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The average University of Oregon student graduates with almost $25,000 in debt, so it’s never too early to start saving (or, at the very least, avoiding overdraft fees on your bank statement).

We don’t have the secret to financial wellbeing, but you won’t have to venture far beyond 13th Avenue to snag free stuff. The surrounding Eugene community is well aware of the college student’s wallet woes, and a small portion of your tuition dollars gets recycled into free resources. Here’s a sampling of places where you can get freebies with just a flash of your student ID card.

Food: Student Food Pantry, 1329 E. 19th Ave. Starting Oct. 1, the Student Food Pantry can help restock your fridge. Hosted by the Episcopal Campus Ministry, the pantry is located in the garage next to the ECM House on East 19th Avenue between Onyx and Emerald Streets. On Thursdays from 4-6 p.m., the pantry is open to university students. A volunteer will act as your “shopping assistant” through the pantry, which is organized according to the food pyramid. Options include a variety of canned goods, fresh vegetables, bread, rice, pasta and dairy products.

Rides: Safe Ride: 541-346-7433, ext. 2 Put this into your phone favorites. Safe Ride, a student-operated shuttle service, can give you a free ride within a three-mile radius of campus. Call them anytime between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.

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on the weekends. It’s only available to students, faculty and staff of the university. You must be in a group of three or fewer people. It’s a good idea to call and leave a voicemail before 6 p.m.; volunteers usually give around 60 rides per night. Make sure you don’t keep your ride waiting more than five minutes beyond your scheduled time, or you might lose it.

DDS: 541-346-7433, ext. 1 If Safe Ride’s booked, or if you’re too broke to call a cab after a night of libations, the Designated Driver Shuttle —DDS for short — is your best bet.

DDS operates on a slightly shifted timetable compared to Safe Ride (10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. every day of the week), and it’s first-come, first-serve.

Once you call, you’ll be given a time range for a ride, usually about 20-40 minutes.

Entertainment: Museum of Natural and Cultural History History, 1680 E. 15th Ave. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 1430 Johnson Ln. These museums are perfect for some rainy day entertainment or to fill time between classes.

Visit the Museum of Natural and Cultural History behind the law school and see the hundreds of thousands of fossils, archaeological objects and biological specimens the museum has been collecting since the late 1800s. Or visit

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the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in front of the Knight Library and view the massive collections, diverse exhibits and internationally recognized masterpieces temporarily displayed at the museum. The Schnitzer recently acquired a collection of post-war Japanese prints that will be on display during fall term.

Academics: The Teaching and Learning Center, 68 PLC Need someone to proofread your paper before you turn it in? The Teaching and Learning Center offers several free tutoring programs to UO students. Drop-in workshops cover grammar basics and essay revisions. Struggling with a math or physics assignment? TLC also offers math workshops. Most of the programs are taught by students, so if you’re confident in any subject and interested in becoming a tutor, you can apply online.

Need someone to proofread your paper before you turn it in? The Teaching and Learning Center offers several free tutoring programs to UO students. Drop-in workshops cover grammar basics and essay revisions. Struggling with a math or physics assignment? TLC also offers math workshops. Most of the programs are taught by students, so if you’re confident in any subject from math and science to English and foreign language and are interested in becoming a tutor, you can apply on their website.

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LOKEY SCIENCE COMPLEX The Lokey Science Complex is a major research hub at the university spread out over ten buildings. Labs that use sensitive equipment, like nanotechnology and MRI machines, are located under a courtyard to minimize vibrations.

DEADY HALL Opened in 1876, Deady was the entire university for almost ten years. In 1977, the building was designated a National Historic Landmark.

The view from the top floor bathrooms is great.

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MILLER THEATER COMPLEX Home to the Robinson and Hope Theaters, the Miller Theater Complex shows most of the university’s drama productions. The complex will be hosting five productions this year.

MATTHEW KNIGHT ARENA The recently constructed Matthew Knight Arena hosts the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams, as well as women’s volleyball. The arena was built with a large donation from Nike founder Phil Knight, and is named after his late son.

EUGENE PIONEER CEMETERY Established in 1872, the cemetery is even older than the university.

Despite having around 5,000 graves, the cemetery is a surprisingly serene place to relax during the day. Just don’t go past sundown.

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The EMU is the center of campus, housing the Career Center, Counseling and Testing Center, the Mills International Center and much more. Currently under construction, the building is estimated to be finished in 2016.

Arguably some of the best late-night food in Eugene.

Serving tacos from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, Uly’s is great fuel for a long walk home.

Business majors will spend a lot of time in Lillis. The building was designed to be environmentally sustainable, complete with solar panels, advanced ventilation systems and low-flow bathroom fixtures.

BEALL CONCERT HALL

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OREGON HALL Oregon Hall is an important building for all your administrative needs.

The Office of Admissions, Financial Aid and the Accessible Education Center are just some of the departments in the building.

It’s also where student workers pick up their checks.

The largest library in Oregon, Knight Library, has over three million books, collections of sound recordings, government documents and microfilm of every major newspaper published since the turn of the century. The library is open 24-7 during dead week.

