Owls on Campus
UO lab studies birds of prey and how they hear
The University of Oregon hosts a number of traditional campus critters — crows, squirrels and freshmen, to name a few. But hidden away in neuroscientist … Continue reading
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A Language Revived
LCC examines commitment to Chinuk wawa language courses
Unless you solely rely on your dusty elementary school education to shape your worldview, or you live beneath a social-media rock, you ought to have … Continue reading
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Campuses in Oregon and around the country are mourning the news coming out of Umpqua Community College Oct. 1 after word of the mass shooting spread. The first week of class is often a time of newness, learning and excitement. This year, it has brought great sadness. Continue reading
5 Tips for Ducks
A recent UO grad offers sage advice
It’s that time of year again! Time to crack open some beers … I mean books. This is the first fall in four years that I won’t be returning to campus. So now, as a grad, I’m passing on my top five things you need to know about being a Duck. 1. Be prepared for sogginess. Continue reading
Curb Your Hunger
Local delivery businesses make life easier
When you’re a student, things get busy. Maybe you’re stuck studying in your apartment and, while starving, find the prospect of going out into the world for food unbearable. Maybe you just want to “Netflix and chill” without leaving the couch. If so, you can utilize HungryDucks as your take-out shortcut, or contact Cascadian Courier Collective to get almost anything delivered, so long as it isn’t more than 300 pounds and can fit on one of its freight bicycles. Continue reading
Water Worries
LCC’s water conservation program needs students
Lane Community College’s water conservation technician program — one of only a few like it in the country — hasn’t had enough students to fill a cohort since 2012. The college is still offering it — though enrollment is zero — because skills in water conservation may soon be in demand as communities reassess how they think about water, in part due to drought. Continue reading
Student Q&As
Brandon Hosea Major: Economics and public relations Year: Senior Age: 21 Hometown: Bend, Oregon Would you vote for Donald Trump? Yeah. Why? Because I respect his ambition. Honestly, I agree with some of the stuff he says, some of it I don’t — you can’t agree with everything. Continue reading
The Green Diploma
Beavers and Ducks learn to be eco-citizens
The expansive atrium of Oregon State University’s Kelley Engineering Building fills with the mid-morning chatter of students. Light streams in through the immense glass windows of this certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold building, reducing the need for electric lighting as it illuminates half-built solar vehicles that look like Mars rovers in a nearby classroom, complete with solar panels and heavy duty wheels. For all OSU’s orange-and-black bravado, the marks of “green” living are everywhere. Continue reading
Game Gurus
LCC teams with local professionals to teach next-gen game makers
Even at 5 years old, LCC alumnus Coral Breding expressed an interest in art. When he realized he could use his art skills and 3D animation software to create art for video games, he was hooked. Continue reading
Studying in the Dark
Eugene’s homeless students struggle to balance homework and basic needs
In the days before the snowstorm last December, Cory*, a Lane Community College student, was having trouble getting words down on the page. Continue reading