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Kenyon Yovan, a former player for the University of Oregon, looks out of the Dust Devils dugout. The Eugene Emeralds, who played under their alternate name Monarcas de Eugene, defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils 11-4 on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

“Don’t be sorry, you’re a proud dad. Tears of joy from Dad,” Nick Krupke of KPTV said on July 28 to Kenyon Yovan’s dad Jake, who was beginning to choke up when discussing his son’s professional baseball debut. It was “tears of joy” indeed as Yovan suited up for the Tri-City Dust Devils at Ron Tonkin Field in Hillsboro, only a few miles away from his alma mater Westview High School. Just months after an incredible season with the Oregon Ducks came to a heartbreaking end, Yovan was one of five players on this year’s Oregon squad to make an impact in minor league baseball. The Ducks were one of the biggest surprises of the 2021 season. Entering the year unranked, they came in second in the Pac-12 and hosted their first postseason regional since 2013. With College World Series aspirations on their mind, they won the first two games of the Eugene Regional before falling in the next two, facing a sudden and devastating elimination. Yovan and Gabe Matthews left PK Park for what most people assumed would be the last time ever. Then, the July MLB draft came around. Aaron Zavala, perhaps the Ducks’ biggest breakout star and a contender for the Dick Howser Trophy, was taken even higher than expected, going 38th overall in the second round by the Texas Rangers. Three other Ducks were also selected in the 20-round draft: Robert Ahlstrom in the seventh round by the New York Yankees, Cullen Kafka in the ninth round by the Colorado Rockies and Hunter Breault in the 20th round by the Oakland Athletics. Yovan and Matthews went undrafted, but each signed a free

agent contract with the Los Angeles Angels. Yovan was the first of the bunch to make his professional debut, earning a quick assignment to the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils, a roster which included fellow former Duck Kyle Kasser. He singled in his first career at-bat in front of his parents. His mom Kerry kept the ball afterward. “It’s just a little victory lap right now,” Yovan told KPTV. “I’m just enjoying it, taking it every minute and loving it. Loving every second.” The following week, Yovan had another special homecoming: He coincidentally returned to PK Park, where the Dust Devils faced the Eugene Emeralds. He doubled in the second game of the series after the Emeralds jokingly made him the “Beer Batter” — if the batter strikes out, fans get a discount on beer. Yovan spent the rest of the minor league season with the Dust Devils, hitting five home runs and six doubles while dealing with some strikeout issues as a mainstay in the Tri-City lineup. Matthews was the second member of the 2021 Ducks to make his minor league debut. He began with the Angels’ Low-A team the Inland Empire 66ers, a level below Yovan. Matthews got off to a hot start, collecting a hit in his first six professional games. He cooled off down the stretch, but still posted a strong .893 OPS in 25 games with Inland Empire. On Sept. 9, Matthews received a surprising promotion. He was bumped all the way up to the Angels’ Triple-A team, the Salt Lake Bees — just one level below the major leagues. He expectedly struggled against the significantly tougher competition, going 1-for-24. But the hit was an RBI single, and he drew four walks.

Twentieth-round pick Breault joined the fun on Aug. 16, making his professional debut with the Rookielevel ACL Athletics. He pitched in two games with them before earning a promotion to the Low-A Stockton Ports, with whom he posted a 2.08 ERA in 13 innings. Zavala made his much-anticipated debut on Aug. 21, after he signed with the Rangers right at the deadline and took a signing bonus well below slot value. He began with the ACL Rangers, going hitless in his first three games before going 6-for-13 in his next four. He earned a quick promotion to Low-A, where he became a Duck again, but not an Oregon Duck: a Down East Wood Duck. He thrived there, hitting .314/.429/.451 in 14 games. The final 2021 Duck to make his minor league debut was Cullen Kafka on Aug. 26 with the ACL Rockies. He pitched five scoreless innings in four games with them, allowing three hits and no walks. Nico Tellache also made his professional debut, but not for an affiliated baseball organization. He pitched in 14 games for the independent Ogden Raptors, posting a 4.96 ERA and striking out 80 in 78 innings. Shortly after completing his first professional season, he celebrated a great year by getting married on Sept. 18. Ahlstrom was the only Duck to sign a professional contract but not make his minor league debut in 2021, despite being the first of the bunch to sign. With the impressive and eye-opening season that the Ducks had in 2021, it’s only natural that some of their best talent began to find their footing at the next level. More than that, they got to see their childhood dreams become reality — perhaps with some “tears of joy” in the process. T H U R S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 3 0 , 2 0 2 1

