Eugene Is Too Fascinated By Shiny New Things
Is anyone in this town feeling embarrassed by the ostentatiousness of the spending and building projects put forth from the University of Oregon? I think … Continue reading
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Who Is Allowed To Play Music?
In Slant Jan. 26, you agreed with voices who called out The Shedd for cultural appropriation because Siri Vik covered music by Billie Holiday. So, … Continue reading
Slant
The Eugene City Council voted Jan. 31 to go ahead with the purchase of the EWEB building on the riverfront. Is the council finally going … Continue reading
Gas Stoves Have a Pollution Problem
The city of Eugene can help protect its residents
by Maisie Bailey For decades, the fossil fuel industry has worked tirelessly to ensure that we associate gas stoves with luxury and gourmet cooking, but … Continue reading
When Is A Tribute ‘Appropriation’?
Regarding Siri Vik’s performance of Billie Holiday’s music, can someone explain to me the defining limits of “cultural appropriation”? Who decides? Just wondering, because some … Continue reading
Stop The City’s Foot Dragging On Helping The Homeless
Bravo to Gov. Tina Kotek for declaring a housing and homeless state of emergency on her first day in office. I’m thrilled to watch local … Continue reading
The Shedd Has Long Supported Black Musicians
When the late, great and beloved Ray Charles gave his magnificent rendition of “America The Beautiful” on Oct. 28, 2001, in Game 2 of the … Continue reading
Don’t Hate Haters
Emma Scott Lavin’s Viewpoint in Local & Vocal (“Dear Hateful,” Jan. 26) seemed to be more about scolding (“how naughty you’ve been”) than about reaching … Continue reading
It’s Not Easy Being an Asylum Seeker
The Oregon Community Asylum Network has brought more than 30 refugees to Eugene
By Victoria Koch I got a text around 8 pm, two days before Christmas Eve from Maria,* the asylum seeker I sponsor. She told me … Continue reading
E-Bike With Care
Note to drivers: E-bikes can reach speeds well over speed limits posted for cars. They can blast up from behind you in bike lanes and … Continue reading