Following a two-year closure, Kalapuya Ilihi, a residence hall, is set to open in fall 2025 for the 2025 to 2026 academic school year.
Kalapuya Ilihi, which originally opened in 2017, temporarily closed in July 2023 to fix structural issues and cracks in several walls, The Daily Emerald reported. At the time, the University of Oregon filed a $7.5 million lawsuit against the construction companies that helped build the hall.
According to UO’s website, features of Kalapuya Ilhi, which is named for the Indigenous
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How Stephanie Craig, a seventh-generation basket weaver, challenges historical standards in pursuit of 21st century authenticity
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In 2025, the pursuit of truth is a ChatGPT search query. For anthropological consultant and seventh-generation basket weaver Stephanie Craig, the waves of AI induced noise are just another backdrop in her 20 year journey of preserving Indigenous history and facing discomfort in pursuit of truth.
Craig, a descendant of Santiam and Yoncalla, Takelma, Cow Creek Umpqua, and Chinook, didn’t grow into her heritage until her undergraduate years at University of Oregon. She grew up in a rural non-BIPOC community where sticking with the status quo meant safety.
Craig attributes the parental decision to conceal their culture largely to the generational trauma endured by her mother. “My mom grew up on the reservation in Grand Ronde during the time of termination. We didn’t have Federal recognition, so she got a lot of harassment,” she said.
The Termination Era (1953-1970) was a period when the government, in pursuit of the natural resources controlled by the tribes, revoked the sovereignty of Indigenous nations. Followed by numerous efforts to erase their identities and Americanize the nations, the government forced the previously independent communities to assimilate into American cultures and ideologies. While the
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Even if you don’t like the church, you can appreciate Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ belief that the Catholic Church was intended to serve, advocate for human rights and defend those who could not defend themselves changed people’s minds about the church. For that, he should be respected by world citizens, Catholic or not.
By Claire Nowicki Opinion Columnist
When a pope is elected, they choose a papal name. When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope, he chose Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi — a saint most known for serving the poor, humility and devotion to protecting nature.
The saint’s name would be symbolic of who Pope Francis was: a pope for the poor, defender of migrants’ rights, a climate activist and a voice for the voiceless.
Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne stated, “Pope Francis became one of the most consequential popes in history, and not just because he was in many ways a radical and a hero to liberals (without himself being a liberal).”
“Francis fiercely rebuked the ‘globalization of indifference’ and the ‘idolatry’ of money.”
Dionne adds that Francis “condemned a focus on ‘personal, community or national identity’ when it failed to affirm the ‘infinite dignity of all.’”
Pope Francis appealed to so many because he believed the Catholic Church to be an institu-
tion to serve the people, not command them. He sought to return to the roots of Catholic teachings, not the attire flair or bureaucratic side of it all.
I spoke with a pastor from the St. Thomas More Newman Center, Fr. Jordan Bradshaw, on Pope Francis’ legacy.
“A significant part of his papacy is that he would go to prisons, or he would wash the feet of people who felt displaced, such as the poor. And that left a deep impression on people. In fact, before he died, one of the things he said was that he was sad he was not going to be able to do that this year due to his health,” Bradshaw said.
Bradshaw noted that he had the opportunity to meet Francis and shake his hand. He said that “when you were with him, even in my very own brief time, you were the center of his attention. At this moment, this was who he was looking at, and this is who he was addressing. He was present.”
In 2013, when asked about gay priests, Pope Francis said, “If someone is gay and is searching for the Lord and has good will, then who am I to judge him?”
For some, this may seem far from “revolutionary,” and no one — especially a public figure — is ever found perfect, but Francis changed people’s perceptions of what the Catholic Church is for.
He appointed numerous new cardinals and bishops who share the idea that the pope should be like a pastor, not a politician, and many of them will play a role in electing the next pope.
He set a new tone for the church, even if it did not directly change doctrine or policy.
Some liberal Catholics may argue that’s the least he can do, but if you take a look at 2000
years of the Catholic Church’s history, I argue that’s the most any pope has done.
I do not dismiss the actions of the church and its problematic scandals of the 2000s, but Francis, as representative for 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, made the papacy not just a symbol, but an agent of defending human rights, serving the world and respecting all people.
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Dumping a bucket of ice water over your head helps fight mental health issues
The University of South Carolina Speak Your MIND Ice Bucket Challenge is more than just a social media trend; it has realworld benefits besides laughing at your friends
By Leo Heffron Opinion Columnist
Students across the University of Oregon’s campus — and throughout Eugene — are bringing attention to mental health struggles by dumping buckets of freezing water over their heads. The USC Speak Your MIND Ice Bucket Challenge — an initiative led by the student group called Mental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) — has taken the internet by storm, with celebrities like former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and TikTok star Brooke Monk joining in.
