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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A NEW LOOK FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATION STIPENDS: TOSS

For the past decade, stipends for student organization leadership have been calculated solely based on their size. The ASUO Executive is replacing this model with a more equitable process considering size, impact and reach of the student organization.

BY SAM SIMONETT, ASUO COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR; LUDA ISAKHAROV, SECRETARY OF PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION AND ELLA MELOY, PROGRAMS FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

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For many years the ASUO has employed a policy providing stipends for student organization leaders. This stipend is not compensation for hourly labor, and never has been, but rather an incentive and small reward for those students dedicating personal time to lead extracurricular activities within the college community. Student organizations are essential for a successful and well-rounded college experience; the

University of Oregon would not be the same without them. This is why ASUO has prioritized student organization leadership stipends in its budget for years — in fact, the

University of Oregon is the only university who has such a policy. That's right. We are the only university who pays its student organization leaders.

ASUO is baffled as to why this is not common policy across American universities, but it provides us an opportunity to lead and set a national precedent of how to treat student organizations. It also fulfills another promise made over the summer to increase student organization stipends.

Opportunity comes with responsibility. And, to ensure the precedent ASUO sets will lead other universities to effective policy decisions, an interbranch workgroup was formed to evaluate and recommend changes to the current stipend model. The driving force behind the workgroup was their mission to increase access to leadership and ensure ASUO engages in equitable use of the I-Fee. The recommendation from this workgroup’s analysis and policy creation is a new model to calculate a respective organizations stipend amount. The proposal has been given the name Tiered

Organizational Stipend System.

The key flaw found in the current model is how stipend amounts are calculated solely on the basis of clubs’ budget and size. The TOSS workgroup found this inequitable.

Many student organizations are dedicated to invoking strides of communal activity across campus that may not have a large club base compared to others — like our multicultural organizations for instance. Because the current model does not allow

ASUO to consider campus impact, the amount of programming an organization facilitates and community reach in its stipend calculation model, many essential clubs have been under-stipended; some larger clubs have engaged in perfunctory spending just to retain their large stipend which, again, is the sole factor used to calculator clubs stipend amount. TOSS fixes this issue.

The TOSS model is composed of four tiers in which a student organization may be categorized, along with different stipend distribution options that clubs can individually select, each tier carrying different qualifications and minimum/ maximum stipend limits. ASUO prioritizes transparency, and we want to give you the most accurate and clear information possible. Scan the QR code below for charts documenting the differences between tiers and how student organizations will be categorized.

In addition to fairly utilizing the I-Fee, TOSS increases accountability for both

ASUO and student organizations. Clubs will be required to track meetings and events through Engage, keeping a record of the level of outreach and achieved benchmarks.

This allows both ASUO and the club to receive the accurate designation and stipend amount – and will give clubs who are attempting to raise their stipend a progress report.

TOSS’s allocation of stipends increases the total funds doled out to student organizations. This, coupled with the stipend increase for ASUO officials, will currently raise student’s I-Fee by 3.3%. ASUO understands asking any student to pay more for their already encumbering college fees is a serious matter. This is only occurring because we, the ASUO Executive, strongly believe this will create more opportunities for student organizations and will open more paths towards leadership. An increase of this size has been standard for each school year.

This new model comes with a vision, a vision that greatly outweighs and justifies an I-Fee increase. As clubs attempt to move up the tiers, campus will become even more effervescent. More campus wide activities representing fabulous interests and identities will flourish into our weekly college experience. Clubs deserve to benefit from this effort, an effort that benefits the entire campus community.

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact ASUO’s communication director Sam Simonett at asuocomm@uoregon.edu.

Sincerely,

The ASUO Executive

OPINION THE BATTLE BETWEEN LOCAL BUSINESSES AND E-COMMERCE

Eugene local businesses show how the transition to online shopping has created an unfair competition between the e-commerce industry and ‘ma and pa’ shops. BY CAITLIN TAPIA • TWITTER @CAITLINTAPIA21

The Broadway Metro, located in downtown Eugene, is Eugene's last remaining independent theater. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

Eugene is a city for everyone, full of vibrant art and music, known as “TrackTown USA,” encompassing a wide variety of scenic landscapes and destinations and, of course, home to the University of Oregon. Those who have grown up in the area, tourists and college students alike can attest that there is no lack of culture within the Eugene community.

However, as it did across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc among local cultures. Between the rise in exposure rates and various lockdown restrictions, Eugene was just one example of a city put on pause. This caused the local businesses that once gave Eugene its unique culture to be placed on the back burner. Meanwhile, the already growing e-commerce industry expanded to fill the void.

A United Nations report on trade and development found that “businesses and consumers increasingly ‘went digital,’ providing and purchasing more goods and services online, raising e-commerce’s share of global retail trade rose from 14% in 2019 to about 17% in 2020.”

Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, reported a net profit of $21.33 billion in 2020 while “accounting for over 40% of the United States’ e-commerce market,” as reported by Statista. Other companies such as Walmart and eBay, both of which are near the front of the pack in the nation’s e-commerce market, benefit from a system in which large companies are able to easily dominate the industry due to the sheer amount of resources at their disposal.

