By President Stephanie Bulger, Guest Viewpoint Large scale federal actions have undoubtedly caused unease across our campus. Tracking the changes as they come can feel daunting. What I wish to convey to you is Lane Community College’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities to all students in safe and welcoming learning environments. We stand…
A joint message from the incoming Head and Managing Editors of The Torch By Kat Tabor and River Shepherd As we step into our roles as incoming editors, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Chandlor Henderson for his mentorship and dedication in elevating The Torch to new heights. His hard work and commitment…
By Chandlor Henderson In 2021, shortly after the nation was gripped by the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests demanding reform for racial violence, I was offered the role of editor-in-chief of The Torch by then-advisor Dr. Charlie Deitz. At the time, The Torch was online only, as the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted campus activities, and…
Thoughts on choosing journalism and choosing to stay. Trigger warning for mentions of suicide. It’s like: How can we keep doing this? Making merry, shopping, indulging. On Nov. 16, I went to the Lane Events Center as a student reporter. It was my first attempt at reporting on Holiday Market 2024, and it was supposed…
This academic term, the Lane Board of Education voted to increase students’ tuition fees by 5% with a 4-3 vote. In response to this news, we asked five students for their opinions to get a general understanding of how the student body, the ones most affected by the tuition increase, felt about the matter. Students…
My name is Ebony Rose Woods and I’m a 19-year-old sophomore at Lane studying English Literature and Dance. I was getting ready for Ballet when me and my classmates noticed the flashing fire alarm. We were all confused and assumed it was some sort of accident or drill until over the loudspeaker we were told…
Dear Torch Editor: Eugene artist Kum Ja Lee’s stunning creations are currently on exhibit in the Lane Community College Art Galleries now through March 16, 2023. Visitors will experience the breadth of Lee’s experiential, metaphor-laden and tactile work including paintings, fiber works and a site specific installation that is breath-taking in both its scope and…
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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…
