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In the final episode of Public Plea, we explore what are real solutions that could reduce mass incarceration while maintaining public safety? And, a judge determine's Ricky's fate. This episode was produced by Ed Madison and Sararosa Davies, along with a team of alumni and current students at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. Our partners on this project are OPB, The Oregonian and Willamette Week.
Is it possible to be too tough on crime? A look at how Measure 11 measures up in terms of promised results. Has the law delivered? And, how new discoveries in brain science may help correctional officials to implement reforms. This episode was produced by Ed Madison and Sararosa Davies, along with a team of alumni and current students at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. Our partners on this project are OPB, The Oregonian and Willamette Week.
She walked away from a teaching career, saying she could no longer play a role in perpetrating the “school to prison pipeline.” A former teacher and an educational researcher breakdown the systemic factors that reinforce cycles of crime in communities of color. Plus, a look at pop cultural influences, including hip hop music. Should artists bear some blame? This episode was produced by Ed Madison and Sararosa Davies, along with a team of alumni and current students at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. Our partners on this project are OPB, The Oregonian and Willamette Week.
Ricky will spend his 21st birthday much like his 18th—incarcerated—as he works to win his freedom. Occasional visits and FaceTime calls are his only connection to family. But what about the rights of victims' families. Ronita Sutton and Steve Doell pose compelling challenges to legislative reforms.This episode was produced by Ed Madison and Sararosa Davies, along with a team of alumni and current students at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. Our partners on this project are OPB, The Oregonian and Willamette Week.
Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. The first footage of the next generation arrives with Unreal Engine 5, Paper Mario is back, some Tony Hawk games get a remaster, and Ghosts of Tsushima looks a whole lot like Assassin's Creed (but not in a bad way.) Also: Corona Virus continues to slow game production and EVO 2020 goes online. All this and more news! Theme music is "Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)" by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was produced by the hosts of the Emerald GamesCast. Podcast editor Sararosa Davies edited. Links for this week's episode's news stories: Sony reveals Playstation Studios brand https://gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-05-12-sony-unveils-playstation-studios-brand-to-launch-alongside-ps5 Unreal 5 Demo https://youtube.com/watch?v=qC5KtatMcUw&feature=youtu.be Xbox lead Phil Spencer says Game production has essentially stopped due to Coronavirus https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/video-game-delays-due-to-coronavirus-early-2021-2020-5-1029183430?utm_source=reddit.com Unreal 4 is now free to use until your game makes $1 million in revenue https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/05/unreal-engine-is-now-royalty-free-until-a-game-makes-a-whopping-1-mill/ EVO 2020 moves to online only, changes lineup to focus on games with online netcode https://polygon.com/2020/5/14/21258675/evo-2020-online-dates-smash-bros-ultimate-lineup
Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Xbox shows off some next generation launch titles that (mostly) resemble the current fare, Nintendo source code and info is leaked, the best game of 1996 is revealed and (by request) Nolan and Janelle duke it out over which Fallout game is best. This podcast was produced by the hosts of the Emerald GamesCast and podcast editor Sararosa Davies. Podcast producer Jamie Diep edited. Massive Nintendo Source Code Leak (Gameboy all the way up to the Wii: https://popularmechanics.com/science/a32402358/nintendo-source-code-leak/ Mass Effect Trilogy HD remaster leaked: https://twitter.com/JeffGrubb/status/1258123622721429506?s=20 Inside Xbox: https://youtube.com/watch?v=L70eSmtK7us
Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Alex, Janelle and Nolan cover the new Animal Crossing and Mario Maker updates, Jason Schreier's move to Bloomberg News and further GameStop antics. Theme music is "Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)" by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was produced by the hosts of the Emerald GamesCast. Podcast editor Sararosa Davies edited. News covered this week: Jason Schreier joins Bloomberg news https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1252258407404404736 160,000 Nintendo accounts hacked into https://theverge.com/2020/4/24/21234205/nintendo-account-hack-nnid-breach-security-hacking-attempt Nvidia announces Company-Wide Raises, No Lay-Offs during pandemic. https://extremetech.com/computing/309639-nvidia-announces-company-wide-raises-promises-no-layoffs-during-coronavirus-pandemic GameStop has revealed plans to reopen stores and temporarily cut executive's salaries. https://gamestop.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gamestop-provides-business-update-related-covid-19 Pax will not cancel 2020 conference https://twitter.com/pax/status/1252673737268367360?s=20
Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. In this episode of our new series “A Week in the Life,” Podcast Editor Sararosa Davies takes us through week 3 of her last spring term of college. Join her as she navigates telehealth appointments, school and a chronic pain flare — all while social distancing with her parents in Portland. Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Music is “Gradual Sunrise” by David Hilowitz off of the Free Music Archive (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Hilowitz).
Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Alex, Janelle and Nolan discuss Animal Crossing (for real this time), the mounting pile of delays including the Last of Us Part II, IGN's E3 replacement and more on this special remote episode of the Emerald GamesCast. Theme music is "Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)" by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was produced by the hosts of the Emerald GamesCast. Podcast editor Sararosa Davies edited. Links for this episode's news stories: Last of Us Part II Delayed Indefinitely: https://kotaku.com/the-last-of-us-ii-delayed-indefinitely-1842646231 Gearbox Lied about Employee Bonuses: https://kotaku.com/sources-despite-huge-sales-borderlands-3-developers-a-1842617645 Gamestop to Close 320 Stores this Year: https://gamasutra.com/view/news/360247/GameStop_to_close_at_least_320_stores_in_2020.php IGN "Summer of Gaming" Announced: https://ign.com/articles/ign-announces-summer-of-gaming-event-in-june
Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Some good news, though: The Emerald Board has chosen The Emerald’s next Editor-in-Chief, and he may be a familiar voice and name for regular Emerald Podcast listeners: former podcast editor Ryan Nguyen. Podcast editor Sararosa Davies and current Emerald editor-in-chief chat with Ryan about his history at the Emerald, plans for the newsroom and what hobbies he has picked up during this period of social distancing. Link for the Emerald’s 2016 election coverage: https://www.dailyemerald.com/news/community-news/torn-by-the-vote-university-of-oregon-campus-reacts-to/article_8254dec0-04e4-5d29-935f-362e41517827.html Podcast editor Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Music is "A Fist Full of Organs" by Evan Dupell.
Janelle, Nolan and Alex discuss the increasingly large list of events cancelled due to COVID-19 and what it might mean for the industry. Elsewhere, a collector sells the last Nintendo PlayStation for an unexpected price, a new Animal Crossing game looms on the Horizon, and Harvard gets into game preservation. Articles talked about: Numerous events cancelled due to COVID-19: https://gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-03-02-esa-moves-ahead-with-e3-2020-planning-despite-coronavirus-concerns… https://mobile.twitter.com/TwitchCon/status/1235942102556651521… https://latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-03-06/coronavirus-events-canceled-concerts… The Nintendo PlayStation sells for $360k https://cnn.com/2020/03/07/tech/nintendo-playstation-sold-360000-auction-trnd/index.html Devotion and Detention being preserved by Harvard-Yenching Library https://siliconera.com/horror-games-devotion-and-detention-will-be-preserved-by-harvard-yenching-library/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=horror-games-devotion-and-detention-will-be-preserved-by-harvard-yenching-library… Persona 5 Royal Will Change Homophobic dialogue for western release https://ign.com/articles/persona-5-royal-will-change-homophobic-scenes-for-western-release Theme music is "Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)" by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week's worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential. Emerald podcast producer Sophia Prince produced this podcast, and Emerald senior podcast editor Sararosa Davies edited.
In the spring of 2019, Daily Emerald podcast editor Sararosa Davies and news reporter Jack Forrest wanted to find a way to explore pertinent social issues through the experts we have on campus here at the University of Oregon. Out of those conversations, we developed Spelling It Out, a new podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network. The first topic of focus we chose for Spelling It Out was gun control and the second amendment. It wasn’t an easy place to start. When we found Professor of Law and former Oregon Judge David Schuman, we knew were well on our way to getting some of our questions answered. Professor Schuman, who could count Oregon deputy attorney general and judge among his accolades, passed away this fall. Like any great professor, Schuman taught us a lot about the second amendment before we even got him in the podcast booth. He was prepared with a stack of paper and guided us through the legal issues surrounding gun use and control in Oregon. Emerald news reporter Jack Forrest spoke with Professor Schuman about a few specific cases he saw in court, how Oregon’s gun control laws relate to the national second amendment and what the gun lobby looks like in Oregon. Podcast editor Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Jack Forrest hosted. Music is Slinky by Robert John — which is used through an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Creative Commons license(http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robert_John/Compilation_1357/Slinky_1317).