Located in the music building, the Beall Concert Hall has regular musical performances. The University Orchestra, Jazz classes, and senior recitals give plenty of opportunities to see live music.

The museum houses hundreds of thousands of specimens, including the world’s oldest shoes. With a focus on the Pacific Northwest, the museum has any information you’d need about the history of Oregon.

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The PE and Recreation Center is free for all UO students and provides virtually all types of workout facilities, including weights, racquetball courts, a rock wall, and much more.

A $50 million renovation last year added an aquatic center, a three court gym, and a vastly expanded fitness space.

The center of “Tracktown USA,” historic Hayward Field hosts all of Oregon’s Track and Field events.

The Olympic Track and Field Trials will be held at Hayward for the third consecutive time in 2016.

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The art museum on campus has a diverse collection of art from around the world.

Exhibits cycle through regularly, with the work of major international artists appearing frequently.

The health center offers drop in appointments for all your health needs. They have a pharmacy, a dental clinic massage and acupuncture programs, and even an x-ray facility.

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Inset: ASUO President Helena Schlegel. Above: Johnson Administration Hall.

Much like our nation’s federal government, you can separate the levels of power at the University of Oregon into three branches: administration, faculty and students.

Administration: Board of Trustees The University of Oregon Board of Trustees is a 15-person, institutional governing board consisting of alumni, faculty, staff, executive donors and one student. It has the power to select the University of Oregon president, and did so in its hiring of current UO President, Michael Schill in April. Schill sits as a non-voting, ex officio member of the board.

The BOT also approves tuition and projects totaling more than $5 million at the university.

At the last meeting in early September, board members gave the green light to five different renovation and construction projects, including the creation of a new College and Careers Building.

Faculty: University Senate The UO University Senate is mainly comprised of faculty members — 41 to be exact — and are accompanied by three administrative staff members, three classified staff members and five students from the ASUO and a research officer. The senate brings forth legislation mainly involving academics, such as student

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conduct, grading, curriculum and granting degrees. Randy Sullivan, a chemistry professor, and Bill Harbaugh, an economics professor and vocal critic of the UO administration, serve as the senate’s president and vice president, respectively.

ASUO: Student Government For the 2015-2016 school year, $223.75 of your tuition money will go to funding student groups, paying classified staff, football and basketball tickets, free rides through Lane Transit District and funding more than 160 departments and programs across campus. This is called the incidental fee (also known as the I-fee), and the Associated Students of the University of Oregon is the student-run governing board that, among other things, decides how and when to spend the nearly $16 million of revenue produced from I-fees.

ASUO is structured into three branches as well: the ASUO Executive, the ASUO Senate, and the Constitution Court.

Executive: The ASUO Executive branch has the final say on the senate’s incidental fee recommendations before it reaches the desk of the UO president. The 2015-2016 ASUO President, Helena Schlegel, along with vice presidents Francisco Morales-O’Connor and Claire Johnson,

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head the ASUO Executive branch.

In March, former ASUO President Beatriz Gutierrez, along with members of her executive staff, protested fervently as the administration passed a decision to raise resident tuition by 3.8 percent, and non-resident tuition by 3.7 percent.

Senate: Every week, 20 student senators and one freshman representative sit in meetings — open to all students — where student groups request funding for events and projects.

Last year, after a survey revealed that UO fraternity men were three times more likely to commit sexual assault, the ASUO senate passed a controversial resolution to disallow new fraternities and sorority chapters from starting up if the situation doesn’t improve. An updated survey concerning sexual violence within Fraternity and Sorority Life has yet to be released.

Constitution Court: The ASUO Constitution Court, staffed by law students, acts as arbiters over complaints against the policies of the other ASUO branches, known as “grievances,” which accuse them of not acting in accordance to the ASUO Constitution. The court is infamously kept on ice during the often-heated ASUO Elections which occur every spring.

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Your freshman year will inevitably include an abundance of firsts.

It’s your first night in your dorm, your first college class and your first time doing laundry.

But what truly makes this first week scary is the undeniable realization that your life is in motion. The purgatory of high school has ended and your decisions suddenly matter in the grand scheme of life.

This is the first time you are wholly and entirely responsible for yourself.

In the beginning, these thoughts are terrifying and doing laundry seems impossible, but your freshmen year will be unlike any other. As a tribute to my confused freshmen self, I’d like to offer some advice for your first year of college.

Take care of your body and your mind. For many, the freshman fifteen is not a myth.

Luckily for you, the University of Oregon has a fantastic Rec Center. Use it. More importantly, don’t hate yourself over a few extra pounds. Our teenage metabolisms are failing us all.

Take care of the person you share your space with. Having a roommate can be challenging, but it’s a lot of fun. Be mindful of their alone time and never assume they know your boundaries. Roommates often turn into forever friends, so be kind to them.

Don’t be too quick to judge the people you encounter. Initially, I hated some of the people I met at school that later became dear friends. Being in college will give you the opportunity to create relationships with people you may have otherwise never met.

