Affordable For Whom?
The Eugene City Council has approved what they call affordable housing on the riverfront. The Portland-based developer is building a 95-unit apartment complex with rents … Continue reading
Opinion: Page 49
Electric Station Lament
I am very disappointed to hear that an Old Spaghetti Factory (a chain restaurant) will be moving into the old Oregon Electric Station building. It’s … Continue reading
Alltucker For LCC Board
As a current Lane Community College board member, I believe that Kevin Alltucker would be a great addition to our board. His 20 years classroom … Continue reading
Slant: 4/20, Astrology, Return of the Swifts, Tax Day Penny Poll Results and more
Queue the “Eugene Weedly” jokes, it’s the week of 4/20. You know one thing you can thank cannabis for? Oregon’s shield law that protects journalists’ … Continue reading
Democracy, Taxes and Rights
Online extra letters for April 13
‘DEMOCRACY,’ TENNESSEE STYLE It is a dark day for our democracy when state legislatures expel members for speaking out against gun violence instead of focusing … Continue reading
Student-Teacher Contact Time
New 4J high school schedule brings problems
By Elle Sabala As a 22-year teaching veteran in 4J and a mother of a current 4J student, I am writing to express my concerns … Continue reading
A WNBA Team For All Of Oregon
As a proud Oregonian, I’m excited about the prospect of a WNBA franchise coming to our state. I want to give a big shout-out to … Continue reading
A Toxic Lack Of Information
It is a good thing that the state of Oregon regulates and inspects restaurants. I think that the public is entitled to know about all … Continue reading
The Red Zone
Challenging the cultural attitudes and stereotypes that perpetuate sexual violence
By Sarah Blakely Imagine you have just turned 18. You’re invited by an upperclassman to your first college party. You don’t have any friends at … Continue reading
Don’t Believe The Natural Gas Hype
I have seen a barrage of information coming out about energy security from our local gas company. Here is my experience. I was staying at … Continue reading