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MONDAY, DEC. 1, 2025 NEWS
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SPORTS
The hidden work behind hosting a house show
Athlete of the season: Alanah Clemente
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Prison education interns work with local nonprofit to support formerly incarcerated adults UO students who are part of the Prison Education Program volunteer at Sponsors, Inc. to assist released convicts. Continue story on page 3
OPINION
Nag: The farmworkers behind your holiday dinner By Aishiki Nag
Opinion Columnist
The holiday season is right around the corner; this often means trying new recipes, baking for your loved ones and sharing a meal with your family or friends. But what often gets overlooked are the numerous farmworkers who make your recipes a reality. Farming is labor-intensive, and the U.S. currently has 2.9 million agricultural workers to meet market demand; nonprofit Farmworker Justice estimates that 70% of current farmworkers are immigrants, of whom 40% are undocumented. Immigrants are crucial to ensuring our communities have the food we need.
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The sustainability dilemma at the heart of community living Read Ethos on page 7