Portland has begun to build a better reputation as a sports town. The Blazers have represented Portland since 1970 in the National Basketball Association, and the Timbers, in one soccer…
Horse Races, Nasal Strips and Crowns, OH MY
California Chrome has raised a lot of attention since his win at the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland. Chrome is the first horse in six years to win the first…
Another new face on the sidelines
Just recently, Portland State excitedly welcomed new assistant women’s basketball coach Jennifer Mountain into the athletics department. “Hands down I’ve found the best person and coach for this program,” head…
Kicking off the Triple Crown
While there have always been sports fanatics who follow every game of the season, and who have “man caves” lined with player jerseys and signed photographs, most of America only…
Transfer players could be wild cards for defense
Direct quote from Nigel Burton in regards to the transfer players: “Our philosophy is, you sign high school players to develop and junior college players to make an immediate impact…
The NCAA’s hunger games
This past Thursday the NCAA passed a number of new rule changes that all Division I schools must now follow. While most of these changes will have little effect on…
Vegetarian 101—Three Awesome Recipes for the urban vegetarian or vegan
Vegetarian Enchiladas with Homemade Red Chili Sauce Ingrediants Red Sauce 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup Mexican chili powder 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup water Garlic powder Oregano Salt Enchiladas…
The Unknown Success of Student Athletes
The first term I attended Portland State, I was rather impressed with what it had to offer. I thought that the students were a great change of pace from Mt….
New faces on the sidelines
For the Portland State Vikings, spring football practice is just getting started. There will be a number of new players out on the field this coming 2014 season—and a new…
An Introduction to the Madness
It’s hard to interact in American culture without at least hearing about March Madness. While sports fans may wait all year for this event, many others do not even know…
Breaking records at the Big Sky Indoor Championships
Portland State Vikings broke records at the Big Sky indoor track and field championship in Pocatello, Idaho this past weekend. The women’s team ended the weekend in sixth with 57…