On Jan. 19, the Siren Theater and Bad Reputation Productions presented “Pillow Fight: Cuddly yet hard-hitting improv comedy!” It would be difficult not to enjoy this particular combination of comedians:…
Ask Jessandra: Anita Newjob
Dear Jessandra, I have been having a problem at work with one of my coworkers. She is very young and also my superior. She acts incredibly controlling and often refuses…
Ten Minute Play Festival, unpretentious fun
Monkey With a Hat On is a Portland theater company founded by Ollie Collins that provides original shows for $5 admission and welcomes anyone who wants to act, write or…
Loving ‘Loving Vincent’
The 2017 film Loving Vincent, from directors Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman, is a hand-painted exploration of controversy surrounding Vincent van Gogh’s death. Hand-painted, you ask? Why, yes! According to…
Ask Jessandra: Carin’ Karen
Dear Jessandra, One of my best friends is polyamorous. She has one partner who is super sweet and nice to her all the time and another who is over-controlling and…
Ask Jessandra
Dear Jessandra, Modern society is too complex. I want to be a responsible and engaged citizen, but I don’t feel like I’ll ever understand enough about politics and history to…
In search of the miraculous
This summer, Portland State painting instructor and Bachelor of Fine Arts Coordinator Tia Factor led 10 students from the School of Art and Design on a trip to Berlin through…
Poetry and Performance Art: Open Mic Night at Parkway North
You may not have realized a poetry/prose/performance blow-out was happening on campus on the evening of Oct. 19, running so late I had to leave early to catch the last…
Ask Jessandra
Dear Jessandra, I know I should quit smoking cigarettes, but I don’t actually want to. How can I convince myself and others that my vice isn’t that bad and I…