Duck Living Fair Guide | 2023

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ACC

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Capri

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Identity Jennings

K-14

Orchard Crossing

Pandita

Planned Parenthood

Red Bull

Skybox

Track Town Pizza

Union on Broadway

Vitality Bowls

Von Klein Property Management

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Meet The Team

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Special Sections Writers

Georgia Tucker

Elijah Newman

Sydney Johnson

Riley Norgren

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Sydney Chen

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Mia Lee

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New Things to Try on Campus for the New Year

Written by Reilly Norgren, Illustrations by Mia Lee

Intramural Sports

Esports Lounge

Tucked in the back of the EMU, the Esports lounge is the perfect new activity to try by yourself or with friends! Even if you aren’t a usual gamer, you’d be surprised by how fun it is as a new hobby!

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Whether you’ve played sports before or just want to try your hand at it, intramural sports are a fun way to get started. There are several different teams to join and it’s a great opportunity to meet new friends or play against them.

EMU Craft Center

With both workshops & drop-in ‘open studio’ hours, the craft center is a great place to try out a new hobby! Inside they have photography, woodworking, glassworking, paper arts, metalsmithing, printmaking, and more! Workshops for the winter term are open for registration now!

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Rock Climb at the Rec

Just inside the rec center is a climbing wall 30 feet high. For new climbers there are lessons offered every Monday to Thursday at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm. You will also need to pass a safety check and complete a skills check without intervention - but after that, you’ll be a pro climber in no time!

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Clubs

If you haven’t joined a club yet, it’s never too late! There are so many to choose from, from academic to just fun & games! It is also a great way to meet new people who share a similar interest.

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Classes at the Rec

The Rec on campus offers several group class workouts, including Crossfit, Zumba, Yoga, Cycling, and F45 Strength & Cardio. These guided classes are great for be ginners to get started in the gym!

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UO Outdoor Program

Eugene and the surrounding area are rich with outdoors to explore. What better way to start than participating in a trip with the UO Outdoor Program?

There’s a bike program and frequent hiking trips. There are also clinics and classes that will teach you the basics of the outdoors. The schedule for trips is available on their website.

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Find a New Study Space

UO’s sprawling campus is home to many quiet and out-of-the-way study spots. Challenge yourself to find a place that’s perfect for you, or change it up from

Play Volleyball at the Sand Volleyball Court

Located right next to Carson Hall, the sand volleyball court is the perfect afternoon activity for you and your friends. Play a game of volleyball, or make up your own rules! Volleyballs are available to rent at the rec center at the main service desk.

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Sit in the Giant Chair

Last but not least, what better way to hang out in the EMU than the giant chair. Located on the second floor, the huge, gray chair is arguably one of the most comfortable chairs on campus and comes with a huge perk - that it’s huge! Whether you’re studying or eating the food you & your friends just picked up, it’s a perfect place to lounge around.

Written by Sydney Johnson, Photos by Sydney Chen, Illustrations by Kenna Pendergraft

STREET TALK

What is something new you’re excited about this winter term or new year?

“Going into this new term I started a new caregiving position, I work at a nursing home. I grew up with my great grandparents so I love old people and I’m excited to work with them.”

— Trinity Gallardo

“I have a few visual storytelling projects in the works. We’re going to be filming a behindthe-scenes weekend with a DJ. He’s doing multiple shows so I’m going to follow him around, interview him, and find out what he goes through to create what he wants to create.”

— Carlos Pimentel

“I just deleted social media so I think now is the time to be more creative and learn through books. I’m taking four art classes so it might be a little stressful - but it will push me to do more artwork.”

Sadie Durham

“I have a few visual storytelling projects in the works. We’re going to be filming a behind-the-scenes weekend with a DJ. He’s doing multiple shows so I’m going to follow him around, interview him, and find out what he goes through to create what he wants to create.”

Alex Workman

“I’m going to try to get into cadaver dissection, so I’m really excited about that because that’s going to be a great opportunity to learn. I also want to start scribing in the emergency room. I’m also going to be studying abroad in Italy, shadowing doctors with my friends!”

Lia Gerth

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Live Comfortably and Study Hard!

Written by Georgia Tucker, Photos by Henry Cohen

As we jump into a new year and the start of a new term, it’s important that we continue to stay comfortable. Finding the perfect study space for you is a key element to success. Personally, I feel much better studying for long periods of time in a space where I feel relaxed. Whether you need a very s ocial environment with lots of people, or you just need a place where you can study quietly and listen to music. Here are a few different study spaces you can enjoy.

