Waste in the United States rises 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. That’s about one million extra tons of garbage per week—or put in other terms, approximately 240 million…
Embrace Black Friday
What’s the easiest way to save money as a college student? Simple, don’t spend it in the first place. I know what you’re thinking: “Thanks Warren Buffett, but what’s to…
In support of ‘fake’ service animals
Having faced common questions and accusations and after jumping through ridiculous hoops in order to obtain the coveted Emotional Service Animal letter myself, here’s why I fully support gaming the…
PDX downtown happy hour guide
I hate Portland. Finding a decent brunch spot is nearly impossible, you can’t walk anywhere, and there’s just not enough coffee in this town of stumps. On top of that, being…
It’s a Runderful Life
Hibernating for the winter has its perks, most of which are supplemented by a steady intake of caffeine. The most widely abused hibernating perk of them all—according to the numbers—is…
NW Dance Project stages alluring new ‘Carmen’
It was a cold, rainy night. Luckily for me, I had the NW Dance Project’s waiting room to keep me warm while waiting for the company’s dress rehearsal of Carmen…
Green Zebra goes to college
Q: What do you get when you cross a New Seasons with a 7-Eleven? Hint: it’s not organic Slurpees. Those who said “Green Zebra Grocery” are correct! The brainchild of…
‘We’re All Mad Here’
At times, Shaking the Tree’s theatrical interpretation of Alice in Wonderland can feel intimately familiar; at other times, We’re All Mad Here is a force entirely of its own creation: wonderful moments of…
V-Day stands for victory, valentine and vagina
Midterms should be over by the time you read this. Unfortunately, as I write this midterms are still in full swing. It is for this very reason that I condensed…
Radio Phoenix: music from earth, name from space
An interview with PSU’s hip-hop/funk/R&B trio Did you know that listening to local music can add approximately 85,001 seconds to your lifespan? What’s that? No, I apologize, unfortunately the scientific…
The magic of exploring Portland on foot
Walking in Portland has its ups and downs. Just last week, I was wandering toward Powell’s Bookstore on West Burnside and found myself the victim of one of the countless…