As students, I’m sure we’re all aware of the high rate of property crime that exists in Eugene. Apparently the EPD is now actively trying to do something about it. They’ve launched an initiative with some very original ideas, like policing the high-crime rate areas more. Here’s an outline of [...]
I’m not even sure what to do with this one… the upper line reads “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression: this right includes freedom to hold opinions and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media…”
In compliance with that statement, [...]
KVAL finally put up the video of my interview with Shelley Kurtz on the Internet.
I can’t embed it so I’ll just link to it:
[...]
We just added a new button (look to your right) underneath the “Current Issue” button that you can click and be able to purchase a copy of our book By the Barrel: 25 Years of the Oregon Commentator.
Clicking the button takes you to another page that [...]
It’s not often that I sit down and actually read the Emerald. I understand that statement makes me sound snobbish or just like an asshole, but it’s true. After last year’s absolutely dreadful run of print, it’s just not in my daily routine anymore. Sure, I grab [...]
Sudsy tested, Santa/Frog approved.The new Holiday Issue is out on stands. Best to go pick up a copy at any of these locations:
Lillis Hall 13th and Kincaid 14th and Kincaid 13th and University West Entrance to EMU EMU by elevator Mac Court Rec Center Entrance LLC North (south entrance) Hamilton Lobby (east entrance)Enjoy!
[...]Below are the three documents we’ve been able to obtain that OSPIRG has turned in: a benchmark memo, a budget packet and their spreadsheet that maps out their entire forecasted budget.
OSPIRG Benchmark Memo OSPIRG Budget Packet OSPIRG Contract BudgetI’m sure all the interested parties will read the documents themselves, [...]
Why the Commentator receives e-mails like this I will never know. But Jesus, I’m glad we do. All I can say is that the world is slowly getting dumber, one rogue at a time. I’ll let the e-mail do the talking:
While the former Governor and Vice Presidential [...]
Guy Simmons and I will be appearing on the KVAL morning news, specifically an interview with anchor Shelley Kurtz on Monday, November 30th.
It will be my first time on TV since I appeared on Ramblin’ Rod when I was 7. I’m not sure about Simmons though; [...]
According to a Daily Emerald story today by Emily Gillespie, OSPIRG is seeking to refund themselves for the upcoming 2010-11 school year. This should come as no surprise to students, as the group’s entire motives as of late have been to get themselves some sweet student funding (think little [...]
Well the Ducks may get their chance at the Rose Bowl (or at least at Oregon State) after beating Arizona tonight in double overtime.
It looks like we also won our little challenge with the Arizona Desert Lamp, meaning they have to purchase 3 copies [...]
In rebuttal to yesterday’s trash-talkin’ courtesy of Evan from the Desert Lamp, Drew’s post has been put up on the Desert Lamp site.
Obviously Drew has won the fight. Now let’s watch the Ducks win the battle on Saturday.
[...]
By the Barrel: 25 Years of the Oregon Commentator is now available for $10 in the UO Bookstore on 13th and Kincaid! The book is featured on a table as you walk up the [...]
Since we’re on the subject of Das Frohn, I thought I’d share a little something we received from the former University of Oregon President after asking him to contribute to By the Barrel: 25 Years of the Oregon Commentator. The following appears on the back cover of the book and [...]
Below is an exerpt from Tyler Graf’s portion of By the Barrel: 25 Years of the Oregon Commentator. On the edge about buying a copy? You could do worse for $10.
I was told to maintain wall-eyed concentration on the video camera in front of me while my [...]
Since the next Commentator does not come out before this food drive I’ve decided to post the information here on the website. The Commentator strongly encourages you to go down and donate a can or two.
The Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO) Senate will be conducting a canned [...]
250 copies of “By the Barrel: 25 Years of the Oregon Commentator” fresh off the press.
Well, my friends the day has finally come. 12 boxes of our book, By the Barrel: 25 years of the Oregon Commentator arrived this morning and god they look [...]
Apparently LaGarrette Blount was reinstated today.
My opinion is, and always has been, that his suspension should have been a game, two at the most. Anthony Reddick, the player who used his helmet as a weapon and sparked a humongous brawl in 2006, was only [...]
Submitted by an anonymous donor.