Knight Library/Cafe

Night Library is a quiet space where you are surrounded by thousands of books. The library itself is massive and there are multiple floors with many different settings. The closer you travel to the top of the building, the quieter it starts to get. Huge windows overlook the outdoors, allowing you to take in the trees and rainy or sunny weather. Large tables, comfy chairs, and couches fill the space. There is a cafe located on the bottom floor of the library which is very small but quite comfortable. I often find myself going there in between classes, grabbing a snack, or getting a large cup of coffee. They have a wide variety of drinks and snacks to help keep you motivated to study throughout the day.

Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

The EMU is a great space for social studiers! The location of the building is close to the center of campus, allowing students to relax and study in between classes. The building has multiple floors filled with different seating options depending on your comfort level. The EMU also provides a Fresh market where you can get snacks and drinks, along with a food court. Elevators and ramps allow for handicap accessibility, making this space perfect for anyone. The EMU is also home to many clubs and organizations, including the student-run newspaper, The Daily Emerald. The O-desk on the first floor can answer any questions you have, and they even have a lost and found. My favorite place in the EMU is the corners of the second floor. The second floor is quiet enough to study while also being social.

Unthank Hall

Unthank is one of our on-campus residence halls, and it also doubles as a great study space. On the first floor, there are many different seating options but my favorite are the booths closest to the wall. There are charging outlets next to each booth, allowing you to plug in your laptop or phone if needed. It’s also a great spot to grab lunch or dinner while you are studying. On the second floor, you will find quiet study rooms with couches and chairs. This is a great space to work in a study group. Each study room has a whiteboard, which is great for visual learners.

Lillis

The Lillis business complex is one of my favorite buildings on campus. The building itself is mostly made of glass. Some people might even say it’s a staple piece for UO. The space can range between quiet and busy, and oftentimes I like to listen to music. In the evenings, there are times when you can catch a glimpse of a sunset or clear night sky through the windows. Each floor has many different seating arrangements that feel very spread out. On the first floor, there is Peet’s Coffee. They have a variety of beverages and pastries. Usually, when I study in Lillis, I like to munch on an everything bagel.

Introducing intramurals

Written by Elijah Newman, Illustrations by Palmer Krais

Following UO’s preciously long holiday break comes the painstakingly low UV winter term. With cloudier days preceding the sunny spring term, there are several ways for students to soak in lively, bright experiences. From January through March of this new year, students can get active, have fun, and feed their competitive edge by participating in intramural sports. UO is offering (in a league format) 5x5 basketball, 6x6 dodgeball, and 6x6 field hockey. Additionally, if a consistent sports league doesn’t get you excited, or you couldn’t care less about playing a sport for more than a week, intramurals offers one or two-day tournaments: Badminton, Stadium Football (you get to play in Autzen Stadium!), 4x4 outdoor soccer, and 6x6 coed volleyball. It’s the perfect opportunity to either play a new sport that you’ve always wanted to try or keep playing the one you love.

I played 5x5 basketball with my friends last Winter term and we’re very much looking forward to this upcoming season. What’s great about intramural sports is that yes, it’s fun to be with your friends and work out your body, but it also feels serious in the sense there are multiple referees and a scoreboard present. And they’re student referees so you can really blow up on them if you feel like it! No. In all seriousness, any kind of disrespect shown to the student referees won’t be tolerated and your whole team will be disqualified from participating. But I mention referees and scoreboards because, at least in my experience, it doesn’t feel too loose like pickup basketball, but it also doesn’t feel like you need to stress over impressing anyone or performing well. Another positive aspect of intramurals is that it’s a goal-oriented activity within a social setting—an outlet to meet new people. I’ve met many different students, including opponents, that wound up becoming good friends, which wouldn’t have happened without intramurals.

During the regular season, teams play once a week, and that anticipating game day sweetly lingers until it’s go-time. If you’re upset about a poor grade or the meek weather is putting you down, intramurals are something you look forward to, with a fiery edge of competitive spirit. There’s nothing like the buzzy feeling of a solid win, not to mention even winning the championship. You and your team can do something fun after big wins like going out for a strong dinner or indulging in stronger beverages. I have friends last year that won their intramural league, got their famous champions t-shirt, and all met at Rennie’s Bar for celebratory drinks—toasting their superior, undoubted talent in UO’s intramural coed flag football league.

The registration deadline for basketball is January 17th, floor hockey is January 23rd, and for dodgeball it’s January 25th. Yes, it’s an overcast term, which is why intramurals are here to provide the elevating experience you need, not just get your butt off the couch, but the social boost to hang out with friends and strive for the undisputed champions t-shirt—including an excuse to hit the bars and cheers to a selfless accomplishment.