Protesters lining up in front of the fence surrounding the federal courthouse. More than 3000 people showed up Friday, July 24, for the 58th consecutive night of protests at the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. The night started with speeches and chants led by local activist leaders from Portland, but the protest intensified after federal police officers fired tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters who were trying to knock down a fence surrounding the courthouse. Police repeatedly fired tear gas at protesters as people threw fireworks, water bottles and trash at officers lined up around the courthouse fence perimeter.
Protesters holding up their smartphone flashlights in front of the Multnomah County Justice Center. More than 3000 people showed up Friday, July 24, for the 58th consecutive night of protests at the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. The night started with speeches and chants led by local activist leaders from Portland, but the protest intensified after federal police officers fired tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters who were trying to knock down a fence surrounding the courthouse. Police repeatedly fired tear gas at protesters as people threw fireworks, water bottles and trash at officers lined up around the courthouse fence perimeter.
Protesting moms lining up in front of the federal courthouse. More than 3000 people showed up Friday, July 24, for the 58th consecutive night of protests at the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. The night started with speeches and chants led by local activist leaders from Portland, but the protest intensified after federal police officers fired tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters who were trying to knock down a fence surrounding the courthouse. Police repeatedly fired tear gas at protesters as people threw fireworks, water bottles and trash at officers lined up around the courthouse fence perimeter.
A volunteer running a food stand in Chapman Square offering free food, water and first aid to protesters. More than 3000 people showed up Friday, July 24, for the 58th consecutive night of protests at the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. The night started with speeches and chants led by local activist leaders from Portland, but the protest intensified after federal police officers fired tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters who were trying to knock down a fence surrounding the courthouse. Police repeatedly fired tear gas at protesters as people threw fireworks, water bottles and trash at officers lined up around the courthouse fence perimeter.
People barbequing burgers to serve to protesters. More than 3000 people showed up Friday, July 24, for the 58th consecutive night of protests at the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. The night started with speeches and chants led by local activist leaders from Portland, but the protest intensified after federal police officers fired tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters who were trying to knock down a fence surrounding the courthouse. Police repeatedly fired tear gas at protesters as people threw fireworks, water bottles and trash at officers lined up around the courthouse fence perimeter.
Protesters in Portland, Oregon, gathering in a circle to watch a burning cardboard cutout that depicted a police officer wearing a KKK hood. Roughly 300 people showed up Friday, July 10, for another night of protests at the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center. Police and protesters had little to no interactions throughout the night and no tear gas was fired.
Police announcing that they are preparing to go back inside of the courthouse. Just before they left and shut the courthouse barricade doors, police fired roughly six more cans of tear gas at protesters. Police fired pepper balls and roughly 20 cans of tears gas at protesters over the span of three hours on Saturday night, July 11, at the Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. Protesters were shouting, holding signs and standing in front of the courthouse when police issued a warning for the protesters to disperse. Protesters stayed where they were, and police responded by firing a flurry of pepper balls and tear gas into the crowd. Approximately 300 protesters were at the Justice Center.
Protesters lining up in front of the courthouse. Police fired pepper balls and roughly 20 cans of tears gas at protesters over the span of three hours on Saturday night, July 11, at the Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. Protesters were shouting, holding signs and standing in front of the courthouse when police issued a warning for the protesters to disperse. Protesters stayed where they were, and police responded by firing a flurry of pepper balls and tear gas into the crowd. Approximately 300 protesters were at the Justice Center.
A firework thrown by a protester explodes inside the fence line surrounding the federal courthouse. More than 3000 people showed up Friday, July 24, for the 58th consecutive night of protests at the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. The night started with speeches and chants led by local activist leaders from Portland, but the protest intensified after federal police officers fired tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters who were trying to knock down a fence surrounding the courthouse. Police repeatedly fired tear gas at protesters as people threw fireworks, water bottles and trash at officers lined up around the courthouse fence perimeter.
Police officers advance through a cloud of tear gas while one officer drags an inflatable spider out of the street. Roughly four hundred protesters faced off with the Portland Police Bureau in a tear gas and firework filled encounter at a Fourth of July protest in downtown Portland, Oregon. Protesters started the night in Chapman Square directly across the street from the Multnomah County Justice Center for a demonstration marked by flag burning, chanting and firework lighting. The protest escalated as the night went on, however, and Portland police eventually declared a riot and used tear gas along with other crowd control munitions to disperse protesters as they launched fireworks at the Justice Center building. Protesters threw fireworks at police as they were forced to retreat toward the Willamette River to escape an advancing wall of officers and tear gas. Police fired roughly 25 cans of tears gas by midnight.
A cloud of tear gas drifting through the air in front of the courthouse. Police fired pepper balls and roughly 20 cans of tears gas at protesters over the span of three hours on Saturday night, July 11, at the Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. Protesters were shouting, holding signs and standing in front of the courthouse when police issued a warning for the protesters to disperse. Protesters stayed where they were, and police responded by firing a flurry of pepper balls and tear gas into the crowd. Approximately 300 protesters were at the Justice Center.
Protesters running through a cloud of tear gas. Police fired pepper balls and roughly 20 cans of tears gas at protesters over the span of three hours on Saturday night, July 11, at the Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. Protesters were shouting, holding signs and standing in front of the courthouse when police issued a warning for the protesters to disperse. Protesters stayed where they were, and police responded by firing a flurry of pepper balls and tear gas into the crowd. Approximately 300 protesters were at the Justice Center.
