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Author: Kat Audick

Barbecue lime chicken tacos

A fanciful feast for fiesta lovers

Throw out your powdered taco mix—it’s time for some real funky, fresh flavor. These tacos are fantastic for large groups of people, since your guests can have as little or as much as they like, and the ingredients are super cheap.

For a vegan option, swap chicken with tempeh for an equally delicious dish that’s hot and juicy. And if you’re looking for an extra kick, just add one chopped fresh jalapeño pepper to your dish. These barbecue lime chicken tacos make for a tangy and tasty meal that will fill you up and make you feel like throwing a fiesta!

Hey you, freshman!

Find ways to get more from your college life

Starting college is a stressful time in anyone’s life. Between a different environment, a heavier workload and trying to make new social ties, sometimes an academic schedule alone is enough to send someone into a panic.

But while the number one priority is succeeding in our various courses, it’s also important not to miss the amazing opportunities available. College is a time for experiencing new things, and there’s no better way to do so than in the community environment of one of PSU’s student-run groups.

Across the board, all PSU student groups have lower freshman and sophomore attendance this year. Becoming part of a group early and continuing on through your education can be extremely beneficial. Not only do you earn a deeper appreciation for your given organization, but you may even find yourself working your way onto the executive board for a whole new experience in leadership.

Cricket Café

Cricket Café

Champion of hipster breakfast joints in Southeast Portland

What’s housed inside a modest turtle-green building on the corner of Southeast 32nd Avenue and Belmont Street is more than an ordinary breakfast place. It is, in fact, my favorite breakfast joint in all of Portland.

Catering to a hipster’s every need with a menu full of unique and insanely delicious items, Cricket Cafe surpasses the rest of the city’s breakfast joints by combining fresh ingredients with a bright and cozy atmosphere.

Quick squash quiche

The happy marriage between eggs and pie

A quiche is perfect for any meal.

Part egg dish, part pie, it’s a whole lot of deliciousness combined into one simple entree. It’s easy to make and just as easy to experiment with by adding or subtracting different ingredients. It’s great for reheating as a fast breakfast in the morning or featured as a main course for dinner—and with a short list of cheap ingredients, it’s your best option for making your friends a faux-fancy French meal.

Let it be

Contrasting the grumbles of the city, PSU continues to support the Occupy movement

Now approaching almost a month of occupation, Portland’s protesters are holding strong in the Chapman and Lownsdale Squares. While their presence alone is a testament to the resilient nature of the human race, many citizens and businesses are finding them as resilient as a cold sore.

On the outside, it’s starting to look like a shantytown of yurts crawling with many unkempt people. Handwritten signs, now smeared by rain, are held in the fists of drenched occupiers. But what appears to be a pitiful sight from the streets opens into a surprisingly large community of people still just trying to be heard.

Coconut carrot curry soup

A meal that’s versatile and delicious, fresh and nutritious!

This coconut curry carrot soup has a lot of C’s—coconut, carrots, curry—but the most important C is the vitamin C!

Rainy days call for warm soup to toast our insides at the end of the day. This soup is a sweet and savory reminder that winter doesn’t have to be all that bad. Pair it with crisp garlic bread and you’ll have yourself a bowlful of happiness.

Sick of it

How harsh attendance policies spread illness

Being graded on attendance is a fact of life in higher education. If you don’t show up to learn, you won’t get the grade. But when it comes to being held accountable for showing up to every class, the decision isn’t really ours.

Too much of the grade we earn is reliant not upon our hard work, but simply upon our physical presence. Every year, our campus is hit hard with the flu, various strains of colds, croup, strep throat and everything in between, because there are so many sick students coming to class.

Mediterranean stuffed chicken

A hearty, healthy meal for the culinary artist

This Mediterranean chicken recipe is warm and filling, perfect for any rainy Portland night. Its flavors are rich and make for a great way to impress your guests. And the best part is that the ingredients are cheap but the finished product tastes like a five star meal.

Mmm mmm pork

We’re a full four weeks into fall term now, which means we’re all locked into our schedules (for better or for worse) and that midterms, papers and work deadlines are…

Awaken to bacon!

Treat yourself to a savory breakfast medley

Breakfast reigns as the hands-down most important meal of the day. With the potential to be sweet, savory, succulent and everything in between, there are endless ways to stuff your face as the sun rises.

Jalapeño Bacon Bombs

Treat your taste buds to an explosion of fiery flavor!

This delicious recipe packs some serious punch and is perfect for parties. After being baked, the jalapeños are not nearly as threatening as they are when raw but still carry a lush, spicy flavor. Whether you’re getting the gang together to watch football or just looking to kick back with a more interesting snack, these Jalapeño Bacon Bombs are sure to satisfy your craving.

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