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First annual Im(Perfect) food faceoff tackles food waste

On Saturday, Oct. 3, Eugene embarked on its first ever annual Im(Perfect) food faceoff in honor of Food Waste Prevention Week. Two local Chefs, Garrett Kirsch and Kathryn Nordgren from restaurants Seasoned and Sunriver Brewing Company, went head to head in creating a dish from a box of surprise ingredients given to them 20 minutes before the timer started and 20 minutes to cook.
Jennifer Denson, executive director and founder of Burrito Brigade, said that they supplied the ingredients for the ch...
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2026 Sprout Film Festival

The 2026 Sprout Film Festival, hosted by Full Access at the Farmers Market Pavilion last Friday, brought together more than 150 people to watch films created by and starring people with disabilities. The annual event aims to connect the disabled community with the broader public through film.
Full Access is a nonprofit that opened in March 2002, and assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to pursue a quality of life that is consistent with their preferences and choic...
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What is the “Pink Room” on top of Onyx Bridge Hall?

When walking back from class near Allen or Lawrence Hall, looking up into the sky, a bright pink glow can be seen shining from the rooftop of Onyx Bridge Hall.
The unusual light is seldom talked about and has an elusive presence on campus. However, behind the fluorescent pink windows is a University of Oregon greenhouse where
researchers, students and educators are growing far more than just plants.
The rooftop greenhouse’s signature pink glow comes from specialized LED grow lights installed sev...
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Bouchard: UO billing causes unnecessary financial stress for students

To access class registration at the UO, student account balances must be below a threshold set by the university, which can create issues for students who have monthly payments within their billing account.

UO requires a certain amount of tuition and, if applicable, housing costs to be paid before registration. In-state students can have a maximum of $1,000 in their billing account at registration time, and non-resident students can have a maximum of $3,000. If the balance is above this amount,...
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UO students face tight job market as competition for campus jobs grows

For many students in Eugene, finding a job is as stressful as fulfilling a degree.
With Eugene’s rising housing costs and an increasingly limited part-time job pool on campus, many UO students say finding work has become increasingly competitive, with over 300 applications for one posting during high demand.
UO reported that more than 3,000 student jobs are available across campus through Handshake. The university currently has over 23,000 students. 
When asked whether the job market was challen...
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UO secures five-year renewal for federal transition center

The University of Oregon has been awarded a grant from the Department of Education to renew the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: Collaborative program to continue efforts to help youth with disabilities transition into the workforce.
Originally housed by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for the past five years, UO became the lead for the project for the upcoming renewal.
This transition marks a significant development for UO, as it holds itself nationally on the e...
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Rising gas prices create challenges for commuter students

Living in a college town can already feel financially burdening due to the urban populated environment, and the increasing gas prices adds another layer of pressure to many students’ everyday lives.
In many cases, the most affordable option for college is commuting to school. With rent options near campus out of reach for many, some choose to drive to school to save money.
However, with the recent increase in gas prices, this option has become more costly.
“Compared to one year ago, there has be...
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Demand vs. availability: why some UO students can’t get the classes they need

As spring term arrives, class registration takes a toll on many students at the University of Oregon. Enrolling in required courses can be difficult as registration priority, class sizes, the number of sections offered and course scheduling all impact whether students can secure the schedule they need.
UO has roughly 20,000 undergraduate students. The College of Arts and Sciences, the largest on campus, enrolls more than 11,000 of them.
With thousands of students competing for courses each term,...
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24-hour Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library returns for second term

ASUO is sponsoring 24-hour science library access during week 10 and finals week for a second term.
ASUO’s main goals for this year were to advocate for student services after University of Oregon’s $29.2 million in budget cuts over the summer. ASUO President Prissila Moreno and the Student Power campaign started a 24-hour library pilot program during fall, allowing all-day access to the Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library.
After meeting with library staff and receiving funding from...

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Santa Monica College Faces Increased Fiscal Monitoring

Santa Monica College spending has outpaced revenues over the last three fiscal years. That’s according to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, the body responsible for evaluating community colleges. The organization has moved to “enhanced fiscal monitoring” of SMC.


More than 25,000 students are enrolled at SMC, with over 50% identifying as first-generation. The school has around 320 full-time faculty and 852 part-time faculty. SMC calls itself the #1 Transfer college....
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LAPD Says L.A. Needs 3,300 More Officers Before 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles police officials are raising concerns about staffing levels as the city recovers from hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell says they need 3,300 more officers to meet safety demands, especially the Olympics.


