The Lane Community College Board of Education met over Zoom Dec. 16 to approve the vacancy appointment process to replace board member Lisa Fragala, who stepped down from position 7 on Nov. 6 after serving since October 2018. Fragala won election to replace longtime state Rep. Paul Holvey in the Eugene-area District 8 in the…
Thoughts on choosing journalism and choosing to stay. Trigger warning for mentions of suicide. It’s like: How can we keep doing this? Making merry, shopping, indulging. On Nov. 16, I went to the Lane Events Center as a student reporter. It was my first attempt at reporting on Holiday Market 2024, and it was supposed…
On Sunday, Nov. 24, Rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra performed two shows at the Moda Center. The 7 p.m. performance offered more than just music — it was an immersive experience that masterfully combined musical genres and storytelling. Each transition between these diverse styles flowed effortlessly, adding depth to the narrative and captivating the audience throughout…
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,…
LCC midfield sophomore Lesego Modise (#22) set the tone for the game even before it began with his confident declaration: “Big plays create big games. Create big moments.” True to his words, the match reached a turning point with only seven minutes left in regulation. Jonathan Colunga (#9), assisted by Omar Matraka Hamdoune (#27), seized…
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…
