Far Out Far East Psych Rock
Kikagaku Moyo, a Japanese psych-rock band, is returning to Eugene to promote their new release. It’s called Stone Garden EP. It’s out now and it … Continue reading
Year: 2017
Resisting White Supremacy
Temple Beth Israel hosts discussion of white supremacist activity
Jessica Campbell of the Rural Organizing Project spoke to a packed room at Temple Beth Israel on Saturday, May 15, about the many layers of … Continue reading
Activist Alert
• The Eugene Parks and Open Space Division is proposing park rule changes that it says “are aimed at increasing enjoyment of the parks and … Continue reading
Music Worth A Listen
Bohemian musician Worth creates a mash-up of sounds akin to a spin-art kid’s toy: a beautiful mess. Within the course of one album, you’re taken … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor – 2017-05-18
OCF STORY POLE DECISION Congratulations to the Oregon Country Fair board for a wise and prudent decision (May 4, “OCF Cancels Story Pole”). There is … Continue reading
A Pocket Guide to No-Kill Birding
History tells us that the first birders did it with gunfire
Birding — also known as “birdwatching” and, across the Pond, “twitching” — began as a lethal contact sport. When John James Audubon traveled the countryside … Continue reading
Slant
Don't fire Sean Spicer, he made SNL good again
• Please don’t fire Sean Spicer, Mr. Trump. If he fades into (among?) the bushes, Melissa McCarthy and Saturday Night Live can’t make us laugh … Continue reading
LCC Cuts Programs, Raises Tuition
After hearing two rounds of public testimony — all opposing the proposed budget — the LCC Board of Education ultimately adopted the budget with a 6 to 1 vote. Board member Matt Keating opposed adopting the budget. Continue reading
All Seeing Sky
Another from our session with Snow White for #lincolnstreetsessions
Eugene Weekly presents “All Seeing Sky” another from our session with Snow White for #lincolnstreetsessions. Thanks to Snow White – Band Page See them this … Continue reading
Michael Schill on Rejected Tuition Hike
A letter on what the rejection of the tuition hike means for the future of UO
Dear University of Oregon community members, The Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s decision yesterday to reject the University of Oregon’s tuition plan is disappointing and creates uncertainty on our campus. Continue reading