6-12-23 Emerald Media Group - Photo Edition

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LETTER FROM THE PHOTO EDITOR

NEWSROOM

EDITOR IN CHIEF

Hannarose McGuinness

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Brandon Roth

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Sarah Matlick

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Krista Kroiss

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Aaron Heisen

Mojo Hill

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Emma J Nelson

Sophia Cossette

PHOTO EDITOR

Maddie Stellingwerf

SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

Ian Enger

DESIGN EDITOR

Liz Blodgett

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Amanda Lurey

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Dylan Farrell

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Troy Munson

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Jennifer Singh

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Julia Stalnaker

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I write this message bittersweetly, as I finally must come to terms with my time at the Emerald ending. The four years I’ve spent on this desk have allowed me to experience some of the most impactful moments of my life, and surrounded me with people I can now proudly call my best friends and greatest inspirations. The 2022-23 school year was one of a kind, mainly because it was the first full year I, and many others in my year, were able to experience college with some sense of “normalcy”. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my time at UO, it’s that there’s no such thing as normal. Each year has been vastly different from the last, and these changes are exhausting, but exhilarating. While it’s true every ending is a new beginning, it can be hard to accept when those ends finally come around. But to persevere through these changes is pure resilience, and there is no other word I’d use to describe the photographers I was lucky enough to work with this year.

Despite any roadblocks faced, my team remained dedicated to telling the stories that need to be told and produced some of the finest imagery I’ve seen in my time here. Serving as photo editor for my final year of schooling was an immense honor, and though I leave begrudgingly, there’s no doubt that the desk will be in good hands as I pass the baton over to two of the most driven people I know, Molly McPherson and Jonathon Suni, who will serve as co-editors. Along with me, four other members of the desk are graduating and embarking on their next journey. Ian Enger, Skyler Davis, Liam Sherry and Ali Watson are headed nowhere but up, and having the privilege to work alongside them is something I’d never trade. Kemper Flood and Kai Kanzer will be returning to the desk next year, and watching their growth over this year has been incredible. As my final note, I’d like to share a quote that has always stuck with me, but means even more now than ever. As Joan Didion once said, “You have to pick the places you don’t walk away from.”

- Maddie Stellingwerf

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LENS

JONATHAN SUNI MOLLY MCPHERSON KAI KANZER ALI WATSON

SKYLAR DAVIS IAN ENGER

KEMPER FLOOD LIAM SHERRY

The crowd cheers after Oregon Ducks score a touchdown. Oregon Ducks take on the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Oct. 22, 2022. (Ali Watson/Emerald)

Ducks Head Coach Dan Lanning shouts at Oregon player Noah Sewell (1). The University of Oregon Ducks hosted the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on November 12th, 2022 for game 10 of the 2022 season. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

“No Pike, we’re on strike!” reads a protestor’s sign amongst the crowd on November 18, 2022 during a union strike at the EMU Starbucks. (Ali Watson/Emerald)

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders joined Oregon’s Democratic party leaders at the University of Oregon’s Erb Memorial Union for a rally in support of Oregon Democrat Gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek, on Thursday, Oct., 27, 2022. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

BEST OF FALL

Gates and caution tape warn onlookers of the potential danger that lays in the fire debris. The Patterson House apartment complex is locked down after catching fire in the early hours of Sep. 5, 2022 in Eugene, Ore. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Duck fans raise their hands in support during the game against the University of Washington Huskies. The University of Oregon Ducks hosted the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on November 12, 2022 for game 10 of the 2022 season. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

The University of Oregon Ducks hosted the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on November 12, 2022 for game 10 of the 2022 season. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

Ducks Seven McGee (7) hands the ball off to a referee after making a play. Oregon Ducks take on the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Oct. 22, 2022. (Ali Watson/Emerald)

Oregon candidate for Governor, Tina Kotek, smiles as she introduces Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to a cheering crowd. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

