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…
Lane County voters re-elected two incumbents and welcomed two new voices in the May 20 race for Lane Community College’s board By Kat Tabor Lane County voters chose a mix of familiar faces and new voices to serve on the Lane Community College Board of Education during the May 2025 special election. Among the winners:…
Lane Community College’s Presidential Artificial Intelligence Task Force Submits Their Final Report By Michael C. Sherman With the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) to college campuses, such as ChatGPT, President Stephanie Bulger formed a presidential task force at Lane Community college in Fall 2023 to explore where these emergent technologies can be used in the…
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…
Read about the Learning Garden’s history, philosophy, ongoing projects, and how to get involved By Rye Butler-Corbett Known for its creative approach to gardening and contributions to both the culinary program and the Titan food pantry, the Learning Garden has been around for 19 years. Tucked away in the Southwest corner of LCC’s campus is…
By Kat and Robin Tabor Ballots for the May 20 special district election are now arriving in mailboxes across Lane County, launching a wide-ranging vote that spans more than 200 contests. Voters will decide on key leadership roles across school boards, education service districts, fire districts, water commissions and more. The Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet has…
Will jobs be replaced by artificial intelligence? By Michael C. Sherman With the rise in popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), the fear that this new technology will replace jobs has sparked a discussion about job security. Similar to when computers were first made commercially available, the internet became a standard, and robotic technologies were introduced…
