Subimitted by Richard Capp, point of contact for Occupy Medford’s action committee. In a country where the foreclosure rate sits at 1 in every 563 homes, Medford Oregon’s foreclosure rate is among the highest in the nation with 1 in every 250 homes in foreclosure. This is a disheartening but accurate example of what happens [...]
Subimitted by Melanie Jessee, RWC Enviormental Sustainability Club Advisor Last month, I was given the opportunity to attend the world renowned Bioneers conference down in San Rafael, CA. The event was amazing, and I would like to share just a little bit about the conference and some of the inspiring things I learned while I [...]
By Mariel Villagomez Byline Contributer Do you want to succeed at school? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be vital to your success. One of the first things that students tend to sacrifice is our health. Developing healthy habits are important for our well being and continued academic achievement. Stress levels can increase rapidly [...]
Dear Editor: I would like to respond to a recent statement in the March 2011 Byline on page 6 concerning a once homeless student Ryan Katz. The article said, “When his mother became a Jehovah Witness she was no longer allowed to have anything to do with her son… And so Katz was kicked out [...]
Dear Editor, I read the February article: “RCC/SOU hold lock down in HEC.” The story talks about new devices that will be installed to “lock down” doors and a system that will notify people if a “ACTIVE SHOOTER” is on campus. I’ve been through such drills on Portland Community College campuses. And I’ve [...]
Dear Editor: I was recently shocked to read some of the questions and answers that were given in the November issue of The Byline. In the student interview section, I was appalled to read about one’s sexual preferences and experiences. This is a student newspaper, not an erotic Playboy blog. I hope that from now [...]