Professors are assets. If you

like your professor when they are speaking to 300 people, you will love them outside of class. Even if you don’t have questions, visiting office hours can be extremely beneficial to you. Professors have ample knowledge and they want to help you succeed. Go to office hours often, and get to know your professors. You won’t regret it.

You will have plenty of time to complete your requirements.

Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to be undeclared. Take all the classes you’re interested in and browse your options. If you put yourself on a one-way track to a psychology degree, you may never discover that you have a passion for political science.

Your major will shape the way you view the world, so do something you love. Stop worrying about which majors have the highest starting salary.

If you love philosophy, be a philosophy major. My friends and I spent countless nights crammed in a dorm room stressing over majors. Little did we know, it is not a decision that can be made by reading descriptions.

If nothing else, be bold. Since it’s a year of firsts, it will not be flawless. Have an open mind in everything you do. We are here to learn – even when we aren’t in class. A significant portion of the knowledge you gain in the coming four years will be from your experiences. So, never shy away from an opportunity. The misadventures are as crucial as the triumphs.

Education is absolutely priceless. You have four years to figure out who you are. Enjoy all of the firsts, even as they become mundane.

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When you’re in a new city, the first thing you’ve got to do is locate the essentials.

Where are you going to grab a morning latte? What’s the first stop for late-night eats? Most importantly, what theater will be serving up your weekend entertainment for the next few years? The Eugene area is dense with choices for cinephiles, all a short walk or bus ride away from campus. Here’s a guide to theaters in the area, along with which ones will best fit your needs.

Regal Valley River Center Stadium 15 Located in the Valley River Center shopping mall, this Regal-branded multiplex is your typical big city movie experience.

The theater features expensive tickets, costly popcorn and more screens than you can shake a stick at. It also boasts the only IMAX screen in the area, an important consideration for bigger event blockbusters.

Pros: More screens equals more options. No matter your taste, it’s inevitable that something good is playing at VRC. Cons: Regal’s recent policy shift now instructs ticket takers to check all bags, meaning it’s a poor place to consider sneaking in snacks (or a nice drink).

Cinemark 17 It’s hard to tell from the active construction happening outside, but there’s still some ongoing business inside the Gateway Mall. Cinemark 17 is a solid little multiplex in the back of Springfield’s mall, surviving on a healthy customer base of local movie fans. For students, it’s worth the 20-minute EmX ride.

Pros: A matinee ticket on weekdays is just $4.50. Even a ticket for an evening weekend show at Cinemark 17 will run you less than VRC’s cheapest matinee. Those are savings that definitely add up over a stacked movie season.

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Cons: The facilities aren’t anywhere near as lavish as VRC and lack the indie charm of a local cinema.

Bijou Arts Cinemas & Bijou Metro This local chain is a must-visit for independent movie fans.

The location at 492 E. 13th Ave. presides in a repurposed church, making for a wholly unique theater experience. Meanwhile, Bijou Metro at 43 W. Broadway trades the antique aesthetic for a densely packed web of smaller screening rooms loaded with unique titles from across the world. Even fans of mainstream cinema should keep an eye on the Bijou. Paramount Studios has been known to host advance screenings out of the theater.

Pros: It has a unique selection of smaller films that you just won’t see anywhere else.

Cons: Both theaters are rather slow to rotate their selection.

The David Minor Theater A hometown favorite, the David Minor Theater has been providing cold brews alongside hot flicks for years. Doubling as a pub, the food here features grub from restaurants across the street and will put your usual multiplex nachos to shame. Local brews — including Ninkasi, Sam Bonds and Wildcraft cider — are often on tap. Prices are also the lowest in town, with $2 tickets on Sundays and Tuesdays. All ages are welcomed before 7 p.m., with a $1 student discount.

Pros: Couches and chairs make for an intimate, welcoming experience. The relaxed atmosphere makes it feel like a living room watch party rather than a standard theater experience. You’ll find cheap tickets and great eats.

David Minor Theater is located at 180 E 5th Ave in Eugene.

Cons: Selection is typically limited to second-run mainstream flicks several months after initial release, and some indies.

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This year, you can enroll in some standard courses like Political Science 101: “Modern World Governments,� or Music 125: “Understanding Music� or even History 101: “Western Civilization.�

Or you can go bananas with your financial aid and reach for more obscure choices such as PoliSci 346: “Terrorism and Weapons Proliferation,�

Music 281: “Music of the Woodstock Generation,� and History 410: “Sex in America.�

The university offers an abundance of bizarre and fascinating curricula that you wouldn’t expect as part of your typical degree audit. Here are some alternatives to spice up your schedule for the 2015-16 year.

Anthropology 199: “Anthropology and Aliens�

What goes on: Explore topics of anthropology through the study of science fiction in various forms such as print, film, and television. In addition to understanding and applying basic concepts of anthropology, students will evaluate science fiction before the 19th century, along with science fiction during and after the Industrial Revolution, the Space Age. When it’s offered: Spring 2016 Credits: 4 Hours in class per week: Not scheduled yet Prerequisites or course fees: None What instructor Philip Scher says: “This class explores how anthropology and science fiction — or, more broadly, speculative fiction — have been linked together historically as each explores ideas about culture and society. Thematic questions addressed in the class include: what is an alien?

