” Schwarz said.
According to Schwarz, everyone should “absolutely” know how to administer Narcan.
“You might think you won’t experience something like [a drug overdose] personally, or you won’t experience someone else going through something so hard, but it could happen, and you never know. So just being able to be equipped with it feels really powerful.”
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(ABOVE) An employee of Chickens Bonz works at the front register in the Erb Memorial Union at the University of Oregon.
(Courtesy of Rebecca Noad and HIV Alliance)
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Oregon Court of Appeals hears first oral arguments on Measure 114
Measure 114, a ballot measure Oregon voters passed in 2022 that implements new gun regulations, is currently held up due to a challenge by two Harney County gun owners
tant Attorney General Robert Koch called the current case stalling the measure a “facial challenge” of the constitutionality of Measure 114.
“It’s important to emphasize at the outset that this is a facial challenge to the constitutionality of Ballot Measure 114. Plaintiffs thus bear the heavy burden to show that the law cannot be constitutionally applied in any scenario,” Koch said in oral arguments. “Plaintiffs have failed to do so. That’s because under the law, Oregonians remain free to use magazines with a capacity of 10 or fewer rounds. Anyone with a permit can initiate a firearm transfer, and anyone whose background check has cleared is free to complete their firearm transfer.”
According to the recently decided Moody v. NetChoice Supreme Court case, facial challenges are harder to prove and have to be more unconstitutional than constitutional for a challenging party to win in court.
Attorney Tony L. Aiello Jr. represents the two Harney County gun owners who are holding the implementation of Measure 114 in court. He said that the measure is unconstitutional under Article I, Section 27 of the Oregon State Constitution because the measure is not aimed at any dangerous practices.
“Most laws are not like this law,” Aiello said in oral arguments. “They are specifically aimed at dangerous practices … that are recognized historically as dangerous, such as concealed carry ... (or) firing (guns) within towns … they exclude self-defense as a matter of law.”
In an interview with the Emerald, Aiello said that Measure 114’s restrictions, like the high-capacity magazine ban, are a disproportionate response to the issue of mass shootings.
“The large capacity magazine ban is aimed at reducing mass shoot-
ings, which in our nation’s history, there have been 179 as testified to by [the state’s] expert at trial. Two of those have occurred in Oregon,” Aiello said. “So you’re restricting a lot of modern firearms … to address a problem that, while serious when it occurs, is a disproportionate response to that problem.”
Aiello said that in self-defense scenarios, particularly with animals, having as many rounds as possible is necessary.
“How many rounds would you like to have if you were facing three to four wolves? I would want to have as many as possible, as many as I can carry, to make sure I’m prepared for that self-defense scenario,” Aiello said.
University of Oregon Professor McKay Sohlberg said she supports Measure 114 and is disappointed that the measure is currently held up in court. Her husband died by firearm suicide in 2011. She said that the more comprehensive background check that Measure 114 would implement would have saved her husband’s life.
“My husband would have been here to walk my three daughters down the aisle with me,” Scholberg said. “He would have been able … to spend time with our three granddaughters.”
So far, there is no indication yet when the appellate justices will hold additional sessions on the case or issue an opinion. Until they or a higher court issue an injunction, Measure 114 cannot be implemented.
Editor’s note: On campus, the University Health Services provides free counseling for all students and an After-Hours Support and Crisis Line at 541-346-3227.
Off campus, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available via phone or text at 988 or online at 988lifeline.org.
Teamsters speak out as Bigfoot strike enters November
Union members at Bigfoot Beverages are nearing two months on strike, as management seeks to cancel their pension plan
By Ashley Davidson and Kellan Quinn City News Reporters
Employees at Bigfoot Beverages are on day 55 of striking across Oregon in Roseburg, Coos Bay, Newport and Eugene, to protest what they believe is an assault by the company on their retirement benefits.
Bigfoot, a partner of the University of Oregon, distributes brands including Pepsi brands, Pelican Brewing Company, Buoy Beer, Ninkasi Brewing, King Estate Oregon wines and Willamette Valley Vineyard wines.