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“Policies always help set expectations for campus, and for that reason, policies are important,” said Chief Civil Rights Officer Nicole Commissiong. BY SILAS SLOAN • TWITTER @SILASLOAN The University of Oregon announced it had implemented a new policy for discrimination and harassment reporting on Sept. 17. The university put the new policy, which went into effect on Aug. 15, in place to create a more comprehensive, less confusing reporting process. Nicole Commissiong, UO’s chief civil rights officer, said that the university had lots of different but related policies for different staff and situations when it came to discrimination and harassment reporting. For example, when it came to reporting genderbased harassment, certain employees had different responsibilities, Commissiong said. When someone made a disclosure, employees were unsure of what they had to report and what they could keep confidential according to policy. However, if someone brought another form of harassment up, those same employees had different responsibilities, Commissiong said. Commissiong said that last October she began working with faculty and student organizations such as ASUO to clean up these policies and make a more

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comprehensive and simple process. “I think many employees have a level of confusion because they had different reporting responsibilities for different types of harassment,” she said. “That can also be confusing for students, not necessarily always being clear, because who looks at these policies every day?” The university also updated the language in the policy to stay consistent with language in various state and national laws, as well as new Title IX policies. The university also changed the title of “studentdirected employee” to “assisting employee.” Commissiong said this change is significant because the “student-directed employee” title was specific to student-based reports. Now, assisting employees are responsible for helping students and employees who report incidents of harassment. Along with helping employees, Commissiong said the name change will make things simple and easier for people to remember. The change will also alleviate confusion around whether or not a given staff member is the right person to report to.

“The goal of that group of employees, who I should mention are the overwhelming majority of employees on campus, is to really help the person who's making the report,” she said. “The employee should also help get the person making the disclosure connected with resources.” The new policy also gives students peace of mind should they be in a position to report harassment, Commissiong said. Unless there is a clear and present danger that needs to be addressed, she said that the information students share with employees will remain between them. With people returning to campus after an 18-month absence, students will have to readjust to social situations. Commissiong said that she wants people to be mindful of consent and how they interact with others. Ideally, Commissiong said nobody will have to be in a situation to report harassment. “Policies always help set expectations for campus, and for that reason, policies are important,” she said. “But I also would hope that everyone aspires to do more than comply with the policy.”

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THE RETURN OF MILD HIGH CLUB BY MALENA SAADEH

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Diving into Alex Brettin’s long awaited third album, a heaping five years after the band’s sophomore LP. It was a late July night when my phone started buzzing. A friend on the other end of the line had the best news I’d heard in almost five years — Mild High Club announced an album when I thought I’d surely heard the last of them ages ago. The first single that came with the news of the upcoming LP was sweet, but not enough to quench any real thirst. We’d been parched of music from Mild High Club since the 2016 release of “Skiptracing,” and a new album was the only thing that would end our musical drought. “Going Going Gone” was released on Sept. 17 and proved that some things are truly worth waiting for. I hoped for a full glass of water with this new LP, and Brettin served up a swimming pool. In “Going Going Gone,” Mild High Club shed its bedroom pop skin

of the past and found its place in a jazz based rank of its own. Chewing on “Going Going Gone,” I could still taste what made me fall so hard for Brettin’s sound — but, it’s a brand new flavor that left me hungry for more. Like a psychedelic elevator ride, I sat in the clutches of the first track, “Kluges I,” while it pulled me upward to open the doors on “Dionysian State.” This second song takes a page out of the city pop handbook, adds a heaping helping of synth and carries us to a close with an unmistakable jazz finish. “Trash Heap” rolls in next, and suddenly I’m on island time. There’s a groove to the song that's both grounded and spacey. Brettin toys with samba on this album while still giving it a tweak to match the times with the purr of the synth. “A New High” ventures further into this fusion,

