Star Man
Josh Hodges has a confession: He doesn’t like to dance. Which is only notable because the music he makes with popular Portland band STRFKR is … Continue reading
Year: 2018
Raiders of the Pentagon Papers
Spielberg puts a typically heroic spin on Vietnam-era journalism in The Post
No question Steven Spielberg is a great director. Several times during The Post, Spielberg’s new movie about The Washington Post’s decision in 1971 to publish … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor 2018-01-18
A WARRIOR’S FAREWELL I am a chief petitioner for the Freedom from Aerial Herbicide Spraying Bill of Rights. I am coming to the end of … Continue reading
Identity, Politics and Distrust
Journalist George Packer examines democracy, education and the transformation of America
In 2012, journalist George Packer published The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, in which he documents the stories of Americans in various … Continue reading
They Saved Our Butts
A generation ago, activists protected Lane County from a proposed nuclear plant
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead … Continue reading
Eugene Man Sues Intel
Computer buyer seeks class-action status in suit over Meltdown and Spectre flaws
When Eugene’s Wyatt Mann bought a $2,000 Lenovo computer from Best Buy in early December, he didn’t expect its Intel chip to open the door … Continue reading
Outdoor Art for the Avid Indoorsman
Our intrepid critic makes public art interactive without once getting caught
Local art lovers should make a beeline to see Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads now on display at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. … Continue reading
Imitation of Life
Ushers at a failing movie theater stumble into drama in OCT’s excellent production of The Flick
Annie Baker landed the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for The Flick, an odd and affecting play — part slacker melodrama, part dark comedy, part existential no-exit … Continue reading
A Peaceful Mind
Master Lee Noh Hoon, founder of US TaeKwonDo College, celebrates 30 years of martial arts in Eugene
Lee Noh Hoon’s journey from Seoul, South Korea, to establishing himself as Great Grandmaster Lee in Eugene has spanned 55 years and involved more than … Continue reading
Slant
The Axe, the auditor, Measure 101 robo calls and other thoughts from EW’s editorial board
• This just in! Scott Landfield of Tsunami Books tells us they didn’t just raise the $302,000 the store needed to assure Tsunami could keep … Continue reading