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Campus media offer hands-on experience Aspiring journalists can get a taste of their future careers by working for one ofthe many campus publications Jan Montry Campus/Federal Politics Reporter Whether it’s liberalism, conser vatism, activism, culture or hard news, students at the University are offered a wealth of campus media—besides the Emerald—to suit their needs. Aside from a variety of material that most any student can relate to, cam pus publications offer an opportunity for aspiring writers and journalists to gain practical experience. Publications are often hiring, and freelance work is commonly available. For students concerned about envi ronmental and sociological issues, look no further than the Student In surgent. According to the Insurgent’s mission statement, the magazine “seek(s) to provide a forum for those working towards a society free from oppression based on class, gender, sex ual orientation, race, species and free from threat of ecological collapse.” Further to the right is the Oregon Commentator, a “conservative jour nal of opinion” that serves as the con servative voice on campus. Students » KWVA Newsletter Newslette r ru n by the campus radio station, 88,1 KWVA-FM, containing band interviews, information about radio shows and news ■ Flux Magazine published by the Campus media J410 Magazine Production class • Oregon Commentator Independent conservative journal of opinion ■ The Oregon Voice General interest magazine that includes entertainment and campus issues • The Siren Womens Center magazine that focuses on women’s issues • The Student Insurgent Magazine dealing with social justice issues may be attracted to the Commenta tor’s mix of humor with political and campus issues. Commentator publisher Bret Jacob son said the magazine has a national reputation for investigative journalism. “We take a lot of pride in the fact that the student government takes serious **■■■■■■■■■■■ M Mm^l0^SulSs«SsSSmm' ,<■ r IT'S A NON-PROFIT: THAT MANS TOOK NOOK PRICES ARE PISCOONTEP EVERYPAY, ALL YEAR. GROOVY. Since 1920 I Corner 13th Avenue and Kincaid Street I (541)346-4331 I www.uobookstore.com ly what we write about their inane ac tions while the average student loves us as a good read and a great laugh,” Jacobson said. ror students vvno want a more lo cal and culture focus than the Insur gent or Commentator, the Oregon Voice may be the way to go. The Voice, which consists of contributors and freelance writers, often covers general interest topics and news. Voice publisher Kat Ortland said each issue features news stories, local entertainment, humor and reviews. “The Voice is what you’d call a ‘gen eral interest’ magazine,” she said. “It doesn’t have a specific political angle or intellectual goal, it just aims to give a satisfying and entertaining read.” Students concerned with women’s issues may be interested in the Siren, published by the Women’s Center. Ac cording to the mission statement, the Siren “advocate(s) for the best educa tional and working environment for the women at the University of Ore gon.” The newsletter deals with cam pus events of interest to women, as well as more serious issues such as rape and abortion. Flux is an award-winning magazine published annually by the journalism school. Flux, which was founded in 1993, is produced by the J410 Maga zine Production class each spring. Members of the staff get hands-on ex perience and credit for publishing the magazine, and readers can see what the journalism school’s magazine se quence is all about. Contact the senior news reporter at janmontry@dailyemerald.com. Health continued from page 1 Expansion Project, which provides U.S. citizens within a certain in come range with free birth control, dental dams and condoms. Women’s gynecological services and counseling are also available — partners are welcome to come to appointments. There is a pharmacy that not only fills prescriptions from Health Center nurses and doctors, but also prescriptions given by other doc tors. Over the counter medication, such as pain killers and cough syrup are available. Other amenities include an aller gy and asthma clinic; a travel clinic, which offers the appropriate boost er shots for foreign travel; a preven tive care dental clinic; and physical therapy and sports medicine. In October, the Health Center will be scheduling events for Do mestic Violence Awareness Month. In November, the center has sched uled events to celebrate for the Great American Smoke Out and in December the establishment plans to honor World AIDS Day. Health Center urgent care hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on week days, except Tuesday, when the center opens at 9 a.m.. Weekend hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 346-2770 for clinic appointments. Contact the reporter at jilliandaley@dailyemerald.com. ODE WORLDWIDE www.dailyeineraltl.coin
