Brenda Autry Journalism Blog

Hi, I'm Brenda. I'm a writer and photographer who specializes in travel writing and photography. I have a passion for travel because I really love to experience new places, new cultures, and see the world through new lenses. I've travelled to 26 countries, and a few years ago, I took a year off and backpacked through Southeast Asia and Europe - it was amazing! When I'm not traveling, I love to be outdoors in my home state of Oregon. I enjoy hiking, kayaking and attending the numerous events that take place all year long across the state.  I'm also a part-time journalism student at LBCC. I decided to study journalism because I want to improve my writing and photography skills. I'm a proponent for life-long learning and I hope to continuing improving my writing and photography and learning new skills for a long time to come.  My goals for photojournalism this term are to: Learn to take better photos of people in everyday life. Learn to tell a story through my phot

A first-hand account of what it's like to do a rage room.  Have you ever had such a bad day, or been so angry that you just wanted to smash something? But you stopped yourself because as adults we can’t just throw a tantrum and smash something. Or, can we? Here's what it's like to try a rage room. Rage Rooms Rage rooms, also known as smash rooms, have become increasingly popular in recent years. With the pressures of work, school, and especially with COVID, people, now more than ever, are looking for a way to blow off some steam — and a rage room may be the perfect place! My daughter, Bella, 14,  and I recently visited Demotion Zone , one of just three rage rooms in Oregon, to check it out for ourselves. Demolition Zone in Eugene, Oregon The Storefront of Demolition Zone Located at 4075 Franklin Blvd in Eugene, Demolition Zone is celebrating their four-year anniversary this month.  “My husband came up with the idea,” said Helen Urban, who co-o