With so many participating, it can look performative. Why should we sacrifice our warmth and dryness?
About a week ago, I was nominated for this challenge. At first, I thought it was a second coming of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
However, viewing the challenge from the outside, I didn’t realize the real, tangible change that participating in this challenge could create.
In March, a student-led group from the University of South Carolina called MIND started this movement, encouraging participation through Instagram. Their goal was simple: raise a few hundred dollars for mental health awareness.
Today, the challenge has raised over $380,000, all going toward Active Minds, a large youth mental health nonprofit, based in the U.S.
Still, some remain unsure about the challenge’s legitimacy.
“I wasn’t sure about the impact at first,” Ike Hutchinson said. Hutchinson is a junior and business major at UO who recently participated. “But I did it for those around me affected by mental health.”
$380,000 sounds like a lot, but it’s just a start. We must keep participating and spreading the word.
According to the World Health Organization, one in seven adolescents aged 10 to 19 experiences a mental health disorder. Think of all the young people you know; chances are, several are struggling.
The USC Speak Your MIND Ice Bucket Challenge is also very accessible: all you need is a bucket, water and a way to post online.
For UO junior and computer science major Cooper Sevigny, the challenge carries deeper meaning. He recently lost a best friend to mental health struggles and shared why the movement matters.
“This challenge humanizes us,” Sevigny said. “No one is invulnerable to freezing cold water, just like no one is invulnerable to feelings of depression
and frustration. We always seek help for physical injuries but often ignore mental ones.”
This challenge gives visibility to injuries we don’t always see.
The money raised empowers more than 500 Active Minds chapters to host guest speakers, run workplace workshops and distribute crucial mental health resources.
Although this movement might feel distant at first, it touches more lives than we realize. Who could you help by sharing one silly, shivering video?
So grab a bucket, take the plunge and Speak Your MIND.
And as Sevigny said, “Even being able to laugh and be silly is beneficial for everyone involved.”
Leo is an opinion columnist for the Daily Emerald. He is a third-year student studying journalism and Spanish. Leo enjoys writing about many topics, but fashion and social media are his favorites.
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Guys and Dolls opens at the Actors Cabaret of Eugene
Complete with gamblers, showgirls and sweet performances, Tthe Non-Stop Players bring the classic musical to life
Byl Claire Coit Arts & Culture Writer
On the last weekend of April, The NonStop Players performed their opening weekend show of “Guys and Dolls” at the Actor’s Cabaret and Annex in downtown Eugene. Directed by Karen K. Olsen and put on by The Non-Stop Players, the show is well worth buying a ticket for.
“Guys and Dolls” tells the story of two romantic struggles: the first between a showgirl, Miss Adelaide, and a craps game manager, Nathan Detroit. Detroit runs from married life throughout the show, to the dismay of Miss Adelaide. The second is between traveling gambler, Sky Masterson, and local mission worker, Sarah Brown. Masterson enters a bet with Detroit that he can get the lovely Miss Brown to accompany him to Havana, Cuba.
The show is full of ups and downs, as the characters balance love and their own ambitions in 1950s New York City. With enthusiastic dance numbers and charming leads, the show is a hard one to pull off. Although they had a few rough moments –– particularly with the ensemble crew ––The Non-Stop Players still performed the show well.
The quaint dinner theatre venue provided a great setting for the classic romantic comedy musical. Viewers could enjoy dinner before the show, followed by dessert and drinks as the actors performed the show on stage.
The intimate setting was lovely, making visitors feel like they were part of the show as they watched actors on stage perform. For Eugene locals looking for a great place to spend a weekend evening, I would suggest trying out the Actor’s Cabaret. It’s a lovely venue with kind staff and good service. Who doesn’t love dinner with a show?
Despite the lack of onstage chemistry between Brown (Hannah Rudkin) and Masterson (Spencer Williams), their performances together were sweet and full of laughs.
A highlight for the two actors was Rudkin’s drunken rendition of “If I Were A Bell.” Williams chased her character around the stage, keeping her from toppling over into the audience. Rudkin’s angel-esque voice echoed through the the-
Ballet Fantastique’s “Aladdin: The Rock Opera” brings dreams to stage
Ballet Fantastique presents “Aladdin: The Rock Opera” with music from Queen over Mother’s Day weekend
By Seira Kitagawa Arts & Culture Writer
Aladdin was a childhood superhero for Patrico Di Stabile, the guest artist who is to perform as Aladdin at Ballet Fantastique’s showing of “Aladdin: The Rock Opera.”
“Girls have Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, and we have Aladdin,” Di Stabile said, “I want to be a superhero to the children who come.”
