Hey, that’s my calculator!

In a small room inside the Native American Student and Community Center, there is table after table of garbage–and all of it’s for sale.

Bee Movie: Buzz worthy

In the non-Pixar animation world, animated films can go in two directions: They can fail miserably (Robots) or they can become massive successes (Shrek). Bee Movie is sure to be the latter. It is a triumph of animation, directing and writing. In just under 90 minutes, the film crams in enough plot shifts and jokes to power five other animated films.

How does OSPIRG spend your money?

About $100,000 of the money that former student group OSPIRG received from PSU this year will go to operations outside of Portland State, according to financial documents provided by the research and advocacy group.

News briefs

Oregon Active, a charity organization involved with recreational activities such as bungee jumping and rock climbing, is holding a scavenger hunt event starting downtown in Pioneer Courthouse Square on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Jesu walks

If modern heavy metal were a map of the world, and the oceans were its various genres, then Jesu’s Justin Broadrick would be Sir Francis Drake. He’s conquered the world, and now he’s back at home fucking the queen.

News briefs

The Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) is offering free flu vaccination for Portland State faculty and staff today from 1 to 5 p.m. in room 296 of Smith Memorial Student Union.

Sustainability programs may see cash boost

A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would start a $50 million grant program to help fund sustainability research and development initiatives at Portland State and colleges across the nation.

Rip City shakedown

The Blazers open their season in that other River City tonight, San Antonio, as they face the world-champion Spurs. Reloaded with young, hungry talent, expect Portland to run a lot this year, make some mistakes and generally be far more entertaining than in years past. Here’s a look at the starting lineup.

Combustible Hip-hop

Brother Ali isn’t much of a protester, but he’s practically holding up a sign that says “Keep hip-hop honest.” And that’s because he’s leading by example.