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3 Sustainable Habits Students Can Adopt Today

As students, there are multiple ways of giving back to the community and the ecosystem we live in, and one major way to do so is by discovering and utilizing sustainable practices. Eugene is a city filled with trees, as well as local sustainability efforts – we’re no strangers to helping the planet. As the school year begins, here are some ecological and sustainable practices that you can try as a student.

Published: 10/9/2025

3 of My Favorite Places to Study on Campus

The University of Oregon is such a spacious campus with countless places to study that when you are walking to your classes, there is a good chance you’ll run across a space that makes you go “I should study there next time!” That certainly happened to me multiple times throughout my freshman year, and through my experience studying in various places, I have narrowed them down to my top 3 picks. Here are my top 3 study spots around campus.

Published: 10/9/2025

RESULTS: The 2025-26 Board of Directors

Monday, May 5, 9 a.m. - Thursday, May 8, 6 p.m. Vote online at UODuckStore.com/vote Voting is restricted to current University of Oregon students, faculty and staff. Please see complete election rules at the bottom of this page.

Published: 5/9/2025

About the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center at the University of Oregon

The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center is a hub for academic, social, and cultural engagement for Black students at the University of Oregon. A part of the collegiate experience is finding your identity and building a community. The BCC seeks to build a community for Black students, faculty, and staff while at the UO. We desire to create a sense of belonging and connection through your engagement within and outside of the walls of the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center.

Published: 3/25/2025

Staying Warm this Winter

Published: 1/22/2025

For Freshmen: How to Get around Eugene

Let this be your guide to getting off of campus and seeing all that Eugene has to offer during your first year.

Published: 8/26/2024

What to Know as an Incoming Freshman

It's an exciting time for incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon. IntroDucktion visits are in full swing, roommates are being selected, and packing is underway.

Published: 7/5/2024

Commencement Ready: Your Grad Cap!

Published: 5/24/2024

Open for All

The Duck Store introduced our Open for All message in 2021 as our locations began to welcome back customers after extended closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Published: 5/21/2024

How to Throw the Best Graduation Party the World Has Ever Seen

Start with the food and gift tables. That’s going be everyone’s go-to when they walk in. Place all your food on one table and leave another empty for gifts.

Published: 5/20/2024

Students are Spending Less on Textbooks. Here’s Why.

More than 100 years ago, the high cost of textbooks and other essential student supplies was the impetus for students to establish the University of Oregon Cooperative Store, known today as The Duck Store.

Published: 5/10/2024

Spring Activities in Eugene!

After a winter of rain, clouds, and even some ice, warmth is coming back to Oregon and spring is upon us. It’s time to get out of the house and enjoy the sun.

Published: 4/26/2024

Spring Break in Oregon

Are you sticking around town for spring break and don’t have any plans? It's the perfect opportunity to spend time enjoying all that Oregon has to offer.

Published: 3/13/2024

Holiday Season Activities in Eugene

The Holidays are officially here and Eugene is ready to celebrate. Whether you’re looking to get active or stay cozy, there’s a festive local event for you!

Published: 12/6/2023

Explore Eugene!

Welcome to the University of Oregon, class of 2027! I hope that you’ve been enjoying your time on campus so far. While there is so much to do and see on campus, sometimes it's nice to get out of the bubble and explore what the rest of Eugene has to offer. This is your must-do guide to Eugene.

Published: 9/27/2023

Fall Activities in Eugene

Published: 9/21/2023

Summer Activities in Eugene

Published: 7/14/2023

Ducks Outside: Spring Term in Eugene

Published: 5/17/2023

A Student’s View of Mental Health Awareness

Published: 5/10/2023

Ducks Making a Difference: UO SVPE

Published: 4/27/2023

4 Campus Resources and Programs to Support This Earth Month

Published: 4/12/2023

Women in Creative Industries

Published: 3/17/2023

Under Our Wing: UO Basic Needs

Basic needs are the essential resources that are necessary for a person to sustain their health and well-being.

Published: 3/8/2023

Dancing with The Ducks: UO Dance Marathon

Published: 2/21/2023

Kultura Pilipinas

Published: 2/15/2023

Divisi: Ducks In Harmony

Published: 2/1/2023

In the Stands with The Pit Crew

Published: 1/26/2023

Ducks On The Pond: UO Club Baseball

Published: 1/13/2023

The Duck Store Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Oregon Cancer Foundation Donation

During the month of October, The Duck Store released officially licensed pink University of Oregon merchandise in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Published: 11/3/2022

The Duck Store on Ukraine

Published: 2/28/2022

$1100 Donated to the UO’s Latinx Studies Fund

Published: 1/31/2022

New Icons Highlight Vendor and Artist Diversity

Published: 1/28/2022

Why We Share Pronouns

Published: 6/10/2021

$3018 to UO Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center

Published: 4/22/2021

We Stand Against Racism, Hate and Violence Against Asians and Pacific Islanders

Published: 3/18/2021

2021 Graduate Spotlight

Published: 2/22/2021

In Solidarity

Right now we are listening, identifying changes we can make within our own organization, and looking for opportunities to have a positive impact on our wider community.

Published: 6/3/2020

Best Sports Photos from the Emerald

Published: 5/7/2020

2020 Graduate Spotlight

Published: 2/25/2020

Start Strong with OCCU

Published: 10/30/2019

Support Student Journalism at the University of Oregon

Published: 9/30/2019

Team Member Spotlight: Grads of 2019

Published: 2/28/2019

The Duck Store Supports 25 Ducks Awards

Published: 2/22/2019

Matthew Knight Arena’s Art and Design Explained

Published: 1/9/2019

Halloween, Homecoming, and the Return of Chip Kelly

Published: 10/29/2018

Oregon Athletics Equality Initiative Launches for Fans

Published: 9/14/2018

100 Year History of The Duck Store

Published: 9/6/2018

Three Tips For Dorm Living From A Recent Grad

Published: 8/31/2018

Bikeless in Eugene

Published: 7/10/2018

Grad Spotlight 2018

Published: 3/28/2018

Opening Educational Resources and The Duck Store

Published: 3/22/2018

50 years of Autzen Stadium

Published: 9/21/2017

Grad Spotlight 2017

Published: 6/6/2017

History of McArthur Court and the Father of Oregon Athletics

Published: 1/13/2017

The History Behind the Oregon Webfoots

Published: 10/3/2016