The Olympics will create additional demands on the department because officers will be needed not only at competition venues, but also at transportation hubs, public gathering spaces and other locations expected to...
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L.A. Marijuana Corruption Scheme Exposed by $62K Cash Stash

L.A. Politician, Ricardo Pacheco, sentenced after $62,000 found in his backyard, and exposed a lot more.As legalized marijuana was becoming widespread across California a decade ago, Ricardo Pacheco, a Baldwin Park city council member, began meeting with other elected officials and new marijuana sellers, offering his services to smooth the regulatory challenges and foster investment, prosecutors alleged.


What began with Pacheco’s dealings in Baldwin Park grew into a broader corruption scheme...
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Mayor Bass Blasts Lineage Over Missed Cleanup Deadline

The warehouse that burned in Boyle Heights still not cleaned up after fireMore than two months ago, on June 17, the warehouse caught fire in Boyle Heights and burned for eight total days. Now, Lineage, the company responsible for cleaning millions of pounds of rotting food from the burned structure, missed its deadline Thursday after failing to meet the city’s deadline last week.


Earlier this week, Lineage reported that 97% of the food waste had been removed from the site. However, 3% of 85 m...
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Pink’s Hot Dogs to Open First Japan Location in Tokyo

One of Los Angeles’ most iconic spots is Pink’s Hot Dogs. Pink’s is known for oversized hot dogs featuring toppings including chili, cheese, bacon, jalapeños and onion rings. Now, the eatery that started as a pushcart more than eight decades ago plans to open its first restaurant in Japan by the end of the year.


The family-run hot dog business is partnering with Japanese restaurant management company Sunpark to open a location in Tokyo. Sunpark operates more than 100 restaurants throughout Ja...
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Malibu Declares Local Emergency Amid Wildfire Conditions

As the Pacific Northwest is still undergoing wildfire threats and conditions, California’s city of Malibu has declared a local emergency due to worsening wildfire conditions. This allows the city to expedite the removal of encampments in higher-risk areas.


The city council approved the declaration on Monday after seeing live fuel moisture levels in the Santa Monica Mountains drop below the city’s 65% threshold for hazardous fire conditions. The Los Angeles County Fire Department takes fuel sa...
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Sunset Strip Guide: Best Restaurants, Music & New Spots

The Sunset Strip has new experiences for a week day adventure, weekend getaway, and tourists in town.One of L.A.’s most iconic areas is the Sunset Strip. If you are looking to take a weekend getaway or weekday adventure to Sunset, here are some recommendations and a guide to your experience.


The Sunset Strip is constantly evolving, with new restaurants, bars, shops and experiences adding fresh energy to the Sunset Strip. Christian’s Wine Bar & Restaurant brings a new destination for wine and...
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Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Over Child Safety

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, vowed to appeal this rulingA court in New Mexico has ordered Meta, the Instagram and Facebook parent company, to pay $567 million in the second phase of its landmark trial. This is in hopes of addressing the harms that Meta’s platforms bring to young people and children.


Judge Bryan Biedscheid said late Thursday that $420 million will be used for treatment services. The rest of the money will go toward awareness and prevention, spe...
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The Story Behind LAX’s Theme Building and Its Uncertain Future

The Theme Building continues to stand in a ghostly way, as nothing is left for it but its name.LAX is known for being one of the busiest and most chaotic airports in the world. However, it is home to one of the most iconic structures. The Theme Building. Its unmistakable silhouette has appeared in countless films, television shows, and postcards depicting Los Angeles.


Located directly in the center of the airport, the Theme Building’s towering parabolic arches and exterior sunshade are striki...
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Shohei Ohtani Injury: What It Means for the Dodgers’ Rotation

Shohei Ohtani is widely regarded as the best baseball player in MLB, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to the MLB World Series title in both of the last two seasons. However, the Dodgers may struggle due to Ohtani’s recent injury.


Ohtani continues to deal with left knee soreness. It forced him to miss his final start before the All-Star break, and it cropped up again after he threw a 30-pitch bullpen last week. Not only this, but he started experiencing right bicep pain.That has led to the Dodg...
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Branded Tents on Skid Row Raise Ethical Questions

Free handed out tents have been seen with advertisements on the sides of them in Skid RowUnhoused communities in Los Angeles are being handed free tents; however, they are coming with a logo on them. The company, Terp Science Labs, distributed tents to unhoused people on Skid Row. Each tent prominently displays the company’s logo. Giving out these tents put the name of their store on the tents to be advertised on Skid Row.


