Top 10 opinion desk tweets of winter break
As cabin fever began to set in and the perma-overcast of the Oregon winter solidified, the Oregon Daily Emerald’s proud opinion desk responded in the only way it knew how: pithy, 140-character...
View ArticleBrown: A guy’s beer says a lot about him
You walk into a party late Friday night, and your flaky drunk friend immediately ditches you for some suspect-looking hipsters in the corner. You’re alone, you’re thirsty, and you don’t know anyone. Do...
View ArticleBrown: There’s no excuse for not being able to cook
I’ve begun to realize lately that my roommates and I are kind of an anomaly among college students: We love to cook. One roommate has a fairly well-known, gluten-free cooking blog; another likes to...
View ArticleThis Week in Thumbs: ‘Chip ‘n Dale’ Rescue Rangers edition
Thumbs up Chip’s back! Oregon football head coach Chip Kelly flirted briefly with that bourgeois temptress known as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night. And by briefly, we mean he spent seven and a...
View ArticleBrown: Tennis is awesome, and you should watch it
The other night I was pretty stupid and decided to stay up late to watch the Rafael Nadal/Roger Federer semifinal at the Australian...
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Oregon indoor track and field dominates at Texas A&M Mondo Challenge
Oregon running star Jordan Hasay, who was named Pac-12 women's cross country athlete of the year in 2011, led the Ducks to a dominant performance at the Texas A&M Mondo Challenge this weekend....
View ArticleTop 10 comedians you should be following on Twitter
Following Conan O’Brien’s lead, comedians have held a big place on Twitter. Here at the Emerald, reading pithy commentary from our favorite comedians is among our few remaining pleasures. These are our...
View ArticleBrown: Super Bowl (party) predictions you can bet on
Every year, the Super Bowl is full of predictions: how many points will be scored, who will win, which star quarterback will be named the game’s MVP, blah, blah, blah. How boring! Sure, the game is...
View ArticleBrown: Thank God I don’t have to worry about Valentine’s Day
Ugh. Valentine’s Day. Depending on your circumstances it’s the best or worst day of the year. Now, I promise this isn’t going to be one of those columns where I give you amazing Valentine’s tips about...
View ArticleBrown: Reality TV shows deserve defending
I will freely admit it: I love reality shows. I’m given quite a bit of crap about this from my friends, family and roommates, but I will defend the lowly reality show until my dying day. My dear...
View ArticleBrown: Is the University stuck in the ’70s?
Is it just me, or does the University seem a little bit stuck in the ’70s? Think about three of the things the regular American would most associate with our fine institution: Nike, Steve Prefontaine...
View ArticleTake a Minute: Weekend to-dos, top tweets and Lil Wayne
Take a Minute is a (sometimes) daily post that will catch you up on Internet happenings on campus and around the world. Weekend to-dos: — Make up for the hours you wasted studying on Tuesday night by...
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Take A Minute: Anthony Davis’ eyebrow and more ASUO elections
Take a Minute is a daily post that will catch you up on Internet happenings on campus and around the world. Well, last night Kentucky won the NCAA men’s basketball national championships, like nearly...
View ArticleBrown: An open letter to James Cameron
Dear James Cameron, Hey, Jim! Congrats, man, on descending into the deepest part of the ocean, the Marianas Trench@@can be written with or without an ‘s’...
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Take a Minute: George Zimmerman, not porn and a huge Kanye fan
Take a Minute is a daily post that will catch you up on Internet happenings on campus and around the world. Well, the big news today is that neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was arrested...
View ArticleBrown: What if my great-great-grandkids found my Facebook?
I’ve always loved history and, in particular, have always been fascinated with genealogy — the study of family lineages and history. I love learning about the everyday lives of my ancestors, and trying...
View ArticleWhere to shop now that you’re on your own
Well, you’re finally out of the dorms and on your own. That means no more Big Mouth Burrito, no more Pop Tarts passing as actual meals and no more late-night Carson runs. You have to cook for yourself...
View ArticleBrown: Seeing into the future, one palm at a time
“When I look at your energy field, you have beautiful orbs of emerald green that are flashing around you, and also form a halo around you with indigo-blue mixed in.” And so begins my first-ever palm...
View ArticleOregon track superfan Lynn Cox personifies Track Town USA
It’s a special kind of fan that can attract the attention — much less the affection — of Olympic-level athletes. “What’s up, Lynn!” yells former Oregon decathlete Ashton Eaton at the Pepsi Team...
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10 ‘college cocktails’ for the student on a budget
As Peggy from “Mad Men” once said, a real cocktail has three ingredients. But we’re in college! Who has time to make orange twists or simple syrup? Who can spend a ton of money on weird liqueurs that...
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Take A Minute: Jessica Simpson, barbecue cats and beads bees
Take a Minute is a daily post that will catch you up on Internet happenings on campus and around the world. Oh my stars, you guys, it finally happened: Jessica Simpson had her quintuplets. What? It was...
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Take a Minute: Barack Obama’s same-sex marriage announcement, Maurice Sendak...
Take a Minute is a daily post that will catch you up on Internet happenings on campus and around the world. Yesterday was a sad day for children and children at heart everywhere, as author and...
