This University’s campus is awash with abundant opportunities to be enriched, entertained, educated and informed. This environment has given rise to a variety of student expressions on campus using multiple forms of media with differing points
of view.
The Oregon Commentator bills itself as a conservative journal of opinion, but rather than being a vehicle for right-wing propaganda, the magazine-style publication strives to serve as a forum for discussion of campus issues, Associate Editor Ted Niedermeyer said. He said the Commentator provides an alternative from the mainstream orientation and sudden deadlines that he said constrain the Emerald and also from the radical and left-wing politics of The Insurgent. The Commentator also offers a well-trafficked Blog ( www.oregoncommentator.com) where participants are able to discuss campus issues in a timely fashion.
The Insurgent bills itself as a “forum for those working towards a society free from oppression based on class, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, species and free from the threat of
ecological collapse.”
The Insurgent provides news on social movements and human rights issues on local, national and worldwide levels. The newspaper found itself embroiled in international controversy this past spring for publishing a series portraying Jesus Christ in a variety of sexual and absurdist cartoons. The issue was discussed on conservative talk-show “The O’Reilly Factor,” caused the Catholic League to call for University President
Dave Frohnmayer’s dismissal, and was the subject of hundreds of letters-to-the-editor in The Insurgent, The Commentator and Oregon Daily Emerald.
“We have nothing to apologize for,” Insurgent contributor Don Goldman wrote in an editorial. “It is Christians who should throw themselves at our feet and beg forgiveness.”
Submissions of all creative genres are encouraged.
The Oregon Daily Emerald is the University’s independent student newspaper, which strives to represent the general student body and give information on school news and current events. The Emerald began publishing in 1900 and is available Monday through Friday during the regular school year. The staff is composed of students who are paid for their work, and there are opportunities for freelancers and for staff positions as they
become available.
For students whose passion is magazine design and production, Oregon Voice provides this student run magazine, which is published seven times a year and covers topics of general interests with a focus on creative expression. According to their magazine, Oregon Voice is always looking for writers, artists, photographers and other contributors on a volunteer basis.
By no means limited to only Korean students, Korean Ducks is a multicultural magazine that strives to promote diversity and multiculturalism in the Eugene and University communities. A relatively new publication on campus, Korean Ducks explores world cultures and international experiences from a multicultural perspective, its mission statement reads. Under the guidance of advisor Dr. William E. Ryan, associate professor of design and visual communication, this magazine is open to contributions from and participation by students from a variety of backgrounds and talents.
Some of the other student publications on campus include: Siren, the ASUO Women’s Center Publication ; Etude , a literary non-fiction journal published four times per year by the Literary Nonfiction program of the School of Journalism and Communication; Northwest Review, an award-winning, tri-annual journal of culture, art and literature, published in conjunction with the Department of English, primarily by graduate students, under the guidance of Senior Instructor, John Witte; and Flux , a multiple award-winning publication produced by the School of Journalism and Communication featuring photojournalism and in-depth feature stories.
As for broadcast options, tune in to KWVA 88.1 FM to experience a wide range of music, talk shows and news updates. KWVA offers opportunities to be a DJ and for students and community members to make musical requests and air band demos. KWVA is public, non-commercial, student-owned and offers opportunities for community members and students to learn from each other the craft and skills required for all areas of radio production.
Charlotte Nisser, KWVA general manager, said KWVA needs people interested in writing, recording and producing news and promoting the station. They also need people to attend concerts and represent the station in exchange for free tickets, and people to take photos, interview band members and write concert and album reviews. General office help is always appreciated, as are those interested in producing on-air announcements.
For students who want to become involved in television production, DuckU is a great chance to be a part of an actual broadcast, airing weekly on cable channel 23, or channel 14 in the residence halls, DuckU is a student-run, 1-credit class with a variety of production and talent positions open to the entire
student body.
Rebecca Force, TV producer and advisor for DuckU said that the program is “an incredible opportunity” for students to have “room to spread their wings” with regard to creative video production. Run entirely by students, the show consists of a series of short productions, which fill the half hour slot with a mix of news, sports, editorials, comedy, and drama.
Aspiring filmmakers and video producers might want to become involved with the University Film Organization This is a hands-on, production-centered group that works together to complete individual student projects. Students who have an unfinished video project or a new idea, want career networking opportunities or assistance in building a video portfolio reel, should contact The UFO at [email protected].