MONDAY, NOV. 25, 2024
By Ashley Davidson City News Reporter
Car break-ins have been increasing this year on the streets of Eugene and in apartment parking garages, even as they’ve been a recurring incident for the city over the years.
According to the Eugene Police Department, “approximately
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Critical analysis of reproductive healthcare in Oregon points to an underrepresented issue: the lack of legislation addressing maternal healthcare desserts
By Aishiki Nag
Opinion Columnist
After the closure of the Saint Alphonsus Medical Birthing Center, a center that had once delivered over 90% of the babies in Baker County, women were left without a single birthing center in the county. The closest birthing center would be 45 miles away, often on roads that were impassable due to weather conditions.
Baker County doesn’t stand alone. Currently, several other counties in Eastern Oregon are faced with maternity deserts, counties where there is limited to no access to birthing centers or OBGYNs – and with Idaho restricting access to reproductive healthcare, many women are relying on the facilities in Eastern Oregon for healthy pregnancies.
Jayson Jacoby, the editor for the Baker City Herald, described the impact of Saint Alphonsus Medical Birthing Center’s closure on the women of the city.
“I talked to several expectant mothers at the time when this was announced, they were very
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Diabetes doesn’t take any days off, so why should we give it 30 days of recognition?
By Brianna Carrasquillo Opinion Columnist
Heckled by the irritable screeches of my alarm, my eyes simmer with bewilderment. It’s 2 a.m. I’m not quite awake and ready to start my day. Instead, I’m trying to savor my last few hours of peace while I attempt to quell my blood sugars. Today, I honor that struggle with each day of National Diabetes Awareness Month and wear my pride on my sleeve in the same way many other Type 1 Diabetics have learned to do. But diabetes doesn’t take any days off, so why should we give it 30 days of recognition?
Some nights, my beloved routine is distracted by more primitive needs. Cavernous under eyes are amplified by sleepless nights and irritated senses. I recall fumbling aimlessly in the dark to find my Personal Diabetes Manager to get me back to even ground.
Unfortunately, my blush pink and sparkly PDM doesn’t glow in the dark, but it does pair well with my Humalog insulin vial protector. Nothing like escaping a near-death hypoglycemia in style. Where fashion collides with life and death, there’s no thrill like the wake-up call that is restoring the sugar content in your bloodstream.
Mountains are typically some of my favorite sights, especially the ones in the Pacific Northwest. Plotting them on a graph illuminated by the glow of a blue light box casts a completely different light on my mood, however.
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This term, the UO Poet Society, the first poetry club on campus, launched, providing members with creative outlets through poetry
By Seira Kitagawa Arts & Culture Writer
When Grady Moss launched the UO Poet Society this term, he was inspired by the film “The Dead Poet’s Society” to “create a space where creative minds can meet” and share the love of poetry as a community.
An intruder broke in and stole 13 MacBooks on the night of Oct. 20 from a lab room in Klamath Hall
By Riley Fox Campus News Reporter
On the night of Oct. 20., 13 MacBooks were stolen from Klamath Hall lab room 13, according to University of Oregon biology lab preparator Misty McLean-Schurbon. The thief broke a window upon entry. According to McLean-Schurbon, she estimated that the MacBooks cost $1,380 each, totaling about $17,940 of stolen property.
Increases in cost of living puts “across-the-board” raises at the top of UA’s agenda
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After inflation has rocked the economy for several years, United Academics is fighting for higher across-the-board wages in its new labor contract.
UA, a labor union made up of faculty members, has been bargaining for a new contract with the University of Oregon since
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Shake Smart has been absent from the University of Oregon Student Recreation Center since June. Its replacement? A collection of vending machines.
By Angelina Handris Campus News Reporter
Shake Smart, a chain smoothie, juice, coffee and food shop, once operational in the University of Oregon Student Recreation Center, vacated the space after the end of its rental agreement with the Rec and licensing agreement with The Duck Store.
The location in the Rec opened officially in October 2018.
According to The Duck Store’s Chief Financial Officer Andrew Moreland, Shake Smart’s location agreement with the Student Recreation Center ended in June.
