Letters to the Editor – 2017-10-19
ADDRESSING RAPE Your “The Freshman Survival Guide” (Oct. 12) states: “The first half of your first term of college is known as the ‘Red Zone,’ … Continue reading
Year: 2017
Killing Me Oftly
Groundhog Day meets Scream in the recurring nightmare of Happy Death Day
In Ambrose Bierce’s classic story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” a plantation owner in the Civil War is hanged from a bridge. Between the … Continue reading
An Interview with Dolly Parton
The country singer discusses her career in music and the idea of giving back
Dolly Parton is a national treasure. The country singer released her first album 50 years ago. Since then, Parton has starred in movies and been … Continue reading
Slant
An independent auditor, white supremacists, the new symphony director and more
• On the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 11, a strange fellow crept into Eugene Weekly’s office wearing sunglasses and a hoodie, then left a few … Continue reading
New Bach Steering Committee
A statement released this afternoon by dean of the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance confirms the names of the seven-person committee that … Continue reading
Renaming the Square
Kesey Square becomes official
Kesey Square is now, officially, Kesey Square. The Eugene City Council settled the battle for Kesey Square’s name Wednesday, Oct. 18. Continue reading
Garrison Keillor dishes on art, poetry, radio and the Swedish Academy
Eugene Weekly chats with the star of A Prairie Home Companion before his appearance at the Hult Center
Garrison Keillor’s 40-year run as host of A Prairie Home Companion came to an end last year, but the consummate storyteller continues to perform. At … Continue reading
How Moral They Were
Eugene Weekly presents Gazelle(s) performing for #lincolnstreetsessions
Eugene Weekly presents Gazelle(s) performing ‘How Moral They Were’ live at the EW offices for #lincolnstreetsessions. Back Beat: Lincoln Street Sessions are a series of … Continue reading
The Student’s Holy Grail: Part-Time Employment
Finding a job with benefits is a challenge for students
My roommates are wondering what chemical concoction has me showering at quarter after four in the morning. Or maybe they think I am really dedicated … Continue reading
Horn blowers
America’s best and most difficult rock band plays Hi-Fi
Detroit’s Protomartyr might be America’s greatest rock band. They also might not be. Either way, Protomartyr vocalist Joe Casey says he doesn’t really care. “When … Continue reading