The union is staging protests at all company locations and even some stores that sell Bigfoot’s products. The Teamsters Union began an unfair labor practices strike against Bigfoot on Sept. 19 after the company announced plans to replace its existing pension program with a 401(k) plan.
“The 401(k) that (Bigfoot) is offering is 9%, which seems generous,” Brayden Penny, a striking worker who spoke to the Daily Emerald on the picket line, said. “But there’s nothing in the contract stating it’s going to be 9% for x amount of years. They could change it to 6% or 3% or whatever in the next couple of years. Plus, the 401(k) is not market-secure.”
Penny also alleges that Bigfoot delayed negotiations for more than seven months and did not offer any back pay.
Economic security in the American economy is a key issue for striking workers.
During the last market crash in 2008, numerous Americans lost their 401(k)s and were unable to retire as planned. “With the pension, we at least have a fixed rate every month and it’s stable, it’s secure,” Rachel Aldrich, another picketing worker, said. “We have people here on the line who were maybe two or three years away from retiring, and this really puts a dent in that.”
Under Bigfoot’s plan, employees vested in the union — which occurs when an employee has worked for five or more years — will retain access to funds in their pension accounts before the switch. But the situation is much more dire for those who are not vested. “Those of us who haven’t been here for five years forfeit all of the
money that has gone into our pension funds,” Aldrich said.
Regarding Bigfoot’s response to the strike, Aldrich said their actions speak louder than words.
“On day two or three of the strike, they started replacing us with workers from out of state, flying them in and paying for their hotels and paying them almost double what they pay us to do our jobs.”
As the holiday season approaches, new challenges arise for both Bigfoot and the striking employees. The picketers face the cold and rain of Oregon’s winter, as well as the needs of their families.
Bigfoot faces the reality of a staff on strike during the company’s busiest consumer period of the year.
“The people who make a difference in there are out here,” Penny said.
(Molly McPherson/ Emerald)
Claire is an opinion columnist for the Daily Emerald. She is in her final year at UO, majoring in political science and comparative literature. Her work focuses on government, philosophy, and literature.
Politics: a perfect conversation for the dinner table
In a seemingly polarized world, we should be open to having political discussions, but knowing how to engage in political discourse is equally important
By Claire Nowicki Opinion Columnist
Politics has always been a topic of conversation in my household. My parents did not shy away from opening conversations about social and political issues. I was lucky that they never told me what to think but taught me how to think critically.
My dad, who loves playing devil’s advocate, always pushed back on issues I thought I had all figured out. My mom told me to always approach a conversation curiously, instead of judgmentally. Did this lead to some heated arguments? Sure. But did it also lead to growing my political perspective and an appreciation for discourse? Undoubtedly.
The root of our American democratic republic is two primary parties, both of which want a stable democracy, but the methods in which to do so
differ. But now, it appears our parties have more notable ideological, moral and ethical distinctions. Our parties seem so divided that the idea of establishing common ground has become foreign. Compromise, especially in our legislative branch, looks unimaginable because of the more stubborn, uncompromising views some of our elected representatives hold.
Many political scientists claim that America has become more polarized in its political beliefs, however, there is much research that shows individual Americans — not political parties — are not as polarized as we think.
In a peer-reviewed study called “Perceiving Political Polarization in the United States: Party Identity Strength and Attitude Extremity Exacerbate the Perceived Partisan Divide,” the authors find “several reasons why Americans might overestimate political polarization.”
Those reasons include when “people strongly identify with their partisan group, whether Democrat or Republican,” and “when people hold relatively extreme partisan attitudes” an “average person” will overestimate how polarized the entire population is.
We’re not quite as polarized as the media or our politicians and media outlets lead us to believe. They, the media and politicians, make it appear as though there is absolutely no room for common ground, just right from wrong, us vs. them.
