Board Listens to Public Criticism at Suggested Policy Proposals

Lane Community College held its monthly board meeting on Nov. 2. Following the usual formalities such as attendance and agenda, the Board of Education opened the floor to hear from the public, as many had shown up with prepared statements regarding proposed policies on the agenda.  The public, including many members of the faculty, were…

Coach Greg Sheley Talks Last Season and Upcoming Games

Greg Sheley is both the Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Coach at Lane Community College. He helped lead the Women’s Basketball Team through one of their most dominant seasons last year going nearly undefeated. What is your background in coaching? I’ve been here since 1999. I was hired as a physical education instructor and women’s…

Senator Bernie Sanders Visits UO to Support Democratic Candidates

Bernie Sanders and top state Democrats and Democratic candidates spoke at the University of Oregon today. Students and Lane County residents gathered at the EMU for the opportunity to hear Sanders speak in support of Gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek and Congressional candidate Val Hoyle. The crowd was fired up by the time Senator Sanders spoke. …

Roll the Dice with LCC’s Table Top Roleplaying Club

Tabletop roleplaying has had a recent resurgence since the popularity of advanced Dungeons and Dragons in the late 1970s. The medium had a comeback back in 2016 with the Critical Role podcast where popular voice actors and actresses came together to play Dungeons and Dragons. The show is according to CNBC credited for bringing the…

*updated* Protestors Outside Old Nick’s Clash Over Drag Queen Story Hour

Old Nick’s is the latest victim in a right wing mobilization against drag queens and the LGBTQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ events have received an increase in threats and attacks over the past few years. According to the Department of Justice, hate crimes based on trans identity increased by 41% between 2019 and 2020. The Armed Conflict…