Lamentable Response
The UO loses a teachable moment
It is difficult not to lament the fate of the University of Oregon in light of the inept administrative response to what should have been … Continue reading
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Two New Year’s Resolutions
On humor and intelligence
I’ve taught interpersonal communication to college students for 20 years and I thought Gayle Landt’s viewpoint, “Difficult Conversations” [EW 12/8] gave excellent advice. But part … Continue reading
Slant – 2016-12-29
• Resolution for 2017: Slant will not be “fair and balanced,” whatever Fox News means by that. • EW’s “Give Guide” issue was especially popular … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor – 2016-12-22
‘TIS THE SEASON Let’s take a diversion of comments on Trump, Eugene City Council, pot, election results, healthcare, housing, etc., and declare a “Merry Christmas, Best … Continue reading
On the Frontlines of the Unhoused
Eugene Needs More rest Stops
There is an old story about a village that dedicated itself to pulling children out of a river, until one day one of their members … Continue reading
Politics and Sausage-Making
Commissioner Pete Sorenson ignores Democrats: Why?
Dear reader, I’ve missed you. We each made our own decisions prior to Election Day regarding what we might do based on the outcome. I … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor – 2016-12-15
SPREADING KINDNESS It’s easier to share with Lane County neighbors in need of food thanks to Capella Market’s new cashier station signage. Cappella staffers Reisa … Continue reading
City Hall
'Rosie Scenario' Weighs in on City Hall, EWEB and Downtown
So, I asked my friend Rosie Scenario: I know you just sold your prediction business for a big loss after the last election, but what … Continue reading
Democracy and Education
The War on Local Control of Schools Continues
Local democratic control over education has been under assault for three decades. Sometimes this takes the form of federal mandates to use “Common Core” curriculum … Continue reading
Slant 2016-12-22
• “Community” and “neighborhood” have been the key words through the ice storm still bedeviling some of us. We were impressed by the Holiday Inn … Continue reading