Do Yourself a Fava
(See what we did there?)
Here’s why you should consider growing fava beans: They are protein-rich and tasty, and you are likely to eat more fava beans if you grow … Continue reading
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It’s the Great Halloween Post, Charlie Brown!
Find your plans for the long Halloween
I’ve always felt that the day after Halloween should be a national holiday. Not because of Día de los Muertos or All Saints Day but … Continue reading
Hey Ya! Big Boi’s Son Commits to UO
Oregon Ducks recruits son of hip-hop legend
The Oregon Ducks will most likely have a celebrity cheering from the sidelines for the next four years — and no, not Mr. Shoedog Millionaire. … Continue reading
The Beautiful Fight
A tribute to Ajarn Mike Walrath of Eugene’s Bigfoot Gym
Muay thai — also known as “Thai boxing” — is the national sport of Thailand. This discipline is commonly referred to as the “art of eight … Continue reading
Haiku Death Match
Poetry gone wild at Tsunami Books
Ladies and jellyspoons … it’s the moment you have been waiting for! Eugene’s first (as far as we know anyway) hand-to-hand haiku death match. There … Continue reading
Shake Your Tailgate
Mike Hogan, wearing his barbecue apron and a glass of wine in hand, tells me that Stanford football fans don’t actually like good wine. That’s … Continue reading
A Blitz of Reality
Life in the press box is glitzy but fosters a businesslike approach to football
I don’t know why I like watching football. Unlike professional wrestling, I didn’t grow up watching the sport. I never played it in high school … Continue reading
Taylor Swift Sends Lane County Voter Registration Soaring
Singer's Instagram post had an effect in Lane County
On Sunday, Oct. 7, singer Taylor Swift told her 112 million followers on Instagram that she was endorsing two Democratic candidates in midterm elections in … Continue reading
The New York Times Reports from Fair
The Gray Lady's feelings are … mixed
If you attended the Oregon County Fair this past summer, there’s a chance you were in the vicinity of The New York Times reporter Lauren Angalis … Continue reading
Magic Men Live hits Eugene
In this week’s episode of Eugene Weekly’s What’s Happening podcast, host Meerah Powell chats with EW intern Amber Cecil about her experience seeing the Magic Men Live, all-male revue, show at McDonald Theatre. Amber will be producing a story on the show in the near future.