Urban Delight
A New York architect sees Eugene with fresh eyes
Writing sometime around the year 30 B.C., the Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio — Vitruvius, to his friends — laid out, in his foundational work … Continue reading
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A Word of Warning
Beware the shining geranium
A small but perniciously invasive plant is headed to a yard near you. And trust me, this is not a plant you want in your own … Continue reading
Where Are the Girl Scout Cookies?
Girl Scout cookies are available for only about six to eight weeks out of the year (aka cookie season). The Girl Scout Council says this … Continue reading
Swiping While Black
In this week’s episode of What’s Happening, host Meerah Powell talks about a story she wrote about online dating as a black woman in Oregon. She chats with a close friend about her experiences online dating on platforms like OKCupid and Tinder and with a non-binary trans person about their experiences online dating on the app Grindr. She also talks with her co-worker, Kelly Kenoyer, about an experiment the two conducted for the story where both Kenoyer, a white woman, and Powell, a black woman, made online dating profiles to see what kind of response they would receive. Make sure to grab a print issue of Eugene Weekly in its little red boxes every Thursday or check us out online at www.eugeneweekly.com.
Music in this episode:
– “Say Something” by Ryan Little
– “Angelina (Bonus)” by Makaih Beats
– “Random Thoughts” by Audiobinger
It’s About Time
Migration of the shining geranium
Almost thirty years ago a new, annual species of geranium showed up at the Mount Pisgah Arboretum wildflower show. It is known as shining geranium … Continue reading
The Missing Clues!
Sorry about those missing clues in the Feb. 22 Jonesin' Crossword!
Whoops, sorry about the whole missing all the down clues after 32 thing. All the clues are below! It’s All Downhill”–make a run for it. … Continue reading
Shaken and Stirred
Stand-up comic Gabby Jesus is Eugene’s favorite bartender
Gabrielle Jesus exudes all the warmth, humor and bonhomie a person could want in a bartender. Stationed behind the counter in the cozy confines of … Continue reading
Every Other Night of the Week
The nightlife scene has a weeknight for everyone
Mondays Make the Bars Funagain I’m a pretty boring 23-year-old — my idea of a fun night is sitting around a table with my friends … Continue reading
Hit Me with Your Best Shot
Considering the boilermaker
Look, we’re talking about drinking here, and when I’m ready to drink I don’t always want to think about hop notes or talk about mouthfeel. … Continue reading
Best Local Distillery
Thinking Tree Spirits
Thinking Tree Spirits opened about a year ago last solstice, founder Emily Jensen says. “We’ve been busting our butts, and it’s exciting to hear people … Continue reading