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In 1999, after an easy hike to the top of Little Belknap Crater, I met a young woman named Laura Buhl who was hiking the entire 2,650 miles of the PCT from Mexico to Canada. She did it. And I wrote about her in my Register-Guard column. I was fascinated by the Idea of hiking the PCT, idealistic enough to want to try it, realistic enough to know I had neither the time, stamina or danger gene to do the whole thing. But last summer I decided to go for the Oregon portion after my brother-in-law, Dr. Glenn Petersen of Albany, wouldn’t be talked out of it. We leave July 22 for the first two weeks and Aug. 26 for the final two weeks.

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Traeshon Holden apology after spitting incident in Ohio State game:

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“I want to sincerely apologize for my actions during our recent game. My actions were not only disrespectful but also a betrayal of the values of sportsmanship, integrity, and respect that I strive to embody as a student-athlete. To my Oregon family, I am truly sorry for letting you down. You have shown me the importance of teamwork, discipline, and respect, and my actions in that moment did not reflect these core principles. I recognize that this has negatively affected our team’s reputation, and I deeply regret putting us in that situation.

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“To Ohio State, I offer my sincerest apologies for my behavior. It was completely unacceptable and a momentary lapse in judgment. I want to emphasize that this incident does not reflect who I am as a person or the values I aim to uphold. Moving forward, I am committed to making meaningful changes, not only in managing my emotions during competition both in setting a better example for my teammates and the broader community. I am determined to demonstrate growth and maturity, both on and off the field, and I hope to earn back the trust of those I’ve let down.

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“This incident has been a valuable lesson, and I am dedicated to becoming a better player, teammate, and a positive role model in our community.”

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