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…

The SGA (Student Government Association) and other student organizations at LCC will be hosting and collaborating with other organizations to present events focusing on self-enrichment, cultural awareness, and communal networking and socializing among students in the upcoming weeks..  The SGA has planned the following events for the upcoming term: Time Management and Organizational Skills, focused…

The Torch, LCC’s newspaper, is interested in filling the following positions: Web and Social Media Coordinator, Photojournalist, and Torch newsreporter. Web and Social Media coordinator, create and post media content that will increase readership, collaborate with reporters and photojournalists with images and developing stories. Photojournalist, capture compelling pictures relational to LCC community, collaborating with reporters,…

The diverse turn out of local residents and other supporting humanitarian and advocacy groups for the Feb. 19 Eugene’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration and march demonstrates still a belief and need of Dr. King’s dream being realized. The march, which started at Autzen Stadium, was held and hosted by the Eugene-Springfield NAACP (National Association…