Carmen Rickard Marcy

Night of the living Elves: The dark side of green Eugene

Although nearly all of the Elves were eventually caught, it seems that Earth First! Journal got off lightly. Freedom of the press is inalienable. But at some point, you’d think the journal’s editorial staff would have realized that what they were propagating was outright wrong.

After questions about its future, Eugene horror film contest rises with record entries

The 72-hour short horror film competition, hosted by the Eugene Film Society, is back for its 11th year. Past participants have learned to walk on stilts, jumped in reservoirs at 2 a.m. and filmed after hours at McMenamins during this kooky, creepy competition.

Sardines, beef liver and boarding passes: guide dogs take on the Eugene Airport

For close to a year, the dogs are exposed to conditions and places that a blind person might navigate. An airport is a vital stop in their training.

Illinois dominates second half, sending reeling Ducks to a 21-10 road loss

Illinois scored 21 unanswered points to hand the Ducks a 21-10 loss.

Through a tough year for Springfield educators, one City Council candidate has had our back. | Letter to the editor

As an educator in Springfield, it felt as though our world was falling in around us in the early months of 2026. A series of decisions made by district leaders were not adequately checked by the school board, and the result was the unimaginable decision to massively cut teaching positions in the middle of the […]