Growlers Burst onto Eugene’s Beverage Scene
Early in 2012, Growler Guys burst onto the craft beer scene as the first growler fill station of its kind in Oregon. Not only was the business the first draft beer dispensary to operate out of a small gas station…
The Immigrant Story
Maria Del Valle wakes up at 6:00 a.m. on a rainy Monday. She gets her kids ready for school by quickly preparing two peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches and hurries them out the door. Her children hop on a school bus…
Bike Culture: Eugene VS Campus
Eugene’s trails of trees and limitless scenery have attracted many locals and commuters to mountain and touring biking. The city has 42 miles of shared-use paths, 81 miles of on-street bicycle lanes, 35 miles of signed bikeways, 5 bicycle/pedestrian bridges…
Searching for a Home to Call Their Own
As winter descends upon Eugene, and the holidays begin to bring people together, the home becomes an integral piece of the season’s charm. Trees and gutters get decorated with twinkling lights. Friends and family warm in front of the fire…
Do Cops Really Love Doughnuts?
Most stereotypes are based on some form of the truth; however, it is often a few bad apples that give a bad reputation to an entire group. Over time, police officers have picked up a few stereotypes of their…
Life After the Draft
Life after playing a sport is tough for any athlete, at any level. After spending countless hours training and practicing to perform on the field, adjusting to a regular schedule can be difficult. Only a select few get to continue…
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Students at the University of Oregon have a unique resource within walking distance. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art not only showcases local and historical art, but it doubles as an event center for the community. The JSMA is the…
The Eugene Downtown Library Volunteer Program
In 2013 at least 600 volunteers worked at the Eugene Downtown Library. They contributed approximately 27,000 hours between the library, the Friends of the Eugene Public Library (FEPL) and the Eugene Public Library Foundation (EPLF). “Their role allows us to…
Skating on the Edge
Standing between Cameron Chan and the bottom of the hill is a mixture of pride and redemption. Chan, 20, is a long board skater and is currently at the top of Fox Hollow Road on the south side of Eugene,…
Social Host Ordinance
The City of Eugene Adjusts To The Social Host Ordinance If you plan to have a party or get together at your house, you may want to reconsider how many people are going to show up. If it is…
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