Emerald THE DAILY
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
NEWS
Rising gas prices create challenges for commuter students
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ARTS & CULTURE
INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM PRODUCED BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS
Inside Regina Lawrence’s deanship Newly appointed SOJC Dean Regina Lawrence talks through her visions for her deanship. Read story on page 8
The product of jiu-jitsu and drag: Eugene’s queer grappling club Drag queen Judy Jitsu created an all-queer jiu-jitsu class right here in Eugene to build a safe and comfortable learning environment for LGBTQ+ individuals. By Gray Vanderpoel
Arts & Culture Writer
If you are a queer or transgender individual looking for a new hobby to learn this upcoming term, Judy Jitsu, a two-spirited drag icon, is here to help. Eugene’s queer grappling club, hosted every Sunday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Eugene’s Lavender Network, is designed for beginners to higher-level martial artists to make the sport as accessible as possible. Continue story on page 10