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Sinclair was fascinated to find the different responses that the BERT had to the various complaints it has received. “I think that really [the report] was worthwhile because it demonstrated that the responses were kind of all over the map; there wasn’t kind of a uniform approach,� Sinclair said.

The report recommends that the BERT educate students on bias-issues and free speech, that they refer students to the correct office if their complaints are not specifically appropriate for the BERT and that they refrain from classroom interaction.

Because there are multiple resources on campus that serve similar roles, Chavez thinks that the role of the BERT should focus primarily on education. “I think they have accepted the fact that there are probably other resources that are more equipped to handle these kinds of situations,� he said.

Although there are so many resources, both Chavez and Sinclair agree that they all serve an important purpose, including the BERT, and that what is important is making sure they work together and students understand where to go to get help when they experience incidences of bias.

The BERT has been cooperative with the task force by attending meetings, Chavez said. The Task Force will likely be put on a hiatus now that the report has been released, Sinclair said, unless there is pushback from the BERT, which he does not think will happen. “I think they understand the need to be careful about issues of academic freedom,� Sinclair said. “I think that they have heard our concerns and so I am very hopeful that this report and this task force will ultimately change the behavior of that office in a positive way.�

The Bias Education Response Team Task Force has finished its final report, stating concerns and suggestions to improve the controversial office on campus.

The Bias Education Response Team, or BERT — based in the office of the Dean of Students — sparked conversation and national coverage because of its potential negative impact on free speech and academic freedom.

An article in National Review called the UO BERT “even more ridiculous than you’d think,� and the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education questioned the impact BERT would have on students’ freedom of speech.

This caused the UO senate to create the BERT Task Force to see what it could do to fix the problems. Chris Chavez, co-chair of the task force, said he hopes the debate of free speech and bias will start conversations in classrooms, but ones where everyone feels like they have the authority or privilege to speak. “We could find a place where it’s not mutually exclusive — academic freedom and tolerance,�

Chavez said. “We could find places where they are actually complementary.�

The Task Force’s report explains some of the issues that it found, such as the office not ensuring privacy.

There is duplication of the work they do being done at other campus resources (such as Title IX, the Ombuds Office, respect.uoregon.edu and the AAEO) that they use too broad of a definition of bias and that it intervenes in classrooms. “There is no attempt by the senate or this task force to reduce access to offices where students can report these things or tell their stories — never was that a consideration,� said co-chair Chris Sinclair. “It was always more about how do we ensure that that office

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On the corner of East Broadway and Willamette Street in downtown Eugene, four bronze sculptures portray acclaimed novelist Ken Kesey sitting on a bench reading to three children. Kesey, who grew up in Springfield and attended the University of Oregon, remains an iconic symbol of Eugene: His renowned literary prowess and his involvement with the counterculture movement of the ’60s only magnify his reputation.

Since their installation in 2003, the sculptures have become a cultural centerpiece downtown, inspiring the community to adopt “Kesey Square� as a nickname for the space. On April 19, 2017, city council members voted to begin changing the name of Broadway Plaza to Kesey Square. “I love the idea that for one thing, it’s going to help preserve the square. It was always meant to be for the people. Having it in Dad’s name is just fine with me,� said Zane Kesey, one of Ken’s two sons. “People were already calling it that — there’s no sense in fighting against the tides.�

After Kesey passed away in 2001, his family requested that Oregon-based sculptor Pete Helzer, a family friend since the ’70s, create “The Storyteller� — the sculpture that is now located

The bronze sculpture, titled “The Storyteller,� was revealed on Nov. 14, 2003, exactly two years after Kesey’s funeral. The Kesey family asked Oregonbased sculptor Pete Helzer, a family friend since the ’70s, to complete the project. (Adam Eberhardt)

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in Kesey Square. The rendering is commonly thought to be Kesey reading to his grandchildren; however, according to Zane, the sculpture was intended to represent the idea of Kesey reading to the community.

Helzer’s relationship with the Keseys began when he was working as a wrestling coach at Pleasant Hill High School. Kesey’s two sons, Zane and Jed, joined the school’s wrestling team, following in their father’s footsteps — Kesey was a member of UO’s wrestling team.

Kesey’s athleticism is one aspect of his character that is often overlooked by those who only identify him with the quintessential ’60s pretense. Another misconception: Kesey was a liberal. “Kesey was in a lot of ways very conservative, but he also had that libertarian streak,� Helzer said. “He was a multi-sided, very complex man, and a genius; everybody knows he was a genius.

