I never aspired to excel at practical skills. But it’s nice knowing how to do things.

Queer figure-drawing club emerges after organizers saw lack of inclusive gathering spots in Eugene

Andy Hendricks-Mack hosts a monthly meeting with the goal of celebrating queer bodies and providing a safe space for artists to practice.

LCC board discusses college president’s goals, looks ahead to new strategic plan 

The college is beginning work on a new strategic plan, and President Stephanie Bulger says she wants to concentrate on LCC’s role in building “community vibrancy.” 

Eugene man provides humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Bill Sharp recently returned from his seventh trip providing aid to Ukrainians. He helps other volunteers, including a retired Marine Corps colonel distributing medical supplies to Ukrainian hospitals and a man establishing a refugee community in a renovated 19th century castle. 

Inspired by a childhood hero, Eugene woman prepares to swim the English Channel

As a 10-year-old, Robin Mayall was captivated by a photograph of Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel. This August — 100 years after Ederle made history — the Eugene resident will attempt the same formidable crossing.

Protesters rally again outside Eugene Federal Building in wake of recent ICE fatalities

Among the speakers was recent UO graduate Prissila Moreno, who drew a reprimand last month from the chair of the school's board of trustees for political remarks she made during her graduation speech.