A few days from now, thousands of Portland State students will walk across the stage at the Moda Center, but there will also always be students who do not graduate….
Should you go to Grad school?
Well, the answer is a good news, bad news situation. The bad news: Probably not. The good news: That’s probably okay. If you’re still on the fence about going to…
Father’s Day Pride
I’m the daughter of gay fathers, but I’m also the daughter of the entire LGBTQ+ community. Because of this, I grew up with a different understanding of Father’s Day and…
Women don’t owe you shit
Entitlement lurks behind sexist corruption and cruelty everywhere, from corporate offices to the Oval Office. The attitude that women are indebted to men perpetuates problems ranging from skewed power dynamics…
Tragedy will not stop the Viking horde
Dear fellow Vikings, I am heartbroken for the victims of the horrific attack on May 25, a sentiment I am sure is shared by every member of our community. Though…
The difference between sexism and misogyny
Sexism and misogyny are often conflated, and while the two certainly support each other, they are not one and the same. They both affect women in concrete negative ways, from…
Emotional labor’s presence in platonic relationships
When talking about emotional labor, articles frequently describe women’s romantic emotional labor in a relationship. This is a real and prevalent problem, and there is no denying that, but emotional…
Unconscious bias motivates racism
Even when you think you hold no discrimination, unconscious bias still exists. Personal backgrounds, privileges, experiences and history dictate actions, motives and decisions, whether implicit or explicit, conscious or unconscious….
Media’s misunderstanding of queerness
We often rush to label people, especially celebrities, when they show any sign of being non-straight and/or non-cisgender. Media tend to mislabel those who have come out that don’t fit…
Separating art from artist
With actors, entertainers, musicians and other artists under scrutiny for misconduct, addressing the age-old question—should we separate the art from the artist—has become increasingly relevant. From sexual assault to inappropriate…
“You’re just experimenting”
No one is talking about bisexuality; at the very least, people are not taking it seriously. Western society has come a long way in respect to embracing individuality and the…