Treasures of the trails: The best places to run in Eugene
The air is crispening and the higher temps are behind us — peak running season has arrived. Get off the treadmill and onto the trail and explore these three running spots.
By Jess McComb Arts & Culture Editor
It’s easy to justify treadmill running when the heat has peaked or rain is pummeling the ground. But as fall brings us those wonderful crisp, bluebird days, the great outdoors is the only acceptable place to rack your miles. These three trails are running distance from most university housing and make for some scenic runs.
Delta Ponds Trail construction nearing completion
By Joseph Chiu
City News Associate Editor
The Delta Ponds Trail in Eugene is going through the final piece of construction on the loop trail around the pond after years of delays and setbacks. The construction contract to build a bridge, trail extension and boardwalk was signed in June 2023.
This trail is part of a larger redevelopment project that the City of Eugene has planned for over two decades. One of the goals of the redevelopment was to re-establish the Delta Ponds’ connection to the Willamette River. The concept of having such a trail was first outlined in a 2004 planning document.
ESPRESSO ROMA’S HISTORY OF HEALTH VIOLATIONS
Espresso Roma, a local favorite coffee shop for many University of Oregon students, has failed to respond to concerns raised by Lane County Public Health after reports uncover multiple health code violations
By Ana Narayan Investigations Reporter
The Lane County Public Health Department has revealed several health concerns for customers about Espresso Roma’s condition within recent years, according to health inspection reports obtained by the Daily Emerald.
A cafe located on East 13th Avenue, Espresso Roma is a popular hub for stu-
dents and locals alike due to its proximity to University of Oregon and nearby neighborhoods. The cafe has been a long-standing destination for over 40 years, and is widely recognized for its laid-back atmosphere, plentiful seating and a variety of food and beverage selections.
Like all restaurants, Espresso Roma undergoes semi-annual health inspec tions by Lane County Public Health. Af
ter an inspection, all facilities receive a sanitation score.
Espresso Roma scored an 80 out of 100 during its most recent inspection in July, scoring far lower than other nearby cafes
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(AlyssaGarcia/Emerald) Amazon Park has a 3.5 running trail located in Eugene, Ore. Along the way are multiple other recreation structures.
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What to know about safety in Eugene
With thousands of students coming to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon this year, it’s important to know: how safe is Eugene?
By Hanna Kalan City News Reporter
For many incoming students attending the University of Oregon, it will be their first experience with living in an unfamiliar city. It is important for students coming to Eugene to know where the safest places to live, work and commute are.
Fall term at the Craft Center
Attend an artist talk, take a workshop or practice your skills during openstudio hours. Here is your complete guide to everything happening at the Craft Center this fall
By Romie Avivi Stuhl Arts & Culture Writer
The Craft Center, located on the ground floor of the EMU, provides students and community members with glass, ceramics, woodworking, painting, jewelry, fibers, darkroom photography and metalsmithing art studios. Previous experience, an orientation or the purchase of materials may be required to use some studios.
How UO determines its acceptance rate
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The science behind offers of admission and how the university determines its enrollment goals
By Reilly Norgren Campus News Reporter
Every year, the University of Oregon sets an enrollment goal in order to determine how many offers of admission are necessary for that year.
According to the College Board, the not-for-profit association that administers the SAT, the UO’s current acceptance rate for incoming students is 86%. This means that for every 100 students who apply to
Construction breakdown of recent UO projects
UO has many construction projects being done on campus, here are updates on the major three: Kalapuya Ilihi, the Hamilton Walton Transformation Project and the Heritage Project
By Jasmine Saboorian Campus News Editor
The University of Oregon currently has multiple construction projects taking place on campus, the major three are Kalapuya Ilihi Hall, the Hamilton Walton Transformation Project and the Heritage Renovation Project.
Darin Dehle, UO director of design and construction, said that Kalapuya Ilihi is undergoing construction due to structural issues that have created cracks in the walls of the building.
“Currently, what’s going on is we’re fixing some structural issues with the building to make sure that it is safe for the condition of if there’s an earthquake,” Dehle said.
Dehle said that the source of the issue is something that cannot be spoken about nor has been determined yet due to ongoing legal action.
Global Scholars Hall previously experienced a similar issue during construction that generated deflection in the floors that are now structurally stable, according to Dehle.
Construction at Kalapuya is set to finish in March 2025 and the residence hall will be open for reoccupation in fall 2025. The pricing for this construction project is not allowed to be commented on because of the legal action, Dehle said.
