Portland State students report being approached on campus by World Mission Society Church of God members amid rumors the group is involved in sex trafficking and cult-like behavior. “Have you…
Have you heard of God The Mother?
Admin grapples with future financial challenges at budget forum
As universities across the state brace for reduced state funding and potentially severe budget cuts, top Portland State administrators told a packed budget town hall the university needs to seriously…
Garbage Day
I’ve written about the wild world that was Hong Kong’s cinematic golden age before with my article on The Boxer’s Omen, but there’s just too much great stuff in there…
Marching into obscurity
Two years down the road, the Women’s/Womxn’s March is dwindling in impact. In Portland, this year’s Women’s March was markedly different from previous installments. Most noticeably, it has a new…
Disarmament debate continues at Capitol
Students traveled to the state capitol to speak to lawmakers about the possibility of disarming the campus police forces of two of Oregon’s largest public universities, Portland State and University…
This Week Around the World – March 17-24:
March 18 Costa Rica: Prominent indigenous rights activist Sergio Rojas was found dead in his home on March 18 after being shot by unknown assailants, Democracy Now! reported. Rojas had…
New Zealand Mosque shooting victims
A shooter killed 50 people on March 15 in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Traditionally by Islamic practice, bodies are buried within 24 hours of their death. However, the…
Events Calendar March 26–April 1
Tuesday, March 26 Art “Take Me to a Place I’ve Never Been Before” Multnomah Arts Center Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat & Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., through April 2 Free…
Malaysian government continues to persecute LGBTQ community
A call for LGBTQ rights was condemned by Malaysian politicians at the International Women’s Day march. Mujahid Yusof Rawa, the minister in charge of religious affairs, said the event was…
Hill to Hall: March 19–22
March 19: Oregon permanently bans offshore drilling The Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 256 to “prohibit drilling and exploration in the state’s marine waters,” according to Associated Press. This comes…
Faulty flight control system likely to blame for Flight ET 302 crash
Boeing’s 737 model Max 8 and 9 have been grounded in the United States and around the world after a crash in Ethiopia killed all 149 of its passengers along…
Events Calendar March 19–25
Tuesday, March 19 Art Barbara Krueger Blue Sky Gallery Tue–Sun: Noon–5 p.m. through March 31 Free All you Supreme lovers out there can now see where the inspiration for the…