But he was also very, very complex.�

Regardless of its official moniker, Kesey Square is one of downtown’s most underutilized public spaces, city officials say. After years of renovation and attempted problem solving, the future of the downtown space remains uncertain.

Kesey’s legacy In 2016, the community rejected the proposition for the city to erect a mixed-use building in place of the square, and the City of Eugene began working with Planning for Public Spaces (PPS) to maximize the potential of the square among other downtown public spaces, according to city officials.

The renaming of Kesey Square attempts to define the vacant space, to harness historical value and honor the legacy of a local figure.

The city council voted 6-1 in favor of changing the name. “I think there’s a mixed sentiment in terms of the general public. I do think there is some value to the history of Ken Kesey as a literary figure and a popular culture figure,� said Councilwoman Claire Syrett. “There is a legacy there and I think it’s perfectly appropriate for the community to recognize that legacy.�

Kesey’s reputation remains dichotomous.

On one hand, he is commonly associated with psychedelic drugs and the Merry Pranksters, a group of counterculture friends in the ’60s and ’70s synonymous with drugs and hippiedom.

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The best hikes to check out near Eugene

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Local hiker Dan Henry’s guide to the best trails near Eugene ➥ LEANNE

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If you’re craving an afternoon away from the stress of finals, it may be time to take a hike.

According to a 2012 study by Plos.org, hiking can boost your creativity and ability to focus on a task.

This is good news for students seeking a pre-finals outdoor adventure.

For those who are unsure of where to go, lifelong hiker and native Oregonian Dan Henry has some advice on the best spots to visit within a 90-minute drive of the University of Oregon.

Henry, now 61, discovered his love for hiking at a young age while backpacking with his family. His father worked in the lookout tower at Trout Creek Butte in Deschutes County, leading Henry to spend extensive time adventuring in the forest.

After graduating from Beaverton High School, he hiked 200 miles on the Oregon stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. He later attended UO where he studied rhetoric and communication.

At 26, Henry moved to the remote area of Haines, Alaska, where he fit right in. The town of Haines’ website describes the town as “the adventure capital of Alaska.� He spent 30 years exploring the area and everything it had to offer before returning to Eugene. He now teaches full time in the Language, Literature and Communication department at Lane Community College.

Henry’s love of hiking has persisted and he now spends countless weekends discovering trails with his wife, Robin, who is also a passionate explorer.

They are happy to share their discoveries with the next generation of outdoor adventurers.

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“Everybody takes the trails that are on the top lists, but most of the great trails in Oregon are not hiked very often,� Henry said. “You can really find some solitude.�

Here are Henry’s recommendations on the best off-the-beaten-path hiking spots for students to visit: Mount Pisgah While many of the trails surrounding Mount Pisgah are known to students, Henry suggests moving away from the most obvious paths for a more serene experience. He recommends the “trail head that is low and follows the river,� as opposed to those which are more widely used. “It’s hardly ever used so It’s really quiet back there with a lot of flowers,� he said.

Fall Creek Just a 25-minute drive from Eugene, the Fall Creek National Recreation Trail boasts gorgeous scenery, colorful wildflowers and summertime swimming spots. Henry advises students to head to the upper part of the park, rather than the more popular lower parking lot. “The trail is 25 miles long, so you can go way up and get away from all of the crowds,�

Henry said. Students should keep in mind that this is a National Forest area, meaning that passes are required for an afternoon of hiking bliss.

He also recommends the Gold Point Trailhead, though it will be closed for the season until Aug. 1.

When open, the route is about 3.5 miles to reach the point, which he says goes through the woods and has a great viewpoint. “It’s a great trip,� Henry said. “Really beautiful and

a great place to hang.�

Salt Creek Falls Located in the Willamette Pass, Salt Creek Falls Trail will lead you to Oregon’s second highest waterfall, topped only by Multnomah Falls. “It’s a huge falls,� Henry said. “You’ve got to see it.� He recommends then taking the Diamond Creek Loop Trail, a 3.2 mile hike that weaves back to Too Much Bear Lake. From there it’s a short jaunt to the Upper Diamond Creek Falls with stunning views of the falls.

Keep in mind that parking at Salt Creek Falls requires a $5 vehicle pass for the day.

Cougar Reservoir Area and Rebel Creek “I know people like to stop at the hot springs, but before you go to the hot springs, I say take the day and go hiking,� Henry said.

