A rider carries the American flag around the arena at the Eugene Pro Rodeo on July 3, 2025. The night’s theme was “Tough Enough To Wear Pink,” a campaign promoting breast cancer awareness. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Demonstrators chant and hold signs on July 4, 2025. Demonstrators gathered near the Wayne Lyman Morse U.S. Courthouse for a protest, in line with other recent protests, expressing anti-Trump and anti-ICE sentiment. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

People write names from a 111-page list of people killed in Gaza during a “Children of Gaza” community art event at Kesey Square on July 4, 2025. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

People dance at “Salsa at the Plaza” on June 29, 2025. The event—presented by Salseros Productions and Eugene Cultural Services—featured live music, performances, dance lessons and more. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

On The Rocks, an all-male a cappella group at the University of Oregon, performs their annual “In The Dark” show on June 6, 2025. The group performed the free midnight show—as they have since the year 2000—in the EMU Amphitheater, to display what they have learned throughout the year. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Students and families celebrate on June 16, 2025. The University Commencement Ceremony took place at Autzen Stadium, featuring administration and student speakers, a commencement speech by Jana Schmieding—a Native American comedian and actress—and the conferral of degrees to graduating students. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

A child pets the ‘lion’ during a performance by Phi Long Lion Dance group at the fourth Annual Asian Night Market on May 23, 2025. The lion dance is a form of traditional dance believed to bring good luck, and is typically performed at significant religious, cultural or traditional events. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Flag bearers, tribal leaders and dancers enter the powwow during the Grand Entry at the 57th Annual Mother’s Day Powwow on May 10, 2025. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Matt Hennelly, a 32-year-old cowboy, is bucked off of his bull at the PBR event on April 4, 2025. Hundreds of tons of dirt covered the floor of MKA as cowboys and bulls visited Eugene for the Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Demonstrators stand on Coburg Rd. in front of Whole Foods, calling for a boycott of large corporations and expressing anti-billionaire sentiment, on March 8, 2025. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)