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All content by Jess McComb
Amazon Park has a 3.5 running trail located in Eugene, Ore. Along the way are multiple other recreation structures. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Treasures of the trails: the best places to run in Eugene

Jess McComb
October 2, 2024
Noa Schwartz

Rookie Runner returns: racing my first triathlon

Jess McComb
July 15, 2024
McComb hugs her mom at mile 17 of the Eugene Marathon.

Rookie runner: giving up my title for good

Jess McComb
April 30, 2024
Holly Huynh/Daily Emerald

Rookie runner: If I were to do it all again

Jess McComb
April 24, 2024
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Rookie runner: how to run 22 miles (don’t)

Jess McComb
April 17, 2024
Holly Huynh/Daily Emerald

Rookie runner: searching for silver linings

Jess McComb
April 10, 2024
Holly Huynh/Daily Emerald

Rookie runner: no time to relax

Jess McComb
April 5, 2024
Holly Huynh/Daily Emerald

Rookie runner: if not now, eventually

Jess McComb
March 20, 2024
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Rookie runner: embracing the suck

Jess McComb
March 12, 2024
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Rookie runner: hip hip hooray I’m hurt again

Jess McComb
March 6, 2024
Holly Huynh/Daily Emerald

Rookie runner: cutting myself slack

Jess McComb
February 28, 2024
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Rookie runner: halfway there and full of hope

Jess McComb
February 21, 2024
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Rookie runner: falling back in love with food

Jess McComb
February 14, 2024
Holly Huynh // The Daily Emerald

Rookie runner: injury, anxiety and cross training

Jess McComb
February 7, 2024
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Rookie runner: it ain’t always pretty

Jess McComb
January 31, 2024
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Rookie runner: choosing running over partying

Jess McComb
January 23, 2024
Holly Huynh/Daily Emerald

Rookie runner: Into the ice storm

Jess McComb
January 17, 2024
Stella Fetherston/Daily Emerald

3 books to fuel your goals for the new year

Jess McComb
January 10, 2024
Holly Huynh/Daily Emerald

Rookie runner: battling comparison

Jess McComb
January 9, 2024
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Rookie Runner: running slow sucks

Jess McComb
January 3, 2024
Holly Huynh // The Daily Emerald

Rookie Runner: My 19-week marathon training schedule

Jess McComb
December 28, 2023
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Rookie Runner: the road to the big one

Jess McComb
December 22, 2023
A hearty bowl of roasted cauliflower broccoli cheddar soup with a grilled cheese on the side. (Jess McComb/Emerald)

Two cozy sheet pan soups to make this fall and winter

Jess McComb
November 17, 2023
Jeremy and his infamous pet duck, Quacktavious. The duo gained popularity on campus after Jeremy brought Quacktavious to an Oregon football game at Autzen Stadium. (Lulu Devoulin/ Emerald)

Quacktavious: a pet duck and his owner’s rise to fame

Jess McComb
November 6, 2023
Taliah Johnson is a nonbinary trans woman and a sophomore UO who finds confidence and comfort in their body through self-expression with clothing, tattoos and jewelry. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

The body positivity movement must adapt its message to cater to trans people

Jess McComb
June 13, 2023
Bryn OBrien, Madison Ridolf, and Cale Crueger are all graduating seniors from various schools around campus. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Spread your wings and hope to fly

Jess McComb
June 7, 2023
University Health Center

Let’s Talk is providing immediate attention for students in mental health crises

Jess McComb
June 6, 2023
An employee reads a book outside of the entrance to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

The Master of Fine Arts show has returned to campus

Jess McComb
May 30, 2023
the daily emerald//Stella Fetherston

Managing grief on Mother’s Day

Jess McComb
May 12, 2023
The group leaders and organizations marched down Kincaid Street. Take Back the Night a survivor-centered event held a rally on April 27, 2023. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald).

Take Back the Night 2023

Jess McComb
May 12, 2023
The march begins at the EMU Amphitheater and makes its way toward downtown Eugene. Hundreds attend the annual Take Back the Night march through the streets of Eugene, Ore. on April 25, 2019. (Marissa Willke/Emerald)

Sexual assault awareness month is ending, but the conversation must continue

Jess McComb
April 24, 2023
"Uterus Anatomy Embroidery Hoop Art Wall Decor in Orange" by Hey Paul Studios is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Women’s health is cycle-syncing Modifying movement for menstrual cycles

Jess McComb
April 12, 2023
Oliver surveys the scene below the couch prior to his jump. University of Oregon students share about living with pets during college. (Skyler Davis/Daily Emerald)

An inside look into the lives of UO student pets

Jess McComb
April 10, 2023
The Rec Center located on the University of Oregon’s campus opened an outdoor facility due to indoor recreation being prohibited in compliance with Oregon’s Risk and Protection Framework guidelines. Current fee-paying UO students are eligible to make reservations at the newly, “The Playground,” outdoor facility. (Kevin Wang/ Daily Emerald)

Women in the weight room

Jess McComb
April 4, 2023
The coffee shop has the dairy-free favorite, oat milk. Glass House coffee shop is nestled in the Whiteaker area of Eugene.(Ali Watson/Emerald)

Is caffeine actually bad for us? Short answer: no

Jess McComb
April 3, 2023
Skylar Davis/Emerald

Stories from UO’s transfer students

Jess McComb
March 13, 2023
Julia Stalnaker/Daily Emerald

Too broke to be cool: College students suffer under the economic pressures of maintaining a trendy wardrobe

Jess McComb
February 24, 2023
Lynette Slape/Daily Emerald

Feb. 13 is the new Valentine’s Day

Jess McComb
February 13, 2023
"14. diabetic-diet" by TipsTimesAdmin is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

For college students considering Keto: say bye to beer, bread and balance

Jess McComb
February 1, 2023
(Michael Koval/Emerald)

Appearance-based resolutions are so last year

Jess McComb
January 20, 2023
Lynette Slape / Daily Emerald

Home for the holidays? Leave your disordered eating at the door

Jess McComb
December 13, 2022
An employee reads a book outside of the entrance to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

Four specific ways to destress this finals week

Jess McComb
December 4, 2022
(Benjamin Irish/Emerald)

Saving daylight, sacrificing mental health: how darkness can induce depression

Jess McComb
November 25, 2022
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