Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Cheyanne Rider
May 16 Election: Civil Discourse Program Debates Benton County Safety, Justice Ballot Measure
Vote Yes on Measure 2-140 Authors: Mackenzie Witnauer, Cheyanne Rider, Alleyah Forrister, and the Civil Discourse Program Measure 2-140 is on Benton County’s ballot for May 16’s election. This measure proposes the construction of a multi-functional facility centered around safety and justice. Passing Measure 2-140 will provide a central location for first responders, eliminate the cost of leasing spaces to fulfill the county’s needs, and make mental health services more accessible.
Civil Discourse Op-Ed: Banning TikTok
The Civil Discourse program, facilitated by Communications professor Mark Urista, is continuing their mission of exploring relevant and potentially polarizing topics. The latest? TikTok and if it should be banned. Is the popular technology a threat to privacy? Does its positive influences outweigh its negative ones? What about the revenue the app provides? Would banning lead to job loss? The Civil Discourse takes a deep dive into both sides of this hot topic.
Civil Discourse Op-Ed: Gas-Powered Vehicles
The Civil Discourse Program, facilitated by Communications professor Mark Urista, has yet again taken on a relevant and debatable issue: banning gas-powered vehicles. With California’s recent steps towards banning gas-powered vehicles, should Oregon follow suit? While it seems like an environmentally-conscious decision, how will the power grid be threatened? What would this mean for the working class? The Civil Discourse Program covers all the angles.
It takes all of us - college presidents, faculty and students - to cultivate a culture of free speech on campus
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Megan Bahr is a recent graduate of Gateway Technical College and a current student at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Cheyanne Rider is a recent graduate of Linn-Benton Community College and a current student at Oregon State University. They recently participated on a panel of student leaders advocating for civil discourse on campus, hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center.
Civil Discourse Op-Ed: Ballot Measure 111
The Civil Discourse Program, facilitated by Communications Professor Mark Urista, has taken on another incredibly relevant and timely issue. The Oregon Ballot Measure 111 refers to the Right to Healthcare Amendment, and if passed in the November 8 election, would make Oregon the first state with a constitutional right to healthcare. But what would the implications be on our economy? The Civil Discourse Program has taken on both sides of the measure.
The most recent healthy argument from our Civil Discourse Program, Advised by Communications Professor Mark Urista, talks about what could be a life changing program for some. School-Based Health Centers have existed in Oregon since 1986, with Oregon Health Authority support. Take a look at our debate club’s op-ed, who will take a deeper dive into both sides of the coin.
Civil Discourse: Pumping Our Own Gas?
Our Civil Discourse Program doesn’t hesitate to take on hot and relative topics, with a wide ranger of subjects. Here’s their most recent op-ed; Should Oregonion’s pump their own gas? Oregon Should Allow People to Pump Their Own Gas 48 states have allowed people to pump their own gas for some time now. However, Oregon remains one of the two that doesn’t. The reasons are unclear, but the vast majority of Oregonians haven’t been able to pump their own gas since 1951.
Seven Percent Tuition Increase to Start this June: Civil Discourse Op-Ed.
LBCC Should Increase Tuition Authors: Miles Henderson, Cheyanne Rider, and The Civil Discourse Program Due to low enrollment (and amidst the highest inflation rates in 40 years) our beloved LBCC is in a tough financial position. Current funding projections show LB falling millions below a balanced budget.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Cheyanne
Contact Cheyanne, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack