At the end of 2022, Disney released a new animated film called “Strange World,” directed by Jon Hall. Looking at the box office numbers one might say that the film bombed and wasn’t very good. “Strange World” isn’t actually that bad and provides what I think to be a new, and strange, alien world for…
LCC Men’s basketball lost to Umpqua 87-78 on March 1. #1 Jevon Blackmore led the Titans with 19 points but it wasn’t enough to catch up to Umpqua. Umpqua player #25 Talon Valdes led both teams with 22 points. The Titans will face off at home against Mt. Hood on Saturday March, 4 for their…
Starbucks Workers United held their first hearing against the Starbucks Corporation on Tuesday Feb. 21 at the Wayne Lyman Morse Federal Courthouse in Eugene, OR. The hearing was in response to alleged union busting practices by Starbucks against their employees. On Jan. 7, 2022 the Starbucks located on 29th and Willammette filed to be a…
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…
LCC main campus was on lockdown for about two hours on Wednesday Feb. 22. Lane County Sheriffs were the first on the scene. The report was that an armed individual was on the main campus in Building 1 with intent to cause harm. Authorities later cleared the area and found no credible threat. In a…
Lane Community College’s Health and Wellness Center has opened a Respite and Rejuvenation Center, offering a safe haven to students who are struggling with mental health issues. The Health and Wellness Center was opened during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been embraced by both students and staff. The center is located in Building 18 and…
President Stephanie Bulger announced that LCC will be closed on Thursday Feb. 23 due to the severe winter weather. “In light of Lane County weather forecasts, all college locations will be closed Thursday, February 23. Essential employees will be notified by their supervisor if they will be required to report to work. Regular operations will…
At 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 22, LCC sent out a campus alert about a possible armed individual on the main campus on 30th Avenue. The campus went into lockdown until 3:30 p.m. Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded. They searched the buildings and found no credible threat. LCC President Stephanie Bulger sent out an email…
Bob Baldwin, who retired two weeks ago from his position as LCC’s Purchasing Coordinator, threw his hat in the race for LCC Board of Education Position 6. Baldwin. Baldwin stated,“I don’t need a learning curve, there is not a lot about the college I don’t know.” Baldwin has a masters degree in taxation, is CPA-certified,…
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…
