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‘The Revolution will be Caffeinated’: UO students and faculty hold rally to show their support for Starbucks workers’ efforts to unionize.

Carl Pitlick3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

The University of Oregon Young Democratic Socialists held a rally on Wednesday at UO’s Erb Memorial Union Amphitheater to show support and solidarity for Starbucks workers’ ongoing push for employee unions. Speakers included Starbucks employees and members of the three workers unions on campus: United Academics, Graduate Teaching Fellow Federation and Service Employees International Union….

Representative DeFazio reflects on 36 years in Congress.

Chandlor Henderson3 years ago3 years ago022 mins

After 36 years in congress, Representative Peter DeFazio is retiring. DeFazio represents the 4th District of Oregon which includes Benton, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine, Linn, and Lane Counties. He is the Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the co-founder and chair of the largest bipartisan caucus in the congress, the Small…

Take The Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics in Oregon!

Hannah Joel3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Jumping into frigid waters in the wintertime may sound like something out of the ordinary, but it has become an annual event held across the nation. Known as the Polar Bear Plunge, participants jump into freezing cold water to raise awareness and drive donations for the thousands of athletes involved in the Special Olympics. For…

Being Safe and Educated is the Most Romantic Gift For Your Partner This Valentine’s Day

Chandlor Henderson3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

Valentine’s Day is a great day to celebrate romance and love. It is also a great day to spread awareness of STIs and harm reduction. Safe sex is more than just condoms and birth control. Testing, education, safe injection, and disease tracking are all preventative measures used to keep communities safe. In 2020, Oregon passed…

Oregon To Lift Mask Mandate By March 31

Chandlor Henderson3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Oregon Health Authority announced today that the statewide mask mandate for indoor public spaces will be lifted no later than March 31. According to state epidemiologist Dean Sidelinger, models predict that hospitalization rates are peaking and that Oregon will see a sharp decline at the end of March. If rates drop earlier than March 31,…

City of Eugene Requests Proposals for a New Affordable Housing Project

Chandlor Henderson3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

The City of Eugene is investing $1.1 million to address the ongoing crisis of unhoused community members. According to a report issued by the Eugene Chamber of Commerce in Sep. 2021 there were over 3,000 unhoused people in Eugene. As of Aug. 2021 only 42 people were moved into housing. In response to this issue…

The Torch @ The Black Cultural Festival

Chandlor Henderson4 years ago3 years ago01 mins

We are here at the Black Cultural Festival on Aug. 28, 2021. This is likely the end of our coverage of summer festivals and outdoors events, so we’re going to have a lot of fun here today. Please send us videos, photos, or information about other events in the area to editor@lcctorch.com.

The Torch goes to Eugene Pride

Chandlor Henderson4 years ago3 years ago01 mins

LCC to require vaccines on campus

Chandlor Henderson4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

LCC Board of Education voted unanimously to require all students attending on-campus classes to be vaccinated against COVID-19, when fall term starts in September. “All of us are eager to put the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us and come together again in-person as a campus community,” said LCC President Margaret Hamilton. “Widespread vaccination…

The Torch celebrates Black American Artists at The Jordan Schitzer Museum of Art

Chandlor Henderson4 years ago3 years ago01 mins