What is ‘the human’? Could science fiction be possible without anthropology?�

Cinema Studies 230: “Remix Cultures�

What goes on: Take a unique look at our modern notion of creativity and what it means to take inspiration from others. Learn how the current state of intellectual property and copyright law conflicts with modern artists and how to navigate the legal minefield.

When it’s offered: Fall 2015 Credits: 4

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Hours in class per week: 4 Prerequisites or course fees: None What instructor Dr. Andre Sirois says: “In our culture we think of creativity as a singular effort. This course explores the notion of ideas as a collaborative effort, built from our present culture.�

Cinema Studies 399: “United States Indie Cinema�

What goes on: Explore the meaning of indie cinema through the study of the creation and industry of indie film in the United States.

Starting with Slacker (1991), professor Daniel Steinhart guides the class through recent decades, ultimately leading to the examination of modern television shows such as Transparent (2014). Students will critically think about and learn to define independent cinema in terms of production, distribution, story, and style.

When it’s offered: Fall 2015 Credits: 4 Hours in class per week: 2 Prerequisites or course fees: None What professor Steinhart says: “This class is a chance to consider how indie cinema has provided a vibrant space for people who are often marginalized by the Hollywood system. So we’ll be looking at movies by filmmakers who are female, queer and people of color. And for students interested in filmmaking, the course will introduce some of the novel ways that filmmakers get smaller-scale movies made and out into the world.�

Comparative Literature 370: “Comics, Colonialism, and Images of Empire�

What goes on: Analyze cultural representations through the graphical narratives of Tintin, Babar, Frank Miller’s “300,� Joe Sacco’s “Palestine� and Ari Folman’s “Waltz with Bashir.�

When it’s offered: Winter 2016 Credits: 4 Hours in class per week: 2 hours, 40 minutes Prerequisites or course fees: None What professor Michael Allan says: “The

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classic conundrum of Babar is the classic story of colonialism. Babar is an elephant who learns to walk on two feet and is ‘civilized’ after his encounter with an old white woman. He returns as a king to his people and trains them all on this ‘civilizing mission.’ In the character arc of the story, a noble savage takes on trappings of civilization and returns to his camp – that classic anthropological clichĂŠ.â€?

Japanese 199: “Japanese Popular Culture�

What goes on: Break down modern Japanese popular culture, from manga to emojis. Get a clearer picture of the pop culture trends that can influence our lives, all the way from Tokyo.

When it’s offered: Fall 2015 Credits: 3 Hours in class per week: 3 Prerequisites or course fees: None What professor Alisa Freedman says: “People see so much Japanese food and culture around them and want to know why this stuff has globalized. Why is it that when we think of Japan, we think of ‘Hello Kitty’?�

Journalism 412: “Understanding Disney�

What goes on: Analyze the scope of the massive Walt Disney empire, which covers properties from ESPN to Lucasfilm, theme parks to its own radio station. First homework assignment is an analysis of your personal relationship to Disney.

When it’s offered: Every term Credits: 4 Hours in class per week: 3 hours, 40 minutes Prerequisites or course fees: Journalism 201 “Media and Society� with a grade of mid-C or better What associate professor Daniel Steinhart says: “Disney owns Pixar, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm. This year, we have Inside Out, The Avengers, and Star Wars VII, so it’s actually a really interesting year to look at how Disney continues to remake itself by acquiring all these big companies.�

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THROUGH A CTIVE AGAIN Physical Education Aquatic 380: “Scuba: Underwater Digital Photography” What goes on: Students will learn both advanced diving skills and advanced photography techniques all in a modest 10-person class. The class meets once a week at the Eugene Skin Diver Shop and also includes a weekend outing for a nice break from being around campus.

When it’s offered: Fall 2015, Winter 2016 Credits: 1 Hours in class per week: 1 hour, 50 minutes Prerequisites or course fees: PEAS 368 (the basic scuba course in which one earns an open water certification). $285 course fee. Students must also bring their own mask, snorkel, fins and signal tube. Underwater cameras are provided.

Physical Education Mind-Body 101: “Meditation I” What goes on: Meditate, learn the proper etiquette behind the practice (body alignment, mental focus, relaxation, breathing pace) and take a mind vacation in this beginner-friendly class.

When it’s offered: Fall, winter and spring Credits: 1 Hours in class per week: 1 hour, 40 minutes Prerequisites or course fees: $60 What instructor Kelly Merrill says: “Students can get stressed very easily and meditation is a great tool to help balance that energy. It’s a wonderful asset that the university provides.

Everyone is coming to class to connect with a deeper part of themselves, create a sense of calm, bring balance to mind and body.”

