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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Dear reader,
Another term has come and gone and another photo edition is upon us. Fall 2024 was a busy one for the Daily Emerald photo desk, and I’m extremely proud of all the images made by the desk. This visual term recap serves as a time capsule of everything that has happened on and around campus. It’s a pleasure to run a print edition that shows the artistic and journalistic effort put forth by the photo desk throughout the term.
This edition is bursting with wonderful photos by an incredibly talented desk. The desk is comprised of Alyssa Garcia, Anna Liv Myklebust, Ben Hutchison, Darby Winter, Eddie Bruning, Eric Becker, Jordan Martin, JR Quint, Julia Massa, Mason Burbey, Mason Cruz, Max Unkrich, Miles Cull, Morgan Jenkins, Roshni Ram, Rowan Campbell, Saj Sundaram,
Sebastian Flores and Spencer So. I can not forget to mention my wonderful Associate Photo Editor
Jonathan Suni. This desk wouldn’t be what it is or nearly as successful, and let’s be honest not as fun, as it has been without him. A big thank you to Suni for all of his time and work for the photo desk this term.
I am beyond grateful to be able to lead and encourage this amazing group of photojournalists. As you’ll see in this printed photo edition, there are some beautiful and striking photos taken by individuals on this desk. Take some time to relish in the beauty of photojournalism and take a look back on this eventful school year through the lens of the Emerald photo desk.
Keep creating, Molly McPherson Photo Editor
BEHIND THE LENS
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Lola Tagwerker
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ON THE COVER
A collection of photos throughout the 2024 year. (Photos selected by
ERIC BECKER EDDIE BRUNING MASON CRUZ MILES CULL
Eric Becker is a photographer from Redondo Beach, California. He enjoys covering anything that moves, including sports and action. Away from the camera, Becker enjoys trying kitchen hacks and attempting to rebuild neglected import cars. For more of his work, you can follow him on Instagram @ericbeckerphoto or his website ericbeckerphoto.com.
Bruning is currently in his second year at the University of Oregon after transferring from a community college. He has been a photographer since 2018, and mainly focuses on sports photography. Bruning is working toward his degree in accounting. You can find some of his work on his Instagram, @Eddie_bruning.
Mason Cruz is currently a junior studying Advertising with a minor in Entrepreneurship at the University of Oregon. This marks his second year both working for The Daily Emerald and pursuing photography and videography. Cruz especially enjoys covering live entertainment events. More of his work can be found at masondesignstuff.com and on his Instagram, @masondesignstuff.
My name is Miles Cull and I am a senior at UO studying journalism and minoring in English. I’ve been working on the desk since last spring term. I love covering breaking news and have recently been interested in sports photography. You can see more of my work on my website at milescull.com.
Molly McPherson/ Emerald)
Sebastian Flores is a junior at UO majoring in both Business Administration (sports business) and advertising, with a minor in Latinx studies and Spanish. He has been part of the photo desk here at the Daily Emerald since Fall of 2023 and is excited for the future! To see more of his work, visit his instagram @sebastianflores_04.
Jordan Martin is currently in his first year at the University of Oregon, and a former transfer student from Lane Community College. He has previous freelance work before interning for the Daily Emerald. To see more of his work, follow him on Instagram @shotbyjrdn and view his website sotbyjrdn.com.
Roshni Ram is currently serving in her first year as a photojournalist for the Daily Emerald. To see more of her work, follow her Instagram @shotbyrosh_ and view her website shotbyrosh.mypixieset.com.
Hi! I’m Alyssa Garcia. I’m a junior studying journalism and sports business. This is my second year working for the photo desk and I’m looking forward to continuing working here at the Daily Emerald. Follow my Instagram, @_alyssagphotography.
Julia Massa is in her first year as a member of the photo desk for the Daily Emerald. She worked as a sports photographer for Berry College before transferring to UO where she is also a part of UO’s Athletic Ambassadors Internship. You can follow her journey on Instagram @jjuliasjpegs and on juliamassa.squarespace.com.
