Art and artists are like toilets; we all want and need them, and our lives would be disastrous without them. A few of us seriously want to work with artists,…
A star of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ is wrong
In an age of endless distractions and ever-changing news, it’s imperative to possess good advertising that immediately attracts and keeps people’s attention. Using celebrity endorsements can quickly boost popularity and…
Roleplaying games (in bed)
Role-playing games are fun, and I’m not talking about Dungeons and Dragons (although I do like D&D). Rather, I’m talking about role-playing with your romantic partners. Role-play opens up extra…
The lost art of traditional dating
Dating is something that most college students will become familiar with one way or another. Whether such familiarity is achieved through firsthand experience or observational skills, the natural human desire…
Peace Corps: A decade of rape
I’m sure that for most people, joining the Peace Corps will be an enriching and fulfilling experience that enables them to advance themselves in life. At the same time, they…
Letter to the editor: Response to “The Perils of Chinese Medicine”
I occasionally like to read articles that hold opinions that differ from my own to reflect on my beliefs and to think about how to make my profession better. The…
It’s never too late
Something heavy has been weighing on me since I transferred to Portland State, and I’ve decided it’s time to finally put it out there. My name is Breana, and I…
Pope Francis: not an anarchist feminist Marxist
If everything you’ve heard about Pope Francis comes from a major news outlet or someone’s Facebook page, I’m going to ask that you rethink everything you think you know about him….
Department Chairs voice concerns over the impact of a strike
As contract negotiations continue and a potential faculty strike looms ever closer, 25 department chairs and directors from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences decided to weigh in on…
Choosing not to be a student
The access to higher education is one of the greatest privileges we have in the United States. Many people take advantage of it and are encouraged from an early age…
The perils of Chinese medicine
One of the most widespread criticisms directed toward our national healthcare system—besides the accusation that it isn’t much of a national healthcare system because of its failure to cover a…