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Nick Fitzpatrick (left) moves his belongings into a residence hall with the help of his mom. First-year students move into University of Oregon residence halls on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. (Summer Surgent-Gough/ Emerald)
BY C. FRANCIS O’LEARY • TWITTER @CFRANCISOLEARY I’m not a fan of the term “now more than ever,” but it seems appropriate for the current moment. We are facing the overlapping crises of a global pandemic, historic unemployment, an ongoing reckoning with the state and nation’s history of racism, widespread wildfires and a contentious national election. Now more than ever, it’s imperative that people can trust the news they consume. At times like these, journalists have to rise to the occasion and reassure people we care about them and share their concerns about the state of the world. These are the times I created the Emerald Trust Project for. The project’s mission is to increase transparency, inclusion and trust between members of the community and those who report the news. Early this summer, that mission led the Emerald to take a stance in support of antiracism and against police brutality. However, we recognize simply saying we believe Black lives matter is not enough; We’ve also instituted new recruiting and hiring practices to be more inclusive. Now, if a hiring decision comes down to two equally qualified applicants, one of whom is from an underrepresented background, we’ll hire the one who’s less likely to have their voice heard elsewhere. This isn’t an act of charity; it’s a recognition that we and our audience both benefit from more diverse perspectives — and that those backgrounds are an asset, not a detriment, to one’s reporting ability.
Beginning fall term, we will also reach out more to the campus community. Journalists from the Emerald newsroom will begin attending meetings of student groups that are often missing from our coverage. The reporters’ job won’t just be to sniff out stories, but to get to know community members, their values, goals and fears. We don’t want to only be present in people’s lives when things are going wrong, something we’ve seen so much of with national press outlets in Portland over the past few months. The Emerald continues to commit itself to innovating and expanding upon the ETP, but we don’t want to assume what our audience needs. We’re asking that you get involved. If you’re a UO student, apply to work at the Emerald. If you have an idea about expanding the ETP, email me at trust@ dailyemerald. com. And if you have a story idea about something in your community, reach out to one of our talented reporters. Ultimately, this project is a recognition of the ills of the journalism industry at large and the harm it’s caused by othering so many over the years. However, we also recognize that we aren’t powerless to change things. If we want the industry to improve, we should start where we stand.
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Around OR REGIONAL AND STATE NEWS GOV. BROWN ISSUES EVICTION BAN: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order on Sept. 28 banning residential evictions due to non-payment and other “no-cause” evictions. The moratorium is an attempt to address housing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfire displacement, Brown’s website stated. “Every Oregonian deserves a warm, safe, dry place to call home,” Brown said. The ban will last from Sept. 30 until Dec. 31, 2020. – DUNCAN BAUMGARTEN
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CLASSIC JAZZ MEETS BASS DROPS: Have you ever wondered what would happen if classic jazz met modern electronic music? If so, be sure to check out High Step Society, a group of electronic music producers who are also educated jazz musicians. They’ll be performing Saturday, October 10, from 6-8 p.m. at the Broadway Streatery in Eugene. Crowds will be limited to 100 people, and the event will be outdoors, rain or shine. – SAM ANTHONY EUGENE HOSTS ANNUAL AUTUMN TRAILS RUN: The Autumn trails run is back at Frank Kinney Park in South Eugene on Nov. 1. This year will offer 3.5-, 6-, 10- and 16-mile courses. Race day registration goes 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. The top three overall male and female finishers for reach distance, along with the top three in each age group, will receive awards. – GABRIEL ORNELAS
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UO STUDENTS MOVE IN DURING COVID-19 BY MAKENZIE ELLIOTT & REINA HARWOOD
First-year students from across the country monitoring and assessment program. traveled to the University of Oregon over the past After students receive their test results, those weeks to move into its residence halls. This year’s who tested negative could move in. At that time, move-in experience was different than the previous students received a move-in kit. This included two years, with the added concern of coronavirus. masks, hand sanitizer and a thermometer, said Alex Along with this year being Galbreath, UO director of emotionally different for students, it was also logistically different. UO added new safety regulations to help students and their families stay healthy while moving. One of the main components of this year’s move-in was the mandatory testing for all students in residence halls. UO required students to sign up for a day to be tested along with a corresponding movein day, according to UO’s Housing website. The first day of testing for students was Sept. 18, with a corresponding move-in day on Sept. 19, said Anna SchmidtMackenzie, the UO director of residence life and educational initiatives. “One of the commitments that we made pretty early on was to test all of our residents, all students before they moved onto campus,” Schmidt-Mackenzie said. The university did this, she said, by partnering with top researchers and scientists on campus and using the Students help each other with the move-in process. First-year students move into University of Oregon residence halls on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. (Summer SurgentGough/Emerald)