Saj Sundaram is a junior majoring in journalism and minoring in marketing. He has worked as a photojournalist on the photo desk since spring of 2024, and is excited to continue working for the Daily Emerald for the remainder of his time in college. If you’d like to see more of his work, follow his Instagram @rainy.day.media or check out his website rainydaymedia.site.
I am currently a graduate student in the UOTeach program, and pursuing a master’s degree in curriculum and teaching after graduating from UO in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism. I started photography in high school, but I really discovered photojournalism and a love of photography at UO. Check out my website, http://hernandez-photo.com, or my Instagram, @hernandez.photoj, to see more of my work.
Myklebust is currently a junior at UO majoring in journalism, and minoring in political science and creative writing. Anna Liv has worked on the photo desk since spring term 2024. To see more of her work, check out her Instagram, @annaliv.jpeg.
My name is Jonathan Suni and I am a senior at UO studying journalism. The Daily Emerald has allowed me to combine my two passions in sports and visual storytelling while taking me to some awesome places. This term, I went to away football games like Michigan and even the BIG Ten Championship in Indianapolis. It has been such a special term, and I look forward to seeing what awesome things we get to cover in the near future.
Molly McPherson is currently serving in her second year as the Photo Editor for the Daily Emerald. She worked as a photojournalist on the desk for almost two years prior to joining as an editor. To see more of her work, follow her Instagram @mediaxmolly and view her website mediaxmolly.com.
JR Quint is a sophomore at UO, studying business administration with an emphasis on sports business and entrepreneurship. Quint enjoys shooting sports, but what is wonderful about the Emerald is that he is able to dip into different aspects of photography as well! You can find Quint's work on his website, jrquint.com, or on Instagram, @ jrq_visuals.
Max Unkrich is a photojournalist from Kentfield, California, currently pursuing a journalism degree at the University of Oregon. With experience in portraiture, event and sports photography, he joined the photo desk in 2024. Unkrich looks forward to expanding his sports coverage and contributing to the Daily Emerald. View more of his work on his Instagram: @max_unkrich.
My name is Darby Winter and I am a freshman at UO studying business administration. I’m in my fourth year of photography focusing on sports. Follow my Instagram, @Darbywinterphoto.
BEST OF NEWS 2024
Nathan Whalen, the United Academics Chair of the Grievances & Contract Administration Committee, discusses their disagreement with the verbiage in Article 19 during a UA Bargaining Sessions on Oct. 17 2024
(Eddie Bruning/Emerald)
Family members of Jacob Trewe, a defendant facing charges, sit and listen to speeches, poetry and chants at a demonstration on Sep. 23, 2024. People gathered at the Wayne L. Morse Free Speech Plaza in support of the "Eugene 19"— a group of protesters who were arrested and charged after blocking off a portion of I-5. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)
Lane County Republican watch party-goer's don symbolic clothing as they watch the 2024 Presidential Election unfold.
(Saj Sundaram/Emerald)
A striking Bigfoot Beverage employee holds a sign that reads "AS LONG AS IT TAKES!!" on Oct. 31, 2024. Teamsters Locals 206 and 324 started their strike against Bigfoot Beverages on Sept. 19, 2024.
(Molly McPherson/Emerald)
Mariam Hassan, ASUO President, sits down for an interview with Daily Emerald reporters.
