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All content by Josh Berk
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Eugene artist Munyaa releases new single ‘Danko’

Josh Berk
December 6, 2024
Pianist Jon Nakamatsu is currently in his third decade of touring worldwide. Nakamtasu performed at Beall Concert Hall, Eugene, Thursday evening. He addresses the crowd and discusses the importance of piano touring.

Jon Nakamatsu opens Oregon Piano Institute’s first recital

Josh Berk, A&C Writer
November 19, 2024
Grasp band members, Ryan Helms, Lucas Carroll, Isaac Luger, Gibsen Andresen, Nate Wuerthrich, and Dylan Squires. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Grasp and their return to the house show scene

Josh Berk
November 18, 2024
Weston “ryu” Battles from the Valorant Green team reacts passionately during the match, alongside his teammates. UO Green was competing in the Xfinity Run It Back tournament, a three-week event sponsored by Xfinity, while the Yellow/White team participated in the Playfly league. This match took place at the UO Esports Lounge on Tuesday night, Oct. 22, 2024. (Max Unkrich/Emerald)

UO Valorant Team Green talks Big Ten Esports

Josh Berk
November 5, 2024
Natalie Vogel mans KWVA's radio station. As the global music DJ she brings all types of new sounds to the Eugene area. (Miles Cull/Emerald)

How college students keep radio alive

Josh Berk, A&C Writer
October 15, 2024
Kylie Libby/Daily Emerald

Los Angeles band julie drops long-awaited debut album

Josh Berk
October 10, 2024
Matt Roome, Ultra Yellow, and accompanying artists perform at Battle of the Bands. The Battle of the Bands competition took place on March 8, 2024 at WOW Hall in Eugene, Or. (Lulu Devoulin/ Emerald)

The best shows to catch in your first weeks back in Eugene

Josh Berk
October 4, 2024
Stephanie Yang/Daily Emerald

A Daily Emerald playlist for the back to school season

Josh Berk
October 2, 2024
Noa Schwartz/Daily Emerald

Exciting new NFL Jerseys for 2024

Josh Berk
August 22, 2024
Ghibli Fest 2024 presents “Ponyo”

Ghibli Fest 2024 presents “Ponyo”

Josh Berk
August 19, 2024
Assortments of stones are displayed outside of 5 Elements Gem & Mineral during the Oregon Geo Fest Saturday. (Miles Cull/Emerald)

Oregon Geo Fest brings out local gem sellers

Josh Berk
July 30, 2024
UO Chamber Choir performing at their Bon Voyage concert. Photo Courtesy Athena Delene

UO Chamber Choir departs for competitions

Josh Berk
July 22, 2024
Professor Laufer holding one of his tools for being a Professor outside of Knight Library. Professor-Core Fashion, Eugene, on April 17, 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

UO professors prove style still exists in academia

Josh Berk
April 24, 2024
Pressed flower jewelry crafted by Negar Tahmidi, on display to be purchased at the Eugene Saturday Market. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Two standout jewelers at the Saturday Market

Josh Berk
April 18, 2024
Mark Mullins looks up from tattooing a client at The Parlour Tattoo on March 24, 2024. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Local tattoo artists share their passion

Josh Berk
April 9, 2024
General Manager of the Eugene Saturday Market, Shannon Lee-Huston. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

What to expect from this year’s Saturday Market

Josh Berk
April 4, 2024
Noa Schwartz/Daily Emerald

Spring styles to look forward to this season

Josh Berk
March 21, 2024
Holly Huynh // The Daily Emerald

How Eugene celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day

Josh Berk
March 15, 2024
Michael Raasch, University of Oregon alumni owns the new vintage store, Our World Vintage located at 304 East 13 Ave. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Our World Vintage brings life back to East 13th Avenue

Josh Berk
March 4, 2024
Leslie Daniels owns and operates Apparent Apparel while also studying Botany at Oregon State University (Lulu Devoulin/ Emerald)

Eugene clothing designers pave their own way

Josh Berk
February 27, 2024
The costume designers are hard at work on a Grace Kelley inspired wedding dress for the upcoming theatre production (Lulu Devoulin/ Emerald)

Hundreds of stitches

Josh Berk
February 19, 2024
Josh Zweifler poses for a portrait inside of Sy's Pizza on Feb. 7, 2024. Zweifler is the newest owner of the shop, which dates back to 1978. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Sysing up to the plate: Sy’s pizza under new ownership

Josh Berk
February 8, 2024
Stella Fetherston/Daily Emerald

Predicting 2024 fashion trends

Josh Berk
January 29, 2024
The Nike F.C. Collection includes jackets, tees, sweatpants and shoes and is currently available online and in select Nike stores. (Creative Commons Archive)

How UO is the University of Nike

Josh Berk
January 16, 2024
Newtwist Jewelry Store located in Eugene’s Fifth Street Market sells numerous pieces of jewelry from artists in different states and around the world. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald) 

The best jewelers in Eugene

Josh Berk
January 11, 2024
Jim the shoe doctor in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 7, 2023. (Spencer So/Emerald)

The lost art of shoemaking

Josh Berk
December 14, 2023
Holly Huynh // The Daily Emerald

Creating your own clothes from scratch

Josh Berk
November 22, 2023
Spencer So, Emerald

Pick up jewelry making opportunities for winter term

Josh Berk
November 17, 2023
Founded Vintage shop in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 4, 2023. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Vintage clothing is in style; these young entrepreneurs know where to find it

Josh Berk
November 8, 2023
Ellyce Whiteman/Daily Emerald

Three stores to check out for band t-shirts in Eugene

Josh Berk
November 3, 2023
The Art House located on 13th avenue. A former 1925 church that features live music and film. (Kemper Flood/Emerald)

A review of Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’

Josh Berk
October 25, 2023
A sign stands on a bustling 13th street welcoming all people going about their day to enter the store. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Local thrift store back in business

Josh Berk
October 16, 2023
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