Culture

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 →

“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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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

An educational program for migrant workers creates opportunities for success. Continue reading →

Each year, University of Oregon students head into the backcountry to build snow shelters and acquire critical wilderness survival skills. Continue reading →

Doctor volunteers help erase painful pasts. Continue reading →

Eugene, Oregon’s Reality Kitchen is more than just a kitchen; it’s a place for drum circles, Hula-Hooping, and sharing. Continue reading →