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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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4J Announces Its Interim Superintendent 

Former Bethel superintendent Colt Gill will replace Andy Dey as 4J searches for a leader

EW-Extra 1 year ago

Eugene School District 4J announced it has selected former Bethel superintendent Colt Gill as its interim superintendent. Gill left Bethel to serve as Oregon’s deputy … Continue reading →

Eugene Schools Chief Faces New Allegation: He Kissed a Teacher Without Her Consent

The incident took place soon after the school board reprimanded Andy Dey for other misconduct

EW-Extra 2 years ago

Embattled Eugene 4J School District chief Andy Dey — already on the brink of losing his job over a finding of misconduct — now faces … Continue reading →

Should He Stay or Should He Go Now?

A deadline looms for the Eugene 4J school board and its decision on whether to keep Superintendent Andy Dey.

News 2 years ago

The Eugene School District 4J board may be looking at a hefty price tag if they move to get rid of embattled Superintendent Andy Dey.  … Continue reading →

The Art of Mexican Horsemanship

From charrería to roping off a mule, the local Latino community showcases its heritage

Culture 2 years ago

The pageantry was centered in the arena — the dancing horses, the rope tricks, the bull riding — a brass band, complete with a tuba, played … Continue reading →

Crossword Answers

We printed the crossword, but not the answers!

EW-Extra 2 years ago

The good news: Not only did we print a paper for the second week in a row, but for the second week in a row … Continue reading →

4J Superintendent Investigation Continues

Superintendent Andy Dey’s future at 4J remains unclear in the face of allegations he retaliated against a teacher

News 2 years ago

Andy Dey won the top job at the Eugene School District 4J less than two years ago with a reputation as a heavy-handed administrator. The … Continue reading →

Here’s Your Damn Paper

And happy Valentine’s Day — we’re feeling the love

News 2 years ago

It was a sick feeling, before Christmas, when the staff here at Eugene Weekly realized this paper had been the victim of embezzlement. It was … Continue reading →

4J Superintendent Investigated

Andy Dey faces allegations of discrimination, misconduct 

EW-ExtraNews 2 years ago

Eugene School District 4J Superintendent Andy Dey is facing an investigation into allegations of discrimination and retaliation against a school employee, according to sources familiar … Continue reading →

T-Shirt Fundraiser for EW!

Caffé Pacori hosts T-shirt fundraiser to #SaveEugeneWeekly, pre-order T-shirts for $24 now

EW-Extra 2 years ago

You can help save Eugene Weekly and wear a cool T-shirt to do it! The folks at Caffé Pacori — home to delicious coffee and … Continue reading →

Strike Averted

Two days before a planned strike, the UO's graduate employee union announces a tentative contract has been reached

EW-Extra 2 years ago

The University of Oregon’s graduate employee union announced Monday Jan. 15, two days before a strike was set to begin, that they have reached a … 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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