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promotions and recruitment. Students also got a t-shirt, an ID card holder, a lanyard and information on how to complete IntroDUCKtion, Galbreath said. “Most of them are wearing their new 2020 Duck shirt they just got the day before,” Galbreath said about the students she meets. “They are decked out in all their new Oregon gear and that spirit and excitement of being able to actually do something.” UO manages 10 residence halls, according to the student housing catalog, housing approximately 4,900 students. With the possibility of having 490 students living under the same roof, some students feel concerned about maintaining their health on campus, as everyone begins returning to campus. UO asked students to limit the number of people they bring with them when moving in and required them to sign up for a different time slot than their roommate, according to the website. Twenty-four students moved in on the first day, which was far fewer than normal, Schmidt-Mackenzie said. “When it’s spread out over nine days, it’s quieter,” she said. “Many people actually have said, ‘We really enjoyed this. We really liked it.’ Parking is not as difficult to figure out. It’s just quieter. It’s less crowded, so there’s some bonuses to that.” Students who tested positive for the coronavirus received a phone call from the UO Health Center that provided information and answered any questions the student or their family had, SchmidtMackenzie said. “They spend a good bit of time with that student and talk about what that means from a medical standpoint,” she said. After receiving a call from the Health Center, students who tested positive will be contacted by the Corona Corps Care team — a team dedicated to helping quarantined
COVER students — to talk through the logistics of what the support is and to find out what the students’ needs are, Schmidt-Mackenzie said. Infected students then have the option to go home to self-isolate for 10 days, or they can stay in one of the university-designated isolation buildings. There is also storage available for the students’ belongings if needed, Schmidt-Mackenzie said. “If you’re having any kind of issue, reach out to an RA, reach out to a community director,” SchmidtMackenzie urged students. “We know you’re here, it’s college, you’re an adult, but there’s so many people here to really help and support you through this space.” Some students expressed their excitement, despite how different their experiences will be compared to what they imagined. First-year Kylie Sagon moved into the Living Learning Center Sept. 21. He said he took a COVID-19 test 24 hours before his move in. Before entering LLC, Sagon said he was worried because he could only have two people help him in the short few hours of being on campus. “It’s kind of stressful, but I’m excited at the same time. If everyone else can do it, then that’s pretty reassuring,” he said. First-year Audrey Alan, who moved into LLC one day after Sagon, said her experience went smoothly. But like Sagon, she could only have two people help her move in. Alan feels a sense of uncertainty and wonders if UO will have enough isolation rooms and where this space will be extended if cases were to increase. “I wish that my brother could have come down,”
she said, “I think he would have enjoyed seeing my dorm and campus.” On the other hand, she said it was nice to feel spread out and have space while moving in. UO provided carts and Alan said the process felt organized. She enjoyed the experience and hoped it is something UO will continue to do. Sagon plans on wearing a mask and social distancing himself by avoiding big groups. He said that getting sick would be a huge risk because he does not want to fall behind in school or infect other students, especially those who may have underlying conditions. “It’s just not worth it,” he said. “I don’t want to be the reason why this person has to go isolate themselves or why school has to shut down and we have to be sent out.” Francisco Tilia, a first-year student also living in LLC, agrees that wearing a mask and social distancing are both important ways to maintain your health while living in the dorms. Tilia said that he is excited to meet
new people and is hoping to “strike up a conversation” in his hall from a distance. He hopes to run into people he doesn’t know on his way to the bathroom or on his way out of the building instead of meeting up with big groups. Tilia moved in during Week of Welcome. “I’m anxious about how it’s all going to work out,” he said. “I’ll miss my parents.” Tilia’s mother, Maria Infantino, expressed her concerns about how the university plans on keeping their dorm spaces clean, specifically the bathroom and the dining halls. Infantino has followed the news of other universities and feels worried because she is unsure how UO will handle a spike in COVID-19 cases. “I think the best solution is social distancing, masks and cleaning the bathrooms and the main areas,” Infantino said. She said if her son gets COVID-19, she would prefer that he returns home in Portland and continue his remote learning there. Despite the uncertainty in the air, all three students reiterated their excitement for this fall and are anxious to see how their new lives in the dorms will play out.