In a recent Instagram post from the company, they stated that they wou...
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OpenAI Says AI Hacked Hugging Face During Model Testing

On Tuesday, OpenAI said that its artificial intelligence hacked into another AI company; it is now being called an “unprecedented cyber incident.”


The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, confirmed this incident on an X post, stating, “we had a significant security incident during evaluation of our models. we are sharing what we have learned so far.”The AI startup Hugging Face said last week that they detected an intrusion into the data processing systems. This was suspected to be caused by another AI...
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West Hollywood Water Main Break Leaves Months of Repairs

After a century-old water main ruptured in West Hollywood, the city is looking at long-term repairs, as the flooding has caused extensive damage to the area.


At 3 a.m. Thursday morning, a water main ruptured, sending gallons of water onto the streets in West Hollywood. This caused a large flood, impacting many cars and dozens of garages on the streets; buses in the Metro bus yard were submerged. The main streets impacted include Holloway Drive and Sunset Boulevard, with a massive sinkhole eme...
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LA28 Pushes Car-Free Olympics With Metro Transit Success

As the city of Los Angeles eagerly awaits the Olympics, preparations are being made to ensure a smooth performance and system for the 2028 games.


Metro officials used the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s eight L.A. games to reintroduce people to the area’s public transit system, something that is a rare occasion for the urban car users of L.A. Over the past few years, the Metro has added 15 shuttle lines to transport people there from major rail stations and transit centers.The World Cup provides an ear...
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Two Rare Corpse Flowers Are About to Bloom in Los Angeles - LAmag

The Corpse Flower, scientifically known as the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum), blooms only for 24-48 hours every 2 to 3 years, and The Huntington wants the community to see it. The last bloom was in 2024, and now this summer, two blooms are expected from these flowers. Though there is not a set date for when these flowers will bloom, The Huntington states that it will be in the coming weeks


The Corpse Flower is native to the rainforests of Western Indonesia, and can grow to over 12 feet...
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Arrests in South Los Angeles During Sex Trafficking Operation - LAmag

Several people were arrested today across Southern California during an undercover operation targeting sex trafficking. The operation was near the motel, Stadium Inn & Spas, two blocks away from the Figueroa Corridor.


During the operation, the manager of the motel, Mukeshkumar Ahir, was detained. Ahir has been charged with financially benefiting from the Hoover Criminal Gang’s sex trafficking. Federal officials state that from September 2024 to January 2026, Ahir deposited $64,581 in proceeds...

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Whispers of the Past: The Vanishing Art of Folktales — Align Magazine

Do you remember the last time you read a folktale? No, not a Disney movie, but a story with lessons? Now think of kids in the new generation. Do you think they are learning folktales? We once used folktales to teach what it meant to live, to make mistakes, and to learn. In recent years, how many of those lessons have been rewritten into happy endings? In the past century, these traditional stories have been completely transformed by mass media companies such as Disney. What were once moral lectu...
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The Drama: Intrusive Thoughts and The Power of Judgement — Align Magazine

It begs the question, can you still love someone for their past?After this confession, the wedding turns upside down. Charlie starts to second guess who he is in love with and who Emma truly is as a person. Multiple days of fighting go on until the wedding day.The film ends with Emma leaving her own chaotic wedding reception after Charlie drunkenly reveals he cheated on her during his rethinking and stress of the confession.What does this tell us? The confession at the center of “The Drama” rais...
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Where Light Meets Balance: The Sun and the Seven Chakras — Align Magazine

As spring has sprung, students come out from hiding into the sun. Why? Is it a cultural and social theme, or is it a biological need for us to stay balanced? From a social perspective, going outside and tanning is a large part of our culture. Consumerism encourages us to try every tanning oil made, buy swimsuits for the fun occasion, make TikTok videos of before-and-after tanning reveals, curate outfits that we enjoy, and be around our friends. All of this romanticizes the idea of being what I l...
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Internships: The New College Acceptances — Align Magazine

As the fall term winds down and students finish finals, a familiar pressure settles in. For many, the stress doesn’t end with the last exam or class. It simply shifts. Internships move to the center of students’ minds, becoming the next piece in a long line of academic and professional milestones on the board of Life. Career platforms like Handshake, Indeed, and LinkedIn become daily scrolls, each listing another opportunity, another deadline, another chance to move towards career goals. But the...