As an asthmatic, I must say that I am very excited about the prospect of Portland Parks and Portland State banning smoking. I highly doubt that it will be enforced…
Montgomery greeters: temporary and unnecessary
I, like most students, enjoy feeling safe on campus. It’s nice being able to walk to and from class without the potential threat of violent attacks, bands of marauding criminals,…
Tutoring: A vital component to success
Let’s talk tutoring. I’ve been a tutor at the college level for three years. Full disclosure, I do not tutor for Portland State, but rather I tutored at a community…
Mealtime monotony
Breast liberation is women’s liberation
Over the course of the past two weeks, I have joyously abandoned my bras and it has been liberating. My breasts are able to feel the breeze, embracing the air…
Empowerment of the feminine with FKA Twigs
Female artists have something profound to bring to the universe. Living in a man’s world means the domination of masculine energy, which holds us back as women. I have a…
Finding food at PSU
Finding and affording healthful food on the Portland State campus can be a huge challenge. While there are many food options from which to choose, from the myriad restaurants and…
Low gas prices, good for wallets bad for international relations
Aside from having a break from school, one of the most enjoyable parts of my winter break was the falling gas prices. I, like many other Americans, was overjoyed when…
The true value of an education
I was recently reflecting on my time at community college, specifically thinking about the vast number of people who begin their higher education journey and never finish it. Of all…
Not so affordable housing
Campus smoking ban is pushing students away
As a smoker, I feel compelled to finally speak up and no longer be silent about this issue that has now raised itself. This ban on smoking on the Portland…