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15 FRESHMEN INITIATE EFFORT MUSIC TO TAKE DOWN A MURAL THEY CONSIDER RACIST IN EQUIPMENT KNIGHT LIBRARY STOLEN BY RYAN NGUYEN • TWITTER @RYANJJNGUYEN

Fifteen first-year University of Oregon students are FROM TWO spearheading an effort to petition the University of Oregon to remove a mural that they believe to be racist, located in the Knight Library. Francesca Smith is the leader of the group, and she first HOMES learned about the mural when a graduate instructor in one of her classes took Smith — and the rest of Smith’s class — to Knight Library’s west stairwell to see the mural. NEAR The mural is titled “The Mission of a University.” After seeing the mural, Smith said her jaw dropped. She took issue with the part of the mural’s text that read, “It means conservation and betterment not merely of our national CAMPUS resources but also of our racial heritage and opportunity to Owen Phillips had this guitar stolen recently. (Courtesy of Owen Phillips) the lowliest.” “It’s easy to complain about something harmful,” said Smith, “but it’s another thing for someone to step up and actually do something about it.” BY CASEY CROWLEY • TWITTER @CASEYCROWLEY55 At the time of publishing, 816 individuals signed the Change.org petition. Smith said that other students in her class also took issue Two UO students have reported musical which was really a bummer,” said Phillips. with the phrase and other phrases in the statement. So, she equipment stolen from their homes just a The other student, Albert Kalenscher, introduced the idea of a petition in a Snapchat group chat of few blocks from campus in recent weeks. a junior majoring in journalism, had students in the discussion section. The first student, Owen Phillips, a junior a soundboard, a laptop, and an Xbox “A lot of them aligned with the same view that I had,” at UO majoring in human physiology, had controller stolen from his home on 17th said Smith. two guitars, a bass, a microphone and some Avenue and Patterson Alley. Eugene cords taken from his garage at his house on Police responded to the scene on Oct. 15 18th Avenue and Patterson Street The theft and noted that there was no indication of Continued on page 4 occurred on Oct. 23, sometime between 2 forced entry. p.m. and 4:15 p.m., while Phillips was home. Kalenscher, 20, said that the door was “I was at home — it was like broad left unlocked the night before by one of his daylight — and I was in the garage earlier friends who was spending the night. that day and everything was super fine, and He also said that because of the incident, I was talking to somebody on Facetime, he is now going to make sure to keep his and I went back out and the door was front door locked at night. busted and stuff was gone,” said Phillips. Kalenscher and Phillips both said the Eugene Police Department confirmed police have not been able to locate any of that they received information that there the stolen equipment from their houses. had been forced entry into Phillips’ garage. EPD did not provide any further After realizing that someone had broke information about the investigation. into the garage and stolen the equipment, “Here stuff gets taken and gets sold Phillips called the police right away. pretty much immediately, so it was pretty Phillips said it took police about an hour hopeless all around,” said Phillips. to arrive. Neither of the victims said that they Since talking to police on the day of the have any idea of who could have stolen the crime, and having a follow-up with an equipment from their houses. investigator about a week later, Phillips has “People just trespass and break and enter, not heard anything about the process of the and it doesn’t really matter. Even if you investigation. think you are secure. It was kind of scary “It seemed like the police were not for me.” said Phillips. “I felt pretty paranoid (Sarah Northrop) under-prepared, but it seemed like there for awhile just like ‘who is lurking around was nothing they can do after-the-fact, my house.’”

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She began drafting the petition white supremacist undertones,” that same night, and it took a few and that the mural causes students weeks to research and create. of color to feeling unwelcome, Annabelle Kline-Zilles is a first- “denigrating our very existence on year student at the University this campus.” of Oregon who was also part of Smith and another student are the group that was taken to see planning to speak with the Dean the mural. of Libraries to discuss the possible “It’s not something that I would removal of the mural. expect to see in a university Comments on the petition in 2017,” said Kline-Zilles, an include, “It’s disgusting to see this environmental studies major. “I kind of thing on a supposedly can’t believe that this is here.” ‘progressive’ campus. U of O is Kline-Ziles said that after her all talk, but doesn’t want to take class saw the mural, other students any action when it comes to racist said tthey felt uncomfortable or things like this and the name of very surprised. Deady Hall” and “It doesn’t express “Conversation started what the U of O stands for!” right there,” she said. “The The UO commissioned UO art word ‘lowliness’ was found professor Nowland Zane to design discriminatory and even degrading the mural, which is a painting on toward minority groups.” canvas affixed to a niche in the After that, a group of fifteen wall according to the UO Libraries students continued to talk about it website. Frederick Young, a former outside of class in a group chat, and professor of history and dean of Kline-Ziles said that when Smith Oregon’s School of Sociology, wrote mentioned the idea of a petition, it the text. Zane also designed the was well-supported. mural “Opportunity for the Youth In the petition, Smith states that of Oregon” for the Knight Library’s the mural is “riddled with racist and East Stairwell.

(Sarah Northrop)

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GSH STUDENT GOVERNMENT HOSTS SILENT DISCO

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Global Scholars’ Great Room looked around me having a good time,” like a rave on Tuesday night with said Schofield. laser lights and students jumping up Majoring in computer science and down to the beat — except that and her drive towards building a the entire room was silent. The room community led to the excitement was so quiet that someone walking Schofield had about putting this event by wouldn’t have even known there together. “I love making a community,” was a party inside if the door hadn’t she said. been open. Schofield said that Mel McCalla, On Tuesday, Global Scholars Hall a GSH government senator, helped Government hosted its first silent her get the technical side of the event disco as a community bonding event. together, including the YouTube At a silent disco, participants bring livestream. Kayden Kendrick and their own device and headphones Maggie Thompson, who both and listen to a playlist that the DJ participate in the Residence Hall broadcasts through a certain medium Association and GSH Government, (YouTube in this case). helped with the decorations. The silent disco’s origins go back to An estimated 50 students a 1969 Finnish sci-fi film “Ruusujen participated in the silent disco, Aika,” (“A Time of Roses”), in which according to Schofield. “I think it was the first silent disco was depicted at really successful,” she said. a house party, according to United Schofield explained that she Kingdom newspaper The Telegraph. suspects the reason the turnout wasn’t During the ‘90s, silent discos became in the hundreds was because it was (Courtesy of Mel McCalla) popular at outdoor parties because a Tuesday night during dead week. they provided a way to avoid She explained that there was also the noise complaints. possibility that since it was silent, The silent disco has since shown there was no music to draw in people up at music festivals such as the walking by like at a normal party. Glastonbury Festival, Bonnaroo GSH government is looking into Music Festival and Coachella. In hosting another silent disco spring 2005, the term “silent disco” was term, according to Schofield. She said properly established according to The that they’re always looking for ways to Telegraph, and in 2011, it was added to make the event better next time and the Oxford Dictionary. mentioned the possibility of involving Stephanie Schofield is the the game Just Dance in the next GSH government programming silent disco. coordinator. She said she was inspired Just Dance is a game in which to host a silent disco after seeing players choose songs and must follow videos on YouTube of Coachella their avatars coordinating dance hosting their own. Schofield had also moves. At a silent disco, the game learned that ASUO put on a silent would be projected on a screen and disco last year. participants would take turns playing, During the days leading up to the while listening to the song with their event, there were posters put up headphones. People not playing in a throughout GSH with a barcode that a certain round of the game could still QR app could scan so students could dance along by watching the projector. put together playlists of songs they Nikki Sandoval is a sophomore at would like to hear at the disco. the University of Oregon who lived in Schofield said that she had GSH last year and went to the silent originally put together two and a half disco this year. Sandoval suggested hours of music for the three-hour that maybe next time it would be event, leaving the other half hour easier to use Spotify instead of for participant’s suggested songs; YouTube because occasionally her and however, after a surge in suggestions, her friends’ music was not in sync. she had to cut 45 minutes of music out “Overall, I think it was pretty fun, (Courtesy of Mel McCalla) of the original playlist. and I would go and check it out again,” “It was so fulfilling to see everyone said Sandoval.