“I’M ANXIOUS ABOUT HOW IT’S ALL GOING TO WORK OUT. I’LL MISS MY PARENTS.” - Francisco Tilia
Salomé Goldberg (center) poses with her family after arriving on the University of Oregon campus. First-year students move into University of Oregon residence halls on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. (Summer Surgent-Gough/Emerald)
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WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN TO STUDENTS WHO BREAK
SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS? Before populating the halls of on-campus housing with first-year students, the University of Oregon prepared a long list of actions the university has taken and expects individuals to take to prevent and minimize the spread of COVID-19 on campus. However, other universities have done the same before their own reopenings, and still many of them had to send students home after the coronavirus rapidly spread throughout the campus community. It seems all but certain that students will break social distancing regulations and spread COVID-19 at UO. The question, then, is what should the consequences be for the students who do?
BY EMILY BORCHARDT AND PARSA AGHEL
BORCHARDT: VIOLATION OF COVID-19 RULES IS CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION I don’t believe immediate expulsion is the answer if a student breaks the rules. Because it’s all but certain that students will violate social distancing guidelines, immediate expulsion could lead to a mass exodus. Instead, the school should suspend first-time offenders. The suspension should be accompanied by a 14-day quarantine in one of the university’s quarantine dorms. This should be enough to show students how important it is to take health and safety guidelines seriously. If the problem behavior persists, the student should be expelled. However, I believe that once the university expels these students, UO should refund their tuition. It’s often easy to assume that those who break the rules are those that can afford the consequences, but that simply is not true. Freshmen are going to
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make mistakes. Rules will be broken that will lead to severe consequences, but suspension and expulsion are consequences enough. The virus has led to many folks losing their jobs and struggling to make money to support their families. Furthermore, retaining a student’s tuition isn’t just a consequence for the student, as many students’ tuitions are paid by their family members. It’s not their fault if their child is breaking the rules. They are no longer in a position to be looking over their shoulder 24/7 because they’re young adults responsible for their own actions. Their families don’t deserve to pay for violations they didn’t commit. Financial stability is a hard thing to come by, particularly in a pandemic, and it would be unfair to keep the money that the student’s family might desperately need back.
AGHEL: WE CANNOT AFFORD A TEST RUN; A STUDENT’S FIRST STRIKE COULD BE DEADLY Northeastern University expelled 11 students in early September for gathering in defiance of university and state social distancing regulations. Many people were outraged with the decision, arguing that retaining the students’ tuition after expulsion was a step too far. Such outrage, though, fails to contextualize the dangers that gathering in large groups poses. One hangout could lead to a devastating spread that could lead to deaths of students, faculty and their families. COVID-19, then, should not be treated differently than reckless endangerment; one reckless night can indirectly lead to the death of another. To put it into context, being punished for reckless endangerment, due to the valuation of life at $10 million, is punishable
by up to 5 years in prison. Being expelled from UO and being charged tuition is minuscule in comparison. But that threat of educational and monetary punishment, no matter how small, is precisely what is necessary to instill the exact danger of a student’s risk. Some suggest suspension before expulsion, ignoring the fact that the coronavirus does not give people a test run. The first infraction can kill. If the university is committed to curbing deaths, then their punishment must send the same message as their words. It is not radical to suggest that students abide by the rules of the university they choose to attend. If a student ignores them, they didn’t deserve a spot at the university in the first place.
