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Molly McPherson

Molly McPherson, Photo Editor

Molly is currently serving in her second year as the Photo Editor for the Daily Emerald. She worked as a photojournalist on the desk for almost two years prior to joining as an editor. To see more of her work, follow her Instagram @mediaxmolly and view her website mediaxmolly.com

All content by Molly McPherson
The 147th University of Oregon Commencement Ceremony took place on June 17, 2024 in Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: The class of 2024 graduates, celebrates, and protests during their commencement ceremony

Alexander Hernandez and Molly McPherson
June 17, 2024
The Arkansas Razorbacks celebrate their championship win under confetti. The final day of the NCAA Track & Field Championships was held on June 8, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: The Arkansas Razorbacks take home the gold after an action packed final day of the NCAA Track and Field Championship

Molly McPherson
June 8, 2024
Individuals walk past "ALAREER HALL" and take information cards. "Alareer Hall," is the name demonstrators have chosen to honor Refaat Alareer, a Palestinian writer and poet, who was killed in Gaza in December 2023. The University of Oregon’s pro-Palestine encampment enters its fourth week. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: The pro-Palestine encampment enters its fourth week

Molly McPherson
May 20, 2024
Workers chat while they sweep broken glass off the pavement outside the store. Early morning Wednesday May 15, 2023 the Starbucks on Franklin Boulevard had its windows smashed and vandalized. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Many windows are left smashed and several objects vandalized at Franklin Starbucks

Molly McPherson
May 15, 2024
Tents set up by University of Oregon student-ran groups to begin their encampment in front of Lillis Business Complex. On April 29, 2024, University of Oregon student-ran groups joined the nationwide movement of encampment in support of the pro-Palestine movement across college campuses. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Photos: The first day of the University of Oregon’s pro-Palestine encampment

Alyssa Garcia and Molly McPherson
April 30, 2024
N'Faly Dante (1) screams in celebration. The Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team takes on the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 2, 2023 in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon men’s basketball wins an overtime thriller against Michigan, 86-83

Molly McPherson
December 2, 2023
Kelly Graves sits between his starters on the bench and talks with them about how the game is going. The Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team takes on the Santa Clara Broncos on Nov. 18, 2023 in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Women’s basketball gets crushed by Santa Clara, 89-50

Molly McPherson
November 18, 2023
Concession volunteers smile and laugh after they worked together to figure out how to apply a discount to an order. Hundreds of workers flock to and around Autzen Stadium on gamedays, their work is often overlooked by the thousands of fans who attend the game. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: The other side of Gameday

Molly McPherson
October 30, 2023
Ducks forward Ajanae Respass (13) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half. The Oregon Ducks women’s soccer team takes on the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 29, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon soccer ties against Washington State in final home game of the season, 2-2

Molly McPherson
October 29, 2023
Students and community members gathered to rally in support of Palestine in the EMU Amphitheater in conjunction with the University of Oregon’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine on Oct. 27, 2023 in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Students and community members gather with UO’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine

Molly McPherson
October 27, 2023
Jordan James (20) celebrates in a sea of Cougars. The Oregon Ducks football team takes on the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon football defeats Washington State, 38-24

Molly McPherson and Lucia Devoulin
October 21, 2023
Students push carts of their things along the sidewalk as they move into one of the new dorms on campus. For the majority of students living on campus, fall move-in took place on Sept. 21 and 22, 2023. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Ducks move in across campus ahead of fall term 2023

Molly McPherson
September 22, 2023
Lucy Vinis, the mayor of Eugene, speaks at a rally held outside the University District Hospital on Monday, Sep. 11, 2023. The rally supported a press conference regarding PeaceHealth’s recent decision to begin shutting down the hospital. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Mayor Lucy Vinis, among other speakers, addresses the future of the University District Hospital

Molly McPherson
September 11, 2023
A child, who just got his face painted at Black Cat Face Painting, smiles as he looks at his face paint in the mirror for the first time. The Eugene Pride Festival took place at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday, Aug. 12th, 2023. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Eugene Pride 2023 showcases LGBTQ+ art and culture

Molly McPherson
August 12, 2023
A protester stands with a sign that reads “union busting is disgusting.” Starbucks employees stand in protest against homophobia and union busting within Starbucks’ leadership outside the Villard and Franklin Starbucks store. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Franklin and Villard Starbucks workers protest homophobic, union-busting practices

Molly McPherson
June 24, 2023
Rally attendees enter McKenzie Hall to begin their bargaining session. Members of Oregon’s Graduate Workers Union rallied with community members outside of McKenzie Hall ahead of their next bargaining session on June 2, 2023. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: GTFF holds a rally ahead of their next bargaining session

