Imagine you are living in a country with an increasingly authoritarian and nationalistic government, in a city with a reputation for sex clubs and readily available illicit substances. A singer from a club known for its cabaret shows goes through an experience that makes her a well-known character for years to come.
Sex, drugs and fascism
OSPIRG no longer a student group
Research and advocacy group OSPIRG is no longer considered a student group by the organization that runs all of Portland State’s student groups.
News briefs
A Portland State professor of geography edited a book about disappearing indigenous cultures and ethnic minorities in South and Central Asia, published earlier this year.
Press Play
The leadoff single from Attack Decay Sustain Release is called “Tits and Acid”. Do I like tits? Absolutely. Do I like acid? Severe damage to my prefrontal cortex says “yes.” So it stands to reason that I will like this single, and by association this album… which is sort of true.
Sex is funny
Lectures can be mind numbing. When people are told what to do or how to think in uninteresting ways they will often shut their brains off.
Queens of Heart
Portland State professor Jan Haaken will be debuting her feature-length documentary on Darcelle XV Showplace, the oldest female impersonation club in the country, next week at the LA Femme Film Festival held in Los Angeles.
ASPSU sets agenda for new school year
Establishing a textbook exchange program is the top priority among 1,000 students, according to data from surveys conducted by Portland State’s student government.
News briefs
The Medieval Combat Club, a Portland State recreation student group, will be holding a weapons-building event Friday, Oct. 14 in Science Building 2, Room 139D.
Bang on this
What would it sound like if someone were daring enough to mix country music with punk rock? Easy answer: the Violent Femmes. Better answer: Portland natives Hillstomp.
Spotlight athlete of the week
Portland State Vikings safety Michael Dorsey is one of the best defensive players on the team.
Football preview – Northern Arizona at Portland State
The Lumberjacks have split their first two Big Sky games, losing their most recent to Sacramento State 39-9 last weekend. During the game, Northern Arizona’s junior starting quarterback Lance Kriesien was injured, and his status is unknown for Saturday’s matchup with Portland State.