Eric Stoller's Blog

First Alternative declares bag independence

Eric Stoller — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:59:42 +0000

On July 4, 2009, First Alternative Co-op will begin charging 5¢ for every new paper bag used at our checkout registers. This charge is an environmental initiative meant to lessen our dependence on...

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Diversity at OSU

Eric Stoller — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:41:00 +0000

Recently, the Oregon State University Office of Community & Diversity held a diversity essay contest. 5 essays were chosen and then voted upon by the OSU community. I read all five of the...

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Orientation video for incoming students

Eric Stoller — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:11:30 +0000

I shot about thirty minutes of video during commencement morning at OSU. It was a cloudy day (so unexpected here in Oregon!) so I amped up the color in iMovie. I asked our graduates if they had any...

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Iowa: Cooler than California

Eric Stoller — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:26:45 +0000

IOWA: Cooler than California since 2009 It is ironic to me that at the moment, the state of Iowa (my home state) provides access to marriage benefits for same sex couples while California does not....

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Cornell West on Courage

Eric Stoller — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:36 +0000

Tavis Smiley asks Cornel West if courage is contagious… From Dr. West’s book, “Hope on a Tightrope: Words and Wisdom“. This is exactly what I needed to listen to...

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