Author Archives: Tyree Harris

About Tyree Harris

Tyree Harris is a journalism major from the Parkrose area in Portland, Ore., and opinion editor at the Daily Emerald. He was the winner of the 2009 Northwest Scholastic Press Publications for bylined columns. Now in his junior year, Tyree has been a columnist for the Oregon Daily Emerald and commentary editor for Parkrose High School's The Bronco Blaze. In These Eyes is his weekly perspectives column.

Frat Parties Have Lost Appeal

I’ve grown weary of frat parties. Once an exciting weekend pastime, dancing the night away with a mass of perspiring, inebriated fraternity brothers with hardly any dance skills to speak of no longer appeals to me. I quickly lose interest … Continue reading

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Marvels both social and technological abound on Election Day

We are truly lucky to be living today. Yesterday we witnessed an incredible thing happen; an event that will resonate in our country’s history forever. It never really occurred to me just how momentous this was until our new president … Continue reading

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Halloween Changes as You Grow Older

Halloween for adults is quite different than Halloween for children. Try to remember Halloween as a child and the myriad things to look forward to. There was the thrill and excitement of dressing up as your favorite person, place, or … Continue reading

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The Gym Is No Fashion Show

Girls are too self-conscious when they go to the gym. Though I make sure I at least look presentable, I refuse to put the extra, unnecessary effort into primping and polishing my look prior to a gym excursion. I go … Continue reading

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Fearing Failure

Last week I received a D on a midterm for the first time. I might as well have failed. I suppose it was inevitable this would happen to me at some point or another. It seems we each have that … Continue reading

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The Pups and Downs of Buying a Dog in College

I recently purchased a dog, a beautiful little Beagle puppy named Shasta. Many people I’ve met in college have debated whether to get an animal in college. Some think it’s too much of a commitment and a responsibility; others aren’t … Continue reading

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Midterm Madness

I am definitely ready for midterms to be over. It seems like school has barely started and already it’s Week 5; we’re officially in the middle of test central. I had the pleasure of taking back-to-back exams today, as well … Continue reading

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The Shape Of Things To Come

I recently watched the film I, Robot again, and despite its cautionary nature, it had the opposite intended effect. I want robots walking around outside. I want automated busses. I want robot pals that I can hang with, and complain about how much … Continue reading

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