Camilla Mortensen is a writing and journalism instructor at Lane Community College. She is also the editor-in-chief of Eugene Weekly. She spoke to The Torch about time management, objective journalism, bias in the classroom, and the legacy she hopes to achieve. How do you balance two different careers between Editor-in-Chief at Eugene Weekly and writing/journalism…
Lane Community College recently promoted Dr. Jane Reeder to Dean of Student Success. Dr Reeder previously held the position of TRiO and TRiO Stem Director. Originally from England Dr Reeder talks about navigating the college system and what she intends to do to make the system easier for LCC students. Dr Reeder. Could you first…
The Rainy Day Food Pantry is Lane Community College’s on campus food pantry. It is open and free to all students. For more information on The Rainy Day Food Pantry follow this link and students who want to apply for a food box, fill out this form.
National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed every May 18th. It is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the individuals including scientists, health professionals, volunteers, and other members who are continuously working hard to find a vaccine for HIV. Today serves to be a reminder of how vital HIV vaccine research is, especially since AIDS…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Lane Community College offers free mental health services through the Mental Health and Awareness Center. Jean Gipple, one of three therapists at the Mental Health and Wellness Center, provided some information on what services are provided and how students can access these services. What kind of services does…
Lane Community College’s Board of Education and Budget Committee met on May 4 to discuss various issues concerning the college. The meeting was split into two sections: the Budget Committee meeting and the regular board meeting. The Budget Committee meeting began with the committee electing their chair and vice-chair. Hillary Kittleson was appointed as the…
National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day was Friday, May 6. Lane Community College has two child care centers: one on the main campus and one downtown. Both of these facilities are rated five stars by the Oregon Quality Rating and Improvement System. Beyond daily child care, LCC also provides child care provider training and grant…
Disclaimer: Molly Newhard is the fundraising chair of the Lane County Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon volunteer team. My views are my own and do not reflect the views of The Torch or Lane Community College The leaked Supreme Court draft opinion telegraphs SCOTUS’s intention to overturn an almost 50-year-old legal precedent. With no federally…
On May 2, Politico released a leaked 80 page draft opinion from the Supreme Court that states their intentions to repeal Roe v. Wade leaving abortion access and reproductive rights in the hands of state representatives. The community of Lane County took action by staging an impromptu rally in defense of reproductive rights the very…
Tiny homes and communal living spots are popping up throughout Eugene as a way to uplift folks experiencing the crisis of homelessness. The Torch was given a tour of one of these communities, Everyone Village. More information about Everyone Village can be found on their website.
