The ‘Future President’ Comes to Eugene
Judah Friedlander tells Eugene Weekly that if the U.S. makes the right decision, he’s our future president. Known for his roles in Wet Hot American … Continue reading
Henry Houston
Henry Houston is a Eugene Weekly staff writer covering news, arts, sports and more. Find him at twitter.com/hwhouston1.
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‘King of Dong Style’
Eugene’s professional wrestling promotion POW! kicks off at the UO
Professional wrestling is making a comeback. Sure, it’s not at the levels when “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson … Continue reading
A League of Legends
Now one year old, NCU’s esports team is attracting students to the university
Inside the heart of Northwest Christian University’s Burke-Griffeth Resident Hall is the school’s esports venue. NCU students intensely focus on their computers and, if it … Continue reading
That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker shows a familiar world, but don’t take political lessons from a nihilist
It’s a mess out there, Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) tells his social worker at the start of Joker. She agrees, saying there’s a lot of … Continue reading
Winning Hearts and Headers
Oregon’s local soccer players remember impact of community and want to inspire the next generation
It’s a non-conference game for the University of Oregon women’s soccer team (4-3-4), but that doesn’t matter for the fans. The first home game of … Continue reading
Gravy Train
Trap rapper Yung Gravy talks MILFs, advertising on PornHub and partying in Eugene
Yung Gravy, 23, is on the tour bus leaving Canada when he gets on the phone with Eugene Weekly. It’s late morning, and he’s still … Continue reading
Scoot, Scoot
City of Eugene starts process to get e-scooters in town to curb carbon emissions
From being thrown underwater to traveling short distances, e-scooters have been popular in Portland since the city brought them in. Now Eugene is in the … Continue reading
We Tried the New Voodoo Doughnut Cannolos
Inspired by the Sicilian cannoli, Voodoo's Cannolo brings its patented sweetness to the table
Voodoo Doughnut is the one place that isn’t afraid to put research and development into innovating food — even when for many customers the menu-favorite … Continue reading
Joe Manis
As long as jazz has existed, musicians have taken songs from the radio and played it in their own styles says saxophonist Joe Manis. Manis … Continue reading
SEIU, Universities Avoid Strike
A contract between university management and 4,500 workers will avoid strike on Monday
Although classified staff at the University of Oregon were ready to strike Monday, Sept. 30, as classes began, SEIU won’t walk out after a Saturday … Continue reading