We’re Staying Home To Save Money
In Slant 8/11, EW writes, “Eugene’s live music scene is active, but we wonder where everyone is?” Perhaps the problem is with the huge surcharge … Continue reading
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Proud To Be Part Of Pride
I admit it: I am a senior and I am a recluse. The older I get I find most of what I hear is poppycock … Continue reading
Remember The Man In The Green Fedora?
Regarding your Slant column of 8/18: The University of Oregon and Eugene need a university president “who has a passion for the arts and humanities.” … Continue reading
How To Fix Congress
Hey, Supreme Court: If a woman is forced to carry a baby to term, her impregnator should be forced to have a vasectomy. If he’s … Continue reading
Grapes Can Be Toxic To Dogs
As grape season arrives, grape vines covered in grapes are seen all around town, and this poses a hazard to dogs. While most people know … Continue reading
Vote No on the Recall
Effort against City Councilor Claire Syrett seeks to intimidate
The effort to recall City Councilor Claire Syrett is misleading, costly and anti-democratic. I strongly urge you to vote “no.” Councilor Syrett has served with … Continue reading
What Our Readers Think About the Claire Syrett Recall
Most people who wrote to EW are strongly opposed to the recall
Editor’s note: We received so many letters about the proposed recall of Ward 7 City Councilor Clair Syrett — most strongly opposed to removing the … Continue reading
Slant
Former UO President Michael Schill stayed in Eugene for seven years, a longer tenure than most university presidents these days. We wish him well in … Continue reading
Make The Temp Bike Lane Permanent
Eugene did a great job preparing for the influx of national and international visitors to Track Town USA. I particularly enjoyed the temporary two-way bike … Continue reading
Healing History’s Wounds
The Black Cultural Festival is evidence of the communal growth and beauty Eugene desires to achieve
By Irene Rasheed You may not have heard of the Black Cultural Festival. It’s a festival unique to the Pacific Northwest. Now in its second … Continue reading