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All content by Krista Kroiss
Krista Kroiss graduation photo

Farewell, UO: Krista Kroiss

Krista Kroiss
June 16, 2023
"Harry Styles" by Nathan Congleton is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

“Harry’s House” brings the 70s to modern pop

Krista Kroiss
June 8, 2022
Edd Zackly, a drag king from the Eugene area, prepares before performing at a drag brunch. Art has become an outlet for many queer people, giving them a safe and personal world to live in and one to share with others if they choose to. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

A rainbow home in art

Krista Kroiss
May 31, 2022
Florence + the Machine returns with poetry and emotion

Florence + the Machine returns with poetry and emotion

Krista Kroiss
May 25, 2022
"The Head and the Heart" by derekskey is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Intimate folk pop in ‘Every Shade of Blue’

Krista Kroiss
May 20, 2022
"Mitski" by Courtney Emery is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.

5 Asian American musicians for your playlist

Krista Kroiss
May 19, 2022
The band 'Left on Read's members (from right) Jeorge, Josh, and Marcus. Not pictured is bassist Sam. Eugenes local music scene is bursting with new acts and venues. (Maddie Stellingwerf)

4 new local bands to check out

Krista Kroiss
May 16, 2022
"King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard at Rough Trade" by p_a_h is licensed under CC BY 2.0

‘Ominum Gatherum’ has something for everyone

Krista Kroiss
May 3, 2022
"Jude Law" by Gage Skidmore is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0.

‘Secrets of Dumbledore’ absorbs audiences into the magical world

Krista Kroiss
April 26, 2022
"Red Hot Chili Peppers Live @ Wells Fargo Center 5/11/12" by Stephen Eckert is marked with CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Red Hot Chili Peppers strive for their original sound

Krista Kroiss
April 12, 2022
Rex Orange County performs at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, Ore., on Jan. 19, 2020. (Maddie Knight/Emerald)

Orchestral strings, hip-hop beats and self-worth messages in “Who Cares?”

Krista Kroiss
April 11, 2022
Kyle Rodriguez-Hudson poses for a portrait outside of the Transponder offices, located in downtown Eugene. Transponder is a nonprofit located in Eugene that offers support services and common items needed to assist transgender people in the Oregon community. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

TransPonder: a safe haven for the trans community

Krista Kroiss
April 11, 2022
"Avril Lavigne" by .Storm is marked with CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Avril Lavigne returns to pop punk roots in ‘Love Sux’

Krista Kroiss
March 8, 2022
Milaan Moses is a dancer, musican and dance instructor. (Photo courtesy of Gordan Mindoro)

Spotlight Story: Changing seasons, changing art

Krista Kroiss
February 14, 2022
Portland-Eugene band Growing Pains performs at a house show on September 10th, 2021 in Eugene, Ore. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

Pandemic wipes out the college music scene — again

Krista Kroiss
February 2, 2022
"Lumineers, Coachella 2013 -- Indio, CA" by Thomas Hawk is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

The Lumineers look on the ‘Brightside’

Krista Kroiss
January 26, 2022
Myth Tattoo co-owner Kinsey Tennison works on a client’s arm in Eugene, Ore. on January 12, 2022. Myth tattoo offers a welcoming environment to all, a cozy, comfortable environment and skilled artists (Isaac Wasserman/ Emerald)

Myth Tattoo Studio provides safe, homey space to get inked

Krista Kroiss
January 21, 2022
"The Weeknd, Oslo Spektrum 2017" by NRK P3 is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

The Weeknd works to move forward, retro-style, on ‘Dawn FM’

Krista Kroiss
January 12, 2022
Portland band Growing Pains plays at the Alder House in Eugene, Ore., on October 31st, 2021, with Eugene bands Novacane and Candy Picnic. (Ian Enger)

Growing Pains: where dreamy indie meets pop punk

Krista Kroiss
January 6, 2022
"The Beatles on stage" by azaar94 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

‘The Beatles: Get Back’ humanizes icons

Krista Kroiss
December 10, 2021
Lynette Slape /Daily Emerald

‘Eternals’ takes the MCU in a new direction

Krista Kroiss
November 16, 2021
House of Records is located on 13th Ave and has a large variety of records and CDs in every genre. Eugene offers a great selection of local record stores to shop at with a wide array of vinyls, CDs, posters and more. (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

‘A little bit of everything’ on vinyl

Krista Kroiss
November 8, 2021
Jessica Bolden/ Daily Emerald

‘Inside Job’: a conspiracy comedy

Krista Kroiss
November 3, 2021
Julia Stalnaker/Daily Emerald

Five Halloween movies for your Halloweekend

Krista Kroiss
October 27, 2021
Image courtesy of Calvin Burke.

The Wandering Stool fosters an environment of love and music

Krista Kroiss
October 21, 2021
Valery Tsai/Daily Emerald

“Venom: Let there be Carnage” — a movie for the fans

Krista Kroiss
October 12, 2021
Laundry played the first house show Eugene saw after 14 months of live music being put on hold by the coronavirus. Eugene saw the return of house shows this summer after 14 months into the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

Eugene house shows return — but are they safe?

Krista Kroiss
October 1, 2021
Edward Schiessl, the managing director of the Broadway Metro, poses outside of the theater in downtown Eugene. The Broadway Metro, located in downtown Eugene, is Eugene's last remaining independent theater. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

The indie theater that persevered

Krista Kroiss
September 20, 2021
"The bisexual pride flag" by salanki is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Celebrating Bi+ Identities with #BiWeek

Krista Kroiss
September 16, 2021
"Halsey @ Grammy Museum 09/23/2019" by jus10h is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Halsey channels emotion and empowerment in “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power”

Krista Kroiss
September 7, 2021
"Lorde at the Preakness" by Michael Candelori Photography is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.

Lorde offers a sunny new sound with “Solar Power”

Krista Kroiss
September 2, 2021
(Eleanor Klock/Daily Emerald)

The rainbow community shines at Eugene Pride in the Park

Krista Kroiss
August 26, 2021
(Kevin Kincaid/Emerald)

‘Happier Than Ever’ shows a new side of Billie Eilish

Krista Kroiss
August 12, 2021
"Foo Fighters - Telenor Arena 2015" by NRK P3 is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Foo Fighters get disco fever with new album ‘Hail Satin’

Krista Kroiss
August 5, 2021
"Tom Hiddleston" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

The God of Mischief grows in MCU’s latest show

Krista Kroiss
July 29, 2021
"Rachel Weisz & Scarlett Johansson" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

“Black Widow:” An action packed story of family

Krista Kroiss
July 22, 2021
"Modest Mouse" by Zawezome is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Modest Mouse takes a new direction with new album ‘The Golden Casket’

Krista Kroiss
July 13, 2021
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