“We’re currently finishing work related to the structural upgrades, but to do them, we had to take a lot of spaces apart,” Dehle said. “So we have to put all those back together between now and spring so that we can reoccupy in the fall.”
Phase Three of the Hamilton Walton Transformation Project is currently underway, which consists of “removing Hamilton Hall and turning that area into a green space for campus,” Dehle said.
The overall project is expected to cost over $200 million,
Dehle said.
“Right now, we have students in Hamilton Hall because of the fact that Kalapuya is closed down,” Dehle said. “And so we are scheduled to start the demolition process on that as soon as Kalapuya is finished.”
According to Dehle, the demolition of Hamilton is antici-
“Right now, we have basically demolished the interior portions of those buildings that were getting renovated,” Dehle said. “We were doing structural updates with those buildings because both of those buildings were built prior to 1900 and are unreinforced masonry buildings, so they would not perform very well in an earthquake.”
Both of those buildings were built prior to 1900 and are unreinforced masonry buildings, so they would not perform very well in an earthquake.
—Darin Dehle UO director of design and construction “ “
pated to begin next summer, and there will also be the insertion and construction of beach volleyball courts on the same green space that is set to be ready by early September 2025.
The Heritage Renovation Project is the name of the construction project consisting of the renovations of University Hall and Villard Hall, UO’s two oldest buildings. The budget for the Heritage Project is about $87.8 million, Dehle said, and about $62.6 million is coming from state funding.
Dehle said that over the course of the next year they will begin putting offices and classrooms back together in the spaces for reoccupancy.
Other concerns with both buildings were ADA compliance issues, old systems within the buildings like heat and air conditioning, old elevators, old bathrooms and old AV equipment within the classrooms. These are all being renovated and brought up to code, according to Dehle.
The outsides of the buildings are undergoing restoration work, as well.
“The windows have all been taken out at this point in time and they’re all getting fixed, they’re not getting replaced, we’re keeping as much of the old product there as we can, but they’re doing a lot of repairs,” Dehle said.
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Delta Ponds Trail construction nearing completion
The construction of the Delta Ponds Loop Trail is close to wrapping up after years of planning and negotiations to meet the city’s longtime vision for the trail
Now in the final stages of construction, City of North Eugene Landscape Architect Philip Richardson said he hopes the trail will fully open up to the public in a grand opening event sometime around October.
“What’s really exciting about the project is that you go from just a one-way out-and-back kind of trail to a loop with a bridge that provides really nice viewing opportuni-
This is kind of the first time we’ve had an accessible loop in a natural area right in the heart of town, so it’s pretty unique for that.
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—Philip
Richardson North Eugene Landscape Architect
least 20 years,” Holts said. “I think it’s going to be wonderful to finally complete it and I think there’ll be a lot of happy walkers and runners that’ll use the loop to see more of the natural area.”
The project faced delays early on due to the COVID-19 pandemic which caused material cost increases and needed permit extensions from multiple agencies. Richardson said another large delay arose when they needed to negotiate property easement and get permission from a neighboring landowner who owned a portion of the necessary property.
“It’s taken a lot of people to get to this point, a lot of teamwork to negotiate easements and to work through all these permit details,” Richardson said. “As a designer, oftentimes you don’t get exactly what you want, but I think the concept is great [and the end project] is going to be really nice and very popular.”
The final piece of construction is the ongoing work on the boardwalk that connects to the 100-foot-long pedestrian bridge. A delay on the boardwalk segment occurred due to geotechnical issues, but those complications have since been resolved and are now going through the final reviews on the structure.
“I’ve been, like many people, frustrated that it’s taken this long, but a lot of these things were just really out of our hands,” Richardson said. “Considering the obstacles, the pandemic, working with a concerned landowner, all of those things, I’m just really happy that we’re close to being done. I think it’s going to be a beautiful trail.”
Richardson said that it is one of the few wheelchair-accessible trails in that part of town in a natural area. He said that the project has been designed with that in mind as the trail is sufficiently wide and the slopes aren’t too great.
The trail will also increase accessibility for local residents to visit. Richardson said the project makes a connection to Goodpasture Island Road that connects to the neighborhood and provides an adequate walking distance for those people.
