Planning Your Corona-cation
How not to let social distancing get you down
Update: The governor issued an executive order March 23 telling Oregonians to stay at home, and state parks are now closed. “Individuals may go outside … Continue reading
Elisha Young
Elisha Young bravely mans Eugene Weekly's front desk and writes book reviews and other features for the paper.
Author: Elisha Young
Children’s Book Round Up
EW’s mom reviewer and her son weigh in
By Elisha Young and Atlas Our children’s book reviews may have received the most extensive scrutiny of any category. This quartet of books from Quarto Publishing … Continue reading
Winter Reading – Young Adult
A Girl’s Guide to the Wild by Ruby McConnell. Sasquatch Books, $16.99. A Girls’ Guide to the Wild is a practical, yet whimsical handbook put … Continue reading
Poppin’ Tags
Your guide to thrift gifting this holiday season
Malls are a terrifying place during the holidays. Okay, maybe my opinion is biased, as I am by no means a mall rat. I would … Continue reading
Best Drag Queen
1. Karress Ann Slaughter (Cornel Hardiman) Facebook.com/GlamazonsEugene. 2. Slutashia Facebook.com/Slutashia. 3. Trai La Trash Facebook.com/MsTraiLaTrash Nothing says “fierce” like perfect eyebrows, sequins and Karress Ann … Continue reading
Hippie Memories
Hippie Chick is a memoir of LSD, the Saturday Market and, most of all, growth
Memoirs have always held a special space for me. While I’m not a fan of kitschy reality shows, there is just something mesmerizing about getting … Continue reading
Leaves of Four, Feel the More
A local healer wants to help guide you through the forest of cannabis for medical use
Weed has become the magical leaf, and, for some, the medical benefits have become the new “apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Whether you’re … Continue reading
Sequins and Eggs
Primping and brunching with a queen
It’s 10 am Sunday and Cornel Hardiman throws on a playlist full of Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera and old-school Tina Turner. He’s reaching for … Continue reading
Pack Of Two
Animal companionship helps unhoused people find a life
Stop saying homeless people should not have dogs. For people experiencing homelessness, a dog can play a paramount role in their lives. Walking through the … Continue reading
RockMed All Night Long
After hours with White Bird at the Oregon Country Fair
When I think about a medical center, the picture that comes to mind is a bland, sterile environment adorned with subpar art. That is the … Continue reading