Making Marx

Socialist sentiments rise on campus

If you pay any attention to the various announcement boards around campus, chances are you’ve noticed many posters advertising all sorts of political events.

It’s not easy being green

PSU students fall behind on recycling

To the random passerby, the Portland State campus is a sight for sore eyes. With the integration of nature and urbanization, it’s more or less the ideal campus setting. Look closer and you will see both trashcans and recycling bins spread out over the vast mecca that is PSU. So far, the groups focused on recycling and sustainability have done a great job at making recycling easy and accessible for PSU students.

This begs the question: why are all the trashcans filled to the brim with paper, plastic cups and plastic coffee cup lids? These things are recyclable, after all.

Prejudice or artistic license?

Performance by Tyler, The Creator stirs controversy

He’s been called brilliant and is said to be saving the music industry from itself by some. Others label him a blatant misogynist and homophobe. Love him or hate him, if you’re looking for some controversial music to be offended by, look no further than hip-hop artist Tyler, The Creator and his artistic collective “OFWGKTA” (“Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All,” also known simply as “Odd Future”).