The Tactical Parent
Have s’more fun at the Oregon Coast
For my sixth wedding anniversary, my wife and I decided to take our almost 4-year-old son and spend four days yurt camping in Tugman State Park on the Oregon Coast. As for planning family getaways, you can plan all you want, but the best results come from being flexible with your schedule. We have hiked...
The makeup test
In instructor Mari Dewitt’s stage makeup class, students learn the fine art of transformation. Next term, Dewitt — who created the costumes for Student Productions Association’s upcoming production of Twelfth Night — will offer introduction to costuming for the first time.
Snow, rain or shine
Classic Oregon weather — including phases of snow, rain, strong winds and sunshine — did not slow track and field competitors at the March 18 Oregon Preview at UO’s Hayward Field. Turn to page 8 for coverage of Lane’s track and field team.
A leap back to Winter
Sean Brennecke (left) and Sam Moullet commemorate a Leap Day storm by building a snowman in front of the Center for Meeting and Learning before class.
OEIB defines education goals
The Oregon Education Investment Board hosted the first of seven community outreach events at LCC’s Center for Meeting and Learning on Jan. 26. The focus of the discussion addressed questions regarding Gov. John Kitzhaber’s new statewide education plan referred to as Oregon’s 40/40/20 Goal. There was also an opportunity for local community members to give...
Computer lab brings new technology
to LCC
No computer? No problem. In Building 2, Room 216, a new faculty-staffed computer lab has opened its doors to students, and the LCC Library has desktop and laptop computers reserved for stu- dent use. The lab is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. There are 22 mini-desktop PCs and five large iMacs....
In terms of frustation, kids see and they do
By Eugene Johnson/The Torch eugenejohnson@lcctorch.com More students at Lane means more cars on I-5, overcrowded buses and longer lines for financial aid, mochas and cash at the ATM. It can be a rather frustrating way to start your day. As a student and parent, it can be doubly frustrating. I’m getting two people to class...
Crash Course
Class will soon be a requirement for everyone seeking an Oregon motorcycle endorsement


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