laying down more pure unpredictable funk that even our samba savior João Gilberto would shake a hip to. The technical skill it took to make this album could eat that of the first two for breakfast. Not to say the first two weren’t good — they were great — but in terms of knowledge of sound and self, those five years of work really make themselves known. The next track, “It’s Over Again,'' is this testament's shining example. Just four seconds in, the itty bitty slow clap told me I was in for trouble. The funk of this one takes no prisoners; it grabs you by the back and demands a dance. But a sentimental gal such as myself tends to long for the familiar. As I moved forward into the album, I was beginning to itch for something that felt like listening to their first record, “Timeline.” Enter “Dawn Patrol.'' It

brings a juxtaposition of chaos and quiet served up by the keys, playfully experimental sounds on the synth and a touch of the old stuff. It’s “Elegy” in moments and “Kokopelli” in others, a little wink to the feeling that got us here. My grandma used to say the greatest test of love is time. She’d say time is like the wind and love is like a flame. If the flame is small, it won't stand a chance against the breeze, but if the flame is great, the gale only feeds the fire. Now, I’m sure she was talking about romance or another capitalist scheme of the sort, but let's apply it to this psychedelic pop project. The period of Mild High Club’s absence fanned the flames, and now the fire roars. I’d wait another five years for the next one – but, Mr. Brettin, if you’re reading this, please don’t make me.

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BY GAVIN MAJESKI Though the summer heat may be coming to a close, fall — full of tree color changes and abundant sweaters — is an excellent time to explore Eugene’s vast nightlife scene. Just like your favorite coffee spot, bars, pubs and tap houses are no slouch when it comes to exclusive fall drinks and activities. Eugene’s most popular spots each have features that make them special. Whether it’s the overall atmosphere, activities and events, outdoor seating, food or variety of drinks offered, these three locations are sure to have something for every friend group to enjoy. Best campus bar: Rennie’s Landing If you’re looking for a nearby spot where all of your friends can meet, Rennie’s Landing is the place for you. A Eugene staple for over 40 years, Rennie’s has a little bit of everything. The outdoor seating is the best out of all bars and breweries within a mile from campus, with a small outdoor deck on the first level and an even larger one on the second floor. A plethora of TVs are placed in both the indoor and outdoor areas of Rennie’s, with pool and a jukebox for those willing to pay extra. Rennie’s is also no slouch when it comes to activities as their student favorite, Trivia Night,

continues into the fall starting at 9:00 p.m. each Tuesday. Bring a group of friends and see how many questions you get right; you just might win a pitcher of beer and cool merch. Not 21 yet? Rennie’s is open to all ages and even friendly dogs until 8:00 p.m. It also opens early for breakfast at 9 a.m. The menu, while eclectic, has a diverse array of finger food and meals. Burgers, wraps, quesadillas and even salads are just a few of the options available, with the hummus plate being a staple for my trivia night friend group. Not sure what to drink? Rennie’s has you covered with a two-page drink menu featuring mixed drinks, wine, cider, domestic beer and microdrafts. While their beer selections aren’t anything to write home about, they easily make up for this with a consistent happy hour and their famous Rennie’s Lemonade. Rennie’s Landing is located at 1214 Kincaid Street, right across from McKenzie Hall. Best food & drink: Viking Braggot What’s a braggot? Take some mead and mix it with a portion of beer, and that’s what you get. Viking Braggot Company features a wide variety of meads and braggots which utilize different infused honeys such as wildflower, orange blossom, hibiscus clover and, for limited time, their upcoming pumpkin

blossom-based braggot. Not only are the Southtowne Pub and south Willamette locations fantastic breweries, but they feature some of the best food to compliment your drink. Swedish style smorgasbord platters are perfect for sharing among friends, while the sausage and mushroom pizza featuring goat cheese and creamy mushroom garlic sauce topped with arugula is one of the best pizzas in Eugene. “Their burgers were juicy, substantial and full of flavor,” UO graduate Jacob Resnikoff said after claiming Viking Braggot Company had the best burger in Eugene. “I could tell the quality of the ingredients was superb, but the caramelized onion jam was what really brought it to another level.” Their covered outdoor seating is also perfect for rainy fall weather if you’re looking to bundle up and stay dry. Best gaming/sports bar: Big City Gamin’ If you’re looking for an experience that’ll take you away from campus with a larger drink selection and activities, look no further than Big City Gamin’ in downtown Eugene. This establishment is owned and operated by Justin Field, who sold the store after its near decade residency as a video and game rental store.

