Sequins and Eggs
Primping and brunching with a queen
It’s 10 am Sunday and Cornel Hardiman throws on a playlist full of Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera and old-school Tina Turner. He’s reaching for … Continue reading
Elisha Young
Elisha Young bravely mans Eugene Weekly's front desk and writes book reviews and other features for the paper.
Author: Elisha Young
Pack Of Two
Animal companionship helps unhoused people find a life
Stop saying homeless people should not have dogs. For people experiencing homelessness, a dog can play a paramount role in their lives. Walking through the … Continue reading
RockMed All Night Long
After hours with White Bird at the Oregon Country Fair
When I think about a medical center, the picture that comes to mind is a bland, sterile environment adorned with subpar art. That is the … Continue reading
Rocking Medicine
White Bird raises money while saving the day
“This is a labor of love, but we continue to do it because it is something we really believe in,” Wren Arrington says about White … Continue reading
Visual Magic
Local authors and photographers take us on a photo exploration of the Oregon Country Fair
Oregon Country Fair is a magical event for me, one that treats all visitors to their own unique experiences, stories and souvenirs. It’s safe to … Continue reading
Saving the Pups
Lucky Paws looks to save animals in need
Each year, approximately 1.5 million animals are euthanized in U.S. shelters, according to the ASPCA. While that number may seem astronomically high, it is actually … Continue reading
It Takes a Library
Eugene writer Melissa Hart’s Better With Books offers literary guidance for kids and parents
As a parent, I question myself daily. There is no instruction manual. I find myself posing questions to my “village” of more-experienced parents quite often. … Continue reading
The Best Gift You Can Give
Experiences are everything
Growing up, the holidays were hard for my family. After the holiday break, I would always return to my Chicago private school — that I … Continue reading
Empowering Our Children
Our kids are tomorrow’s environmental stewards
One of the biggest paradoxes I have encountered as a parent is how to teach my little one about our failing Earth without scaring the … Continue reading