Northern Virginia native Chandlor Henderson moved to Eugene in 2015. He was somewhat of a traveler, moving from city to city for a large part of the prior decade. Henderson chose Eugene because of the “hippie” aesthetic. He realized very quickly that not only was he not a hippie, he had no desire to be…
The Torch met with Alan McElroy via Zoom to talk about writing, Star Trek and the perseverance needed to be a professional writer. McElroy started his career by writing Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers in 11 days and has since written various movies and TV shows. McElroy most notably worked on Spawn and,…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) Your personal resources and assets receive a boost of abundance. Your confidence and sense of self bring success to your career or investments. You may have come to terms with a difficult self-discovery. You need to let something go before new possibilities open up. There may be a conversation…
House Bill 2508 will expand telehealth for communities all over Oregon, providing easy access to health care in uncertain times. The Oregon legislature has started their 2021 session and one of the upcoming bills, House Bill 2508 has the ability to expand students’ access to health care. HB 2508 would require Oregon Health Authority to…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) Conversations may trigger pain and emphasize healing within yourself that needs to happen. Deep emotions may cause you to want to retreat from society. Your independence may conflict with group relationships. Taking care of yourself is your best way to take care of the collective. Who you want to…
Unemployment rates in the United States have been improving. 6.3 percent as of January 2021, in comparison to the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a historic 14.7 percent in April 2020. However, for many, the struggle is not over. In Oregon the homeless crisis has been a persistent issue. In Lane County alone pre-pandemic,…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) Knowing yourself gives you the confidence to rebel against the norm. Don’t let old structures and commitments tie you down. Your thoughts and visions may feel cloudy, but those murky thoughts clear up as direction reveals itself. Follow your bliss and assert your ideals. Taurus (April 21st – May…
This week’s horoscope addresses the general astrology for the last few days of Pisces season and into spring break. They are meant to be read as inspiration for all signs. Stay tuned for your personal horoscope in Aries season and enjoy the break! The upcoming days are buzzing with activities, socializing and communicating. Things are…
Lane Community College Black Student Union Host’s Book Giveaway at Historic Mim’s House The Lane Community College Black Student Union hosted a book giveaway at the Historic Mim’s House in Eugene on Saturday, March 6. Lane BSU annually hosts a Tiny Titans Summit where they feature an author who tells stories about children who often…
Hazel Ying Lee was a Chinese-American who has been described as being bubbly, fierce and optimistic. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Lee had only one dream: to fly. Since she was a teenager her eyes were set to the sky as she fantasized about being amongst the clouds. Her determination and resourcefulness manifested that…