On the other hand, local businesses, miniscule in comparison to chain corporations, are left hanging by a thread in a world that does not give them even a remote opportunity to survive. These businesses are the driving force behind the Eugene culture; yet, due to the slim size of staff and income, many businesses couldn’t transition their operations online.

Within Oregon alone, nearly half of businesses closed temporarily and several shut down permanently. Additionally, almost all businesses showed a decrease in sales, according to a statewide COVID-19 business impact survey.

As reported in a previous Daily Emerald article, the pandemic has left local favorites such as the Bijou and David Minor theaters permanently closed, leaving the Broadway Metro as the last indie theater standing. And, while one might assume that with the closures of other local theaters the Broadway Metro would gain the monopoly of the movie theater industry, this idea has not become a reality. Even companies such as movie theaters must compete with the e-commerce giant in the form of digital streaming services.

Similar to the rest of the online shopping trends, digital streaming services have seen a rise in subscriptions over the past few years with a tremendous increase during 2020. Digital streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max, reached over 1.1 billion subscribers in 2020 — a 26% growth from the previous year, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This occurred while box offices reported the lowest amount of revenue from ticket and concession sales in decades. If companies as large as AMC have suffered losses up to $4.5 billion, there is no doubt that local businesses that already profit less have suffered immensely.

With the rise in online consumerism, there is a clear and present danger to the local, culture driving shops within the Eugene area. Even as vaccination rates increase and many in-person aspects of life return, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for local businesses if they regain the customers they had before the pandemic while acquiring new ones.

Caitlin Tapia is an opinion columnist for the Daily Emerald. She is a secondyear student from Colorado majoring in journalism and political science. She is most passionate about social justice and politics but loves to debate about anything.

A&C ASKING FOR A FRIEND: CASUAL RELATIONSHIPS

Asking for a Friend is the Daily Emerald’s sex and relationship column. Every other week, Aisha Ghorashian answers anonymous questions about anything from how to date, to sex, to how to heal a broken heart. BY AISHA GHORASHIAN • TWITTER @AISHAISHBABY29

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How do you know you should break it off with someone you’re just seeing casually? We’ve been friends for a while, and we care deeply for each other, but we know we aren’t “the ones” for each other.

- Casual and confused

Dear Casual and Confused,

Your causal situation is one that many young adults and adolescents face. Being in a casual relationship is easy and fun, it allows for a lot of the fun of being in a relationship without the pressure. It can be hard navigating casual relationships because they arise gradually sometimes and out of nowhere. Like you said, you were bored, and now you are rethinking the relationship a little. No matter what type of relationship you have, it’s important to: communicate clearly, listen to yourself and be honest.

Ask yourself what you want. It’s really important to take the time to evaluate the way you feel — it’s a great way to figure out what exactly you’re looking for. Your happiness in a relationship is the most important thing, and I suggest taking some time to ask yourself these questions: 1. What do I like about this relationship? 2. What do I like about the person I am casually seeing? 3. Am I getting what I want from the relationship? 4. Am I looking for something serious? 5. How will the friendship look after we end things?

These questions are important to reflect upon when examining the stability or value of a causal relationship. I also want to remind you that you can date someone who isn’t “the one.” There is a lot of social pressure surrounding the idea that when you date someone it has to be because you may want to marry them. That is not the case; you can absolutely date someone who you have no intention of being lifelong soulmates with. When you are in college, a big part of dating is figuring out what you like and what you do not. If the person you are seeing isn’t “the one,” you at least learned something about yourself.

Once you have figured out how you feel about the relationship, then you can decide what to do next. If you realize, “ I do not like this, and I want to end it,” then take the next steps to end it. But, if you realize you enjoy the situationship, then there is no need to end it.

Deciding to break off a casual thing can be complicated and having a serious conversation when you’re in a casual relationship can be really hard and feel awkward. We’ve all been there, and it’s nerve racking, but communicating clearly is important for your own sake and theirs. If you are ready to have a “break it off” conversation with them, there are various ways to go about it.

You can do it over text if you are very nervous; while that is not ideal, it is one way to get the conversation over with. Start the message with something like, “Hey I’ve been thinking about…” to get the ball rolling. If you are more traditional and prefer to do things in person, meeting up for coffee or going on a walk is a good way to start the conversation. Sometimes speaking your feelings can be very difficult, but once it’s over a weight will be lifted off of your shoulders.

However, if you realize that you have developed feelings for this person it is important to communicate that. Expressing your feelings is scary because you have to be vulnerable and open yourself up to hurt. Your casual partner may not reciprocate the feelings. If you want to take your casual relationship to the next level be prepared that the other person may not want that and you may feel rejected. Once you have become comfortable with being vulnerable, you can have the conversation. Meeting up for coffee or grabbing drinks will probably be the easiest way to go about it. The start of the conversation will always be awkward, but you just have to bite the bullet. You use starter phrases like “So I have been thinking about our relationship” or “How do you like where things are going with us.” Again, it will not be easy but it will be worth it.