Just thought I’d show you a few of the pictures we took.
1. At the Alamo
2. Inappropriate usage.
3. Sportin’ some fresh new gear.
4. Dinner at the riverwalk.
5. Tim [...]
Drew, Guy and I are all going to the Collegiate Network conference in San Antonio tomorrow. Anyone who wants updates on our trip should look at our twitter feed.
See you all when we get back.
[...]
I drove up to Salem today and got my first five advance copies of the Oregon Commentator book By the Barrel: 25 Years of the Oregon Commentator.
I have to say, it looks absolutely gorgeous. Josh McCormick did an amazing job with the cover, David Frohnmayer’s [...]
First thing’s first: Congratulations Pete Carroll on a record-setting game!
Today the Ducks scored the most points ever on a Carroll-led USC team.
The concern now moves to the post game celebrations. With the increased amount of over-entitled DPS officers bicycling about the last few days, it’s only a matter of time [...]
As we approach Saturday let us take into account that Halloween has been a historically bad day for Eugene. Riots in the early 2000’s and late 90’s on Halloween night have been a catastrophe–just wait until you mix in a night game at Autzen coupled with the [...]
Martell Webster finished with 14 pts, 3 rebs and a block.
Well opening night came and went for the Trailblazers and I have to say, they looked pretty good. After watching the new combination of Steve Blake/Andre Miller terrorize the Rockets, it may just be that the [...]
I was walking past the amphitheatre today when I noticed a university employee cleaning up gutters and sidewalks with a leafblower. Now the University of Oregon recently received a “B” on a fake “sustainability report card” by a group no one cares about.
I’m just wondering where [...]
The birthday cake, courtesy of 3 years of working at Baskin-Robbins in high school.
26 years ago today Richard Burr, Dane Claussen, Michael Rust and Robert Davis put out a newsmagazine on the campus of the University of Oregon. The first edition of the Oregon Commentator had [...]
Subject: EMU Board Question
From: “Elise Presicci” <epresicc@uoregon.edu>
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:55:20 -0700
Hello,
My name is Elise Presicci and I am the Chair of the House Committee for the EMU Board of Directors. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to respond to your question. I [...]
The image found on a brochure given to us by OSPIRG
We were in the office yesterday, sifting through piles of random papers when out dropped a brochure from our recent trip to an OSPIRG meeting. On the front of this brochure was the image above, [...]
[Insert "Now that Hummer is owned by China" joke here]
According to an ABC news story brought to our attention by our own Josh McCormick, there has been a huge spike in electric golf car sales in the last year.
The article says that the sales [...]
“Simpsons did it!”
It has recently come to our attention that the Comic Press, a “newspaper” at the University of Oregon, has been running a twitter feed titled “ASUO Spew” for quite some time. We have sat idly by while the Comic Press has made use of our [...]
The recent protests against the celebration of Columbus Day has been an interesting topic to watch develop, especially because it has been discussed by so many who have not a clue what they are talking about. Always an intelligent contributor to the conversation about race, Diego Hernandez decided to make [...]
OSPIRG apparently made an appearance in a PPM 201 class last week and their claims about the organization were less than trustworthy.
When asked why they were defunded the OSPIRG representative replied, “A group of students said we shouldn’t be able to support things that were not entirely on campus, but [...]
Just distributed to our boxes at the Kincaid bus stop, the hot dog stand, Lillis, 13th and University, Mac Court, EMU steps, EMU elevator, Rec Center and the Living Learning Center.
Expect to see distribution boxes come in to Carson and Hamilton as well in the coming week.
[...]
The OSPIRG “Activist Toolkit”.
Yesterday Guy Simmons and I made an appearance at the OSPIRG meeting down in Suite 1. We introduced ourselves with our real names with no intention of hiding from who we are. We received a plethora of materials, including an “Activist Toolkit” that, [...]
According to Tomcat down at the Ol’ Dirty, the grievance filed against Emma Kallaway for failure of her duties was dismissed.
I’ve remained unimpressed with the stated greivance against Kallaway since it was filed this summer. Really, I could care less if she turned in her stated goals on time. [...]
Apparently OSPIRG has been using the University of Oregon’s “O” symbol to help brand themselves among University of Oregon students.
