Sandy: What Ducks are thankful for this Thanksgiving
There are plenty of things 20-somethings have to be thankful for this thanksgiving. Parents who pay our phone bills, campus clubs who give out free coffee during finals and dead week, siblings that...
View ArticleSandy: A list of New Year’s resolutions you can (probably) keep
If you’re anything like everyone else on the planet, then you probably have the same couple of New Years resolutions on your list every year. Exercise, save money and be a better person. These broad,...
View ArticleSandy: Remembering what Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for
I wonder how many Americans celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. By celebrating it, I don’t mean how many had a barbecue or went skiing while rejoicing in not having class for a day. What I...
View ArticleSandy: Cut Governor Kitzhaber some slack
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber just can’t catch a break these days. From discovering that his fiancée illegally married someone so that they could obtain a green card to dealing with the realization...
View ArticlePodcast: Would you recommend "50 Shades of Grey" to your mother?
In this special episode from the Emerald Podcast Network, Alexandra Wallachy, Andrea Harvey, and Bayley Sandy discuss the sadomasochistic hurricane of a romance film, 50 Shades of Grey. The podcast...
View ArticleSandy: The UO Counseling Center’s lack of funding is a step backward from...
Mental health is a significant issue that is often stigmatized, concealed and rarely discussed on college campuses across the country. Some of the most common issues for students are stress, academic...
View ArticleOur Stance: Helena Schlegel for ASUO president, vote no on OSPIRG solar power...
The following is the opinion of the Emerald editorial board and not the organization as a whole. The editorial board is: Bayley Sandy, opinion editor; Sami Edge, editor-in-chief; Eder Campuzano,...
View ArticleSandy: Stuff to check off your bucket list before graduating
Well here we are. Only three months left at the University of Oregon. Then, graduation! Four years ago, this seemed like a million miles away, but here we are. What’s left on the old bucket list? Let’s...
View ArticleUnsolicited Opinions with Bayley Sandy: ‘Dad Bod’
Emerald opinion editor Bayley Sandy sat down with news reporter Alex Wallachy and resident pop culture enthusiast Brooke Barker to discuss one of pop cultures most pressing issues: the dad bod....
View ArticleGrad Guide 2015: Graduation schedule
The University Graduation Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 15 at 9 a.m. in Matthew Knight Arena. The following list is the schedule of school, college and department ceremonies. Sunday, June 14...
View ArticleGrad Guide 2015: Places to take your last bite in Eugene
There are only a few short weeks left in the beautiful land of Eugene. We’re all thinking about what we’re going to miss most. Our beautiful campus, the incredible hiking views, how close the bars are...
View ArticleGrad guide 2015: A senior’s farewell to Oregon
I began college like most other students. Intimidated, not super excited about living in Bean and with absolutely no idea what I was going to do with my life. Enter in Math 111. My first college...
View ArticleSandy: Summer in Eugene doesn’t suck
June is finally here. The weather has shifted, campus is emptying and you’re in Eugene for the long haul. Graduation has passed, freshmen have moved out of the dorms and here you are sitting in your...
View ArticleThe Emerald’s defeated Tri-City in the first of a five-game home series
The Emerald’s began their five-game home series against the Tri-City Dust Devils with a 7-1 win, winning their third straight game at home. Pitcher Oscar De La Cruz started the game with a strikeout...
View ArticleEugene Emeralds lose to Tri-City, end four-game winning streak
The Eugene Emerald’s lost 8-2 to the Tri-City Dust Devils on Sunday afternoon, the fourth in a five-game series. The loss ends their four-game winning streak. “It was a pretty smooth, fast game and...
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