“After evaluating the profitability of the location and future investment into the location, we made the difficult decision to not renew the rental agreement for the location,” Moreland said.
Moreland said that rising food and labor costs as well as declining sales volume were the reason behind The Duck Store’s decision to vacate Shake Smart’s operations in the Rec.
“By closing the location, the organization could focus on our primary goal of providing course materials to students without having to supplement losses occurring from operations,” Moreland said.
Shake Smart was founded by two college students in 2011 and exists in recreation centers on other college campuses all over the United States to provide healthy and convenient food options to college students, according to its website.
According to Moreland, the space has been turned back over to the Rec and The Duck Store will continue to offer student supplies in one vending machine.
Sofia Torgerson is a senior student who visited Shake Smart “probably once a week.”
“I liked the bowls, and I would sometimes get the shakes,” Torgerson said.
It’s been six months since UO and the UO Palestine Coalition reached an agreement to end the coalition’s encampment. Here’s what progress has been made toward the agreement’s goals, and how one coalition member feels about it.
By Annie Biondello Campus News Reporter
After nearly a month of demonstrations, the University of Oregon Palestine Coalition encampment came to an end in late May after an agreement was reached between the Coalition and UO administration.
Six months later, the university has “engaged in a concerted effort to meet the expectations of the decampment agreement,” according to UO spokesperson Eric Howald.
According to Howald, since June, there have been seven meetings with the coalition and seven more with Jewish faculty and students.
vision of Global Engagement Dennis Galvan, the university has invited guest speakers over Zoom to speak in classes regarding their specialties and the Israel-Hamas War.
Howald said that the university is “investigating the possibilities for hosting refugee scholars on campus.”
Duarte said that he is “excited by the progress that’s been made on the scholarships [exchange program] for Gazan students.”
According to Torgerson, she is saddened by Shake Smart’s departure from the Rec.
“[Shake Smart] was just a good, easy thing to get on the way home,” Torgerson said. “I heard that they weren’t making enough money. But then it’s also like, whenever I saw it, it was always packed.”
Ava Christofferson is a junior who also was an occasional Shake Smart customer.
“I really liked their Pink Cadillac [shake],” Christofferson said.
Christofferson said the space in the Rec was not only a place to buy food, but also other items, such as textbooks and UO merchandise.
“It kind of sucks. I really liked it. I kind of miss it. I mean, the vending machines were always there, but they also had, like, a lot of other things that you could get too,” Christofferson said.
Lynn Nester, director of physical education and recreation with the Office of Student Life, said that Shake Smart’s absence will have an impact on the Rec.
“It may impact the foot traffic in the lobby of the SRC, as some people may have come in solely to buy something from The Duck Store or Shake Smart,” Nester said.
According to Nester, vending machines have been relocated and added to the space, and the Rec is searching for an entity to fill the space.
“We are exploring options on use of that space and potential entities that might be interested in renting it that align with the mission and core values of PE and Rec and is something that UO students will want [and] use,” Nester said.
“There have been seven meetings since June with the UO Palestine Coalition to discuss the academic elements of [the] agreement and seven meetings with Jewish faculty and students concerned with the agreement,” Howald said.
According to the agreement, an “Ethical, Investment, Purchasing & Contracting” group will be formed with the primary goals to “facilitate open communication,” “engage diverse perspectives” and “education and action.”
Howald also said that the UO Senate Task Force on Ethical, Investment, Purchasing & Contracting has met three times to “understand how the principles of [Environmental, Social, Governance] inform investment and business decisions made by the Oregon Foundation and UO Purchasing & Contracting Services,” Howald said.
Diego Duarte, a member of UO Jewish Voice for Peace and Young Democratic Socialists of America, confirmed that the coalition has met with the task force.
“[We have] been meeting regularly since [the task force] started this term and [the coalition] has had conversations with the head of UO Purchasing and Contracting Service, Greg Schaum, and has a meeting planned with Paul Weinhold, the head of the UO Foundation for early December,” Duarte said.
The agreement also said that the eight-member faculty committee that manages the Global Justice Program would be asked to commit $50,000 each year for the next three years to bring scholars who can “offer courses and enhance programming on Palestine/Israel” to UO.