Physical Education Outdoor Pursuits 285: “Wilderness Survival” What goes on: Learn about proper clothing and master how to survive out in the elements with lessons in outdoor safety, how to make or find shelter, and how to treat unclean water in this classroom-based course.

When it’s offered: Fall, winter and spring Credits: 1 Hours in class per week: 1 hour, 30 minutes Prerequisites or course fees: $84 What instructor Michael Strong says: “Search and rescue statistics show that it’s the first 50 hours that are the most significant for your well-

being and your survival. This course is designed around the fact that if you go on a day hike you should prepared if something goes wrong and you have to spend a day or two out there. If you do everything right, you’re going to be found.”

Physical Education Outdoor Pursuits 385: “Backcountry Cuisine” What goes on: Master “leave no trace” ethics behind outdoor cooking and baking.

When it’s offered: Fall 2015 Credits: 1 Hours in class per week: 1 hour, 30 minutes Prerequisites or course fees: $94 fee; PEO 285: “Wilderness Survival” What instructor Dustin Dawson says: “There’s no doubt that anything you make in the backcountry tastes waaaay better than in the front country. When you have a fresh-baked pizza in the backcountry, it’s pretty amazing.”

Political Science 407: “Black Lives Matter” What goes on: Centered around Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, this seminar will focus on the social movement and connect its principles to the multiple instances of police abuse, redlining, income inequality, student activism and the history of segregation in America.

When it’s offered: Winter 2016 Credits: 4 Hours in class per week: 2 hours, 40 minutes Prerequisites or course fees: None What professor Daniel HoSang says: “A lot of what the course is about is trying to show students the relationships between these events so we don’t just see it as an individual conflict between two people, but it’s connected to structures. If you think about it in that web.

Together with students we figure out what the connections are between why this happened and what can be done to address it.”

Credits: 4 Hours in class per week: 3 Prerequisites or course fees: None What instructor Dr. Catrin Rode says: “I believe that learning about how we think, judge, make decisions, respond to disasters is one of the few academic topics that teach you something fundamental about psychology but also about the way we operate in the real world.”

Spanish 248: “Spanglish” What goes on: Students will learn about the historical relationship between the Spanish and English languages as well as of the role of negative perceptions of the Spanish language and culture. The class mostly focuses on oral skills and is taught in English, Spanish and Spanglish for an authentic look into bilingual life.

When it’s offered: Winter 2016 Credits: 4 credits Hours in class per week: 2 hours, 40 minutes Prerequisites or course fees: SPAN 103 or SPAN 112 What instructor Claudia Holguín Mendoza says: “In this class we abandon the idealized notion of a ‘100% target language’ immersion experience and move towards a more realistic view of a group of learners as an emerging bilingual speech community in which it is natural to use two languages.”

Psychology 330: “Thinking” What goes on: Critically evaluate your own and other people’s thinking. Explore the psychology of thinking through intuitive thinking, decisionmaking, problem solving, making judgments, and creative thinking.

When it’s offered: Fall 2015

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DUX Bistro Location: Living Learning Center-North Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Price range: 1 to 5 points or $1.50 to $5.95 What’s there: A build-your-own sandwich bar, salad bar, and quick service cafÊ. The DUX Bistro is where you can get everything from sandwiches to espresso drinks.

Recommended dish: The chicken Caesar salad at the salad bar. At only 3 points for a half salad, you get fresh lettuce, your choice of Italian or teriyaki chicken, croutons and Caesar dressing that’s to die for.

Common Grounds Location: Hamilton Hall Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Price Range: 1 to 4 points or $1.75 to $5.95 What’s there: Soup, sandwiches, smoothies and espresso drinks. Common Grounds is one of the best places to grab coffee before an 8 a.m. class, or for post-party weekend fourth meal at 2 a.m.

Recommended dish: The legendary artichoke dip. For 3 points, you get warm artichoke dip with a side of sourdough bread, perfect for a late night study break.

Big Mouth Burrito Location: Hamilton Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Price range: 1 to 5 points or $1.90 to $6.75 What’s there: Tacos, burritos, quesadillas and just about everything that goes with chips and salsa.

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Recommended dish: Specialty nachos. For 5 points you get an entire meal of build-your-own nachos piled high with delicious nacho cheese and a fountain drink.

Fire N’ Spice Location: Hamilton Hall Hours: M-F 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Price range: 2-6 points What’s there: A Mongolian grill stir fry bar.

Customize your dish with your choice of protein, vegetables, sauce, and rice or noodles, then watch as your creation is grilled before your eyes.

Recommended dish: Pad Thai chicken stir-fry bowl. For five points, you get lo mein noodles, your choice of veggies and chicken grilled fresh to order and topped with spicy Pad Thai sauce.

Gastro Grill Location: Hamilton Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Price range: 2 to 6 points What’s there: A Mongolian grill stir-fry bar.

Customize your dish with your choice of protein, vegetables, sauce, and rice or noodles, then watch as your creation is grilled before your eyes.

Recommended dish: Pad thai chicken stir-fry bowl. For 5 points, you get lo mein noodles, your choice of veggies and chicken grilled fresh to order and topped with spicy Pad Thai sauce.

