Bouchat: Campaign sets sights, rightly, on sexual assault perpetrators
“Tip number three: If you offer to walk/drive someone back to their apartment because they are drunk, don’t assault them.” Seems simple enough. But this little lesson and others like it are currently...
View ArticleBouchat: The digital age of activism is here
In the wake of the widespread website blackouts in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act and the consequential dismissal of said act, the concept of Internet activism has come into the public eye. The...
View ArticleBouchat: Creationism does not belong in public schools
Creationism — the idea that mankind was created by a divine super-being, a being most often considered the god of one of several Abrahamic...
View ArticleBouchat: Washington did it — now it’s Oregon’s turn for marriage equality
When it comes to football, let’s face it — Oregon’s superiority to Washington is nearly blinding. We’ve won every “Border War” game since 2004@@http://www.4malamute.com/borderwar.html@@. But when it...
View ArticleBouchat: Access to birth control is a woman’s right
Birth control. As college students, as females, as males, as people in a functioning, sexual society, the importance of birth control cannot be underestimated. It’s the difference between a good time...
View ArticleBouchat: The advertising Photoshop epidemic and you
When the impossibly skinny get even skinnier, there’s really only one product to blame: Photoshop. But Photoshop doesn’t misguide people – people with Photoshop misguide people. A new bill proposed in...
View ArticleBouchat: Eugene needs Cash Mobs
A new form of creative economic protest is popping up around the nation, collectively called “Cash Mobs,” wherein groups of people band together to spend money at a small, local business in one...
View ArticleBouchat: The myth of the gay agenda
“The Homosexual Agenda.” What is this, exactly? The belief that homosexuals are superior to heterosexuals? No. An attempt to convert straight people to gay people? No. A process of brainwashing...
View ArticleBouchat: The Rush Limbaugh reality check
It’s been all over the news: Rush Limbaugh’s@@http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/@@ fall from grace.@@first i have heard@@ His select choice of words on Feb. 29 has become common knowledge, and the concept of...
View ArticleBouchat: Rick Santorum doesn't understand porn
Well, it’s almost spring break, and you know what that means — time to talk about porn! As the Republican frontrunners put individual states’ support behind them, the major issues facing the forefront...
View ArticleBouchat: The not-so-Easter Bunny
As Easter passes, so does the holiday excitement characteristic of so many chocolate-themed religious events. With this fading excitement comes the consequences of impulsive actions carried out in the...
View ArticleBouchat: US lawmakers miss the difference between correlation and causation
Have you ever held someone’s hand? Well, according to Tennessee lawmakers, hand-holding is foreplay. The state’s sex-education laws, which allow only the teaching of abstinence, now include a warning...
View ArticleBouchat: New bill would introduce Big Brother to the Internet
In the wake of the supposed death of the Stop Online Piracy Act, a brutal policy that would have threatened the concept of Internet privacy and freedom that Americans have come to enjoy, a new piece of...
View ArticleBouchat: Emigration trends might shed light on changing perspectives
Episode nine of season 15 of “South Park,” “The Last of the Meheecans,” has American narcissism as the target of satire. Throughout the episode, illegal Mexican immigrants are seen hopping over the...
View ArticleBouchat: Checking the slang of the acronym is worth it
I love acronyms. They make life easier, save time, provide a way to remember organizations, events, programs and campaigns. On a large campus like the University’s, acronyms rein in the chaos. ASUO is...
View ArticleBouchat: One giant step for same-sex marriage
During the last two weeks, a strange phenomenon has occurred. As someone who follows American politics with a deep fascination, I found myself, for the first time in a long time, surprised. When I...
View ArticleBouchat: Several habits bicyclists need to give up
Every weekday at 9:50 a.m. my bus comes sliding into the intersection of Kincaid and East 13th Avenue. The whole process takes forever — the streets are clogged with pedestrians, service vehicles,...
View ArticleBouchat: Try to keep your head above the fray
As summer rapidly approaches — my third year at the University coming quickly to an end — I thought I’d take a look back at this past year before moving onto the next. This year has been filled with...
View Article10 foods that energize and revitalize
Looking to enhance your diet with healthy and convenient energy boosters? Look no further! Here are 10 delicious and nutritious foods that will help revitalize your day: Raw nuts – Make your own mix...
View ArticleBest new Eugene restaurants
A new school year calls for new experiences, and with the plethora of restaurants that opened in Eugene this summer, it’s easy to grab your friends and head for a new spot. Check out some of these...
View ArticleThe best cup of coffee in Eugene
The first sip burns, but in the best of ways. A splash of half-and-half, maybe some granular sugar. Cinnamon? Honey? The next sip goes down smoothly, the heat accentuating the dark, oaky roast, the...
View ArticleViva! Vegetarian Grill opens new location
The YMCA across from South Eugene High School has a new vegetarian option — Viva! Vegetarian Grill has added to its food cart location in downtown Eugene by opening a permanent location in the family...
View ArticleBouchat: What to drink when you've given up soda
As someone with an arguably unhealthy addiction to diet soda, I’ve made it my mission this year to find better beverages to take the place of the can of Diet Dr. Pepper that can normally be found in my...
View ArticleFood: A guide to sample living
Do you ever wish you could just go somewhere, eat, leave, and not have to pay? Well, when you know what stores offer free samples on their products, it’s not so hard. Here’s a simple rundown of grocery...
View ArticleFall comfort foods to make autumn days a little warmer
Fall is when the warmth of summer quickly slips away and our bodies begin to encourage us to tack on fat to keep us warm. Thanksgiving is still about a month away, but there are plenty of other...
