Unemployment rates in the United States have been improving. 6.3 percent as of January 2021, in comparison to the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a historic 14.7 percent in April 2020. However, for many, the struggle is not over. In Oregon the homeless crisis has been a persistent issue. In Lane County alone pre-pandemic,…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) Knowing yourself gives you the confidence to rebel against the norm. Don’t let old structures and commitments tie you down. Your thoughts and visions may feel cloudy, but those murky thoughts clear up as direction reveals itself. Follow your bliss and assert your ideals. Taurus (April 21st – May…
This week’s horoscope addresses the general astrology for the last few days of Pisces season and into spring break. They are meant to be read as inspiration for all signs. Stay tuned for your personal horoscope in Aries season and enjoy the break! The upcoming days are buzzing with activities, socializing and communicating. Things are…
Lane Community College Black Student Union Host’s Book Giveaway at Historic Mim’s House The Lane Community College Black Student Union hosted a book giveaway at the Historic Mim’s House in Eugene on Saturday, March 6. Lane BSU annually hosts a Tiny Titans Summit where they feature an author who tells stories about children who often…
Hazel Ying Lee was a Chinese-American who has been described as being bubbly, fierce and optimistic. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Lee had only one dream: to fly. Since she was a teenager her eyes were set to the sky as she fantasized about being amongst the clouds. Her determination and resourcefulness manifested that…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) Activate your imagination by probing deep into your self-awareness. You are coming closer to a complete understanding of who you are and all the parts that make up the whole of your being. Some of these parts may be hard to come to accept. Knowing yourself as a collection…
Ruby McConnell may not be a woman written about in history books, but she is a woman making history today. The majority of wilderness survival guides are written by men from a male perspective. McConnell’s book, “A Woman’s Guide to the Wild,” is a guide to the outdoor’s from a woman’s perspective. McConnell highlights the…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) You are assertive and energized in short-term projects this week. You are especially sensitive to how people around you are feeling, although you may not know how to handle it every time. There is a balance between offering support without being overly empathetic. Acknowledge emotions without feeling a need…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) You can’t carry the weight of the world on your shoulders all the time and you don’t have to. Everything you have and everything you are at this moment is enough. Watch as wealth pours into your life when you stop reaching for it. This is a time to…
The Torch met with Anthony ‘Tony’ Browder via Zoom in anticipation of LCC’s virtual event, Putting the African in Black History Month. Browder is the first African American to fund and coordinate an archeological dig in Egypt. He is the founder of IKG Cultural Resources and has lectured around the world. Born and raised in…
