Rethinking Our Schools
Educating Global Citizens
As humanity becomes globalized in its economy and information sharing, and as the number of media messages bombarding our brains grows each year, it becomes … Continue reading
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Identity, Politics and Distrust
Journalist George Packer examines democracy, education and the transformation of America
In 2012, journalist George Packer published The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, in which he documents the stories of Americans in various … Continue reading
Eugene Man Sues Intel
Computer buyer seeks class-action status in suit over Meltdown and Spectre flaws
When Eugene’s Wyatt Mann bought a $2,000 Lenovo computer from Best Buy in early December, he didn’t expect its Intel chip to open the door … Continue reading
Todd Albi
“When the hurricane hit, I wanted to do something,” says Todd Albi, proprietor of SilverFire Disaster and Recreation Stoves in Eugene. “FEMA was sending generators … Continue reading
UO Planning to Expand Toward River
Controversy dogs the early stages of the permitting process for the North Campus project
A debate is growing around the future of the riverfront near the University of Oregon campus: Keep the land as is, develop it as an … Continue reading
Lane County Area Spray Information
Chemical sprays in Eugene and out to the coast
• Bauman Tree Farm, 541-746-8990, plans to manually spray Velpar L, Vista, Atrazine 4L, Oust XP, Alligare 90 (non-ionic surfactant) and/or AD-Wet 90 CA on … Continue reading
Swastikas & Anti-Immigration Slogans Painted in Eugene
Toys R Us and the University of Oregon are targets of racist graffiti
Two reports of swastikas on the Toys “R” Us building on Valley River Drive in Eugene were made to the Human Rights and Neighborhood Commission … Continue reading
Vote ‘Yes’ on 101
Hundreds of community organizations support Measure 101
We’ve all seen the signs on lawns around town asking for a “yes” vote on Measure 101, but just what that measure is can be … Continue reading
Biz Beat
Tsunami Books, cohousing, good Chinese food and other local business tidbits
• Scott Landfield at Tsunami Books says that the longtime bookstore and performance venue has until Jan. 15 to have $302,000 ready to go into … Continue reading
Auditor Counter-Proposal
Citizens for Sensible Oversight is bringing another performance auditor proposal to the table
A ballot measure aimed at creating an independent city auditor for Eugene now has competition. A new group announced Jan. 8 that it is petitioning … Continue reading