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Actual fraternity hi-jinx of 1962: In a “pinning” ceremony meant to celebrate “a [romantic] commitment that lies somewhere between ’going steady’ and engagement,” members of Phi Kappa Sigma toss their semi-betrothed brother into the millrace.

Animal House: Still Funny at Age 40?

Between takes, John Belushi serenaded a young fan inside the fishbowl. . . (Photo courtesy of University Archives Photographs, UO Libraries.)

Animal House: Still Funny at Age 40?

Forget Faber College—what did UO really look like in 1962? This pledge week photo is from the ’62 Oregana yearbook. The movie’s opening sequence takes place at a formal rush event much like this. (Photo courtesy of Scholars Bank.)

Animal House: Still Funny at Age 40?

Director John Landis joins President William Beatty Boyd for lunch at his office in Johnson Hall. Boyd insisted that UO not be mentioned anywhere in Animal House. (Photo courtesy of University Archives Photographs, UO Libraries.)

Animal House: Still Funny at Age 40?

Principal photography outside Johnson Hall. (Photo from 1978 Oregana, courtesy of Scholars Bank.)

Animal House: Still Funny at Age 40?

Can you spot Otter in his plaid jacket? University of Oregon Interfraternity Council, 1962. (Photo from 1962 Oregana, courtesy of Scholars Bank.)

Animal House: Still Funny at Age 40?

Knight Campus rendering by DBOX

UO 2020: Fast Forward

Yekang Ko channels her passion for the environment through her work creating sustainable and resource-efficient landscapes. Photograph by Chris Larsen, University Communications

Profile: Yekang Ko

Super Intern: What it's like working for a giant in comic books? Marvel-ous!

Super Intern: Lauren Amaro at Marvel Comics