Juli Maus (left) and Erin Kelley (right) help a protester (center, name withheld) who was blinded by tear gas fired by federal police officers. Roughly 500 people gathered Sunday, July 18, on the 52nd consecutive night of protests at the Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. Protesters once again tore down and used fencing that was erected around Chapman Square to barricade doors to the federal courthouse next to the Justice Center. Federal police used tear gas, pepper spray and other crowd control munitions to drive protesters away from the courthouse, but protesters continued to gather after police returned to the confines of the courthouse building.
A volunteer medic consoles Lyn (last name withheld) who was separated from her friend after being blinded by tear gas. Roughly 700 people gathered Friday night, July 17, for a candlelight vigil and protest at the Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon, where over 50 consecutive protests have taken place. In addition to leading speeches, chanting and marching, protesters tore down chain-link fencing that was erected by police around Chapman Square in front of the Justice Center. Protesters later used this fencing to barricade entrances to the Justice Center and federal courthouse. Police warned protesters they would use crowd control munitions if the barricading continued, and later followed through with their threat by using tear gas, pepper spray and pepper balls to disperse protesters.
A volunteer medic helps wash tear gas out of Hunter Brooks' eyes. More than 3000 people showed up Friday, July 24, for the 58th consecutive night of protests at the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. The night started with speeches and chants led by local activist leaders from Portland, but the protest intensified after federal police officers fired tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters who were trying to knock down a fence surrounding the courthouse. Police repeatedly fired tear gas at protesters as people threw fireworks, water bottles and trash at officers lined up around the courthouse fence perimeter.
A federal police officer holding an assault rifle in front of protesters who were forced to run from tear gas and crowd control munitions. Approximately 3000 protesters gathered outside the Multnomah County Justice Center and the U.S. District Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday night, July 25, marking 59 consecutive days of demonstrations against police brutality and racism. The size of the protests increased over the past week from hundreds of people to the thousands after videos posted on social media showed federal agents in unmarked vehicles detaining protesters off the streets of Portland. The protest Saturday began without violence but small clashes between police and protesters broke out as the night progressed. Police declared that the protest was an unlawful assembly around 11 p.m. and at roughly 12:30 a.m. protesters pulled down part of the barrier fence that stood in front of the courthouse. Federal officers responded by firing tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper balls at protesters. People then formed a defensive line with homemade shields and umbrellas while others threw active tear gas canisters back at federal troops. Police eventually came outside of the fence line and pushed protesters back several blocks away from the courthouse. The protest continued past 3 a.m. and police detained several people.
A federal police officer near Chapman Square. Approximately 3000 protesters gathered outside the Multnomah County Justice Center and the U.S. District Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday night, July 25, marking 59 consecutive days of demonstrations against police brutality and racism. The size of the protests increased over the past week from hundreds of people to the thousands after videos posted on social media showed federal agents in unmarked vehicles detaining protesters off the streets of Portland. The protest Saturday began without violence but small clashes between police and protesters broke out as the night progressed. Police declared that the protest was an unlawful assembly around 11 p.m. and at roughly 12:30 a.m. protesters pulled down part of the barrier fence that stood in front of the courthouse. Federal officers responded by firing tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper balls at protesters. People then formed a defensive line with homemade shields and umbrellas while others threw active tear gas canisters back at federal troops. Police eventually came outside of the fence line and pushed protesters back several blocks away from the courthouse. The protest continued past 3 a.m. and police detained several people.
Protesters shouting at police as they stand inside the courthouse doors. Police fired pepper balls and roughly 20 cans of tears gas at protesters over the span of three hours on Saturday night, July 11, at the Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. Protesters were shouting, holding signs and standing in front of the courthouse when police issued a warning for the protesters to disperse. Protesters stayed where they were, and police responded by firing a flurry of pepper balls and tear gas into the crowd. Approximately 300 protesters were at the Justice Center.
Protesters using a rope to try and pull down the courthouse fence. Approximately 3000 protesters gathered outside the Multnomah County Justice Center and the U.S. District Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday night, July 25, marking 59 consecutive days of demonstrations against police brutality and racism. The size of the protests increased over the past week from hundreds of people to the thousands after videos posted on social media showed federal agents in unmarked vehicles detaining protesters off the streets of Portland. The protest Saturday began without violence but small clashes between police and protesters broke out as the night progressed. Police declared that the protest was an unlawful assembly around 11 p.m. and at roughly 12:30 a.m. protesters pulled down part of the barrier fence that stood in front of the courthouse. Federal officers responded by firing tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper balls at protesters. People then formed a defensive line with homemade shields and umbrellas while others threw active tear gas canisters back at federal troops. Police eventually came outside of the fence line and pushed protesters back several blocks away from the courthouse. The protest continued past 3 a.m. and police detained several people.
Firework sparks shooting past protesters and an upside down American flag in front of the courthouse. Approximately 3000 protesters gathered outside the Multnomah County Justice Center and the U.S. District Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday night, July 25, marking 59 consecutive days of demonstrations against police brutality and racism. The size of the protests increased over the past week from hundreds of people to the thousands after videos posted on social media showed federal agents in unmarked vehicles detaining protesters off the streets of Portland. The protest Saturday began without violence but small clashes between police and protesters broke out as the night progressed. Police declared that the protest was an unlawful assembly around 11 p.m. and at roughly 12:30 a.m. protesters pulled down part of the barrier fence that stood in front of the courthouse. Federal officers responded by firing tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper balls at protesters. People then formed a defensive line with homemade shields and umbrellas while others threw active tear gas canisters back at federal troops. Police eventually came outside of the fence line and pushed protesters back several blocks away from the courthouse. The protest continued past 3 a.m. and police detained several people.