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Portland rapper and University said of that Monday. of Oregon junior Wynne — also Holwerda had a concussion RAPPER WYNNE WAS known as Sina Holwerda — was hit and several serious bruises and is by a car last Monday on her way still recovering. back to her apartment from class. Holwerda also said she had HIT BY A CAR, BUT “I was walking across 13th, and I been in another car accident just was probably three quarters of the two weeks before this one — she way across on a walk signal and was stopped at a stop sign then THAT ISN’T SLOWING all of the sudden, I’m just wiped rear-ended by another vehicle. out.” Holwerda said. She had dislocated her shoulder The car that struck Holwerda during that accident and the injury HER DOWN was driving south on Patterson is still healing. Street and turning left onto East This accident on Monday BY FRANKIE BENITEZ • TWITTER @0ITSFRANKIE0 13th Ave. The driver failed to see occurred shortly before final her in the crosswalk. exams and a show Holwerda was “I just felt the impact on my supposed to rap in the following hip, and the bystander witness Wednesday with the Illaquips, said that I hit the top of the car UO’s hip-hop ensemble. After the and flew forward, and then I was accident, Holwerda was unable on the ground,” Holwerda said. to attend. Because the scene of the accident “In my family, you just tough was right next to an emergency it out, even if you’re hit by a car,” room, a nurse showed up quickly. Holwerda said. Although she Holwerda was transported to missed the show, she still managed a hospital and the driver of the to walk to campus several times vehicle was issued a ticket for to do a final presentation and failure to yield to a pedestrian, speak to professors about getting according to Eugene Police. extensions on other projects. She According to Holwerda, the plans on taking all of her final driver was a female student who exams on time. happened to live in the same “I’ve been trying to chill, building as her. She said that a few but I’m not good at not doing days after the accident, the driver things, like relaxing and not came to Holwerda’s apartment to working on music and business,” check on her and apologize, and Holwerda said. she seemed stressed out. Wynne will be performing on “I’m sure she had a worse Dec. 23 at the Doug Fir lounge in Sina Holwerda is attended to by paramedics on 13th Ave. (Theo Mechain) day than I did,” Holwerda an all-female hip-hop showcase.

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BUSINESS MAJOR ALYSSA SMITH GAINS REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE THROUGH FFA

BY HANNAH KANIK (Courtesy of Alyssa Smith) TWITTER @HANNAH_KANIK Students of the University of Oregon’s business school learn about how to lead effectively in the business world through lectures and classroom activities. However, sophomore business major Alyssa Smith is already leading in the business world. Smith spends her summers and weekends gaining real-world experience running conferences for the National Future Farmers of America organization, or FFA — an established club focused on agriculture and leadership. Smith is working as a convention facilitator for the National FFA Organization. In high school, she was an FFA state officer in Oregon from 2015 to 2016. The National FFA organization is “an intra- curricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership,” according to its website. The organization has over 700,000 members nationwide, and its goal is to prepare high school students for professional success. The organization changed its name in 1988 from “Future Farmers of America” to “The National FFA Organization” because not every student in the organization is going to be a farmer, Smith said. Many students go on to work in the business side of agricultural companies, while some pursue farming or technical occupations. Students get involved in FFA by taking an agriculture class in high school, where the option to join FFA is presented. The teacher of the agriculture class connects them to the leadership conventions and more broad involvement in the national FFA organization. Smith got involved in FFA during her first year of high school at Elkton Charter School when she took the class “Introduction to Agriculture.” Within the course, students were introduced to FFA and able to join the statewide competitions and attend conventions. The teacher of the class encouraged Smith to participate in a job interview competition, which is a career development event within FFA. Smith won the competition as a first-year. “I’m really competitive, so doing the job interview — and doing well — motivated me to get more involved,” Smith said. and make a difference,” Smith said. “It’s very high as conference facilitator, she has to miss school Smith became the treasurer for the National energy. Some of the conferences are as small as several Thursdays and Fridays out of the year. FFA organization in March of 2015 and took a year 70 students or as large as 900 students.” Smith applied to become the director of the break between high school and college to focus At the end of the convention, the students Washington Leadership Conference this fall, on the position. As the treasurer, Smith served “created their ‘living to serve plan.’ They have which she worked over the summer. As the as one of six members of FFA that represented a very detailed plan of how they are going to director of the conference, Smith said she would national FFA. In 2016, she became a convention serve their community,” Smith said. For example, manage the staff of the event and make sure the facilitator and started her first year at UO. according to Smith, a student from Elkton Charter event ran smoothly. Last summer, Smith facilitated the Washington School, Grace Whitley, created a plan called If she receives the position, Smith will take Leadership Conference in Washington DC. FFA “project love,” which raised money to send care spring term of 2018 off from school. students from across the country attended the packages to U.S. soldiers. In the future, Smith hopes to either become convention each of seven weeks it was offered. This is the last year that Smith will be a business consultant for small businesses and As a convention facilitator, Smith was a conference facilitator for the National startups or get involved in corporate leadership, taught curriculum from the national FFA to FFA Organization. which is similar to what she is doing in FFA now. teach students. “Though it is a great job to have, I don’t think “Not everyone is super smart or athletic, but “At these conferences, high school students are I’ll be doing it for a third year,” Smith said. She there’s something in FFA that every student can taught ways to interact with their communities went on to say that in order to perform her duties do and be really good at,” Smith said.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 | EMERALD | PAGE 7  COVER BREAKING DOWN THE TOP STORIES OF FALL TERM Three stories stood out this term because of their impact on the policy and direction of UO. A sexual assault investigation of a former UO basketball player prompted a U.S. senator to write a letter investigating the school’s policies. Students interrupting a speech led to a national conversation about free speech. And UO announced the design and leader of the Knight science campus. We ranked these the top three stories of the term because of the attention they brought to the school, including Sports Illustrated and the New York Times. But The Emerald played a role in breaking and covering these stories. We’ve summed them up here, but will also continue to cover them when next term begins. KNIGHT CAMPUS BY HANNAH KANIK • TWITTER @HANNAH_KANIK

The plans for the University of Oregon’s new which connects two glass towers across Franklin Knight Campus for Accelerated Scientific Impact Boulevard with a transparent sky bridge. were revealed to the public on Oct. 27. In January, UO hired Portland-based Bora Construction on the new campus begins in Architects and New York-based Ennead 2018, and it is expected to open in 2020. The Architects to design the new campus. The campus is expected to attract acclaimed faculty university sent them across the country along to the university and create undergraduate and with faculty and researchers to gain inspiration graduate research opportunities. from other leading university designs. The UO received a $500 million donation from “The building wraps in around itself. It’s Phil and Penny Knight in October 2016, as well as highly transparent and has double height $50 million in state bonds to fund the project. with mezzanines that brings everyone much On Nov. 20, UO assigned Robert Guldberg, a closer together,” said architect John O’Toole of Georgia Tech professor and leader in scientific Bora Architects. research, to be the executive director of the new According to Patrick Phillips, the acting school. Guldberg will start in September 2018. executive director of the Knight campus, an “One of my primary interests has been trying entire wing of the building will be dedicated to to deal with the challenge of taking the exciting graduate internship building and undergraduate discovery of what’s in the labs, and making sure research. The goal is to expedite research to it’s getting out into the real world. If we don’t do impact not only the local community, but that, in a way, that research doesn’t really have the world. an impact,” Guldberg said in an interview with The university purchased a plot of land the Emerald. across the river from the main site of the Knight For the past nine months, the architects campus for $3.2 million too, for an estimated The Knight Campus renderings feature a skybridge over created designs for the cutting-edge facility, 150,000-square-foot building. Franklin Boulevard. (Courtesy of the University of Oregon)

STUDENT PROTESTERS BY CASEY CROWLEY • TWITTER @CASEYCROWLEY55

At Schill’s “State of the University” speech on Oct. 6, a group of about 45 protesters overtook the stage The UOSC meets to discuss to voice a wide range of grievances with the UO and Schill releases an opinion what actions they would take its administration. piece in the New York Times in response to the charges and On Oct. 30, at least 13 of the students were charged titled “A Misguided Student what option they will choose. by UO administration with student conduct code Crusade Against ‘Fascism,’” in Members decide to wait violations for their alleged actions during the protest. which he discusses his issues until Monday to inform UO This story has drawn national attention and with the protest. administration of their decision. sparked controversy on campus for the ramifications it may have on free speech and protest. October 23 November 2

October 6 October 30 November 3 Hundreds are in attendance for Schill’s “State Thirteen students are charged with two violations of The Emerald reports that one of the of the University” speech. Protesters from the UO the UO student conduct code: “disruption of university” 13 students charged was not at the Student Collective take the stage just minutes into and “failure to comply.” Katy Larkin, the UO associate protest. Lola Loustaunau, a graduate the introduction. Five minutes later, administration director of investigations, notifies students in an email student from Argentina, said she is not a announces the speech is suspended. Hundreds of their alleged participation in the protest. The students member of the UOSC and was at home of attendees leave the EMU Ballroom while are given two options to resolve the charges: accept on a Skype call with a friend at the time protesters chant and yell their grievances with the responsibility and meet with administration to discuss of the protest. The friend confirmed UO administration. A few hours later, the group their concerns — resulting in no sanctions — or contest that they were on a Skype call at that of protesters releases a list of 22 demands for UO the charges and have an administrative conference with time and Loustaunau also provided administration. Administration releases a video of the a “decision-maker” to determine if they were responsible the Emerald with screenshots of her speech in a campus-wide email that afternoon. for the charges in question. computer with timestamps of the call.

