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The Emerald has enlisted its Arts and Culture staff to highlight the best songs of 2015, which was a strong year for music. From experimental electronic to garage punk, find out what the Emerald’s favorites songs of the year were. “ELEVATOR OPERATOR� BY COURTNEY BARNETT
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In three minutes and 14 seconds, Barnett tells you all you need to know about a man whose attempt at getting some fresh air at his workplace rooftop is taken as an attempt to kill himself. Barnett sings for the song’s protagonist: “I’m not suicidal, just idling insignificantly; I come up here for perception and clarity,� says the song’s protagonist. “I like to pretend I’m playing Sim City / all the people look like ants from up here!� The track encapsulates everything brilliant about Barnett’s idiosyncracies – vivid imagery (“her hair pulled so tight you can see her skeleton�), a mundane-but-fascinated worldview, and a nod toward how an innocent gesture can be comically blown out of proportion.
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“Souvenir� is a perfect example of the “lazy theologian’s� uniqueness, which brings together tantalizing production, layers of lyrics and a feature from Hemlock Ernst (also known as Sam Herring from Future Islands). But this isn’t even Milo’s best track, the real highlight is witnessing the perfect flow from Hemlock Ernst. He says it himself in the song that he’s trying to copy Milo and it’s evident with his smooth flow and postmodernist references. Hemlock and Milo go so well together that it’s hard to believe that Hemlock is part of a synth pop indie band. The lyrics that the two recite are so deep and layered that they’ll make you want to revisit the song to find the hidden meaning. It’s a great example of Milo’s work and a reference for the rest of the layered and diverse album.
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Zac Carper is lucky to be alive. After surviving multiple overdoses and kicking drugs (meth, heroin and cocaine, to name a few) and alcohol for good, Carper wrote the ultimate drugged anthem about dropping out of school and taking a destructive road trip up the West Coast — where, apparently, “you can’t buy liquor in Oregon.� The song flies by, feeling like a patched together series of hazily recalled memories and a desperate desire to escape the suburbs. It mixes an anthemic punk singalong with the insanely catchy bridge about deciding to stay high and dangerous rather than living a life of safety and boredom. Luckily for listeners, Carper came close to death enough times that he chose safety, hopefully promising strong future albums, such as this year’s Too and FIDLAR’s 2013 self titled debut album.
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“Jugg� didn’t have to be this emotional, but it’s better for it. It’s a pop-rap song about teaching a girl how to sling drugs. It’s also the rawest and most balls-out, soulful vocal performance of the year. Listen to how Fetty’s voice slurs as he starts the first verse before locking into an incredible vibrato, or how he switches to a macho growl to let his girl know she “ain’t fuckin’ with no scrub.� By itself, “Jugg� feels ecstatic and is an enthusiastic championing of the drugdealer life. But its parent album, Fetty Wap, is filled with desperate songs that make it clear he wants to get out of this life as best he can and that his connections to his crew and girlfriend are the only things keeping him sane. In this context, “Jugg� isn’t an advertisement — it’s a cry of desperation.
Inspired by a brush with death from a car accident, “Breaker� focuses on trying to overcome fear and trauma and it’s probably the most beautiful and emotionally evocative song this year. The song starts off atop a rhythmic, groove-based bass-line accompanied by glimmering guitar, synth and frontman Bradford Cox’s signature charming vocals before skyrocketing into an almost impossibly good chorus. “Breaking the waves again and though I try / The ocean is strong I cannot stem the tide,� Cox croons in perseverance. “Breaker� questions will and determination in a way that’s downright poignant, but does it in a cinematic and untouchable fashion.
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Looking for soup recipes to keep warm in the winter? Here are a few options. As the weather gets colder, it’s the perfect time to make hot soups to share with friends. Here are a few soup recipes.