(Molly McPherson/Emerald)
Voters wait in line at the Lane County elections office in Eugene, Oregon. (Miles Cull/Emerald)
of Fall Term
Top 5 Top 5
Bryce Boettcher continues to live his dream as a Eugene native as his Oregon Ducks punch their ticket to the second round of the College Football Playoffs. The previously No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks took on the previously No. 4 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions on Dec. 7, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)
Sarah Rambus (23) and Deja Kelly (25) celebrate while helping up teammate Elisa Mevius (8). The Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team took on the Auburn Tigers on Nov. 20, 2024, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. (Jordan Martin/ Emerald)
Tavari Groesbeck, the ‘Inspector’, dips Lucy Pearce during the start of the performance of “The Death of Juliet” at Ballet Fantastique in Eugene on Oct. 16, 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)
Dennis Larson and Alan Laemmer, workers with Lane County Elections, tend to the ballot box outside of the Erb Memorial Union on Nov. 5, 2024. Voters were able to cast their ballot any time before 8 p.m. on election night before ballots were collected to be counted. (Alex Hernandez/ Emerald)
Dancers with Comunidad y Herencia Cultural perform at the Eugene BRIGHT Parade on Sept. 28, 2024. The parade marched into its second year, bringing lights, music and festivity to downtown Eugene. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)
A new potential murder weapon had been discovered, different from the one that had murdered the former Prima. Ballet Fantastique: Murder at the Ballet, Eugene, Oct. 16, 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)
Izakaya Meiji’s Pork Belly skewer dish. Izakaya Meiji is a Japanese tavern that also serves small plates of food. Izakaya Meiji is located on 345 Van Bren St. Eugene. (Molly Mcpherson/ Emerald)
Bowl Peace, a Eugene house band, performs at Limelight house on Sept. 28, 2024. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)
Victoria Wong, lead conservator at the Knight Library, cleans the cover of a book on Oct. 30, 2024. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)
Izzy Chew (left), Sydney Lackey (center), and Aaralyn Reed (right) perform Itik-Itik, which is a traditional Filipino dance, and was the last performance of Filam. The University of Oregon Kultura Pilipinas club had their Fil-Am fall showcase, Sunday Evening Nov. 17, 2024, in Global Scholars Hall Great Roo, Eugene. (Molly Mcpherson/ Emerald)
Ricky Montgomery brought “The Rick Tour” to Eugene on Sep. 24, 2024, with supporting band Ray Bull as the show’s opener. (Alex Hernandez/ Emerald)
TOP 5 OF SUMMER
A woman and child release a paper lantern at the Hiroshima-Nagasaki commemoration event at Alton-Baker Park on Aug. 6, 2024. People gathered to commemorate the 1945 bombings with speakers, performances and more, concluding the event with a lantern ceremony.
The 2024 Lane County Fair took place from July 24-28, featuring concerts, rides, vendors and more.
operated vintage store in downtown Eugene.
A couple kisses as confetti flies and they are officially made graduates of the University of Oregon. The 147th University of Oregon Commencement Ceremony took place on June 17, 2024 in Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
(Molly McPherson/Emerald)
(Alex Hernandez/ Emerald)
The Racks is a new UO student owned and
(Lulu Devoulin/ Emerald)
People watch the fireworks show held after the rodeo on July 3, 2024. The Eugene Pro Rodeo kicked off its first day with the theme of “Tough Enough to Wear Pink,” in support of cancer awareness.
(Alex Hernandez/Emerald)
(Alex Hernandez/Emerald)
Keeshawn Barthelemy (9) high-fives Brandon Angel (21) as he walks out surrouned by teamates, during University of Oregon player introductions.
(Jordan Martin/Emerald)
Dana Altman yells out to his team. The Oregon Ducks mens basketball team takes on the Oregon State Beavers.
(Darby Winter/Emerald)
Two women's soccer athletes chase toward the ball. UO's women's soccer played seven non-conference games in the 2024 season
(JR Quint/Emerald)
Ducks Women's Basketball player Deja Kelly blows a kiss during a game against North Texas at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene on Nov. 12, 2024.
(Julia Massa/Emerald)
Noah Whittington (6) hurdles Michigan State defender Nikal Martinez (1) to advance into the Redzone. University of Oregon took on Michigan State University at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Oct. 4, 2024.
(Eddie Bruning/Emerald)
The Ducks celebrate after making advancing to the next round. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs 3-1 on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. With this win, the Ducks advanced to the top 16 in the NCAA D1 Women’s College Volleyball Championship.
(Miles Cull/Emerald)
The Duck surfs the crowd as the show kicks off. ESPN’s College GameDay makes its 12th visit to the University of Oregon on Oct. 12, 2024. The Ducks face off against the Ohio state Buckeyes later in the day, a match-up like no other played in Autzen Stadium.
(Molly McPherson/Emerald)
