Culture

Trends. Beliefs. Lifestyles.

Sponsoring a New Future

As many ex-offenders struggle to re-enter society, one rehabilitation programs exists to make the transition smoother. Continue reading →

Learning Without Sound

Deaf and hard-of-hearing students struggle to fit into mainstream schools. Continue reading →

Bringing the Bark Behind Bars

A unique program where prisoners and dogs come together for a chance at a new beginning. Continue reading →

The Other Side of the Broomstick

The smell of burning wax and cinnamon fills the room. Elbows are bumped and robes swish together in a blur of purple and shimmered patterns. Continue reading →

Backyard Birds

As sustainable living becomes more attractive and rewarding with social, economic, and environmental pressures increasing, the backyard chicken movement in the Pacific Northwest is blossoming into a popular new way to love the food you eat–literally. Continue reading →

Call of the Bells

“Indian dance found me,” says Nicole Sandleben. She has been studying the art form for more than three years. Call of the Bells follows Nicole through her Bell Test, a rite of passage for all dancers hoping to take the next step in performing this ancient art form. Continue reading →

Sculpture by Chainsaw

Kevin and Tyler Strauslin are artists, but instead of brushes and paints, these sculptors favor chainsaws and power grinders. For the father and son pair, the challenge of creating original works of art is a way to support themselves and channel their ADHD into something beautiful. Continue reading →

Zen and the Past

Reverend Yao is a Buddhist priest and Zen painter in Eugene, Oregon. He is a man of many names: Yao, Qiao Seng, Sad Monk, and Scott Martinez. His checkered past forced him to seek out a better way of life. Continue reading →

Disciples of Dirt

In the hills outside Eugene, Oregon, the Disciples of Dirt (DOD) are drawn together by their love of mountain biking. Continue reading →

The Art of Swordplay

Maestro Sean Hayes shows how mastering medieval martial arts is as much about personal development as it is about fighting prowess. Continue reading →