Di Stabile said he loves the story, and he can resonate with it too. “Aladdin was very poor, so he thought he had to be someone else; but in the end, Jasmine and him both learned that they just had to be themselves.”
ater, bringing Sarah Brown to life on stage.
The true highlight of the show was the other lovable bickering couple: Jillian Vogel as Miss Adelaide and Hayden Shoop as Nathan Detroit. They pulled off the heated, love-filled arguments well and had impeccable comedic timing during their time on stage together. Shoop and Vogel’s respective performances were both right on the money, bringing “Guys and Dolls” to life beyond a reasonable doubt.
Vogel as Miss Adelaide enamored the crowd as she whined, cried, giggled and sneezed her way across the stage. A personal favorite of mine was “Adelaide’s Lament” during the first act, as she waited for her fiancée to finally commit to marriage. Her vocal creativity and range as Miss Adelaide truly shone. She was a delight to see.
Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Garett Poncho) and Benny Southstreet (Reece Miller-Reynolds) were also a charming pair on stage, delivering fun musical numbers and quick banter as they prepared for the craps game ahead. Although there were some stumbles from the ensemble crew, these leads brought “Guys and Dolls” to life, embodying their characters with grace and accuracy.
My personal favorite part of the show was the work done behind the scenes. The sets were creatively done, cleverly morphing the stage at the Actors Cabaret into different parts of old New York City. The costumes were show-stopping, embodying the characters and the time period perfectly. The choreography made great use of the space and showed immense creativity. My sincerest applause goes to the crew; their work shone brightly on stage Saturday, April 26.
Overall, I would recommend seeing the show. Shortcomings can be overcome, and the show is well worth it for the laughs and lovable energy the cast brought to the stage.
“Guys and Dolls” will be onstage May 2-4, and May 9-11 at the Actors Cabaret and Annex of Eugene. For tickets and more information, visit their website.
Over Mother’s Day weekend, Ballet Fantastique will perform “Aladdin: The Rock Opera” with Queen’s music.
Ballet and music by Queen – Di Stabile himself said it was an unexpected combo, but he has explored ways that the character of Aladdin can be expressed through Queen’s music.
Hannah Bontrager, the executive director at the Ballet Fantastique and choreographer-producer for the show, said Queen’s music is “operatic, powerful and full of emotional depth. It tells stories that resonate,” she said. “While it’s not Mozart or Beethoven, Queen’s music is just as timeless. It’s artistic, accessible and unforgettable – just the kind of work we strive to create.”
One of Di Stabile’s favorite songs in the performance is “You Take My Breath Away,” which is the song where Aladdin and Jasmine get to dance for the first time in the show. He said the harmony in the song is amazing and recommended listening to it with headphones so “you will fly.”
The song’s musical elements — melody, rhythm, lyrics and overall flow — bring the listeners a unique musical experience.
Another song Di Stabile is excited for is “Good Old-Fashioned Lover boy,” where Aladdin dances a solo. He likes the meaning of the song, and said it helps him keep up stamina since he is on the stage almost all the time during the show. Before a whole day of rehearsal, he goes to the gym
by the studio to build the stamina he needs to dance through the show as Aladdin.
Di Stabile is from Argentina, which he said has one of the best arts and sports programs in the world. He grew up doing musical theater and used to dislike ballet lessons until it finally began to click. He attended the School of Teatro Colón — one of the most prestigious ballet and arts schools in South America and the world — at the age of 14. He would wake up at 5 a.m. and start training around 7:30 a.m. The school provided everything for free, which gave him the opportunity to receive world-class training without jeopardizing his family’s financial situation.
Di Stabile moved to the United States four years ago and is currently on a tour around the world, performing in more than 15 countries. He is now in Eugene to deliver this unique collaboration of ballet and Queen at Ballet Fantastique.
Di Stabile’s good friend and former roommate, Jacob Amey, will be on the show as his friend, the monkey Abu. Isabelle Bloodgood will be Jasmine on Saturday, and Jenavieve Hernandez will be Jasmine on Sunday’s show.
The tickets are available through the Hult Center website, ranging from $22$120 and $15-$65 for students and youth. Shows will be on Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 11 at 2:30 p.m.
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Patrico Di Stabile, playing the role of Aladdin, celebrates his newly established prince status. Ballet Fantastique: Aladdin in the Ballet Fantastique studios on April 26.
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Guest dancer Patrico Di Stabile playing the role of Aladdin, discovering the magical lamp.
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Oregon acrobatics and tumbling finishes season with three event titles, national championship loss
The Ducks walked the line between satisfaction and disappointment in 2025, scored an seven-year high under head coach Taylor Susnara but suffered their final defeat at the hands of a well-known foe
By Owen Murray Sports Reporter
The line between satisfaction and disappointment is thin.