A protester beating their drum in front of the federal courthouse. More than 3000 people showed up Friday, July 24, for the 58th consecutive night of protests at the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon. The night started with speeches and chants led by local activist leaders from Portland, but the protest intensified after federal police officers fired tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters who were trying to knock down a fence surrounding the courthouse. Police repeatedly fired tear gas at protesters as people threw fireworks, water bottles and trash at officers lined up around the courthouse fence perimeter.
A Homeland Security police officer holding a tear gas launcher watches protesters as other officers block the street leading toward the courthouse. Approximately 3000 protesters gathered outside the Multnomah County Justice Center and the U.S. District Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday night, July 25, marking 59 consecutive days of demonstrations against police brutality and racism. The size of the protests increased over the past week from hundreds of people to the thousands after videos posted on social media showed federal agents in unmarked vehicles detaining protesters off the streets of Portland. The protest Saturday began without violence but small clashes between police and protesters broke out as the night progressed. Police declared that the protest was an unlawful assembly around 11 p.m. and at roughly 12:30 a.m. protesters pulled down part of the barrier fence that stood in front of the courthouse. Federal officers responded by firing tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper balls at protesters. People then formed a defensive line with homemade shields and umbrellas while others threw active tear gas canisters back at federal troops. Police eventually came outside of the fence line and pushed protesters back several blocks away from the courthouse. The protest continued past 3 a.m. and police detained several people.
A cloud of tear gas drifting toward protesters. Approximately 3000 protesters gathered outside the Multnomah County Justice Center and the U.S. District Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday night, July 25, marking 59 consecutive days of demonstrations against police brutality and racism. The size of the protests increased over the past week from hundreds of people to the thousands after videos posted on social media showed federal agents in unmarked vehicles detaining protesters off the streets of Portland. The protest Saturday began without violence but small clashes between police and protesters broke out as the night progressed. Police declared that the protest was an unlawful assembly around 11 p.m. and at roughly 12:30 a.m. protesters pulled down part of the barrier fence that stood in front of the courthouse. Federal officers responded by firing tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper balls at protesters. People then formed a defensive line with homemade shields and umbrellas while others threw active tear gas canisters back at federal troops. Police eventually came outside of the fence line and pushed protesters back several blocks away from the courthouse. The protest continued past 3 a.m. and police detained several people.
People watching as protesters and Portland police in riot gear march by. Roughly four hundred protesters faced off with the Portland Police Bureau in a tear gas and firework filled encounter at a Fourth of July protest in downtown Portland, Oregon. Protesters started the night in Chapman Square directly across the street from the Multnomah County Justice Center for a demonstration marked by flag burning, chanting and firework lighting. The protest escalated as the night went on, however, and Portland police eventually declared a riot and used tear gas along with other crowd control munitions to disperse protesters as they launched fireworks at the Justice Center building. Protesters threw fireworks at police as they were forced to retreat toward the Willamette River to escape an advancing wall of officers and tear gas. Police fired roughly 25 cans of tears gas by midnight.
Wildland firefighters monitoring a fire as it approaches a containment line cut by a bulldozer at the Double Creek fire in eastern Oregon.
Members of a Hotshot crew, an elite firefighting unit sponsored by the federal government, conduct a backburn at the Double Creek fire. In a backburn, wildland firefighters intentionally burn vegetation ahead of the main body of a wildfire to create a buffer zone of burnt fuel that can slow or stop a fire’s spread.
A wildland firefighter working night shift at the Lookout fire in western Oregon walking along a containment line.
Fire from the Bootleg fire in southern Oregon illuminating smoke at night.
Fire igniting the crown of a tree, causing it to torch up during night shift at the Shoe Fly fire near Mitchell, OR.
A handcrew digging containment line during night shift at the Shoe Fly fire near Mitchell, OR.
A fire front burning in the night at the Double Creek fire in Oregon.
Wildland firefighters monitoring a fire as it burns to a road being utilized as a containment line.
A wildland firefighter using a drip torch to light vegetation on fire during a backburn opreation. Drip torches contain a mixture of gasoline and diesel and serve as an essential tool for wildland firefighters.
A wildland firefighter uses a drip torch to burn a hillside during a backburn operation.
A wildland firefighter watches as flames shoot into the air during a night shift. Firefighters assigned to a major fire typically work 16 hour shifts but can work longer or shorter depending on fire suppression efforts.
Wildland firefighters attend briefing at the Bly fire camp in southern Oregon before starting their shift suppressing the Bootleg fire.
A helicopter transporting a load of water to be dropped on the Bootleg fire.
Wildland firefighters mopping up hot spots along the perimeter of the Booteg fire. Mopping up in firefighting is the process of cooling down burnt material left behind by a fire. To ensure the fire is completely out in an area and nothing rekindles, firefighters cool any material that is too hot to touch with a bare hand.
Fire spreading at the outskirts of the Bootleg fire perimeter.
Firefighters line up as they prepare to monitor and suppress the Double Creek fire throughout the night.
Wildland firefighters watch as a juniper tree torches up inside a control line at the Courtrock fire near Monument, OR.
Wildland firefighters rushing to extinguish a spot fire at the Courtrock fire near Monument, OR.
Wildland firefighter Gamari Griffin posing for a portrait during mop up operations at the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon.
Wildland firefighter Kenny Picard poses for a portrait during mop up operations along the outskirts of the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon.
The Hendricks-Davis family watches as a fire burns across the Siuslaw river and behind their farm. The fire burning behind the Hendricks-Davis family farm was lit intentionally by firefighters for a controlled burn of an area that was at risk of catching to the Sweet Creek Mile Post 2 wildfire.