Suppose we are unable to put assumptions, biases and preconceived ideas of people aside when the topic of politics arises with family, friends or strangers. In that case, we are working against what our democracy has given us: freedom of speech and ideas that have allowed for our differences. This
makes our democracy stronger, but only if we’re able to have open discourse and when necessary, compromise.
You not doing politics does not stop politics from doing you.
And what better way to be involved in politics than just being okay with discussing them?
It starts with simply being open to having a conversation, but here are some pointers:
Shift your perspective before it even starts
NPR suggests not viewing the conversation as an “I win, you lose” debate. Consider it an opportunity to understand the other person and the reasons behind that person’s position. They add, “While you may be well educated on a topic, you don’t necessarily have all the answers.”
Don’t make make snap judgments about someone
Once you’re talking, be conscious of how you are asking a question and how it comes off. NPR presents the example, instead of saying, “How can you possibly overlook all the evidence on climate change?” you might ask, “What experiences have shaped your thinking on this issue?”
Since the line between personal and political beliefs is blurry and intertwined, we’re inclined to have emotional attachments to our personal beliefs which often dictate our political ones.
Having conversations you are uncomfortable with pushes us to explore ourselves, other people, new ideas, perspectives and experiences, and that’s enough to challenge our little ideological bubble. The goal isn’t to agree; it’s to disagree and keep talking.
Daylight Savings Time complicates our circadian rhythm
By Abby Kohler Opinion Columnist
I dread Daylight Saving Time, and I know I’m not the only one who does.
Whether it’s the frustrating “fall back” or the superfluous “spring forward,” I do not appreciate the transitions. I grip my coffee for dear life and yawn every five seconds. I go to bed too late, wake up too early and have to re-learn how to change the analog clock in my car.
For a solid week, I wear a weary scowl and carry my resentment toward DST with me to all of my classes. It’s simply exhausting.
American time zones were first established by The Standard Time Act in 1918. This law included the contentious DST – the time shift where society sets our clocks forward one hour starting “on the second Sunday in March” and ending “on the first Sunday in November.”
Although being tired is a part of life – and definitely a part of college student life – DSTdoesn’t have to be. With negative health effects and consistent opposition from the American public, this outdated practice must be put to rest for good.
Circadian rhythms are natural processes that occur over 24-hours to regulate the body. Light exposure synchronizes the sleep-wake rhythm; this is why changing the pattern twice in a year makes it difficult for our bodies to adjust. Furthermore, subjecting ourselves to drastic
Daylight Saving Time is more trouble than it is worth, and it needs to be eliminated
shifts in our sleep schedule is incredibly detrimental. Scholars have found DST increases the risk of a cardiovascular event, stroke and atrial fibrillation. This recent study noted an increase in psychoactive substance use that contributed to mental and behavioral disorders.
Evidently, the November time shift is more disturbing to an evening person’s rhythm, and the spring time shift is more disruptive to a morning person’s circadian rhythm.
This study found that following the “spring forward” change, “On average, people tend to sleep 40 minutes less following phase advances as compared with all other non-phase change days.”
According to Fritz et al., there is a 6% increase in fatal traffic accidents associated with the spring time change. This study also estimated approximately 28 accidents per year could be prevented if DST was abolished.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 63% of 2,007 Americans surveyed support the elimination of DST. I suspect this number would be even higher with a wider subject pool.
Unfortunately, previous attempts by Oregon senators to quash the controversial time change have been unsuccessful. There has been no significant success removing DST at the federal level either.
In a survey of 55,000 participants, researchers concluded that participants slept better during Standard Time. Another study asserts that abolishing DST and embracing ST year-round would
be the best way to align circadian rhythms. Regardless of what society decides to do, the sun will continue to rise and set. But I know we would all sleep better if we didn’t have to worry about Daylight Savings.
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ON THE COVER
ROUNDTABLE QUOTES
“20 million voters stayed home, they didn’t feel relevant, they didn’t feel spoken to.”
-Allison Gash, Professor of Political Science at UO
“Her [Harris] not showing up on Joe Rogan is a testament that she was either going to write off or it just didn’t matter, right? Lots of people watched Joe Rogan. He gave her an invitation. She didn’t want to come.”