PAGE 8 | EMERALD | MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION BY MICHAEL TOBIN • TWITTER @TOBIN_TWEETS

Echoes of the national dialogue published a piece by former Emerald regarding sexual assault can be heard sports editor Kenny Jacoby, who broke the at UO. The ongoing story regarding the news of the initial investigation, calling Kavell Bigby-Williams sexual assault into question the UO’s handling of the investigation caused Oregon democratic investigation. On Nov. 6, U.S. Sen. Ron Senator Ron Wyden to raise concerns Wyden raised five questions regarding the regarding the school’s handling of the case. university’s procedures and handling of the The alleged sexual assault took place case in a letter. Wyden asked UO President SCAN FOR A FULL on Sept. 17, 2016, near Gillette College in Michael Schill to inform him of the actions Wyoming, where Bigby-Williams attended taken during the investigation, which TIMELINE OF THE before transferring to UO in fall 2016. After revealed the potential mishandling of receiving a complaint from the alleged the investigation. BIGBY-WILLIAMS victim’s friend that said she was upset, “If these reports are accurate, they raise acting out of character and had large major questions about the university’s STORY bruises on her neck, Northern Wyoming commitment to creating and maintaining a Community College District Police safe campus environment,” Wyden wrote. Oregon Ducks forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (35) talks to a reporter in the locker room. (Aaron Nelson) Department opened an investigation into One week later, Schill responded to the incident on Sept. 19. Wyden’s letter, saying the university chose Despite transferring to UO, the case not to pursue a conduct investigation followed Bigby-Williams, and police in against Bigby-Williams out of respect of Gillette asked UOPD to conduct a follow- the survivor’s wishes and that the school up interview on the incident. On June followed proper protocol. Schill said that 19, two days before an Emerald story the UO’s procedures regarding sexual revealed that he played the entire season misconduct are “guidelines” for how while under investigation, Bigby-Williams the school responds to reports of said announced his transfer to Louisiana behavior, but they are not strict policies. State University. Schill invited Wyden to a discussion Following the story, Bigby-Williams with him, general counsel Kevin Reed and made a statement to Gillette police, the university’s Title IX team led by Darci contending that the sex was consensual, Heroy. The next day, Wyden accepted and he did not know she was sick or drunk. Schill’s invitation. Gillette Police closed their investigation “I love my alma mater and want to get into the alleged sexual assault in July after this fixed as soon as possible — a goal the county attorney declined to press that of course means I would meet with charges, citing “the victim’s wishes and President Schill,” Wyden said. some of the circumstances surrounding A meeting between Wyden and Schill the case facts.” is being arranged, according to UO In late October, Sports Illustrated spokesman Tobin Klinger. University of Oregon protesters hold up signs on the EMU Ballroom stage. President Schill’s speech is interrupted by protesting University of Oregon students on Oct. 6, 2017. (Sarah Northrop)

A letter signed by UO Senate President Loustaunau attends her Chris Sinclair and three other leaders administrative conference with of prominent UO groups is released in Larkin where she presents a The majority of students response to the student conduct code slideshow of evidence showing charged with conduct code charges. The letter asks Schill to “cease the Landeros releases a she did not attend the protest. violations that chose option punitive measures against students” and statement via Facebook, The UOSC releases a Loustaunau was told her two are still waiting to participate in a dialogue with them. criticizing the process statement via Facebook indication of “going” on a have their administrative The letter lists seven problems with the UO took when charging announcing they will Facebook event was a factor in conferences to determine email from Larkin that had informed the the protestors. In the present a resolution to the decision to charge her as well if they were responsible for students of the conduct code violation statement, Landeros asks the UO Senate asking as photos and videos gathered committing the violations. charges. The UOSC also announces that for some of the same rights for their support in from the event. Loustaunau is Landeros is attempting they will express their concerns with this criminal defendants have getting the conduct told by Larkin that the charges to appeal the sanctions process at the Nov. 15, UO senate meeting. during a trial. code charges dropped. against her will be dropped. they received. November 6 November 12 November 14 November 20 What’s next?

November 9 November 13 November 15 November 29 Charlie Landeros, a vocal Landeros is found responsible Members of the The UO senate split the resolution presented by the member of the UOSC, has for the first charge, “disruption of UOSC present a UOSC into two parts and approved the first section the first administrative university,” and presented with two resolution to the UO that asked the senate to support the UOSC members conference of the students sanctions by UO: a letter of reprimand Senate and speak who were charged with the violations. The second part charged for involvement in and a requirement that they write an about their issues proposes the UO senate urge the UO administration to the Schill speech protest. essay explaining what they did wrong with the UO and deny hate groups and white supremacists a platform on and what they learned. Landeros will the student conduct campus and has not yet been voted on. appeal the decision. code charges. The Emerald reports that some members of the UOSC were denied representation for dealing with the student conduct code charges from the UO Office of Student Advocacy because it was “a conflict of interest.”

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 | EMERALD | PAGE 9 OPINION UO SHOULD CUT GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BY TED YANEZ

It’s time to have a serious conversation about additional hands-on classes. in data analysis, finance and economics want the content of a college education. In the U.S., The problem with double dipping new graduates to understand several computer most colleges and universities require students Many classes at UO can fulfill several gen ed programming languages, as well as software that to take general education classes, commonly requirements, despite being single courses. Some isn’t taught in most undergraduate economics referred to as “gen eds.” Nearly two-thirds of a students take advantage of this and call it “double programs. As an economics major, it is absolutely college education at the University of Oregon is dipping” courses. Examples of classes that double appalling that I won’t be properly prepared for the general education. General education is required dip into group requirements are math, economics various industries I could work in. Anything else I for the university to be accredited; UO group and anthropology. If you take Calculus I and II, would need would be self-taught. requirements fulfill the minimum requirements. and 200-level Statistics, you get three-quarters of Too Much Fluff, Not Enough Specialization While the university can’t make this cut without the required science group credit, despite being Let’s be honest about what our bachelor’s losing accreditation, it should reach out to the math subjects. degrees are: A degree in general education with accreditation committee and try to negotiate a cut An introductory microeconomics class can little more than a year of classes related to our of some, if not all, of these requirements. double as social science credit. Depending on the majors. I would have been fine without eight The Devaluation of the Bachelor’s Degree anthropology class, you might see it appear in credits of multicultural education. I took History For a bachelor’s degree in economics at UO, social science and multicultural requirements. of Jazz and Anthropology of Chocolate. Though you only need 64 credits in economics and math. The same applies to certain music classes, they were interesting classes, how will they help This means that about 36 percent of my bachelor’s which may be double counted into arts & letters me in economics? degree in economics was actually related to and multicultural requirements. If UO double By cutting just the group requirements, we economics. The other 64 percent was general counts so much, why does it care about actually would, in theory, have three-year degrees. If education, which electives are considered a part requiring so much general education? Why aren’t implemented, a lot of classes would likely be less of. Perhaps the real reason colleges emphasize these classes good enough to stand on their own clogged with students who don’t care about what’s the importance of general education courses is without double counting credits into majors and being taught because they have to take an extra to help the students who don’t have much of an minors that we may not have an adequate amount class. We could see departments expand their idea of what they want to major in (known as of knowledge of? curriculums and better prepare students for the “undecided” or “undeclared”), so they have a little Major Imbalance labor force and potentially graduate school. time to decide. Instead of most of a college education being As previously mentioned, the UO is required to We already receive a general education general education, why not cut the time spent have a minimum of 45 credits for accreditation. in high school. As a society, we need to stop in school or allow departments to expand their The UO’s executive leadership should get together kidding ourselves that a bachelor’s degree today curriculums? Economics is one area of study that with other universities in the region and push is anything more than high school diploma needs to expand its curriculum, but professors back on these general education requirements, with a concentration that only gives us about are likely reluctant to take away major electives asserting that we could better supplement our a year to a year and a half of major classes, but and create more major requirements because of education with a relevant minor or second with more homework. When looking for post- general education requirements. major. In the meantime, we could trim down on graduation jobs, I find that many employers The London School of Economics even brought upper-division requirements and multicultural now require experience for an entry level job. up this issue, sparking a campus-wide debate requirements or at least try to incorporate these Not just an internship; employers often seek one with a panel of professors with a Q&A session standards into our major classes. To require more to three years of “related experience.” Perhaps afterwards. The debate was about whether than the minimum for accreditation robs students employers would value a bachelor’s degree more economics students learn too much math and not of their potential in the name of making them if there were more experience obtained through enough about economic history. Today, employers more well-rounded within their area of study.