According to Howald, the Global Justice Program Committee set up a Special Initiative on Constructively Engaging the Conflict and the Pursuit of Peace in Palestine/Israel.
“The committee has approved proposals for visiting scholars who will speak about the current crisis,” Howald said. “There will be a second round of applicants, with another $25,000 in proposals, in January.”
UO is also in communication with Birzeit University in the West Bank “regarding a student exchange program and enrollment in online courses offered there,” according to Howald.
Howald said UO Provost Chris Long has worked with academic units to expand UO’s offerings in Middle East Studies and that the university has been working to ensure that students admitted under the new program for International Students Displaced by Crisis will join UO during the winter term.
According to Dean and Vice Provost of the Di-
“UO in collaboration with Mercy Corps, which is an outside NGO [non-governmental organization], and ourselves have identified several students from Gaza — refugees — some who have escaped to Egypt and some who are still in Gaza who will be coming to the UO and are in the Visa process as we speak,” Duarte said. “We expect them to be here in January.”
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Every year when the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, Eugene’s Holiday Market opens its doors. Community members flock to buy holiday presents for friends, family and sometimes a treat for themselves.
By Hanna Kalan City News Reporter
Ever since the Eugene Saturday Market started in 1970, it has brought together artists and lovers of handcrafted art. Community members flock to 8th and Oak streets, rain or shine, most Saturdays of the year.
But when the weather becomes unruly and holiday season approaches, the Saturday Market moves inside to the Lane County Fairgrounds where it becomes the Holiday Market.
“The Holiday Market is the most festive way to experience the holidays,” Renee Thompson, the Market’s marketing manager said, “We have thousands of various handmade gifts to choose from, live entertainment and an international food court.”
Approximately 500 artisans are signed up to sell at this year’s Holiday Market. Three hundred of those vendors sell on any particular day. The market has 15 days of operation, which is more than last year due to this year’s leap. Not every vendor sells every selling day, as there are seven selling weekends and thus seven sign-up blocks.
The vendors apply to sell at the Holiday Market during the summer, even long time sellers must apply before signing up for selling blocks.
“We do recommend that people try and do all seven selling blocks because that makes it so that customers can come and find you, and then you can really work toward having that booth space be your booth space,” Thompson said.
Jenni Babcock of Jenni B Jeweled sells her earrings, necklaces and bracelets at both the Saturday and Holiday markets.
“I work my buns off for the Holiday Market,” Babcock said. “A lot of times
As 2024 comes to a close, residents and law enforcement alike have taken notice of an increase in car break-ins
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2,556 car break-ins occurred in 2020 in Eugene.” That number has jumped to 4,133 in 2024 according to police records. This is a nearly 62% increase in car break-ins within four years.
“Theft from a vehicle is one of the most common crimes in our area,” Melinda McLaughlin, EPD public information director, said. “In many cases, the victims had left property visible in the vehicle.”
More individuals have recently become victims of car break-ins without anything even being stolen from their cars. University of Oregon student Peyton Kendall recently experienced a car break-in at 17th and Patterson.
“It was daylight and they had a 35-minute window,” Kendall said. “Someone smashed the window and went through my stuff, and didn’t steal anything.”
“They failed to keep the garage secure and safe, which led to my wallet and keys being stolen out of my friend’s car that was broken into in the parking garage.”
The EPD made a public message advising citizens to lock their vehicles and not leave anything inside to significantly decrease their chances of becoming victims of car break-in crimes.
before the market I am up until 2 or 3 a.m. working on getting things done, I think that is pretty true for a lot of vendors.”
Her favorite piece to make is her heart-shaped necklaces. Babcock purchases vintage fabric from thrift shops and estate sales, cuts the fabric into a heart, then inserts it into a shaped metal pendant, which she also has made, and lastly attaches the completed pendant to a metal beaded chain.
Other than shopping, the Holiday Market spreads holiday cheer by having dress-up days during certain dates. “People love to have them every year... We’re starting off this Saturday with holidays and the tropics, and so a lot of people will bring their favorite Hawaiian shirt and stuff like that,” Thompson said.
