The Emo Revival
In 2016, the long-reviled genre found a new sheen in Eugene’s music scene
In 2016, emo was the dominant sound on the Eugene music scene — and across the nation. About 10 years ago, emo ruled the world. … Continue reading
Year: 2016
Tanks for the Memories
A float in the isolation pod will bring you up against yourself, and you might be the better for it
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the idea of submerging myself in a sensory deprivation tank. As a kid, I … Continue reading
Lamentable Response
The UO loses a teachable moment
It is difficult not to lament the fate of the University of Oregon in light of the inept administrative response to what should have been … Continue reading
Walking it Off
Catching up with Eugene writer and outdoorsman Bill Sullivan
“Walking is the best physical exercise,” writer Bill Sullivan says. “People are designed to walk. It gets rid of the crap of civilization.” Sullivan … Continue reading
Mr. Croon and Warble
It takes chutzpah for any guitarist to compare his band’s singer to Elvis Presley. But Shelby Turner, of Chicago-based post-punk and kitsch-pop act Richard Album, … Continue reading
Two New Year’s Resolutions
On humor and intelligence
I’ve taught interpersonal communication to college students for 20 years and I thought Gayle Landt’s viewpoint, “Difficult Conversations” [EW 12/8] gave excellent advice. But part … Continue reading
Slant – 2016-12-29
• Resolution for 2017: Slant will not be “fair and balanced,” whatever Fox News means by that. • EW’s “Give Guide” issue was especially popular … Continue reading
Bloody Good
Local company Animosa creates on-the-go disposal for period products
A person’s period doesn’t give a damn whether she’s in the woods, if she has a house or if there’s a trashcan around to take … Continue reading
Space Garbage
Passengers’ Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt can’t save an excellent premise from lousy execution
For the first 30 minutes or so, Passengers is a decent film. If you like Chris Pratt, you’ll probably raise that decent to a “good” … Continue reading
EPD Creates Taxi Staging Areas Downtown
When you stumble out of a downtown bar next weekend, you may stumble right into a waiting taxi. Over the Dec. 16 weekend the Eugene … Continue reading