Pinball Wizards
Lane County arcade roundup
Why go to a bar and get bored on your night off, when you could go to an arcade? From nostalgic classics to new modern … Continue reading
Samantha Sobel
Author: Samantha Sobel
Smells like Strike Season
UO’s student and faculty unions take a stand on possible spring strikes
On March 11, the faculty union at the University of Oregon, United Academics, will vote on a strike authorization arguing that faculty compensation is not … Continue reading
A Bibliophile’s Dream
Stock up on cheap reads at Springfield Library’s annual book sale
The Springfield Library’s annual book sale offers thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and collectible items at a reduced cost every year. This community event attracts … Continue reading
‘The Unknowing’ Questions Society’s Lack of Empathy
Ethan Guillen debuts his first full-length contemporary dance March 8
Ethan Guillen has spent his career working as an HIV activist to broaden access to equitable HIV medicine and other prescriptions for those in need. … Continue reading
Painting Takes Patience
A newbie’s guide to interior paint
When it comes to painting, even professionals struggle with drips, splatters and spills. Between the preparation, choosing the right paint and making sure every coat … Continue reading
RAVEN Takes Flight
RAVEN becomes a community source for homeless services in response to the closure of White Bird’s Front Rooms program
RAVEN is a new resource for the unhoused providing services and distributing food and clothes, seeking to fill a gap after White Bird Clinic’s Front … Continue reading
‘We will Resist’
Sen. Jeff Merkley discusses Trump's threat to Democracy at Lane County town hall
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley addressed concerns about the power and accountability in the White House during President Donald Trump’s term at a recent Lane County … Continue reading
Cuffing Around to Find Out
As temperatures drop, romance fills the air
“Cuffing season,” a term first documented by Urban Dictionary in 2011, refers to a psychological phenomenon where people are more inclined to search for romantic … Continue reading
Even Fairies Love Chocolate
Wilkins Coffee and Unseelie Chocolates hosts fantasy art gallery and unveils new chocolate bars Feb. 7
Wilkins Coffee and Unseelie Chocolates is a new downtown chocolate shop that officially opened its doors last November. As a part of the “goblin community,” … Continue reading
Sharing is Community
Neighborhood Anarchist Collective’s Solidarity Share Fair provides services and resources Jan. 25
The Neighborhood Anarchist Collective aims to discredit misinformation on anarchy through projects that support the community’s needs, in the belief that empowered communities collectively shape … Continue reading