Volunteers organizing food and supplies at Thurston High School after the Holiday Farm fire forced residents to evacuate their homes.
A line of traffic forming after the rapidly spreading Holiday Farm fire forced residents of Blue River, Oregon, to evacuate and leave their homes.
Orange haze from ash and smoke envelops a home in Marcola, Oregon, after residents of the area were forced to evacuate from the Holiday Farm fire.
Steve Ibach, 68, unloads his car as he prepares to perform at Mulligans Pub for his regularly scheduled Tuesday night performance. Ibach is a local musician living in Eugene, Oregon, and has played at Mulligans Pub once a week for the past two years. Mulligans, located at 2841 Willamette Street in Eugene, is a bar and venue that hosts open mic performances in addition to scheduled shows. Ibach describes Mulligans as a neighborhood bar with a unique crowd of regulars.
Ibach sets up his keyboard and sound equipment inside Mulligans Pub. Ibach plays several other instruments in addition to the keyboard. His preferred and primary instruments are keyboard, guitar and trombone.
Ibach starts his Tuesday performances at 9pm and ends 12am. Receiving 20% of all sales that took place during his performance, Ibach said he will stay later if there is a decent-sized crowd. Ibach said, “It’s like a fun neighborhood bar to play at pretty much; people in other parts of town don’t go there.”
Currently, Mulligans is the only venue Ibach performs at. He has performed at other venues in town, such as Sweet Cheeks Winery, but said he prefers Mulligans because he fits in better. He said, “Playing at Sweet Cheeks Winery was not one of those gigs I liked; I was asked to change son of a bitch to song of a gun in my song and that’s when I realized I didn’t belong there.”
Mulligans customer Steve Chadsev puts money in Ibach’s tip jar. Ibach said of all of the venues in Eugene, he makes the most money playing at Mulligans. “I make 20% of what they sell that night on top of the tips I get.” Ibach said on a good night he can earn around $200 to $300.
Ibach first came to Eugene from his home town in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1977. Ibach left Madison and dropped out of college so he could play with a band he had just started to play for. He said the band was successful – and as a 14-year-old when he joined – Ibach said he was able to make a significant amount of money from his performances. “I was getting payed 15 dollars a gig at a time when minimum wage was like 60 cents an hour and a gallon of gas was 15 cents.”
Eric Procter, left, and Denis Banks, right, bang on a table at Mulligans to the beat of Ibach’s performance. Procter and Banks are regulars at Mulligans Pub and make a point to come to the bar when Ibach performs.
Ibach started playing music when he was 12 years old. His first instrument was the trombone, but quickly moved onto guitar the guitar by age 13. Ibach said the first time he played music in public, he played a rock song from a 1960s TV show at a Wisconsin church. However, Ibach said “The preacher was really pissed; he stopped me and said that rock music was evil.” He summarized by saying “my first time playing in public I got stopped for playing devil’s music.”
Ibach has a few fans who regularly make an appearance during his shows. Two of Ibach’s friends and followers, Procter and Banks, will support Ibach with their own musical abilities during Ibach’s performance. Banks prefers to support with harmonica, and Procter supports with whatever’s on hand. Procter said as he pounds his fist to Ibach’s music, “Not everyone knows but one of the best instruments is this table right here.”
From left to right, Aden Bumpas, Whitney Brooks and Steve Chadsev stand behind Ibach as he performs his guitar solo. Although Ibach is friends with several of his fans, there are some fans he said he is less than familiar with. “Most of them I don’t even know their names,” said Ibach. He said Mulligans usually attracts an interesting crowd.
“This is just part of the show,” said Ibach as he smokes a bowl of pot during his performance break. He told of one story dating back to the 70s when he was chased by a group of people high on LSD. “I was really into Dracula at the time so I showed up to a party dressed as a vampire; they were all tripping on acid so they chased after me trying to kill me thinking I was a real vampire.”
Ibach talks with regular customers of Mulligans in the bar’s back patio. Ibach gets a 15-minute break half way through his performance every Tuesday night. He uses this time to smoke, drink and socialize with friends and fans.
Finished with his break, Ibach walks back into Mulligans to finish out his performance for the night. Ibach said, “I have fun playing here so I’m not going to quit until I’m either too old or not healthy enough.” The aspects of performing at Mulligans that Ibach enjoys the most are its atmosphere and people. “Everyone there seems to really appreciate what I’m doing and make it fun.”
Steve Ibach, 68, performs live music every Tuesday at Mulligans Pub in Eugene, Oregon. Ibach has also performed at other local venues; including the Veterans Club and Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Ibach, referring to his acoustic guitar, said it was nothing special; just a “$60 piece of junk I got from a flea market.”
Steve Ibach, 68, has been playing a musical instrument since he was 11 years old. Ibach said he took guitar lessons at first but added that he “hated the teacher so I quit and taught myself.” Ibach now performs live at Mulligans Pub in Eugene every Tuesday night.
Ducks defensive lineman Casey Rogers (#98) trying to force his way to Beavers quarter back DJ Uiagalelei (#5). The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Oregon State University Beavers 31-7 in what could be a historic end to the teams’ rivalry as the Ducks leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten conference. Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) solidified his position as a Heisman Trophy front-runner with 33-of-40 passes for two touchdowns throughout the game. After the game concluded, the Ducks’ rivalry victory was made all the more memorable when Ducks defensive lineman Casey Rogers (#98) got down on one knee at the 50-yard line to propose to his girlfriend, Maya Martineau, of eight years.