His top recommendation is to continue onward to Rebel Creek. The trail can be hiked as a loop and is about 12 miles long. “There’s an old lookout tower up there and incredible views,� he said. “It’s a perfect loop. I’ve never seen a soul up there.� As you head back toward Eugene and take a dip in the hot springs, remember that there is a $6 per person fee to use the pools.

North Bank Habitat Area This secluded area is on the north side of the Umpqua River and serves as a preservation area for Columbian white-tailed deer, which were once listed as an endangered species. The hike is a 7.1 mile loop surrounded by spectacular views and bright wildflowers. “It’s like an oak savannah,� Henry said. “It’s a very cool area.�

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Bowls Around Town at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History (1680 E 15th Ave. Eugene, OR), free with sign-up

Beer dinner at Falling Sky Pizzeria & Public House in EMU basement, (1395 University St.), 6 to 9 p.m., $25, 21+

Past and Presents, The Museum Store, is hosting an inclusive and interactive project called Bowls Around Town. Stop by the museum to pick up a bowl kit containing a bowl made by ceramic artist Michael J. Strand, a digital camera and a recipe book. Just use the kit to create and serve a meal that is special or personal to you, while doing what millennials do best — documenting the process via photos. Record your creation in the recipe book and then return the kit for your chance to be featured in the Hungry Planet display at the museum and online. The kit is available for checkout on Thursdays and must be returned the following Wednesday.

To celebrate the end of Eugene’s Beer Week, Falling Sky Pizzeria & Public House is hosting its inaugural beer dinner. The dinner, which costs $25 per person, will feature a five-course meal that will be paired with five beers. Among other options, dinner courses include soups, salads, Italian sandwiches, calzones, pasta, chicken wings and, of course, a variety of pizzas.

Along with the beer dinner, Falling Sky is hosting several special events throughout the week, including a beer-off sensory class at 6:30 p.m. and beer and brewing trivia at 9 p.m. on Thursday. In addition to the special events, Falling Sky is offering a free pint glass to anyone who visits all three of their locations in a single day. The offer stands through Saturday, June 10.

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A Flying Karamazov Brother from Fighting Instruments of Karma.

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Spring Dance Loft, Gerlinger Annex (1484 University St.), 8 p.m., Students/Seniors $3, General admission $5 Students of the University of Oregon’s dance program will bring their creative works to life at Friday’s performance. The show is choreographed and performed entirely by students. It serves as a capstone year-end event showcasing what students have learned and perfected throughout the year and their time in the dance program as a whole. You can learn more about the university’s dance major and minor on the department website.

The event will take place in the Dougherty Dance Theatre and is open to all students, faculty and the general public. Tickets to the concert are available in advance from the UO Ticket Office in the EMU or can be purchased at the door.

Honk! Fest Eugene AT Vanilla Jill’s and Ninkasi (298 Blair Blvd. and 272 Van Buren St.), 6 p.m., free, all ages Eugene’s music culture will be on full display at Honk!

Fest, a music festival planned, organized and performed by volunteers. A musically and culturally diverse series of marching bands perform for audience members on the street using brass, woodwinds and makeshift percussion to “blur the line between crowd and performers.� In past years, Honk! has carried the spirit of Mardi Gras, compelling onlookers to laugh and dance along to the music. Tubas, snare drums, trombones and trumpets will be just a few of the instruments on display.

This year’s eclectic group of bands includes ensembles from Oregon, Indiana and Chicago. Bands are multigenerational, completely non-profit and regularly play for the public throughout the year. The diversity and talent of each musician ensures that there truly is something for everyone.

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A Day of RosĂŠ (Iris Vineyards Tasting Room & Patio), 1-5 p.m., free In case you need to escape Beer Week, Eugene’s Iris Vineyards Tasting Room & Patio is hosting a “Day of RosĂŠâ€? for local wine lovers.

Complimentary tastes of seven rosĂŠ wines will be available from seven South Willamette wineries. Tasters are also able to purchase these wines, either by the glass or the bottle.

Oregon Wood Fired Pizza, a local food truck, will be on site with a variety of toppings available on slices or full pizzas. Local wines will be on display from Bennett Vineyards, J. Scott Cellars, Silvan Ridge, Sarver Winery, Sweet Cheeks, William Rose, and host Iris Vineyards. Check out the event at 1 p.m. at Iris Vineyards just south of Eugene.