“I think as a destination and as a local resident of that area, it’s going to provide a better experience, which was already a good experience, but now it’ll make a loop so much more satisfying to walk on,” Richardson said. “It’s one of these things that kind of hits all of the habitat and recreation, aesthetics, it’s accessible, so we’re very excited
Espresso Roma’s health violations
What health inspection scores did other Eugene cafes brew up?
Dark Pine Coffee
A local coffee shop operating in Eugene for 25 years, received a perfect score of 100 on July 15, 2024.
Meraki Coffee Co.
This establishment offers locally sourced coffee in Midtown Eugene, scored 100 on May 14, 2024.
Vero Espresso House Eugene cafe operating since 2009, earned a score of 97 on May 23, 2024.
re-inspections later in the year. The health inspectors cited Espresso Roma’s numerous problems including a lack of maintenance, improper date marking and holding temperatures for food, inadequate cleaning measures and more.
Espresso Roma previously maintained strong scores between 2017 and 2022. It received scores in the 90s and even peaked at 100 in 2018 and 2019. Its lowest score between 2017 and 2022 was 84, which it received on March 22, 2018.
Starting in 2023, however, the cafe started to slip and face challenges in staying consistent with its previously high scores. The cafe’s building also includes broken restaurant surfaces, potentially creating bacteria breeding grounds. The deteriorating state of their building includes rotting floors, a leaking roof and floor drain debris.
On Aug. 1, an inspector found “numerous flies in preparation areas in the facility,” ordering the cafe to immediately submit a pest control plan to the county.
Two weeks later, the cafe had not submitted the pest control plan and flies were still near food preparation. Espresso Roma submitted the plan during a second re-inspection, on August 20.
The cafe’s other ongoing problems since 2023, such as high temperatures for food and poor cleaning habits, have continued. Employees have been observed not practicing frequent hand washing when preparing food and beverages and food, and food was also found incorrectly date-marked.
Toxic cleaning materials in the cafe are left near food, too. The report revealed that cans of fly spray and Raid, a spray repellent used to kill insects and pests, were stored “under the counter adjacent to food storage at the front counter service area.”
Consuming Raid or similar insecticides can pose life-threatening effects, such as insecticide poisoning.
The Lane County Health Department suggests food should be kept at “135°F or above, or at 41°F or below,” to avoid the “temperature danger zone” where food-borne illnesses are most likely to germinate.
Yet on the same early August inspection, Espresso Roma kept sliced tomatoes, shredded cheese, par-cooked chicken, sliced cheese and yogurt all stored above 41°F. The cafe also kept burritos at as low as 128°F.
The cafe failed to fix the violations two weeks after the initial inspection. 14 days later, it still hadn’t corrected their ongoing behavior.
The cafe was found with debris built up “on the underside of the bottom of the slicer blade and guard,” which was first found on July 10, 2023. This occurred twice that year and had not been removed by the time of the follow-up.
Lane County’s Environmental Health office has cited six re-inspection reports since 2023, which require more frequent inspections until all violations have been corrected.
On January 27, 2023, Espresso Roma was cited for cross-contamination violations.
The inspection report indicated that fresh-cut tomatoes, sliced turkey and ham were not properly stored to protect against cross-contamination. Cross-contamination can occur when bacteria is spread from one food product to another through things such as contaminated utensils, tables, cutting boards and/or improper storage.
According to the Center for Disease Control, cross-contamination poses a threat to consumers as bacteria can lead to foodborne illness.
Despite the health violations, many students on campus share a positive experience at Espresso Roma.
“I think it has a really cool family vibe to it. I know for our club that we have, we have a lot of meetings and conversations over there so it’s a really good place to hang, do some homework. It’s a good spot,” said Zoe Kingsley, a sophomore at Bushnell University.
Freshman Kris Hauke also has fond memories of the cafe. “I remember it being a nice, small, and cozy place. Just like a very classic cafe really so it’s a very nice vibe for a campus that already has really nice vibes,” he said.
A Lane County Public Health inspector did not respond to the Emerald’s multiple requests for comment regarding Espresso Roma’s violations.
The Emerald also reached out to Espresso Roma management for comment on the violations. The current manager did not attend a scheduled interview and has not responded to the Emeralds’ multiple follow-up requests for comment.
Roma’s history of violations
Despite numerous repeated food safety violations warnings, Espresso Roma, a campus-favorite coffee shop on East 13th Avenue, continues to underperform in health inspections, potentially putting its customers at risk
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As an opinion writer for the Daily Emerald, she covers selfcare, sports, wellness, politics and mental health and enjoys thrifting, running or hiking in her spare time.
