Soul’d Out Music Fest 2017
Our favorite moments on and off stage
Year: 2017
Come Together to Survive the Storm
How communities can survive disasters caused by climate change
The stereotype of a disaster prepper is that of a man alone in the woods, hoarding cans of baked beans and bullets to fend off … Continue reading
Art Talks
Having Cultural Conversations at OSU
Have you ever tried to repeat a phrase until it loses its meaning? Take “appreciating diversity,” for instance. It’s one of those phrases repeated so … Continue reading
Walt O’Brien
Artist
“I got my first camera at the age of 13,” says Walt O’Brien, who joined the camera club at Stephen F. Austin Junior High in … Continue reading
Smoke ’em If You Got ’em
Diet Cig lights up The Boreal
Pop music has long been about teen angst, social anxiety and sexual confusion. And Brooklyn two-piece Diet Cig — touring behind their hotly anticipated (and, … Continue reading
Rainwater Harvesting
It’s legal to capture rainwater, if you do it right
If you’ve ever talked about capturing and using the plentiful rainwater here in Oregon, someone has probably told you that it’s illegal. That would be … Continue reading
Weed is More Than the Money
Punk rock legend Henry Rollins talks about marijuana’s checkered past
Getting into the marijuana business shouldn’t be just about making a quick buck, according to legendary punk rocker and entertainer Henry Rollins. He says getting … Continue reading
Baby Steps to Going Green
Cheap and easy tips for any budget
Going green can be achieved by making changes big or small. Three main contributors to greenhouse gases are transportation, what types of food you buy … Continue reading
Fiber Fast
High-speed fiber makes Eugene greener
Imagine internet so fast you could download nine hours of audio in less than a second, or a two-hour movie in less than 10. That … Continue reading
Slant
Stop slashing education!
• Mike McGinn just announced that he is running again to be mayor of Seattle. A former staffer for Congressman Jim Weaver of Eugene, McGinn came … Continue reading