Oregon Quarterly Autumn 2013

Annette Buchanan and her attorney Arthur Johnson head to the Lane County Courthouse in June 1966.
October 1

The Stand She Took

An Emerald editor's decision to protect her sources frustrated authorities and helped change the law

While the true story of Opal Whiteley may never be known, the love she felt for the natural world is indisputable. Photograph courtesy University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
October 1

Curiouser and Curiouser: Embracing Opal Whiteley

An enigmatic Oregonian whose mysterious life and work continue to defy consensus

Guylish Bommelyn, Loren Bommelyn, Marva Jones, and Pyuwa Bommelyn outside the UO's Many Nations Longhouse during the Northwest Indian Languages Summer Institute. Photograph by Jack Liu
October 1

Strong Words

Revitalizing a language to save a culture from being lost in translation

Graphics on the ventilated lockers feature four different body types related to various positions, as well as each player's name, number, and hometown. Photograph courtesy ZGF Architects
October 1

Form Beyond Function

The UO's new football performance center offers architectural aspirations

Photograph by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affiars
October 1

World Leader in the House

Thousands showed up to Matthew Knight Arena to hear the Dalai Lama

Oregon senior, Antonia DeMichiel uses crutches walk due to cerebral palsy. Her message, "Stop seeing my disability. Start seeing my ability." Photograph by Robert Fogarty
October 1

A Medium for Their Message

Robert Fogarty asks people to tell their stories—in very few words

Illustration by Jim Cloutier
October 1

The Taste of College

A children's storybook tale depicits university life at UO in 1961

Photograph courtesy Elliott Kennedy
October 1

The Best... Walk on Game Day

An inside view and personal experience of the storied walk to Autzen Stadium for UO football games

Photograph courtesy Jeffrey Bale
October 1

A World of Inspirations

A designer creates landscapes of delight heavily influenced by his international travel

Photograph by Ben DeJarnette
October 1

Profile: Sara Hodges

The professor behind the prank that kick-starts some freshmen down the psychology path at UO

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