In episode 19 of The Emerald GamesCast, Alex, Janelle and Nolan discuss the gradual death of E3, the parting of the Houser Brothers, the success of Untitled Goose Game and of course, the long awaited Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Here are the news stories they discuss in the episode: Untitled Goose Game wins Game of the Year at the 2020 D.I.C.E Awards https://mobile.twitter.com/official_aias/status/1228187889072136193?s=21 Geoff Keighley will not be producing or attending E3 this year https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1227638604618293248?s=20 Rockstar Games Co-Founder Dan Houser leaves company https://www.polygon.com/2020/2/4/21123170/dan-houser-departs-rockstar-games-red-dead-gta Sony is struggling with PS5 due to costly parts https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-14/sony-is-struggling-with-playstation-5-price-due-to-costly-parts Marvel Vs Capcom 2 celebrates 20th anniversary at EVO https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-vs-capcom-2-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary-at-evo-2020 Theme music is "Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)" by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week's worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential. Episodes come out weekly. Our new podcast producer Sophia Prince produced this podcast. Podcast editor Sararosa Davies edited.
How do Emerald reporters and editors do what they do? That’s one of many questions How It’s Reported seeks to answer by talking to Emerald staffers about their reporting processes and the stories they tell. How It’s Reported has allowed a behind the scenes look into various Emerald stories for over year. Now, a new Emerald initiative is aiming to build on that idea and cultivate more trust between the Emerald and the community it serves. Podcast editor Sararosa Davies sat down with C. Francis O’Leary, an Emerald news reporter and coordinator of equity and inclusion, to talk about the origins of the project and some if its goals surrounding transparency, inclusion and trust. "How It's Reported" is a series from the Emerald Podcast Network designed to illuminate how journalists report on the latest news, build trust between news outlets and audiences and promote informed and engaged listeners, which are vital to a healthy democracy. Episodes come out weekly. Podcast editor Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Music is "A Fist Full of Organs" by Evan Dupell.
Who Is Ruth Yi of Cottage Market? When Emerald news reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian and photo editor Sarah Northrop sought to answer that question, they knew the Emerald audience would respond well. But they did not expect that their reporting would go viral in the University of Oregon Community. In this episode of How It’s Reported, Northrop and Tabrizian speak with podcast editor Sararosa Davies about the reporting process, capturing Yi’s essence and how they reacted to the overwhelming response to the story. "How It's Reported" is a series from the Emerald Podcast Network designed to illuminate how journalists report on the latest news, build trust between news outlets and audiences and promote informed and engaged listeners, which are vital to a healthy democracy. Episodes come out on weekly. Podcast desk editor Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Music is "A Fist Full of Organs" by Evan Dupell.
"When I am doing interviews with subjects for stories, I always bring in a new notebook with me because I want that entire space dedicated in case there is something I am not expecting to learn about. “ In this episode of How It’s Reported, podcast editor Sararosa Davies and Emerald crime reporter Duncan Baumgarten talk about Baumgarten’s cover story on how UO’s library system is adapting to a new technological era. They also explore what it’s like reporting during the first week of the term — which Emerald staffers affectionately call “hell week” — where a print edition is produced everyday. "How It's Reported" is a series from the Emerald Podcast Network designed to illuminate how journalists report on the latest news, build trust between news outlets and audiences and promote informed and engaged listeners, which are vital to a healthy democracy. Episodes come out on Thursdays. Podcast editor Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Music is "A Fist Full of Organs" by Evan Dupell.
Sararosa Davies sits down with University of Oregon Cinema Studies professor Steve Rust and the "Godmother of Oregon Film," Katherine Wilson, to discuss the history of Oregon films, the state's cinematic voice, and Wilson's new book, 'Echoes From the Set.' Wilson earned her nickname for her dedication to and work on many notable Oregon movies including 'Animal House,' 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' and 'Stand By Me.' She discusses her life and work in her book, but here she and Steve talk about the current Northwest films that are carrying on the state's film legacy, and those that shaped it.