The market also hosts a game, the elf game. The objective of the elf game is simple: find as many elves as possible. The number of elves varies and community members will purchase (or make) dress up elves to bring for the game. The elves are then hidden around the market.
Guests who care to play are given a card with rhymes and riddles to guide them to find the elves.
“If you reach a certain threshold, you can get a prize, and then if you find even more, you can be entered in for a drawing,” Thompson said. The elf game is revving to go, but only for the first two weekends of the market.
The first weekend of the Holiday Market was Nov. 16 and 17. “It’s very much about highlighting what is in the community, so you never really know what is going to happen,” Thompson said.
With more windows being smashed and in need of repair, auto shops have seen appointment times for window and glass repair filling up more frequently.
“[Break-in repairs] increased a lot from the prior two years, and now with the 24-25 school year, it has already increased a lot since last year,” Jim Olsen, owner of Olsen’s Auto Glass, said. “This year they’re breaking into locked parking lots, like buildings with cages.”
Katherine Imagawa, a resident at The Standard at Eugene, said that she isn’t comfortable knowing theft is common where she lives. Imagawa said that she and other friends have experienced car break-ins and theft in cars around their apartment building.
“My personal experience with living at The Standard has felt violated because I entrusted the security and they failed to do so,” Imagawa said.
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Brianna Carrasquillo is a Journalism Master’s student and lacrosse player at the University of Oregon. As an opinion writer for the Daily Emerald, she covers self-care, sports, wellness, politics and mental health and enjoys thrifting, running or hiking in her spare time.
Determined not to be the only one with this riveting view, I outsourced my network and asked local T1Ds for their diabetic takes.
University of Oregon junior, Aidan Margerum, talked about his diagnosis journey and how his experiences with Type 1 Diabetes have shaped his identity.
Margerum, a member of UO’s Ducks with Diabetes, was diagnosed during his freshman year of high school. The Eugene native said that he chose to stay close to home for college to avoid changing doctors and health services.
He talked about the closed-loop system of stress.
“When I get stressed, it’s either because I’m high [hyperglycemic] or it causes me to be high [hyperglycemic],” Margerum said.
Technology, including the Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (CGM), has relinquished some of those pain points. In his return to club soccer, the athlete shared the experimental journey that made it feel like a tightrope walk. Relearning the things that have come historically natural to you is an unparalleled experience, “but it’s possible,” Margerum said.
Diabetes burnout is unfashionable, but it’s real and needs to be recognized. What’s also real is the feeling of not wanting to be seen, of wanting to normalize your identity. At times, I feel the same.
“[My friends] don’t see me as diabetic, they just see me as me, which is what I want people to see,” Margerum said.
That type of invisible activism is particularly poignant in conditions like T1D, where peaks and valleys require vigilance to create a more informed public. Maybe that starts by redefining how we learn about it in our middle school health classes.
In a subtle shift, Aidan posed a question for me: “If the opportunity arose where you had the chance to reverse [your] diabetes, do you think you would do it?
“It’s such a hard question,” he added, “because it’s part of your identity.”
Honestly, I wouldn’t. The unspoken discipline, responsibility, maturity and resilience that manifested from my diagnosis deserve recognition. Wearing my pride – my Dexcom G7 – on my sleeve, in the same way Margerum showcases his Omnipod 5 and G6 sensor — without the warmth of a protective sweater, he admits — breathes life into diabetes education as a priority, not an afterthought.
“Having to deal with something that people can’t [see], it can be hard sometimes,” Margerum said.
I completely agree, Aidan. That’s why I’ve also written on the importance of externalizing individ-
ual illness.
I visited my athletic trainer the other day for dry needling, a form of physical therapy used to augment recovery.
“Are you afraid of needles, Bri?” he asked. “No, I can’t be. I use them every day.”
“Technically, you still can be,” he said.
Though this conversation might be concerning when taken out of context, it’s important to realize that T1D doesn’t actually improve with time, your mentality around it does.
When I acknowledged the agency I had in determining my mental approach to a hidden disease, it gave me a sense of inner calm. It’s less of a narrative about ending the stigma but translating a silent struggle into a shared language.