Viking Braggot in Eugene, Ore. on Sept.28, 2021. The Daily Emerald reviews a variety of Eugene area bars for the coming school year. (Isaac Wasserman/ Emerald)

Bartender Jeremy Ennion, who has worked at Big City Gamin’ for three years, is pictured behind the bar at Big City Gamin’ in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 21, 2021. The Daily Emerald reviews a variety of Eugene area bars for the coming school year. (Isaac Wasserman/ Emerald)

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COVER It wasn’t until Field had the opportunity to buy back the place in 2018 and rebrand it as a gaming sports bar that its name started picking up traction. For the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic, BCG was closed for renovations, but finally reopened in early 2021. New outdoor seating that allows for more space between patrons and a spacious interior has helped the establishment adjust to modern COVID regulations by providing customers more comfort while social distancing and playing video games or watching sporting events. BCG not only offers some of the largest TVs available for watching sports, but allows customers to rent out TVs per hour to play game consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. They have added games such as skeeball, arcade basketball, pong and even a rail shooter, or “shoot ‘em up” style arcade game. The drink selection offered by BCG is out of this world, with 45 rotating taps and a recently-acquired liquor license allowing hard alcohol as well. “I’m a big cage fighting and UFC fan, and one of the best things about this place is that they offer most of the pay-per-view fights here,” said BCG regular Cory Beuans. Even though BCG offers a small food menu of their own, mostly containing a mix of different paninis and bar food sides, employee Xavier Sanchez mentioned one of his favorite elements of BCG is how people can enjoy a beer with food from the local food carts that are stationed right next to the bar. “Fellow employees and friends all frequent here, plus the Za Pizza Cart also draws people in since they may want to eat inside and can enjoy a beer with their meal,” Sanchez said. But Big City Gamin’ isn’t just for adults. Anyone under the age of 21 is able to rent out a TV and choose a game from a library of AAA titles and play alone or with buddies until 9:00 p.m. Big City Gamin’ is located on 1288 Willamette Street, right next to Za Pizza Cart.

The Monkey’s Paw in Springfield, Ore. as seen on Sept. 28, 2021. The Daily Emerald reviews a variety of Eugene area bars for the coming school year. (Isaac Wasserman/ Emerald)

Best unique bar: The Monkey’s Paw If you haven’t heard of The Monkey’s Paw Tiki Bar, you can’t be blamed. Located at 420 Main Street in Springfield, The Monkey’s Paw is a bit out of the way for most students, but worth the trip. Not only is the staff some of the friendliest you can encounter at any local bar, but the atmosphere and unique drink selection can’t be found anywhere else. Want another incentive? Karaoke night starts every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. and features exclusive drink specials such as their $5 Pineapple Chipotle Cooler. The Monkey’s Paw is a bit of a trek from campus, but as long as you have a designated driver for drop off and pick up, the fun cocktails and escapist atmosphere makes it worth the trip. Best classic pub: Pint Pot While every UO student is most likely familiar with the Safeway on East 18th Avenue, what students may not be familiar with is the golden goose egg that lies right nearby. Pint Pot is owned and operated by The Webfoot Bar & Grill owner Justin Walker. Pint Pot is a classic Irish public house, which is immediately noticeable upon entry as gaelic music blares through the speakers. Unlike the two-story bar of Rennie’s Landing, Pint Pot is a stretched building with primary and secondary bars, which allow for more seating. Other than the notable Irish paraphernalia adorned on the ceiling and walls of the primary bar, the immediate standout of Pint Pot is its collection of 255 different whiskeys, with a shot ranging in price from under $10 to over $100 for top shelf, said bartender Dwayne Boggie. While outdoor seating is a bit sparse, no other bar comes close to exuding the same ambience as Pint Pot. When you step through the front door you feel transported to another part of the world. And then there’s the food. While not as extensive a menu as some of the other bars on this list, Pint Pot excels at classic Irish grub, ranging from an Irish breakfast — blood sausage and corned beef hash — to bangers and mash and Irish stew. “It’s the food for me, man,” long time fan of the establishment, Kellen Hodges, said. Pint Pot isn’t for everyone, but it is one of the best places to grab a drink in Eugene, and one that doesn’t get nearly as much love from college students as it should. Pint Pot is located on 165 East 17th Avenue, right behind Safeway. Though COVID is still a significant problem, each of these businesses have available outdoor seating and make sure to maintain proper mask guidelines, offering free disposable masks and hand sanitizer at the ready. Whether it is on your own or with a group of friends, these five bars, pubs and breweries are a surefire way for you to enjoy the weekends and hopefully discover some new and intriguing locations that are close to campus.

