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Elan displays a multitude of ways to predict the future. She watches the talisman and reads the directions it moves based on the questions she asks.

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 →

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Pancakes, Eggs, and Elvis



Homemade biscuits, affordable endless coffee, and a zesty dining atmosphere consistently draw local Oregonians of every age to the modest square building on South A Street. Continue reading →

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Cooking up Community



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

In September, 242,000 pounds of pills were collected from Americans during “National Drug Take-Back Day.”

Rx Take-Back



In an effort to reduce prescription drug abuse and better the environment, the Drug Enforcement Agency and college campuses nationwide band together to collect unwanted and unused pills. Continue reading →

Here, the group displays their stashes one last time before shaving, or washing them off, later that day. (From left: Geschke, Sheldon, Petticrew, Mukhi, and Owen)

Movember



In an attempt to shave through social taboos, Movember participants raise money and awareness for men’s health issues–breaking the ice with their mustaches. Continue reading →

Director Jeff Nichols demonstrates using a cotton filter to safely fill needles with fluid and avoid air bubbles.

A Clean Exchange



HIV Alliance’s controversial needle exchange program provides clean needles to drug users in the hopes of preventing disease and inspiring change among users. Continue reading →

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Fashion Redux



Though sewing seems to be nearly extinct in the United States, a thriving independent fashion designer scene in Eugene suggests this useful art form is not dead. Continue reading →