Cream of Potato Soup (serves about four)
Ingredients: 6 medium-sized potatoes 1 quart of chicken of broth 1 large carrot 1 medium onion 3 tbsp. of olive oil Salt to taste Directions: 1. Skin the potatoes, then cut into 1/2 inch cubes. 2. Shred the carrots. 3. Dice the onion into fine pieces. Then in a pot, sautĂŠ the onions and carrots on medium heat in the olive oil for a few minutes. 4. Carefully pour the broth into the pot, then add the potatoes. Then add the salt and stir. 5. Bring to a boil then cook until the potatoes are tender (about 20-25 minutes). 6. Turn the heat off and let cool. Then puree the mixture using a blender or mixer. 7. Put the mixture back into the pot and bring to a boil again for a few minutes. 8. Enjoy!
Light Zucchini Soup (serves about four)
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp. onion powder A few drops of lemon juice 1 quart of chicken broth 5 zucchini 1/4 cup of orzo 2 tbsp. of olive oil Salt to taste Parmesan cheese (optional) Directions: 1. Pour the chicken broth in a pot, add the onion powder and bring to a boil. 2. While the broth is boiling, wash the zucchini, cut off the ends, then shred the zucchini using a cheese grater over a plate. 3. Once the broth is boiling, carefully pour the zucchini and orzo inside. Add the lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Stir everything and let cook on medium heat for eight minutes. 4. Serve with Parmesan cheese and enjoy.
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Homemade Chicken Soup (serves about six) Ingredients: 1 quart of chicken broth 1 quart of water 4 stocks of celery 3 large carrots 1/2 of a large onion 3/4 cup of orzo 10 to 12 oz. of chicken breast Salt to taste Pepper to taste (optional) Parmesan cheese (optional) Directions: 1. Chop the onion into very fine pieces. 2. Chop the celery and carrots, separately, into fine pieces. 3. Cut the chicken into 1/4 in. cubes. 4. Pour the chicken broth and water into a large pot. Stir, and bring to a boil. 5. Pour the carrots into the broth and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. 6. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the orzo. 7. Let cook for 20 minutes. 8. Add the orzo and let cook for eight minutes. 9. Stir everything together and serve with parmesan cheese.
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With the new year came new laws that went into effect. Here is a break down:
Oregon is the 4th state to require paid sick leave:
Behind California, Massachusetts and Connecticut, Senate Bill 454 requires companies with 10 or more workers to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave every year.
Wage transparency law:
House Bill 2007 protects employees who inquire about, discuss or disclose any information about their wages.
“Ban the Box� law (House Bill 3025):
In 2015, Oregon, Georgia, New York, Ohio, Vermont and Virginia all passed a law that prevents employers from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history on an application form or prior to conducting an interview. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico and Rhode Island have already implemented it.
Domestic Worker Rights:
Senate Bill 552 means that domestic workers will receive overtime pay, periods of rest, paid vacation time and freedom from harassment.
Personal injury protection guarantee:
Senate Bill 411 ensures that people with auto insurance can get the full amount of uninsured motorist coverage (and underinsured coverage) if they are injured by an at-fault, uninsured driver. This applies to those with insurance policies issued or renewed after Jan. 2. In order to get full coverage, consumers must contact their auto insurance providers and say they want all of their auto policies renewed or reissued.
“New Motor Voter� law:
House Bill 2177 ensures every eligible voter receives a ballot.
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Expanding access to birth control in the state:
House Bill 2879 gives pharmacists the ability to prescribe birth control, so women will no longer have to visit their doctors to receive contraceptive prescriptions. House Bill 3343 requires insurance companies to cover a full year of birth control.
Guns out of the hands of domestic abusers:
Senate Bill 525 was passed in alignment with the federal Violence Against Women Act.
Reduction of the carbon intensity of transportation:
Senate Bill 324 aims to create cleaner air, fewer emissions of greenhouse gases and the development of a homegrown alternative fuels industry. It aims to reduce carbon intensity by 10 percent over the next 10 years.
Protect college students from unfair fees:
House Bill 2832 protects college students from unfair fees, requiring all contracts between public universities and third-party institutions that disburse student aid money to comply with federal consumer protection guidelines. The new law prohibits transaction fees, inactivity fees and revenue-sharing policies in an effort to lessen the financial burden on students.
