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Local Atmosphere

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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Sunset magazine has named Eugene one of the five top college towns in the West, and Cosmopolitan called Eugene one of the eight great college towns in the nation.
  2. Lane County is home to 73 recreational sites, and Eugene is a huge city for bicycling.
  3. 1959 graduate Phil Knight and 24-year Track and Field head coach Bill Bowerman founded Nike in Eugene.
  4. Money magazine rated Eugene-Springfield among the best six U.S. cities in which to live.
  5. Oregon and New Jersey are the only states without self-service gas stations.
Notable Natives
  • Ken Kesey – author, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
  • Phil Knight – founder and CEO, Nike, Inc.
  • Steve Perry – lead singer of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies
  • Steve Prefontaine – international track star
  • Ahmad Rashad – NFL Hall of Famer and NBC Sports commentator
Points of Interest
  • Hult Center for the Performing Arts
  • Pacific Coast
  • Saturday Market
  • Willamette Pass Ski Resort

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The beauty of Eugene is that it’s suited to fit any interests, from big-town business to small-town suburbia; it also happens to be an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Eugene offers the feel of a big city without the hassle of traffic on an eight-lane freeway. It’s in a location that places you an hour from the Cascade Mountain Range or an hour from the Pacific Coast, and it sports beautiful, picturesque views all around. The town offers a laid-back atmosphere, but politics can cause community uproar. With a big percentage of the population classified as decidedly liberal, Eugene is unlike any other city.

Eugene has two prominent characteristics: the outdoors, and the sheer volume of caffeine that flows through the city like a river. You will never travel more than a block to find a coffee shop, and if you don’t like caffeine, you’ll be part of a small minority. Despite the high tension this fixation tends to cause, however, Eugene has a very laid-back, relaxed atmosphere. From time to time you will run into the occasional “hippie,” but that’s the beauty of Eugene—you never know what you will see next.

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Local Atmosphere at University of Oregon

B00MER

Journalism '12

5.0
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Tracktown USA

Amazing city with tons and tons of stuff to do. The people are as friendly as can be and the town is full of characters. Great restaurants and shops as well. Perfect college town if you ask me.

May 20, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Oregon

mbarber

Education Studies and Research '15

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Enjoying the Campus and Each Other

As with any school, there are always going to be social groups that people become lumped with, but here at the University of Oregon being accepted and making sure that others feel comfortable seems to be a priority. Our school is located about a half hour away from OSU, which is our rival school. Though we back up our teams and educators, we spend time hanging out together on one campus or the other. OSU and U of O are very compatible, especially when it comes down to partying together and enjoying the company.

We have a duckstore featuring the school's mascot in about every way imaginable. Take a trip here to purchase books for classes, visit the campus Apple store, or buy fun duck items to deck out your dorm room.

Shops near the campus include American Apparel, various clothing exchange shops, markets, a pharmacy, dining venues, body art parlors, and much more.

If you have the need to get out and do something, the University of Oregon will not disappoint.

May 13, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Oregon

codshod

Journalism '15

5.0
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Eugene OR

Typical college town. Everything revolves around the university and there are a lot of chill places to hang and the people are extremely nice here.

May 13, 2012

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User rating for University of Oregon - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 42 user reviews.

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Gateway Mall
  • Valley River Center
Major Sports Teams Eugene Emeralds: minor league baseball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Portland: OR: 2 hours
  • Seattle: WA: 5 hours

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Cinemark Movies 12
2850 Gateway St
Springfield
(541) 741-1231

Regal Cinemas 15
1087 Valley River Center
Eugene
(541) 342-6536

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