Finally, that special time of year has come! You must be feeling the overwhelming need to look at an assortment of lights. Well, you are in luck: Portland has a…
Three Helpings of Football on Turkey Day
The big day is approaching. Turkeys are being plumped and prepped while plans are being put together for family and friends to spend all day with each other, whether they…
Geek Buying Guide
Unless you have the money to upgrade their expensive hardware, buying a gift for the beloved geek in your life can be difficult. Fear not! Below is the perfect holiday…
Thanksgiving recipes for dorms
Celebrating Thanksgiving away from your family in a dorm room or an apartment can turn into either an excuse to order a five-course meal of Chinese takeout or a chance…
Handmade Holidays: Your Guide to DIY
When you’re a busy college student, it’s hard to find the time to find the perfect holiday present for each special person in your life. It also doesn’t help that…
A Retail Employees Holiday Survival Guide
With the holidays quickly approaching, many students find themselves working in a variety of retail jobs in order to earn extra money. Extended store hours and increased business means that…
A guide to surviving your family
You love your sister but you’re not sure if her husband has any concept of spatial boundaries, your uncle brought home his new “lady friend” with her augmented “personality,” your…
Holiday Hoopla Without the Heft
‘Tis the season! Classes are almost over, so that means Thanksgiving feasting and Christmas gorging is just around the corner. Pumpkin treats and Christmas cookies abound, big hefty meals and…
A Holden Caulfield Christmas
I hate Christmas. I don’t think it makes me cool or rebellious to have that opinion, and in fact, I always feel awkward sharing it. Even those who aren’t “holiday…
Local Portland Shops for Gifts
Books Microcosm Publishing 636 S.E. 11th Ave. 503-232‑6666 http://microcosmpublishing.com/ Annie Bloom’s Books 7834 S.W. Capitol Hwy. 503-246‑0053 http://www.annieblooms.com/ Wallace Books 7241 S.E. Milwaukie Ave. 503-235‑7350 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Wallace-Books/64110272649 Green Hand Bookshop…
An Atheist’s Guide to the Holidays
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of laughter, good cheer and spending time with your friends and loved ones. However, if you happen to not belong to…