Ducks defensive back Dontae Manning (#8) throwing Beavers wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) to the ground. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Oregon State University Beavers 31-7 in what could be a historic end to the teams’ rivalry as the Ducks leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten conference. Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) solidified his position as a Heisman Trophy front-runner with 33-of-40 passes for two touchdowns throughout the game. After the game concluded, the Ducks’ rivalry victory was made all the more memorable when Ducks defensive lineman Casey Rogers (#98) got down on one knee at the 50-yard line to propose to his girlfriend, Maya Martineau, of eight years.
Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) hands the ball off to running back Jordan James (#20). The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Oregon State University Beavers 31-7 in what could be a historic end to the teams’ rivalry as the Ducks leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten conference. Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) solidified his position as a Heisman Trophy front-runner with 33-of-40 passes for two touchdowns throughout the game. After the game concluded, the Ducks’ rivalry victory was made all the more memorable when Ducks defensive lineman Casey Rogers (#98) got down on one knee at the 50-yard line to propose to his girlfriend, Maya Martineau, of eight years.
Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) running the ball before scoring a touchdown against the Beavers. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Oregon State University Beavers 31-7 in what could be a historic end to the teams’ rivalry as the Ducks leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten conference. Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) solidified his position as a Heisman Trophy front-runner with 33-of-40 passes for two touchdowns throughout the game. After the game concluded, the Ducks’ rivalry victory was made all the more memorable when Ducks defensive lineman Casey Rogers (#98) got down on one knee at the 50-yard line to propose to his girlfriend, Maya Martineau, of eight years.
Fans cheering after a touchdown. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Oregon State University Beavers 31-7 in what could be a historic end to the teams’ rivalry as the Ducks leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten conference. Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) solidified his position as a Heisman Trophy front-runner with 33-of-40 passes for two touchdowns throughout the game. After the game concluded, the Ducks’ rivalry victory was made all the more memorable when Ducks defensive lineman Casey Rogers (#98) got down on one knee at the 50-yard line to propose to his girlfriend, Maya Martineau, of eight years.
A fan looks on after the Ducks scored a touchdown against the Beavers. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Oregon State University Beavers 31-7 in what could be a historic end to the teams’ rivalry as the Ducks leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten conference. Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) solidified his position as a Heisman Trophy front-runner with 33-of-40 passes for two touchdowns throughout the game. After the game concluded, the Ducks’ rivalry victory was made all the more memorable when Ducks defensive lineman Casey Rogers (#98) got down on one knee at the 50-yard line to propose to his girlfriend, Maya Martineau, of eight years.
Oregon Ducks players celebrating after a touchdown. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Oregon State University Beavers 31-7 in what could be a historic end to the teams’ rivalry as the Ducks leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten conference. Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) solidified his position as a Heisman Trophy front-runner with 33-of-40 passes for two touchdowns throughout the game. After the game concluded, the Ducks’ rivalry victory was made all the more memorable when Ducks defensive lineman Casey Rogers (#98) got down on one knee at the 50-yard line to propose to his girlfriend, Maya Martineau, of eight years.
Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) stands at the center of the field after defeating the Oregon State Beavers. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Oregon State University Beavers 31-7 in what could be a historic end to the teams’ rivalry as the Ducks leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten conference. Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (#10) solidified his position as a Heisman Trophy front-runner with 33-of-40 passes for two touchdowns throughout the game. After the game concluded, the Ducks’ rivalry victory was made all the more memorable when Ducks defensive lineman Casey Rogers (#98) got down on one knee at the 50-yard line to propose to his girlfriend, Maya Martineau, of eight years.
University of Oregon Ducks Sabrina Ionescu (#20) sets up for a jump shot. In front of a home crowd of nearly 7000 fans, the University of Oregon Ducks women’s team defeated the Air Force Falcons 82 – 36, and Oregon Sabrina Ionescu set a new NCAA triple double record with her 13th.
University of Oregon Ducks Lydia Giomi (#14) and Kansas State Wildcats Angela Harris (#3) look for a rebound. The University of Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 89 – 51 in Matthew Knight Arena Saturday. Sabrina Ionescu ran up her 21st triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Erin Boley added 18 points to the score and Satou Sabally put up 14. Payton Williams led the Wildcats with 20 points
University of Oregon Ducks Satou Sabally (#0) jumps in an attempt to shoot past Kansas State Wildcats Peyton Williams (#11). The University of Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 89 – 51 in Matthew Knight Arena Saturday. Sabrina Ionescu ran up her 21st triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Erin Boley added 18 points to the score and Satou Sabally put up 14. Payton Williams led the Wildcats with 20 points.
University of Oregon Ducks Payton Pritchard (#3) charges his way past Arizona State Sun Devils Remy Martin (#1). The University of Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 78 – 69 in Matthew Knight Arena Saturday. Ducks Payton Pritchard put up a dominating performance by sinking six of his nine three-point shots and tying his career-high of 29 points.
University of Oregon Ducks Francis Okoro (#33) falls backwards as University of Oregon Ducks Kyle Owens (#0) jumps to grab a rebound ball. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the University of Montana Grizzlies with a convincing score of 81 – 48. Ducks N’Faly Dante opened his debut game against the Grizzlies with 11 points and several slam dunks.
Marist wide receiver Dylan Martin (#4) falls to the ground after being tackled by Marshfield defensive player Josh Rodriguez (#24). On a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon, the Marist Spartans varsity football team faced off with the Marshfield Pirates for a spring home game that, if not for COVID-19, would have normally taken place during the fall season. The game was back and forth leading into the third quarter but the Spartans took the lead in the fourth and ultimately won with a final score of 39 – 21.