(Emerald Archives) “Instead of most of a college education being general education, why not cut the time spent in school or allow departments to expand their curriculums?”

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‘THRILLER’ AT 35: A THIS WEEK ON A&C RETROSPECTIVE LOOK AT THE HIGHEST SELLING dailyemerald.com ALBUM OF ALL TIME BY JORDAN MONTERO • @MONTERO_JOR.

Michael Jackson’s legacy is 1979’s “Off The Wall,” his first deeply engraved in popular collaboration with producer culture, but no piece of work Quincy Jones, was highly turned in by the pop legend successful in its own right. But matches the momentous impact despite a Grammy win for Best of his 1982 album, “Thriller,” Male R&B Vocal Performance which turns 35 years old on and multi-platinum sales, Nov. 30. Released when Jackson Jackson wasn’t satisfied. The was only 24 years old, “Thriller” artist wanted his next work to would revolutionize the music be an even grander storm. industry and launch Jackson into worldwide acclaim. Read about the economic effects Jackson’s previous album, of ‘Thriller’ at dailyemerald.com

MARBURY APPOINTED TO VP NEWS FOR STUDENT LIFE

BY RYAN NGUYEN • TWITTER @RYANJJNGUYEN

University of Oregon President the success, health, and welfare Michael Schill has appointed of students at the University of SARAH NORTHROP Kevin Marbury to the permanent Oregon,” said Schill. The Orwells frontman Mario Cuomo. The position of vice president President Schill selected Photo of for student life, according Marbury for the position of Orwells open for Pixies at the Roseland to a Tuesday student email interim vice president after Theater in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 1, 2017. announcement. the former vice president, the week Instead of performing an Robin Holmes, left the position external search for a new vice in October to become the president, President Schill vice president for student decided to appoint Marbury, the affairs with the University of SPOTLIGHT ON current interim vice president, to California system, according to the permanent position. AroundtheO. SCIENCE: BARN OWL According to Schill’s email, Podcast Marbury has served as “an RESEARCH WITH PROF. innovative and thoughtful Read about Marbury’s previous leader who cares deeply about this week AVINASH SINGH positions at dailyemerald.com

ULMER RECEIVES STUDENT PROTESTERS CAN’T RECEIVE EXTENSION THROUGH LEGAL HELP FROM UO WITH THEIR Sports 2021 CONDUCT CODE VIOLATION CHARGES BY RYLEE KAHAN • TWITTER @RYLEEKAHAN BY ZAK LASTER • TWITTER @ZLAST3445 Students protesters charged Advocacy (OSA) states on its with violating the conduct code website that it “provides legal Oregon volleyball head coach as our permanent head volleyball say they are being turned away advice and assistance to students Matt Ulmer has received a contract coach, and we look forward to his from the University of Oregon’s charged with student conduct extension to remain head coach of continued enthusiasm and impact in student legal counseling. code violations.” The website the team, Oregon athletic director fostering a first-class student-athlete Some of the 13 students who states that it informs students of Rob Mullens announced on experience for our volleyball team.” were charged after protesters their rights, helps obtain incident Thursday in a press release. The deal will keep Ulmer in Eugene interrupted UO President reports, assists in administrative “Matt brings tremendous energy for four years in which he will Michael Schill’s Oct. 6 State of conferences and appeals, and to our volleyball program, and he receive a $150,000 salary during his the University speech say they discusses alternative resolutions has created a positive and successful first year of the deal. were told that receiving legal and sanctions. culture for our student-athletes aid from the UO is a conflict on the team,” Mullens said in the Read about Ulmer’s 2018 recruiting of interest. Read UO’s response at release. “We are proud to name Matt class at dailyemerald.com But the Office of Student dailyemerald.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 | EMERALD | PAGE 11 PAGE 12 | EMERALD | MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 SPORTS Ducks forward Mikyle Oregon men’s basketball needed a could’ve stayed with him,” Pritchard Mcintosh (22) scores a strong performance to bounce back said. “I mean, yeah, I knew it was crafty shot inbetween from its disappointing showing at going in right when he shot it.” two defenders during the PK80 Invitational over the past Williams’ shot ended a back-and- game against Boise weekend. The Ducks didn’t play well forth game that saw 15 lead changes State. (Phillip Quinn) in any of their three games facing – nine in the second half alone. With stronger competition this season, 9:23 left in the game, Oregon held but they took the experience to learn a seven-point lead. But Boise State and mature. charged back with a 16-2 run to jump The Ducks decided to take those ahead 64-58. lessons into the rest of their non- Oregon began to claw its way back. conference schedule, starting with An Elijah Brown 3-pointer with 2:07 Boise State on Friday night. left made it 67-66 and sparked the But Boise State’s Lexus Williams Matthew Knight Arena crowd back to had other plans in mind. life. The 7,688 in attendance stayed His one-handed half-court runner on their feet for the rest of the game. found nothing but net as time A minute later, Brown sunk two expired to lift the Broncos (7-1) over free throws to give Oregon what the Ducks 73-70 on Friday night at would be its last lead of the game at Matthew Knight Arena. The loss puts 68-67. The game reached a break- another dent into Oregon’s (5-3) neck pace in the closing minutes as young season, and it brought the both teams fought tooth and nail Ducks’ nation-leading 46-game home to gain an advantage. Oregon had winning streak to an end. three chances on its second-to-last “To lose a game like that, for this possession, with the game tied at 68, team, it felt like we needed this win,” to take the lead, but Roman Sorkin’s forward Paul White said. “For us to three missed, as did both of Keith lose in that fashion — it hurts.” Smith’s rushed putbacks. White finished with nine points in In the madness, Sorkin fouled 22 minutes before fouling out with 55 Boise State’s Chris Sengfelder, who seconds left in the game. hit both of his free throws to put The game appeared to be going the Broncos up 70-68 with seven to overtime when Payton Pritchard seconds left. Pritchard answered drove coast-to-coast and banked in a with his coast-to-coast layup, and layup with 3.1 seconds remaining to Williams responded with his 47- tie the game at 70. But then Williams foot prayer. received the final inbound on the left “Not much you can really do, I side of the court, took two dribbles, guess, from halfcourt,” Pritchard said. cut inside, took one more dribble and Pritchard finished with a game- hoisted from the middle of the ‘O’ at high 28 points. Brown had 17 and center court. MiKyle McIntosh added 8 before Swish. fouling out with 6:40 left in the game. The frenetic Matthew Knight For a team not playing its best Arena crowd groaned in agony, early in the season, this loss hurt a BOISE STATE SNAPS OREGON’S almost drowning out the sounds of little extra for the Ducks. They’ll have the lingering buzzer, as the Broncos a week to regroup before they host 46-GAME HOME-WIN STREAK WITH buried Williams in a dog pile while Colorado State on Dec. 8 at Matthew the Ducks walked off the court Knight Arena. HALFCOURT BUZZER BEATER in disbelief. “We gotta be men about this “[That ending is] something situation,” White said. “We gotta take BY GUS MORRIS • TWITTER @JUSTGUSMORRIS I’m going to remember, because I this punch in the chin and move on.”

