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…
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,…
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…
Ruby McConnell may not be a woman written about in history books, but she is a woman making history today. The majority of wilderness survival guides are written by men from a male perspective. McConnell’s book, “A Woman’s Guide to the Wild,” is a guide to the outdoor’s from a woman’s perspective. McConnell highlights the…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) You are assertive and energized in short-term projects this week. You are especially sensitive to how people around you are feeling, although you may not know how to handle it every time. There is a balance between offering support without being overly empathetic. Acknowledge emotions without feeling a need…
Eugene, Oregon has about 432 homeless people for every 100,000 housed people, making it the city with the highest volume of homeless people per capita (Security.org, 2019.) Saint Vincent de Paul has been an advocate in the effort to aid people experiencing homelessness. Recently, SVdP teamed up with PeaceHealth hospitals to provide extended care for…
On Jan. 13, 2021, The Torch Editor-in-Chief Chandlor Henderson had a chance to sit with Lane Community College President Margaret Hamilton and Vice President Paul Jarrell. The main topic covered was Measure 20-306, which provided the school $121.5 million in bond money. Henderson: How did you become the president of the school? Hamilton: There’s a…
Two businesses plan, or don’t plan, to reopen during Phase 1 On May 14, Governor Kate Brown announced that her offices had received 33 applications from Oregon counties seeking approval to start Phase 1 of reopening businesses on May 15. Each of these applications was reviewed by the Oregon Health Authority and Lane County was…
On April 28 the City of Eugene released an update on the local operations concerning COVID-19. The first objective: “stay the course.” “We cannot emphasize enough that to successfully transition from emergency response into long-term community recovery we must continue following the latest public health guidelines,” according to the press release. The health guidelines that…
