LCC President Ramlakhan talks lockdown and Spring Gala

Since Covid hit in 2020 on-campus activities have slowed quite a bit. Three years later, the Student Government Association is hoping to bring back some life to campus this term. LCC’s Student Government Association President Nikhar Ramlakhan was elected in May of 2022 and started his term the following September. Ramlakhan shared with The Torch…

LCC On Lockdown For 2 Hours: No Credible Threat Found

At 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 22, LCC sent out a campus alert about a possible armed individual on the main campus on 30th Avenue. The campus went into lockdown until 3:30 p.m. Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded. They searched the buildings and found no credible threat.  LCC President Stephanie Bulger sent out an email…

*Updated* Upcoming Art Exhibit

Dear Torch Editor: Eugene artist Kum Ja Lee’s stunning creations are currently on exhibit in the Lane Community College Art Galleries now through March 16, 2023. Visitors will experience the breadth of Lee’s experiential, metaphor-laden and tactile work including paintings, fiber works and a site specific installation that is breath-taking in both its scope and…

Kevin Alltucker Announces His Run For LCC Board

On a rainy mid-morning in front of the Center Building on Feb. 7, Kevin Alltucker announced his campaign for LCC school board. School board member Rosemary Pryor will be retiring and she endorsed Alltucker to be her replacement. Pryor introduced Alltucker at his announcement, praising his work with non-profits like Relief Nursery and Kids First….

Student forum opens conversation between staff and students

Lane Community College’s student forum, held last week, gave students opportunities to talk with the staff. The gathering had an attendance of three students one on Zoom and two in person. One key issue for students was Moodle.  One student, Leon Bandcroft, who recently enrolled on campus shared  their thoughts on Moodle in contrast to…

James’ Giant Peach Rolls Into the Blue Door Theater

Jennifer Gerould is the guest director for Student Production Association’s upcoming play, “James and the Giant Peach.”  Gerould grew up in the theater and was originally an actor before working in film production in New York City for ten years. Afterward, she returned to the theater and stage-managed over 20 high school productions. This production…