Emerald THE DAILY
FRIDAY, OCT. 4, 2024
INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM PRODUCED BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS
OPINION
Are frat parties really worth it? Frats are not as fun nor safe as they are made out to be By Lexi Smith Opinion Columnist
With the start of the new school year, some new students are excited to jump into the college lifestyle by cheering at football games, meeting new people and attending frat parties. Either to celebrate a football win or to fill up a quiet weekend, frat parties have become a big part of the social scene for college students here at the University of Oregon, but they aren’t always as fun and exciting as they seem. Frat parties are not worth going to. I went to a lot of parties in the fall term of my freshman year. My first few experiences made me a little disappointed because the parties weren’t what I expected. My experience at frat parties consisted of a bunch of sweaty people dancing in a basement which only continued to get mustier. By the end of the night, my feet hurt, and I had to walk back home in the cold while wearing not nearly enough clothes. The brothers who are assigned to monitor the party and not participate in drinking, are called See pg 13 for full story
(Jonathan Suni/Emerald)
LEFT: The Theta Chi chapter house can be found in a more residential area on 19th st.
ARTS AND CULTURE
A few tips every college freshman should know From schoolwork to nightlife, here are a few tips to ensure a fruitful start to your college journey, coming from a recent graduate By Evan Huntington Arts & Culture Writer
It’s that time of year again — a shiny new school year has dawned. And for you young freshmen, it’s just the start of the exciting and chaotic time that is fall term of your inaugural year at the UO. But as you move your life’s belongings into your new dorms, navigate your cross-campus classrooms, meet a thousand new strangers and discover the glories of UO’s dining halls, I’ll be scouring LinkedIn and desperately waving my sparkly new University of Oregon bachelor’s degree in employers’ faces. Yes, I write to you from the other side of the journey you’re just now beginning. As a fresh graduate with four years of Duck experience now under my belt, I’ve now ascended to proud alumnus status — and with that comes perspective, wisdom and a UO Alumni Association Puddles bobblehead. These last four years taught me quite a lot. Sure, I learned a few things about journalism and the difference between feature and news writing, but I also learned quite a bit about myself. And, luckily for you, what it takes to manifest the best college experience you can. So class of 2028, here are a few tidbits about how to make the most of your life as a Duck. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)
CITY NEWS
Farmers pushback against industrial solar farm By Mathias Lehman-Winters City News Editor
Nine miles north of Eugene, a project that could affect the future of farming and solar energy production in the Willamette Valley is taking place. The South Korean company Hanwha Qcells is petitioning the Oregon See pg 8 for full story
ARTS AND CULTURE
The best shows to catch in your first weeks back in Eugene A complete guide to make yourself better acquainted with Eugene concert venues By Josh Berk Arts & Culture Writer
The first month back at school can set the tone for the entire year. Going out of the way to get outside your comfort zone and check out some of Eugene’s finest concert venues can go a long way toward making college feel like home. Eugene is not a traditional tour stop, but it does have some great smaller acts coming by every week.
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ABOVE: The Oregon student section yells out “airball” repeatedly after a Michigan player completely missed a shot. The Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team takes on the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 2, 2023, in Eugene, Ore.
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UPCOMING GAMES:
OREGON VS. MICHIGAN STATE TONIGHT 6 P.M. OREGON VS. OHIO STATE SAT., OCT. 12, 4:30 P.M. (Spencer So/Emerald)