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Barbara Long, an owner of the store, states, “I don’t think the new stores are making things that people want to buy… something that would last and be good quality—it won’t be that way in the future.” Eugene Jeans, a vintage clothing store located on 13th Ave. in Eugene, Ore., first opened its doors in 1997. Sept. 25, 2020. (Madi Mather/Emerald)
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If you enjoy dining out, visit Beergarden! It’s one of my favorite spots. From campus, it’s about a 10-minute bike trip, depending on how fast you ride. They have food carts with options from melt-in-your-mouth mac-n-cheese and burgers to fresh poke and grilled Hawaiian food. Not to mention, if you’re 21, they have a long list of beers from extra hoppy to light. The patio is covered by a huge tent, which makes this a laid back and casual experience because of the euphoric vibe. If you appreciate music, head to Beergarden on Thursdays when live bands perform. Rain or shine, it’s a great dining spot to gather with friends, from a distance of course, to eat delicious food. Beergarden is open 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day and is at 777 W 6th Ave. Food cart hours vary. Best Movie Theater: Broadway Metro C. Francis O’Leary Located in the heart of Eugene is the city’s premier movie theater. The Broadway Metro has a range of viewing options, from one showing per day in several auditoriums, to ensure time to clean between showings, to the Metro@Home service, which allows members to borrow unlimited DVDs and Blu-rays for $6 per month. As an avid moviegoer, I’ve missed going to the theater recently. So, for my birthday, my girlfriend rented an auditorium for a private showing where my friends could share an experience while keeping a safe distance apart. The theater also has the best popcorn in
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Barbara Long, an owner of the store, states, “I don’t think the new stores are making things that people want to buy…something that would last and be good quality—it won’t be that way in the future.” Eugene Jeans, a vintage clothing store located on 13th Ave. in Eugene, Ore., first opened its doors in 1997. Sept. 25, 2020. (Madi Mather/Emerald)
town. It’s not even a close competition. Broadway Metro is open for public and private showings and is at 43 W Broadway. Schedules for showings are available on broadwaymetro.com. Best Entertainment Center: Putter’s Pizza & Family Entertainment Center James Croxton Nestled in what’s mostly an industrial part of Eugene is Putter’s, where a kid — or an adult kid — can go enjoy a beer, pool tables, an arcade, laser tag and mini-golf. The mini-golf is my favorite because it isn’t your typical, whimsical mini-golf with silly obstacles or characters along the way. Instead, their brick-lined and rockfilled course is more adult-friendly and is proportionately more difficult. Another great feature of Putter’s is the pool room. There, you pay-by-the-hour and have access to a digital jukebox. I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t get a kick out of playing Iron Maiden’s 13-plus-minute-long odyssey that is “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” backto-back. For those with younger kids, there’s a huge playroom in the back with two playgrounds. Putter’s Pizza & Family Entertainment Center is closed until further notice due to the pandemic. Its usual hours are 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. It’s at 1156 OR-99. Best Thrift Store: Eugene Jeans Jennah Pendleton I found Eugene Jeans on East 13th Avenue over the summer when I was attempting to reinvent myself through my wardrobe, one of many pandemic-fueled existential crises. As a student doing her best to live frugally and sustainably, I hit all of the used clothing stores in Eugene. No spot stole my heart like Eugene Jeans did.
Rennie’s Landing, which is well known for its trivia nights, is a popular spot for college students at the University of Oregon. Rennie’s Landing is located on Kincaid St, in Eugene, Ore., Sept. 26, 2020. (Madi Mather/Emerald)
Don’t let the name fool you; Eugene Jeans on 13th has so much more to offer than just denim. Their selection of previously loved clothes rivals that of a boutique vintage store, but with much better prices and a lot more charm. The store consistently has a great selection of all the classic staples like jeans, leather boots and graphic tees, but you will also find a lot of fun, unconventional pieces. There is definitely not a lack of color here. Incredible clothes and a totally unpretentious vibe makes Eugene Jeans feel like a relic of the past in the best possible way. Eugene Jeans is open 12 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and is at 132 E 13th Ave. It’s closed on Sundays. Best Bar: Rennie’s Landing Joanna Mann Hands down, the best bar for UO students in Eugene is Rennie’s Landing. I recommend a table on the upstairs patio, especially because of COVID-19. Rennie’s does not mess around with the coronavirus, which is nice for a bar that often becomes crowded during the school year. The tables are at least six feet apart, there’s plenty of outdoor seating and you can only order drinks from your table. Speaking of drinks, their cocktails are the best, and every day there is some sort of happy hour. You can never go wrong with the Mango Madness, Tropical Left Turn or loaded tots. Did I mention they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner? Rennie’s has a pool table instead of a dance floor, which is great for those who enjoy a low-key atmosphere. The best part is, it’s right off campus, which means you can easily walk there if you live around school and don’t want to drive. Rennie’s is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, and it opens 8:30 a.m. on weekends. It’s at 1214 Kincaid St. Its happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. daily.
