Shakespeare’s Macbeth opened on Friday, May 1 at the Ragozzino Hall By Amy Prince It’s not difficult to draw parallels between the current political landscape and the ambition, violence and corruption of power portrayed in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Shakespeare’s Macbeth opened on Friday, May 1 at the Ragozzino Hall and was performed by the Student Production…
Community and botanists alike celebrate 46 years of spring color, curiosity, and connection By Kat Tabor Spring was in full bloom at Mount Pisgah Arboretum as the Wildflower Festival returned for its 46th year, welcoming the community and plant lovers of all kinds for a day of blooming meadows, local art and hands-on learning. The…
What Happened to the Fish? Where did they go and what’s next for LCCs fish tanks and the wet-lab. Rye Butler-Corbett For over 20 years, Lane Community College has maintained diverse species of aquatic animals in its wet-lab. Due to the construction in building 16, the fish were relocated and the lab is being renovated….
Titan Court, in downtown Eugene, provides housing and a dorm culture By Sequoia Hall When thinking of the quintessential college experience, being surrounded by peers is up there, not only at school but in daily life. At a typical commuter community college, there is no student housing offered. Lane Community College has Titan Court, its…
Renovation has moved classes and caused detours By Sequoia Hall The beautiful STEM building, Building 16, has been under renovation since April 2 and is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of the winter term 2026. Students have had to take a detour to their classrooms, but the noise inside those rooms is a…
It is an extreme rarity that hot springs are ever sold; the Boy Scouts are selling the Kitson Hot Springs, and the city of Oakridge has a unique opportunity to purchase them By Sequoia Hall At the Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District (UWSWCD) board meeting held on May 13, 2025, they welcomed guest…
What you need to know before you walk across that stage By Kat Tabor Whatever comes next for you, Lane Community College is ready to celebrate. And this year, the school is also honoring the people who helped you get there — because let’s be honest, it takes a village to walk across that stage….
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Photos by Sophie Armenti Written By Torch Staff Each spring, Lane Community College’s Titan Coliseum fills with the sound of drums, the swirl of regalia, and the spirit of community during the annual Pow Wow, hosted by the Native American Student Association (NASA). Free and open to the public, the event invites all drums and…
By Kat Tabor Lane Community College’s Board of Education recently approved a 3.1% tuition hike — raising the cost of a credit to $149 and adding $67.50 for every additional credit beyond 15. As students head into the May election — with four Board of Education seats on the ballot — questions about affordability, access…
