2023 EditioN
OUR TEAM IS PROUD TO PRESENT THIS YEAR’S EDITION OF FLUX MAGAZINE. EXPLORE THE STORIES BELOW.
“I HAVE to see HOW this story ends.”
somebody to love
breaking news: There is none
4 ways to finesse the stress
escape from the cold
a family forged in bronze
Megan Smith’s dream went unfulfilled once. She’s determined not to let it happen again.
They don outrageous costumes. They bribe their way to victory. What motivates this unusual group of royalty?
the royal slug queens
A furry future
Sea otters haven’t inhabited the Oregon coast since the early 1980s. Is it time to bring these lovable mammals back?
Glimpse into the tangled web of college romance in all its unpredictable forms.
As newspapers collapse across Oregon, communities are left deprived of information.
hands-on healing
Let’s be honest — we’re all past our limits. How do you find a way to just chill?
A small farm in Northwest Oregon is helping men recover from addiction through responsibility, brotherhood and manual labor.
Energy drinks play a big part in many students’ lives at the cost of a trip to the dentist.
Got cavities?
Over the past two years, fervent fans have come together every month to watch an eclectic group of pro wrestlers act out their continuing storylines.
a night at the rope opera
Nothing in life is certain, especially one’s career. Take these three who successfully switched their careers and formed brand new paths.
new beginnings
It’s been almost three years since the small town of Blue River was turned into ashes. Where is the town now?
still standing
On dangerously cold winter nights, volunteers team up to offer shelter, warmth and community to Lane County’s unhoused population.
A sculptor embarks on his next project: a commemorative bust for his son-in-law.
One writer speaks with Holocaust survivor Ruth Bolliger about identity and safety amidst a rise of Anti-Semitism.
a pendant of hope
Everyone knows about the major coffee chains all over the world, but zoom into these three tasteful Lane County, Oregon, coffee joints.
perfect blend
A Springfield business owner combines the intricate practice of watchmaking with her expansive creativity in an artistic practice all her own.
art for your wrist
brick by brick
So, you want to run a marathon? Then follow this runner’s plan.
“Solvitur ambulando” is a Latin expression meaning “it is solved by walking.” The question is: what exactly are we solving?
it is solved by walking
enveloped darkness
money ball
How have NIL deals affected female athletes and Title IX?
Grieving can leave you feeling anguished, crushed and devastated. One thing that you are not: alone.
Listen to the writers of “Somebody to Love” chat with friends Anabelle Poore and Estelle Tedrick about hookup culture, ghosting and being in love.