Marist wide receiver Hagan Stephenson (#13) and Marshfield defensive back DJ Daugherty (#4) jump for the ball. On a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon, the Marist Spartans varsity football team faced off with the Marshfield Pirates for a spring home game that, if not for COVID-19, would have normally taken place during the fall season. The game was back and forth leading into the third quarter but the Spartans took the lead in the fourth and ultimately won with a final score of 39 – 21.
Marist high school students cheering on their team while wearing masks and practicing social distancing. On a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon, the Marist Spartans varsity football team faced off with the Marshfield Pirates for a spring home game that, if not for COVID-19, would have normally taken place during the fall season. The game was back and forth leading into the third quarter but the Spartans took the lead in the fourth and ultimately won with a final score of 39 – 21.
Mazama quarterback Tristan Lee (#3, right) hugs wide receiver Cole Brosterhous (#4, left) in celebration after winning the 4A title. In a hard fought close game for the Oregon State 4A title, played on neutral turf at Don King Field at Cottage Grove High School Saturday afternoon, the Mazama High School varsity Vikings from Klamath Falls defeated the Marist Spartans from Eugene 27 – 21. The game was tied for the first three quarters when Mazama pulled ahead by six points. The Vikings were unable to capitalize on a fumble by Marist with less than three minutes of play. Marist regained possession of the ball and with less than two minutes left on the clock Mazama put the final nail in the coffin by intercepting a long Marist pass. Mazama was crowned state champions with a pandemic truncated season of 6-0. Marist took home the second place title with a record of 4-2.
From left to right, Mazama players Erik Hayden, Dominic Hankins and Alex Hayden celebrate and hold up the Oregon State 4A title trophy after defeating Marist. In a hard fought close game for the Oregon State 4A title, played on neutral turf at Don King Field at Cottage Grove High School Saturday afternoon, the Mazama High School varsity Vikings from Klamath Falls defeated the Marist Spartans from Eugene 27 – 21. The game was essentially tied for the first three quarters when Mazama pulled ahead by six points. The Vikings were unable to capitalize on a fumble by Marist with less than three minutes of play. Marist regained possession of the ball and with less than two minutes left on the clock Mazama put the final nail in the coffin by intercepting a long Marist pass. Mazama was crowned state champions with a pandemic truncated season of 6-0. Marist took home the second place title with a record of 4-2.
University of Oregon Ducks batter Tanner Smith (#31) tries to slide to home base before he can be tagged out by Oregon State University Beavers catcher Adley Rutschman (#35). The University of Oregon answered back to yesterday’s loss by defeating Oregon State University 3 – 2 in an evenly matched game between the two teams.
University of Oregon Ducks batter Max Foxcroft (#18) connects his bat to the ball. In a one-sided game between the University of Oregon Ducks and Standford University, Stanford beat the Ducks with a decisive score of 10 – 0.
University of Oregon Ducks pitcher Peyton Fuller (#32) throws to first base in an attempt to get out Oregon State University Beavers batter Kyler McMahan (#1). Oregon State University defeated the University of Oregon 8 - 5 to win its second game out of a three-game matchup at PK Park.
University of Oregon Ducks batter Spencer Steer (#7) runs between Oregon State University Beavers catcher Adley Rutschman (#35) and third baseman George Mendazona (#13). The University of Oregon answered back to yesterday’s loss by defeating Oregon State University 3 – 2 in an evenly matched game between the two teams.
Oregon State University Beavers pitcher Joey Mundt (#25) pitches the ball to a University of Oregon Ducks batter. The University of Oregon answered back to yesterday’s loss by defeating Oregon State University 3 – 2 in an evenly matched game between the two teams.
In Eugene, Oregon, the Eugene Islamic Center located on 1856 W Broadway is the only mosque in the city. Founded on May 28, 2012, the mosque serves as a local gathering place for the Muslim community of Eugene.
In a Mosque the individual who leads payer, provides religious guidance, and serves as a community leader is known as an “Imam.” Yosof Wanly, currently residing in Eugene, is the serving Imam for the Eugene Islamic Center.
Muslim worshipers pray during Salat al-Jummu’ah (Friday Prayer). Prayer is just one of the five core beliefs, known as The Five Pillars of Islam, that Muslims satisfy as part of the religion of Islam. The remaining pillars entail sincerity during Shahadah (statement of faith), giving charity to the poor, fasting during the month of Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca.
Ibrahim Hamide prays during the midday prayer Salat al-zuhr. There are five daily prayers in Islam: Salat al-fajr, Salat al-zuhr, Salat al-‘asr, Salat al-maghrib, and Salat al-‘isha. Each prayer takes place at different times throughout the day in accordance with the timing and positioning of the Sun.
Muhamad Elsherif prays at the Eugene Islamic Center during Salat al-Jumm’ah. Elsherif wears a skullcap known as a taqiyah. The taqiyah is commonly worn by Muslims in order to emulate the founder of Islam The Prophet Muhammad. A taqiyah is traditionally white in color.
Badr Alsultan, left, Elsherif, right, bow during prayer at the Eugene Islamic Center. Muslims place their foreheads on the ground during prayer in order to demonstrate prostration and faith in Allah, the sole god in Islam.
Worshipers and guests must wear modest clothing when entering a Mosque. Anything beyond pants and T-shirts, such as shorts and tank tops, are viewed as disrespectful to wear inside a Mosque. Women wear a hijab or other traditional clothing to cover their hair when in a mosque, and they have a separate room for prayer in the building that men are not allowed to enter.
