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A rivalry left high and dry

What does the future hold for the UO-OSU rivalry?
Marcus Mariota and the Oregon Ducks line up against the Oregon State Beavers during the 2012 season.
For the first time in decades, the Ducks’ next visit to Corvallis is unknown. | Photo by osubeaver2000
Ducks and Beavers — two fervent fanbases floating down diverging streams.

Last week, the University of Oregon made quite a splash, announcing its intent to leave the Pac-12 athletics conference to join the Big Ten for quite a lot of cash. Oregon State University remains in the Pac-12 (which will have just four members when the dust settles).

Timeout... what does this mean for their rivalry?

Starting in the 2024/25 academic year, the state’s flagship public universities will not play each other in any sport without a concerted effort to make it happen from those in charge. There will be no high-profile women’s basketball battles. Green-vs-orange on the gridiron could be a distant memory.

However, in a press release, UO said it “will prioritize the long-held traditions, including competition across all sports with Oregon State University.”

So you’re saying there’s a chance it continues?

While arranging games in smaller revenue sports like softball or soccer should be more straightforward, some feel football could be stickier. Teams tend to schedule nonconference opponents they feel they’re more likely to beat — but we all know it’s a toss-up whenever the Ducks and Beavers take the field.

Autzen Stadium during the 2003 game between the Ducks and Beavers.

The Ducks and Beavers first played in 1894 and have met 127 times since.

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Photo by PDXblazers

But what about the fans?

There are bound to be a few ruffled feathers and gnawing teeth, which will certainly add to the spiciness when the two football teams meet in Eugene on Friday, Nov. 24. Beyond that, nothing is certain.

If the schools’ athletic departments do decide to schedule the “Oregon Classic,” it could take place in early September instead of falling around Thanksgiving. Perhaps the Platypus Trophy will come to Portland for a neutral site game? It has happened seven times before — but not since 1952.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 8
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Hike with Hoyt | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland | Free | Make some trailblazing new friends and get a guided tour of the arboretum.
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Peter Frampton | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale | $59.50-$149.50 | We’re here to show you the way to this show.
  • Jimmie Herrod & Chibia | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 9 p.m. | Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland | $15 | Catch this concert featuring two Portland State grads who have gone on to make waves in the music world.
Friday, Aug. 11
  • “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” | Friday, Aug. 11-Sunday, Aug. 27 | Times vary | Imago Theatre, 17 SE Eight Ave., Portland | $25 | Addiction, growing up as a girl, and regaining control over one’s life are all themes of this play by Alexis Scheer; sign language interpretation is offered at every showing.
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • 6th Annual PDX Hot Sauce Expo | Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland | $10-$100 | No matter where your preferences sizzle on the Scoville scale, this fest features free tastings and spicy challenges.
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News Notes
Plan Ahead
  • Director Park will host a live painting competition Thursday, Aug. 24-Saturday, Aug. 26, featuring 30 celebrated artists from across Portland. Cash prizes will add up to more than $16,000 for judge-selected winners and a people’s choice recipient.
Weather
  • Meteorologists are giving the Portland area a 50/50 shot at reaching triple-digit temperatures between Sunday, Aug. 13 and Tuesday, Aug. 15. Though confidence in the models remains shaky, there’s one thing for certain — the Willamette Valley is experiencing one of the driest summers on record. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live + KOIN)
Arts
  • “Support Working Artists.” That’s the message of a new mural in the Central Eastside, which can be found on the Pitman Building along Southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (between Clay and Market streets). The Portland Street Art Alliance was able to fund the project with a grant from Travel Oregon.
Edu
  • Five Portland-area private high schools topped Niche.com’s list of best high schools in Oregon for 2023/24. Lincoln High School came in at No. 17 and marks the highest ranking for a public school in the city. (Portland Business Journal)
Real Estate
  • A sliver of waterfront property has drifted onto the market. This floating tiny house on the Columbia River features storage for stand-up paddle boards, a charming Dutch door, quartz counters, a skylight, and other airy accents to make the 308 sqft feel more spacious. (Portland Monthly)
Environment
  • COR, formerly known as City of Roses Disposal and Recycling, has been a mainstay on the Portland trash removal scene for nearly 30 years. Now, the Simpson family continues to look for ways to improve sustainability — like purchasing the state’s first electric commercial trash truck with a PGE grant. (Portland Business Journal)
Portlander

The top 10 takes shape

Who would be on your Mount Rushmore of Portland?
A graphic of Mount Rushmore with the faces blurred out and question marks in their place.
Who will take their place on Portland’s Mount Rushmore? | Graphic by 6AM City
Last week, we tasked you with picking four of the city’s most influential figures, past or present, to be memorialized on an imaginary landmark. Well, get your chisels ready — we’re one step closer to carving a Portland-inspired Mount Rushmore. Here are the top 10 choices submitted by readers.
  • Bud Clark
  • Vera Katz
  • Beverly Cleary
  • Darcelle XV
  • Tom McCall
  • Matt Groening
  • James Beard
  • Damian Lillard
  • The Unipiper
  • Ursula K. Le Guin
Now, it’s time to cast your ballot. We’ll end the vote at midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 14, and share the final results in a future newsletter.
Make your picks
 
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The Wrap
 

Today’s edition by:
Ben
From the editor
As a University of Oregon alum, I am bummed about the recent conference realignment news. College athletics are rooted in tradition and geography, and right now, I can’t help but feel a sense of loss and frustration toward money’s ever-increasing grip on sports. But, I also know the one constant is change.

As for silver linings, watching the Ducks play games in Ann Arbor, Michigan, or Madison, Wisconsin — shout out to 608today — could be really fun.
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