AS IONESCU TIES ASSIST RECORD, HER INDISPENSABILITY BECOMES EVEN MORE EVIDENT

BY SHAWN MEDOW • TWITTER @SHAWNMEDOW

Another game, another record for of tying the NCAA record of seven career Sabrina Ionescu. triple-doubles. In Saturday’s 114-87 win over Weber “The only [record] I hear about is the State, Ionescu tied Oregon’s single-game triple-double record,” Ionescu said. “But like assist record with 14. Her performance once coach says, I have another two-and-a-half again showed just how valuable she is for seasons to get that, so I might make you the team. guys wait ‘til my senior season.” “I didn’t even know about this record, to The absence of junior Maite Cazorla, be honest,” Ionescu said. “So I had no idea Ionescu’s fellow starting guard for the 1-2 about that one.” punch in the backcourt for the Ducks, was Finishing with a double-double, adding barely felt. Cazorla, who sat out with a leg Oregon Ducks guard 21 points to her 14 assists, Ionescu, still injury, had 47 assists on the year going into Sabrina Ionescu (20) only a sophomore, was three rebounds shy Saturday’s game. Ionescu had 49. recovers a missed shot. (Devin Roux)

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BYU SWEEPS OREGON IN SECOND IONESCU: ROUND OF NCAA TOURNAMENT, Continued from page 13 ENDS DUCKS’

“I think I stole some of her Oregon points. Her unselfish assists this game because we play still contained 10 shots, SEASON usually balance each other out seven of which she scored. with assists, so it was definitely In most cases, Ionescu’s BY MAGGIE VANONI • TWITTER @MAGGIE_VANONI a little different, but I’m getting assists come from quick more comfortable at playing releases. She’ll have the ball the one,” Ionescu said. “I’m at the top of the three-point gonna play whatever position arc, look up and then spot an I need to in order for us to win open teammate in or around and succeed.” the paint. Oregon’s offense rarely This is what happened when slowed down the game’s pace. she got her record-tying 14th Much of that was thanks to assist of the game. Ionescu’s aggressiveness in Ionescu, who led the Ducks transition. Without Cazorla, to an Elite Eight game last Ionescu proved her capability year in her freshman season, of being the team leader in the is ranked No. 8 in ESPNW’s attack by taking control of the top-25 players list. She was also game’s tempo and driving at ESPNW’s national freshman of Weber State’s defense. the year last year. “I’m not really used to Those accolades don’t loom bringing the ball up the whole over her as she keeps her way up the court,” Ionescu said. mentality focused on one thing: Whether she’d keep it and the team. go for a layup, pull up and “I’m all in for the team, so as hit a 3-pointer — which she long as we continue to grow scored 4-of-5 — or dish it out every game and continue to win, to a player along the perimeter, the records don’t really matter Ducks libero Alex Hojnar (11) stretching Ionescu found a way to get to me, personally,” she said. out to save the ball. (Ben Green)

The last time Oregon volleyball quickly went into back-to-back battled the BYU Cougars was in points. Oregon held a four- the Sweet 16 round of the 2012 point lead at one point but was NCAA Tournament. The Ducks overtaken by a 5-0 BYU run won 3-1 and saw a run to the that put the Cougars up 16-15. national title match. After another stretch of back- Five years later, on their and-forth points, the Cougars home court, the Cougars got finished on a 14-6 run and took their redemption. the set, 25-21. No. 13-seed BYU (30-2) beat With the match win on the the Ducks (18-12) in a three-set line for the Cougars, the Ducks sweep with scores of 25-20, 25-21 fought hard to keep up in set and 25-19 in the Round of 32 of three. After a brief tie at 7-7, the 2017 NCAA Tournament on Oregon brought a five-point Saturday. The Cougars earned a deficit down to two at 18-20. spot in the Sweet 16 for the fifth BYU stepped up the pressure straight season and brought and a 5-1 run secured them Oregon’s season to an end. the match win and the Sweet It’s the second straight year 16 advancement. Oregon has lost in the Round Taylor Agost led the Ducks of 32. with 18 kills; Ronika Stone and The match began with strong Jolie Rasmussen followed with but short-lived pressure seven each. Maggie Scott and on Oregon as they scored the August Raskie ended the match first two points. BYU quickly with 18 assists each. took the reins and went on a BYU will play the No. 4 seed 4-0 run to claim a lead that Kentucky (28-3) in the Sweet would see them through the set. 16 in a match hosted by the Leading by as much as seven Wildcats next week. at 20-13, the Cougars won set With the end of Oregon’s 15th Oregon Ducks guard one, 25-20. NCAA Tournament appearance, Sabrina Ionescu The second set started the its 2017 season officially comes (20) defends the ball same way, with an unanswered to a close. The team will look to against a Weber State two-point run by Oregon, regroup in the spring for beach Wildcat. (Katy Larson) followed by a mirrored four- volleyball before prepping in the point run on BYU. The set summer for the 2018 season.

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TAGGART ANSWERS MORE 44-POINT THIRD QUARTER QUESTIONS ON FSU RUMORS, LEADS DUCKS TO 114-87 LAS VEGAS BOWL VICTORY OVER WEBER STATE BY GUS MORRIS • TWITTER @JUSTGUSMORRIS BY AARON ALTER • TWITTER @AARONALTER95

Coach Willie Taggart on the field after Going into Saturday’s game, the hitting them.” the Civil War. (Adam Eberhardt) Oregon single-game combined Without Bando’s hot streak, the 3-point record was 27. game could well have been tied at By the end of the Ducks’ 114- the half. The Ducks led by just nine 87 victory over the Weber State points going into the break. Wildcats, 34 3-pointers had Then the third been made. quarter happened. Despite a lackluster showing The Ducks overwhelmed the on defense, the Oregon women’s Wildcats with a 44-point explosion offensive firepower was enough on 82 percent shooting from the to get the job done. The win keeps field. Three Oregon players, Satou them undefeated at home and Sabally (12), Ruthy Hebard (11) and moves them to 7-1 on the season. Ionescu (15), posted double-figures “One of my coaches said in the in the third quarter alone. locker room after the game, ‘you Ionescu finished the game with don’t know whether to laugh or a double-double on 21 points and to cry,’” head coach Kelly Graves 14 assists, tying the Oregon single- said about the high-scoring affair. game record for assists. “I think there was a little of both While the Ducks delivered their tonight. We didn’t really come to best offensive performance of defend. We had very little intensity. the season, the defense struggled. Thank goodness we had a good After allowing only four 3-pointers Oregon head coach Willie rush to make a decision to ease the shooting night as well.” through the previous three games, Taggart walked into the press minds of worried fans and recruits. The Ducks started the game the Ducks were unable to stop conference room on the third floor Taggart elected to punt on that strong when Sabrina Ionescu the 3-ball on Saturday, and the of the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex question, too. kicked off what would turn into Wildcats shot the deep ball at a with a smile on his face, ready to “There’s no decision to be made. an 11-0 run with a deep 3-pointer. 50-percent clip against them. answer questions about Sunday’s What are we talking about?” he Weber State was able to fight “That kind of shooting is news that Oregon earned a spot in said. “I’m clear in talking to our back, preventing the Ducks from contagious,” Graves said. “We were the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 16. recruits and our players. Make it no running away with the game. fortunate that we were having one Taggart wanted to keep the bigger than what it is.” In a tightly contested second of those nights. The 3-point shot conversation around his team’s A reporter also asked Taggart quarter, it was senior sharpshooter is a big part of their game, and we postseason outlook, but questions what he tells recruits with this level Lexi Bando who, after a slow first knew coming in that the only way inevitably came up regarding of uncertainty surrounding him quarter, provided the biggest they could beat us is if they were coaching rumors that have tied and the program. Specifically, if this offensive spark for the Ducks. scoring three at a time.” Florida State and Oregon’s first- situation muddies the waters when The Eugene native backed up her Even so, Graves enjoyed the year head coach. he’s speaking with recruits. reputation as the nation’s most offensive clinic his team put on. For the second time in three “It don’t when you tell them the efficient 3-point shooter among “That’s about as much fun as I’ll days, Taggart dodged questions truth,” Taggart said. “It’s really not active players with a barrage of have on the sideline,” Graves said. about those rumors amid that hard or complicated. You just five buckets from behind the arc. “I actually smiled a few times.” discussing Oregon’s selection tell them the truth like I tell you “They weren’t falling in the first The Ducks will continue their to the Las Vegas Bowl. He said guys the truth — you ask a question. quarter for me,” Bando said. “But homestand against the Southern plenty about the Ducks’ first I answer it for you. I probably don’t coach told me to get in there and Utah Thunderbirds next Saturday bowl berth after missing out on answer it the way you want me to, make a shot, and I finally started at Matthew Knight Arena. one last year but stuck to giving but I answer the question. You just non-answers when pressed on his be open and honest with them. coaching situation. That’s what I’ve been saying the Oregon Ducks “Why wouldn’t I?” Taggart said whole time.” forward Ruthy when asked whether he would be Bowl Preparation Hebard (24) looks Oregon’s coach for the Las Vegas When he wasn’t dodging to catch the ball. Bowl on Dec. 16, the same answer coaching questions, Taggart gave during game he gave on Friday when asked if some insight to Oregon’s approach against Weber he would be Oregon’s coach next for the Las Vegas Bowl. State Wildcats. (Katy Larson) season. “Nothing has changed.” He said the team will not practice Taggart was pressed further this week since the players have about fans’ concern that he’s not finals. Taggart and his staff will hit giving a yes or no answer. the road to recruit instead. Taggart “I can’t give you something that also said that he hasn’t talked I don’t have,” Taggart said. “I can’t with Royce Freeman or any other even tweet anymore without it potential Duck NFL prospects being something else.” about sitting out of the Las Vegas Taggart was referencing his Bowl to prepare for the NFL draft. tweet on Saturday that raised more The Las Vegas Bowl also forces questions than answers regarding Oregon to reschedule one of the situation. its biggest scheduled recruiting The uncertainty even caused a weekends. The Ducks were set to four-star recruit to pull his verbal host all of their recruits and top commitment from Oregon on targets on Dec. 15 but will have to Saturday. Taggart was asked about reschedule with the Las Vegas Bowl this as well, whether there is any slated for the next day.

