Local Response to the Ongoing Invasion of Ukraine
On Feb. 24, 2022 Ukrainians woke up to an invasion. Russian troops that had been gathering on the border crossed...
Representative DeFazio reflects on 36 years in Congress.
After 36 years in congress, Representative Peter DeFazio is retiring. DeFazio represents the 4th District of Oregon which includes Benton,...
Being Safe and Educated is the Most Romantic Gift For Your Partner This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great day to celebrate romance and love. It is also a great day to spread awareness...
Oregon To Lift Mask Mandate By March 31
Oregon Health Authority announced today that the statewide mask mandate for indoor public spaces will be lifted no later than...
Oregon Likely To Extend Mask Rules in Public Spaces
On Friday, Jan 28, Health Officer and State Epidemiologist Dean Sidelinger gave an update on COVID-19 protocols for Oregon. Masking...
City of Eugene Requests Proposals for a New Affordable Housing Project
The City of Eugene is investing $1.1 million to address the ongoing crisis of unhoused community members. According to a...
Dr. Campbell Speaks of Forging Consensus Ahead of MLK Virtual Celebration
The Torch sat down with Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell to discuss the upcoming virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King...
Eugene Mayor Addresses Housing, Climate, Equity in 2022 State of The City Address
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E9sguejEck The intersections of housing, climate, and equity were the theme of Eugene’s 2022 State of the City presentation. City...
A Letter From the Incoming Editor-in-Chief
To our readers, It is an honor to be appointed the new editor-in-chief at The Torch. Our outgoing editor, Chandlor...
Rollout of Kickstarter Grants Disrupts Payment Plans
Some students with payment plans discover that Kickstarter Grant money has disrupted their fall term payment plans. Lane Community College...