UO should be doing more to beautify construction on campus
By Brianna Carrasquillo Opinion Columnist
As an East Coast native, I get hit with the “Why Oregon?” question at least twice a week.
One answer among a plethora holds true: the environment. The accessibility to nature, the perfectly-sized college town cozied up along Franklin Boulevard and East 13th Avenue and a walkable campus honoring the natural splendor of pine trees that grace areas between academic buildings and residence halls. It’s truly idyllic.
I have one anthropogenic concern with it though: the relentless construction overshadowing the institution’s beauty. It turns once-inviting spaces into a maze of disfigurement.
I recently toured Oregon lacrosse hopefuls and their families around campus. This time of year, the beautification of University of Oregon’s campus shines as dewy glass windows wonderfully juxtapose the university’s varied academic structures. Greco-Roman architecture paired next to minimalist, open-concept buildings offers a dynamic dialogue between the classical and the contemporary.
“Is this building…open? It looks a bit, uh, undercooked,” questioned a recruit as we tried to scurry past Knight Library. “The library is undergoing construction as you might be able to guess. But don’t worry, it’ll be done by 2026!” I replied. “I bet they’re ecstatic about that,” I sarcastically remarked to myself.
With a goal of “marrying historic context and legacy with the future of research and innovation,” Knight Library remains in remission while constructive efforts are set forth to propel the campus into a forward-thinking environment.
As athletic recruits step onto campus, they want to feel at home. For UO students embarking on their first quarter back to campus, they
are home. Despite not having much of a say on this debate, college students want an unblemished campus in their lifetime, too.
When they were working on the Duck Store and apartments on 13th and Kincaid,” Oregon master’s student Maddie Huelbig said, “that was super annoying.”
Huelbig, who resides in off-campus housing, said she has a car but often walks to and from campus. She explained the inconvenience of building sites on and around UO’s campus that detract from the natural beauty of the university. Candidly, she admits it to be vexing when in search of a study spot that isn’t penetrated by construction clamor nearby.
Being in school for the summer term, I was also able to reflect on the nuisance that it brings. If I was planning on a hot girl walk, I had to stay attuned as I approached the College of Education and took a detour path around the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery. On the way to the athletic fields, I’m mindful not to trample someone on my bike as the Knight Science Center’s Building 2 is being pieced together and pedestrian footpaths converge.
UO could benefit from concealing its construction in a creative way to minimize visual disruption. One option could be to encourage artistic barriers, such as leveraging local artists’ work or that of UO students to place on display while the laborious projects ensue.
Another way to divert from public eyesores is to install a temporary landscape.
Imagine this: you’re rucking across a cement path on a hazy Tuesday morning. Gazing in front, you notice a botanical tapestry surrounding your walkway. Ignoring the dull plastic wraps encasing your once-beloved study hall, you’re suddenly grounded and reminded of what sets UO apart.
Never mind the eroding bricks and structural issues that the library is quietly remediating. Flowers and warm-toned foliage create a visual discourse that overlooks the building’s unremarkable facade. Drawing attention from the less appealing aspects of construction but still fostering community in nearby sites. The thoughtful placement of greenery or student artwork can elevate the campus aesthetic, despite its impermanence. Nonetheless, it serves as a reminder that even amidst edification projects, beauty can thrive.
(Molly McPherson/Emerald) A hole in the concrete outside of Lillis Business Complex sits surrounded by caution cones and a mesh divider.
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BELOW: The Knight Library’s front facade is covered in scaffolding as construction is underway.
Add these eight songs to your back to school playlist
A Daily Emerald playlist for the back to school season
By Josh Berk Arts & Culture Writer
The start of the school year marks a great time for change and great tunes. Presenting: back to school blues.
1. “Last Laugh” - Badbadnotgood
Badbadnotgood is coming off a heater with its recent drop of the three-sided LP “Mid Spiral.” Every track would make my “best of the year” list, but “Last Laugh” is on my decade list, making it the perfect instrumental for your first steps back on campus.
2. “Sabotage” - Snow Strippers
Snow Strippers is one of my favorite duos making music right now. It’s exciting take on dance music is extremely unique. I couldn’t exclude “Sabotage” from this list, as the infectious beat fills my thoughts nearly every waking moment of the day.