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RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

2 P.M.WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Thursday) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers exhibit talks Tuesdays through Sundays at 2:00 p.m. The talks cover a wide range of topics – from Oregon wildlife to Northwest cultural history. $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

YOGA ON THE LAWN (Thursday) 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Condon Hall East Lawn, 1321 Kincaid St., Eugene, OR Come join us on the Condon/Chapman Lawn for a study break while we do yoga outside! In partnership with Conflict Resolution Services. Part of Stress Less Week.

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Thursday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR You’ll never look at your dinner table the same way again. Gain a global perspective on food through Hungry Planet, a new exhibit based

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on Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio’s awardwining book. Organized by the Bell Museum of Natural History at the University of Minnesota EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Thursday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 300 million years of Northwest natural history.

Go Deep. Explore the forces shaping Oregon’s landscapes and ecosystems. Discover the giant sabertooth salmon and other amazing animals from Oregon’s past, and take part in a dialogue about climate, conservation, and our future.

EAT: DRINK WHEEL THURSDAYS! (Thursday) 10:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.

Agate Alley Bistro, 1461 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 Come to Agate Alley for

Drink Wheel Thursday.

We roll out the giant drink wheel each Thursday night at 10:00 and give it a spin each half hour until we just can’t spin it anymore. All drink specials are $2.50.

PLAY: TRIVIA WITH ELLIOT MARTINEZ (Thursday) 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Oregon Wine LAB, 488 Lincoln St., Eugene OR 97401 Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia full of surprises, laughs, and of course prizes!

COMEDY NIGHT STAND UP SOCIETY (Thursday) 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Falling Sky Pizzeria and Public House, 1395 University St., Eugene, OR 97403 University of Oregon Stand Up Society hosts a comedy night at Falling Sky PIzzeria every Thursday evening! Pizza and Laughs begin at 9 p.m. Budding

comedians encouraged to perform! Arrive early for complimentary pizza bites – as supplies last. All ages welcome. No cover charge.

OFY BINGO NIGHT! (Thursday) 9:30 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.

Cornucopia Bar and Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 OFY Bingo Night every Thursday at 5th Street Cornucopia! Hosted by the one and only Troy Slav of Diablo’s fame, this is not your Grandma’s bingo and there are great prizes to be won. Be prepared for lots of fun! Alternating Micro Breweries $3.50.

GRATEFUL DEAD FAMILY JAM NIGHT (Thursday) 10:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Bring your own instruments.

Sign Up is at 9 p.m.

SHADOWFOX OPEN MIC NIGHT (Thursday) 8 - 10 p.m.

Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 W. Broadway,

Eugene, OR, 97401 Share your talents with friends new and old! Musicians, poets, comedians, storytellers, spoken word - everyone is invited to share the stage and express themselves, or to come share in the expression by simply enjoying a drink and appreciating those who do!

POOR MAN’S WHISKEY “PLAYING PAUL SIMON’S GRACELAND” (Thursday) 9:00 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Emerging from the San Francisco bay area music scene this quintet has developed a sound that is eclectic and engaging.

Advance tickets $12.

Day of show $15.

21+ BROKEBACK WITH FELL RUNNER (Thursday) 9:00 p.m.

WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 The Community Center for the Performing Arts and KRVM proudly welcome

Brokeback to the WOW Hall along with special guests Fell Runner. Advance tickets $8. Day of show $10.

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LIVE: RELAXATION YOGA (Friday) 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Duck Nest, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Come join us for a drop-in yoga break focused on relaxation and breath work. The class is offered every Tuesday and Friday morning, and will be guided by a student instructor from the Student Recreation Center. We have the mats; all you need to bring is yourself!

RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

LEARN: 2 P.M.WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Friday) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Friday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Friday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

EAT: TWILIGHT TASTING (Friday) 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 Join us Friday evenings year-round for live music and wine and cheese pairings. We will be joined by a local food cart in the summer and you are always welcome to pack a picnic to enjoy.

PEACE, LOVE & BEER NIGHT (Friday) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Cornucopia Bar & Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Cornucopia Restaurant, 295 W 17th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Every Friday evening, at both Cornucopia locations, features a different brewery, cider house, wine maker or distillery sampling their latest and greatest. Is it a Pint Night?

Is it a Tap Takeover? Is it a Tasting? Come in and find out! Cheers!

PLAY: A CAPPELLA FRIDAY SHOW (Friday) 3:45 p.m.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Amphitheater, 1395 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 Be serenaded EVERY FRIDAY by your favorite UO a cappella groups: On the Rocks, Divisi, Mind the Gap, and Euphonics! If the weather is nice you’ll find us outside in the amphitheater. If it’s raining we will be inside the EMU by the O desk. We promise lots of singing, a little bit of dancing, and an all-around fun time! And the best part is it’s absolutely free!

RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Friday) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

VCR, THOM SIMON, SPACEFACE (Friday) 9:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Doors open at 9 p.m.

Show starts at 10 p.m. $5 at the door.

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JAH 9 WITH MELLOW MOOD (Friday) 8:00 p.m.

WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Deeply mystical, Jah9 has emerged from a chrysalis of poetry, dub and spirit to become a powerful femiNINE energy within a universal grassroots movement of consciousness. $14 in advance. $16 day of the show.

SHWAR TOWN PRESENTS: MAGIC (Friday) 9:00 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Shwar Town is all about gett’n down to some quality underground house, bass music, glitch hop, DNB, garage, and 2step. $5 cover before 11 pm. $7 cover after 11 pm.

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PLAY: AN EVENING WITH: YAK ATTACK (Saturday) 9:00 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Yak Attack will make you dance. Founded in Portland, OR in 2013, the live electronica quartet has been making waves in the local scene and expanding its fan base regionally in its short history. Doors open at 9 pm. Show starts at 10 pm. $10 at the door.

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Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401 Share your talents with friends new and old! FREE. 21+

SHADOWFOX OPEN MIC NIGHT (Friday) 8:00 p.m.- 4:00 a.m.

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LEARN: 2 P.M.WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Saturday) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Saturday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Saturday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

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2 P.M.WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Sunday) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS (Sunday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Sunday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

EAT: GET COOKING @ SPROUT! — CHINESE HAND-PULLED NOODLES (Sunday) 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Sprout! Regional Food Hub 418 A St, Springfield, OR, 97477 Learn to make Chinese hand-pulled noodles (biang biang) with chef

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Owen and Sheild Catering. $45 per person; $40 for MNCH members.

MIMOSA SUNDAY (Sunday) 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 Grab a friend and a picnic and join us Sundays from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. for a relaxing day on the patio.

Mimosas will be served accompanied by live music performances from 2:00 4:00 p.m. See you soon!

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LEARN: EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Monday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

PLAY: ZAPP DANCE: ROAD TRIP (Sunday) 3:00 p.m.

Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, OR 97401 ZAPP Academy of Dance hosts its 30th annual studio recital! These talented dancers will take you on a Road Trip of a lifetime!

Tickets $15 - $17.50

PLAY: HALF-PRICED POOL (Monday) All Day Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 1/2 Price Pool Every Sunday and Monday!

THE BROADWAY REVUE BURLESQUE SHOW (Sunday) 9:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene’s Longest Running Burlesque show. Every Sunday at Luckey’s! $5 at the door.

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Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Drop in at a “Coloring Party for Adults” to color for fun, creativity, and relaxation. Coloring sheets and colored pencils are provided. Participants are also welcome to bring additional supplies.

Coloring Party for Adults is held every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Bethel Branch and Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library.

HALF-PRICED POOL (Sunday) All Day Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 1/2 Price Pool Every Sunday and Monday!

CORY BRANAN (Sunday) 7:00 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 ADIOS is Cory Branan’s death record. Not the cheeriest of openings, but like all of Branan’s mercurial work, it’s probably not what you think. Advance tickets $10. Day of show $12.

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Shadowfox Gallery & Cafe, 76 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401 Share your talents with friends new and old! FREE. 21+

SOUL TRIBE SUNDAYS (Sunday) 9:00 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Free!

SHADOWFOX OPEN MIC NIGHT (Sunday) 8:00 - 4:00 a.m.

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Straub Hall, 1451 Onyx St., Eugene, OR 97403 The Good Fight is a college-age campus ministry. We meet together on Tuesday nights at 8:00 p.m. in Straub Hall 156 on the UO campus for preaching, worship, and fellowship. Throughout the week we have small groups (aka Fight Clubs) all over campus. If you have more questions about getting involved, connect with us on social media @ufcgoodfight.

TACO TUESDAYS (Tuesday) All Day Agate Alley Bistro, 1461 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 Tuesdays are for tacos and Agate Alley has the best in town! The fiesta runs all day long and features both food and drink especiales!

PLAY: FREE REGGAE NIGHTS AT HI-FI HOSTED BY SOL SEED (Tuesday) 9:00 p.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 A new weekly reason to get out of your house and get out and dance! Join us on Tuesdays for music from some of Sol Seed’s favorite touring Reggae bands they’ve met on the road as well as bands moving through the area!

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The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

JESSE MEADE NIGHT (Tuesday) 9:30 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.