The use of the symbol is undoubtedly an infringement upon the University of Oregon’s trademark, especially if OSPIRG is using it to solicit donations.
More importantly, the “O” [...]
(From left: Bryanna, Me, Drew, Ashton (CN Rep) and Tony Montana)
The Collegiate Network was nice enough to take us to dinner tonight. Our new CN rep, Ashton, treated us to delicious burgers and brews during trivia night at the Eugene City Brewery.
Guy Simmons proceeded to order [...]
“What you know about that, Obama?”
It was announced on Friday that Drew Cattermole, editor-in-chief of the Oregon Commentator, was awarded three Nobel prizes for his work in various fields ranging from the sciences to his work in humanitarian efforts.
“I pretty much expected this,” said Cattermole, [...]
OSPIRG tabling outside of the EMU
Just when you thought you’d never see the annoying succubus we call OSPIRG, here they are once again getting in the way of your path to lunch at the EMU.
Although last year’s executive succeeded in pushing the group off campus for the [...]
The Oregon Daily Emerald’s multimedia site recently posted a video in which students from the University of Oregon campus were asked what they thought about the possibility of concealed weapons on campus. With a few exceptions, most students responded as expected:
“I think that it shouldn’t be allowed, partly because [...]
The Oregon Commentator is privy to the police feed from the EPD. This one seemed particularly worrisome. Stay safe out there. Man Set on Fire During Assault Case No. 09-17789 Eugene Police are looking for information regarding an incident early Saturday morning, in which a man was lit on [...]
That’s right. The first working rough draft of the book is ready to go, all laid out.
Time to get antsy in your pantsies.
[...]It’s official. This year’s “Back to the Booze” is out on newsstands all around campus.
Go out and get one–it’s colorful and packed full of helpful tips on how to survive as a freshman.
Cheers to the two girls I saw reading it and laughing at “OC Asks…”
“Robocop: A condom. Ha!”
[...]Well it’s 12am and I’m still here at the EMU. Luckily for you, it’s all for your benefit. The book is coming along nicely, and looks to be coming in at a fat 340 pages. It will include a hardback binding, dust jacket and 12-page glossy insert of selected art [...]
I was sitting in my “History of America in the 60’s” class and the professor posed a question that obviously blew a few fuses in the minds of nubile freshmen.
The question posed was: “You’re on your back porch, and you have train tracks that run across next to your land, [...]
Sudsy’s first appearance, Summer 2001, Vol. 18, Issue 15
Today is the birthday of our beloved mascot, Sudsy O’Sullivan. He was brewed one drunken night at Rennie’s–concocted from the clip art of a mug of beer, the arm from Baby Herman (of Who Shot Roger Rabbit? [...]
“Why don’t you say that to my face?”
Apparently University of Oregon President Richard “Dick” Lariviere had a kick-ass summer and wanted to start the school year off right by showing incoming freshmen that he was “down” by getting a few face tats.
In addition to his new [...]
It seems our friends next door (literally) have been up to a few things lately, and I’m not just talking about painting their office blue.
I happened to peruse the University of Oregon College Democrats’ latest twitter posts, and wouldn’t you know it they posted 14 quotes from Obama’s speech to [...]
Boise St.’s Byron Hout
According to ESPN.com, Byron Hout, the player that taunted Oregon’s LaGarrett Blount following Boise St.’s 19-8 victory, will not be suspended by Boise St. or the Western Athletic Conference.
Coach Chris Petersen of Boise St. said that Hout’s actions didn’t warrant a suspension. [...]
“Be vewy, vewy quiet… I’m hunting for wabbits!”
Well our first Saturday of college football is over, and it had some interesting storylines indeed. Besides Oregon’s own loss (and suspensions) some pretty surprising things happened this weekend.
In case you missed it, Sam Bradford, last year’s Heisman winner, left [...]
I’ve recently been informed by a source that wished to remain anonymous that LaGarrett Blount’s interaction with fans at Boise St. was less than honorable–and not just on Blount’s side.
Apparently upon exiting the stadium, Blount was threatened to have objects thrown at him by several fans, including chairs. Blount was [...]
Watch LaGarrette Punch Someone
Alright, well the Ducks lost tonight. That’s not really a big deal, to be perfectly honest. We’ve all been ready for a letdown ever since Dennis’ knee went all kablooey on us.