This week, the Emerald Editorial Board published an editorial asking for the University of Oregon community for support as a part of the second annual Save Student Newsrooms Day. Editor-in-Chief Zach Price and Outreach Director Emily Poole sit down with Podcast Editor Ryan Nguyen to discuss the purpose behind the editorial, why we need journalism and how the UO community can support the Emerald. The board’s members include Zach Price, editor in chief; Emily Poole, outreach director; Jason Bibeau, opinion editor; Ryan Nguyen, podcast editor; Sararosa Davies, associate podcast editor; Shawn Medow, associate sports editor; Hannah Kanik, senior news reporter; and Donny Morrison, news writer. Daily Emerald: "Editorial: Independence comes with a cost" (https://www.dailyemerald.com/opinion/editorial-independence-comes-with-a-cost/article_530d9358-66da-11e9-bfa0-f3e5eb0561bd.html) Daily Emerald: "Mold, maintenance requests common occurrences in university East Campus Housing" (https://www.dailyemerald.com/news/mold-maintenance-requests-common-occurrences-in-university-east-campus-housing/article_863d31f0-17ae-11e9-9e86-77bc653fdcb2.html) "Game of Thrones" Season 8 Recap Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/emeraldmedia/sets/game-of-thrones-season-8-recap To donate, visit dailyemerald.com/donate or Venmo us at "EmeraldMediaGroup." Any donation large or small supports independent student journalism and helps ensure that the Emerald continues to be a voice for students at UO for a long time to come. --- "How It's Reported" is a series from the Emerald Podcast Network designed to illuminate how journalists report on the latest news, build trust between news outlets and audiences and promote informed and engaged listeners, which are vital to a healthy democracy. Episodes come out Wednesdays. Podcast Desk Editor Ryan Nguyen produced and edited this podcast. Music is "A Fist Full of Organs" by Evan DuPell (@evan-dupell).
In the heart of peak sports season, Emerald Engagement Editor Jake Willard and his friend Julian Ossias discuss some of the most influential athletes and people in sneaker culture and the impact of their shoes. Plus, they discuss all the new things Adidas has in the works, including signing Beyoncé to the brand to create a new sneaker. "Knot Another Sneaker Podcast" is a series from the Emerald Podcast Network that breaks down the latest news, releases and hype in the world of sneakers. In each episode, Engagement Editor and sneakerhead Jake Willard sits down with Julian Ossias will discuss new shoes are set to release this week, the biggest and latest trend in the culture and what sneakers they hope to cop. Episodes will be full of hot takes, sneaker history and plenty of anecdotes that they hope people with all levels of sneaker knowledge will enjoy. Follow this podcast on Instagram @knotanothersneaker (www.instagram.com/knotanothersneaker/?hl=en) Ryan Nguyen produced this podcast. Sararosa Davies edited. Music is "Drip" by Yung Kartz (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/October_2018/Drip_1428), modified under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
“It’s funny how that song has been inescapable throughout my years here.” Join Emerald Associate Podcast Editor Sararosa Davies, Podcast Editor Ryan Nguyen and A&C reporter Nic Castillon as they discuss the songs that will accompany them on spring break. Sararosa chooses some lo-fi indie rock. Nic highlights some Steely Dan and Northwest talent and Ryan explains why he genuinely loves “Coming Home (Oregon)” by Mat Kearny. Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Songs in this episode: "Harvard" by Diet Cig "Josie" by Steely Dan "24 / 7 / 365" by Surfaces “Heavyweight Champion of the Year” by Nilufer Yanya “Hotter than Hott” by Selector Dub Narcotic “Coming Home (Oregon)” by Mat Kearny
Now that we’ve all had some space, it’s time to reflect on this season’s Bachelor finale — where we find out that Colton and Cassie are indeed together. Join Emerald Associate Podcast Editor Sararosa Davies, Podcast Producer Alexandra Radifera and Associate News Editor as they discuss Bachelor finale, its shirking of Bachelor norms and Hannah B. as the Bachelorette. Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Music is “Light off / Move on” by springtide (freemusicarchive.org/music/springti…ht_off_Move_on).
In the third episode of Split Picks, Sararosa Davies, Nick Miller and Craig Wright discuss X's 1981 sophomore album, Wild Gift and 1983's More Fun In The New World.
Women's basketball beat reporter Sierra Webster talks with Associate Sports Editor Shawn Meadow and sports reporter Maggie Vanoni about Oregon's game against Stanford, the team's ranking and the upcoming Civil War series. Ryan Nguyen produced this podcast. Sararosa Davies edited. Graphic: Kelly Kondo/Emerald.
In the third episode of Split Picks, Craig Wright, Sararosa Davies and Nick Miller discuss The White Stripe’s 1999 self-titled primitive garage-blues debut and their post-Elephant sonic exploration, 2005's Get Behind Me Satan.