Cornucopia Bar and Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Join us every Tuesday night at 9:30 for a special live performance by Jesse Meade and a new special guest! Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter now living in Eugene, Oregon.

He accompanies himself with his own finger-style,

LEARN: 2 P.M.WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Tuesday) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum

acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs.

AMUSEDAYS! COMEDY NIGHT WITH CHAZ LOGAN HYDE (Tuesday) 9:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, Oregon 97401

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LIVE: RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

LEARN: 2 P.M.WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Wednesday) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

EXPLORE OREGON EXHIBIT (Wednesday) All Day Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR

KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE CORN! (Wednesday) 9:30 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.

Cornucopia Bar and Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Join us every Wednesday night at 5th Street Cornucopia for a fun night of Karaoke with Slick Nick!

Let’s hear what you got!

EAT: DOLLAR BEERS (Wednesday) 9:00 - 10:30 p.m.

Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 You pay $1 as cover and then all microbrews on tap are $1!

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DRINK WHEEL THURSDAYS! (Thursday) 10:00 p.m.- 12:00am Agate Alley Bistro, 1461 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403

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FREE POOL NIGHT — EVERY WEDNESDAY (Monday) 8:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Weekly on Wednesdays for the first 100 occurrences!

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LIVE: RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE, RALLY, PROTEST, SPEAKERS, & NETWORKING (Thursday) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The Old Federal Building, 211 E. 7th, Eugene, OR, 97401 Every Monday through Friday!

THE SUNDAY BUMP (FUNK JAM) EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT! (Wednesday) 9:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Weekly on Wednesdays forever! FREE to sign up. $3 to enjoy. Show starts at 10 p.m.

LEARN: 2 P.M.WALK & TALKS AT THE MUSEUM (Thursday) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 $5 general admission, $10 family admission, $3 seniors and youths. Free admission for museum members and UO faculty, staff, and students.

FREE FUNK JAM! (Wednesday) 9:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.

Hi-Fi Music Hall, 44 E. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 FREE Funk Jam! at Hi-Fi Lounge. Every Wednesday! Show: 9 p.m.

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PLAY: TRIVIA WITH ELLIOT MARTINEZ (Thursday) 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Oregon Wine LAB, 488 Lincoln St., Eugene, OR 97401 Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia full of surprises, laughs, and of course prizes!

COMEDY NIGHT STAND UP SOCIETY (Thursday) 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Falling Sky Pizzeria and Public House, 1395 University St., Eugene, OR 97403 University of Oregon Stand Up Society hosts a comedy night at Falling Sky PIzzeria every Thursday evening! Pizza and Laughs begin at 9pm. Budding comedians encouraged to perform! Arrive early for complimentary pizza bites – as supplies last. All ages welcome. No cover charge.

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University Health Center It’s Spring Cleaning OFY BINGO NIGHT! (Thursday) 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Cornucopia Bar and Burgers, 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 OFY Bingo Night every Thursday at 5th Street Cornucopia! Hosted by the one and only Troy Slav of Diablo’s fame, this is not your Grandma’s bingo and there are great prizes to be won. Be prepared for lots of fun! Alternating Micro Breweries $3.50.

GRATEFUL DEAD FAMILY JAM NIGHT (Thursday) 10:00 p.m.

Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Bring your own instruments.

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Consider University Health Center’s optional summer health fee: can now be prescribed by our > Access to University Health Center health center pharmacists. > Continued care from your current providers > Affordable beforestudent rates after No appointment necessary! > Cost: $132.25

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June 26-Sept. 2: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Get tested for STIs.call Schedule visits online at Stop by UHC pharmacy Tothe make an appointment, 541-346-2039 Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and July 4 healthcenter.uoregon.edu/STI-screening-clinic.

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or stop by University Health Center Dental Clinic.

University Health Center Teeth whitening is available, too!

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On the other hand, Kesey is respected across the country as a literary figure and author of classic novels such as “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Sometimes a Great Notion.” Close friends of Kesey, such as Ken Babbs, remember him and his contributions in this positive light.

“We met at the Stanford graduate writing school in 1958 and became immediate friends; a friendship that lasted 43 years,” Babbs wrote to the Emerald in an email. “We were best friends, yes, and also cohorts in many adventures including writing, talking tours, musical plays, poetic hoo-haws and a famous bus trip in 1964.”

