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Screenings to offer insight into Islam
Lecture series includes an international film festival

The Scholars on Islam lecture series, which began March 8, 2011, is transitioning through spring term with films surrounding different aspects of Islam. “This will be a series of films from all over the world with different reflections of Islamic culture,” philosophy and religion instructor Cliff Trolin said. The first film screened, on April 11,...

Occupy takes to parks for
six-day tree sit

Movement examines the 1 percent’s environmental impact.

Eugene is taking to the trees in a weeklong Occupy the Trees protest. The protest, which features guest speakers and live music, began April 22 and will continue through April 27. Occupy LCC President James Nichols said Occupy the Trees should ignite a conversation about environmental issues related to the 1 percent’s abuses. Occupiers are...
Two-day event explores peace Symposium discussions include democracy, indigenous people and grassroots organizations

Two-day event
explores peace

Symposium discussions include democracy, indigenous people and grassroots organizations

On April 20 and 21, the Lane Peace Center held its fifth annual Peace Symposium, with 10 speakers on topics ranging from sacred Native American lands to organizing a Move To Amend group and building multi-racial movements.

ASLCC confirms three new members
Four funds requests presented, one approved

At one of its longest meetings of the year ASLCC approved new members, discussed funds requests, upcoming clubs events and tuition increases. ASLCC confirmed Jacob Travis as a senator. “I just like to get involved. I’m hard working, and persistent,” Travis said. ASLCC confirmed a new Student Resource Center director, Brandi Hoskins. Hoskins plans to...
Attorney brings insights to Board Ackerman serving his fifth term

Attorney brings insights to Board
Ackerman serving his fifth term

Robert Ackerman’s accomplishments on LCC’s Board of Education span almost 50 years. At the age of 75, serving his fifth term since being elected to his first term in 1965, he still draws from his 44 years of experience as an attorney in the Eugene/Springfield area. “I see things through a legal prism. Sometimes people...
Clash of the candidates

Clash of the candidates

Clubs look to boost presence
Earth Day now an annual event

Asian Pacific Islander Student Union representative Matthew Yook wants more visibility for clubs. Yook wants to increase exposure with advertising. He said his goal is for all clubs to create posters and brochures to raise awareness. “I’m in full support of this idea,” said Colette Buchanan, co-chair of Native American Students Association. The clubs agreed...
chalking a campaign Six institutions vie for refund disbursement contract

chalking a campaign
Six institutions
vie for refund
disbursement contract

Six financial companies are vying for a contract to process LCC financial aid refunds, with a decision expected by a selection committee in the next week or two. Currently, the company Higher One acts as the middle man between those who give financial aid to students — the government and private lenders — and those...
LCC offers honors courses Students ‘go the extra mile’ for success

LCC offers honors courses
Students ‘go the extra mile’ for success

Diversity, creativity and a love of learning unite and inspire growth for the members of LCC’s Honors Program, said Mary Gross, a member and nursing major. “The Honors Program is not designed with the intent of just finding the most intelligent people, just for the sake of doing that. It’s about creating a group of...

Lane flies high at Chico Twilight
Titans record ‘about a dozen’ personal bests

Finally, the moment had arrived. Freshman Brandon Nash (6’1″, 155-pounds) had been flirting with 6’6″ in the high jump during the Titans’ last two track and field meets. This time, Nash surprised himself with a personal record in Chico, Calif. He cleared 6’9 .75″ to finish tied for second at the Chico Twilight on April 15....

Tuition increase on the table
The increase could yield up to $2.25 million

After continuing a $3 per credit tuition surcharge and raising it another $2 per credit earlier this year, the college is looking to raise tuition again after state funding projections fell $5.8 million short of the needs for next school year. At the April 18 budget committee meeting, administrators discussed possible resolutions for the shortfall,...

Senate funds NASA event
GSA plans Day of Silence.

At its April 18 meeting, the ASLCC approved a $2,000 funds request for the Native American Student Association to hold a storytelling event in May. Currently, ASLCC’s Vote or Vote campaign has registered 1,900 students to vote. Its goal is to reach 2,500 by April 24, the last day to register for the primaries. The...