"It's crazy to me that they're trying to combat this way of purchasing a shoe when, as a business, they're just trying to sell it." On the second episode of "Knot Another Sneaker Podcast," Emerald Engagement Editor Jake Willard and his friend Julian Ossias discuss the history and rising prevalence of sneaker bots, the history of sneaker culture and their changing experiences of buying sneakers. Ryan Nguyen produced this podcast, and Sararosa Davies edited. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Music is "Drip" by Yung Kartz: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/October_2018/Drip_1428
"That was a fat review." Join Emerald Podcast Producer Alexandra Radifera and Associate News Editor Becca Robbins as they break down this week's trip to Singapore. They discuss the episode's treatment of Asian food, Kaelynn's conversation with Colton about her experience with sexual assault in college and their picks for the final four. Alexandra Radifera produced this episode. Sararosa Davies edited. Music is “Light off / Move on” by springtide: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/springtide/Sounds_strange_weird_but_unmistakably_romantic/Light_off_Move_on
Students who are struggling with chronic illnesses must deal with their health issues on top of their academic and social obligations. University of Oregon journalism student Sararosa Davies recently wrote about her experience with chronic illness for Eugene Weekly. She joins us.
"I don't think that the woman in the video stopped headbanging that entire time." With the new year comes a fresh burst of energy — a fresh start, a new beginning, a million possibilities! To help you out, our reporters suggested songs to help energize you for the new year. Podcast editors Ryan Nguyen and Sararosa Davies along with Podcast Producer Alexandra Radifera and book reviewer Sydney Dauphinais discussed their favorite energizing songs. Sararosa Davies produced this podcast, and Ryan Nguyen edited.
"Can we talk about that girl who faked the Australian accent?" The first virgin Bachelor, fake Australian accents and a "sloth girl" — our reporters had a lot to discuss after the season premiere of "The Bachelor" this week. Listen as Associate Podcast Editor Sararosa Davies, Podcast Producer Alexandra Radifera and Associate News Editor Becca Robbins talk about the relevance of Bachelor Colton Underwood being a virgin, their favorite contestants and Sararosa's "burgeoning investment" into the show. Sararosa Davies produced this podcast. Ryan Nguyen edited.
Senior news reporter Franklin Lewis discusses the rising field of global health along with the future of the discipline with two guests from the UO Students for Global Health club, This is episode three of season three of Spotlight on Science, a series from the Emerald Podcast Network designed to spark conversations across disciplines with scientists, researchers and intellectuals at the University of Oregon to discuss their work in a way that is understandable to everyone. The music in this podcast is "Zombie Disco" by Six Umbrellas. This episode was produced and edited by Sararosa Davies.
“We’re going to hold your hand along the way, and hopefully, you can see how crazy this sneaker culture really is.” In the first episode of "Knot Another Sneaker Podcast" from the Emerald Podcast Network, Emerald Engagement Editor Jake Willard and Julian Ossias discuss automatic lacing basketball shoes, the trend of exclusive styles for University of Oregon athletic teams and their own backgrounds with sneaker culture. Jake's cover story, "A history of the exclusive Oregon Air Jordans every sneakerhead desires": https://www.dailyemerald.com/arts-culture/a-history-of-the-exclusive-oregon-air-jordans-every-sneakerhead/article_6ff125ee-13c8-11e9-9c54-8f088af0d8d8.html Ryan Nguyen produced this podcast, and Sararosa Davies edited. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Music is "uRLauB" by Phillip_Gross: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Phillip_Gross/HoLiDaYS/2_phillip_gross_holidays_-_02_-_urlaub
In this installment of Emerald Recommends, arts and culture writer Sararosa Davies and podcast editor Emerson Malone share what's been on heavy rotation for them this week. Here's what they play: "No. 9" by Moon Hooch "Everybody Gets a Kitten" by Jeremy Messersmith This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
Join podcast editor Alec Cowan, senior news editor Will Campbell and senior arts and culture editor Sararosa Davies as they discuss Steven Spielberg's most recent film "The Post", which examines a 1970s Washington Post as its publishers face the truth about the Vietnam War. The group then compares the movie to other films on journalism such as "Citizen Kane", "All the President's Men" and "Spotlight" before musing on what these movies mean to American history and culture. The culture wrap-up is your place to find commentary and opinions on the latest in arts and culture from the Daily Emerald. Music in this episode is “West Coast” and “Summer Dreams” by Ryan Little as found on freemusicarchive.org. This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.