Overall, when it comes to knowing if you should break off a casual relationship, being honest is the key ingredient. Casual relationships are fun and easy, but they can get complicated — especially when you're friends with that person. Knowing yourself and your feelings is important to preserve your own well-being and the other person’s.

Aisha Ghorashiam is a Sex and

Relationships reporter at the Daily Emerald. She writes about sexual topics that pertain to college students and runs a bi-weekly column called "Asking for a Friend" where she answers students’ questions about sex and relationships. Outside of the Emerald she studies political science and psychology, in the future she hopes to work in public health Courtesy of Madi Vann programming and policy.

SPORTS

OREGON TOPS UCLA 34-31 IN ROLLERCOASTER AT THE ROSE BOWL

BY SHANE HOFFMANN • TWITTER @SHANE_HOFFMANN

PASADENA, Calif. — Troy Dye’s hands flew to his head as Anthony Brown’s second interception of the day floated into the grasp of UCLA defensive back Jay Shaw.

Minutes later, Dye jumped up and down, pointing towards the UCLA sideline as he watched Ducks cornerback DJ James streak across the field after hauling in the game-winning interception.

Beside him stood former Ducks Justin Herbert, stoic as ever, and linebacker Justin Hollins. Hollins wore a black sweatshirt, and written on the back in white lettering read, “I miss gamedays.”

After Oregon’s 34-31 rollercoaster of a win against UCLA, they all must have.

The duo of Herbert and Dye relived their college days in the very stadium where they ended: the Rose Bowl. They watched as the Ducks put together a victory that could go a long way in a potential return to this exact field this winter. A win that keeps the Ducks in the Playoff hunt for yet another week.

“They’re just resilient. They just keep coming, and they truly believe that there’s no play, no circumstance, no bad call, no injury that we can’t overcome,” head coach Mario Cristobal said of his team.

Dye’s younger brother Travis scored four touchdowns, and Oregon ripped off a 34-3 run after spotting UCLA a 14-0 lead early in the first half. Then, after Brown put together his most explosive game of the year, he salted away a double-digit lead with a pair of fourth quarter interceptions, leaving Oregon’s defense to decide the game.

Kayvon Thibodeaux was the playmaker Oregon’s defense has lacked in weeks past. Available for the entirety of the afternoon for just the second time this year, the edge rusher collected nine tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and two sacks.

“There is always one more play, one more opportunity to showcase the work that we put in on Tuesday and Wednesday,” Thibodeaux said. “Our backs were against the wall. We had to come out and fight, show our grit.”

With just over a minute left, Thibodeaux landed a hit on UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson –– which sent him to the sideline and his backup Ethan Garbers into the game.

James, who lost his spot in the rotation after an off-the-field legal incident in the offseason, snagged his first career interception to stop UCLA’s lead from snowballing in the first quarter, then caught the game’s most important ball from Garbers with 48 seconds remaining, securing Oregon’s win.

James didn’t let go of the ball he picked off. Still holding it, he ran across the field and into a swarm of teammates. As he finally made his way off the field, he gripped it tight in his left hand, embracing Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens.

Herbert must have been jealous watching Oregon’s offensive game plan. Offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead dialed up screen pass after screen pass, gashing a blitz-happy Bruins defense and between the second and third quarters, the Ducks scored four touchdowns on as many possessions.

“[UCLA] is chaotic,” Cristobal said. “They bring pressure from all over the place. It looks like ‘Star Wars.’ There’s just stuff everywhere. And you got to block it and you got to beat it.”

“We knew that some holes would be open for the pass game, and we had to take advantage of them,” Brown said. “We did it today. It was good to come fullcircle.”

UCLA’s head coach Chip Kelly stubbornly stuck with his conference-leading run game. It went nowhere except a season-low 110 rush yards on 2.4 yards per carry.

Moorhead, meanwhile, just let the hot hand cook.

Brown finished with a season-high 296 passing yards at a 74% clip and added 85 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Before his late-game interceptions soiled what looked to be a turning point in the quarterback’s highly criticized season, Brown threw some of his best — and deepest — throws of the season. At one point, completing 11 straight passes.

“We knew that some holes would be open for the pass game, and we had to take advantage of them. We did it today. It was good to come full-circle,” Brown said. “I should have been playing like this for a while, but the fact that it came in a big moment was important.”,” Brown said.

Cristobal will take the good — Oregon’s defense standing tall throughout the afternoon and holding a potent UCLA offense to just 352 total yards — with the bad — two uncharacteristic turnovers from a quarterback who seemed to find his stride at times.

Even with the man who revolutionized college offenses — and brought Oregon to its first national championship — on the opposing sideline, Oregon had the more dynamic offense Saturday. Oregon got its playmakers in space, and the Ducks combination of speed and power prevailed.

While they're prone to chunk plays through the air, the Ducks’ defense is full of star-studded playmakers who continue to prevail in late-game situations.

Oregon just needs to put it all together now. And, if the win in Pasadena is any indication, once the Ducks get out of their own way, they’ll be just fine.

(Courtesy UCLA Athletics)