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Meerah Powell

Meerah Powell is a multimedia journalist and alumna from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. She’s done visual, audio and written work with Eugene Weekly, Daily Emerald and other publications/organizations. She was a staff writer and web editor and the producer of EW’s What’s Happening podcast and is now breaking news for Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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Timber Sale Troubles Local Environmentalists

Local organizations oppose timber project near Cottage Grove that will cut down old growth and harm wildlife

News 7 years ago

Last year, the U.S. Forest Service auctioned off timber outside Cottage Grove. Local organizations concerned about protecting both old-growth trees and animal habitats within them … Continue reading →

Do you want to play a game?

Truth or Dare is the epitome of a lowbrow, but entertaining, scary movie

Film 7 years ago

I’m a huge fan of horror movies, and I think the biggest contributor to that fact is that they don’t really scare me. Some of … Continue reading →

Underneath the Oily Surface

Community members and professionals share details of the McKenzie River spill

News 7 years ago

To his knowledge, river guide Aaron Helfrich was the first person to find and report the oil spill in the McKenzie River from Springfield paper … Continue reading →

The Eugene Community Prepares for Potential Harassment

Reports of 'Punish a Muslim Day' circulate locally

BlogNews 7 years ago

The FBI contacted the Eugene Islamic Center the morning of Monday, April 2, to alert the community about “Punish a Muslim Day” slated for today, … Continue reading →

Cultural Phenomenon

Black Panther shakes up representation

Film 7 years ago

It seems like people either love superhero movies or hate them. People either spend hours talking about the lore, what’s canonical or not and the … Continue reading →

Pas de Deux

Pink Martini and Eugene Ballet will share the Hult Center stage in a collaborative performance

DanceMusic 7 years ago

If you’re from this area, it’s probably not too far fetched of an assumption that you have witnessed a performance by the Eugene Ballet Company … Continue reading →

Swiping While Black

The woes of online dating as a person of color

Culture 7 years ago

I’m a shy dater, and a picky one. At least those are the excuses I like to wield for my lack of romantic history — … Continue reading →

Soft Sounds

Former Eugene musician Michelle Zauner returns to town with her project Japanese Breakfast

Music 8 years ago

Michelle Zauner, who writes music under the moniker Japanese Breakfast, was born in Seoul, Korea, but grew up right here in Eugene. “I feel like … Continue reading →

The Mother of All Movies

Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! is a grotesque, intellectual thrill ride not meant for the faint of heart

Film 8 years ago

It’s been a while since a major studio movie has been as divisive as Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! There is no spectrum of audience appreciation for … Continue reading →

Sister Act

Three Cottage Grove sisters charm their way into the local theater spotlight

Theater 8 years ago

words and photos By Meerah Powell When young actors and actresses think of where to kickstart their careers, what often comes to mind is locations … Continue reading →

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Meerah Powell

Meerah Powell is a multimedia journalist and alumna from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. She’s done visual, audio and written work with Eugene Weekly, Daily Emerald and other publications/organizations. She was a staff writer and web editor and the producer of EW’s What’s Happening podcast and is now breaking news for Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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