The Eugene Islamic Center has a foosball table in the main lobby of the building. Children who come to the Mosque play at the foosball table in-between prayers. In Islam, children typically do not practice Salat, the five daily prayers, until they reach puberty. In this case puberty being roughly defined as age 15.
Worshipers at the Eugene Islamic Center talk after finishing the midday prayer. The Mosque is a place of worship and a general gathering place for the Muslim community of Eugene.
Elsherif eyes a cake pop after eating one of the freshly baked desserts. Community members of the Eugene Islamic Center will bring food in for snacks after prayer.
Hasan Eissa, left, and Belal Eissa, right, watch a flat-screen television connected to the security cameras setup around the Eugene Islamic Center. A security camera system was purchased for the Mosque after a Eugene resident, Chad Russel, came to the Mosque and threatened to kill the Muslim worshippers there. Russel was then arrested and charged with intimidation, menacing and harassment, and carrying a concealed weapon.
Hasan Eissa and Belal Eissa play tag in the Mosque’s prayer room. After prayer has been completed, children are welcome to play unhindered while they wait for their parents to take them home.
At the University of Oregon several events are held by Arab and Muslim student groups throughout the school year. One annual event, Arabian Night, attracts enough attendees to occupy the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Ball Room.
Iranian American comedian Kevan “K-von” Moezzi performs during the 2018 Arabian Night. Moezzi is a stand-up comedian who specializes in shows focusing on Middle Eastern culture and religion.
Attendees of Arabian Night pose for a photo with Moezzi after his comedy show concluded.
After Arabian Night concluded, everyone who helped run the event posed on stage for a final group-photo. Members of the Arab Student Union, Muslim Student Association, and Saudi Student Association attended and assisted in hosting the event that night. These ASUO partnered organizations focus on catering to the Arab and Muslim communities at the University of Oregon.
From left to right, Luna Tamimi, Abdulrahman Alarfas, Anas Babaeer, and Aziz Ebinghannam gather in order to make dinner after fasting for Ramadan. Ramadan is a holy month in Islam and throughout the duration of Ramadan Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
Ebinghannam and Tamimi prepare lasagna for dinner at Ebinghannam’s apartment. Tamimi and Ebinghannam are both students at the University of Oregon.
Babaeer, Ebinghannam, and Alarfas pray in between dinner. This particular prayer is Salat al-maghrib – the sunset prayer. Babaeer, Ebinghannam, and Alarfas all live together and have a dedicated room in their apartment for prayer.
The evening dinner held after a day of fasting during Ramadan is called Iftar. In Muslim culture it is common practice to invite friends and family over for Iftar regardless if they have been fasting or not. This builds on the idea of hospitality in the Islamic faith. Based on teachings within the Qur’an – the central religious text of Islam – it is customary for Muslims to welcome guests into their homes with comforts and luxuries.
Beyt Garden Café, like many other restaurants and businesses in Lebanon, has struggled to get by as a fuel shortage cripples the country and leaves many without electricity. A manager with the café, Karima Algelany, said they’ve had to work with private generator owners to keep the lights on and the business running. “By the end of the month we have three different electricity bills to pay and of course it’s a huge toll on the business,” Algelany said. “It’s easy to surrender and close our doors but we don’t want to get to that level, so we’ve been trying to keep things going even if it’s a little bit challenging.”
A sign for Beyt Garden Café, located in the Mar Mikhael neighborhood of Beirut, pointing people on the street to the stairway leading to the café.
A customer eating in the garden section of Beyt Garden Café. Algelany said people are welcome to sit in the garden and enjoy it as a free public space to unwind from the stresses of living without power. She said, “Even if we don’t have electricity, it’s better to be in a big open space with a garden than locked in your home. We’re aware of that and that’s why we don’t close even during the power cuts, and we tell people you can enjoy the space as much as you want.”
Beyt Garden Café Manager Ali Othman walking with a plate indoors while there is a power outage at the café. Algelany said even with three sources of electricity, one from the government and two from private generator owners, the power outages are unpredictable and there’s an average of five hours a day where there’s no electricity in the building.
Othman walking past a customer seated in the main room of the café. During power outages, natural lighting from outside provides enough light for people to sit and enjoy the café’s indoor areas.
Beyt Garden Café Pizza Chef Roni Najjar preparing a pizza in the kitchen of the café. Pizzas make up the majority of the food menu at the café, and Algelany said this became the case over time out of a desire to serve more food to customers while working around limited kitchen space.
A pizza baking in the gas-powered oven at Beyt Garden Café. Algelany said the pizzas are distinctly Lebanese rather than Italian with all the ingredients used being local and made in Lebanon. She said the ingredients are always fresh and this is partly due to necessity as limited electricity means limited time for refrigerators to run. “To avoid hazards we don’t keep stocks of dairy or anything that can perish easily. We’re purchasing almost day by day to keep everything fresh,” Algelany said.
Najjar plating a finished pizza in the café kitchen. Pizzas are the staple on the menu, but Algelany said items previously on the menu like ice-cream had to be cut due to the power and fuel shortage. She said, “If there is a need to remove one item from the menu because it can get tricky, we’re ready to do that and we’ve done it already.”
Othman opening a window to let in more light and fresh air during a power outage at the café. Algelany said that while the café building was not severely damaged by the port blast that took place in Beirut over a year ago on August 4, 2020, the windows were completely shattered and much of the interior was damaged. She said the blast was yet another challenge the café had to overcome.