It’s one that Oregon acrobatics and tumbling drew on the mat when it made a run to the 2025 NCATA National Championship…and lost. It’s now been 11 years since the Ducks have taken home the sport’s ultimate prize — and more than four since they’ve beaten rivals and 10-time reigning champions Baylor University, to whom they lost in the final.
Yes, the Ducks won seven meets, took home a trio of individual event titles and boosted two athletes to All-American nods. They hit their highest score in seven years in their final meet of the regular season.
But no, they didn’t get the team national title that they’ve now been chasing for more than a decade.
In that sense, then, this season may go with all the rest: an all-but-dominant campaign where Oregon was better most of the teams — as it’s usually been, better than all but one.
Of course there was satisfaction — “I’m really, really proud of how they competed this weekend,” Oregon head coach Taylor Susnara said after the Ducks’ loss to Baylor.
The line is thin, though, and there was disappointment, too.
Susnara said before the season that she wanted to, “knock (Baylor and coach Felecia Mulkey) down here soon.” Oregon took three swings at the Bears — and landed wide left, right and left again. They got close, but never landed their knockout blow.
It was, though, a new level of success for Susnara, who completed her fourth season as the head coach in Eugene with six total ranked victories and a second career national championship meet appearance.
Both the senior class — the first to spend their entire career in Susnara’s program — and the freshmen, who earned multiple weekly awards throughout the season, anchored the program’s present and future. Two of the seniors, Alexis Giardina and Blessyn McMorris, were Oregon’s All-Americans; Giardina earned her second career honor, while McMorris returned from a junior season spent on the sidelines with an Achilles injury to receive her first.
Oregon’s standout performances, a bestsince-2021 score (281.205 points) against Morgan State University in its first meet and then a best-since-2018 total (283.305) at Baylor on the final day of the regular season, showcased a ceiling that hadn’t yet been hit under Susnara, either.
Neither was the “meet of our lives” that she said before the postseason Oregon would need for a title, but it was more than the Ducks had ever achieved under her leadership.
Oregon’s 2025 season — one of unprecedented but not-yet-ultimate heights — is in the books.
In 2026, the chase is the same: constant pursuit of one of collegiate sports’ greatest dynasties.
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What comes next for Oregon baseball?
The Ducks made a statement with a sweep of the Beavers. Now what?
By Brady Ruth Sports Editor
Hats off to the Oregon pitching staff.
The No. 3 Oregon State Beavers came into PK Park for a three-game series in late April and left without any wins and a grand total of five runs. Two days later, the Ducks went into Corvallis, sparked a comeback and left with another 8-4 win.
The No. 3 ranked Beavers scored nine runs in four games against Oregon. The pitching was elite. Lefty Grayson Grinsell threw seven stellar innings in Friday’s 4-2 series-opening win. Jason Reitz threw six dominant innings on Sunday in a narrow 3-2 victory. One of the best offenses in baseball had nothing to show for a four-game set.
The offense was just as good, especially on Saturday and Tuesday.
Oregon clobbered 10 homers in four games against OSU, four from Jacob Walsh, two from Mason Neville, one from Dominic Hellman, two from Maddox Molony and one from Ryan Cooney.
“We hit the long ball today,” head coach Mark Wasikowski said after Saturday’s 13-1 win. “We got guys on and were able to capitalize on some mistakes that were up in the zone, which was good.”
“It puts pressure on the other team and puts pressure on the
pitcher,” Neville said. “They don’t want to pitch to us, it seems like.”
After some ugly losses earlier in the month, Wasikowski said his team is frustrated, knowing it’s better than its record would indicate. He told the media he had a lot of “unhappy guys in the clubhouse.”
“We’ve got a good record,” Wasikowski said on Friday. “We’ve got a really good record and all that kind of stuff, but (we) still feel that we’re way better than what we’ve shown on a consistent basis.”
After Sunday’s victory in Corvallis, Wasikowski gave an update.:
“That’s a good team we played,” Wasikowski said. “We were able to win today and get a couple more on the weekend. I think that was probably good for our guys to see that we can win in a lot of different ways.”
The Ducks have nine more conference games to be played, crucial ones that will decide their standing and seeing for the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska in late May.
If Oregon can be a top-four seed in the tournament, they’ll have a major advantage: the ability to lose a game and still stay alive in the tournament.
The Ducks face Michigan State on the road, Washington at home and Iowa on the road to end their conference season. They need to be on top of their game, just as they were when they dealt the Beavers an embarrassing four-game sweep.
(Julia Massai/ Emerald) Maddox Maloney (9) and Ryan Cooney (12) exchange between second and third base. The Oregon Ducks hosts the Oregon State Beavers at PK Park in Eugene on April. 25 2025.