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FINDING ART EVERYWHERE: UPCOMING ART EVENTS IN EUGENE BY GRACE MURRAY • TWITTER @GRACIEE_MURRAYY
The art scene in Eugene continues to operate smoothly even through the changes that the pandemic continuously brings. Whether it be a virtual experience or an in-person event that abides by safety guidelines, art is finding its way to the people of Eugene. Over the next few weeks, art events of all kinds will be popping up throughout Eugene for the public to enjoy.
The White Lotus Gallery on Willamette Street is featuring a collection of art by Mike Van up until October 3. Eugene is home many new and upcoming art exhibits that will be on display in the coming weeks. (Will Geschke/Emerald)
photography, sculptures made of recycled materials, drawings, paintings and architecture. Some of the locations include Epic Seconds on 11th Avenue, the Starlight Lounge, the White Lotus Gallery and the Karin Clarke Gallery. The ArtWalk includes many of the exhibits throughout town that are newly opening and closing all within the week. UO Art Exhibits With classes starting at the University of Oregon this week, campus life is picking back up and so are the campus exhibits. The EMU is home to two different exhibition spaces that typically display two exhibits at a time. From now until Nov. 6, “Timber Culture: A Traveling Exhibition” is on display in the Aperture Gallery in the EMU. Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center curated the exhibit, a true depiction of Oregon’s timber history including logging, migration and segregation. Complete with shockingly personal portraits of the faces of the logging industry and images showing scenery and equipment of that era, the exhibit is a deep dive into Oregon’s history.
Epic Seconds, a record store on 11th Avenue, is displaying a series of paintings by Benjamin Terrell through September. Eugene is home many new and upcoming art exhibits that will be on display in the coming weeks.. (Will Geschke/Emerald)
First Friday ArtWalk Traditionally, the Lane Arts Council hosts the First Friday ArtWalk every month, featuring a sprawling map of art locations throughout downtown Eugene for participants to visit and experience in one big guided tour. In an effort to be mindful of state guidelines and social distancing, the city rebranded the ArtWalk as a week-long event at the beginning of each month. Instead of a guided tour, there is now a detailed list of several art-related locations, exhibits and activities all around Eugene that can be enjoyed at any time during the week. The next ArtWalk, from Oct. 2 to Oct. 9, includes outdoor art installations, several exhibits that can be viewed in spacious areas and a list of opportunities for virtual art experiences. All of the art is from local artists and is of various media, including
spaces open to the public, the Maude Kerns Art Center will be hosting an art pop-up event called “Art in the Park(ing Lot),” where several local artists will sell their ceramic art in the center’s parking lot. The artists will show and sell their pieces from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 10. The Maude Kerns Art Center’s 27th annual Dia de los Muertos exhibit will also be on view at the center from Oct. 9 to Nov. 2. This exhibit is a vibrant, colorful and beautiful display of culture.
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The Karin Clarke gallery on Willamette Street is featuring an exhibition of paintings by Tom Blodgett through the month of October. Eugene is home many new and upcoming art exhibits that will be on display in the coming weeks. (Will Geschke/Emerald)
Maude Kerns Art Center In addition to having their normal exhibition
The Eugene Opera is coming back after a hiatus since March for one big virtual event: the Spectacular Diva Cage Match. Six opera stars from across the nation will compete for the title of Opera Diva Champion with three celebrity judges, a talented line up of Opera divas and a comedic master of ceremonies. This event will be streamed on the Eugene Opera’s website on Oct. 4 at 7:30 pm for $20. These are just a few of the upcoming events in Eugene as many of the museums and events around town have adapted to social distancing and state safety guidelines. Whether it’s attending one of these events, visiting a museum or perusing the art for sale at the Eugene Saturday Market, art is available all over Eugene.
