Thrifting made easy

The world of thrifting can be overwhelming and intense. Between rows of porcelain knick-knacks, heaps of toys, and racks of clothes, how do you stay focused on your purpose and strike a good deal?

News briefs

Colleagues, friends to hold memorial for Astrid Schlaps

In honor of Astrid Schlaps, a retired professor who died at the beginning of September, family and faculty members from Portland State’s social work, psychology and women’s studies programs will hold a memorial this Sunday, Oct. 31

Up next: Eastern Washington Eagles

Portland State football returns to the metro area this weekend as the Vikings host the Eastern Washington Eagles at Hillsboro Stadium on Saturday in the second-to-last home games of the season.

Riding the gravy train

Gravy. The very word is comforting. It’s something that everyone’s grandmother made and that everyone’s mother at least tried to recreate.

Deja vu

The Weber State Wildcats are heartbreakers. For the second year in a row, they overcame a Vikings lead in the final gasps of the fourth quarter on Saturday to win the football game—this time with a final score of 44-41.