3. “Like a Movie” - Duster
A long time favorite band of mine, Duster’s sixth album is one of it’s best. The band’s resurgence in the early years of TikTok have brought popularity the group had never experienced before. On this new LP, Duster explores more sounds and lands on “Like a Movie.” To me, it’s the ultimate Duster track of the 21st century.
4. “Feminine Adornments” - julie
From it’s debut single “flutter,” I have been in love with julie. The young trio is my favorite band to come out of the 2020s, and it isn’t slowing down. Influences on the trio’s recent album remain similar: grunge, shoegaze and sonic youth. This new project is its most refined to date, and “Feminine Adornments” will be in all my playlists at least until winter term.
5. “1/500” - Spirit of the Beehive
SOTBH is another band I am hopelessly obsessed with. Its most recent album departs from its almost perfected style of rock and leans into a pop songwriting structure. While this is not my favorite SOTBH albums, tracks like “1/500” stand out as perhaps its magnum opus, and the soundscapes fit a stroll around Eugene well.
6. “Killing Time” - Magdalena Bay
“Killing Time” is a highlight off an album full of anyone else’s career highs. Magdalena Bay has really hit its stride with “Imaginal Disk,” but I keep coming back to this track in particular. It’s a warm welcome to a likely permanent staple in my rotation.
7. “Clean Heart” - Sade
Sade season is among us. It’s hard to choose a favorite Sade song when every one of the very few songs she has released is a masterpiece. But “Clean Heart” is right at the top of the list for me. Plus, it’s a little hard not to get pumped for the school year with that sick saxophone.
8. “Half the World Away” - Oasis
Welcome back Oasis, we missed you. Originally a B-side, this track became one of my favorite Oasis songs the first time I hit play. It also completely embodies a return to school for me, and might for you too.
Existing at the same time as so many fantastic bands is rewarding to those willing to put in the effort towards discovering them. What a time to be alive.
Treasures of the trails: The best places to run in Eugene
Pre’s
Trail and the West and East Bank river paths
Named after famed UO runner Steve Prefontaine, Pre’s trail is the ultimate spot to experience the energy of TrackTown USA. The trail starts just under a mile from campus near Autzen Stadium and winds through grassy fields and quiet forests along the Willamette River. It’s padded with mulch and ideal for that obnoxious runner’s knee pain.
The dirt trail section runs for about three miles, creating the perfect out and back 10k. But for those looking to go the distance, continue onto the West Bank Path and cruise through Alton Baker Park. The Eugene Marathon course follows this trail, so whether you’re training for the big day or just wanting to run in the footsteps of legends, this is the spot.
Amazon running trails
For those living in the East Eugene neighborhoods, Amazon Park is your own personal playground. It’s just under two miles from campus and surrounded by quiet neighborhoods. A mulch trail forms a perfect one mile loop through the park and then continues along Amazon Creek for another two miles.
There are trails on either side of the creek, so and runners can cross over and make it a loop at any time via the many bridges. The trail is bordered by golden grasses and fall foliage. It’s mostly quiet and uncrowded, but in the mornings, it may as well be runner’s social hour — prepare your breathless good mornings and awkward nods of solidarity.
Hendricks Park trails
If you want to get away from Eugene, Hendricks Park is a forest haven right in town. It’s just a half a mile from campus, but this park feels like you’re somewhere else entirely. Run by Oregon white oaks and Douglas firs and ferny underbrush on the Ribbon Trail to Old Road Trail, a three mile out and back route, and add on the Old Firebreak Loop for an extra three quarter mile. These trails are a bit hillier than the others and are also great for hiking. Bear in mind, this trail network is pretty heavily wooded, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to bring a buddy for safety.
(AlyssaGarcia/Emerald) Amazon Park has a 3.5 running trail located in Eugene, Ore.Along the way are multiple other recreation structures.
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The Recall Claire Syrett campaign claimed on their website that Councilor Syrett “regularly dismissed their concerns and even denigrated them in personal terms.” The campaign also claimed that Syrett ignored notes and emails from her constituents regarding the MovingAhead project.
There were over 2,300 votes to remove her
also attended the public forum. The official cutoff date for officiating the recall vote is Oct. 3.
During the public forum portion of the meeting, two 4J high school students testified on behalf of the climate crisis, urging the City Council to take initiative in retrofitting buildings in Eugene to be less fossil fuel dependent.
Mason Tyler, a junior at North Eugene High School, said he hopes the Council continues to be proactive in supporting concrete policy to 1, 2023.
