Mystic J. Permanent resident of Room 1313, Hollywood Tower Hotel Scorpio Oct. 23–Nov. 21 Your popularity is like a Spice Girls song, Scorpio. A lot of fluff but not long…
White noise in college radio
There was a time when the term “indie” signified something more than some imagined genre of music. You might look at the bio line at the end of this article and…
All tied up with Madison Young
In Other Words Feminist Community Center will host author Madison Young on Thursday, Nov. 13 to celebrate the publication of her new book, Daddy: A Memoir. Young, a feminist adult…
Iran maiden
Where most wartime films capitalize on the hostility and intensity of battle, Marjane Satrapi’s poignant Persepolis captures the everyday emotional trauma of life in conflict zones. The film, based on…
An inside look at the art of T.J. Ravenwolf
In the world of Native American art, T.J. Ravenwolf is not just an artist. He’s an interpreter of spiritual visions. On Oct. 8 the Portland Art Museum hosted Natural Pigments:…
The four best book bags to fit every student’s lifestyle
College, commuting and careers are the three C’s that leave us with a lot of back pains. It’s no secret that not taking proper care of something as vital as your…
MFA grads’ art installation sets Division in stone
To have art displayed in public is a significant achievement. To have an entire city call to display your art is an even greater honor. That honor was recently bestowed…
Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival highlights local hits, debuts
The Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival is an opportunity to surrender. Viewers surrender to the world of film and the stories that lie within. As a director, the festival is an opportunity…
Theatre department to open season with Far Away
Our world is getting bigger every day. If nothing else, recent events both domestic and abroad have proven that the unique, modern cocktail of violence, awareness and lack of context…
East Asian lecture series frames Beijing art
Historic Chinese culture was brought to life in Portland State’s Urban Center building last Saturday, Nov. 1. Dr. Michele Matteini of Reed College discussed fine art and culture of 18th-…
How to keep dry and still look great this winter
With the great Northwestern beauty of Portland comes great fashion responsibility. It’s officially the time of year when everyone is hashtagging their opinions on pumpkin spice and counting down the…