-Chandler James, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UO
“We (Democrats) are losing working class people of every race and gender in the country.
The Democrats are the party of the working class. We cannot win elections on college educated people and the elites.”
-Peter DeFazio, former U.S. Congressman
“For people to whom the threat of democracy was a huge concern, many did not even vote for Harris. You cannot run on democracy if people do not think democracy works.”
“The America you believe in your head and the echo chambers that you are in might not be what America is on paper and what people truly believe.”
-Abdirahim Mahmoud, UO Senior
Post-election, pre-Trump: UO community responds
formed on government processes than the non-college-educated remainder of the population.
“College students are pretty sophisticated relative to the rest of the population,” James said. “So you know, people who are college graduates represent a minority, and so people [who] come here are relatively privileged and informed compared to the rest of the population.”
James also criticized the reliance on social media for information and advocated for academic and scholarly research instead.
“In my classes, I try to teach [students] these skills, teach them how to conduct research, teach them how to analyze data, analyze science, scientific research and whatnot. And then, you know, apply that to not only classwork, but also the rest of their lives,” James said.
During the election, some UO students utilized the critical thinking skills that James highlighted, including Beatrice Khan, a third-year Wayne Morris scholar majoring in history and English.
“I tried to look at a broad variety of media reports and keep an open mind, looking at objective fact-based reporting from lots of media sources,” Khan said.
Rose Bascom, a junior, criticized the role of influencers and inferred that social media dramatically impacted voter opinion.
“I think that social media culture and the elevated platform of people like Andrew Tate and Charlie Kerr are now making it popular and cool to hate women.”
Tate and Kerr are both right-wing social media personalities.
One concern of James’ was the “misogyny in this election that can’t be dismissed.”
“Trump ran on being a man, and kind of made it seem unmanly to support Kamala. I also think it’s important to recognize that the Democratic Party has… not made it really compelling for young men. They haven’t been trying to go out and get this vote,” James said.
James said that there are steps and measures that could be taken to have the Democratic Party “a safe haven for guys.”
“I think that there is work that the Democratic Party can do to make the Democratic Party a safe haven for guys who play football, watch basketball, you know, drink beer, buy four wheels…,” James said.
DeFazio spoke to a different perspective on why the Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election one of shifting demographics within the party affecting this election and future ones.
“We [Democrats] are losing working-class people of every race and gender in the country,” DeFazio said. “The Democrats are the party of the working class. We cannot win elections on college-educated people and the elites.”
Gash, a professor of political science, commented on the voting patterns of Generation Z who were “very much policy-focused and candidate-focused, and not partisan-focused.”
“20 million voters stayed home, they didn’t feel relevant, they didn’t feel spoken to,” Gash said.
According to Gash, focusing on collective action can combat voter apathy.
“I think the way forward is to focus on your communities… it’s to engage in coalition building at the local level,” Gash said. “That has to be where the focus is, because that’s ultimately going to get our most vulnerable communities through the next four years, but it’s also going to have a payoff
in terms of how the Democratic Party reorganizes and how progressives reorganize.”
Abdirahim Mahmoud is a senior political science major who was born in Nairobi, Kenya, but grew up in Tigard, Ore. He reflected on the post-election campus environment.
“ I do feel like the next day on campus was kind of sad. It was just straight frustration,” Mahmoud said.
Khan also said she felt that election night had hit the entire city.
“I was going to bed pretty late around midnight, and I heard two people just screaming out on campus. I think that pretty much sums up the energy on Wednesday. I didn’t see many people on campus. A lot of people were missing from class,” Khan said.
Bridget Reynolds, a freshman, revealed how individuals’ shocked reactions surrounding the results were echoed on various social media platforms.
“A lot of people I follow voted for Kamala, and they would post big, long paragraphs, a lot of them just completely cutting off any Trump supporter saying, unfollow me if you voted for him. I saw one
person say, with the utmost disrespect, I don’t like you,” Reynolds said.
