FLOW and Finances
The SGA votes to support free lunch and financial literacy By Kirk Hall The Student Government Association (SGA) of Lane Community College’s Eugene campus (LCC) prioritized helping to fund a free lunch program on campus its Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting, as well as a financial literacy event. After a few procedural actions to start the…
The Match Box
Opinions from The Torch editorial staff and editor By Torch Staff Happy fall and Welcome to Lane Community College! We hope everyone had a great summer, and hopefully some of you were able to grab our summer 2026 edition where we listed some awesome spots around town. Find copies at The Torch’s office, 450 Center…
What The Hell Is Canvas?
LCC transitions to a new learning management system by Ella DiDomenico Goodbye Moodle, hello Canvas! As the 2025-2026 school year came to a close, so did Lane’s use of Moodle as its learning management system (LMS). The college has instead started their transition to Canvas. Many students and staff alike seem to be…
Just Venting — or a Threat? How Lane Responds to Concerning Behavior
Understanding where angry words, bias and concerning behavior can lead to a threat assessment By Amanda Fallon Getting angry is not a crime. Neither is complaining, criticizing the college or having a bad day. But when does venting cross the line into something a college needs to investigate? That question is at the center of…
Pro Tips for New Students
Students and staff offer ideas By Ella DiDomenico As I approach my second year at Lane, I am only recently learning of all the wonderful resources offered here. I never planned on going to college after graduating high school, so when I finally decided to go — simply for the sake of not letting…
Siletz Culture Takes Center Stage
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow celebrates generations of Siletz culture, tradition and community. By Amand Fallon The 2026 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow brought together members of the Siletz community and visitors from across the region Aug. 7–9 at the Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds on Government Hill in Siletz, Oregon.Hosted annually by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz, the…
Musicians Move from Classroom to Stage
Eugene nonprofit supports jazz education, performance opportunities and community connection for LCC and university students by Amanda Fallon For many student musicians, learning jazz does not stop when class ends. In Eugene, it can continue on stage. Through concerts, educational outreach and student-centered programming, The Jazz Station is helping connect student musicians with…
What Makes an Art Piece Award-Worthy?
Part Two: An Inside Look at President Bulger’s Picks for the Annual Student Art Awards By Amanda Fallon When President Peggy Bulger looks at student artwork, she is not simply looking for technical skill. She is looking for something that makes her stop. “I generally look for work that does more than execute a technique…
Pushing Past Fear
Ashlea Simons’s artwork earns President’s Art Award By Amand Fallon Winning an award was never something Ashlea Simons expected from her artwork. “In all of my years as an artist I never thought my works would win an award,” she said. “It was never a thought that crossed my mind.” When Ashlea received the email…