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Echo Electuary boasts a wide array of cannabis-based edible products. (Cole Elsasser)
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or the uninitiated, eating a marijuana-infused edible may invoke an intense, overwhelming episode if overdone. For others like Rodger Voelker, who says he’s only touched marijuana “with gloves on,� edibles represent a more disconcerting experience that lasts longer than a few hours. “I can’t think of any commodity in the modern market that is even close to the complexity of this one,� said Voelker, lab director of Oregon Growers Analytical. “There is no precedent in this country for delivering a medicine – a pharmaceutical – in high doses in cake, ice cream, in root beer,� he said. 2016 will be a pivotal year for Eugene’s marijuana edible producers and cannabis analysis labs, like OG Analytical, which will go
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through rigorous licensing from Oregon state agencies. Before this year, these businesses have been operating without established industry standards. These new regulations arrive before edibles reach the recreational marketplace, with Oregon Liquor Control Commission-licensed dispensaries opening late this year. By June 4 this year, labs will have to meet new accreditation standards from the Oregon Health Authority. There are no verified procedures for testing potency in marijuana products. “You could declare today that you’re a lab and issue certificates,� said Voelker, who says Senate Bill 3460, which established these labs, was too vague. “No one will check. You don’t have to do any testing or anything. There’s no stipulations or requirements. Zero.� Voelker received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Oregon in 1996. He analyzes marijuana samples for quality control,
including the levels of any pesticides, mildew, mold and active chemicals, like CBD or THC at his lab in west Eugene. This data ultimately informs the labels on bottles and packages when cannabis is sold at dispensaries. OG Analytical has developed two sufficient methods for analyzing THC potency in the countless strains of marijuana out there. However, edible analysis varies from item to item. It’s a different process for ice cream, soda, pizza, beef jerky or anything else that comes through the lab — where the THC compound is separated from everything else in the product. The process for looking at a peanut butter cookie may be totally inapplicable for a chocolate chip cookie. New standards for edible labeling and packaging take effect on April 1. The packaging must be resealable, opaque and child-resistant. On Oct. 1, licensing from the OHA takes
effect for Oregon’s medical edible producers, which will need to operate from a commercial kitchen registered for medical marijuana production. In other words, any business that wants to make edibles for both medical and recreational markets will have to do so from two separately licensed kitchens from the OHA and OLCC, respectively, as per state law. “Everything about my business is going to change completely in the year 2016,” said David McNicoll, owner of the Eugenebased Dave’s Space Cakes: home of the gluten-free, cannabisinfused chocolate mini-cupcake. “It’s going to be a monumental task to go from where I am now, to having a commercial kitchen facility that fills all the requirements.” McNicoll is the chair of the Oregon Responsible Edibles Council, a trade association to represent Oregon’s small, independently owned edible-producing businesses. OREC plans to start a public education campaign to encourage firsttime edible users to take it slow and “Try 5.” As in, try 5 mg. This is intended to dissuade new consumers from overindulging on a potent marijuana-infused chocolate bar. The state of Oregon determines 5 mg of THC as one dose and an edible package cannot contain more than 50 mg total, which is half the legal recreational dose in both Colorado and Washington. McNicoll said that the OHA is reluctant to raise the cannabis dose to 10 mg in an effort to prevent children from an accidental ingestion or overdose. If the dose remains at a low 5 mg, the alternative for patients will be to consume multiple products in order to achieve the same medical effect. “There’s nothing to stop people from eating two or three chocolate bars,” said McNicoll, “but it’s a very questionable stance coming from the OHA to be promoting obesity.” Echo Electuary, based in west Eugene, is one such business represented within OREC, operated by UO graduates Ross Mills and Regan O’Reilly. The business will seek OHA and OLCC licensing this year. Echo Electuary was recently granted a land-use compatibility statement from the city of Eugene, which allows it to grow marijuana crops on-site. The business makes honey sticks, honey-ginger chews and a cinnamon-cacao honey spread, all infused with THC, CBD or some combination of the two. Mills cares for her own beehives and extracts the honey for the electuaries. She keeps an herb garden on their site
Ross Mills (left) and Regan O’Reilly are UO grads, as well as the operators of Echo Electuary, based in west Eugene. (Cole Elsasser)