Daily Emerald reporter Gavin Majeski plays a basketball game at Big City Gamin’ in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 21, 2021. The Daily Emerald reviews a variety of Eugene area bars for the coming school year. (Isaac Wasserman/ Emerald)

Big City Gamin’ has over 30 beers and ciders on tap as seen in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 21, 2021. The Daily Emerald reviews a variety of Eugene area bars for the coming school year. (Isaac Wasserman/ Emerald)

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ME MY PERSONAL (PARKING) SPACE! BY C. FRANCIS O'LEARY

It’s time to take a stand against the greatest American injustice: annoyance. Furthermore, I won’t be satisfied until there is nary a blade of grass left on campus and every last one of us can park our cars within a few steps of our destinations. -C. Francis O'Leary

Many of the parking spaces on campus are marked as reserved. (Ali Watson/Emerald)

College students have long earned a reputation for grassroots organizing, political agitation and radical activism. Even just the past two decades on the University of Oregon campus have seen their fair share of social movements — from anti-war protests during the Iraq War to recent calls to democratize the board of trustees. It’s clear that UO students suffer no lack of physical courage when the time comes to affect change. Now is the time for the student body to mobilize its zeal for justice and direct its energy toward the most important social cause of our time: getting me a free parking space within a few steps of my classrooms. According to previous Emerald reporting, there are approximately 2,350 parking spaces where permit holders can park their personal vehicles on or near the UO campus. Those spaces are divided among four zones based on how close they are to the heart of campus. Zone A cuts right through the campus along University Street and East 13th Avenue. Until the university gives me a parking space in the lobby of Allen Hall, Zone A is where I want my free parking space. If I wanted, I could have had a parking space in Zone A, but it costs $402 per term. How is that fair! I already pay tuition to attend this school, and now the administration wants me to pay for parking. Don’t tell me it’s a different service and that tuition should go to instructors, facilities maintenance, staff members and whatever else the university wastes my hard-earned money on. I don’t care about that! I just want a shorter walk to the Rec. Another counterargument I’ve heard to my proposal is that it would be unfair to other students who have to park farther away; I couldn’t agree more. The university should build more parking in the heart of campus. UO has loads of green spaces that pretty much sit there and do nothing all the time. Just the other day, I saw a little patch of dirt in the Women’s Memorial Quad where a squirrel was busy burying an acorn. I couldn’t help but think how much I would have personally gained if, instead of a patch of dirt and a squirrel, it had been an expanse

of asphalt and a Subaru Forester. There were 21,752 students and 8,544 employees at UO last school year according to the university’s Office of Institutional Research. That means the university would merely have to increase its parking availability by a little over tenfold to ensure everyone always has a parking spot available. Ultimately, I propose we bulldoze every green space on campus and convert them into multi-story parking structures. Matt Denberg, a city of Eugene planning specialist, estimates that a six-story, one-acre parking garage can house approximately 450 cars. As the Emerald has previously reported, Pioneer Cemetery is 16 acres alone. All we would have to do is get it removed from the National Register of Historic Places, and we could add 7,200 parking spaces! And that’s just the beginning. Once we’ve uprooted every tree and flattened every lawn, I’m confident the campus could accommodate everyone’s addiction to commuting solo in a 3,500-pound machine. Some nerd majoring in Planning, Public Policy and Management will probably respond to this saying something about induced demand, the phenomenon of increased supply increasing demand. In this case, that means making more parking would motivate more people to drive; those extra drivers would in time impact city planning, leading to wider roads; those wider roads would mean things get further apart, meaning more people would want to drive. All great points, but none of them get me my parking spot in the EMU Fishbowl, so I’m choosing to ignore them. (Don’t even get me started on the argument that all these extra vehicles would impact the environment and endanger pedestrians). Folks, the facts are clear. We need to mobilize as a community and apply pressure on the university administration until I get a free parking space. Furthermore, I won’t be satisfied until there is nary a blade of grass left on campus and every last one of us can park our cars within a few steps of our destinations. Together, we can make having to walk across campus a thing of the past.