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PIXIES’ PERFORM A SOLD- OUT SHOW IN PORTLAND  DECEMBER 4-10 CALENDAR

MON A PERFECT CIRCLE AT MATTHEW KNIGHT ARENA (1776 EAST 13TH ST.), 7:30 P.M., THIS WEEK IN 4 TICKETS $40, ALL AGES

A Perfect Circle fits the crossing power to draw in “supergroup” model to a enormous crowds. T. Vocalist Maynard James The band’s fourth studio Keynan and guitarist Billy album will be released next Howerdel are a duo able to year, and with the group’s satisfy fans of pretentious constantly shifting sound, art rock (looking at you, it’s impossible to guess what EUGENE Tool fans) — a towering exactly it has planned. But if accomplishment. But the you’re looking to watch some current lineup, including of the world’s most successful Smashing Pumpkins guitarist musicians jam out on stage, James Iha, has enough genre- now’s your chance.

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It’s been 23 years since States alone. former Nirvana drummer Not much has changed Dave Grohl decided to save throughout their lauded rock music. Foo Fighters career. Grohl continues to began as a low-key, one-man orchestrate stadium-filling project, before Grohl added anthems, and their September five members and carried the album release, Concrete and WED band to superstardom. Four Gold, maintains the trend. of their nine studio albums But fighting the crowds to won Grammys for best rock see the biggest rock band in 6 album and had sold 12 million the world is almost certainly copies by 2015 in the United worth it. (Creative Commons)

LOUIS THE CHILD AT MCDONALD THEATRE (1010 WILLAMETTE ST.), DOORS 7 P.M., SHOW 8 P.M., 16+ SAT JOHN CRAIGIE AT HIFI LOUNGE (44 The Chicago-based electronic genre of future bass — features colorful EAST 7TH AVE.), 7 P.M., TICKETS $15, music act Louis the Child is set to synth sounds coupled with chilled out, 9 perform in Eugene on Wednesday. The danceable beats. In the past, Louis the ALL AGES duo, consisting of Robby Hauldren Child has opened for many prominent and Freddy Kennett, originally met artists, including The Chainsmokers. at a Madeon concert. They began This upcoming concert comes during Singer-songwriter John am California” incorporates to produce music and play shows the last leg of the duo’s first ever Craigie comes across like pianos and accordions into together under the name Louis the nationwide headlining tour, in support folk-y Mitch Hedbberg. But its instrumentation. Child in 2013 after bonding over a of the “Love is Alive” EP, released there’s much more to the It’s easy to dismiss Craigie shared interest in electronic music. earlier this year. The concert will also Portland native, whose profile as a cog in the Americana In 2015, the duo began to gain more feature a performance from recording has steadily grown since his revival machine. But his sound traction thanks to the success of their artist Ashe, who collaborated with 2017 release No Rain, No is deep and heartfelt enough single “It’s Strange” — a song Taylor Louis the Child on the infectious tracks Rose. His hit “Highway Blood” to suggest forthcoming fame. Swift included on her list of “new songs “Right To It” and “World On Fire.” Fans builds a ballad around steady Saturday’s show is a perfect that will make your life awesome.” can expect an energetic set filled with guitar chords and Craigie’s opportunity to catch a low-key Their music — often labeled under the vibrant, feel-good music. dream-like voice, while “I star in the making.

SUN FRI FRI 10 8 8 Big Head Todd and the Monsters at HiFi Charlie Parr at HiFi Tommy Alexander at Music Hall (44 East 7th MORE Music Hall (44 East 7th Sam Bond’s Garage Avenue), 8 p.m., tickets Avenue), 9 p.m., tickets (407 Blair Blvd.), 8 $25 advance, $30 door, EVENTS: $10 at door, all ages p.m., $5 at door, 21+ all ages PAGE 2 | EMERALD CALENDAR | MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 | EMERALD CALENDAR | PAGE 3  MUSIC

Review: PIXIES END SOLD-OUT RESIDENCY IN PORTLAND WITH BLISTERING SHOW

BY SARAROSA DAVIES • TWITTER @SROSIEDOSIE

On the last of its sold out three-night residency its harsher and less accessible songs as lights was able to launch from one song to the next at the Roseland Theatre in Portland, the Pixies glared behind them on stage. Francis’s vocal quickly. Members weren’t always on the same played straight and fast. Clad in all black, the range varies from speak-singing to howling to page when these faster songs started, and they’d band whipped through 90 minutes of material. a more melodic middle ground. In the middle of start songs in small spurts before trying again. Despite playing consecutive shows starting the set, he settled on speak-singing and howling, “Nimrod’s Son” stood out among these middle Wednesday, they created a solid wall of sound. which takes on an even rawer form live than in songs, generating audience cheers. The Boston band, known for its dense, recording. Lenchantin, whose bass was adorned After playing a second version of “Wave of intellectual surf punk, is touring in support of with a single fabric flower, complemented Mutilation,” they began to close the set, playing “Head Carrier,” its sixth album and second after Francis’s vocals well. Her voice serves as an a slew of songs including “Tame” and “U-Mass.” reuniting with the full length “Indie Cindy.” Pixies adequate replacement for Deal’s, especially on While the previous night was heavy on 1989’s currently comprises founding members Black songs such as “Monkey Gone to Heaven.” “Doolittle,” the Pixies relied on their other Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago While openers The Orwells relied on lead albums too. (lead guitar), David Lovering (drums), and Bassist singer Mario Cuomo to keep the audience The Pixies never left the stage, even before Paz Lenchantin is touring in place of original engaged, the Pixies didn’t need large stage the encore. Members took turns waving at the bassist and vocalist Kim Deal. movements like Cuomo’s to keep their audience, smiling and regarding every corner of If Francis, Santiago, Lovering and Lenchantin fans engrossed. the venue from different parts of the stage. They were tired or a little bored from the previous Santiago played with pedal effects on his joined together center stage bathed in light and two nights, it was certainly hard to tell. Opening guitar during a few songs, and after the audience took a bow before returning to their instruments with fan-favorite “Where Is My Mind,” proved cheered, he smiled. Lovering moved between for “Doolittle’s” “Debaser.” to be the right choice. Fans sang along, and then energetic bursts and consistent rhythm keeping Even though each night has featured a different the band launched into “Wave of Mutilation in a careful manner. Even when a rogue audience set list, Pixies played, for the most part, like they (UK Surf version),” which they revisited later member ran onto the Roseland’s stage and had a consistent, well-rehearsed plan. It’s clear in the set. Francis began with a worn acoustic grasped Francis from behind, the band didn’t that, despite the changes the band has gone guitar in hand, but a few songs in, he switched to falter. She was escorted off amid screams from through in recent years, Pixies know what they his Telecaster. other women in the audience. are doing. And if this sold-out residency has The band proceeded to rip through some of With no stage banter between songs, the group shown anything, they are doing it right.

