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PROTECTION CONNECTION DISTRIBUTES OVER 5,000 CONDOMS, FIGHTS SEX STIGMAS

BY EMILY MATLOCK • TWITTER @EMILYD_MATLOCK Protection Connection is a University Health Center program that aims to reduce the stigma around talking about sex and promotes protection against sexually transmitted infections. (Sarah Northrop)

Protection Connection, a University Health Center program that launched in February, has already distributed over 5,000 condoms via its Hot Spots in the EMU. e program aims to reduce the stigma around talking about sex, as well as promote protection against sexually transmitted infections.

“Let’s be real, people are having sex,” said Kaleigh Jodice, a junior PPPM major. Jodice works for the health center distributing condoms to Protection Connection hot spots and residence halls.

Students are just not always having the safest sex, research shows. One in four college students is estimated to contract a sexually transmitted infection, said Adria Godon-Bynum, the manager of health promotion at the health center. at number increases to one in two adults, attending college or not, among people 25 and younger.

“We’re over 18, and we’re in college. I think having the supplies makes it known that it’s not something weird that we can’t talk about,” Godon-Bynum said regarding the two hot spots in the EMU that house free internal and external condoms, lubricant, dental dams and love gloves. “Having the supplies on campus shows you’re allowed to have pleasure and do things for fun and that’s okay.”

In addition to the hot spots and delivery service, Protection Connection is hosting an event on Tuesday with Planned Parenthood to discuss communication about sex in relationships. e event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the EMU and will feature a build-your-own safer sex supply kit. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so the

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event will shed some light on the issue as well.

Protection Connection aims to increase awareness about STIs and encourage the use of protection, said Godon-Bynum. “ ere’s a unique set of risk factors that college students experience that increase their risk for STI contraction, including substance misuse and abuse, having multiple partners, a lack of understanding of the risk involved and things like that,” she said. “So knowing that we have what we would consider a high-risk population, we felt like we needed to start looking at ways we could help reduce the incidents.”

Hot spots are located in the EMU by the bathrooms near Falling Sky, near the Fishbowl restrooms by Chipotle, in the Student Rec Center near the cycling studio and supplies are also in the Duck Nest and the LGBTQIA office, according to the health center’s website. e hot spots were installed during week 6 of winter term this year.

“As long as people are taking them, even if they don’t need them that day or that night, even if they’re taking them because they think they’re funny or they want to show their friends, it’s normalizing it in a way that might help somebody in their community access them in the future,” Godon-Bynum said. e delivery service, which is also new this year, allows students living in residence halls to select which kinds of supplies they want through an online ordering system. e protective supplies are then delivered in discreet packages to their dorm mailbox.

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e hot spots have proven to be popular. From their installation date to the end of winter term, the Hot Spots have distributed: • 5,270 external condoms • 3,539 lubricant packets • 531 internal condoms • 516 dental dams and • 248 love gloves e hot spots are filled every weekday, which is more than the Protection Connection team had anticipated, said Gordon-Bynum. “ e need and demand and volume is definitely higher than we were anticipating, which speaks well of what we’re doing,” she said.

Something like internal condoms, for example, may help women feel more in control of their use of protection during sex, said Hannah Hamling, a senior PPPM major that also works for Protection Connection. “ e internal condoms are cool because you can leave them in for a long time,” while going on a date or otherwise, she said.

“It just increases female autonomy,” added Jodice. e program’s coordinators said they are collecting data on the use of the hot spots and delivery service and will use that information to expand the program in the future, potentially to Fraternity and Sorority Life houses and other student-centered areas on campus.

For Jodice, the program’s inclusivity is one of the highlights: “We’re just trying to create a community for everyone where they can have pleasure and not have to worry about diseases or pregnancy as well.”

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Selective members of the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association will meet with the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics on Wednesday to discuss the sport’s plans for expansion.

Photograph by Sarah Northrop

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WOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCE GROUP WELCOMES ALL STUDENTS

BY ERIN CAREY • TWITTER @ELCAREY

e Women in Computer Science organization, a group dedicated to creating a safe and fun place to bring together all types of students, has been a staple of the University of Oregon’s Computer and Information Science department since 1985. e group is comprised of more than just women, and they encourage anyone in any field to come.

WiCS President and computer and information science major Claire Phillips said she doesn’t know where she would be if she hadn’t been part of WiCS for the past four years. “ ese people have become part of my family,” Phillips said. “ ey’re a huge support group for me — I wouldn’t be who I am without them.”

Weekly WiCS meetings have become a space for talking about the stresses of classes and a wealth of information for new members, while celebrating each member’s wins from the week — anything from a good assignment grade to eating mac and cheese.

Last ursday, WiCS hosted a technical interview questions event in the Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library, where students concerned with having to answer an equation and show their work in front of a panel can get practice in front of their peers.

In a major like computer science that has few women earning degrees — the 2017-18 school year only awarded 16 percent of its degrees to women — having a group that understands those frustrations has helped some students see it through, said mathematics and computer science double major Sierra Battan. Battan is WiCS’s social media coordinator and secretary.

“It makes you feel more validated,” Battan said, “like you have a reason to be here. You’re not just another person in a class. So it’s not as scary when you’re one of the only females in the class ... because of WiCS, you’ll know the other females.”

Being in a major that is sequence structured means that many computer science majors see the same faces through each class. Even then, it can feel lonely trying to get through a tough assignment, Battan said.

“Seeing other people also struggle, it reminds me that it’s OK,” she said. “When you’re in these really hard classes, you feel like you need to be smart all the time. But when you’re with your peers, you can feel more comfortable and let your guard down.”

Despite the misnomer, WiCS sees members from an array of disciplines, from mathematics to biology to chemistry. Computer science major

Weekly Women in Computer Science meetings have become a space for talking about the stresses of classes and a wealth of information for new members. (Marissa Willke)

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and WiCS treasurer Bethany Van Meter says that all are welcome, although she was originally intimidated by WiCS. “I thought everyone was in the 300- and 400-level classes, and I was like, ‘Oh no, they know so much, and I don’t know anything,’” Van Meter said. “But really it’s anybody. Even if you’re not in the major, you can come.”

Tables for the technical interview questions event are filled with all different types of students, talking about sequence equations and whether or not the equation is complete or incomplete, as well as sharing the stressors of having to answer interview questions in their major.

But the meetings are more than just equations and homework. e group’s senior members pass the torch to younger members about professors, assignments and remind each member that no matter how hard it seems now, they can make it through.

“It’s important to have a group like WiCS because it gives you a sense of community,” Phillips said. “It’s knowing you’re not alone, and you may be struggling with something, but you have this whole room to help you, and you have a voice.”

Computer science major Claire Phillips is the president of the Women in Computer Science group at UO. (Marissa Willke)

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ARTS & CULTURE

Cage the Elephant released its fifth studio album and first full-length album release since 2015, “Social Cues,” on April 19. (Sarah Northrop)

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EXPLORES INTENSE EMOTIONS IN ‘SOCIAL CUES’

BY GRACE MURRAY • TWITTER @GRACIEE_MURRAYY Cage the Elephant released its fifth studio album, “Social Cues,” on April 19. e album is CTE’s first release since 2015 and follows a similar theme as its older work, but with a very interesting spin. “Social Cues” has 13 tracks and goes through everything from slow melodies to fast, hardcore rock and even a collaboration with American singer Beck. is album was created in the wake of lead vocalist Matt Shultz’s divorce from his wife, which brought a very angsty and somber kick to it. Shultz has become well known for his vocals. eir raw and intense drawl is a huge part of “Social Cues.” e band has been a large part of the alternativerock scene since its debut self-titled album in 2009. Its fourth album, “Tell Me I’m Pretty,” even warranted a spot at the Grammy Awards where it won the award for Best Rock Album.

“Social Cues” has been long-awaited following CTE’s four year hiatus from releasing music. e band spent a long time in the studio piecing the album together to create the perfect flow.

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e album starts off with “Broken Boy,” a very fast, loud and rock-heavy piece. Very similar to CTE’s past tracks, it is angsty and full of emotion.

“Tell me why I’m forced to live in this skin / Tell me how I’m supposed to be forgiven” Shultz sings. is song takes a garage-rock approach and sets an angry tone for the rest of the album.

In “Night Running,” the band collaborates with Beck in an upbeat and catchy melody. Mixing light rap with rock and roll, this song is a perfect collaboration between the two artists. e song is eccentric and easy to dance to — almost like a reggae-esque vibe. e artists are embarking on a tour together in July to celebrate the collaboration.

“House of Glass” is a fast-paced rock song that is heavy with bass and guitar. While it may be much faster and more lively, the lyrics fit within the somber feel of the album. Inspired by horror movies, “House of Glass” has a dark and mysterious feel. “I’m underwhelmed, uninterested / I wonder why I’m over it.” Shultz says. e lyrics are eerie, yet

introspective as they interpret inner feelings in a creative way.

“Goodbye” was the first single released from the album that has been placed as the last song, finishing off “Social Cues” with a somber ballad.

Written as a tribute to the end of Shultz’s seven year relationship to his wife, he pours out all his emotion. “My pretty bird, my favorite lullaby / How’d I become the thorn in your side? / All your laughter turned to cry / It’s alright, goodbye” Shultz sings. Riddled with metaphors and melancholy violin, Shultz paints a picture of his true feelings at the end of his relationship. e song was recorded in one take — in which Shultz sang while laying on the floor of the studio, overcome with emotion.

Despite the album being emotionally charged, it is still consistent with CTE’s typical vibe. By utilizing a collaborative talent between its instrumentals and Shultz’s raspy, yet captivating voice, CTE delivered an album jam-packed with emotion and talent yet again.

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BUILDING A BASE FROM THE GROUND UP

BY MAGGIE VANONI • TWITTER @MAGGIE_VANONI

In 2011, under the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association, the sport launched its first official collegiate season. (Sarah Northrop)

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Felecia Mulkey had enough. It was her 11th year coaching competitive cheer at Kennesaw State University, yet she was wanting more action, more intensity and more athleticism.

Her pitch to KSU’s athletic director about reshaping the program to better focus on acrobatics and less on cheering had just been denied. So, she decided that the 2008 National Cheerleading Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, would be her last time coaching. She had already begun looking at law schools across the country because she didn’t want to be known as “just a cheerleading coach.”

What she didn’t know was former Oregon senior associate athletics director Renee Baumgartner was at the same national cheerleading championships and was immediately impressed with her coaching just from the preliminary competitions.

Within 24 hours, Baumgartner invited Mulkey to apply to Oregon’s newest head coaching position for a sport that had yet to be established and was in the works at several universities. Oregon’s program would be called team stunts and gymnastics, and had the intention of combining the competitive side of cheer with the athleticism of gymnastics and acrobatics.

It was everything that Mulkey had pitched just weeks prior at KSU. “I knew in the first five minutes that she could lead our program and lead the sport,” Baumgartner said about watching Mulkey coach at the cheerleading championships.

About a decade later, acrobatics and tumbling has distinguished itself from gymnastics and cheerleading and expanded to more than 30 colleges nationwide with more than 250 athletes competing. is week, universities will compete in the ninth annual acrobatics and tumbling national championships. e sport will also take its closest step in becoming NCAA recognized after spending the last 10 years as a varsity sponsored sport under the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association.

“It’s not about taking the place of gymnastics or the place of cheer,” Mulkey said. “It was created in the niche, in that gap, that young women needed.”

Instead of applying to law schools in

summer of 2007, Mulkey moved from Georgia to Eugene for a head coaching position in the sport that was in its infancy.

Since that initial move, she has won every national championship in the sport during her seven years coaching at Oregon (2007-2014) through her current head coaching role at Baylor University.

“We knew what we were doing,” Mulkey said. “We created this sport because we wanted to create this opportunity for women. at’s why I went out there. I look back now, and I’m like ‘What was I thinking? Why did I move from Georgia?’ I didn’t even know what the sport was. We didn’t even know if it would work. But I believed in my heart.”

Breaking down misconceptions When current Oregon head coach Keenyn Won graduated high school, no program existed for her to continue her athletic career as a competitive cheerleader.

She loved the intensity of competitive cheerleading where athletes performed elaborate routines with acrobatic skill sets. e idea of cheering on the sidelines at games didn’t appeal to her, thus she entered college with no plans to be a student-athlete.

Yet, in the spring of 2009, her freshman year at Oregon, Won met Mulkey and was introduced to the idea of acrobatics and tumbling. e following year, Won, along with 28 other women, made Oregon’s first roster in the sport.

“It took away the bows and the makeup and the skirts and took all the athletic components and the scoring of gymnastics into this sport, which were all the things that I fell in love with in the competitive side,” Won said. “I walked into that practice and I knew it was for me.”

One of the biggest moments during this initial process was designing the sport’s original uniforms in order to help distinguish it from sideline cheer and gymnastics. Mulkey met with Nike designers in 2008, and after their first outlines were of cheerleading uniforms, she knew she would have to lead the design of the two-piece, adaptable uniform that acrobatics and tumbling athletes wear today.

“We want to change people’s minds

and, in their minds, we want them to be able to separate cheer from what we are doing,” Mulkey said. “When my team goes out on the floor to compete, I don’t care if people think underwater-basket weaving, I just don’t want them to think cheer.”

In 2011, under the NCATA, the sport launched its first official season with six schools competing nationwide.

Meets break down into six events with each event divided into multiple heats. e heats include building pyramids and acro structures, multicombination tumbling passes and synchronized tossing. Each heat is scored by officials with 10 being the highest possible score.

It’s a competition outline that Mulkey first developed on a napkin on the plane during her first recruiting trip for Oregon.

It was on these recruiting trips that she learned just how valuable it was to break down misconceptions about the sport.

“It was very interesting because if you said the word cheer or cheerleading, you got the answers of Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, the Laker Girls,” she said. “I don’t think I ever heard the word ‘athlete.’ If I said the word ‘gymnast,’ I would get Mary Lou Retton or some gymnast at the time, or I would get ‘athletic.’ You never heard that word with cheer.”

Women lifting women Just three weeks ago, Mulkey got the news she’s been waiting over a decade to hear.

After reviewing the NCATA’s 2018 proposal, the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics asked to hold a conversation with selective NCATA members in order to hear the sport’s plans for expansion. e meeting will occur on Wednesday, just a day before the 2019 Acrobatics and Tumbling National Championships begin at Baylor.

If the committee chooses to recommend acrobatics and tumbling to the emerging sports list, the next step in the process for the NCATA will be preparing legislation in advance of a final vote for NCAA Divisions I, II and III next January. Once earning the emerging sport status, sports have 10 years to grow to 40 schools before they can qualify for a full championship sport under the NCAA. “It’s rewarding just knowing that there are a bunch of women that created a sport

for women and have been very dedicated and have not lost sight of the goal and feel really good that this sport will become an NCAA sport,” Baumgartner said. “ at’s just why we do this.”

By gaining the status, teams will compete against other teams in their specific NCAA divisions. As of now, there are two conferences in the sport: the Eastern College Athletic Conference and the Mountain East Conference. Teams compete across all divisions. e NCATA sent its latest proposal in August to the NCAA. Over the past 10 years, Mulkey said the organization has sent about four proposals.

Since its inception, acrobatics and tumbling has grown from six to 30 teams and is sponsored as a varsity sport in all three NCAA divisions and in the NAIA, with rosters varying from 30 to 50 athletes.

In each of those schools, the sport opened doors to women athletes and to women in the workforce — there are just two male assistant coaches in the whole nation.

“It’s so cool to be a part of something that is new and growing and giving so many new opportunities for women,” Oregon senior Hannah Blair said. “I can’t even explain to you how much it means to me. ere are little girls that come up to our meets and look up to us so much and they’re so excited to try acro someday.”

Acrobatics and tumbling fuels the passion for athletes to continue their athletic pursuits, like Blair, who come from backgrounds in competitive cheer.

“When I first saw it and I saw an entire meet, I was like, ‘Wow, those are some strong girls. ose are athletes — there is no question about it,’” Oregon junior base Katie Bachman said.

“I wanted to be one of those girls.”

Coach Won and the No. 2 Ducks — who are 5-2 this season and hold a 63-17 program record since 2011 — are focusing their attention on this week’s National Championships. ey want to upset Mulkey’s No. 1 Baylor Bears (9-0).

“It may seem small in the world-scale, but for us, to have this go nationwide to see acrobatics and tumbling become an emerging sport, is just phenomenal in itself. For not only females to continue their academics at the college level, but also their sport,” Won said. “Hopefully the NCAA sees that and pushes us through.”

After reviewing the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association’s 2018 proposal, the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics is interested in hearing the sport’s plans for expansion. (Sarah Northrop)

IT TOOK AWAY THE BOWS AND THE MAKEUP AND THE SKIRTS AND TOOK ALL THE ATHLETIC COMPONENTS AND THE SCORING OF GYMNASTICS INTO THIS SPORT.” OREGON HEAD COACH KEENYN WON UO’s Acrobatics and Tumbling head coach Keenyn Won (right) was one of 28 women on Oregon’s first acrobatics and tumbling roster in 2010. (Sarah Northrop)

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New Location! Viking Braggot Co. Southtowne Pub: 2490 Willamette Street, Eugene. James Hillegas-Elting: Speaking for the River: A History of Citizen Involvement in Willamette River Protection.

6-8 p.m.

2490 Willamette Street.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH A PUB TALK

In celebration of Earth Day, the Department of History and Lane County History Museum are teaming up with the Friends of Buford Park and Mt. 7-8:30 p.m.

Viking Braggot, Southtowne Pub.

FROM WOLVES TO THE WARNING TO HUMANITY: FACING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS

e topic is the “Scientists’ Second Warning to Humanity” presented

by Dr. William Ripple, a distinguished professor of ecology at OSU. 6:15-7:30 p.m.

1515 Agate St, 1515 Agate Street.

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VOICE-OVER CLASS

In what could be the most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way.

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Learn gardening techniques and meet other passionate plant lovers at this weekly work party.

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THE METROPOLITAN CHORAL FESTIVAL

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Museum of Natural and Cultural History

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QUACK CHATS PUB TALK “THE SURPRISING BEAUTY OF THE TEENAGE BRAIN: EXPLORATION, IDENTITY, AND CONNECTIONS”

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e Do-er Gathering: Portland’s alternatives for housing security On ursday, April 25, we will bring together organizations and individuals who contribute to community-driven solutions addressing Portland’s housing crisis.

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Rudra Meditation is an open-eye form of meditation that uses breath to open and strengthen the energy centers in the body.

5-6 p.m. Erb Memorial Union, 1395 University St.

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THURSDAY APRIL 25

ART GIVES HOPE BENEFIT

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7-8 p.m. Hult Center for the Performing Arts, One Eugene Center.

RUDRA MEDITATION

University of Oregon neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer gives a free Quack Chats pub talk on “ e Surprising Beauty of the Teenage Brain: Exploration, Identity, and Connections.”

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Downtown Athletic Club, Ax Billy Grill.

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Featuring Julie Weise, UO Department of History and 2018-19 Wayne Morse Resident Scholar, and Christoph Rass, Universität Osnabrück.

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Hosted by Dona Clarke, this is an Open Jazz Jam for experienced musicians and vocalists. Bring your ax and your charts and jam with professional local musicians.

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Enjoy an evening of creativity and compassion at ShelterCare’s 9th annual Art Gives Hope event. Bid on beautiful art donated by 75+ local artists, while making a difference in our community!

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BIKE CHAINS AND DERAILLEURS WORKSHOP

A well-tuned bike can help make your riding smooth and efficient. Grinding gears rubbing derailleurs and squeaky chains are your bike’s cry for help.

Ready to learn how to prevent or eliminate these annoyances from your beloved bike?

6-8 p.m.

Eugene REI, 306 Lawrence St.

FOOD BUSINESS UNPACKED: GROWING THE BOTTOM LINE Food Business Unpacked showcases stories from food and beverage leaders. We welcome the community to join us for an evening of inspiration.

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Noisette Pastry Kitchen, 200 West Broadway.

HENDRICKS PARK NATIVE PLANT GARDEN WORK PARTY

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Join our work party every in the native plant garden at Hendricks Park. Learn about the Willamette Valley native plants and their uses while supporting the garden’s continued growth. Beginner and experienced gardeners welcome. 1-4 p.m. Hendricks Park, Summit Ave. and Skyline Blvd.

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ARTSPARK 2019

e Art Spark Eugene Gala & Art Auction is now on Friday, April 26th expanding the opportunity to attend. e Art Show is growing. e Balcony without dinner is now open for only $20 allowing many more to enjoy this incredible evening.

6-8:03 p.m. e John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 868 High Street.

THE LEGEND OF SHAKTI SHIVA IN EUGENE

Come ignite your senses with an exciting new kind of theatrical experience about “ e Legend of Shakti & Shiva!” In this Mythic Clown eatrical Production we will blend physical theater, kirtan and the mythology of the Vedas to bring a meditative 7:30-9 p.m.

Everday Peoples Yoga, 352 W 12th Ave.

FREEBIE FRIDAY: FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS

Show your friends how much you care about them by making friendship bracelets! Our Freebie Friday Workshops are quick drop-in crafts open to any UO student. Please bring your student ID. Come by for a bit between classes or stay a while.

12:30-3 p.m.

Erb Memorial Union, 1395 University St.

FRIDAYS ON 5TH FEAT. JOSEPH BONNEVIE

Join us at our new tasting room, Sweet Cheeks on 5th, located at the beautiful Fifth Street Public Market! We have live music on the garden plaza Friday evenings and delicious food specials.

6-8 p.m. e Fifth Street Public Market Tasting Room, 248 East 5th Street, Suite 25.

GAME NIGHT

Boardgames, card games, and video games take center stage as teens compete in Mario Kart and Super Smash on our Wii U. ere is something for every kind of gamer, come and join us! Snacks and drinks provided.

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Creswell Library, 64 W

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Recommends If spring term were a movie, now would be a good point to pause it for a second, relieve your bladder and re-up on snacks. ere’s no need to keep this situation metaphorical either; there’s plenty of new stuff on Hulu and Netflix worth checking out, whether you’re looking for a thriller or a window into underrepresented perspectives. You can even check out the process of creation as an art itself. Here’s a few things the Emerald recommends doing this week.

DOGS AT THE DUCK NEST Stop by the Duck Nest to pet some pups and destress for the day. If it’s nice out, you’ll find the dogs outside! We love having the dogs come visit us and they love seeing you! 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Erb Memorial Union, 1395 University St.

RYAN O’CONNELL’S “SPECIAL” e new Netflix show, “Special,” starring Ryan O’Connell and based on his memoir, was released last weekend. e series details the life of a young, gay man with cerebral palsy, based on O’Connell’s actual experiences growing up.

“Special” offers a typically unseen portrayal of dating while queer and disabled and navigating new job experiences. e show tackles topics like internalized ableism, queer sex/relationships, sex work and body image. “Special” is an extremely important show that provides representation for people and relationships that are not typically shown on popular streaming services or on television.

EARTH DAY OF SERVICE 2019 Save the Date and join us for our annual Earth Day of Service! As part of the UO’s Earth Week celebration, we will be serving alongside organizations dedicated to fostering sustainable change in our local communities.

Erb Memorial Union, 1395 University St.

e new Netflix show “Special,” starring Ryan O’Connell and based on his memoir, was released last weekend. (Courtesy of Netflix)

SCIENCE SATURDAY! STEM FAMILY FUN AT THE MUSEUM Join us for Science Saturday and dig into familyfriendly activities that will spark your child’s curiosity for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). is Saturday is all about ancient animals.

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Museum of Natural and Cultural History

72-HOUR MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION On Sunday, April 28, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and the Eugene Film Society is hosting its 5th annual 72 Hour Music Video Competition. From April 11-14, Eugene filmmakers and musicians competed to produce a music video within the time frame of 72 hours, requiring a specific prop and creative elements. ese videos will be screened at Lane Community College’s Ragozzino Hall at 7 p.m., with a $5 entry fee for audience members. e films will be judged by media professionals to decide the winner of a $777 cash prize. e film that wins over with the audience will receive a $333 “Audience Award” prize.

More information can be found at eugenefilmsociety.com.

SUNDAY APRIL 28

KARYN KUSAMA’S “DESTROYER” Acclaimed horror director Karyn Kusama (“Jennifer’s Body,” “ e Invitation”) has a new movie streaming on Hulu. “Destroyer,” a neo-noir thriller about a crooked cop (Nicole Kidman) on a revenge quest, is much different than Kusama’s other films. She uses her expertise with gruesome horror to create a highly stylized thriller, with a moody LA color palette and extensive Dutch (sideways) angles. Co-stars Sebastian Stan and Tatiana Maslany enhance Kidman’s gritty acting, which showcases the award winning actor at her finest.

MIMOSA SUNDAY FEAT. BUTTERCHUCK Grab a friend and a picnic and join us Sundays from 12-6pm for a relaxing day on the patio. Mimosas will be served accompanied by live music performances from 2-4pm. See you soon! 2-4 p.m. Sweet Cheeks Winery & Vineyard, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd.

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Avid social media users seem to chase experiences for the sole purpose of posting about them, but taking a short social media detox from time to time can be therapeutic. (Courtesy of Toni Hukkanen/Unsplash)

DO IT FOR THE ‘GRAM

BY JOANNA MANN • TWITTER @JOANNAMANNDANCE

Do it for the ‘Gram — the phrase that everyone seems to have made their life motto.

Scrolling through Instagram, Facebook and Twitter has become about as predictable as the sunrise. Posts have lost their originality ever since people decided to start mimicking the lives of their Valenciafiltered friends.

Aesthetically pleasing boba teas, Disneyland castles and sunrise hand-hearts now dominate the news feeds of millions. Did you even go to the beach if you didn’t take a cartwheel picture on the sand?

Avid social media users seem to be chasing experiences for the sole purpose of posting about them. Instead of broadcasting their own unique experiences, they look at the top posts of the day and try to emulate that

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lifestyle as closely as they can. e truth is, that glamorous lifestyle does not exist. Nobody orders $7 lattes with intricate art every morning or goes to scenic rooftop parties every night.

Every time we check social media, our news feed is chock full of bright smiles and perfect bodies. In reality, those people probably had to take 50 photos before finding one they felt confident enough presenting themselves with.

What we are comparing ourselves to is somebody else’s highlight reel. e social pressures created by the internet have clouded our sense of identity and decreased our self-esteem.

For high schoolers especially, social media can destroy self worth and confidence. One survey conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health found

that Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have all led to increased feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety and poor body image in teens. ese negative mental health effects don’t just cease to exist after high school. College students and older social media users often feel inadequate while scrolling through their timelines as well. Seeing friends get married, have kids and land successful careers before you’ve even finished your undergrad — not exactly a confidence booster.

Believe it or not, it’s OK to post something from your life that you haven’t seen from anyone else’s.

People are desperate for new content amid a sea of #twinning pics and hibiscus refreshers from Starbucks.

Having an online presence is great for keeping up with long-

distance friends who we might otherwise lose contact with, but we need to be careful to avoid checking those apps as a reflex.

Scrolling and double tapping become almost hypnotic after a while, and it’s easy to tune out everything but the internet’s fake reality.

Taking a short social media detox from time to time can be incredibly therapeutic. When you’re not constantly looking around for something to post, you can focus on living your own life to the fullest rather than everybody else’s.

While it is fun to show off a new purchase or a night out with friends, don’t feel obligated to create these experiences just to throw them in your followers’ faces. Live authentically and not vicariously through others.

People want to see you for you.

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THE PROS AND CONS OF SWIPING RIGHT

BY LIZZY PALMQUIST For many, college can serve as a pathway to getting out of their comfort zone and meeting new people. However, it can be intimidating to walk up to a perfect stranger and introduce yourself, especially if the person is someone you hope to pursue romantically. at is where dating apps come in. With the simple swipe of a finger you can search through hundreds of profiles of nearby people, all looking for an opportunity to meet someone they would not otherwise talk to. at being said, dating apps are not always the safest or most efficient way to meet someone, and there are things to consider before you swipe.

For those who struggle with social anxiety or just introductions in general, dating apps can provide a space to practice interacting with people for the first time. Since most dating apps such as Tinder or Bumble require you to match with someone before you can message them, the pressure of trying to figure out if the other person is into you or not is taken out of the equation.

After you match with someone, there is also more time to think of an opening ice breaker than you would have regularly, as dating apps give you the opportunity to think of it without the other person staring as you struggle to find your words. Chris Boutte, a contributor to

e Mighty who struggles with social anxiety, praised dating apps for the ability to think of ice breakers in a safe space.

“I have no control of a conversation when it’s happening in real time because my brain is moving way too fast and has irrational fears coming at me left and right,” wrote Boutte in a 2015 article. “When I have the time to structure my first impression message through a dating app, I can edit that thing like it’s my college thesis.”

While dating apps can be a safe space for people with social anxiety, some aspects of dating apps can be unsafe. A potential danger that dating apps pose is the digital security issues with the apps that can threaten the safety of your personal information. Dating apps can ask questions of you in order to build a profile, much of which you would not want exposed for the whole world to see. In February, Okcupid, Coffee Meets Bagel, and Jack’d all reported breaches in security that included hacked accounts, exposure of users’ private photos online, and unauthorized access of users’ full names and email addresses.

“Depending on which dating app it is, they ask you a lot of personal questions,” said Amanda Powers, a UO student and dating app user.

Another risk of using dating apps is the risk to personal safety when attempting to meet with someone you met through the app. is year, 53 crimes occurring in Denver ranging from robbery to assault were linked to the victims’ interaction with criminals on dating apps. In the U.K., 2,054 offences originating from the use of dating apps were recorded between 2011 and 2016, averaging about 410 assaults per year. To avoid incidents like these when using a dating app, meeting in a public location, sharing locations with friends while on the date, or sending screenshots of your date’s profile to friends may provide some element of safety.

“I’m a little scared to use [dating apps] because I’m scared of randomly getting somebody that’s kind of creepy or psycho or something,” said UO student Ally Tipton about why she is hesitant to use dating apps.

For whatever reason you choose to use dating apps, exercise caution when sharing your personal information and meeting with people you do not know. ese apps can be a great opportunity to connect with people you would have otherwise never met before and can provide practice for interacting with new people in the future, just as long as you do so safely.

College can serve as a pathway to meeting new people. But for those who struggle with social anxiety, dating apps can provide a space to practice interacting with people for the first time. (Emerald Stock)

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INSIDE MADDIE RABING’S BREAKOUT SEASON

BY AUGUST HOWELL • TWITTER @HOWELL_AUGUST

Imagine setting personal bests in every track meet of the season.

For a track and field athlete, that sounds like a dream, but that’s what Maddie Rabing, a redshirt sophomore thrower for the Oregon track and field team, did last indoor season.

Rabing, a human physiology major with a focus in pre-med, set personal bests in all four meets she competed in. She set the thirdbest throw in program history for the weight throw and sixth best in the shot put. Now, she’s back to throwing outdoors, where the hammer throw takes over from the weight throw.

Rabing took to track and field in middle school, and then she worked with club coaches to polish her throwing in high school. She excelled and won four 6A Oregon state championships in the shot put. Adjusting to the weight throw was a challenge because the hammer and weight throws are not sanctioned events in high school, and therefore she didn’t have a lot of experience with them.

“Last year, it always felt so heavy and I didn’t know how to get speed behind it,” Rabing said. “I could only think about how heavy it was and try to throw it as hard as I can.”

Rabing’s coach, Erik Whitsitt, has trained her to have better technique as well as strength. He brings high energy enthusiasm that Rabing loves.

“People joke they can hear him across the track when he’s excited about a throw,” she said.

Whitsitt, Oregon’s throw coach for the past six seasons, believes Rabing is highly coachable, and as she gained more experience in practice, she was able to make small strides, then perform on the big stage. All the time, he said, she stayed calm, cool and collected.

“Maddie’s a pretty even keeled kind of athlete,” Whitsitt said.

“She takes the highs in stride and

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takes her lows in stride. She keeps trucking along.”

Head coach Robert Johnson said Whitsitt’s technical training had finally started to click for Rabing.

“Erik has once again taken the approach to where they’ve really kind of honed in on her deficiencies and making her a better technician of the event,” Johnson said.

Rabing broke the 60-foot barrier once last season at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships. At the season

opener this year, the University of Washington Preview was a chance to prove it was no fluke. Five of Rabing’s six throws, all over 60 feet, were better than her previous record.

She continued her trend at the Razorback Invitational, the Husky Classic and then finally concluded at the MPSF invite, where she threw 68 feet, 2 1/2 inches — three feet farther than her previous best, and good for second overall in the weight throw.

“[Getting a PR] every meet was nice,” Rabing said. “I could just focus on that. And if I didn’t win, I couldn’t be upset about it because I did better than I’ve ever done. It kept things positive throughout the season.”

Rabing believes her weight throw is usually a sign of how her hammer throwing season will go.

She knows that if she can reach her best consistently in the outdoor season, as she did in indoor, she will be a force to be reckoned with.

Redshirt sophomore thrower Maddie Rabing set personal bests in all four meets she competed in last season. (Emerald Archives)

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