Democracy will not work without you
LCC student apathy is reflected by the college’s completion rate — the lowest among Oregon’s community colleges, at 7 percent — but the apa- thy is reflected in the voter turnout rate, as well. Last year, only 555 students of more than 10,000 students enrolled at LCC voted in the Senate election. ASLCC represents students...
Lane’s Lessons Learned
Save yourself, speak up for women’s issues
Most women have experienced some form of sexual harassment and brushed it aside: the guy who groped you in transit or at the bar, the crude remark made by a coworker you were to cautious to confront, or even worse crimes, like flashing, peeping or taking unwanted photos. Most disregard these instances of harassment because...
Fight for the recognition of same-sex marriage
Change is in the air when it comes to the recognition of same-sex marriage. Washington State’s House of Representatives passed a bill 55-43 on Feb. 8 recognizing same-sex marriage. The hurdle left to jump is obtaining Gov. Chris Gregoire’s signature, and her approval is anticipated. If Gregoire signs the bill, Washington will become the seventh...
ASLCC violates own constitution
The ASLCC debased its own constitution in choosing to retain three members who violated the eligibility requirements. According to Article 5.1 of the constitution, “All students elected or appointed serving in ASLCC governance or committees, shall be required to enroll in and complete each term at least six credit hours and maintain a 2.0 term...
Guest Column
Ditch smart phones, keep it simple
By Sonja Taylor I am an iPhone addict. I overtext. I have been known to play Plants vs. Zombies and Words with Friends in crowded rooms. I have checked the weather, my email and Facebook hourly, or more frequently if the conversations around me were really dull. Recently, motivated by the possibility that I might...
Editorial | Small tuition hike will pay off big
Balancing a budget is difficult for anyone, whether you’re only worried about rent, food, and electric or you’re trying to monitor the expenditures and income for a college with four campuses. LCC’s Board of Education has faced particularly significant challenges since 2000, when state aid ceased to cover the increasing operation costs of the college....
Editorial: Public meetings laws must be upheld for transparency
Oregon public meetings law exists to keep governing bodies fair and honest, and most importantly, to allow the media to report on public information. By abandoning these laws we risk violating the sanctity of democracy and the integrity of journalists, who would not be able to properly without the ability to attend and accurately report...
Editorial | CC efforts broaden understanding of Native American culture
In December 2010, LCC became the first community college in Oregon, and the second in the nation, to construct a Longhouse. One of a small number of non-tribal higher education institutions to provide this kind of traditional meeting space to its students, LCC’s project reflects the college’s commitment to providing its students with resources and...
Editorial | EmX to Lane is a community investment
During peak hours bus traffic at LCC is irritating at best, and hellacious at worst, and the admissions boom isn’t making it easier on travelers, who are facing increasingly crowded buses. The Lane Transit District would like to change that by adding rapid-transit service to LCC, geographically removed from the heart of Eugene. EmX is...
Students face tough realities in paying for college
Escalating college costs and an uncertain economy make paying for college a struggle for families from all walks of life. Here, we explore three different scenarios: •A low-income student who gets more need-based aid up front, but still comes up short when it’s time to set up a household and pay for basic living expenses....
Editor: Withdrawing from Iraq will bring change
After promising the U.S. an end to the war during his candidacy, President Barack Obama proudly assured the nation on Oct. 21 that an end to the 10-year war in Iraq would come before the end of the year. The President announced that as of Jan. 1, the U.S. and Iraq shall maintain sovereign relations,...
Editorial: Occupy Eugene movement learns from the mistakes of others
A little over a month ago, more than 2,000 people united at what is now being called “Liberty Square” in New York City, New York, to pressure politicians, corporations and institutions, to examine the nation’s wealth disparities, unemployment and poverty rates. “We are the 99 percent,” is the slogan the protestors are using to set...
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