In this episode of Emerald Recommends from the Emerald Podcast Network, arts and culture editor Sararosa Davies, music writer Jordan Montero and podcast editor Alec Cowan discuss songs for winter. These are songs both new and old that capture the ambiance of winter months: rain, cold and melancholy, but also warmth, friendship and hope for renewal. Songs discussed on this podcast: "Motion Sickness" by Phoebe Bridgers. "Slush Puppy" by King Krule. "My Funny Valentine" by the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. Additional songs can be found at dailyemerald.com “Motion Sickness” by Phoebe Bridgers: L.A songwriter Phoebe Bridgers had a big year in 2017. She released her album “Stranger in the Alps,” and quickly rose to prominence in the public radio world — where DJs from Minnesota to D.C championed her wintry, folk sound. The rollicking song, “Motion Sickness,” received the most airplay out of the album’s tracks, and rightly so. Bridger’s quiet, wavering voice contrasts with fuzzy guitar and stable drums. These musical elements lay perfectly under emotional wordplay and cathartic songwriting. This track doesn’t burst at the seams, but instead feels contained in a sense of unease. “I hate you for what you did / and I miss you like a little kid / I faked it every time but that’s alright,” Bridgers sings. Oregon winters are beautiful in their unease. Sometimes the cold rain, the occasional bout of seasonal depression and gray skies are oddly refreshing. This song and the rest of Bridger’s work reflect exactly that. “Slush Puppy” by King Krule: This dreary, saddening anthem blends in seamlessly with the cold cement, visible breaths and slow footsteps of Oregon winters. “Slush Puppy” drags along with a melancholic, hopeless core. Archy Marshall’s delicate, falsetto voice and soothing backing vocals personify a sense of longing that asserts itself when the skies become grey. Maybe when the sky clears, the pulsating tambourine will reside and Krule’s depressed claims will have been resolved. But until then, as the air is cold, “Slush Puppy” will work as a satisfactory score. "My Funny Valentine" by the Gerry Mulligan Quartet: Gerry Mulligan's smoothness on the bari sax is unparalleled, and his delicate touch in the upper register of the instrument gives a sweet, mournful sound to this duet. Piano and saxophone dance and chase each other through the song's swells and Mulligan utilizes every range available, making this song perfect for a hot beverage and an evening spent looking out your window in contemplation. "My Funny Valentine" is blissful finesse and a moving complement to the coming winter days. This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.
On this episode of the Emerald culture wrap, podcast editor Alec Cowan and senior arts and culture editor Sararosa Davies discuss what they are looking forward to most in the year 2018. Sararosa names some new albums from artists like Car Seat Headrest and Alec looks forward to all things Donald Glover. The culture wrap-up is your place to find commentary and opinions on the latest in arts and culture from the Daily Emerald. Music in this episode is "West Coast" and "Summer Dreams" by Ryan Little. This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.
In this episode of Emerald Recommends from the Emerald Podcast Network, arts and culture editor Sararosa Davies, music writers Nic Castillon and Jordan Montero and podcast editor Alec Cowan discuss the music that defined 2017. This is not necessarily the best music to come out this year, but instead, the music that understood the moment, whether personal, political or neither. Songs discussed in the podcast: “Preludes” by Craig Finn “Forgot Myself” by Jen Cloher “Bad and Boujee (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)” by Migos “911 / Mr. Lonely” by Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean “Gucci Gang” by Lil Pump “HUMBLE.” by Kendrick Lamar “Don’t Take the Money” by Bleachers “American Teen” by Khalid This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.
On this episode of Culture Wrap Emerald staffers Sararosa Davies, Dana Alston, Emily Harris and Alec Cowan go song-by-song through Taylor Swift's latest album, "Reputation." Each staffer has a different relationship with Taylor Swift -- agnostic, skeptic, ambivalent and super-fan -- and offers different insights into a creatively fresh album from one of pop's biggest stars. Theme music in this episode is "West Coast" and "Summer Dreams" by Ryan Little. This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.
In this pilot episode of 20/20, host Alec Cowan dives into a topic affecting the university community both now and in the past. This episode's topic? Charlottesville, which has spurred a national conversation about the meaning of memorials and the right to rally. This episode features Sararosa Davies, the Senior Arts and Culture Editor and a reporter that covered the solidarity rally on August 14th, and Billy Manggala, who wrote a column in April concerning the presence of two white nationalists on the university campus. Each brings a perspective into the community's reaction to symbols of history, racism and a lasting political climate that struggles to find a balance in the freedom of speech. Recommended reading from this episode: Sararosa Davies' news article titled Eugene community gathers in response to Charlottesville. Billy Manggala's column from April titled UO needs to address that white nationalists were on campus. Andy Field’s June story titled Dunn Hall is now renamed Unthank Hall. Troy Shinn’s story from August 2016 titled Minorities still feel Eugene’s historical link to the Ku Klux Klan. These articles can be found on dailyemerald.com. Music in this episode is Vanagon, Trailways A and A1 Rogue by Podington Bear. This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.
