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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.
Hannah Hart’s “career on the internet” started in March 2011 when she made a silly video and posted it on YouTube to cheer up a … Continue reading
There is a tendency in Hollywood to profit from Black suffering — think 12 Years a Slave, The Help, Django Unchained. These films are prevalent, … Continue reading
Normally, Pride festivals take place in the downtown sector of big cities, or at least nearby — take Portland Pride along the waterfront or Seattle … Continue reading
British-American musician Nellie McKay tends to find the inspiration for her musical projects and performances in other people, and most of her subjects, although not … Continue reading
I was born in 1995. I was 6 when the Twin Towers fell, and only 10 when Hurricane Katrina hit. This last presidential election was … Continue reading
On May 30, Lincoln County passed ballot measure 21-177, a measure banning the aerial spraying of pesticides, making it the first county in the nation … Continue reading
For some musicians, performing is just stepping onto a stage, singing into a mic, playing a guitar, hitting a few drums — or whatever else … Continue reading
Singer-guitarist Kait Eldridge is the epitome of a dedicated bandleader. She’s prevailed through various line-up changes and relocations across the country, all while remaining the … Continue reading
Sometimes a bad crowd can ruin a live performance. Luckily, Whitney is too talented of a band to let that happen. The Chicago-based indie-rock group … Continue reading
Walking along Broadway downtown on a Saturday night, you see a black man approaching from the opposite direction. You feel nervous — a split second … Continue reading