Let’s shine some light on Bach
Transparency is needed on the Oregon Bach Festival
Berwick Hall, the new home of the Oregon Bach Festival, is an elegant building — small, modern, light-filled, with a performance hall that can seat … Continue reading
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Taking a Knee
Even “rich white girls” get to express political opinions
By Amy Samson Sheldon High School is a world away from the streets of Ferguson, Cleveland, Baltimore or Tulsa. But when soccer players from South … Continue reading
It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
It was bad under Reagan, but this is much worse
My biggest fears from a presidential election gone horribly wrong are coming to pass. For me, the major issue for a president has always been … Continue reading
Unbranding Kesey Square
No one spent $1 million to call it Kesey Square
Let’s see, what should we call Kesey Square? Last week the Eugene City Council voted 4-3 to form a committee to explore other names for … Continue reading
Democracy and Education
Too Young to Test?
By Roscoe Caron and Laura Farrelly Kindergarten: It’s German for “children’s garden.” Kindergarten is traditionally based on playing, singing, story-time, creative activities and social interaction. … Continue reading
Seeking Truth
About Vietnam
By John Henry, Mike Kimball, Michael Peterson, Michael Carrigan, Guy Maynard and Carol Van Houten Beginning Sunday, Sept. 17, PBS will present a 10-episode, 18-hour … Continue reading
A River Runs Through Us
There's something magical about the McKenzie River
I like to float rivers. That’s a huge understatement. There is almost nothing that I would rather be doing than floating on a river. There … Continue reading
The Race is On!
Does Nike make horseshoes?
Everyone knows the difference between a horse race and a political race, right? In a horse race, the whole horse races! It’s been barely a … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Countries
A Teacher’s Reflection on Her Visit to Finland
“It’s all about attention. We all want to be heard.” That was my friend Tuuli Lehtisalo’s response to how to best serve students. It’s still … Continue reading
Trans* Locally and Across the U.S.
Trans*Ponder in today’s political climate
Oregonians are fond of saying, “If you don’t like the Oregon weather, wait five minutes,” describing the inconsistencies of the climate in the Pacific Northwest. … Continue reading