Slant
• We are saddened by word that Sister Janice Jackson, a longtime Eugenean, died Jan. 13 in Lake Oswego; she was 86. Sister Janice was … Continue reading
Year: 2020
Altared States
VLT scores a hit with Lewis Black’s Reagan-era romantic comedy One Slight Hitch
No doubt comedian Lewis Black is brilliant, but I’d hardly call him subtle. His standup traffics in apoplectic anger, escalating from a reasonable assessment — … Continue reading
Read The PATRIOT Act
I was deeply disturbed by President Donald Trump ordering the assassination of a foreign leader without first consulting with congressional leaders, as required by law, … Continue reading
Old & Young Masters
Get inspired by everyone from Nat King Cole to Shakespeare to Harry Potter
John Pizzarelli loves the old masters. The popular singer/guitarist’s recent albums have offered remakes of or tributes to storied performers and songwriters from Frank Sinatra … Continue reading
Coburg Road Sushi
Sushi Ya owners bring their good thing to the Oakway Mall
True confession: I have eaten way too many salmon bento boxes. But any fan of Sushi Ya can tell you: That place is great! Fresh, … Continue reading
Capitol City Burgers
Bo & Vine Expands to Eugene
On a recent Saturday at the Corvallis location of Bo & Vine Burger Bar two boys, I reckon roughly six years of age, dug in … Continue reading
A Poem
We stand isolated before the darkening eye of the needle of extinction. It is uncertain whether we shall pass through. But… It is our choice. … Continue reading
Full Statement from Lane County on Aid and Assist
We appreciate your follow-up to “A Broken System” and have provided answers to your questions below. It’s clear that you are both personally and professionally … Continue reading
Where There’s Smoke
Lisa Arkin, executive director of Beyond Toxics, recently penned a letter in The Register-Guard discussing the dirty air we’ve all been breathing. Arkin cited some … Continue reading
Queen & Country
Wynonna Judd makes a big noise at McDonald Theatre
Country singer Wynonna Judd returned in 2019 with a chilling a capella rendition of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” as well as “The Child,” a sparse, … Continue reading