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Gender-inclusive hall in Carson offers unique housing option

Rachelle Hacmac — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:38:45 +0000

Not much was happening this evening in the gender inclusive hall, but I got to bug students studying.

Roommates Sam Brazil and Csea Leonard chat while working on homework in their dorm room in the gender-inclusive dormitory of Carson Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Leonard identifies as queer and says the hall is a queer-friendly atmosphere. "We have a bit of a sibling relationship going on," said Leonard. "I'm more comfortable getting naked in my room around Csea than around my roommate last year," said Brazil. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Rafael Arroyo works at his desk in his room in the gender-inclusive dormitory of Carson Hall on Wednesday afternoon. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

A non-gender-specific restroom sign overlaps an older men's restroom sign in the gender-inclusive hall of Carson Hall. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon’s Hawaii Club prepares for Saturday’s 36th annual luau

Rachelle Hacmac — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:07:04 +0000

This evening I photographed Oregon’s Hawaii Club as they prepared costumes and practiced dancing in Gerlinger Hall’s Woodruff Gym. The luau will take place Saturday night in the EMU Ballroom.

Zayne Apiki grimaces as Kaitlyn Yamamoto snags a tangle while combing back her hair to tie in a ribbon as members of the Oregon Hawaii Club prepare for this year's 36th annual luau. The luau will take place on Saturday night in the EMU Ballroom. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Members of the Oregon Hawaii Club prepare for this year's 36th annual luau, which takes place Saturday night in the EMU Ballroom. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Members of the Oregon Hawaii Club prepare for this year's 36th annual luau, which is taking place Saturday night in the EMU Ballroom. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Members of the Oregon Hawaii Club prepare for this year's 36th annual luau, which will take place Saturday night in the EMU Ballroom. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Noelle Bali and Kainoa Kaiaokamalie work together to stretch a slightly-too-tight skirt, which will be used as part of Bali's costume during the Oregon Hawaii Club's 36th annual luau Saturday night in the EMU Ballroom. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Members of the Oregon Hawaii Club prepare for this year's 36th annual luau, which takes place Saturday night in the EMU Ballroom. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Eugene police respond to shots fired

Michael Ciaglo — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:06:30 +0000

Eugene police responded to a report of shots fired from a house in the 2700 block of Fairmount Boulevard Monday afternoon. Dozens of officers swarmed the quiet residential neighborhood while others worked to secure a perimeter, blocking traffic just east of the University. Residents of surrounding houses were evacuated to safer areas, including neighbors’ garages. Upon investigation, a 51-year-old man was found dead as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Read the full story here.

Officer Holmberg of the Eugene Police Department returns to his squad car after responding to a report of shots fired on the 2700 block of Fairmount Boulevard on Monday afternoon. Upon investigation, a 51-year-old man was found dead as a result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Officers blocked off streets surrounding the 2700 block of Fairmount Boulevard in response to a report of shots fired, causing traffic delays east of the University. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

A family in a nearby house watches the commotion as firetrucks, ambulances and dozens of police cars congregate on the street below in response to a report of shots fired at a house up the street Monday afternoon. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Photos of the Week: April 18-April 24

Aaron Marineau — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:25:37 +0000

It’s been a busy, busy week of shooting for the photo desk! Thankfully, in between all the chaos we’ve managed to come away with a fantastic group of images from the last 7 days. We sincerely hope you enjoy them. Also, we want to know what you like, so vote for your favorite “Photo of the Week” in our comments section!

As always, we want to see your photos! So send your best photos along with a short description of the shot (i.e. who, what, where, and when) to photo@dailyemerald.com and you just might see your image right here on next to ours on the Oregon Daily Emerald’s Photo Blog! Looking forward to seeing the work y’all produce.

Gonzaga's Jordan McCann takes off from the blocks with the rest of the Women's 800 Meter Run field during day one of the Oregon Relays at Hayward Field on April 22. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Freshman outfielder Kyle Garlick dives for a line drive during Oregon's 14-3 victory over Portland on April 19. Garlick helped get the Ducks' offense started with a leadoff walk during Oregon's seven-run thrid inning that put the game away. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Journalist and Oregon alumni Jere Van Dyk (right) talks to former Oregon track teammates Wade Bell (middle) and Gary Lineburg (left) after his speech in the EMU Ballroom on April 20, about his experience as a prisoner of the Taliban in 2008. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Boise State runner Shea Hanson splashes into the water on April 23, during the Women's 3000 meter steeplechase at Hayward Field. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Noam Chomsky enters Columbia 150, greeted by thousands of fans waiting for a chance to hear him speak on April 20. A line started forming at 4pm, and reached all the way to 13th and Kincaid. Thousands of people showed up for the event but only 844 were accommodated between the lecture room and overflow in the PLC. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Ducks Running Back Lache Seastrunk (15) explodes past defenders during spring practice on April 19. Seastrunk is up against stiff competition for the starting running back position with returning starter and Heisman Trophy finalist LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner expected to fill in the number 1 and 2 position on the Ducks' depth chart. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)

A crow searches for twigs in the trees above the EMU breezeway on a balmy April 20 evening (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald).