View ArticleAn introduction to Kombucha tea
Kombucha is a type of fermented tea that some claim has holistic health benefits. The tea, made from colonies of fermented bacteria and yeast, is definitely an acquired taste. While no official...
View ArticleBouchat: Foods to help you feel better
Everyone knows that a bowl of chicken noodle soup helps during a cold or flu, but did you know that, according to Woman’s Day Magazine, a baked potato can help ease a hangover headache? There are...
View ArticleFood: Domino's hands out free pan pizza on campus
If you were lucky enough to be hanging out in front of Lillis Business Complex or near the EMU on Tuesday you might have gotten yourself a free slice of Domino’s new pan pizza. According to The...
View ArticleFood: How to cook up some spooky party treats
It’s Halloween, which means it’s time to get creative with food. The best Halloween parties provide bowls of mystery foods that feel like spooky things to freak out their guests. Here’s a quick guide...
View ArticleFood: Five of the best meals to make with crackers
Looking for a quick snack that’s easy to prepare and cheap? Crackers are usually hidden somewhere in the back of the pantry, and are often an under-appreciated food, never claiming the right as a star...
View ArticleGlobal Scholars Hall gives students a better food experience
The newest dormitory on campus, the Global Scholars Hall, opened at the beginning of this term. The building houses living quarters for 450 students, as well as classrooms, presentation rooms and a...
View ArticleFood: Leftover Halloween candy and what to do with it
With Halloween now over, an abundance of candy is something that you might find yourself dealing with. Personally, I always manage to purchase too much candy for this strange holiday, and short of...
View ArticleTis the season for holiday-themed drinks
The holidays have a way of taking over the five senses with nostalgic and familiar traditions — green and red decorations, dry pine needles and crinkled wrapping paper, cold rain and wool scarves,...
View ArticleFood: The most expensive foods in the world
Ever feel like just sitting down and enjoying a dish that’s the financial equivalent of a luxury car? Take a look at this list of some of the world’s most expensive edible concoctions and decide for...
View ArticleFood: Why I'm excited about the return of 'Top Chef'
“Top Chef,” my favorite cooking competition reality show, premiered this past Wednesday on Bravo, beginning its 10th season with a new and exciting way to weed out the weaker chefs. Judges Tom...
View ArticleBouchat: Grilled cheese and soup combos to get through flu season
Welcome to flu season, and the season of warm and easy-to-digest meals to aid the immune system. One of the best is also one of the classics — grilled cheese paired with soup. The combination can sooth...
View ArticleFood: Which food might be gone soon?
Issues like climate change, poaching and deforestation affect more than just our environment and weather — our food is also at risk. According to Salon, coffee beans are at risk of disappearing...
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Food: Voodoo Doughnuts' Easy Peasy Lemon Kesey helps UO to buy Ken Kesey papers
Free coffee and Voodoo Doughnuts drew hordes of people to the University of Oregon’s Knight Library north-wing second floor at 10 a.m. today. It was in celebration of the company’s special donation to...
View ArticleFood: Frequently mispronounced foods
It’s hard to enjoy a global smorgasbord of food without making a few mistakes in the pronunciation of the names. Most servers are too polite to correct a customer’s stumbling request for foie gras...
View ArticleBouchat: Ways to avoid classic Thanksgiving mistakes
When the big day is here, don’t let it be ruined by burnt-black turkeys and grease fires. Learn the common mistakes in preparing a Thanksgiving meal, plus how to avoid them, and hopefully your food...
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Food: Helping out the family cook
Sam Bouchat/Emerald Ah, Thanksgiving. Time to go home and join the family after a few months of not seeing them. Time to have a lot of food in the fridge, in the pantry and on the table. Time to laze...
View ArticleFood: Leftover cranberry sauce and what to do with it
So, Thanksgiving is over, and you’ve got more leftovers than you know what to do with. But fret not — your cranberry sauce need not go to waste. This particular condiment does not taste as good on...
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For stressed-out college students, it's important to take a step back
The second floor of the Knight Library is quiet, save for the clacking of computer keys. Movement, however, is abundant, if only you know where to look. There, a young woman sits, chewing absently on...
View ArticleFood: A quick guide to sushi sashimi
I consider myself an amateur sushi connoisseur. I’ve been eating sushi my whole life and can order most of the dishes using their Japanese names. Ebi, please (shrimp). Maguro, if you would (tuna)....
View ArticleFood: The return of the McRib
December is full of exciting events: the world is supposed to end, “The Hobbit” is coming out and, of course, the holidays are here. But perhaps chief among these events, in terms of sheer emotion, is...
View ArticleFood: Foods I wish were real
There I was, watching “Spongebob Squarepants” as I am wont to do during my free time, and I realize with a huge sense of sadness that I will never know what a Krabby Patty tastes like. Sure, it’s a...
View ArticleFood: Some food-scented perfumes that exist
Ever wish you could smell like you’ve spent your morning rolling around in the pantry? Now, you can! Perfume has busted its way into the food industry (or vise versa?), allowing customers to smell like...
View ArticleFood: Best food blogs
If you find yourself meandering the internet looking for some delicious goods, you might not be heading to the right places. Food news and blogs are a major subset of the internet. If you find yourself...
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Film: Found Footage Festival comes to Eugene
Found Footage Festival hosts Nick Prueher (left) and Joe Pickett (right). Photo by Joshua Hertz.The New York-based Found Footage Festival comes to Eugene tonight at 8 p.m. at the Bijou Theater, where a...
View ArticleFilm: Who is John Harrison in upcoming 'Star Trek Into Darkness'?
A diehard Trekkie like myself was critical of J.J. Abram’s 2009 “Star Trek” reboot. Sure, most incongruities could be glossed over with a simple “But it’s a parallel universe!” — but sometimes, that...
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