That famous bus trip, best-known by the psychedelically decorated bus known as “Further,” is partly what gave Kesey and the Merry Pranksters their reputation. Babbs — who was one of the original 14 Pranksters and the creator of the group’s title — noted how the biggest misconception was that they distributed and popularized LSD. Babbs denies that they ever bought or sold the drug.

“He was a regular guy with family and kids, graduated from college and has a lasting spot in American history,” Babbs said. “His presence hovers over the city of Eugene, and everyone in the know knows his spirit is alive and well, and we the living continue his good works,” wrote Babbs.

Betsy Wolfston stands next to one of her four scultpures on the corner of Broadway and Willamette Street. (Adam Eberhardt)

The Status of Kesey Square The recent renaming of Kesey Square represents just a small slice of the city’s ongoing struggle to define the area, to establish not only a sense of practicality and meaning, but also a sense of place where the community feels safe and welcome.

Kesey Square, being a central point of gathering for Eugene’s homeless community, presents an obstacle to this endeavor.

“I always worry about the homeless people, but that’s always going to be an issue no matter what,” Zane Kesey said. “They are particularly attached to Dad’s statue; they feel safe there and I appreciate that.

But part of it is they think that Dad is all about drugs and the Grateful Dead. I like that they’re attracted to it, but I also don’t want the straight people to be scared of going downtown. It’s gotta be a give and take.”

After watching the open space evolve over nearly 30 years in the community, local artist Betsy Wolfston — who was commissioned in 1996 along with David Thompson to create public art for the square — said she wonders if the space is becoming “infused with Merry Prankster stuff.” That is to say, the homelessness in the square might exacerbate Kesey’s negative stereotype, making a bad name for him and his statue.

“Eugene always has had this large population of homeless kids who have lived down there — that has never gone away,” Wolfston said. “If anything it’s gotten a bit bigger.”

“The public spaces downtown aren’t adequately serving the people who are here already,” said Will Dowdy, Eugene’s urban design planner.

Moving into summer, the city will be implementing a project called Vibrant Downtown: Kesey Square will be a venue for various music, dance and art performances, chess tournaments during “SlowMotion Sundays” and other events over the summer months that will highlight the space’s potential.

According to Dowdy, the end of the summer will be a reflection opportunity and a time to seriously consider the implementation of PPS’s urban renewal recommendations. As a focal point of commerce, arts, culture and entertainment in Eugene, it’s imperative that Kesey Square accommodates as many community members as possible.

“One of the big things for us to do is to try this out and see if it’s successful, see if it creates problems or opportunities. We’re going to have a learning process and that’s really the important first step,” Dowdy said. “We want to stay open and flexible and find out what happens.”

I DO THINK THERE IS SOME VALUE TO THE HISTORY OF KEN KESEY AS A LITERARY FIGURE AND A POPULAR CULTURE FIGURE” COUNCILWOMAN CLAIRE SYRETT

Betsy Wolfston’s statue symbolizing summer in Eugene. (Adam Eberhardt)

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Cody Danielson aims his javelin. The University of Oregon hosts the Pac-. 12 Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday May 13, 2017.

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In March, Cody Danielson left his track and field future in the hands of luck.

While driving an all-terrain vehicle, the Oregon redshirt sophomore got into a freak accident when a rope sliced off parts of two of his fingers.

Half of one finger was severed, while the other fingertip barely hung on.

The injury was to his left hand.

Fortunately, Danielson is a righthanded javelin thrower, but the injury still set him back.

“It totally set me back physically, but one of the biggest things was mentally,” he said. “I was out for three weeks, just not being able to do anything.”

He blames the mental setback for his slow start to this season. At both the Florida Relays and the Penn Relays, he threw around the 226-foot mark, placing fourth and fifth in the meets, respectively.

But, a week before the Pac-12 Championships, Danielson managed to get his confidence back in time to repeat his surprise win from last year.

By throwing 238 feet, 10 inches on his fifth attempt, he took first place at the Oregon Twilight.

“I was pretty happy that I had that throw,” he said. “It hadn’t been going well before the Twilight meet, and now that I was able to get that throw, it really boosted my confidence.”

At last year’s Pac-12 Championships, Danielson wasn’t even supposed to compete. During his 2016 season opener at the Willie Williams Classic, he tore his labrum in his shoulder, and still won the meet with a personal record of 251 feet, 9 inches.

The injury occurred to his throwing arm and forced him to sit out for the majority of the season.

But he still wanted to participate in the conference championships, and head coach Robert Johnson reluctantly acquiesced on the condition that Danielson only throw a few times and then stop.

