On Jan. 13, 2021, The Torch Editor-in-Chief Chandlor Henderson had a chance to sit with Lane Community College President Margaret Hamilton and Vice President Paul Jarrell. The main topic covered was Measure 20-306, which provided the school $121.5 million in bond money. Henderson: How did you become the president of the school? Hamilton: There’s a…
The Torch had an opportunity to interview via Zoom Dr. Robert Bullard. Bullard has been at the forefront of environmental justice for over 40 years. Where did you grow up? I grew up in South Alabama, in a small-town named Elba. It’s right on the bottom of the state, close to Florida. So what led…
Proud Boys and Trump loyalists went to the capitol in an attempt to thwart a fair election. Fueled by a tyrannical President. They did not succeed. Editorial January 6, 2021, in the Capitol we saw an assault on our country. It was, to me, beautifully poetic, as this country has stepped on my people since…
“The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and also restricting an individual’s religious practices. It guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. It also guarantees the…
Two businesses plan, or don’t plan, to reopen during Phase 1 On May 14, Governor Kate Brown announced that her offices had received 33 applications from Oregon counties seeking approval to start Phase 1 of reopening businesses on May 15. Each of these applications was reviewed by the Oregon Health Authority and Lane County was…
The Torch wins seven awards at the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s Collegiate Newspaper Contest The Torch was awarded seven awards from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s 2019 Collegiate Newspaper Contest for both writing and photography. For the second year in a row, the team earned first place in General Excellence. This years’ award was for…
Spring term at Lane Community College officially begins on Monday, April 6, with many students still wondering how the online transition will impact them. On Friday, April 3, LCC will host an online student town hall from 2-3 p.m. Questions concerning registration, financial aid, tuition and fees, student health clinic services, technology resources and housing…
The coronavirus is slowing down our lives and bringing a lot of problems. We are being locked up in our homes, but that’s not enough protection from the outside world. Some of us are still going to work and we still need to get our groceries and other supplies. The virus is not only affecting…
Funding for LCC student groups is under review As reported earlier, spring term at Lane Community College will now be entirely online in response to COVID-19 restrictions, prompting a re-evaluation of student activity fees. Student groups like the Psychology Club as well as student identity groups like the Black Student Union and the Native American…
It’s easy nowadays to dismiss the events of the world as it won’t get us. Whether it’s going out with friends or partying at the beach, it is essential to remember that we can make a difference for someone. Imagine if that person is your family, your mom, dad, sister, or brother that you got…