Pixies bassist Paz Lenchantin. Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago. (Sarah Northrop) (Sarah Northrop)

Pixies vocalist and guitarist Black Francis. (Sarah Northrop)

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PICK-UP BASKETBALL STYLE

BY FRANKIE LEWIS • TWITTER @FLEWIS_1

For basketball’s outward simplicity shorts. Historically, basketball shorts — the team that puts the ball in the have trended from shorter and basket the most wins — basketball is tighter to longer and baggier. Watch remarkably versatile, both in team any film of 1960s basketball games, strategy and individual technique. then watch where players wear their Some players have the tendency shorts in the early 2000s. Recently to quicken pace, some to slow the that trend has been bucked, as game. Some prefer attacking on shorts length has regressed back up offense; other players enjoy locking in the thigh. on defense. Andrew Schmidt, a freshman at While all shapes and sizes of UO, likes to wear his shorts to the pick-up basketball players are kneecap or slightly above. “I don’t welcomed, basketball apparel can think [very high-cut shorts] would be a contentious subject amongst be a detriment,” he said. “But like, no players. Much like how each has their one wants to see your thighs. No one own playing style, each player prefers wants to see that.” a certain fashion. The only thing Rec center players (Ben Green) “I feel like you can tell a lot about reach consensus on: high top socks. a person by what they choose to “I only go with white,” Brett Kemp, wear when they play basketball,” a junior at UO, said “White just makes Zach Garrison, a sophomore at the you look cleaner. There’s something University of Oregon, said. “Like the about white shoes and white socks guy wearing sweats — you’re usually that is the best. If I have that option, I either really good or really bad if you would always pick that.” wear sweatpants playing basketball. While all the players interviewed People who are wearing more athletic accepted most basketball looks, they gear tend to take it more seriously. I had to draw the line on some. Jeans, think everyone has their own choice jean shorts, slacks, Vans and running of what they want to wear.” shoes are basic faux pas of court Typically, the first piece of a style, but there were some bizarre basketball player’s ensemble judged items, too. is his or her shoes. But players at the “I saw one guy wearing boxers one UO Student Recreation Center don’t time,” Garrison said. “He came [to the agree as to which shoes are best. Rec] and didn’t bring shorts so he just “I’m wearing the Kyrie 2’s and went down to his boxers and played. I University of Oregon junior yeah, I would say they’re my favorite mean, I’d wear something at least.” Brent Kemp smiles for the to wear for now,” Jerome Pizzelli, a “I’ve seen crop-tops every now and camera while he warms up for senior at UO, said. “They’re the only then,” Schmidt said. some pickup basketball at the pair I have so I have to wear them. “I’ve seen people wear turtlenecks,” Student Recreation Center. Before I had Hyperdunks because Murawsky said. “You don’t need (Ben Green) those have better support and grip on to wear a turtleneck on the the court.” basketball court.” “I really like the KD 8’s except they Another red-flag on the court: too broke,” Kilian Gray, a junior at UO, many unnecessary accessories like said. “I had two pairs of them, then I headbands, arm sleeves or necklaces. broke the first pair, then I got another Most of the players at the Rec feel pair because I liked them so much. over two or three such items is Then I broke that pair too, so I’m not excessive. If someone is decked out in sure if I can recommend them — but I gear, they had better be good. liked them a lot when they worked.” “Any accessories are too many,” Along with shoes, upper body said Pizzelli. “It’s freakin’ pick-up garments are contested. Seth basketball. Like, you don’t need Murawsky, a freshman at UO, prefers shooting sleeves or sweatbands or long sleeves, but in a pinch, he will anything like that. Maybe a headband play in a t-shirt and compression if you sweat like a pig.” sleeve. “I like to be comfortable But regardless of what a player when I am playing,” he said. “My chooses to wear, as long as he or she performance definitely slips [if plays well, their teammates could not wearing the right clothes]. It’s care less about fashion sense. a mental game; it all messes with “You just have to own whatever you your head.” are wearing,” Murawsky said. “You Another debated aspect of the gotta know that you look good and basketball player ensemble is the then play. It’s a confidence thing.” (Ben Green)

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PAGE 2 | EMERALD | MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 KR 205 #809577 Staff List local events Editor Sierra Pedro copy editor Dec. 10 Delaney Rea Eugene Concert Choir: Writers MAKE WE MERRY Michaela Barnes Make We Merry is a family-friendly Kelsey Tidball performance of traditional Christmas Skyla Patton music with a Dickensian twist: the show is split up into the Past, Present and Future Photo editor of Christmas songs. This makes for a Trevor Meyer heartwarming celebration of the season’s musical diversity. Make We Merry will be Photographers performed on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Lauren Bruce Tickets are on sale for $25-$59, with student discounts available. Michael Davies Designers Dec. 15-17 Ryan Giskaas Ballet Fantastique: AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL Emily Ost Devon Reed This show is a holiday tradition at the Hult Center. Taking the story of A Christmas Interim President Carol and transplanting it into an American & Publisher post-WWII setting, this Ballet Fantastique Kathy Carbone showcases original choreography and jazz numbers. This charming show runs on Friday, Creative Director Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec 16 at 7:30 p.m. Nicole Petroccione and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets run between $35 to $75, with discounts for Director of Sales college students available. & Marketing Lindsey Smith Dec. 17 Eugene Symphony: Account Executives CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIQUE Nichole Hayward HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Carson Bieraugel Kyle Besa This Cirque du Soliel-inspired show features acrobatic feats on a backdrop of Ruben Estrada the Eugene Symphony performing hallmark Alice Liggett Christmas songs. This is a Christmas show Edith Gonzalez that will get your pulse pounding harder Dani Torrey than most, as it features the excitement of aerial fl yers, contortionists, dancers and Sam Wise more. Cirque de la Symphonique Holiday Spectacular runs on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. and costs between $20 to $70. Dec. 22-24 Eugene Ballet Company: Cover Image THE NUTCRACKER Sierra Pedro If there’s one thing that puts people in the holiday spirit, it’s The Nutcracker. The Senior business major Hult Center’s resident ballet company Tori Kosch studies puts on the seminal holiday performance for her business fi nal in The Nutcracker. The company is joined at Wildwood Cafe & in their performance by a host of young, aspiring dancers, making this a showcase Bar on Wednesday for current and future talent. The show will afternoon. be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23 and at 2 p.m. that Photo Contributed by Kari Shea Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 24.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 | EMERALD | PAGE 3 1. Take Care of Yourself All I want First and foremost, it’s important to remember that your mental and physical health need to be prioritized in such a stressful time. Eating healthy meals regularly, getting suffi cient amounts of sleep and keeping up on personal hygiene are all keys to ensuring your brain can function at it’s best. We’re not saying you have to go to the spa for Xmas ... every day, but keeping your health up will help your test scores stay up too.

Across campus, students are buckling their seatbelts, 2. Use Mental Keywords sharpening their pencils and preparing for the most It may sound silly at fi rst, but when it comes to key terms or specifi c things like names and dates, creating “mental shortcuts” can dreaded week of the term: fi nals. Posters shouting save you when you’re staring at a scantron and your memory is encouraging words are plastered on the walls, student failing you. Rhymes, brief songs or even just creating similarities volunteers are shoving stress balls and snacks into your and connections between the things you need to remember and things you already know will help jog your memory. For example, if hands and you can’t help but feel a little overwhelmed. you need to remember a date, come up with something else that Whether you’re someone who’s been preparing for weeks happened in that same year: you need to remember the space or someone who has yet to buy their books, these fi ve shuttle Columbia crashed in 2003, your little brother was born that year, and so on. tips will help guide you through your tests and send you off on a sleigh ride into the holiday break. 3. Utilize University Opportunities The University may be the exact place you’re scared to go to, but there are tons of opportunities and spaces for you to destress or better prepare yourself for your fi nals on campus. Pay attention to the billboards for study sessions, stop by the Duck Nest for some hot tea or a break from studying. They also offer Peer Wellness Advocates who can help mellow you out or coach you through a particularly hard day, and also can often point you in the right direction for additional help. 4. Create a Study Schedule Whether you’re an obsessive planner-lover or someone who forgets to eat breakfast every day, using a strict study schedule during fi nals week in your free time will help avoid procrastination and a mental overload. Keep in mind your full spectrum of responsibilities in making it. Do you have work that day? How much time will you realistically have to divvy up? Be sure to follow it closely, but provide yourself with plenty of breaks and outlets to de-stress in between as well. 5. Don’t Be Afraid to Take a Break Studying is crucial and everyone wants to be appropriately prepared for their fi nals, but it won’t be any use to you if you’re stretched too thin and your mental health takes a vacation. Taking breaks, enjoying leisurely activities and having a social life during fi nals week is nothing to be ashamed of and can actually help when it comes to sticking your nose in the book. Reward yourself for a good hour of studying, eat some snacks while you read and give yourself half an hour of Netfl ix after fi nishing a chapter — you’ll be okay!