“He was supposed to throw just a few times and then move on,” Johnson said with a sigh. “But once you get there, and you get in and your competitive juices get flowing, then he was like, ‘Okay, let me get one more.’

‘No, no, no let me get one more.’ And then next thing you know, he threw six throws and won the meet.”

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The William W. Knight Law Center on the University of Oregon campus. (Samuel Marshall)

The law school is falling short and pulling standards with it As a homeschool student, my entire year’s grade depended on standardized testing. This angered me for one specific reason: I couldn’t get a perfect score even if I answered every question correctly.

In state testing, you are evaluated as falling into a certain percentile range. I could score in the 99th percentile as many times as I liked, but there was no such thing as the 100th percentile.

I couldn’t fathom the idea of being compared to other students rather than knowing how many questions I answered correctly versus how many I answered incorrectly. Imagine my surprise when I went to law school and realized everything would be graded on a curve (I actually had to ask what that meant.)

Law schools have been hemorrhaging money for the last decade and many have lowered their standards for admission. It’s easier to get into law school than it has ever been and the curve means it’s also easier to pass law school. You don’t have to be smart to get a law degree; you just have to be smarter than whatever your school chooses to label the bottom of the curve. I have a theory that you could take a final blindfolded and still get a C. I have not tested this theory.

With this status of law school grading, the bar exam remains the last guardian of the galaxy — for lawyers, that is. And UO has not done well against the bar exam. In the past four years, UO law students have not seen more than 79 percent of first-time bar passage. In 2015, UO students saw a 64.2 percent first-time bar passage rate. Or, to put it in homeschool grading terms, a D. (Passage rates provided by Dean Espinola, UO School of Law.) So what steps has UO Law taken to fix this problem? Well, the students at UO (and other Oregon law schools) petitioned the Oregon Bar to lower the standard. Essentially, they requested the Oregon Bar adjust its grading to meet the new PA G E 8

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low of the student curve. The Oregon Bar obliged, setting the new passage rate to take effect on the July 2017 bar.

To fairly represent the information, the Oregon Bar passage rate was higher than nearly every other rate in the country. Oregon law students were required to meet a higher standard in order to become lawyers. This meant passing the bar in Oregon meant something.

Now, I’m not sure what it means.

The curious thing about petitioning for a lower bar passage rate is that UO Law had seen a correlation between bar passage rates and bar prep courses. The UO students who took bar prep and took it seriously consistently passed the bar in high numbers.

If bar prep correlates to bar passage, why did UO Law just cut one of the summer courses that’s covered on the bar?

This summer, UO Law only offered three traditional law courses, all of which covered required bar information. At the last minute, this offering was cut down to two.

If you’re unfortunate enough to be in my position, this not only meant an inability to take a bar material course but also complicated graduation planning since there wasn’t a replacement offering.

The cognitive dissonance between the problem of bar passage and the proposed solution didn’t stop with canceling a summer course. Next fall, the only bar prep course offered is limited to 14 students despite the fact each year has approximately 100 students. In spring, the only course is limited to 30 students. It should also be noted that these courses are for “Legal Writing Bar Prep� and there are no courses offered through UO Law for general bar prep.

Maybe it was easier to petition for a lower passage rate than to offer more preparation

opportunities. I mean, it’s not like we can foresee a political situation in which it would be helpful to have well-trained lawyers at the ready.

I suppose like most things, I’m helpless to change this. I asked the administration to reconsider and nothing happened. I’ve rearranged my schedule to maintain my early graduation date and I will do what many have done before me: jump off the sinking ship and swim while I still can.

There is still a part of me that is annoyed that I couldn’t get a 100 percent on my state exams even if I earned a perfect score. Now, I’m annoyed that I can get a 100 percent without getting every question correct – that’s the nature of the curve.

Maybe I am in the minority but I think we should better prepare students rather than lower our expectations for them. I think we should continue to have the highest standard instead of submitting to the bottom of the curve. I say these things knowing that I may not pass the bar exam. I am not an exceptional student; I am not the top of my class.

But the profession of law matters more to me than the ease with which I am personally able to pass the exam.

In 2015, Douglas Perry published an op-ed in the Oregonian that asked: Are new Oregon lawyers among the ‘dumbest’ in the country? The piece was responded to by an attorney positing that those who pass the Oregon bar exam should be congratulated: due to the high standard, this was an accomplishment that would make the lawyers in this state better.

What about now? Should we still be congratulating those who pass the bar exam or should we be investing in stock for Legalzoom?

BY ESTHER SHERMAN