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UNTHANK HALL BRINGS NEWER, MORE EXPENSIVE HOUSING OPTIONS TO CAMPUS The University of Oregon is tearing down Hamilton and Walton halls in favor of new construction projects. This change raises the minimum cost of on campus living expenses for students.

An Excavator remains on the lot as workers have gone home for the day. The University of Oregon's oldest and most affordable residence hall, Walton, is currently being demolished. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

BY HANNAH McINTYRE The University of Oregon’s Walton-Hamilton Transformation Project is replacing two of the most affordable residence halls on campus with DeNorval Unthank Jr. Hall this fall. The change brings both new venues and higher costs for students living in the dorms. The university constructed Unthank Hall on what students called the Humpy Lumpy Lawn, the green space near Hamilton and Justice Bean halls. The new dorms can house up to 700 students and offer a variety of dining options, as well as academic spaces and a new student welcoming center. The Walton-Hamilton Renovation Project is unfolding in three phases. Phase one was the construction of Unthank Hall on Humpy Lumpy Lawn, according to UO Housing. The second phase is the demolition of Walton Hall and the construction of two new residence halls in its place. One of these new dorms will house 700 people and the other 400 people. The third phase of this project is the removal of Hamilton Hall and the construction of a new recreational green space. If students request to live in Unthank Hall, they can expect to see a jump in room and board costs. The most affordable room in Unthank Hall — a triple room with a private bathroom and a standard meal plan — is nearly $14,500. A double room with a private bathroom is around $16,400 and a single with a private bath and a standard meal plan has a yearly rate of almost $19,700. The University Housing Room and Meal Plan Cost page gives students and parents the ability to look at yearly rates for each hall. The meal plans can be factored in as well to see the overall package, with prices for rooms set for the current academic year. With the yearly rate coming in at a little over $22,000, a large single room with a sink and a standard meal plan in Barnhart Hall is the most expensive place to live on campus. The cheapest room plan on campus — a triple room with a sink in Carson Hall and a standard meal plan — costs around $13,000 per person for the year. Caydance Hurst, an incoming freshman majoring in psychology, is excited to be PA G E 1 8

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attending UO this fall. “Considering the job market and how little entry-level jobs pay and how much tuition costs alone, it’s all very expensive,” Hurst said. “Most students, like myself, had to have massive amounts of financial help in order to even manage to go to UO.” “Cost is definitely an issue,” UO housing director Michael Griffel said. “We worked really hard on the cost so that the price per bed per square foot is as modest as possible. Affordability for higher education is super important, in this building and in all of the components of it. We really designed this building with that in mind.” From an energy and sustainability perspective, both Walton and Hamilton do not meet today's standards according to Griffel. The buildings are lacking in physical accessibility as well. Compared to the building standards of the 60’s, the old dorms are “different in the way in which people are living 50 or 60 years later,” he said. One main difference in the new construction is more provisions for residents’ privacy. According to Griffel, Unthank hall offers private bathrooms, whereas Hamilton and Walton only offered community bathrooms. “The size of the [Hamilton and Walton] rooms were a little bit modest in the bathroom styles,” Griffel said. “The bathroom style now is that we want students to have a private bathroom.” This means either a bathroom in the bedroom or a set of private bathrooms per floor. UO housing’s aim is to provide students with privacy and gender inclusivity, according to Griffel. “We want to provide a really tremendous experience for students,” Griffel said. The initial cost of phase one is estimated to beat $87 million, with the money being borrowed from the university’s internal bank, according to Griffel. “That money is borrowed through bonds and is paid back through room and board fees,” he said. “This is how all residence halls and residential dining facilities are paid for.” According to Griffel, housing did not receive state dollars or tuition dollars for the project. Another aspect of the building and community is the PNW Market, including