where she grows thyme, rosemary, sage, peppermint, basil, lemon balm and lavender. She’s experimenting with new flavor combinations for their honey sticks, like vanilla-bean espresso, maple-thyme and turmeric-cardamom. License fees for the OLCC and OHA total nearly $14,000, plus the estimated cost to outfit a commercial kitchen that meets the requirements: roughly $40,000 — significant investments for a small business. “Building one [commercial kitchen] is expensive right now,” said O’Reilly, Echo Electuary’s production manager who creates cannabis oil extractions for the products. “It’s pretty prohibitive to build two [kitchens] for any small business.” Despite the expensive price tag on licensing, Oregon State Senator Floyd Prozanski says public safeguards are there for a reason; any industry that offers a commodity for leisure ought to meet some consumer-quality standards. “I want to make certain that we don’t over-standardize or overregulate it and increase the cost of production to the point where these smaller businesses aren’t able to make ends meet,” he said. Mills says the proposed regulations are so overprotective that the idea of maintaining a profitable, legal business while competing with black market prices is going to be difficult. “There’s so much momentum for [small business owners] today. Everything is based on relationships, trust and quality products,” said Mills. “Overnight things are changing in this industry; there are going to be changes forever. How is one supposed to stay adaptable and alive?” This divide between OHA and OLCC facilities will likely be reevaluated in the Oregon State Senate this February. “It’s becoming burdensome and there’s no real legitimate reason for it to be two separate [kitchens],” said Sen. Prozanski, who called these early changes within the industry’s development “growing pains.” But Voelker at OG Analytical says the cannabis industry’s growth doesn’t need to be complicated; he alludes to other standards in pharmaceutical, alcohol and tobacco industries that could be adopted for this industry. “We don’t have to keep reinventing things,” he said. “With all that said, the one I have the hardest time seeing how it fits would be edibles. Where does that fit? I can’t think of any commodity that comes close.”
Marijuana shatter at Echo Electuary. Made from cannabis oil, shatter is considered the purest form of cannabis concentrate. (Cole Elsasser)
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According to recent FBI crime statistics pulled from more than 600 U.S. schools there were tens of thousands of campus crime across the nation in the calendar year of 2013. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth led all schools in violent crimes, with 27 instances among 9,210 on-campus students. Property crime reports (a large issue in Eugene) were led nationally by Arizona State, where 1,131 cases were reported for the year. Where does University of Oregon stand in terms of total crimes? UOPD Communications Director and Public Information Officer Kelly McIver said it’s not that simple to determine. “Campuses are not easily, or logically, comparable. Schools differ dramatically in size of enrollment, size of campus footprint, number of buildings, sprawl into their communities and the size and nature of the communities, they occupy,� McIver said. By comparing the size of the student body to the average number of crimes reported, one can get a good grasp on crime in the area. According to the report, UO is slightly worse than average when it comes to campus crime. When looking at the violent/property crime breakdown for the campus area, 51.5 percent of the crimes are theft/burglary related. Bike theft accounts
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⚡ SPORTS DUCKS POISED TO REPEAT TRACK SUCCESS DURING 2016 INDOOR SEASON ➡ CHRISTOPHER
Edward Cheserek finishing first in the Twilight track and field meet at Hayward Field. Cheserek is one of the returning track stars at Oregon.
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The kind of success that Oregon track and field had last season will be difficult to replicate. Individuals shined on the national stage and championships were claimed. Yet, with the start of the 2016 indoor season just around the corner, the Ducks hope that this year will be just as memorable. Last year, Oregon swept the Outdoor Track and Field Championships and nearly did it in the indoor meet as well, with the men winning and the women taking second. Many of the athletes who helped push the team to that level of success have returned to this year’s roster. Star distance runner Edward Cheserek is back for a junior campaign in which he will look to add to his collection of accolades. Joining him are fellow returnees, junior Marcus Chambers (sprints), sophomore Nate Moore (jumps) and redshirt senior Greg Skipper (throws). For the women, all eyes should be on redshirt junior Jasmine Todd (jumps), senior Annie Leblanc (middle distance), redshirt junior Brittany Mann (throws) and junior Sasha Wallace (hurdles). Two surprising scorers from the outdoor championships — middle distance sophomores Blake Haney and Raevyn Rogers — should also be expected to take on bigger roles this season as they continue to progress. One of the biggest questions will be seeing how Devon Allen looks on the track as he continues to recover from a knee injury that he suffered on the football field. The redshirt sophomore found success in the past from his speed between hurdles, but if that is limited in any way, he may need to focus more on his technique going over them to make up for his lack of explosiveness.