Othman lighting candles while wearing a mask inside the café. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, the port blast and fuel shortage, Algelany said Beyt Garden Café has been forced to persevere through many challenges, but the people behind the business still had hope. “If we and the businesses in Mar Mikhael have survived all of what happened, I think we’ve already proven to be very agile,” she said.
A customer charging her laptop at a lounging area in the café. Algelany said despite the difficulties in keeping Beyt Garden Café open, everyone behind the café was determined to keep it running and viewed the business as a service to the public. “We think that people need this space to de-stress and talk about their daily problems. You know how much people have been going through psychologically, like one hit after another, so it’s important to have places like this for people to get together.”
For Palestinian Christian Jack Giacaman and his family-owned souvenir shop in Bethlehem, times are hard. Tourists and their purchases that normally bolstered Giacaman's business and Bethlehem's local economy have disappeared since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7. Giacaman said, "We used to get at least 200 visitors a day before the war. Now we get zero."
To supplement this lost income Giacaman said he's prioritizing online sales, but his shop, My Christmas House, is still struggling. "We're trying to keep workers as much as we can, but it's not easy," he said.
Between Israel's wartime ban on Palestinian workers, partial salary payments from the Palestinian Authority and a dried-up tourism industry, Giacaman said life in the occupied West Bank is not easy. "For Palestinians living in the West Bank it is a disaster," he said.
Jack Giacaman (gray sweatshirt) and employees of the My Christmas House souvenir shop in Bethlehem working inside the production area of Giacaman's family-owned store.
A. Giacaman (preferred name) producing wooden figurines at his workbench. The majority of the souvenirs sold at Jack Giacaman's store are hand-carved and themed around Christianity.
A. Giacaman using a grinder to shape a figurine made from olive wood. There are two My Christmas House souvenir shop locations in Bethlehem. One next door to Jack Giacaman's workshop on Milk Grotto Street, and another in Manger Square across from the Church of the Nativity, widely believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
A. Giacaman looking out a window by his workstation lined with Christian figurines carved from wood.
The outside of the My Christmas House workshop and storefront located on Milk Grotto Street in Bethlehem.
Jack Giacaman sitting at his desk in the souvenir shop section of his store. In addition to the financial stress stemming from the Israel-Hamas war, Giacaman said there's a constant fear of being evicted. "A lot of Israeli ministers say they want to kick out Palestinians," he said. "We don't feel secure because Israel can kick us out and shut down our businesses."
Jack Giacaman using a sander inside his workshop to shape a wooden spoon.
M. Giacaman (preferred name) carrying a crate of figurines through the back end of the My Christmas House workshop.
M. Giacaman collecting olive wood beads and carvings from a tumbler used to dry the wood-stained souvenirs.
A. Giacaman inspecting animal figurines to be sold in the My Christmas House souvenir shop. Jack Giacaman said that, following the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, one of the hardest things for him and other Palestinian Christians has been Israel's restriction on Palestinians attempting to enter Jerusalem. He said, "As a Christian Palestinian living here for hundreds of years, this is the first time we couldn't reach Jerusalem. They treat us like terrorists."
Wadi Rum is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jordan rivaled only by the ancient city Petra. It's a government-protected nature reserve home to Bedouin tribes who have inhabited the wadi and desert for hundreds of years.
And while the Bedouins living in Wadi Rum have passed down their traditions and culture for generations, they have also kept up with modern times and use smartphones, social media and cars like anywhere else in the world.
Many Bedouins operate camping sites and services aimed at tourists such as camel rides, jeep tours and traditional Bedouin meals. Tourism serves as a major source of income for Bedouin tribes but it also brings its own set of problems. The Jordanian government website for Wadi Rum notes that off-road vehicles, litter and loss of wildlife from illegal hunting have damaged Wadi Rum's ecosystem.
To mitigate these negative effects and others, access to Wadi Rum has been restricted. To enter the desert one must coordinate a trip with a Bedouin tribe, and unlicensed vehicles are not allowed in the desert. Arranging a trip can easily be done online, however, so even though Wadi Rum is a protected area it is still very accessible to those hoping to visit.
A camping site located between mountains in Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum's otherworldly beauty and scenery have routinely led it to be the filming location of major Hollywood films. This includes films such as "Star Wars," "The Martian," "Lawrence of Arabia" and more.
Bedouin tribesman Nayef waiting to lead tourists on a camel ride through the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan.
A resting camel in Jordan's Wadi Rum desert.
Bedouin tribesman Nayef leading a group on a camel ride through Wadi Rum.
A camping site based inside the Wadi Rum protected area. Camping sites such as this vary from basic to luxury, but most are equipped with running water, electricity and in some cases Wi-Fi.
Tourists at a camp and resting site in Wadi Rum.
A Bedouin guide points a tourist group to a historical stone carving after explaining the history of another carving.
Bedouin tribesmen running a tent and resting site where souvenirs are sold to tourists in Wadi Rum.
24-year-old Bedouin tribesman Mahmoad Zawayedah, right, resting inside a tent after leading a jeep tour through Wadi Rum. Zawayedah said he has lived in Wadi Rum his entire life.
A Bedouin tribesman riding a camel through Wadi Rum while making a call on his smartphone.
24-year-old Bedouin tribesman Mahmoad Zawayedah looking behind his shoulder while hanging outside of a truck and driving a tour group through Wadi Rum.
A group of tourists rest and take photos of stone carvings in Wadi Rum.
A baby camel nibbles at the hand of a woman at a resting site in Wadi Rum.
A tourist group riding camels lead by Bedouin tribesman Nayef at sunset in Wadi Rum.