Carson Dining Location: Carson Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Price range: 5 to 6 points or $9.25 to $10.95 What’s there: All-you-can-eat buffet with

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Recommended Dish: Late night quesadillas, made with pepper jack cheese and grilled to perfection, are the perfect study break snack. Add Tapatio for maximum flavor.

Fresh MarketcafĂŠ Location: Global Scholars Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Price range: 1 to 5 points or $1.75 to $5.95 What’s there: A quick service cafÊ, sushi bar, pasta bar, and deli-style case filled with everything from chicken strips to egg white sandwiches.

Recommended dish: Killer mac n’ Cheese at the pasta bar. Made fresh to order, add pesto to spice up the perfect cheesy comfort food.

Barnhart Dining Location: Barnhart Hall Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; Dinner: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., daily; Brunch: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Price Range: 1 to 6 points or $1.75 to $10.95 What’s there: All-you-can-eat buffet-style dining, quick-service cafÊ, grill and salad bar.

Recommended dish: All-you-can-eat Barnhart brunch. Despite its off-campus location, it’s worth the trek. For 5 points, you get access to an allyou-can-eat buffet, complete with eggs, waffles, french toast, pastries and more.

For students living off-campus and seeking a dining plan, check out the Ducks Dine On program.

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THREE-STEP GUIDE TO FALL INTRAMURAL SPORTS ➡ MADISON

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Oregon sophomore Andy Werderman practicing for intramural football on the rec fields.

Maybe you played sports in high school, but now that you’re attending a Division I university, you’re afraid that organized sports are going to be a thing of the past.

Maybe you didn’t play sports in high school, but you thought, ‘Hey, it’s college! Why not try something new?’

Either way, have no fear, because intramurals are here.

This guide will help you pick the fall league or event that is perfect for you and your fall term workout needs. Just follow these three easy steps: Step 1: Pick your league/event Flag Football: Oregon intramural teams have divisions for males, females and co-ed leagues (minimum of two women on co-ed team). This 7-on-7 league costs $75 per team and will have a mandatory meeting Oct. 5 at 5 p.m at McArthur Court.

Indoor Soccer: This 5-on-5 league has options for men’s, women’s and coed teams and costs $60 per team. The indoor soccer league meeting will take place October 7 at 5 p.m. at the REC Center in room 39.

Volleyball: This 6-on-6 league cost $60 per team and also has men’s, women’s and coed leagues available. All leagues will last from Oct. 19 through Nov. 5 and must consist of between 4 and 15 team members. The mandatory meeting will take place Oct. 12 at

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5 p.m. in room 39 on the lower level of the REC Center.

Basketball: Unlike the other leagues, this 3-on-3 league has only men’s and women’s divisions available. The cost is $45 per team and the meeting will be held Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. in SRC room 39. The league will last from Oct. 19 through Nov. 11.

One-Time Event: Golf Scramble: A scramble tournament will be held at Diamond Woods Golf Course in Monroe, Ore. on Sunday, Oct. 18 with the first tee time at noon. The cost is $60 per team of two with men’s, women’s and coed divisions available. The entry deadline is Oct. 13 at 5 p.m., with registration due to the PE & REC Service Center. Click here for a copy for the sign-up sheet.

Racquetball Tournament: Singles and doubles teams of men’s, women’s and coed are available for this tournament. The cost is $5 per player. The registration deadline is Oct. 26 with the tournament taking place Oct. 28- 29 from 6- 10 p.m.

Cross Country Fun Run: The Halloween 5k fun run is a free event taking place on Oct. 28 with registration onsite the day of the race. The run begins at the northeast corner of Pioneer Cemetery. Faculty, staff and students are all eligible. Just bring your student ID to register.

Cornhole Tournament: This is a free event that is open to all. Teams must consist between two and four members.

The deadline to register is Nov. 3 and the tournament will take place on Nov. 6 from 4-8 p.m.

Tennis Tournament: Men’s, women’s and mixed teams are available for this tournament with singles and doubles options available. The deadline to register is Nov. 10 with the tournament on Nov. 14 and 15.

Step 2: Create an IMLeagues.com account and check out the REC*IT app No matter if you already have a team or are a free agent, you must create an account with IMLeagues to be eligible for any league.

Click this link to sign up now or follow the links on any of the sports above to access its IMLeagues page.

Once you’re part of a team, download REC*IT on iOS or Android to stay in the intramural loop.

Step 3: Attend your league’s MANDATORY meeting Topics to be covered at the meetings include: registration, rosters, and league information.

Click here for the fall leagues calendar with all meeting times and locations.

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OREGON CLUB SPORTS. ➡ ANDREW

B A N T LY, @ A N D R E W B A N T LY

Since March 2014, the club sports office at the University of Oregon has resided in the frigid hallways of McArthur Court. While the printer spits papers onto the cold floor, occupancy members sit in the chill and wait for the new “Clubhouse” part of the Erb Memorial Union remodel.

What won’t wait is success for Oregon’s club programs.

