Local veterans say shifts toward private health care could weaken the system created to care for those who served. By Sequoia Nix When people think about veterans’ health care, they often picture the federal system built specifically to serve those who have worn the uniform. But some veterans and advocates say that system is…
Why Becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate Matters By Sequoia Nix Imagine being a child whose life is discussed in courtrooms you’ve never seen, by adults you barely know, using words you don’t understand. Decisions are made about where you’ll live, who you’ll see, and what comes next, often without anyone whose only job is…
What trafficking really looks like — and where Lane students can turn By Sequoia Nix Human trafficking isn’t something “out there” or only in movies. It happens in cities our size and right here in Oregon, including Eugene and the places where we live, work, study and scroll on our phones. That’s why we, as…
By Lucia Preveto Born in Southern California, Jim Garcia came to the University of Oregon as a student in 1973. After graduating, he started work at UO that would eventually carry him to a 25-year career at Lane Community College. Garcia is an active figure in the Latinx community and has fought hard to provide…
Sequoia Nix, a student at Lane Community College, wins the National Spirit Award after being named Miss Eugene, Miss Oregon Personality and Miss Oregon Spokesmodel By Remi Steeves Lane Community College student, Sequoia Nix, age 26, won the National Spirit Award at the 2025 National American Miss pageant nationals in Orlando, Florida, which took place…
After the spring student elections, a new Student Government Association is stepping in with fresh leadership and a renewed focus on transparency By Joseph Rutigliano With Lane Community College student election coming to a wrap on Feb. 8, the Student Government Association (SGA) now has a new set of ten elected officials. President-elect Michael Olson…
By Keadan Weiler, Agostinho Da Silva Eugene residents organized several protests outside the Eugene Federal Building, throughout Feb. 28. Demonstrators protested ICE, the recent strikes on Iran and the Trump Administration’s actions across the country. Protests began near 8th Avenue and Oak Street in the Eugene City Park Blocks in front of the Lane County…
by Agostinho Da Silva Eugene is no stranger to anti-war sentiment, and the current military strikes in Iran aren’t faring any differently. On March 2, residents joined together to make their voices heard in front of the Wayne Morse Federal Courthouse and show their opposition. On Monday, people gathered outside the Morse Federal Courthouse in…
By Sequoia Nix As PeaceHealth prepares to transition emergency department physician staffing at its Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend next summer, hospital leadership says the move is part of a broader investment in emergency services. Inside the emergency department, however, one longtime nurse says the announcement has brought mounting uncertainty and frustration among staff….
by Keadan Weiler, Michael Olson and Agostinho Da Silva Torch video from the protest can be found here. LIVE UPDATE 9:04pm: Torch Reporters heading home for the night. Thank you for tuning in with us for this special coverage. LIVE UPDATE 8:36pm: Still calm and peaceful. Some people still remain. LIVE UPDATE 8:03pm: 2 people…
