BALFOUR WALKER
Ascent of a Woman by Kimber Williams
A devastating injury that forced Táhirih Motazedian to abandon her musical career led her to a new passion and a dream job studying Mars. But her story doesn't end there.
The Sport of Kings by Rebecca Owen
The winning essay in the student category of the 2008 Oregon Quarterly Northwest Perspectives Essay Contest exposes the unglamorous side of horse racing.
ILLUSTRATION BY DAN PAGODA
Dropping In by Corey DuBrowa
After big-time record sales, a number one hit, and sold-out world tours, rock star Steve Perry came back to the UO to take care of some unfinished business.
PHOTO COURTESY ALLY FOUNDATION
Olympian Achievement
photos by John Bauguess
The UO and Eugene shined during the Olympic Trials, June 27–July 6.
ROY PAUL NELSON