This past year, club baseball won the National Club Baseball Association World Series in Kentucky. Women’s Ultimate, known as “Fugue,” won its second USA Ultimate College Championship since 2008. That’s just two of Oregon’s 39 club programs that take place in between the waves of the Oregon coast and the summits of Mt. Bachelor.

For any Oregon student hoping to participate this year, the process to play club sports begins as soon as Sept. 21 for certain sports. The information fair, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 4-6 p.m., is a can’t-miss event. Each team will be represented by current captains, coaches and team members ready to recruit the next wave of talent.

Other than water polo, hockey and women’s soccer, all sports will hold tryouts and meetings the week following the fair – including winter and spring sports.

“The majority of club teams get their rosters together in the fall,” Club Sports Assistant Director Shawn Rubino said.

Water polo, hockey and women’s soccer will still be adding to their rosters this year. However, their calendars causes the teams to begin the season earlier than others.

Women’s soccer is the only team of the three holding official tryouts, beginning Monday, Sept. 21.

For specifics, the University of Oregon Club Sports Facebook page has contact information for every team in its photos, as well as the start dates for every team.

Until June 2016, Rubino says the club sports office will remain inside McArthur Court on the southeast side (across the hall from Entry 1).

The office is “typically” open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. during the week and regular operations will resume Monday, Sept. 21.

Introductory meetings Badminton: Contact individually.

Baseball: Contact individually (Tryouts on Monday, Oct. 5, on Turf Field #2 at 8 p.m.).

Men’s Basketball: Gerlinger B-54 on Monday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m.

Bass Fishing: Contact individually.

Climbing: 251 Straub Hall on Monday, Oct. 5, at 4:30 p.m.

Cricket: Contact individually.

Cycling: 110 Willamette on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.

Dance: Contact individually.

Women’s Soccer: Contact individually.

Softball: Willamette 112 on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.

Squash: Esslinger 107 on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.

Surfing: Contact individually.

Table Tennis: Gerlinger 220 on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m.

Fencing: Start date on Monday, Oct. 5, at SRC Studio 71.

Tennis: Esslinger 105 on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m.

Kendo: Contact individually.

Men’s Lacrosse: 105 Esslinger on Friday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse: SRC Wet Classroom 87 on Monday, Oct. 5, at 4:30 p.m.

Nordic Ski: Lillis 262 on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m.

Racquetball: Contact individually.

Ranger Challenge: Contact individually.

Rowing: Mac Court on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m.

Men’s Rugby: Lillis 175 on Monday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m.

Women’s Rugby: Lillis 111 on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m.

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Men’s Soccer: Contact individually.

Equestrian: Chapman Hall 204 on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.

Jiu Jitsu: TBA Monday Oct. 5.

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Alpine Skiing: TBA winter term.

Swimming: Contact individually.

Ice Hockey: 107 Esslinger on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4:00 p.m.

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Sailing: Start Date on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m.

Disc Golf: Fenton Hall 119 on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m.

Golf: Contact individually.

The UO Club Rugby team.

Running: Start date on Monday, Sept. 28, on Turf Field 1 at 3 p.m.

Triathlon: Esslinger 105 on Monday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m.

Men’s Ultimate: Contact individually.

Women’s Ultimate: 301 Ford Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m.

UO Snow: Esslinger 116, on Monday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m.

Men’s Volleyball: Try outs on Mac Court on Monday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball: 110 Willamette Hall Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m.

Men’s Water Polo: Contact individually.

Women’s Water Polo: Lillis 185 on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m.

Wrestling: TBA Monday, Oct. 5.

Wushu: Gerlinger 220 on Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m.

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WHERE THEY RANK AMOUNG THE NATION’S ELITE. ➡ K E N N Y J A C O B Y, @ K E N N Y J A C O B Y

Ashlee Schulz, Oregon soccer; Edward Cheserek, cross country and distance runner; Koral Costa, softball; Jeff Lockie, Oregon football (left to right.)

Even the most casual observer of college sports knows that the Oregon football program is thriving.

Oregon football has played in 10 straight bowl games, including a record four consecutive BCS bowls from 2009 to 2012.

With their flashy uniforms and fast-tempo, high-octane attack, the Ducks are the most recognizable college football team of the past decade.

While the football team continues its quest for its first national title, other Oregon programs have dominated in their own rights.

The Oregon men’s and women’s outdoor track and field programs won national championships last year.

The men clinched their second consecutive national title when eight-time NCAA champion Edward Cheserek, three-time All-American Eric Jenkins and Will Geoghegan finished 1-24 in the 3,000-meter final. The women won their first national championship in 30 years behind Jenna Prandini, who ran the 100-meter dash in 10.96 seconds and finished second in the long jump. But Prandini, an eight-time AllAmerican, elected to forgo her senior season to sign with Puma.

The men’s indoor track and field team also defended its national championship last year.