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Until last week, I had heard of neither Utah’s Nutty Putty Cave nor John Jones — the man who tragically got stuck in a cave and, after a failed 20-plus-hour rescue attempt, died. His irretrievable body is still trapped deep within the now-sealed cave system. In 2016, director Isaac Halasima made “The Last Descent” a film that, with the collaboration of Jones’ family, is an accurate portrayal of those final hours. It is available for free on YouTube. -James Croxton
‘IGEN’ BY JEAN TWENGE At home during quarantine, I read a book from my dad’s home library titled “iGen: Why Today’s SuperConnected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy — and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood — and What That Means for the Rest of Us.” Twenge’s idea challenged some of my attitudes about technology, relationships and mental health and helped me understand iGeners — those born in 1995 or later — from the perspective of an older generation. -Sarah-Mae McCullough
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ARE YOU READY TO PARTY? UO students and administration weigh in. BY MAKENZIE ELLIOTT Parties are an integral part of the college experience for many students. Whether it be a tailgate, a house show or fraternity party, students have had their pick of how they want to spend a night out. Now, however, the choices are slimmer. With the coronavirus on the forefront of most students’ minds, partying has taken a back seat — at least for some. All students at the University of Oregon will be expected to abide by state-mandated safety measures. This includes limiting all indoor social gatherings to 10 people with physical distancing, as required by Lane County. While the hope is that students will abide by safety guidelines, some might not. If a student does host a large gathering without safety measures, there could be consequences, Kris Winter, the associate vice president and dean of students, said. “Our philosophy is always in our conduct process that it’s an educational process,” Winter said. “It’s not meant to be punitive, and so we will lead with education.” Katy Larkin, the director of student conduct and community standards at UO, said that there isn’t just one outcome for students who have broken guidelines. Each case is different and dependent on many factors. “It’s hard to describe exactly what would happen if someone had a party because it’s really casespecific,” Larkin said. “It depends on sort of the egregiousness of the issue. How many
people were there, where it occurred, who was exposed, what the level of impact to the community is.” UO is also partnering with the Eugene Police Department to continue party controls they have done in the past, Winter said. River Veek, a thirdyear computer science major at UO, criticized students partying during a pandemic. “I think anyone who is throwing large, unsafe parties right now is a selfish, instant gratification-seeking idiot,” Veek said. “I too wish we could all just go back to normal, but it’s not going to happen if people keep disobeying social distancing guidelines.” Veek said he believes that students who throw parties without safety measures should face fines by the university or even potential expulsion. “I think that people can still hang out with their friends and have a good time,” Veek said. “But it has to be done in a safe and smart way.” Shelby Cheeseman, a third-year political science major at UO, also said she thought students should be responsible in the way they approach partying. She said she understands the risk of the virus and is trying to keep a small social bubble. “I’m trying to keep it really small just for my roommates’ sake because I don’t want to risk their health,” Cheeseman said. “I feel like it’s one thing to risk your own health, but risking the health of others is not the best.” As a member of Gamma Phi Beta on campus, Cheeseman
said she thinks her sorority is doing a good job at trying to keep members safe. She said there are no in-person events for fall term, and unsafe behavior could have consequences. “We can actually report people that are not socially distancing,” she said. Winter said that the university has been working with Greek life on campus to create a plan for a safe fall term. She said that chapters can participate in a walkthrough of their house with representatives from PeaceHealth, Lane County Public Health, the Eugene fire marshal and herself to receive feedback on making their environment as safe as possible. Consequences for unsafe behavior by fraternities and sororities will be the same as any student at UO, Winter said. The only difference for Greek life members is that the organization can be held accountable as well. “What I don’t want is for students that are sick to feel like they will get in trouble for coming forward and for asking for the help and support that they need,” Winter said. “We’ve done a lot of work on supporting students that might test positive for COVID, and so we’re also very conscious of the fact that we want students to be able to come forward to seek out help.”
Students continue to party regardless of the dangers of COVID-19. (Maddie Knight/Emerald)
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LOCAL BUSINESSES DEAL WITH STUDENT ARRIVALS DURING COVID-19 BY BRUNO CROLLA • TWITTER @BCROLLATWEETS As students make their way back to Eugene for fall term of the 2020-21 school year, the Eugene community is asking many questions about safety and security. From campus living to local health, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a massive change in everyone’s day-to-day lives around the country. Local businesses have been one of the biggest groups to feel this change. In a college town that thrives on the student population, local businesses have typically counted down the days of summer until college students return to the area. Now, local business owners say that sentiment has somewhat changed. “There are mixed feelings,” Tim Meyers, a manager at Track Town Pizza, said. “We have 50 employees, so there are many different feelings about being open. I like having people in. We were completely shut down so it’s nice to be open again. But when people don’t follow social distancing guidelines, it does get stressful.” Track Town Pizza is not the only establishment that feels this way. Steve Hirons, vice president of Hirons, also expressed mixed feelings about the potential uptick in customers thanks to the students’ return to the area.
