Lane Community College’s Board of Education is facing growing criticism after failing to appoint a replacement for a member who resigned in November 2024. Despite interviewing four candidates who sought to replace Lisa Fragala, who resigned following her election to the Oregon Legislature, during a special meeting on Dec.18, 2024, the board was unable to…
On Dec. 18, the Lane Community College Board of Education held a special meeting to address the vacancy for Member-at-Large Position Seven, which became open following the resignation of Lisa Fragala in November. Fragala stepped down after being elected to the Oregon Legislature. Past board members have resigned to become Lane County commissioners or have…
The Christmas special comedy solo act coming to the Hult Center “God is a Scottish Drag Queen,” comes to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 14. Mike Delamont discussed his solo theatrical comedy performance in an interview with The Torch. In the show, Delamont, in a floral suit and Scottish brogue, takes…
LP Giobbi isn’t just a DJ she’s a commanding force of energy and mystique, a true queen of her craft. Her Nov. 27 stop at the WOW Hall during the “Way Back Home Tour” proved that her EDM rave music is perfectly suited for the venue’s intimate yet dynamic atmosphere. The show was a full…
Saying Goodbye While Looking Ahead Daniel Lee Henry retires from 12 years of teaching at Lane After teaching speech and communication classes at Lane Community College since 2012, speaker, author, journalist, broadcaster and educator Daniel Lee Henry has decided to retire. Though it has been several terms since Henry taught a class due to health…
Artistic Director Jennifer Martin calls it “the Olympics of ballet” Eugene Ballet will present “The Nutcracker with Orchestra Next” at the Hult Center, from Dec. 19–24. This production remains a beloved holiday tradition, blending timeless storytelling with fresh interpretations and dynamic performances. Principal dancer Sarah Kosterman expressed her hopes for the audience, saying, “I hope…
Interview with actor Vince Kelley, portraying Blanche ‘It’s not just for old ladies anymore!’ Described by the production team as a “female impersonation show,” the “Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” offers a theatrical adaptation of the classic TV series. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, “Golden Girls” comes to the Hult Center’s Soreng Theater, with…
Lane Community College (LCC) women’s basketball opened their season with a commanding victory over Treasure Valley in an action-packed game On Friday, November 15th. Sophomore guard Emma McDonald (#1) led the team with confidence and focus, reflecting on their past encounter with Treasure Valley in the NWAC Sweet Sixteen: “I’m confident our pace and intensity…
On Nov. 4 and 5, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) organized a Día de los Muertos event on campus, held in Lane Community College’s Multicultural Center. The celebration featured food, activities and community gatherings, creating a space for participants to engage in the traditions of Día de los Muertos. MEChA president Abby Villegas said,…
Major initiatives of the $121.5 million voter-approved bond measure passed in 2020 to “increase safety; repair, construct and improve facilities; update technology” at Lane Community College are on track according to the Oct. 28 meeting of the Lane Community College bond oversight committee. The bond committee seeks to ensure transparency in fund management and held…
