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