Of course not every member of last year’s team is back. The biggest loss comes on the women’s side in the form of star sprinter Jenna Prandini, who decided to forgo her senior season as a Duck in order to jump-start her professional career. Prandini was the difference maker in the outdoor championships. The Bowerman Trophy recipient scored 26 points to help win the first title for the women since 1985. The athlete most poised to take over her levels of production is Todd — a role she’s familiar with after filling in for a sick Prandini at last year’s Pac-12 Championships. Todd gained plenty of valuable experience at the USA Track and Field Championships this past summer, finishing third in the 100 meters, and should be able to carry that momentum into the new season. On the men’s side, one of the keys will be finding new distance runners to score points alongside Cheserek, as Eric Jenkins and Will Geoghegan are both gone. Two highly touted freshmen, Matthew Maton and Tanner Anderson, could be the answer as they develop under the nation’s best runner. The Ducks will compete in five meets before heading up to Seattle to partake in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships on Feb. 26. Of those meets, the Razorback Invitational (Jan. 29-30) and the Don Kirby Elite (Feb. 12-13) should have some of the stiffest competition. The season will conclude with the NCAA Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama on March 11-12. Early expectations for this program should be, for both the men and women, to finish in the top three at the Championships. Despite losing talent, a school like Oregon always has incoming groups to fill the void.
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“THE CITY WORKS BEST WHEN EVERYONE — RICH AND POOR, BLACK AND WHITE, NATIVE AND IMMIGRANT, ETC. — HAS A FAIR CHANCE OF TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ITS OPPORTUNITIES ...THE PHYSICAL FORM OF THE CITY PLAYS A ROLE IN SETTING THE STAGE FOR THIS.� HOWARD DAVIS, UO architecture professor
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A NEW APPROACH TO CITY PLANNING ➥ EMERSON According to three professors from the School of Architecture & Allied Arts, the conventional model for urban design and city growth neglects a sizable chunk of its residents. Gentrification and makeovers within neighborhoods can push out lowincome communities through increasing property values. Often a city’s urban design breeds a lower standard of living for certain residents and communities; poorer populations may live in polluted parts of cities and regions prone to flooding, while affluent residents are likely to live upwind from smog and above the flood line. “The manner in which cities have grown during the Industrial Era, and now in a time of global economy, raise critical issues in terms of the relationship between social stratification and urban form,â€? said A&AA Interim Dean Brook Muller. Muller and two other A&AA professors – architecture professor Howard Davis and department of planning assistant professor Gerardo Sandoval – recognized that they all considered this issue from different perspectives. So they collaborated in founding a
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new interdisciplinary course, AAA 321: “Inclusive Urbanism.� The course aims to question the conventional city planning model and analyze how a new approach could be wide-ranging and hospitable to all residents, regardless of demographic. “The city works best when everyone — rich and poor, black and white, native and immigrant, etc. — has a fair chance of taking advantage of its opportunities,� said Davis via e-mail. “The physical form of the city plays a role in setting the stage for this.� The four-credit course is investigating the relationship between a city’s physical form and its effect on urban life for residents and their socioeconomic potential. It will analyze this issue from a variety of contexts (a building, neighborhood, district and city) and from multiple planning perspectives (architecture, planning, public policy, landscape architecture, law, social science and environmental studies) to recognize the best ways to promote social equity. “Inclusive Urbanism� is open to all majors, and is intended to be a component of a new integrative design
and creative studies undergraduate major, currently under development. “We’re trying to capitalize on the strengths of the school and provide students who might not otherwise find an enabling path to enter our school,� said Muller, who added that the new major will include “a core curriculum intended to expose students to the breadth of methodologies within the school.� Anita M. Weiss, head of the department of international studies, will deliver a guest lecture about urban design patterns in cities such as Lahore, Pakistan, where architecture tends to further gender segregation that isolates women from the public and open spaces. Muller added that the course demonstrates how a range of perspectives from the school – not just those of faculty but of students as well – can help contextualize this issue. “We’re enlisting students in these questions to provide a theoretical framework in asking for their contribution in what it would require to make cities more equitable and just,� he said.
