The coronavirus pandemic created an atmosphere of uncertainty for college students. Campuses closed down which meant students had to have access to a laptop and internet to continue their education, a new digital gap affected low income students. A lot of students left because they had other priorities. According to a Best Colleges article, national…
Voting for Lane Student Government elections will be open from May 26 until May 28. Although the candidates are running unopposed there are important changes to be voted on that will effect your student fees. The results will be announced on June 1. The 2021 voters pamphlet can be accessed here. Six candidates — the…
The 2021 Collegiate Award Ceremony, hosted by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, was a virtual event this year. The Torch took home several awards in multiple categories. Reporter Michael Stahler won first place for Best Feature Story and first place for Best Review. He also took home third place for Best Spot News Story. Multimedia…
The Report highlights the use of force, community oversight, and independent investigation and prosecution, released on May 3. The Ad Hoc Committee on Police Policy, a city body made up of 30 members with representatives from local Eugene groups including the NAACP, Black Unity, Transponder, Eugene Islamic Center and many others started meeting in September…
Acorn Community Cafe was created to fill a hunger gap during the pandemic. Starting a new restaurant can be a daunting task. Starting a new restaurant during a pandemic can be almost impossible. But as Miranda McKeever and Corey Prunier have learned, starting a restaurant with purpose-driven community aid during a pandemic can be a…
Earth Week will look a little different this year for Lane Community College students. Instead of the usual in-person events, LCC is pushing forward with virtual events and initiatives for the whole campus. Luis Maggiori, LCC’s Sustainability Coordinator, discussed the upcoming events for Earth Week. He spoke about the Diversity Panel that is happening over…
House Bill 2508 will expand telehealth for communities all over Oregon, providing easy access to health care in uncertain times. The Oregon legislature has started their 2021 session and one of the upcoming bills, House Bill 2508 has the ability to expand students’ access to health care. HB 2508 would require Oregon Health Authority to…
Lane Community College Black Student Union Host’s Book Giveaway at Historic Mim’s House The Lane Community College Black Student Union hosted a book giveaway at the Historic Mim’s House in Eugene on Saturday, March 6. Lane BSU annually hosts a Tiny Titans Summit where they feature an author who tells stories about children who often…
Keystone XL is a 1,179-mile pipeline intended to transfer 830,000 barrels of oil from Alberta, Canada to Nebraska. Approved in 2010 by Canada’s National Energy Board, pipeline production was halted in 2015 by President Obama in response to public opposition from Native Americans, First Nations and environmental groups. Just days after his inauguration, President Trump…
How the outbreak affects the economy of students’ educational needs and increases productivity at LCC As the outbreak tests the limits of the economy and educational system, Lane Community College has responded by making classes available online and laying off staff. The Torch interviewed economist and LCC instructor, Kirk Donavin, to better understand how the…