Oregon infielder Courtney Cleo attempts to steal 3rd base during the Ducks' 7-1 victory over Oregon State at Howe Field on April 21. Ceo contributed 2 runs and a RBI in 3 at-bats during the win. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)

21-time World Record holder Craig Blanchette focuses on the track during his victory in the Men's 1500 Meter Wheelchair race at the Oregon Relays on April 22. Blanchette finished with a time of 3:44.19, more than 16 seconds faster than the second place finisher. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Thaddeus Moore, Sean Schock, and Ethan Abramowitz work to set up sound equipment for the Broadway musical Wicked at the Hult Center on April 19. Wicked will be running at the Hult Center until May 1. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon Relays: Day 2

Alex McDougall — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:27:50 +0000

Hayward Field hosted the Oregon Relays for the second day on a beautiful afternoon that was perfect for Track and Field. Over 7,000 spectators packed the grandstands of the historic venue to watch current and former (Jordan Kent and Ashton Eaton) Oregon athletes compete.

Dior Mathis ran a 10.8 to win his heat of the 100 meter dash. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Kelly Petaja failed to clear the high jump bar on her final attempt. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

(Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Men's 3,000 meter steeplechase winner Hiroyoshi Umegae. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Boise State runner Shea Hanson splashes into the water during the Women's 3000 meter steeplechase. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Ashton Eaton won his heat of the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 13.57. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Brian Schaudt competes in the long jump for Oregon. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald

Sun soaked weekend

Alex McDougall — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:05:09 +0000

After weeks of constant rain showers, students took advantage of the second straight day of spring-like weather around the UO campus. The lawn behind the Knight Library hosted a flag football tournament between fraternities. While the play was a little lackluster, it was good to see students out and about enjoying the sun.

Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald

Oregon Relays: Day 1

Aaron Marineau — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:19:19 +0000

It’s track and field season again, as the Oregon Relays kicked off today another great day in the Oregon track tradition during a beautiful Eugene day at Hayward Field. Here are a few of photographer Michael Ciaglo and I’s frames from the first day:

21-time World Record holder Craig Blanchette focuses on the track during his victory in the Men's 1500 Meter Run Wheelchair race. Blanchette finished with a time of 3:44.19, more than 16 seconds faster than the second place finisher. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon Track Club runner Sally Kipyego reacts after breaking the world record for the 1500 meter race with a time of 4:06.23 at the Oregon Relays meet Friday evening. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Kyle Jenkins lands a leap during the Men's Triple Jump during the Oregon Relays at Hayward Field on Friday afternoon. Jenkins took first with a jump of 15.90 meters. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Carolanne Powers launches a javelin into the air placing seventh with a throw of 42.01 meters at the Oregon Relays meet Friday evening. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Gonzaga's Jordan McCann takes off from the blocks with the rest of the Women's 800 Meter Run during day one of the Oregon Relays at Hayward Field on Friday. Concordia's (Ore.) Junia Limage would win the event. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Bowerman Athletic Club runner Trevor Palmer falls behind Oregon senior Kenny Klotz in the second heat of the 1500 meter event. Klotz placed first in the heat with a time of 3:52.79. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Kenjon Barner shows signs of relief after finishing the Men's 200 Meter Dash with a time of 22.29 seconds. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Unattached competitor Craig Blanchette pushes himself to the limits competing in the Men's 1500 meter wheelchair run. He won the race with a time of 3:44.19 at the Oregon Relays Friday evening. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Junior Bronwyn Crossman checks her time after finishing the 5000 meter race. While she led the Oregon girls in the event, she placed fifth overall with a time of 16:43.00. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

The sun beats down on racers backs during the Men's 1500 Meter Run during the Oregon Relays on Friday evening. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Opera rehearsal: “Senile Madness”

Alex McDougall — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:27:23 +0000

This evening I attended a rehearsal for the upcoming opera put on by the Oregon School of Music and Dance. Directed by Nicholas Isherwood, “Senile Madness” is scheduled for Friday April 9th at the Beall Concert Hall.

Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald

Surviving the Taliban: Jere Van Dyk speaks out

Rachelle Hacmac — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:13:29 +0000

Make sure to read the story too.

Journalist and Oregon alumni Jere Van Dyk talks to a crowd in the EMU Ballroom Tuesday afternoon about his experience as a prisoner of the Taliban in 2008. At one point during his imprisonment, Van Dyk was bound and filmed as guards stood around, one with a long blade used for executions. "I didn't want to be a coward when people watched me on television being beheaded," Van Dyk said. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Journalist and Oregon alumni Jere Van Dyk talks to a individuals after his speech in the EMU Ballroom Tuesday afternoon about his experience as a prisoner of the Taliban in 2008. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Journalist and Oregon alumni Jere Van Dyk (right) talks to former Oregon track teammates Wade Bell (middle) and Gary Lineburg (left) after his speech in the EMU Ballroom Tuesday afternoon about his experience as a prisoner of the Taliban in 2008. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Noam Chomsky speaks to full house

Michael Ciaglo — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:58:08 +0000

Noam Chomsky enters Columbia 150, greeted by thousands of fans waiting for a chance to hear him speak. A line started forming at 4pm, and reached all the way to 13th and Kincaid. Thousands of people showed up for the event but only 844 were accommodated between the lecture room and overflow in the PLC. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Of the thousands of potential audience members, only 500 were accommodated to listen to Noam Chomsky speak at Columbia Hall Wednesday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

A long line snaked down 13th Ave. (Rachelle Hacmac/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Public Safety Officer James Cleavenger watches as thousands of people wait to enter Columbia 150 to hear Noam Chomsky speak. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Hundreds of fans pack Columbia 150 to capacity to listen to a talk by Noam Chomsky. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Noam Chomsky speaks to a full house at Columbia 150 Wednesday night. His lecture detailed the rise of corporatocracy and the danger of consolidating political power on the current social, economic and political systems of the United States. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

A lucky audience listens to Noam Chomsky speak while over a thousand others were turned away for lack of space. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

An audience member closely watches as Noam Chomsky speaks Wednesday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)