The Search for Menudo
Finding family and home in the hunt for a Mexican dish
One of the fondest memories I have of my late aunt is when she taught me how to make menudo. I can still remember holding … Continue reading
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ICE Agreement with Springfield Melts Away
City Council cancels contract to house detainees in municipal jail
Cheering and clapping exploded inside Springfield’s City Hall the evening of Monday, June 25. It was applause because, after more than 90 minutes of emotional … Continue reading
Emeralds Media Day
Eugene Ems ready to play ball with new coach and young roster
Summer is nearly here and that means the Eugene Emeralds are about to throw out the first pitch of their 2018 season. Last year, Jesus … Continue reading
Gather ’Round for Music in Eugene
Summertime in Eugene features different musical options
Everything I know in life is thanks to The Simpsons. Homer taught me that when you get a job, summer vacations become a thing of … Continue reading
Disobey and punish
Disobedience plays with power within a love story
Ronit (Rachel Weisz) works in a hip studio, photographing old men with Jesus tattoos in New York City when she finds out her father, a … Continue reading
Tap into Anvil
‘Real life’ Spinal Tap hits Old Nick’s Pub
Anvil has become a synonym for persistence. Many music fans probably know the band from Anvil: The Story of Anvil, released in 2008. In addition … Continue reading
A Dip in the Deadpool, Again
Deadpool 2 returns for almost two hours of one-liners and gore
Comic book movies have us surrounded and resisting is futile. Hell, even our president thinks he’s somewhat of a superhero. So naturally, that opens the … Continue reading
A Change is Gonna Come
Primary election delivers new blood in Lane County and Oregon
Roaring Rapids might seem a weird place for the Democratic Party of Lane County to host an election watch party. When results came in, however, … Continue reading
Take a Shot of Running With Your Wine
Races in Eugene and Oregon feature wine to inspire runners
When you think of going on a wine run, the last thing you might consider doing is throwing on your sneakers. But some races in … Continue reading
Lane County Commissioner Races See Large Contributions
Special interests, timber, development and labor send big checks to candidates
Money in elections isn’t a new phenomenon, especially in Eugene. When current Councilor Emily Semple faced Joshua Skov in 2016, the two broke a record … Continue reading