A majority of the community members who spoke during the public forum advocated against the fireworks ban. Statements against the ban included the ban would increase the demand for more dangerous illegal fireworks and would reduce revenue for local nonprofits who have historically depended upon fireworks sales.
The City Council successfully voted to ban the use of all fireworks in the city of Eugene.
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The Recall Claire Syrett campaign claimed on their website that Councilor Syrett “regularly dismissed their concerns and even denigrated them in personal terms.” The campaign also claimed that Syrett ignored notes and emails from her constituents regarding the MovingAhead project. There were over 2,300 votes to remove her
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Natalie Crowder and Richard Locke, president of the Eugene Business Alliance, two of the largest contributors to the Recall Claire Syrett campaign, also attended the public forum. The official cutoff date for officiating the recall vote is Oct. 3. During the public forum portion of the meeting, two 4J high school students testified on behalf of the climate crisis, urging the City Council to take initiative in retrofitting buildings in Eugene to be less fossil fuel dependent. Mason Tyler, a junior at North Eugene High School, said he hopes the Council continues to be proactive in supporting concrete policy to
“This is just a harbinger of a future in which elections truly won’t matter unless we take action to combat this strategy.”
City Councilor Claire Syrett, environmental activists and community members against firework ban spoke at Monday’s Sept. 26 Eugene City Council meeting. City council members thanked Syrett, who faces a recall after she voted in favor of the MovingAhead project that identified an area in her ward for bus-only lanes. Supporters of the recall said the project would remove two car lanes and increase traffic congestion — and that bus ridership has decreased since 2012. Petitioners said they were angry Syrett “supports an EmX system not wanted and not responsive to new eco-friendly transportation alternatives.”
Opposing sides of a movement to recall Eugene
Syrett made a statement contesting the fairness of her recall. “This kind of anti-democratic strategy to undermine and remove duly elected public officials should raise alarms for all who care about our representative democracy, regardless of your political affiliation or ideological point of view,” Syrett said.
compared to 1,600 votes to keep her.
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SYRETT’S PUBLIC FORUM
The Recall Claire Syrett campaign claimed on their website that Councilor Syrett “regularly dismissed their concerns and even denigrated them in personal terms.” The campaign also claimed that Syrett ignored notes and emails from her constituents regarding the MovingAhead project. There were over 2,300 votes to remove her
Mason Tyler, a junior at North Eugene High School, said he hopes the Council continues to be proactive in supporting concrete policy to
Important topics of discussion included Eugene’s firework ban, climate accountability and Claire Syrett’s final days as acting Ward 7 councilor.
NEWS CITY COUNCILOR CLAIRE
During the public forum portion of the meeting, two 4J high school students testified on behalf of the climate crisis, urging the City Council to take initiative in retrofitting buildings in Eugene to be less fossil fuel dependent.
Supporters of the recall said the project would remove two car lanes and increase traffic congestion — and that bus ridership has decreased since 2012. Petitioners said they were angry Syrett “supports an EmX system not wanted and not responsive to new eco-friendly transportation alternatives.”
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Opposing sides of a movement to recall Eugene City Councilor Claire Syrett, environmental activists and community members against firework ban spoke at Monday’s Sept. 26 Eugene City Council meeting. City council members thanked Syrett, who faces a recall after she voted in favor of the MovingAhead project that identified an area in her ward for bus-only lanes.
Natalie Crowder and Richard Locke, president of the Eugene Business Alliance, two of the largest contributors to the Recall Claire Syrett campaign, also attended the public forum. The official cutoff date for officiating the recall vote is Oct. 3.
“This kind of anti-democratic strategy to undermine and remove duly elected public officials should raise alarms for all who care about our representative democracy, regardless of your political affiliation or ideological point of view,” Syrett said. “This is just a harbinger of a future in which elections truly won’t matter unless we take action to combat this strategy.”
compared to 1,600 votes to keep her. Syrett made a statement contesting the fairness of her recall.
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Important topics of discussion included Eugene’s firework ban, climate accountability and Claire Syrett’s final days as acting Ward 7 councilor.
FINAL PUBLIC FORUM
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OREGON FALL SOFTBALL PREVIEW
How will the Ducks shape up in their Big Ten tuneup?
By Joe Krasnowski Sports Reporter
Out with the old, in with the new.
