Buzz Kill
The non-alcohol movement is hitting Eugene-Springfield’s nightlife
If spilling a drink is a party foul, consider this idea that might save you from a party felony: You might not need alcohol for … Continue reading
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Check Your Preferences
Explore your kinky side at fetish nights in Eugene
Someone is elaborately tied by shibari rope into a configuration that’s both sensual and athletically challenging. Briefly on the stage, the tied individual might then … Continue reading
Thar They Blow!
Whale watching season is on us again — and the state wants more spotters
Thank gazillions of tiny mysid shrimp for the imminent arrival of about 18,000 massive gray whales just off the Oregon Coast this spring. The inch-long … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day Events
It’s time to hoist that pint of Guinness or that shot of whiskey and try not to cry at the sound of those mournful Irish … Continue reading
Death Wish Tourism
Nothing livens up Oregon’s winter like the sunshine and culture of Death Valley
I can’t walk very far across wide open desert flats anywhere without humming to myself “Cool Water,” Bob Nolan’s 1930s singing-cowboy classic about a thirsty miner … Continue reading
Nearby Old-Growth
A hike through ancient trees is closer than you thought
Quick, what’s the closest old-growth forest to Eugene? The Delta Old-Growth Grove on the McKenzie River? Nope — those trees burned in 2020, and they … Continue reading
There’s a Pass for That
Navigating Oregon’s maze of outdoor recreation passes is not for the faint of heart
Think about this: Oregon has 362 state parks, 21 national wildlife refuges, 11 national forests, three national monuments, two state forests, a national historical park … Continue reading
The Real Gems
Lane Community College’s President Stephanie Bulger looks to develop talent
In summer 2022, Lane Community College named Dr. Stephanie Bulger its eighth president. Born in Chicago, Bulger grew up in a military family where she … Continue reading
Confronting the Racism of the Past
The Lane County History Museum, working with the Oregon Black Pioneers, hopes to put Eugene’s history of racism and resistance to the forefront
In the past few years, the conversation surrounding Oregon’s history with racism and discrimination has moved further into the cultural consciousness. Exhibits such as Racing … Continue reading
No Time for Horsing Around
Despite obstacles, UO Equestrian team members have goals to strengthen their community and rise to the top
Inside the arena at the Oregon Horse Center, the air was bitter cold. However, the atmosphere was filled with excitement. Horses whinnied and snorted as … Continue reading