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…
Oregon, since 1934, has been one of only two states — the other being Louisiana — that allows non-unanimous jury votes. Except in the case of first-degree murder, split verdicts have been permitted for criminal felony cases, including rape and arson, with a 10-2 or 11-1 vote. Those in opposition have cited racial, religious and…
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 started on April 6 with many students and faculty scrambling to figure out how they will access computers, internet and other resources during the online term. In regard to enrollment impact, LCCEA President Adrienne Mitchell said, “We will know a lot more by April 6 and April 13,…
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…
The coronavirus is slowing down our lives and bringing a lot of problems. We are being locked up in our homes, but that’s not enough protection from the outside world. Some of us are still going to work and we still need to get our groceries and other supplies. The virus is not only affecting…
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…
Funding for LCC student groups is under review As reported earlier, spring term at Lane Community College will now be entirely online in response to COVID-19 restrictions, prompting a re-evaluation of student activity fees. Student groups like the Psychology Club as well as student identity groups like the Black Student Union and the Native American…
LCC blames budget shortfalls The college plans to eliminate hundreds of part-time workers, according to Lane Community College’s administration and leaders of the Lane Community College Employee Federation. President Margaret Hamilton sent an email addressed to all employees on March 24. In it, Hamilton expressed that LCC is not immune to the effects of COVID-19….