In typical winter fashion, NDAM emphasizes the chilling blues that extend themselves to a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. Somber hues evoke a reality that many face, but at the same time, it’s a beacon for hope, awareness and inspiration.
It serves as an opportunity to celebrate the progress that’s been made, including the recent Nature feature detailing the world’s first successful stem cell transplant in a female patient with T1D. The article highlights a 25-year-old who reversed her diabetes nearly three months after the treatment, which involved injecting 1.5 million islets into her abdominal muscles to be observed via MRI technology.
Apart from being my birth month, November provides an important platform to commemorate the research being done to encourage a downward trajectory for the numbered 7,700 freshmen who enter college nationwide each year with T1D. Diabetic or not, advocacy lies in listening to and asking questions about the daily dedication of those living stealthily sick.
Awareness is imperative, but so is the constant, unwavering support that extends well beyond the month of familial gratitude.
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Aishiki Nag is a sophomore, double majoring in Political Science and Global Studies. She loves all things local government and state policy.
concerned and scrambling to make changes of doctors and hospitals, a lot going to La Grande, which was the closest hospital, Ontario or Boise, Idaho, which was two hours away,” Jacoby said. “This was a major change to something that residents were accustomed to having for more than a century.”
Jacoby said that the closing of Saint Alphonsus was a problem regarding staffing, and had struggled to maintain the required level of nursing staff in the birthing center, especially with the decline of births, the hospital was losing money keeping the maternity ward open, especially in Baker County where a significant portion of the population was on subsidized healthcare.
During the shutdown of Saint Alphonsus, Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Jeff Merkeley and Governor Tina Kotek took administrative action to make it easier for student nurses to complete their program to make nurses more available, however, it wasn’t enough to reopen the maternity ward.
Across the country, rural maternity centers struggle to stay afloat, leaving approximately 2.3 million women in ‘maternity deserts.’ In a study done by March of the non-profit March of Dimes, they estimated that nearly 35% of US counties are currently considered maternal healthcare deserts – 60% in rural areas, a large contributing factor in rising maternal mortality rates.
Without proper access to maternity care, maternal mortality rates are disproportionately rising in rural areas and for women of color, showing a stark 13% increase in preterm births.
After the controversy around the closing of the Saint Alphonsus Medical Birthing Center, Senator Wyden (D-OR) created a proposal for legislation titled ‘Keeping Obstetrics Local Act’.
The legislation planned to increase Medicaid payments and federal aid to rural hospitals that have an average of 300 or fewer births, with the conditions of the funding depending on the particular hospital’s circumstances.
In a press briefing on June 17, unveiling the proposal, Wyden mentioned that within 2011 to 2021, 267 rural hospitals had closed their maternity departments, nearly 25% of all of the maternity departments in the nation.
In the 2023 legislative session, Oregon passed HB 2002, a bill that would broadly protect access to reproductive healthcare, declaring the need for “immediate preservation” and declaring an “emergency.”
Although HB 2002 includes broad language to protect and broaden reproductive healthcare, protections to providers of gender-affirming and reproductive care and criminalizes interference with healthcare facilities, it failed to explicitly cover maternity deserts.
Representative Ricki Ruiz (HD—50), representing Gresham and East Portland, was one of the sponsors of HB 2002 and provided critical insight into how the conversation around maternal healthcare will continue in the upcoming 2025 legislative session.
“A year ago, the Legacy Mt. Hood Hospital in Gresham said they were working on transitioning away from maternal services [and birthing services] unless there were emergencies, and the community united to keep the birthing center,” Ruiz said. “Regardless of whether or not the birthing rates are up or down, the care is critical and should be accessible.”
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After changing concepts last spring, Meiji has returned to the Whiteaker area
By Fern Peva Arts & Culture Writer
Izakaya Meiji, a western-themed Japanese small plates restaurant, opened its doors on Aug. 7, 2010, during the 4th annual Whiteaker Block Party. It quickly became a neighborhood favorite, known for serving some of Eugene’s highestquality Japanese fusion food. The menu included traditional Japanese staples like curry udon, chicken karaage and onigiri, alongside Westerninspired dishes such as French fries with wasabi mayo and the popular Meiji Burger.