Led by Cheserek and Jenkins, Oregon became the first school to win four distance events at the indoor meet. While the men won by 24 points, the women’s indoor team finished second to Arkansas by 16.5 points. Although Cheserek and Jenkins became the first pair of teammates from any program to finish 1-2 in 25 years, the men’s cross country team placed

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sixth. The women also finished sixth, just over three minutes behind first-place Michigan State.

Oregon softball has also enjoyed a streak of success in recent seasons.

Two-time Pac-12 pitcher of the year Cheridan Hawkins and Pac-12 freshman of the year Jenna Lilley led the Ducks to the Women’s College World Series last year but the team was eliminated after consecutive losses.

The Oregon volleyball team has made the NCAA tournament in eight of head coach Jim Moore’s 10 years at the helm. Since he took over in 2005, the Ducks have gone 209-108.

The Oregon acrobatics and tumbling team’s streak of four consecutive national championships ended last year with a secondplace finish to Baylor.

Oregon’s basketball programs have yet to find the same success but are improving under their respective head coaches. Two-time Pac-12 coach of the year Dana Altman has led the men to five consecutive postseason appearances and 20-win seasons. They’ve qualified for three straight NCAA tournaments and won at least one game in each. The women went 13-17 during Kelly Graves’ first season at the helm, but held their opponents under 70 points 14 times after allowing an NCAA-worst 89.1 points per game the year prior.

Oregon baseball has emerged as a national title contender in its six seasons since the program’s reinstatement in 2009, but has yet to find postseason success. Head coach George Horton has led the Ducks to four postseason appearances, including each of the last three seasons. The team, however, has not advanced

past the Super Regional round.

Women’s soccer is another Oregon program on the rise. In her second season, head coach Kat Mertz transformed the team into one of the top defensive units in the Pac-12. In 2014, the Ducks finished with a 1.04 goals against average, their third-lowest mark in school history.

National Rankings (Poll) Football: 13 (AP) Volleyball: 19 (AVCA Coaches) Women’s Soccer: Unranked (NSCAA Coaches) Men’s Cross Country: 7 (USTFCCCA) Women’s Cross Country: 7 (USTFCCCA) Women’s Golf: 23 (Golfweek) Men’s Golf: 12 (GCAA) Women’s Tennis: 65 (ITA) Men’s Tennis: 49 (ITA) Men’s Basketball: 27 (RPI) Women’s Basketball: 171 (RPI) Men’s Indoor Track & Field: 7 (USTFCCCA) Women’s Indoor Track & Field: 7 (USTFCCCA) Acrobatics & Tumbling: 2 (finished 2nd of 10 teams in 2015) Women’s Lacrosse: 45 (RPI) Men’s Outdoor Track & Field: 2 (USTFCCCA) Women’s Outdoor Track & Field: 1 (USTFCCCA) Baseball: 66 (RPI) Softball: 5 (RPI) Beach Volleyball: Unranked (2-6 in program’s second season)

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WHAT GAME DAY MEANS TO

OREGON FANS

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K O S T E C K A , @ R YA N _ K O S T E C K A

To every individual associated with the University of Oregon, whether they are an incoming freshman or an 80-year-old diehard fan, football game days in Eugene are something special for all.

Combine the rich history of Oregon football with the atmosphere and exquisite scenery surrounding Autzen Stadium and campus, and you’ll find yourself trapped in tradition.

To be honest, there is no wrong way to spend game day in Eugene. Even if you aren’t into football, or don’t know the difference between a quarterback and a linebacker, it’s nearly impossible to not get caught up in the camaraderie associated with being a Duck fan.

It’s difficult to establish a difference between students, faculty and alumni on these days, as older generations walk around like excited seniors on graduation day.

Every person who wakes up on game day immediately realizes there’s something different in the air, a certain buzz or appeal to the day that wasn’t there prior. When putting on the green and yellow colors of Oregon for the day, you can’t help but feel caught up in the history of this storied program.

For every student living on campus, the atmosphere is unlike anywhere in the country. Everyone is excited for the game. Everyone is ready for the euphoria of a win, the agony of defeat and all the drama mixed in between.

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game, the trek from campus to Autzen is pure emotion and elation. Walking over a river and through a forest with hundreds of other students, all wishing for the same outcome, is something only appreciated if you attend.

After emerging through the forest, you’ll have to blink twice to understand what your eyes are seeing and what your brain is trying to comprehend. Thousands of cars, trucks, trailers and tents surround the stadium like clouds do during a cold and wet winter day in Oregon.

The only difference is that it “never rains in Autzen Stadium.”

Forget the game itself. Yes, the game is amazing, but it’s the atmosphere and environment provided by the allure of Autzen that makes the day special.

It can all be described in one moment, when the third quarter ends and decades of history take shape.

The Isley Brothers’ song “Shout” vibrates throughout the whole stadium as each fan rises from his or her seat, wailing away as if they’re with John Belushi in Animal House. The scene of 59,000 people singing and dancing to one song perfectly sums up the tradition of college football Saturdays in Eugene.

These days aren’t meant purely for the thrill of victory.

They’re meant to bring generations of people and fans together in one moment, to make you a part of history and tradition. All you have to do is “shout.”

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