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TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 2025
CITY NEWS
Flu season is here and does not only affect humans
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SPORTS
CAMPUS NEWS
Buckeyes level Oregon’s defense in 111th Rose Bowl
UO unions look ahead to winter term mediations with UO
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Q&A with ASUO Vice President, Kiki Akpakwu Akpakwu sat down with the Daily Emerald to talk about her and ASUO’s plans for the remainder of the academic year
CAMPUS NEWS
International UO Students Relect on Upcoming Trump Administration By Sasha Love Campus News Reporter
During the fall term, the University of Oregon hosted 825 international students from 93 countries, according to UO’s website. These students could be especially impacted by the incoming Trump administration and proposals in Project 2025, leading to some feeling “concerned” and searching for campus resources. In a Dec. 8 interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” incoming President-elect Donald Trump implied he plans on deporting all immigrants who are in the United States illegally, prioritizing those with any criminal histories. Though not officially endorsed by Trump, Project 2025, a Republican
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CITY NEWS
By Stephanie Jersey Campus News Reporter
In an interview with the Daily Emerald, Kikachi “Kiki” Akpakwu, the Vice President of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon, answered a series of questions, which all centered around her and ASUO’s plans for the remaining five months of the 2024-2025 academic year. ASUO is made up of over 25 elected students. “From helping set the Incidental-Fee, allocating
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ARTS & CULTURE
McKenzie River Music: the place for musical transparency An inside look at McKenzie River Music, a Eugene-based guitar shop known for its blend of vintage and modern instruments, expert staff and commitment to fostering the local music community
By Jackson Buckley Arts & Culture Writer
When it comes to brick-and-mortar stores, few feelings come to mind that compare to walking into a music store and being surrounded by beautiful instruments. When entering McKenzie River Music, one is immersed in a haven of guitars that decorate both sides of the walls from top to bottom. Some of the instruments have been recently made, while some
originate from before World War II. The store’s inventory ranges from Gibson, Fender, Martin, Taylor and vintage guitars, along with plenty of products for musicians to take care of their instruments. Located on West 11th Avenue in Eugene, McKenzie River Music is a place for all levels of guitar players to find quality products to fit their musical needs. The store was orig See pg 15 for story
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Eugene completes protected intersection in effort to reduce crashes City planners emphasize the importance of a new protected intersection in reducing the risk of crashes By Joseph Chiu City News Associate Editor
Eugene locals and visitors alike are driving into new territory in the new year after the completion of River Road’s “protected” intersection. Construction on the River Road intersection at Irving Road and Hunsaker Lane was completed in late November 2024, nearly two years after it was originally set to be completed. The renovation made it the first protected intersection in Eugene and was implemented to address concerns regarding the safety of drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians See pg 9 for story