Oops! What Happened to My Garden?
Others have made gardening mistakes so you don’t have to
Making mistakes is an essential part of life — it’s the best way to learn, but it’s not exactly fun. Especially if it causes ruin … Continue reading
Amelia Winkelman
Author: Amelia Winkelman
A Whole Lotta Nunsense
The enchanting Pegasus Playhouse cast performs as nuns with a dream through April 13.
This amusing production of Nunsense pokes fun at Catholicism while romping in unexpected directions. The Pegasus Playhouse show features a dedicated cast playing six nuns … Continue reading
Reproductive Rights Now
What to know about the current state of reproductive rights in Oregon
With changing federal administration, the future of reproductive health care is uncertain, even in Oregon, a state that protects access to abortion, birth control and … Continue reading
‘No Pain, No Gain is a Terrible Thing to Live By’
Getting stronger and being aware of how your body moves will help prevent sports injuries
To put it simply, injuries suck. It’s miserable to injure yourself doing something you love, and it’s infuriating to do it while exercising simply to … Continue reading
Giving the Gift of Artistic Experience
The best gifts can’t be wrapped, so sign someone you love up for an art class this holiday season
Crafty family members whose favorite gifts are handmade and from the heart, and creative friends who prefer experiences over items will appreciate the gift that … Continue reading
Planning the Transfer
Transfering from a community college to a four-year university like the UO is a common choice in Lane County
Starting and ending college at a four-year university is the right choice for some college students, but not for all, and that’s OK. Student higher … Continue reading
Old-Growth Forests and Oregon’s Healthy Ecosystems
The National Old-Growth Amendment seeks to address the diminishing numbers of old-growth ecosystems
Oregon’s forests were once full of old-growth, but today, less than 10 percent of old-growth trees still stand, environmental advocacy group Oregon Wild estimates. Despite … Continue reading
Fiction Communicating Science
Local author addresses climate change in telling the mysterious story of a recently widowed woman navigating issues of responsibility and denial
In a field like science that favors men and traditional learning techniques, author and scientist M Jackson challenges these standards. “I’m really, really passionate about … Continue reading
Agile Paws
Dog agility may be the cutest sport ever
A tricolor white, black and umber Shetland sheepdog sits eagerly before an agility course, looking intently at her handler, waiting for a cue. Not even … Continue reading
Early for Political Campaign Signs
Republican candidate for Oregon’s 4th congressional district has campaign signs up in Eugene more than a month before legally allowed
Rep. Val Hoyle faces Republican candidate Monique DeSpain in November for Oregon’s 4th congressional district seat. Hoyle has served the district since 2023, after defeating … Continue reading