Ableist Anti-Tourism
“The End of the Tour” (EW’s Travel issue, 2/27) argues that there are too many people visiting cool places, with a focus on perceived overuse … Continue reading
Year: 2020
Random Events
Reflections on a brush with officers holding guns
This is the story of how I — had I dared sneeze — could have been shot and killed by the Eugene Police Department. I’m … Continue reading
Nasty Women
UO Theater lights up Ibsen’s A Doll’s House
The University of Oregon picked a fine time to produce A Doll’s House, Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking feminist play that shocked the world for decades after … Continue reading
East Of Eden
I believe homeless people in Eugene are treated like trash. I am much offended and embarrassed for those who spend time, money and energy putting … Continue reading
Natural Athletes: Track & Field Champs of the Animal Kingdom
As we often glorify human athletes, we often forget that many animals could easily outshine us all in athletic ability and natural skills. If you … Continue reading
Begin Modeling
How a University of Oregon freshman was coerced into sex trafficking
He promised that everything would be paid for. The flight. The hotel. The food and transportation. He also promised that the work wouldn’t take more … Continue reading
Keep Families Together
On Jan. 13, a judge in San Diego ruled that the Trump administration is operating within its authority when separating families who were stopped at … Continue reading
POW! Pro Wrestling
POW! Pro Wrestling is back for its show “Altered Egos,” and for those who aren’t up to speed to the soap opera that is professional … Continue reading
The Weight
Robbie Robertson tells his story of The Band in Once Were Brothers
My vote for greatest American rock band of all time tends to hop back and forth. Most of the time, I cast the ballot for … Continue reading
Winds of Winter
Portland heavy rock band with Eugene roots plays Old Nick’s
In 1970, the riff-centric songwriting and dark atmosphere of Black Sabbath’s eponymous debut stood at the intersection of two emerging styles: metal and goth rock. … Continue reading