Beloved by the Eugene community, Izakaya Meiji surprised many when it announced on Oct. 4, 2023, that it would be closing its doors. The restaurant transitioned into a new concept called “Junglefowl,” replacing its Japanese staples with globally inspired chicken dishes. With this shift, the era of Izakaya Meiji seemed to have come to an end — or so it seemed.
On April 24, Junglefowl announced on Instagram that it would close and bring back the Whitaker’s beloved Meiji. Six months later, Meiji is back in full swing, and Eugene couldn’t be happier. “Meiji is my go-to spot in the Whit, so having them back is all I can ask for,” Christian Harpar, a Meiji regular, said.
When Meiji reopened its doors, some of their most loved dishes were noticeably missing from the menu. Now, items like the Beef and Miso Pork Belly Donburi have returned to the menu, and customers are rejoicing. The returning menu items include the steak skewer, elevated by the tang of black vinegar, a bright, citrusy kick from yuzu kosho and subtle heat from delicate togarashi threads. It is savory, salty and the perfect umami bite.
The Miso Pork Belly Donburi is one of Meiji’s strongest returning dishes. The Donburi showcases tender, miso- marinated pork belly, rich, smoky miso gravy, a soft- boiled tamari egg and fresh sautéed mustard greens, all served on a steaming bed of rice. This dish is a delightful balance of bold, warming flavors.
“Meiji has the best food in town. I couldn’t be happier to have it back in the neighborhood,” Heather Monroe, a Eugene resident, said.
This local izakaya, known in Japan as a type of bar serving small, inexpensive plates and alcoholic beverages, offers something for everyone, and provides a variety of experiences tailored to your needs. “You can come in and have a really fancy meal and try everything or just pop in for a $4 beer and a burger,” Whitney Davie, Meiji manager, said.
Izakaya Meiji is open daily from 4 p.m. to midnight. Its exceptional menu blends creativity and tradition, while its warm, welcoming ambiance adds to the experience. If you haven’t visited yet, make sure it’s at the top of your list.
Staying in Eugene over Thanksgiving? These pubs and restaurants are ready to welcome students in for the holiday.
By Andres Baisch Arts & Culture Writer
Those staying in Eugene for Thanksgiving might wonder what will be open for guests on the holiday. Wanting to eat out on Thanksgiving is completely understandable. Planning, cooking and cleaning up can be stressful, so going out to eat on the holiday can be a sigh of relief. These three spots are equipped and open for your Turkey Day needs.
The Pint Pot Irish Pub
Tired of the same bars every weekend? The Pint Pot on West 17th Avenue is a great spot to go for happy hour and live music. The Irish pub is a different option if you’re looking to shake up your rotation of campus bars. Located on West 17th Avenue next to the West University neighborhoods, Pint Pot is a short walk from campus. Pint Pot’s happy hours and live music are what guests will usually gravitate towards, with great deals like dollar-off pints from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and traditional live Irish music every Sunday at 6 p.m.
If beer is not your preferred poison, Pint Pot is also perfect for whiskey drinkers.“We’ve got about 430 different whiskeys, so we’re definitely known for our whiskey menu,” Alicia Travis, a bartender at Pint Pot said. Grab some friends and head to Pint Pot as a fun pregame side quest before hitting the town.
J Scott Cellars
Many students back at home will be going to their hometown bars the night before Thanksgiving. But if you’re stuck in Eugene, ditch your usual college bars and try something new at J Scott Cellars wine bar’s Wine Wednesday.
Wine bar J Scott Cellars at the 5th Street Public Market hosts Wine Wednesdays all day every Wednesday, offering half off glasses of wine. The wine bar has also begun doing two flights of three wines for the price of one on Tuesdays, appropriately branding it “two for Tuesdays.”
“If people have family in town, they’ll come out and have wine, and get a head start on their Christmas shopping,” Jonathan Oberlander, owner of J Scott Cellars said.
The rustic feel at J. Scott Cellars is a great place to stop for a glass of wine and some appetizers before or after doing some early holiday season shopping.
The Gordon Tavern
On Thanksgiving, the Gordon Tavern will offer a buffet style meal of traditional Thanksgiving food. On the menu is prime rib, turkey and even salmon for the main dishes.