BEST OF WINTER

Kristine Mushkevych smiles as she uses a heat gun, the more modern way, to remove the wax from a fully dyed egg. Pysanka is a traditional Ukrainian art form that has a lot of cultural and historical significance. Featured artist, Kristine Mushkevych, led a Pysanka event in the Museum of Cultural and Natural History Museum Galleria on Mar. 5, 2023. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

From left to right: Kalia Storer (vocals/bass), Jack Havrilla (guitar), Carl Taylor (guitar) and Kyle Kraft (Drums). Growing Pains discuss the release of their longawaited sophomore project: “Thought I Heard Your Car”on Feb. 17, 2023. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Claire Porter stands center of the group. Porter led the workshop and taught the attendees the choreography for the dance. K.Aire K-Pop Dance Crew held a dance workshop in the Student Recreation Center on Feb. 17, 2023. The group learned a choreographed dance to ENHYPHEN’s song ParadoXXX Invasion. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Luna McKusick dances beside Harper Wheeler as they sing “Human” by dodie. Synesthesia A Showcase of the Senses took place in Global Scholars Hall on Mar. 13, 2023. The showcase was comprised of students who are in the Performing Artists Collective residential community on campus. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Ducks Endiya Rogers fouls Charlisse LegerWalker. Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Cougars in Eugene, Ore. (Ali Watson/Emerald)

Ducks that Funk performs as the first act of the showcase. Synesthesia A Showcase of the Senses took place in Global Scholars Hall on Mar. 13, 2023. The showcase was comprised of students who are in the Performing Artists Collective residential community on campus. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

BEST OF WINTER

Tim Black, the Winter Strategies Coordinator at St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, stands inside First United Methodist, Egan Youth Site. The site pictured is located on A St. in Springfield Ore. Egan Warming Centers serve as night shelters for houseless individuals; the centers are only open on nights projected to be below 30 F. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Oregon’s Gabby Cleveland (06) runs out after being called during the starting lineup announcements. The Oregon Ducks Lacrosse team take on the Niagara Purple Eagles at Papé Field in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 18, 2023 (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Recently passed Oregon ballot Measure 114 was supposed to tighten gun laws in Oregon, but the Measure is being blocked by state courts completely pending a full trial. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

Three protesters stand in front of the east entrance of Matthew Knight Arena. Protesters gather outside Matthew Knight Arena to oppose the Professional Bull Riders event taking place inside the arena, on Feb. 18, 2023. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Will Richardson (0) gets his arm grabbed while trying to get hold of the ball. The Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team takes on the Stanford Cardinal at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 4, 2023 (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

TOP 5 PHOTOS OF 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

BY MOLLY MCPHERSON

The band play several songs as an encore to the crowd at McDonald Theatre. Tennis, an Indie-Pop band from Denver, Colorado, played at the McDonald Theatre in downtown Eugene, Ore., on April 24, 2023 as a part of their Pollen Tour.

BY SKYLAR DAVIS

Reese Gold looks through a vinyl collections pointing out his favorite records.

BY LIAM SHERRY

The College Gameday crew reacts after Lee Corso dawns the duck head and announces Oregon as his choice to win the game. Oregon hosts College Gameday bright and early on the Lillis lawn October 22, 2022 before their game against no.9 UCLA.

BY SKYLAR DAVIS

BY MADDIE STELLINGWERF

Karen O, the lead singer of New York punk band “the Yeah Yeah Yeahs”, takes a gulp of water and spits it out between the first two songs of their set.

Jemele Hill fields questions from Dr. Chatman throughout the one on one Q&A. Jemele Hill visits the University of Oregon as the 2023 Black History Month Keynote Speaker.

