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Camilla Mortensen

Camilla Mortensen is the longtime local editor of Eugene Weekly, the area’s alternative newspaper. The paper, which has been in print since 1982 (originally as What’s Happening) continues to print more than 27,000 copies a week in addition to its popular email newsletters and website. Camilla has a masters degree in folklore and mythology from UCLA and a doctorate in comparative literature from the University of Oregon. She has been a reporter and editor at EW since 2007 and teaches journalism at the UO in the mornings before heading to the Weekly’s office. She also teaches newswriting at Lane Community College and advises The Torch student newspaper.

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Author: Camilla Mortensen

A (Suspish) Fish Story

The popularity of Eugene’s beloved graffiti artist is soaring. Maybe it’s time for the cops to lay off?

Visual Arts 3 years ago

The fish swim on concrete walls, train cars and utility boxes, so bright and fun they seem like something a city would pay for, not … Continue reading →

Protests and Action in Response to Abortion Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is inciting action across Lane County and the state

EW-ExtraNews 3 years ago
image of the Dobbs ruling

The constitutional right to an abortion in the U.S. that was guaranteed under Roe v. Wade no longer exists.  On June 24, the U.S. Supreme … Continue reading →

Uncap It, Uncork It

And start that slide into summer

Drink 3 years ago

Climate change and wildfires aside, the Willamette Valley is a glorious place for grapes, hops and clean water — and that translates into a symphony … Continue reading →

Small Town Cuisine

Creswell offers more than meets the eye just down the highway

Chow 3 years ago

Creswell tends to make headlines in Eugene when something goes wrong, but the recent tale of an escaped emu caught the attention of its local … Continue reading →

WTF Supreme Court

Leaked draft opinion shows conservative-leaning court moving to end federal abortion rights

BlogNews 3 years ago

Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that has federally safeguarded abortion rights for almost 50 years is in danger of being overturned, according to … Continue reading →

Brick by Brick

Eugene and Springfield unveil new city districts to attract young people looking for housing

Satire 3 years ago

Eugene has the Whit, full of funky businesses and beer, and the city has the Market District, home to Fifth Street Public Market. But Eugene … Continue reading →

Sally Sheklow: Dec. 8, 1950-Feb. 8, 2022

Longtime lesbian activist and Eugene Weekly columnist lived a life out loud

NewsObituary 3 years ago

Sally Sheklow was a writer and a storyteller, and no one could tell her story better than she could. And tell that story she did.  … Continue reading →

Beaches and Horses

Camping on Oregon's coast, equine style

Travel 4 years ago

As I galloped down the beach, the sounds of the wind and the waves and the hoofbeat of my horse swirled together with my laughter. … Continue reading →

WOW Hall Shooting Update

Witness says 12 shots were fired into the crowd

News 4 years ago

Following the chaos of the Jan. 14 mass shooting at the WOW Hall, Eugene Police Chief Skinner said no witnesses had come forward. However, a … Continue reading →

Tsunami Advisory for Oregon Coast

The advisory is a result of a volcanic eruption in Tonga

News 4 years ago

Oregon’s coast is under a tsunami advisory for the morning of Saturday, Jan. 15. The National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami advisory for the … Continue reading →

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Camilla Mortensen

Camilla Mortensen is the longtime local editor of Eugene Weekly, the area’s alternative newspaper. The paper, which has been in print since 1982 (originally as What’s Happening) continues to print more than 27,000 copies a week in addition to its popular email newsletters and website. Camilla has a masters degree in folklore and mythology from UCLA and a doctorate in comparative literature from the University of Oregon. She has been a reporter and editor at EW since 2007 and teaches journalism at the UO in the mornings before heading to the Weekly’s office. She also teaches newswriting at Lane Community College and advises The Torch student newspaper.

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