It’s been one year since Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. The question everybody has is has anything changed? Do Black people finally feel safe around non-melanated Americans? The answer is no. We don’t. We still see non-melanated Americans not being held accountable for their crimes time and time again. The patterns that have criminalized Black…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) Your greatest source of power are your beliefs. Notice how your mindset changes your perspective. Conscious or unconscious, these are the intentions you are setting. Your thoughts are seeds for words and actions. Be intentional with them. Wednesday’s full moon and lunar eclipse may leave you feeling confused and…
The coronavirus pandemic created an atmosphere of uncertainty for college students. Campuses closed down which meant students had to have access to a laptop and internet to continue their education, a new digital gap affected low income students. A lot of students left because they had other priorities. According to a Best Colleges article, national…
Voting for Lane Student Government elections will be open from May 26 until May 28. Although the candidates are running unopposed there are important changes to be voted on that will effect your student fees. The results will be announced on June 1. The 2021 voters pamphlet can be accessed here. Six candidates — the…
The 2021 Collegiate Award Ceremony, hosted by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, was a virtual event this year. The Torch took home several awards in multiple categories. Reporter Michael Stahler won first place for Best Feature Story and first place for Best Review. He also took home third place for Best Spot News Story. Multimedia…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) It’s satisfying when everything seems to fall into place. At the start of this week, it feels like everything is going according to plan. The results of your work are before you. Give yourself a day or two to celebrate. You have the opportunity to explore new possibilities. Let…
The Willamette Riverkeepers recently kicked off a six-week campaign called “Spring For Your River Clean up,” which began the weekend of April 24 and will conclude June 6. Spring For Your River Clean up is a call to action for locals to volunteer and help maintain the integrity of the Willamette River. Volunteers will be…
The Report highlights the use of force, community oversight, and independent investigation and prosecution, released on May 3. The Ad Hoc Committee on Police Policy, a city body made up of 30 members with representatives from local Eugene groups including the NAACP, Black Unity, Transponder, Eugene Islamic Center and many others started meeting in September…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) Your personhood is unique and valuable. Spend some time thinking about what makes you worth knowing. Share your talents and qualities with the community at large. This is an opportunity to change your reputation. Invest your energy into the future you want to see. Many choices and opportunities may…
Aries (March 21st – April 20th) A small change in your career or daily schedule could have a big impact on your life as a whole. Take time to adjust and carefully weigh each decision before jumping to conclusions. Consider what you value most and invest your time and energy into what you value. Love…