NEWS multiple dining venues which are open to the public. “The PNW Public Market is intended to feel really lively,” Griffel said. Much of the food is locally sourced. Alec Palm, an incoming political science major, will be living on campus for the 2021-22 academic year. He is among the first group of students to call Unthank Hall home. “I think the live-on-campus requirement is important, as it creates a sense of community amongst first-year students,” Palm said. “It allows freshmen to fully

emerge in the UO community and experience.” UO requires all incoming first-year undergraduate students to live on campus unless they file for an exemption. The university grants exemptions on a case-bycase basis, according to UO housing. “I think that, compared to other universities, UO has some work to do,” Palm said. “Especially with a live-on-campus requirement – the University of Oregon still has a long way to go when it comes to making the price of housing competitive and affordable.”

Remnants of a foundation of Walton Hall sit as demolition continues. The University of Oregon's oldest and most affordable residence hall, Walton, is currently being demolished. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

Walton Hall lays in dissaray during its demolition. The University of Oregon's oldest and most affordable residence hall, Walton, is currently being demolished. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

Pieces of furniture lay in the lawn next to Walton Hall. The University of Oregon's oldest and most affordable residence hall, Walton, is currently being demolished. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

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THE LEGACY OF THE HARD-HITTING

COACH JOE SCHAFFELD

BY DANIEL VIGIL • TWITTER @DANNYVIGILL The Oregon Ducks rush the field before kickoff against the Arizona Wildcats. The Oregon Ducks crush the Arizona Wildcats 41-19 in game four of the 2021 season. (Ian Enger/ Emerald)

With the passing of Schaffeld, Oregon reflects on the life and legacy of the coaching legend. The University of Oregon lost a legend earlier this month with the passing of Joe Schaffeld at the age of 85. An Oregon Sports Hall of Fame inductee and a legendary defensive coach, Schaffeld’s legacy is one Oregon fans won’t soon forget. With a 24-year career serving as the Ducks’ assistant coach, he is the longest tenured coach in Oregon history. He would later be referred to as “Mr. Oregon” by his peer, former Oregon coach Mike Belloti, for his contributions to the university and the whole state. Raised in the small town of Vale in eastern Oregon, Schaffeld graduated from Vale High School where he was a jack of all trades when it came PA G E 2 0

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to sports. He excelled in football, baseball and wrestling. Later on, he attended Boise State when it was still a junior college. Schaffeld was eventually offered a football scholarship by Oregon legend Les Casanova to play for the Ducks. Schaffeld would then play offensive guard in the 1958 Rose Bowl against Ohio State on a sprained ankle. After graduating from Oregon, Schaffeld coached all over the state from the high school level to the college level. His professional career began as he became the defensive assistant coach for the Ducks in 1974. He worked under three different Oregon coaches including Don

Reed, Rich Brooks and Mike Belloti. During his tenure, Oregon made six different postseason runs, including appearances in the Rose Bowl and the Cotton Bowl. Years after his 1994 retirement, his influence still resonates at the University of Oregon. He remained significantly active in the athletic program where he helped with the funding of the programs up until his passing. His passing sent shockwaves to the Oregon community, and many shared their most cherished memories of the coach. In an article by the Oregonian, former Oregon coach Mike Belloti spoke more about his assistant coach.

“There’s people who looked tough and acted tough, but Joe Schaffeld was tough,” Bellotti said. Another former coach, Rich Brooks, also reflected on Schaffeld’s presence on the field. “He coached them hard, but he loved them just as much,” Brooks said. Although Schaffeld is no longer with the Oregon community, his spirit lives on among the players he’s coached and the peers he’s worked alongside. His work ethic and hard hitting values also live on. Schaffeld is immortalized by the Oregon football program with a trophy awarded to the Ducks’ best defensive lineman. Pretty fitting for the defensive coach.

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