By Julia Shumway The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating after deliberately set fires at ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver early Monday morning damaged three ballots in Oregon and destroyed hundreds in Washington. Someone used an incendiary device early Monday morning to ignite a ballot box outside the Multnomah County Elections office in…
By Julia Shumway At least four progressive organizations that previously backed an Oregon ballot measure to hike taxes on businesses and divide proceeds among all Oregonians have withdrawn their support. Voters will decide in November whether to approve Measure 118, which proponents say would give about $1,600 annually to all Oregonians by making corporations pay…
Despite the heteronormative image of fraternities and sororities, there is a thriving queer scene within Greek life By Emma J Nelson “He seems like the gods’ equal, that man, who / ever he is, who takes his seat so close / across from you, and listens raptly to / your lilting voice,” writes Sappho, an…
Lane County Public Health (LCPH) has declared a community-wide pertussis outbreak due to a surge in cases surpassing typical community, regional, or seasonal expectations. In the last 7 days, the number of presumptive and confirmed cases has doubled, putting the total number of cases at nearly 40, with more awaiting lab results. While some of…
This week the SGA (Student Government Association), the BSU (Black Student Union), the Poetry Club Alliance and PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) will be hosting events this week on campus. These events are sponsored in the hope to facilitate student engagement and community awareness. Tuesday, 05/14/24, a finance event will be held from 11 a.m. –…
Wednesday, 05/01/24, the SGA (student government association) held a Mixer event in the center building, second floor. The Mixer was an opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the student body. Ice breaker games, a raffle with prizes, and a chocolate fountain were a part of the event. The purpose of the SGA is…
Tuesday, Apr.23, The BSU (Black Student Union) hosted a luncheon with LCC’s President Stephanie Bulger. Several students attending, members and non-members, had the opportunity to speak with Pres. Bulger in a comfortable question and answer session with a free lunch catered by Irie Jamaican Kitchen. Pres. Bulger began with an introduction of herself, with her…
April 6, Lane’s NASA (Native American Student Association) will be hosting this year’s annual Pow Wow, which will take place at the LCC Main Campus inside Titan Coliseum (Lane gymnasium, building #5). This is a family-friendly, free, and public event from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.. All drums and dancers are welcome. No alcohol or…
We often hear of campus sexual assaults, hazing, racial disparities, and we overlook or are programmed to ignore certain signs of an individual in distress.We know what to look for for domestic abuse and bullying, and when a classmates being human trafficked. 2021 according to the Oregon National Trafficking Hotline, 485 signals were received, of…
