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Camilla Mortensen is the editor-in-chief of Eugene Weekly. She has a doctorate in comparative literature, a masters degree in folklore and a passion for journalism. She teaches writing and news writing at Lane Community College. She also has two horses, one of which she competes in three day eventing, a cat, and an assortment of dogs.
The media’s been full of breathless reports about cougars lately. Cougar shot and killed in Springfield; woman telepathically communicates with a cougar in her living room; … Continue reading
When politicians visit Eugene Weekly’s offices for endorsement interviews, I have been known to judge them on how they interact with my dogs, who snuggle … Continue reading
On July 12, the family of a 49-year-old Army National Guard veteran killed by Eugene police is holding a press conference to again call attention … Continue reading
President Donald Trump says he’s reversed course on separating families at the border, but according to the Associated Press, the “Trump administration is still dealing … Continue reading
On Saturday, June 30, at 11 am, families across the country will “rally to raise awareness and oppose the inhumane separation of children from their … Continue reading
According to a press release from Oregon’s Sen. Jeff Merkley, the congressman who drew attention to the plight of immigrant children separated from their parents … Continue reading
Slow news is coming to the University of Oregon June 24-26. Inspired by slow food, slow news or slow journalism takes “time to do things … Continue reading
Back in 1982 Miguel McKelvey’s mother, Lucia McKelvey, and a group of friends founded What’s Happening, the newspaper that would go on to become Eugene … Continue reading
Eugene’s Hilton Hotel has been sold, and it will undergo an extensive remodel to become Graduate Eugene, according to a giddy press release from AJ … Continue reading
Feeling droopy and sneezy again? It’s the grass seen pollen got you down. A quick, unscientific survey of local pollen counts shows that there’s lot … Continue reading