Equity, Unity, Understanding: A Dive Into LCC’s Gender Equity Center

The GEC or Gender Equity Center is LCC’s support center for students of all genders and sexual identities with a large focus on community. However, how has that community been affected by covid and what kinds of resources can students expect? To answer these questions and get a better understanding of the center the Torch…

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Board Listens to Public Criticism at Suggested Policy Proposals

Lane Community College held its monthly board meeting on Nov. 2. Following the usual formalities such as attendance and agenda, the Board of Education opened the floor to hear from the public, as many had shown up with prepared statements regarding proposed policies on the agenda.  The public, including many members of the faculty, were…

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Coach Greg Sheley Talks Last Season and Upcoming Games

Greg Sheley is both the Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Coach at Lane Community College. He helped lead the Women’s Basketball Team through one of their most dominant seasons last year going nearly undefeated. What is your background in coaching? I’ve been here since 1999. I was hired as a physical education instructor and women’s…

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Senator Bernie Sanders Visits UO to Support Democratic Candidates

Bernie Sanders and top state Democrats and Democratic candidates spoke at the University of Oregon today. Students and Lane County residents gathered at the EMU for the opportunity to hear Sanders speak in support of Gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek and Congressional candidate Val Hoyle. The crowd was fired up by the time Senator Sanders spoke. …

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