In this edition of Emerald Recommends, arts and culture writer Nic Castillon joins senior arts and culture editor Sararosa Davies and podcast editor Alec Cowan to discuss songs for the upcoming eclipse on Aug. 21. From Bon Iver to The B-52's, here's the music to accompany those few minutes of darkness on Monday morning. Songs you'll hear in this episode: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler "Sifters" by Andrew Bird "There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)" by The B-52's "Drift" by Brian Eno "Moon at Dawn" by Blind Pilot "21 Moon Water" by Bon Iver This podcast was produced by Alec Cowan.
In this episode from the Emerald Podcast network, Podcast editor Emerson Malone joins Arts & Culture writers Dana Alston and Sararosa Davies to discuss the highs, lows and future of Netflix’s original programming. Shows discussed in this episode include Aziz Ansari’s “Master of None,” Judd Apatow’s “Love,” and the eighties sci-fi thriller “Stranger Things.” This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
Tonight is the opening performance of "Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play" at the Hope Theatre. This show, which depicts a post-apocalyptic world and a group of survivors who share stories from old "Simpsons" episodes as their folklore, comes from playwright Anne Washburn and director Tricia Rodley. In this episode from the Emerald Podcast Network, Sararosa Davies speaks with University of Oregon student-actors involved in the show's production. They discuss the audition process, their various roles in the play, and their favorite episodes of "The Simpsons." This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
In this week's Daily Emerald weekly news wrap-up, Alec Cowan, Sararosa Davies and Craig Wright discuss this week's biggest news stories: Tuesday was the 69th anniversary of Israel's independence, and Israeli and Palestinian students are talking about their differences at what is dubbed the Manzil Midrash; and the Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) is being cut, along with five faculty members from the School of Journalism and Communication and beloved professor Kevin Alltucker. This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.
In this special family reunion edition of the Emerald Recommends series, Emerald writers Emerson Malone and Sararosa Davies are joined by a very special guest: Sararosa's mom! Here's what we recommend in this episode: 'Swear I'm Good At It' by Diet Cig Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig. This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
In this episode from the Emerald Podcast Network, Emerald acolytes Sararosa Davies and Emerson Malone discuss the best articles they've read in the past week. Here are the stories mentioned in this episode: You’re Not Alone: A Community Of Musicians And Fans Bonded By Mental Disorders by Tatiana Tenreyro (Uproxx) http://uproxx.com/music/youre-not-alone-musicians-fans-bonded-mental-illness/ ‘Harris Wittels was the funniest person I ever met’ – Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman and Aziz Ansari on a lost comic genius by Hadley Freeman (The Guardian) https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/apr/17/harris-wittels-was-the-funniest-person-i-ever-met-amy-poehler-sarah-silverman-and-aziz-ansari-on-a-lost-comic-genius Remembering Harris Wittels Via An Impassioned And Endearing Email About Phish, His Favorite Band by Steven Hyden (Uproxx) http://uproxx.com/tv/harris-wittels-33rd-birthday-phish-email/ This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
Arts & Culture Editor Craig Wright joins arts writers Sararosa Davies and Dana Alston to discuss the new Father John Misty album "Pure Comedy." You can read their respective thoughts on the self-indulgent 75-minute folk-rock record online at dailyemerald.com, or check it out in our Monday issue. This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
Our review of "The Bachelor" back just in time for the finale, and we've got a lot to discuss. Join Emerald Associate Podcast Editor Sararosa Davies, Podcast Producer Ali Radifera and Associate News Editor Becca Robbins as they break down last week’s two-show week for "The Bachelor." They discuss Cassie’s breakup with Colton, moments from the Women Tell All and whether Colton will leave the show single. Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Music is “Light off / Move on” by springtide (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/springtide/Sounds_strange_weird_but_unmistakably_romantic/Light_off_Move_on).