Molly McPherson
June 2, 2023
A patron looks at jewelry hanging on the frame of the tent. The ASUO Street Faire happens twice a year, once during the fall term and once during the spring term. This year, the Street Faire is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 10 through May 12. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: The ASUO Street Faire is Back

Molly McPherson
May 10, 2023
Tennis is a husband-and-wife duo comprised of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley. Tennis played at the McDonald Theatre in downtown Eugene, Ore., on April 24th, 2023, as a part of their Pollen Tour. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Tennis plays at McDonald Theatre as part of their Pollen Tour

Molly McPherson
April 25, 2023
Rivaldo Soares (11), Quincy Guerrier (13), Brady Parris (24), N’Faly Dante (1) and Will Richardson (0) are honored during their senior night presentation. The Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team takes on the Stanford Cardinal at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 4th, 2023 (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Ducks beat the Stanford Cardinal, 73-68, on senior night

Molly McPherson
March 4, 2023
Three protesters stand in front of the east entrance of Matthew Knight Arena. Protesters gather outside Matthew Knight Arena to protest the Profesional Bull Riders event taking place inside the arena, on Feb. 18th, 2023. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Protesters gather outside Matthew Knight Arena before the second night of the Professional Bull Riders event

Molly McPherson
February 18, 2023
Oregon’s Gabby Cleveland (06) runs out after being called during the starting lineup announcements. The Oregon Ducks Lacrosse team take on the Niagara Purple Eagles at Papé Field in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 18th, 2023 (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Lacrosse falls to Niagara, 10-12

Molly McPherson
February 18, 2023
Oregon’s Max Vollmer celebrates after a successful high jump attempt. The second day of the 2022 NCAA Track & Field Championships took place at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on June 9th, 2022. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Day One of the 2022 NCAA Track & Field Championships

Molly McPherson
June 8, 2022
A performer makes their way to the middle of the circle. The Duck Jam, a celebration of hip-hop culture and dance, took place on June 1st, 2022, at the Dougherty Dance Theatre in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: The Duck Jam a Dance Department Finals Showcase

Molly McPherson
June 1, 2022
Josh Kasevich (04) gets a high five while rounding third after hitting a homerun. The Oregon Baseball team takes on Gonzaga on May 17th, 2022, at PK Park. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon baseball beats Gonzaga 5-4 after a walk-off double

Molly McPherson
May 17, 2022
Members of the Oregon women’s team celebrate their winnings. The University of Oregon hosts the final day of the Pac-12 Track and Field Championships on May 15th, 2022 at Hayward Field. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon finishes first on day three of the 2022 Pac-12 Championships

Molly McPherson
May 15, 2022
Freshman Cho Tofte (50) fist-bumps a coach prior to the game. The Oregon Ducks Baseball team takes on Washington State on April 23th, 2022, at PK Park. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon baseball falls to Washington State 8-10

Molly McPherson
April 23, 2022
Shonly Wallace (22) launches off the 8-meter arc for a free position. The Oregon Lacrosse team takes on USC on April 17th, 2022, at Papé Field. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Lacrosse drops final home game to USC 9-16

Molly McPherson
April 17, 2022
The Baylor Bears celebrate after performing an event. The Oregon Acrobatics and Tumbling team takes on Baylor on April 10th, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Acrobatics and Tumbling narrowly falls to Baylor

Molly McPherson
April 10, 2022
Ariel Carlson (03) begins to leave first as the pitch makes its way to the plate. Oregon Softball takes on Arizona State on April 8th, 2022, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Softball falls to Arizona State 9-3

Molly McPherson
April 8, 2022
Ducks right fielder, Anthony Hall (35), swings his bat. The Oregon Ducks Baseball team takes on UCSB on March 5th, 2022, at PK Park. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Baseball slides past UCSB 4-3

Molly McPherson
March 5, 2022
Freshman Gabby Cleveland (06) begins a check on Katelyn Murphy (04). The Oregon Ducks Women’s Lacrosse team takes on the SDSU Aztecs, on February 27th, 2022. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Women’s Lacrosse falls to San Diego State, 15-18

Molly McPherson
February 27, 2022
The Ducks offense celebrates after scoring a goal. The Oregon Ducks Men’s Lacrosse team takes on Reno, on Feb. 19 on Rec Field 2. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Men’s Lacrosse Cruises by Nevada 9-2

Molly McPherson
February 19, 2022
Duck's forward Sedona Prince (32) screams in celebration. The Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball team takes on the Arizona State Sun Devils, on February 1st, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Photos: Oregon Ducks defeat the Arizona State Sun Devils 72-58

Molly McPherson
February 1, 2022
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