Bryce Mayer, a junior studying economics and accounting, said he grew up in a very right-leaning environment in Salt Lake City, Utah, and casted his absentee ballot for Trump.
“Coming here, I’ve been exposed to a lot more of the left ideals and more Democrat ideas. I think for me, personally, like my values really haven’t changed too much,” Mayer said.
Mayer said his beliefs are heavily influenced by outside sources such as social media.
“Social media is where I get the majority of my news, which is probably not a great thing, just because it is so easy to influence it,” Mayer said. “So I think it played a massive role in just my understanding of what both candidates were fighting for.”
Bryson Petterborg, president of UO College Democrats, spoke to the energy surrounding the election.
“I think there’s a lot of organizing energy as a result of the election not going the way that we wanted to, and a lot of that is driven by people be-
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I think the way forward is to focus on your communities. That has to be where the focus is, because that’s ultimately going to get our most vulnerable communities through the next four years.
ing really scared about what’s to come, but there’s definitely a lot more energy around wanting to make things better right now,” Petterborg said.
According to Petterborg, a main concern of the UO College Democrats is reproductive rights and what actions the group can take to address their concern.
“When it comes to reproductive rights, we really want to support the Students for Choice campaign to get medicated abortion on campus. I think the [Young Democratic Socialists of America] socialist feminist committee is also doing stuff with that,” Petterborg said.
Petterborg added that there were many notions among voters, specifically Oregon voters, that voting “didn’t matter” or “wasn’t necessary” because of their location.
Petterborg referred to the proposed Oregon Ballot Measures. Ballot Measures 115 and 119 were both passed. Ballot Measures 116, 117 and 118 were not passed.
Ballot Measure 115 established an impeachment process for elected state officials and Bal-
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lot Measure 119 required cannabis businesses to have a “labor peace agreement” to receive or renew a new license.
“It’s really important for people to recognize that it’s not just the presidential election that you were voting in. We had a lot of really close races in the House [of Representatives] for our national elections. [Congresswoman] Val Hoyle was a close race, [Congresswoman] Andrea Salinas was [in] a really close race and then also the ballot measures,” Petterborg said.
The Daily Emerald reached the College Republicans at the University of Oregon for comment but did not receive a response
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ARTS & CULTURE
Beat the seasonal blues: Must-try weeknight events in Eugene
From open mics to trivia and comedy nights, Eugene’s bars and breweries offer the perfect midweek escape to liven up cold evenings. Here’s where to find the best local spots for weeknight fun.
By Fern Peva Arts & Culture Writer
Eugene offers plenty of weekday activities to shake up your mid-fall routine. Stuck in a rut? Bogged down by the cold? Don’t fret! Eugene’s bars and restaurants keep the city alive with excitement all week long. Don’t wait for the weekend to enjoy karaoke, bingo or trivia — you can dive into these activities every night of the week.
Monday
Start your week with a blast at John Henry’s in downtown Eugene, where Metal Mondays bring an exciting and unique atmosphere. Known for its edgy vibe, John Henry’s offers free pool and a heavy dose of metal, with a local DJ spinning intense tracks that make it the go-to spot for metal lovers.
The excitement doesn’t stop on Mondays — John Henry’s hosts karaoke, live music and great drinks all week, making it a staple for Eugene nightlife and a haven for anyone seeking a night full of energy and character.
Tuesday
On Tuesdays, wind down from your busy day at Beergarden, where you can enjoy a local craft beer, delicious food from one of six food trucks and an engaging game of trivia hosted by Geo from 7 to 9 p.m.
The questions will keep you guessing, and there are fun prizes to be won. Beer Garden offers the quintessential Eugene experience, with a wide selection of beers and creative, locally sourced food. The trivia is challenging yet accessible, making it the perfect way to start your week with some friendly competition.