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Stress levels are high, the weather is dreary and everyone is sneezing. You guessed it, it’s cold and flu season. A university is the perfect breeding ground for illnesses, especially when there’s no way to avoid lectures full of sniffling and coughing students when it’s dead week. While your cough drops and Emergen-C are locked and loaded, there’s are little-known saviors who can help ward off not only a case of the sads but also the worst of colds: house plants. Eugene has a plethora of nurseries waiting to fulfill your foliage dreams and desires, as well! Head over to Down to Earth for gardening gifts for your friends or a hand-painted pot for your new plant, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 532 Olive Street. Fox Hollow Creek Nursery is just as inviting as they sound, and can offer anything from climbing plants to flowers. They are located at 833 West 11th Ave. and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check out these helpful greeneries to brighten up your home and your immune system.

PAGE 6 | EMERALD | MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 Must See Aloe Vera upcoming Movies The mother of all healing plants, aloe Looking for some seasonal entertainment in vera is almost limitless in the benefits it Eugene this holiday season? There’s a whole host has to offer. Easy to keep alive and even of films in store from now until the end of the easier to look at, this cactus beautifies year. These award-worthy films hitting the Bijou your home while boosting your immunity and Broadway Metro movie theaters will be sure to external illnesses and anxiety. This to put you in the holiday spirit. plant can also be periodically cut down Now Playing and the interior gel is rich in amino acids, protein and important fatty Three Billboards Outside acids which help with indigestion and Ebbing, Missouri: If you’re feeling in the mood for some pitch-black comedy this season, look no further allergies. than Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. The latest feature from button-pushing Irish director Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths), Billboards tells Philodendron the story of a woman whose daughter’s unsolved murder These vining plants make for a gorgeous pushes her to take extreme motivational efforts out on her addition to any home decor style, and local law enforcement. With a star-studded cast including are great for your mental and physical Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell and Peter Dinklage, the film is said to not only be hilarious, but health. Philodendrons work to purify also an impressive performance showcase. Fair warning: if the air and remove formaldehyde, a McDonagh’s previous efforts are any indication, this film may chemical put off by most wood products not be for those who are morally upstanding or faint of heart. in the home. Easy to maintain and adaptable to most environments, this December 8th plant will thrive in your kitchen or living The Disaster Artist: Hailing from everyone’s room and brighten your mood. favorite Hollywood multihyphenate James Franco, this comedy tells the making-of story of the infamous cult classic Lavender The-Room. For years, the aforementioned film has garnered a reputation for its unintentional comedy, with many even Already renowned for it’s decorative going so far to label it as the worst movie ever made. Franco ability, this popular flower can boost has earned awards buzz for his for both his direction and his your mood and beautify your home. performance as The-Room’s director, Tommy Wiseau. Rather than simply parody the real Wiseau’s strange personality, Easy to maintain as a houseplant, Franco finds ways to make his story surprisingly poignant. lavender is used around the world for its The Disaster Artist also stars Seth Rogen and Dave Franco. therapeutic qualities and sweet aroma. Keeping one or two plants throughout December 8th your home can improve mood, help with restless sleep, and prevent infections. Shape of Water: Did you ever watch a classic monster movie and find yourself wishing the monster was a romantic lead instead of the marquee terror? Well, that’s Spider Plants the premise of The Shape of Water in a nutshell. From noted If you’re someone who struggles with fantastical filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s allergies or a constantly stuffy nose Labyrinth) comes this critically-acclaimed romance between a lonely mute woman and a half-man, half-fish creature who’s during the winter, spider plants are the trapped in a government laboratory. Despite the bizarre saviour you’ve been waiting for. Well premise, the film has earned raves ahead of its release, with known for their ability to cleanse toxins critics calling it a complex, beautiful and ultimately rewarding film experience. The Shape of Water stars Sally Hawkins, from the air, this foliage can remove Michael Shannon and Octavia Spencer. carbon monoxide almost entirely from a room and help you breathe easy all day long. On top of this, they also have been December 15th said to help with seasonal depression Star Wars: I honestly have my doubts that this will disorder and anxiety. truly be the last jedi that we see. Just wait and see if that premise holds up with 2029’s Star Wars Episode XXIV: Chewbacca’s Revenge. Unstoppable corporate-mandated St. John's Wort franchising aside, The Last Jedi is the film everyone is waiting You’ve probably seen this title in a for this holiday season. When we finally catch up with the box of tea or as an herb sold on the whole galactic gang from a long time ago in a galaxy far, shelves, but the plant has been utilized far away, only one thing will be certain: lightsaber battles will happen, and they will still be pretty cool. Star Wars: as as an antidepressant for hundreds of (Obviously Not) The Last Jedi stars Daisy Ridley, John years. Famous for it’s anti-inflammatory Boyega and Adam Driver. properties and ability to soothe mood disorders, you can’t go wrong with December 22nd investing in a pot of this natural remedy. The herb itself can be broken down Downsizing: Here’s a solution to all of society’s problems, from climate crisis to the exorbitant costs of living and utilized once it flowers, but simply - let’s just shrink ourselves! Alexander Payne’s (Sideways, The keeping one in your home is beneficial Descendants) latest film takes that concept and runs with it in for prevention of troubled sleeping, every direction, resulting in the rare science fiction film that wears its beating, humanist heart on its sleeve. Focusing on anxiety and common colds. a character played by Matt Damon who decides to undergo the life-altering self-shrinking process, Downsizing promises to be a comical satire that addresses topical issues of today through its own unique lens. The film also stars Kristen Wiig and Jason Sudeikis.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 | EMERALD | PAGE 9 tips to leaving for break

Winter break is quickly approaching, and most of us are starting to think about being away from The Eug for a month or more. That seems like a long time, I know. Especially when half of your life and half of your belongings are now here, stored in your house or apartment. It can be tough to leave your second life behind for that long, but it can be easier when you know your home and your things will be kept safe during the break. Here are our top tips for leaving your house safely and happily over winter break.

Words by Kelsey Tidball | Illustration by Devon Reed

1. Clean the house. 6. Leave on a light. Clean the house before you leave. Really deep- Try to leave a porchlight or a hall light on. It will clean it. Do the fl oors and vacuum the carpets. I look more like you’ve been home if the house promise you’ll be so much happier coming back isn’t dark 24/7. to a clean house rather than a dirty one. 7. Stop the mail. 2. Clean out the fridge. Contact the post offi ce and consider putting a For the same reasons as before, be sure to deep hold on your mail. A month’s worth of mail can clean the fridge. Spend the week before the accumulate quickly and your mailbox may not be break trying to use up any perishable foods you able to hold all of that. may have on-hand and try not to buy too much that you know you can’t fi nish. Coming home to 8. Unplug Electronics. spoiled food would just be the worst. Unplug all electronics. This includes your TV, lamps, chargers, hairdryers, coffee makers and 3. Turn off the heat. toasters. It will save you some money and help Make sure the heat is turned off before you prevent against fi re-related accidents. leave. If no one is going to be home, why waste the money? Your housing company will thank 9. Befriend a neighbor. you for this, too. Ask around to see if any of your neighbors are staying in town. If they are, ask them to keep 4. Lock up your bike. an eye on things. Exchange contact information Make sure to lock your bike in a secure place, so you can check in every once in a while or or, better yet, to bring it inside the house. You’ll ask them to bring in that Amazon package you want to discourage thieves as much as you can. forgot you ordered until it was too late. U-locks can be found at REI, Walmart, Target or Amazon. They’re fairly expensive ($25-$100 10. Leave the faucets dripping. depending on size and brand), but buying a It can get really cold in Eugene over winter good one is completely worth it if it saves your break, and the pipes can freeze and cause bike. all sorts of issues. To prevent this, leave your kitchen sink and bathroom faucet dripping just 5. Close the blinds. slightly while you’re gone. Keep your blinds closed and your windows locked. This will further discourage potential thieves. If they can’t see in, they probably won’t be tempted to come in.

PAGE 10 | EMERALD | MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 W : hat You’ll Need Diy • A Mason Jar • Wintery Decoration (Miniature trees, snowman, santa, Snow Globe • Glue snowfl akes, anything that fi ts in your mason jar.) • Gold Paint • Water • Gold Glitter

To make:

Just paint the lid of the mason jar gold, glue the miniature figures on the inside of the lid, fill the jar with water and glitter, and turn the jar upside down. The result is a beautiful and cheap Christmas decoration that’ll add the perfect touch of winter wonderland to your house or apartment. Words by Sierra Pedro Photo by Christopher Trotchie

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