MECHA de Lane Community College: A Closer Look at the Name Change

By Kat Tabor MECHA de Lane Community College, known as MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán), adopted a new name in 2019 to align with the national rebranding of the organization. The group remains committed to educating and engaging both its members and the campus community about this transition and about the work of MECHA…

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Student Life and Leadership Hosts Winter 2025 Student Resource Fair

Lane Community College hosted its Winter Term 2025 Student Resource Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 15, as part of Welcome Week activities. The fair sought to encourage meaningful connections between students and resource providers. Many booths collected feedback on LCC campus services and activities, helping bridge gaps between students and available resources. The event took place…

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Community Voices Discontent at LCC Board of Education Meeting

Faculty and community members express frustrations over unfilled board vacancy. The Jan. 8 Lane Community College Board of Education meeting drew criticism, with faculty and community members raising concerns about transparency and adherence to procedural norms. The frustration stemmed from December sessions that failed to fill the ongoing vacancy for Position 7. Among the public…

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Continued Vacancy at Lane Community College Board of Education Stirs Concern

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…

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LCC Board of Education member vacancy appointing postponed indefinitely

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…

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Eugene Ballet will present The Nutcracker with Orchestra Next for its 2024 season

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…

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