Rachel Brashear
@rachelbrashear.bsky.social
musician & educator
www.rachelbrashear.com
www.rachelbrashear.com
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Would love for an education reporter do a deep dive into dysfunction in OR Community College governance. LCC may be the canary in the coal mine.
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No Confidence
By Jim Arnold Last spring (EW, 4/16) I wrote that the Lane Community College Board of Education had become dysfunctional and needed new voices. When I followed up just recently (EW, 10/ 9), I had h…
eugeneweekly.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Would love for an education reporter do a deep dive into dysfunction in OR Community College governance. LCC may be the canary in the coal mine.
eugeneweekly.com/2025/11/25/n...
eugeneweekly.com/2025/11/25/n...
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🧵 about ADMINISTRATIVE BLOAT 👎
The number of managers at PCC has increased by 29% since 2019. During this time, morale has tanked. Our 2024 member survey showed that 9% of FFAP members trust administrators to make decisions that are in the best interest of students. 1/
The number of managers at PCC has increased by 29% since 2019. During this time, morale has tanked. Our 2024 member survey showed that 9% of FFAP members trust administrators to make decisions that are in the best interest of students. 1/
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🧵 about ADMINISTRATIVE BLOAT 👎
The number of managers at PCC has increased by 29% since 2019. During this time, morale has tanked. Our 2024 member survey showed that 9% of FFAP members trust administrators to make decisions that are in the best interest of students. 1/
The number of managers at PCC has increased by 29% since 2019. During this time, morale has tanked. Our 2024 member survey showed that 9% of FFAP members trust administrators to make decisions that are in the best interest of students. 1/
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I'm also previewing concerts by @rachelbrashear.bsky.social @malblum.bsky.social @themacks.bsky.social @buddywynkoop.bsky.social @hibou.bsky.social @hunxandhispunxx.bsky.social @brighteyesband.bsky.social and MORE!
August 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I'm also previewing concerts by @rachelbrashear.bsky.social @malblum.bsky.social @themacks.bsky.social @buddywynkoop.bsky.social @hibou.bsky.social @hunxandhispunxx.bsky.social @brighteyesband.bsky.social and MORE!
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Portland councilors in talks to boost city’s ‘often-overlooked’ music economy
Portland councilors in talks to boost city’s ‘often-overlooked’ music economy
A PSU study found that Oregon’s commercial music market generated nearly $3.8 billion in economic output in 2023.
www.koin.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Portland councilors in talks to boost city’s ‘often-overlooked’ music economy
Making music to keep myself and maybe others from losing hope - join us at 8/22/25 Artichoke Music, Portland OR artichokemusic.org/product/1022...
July 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Making music to keep myself and maybe others from losing hope - join us at 8/22/25 Artichoke Music, Portland OR artichokemusic.org/product/1022...
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PCC faculty rally against program cuts amid college’s push for ‘fiscal sustainability’
PCC faculty rally against program cuts amid college’s push for ‘fiscal sustainability’
Instructors are developing “teach-out plans” to accommodate students who were pursuing programs that have been axed.
www.koin.com
July 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
PCC faculty rally against program cuts amid college’s push for ‘fiscal sustainability’
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The local musicians advocacy group has started a survey to help with students and instructors opposing PCC's proposal to end their MSA program.
MusicPortland and the potential closure of Portland Community College’s Music and Sonic Arts program • Oregon ArtsWatch
The local musicians advocacy group has started a survey to help with students and instructors opposing PCC's proposal to end their MSA program.
www.orartswatch.org
May 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The local musicians advocacy group has started a survey to help with students and instructors opposing PCC's proposal to end their MSA program.
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This comes after PCC claimed faculty failed to prove an associate degree or credit certificate is needed for jobs in the commercial industry. But faculty plan to appeal the decision.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pcc-plans-to-cut-music-and-sonic-arts-program-despite-community-support/
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pcc-plans-to-cut-music-and-sonic-arts-program-despite-community-support/
PCC plans to cut Music and Sonic Arts program despite community support
PCC claimed faculty failed to prove an associate degree or credit certificate is needed for jobs in the commercial industry.
www.koin.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This comes after PCC claimed faculty failed to prove an associate degree or credit certificate is needed for jobs in the commercial industry. But faculty plan to appeal the decision.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pcc-plans-to-cut-music-and-sonic-arts-program-despite-community-support/
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pcc-plans-to-cut-music-and-sonic-arts-program-despite-community-support/
There are amazing artists making art all around you every day….and you will never engage with it online.
April 23, 2025 at 4:49 AM
There are amazing artists making art all around you every day….and you will never engage with it online.
The scene: Me at the garden store in high waisted pants, Hawaiian print vacay shirt, tassel loafers.
20 somethings: “I love your outfit!”
Me: “Thanks! I call this my Bob Hope outfit.”
20 somethings: “…..”
Me: “Fore!”
20 somethings: “I love your outfit!”
Me: “Thanks! I call this my Bob Hope outfit.”
20 somethings: “…..”
Me: “Fore!”
April 20, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The scene: Me at the garden store in high waisted pants, Hawaiian print vacay shirt, tassel loafers.
20 somethings: “I love your outfit!”
Me: “Thanks! I call this my Bob Hope outfit.”
20 somethings: “…..”
Me: “Fore!”
20 somethings: “I love your outfit!”
Me: “Thanks! I call this my Bob Hope outfit.”
20 somethings: “…..”
Me: “Fore!”
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Tmrw 3/14 @ 2pm PST on @xrayfm.bsky.social AWP I interview Family Worship Center & preview concerts from @rachelbrashear.bsky.social @buddywynkoop.bsky.social @zzzahara.bsky.social & folx not on blewski yet.
Stream at xray.fm
Tune to 107.1 FM in PDX
#portland #communityradio #radio #xrayfm
🔥🎙⚡📻🖤
Stream at xray.fm
Tune to 107.1 FM in PDX
#portland #communityradio #radio #xrayfm
🔥🎙⚡📻🖤
March 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Tmrw 3/14 @ 2pm PST on @xrayfm.bsky.social AWP I interview Family Worship Center & preview concerts from @rachelbrashear.bsky.social @buddywynkoop.bsky.social @zzzahara.bsky.social & folx not on blewski yet.
Stream at xray.fm
Tune to 107.1 FM in PDX
#portland #communityradio #radio #xrayfm
🔥🎙⚡📻🖤
Stream at xray.fm
Tune to 107.1 FM in PDX
#portland #communityradio #radio #xrayfm
🔥🎙⚡📻🖤
This weekend my friends and I will be performing new arrangements of new and old songs I’ve written over the years. Excited to be at Rontoms Sunday Series for the first time. Also - no cover!
March 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This weekend my friends and I will be performing new arrangements of new and old songs I’ve written over the years. Excited to be at Rontoms Sunday Series for the first time. Also - no cover!
“High up above my eyes could clearly see the Statue of Liberty sailing away to sea, and I dreamed I was dying”
February 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“High up above my eyes could clearly see the Statue of Liberty sailing away to sea, and I dreamed I was dying”