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Condolences, remembrances pour in for Pagenstecher’s sorority
Lill Pagenstecher Lill Pagenstecher, 21, died Friday of bacterial meningitis. Related Stories: Click here to see more about Lill Pagenstecher’s death and meningitis → University student and Chi Omega...
View ArticleBrown: Oregon football, track team could learn something from each other
Oregon track and field is basically the antithesis of Oregon football. Sure, they share some of the same qualities. A love of speed. A thirst for championships. A rabid fanbase. For a while there,...
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Brown: My sad, lonely trip to see ‘Titanic in 3D’
Several weeks ago, I wrote an open letter @@checked@@to James Cameron about his new release, “Titanic in 3D”.@@http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120338/@@ In the column, I talked about how excited I was to...
View ArticleWho is Michael Gottfredson, anyway?
Dr. Michael Gottfredson, the finalist to be the next University president, is set to arrive on campus Tuesday afternoon. But what do we really know about him, anyway? Well, he is the executive vice...
View ArticleQ&A with Michael Gottfredson
Earlier today, University president candidate Michael Gottfredson sat down with the media relations department at the University of California, Irvine to discuss his potential departure. Below is a...
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Ducks unveil new football uniforms
The wait is over. After a summer of secrecy and speculation, the Ducks revealed their new football uniforms for the 2012 season. Nike employees have kept the design under lock and key, but if former...
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High-class cocktails to ‘tipple’ your fancy
So you’re a lawyer now — well, you will be (hopefully) soon. Your free-spirited undergrad days are far behind you, as should be those crappy, sugar-soaked “cocktails” you were always downing. You’re a...
View ArticleBurned-out adventures
It’s Sunday evening, or Saturday morning, or hell, even Wednesday afternoon, and you need a break. You’re not in the mood for a bar and yet another hike at Spencer or Skinner Butte just sounds awful....
View ArticleDe’Anthony Thomas, Dion Jordan lead Ducks with four watchlists
Oregon’s playmakers have been tabbed as contenders for top collegiate honors since the summer, led by running back De’Anthony Thomas and defensive end Dion Jordan, who each made it onto four...
View ArticleOregon football by the numbers
144 — Rushing yards running back Kenjon Barner needs to reach 2,000 in his career 293 — Arkansas State’s average passing yards per game last year, 16th best in the country 5 — True freshmen listed on...
View ArticleMarcus Mariota dazzles in Ducks football debut
Quarterback controversy? What quarterback controversy? After a back-and-forth summer that ended with redshirt freshman Marcus Mariota being named the starter over sophomore Bryan Bennett, questions...
View ArticleSurgery puts John Boyett out for 2012 season, potentially ends Oregon career
Senior safety John Boyett told the Napa Valley Register Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to repair partial tears in both of his patella tendons. The surgery will end his 2012 season....
View ArticleGlobal Scholars Hall, open this fall, could put other housing complexes to shame
Well, this certainly isn’t Bean. The Global Scholars Hall, which opens for business fall 2012, is the latest and greatest residence hall at the University, wiping the floor with the previous crown...
View ArticleWomen's cross country looks to build on last year's success, men hope to...
After a summer that saw 10 former Ducks — including four who competed in cross country at Oregon — participate in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the attention of Track Town USA once again turns to...
View ArticleNo. 2 Oregon volleyball remains undefeated after two sweeps in home stand
The Oregon volleyball team is in rare air this year. Still undefeated and boasting a No. 2 ranking in the country for the first time in program history, the Ducks (13-0 overall, 4-0 Pac-12) continued...
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How a Mitt Romney presidency would affect your sex life
Erik Sterpa/Emerald Sarah Moseley winds her way through the exam rooms and administrative offices of Planned Parenthood’s brand new $8.5 million health center on Franklin Boulevard. She makes a stop in...
View ArticleOregon Duck mascot head recovered after skydiving mishap
ESPN College GameDay host Chris Fowler tweeted today that the Oregon Duck mascot head came loose while the Duck was skydiving and was apparently missing. The head was later recovered about a mile from...
View ArticleFormer Duck LaMichael James solid in NFL debut Sunday
After 12 weeks of sitting on the sidelines, former Oregon running back and current San Francisco 49er LaMichael James finally saw his first NFL minutes Sunday against the Miami Dolphins at Candlestick...
View ArticleTwo killed, shooter dead at Clackamas Town Center; UO students, alumni...
At least two people were killed and up to 60 shots were fired at Clackamas Town Center outside of Portland Tuesday afternoon. A police spokesman, Lt. James Rhodes, announced that the shooter was also...
View ArticleDuck fans around the country celebrate Oregon volleyball's win
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View ArticleOur gift to you? These great stories and more
Don’t forget about us over break. We’re working hard to bring you great stories like these: → We sent sports reporter Eddie Paskal to Louisville, Ky., to cover the Ducks’ run to the NCAA volleyball...
View ArticleWillamette Week: How Chip Kelly’s focus on football ruffles boosters’ feathers
On Wednesday, Willamette Week published an in-depth look at Chip Kelly’s career at Oregon, both as a coach on the field and as an invaluable money generator off it. UO alum John Locanthi spoke to...
View ArticleIn light of NCAA meeting, Duck fans debate Chip Kelly's future
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View ArticleOregon, Kansas State fans begin trek to Arizona
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