Does City Hall Need a Redesign?
As Eugene’s downtown continues to thrive, it’s easy to forget that only a couple years ago the urban core was widely regarded as lacking a … Continue reading
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.
Author: Camilla Mortensen
Former City Councilor Andrea Ortiz Remembered
In a 2007 interview about her Ward 7 Eugene City Council seat, Andrea Ortiz told EW that something she treasured about Eugene was this: “We … Continue reading
The Rise of the Woman = The Rise of the Nation
The Women’s March on Washington in Eugene and across the country
“Here I am at 79, I’m going to be an activist,” says Deanna Eisinger, a retired grade school teacher. “I think we need to ruffle … Continue reading
Goodbye Kitty
Piercy hands off the torch as mayor
Political leaders leave legacies — Eugene’s first woman mayor Ruth Bascom is remembered as the “bicycling mayor” after establishing bike and pedestrian paths around town during … Continue reading
Trump’s Election Inspires Women’s Marches in Cities From Washington D.C. to Eugene
The Electoral College confirmed Donald Trump’s election to the presidency of the United States Dec. 19, but many of the millions who voted against him … Continue reading
Weed Turns some Users Green in the Gills
“Weed is really amazing for a ton of people, but really dangerous for some,” Kristen Mort says. Her 18-year old son was hospitalized earlier this … Continue reading
Spite Trump, Save the Earth
Treehuggers and Climate Change The man who once tweeted, “The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make … Continue reading
Give Guide
Love Trumps Hate
As much as I would like to hold a sign saying “Not my president” as I’ve seen others do, I’ve been forced to recognize, kicking … Continue reading
Eugeneans Send Help to Standing Rock
Janie Coverdell traveled to Standing Rock from Eugene to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
Back in September, Janie Coverdell traveled to Standing Rock from Eugene to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Inspired by the activism she took part … Continue reading
Water for Life
When disaster strikes, Eugene needs a second source of water
A massive earthquake, a toxic chemical spill, a huge forest fire. If a disaster strikes the McKenzie River, it strikes Eugene’s sole source of drinking … Continue reading