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…
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…
By Sequoia Hall Women’s assistant basketball coach, Jack Graves has helped lead the Lane Community College’s team to back-to-back championships narrowly missing out this year on a third this season. The Torch sat down with Graves to discuss his life, coaching style, and philosophy around the game. Growing up in Spokane, Washington, basketball was ingrained…
By Keadan Weiler You may have seen a large shepherd-type dog on campus wearing a vest and stopped yourself from petting him. Moose is one dog wearing a vest whose handler wants you to pet him — he’s a therapy dog. Unlike service dogs who need to be left alone to do their job, part…
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…
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 Keadan Weiler On the first floor of the center building at Lane Community College, there are several food options. They are Bartolotti’s Pizza, the Irie Jamaican Kitchen and Doug’s Place. Walking up to Bartolotti’s pizza, you are greeted by the smell of delicious pepperoni and the sight of the smiles of happy students eager…
By Kat Tabor Jeffrey Cooper is seeking a seat on the Lane Community College Board of Education, running for the Zone 1 position, which represents western Lane County and is currently held by Denise Diamond. Cooper has served as chair of the college’s Advanced Technology Advisory Committee for about five years. When asked what perspective…
By Kat Tabor With the special election approaching, Devon Lawson has announced his candidacy for the Lane Community College Board of Education, seeking the Zone 3 director position. Zone 3 includes Springfield and Marcola. Lawson is a current student at LCC and a member of the college’s Bond Oversight Committee. Lawson, who is also dual-enrolled…
