Local Response to the Ongoing Invasion of Ukraine
On Feb. 24, 2022 Ukrainians woke up to an invasion. Russian troops that had been gathering on the border crossed...
Being Safe and Educated is the Most Romantic Gift For Your Partner This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great day to celebrate romance and love. It is also a great day to spread awareness...
Oregon To Lift Mask Mandate By March 31
Oregon Health Authority announced today that the statewide mask mandate for indoor public spaces will be lifted no later than...
Oregon Likely To Extend Mask Rules in Public Spaces
On Friday, Jan 28, Health Officer and State Epidemiologist Dean Sidelinger gave an update on COVID-19 protocols for Oregon. Masking...
Oregon Legislators Ring in New Year With New Laws
In 2021, legislators in Oregon were busy working on bills that addressed an array of reforms, policy modifications and civil...
Dr. Campbell Speaks of Forging Consensus Ahead of MLK Virtual Celebration
The Torch sat down with Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell to discuss the upcoming virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King...
Eugene Mayor Addresses Housing, Climate, Equity in 2022 State of The City Address
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E9sguejEck The intersections of housing, climate, and equity were the theme of Eugene’s 2022 State of the City presentation. City...
A Letter From the Incoming Editor-in-Chief
To our readers, It is an honor to be appointed the new editor-in-chief at The Torch. Our outgoing editor, Chandlor...
An Update on the Projects Funded by the Bond
On May 19, 2020, voters in Lane County entrusted Lane Community College by approving the college's $121.5 million bond proposal...
Lane’s Black Student Union to Host Panel On Critical Race Theory Misinformation
Lane Community College’s Black Student Union panel The Big Lie: Countering the Narrative of the Political Fiat of Critical Race...