Wednesday
Get ready to make Wednesdays the highlight of your week with Comedy Night at Max’s Tavern. From 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., this cozy college bar brings the laughs with its Comedy Wednesdays. “I love Max’s — the vibe is always great, and comedy night is an added bonus,” Amelia Shaw, a University of Oregon student, said. With great drinks and classic bar food, Max’s comedy night is a mid-week must for anyone seeking a night of fun.
Thursday
Coldfire Brewing teams up with MC Andrew Reff for Bingo Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Held in Coldfire’s heated tent, Bingo night is a cozy way to enjoy winter evenings. The cards cost $1 each (cash only), and winners can snag a Coldfire gift card as their prize. “I come every week. I haven’t won yet, but I’m feeling good tonight,” Gary Coop, Coldfire regular, said. Coldfire also hosts four on-site food trucks, including Stretched Noodles — a fresh, hand-pulled noodle cart and Paper Plate BBQ — a fantastic spot for flavorful, homestyle BBQ. Pair your bites with Coldfire’s Oregon-brewed beers, which are rich, hoppy and refreshing — even on cold days.
As winter sets in, don’t let the cold keep you indoors. Eugene offers a lively array of weeknight events that are perfect for shaking off the winter blues. From Metal Mondays at John Henry’s to Comedy Nights at Max’s Tavern and trivia at Beer Garden, there’s something for everyone.
An evening of cinematic poetry at Eugene’s Art House
The second annual Poetic Lens International Film Festival returned to the Art House theater on Nov. 2, kicking off a two-day event showcasing experimental and animated short films from 28 countries
By Sean Avery Arts & Culture Writer
Forget what you know about commercial cinema — a commodity safely curated to appease the masses. At the Poetic Lens International Film Festival, typical artistic conventions are abandoned for the spirit of curiosity, experimentation and personal expression.
From Nov. 2-3, spectators gathered for a colorful and challenging 3-hour screening at Eugene’s Art House, welcoming filmmakers from all over the world to reinterpret the medium.
Festival Organizer Craig Mahaffy hammered home the power of absorbing stories from underrepresented perspectives.
“When someone isn’t trying to create a product for someone else’s expectations, something magical happens,” Mahaffy said. “They are transmitting something of themselves and their perception of the world on screen.”
144 films from 28 countries entered the festival, with 20 ultimately chosen to illuminate the big screen.
The evening got off to a vibrant start, as French filmmaker Erwan Le Gal’s animated short “The Forest of the Honey Bees” presented 12,000 hand drawings stitched together over the course of 10 years.
Another standout was Marisa Papen and Michael Chichi’s multi-layered meditation, “Flow of Life,” which explored the suppression and misunderstanding of women and their blood. For one lunar year, Papen created a series of menstrual paintings to free herself from the shame and guilt she previously associated with her body.
A flooring, gut-wrenching exploration of grief, Anahita Safarnejad Choobary’s “Liminal Space: Diving Within” deserves to be consumed at a broader level. Choobary perfectly weaves archival footage with poetic narration and visually stunning, nightmarish experimental shots. A dreamy life slowly fades as her father dies of cancer, challenging our perceptions of childhood, identity, loss and acceptance. Its apt placement just before the 15-minute intermission gave the sniffling audience a chance to wipe their tears.
Oregon’s Michael Granberry showcased his dazzling stop-motion animation “Les Bêtes,” where a mysterious rabbit with a set of magic keys summons a host of strange creatures to entertain a wicked king and his court. Granberry sculpts some of the most grotesquely inventive claymation characters I’ve ever seen, culminating in a chaotic, dark and peculiar 12 minutes.
Willow Kasner and Robert Maclom Foster’s “Poisoning” is an Oregon-set experimental short exposing the devastation of the forests surrounding a small coastal community. Kasner called out profit-driven acts of destruction and outdated forms of forest restoration.
“This film came out of necessity,” Kasner said. “Necessity is the mother of invention and creativity.”
Though many of the films at PLIFF were screened for the first — and perhaps last — time in front of an audience, the sheer curiosity and boundary-pushing dedication present throughout the night will stick with me for a long time — a stunning synthesis of art and expression like no other.
