During state wide Covid-19 regulations, warming centers are struggling to stay active. As the temperature drops the need for shelter is becoming a necessity for thousands of house-less individuals. There’s a small chance some may not be able to find shelter during this cold time. COVID-19 regulations have dramatically affected how these shelters and partnering…
City of Eugene puts up lights for holiday spirit. With Covid regulations in mind it is still possible to have a festive holiday season this year without gathering loved ones from arrayed households. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has provided extensive guidelines for gathering around the holidays, but ultimately urges folks to stay safe,…
Oregon Governor Kate Brown has initiated a second lockdown in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown started on Nov. 18, and runs through December 2, with a potential extension. State parks and campgrounds will not be shut down unlike the first order in March. Brown has enacted stricter regulations: mandating face…
Community holiday tradition ends after 31 years. After 31 years of loyal service to the community, the beloved, annual Free Whiteaker Thanksgiving Dinner has been canceled — for the year and indefinite future. The dinner has been known throughout the community as a staple holiday get-together. In past years, dinner organizers had seen turnouts of…
Lane Community College’s athletic director lays out the school’s plan to bring back sports The LLC sports department has been doing the best they can do to adhere to Covid-19 regulations, however, they are still fighting an uphill battle. Athletic Director Greg Sheley says they have been following all guidelines that Lane County and the…
On April 28 the City of Eugene released an update on the local operations concerning COVID-19. The first objective: “stay the course.” “We cannot emphasize enough that to successfully transition from emergency response into long-term community recovery we must continue following the latest public health guidelines,” according to the press release. The health guidelines that…
Get caught up on relevant news in four minutes. (500 words) As updates and projections regarding Covid-19 continue to saturate the daily news, readers may be wondering what else is going on in the world. It can be challenging to sift through the myriad of articles on the internet to find stories that are both…
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…
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…
How to navigate and survive the affordable housing crisis during this pandemic From paying rent, mortgages, utilities, keeping business alive or finding shelter, it’s important for people to know where they can go to get support, now more than ever. Here is a guide for helping you prepare – now that the affordable housing crisis…
