Nathan Leigh

2 weeks ago | cascadebusnews.com | Nathan Leigh |Sustainability Lead

(Simulation provides insight on balancing daylight in classroom spaces | Graphic courtesy of BBT Architects)When BBT opened its doors in 1976, the population of Bend was less than 15,000. Since then, the city has grown significantly, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Today, buildings account for roughly 40% of global carbon emissions in their construction and operation. Every decision made throughout the design has a lasting effect.

1 month ago | everythinggp.com | Nathan Leigh

Northwestern Polytechnic's Fairview campus celebrated their 2024-2025 graduates this weekend. The convocation ceremony was held at the Fred Speckeen Theatre Saturday, as the graduates were cheered on by their teachers, friends and family. This year's valedictorian was Kailey Weisgerber, who achieved academic excellence in the Veterinary Technology Diploma. Weisgerber says she and her classmates helped each other to be their best while forming a sense of community with the other programs too.

Mar 27, 2024 | afropunk.com | Nathan Leigh

“It’s time for the bright young things to rise”– FARAIThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing people that anarchy is a synonym for chaos. 5 minutes into any organizing meeting, it’s clear that actual anarchism is an intensely structured process of making decisions without a hierarchy. And that only represents chaos to people deeply invested in being at or near the top of hierarchies.

Feb 22, 2024 | afropunk.com | Nathan Leigh

“What they call rock ‘n’ roll now is rhythm and blues. I’ve been playing it for 15 years in New Orleans” – Fats Domino, 1957Anyone who’s ever so much as picked up a guitar has found themselves involved in the following arguments at least once:1: When did punk die? (answer: consistently but toootally coincidentally the same year the person answering the question stopped actively seeking out new music)2: Who invented rock n roll?

Oct 6, 2023 | afropunk.com | Nathan Leigh

I don’t often find myself speechless. Like almost never. But the new single from indie rock mad scientist Spring Silver is on a level all its own. Flowing between hypnotic electronic vibes and propulsive psych-rock, “Gold Star” is absolutely overflowing with vision and creativity. Despite it’s nearly 8 minute run-time, songwriter K Nkanza jumps between so many big ideas and sonic universes that it feels shockingly brief. It’s like a whole album’s worth of sounds trimmed down to its barest essentials.