BEST OF SPRING

The N.E.S.T. sells a variety of vintage clothing and focuses their priority on Duck gear from across the decades. The Neighborhood Sustainability Team, known as N.E.S.T., is a vintage shop near the University of Oregon campus run by two UO alumni. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

Tennis is a husband-and-wife duo comprised of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley. Tennis played at the McDonald Theatre in downtown Eugene, Ore., on April 24, 2023, as a part of their Pollen Tour. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

A patron looks at jewelry hanging on the frame of the tent. The ASUO Street Faire happens twice a year, once during the fall term and once during the spring term. This year, the Street Faire is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 10 through May 12. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

The PBR Unleash the Beast tour takes a stop at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb 18, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

CROSSWORD

3 Adjusted to, as a thermostat

4 “No medals for me this time”

5 Social standard

6 __ shu pork

7 Idolize

8 Sat at a light, say

9 The “S” of OSHA 10 Doc’s gp. 11 Theater seating section 12 Disdainful lip curl

41 Lakeside boat rental

42 Kia subcompact

47 Groups of eight

49 Miami hoopsters

50 Likely to err

51 __ charge: entry fee

52 Pests that may prompt a visit to the vet

53 Yard sticks?

54 Armrest occupier

55 Oklahoma’s second-largest city

56 Small stream

57 “Siddhartha” novelist Hermann

in undercooked meat

30 Tach stat

31 Parseghian of Notre Dame football fame

61 Croft played by Angelina Jolie

63 Craft kit letters

65 Morning moisture

BEST OF SPRING

Eugene Bhangra performed traditional Bollywood dance. The Asian Night Market is celebrated in downtown Eugene, Ore., on May 25, 2023. (Kemper Flood/Emerald).

Portland-based rapper, Amine, headlines the University of Oregon’s spring concert “Downpour”. ASUO hosts the spring concert at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Oregon reliever Austin Anderson (30) makes his Ducks debut after he finished 2-0 with 3 saves and a 0.68 ERA at Umpqua CC. The University of Oregon Ducks defeat Xavier University 3-2 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on February 17th, 2023. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

A man stands with his sign in the middle of the amphitheater as counter-protesters stand behind him. Anti-abortion protestors are met with counter-protesters outside the Erb Memorial Union on May 5th, 2023. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This week’s editor’s picks...

JUNE 18

Eugene Juneteenth

The Juneteenth Celebration Eugene is hosting their 3rd annual event at Alton Baker Park

To commemorate and remember African American freedom from slavery on June 19, 1865, the Juneteenth Celebration Eugene will be hosting the holiday at Alton Baker Park. The event will have an array of entertainment such as Xcape Dance Company, public speaker and educator Nate Jackson, singer Amiia Nectar and many more dancers, singers and performers. There will also be many Black-owned businesses at the event to support. The UO Black Alumni will be sponsoring the event, providing students and alumni the opportunity to connect. The event will take place on Sunday from 12-7 p.m.

JUNE 14-20

MFA Art Exhibition 2023

Check out the thesis projects of 5 MFA artists at the JSMA

To celebrate the centennial year of the MFA program at the University of Oregon, five artists from the program have created pieces of various mediums to put in their thesis show called “Fever Dream”. Since it is a milestone celebration, the exhibit will be showcased at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum to be accessible to all students and community members. The pieces include Lily Wau Brennan and Anastasiya Gutnik’s video projections, Mary Evans and David Pena’s sculptures and Will Zeng’s paintings. The event will take place on Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Thursday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. It will also be open to the public on graduation day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

JUNE 16 - JULY 8

Rent

The Actors Cabaret of Eugene will be putting on a rendition of the musical Rent throughout the month.

The musical phenomena Rent is in Eugene at the Actors Cabaret for the first time. Rent was created by playwright Jonathan Larson and unfortunately passed away 10 days before its debut. Rent takes place during the 1980s at the height of the AIDS epidemic, expansion of the War on Drugs program and Ronald Reagan’s administration. People should visit the performance if they haven’t had the chance to see it in person or if they want to see a new production of it by local actors. The doors open on Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. and on Sunday, June 18 and 25 at 12:30 p.m.