Man Walking
Empathy for the prison guard
By James He makes his way down the third level of the narrow tier, walking slowly, his set of keys jangling at his sides. As … Continue reading
Year: 2020
Katy McGuire
“My dad worked in a casino, and my mom was a librarian,” says Katy McGuire, who grew up in Las Vegas. “Mom was studious and … Continue reading
Louisiana Son
Pop-zydeco crossover artist Curley Taylor brings Mardi Gras to Eugene
Zydeco musician Curley Taylor has cold weather on his mind. Taylor’s upcoming string of tour dates spotlights his Mardi Gras run, and it will likely … Continue reading
Moodlight Theater
You can never have enough fringe theater, especially in Eugene, where spontaneity, grotesquerie and a flair for the absurd are major components of our offbeat … Continue reading
Methane Emissions from Fossil Fuel Nearly 40 Percent Underestimated
The good news is curbing methane emitting industries can make a huge difference, according to researchers
Maybe cutting down on man-caused methane emissions can make a difference. Studying air trapped inside ice cores drilled in Greenland, a research team that includes … Continue reading
Bach Fest Names New Candidate for Artistic Director Post
Eric Jacobsen replaces Craig Hella Johnson, who withdrew from consideration
Conductor and cellist Eric Jacobsen, head of the popular New York chamber group The Knights, is the new third finalist for the artistic director position … Continue reading
‘American Hero’ Was Also Immigrant, New Citizens Hear at Naturalization Ceremony
After swearing in 29 citizens, retired federal magistrate says ousted Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is a model for standing up for freedom
For 29 people, Valentine’s Day 2020 will be one of the sweetest days ever. Twenty-nine applicants from 17 countries became American citizens Feb. 14. Seven … Continue reading
Lane County Board of Commissioners Denounce White Nationalism
Passes unanimously but Commissioner Jay Bozievich had some thoughts to share
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a resolution denouncing white nationalism. Lane County and Oregon have a history … Continue reading
The Year of the iPorn
Former pornographer living in Eugene says dirty films are going mobile
In pornography, size really does matter — though not the way you might think. Think small size, like an iPhone instead of a film studio. … Continue reading
Good as Hell
Self-love in the age of Lizzo
I love a good run: the rhythmic pounding of my sneakers tempering the shame of last night’s fast food feast; Lizzo in the headphones, cheering me … Continue reading