Online Extra Letters Feb. 16
KEEP LAFER ON 4J I am writing to urge you to vote for Gordon Lafer for his re-election to the Eugene 4J School Board, which … Continue reading
Day: February 16, 2023
My View as Vice-Chair
The Eugene 4J School Board and recent allegations of racism
By Gordon Lafer I was surprised to see Eugene Weekly’s most recent story on the Eugene School District 4J Board (“Signal Ignites 4J Board Meeting,” … Continue reading
Growing Pains Shows Sonic Growth
The local band returns to the WOW Hall with the release of the production-centered EP 'Thought I Heard Your Car'
It’s been three years since Growing Pains, a band local to both Portland and Eugene, released its first full length album Heaven Spots. Since then … Continue reading
Eugene Needs More Spaces For Art And Music
More power to all the DIY music venues and those that work to provide spaces for artists and their audiences. (“Rock ‘n’ Roll Ain’t Noise … Continue reading
We Love Short Shorts
Taking a look at this year’s Oscar-nominated short films
Let us now praise the short attention span — and, more specifically, those movies that not only cater to but celebrate our desire for a … Continue reading
No Time for Horsing Around
Despite obstacles, UO Equestrian team members have goals to strengthen their community and rise to the top
Inside the arena at the Oregon Horse Center, the air was bitter cold. However, the atmosphere was filled with excitement. Horses whinnied and snorted as … Continue reading
We Just Need More Fortune Cookies
Calling Doctor Fortune Cookie! Is there any Eugene doctor left willing to take another Medicare patient? Maybe docs need an incentive to increase their quota … Continue reading
Fresh Eyes
Ward 7 interim City Councilor Lyndsie Leech is a new figure in Eugene politics, and she wants to keep her seat in May
The Eugene City Council’s newest member, Lyndsie Leech, has the least amount of local political experience, but she says that may bring a much-needed fresh … Continue reading
But What About ‘Rock Around The Clock’?
In response to the recent cover story (“Rock ‘n’ Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution,” Feb. 9) asking whether or not rock ‘n’ roll is noise pollution: … Continue reading
Plea for Sound Help
A lack of sleep is health hazard near Zip-O-Laminators
By Ashanti Li I currently have six out of eight kids home very sick. At what point does it matter that their immune systems are … Continue reading