LCC students pack buses on campus-bound routes
Ridership on the 82 route hit 478,000 between 2009 and 2011
A 10 percent increase in Lane Transit District ridership to LCC may boost the chances of an EMX route to the college, said LCC Sustainability Coordinator Jennifer Hayward. This falls in line with the college’s goal to offset its carbon usage. “Lane has a goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050, because daily commuting makes up the...
Class of the week
Gyrokinesis unwinds body, mind
Students in Gyrokinesis begin their mornings with a series of spinal twists and turns, unwinding the body into a stream of free-flowing movement. Gyrokinesis, a dance class, focuses on fluidity of motions, elongation through the body and special breathing techniques that help increase circulation. “You get healthier minds, experience less pain and fatigue,” said instructor...
The final dance
LCC’s dance classes culminated in the March 13 Dance Open Show, in which each of the 17 classes contributed one or more performances. (Photos by Rebekah Sapp)
Titans ready to run against state competitors
Lane hopes for NWAACCs play and region title
As cold weather turns to warm, and lifeless plants turn into beautiful blooming gardens, track and field begins. The Lane Titans track and field teams began the 2012 season hosting the Lane Preview on March 9 and 10 at Titans Track. Some Titans competed unattached as they work their way to eligibility to suit up...
Club, funds requests approved
Senate appoints three to Student Finance Board.
The ASLCC ratified a new club at its March 14 meeting, reviewed a draft the fiscal budget for 2012 and approved $2,000 in funds requests. The Electronics and Technology Club has 12 members and meets every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Building 15, Room 208. Representatives said the club’s aim is to...
Lecture examines Cherokee heritage
Attendees to learn how to trace lineage
The Tsa-La-Gi Willamette Cherokee Nation will be hosting a presentation entitled “The Path to Cherokee Nation Citizenship” in LCC Longhouse Saturday, March 17, from noon to 3 p.m. The lecture will examine genealogy and reach out to those who are unaware of the benefits of Cherokee Nation citizenship. Willamette Tsa-La-Gi Community chairperson Gifford Tallmadge said...
Board of education
LCC picks firm to manage downtown housing
At its March 14 meeting, the LCC Board of Education hired regional property management firm Blanton Turner to market and lease the new downtown student-housing complex, with the goal of filling it by fall. LCC project manager Bob Mention said these services would include all of the paperwork and lease management services for students in...
Club of the Week
Tuition, book costs draw Occupy’s ire
By Matt Macari, Reporter With the ratification of the Occupy LCC Club, students have a chance to join the movement, hoping to raise awareness about the acts of the richest 1 percent in both the community and here at LCC. Club president James Nichols believes a successful club is one that lives up to its mission...
LCC bond spending on drawing board
New firm will analyze spending of 2008 bond
by Matt Macari, Reporter LCC is in the process of selecting an architectural firm to study the best way to spend money remaining from a 2008 renovation bond. The request for a feasibility study closes on March 8. “We should have a firm selected a couple weeks” after the request closes, said LCC project coordinator Bob...
ASLCC
Clubs request fee increase GSA, MEChA, APISU ask for $1.70 from students.
By Joe Hannan, Reporter Three clubs requested increases to the student activity fee at the ASLCC’s March 7 meeting. LCC Gender and Sexuality Alliance appealed for a Student Ballot Fee request to add 55 cents to the Student Activity Fee. The total amount GSA would receive from this increase is $19,000 in funds per term....
Eco-friendly fair offers green advice
Green Faire promotes sustainability.
By Jennifer Hernandez, Reporter Community members and green innovators shared ways to make communities safer, healthier and more efficient at the Green Neighbors Faire on March 3. Now in its third consecutive year, the event aimed to attract a wide variety of community members. Offerings included workshops on edible and medicinal landscapes, gardening, master food preserving,...
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In Thailand, LCC nursing students learn the value of respecting other cultures in medicine.
Organizers hope the event will raise awareness of the clubs at LCC.