Eugene is known as a center of DIY (do-it-yourself) publications, but for information on what to do, where to go, what time, and anything else under the sun, it is always advisable to check out sources you can trust.
Newspapers:
The Register-Guard: Published seven days a week (and updated regularly online), the Guard provides local, national and international news with everything you can expect from a city daily. Fifty cents on weekdays and Saturday and $1.25 on Sunday, the Guard has special student subscription rates. You will surely see sales reps outside the bookstore and in the residence halls at the start of each term.
The Oregonian: Also published seven days a week (and updated regularly online) out of Portland, The Oregonian covers the state, country and world, but focuses on Portland for local news. Thirty-five cents Monday through Saturday and $1.50, it is available on street corners and at the bookstore.
The New York Times: Another daily paper (clearly out of New York) that focuses on international news and the New York area and rarely features anything on Eugene, let alone Oregon. A great source to find out what is going on from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe; the bookstore and The Times run a discount program for students; you can sign up at the start of fall term.
Eugene Weekly: A unique independent paper, the Weekly comes out each Thursday (in print and online) and is free in the red boxes around town. It includes local news, music, film, culture, classifieds, and those ever entertaining personals. Check it out to find the truly local events and restaurants.
Oregon Daily Emerald: The student-run campus newspaper is published Monday through Friday and you can find it in the green boxes and stands all over campus (and online). Filled with campus, and some local, national and international news, it provides important information about events that directly affect you, the UO student. Also a place to look for job classifieds.
The Torch: The official student-managed newspaper of Lane Community College is published every Thursday during Fall, Winter and Spring terms. The Torch is an award-winning, student-produced, weekly campus newspaper. The Torch serves three purposes: it provides news and information of importance and interest to Lane students and staff; serves as a learning laboratory for students of journalism, graphic arts, photography, publishing and advertising; and provides a communication channel for student commentary and debate.
Other student publications (available around campus):
The Oregon Commentator: Conservative in thought, but not in content, the OC provides the “right” perspective on campus government and events. Always critical, usually entertaining, the OC is worth reading even if just for a good laugh.
The Oregon Voice: A general interest magazine, according to its website, the Oregon Voice discusses the topics and ideas that affect the quality of life at the UO. Published six times a year, it is available throughout campus (and online).
The Student Insurgent: The opposite of the OC, the Insurgent is liberal, liberal, liberal. It provides a voice for those who are working toward a society “free from all types of discrimination.” Check it out for another perspective on the world.
Other independent media on your radio dial and online:
KWVA, 88.1 FM: The student-owned and operated radio station provides a diverse and eclectic mix of news and music. DJs are all volunteers and most are students.
KLCC, 89.7 FM: Broadcast out of Lane Community College from downtown Eugene, KLCC is the local affiliate of NPR.