“We are pleasantly surprised to see students and families of students in our stores in the last couple of weeks,” Hirons said. “I wasn’t sure we were gonna have any students coming back in the store.” Hirons said that, despite being surprised with the customers, he still felt concerned about the risk of exposure for his employees and shoppers. Much of his recent concerns had been around the current “high alert” level for COVID-19 raised by Lane County Public Health. Despite concerns, both Meyers and Hirons said that they have not experienced any issues with students violating COVID-19 protocol in the past couple of weeks. Lane County is now in Phase 2 of reopening. According to Oregon’s Phase 2 guidelines for restaurants and bars, establishments
are able to continue operations as long as they are successfully able to implement social distancing measures into their operations. These measures include maximum occupancy rules, table distancing guidelines and a 10-person party size cap. Statewide guidance for retail operations during all phases of reopening requires retail stores to limit the number of customers allowed in the establishment at one time in order to maintain a minimum of six feet between customers and staff. The management of the store decides the number of people allowed in the establishment at one time. Other practices outlined in the guidelines include the sanitization of all high-traffic surfaces and clear signage posted throughout the store to inform customers of the rules and regulations. “We’re going to keep going with whatever the state recommends,” Meyers said. “We are just going to continue to monitor the amount of people that come in.” The Emerald asked other high-traffic establishments around campus to comment for this story, but was declined an interview about their COVID-19 regulations and potential violations.
Track Town Pizza, located on Franklin Boulevard in Eugene, Ore., is a popular restaurant among University of Oregon students. This year, local businesses have mixed feelings about students returning to campus due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. (Summer Surgent-Gough/Emerald)
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It was just three years ago when lanky 21-year-old David Peterson took the mound at PK Park, completely unaware of the career night ahead of him. Peterson went on to set a school-record 20 strikeouts that night in a complete game shutout, beating his personal best of 17 while taking down the Sun Devils. Now, less than three-and-a-half years later, Peterson is establishing himself as a viable big-league starting pitcher for the New York Mets, despite having debuted less than a month ago. After posting a 3.44 ERA during three years at Oregon, the Mets drafted Peterson in the first round of the 2017 draft, and over the last few years he has shot up through the Mets’ minor league system. With the Mets’ starting pitching depth taking multiple hits during this strange 60-game MLB season, the opportunity presented itself for Peterson, who was a consensus top-ten prospect in the Mets’ farm system. He made his major league debut on July 28, allowing two runs in 5.2 innings while striking out three in a win over the Boston Red Sox. The 6-foot-6 left-hander also topped out at a velocity of 96 miles per hour. “This is one of the greatest days in my life; this is something I’ve wanted to do since I was a little kid,” Peterson said after his debut. “To go out there and make my first major league start and we got the win, I couldn’t have asked for more.” Peterson’s manager, Luis Rojas, spoke glowingly of him after the game. “Peterson does a great job with his pitch selection and his ability to handle the scenarios thrown at him with maturity,” Rojas said. Peterson followed up his solid debut with three more equally as effective starts, and through four outings put up a 2.91 ERA with a 3-1 record. He is one of just three pitchers in Mets history to start and win three of his first four career games. His first loss came in his second start on August 2 against the Atlanta Braves, when he still provided a quality start with three runs in six innings. He struck out eight batters, his career high at the time as a major leaguer. “There was two times that I threw seven balls in a row; that just can’t happen,” he said. “Down the road, that’s going to hurt and it’s just unacceptable on my part.
My job is to hunker down and get out of those innings.” While skipping Triple-A completely and being called up during this shortened season, Peterson has adjusted to the higher level of competition remarkably well. “Obviously, all the pitches in the big leagues mean a lot more than they do in live games or minor league games,” he said. “It’s just been a matter of trying to manage the workload and see what works.” Peterson was placed on the injured list with left shoulder fatigue on August 18, but came back to pitch solidly down the stretch, including a September 19 start where he struck out 10 batters. He finished his strong rookie season with a 3.44 ERA over 10 games (nine starts). Especially with the Mets’ rotation looking thin, Peterson made a convincing case to slide right in as a reliable middle starter. If he can maintain what he showed in 2020, the possibilities are infinite for the 25-year-old lefty.
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