Author Archives: sammythom

Enterprise: Eugene Saturday Market

Posted on June 14, 2012 by sammythom

The History of Eugene Saturday Market By: Samantha Thom While life can sometimes be unpredictable or unreliable, take comfort in the fact that the Eugene Saturday Market will happen every week, rain or shine. The Eugene Saturday Market is … Continue reading →

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Pushing the Limits of Physical Fitness

Posted on May 25, 2012 by sammythom

A local physical therapist strives to provide cutting edge therapeutic techniques and promote healthy living to the people of Eugene. By Samantha Thom It began as any other day, any other run. Little did she know that she would make … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bodywise Physical Therapy, downtown, Eugene, Fitness, Healthy living, Ohio State University, Ohio University, pilates, Therapeutic Associates, Volunteers in Medicine | 1 Comment

Innovations in Physical Therapy

Posted on May 20, 2012 by sammythom

I interviewed Kana Sekiguchi for my profile story. She is a 27-year-old physical therapist who works downtown at Bodywise Physical Therapy. I was walking around downtown and I thought that I’d really like to profile someone different than I have … Continue reading →

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Poverty and Crime With a Touch of Hope

Posted on May 11, 2012 by sammythom

Locals express their concerns and optimism for downtown Eugene. By Samantha Thom While for many college students downtown is the mecca of bars, dance clubs, and Voodoo Doughnuts, those working and living in the area are feeling uncomfortable and unsafe … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bar, crime, downtown, Downtown Athletic Club, Eugene, Eugene Public Library, homelessness, Lane Community College, midterm, Peace Health, poverty, The Horsehead, Voodoo Doughnuts | Leave a comment

Bill Ayers Speaks on Social Justice and Education Reform

Posted on April 29, 2012 by sammythom

Bill Ayers spoke his thoughts on social justice and education reform to a full house of over 200 people on Thursday night on campus in Lillis 182. The former activist, author of over 20 books, and retired educator at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bill Ayers, Department of Education, Education, Ethnic Studies Department, Humanities Department, Lane Community College (LCC), Multicultural Center, The Office of Equity and Inclusion, University of Illinois at Chicago | Leave a comment

Come Land Downtown!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by sammythom

Downtown Eugene is the place to be if you’re looking for art, entertainment, and an all around good time. Whether you want to peruse a gallery, catch a show, or eat delicious local foods there is something for everyone in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Actors Cabaret of Eugene, Alton Baker Park, Ambrosia, Art & The Vineyard, City Finance, City of Eugene Outdoors Program, Cozmic Pizza, Davis' Restaurant, Dos Rios Tacqueria, Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA), Eugene Celebration, eugene city council, Eugene Fire Department, Eugene Police Department, Eugene Public Library, Karin Clarke, Lane Community College, Lane County Farmer's Market, Lane Transit District, Lord Leebrick Theatre, Marche, McDonald Theatre, Northwest Christian University, OPUS 61X, Oregon Bach Festival, Oregon Festival of American Music, owen rose garden, Public Works, Sixth Street Grill, Skinner's Butte Park, Steelhead Brewery, Ta Ra Rin Thai Cuisine, The Eugene Saturday Market, The Hult Center, university of oregon, White Lotus, Wilamette Farm and Food Coalition, WOW Hall | Leave a comment

Downtown Eugene: The Quintessential Melting Pot

Posted on April 15, 2012 by sammythom

If you were to spend an afternoon walking around Eugene, you would see that this entire city’s zany, sporadic and unique traits can all be manifested into one place: downtown. With its wide range of businesses, be it the impossible-to-miss … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Eugene Public Library, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Inn at the Fifth, Lane Community College, Voodoo Doughnuts | Leave a comment

Arts and Oddities of Downtown Eugene

Posted on April 10, 2012 by sammythom

Generally speaking, downtown Eugene is located along the boundaries of what was once the Downtown Commission, as well as the Whiteaker Community Council, the Jefferson Westside Neighbors, and the West University Neighborhood. Our group was anxious to head out on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Buffalo Exchange, Downtown Eugene, Eugene Ballet Company, Eugene Opera, Eugene Station, Eugene Symphony, Hult Center, LTD, MECCA, Voodoo Doughnuts | Leave a comment

Scatterbrained Sammy Thom

Posted on April 8, 2012 by sammythom

Hey’o, my name is Sammy, a junior hailing from Dundee, OR. I’ve circled my way through the journalism major, finally discovering a passion for video editing and production. I have freelanced for Ethos Online, had a multimedia project of mine … Continue reading →