Head coach Melyssa Lombardi will get her first chance to see her revamped roster with the addition of three top-20 players and four key transfers as when the Ducks begin fall Softball play on Oct. 13th.
The Ducks went undefeated in “Fall Ball” a year ago, and it would be a shock to see one of the non-Division 1 teams that come to town dethrone Lombardi’s team. However, as has proven time and again, the fall proves as a significant time for lineups and position battles to shape up against different, albeit lesser, competition.
Lombardi’s program underwent significant change over the offseason with the departure of
Ducks defeat UCLA 34-13 in Saturday
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seven stalwart seniors. Ushering in the team’s Big Ten era, her team will look to rely on returning seniors Paige Sinicki, who won a Gold Glove a year ago, Kai Luschar (.410 batting average, 27 steals) and key arms Elise Sokolsky (9-3, 2.59 ERA, 6) and Taylor Spencer (7-4, 2.94 ERA).
The biggest non-graduation departure for the Ducks came in the form of former-ace Stevie Hansen who transferred to the University of Washington after a sub-par junior season.
On the other side of the transfer portal however, Lombardi secured commitments from pitchers Staci Chambers (Cal State Fullerton) and Lyndsey Grein (Virginia Tech) as well as infielder Dez Patmon from New Mexico State.
Key freshman additions from the Ducks No.16 ranked class nationally (according to Extra In-
ning Softball) include Kaylynn Jones — the No. 6 ranked Freshman in the nation — infielder Rylee McCoy, and outfielder Elyse Kresho.
The Ducks went 38-17 onea year ago, including a 14-10 record in a remarkably difficult Pac-12 and will look to improve upon their Regional exit against Oklahoma. The Ducks will look to progress past the opening round of the postseason for the second time in the Lombardi era as they begin their quest for the Big Ten.
(Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)
ABOVE: Kai
(22) gets hyped up after getting a Cal
Upcoming softball schedule
OCT. 13, 2024
Oregon begin its fall ball slate against Clackamas Community College and Southwestern Oregon Community College at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively.
OCT. 19, 2024
Oregon will host Oregon Tech in an 10-inning game with a doubleheader the day after against Western Washington.
OCT. 23, 2024
The Ducks will play another 10-inning game against Western Oregon with the fall season concluding on Oct. 27 with games against College of the Siskiyous and Southern Oregon.
Attendance for all games is free, with each game being assigned a charitable cause.
Olympics recap: Oregon in the spotlight
did the Ducks fare in Paris?
By Joe Krasnowski Sports Reporter
The University of Oregon prides itself on being among the world’s best in athletic achievement. And at no greater point what its mission realized as four different Ducks took home medals at this Summer’s Paris Olympics, representing their country, and their alma mater against the best in the world.
Holding a roster spot on a star-studded USA women’s basketball team, Sabrina Ionescu averaged 5.5 points per game and over 40% from three-point-range as the women’s team won its eighth-straight gold medal. Ionescu averaged over three assists per game as the U.S women tallied their world-best 61st-consecutive win at the Olympic Games.
Continuing the Ducks’ dominance on the court, current Oregon transfer Elisa Mevius took home gold for team Germany in the women’s 3x3 tournament. Mevius, who transferred from Siena University, averaged 3.6 points per game for Germany. She’s known for her defense and is expected to play a key role for the Ducks this upcoming season.
And the Ducks’ prominence in Eugene as “TrackTown USA”
set its sights globally as a pair of athletes, Cole Hocker and Jessica Hull, took home medals of their own.
Hocker, who also took first-place in the men’s 5,000 qualifiers in Eugene, recorded an Olympic record time of 3:27.65 at the Stade de France to earn the gold. Hocker left the UO in 2021
Jessica Hull who graduated from the UO in 2019, earned a silver medal with the fifth-highest score in history while representing Australia in the women’s 1,500 meters.
And although not medaling in the women’s shot put, Jaida Ross, who grew up in Medford and was a state champion for North Medford High, finished fourth at the olympics, just an inch and a half from a medal. Ross is expected to return to Eugene to cap off her remarkable collegiate career.
Although not all medaling, a total of 15 Ducks current and former earned a spot on Paris Olympic Rosters, making their school and countries proud
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LEFT:
Luschar
runner out at home preventing Cal from scoring. The Oregon Softball team defeats California 4-3 in their second game against them in a doubleheader on March 8, 2024, in Eugene, Ore., at Jane Sanders Stadium.
