Slant
• High school graduation rates are significantly higher when students take career and technical education (CTE) courses. That’s what four Lane County school superintendents told … Continue reading
Year: 2018
Fighting Racism
Oregon organizations receive a two-year environmental justice grant
A marked upsurge of emboldened racist and biased attacks in Oregon has many of us worried, even despairing about the state of our social ethics. … Continue reading
The Aroma of Eugene
This is a response to the Nov. 15 letter “What’s That Smell?” in the Eugene Weekly: I live in Wilsonville. Two years ago, I found … Continue reading
Gray Wave
Pro-gun ordinances passed in eight rural Oregon counties this past election
Though many Democrats around the nation were celebrating a “blue wave” during the midterm elections earlier this month, another type of wave took hold of … Continue reading
Good Riddance
While some folks are upset that Trump did not visit the Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, I was actually pleased that he skipped it. His … Continue reading
Suicidal Tendencies
Comedian addresses dark subject matter in one-man show
Collin Williams doesn’t want to be known as the suicide comic. “Suicide doesn’t define you,” Williams says. “It’s something I needed to talk about. If … Continue reading
An Authentic and Magical Oz
Color and humor bring new life to The Wizard of Oz at Actors Cabaret
Lions and tigers and bears — again? Oh my! Actors Cabaret is hosting Eugene’s second production of The Wizard of Oz in as many months. … Continue reading
Widows
Four women team up to pay a debt in Steve McQueen’s heist flick
Within the first few minutes of Widows, a heist goes terribly awry. You’ll see this coming. It isn’t the job that you’re here to see, … Continue reading
The Best Gift You Can Give
Experiences are everything
Growing up, the holidays were hard for my family. After the holiday break, I would always return to my Chicago private school — that I … Continue reading
Masterworks on Loan
On your own in Eugene with Jean Dubuffet and Keith Haring
Art displayed at museums is organized by theme and framed by a curator’s or artist’s statement. The shows at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art … Continue reading