Echoes of Tradition: A Visual Journey Through the LCC 2025 Pow Wow

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…

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Student Costs on the Rise: Classified Staff Members React to Tuition Hike

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…

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Get Your Hands Dirty, Go Garden!

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…

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Special Election Ballots Hit Mailboxes Across Lane County

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…

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AI and the Future of Job Security

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…

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A Conversation with Rebecca I. Long

LCC’s Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications By River Shepherd for The Torch On a cold night during the January 2024 ice storm, Rebecca I. Long, Lane Community College’s director of Marketing and Strategic Communications, interpreted her power staying on as a sign that she should complete the application for the Public Relations Society of…

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LCC Board of Education Candidate Campaigns: What To Know

By Kat Tabor Four seats on the Lane Community College Board are up for grabs in the May 20 special election. Elected candidates will serve four-year terms, except for At-Large Position 7, which carries a two-year unexpired term. Zone 1, representing western Lane County, is currently held by Denise Diamond. Chair Zachary Mulholland represents Zone…

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Unlocking doorways to brighter futures Career Pathways, CARE, and supporting Lane students.

By River Shepherd “When I first started in 2010, it was just a department of one. It was just me.” Rosa Lopez, Career Pathways faculty coordinator, said in a recent interview with The Torch. While it may have started with a solo staff member under a different department’s umbrella, over time and with dedicated work,…

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