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StoryHelix
by StoryHelix
Welcome to StoryHelix! Intertwining stories past, present, and not yet imagined, told by folks in Lane County, Oregon.Wordcrafters in Eugene began this project with the idea of making our area a braver, safer, more beautiful, and more equitable place to live. We believe, as Chinua Achebe put it, that stories create people, create stories. Meaning, the stories we tell ourselves and other people make us who we are. Because of this, we also believe that if we are to move into a better imagined future, a reckoning with our past and current stories is needed. As Alice Walker said, “Healing begins where the wound was made.”The StoryHelix project invites us to trace our "EUGeneology" and examine what stories we have inherited, and what stories we will pass down.You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
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Outro Episode: Thank You!
In this final episode of our first season, our host and program coordinator, Leah Velez gives thanks to the many people who made this first year of StoryHelix possible! You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your…
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Mary Sollo and Dania Covarrubias-Sollo
This mother and daughter duo close out our very first season. Open your ear nuggets, and hear these intergenerational experiences. Mary and Dania celebrate what they love, mourn what they no longer have, or don't know about the places where they live, describe the foods that make them feel like...
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Iris JaKay
Community listener Iris JaKay submitted this Oregon coming-of-age story on our online form. Listen, as her words transport you from growing up on canned food, powdered milk, and government cheese, to becoming a teacher, and living all over the state. You can read more about the project, about...
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Road Rage and Self Awareness
This community member talks about road rage directed at her for reasons she cannot figure out, and answers questions about self awareness from a high school interviewer. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your...
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Devin Johnson
Devin Johnson talks about coming to Eugene for better medical care for his brother, and about skate parks creating feelings of belonging. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories…
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Neighbors
This high school student tells the story of a time his neighbors called the police on his friend. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org. Thanks…
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Sharon Erz
Sharon Erz takes us on a journey to the way 5th Street Market and the Valley River Mall have transformed the community over her lifetime of living in Eugene. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane...
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Nathaniel Johnson
Nathaniel Johnson tells us about the friendship that has begun to make him feel more like he belongs. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.…
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One of the First Settler Families in Florence
Interviewed by a high schooler, this Eugene resident talks about their escape from Florence and the notoriety of their infamous family. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at...
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Worn Out with Holes
This storyteller describes their experience of constantly being told they were not "mixed enough" in Lane County. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at...
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A Cold Black Bench
The youngest storyteller this season tells us what it felt like to be told they were too small to ride at the Lane County Fair. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at...
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Stan Coleman
In this episode, Stan Coleman, co-founder of Minority Voices Theatre, tells the story of premiering his one man Paul Robeson tribute play in Eugene, Florence, and Yachats, Oregon. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and…
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Bill Winkley
Bill Winkley, professed desert rat, talks about settling in Eugene with his husband, and finding community, belonging, and respect. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at...
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Carol Dennis
In this episode, Carol Dennis, co-founder of Minority Voices Theatre, tells their story about finally finding their people, standing up for folks who don't have a seat at a table, and what it means to start over. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our…
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Interlude: Intro to Side B of the Mixtape
Welcome to side B of the mixtape! These are stories that came in after our Mixtape Release Party at the Oregon Wine Lab. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at...
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Conversations After the West Eugene Strides for Social Justice Walk
In this very special episode, a group of high school students discuss their reactions to the Reynolds' Family legacy, the KKK's presence and impact in Eugene, and their own experiences with racism here, after embarking on the Strides for Social Justice walk through West Eugene. They also discuss...
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Marcus Bettles
Marcus Bettles talks about his grandfather's legacy. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org. Thanks for listening!
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My Mom
This young community member talks about their mother's trek across the country to live in Oregon. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org. Thanks…
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Giselle Peña
Giselle Peña talks about how belonging and not belonging feel. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org. Thanks for listening!
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Home
This community member talks about what home should feel like. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org. Thanks for listening!
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East of the Cascades VS West of the Cascades
This community member talks about her family's origin story in Oregon, and the sharp distinction that the changes in the environment had on her, when crossing to this side of the Cascades. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community…
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Jordan Crosier
Jordan Crosier talks about Motor Cross Racing in Lane County. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org. Thanks for listening!
