Branching Out
Northwest Youth Corps is developing the next generation of leaders
In Spencer Butte Park, the “Blue Crew” lays down their blue hard hats for their mid-morning break. A group of eight youth, ranging from 15 … Continue reading
Grace Mangali
Author: Grace Mangali
Body Beauty
Eugene boudoir photographers are creating experiences, along with photos, to last a lifetime
In Kelly Sibert’s Ember Bliss Boudoir studio is an eclectic collection of thrifted props. A combination of dark and moody furniture with a billowing white … Continue reading
A Woman of Faith Providing Breakfast for All
In efforts to provide food to the homeless, many roads lead back to Lisa Levsen and Washington Jefferson Park
Lisa Levsen stands behind a folding table, with “Levsen” written in Sharpie across the side, piled high with breakfast foods. She scoops scrambled eggs onto … Continue reading
Grind on ’Em
UO Theatre Celebrates queerness through pantomime theater
Everyone knows the story of Cinderella. But not everyone knows Grindrella, Cinderella’s sexed-up, queer pantomime step-sibling. And no one knows it better than the students … Continue reading
Look for the Red Wigs
The Eugene Helens are hosting a Roper Romp through Eugene this Friday
Jenette Kime brought theHelen Roper Romp to Eugene last June. She found out about the Helens when she saw pictures from Portland’s Roper Romp — … Continue reading
The Muse Collective is making inclusivity sexy with regular burlesque performances
In Sparrow and Serpent, Phaerie Dear, with their icy blue hair, sits at a table, dousing themself with glitter. They come out of the costume … Continue reading
Family of Fishers
The family business of Brandywine Fisheries provides high-quality seafood around Oregon
A rainbow of scales sits out on an ice-covered table. The rich pink of freshly caught salmon is hard to replicate, and a true fish … Continue reading
Suffering with a Great View
Seventeen-year-old Kate Gran and her dad bond most closely on top of a mountain
Kate Gran noticed three weeks blocked off of the calendar in her father Eric’s office. “Ama Dablam,” it read. Ama Dablam is a 22,349-foot peak … Continue reading
Students Covering Dangerous Protests
Journalists are being targeted across the country; student journalists in Eugene are learning how to be safe
Saj Sundaram suits up for political protests with his Doc Martens, black jeans, a black long sleeve shirt and a gas mask he bought on … Continue reading
Cannabis Drinks of the Future
The growing sober-curious movement is contributing to the popularity of cannabis drinks
Since becoming the third state to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2014, many local adults started practicing “Oregon sobriety.” Derived from “Cali sober,” the practice includes … Continue reading