A few issues ago I wrote a “fake news story” about the Ol’ Dirty filling their news editor position with an orangutan named Pat. During a conversation with the Emerald’s business manager Kathy Carbone, she complimented me on the story as well as asked me, “It’s funny, but can you just wri

In a recent press release to the Elections Committee following his surprise resignation, Tony Mecum announced the creation of the Students for Responsible Government. SRG, according to Mecum, is “a watchdog group to monitor campaign promises and rules by creating awareness about this year’s student government el

The First Amendment is a delicate subject — surprising given its nature, which is one that protects the opinions and speech of all. Such was the argument of a federal appeals court that dismissed a suit against a group of extremist Christians who picketed the funeral of Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Snyder in 2006. The protes

Zachary Bucharest/The Vanguard Now that the sun has started to shine, it inevitably means that Zach Vishanoff will break out his easel and get to work painting Eugene in bloom. As such, the state of Oregon will be requiring a new conspiracy theorist to take his place. Enter Professor John Hall of Portland State. In an insan

According to a Tomcat article published in the Emerald on Friday, the ASUO Elections board — the same that threatened the Commentator with punishment for Cpt. Peter Freedom Lesiak’s poster – decided against doing so late last Thursday night “unless a student formally files a complaint against him.&

Need something to do while putting off studying for upcoming finals? Well look no further, we have our latest issue online for all of you to read. Inside: Draw-a-Dick winners Webstars! Bias in the Classroom Hate Speech Debate Campus Customer Service and much more

Now that the ASUO Senate is out of session until next term, I figured this picture that Pete drew me during our special request senate meeting had some kind of sigificance.

A new issue of the Oregon Quarterly is out, most notably with an article by Managing Editor Ross West about the Oregon Commentator’s By the Barrel: 25 Years of the Oregon Commentator. There’s some great quotes in there, and overall the article is pretty positive. You can check out the digital issue of the Oregon

When Haiti was struck by a catastrophic earthquake killing over 200,000 and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless a number of  students took action. Many students planned fundraisers, some threw Haiti donation parties and many others donated individually. Three students in particular wanted to take action and did not wan

ASUO Senate Meeting Mar. 3, 2010

(We apologize for the delay for the posters. Proper Facebook clearance was needed.)

Looks like the ASUO Elections season is underway! Here’s some sweet posters!

As though the issue of hate speech on campus hasn’t been covered enough. ASUCSD president Utsav Gupta pulled funding to 33 campus media outlets on February 20, following coinciding with perfectly with the dying Pacifica Forum outrage. Apparently, “Jigaboo Jones,” a local radio shock-jock, organized a party

Apparently there has been “multiple complaints” about our post “supporting” Cpt. Peter Freedom Lesiak. Good thing the ASUO Elections Board doesn’t understand the scope of their organization. Here it goes: Regarding your recent post promoting Peter Lesiak for ASUO President- While we as the elec

Apparently a few police officers in Clackamas have had their feelings hurt by a local man, Robert J. Ekas. According to an article by the Oregonian, Ekas has been arrested several times in the last few years for offering his middle finger to passing officers as a sign of civil protest. Ekas gave the finger to [...]

Last night saw the Winter Olympics come to an end. America won the overall medal count and host country  Canada won the most gold medals. One victory celebration in general caused an uproar. The Canadian women’s hockey celebrated  their gold medal victory by smoking  cigars and drinking beer. The International Olym

The Oregon Commentator is formerly announcing it’s candidate for ASUO Presidency — Senior Editor Captain Peter Freedom Lesiak. Avast!

I read a really terrible letter to the editor this morning from a pro-OSPIRG supporter. Anne Ward is the author of the letter, and tries to refute the claims that “saving the world” isn’t a good use of student tax money. “Why can’t $1.90 go to “saving the world,” if that’s what a significant

Received one of your basic public meeting notices today from the ASUO. I took a gander at the agenda, and realized that one of them was not like the other. Hello folks, The Programs Recognition Review Committee meeting will having a meeting on Monday March 1st at 6pm in the EMU’s Rogue River Room. Agenda: I. Call to O

In what was a meeting that could have put any insomniac to sleep, the ASUO was able to get through more actual business than they have in recent weeks.  UO Forensics received funding for their end of the year tournaments.  HKSA received funding for their upcoming Hong Kong Appreciation night event. The menu looks fantast

Springfield is celebrating the 125th year anniversary of the city’s incorporation in 1885. So drink some cheap vodka or head over to The Brick House and celebrate with Springfield’s finest. Today is a celebration of the town that inspired the fictional Springfield of The Simpsons. Enjoy.

The new issue has been distributed, this morning, around campus a little bit. Look for it to be fully distributed by Nekblad and Kiefer by around mid-day. Josh McCormick’s cover makes it a real piece of art in-hand. Go grab yourself one.

Stumbled across this totally great interview between Oregon head coach Chip Kelly and the Oregonian’s John Canzano. The conversation is ridiculous, mostly because I can’t tell if Canzano is an idiot or if he’s just trying to squeeze some information out of Kelly that he doesn’t want to give out. Arou

ASUO Senate meeting Feb. 24, 2010

There was a letter to the editor in Monday’s Emerald signed by members of the Climate Justice League (Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Heart!) denouncing the ACFC’s recent decision not to fund OSPIRG. In part, the letter said: “Although OSPIRG provided all of the materials and information the committee asked for,

Download this picture and color in University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere. Sumbit your colorings/drawings via email to us at ocomment@uoregon.edu or upload it and submit it in the comments section. We have 2 weeks till our next issue comes out, so get in your submissions! First Place will be a Sudsy Tee, and the [

It’s been more than two months since our campus experienced a sudden wave of passion during a Dec. 11 meeting of the Pacifica Forum and actually decided to give it some attention; a stark contrast to last year when this very magazine was covering the Forum and no one cared. What has ensued is a disaster [...]

Just posted the new issue online. It’s got some real gems like: Graduate School Applications An article by a new ASUO Senator Places to nap on campus Osama bin Laden going green A visit to the Jaqua center Read the new issue

I found this gem in the office of another student program earlier this week. Such hostility, I’ll never understand. Jocular goading at best, in my case.