The Thanksgiving buffet has every comfort dish you can think of, from green beans to classic pumpkin pie. There are also sides unique to the Gordon Tavern like spiced pecans and sweet potato salad.
Located on the main floor of the Gordon Hotel downtown, the tavern offers American comfort food just steps away from the 5th Street Public Ma rket. Rally a large group of friends or parents visiting and enjoy a meal that feels like a slice of home.
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Photos: Oregon vs. Auburn Women’s Basketball Nov. 20.
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Nov. 30, 2024
UO vs. UW
By Joe Krasnowski Sports Reporter
A key transfer in an offseason full of them, Oregon women basketballs’ Nani Falatea has quickly distinguished herself, slotting in as one of the No. 23 ranked Ducks’ (5-0) more reliable backcourt options. Falatea has tallied nine or more points in her three games since returning from injury and is currently shooting 7-15 (46%) from 3-point range.
“Nani Falatea is terrific,” head coach Kelly Graves said before the season. “She just does a little bit of everything.”
That “everything” has been on full display to start the season and has contained several reasons for her success. There’s been Falatea’s playmaking and prowess on defense, teaming up with fellow talented guards Sofia Bell, Deja Kelly and Elisa Mevius to help spur a stout defense. The Ducks have had five players add ten or more points in their five games to begin the year while holding opponents to shoot just 25% from range.
But there’s also been Falatea the shooter, with the BYU transfer (and wife of former Oregon standout and current Kansas City Chiefs offensive
lineman Kingsley Suamataia) adding at least two 3-pointers in the Ducks’ last three games. She tallied a season-high 12 points in Oregon’s win over Baylor, including a bevy of clutch shots — a prime example of what she was brought to Eugene to do.
“I don’t think I’ve ever pumped my fist so hard as when she hit that three in the corner,” Graves said of one of the redshirt junior’s trio of 3-pointers in the Ducks’ win over the Bears. “I know how hard she’s wanted this, and the first couple of games haven’t really gone her way. But when we needed her most, she stepped up big.”
Those big moments keep coming for Falatea, as the talented guard continues to distinguish herself on a team full of talented guards. If the early going is any indication going forward, Falatea’s veteran savvy and shooting abilities will continue her rise as one of the Ducks’ most invaluable players.
By Owen Murray Sports Reporter
Oregon Acrobatics and Tumbling recently released its 2025 schedule ahead of the team’s spring season. With their eyes on a first national title in nearly a decade, the Ducks’ seven-meet lineup sets them up with a shot at a top seed in April’s NCATA National Championship.
Two meets with defending champions Baylor University headline Oregon’s schedule. The two will battle on Feb. 22 in Eugene before heading to Waco, Texas for the Ducks’ final competition before the championship.
The dual meets are a signal of intent for Ducks head coach Taylor Susnara’s group. The Bears will almost certainly enter 2025 as the No.1 ranked team in the nation, and success in at least one of two shots at victory could provide Oregon with a favorable matchup in the initial championship round.
The Ducks, though, haven’t beaten Baylor since 2021. Since then, the Bears have won four-straight national championships and have not lost a meet. It’ll be a Herculean task, but Oregon has the best shot at ending the streak.
Elsewhere on the schedule are three other 2024 National Championship finalists: Gannon University (March 7 in Eugene), the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor (March 14 in Eugene) and Quinnipiac University (March 23 in Connecticut).
The Ducks took down UMHB in the semifinal round of the Championship last year, while Gannon beat Quinnipiac in the semifinal round. The
The Ducks head into their spring season with a powerhouse schedule and a shot at the No. 1 seed
Golden Knights lost to Baylor in the final.
Notably, the Ducks’ schedule regu lates time between meets far better than in 2024: Last year, gaps ranged from three off days to 19. In 2025, that’s down to four and 12 days. It’ll allow for far more consistent preparation from Susnara and her staff, and few er back-to-back meets after weeks out of competition.
Despite losing 2024 All-American Makena Carrion to graduation, the Ducks are in a solid place to compete, and their schedule is full of opportunities to prove that. It’ll be on the remaining group to get back to the title round.
