Forging New Ground By Stephanie Reyes At the Veneta, Ore. fire station, women firefighters and EMTs are in abundance in roles traditionally reserved for men. The all-volunteer fire station has more women under one fire station roof than any other station in Western Lane County.
Archive for December, 2009
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The Knight Guardian By Edward Stratton UO students who use the Knight Library after hours have probably encountered Roger Truelove, the library’s night guard. The late night program is still an experiment and not guaranteed to continue. For Truelove, its success means job security; for students, it means a safe environment to study.
Posted in Fall 2009 on December 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Running for a Better Life By Nicole Blood Sally Kipyego knew there was only one way out of the impoverished Kenyan village where she grew up. Like others seeking a better life, she ran. Eventually, she became one of the most decorated female NCAA runners history. Now, the next goal for the Eugene resident: the [...]
Posted in Fall 2009 on December 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Tragedy, a New Purpose By Camille Rasmussen The loss of her son to a drunk driver 36 years ago left Barbara Stoeffler in unimaginable anguish and unable to engage in the activities she once loved. Founding the Eugene chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving helped her recover from the tragedy while helping others in [...]
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Keeping Pace with Rare Disorders By Violet Oliver University of Oregon religions studies major Deirdre McLeod has not let her math learning disability or Asperger syndrome, a developmental disorder that affects auditory processing and social interacting, get in the way of accomplishing her goals.
Posted in Fall 2009 on December 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Finding her Calling By Alicia Greenwell Since she was a child, Sarah Raynes maintained a strong belief in the Mormon Church. She prayed before every meal, participated in weekly church activities and attended church every Sunday. Now, after leaving the church, Raynes is on a journey to find what is right for her by following [...]
Posted in Fall 2009 on December 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Striking a Chord By Lauryn Porte For over two decades, Dan Schmid has toured with the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies — a rock band formed in Eugene in 1988 — despite his health conditions. Now 47, Schmid reflects on life after conquering asthma attacks and the Billboard charts. Check out the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies perform in [...]
Posted in Fall 2009 on December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Spreading Sustainability By Chris Parker University of Oregon senior Alden Gray is the point person on a new university project: renovating an East Campus house into a low-impact, fully self-sustained house. His involvement has given him an opportunity to promote something he believes strongly in.
Posted in Fall 2009 on December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Résumé of Rebuilding By Alicia Hankins Jim Moore’s coaching statistics suggest he’s outstanding when it comes to reforming collegiate volleyball programs. After 15 years of rebuilding volleyball programs all over the country, Moore has found a place to call home at the University of Oregon.
Posted in Fall 2009 on December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Labor of Love By Sadie Moser Melanee Ellis fell in love with ferrets as a child, and they have seen her through some hard times. Now, she single-handedly runs the Lane Area Ferret Shelter & Rescue out of her home in Eugene, where she cares for over two dozen of them.
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Still Moving Forward By Emilee Booher In February 2009, 22 year-old Joanna Christiansen suffered a snowboarding accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Now she is facing her toughest transition yet: learning how to adjust to life in a wheelchair. Listen to Joanna in her own words
