2022 EditioNOUR TEAM IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 2022 EDITION OF FLUX MAGAZINE. EXPLORE THE STORIES BELOW. Becoming Portland’s funniest comedian In 2019, comedian Kelly Ryan won Portland’s Funniest Competition. It wasn’t just a win for her. READ STEWARDS OF THE RIVER Will the Indigenous tribes’ efforts save the Klamath River — and their culture — from ecosystem-threatening dams? READ ART AND SOUL Three Eugene artists prove that medium doesn't matter. It’s the message that counts. READ NO WINE TO WASTE Oregon winemakers are seeking ways to save their billion-dollar industry from the effects of wildfires. READ Between Two Worlds Three Afghan women, thousands of miles from home, set out to reclaim their dreams. Read A recipe for change About one in 10 Oregonians faces food insecurity. For students, that number is even more daunting. Read Identity in Newberg Why are high schoolers in this Oregon town fighting to have their voices heard and demanding their identities be recognized in their schools? Read four ways to save money With inflation taking more cash out of their wallets, college students have spending worries beyond rising tuition rates. Read Project puppy The pandemic turned lots of home-bound Oregonians into wide-eyed dog owners — until desperation called. Read The Pursuit of Happiness How are Oregonians navigating the complex journey to find one simple emotion? Read Any(Body) Can go viral When Brittani Lancaster arrives home after work, her day is not done. She clocks into her part-time passion. Read The Perfect Chord You may not know G major from F minor, but at this Eugene music school, there’s a place for you in the band. read On the Basis of Success In the 50 years since the passage of Title IX, female athletes at UO have made great strides. But the game’s not over. read Listen to this My brother taught me inclusivity, even before I realized it. READ Moore for Your Playlist Meet Audrey Mathilde: a UO student disguised as Tillie Moore — sort of like a modern-day Hannah Montana. READ Substituting Ingredients, Staying Rooted My immigrant mother shares how cooking keeps her connected to her Mexican culture. READ Take Me to church UO students discuss how religion shaped who they are and how it affects the relationships they build. Read In tune Kelly McCauley channels her love of music with her advocacy skills to uplift the disabled community. READ Finding Comfort How do college students find solace amongst the stress? Some turn to meals that remind them of home. READ What I learned from writing ‘Between Two worlds’ What was it like for Afghans starting over in Eugene? What sort of challenges were they still up against? READ Capturing Changing Competitors A look back at 50 years of women sports at the University of Oregon. READ working with fire The glass blowing community in Eugene is perhaps one of the most dedicated in the country. READ Finding Newberg Originally I had no intention of joining FLUX. But I applied anyway, figuring, “Why not?” READ