Comics for All
Inclusive comics shop opens in downtown Eugene
The comic book market is changing, says Andrea Gilroy, owner and operator of Books with Pictures, which opened in early March in downtown Eugene. It’s … Continue reading
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Running Through Grief
Eugene’s Emily Halnon now holds fastest known time for Oregon portion of PCT after running it in her mother’s memory
Hiking any portion of the Pacific Crest Trail takes a large amount of willpower. But running it? That takes superhero levels of strength, which Emily … Continue reading
Day Tripper
Oregonians have gathered enough signatures to get a psilocybin therapy measure on the November ballot
Forget the stigma: Psychedelics aren’t just for the Merry Pranksters anymore. This fall, with the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act, Oregonians can vote to approve psilocybin … Continue reading
Art in the Courtyard
You have just one more chance to visit Art in the Vineyard this summer, courtyard style. The annual July event at Alton Baker Park, a … Continue reading
Joe, Honey and Rose Lowndes
A UO professor has a passion for political science and dogs, too
“She’s very sweet, maybe a little neurotic,” UO professor Joe Lowndes says. “Very focused.” He’s referring to his dog, Honey, who is a nine-and-a-half year … Continue reading
SlimeShine Shines Again
2019 SLUG queen holds onto her crown and title for another year
With the second Friday of August come and gone, the 2020 SLUG queen has officially been announced — and she just so happens to be … Continue reading
Dr. Dolittle
Eugene bar owner has an extended family
Emily Chappell, co-owner of Old Nick’s Pub, is otherwise known by her friends as “Dr. Dolittle.” That’s because she has a horse, three cats, a … Continue reading
Healing Those Who Heal
A doctor and his dog brave COVID-19 together
At Mckenzie Willamette Medical Center, Dr. Mark Brauner works strange hours — and he’s virtually always on call. When COVID-19 began ramping up in March, … Continue reading
Mike and Max
Even university presidents can dream of getting to know man’s best friend
When he was a boy growing up in New York, Mike Schill wanted a dog. His parents said, “No.” Flash forward a few decades, and … Continue reading
The Strength Within
A famous local blind horse can do more than most sighted horses
Endo the Blind meanders over to the fence on the far side of his indoor arena in Springfield. The horse doesn’t have any eyes, but … Continue reading