Economic impacts hit home

How the outbreak affects the economy of students’ educational needs and increases productivity at LCC As the outbreak tests the limits of the economy and educational system, Lane Community College has responded by making classes available online and laying off staff. The Torch interviewed economist and LCC instructor, Kirk Donavin, to better understand how the…

Can we do more?

Our nation is heading in the right direction but is it enough? What the hell? It’s April 1. Happy Fool’s Day?  No.  I weep as I write this while watching CNN’s Chris Cuomo — himself infected with Covid-19 — interview the late Dr. Frank Gabrin’s now-widowed husband Arnold Vargas and friend Debra Vaselech Lyons on…

Can we do more?

Our nation is heading in the right direction but is it enough? What the hell? It’s April 1. Happy Fool’s Day?  No.  I weep as I write this while watching CNN’s Chris Cuomo — himself infected with Covid-19 — interview the late Dr. Frank Gabrin’s now-widowed husband Arnold Vargas and friend Debra Vaselech Lyons on…