Don’t ‘Develop’ Golden Gardens
Preserve nature in the park
By Jere Rosemeyer My wife and I and our friends have been walking the trails around the Golden Gardens Park’s ponds for a number of … Continue reading
Guest Viewpoint
Author: Guest Viewpoint
Jail Doesn’t Stop Criminal Activity
An argument against the Lane County Jail Levy
“I can’t believe I’m actually hoping some of the kids on my caseload will land in jail. It’s the only way in our system they’ll ever … Continue reading
Heat Island or Oasis
Eugene’s options for the future
By Lee Gaillard We are lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest — but long-term rainfall trends are down. And Eugene’s summers are hotter, drier. … Continue reading
Student-Teacher Contact Time
New 4J high school schedule brings problems
By Elle Sabala As a 22-year teaching veteran in 4J and a mother of a current 4J student, I am writing to express my concerns … Continue reading
The Red Zone
Challenging the cultural attitudes and stereotypes that perpetuate sexual violence
By Sarah Blakely Imagine you have just turned 18. You’re invited by an upperclassman to your first college party. You don’t have any friends at … Continue reading
Rural Land in Urban Reserves
Act now to protect endangered oak woodlands
by Sharon Blick The Eugene City Council will be voting April 10 on a proposal that will decide which rural land will next be covered … Continue reading
Renter Protections
Homeless prevention is a top priority of every Eugenean
By Kevin C. Cronin Renter protections are consumer protections, and right now renters in Eugene are being squeezed until they fall into homelessness. On March … Continue reading
Public Health is for Everyone
A plea to fully fund public health modernization
By Bruce Tufts I was exercising in my basement, watching CNN, on Sept. 11, 2001, as two hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center. This … Continue reading
Plea for Sound Help
A lack of sleep is health hazard near Zip-O-Laminators
By Ashanti Li I currently have six out of eight kids home very sick. At what point does it matter that their immune systems are … Continue reading
Eugene’s Anti-Asian Problem
Structural racism and representation in this city
by Alicia Balfrey This city touts itself as a progressive-minded, inclusive community, but if you pay attention, this can show up as white, elitist, NIMBY … Continue reading