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The Legare Series: Misael, Part 5
In this final episode of the Legare 5 episode mini-series, Misa Legare talks a little about bike riding in Eugene and Springfield. He is being interviewed by his partner, Serenity, whose story is showcased in previous episodes. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene,...
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The Legare Series: Misael, Part 4
In this episode, Misa Legare talks about his Oregon Origin Story. He is being interviewed by his partner, Serenity, whose story is showcased in previous episodes. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own…
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The Legare Series: Misael and Serenity, part 3
Misa and Serenity Legare talk about their differing experiences with racism in Lane County. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org. Thanks for...
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The Legare Series: Serenity, Part 2
In this episode, Serenity Legare talks about their favorite place in Lane County. Serenity was interviewed by their partner, Misa, who you can hear in the following episode! You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in...
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The Legare Series: Serenity, Part 1
Part one of a several part series! Serenity Legare was interviewed by their partner, Misael Legare, who appears in two the later episodes! In this episode, they talk about Serenity's Oregon Origin Story. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and...
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Dave Rogers
Dave Rogers made a short and sweet call into the Helix Hotline while inside the Reflections Phonebooth at Oakshire Brewing Company in March 2022. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon...
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Emma Jones
Emma Jones talks about a picnic in the rose garden with the person featured in the previous episode. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.…
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Ian Winbrock
Ian Winbrock speaks about moving his political activism from his dayjob into his volunteer life, and about finding love again. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at...
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Nathaniel Alexander Kameleokalani Douglass
Nathaniel Alexander Kameleokalani Douglass talks about moving to Eugene, Oregon to attend graduate school at the University of Oregon. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at...
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Abigail Leeder
Abigail Leeder talks about commune living with large groups of people, Country Fair, personal growth, and more Eugene experiences, while at Oakshire Brewing Company. Her interview partner for the evening was in the previous episode, and they were strangers getting to know one another. You can…
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Andre Royal Sr.
Listen to artist, chef, children's book author, and founder of nonprofit Suddenly Sleepy , Andre Royal, Sr . as he talks about his journey to Eugene, and to advocacy work in Lane County, Oregon. His interview partner for the evening is in the next episode, and they were meeting for the very first...
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Kate Risdau
Kate Risdau, Executive Director of Wilammette Writers, talks about an experience at the University of Oregon. You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at...
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Liandymary Jimenez Otero
Local business owner, singer, healthcare worker, and event planner, Liandymary Jimenez Otero speaks about the importance of creating welcoming places that feel like home. Her interview partner for the evening is in the previous episode! You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in...
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Jeff Velez
Health professional and dancer Jeff Velez shares his experience moving to Eugene from Chicago. His interview partner for the evening is in the following episode! You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane...
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Margaret Steinbrunn
Margaret Steinbrunn shares some of her adventures while sitting at Oakshire Brewing company in the Whiteaker Neighborhood of Eugene, OR. Her interview partner for the evening is in the previous episode! You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and...
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Doriandra Smith
Local artist Doriandra Smith shares some family stories while sitting at Oakshire Brewing company in the Whiteaker Neighborhood of Eugene, OR. Her interview partner for the evening is in the following episode! You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors…
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Ayisha Elliott & Eric Richardson
Join Ayisha Elliott and Eric Richardson, two Eugene Community Leaders, (and siblings!) talk about their family history and experiences in Eugene, Oregon across a gap of 10 years . You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and…
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Intro Episode!
Welcome to StoryHelix! Intertwining stories past, present, and not yet imagined, told by folks in Lane County, Oregon. Wordcrafters in Eugene began this project with the idea of making our area a braver, safer, more beautiful, and more equitable place to live. We believe, as Chinua Achebe put it,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to StoryHelix! Intertwining stories past, present, and not yet imagined, told by folks in Lane County, Oregon.Wordcrafters in Eugene began this project with the idea of making our area a braver, safer, more beautiful, and more equitable place to live. We believe, as Chinua Achebe put it, that stories create people, create stories. Meaning, the stories we tell ourselves and other people make us who we are. Because of this, we also believe that if we are to move into a better imagined future, a reckoning with our past and current stories is needed. As Alice Walker said, “Healing begins where the wound was made.”The StoryHelix project invites us to trace our "EUGeneology" and examine what stories we have inherited, and what stories we will pass down.You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org. Thanks for listening!
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