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Grave Concernsnew
A zombie comic book series wants your braaaains.
Eugene Weekly |
Aaron Ragan-Fore |
02-17-2012 |
Art
The 2012 End of the World Zombie Apocalypse Survivors' Starter Kitnew
A gift guide for the end of the world.
Eugene Weekly |
Dante Zuñiga-West |
11-28-2011 |
Shopping
Eye of the Tigressnew
Muay Thai champion Ciara Irvine and the rise of the female fighter.
Eugene Weekly |
Dante Zuniga-West |
11-17-2011 |
Sports
Don't Quit Your Day Job?new
New and unique artist residency in Summer Lake, Oregon, offers safe haven for aspiring artists.
Eugene Weekly |
Dante Zuñiga-West |
10-27-2011 |
Art
Feathers: Hair Cool or Hair Cruel?new
Much to the roosters’ dismay, this feathery trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
Eugene Weekly |
Staff |
07-07-2011 |
Fashion
BCS Booster Bowlnew
It’s Phil Knight vs. Bobby Lowder for the national championship of college football.
Eugene Weekly |
Alan Pittman |
01-10-2011 |
Sports
Jump! Horses, Kids, Water and Ditches: What Could Go Wrong?new
I couldn’t help but wonder if this was a good idea: Jumping 1,200 pounds of horse at a gallop over logs, walls, ditches and various and sundry large solid objects seemed a bit suicidal. “Just keep your eyes up and go!” trainer and Olympic hopeful Karen O’Neal told me perkily as I got ready for my round. “Don’t look down. You’ll be fine.”
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
05-20-2010 |
Sports
Tags: Equestrians, Horses
Urban Assault: Bikes Get Wild in the Citynew
Urban free-riding is what happens when mountain biking meets BMX with a little parkour thrown in. The urban world of buildings, walls, steps, park benches and concrete obstacles is where urban free-riders perform their bike-based stunts.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
05-20-2010 |
Sports
Tags: urban bikes, urban freeride
Airstream Dreams: Life in a Silver Twinkienew
Airstreams appeal to hipsters and retirees, kids, teens and those of us who read Tom Robbins and thought it would be cool to live in a vehicle altered to look like a giant roast turkey. New or used, people haul them, live in them, fix them up or sometimes just fixate on them.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
04-01-2010 |
Culture
Fetish Fun: Kinky Out of the Closetnew
They might spank; they might wear black masks, be turned on by vinyl clothes or think guys in gas masks are way hot. But all of them would like you to know that it's OK to be kinky.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
10-08-2009 |
Culture
The Wedding That Wasn'tnew
How to back out of your wedding gracefully (sort of).
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
01-23-2009 |
Culture
The Downlow on Getting to Machu Picchunew
If you follow these tips, you can be watching the sun rise over Machu Picchu within a month -- and still have enough money to come home and start paying off your student loans.
Eugene Weekly |
Deanna Uutela |
01-16-2009 |
Travel
Take Romance for a Hike: Love and Looking Good on the Trailnew
Here in the Pacific Northwest you're just as likely to have a guy or gal ask you out for a walk in the woods as you are to get asked for a dinner and a drink. With a little forethought, you can combine an outdoor adventure with a little romance and look good while you do it.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
12-18-2008 |
Recreation
Welcome To a Mexican Beach!new
By following these simple steps to a low-budget Mexican beach excursion, you are on your way to a nice vacation. By demanding the "trip of a lifetime," you will be on your way to hell. Any questions?
Eugene Weekly |
Chuck Adams |
11-19-2008 |
Travel
Ask the Dogcatcher!new
Kylie B. (aka the Dogcatcher) answers all your critter questions.
Eugene Weekly |
Kylie Belachaikovsky |
08-28-2008 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