Really the best part of the night was when LaGarrett Blount punched a Boise State [...]
In case some of you don’t remember, in March of 2006 the Student Insurgent put out cartoons of Jesus with an erection. The publication was a direct response to the Commentator’s own publication earlier that month of the famous Danish Muhammad cartoons.
Through our vast array of connections, our [...]
In a list about something or other (to be honest I didn’t read the blog post, I was just skimming. He’s lucky he got that) former ODE opinion columnist Truman Capps tried to sneak in a little rabbit punch.
While I wholeheartedly agree that both the Democrats and Republicans are full [...]
I’ve been reading Fivethirtyeight.com lately, and I thought I should point out something particularly interesting and rather insane. Nate Silver, after successfully predicting Obama’s win, has followed through on his promise to try to predict senate races. While the model is solid for the moment it’s important to remember [...]
The Oregon Commentator’s book is coming along swimmingly. I am now in the stage of “take a vacation while I demand that alumni turn in articles”. Let me tell you, it’s great. Anyways, I figured I’d give the plebes a little taste of glory with a selected piece by Scott [...]
Only you can prevent me from raping your ears.
Mrs. Opportunity is at it again, causing mounds upon mounds of soundbytes to ooze from various radio and television news talkshow hosts. It’s already abundantly clear that no one should ever listen to what this woman says, but [...]
PFC Member Grace Bounds resigned her seat on the PFC today as she was hired for the open ASUO Finance Coordinator position. Her letter to the PFC is below.
Dear Programs Finance Committee Members,
I am sorry to inform you all that I am resigning as a member of the PFC. [...]
Our dear, rational friends over at BlueOregon seem to be a bit lacking in content lately. Apparently needing to fill space on a lazy Friday afternoon, Chris Bouneff waxes philosophical about the current state of affairs for “conservatives”. Bouneff states that he’s above having cable television, [...]
Back in June I posted about Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer) heading a letter to the OUS about reforming their gun policies. The letter was based on the legality of the current OUS regulations concerning concealed carry on campus. Thatcher and her constituents argued that since the OUS policies were, at [...]
Just distributed all the Summer Issues to their respective places of distribution. Go get yourself one.
Pick one up at:
*Room 319
*EMU Lobby
*Student Rec Center
*In front of Mac Court
*Corner of 13th and University
*Corner of 13th and Agate
*Corner of 14th and Kincaid
*Rennie’s
*Corner of 13th and Kincaid
*Corner of 13th and Kincaid on your way [...]
An ASUO Senate Meeting Takes Place
After taking a long nap and mulling over the situation regarding Michelle Haley’s petition to remove Emma Kallaway from office, I think I’ve decided on the correct response.
“Who cares?”
As a student concerned with where my money is going, I [...]
I’m running faster now.
As the sun beats down my face, my eyes begin to burn from the perspiration seeping into my eyes. I can’t stop to wipe my brow as my movements must continue to be swift, concise and unnoticed. As I make my way behind the foliage my targets [...]
Hey all… just posted up the new Summer Issue. It’s online so get to readin’
[...]Just doing the finishing touches on the summer issue right now, and it looks pretty sweet.
Look out for it on the website either tomorrow or monday, and in your hands by next week.
[...]I was perusing the OLCC’s blog (oh yes, it exists) and have discovered something wondrous.
The OLCC wants to know how you feel about their service.
That’s right… free, anonymous reign to tell them just how much you enjoy their service. A whole survey to let them know just how [...]
I was walking through campus the other day and picked up a copy of “The Socialist Worker”. Don’t worry I didn’t “donate” a dollar, he just gave me “an old one” for free.
After reading the publication, I’ve decided to give it the time and respect it deserves in the forum [...]
*zzz* What? Jemmali committed Seppuku? *zzz*
Apparently trouble… *snore*… is a-brewing down at the ASUO… *wipes sleep from eyes*… according to Emerald blogger and news editor Alex “Tomcat” Tomchak Scott… *snore*… president Emma Kallaway is… *yawn*… experiencing some trouble regarding her fulfillment of an ASUO constitution law [...]