"This is kind of calling out the show's premise." Join Emerald Associate Podcast Editor Sararosa Davies, podcast producer Ali Radifera and Associate News Editor Becca Robbins as they break down this week's jampacked Bachelor episode. They discuss Heather's first kiss, Cassie's date with Colton and Elise's sudden departure. Read former Emerald freelancer Hannah Steinkopf-Frank's article on the Bachelor auditions here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/redeye/culture/ct-redeye-the-bachelor-casting-20180709-story.html Sararosa Davies produced and edited this podcast. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Music is “Light off / Move on” by springtide: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/springtide/Sounds_strange_weird_but_unmistakably_romantic/Light_off_Move_on
In this episode from the Emerald Podcast Network, podcast editor Emerson Malone and arts & culture writer Sararosa Davies dish out their recommendations for what to play this spring break. Here are the songs you'll hear in this episode: "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell "Something for your M.I.N.D." by Superorganism "I Stand Corrected" by Vampire Weekend "Me and Your Mama" by Childish Gambino "San Diego" by Hinds "Name For You" by The Shins "Harvard" by Diet Cig "Junie" by Solange This episode was produced by Emerson Malone. Special thanks to Superorganism for letting us play the song in its entirety!
Arts and culture writers Sararosa Davies and Dana Alston listened to nothing but Prince for one week straight. In this episode, they discuss their favorite tracks and newfound appreciation for the multitalented artist. This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
Emerald writers Sararosa Davies, editor Carleigh Oeth and podcast producer Emerson Malone discuss the new Netflix series adaptation 'A Series of Unfortunate Events.' Spoilers ahead! This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
Emerald writer Sararosa Davies and podcast producer Emerson Malone discuss the best songs to listen to on rainy days. Songs you'll hear in this podcast: "I Can't Stand The Rain" by Ann Peebles (sampled in "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" by Missy Elliot and "Grease" by Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White) "Shelter From The Storm" by Bob Dylan "Breathing Underwater" by Hiatus Kaiyote "Bubble Toes" by Jack Johnson "Masterfade" by Andrew Bird "17" by Youth Lagoon "Sit Down. Stand Up. (Snakes & Ladders)" by Radiohead "Hannah Hunt" by Vampire Weekend "Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9, No. 2" by Frédéric Chopin This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
Emerald writers Patience Greene, Sararosa Davies and Emerson Malone congregate to discuss the state of television, including the comedies, dramas and cartoons. Namely: Transparent (Amazon), Atlanta (FX), Broad City (Comedy Central), Adventure Time (Cartoon Network), A Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix) and many more. This episode was produced by Emerson Malone.
In this installment from the Emerald Podcast Network, editor Craig Wright, writer Sararosa Davies, and podcast producer Emerson Malone join forces and share some of the songs that will define 2016 for them. Songs mentioned in this episode: - "Eugene" by Sufjan Stevens - "Rebel Rebel" by David Bowie - "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" by X - "Latino and Proud" by DJ Raff - "We Got Back the Plague" by The Fiery Furnaces - "Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales" by Car Seat Headrest - "Fill in the Blank" by Car Seat Headrest - "Don't Hurt Yourself" by Beyoncé feat. Jack White - "Friday Night (Is Killing Me)" by Bash & Pop This episode was produced by Emerson Malone. Our theme music was written by Evan DuPell.
In honor of the 2016 election results, this installment of Emerald Recommends looks to songs about rage and politics. Emerald staffers Craig Wright, Sararosa Davies and Emerson Malone discuss the response on campus and the difference between hope and rage in music, from the all-American sounds of Lou Reed and Simon and Garfunkel to the Canadian industrial noise-rock band Holy Fuck, whose hometown of Toronto is a likely destination for anyone baffled by the events of Tuesday night. Songs include: "Dirty Blvd." by Lou Reed "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" by X "Yihye Tov" by David Broza "Monstro" by Downtown Boys "Rise Above" by Black Flag "Nobody Speak" by DJ Shadow (featuring Run the Jewels) "Modern Girl" by Sleater-Kinney "Stay Positive" by The Hold Steady "No Future Part Three: Escape From No Future" by Titus Andronicus "Eisler on the Go" by Billy Bragg and Wilco "America" by Simon and Garfunkel "Acidic" by Holy Fuck
In this episode of Emerald Recommends from the Emerald Podcast Network, Frankie Kerner and Nathan Stevens join Emerald staff Sararosa Davies and Emerson Malone to discuss the best songs to study to during midterm week. Featured songs include: "Angelina" by Pinegrove "Requiem For Dying Mothers (Part 1)" by Stars of the Lid "Floe" by Phillip Glass "A Walk" by Tycho A cover of The Replacement's "Skyway" by Jeremy Messersmith A remix of Solange's "Cranes in The Sky" by Kaytranada "A Moonlit Love" by Boys Age