Duck fans rock
A couple of weeks ago, some friends and I traveled to Eugene to watch the University of Utah play the Ducks. We had been to Eugene before and enjoyed the trip, so we thought we’d come up again.
What we found this year in Oregon really surprised us.
As friendly, respectful and fun as the Duck fans were the first time we were there, they were even more so this time. I just have to say, your town and your school rock. I travel extensively with the Utes, and never have I received a warmer welcome than at Oregon.
We spent two evenings enjoying some “adult beverages” at the Wild Duck Brewery, where we found the fans from your school to be courteous, friendly, cheerful … you know, all that boy scout stuff. Everywhere we went, fans wanted to talk to us about Utah, our school and what the state is like. They were gracious and accommodating.
On game day, I was extremely impressed with your fans and your stadium — those are some diehard football lovers if I have ever seen them. You have a great tradition there.
I hope you’ll publish this letter to thank the student body, fans and staff of the University. Your school and your town are definitely a class act.
Thanks again!
Darren Tucker
West Valley City, Utah
Emerald offers
inconsistent advice
Last year, I remember the Oregon Daily Emerald running at least one feature article attempting to reduce excessive or underage drinking on campus by asserting that fewer of their peers got drunk than students thought.
Imagine my confusion when I opened up the “Back to the Books” Sept. 17 issue and find a “The Inquiring Photographer” article asking, “What’s the craziest thing you did this summer?” Two of the five students featured said that getting drunk was the highlight of their summers and another couldn’t decide between scoring pot or taking acid as the craziest thing. I am amazed at the decision to feature these students, especially given the Emerald’s stance on drinking and drugs as evidenced by last year’s article.
Which message are you going to back? You’d better decide soon to tell incoming freshmen whether many of their peers drink or few do.
Dave W. Reed
senior, physics