I read a glowing review of the movie “Food Inc.” in the Eugene Weekly today. Feeling I should investigate just what all this was about I decided to purchase a viewing of the film.
The film pretty much goes as you would expect with the usual showing of sun-less chicken [...]
According to an article by Jim Abrams (AP), the Senate rejected a bill that would give the right for citizens to carry concealed weapons in all 48 contiguous states if they had already obtained a concealed carry license in another state.
The article is mostly informational, but there are some [...]
Hello Incoming Freshman,
I’m sure by now that those of you who have gone to your IntroDUCKtion sessions have all had the wonderful tour of campus. The lunch at Carson, the explanation of what the fuck those brown rocks are by LLC and of course the fun history fact about where [...]
Well I suppose it’s about time you people were let on that something diabolical was brewing in room 319. After a few years of scheming, hemming and hawing the Oregon Commentator has finally decided to do it.
We’re publishing a book.
Specifically speaking, a book that will encompass the entire history of [...]
“So how come you write for a conservative publication if you aren’t a conservative?”
That’s what a random text message from my brother said a few nights ago. Our conversations usually start with such questions so I didn’t think it too out of the ordinary to answer properly. But before I [...]
Senator Benjamin Dodds (Athletics/Contracts Finance Committee) resigned this morning. Below is his resignation letter.
I need to resign as senate seat #8 on the ACFC. I am not academically stable enough to commit nearly the time required to be the senator that the students expected me to be. I need to [...]
The Oregon Voice put out their 20th Anniversary Edition recently and we here at the Commentator would like to congratulate them on two decades of publication. The issue includes a memorandums by Voice founder Cliff Pfenning and several staffers from years past.
Much like the Commentator’s own anniversary edition the [...]
Christina Ergas (Seat 17, Graduate and Law) resigned her position today. Ergas was a member of the True Blue Student Coalition and ran a progressive slate in step with the True Blue coalition.
In a letter to the Senate Ergas said,
Unfortunately, I must resign from my senate position for the 2009/2010 [...]
Brandon Roy remaining ever positive said, “I’d love to get something done so I can move forward and meet free agents.”
A few weeks ago I wrote about how Blazers fans shouldn’t get their hopes up this offseason. I suppose maybe I should apologize for those [...]
The Oregon Commentator Crew in action. Note Sudsy all over Mr. Erb’s business in the background.
Well it seems like our post about “not being welcome” actually caught some attention here [...]
Former Alaskan Governor and noted G.I.L.F. Sarah Palin
Valor. Greatness. Insight. Intelligence. Integrity. Relevancy.
Today Sarah Palin resigned as governor of Alaska and in her tenure she demonstrated none of those qualities. Yes, as the voice of reason the Commentator lands squarely [...]
OC Editor-In-Chief Drew Cattermole tries to lure freshmen to the dark side. Note Sudsy all over the ASUO's business, top left.
With IntroDUCKtion in full swing, Drew and I had [...]
Over the years the Commentator has made no bones about it’s stance on gun ownership as a civil right. We have been especially interested in the ability for citizens with concealed carry licenses to be able to do so on campus (current OUS statutes prohibit the carry of [...]
Since we are on the eve of the NBA draft, I find tonight of particular interest for those sports fans born here in Oregon.
You see, the only thing we have here in Oregon is the Blazers–there’s no baseball team, the soccer is, well… soccer and the only [...]
Is owning a gun a civil right?
Depending on who you ask this volatile question to, the answer will undoubtedly vary from person to person. Yet this is a question that seems to have a rather shocking answer to those concerned with the Constitutional nature of our government here in America.
I’ve [...]
With the new federal tobacco bill looming, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the memory of that crazy civil liberty, freedom of choice.
We hardly knew ye.
The pending bill will force tobacco companies to bend to even stricter FDA regulation including the banning of flavors, [...]
The Hate Issue has been distributed to all of our boxes on campus so go get yourself one.
[...]
The Alcoholic Masses
4:30 pm: Full Sail’s back at my place. Build that base.
6:00 pm: Moseyed on downtown. Since it was still light out, we had to put our road beers in styrofoam cups. Extra foamy.
6:15 pm: Admitted to the fest. I smell tri-tip steak sandwiches. [...]
Virtua-REO
