Long before there was a gallery to curate, babies to raise, classrooms full of students to inspire, courses to pass, miles on the pavement to log, or basketballs to bounce, for little Trista, there were books to read.

StoriesGuest UserApril 11, 2024OJHjournal, crystal brown, dreams journal

Freeman McKindra: Our Calling Is To Come Alive

Before the interview even began, only minutes after meeting Freeman McKindra, I knew he was an incredibly kind and well-respected man on Lane College’s campus.

StoriesMaddie McMurryApril 11, 2024dreams journal, freeman mckindra, Lane College

The Downtown Tavern: Where The Past Coalesces with the Present

It’s 3:00 on a cold and rainy February afternoon — two days before Valentine’s Day, to be exact. The rain is incessant, and parking is sparse on North Liberty Street in Downtown Jackson.