Eugene activist speaks out about the past 9 months of protests After George Floyd died under police custody, his death launched a wave of activism for racial and social justice. In the Eugene community people came together to march for change. That’s when Midas Well — a Eugene man that is well known for his…
Lane Community College was visited by the award-winning author and filmmaker Ernesto Javier Martínez on Feb. 6, who presented at the Gender Equity Center in Building 1. Martínez, an associate professor of ethnic studies at the University of Oregon, seeks to understand how marginalized communities in the United States use various forms of media that…
The past week began with the Associated Students of Lane Community College Student Government in disarray as four seats turned over. When prompted for information on the four vacating senators, Vice President Leila Jebara declined to divulge their names but said “they were all great. They were all doing their work.” “First, let me clarify…
City releases revitalized plans to combat global warming According to recent U.S. Climate Data, the median summer temperatures for 2018 and 2019 in the Eugene area line up with what was predicted for the year 2100. If environmental practices continue, the Willamette Valley can expect a 400-500% increase in acres burned annually by 2040. Temperatures…
Eugene’s largest charity effort to feed thousands The 31st annual Whiteaker Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner is coming up on Nov. 28. Held at the Whiteaker Community Head Start Center at 21 North Grand Avenue in Eugene, the dinner will take place from 11:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a fun…
New coach finishes with winning record Jim Moore is Lane’s Volleyball coach. He’s coached various teams across the country for over 40 years and played himself at California State University Long Beach where he earned a degree in health science. Moore’s career coaching record is 598-288 and has earned him the National Coach of the…
New coach steps in for women’s soccer The Lane Community College women’s soccer team recently came under new management. Their previous head coach of five years, Erica Mertz, resigned in early 2019 leaving a pair of large cleats to fill. Bryn Dennehy certainly has the experience to fill those cleats. His resume boasts 13 colorful…
Students teach students about Native American culture The second floor of the Center Building was alive with the sound of drums and vocal flutes on Thursday, Nov. 14. Lane Community College’s Native American Student Association, or NASA, held a round dance demonstration titled Rock your Mocs, helping promote Native American Heritage Month with a traditional…
Community celebrates cultural arts at Fifth annual tree lighting event in Eugene Light Up Downtown is an annual event in Downtown Eugene. This year it took place on Nov. 22 at Eugene’s Park Blocks and Kesey Square. There, holiday-themed performances by musicians and dancers as well as food and beverages were available. The celebration culminated…
The city’s push to stop homelessness numbers from rising Eugene has homelessness issues. According to Security.org, a website that collects homelessness data on each state, Oregon is the seventh-highest with over 14,000 people experiencing homelessness overall. Oregon places fourth in the country with a rate of 350 per every 100,000 people experiencing homeless. The state…
