Nate Bittle (32) reaching for the ball at tip off. The University of Oregon Ducks Mens Basketball team defeat the SFA Lumberjacks (79-61) in a home match at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 15, 2024. (Rowan Campbell/Emerald).

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The Oregon Ducks defeated the High Point University Panthers in three sets in the first round of the NCAA Division I volleyball tournament at Matthew Knight Arena on Dec. 5, 2024. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

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Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) hypes up the crowd as the Ducks finish off their opening ceremony. The Oregon Ducks defeat the California Golden Bears 63-19 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene Ore., on Nov. 4, 2023. (Sebastian Flores/Emerald)

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Tez Johnson celebrates with his MVP trophy. The number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks take on the number 4 Penn State Nittany Lions on Dec. 7, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

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Terrance Ferguson (3) takes the field as the Ducks get ready to face Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Games.

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Guard, Nani Falatea (4) in the post-game handshake line after their 2-point win over Auburn at Matthew Knight Arena on Nov. 20, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (Jordan Martin/Emerald)

Oregon falls to No. 6 USC 66-53 in Big Ten opener

Lily Crane, Sports Reporter • December 7, 2024

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The Oregon Ducks women’s volleyball team poses with the NCAA Division I Volleyball Tournament bracket after defeating the High Point University Panthers 3-0 in the first round at Matthew Knight Arena on Dec. 5, 2024. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

No. 14 Oregon wins second round in four sets over No. 20 TCU

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Head coach Dan Lanning talks to a reporter from the B1G Ten Network after the game. The Oregon Ducks played against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 9. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

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People of Interest: Robert Fortune (Episode 3)

Jamie Arpan

March 3, 2023

Julia Stalnaker/Daily Emerald

Emerald Media Group · People of Interest: Robert Fortune (Episode 3)

Welcome to the People of Interest Podcast. Tea is one of the most popular beverages around the world, but did you know it used to be one of the most guarded state secrets of China? Robert Fortune committed one of the greatest acts of corporate espionage to steal this secret for the benefit of the British Empire. Listen in if you want to find out more about Robert Fortune and how he pulled off what seemed like an impossible task.
Sources:
The Life of Robert Fortune.
Robert Fortune Britannica Entry.
The Great British Tea Heist.
The Scottish Spy Who Stole China’s Tea Empire.
Robert Fortune: The Man Who Stole Tea From China.
This podcast was recorded and edited by podcast producer Jamie Arpan. The music used in this podcast is “Maple Leaf Rag (1899, Z. Brewster-Geisz version)” by Scott Joplin, used under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License.