The Mam of Oregon
An essay on the new nomads of American society
How many newcomers need to come to our country intending to stay before we see them as future citizens rather than “immigrants?” Though they come … Continue reading
Melvin Bravo
Author: Melvin Bravo
Redefining Housing
As the housing market evolves in Oregon, some groups are changing the way we accommodate our financial future
Living in a “cooperative”? I never gave the idea much thought, and I sure didn’t think I’d join a co-op housing community. To me, a … Continue reading
Oregon Sets a New Bar
Oregon offers an alternative method to becoming an attorney outside the regulated bar exam
The Oregon State Bar regulates the legal profession in this state, and law students in Oregon, as in most U.S. states, must pass the state … Continue reading
“Es Lo Que Hay,”
Musician and storyteller Leonel Soto brings his roots from Mexico to the Pacific Northwest
This Friday night at the Maude Kerns Art Center, Leonel Soto, a musician from Sinaloa, Mexico, will be playing a one-night show. The March 8 … Continue reading
Fuse Your Taste Buds
Taco Mogo brings a revitalizing experience of ingredients to downtown Eugene
Imagine binding a taste of two cultures that are 7,000 miles apart, each with a distinct culinary background and palate — a sapid combination that … Continue reading
One Book At A Time
The McKenzie River community slowly recovers
In 2020 residents of Blue River, a small unincorporated community along the McKenzie River, had to evacuate the area due to a wildfire. The Holiday … Continue reading
From Agrotourism to Microbrewery
A small family farm in Junction City faces challenges in its goal to brew hard seltzer
The Hentze Family Farm has been cultivating produce in Junction City for more than 120 years, bringing generations of farmers and land management practices to … Continue reading