February 2025 Volume 55. Edition 1.
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Richard A. Vasquez Enters Race for Board
Vasquez Announces Candidacy, Challenging Incumbent Austin Fölnagy By Kat Tabor Richard A. Vasquez, a self-employed consultant with a background in legal studies and education, has announced his candidacy for the Lane Community College (LCC) Board of Education, seeking to represent Zone 4. The seat, which covers eastern Lane County, is currently held by Austin Fölnagy,…
Austin Fölnagy Runs Again
Austin Fölnagy Running for Re-election in District 4 on LCC board of education By Kat Tabor Austin Fölnagy has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Lane Community College Board of Education in seat 4. Fölnagy represents East Lane County. Before his tenure at LCC, he was vice chair of the Klamath Community College Board….
Maldonado Kicks Off LCC Board Elections
Jesse Maldonado seeks at-large seat following board’s deadlock in appointment process By Kat Tabor University of Oregon adjunct professor Jesse Maldonado has announced his candidacy for the two year at-large seat 7 on the Lane Community College Board of Education. The seat was left vacant after now-state Rep. Lisa Fragala resigned in November 2024, and…
Feb. 2025 Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS 4. The process of signing up for a new term’s classes. 7. A graduation ceremony for students completing their programs. 8. Exams given halfway through the term. 10. A financial award that helps students pay for college or other education. 12. Two words, assists with academic planning located in Bldg 1 Rm 103. 14….
An Exquisite Corpse Poem
By Members of The Poetry Alliance: Kat Tabor, Amelia Hampton, Cosmo McBurney, Nova Meyhoff and Simangaliso Mdlaluse. Didn’t think letting a child come to harm was a good way to build character I then realized that child was me, I was the one that was harmed not the fantasy and evil I thought it was…
TikTok Whiplash: A 14-Hour Ban Sparks Divided Opinions
LCC students share contrasting views on the TikTok controversy. By Kat Tabor In a whirlwind series of events, TikTok faced a U.S. ban that lasted only 14 hours. During the ban, Lane Community College students were among the users attempting to access the app who were greeted with a message: “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right…
MECHA de Lane Community College: A Closer Look at the Name Change
By Kat Tabor MECHA de Lane Community College, known as MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán), adopted a new name in 2019 to align with the national rebranding of the organization. The group remains committed to educating and engaging both its members and the campus community about this transition and about the work of MECHA…
What is a “Scab”? Oregon Strikebreakers Explained
By Kat Tabor As strikes continue to unfold across Oregon, many people may have noticed signs that read, “No Scabs.” This term refers to workers who are hired to temporarily replace those on strike — often at a higher pay rate. The use of strikebreakers or “scabs ” undermines the strikers’ efforts to achieve their…