Ethos Winter 2015

FeaturesCase Closed:  In the third part of our investigative series on sex crimes in Oregon, state and federal law enforcement personnel work to combat sex and human trafficking.Surfing Oregon’s Coasts:  Year-round the Oregon Coast draws surfers looking for community and big waves.“I’m not afraid to die at all”:  Meet five Mars One candidates. There citizen astronauts have volunteered for a one-way trip to the Red Planet. But is the mission feasible?Dead for Sale:  In Eugene, two stores sell strange, fantastic, and at times freaky collectables.
 
DepartmentsEditor’s NoteIdentities: Mr. Run Japan – Aaron Porter plans to run the length of Japan to raise awareness about the tsunami and overcoming alcoholism.Innovations: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished – A study conducted at the University of Oregon shows that our brains like to give – and more than we know.Forge: The HeART of Whiteaker – Artists in the historic Whiteaker neighborhood struggle to preserve its unique character.Photo Essay: Busy Bees – Photographer Kyra Bailey captures the beauty and importance of Oregon’s bee population.Motion: Finding Fungi – Mushrooms offer stability to Oregon’s forests and a tasty treat to foragers.Forum: Food Fight – Is gluten sensitivity real? Scientists can’t reach a consensus. What is known is Americans have trouble eating healthy foods.Journeys: Ukrainian Dilemma – As the conflict with Russia escalates, Ukrainians struggle to maintain normalcy.Tastes: Brewing a Better Community – Sam Bond’s Brewing and Planktown Brewing connect community conscious locals to small batch brews.The Last: Small Town State of Mind – Writer Amber Cole tells of leaving her hometown in rural Nevada and its lasting influence on her life.