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DIFFERENT COAST, DIFFERENT CULTURE ➥ NEGINA Aside from a few days in Washington D.C. a few years back, I had never travelled to the northeast United States until this past winter break. I’ve always known that America is full of sub-cultures within its 50 states, but the divisions didn’t actually become apparent until I got the chance to experience life outside of Oregon. My home bases for the eight days were Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and New York City, but I did get to see bits of the in-between states while traveling from one place to the next. The cities were as unique as their people – and I know a lot can’t be derived from a short trip like mine, but here, I share with you my impressions of how the East Coast differs from life in Oregon. There is much more of an ethnic mix on the East that you unfortunately don’t see much of in Oregon. Granted, this has a lot to do with the history of these places, which was really interesting to see in person. In Philadelphia, for example, the dominant ethnicities were Caucasian, African-American and ItalianAmerican. If you look at Boston, there is the huge presence of Irish-Americans, which again, shows how much of an impact historical settlements made and continue to make. There is a pool of varying cultures, but I noticed that it’s not always a melting pot. There seems to be a lot of division amongst the different ethnic demographics and sub-cultures. I’d come across a stretch of blocks that screamed “Little Italyâ€? on one end of town, then another that was mainly African-American for miles. It’s not like the communities don’t interact – many people
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explained to me that the neighborhoods have always just been this way. I noticed how a lot of people still hold onto traditions that date back to colonial times and further. That was one really fascinating aspect to East Coast culture for me: the fact that these are the cities that founded the U.S. and you can physically see traces of this. One custom I saw for the first time was a single candle in people’s windows. While driving through residential areas in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia, large houses, historical estates, small apartments and sometimes businesses have an electric candle lit up in their windows. At night, one candle’s glow after the next gave our treks through the windy roads a mysterious and
chilling feeling, yet an inviting familial sense too. The history of this specific tradition goes back to colonial times when people wanted nomads and soldiers to know that they are welcome in the candlelit homes. Because there is so much history in these eastern states, not only is sightseeing worth it, but it’s fascinating because, there were so many instances where I got to meet people who have lineage tracing back to Civil War soldiers or whose grandparents’ grandparents were alive during periods of slavery. Then there are the “old money� families who are living off of money that was made centuries ago. The right last name could really take someone far in areas of the East Coast. People are frank. Again, this is a generalization and based off of a few interactions I had here and there over my travels, but people on the East Coast seem to be a lot more honest and straightforward with everyone. Small talk doesn’t seem to be welcomed with open arms as it is in Oregon. I witnessed a handful of tiffs and brawls that were seen as completely normal by locals. There is sass every which way. But to my own surprise, I appreciated this boldness. And lastly the food, I gave up looking for good Mexican food, but that wasn’t an issue because of all the other delicious options on the East Coast. Basic foods that we’ve been eating in the U.S. forever now like pizza, hotdogs, pretzels and subs (or hoagies as they call them), taste so much better from the old joints and street carts I came across. It’s no joke when a New Yorker says, “A crappy slice of pizza in NYC is better than a slice anywhere else.�
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Hibernate like a Duck. Lets face it, the sporadic warm days of fall term are over and the winter weather is upon us. Football season is done, the week nine break is nonexistent, and the temperature has dropped to an intolerably wet level. Searching endlessly for a house party or making a mad dash to the bars is dreadful, especially while bundled up in a bulky North Face jacket. So for the majority of us who can’t stand going out in the Eugene freeze, staying inside is often the only sane decision. Break away from watching reruns of Netflix and try out these indoor activities in attempt to end your Seasonal Affective Disorder.
