Tiger-Striped Train Wreck
Tiger King provides a connection in a time we need it most
The first few seconds of the Netflix show Tiger King was the first time I had ever heard the name Joe Exotic — which baffled me. … Continue reading
Coronavirus Archive
It Takes a Village
Jefferson Westside neighbors pilot their own homemade hand sanitizer
Finding hand sanitizer at a grocery store these days is about as likely as spotting bigfoot — it’s probably not going to happen. But while … Continue reading
The Season of Madness
Preaching from his home, Dan Bryant ends 29 years of service at First Christian Church
The season of Lent began Feb. 26 with Ash Wednesday, and it has been the same tortuous road for the Christian community as it has … Continue reading
Rats R Us
Stay healthy, stay home is good for you but might bring out the rodents
Rats. They have been a problem in the Eugene area in the past — eating the wiring out of your Subaru, invading your home and chewing … Continue reading
Bring it on Home
Eugene Symphony’s Francesco Lecce-Chong brings love of classical music to your home
Francesco Lecce-Chong got stuck in quarantine earlier than most people. About three weeks ago, after flying back and forth from Miami Beach, Florida, where he … Continue reading
Good Deeds
There are good things happening in Lane County amid the coronavirus
During hard times in Lane County, people are coming together to help everyone, making our community stronger. Here is a list of services being offered. … Continue reading
The (Piano) Keys To Quarantine
Local music teacher offers cheap — and inventive — online music lessons
Truth be told, the switch to online teaching in the age of coronavirus wasn’t that difficult for local piano teacher Matthew Pavilanis. “My earliest teaching … Continue reading
President Michael Schill Takes a Serious Note
University of Oregon president looks ahead to financial hardships
On Monday, March 30, when University of Oregon President Michael Schill spoke to the campus community in a town hall, he offered a virtual hug. … Continue reading
2020 Special Session: Episode II
Gov. Kate Brown issues statement on whether Oregon could have a second special session in 2020
The last time the Legislature met seems like ages ago since it was pre-COVID-19. The 32-day legislative session in February and early March ended with … Continue reading
Spread Peace Around Coronavirus
In these apprehensive COVID-19 times, Beth Green is certain of one thing: “We have to figure out what we can do with what we have.” … Continue reading