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES: Spa night Winter is harsh on the complexion and everyone, including those who scoff at the idea of softening and brightening the skin, needs a spa treatment every once and awhile. If you have a car, head over to Natural Grocers on Coburg road. They have a wide variety of low price, fun and natural beauty products to correct any chapped winterized complexions. For those that don’t want to venture out too far, Safeway and Hirons have an array of products. Winter is coming so moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Knit Find your inner grandma and search Pinterest for some inspiration. YouTube is a great resource to visually learn, step by step, on how to knit a blanket, scarf or even a sweater for your kitty. Soft Horizons Fibre on 13th and Mill is one of the best places in town for your knitting needs. They have a wide array of yarn and the store offers classes for those who want a fun activity that will grow your cozy winter wardrobe. ROOMMATE/GROUP ACTIVITIES: Old school games with a twist Relive your favorite childhood pastime with a classic game. Secondhand stores are the perfect places to search for board games. Spicing up classic childhood games with elements of truth or dare, never have I ever or drinking components (within moderation) will bring these games into adulthood.. You’d be surprised how much fun reliving your youth can actually be when you get a little creative.
Host a dinner night Although some of the school year’s main hosting opportunities may be over like Halloween and the Oregon football season, it is never too late to still enjoy your friends in the comfort of your home. Finding easy to follow recipes isn’t too difficult with all of the online resources like The Food Network and Youtube at your fingertips. Buzzfeed videos on how to make a million different type of treats with a waffle maker be pure food entertainment for some, but winter is the perfect time to hunker down try your hand at a Pinterest perfect recipe. Don’t want to make a whole meal? Host a wine and cheese night; no one can deny getting a little tipsy while munching on yummy cheese and crackers. It’s winter and everyone has his or her layer of winter fat on anyway. Make some yummy treats or savory dishes and invite your friends over to partake in the winter feeding frenzy. If none of these ideas strike your fancy, just go back to the old tried and true routine of watching endless hours of the newest added shows and movies on Netflix. Watch documentaries that make you feel like genius or re-watch Friends for the umptienth time to the point when you can recite all of their relationships in chronological order. Either way, tis’ the season to enjoy the comforts of your home, stay warm and socialize indoors. However, if all else fails, including your ability to survive the wet and cold Eugene winter: call your parents! They would love to hear from you and hopefully they will have some sound advice on how to make it through whatever crisis may arise! Happy hibernating duckies!
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Above: Give yourself a break from studying by playing cards. Go online to find more than enough card games to keep you entertained throughout the blistery weather. Far Left: Snacks make the perfect addition to any game night in with your roomates or friends. Left: Snuggle up in your own cozy scarf by learning how to knit. Knitting is a great way to relax and release the stress during the cold months of winter term.
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Creating the best study space By Camille Lieurance As winter term is ramping up academically and the weather turns darker and colder; it may be time to spruce up your study space. Even if your room operates as your living area, dining room, and entertainment center does not mean your study space has to suffer. It can be hard to create a warm inviting space where you can both relax and pump put ten page essays. The key elements to having the most efficient and comfortable study space are organization, lighting, proper seating and comfort.
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By Camille Lieurance Nothing ruins a good moment faster than a bad smell. Unfortunately, college life attracts some truly disturbing olfactory offenses. I’ve been in bedrooms that reeked of bong water and bad bellybutton, kitchens that smelled like stale beer, and bathrooms that reeked of urine with undertones of axe body spray. The sense of smell inherently affects hunger, sexual desire and one’s attraction to others. Research shows that mood and productivity are improved in the presence of certain smells. Because we are social animals, we want to attract others and keep them from fleeing our dwellings. One of my biggest fears is having my home smell of stale pepperoni that hints of a thousand desperately ordered cheap pizzas. When people walk in the door of my home, I want them to think, “Wow, this apartment smells deliciously inviting; she must really have her life together!” CANDLES Candles come in every scent, shape and color. Their smells range from felony deserved offenses to dreamlike aromatic bliss. Finding the right fit for your space can be a tricky game. Luckily, there are many places in Eugene that will exceed your candle lighting expectations. Stores like Twist and Jambo are perfect places to start in your quest to match the right scent to you. Prices can get a little steep, but it is important to know that when purchasing a candle with a high price tag, the longevity of the burn and quality of smell are unmatched to their cheap Dollar
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