The word “healthy” is a word that we have struggled to fully understand in today’s society. When most of us think of being healthy, we use our physical appearance as…
Do the right thing, don’t ignore the sting
“The friendly city of Portland, Oregon is currently experiencing an increase in the rate of STDs that include Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, C, Herpes, HIV, and Syphilis, which is why…
Maximize your student health plan
A significant portion of the student matriculation fee paid at the beginning of the school year can be attributed to the Student Health Fee. The Student Health Fee provides access…
Why can’t we all just gluten along?
Americans have never been so concerned with their health. Every year it seems a new diet starts to gain popularity. Many types of elimination diets—diets structured around foods you shouldn’t…
Valentine’s Day Score-o-Scopes
ARIES. MAR. 21-APR 20 Aries, you know you’ve got the best areolas in town. Stay true to your adventurous spirit this Valentine’s day and dress up those dinner plates with…
Get on your knees and crawl
by Molly Ozier and Ellie Bradley Portland is known for its per-capita strip club statistics. In a city with clubs to fit any fancy, we thought we’d make a few…
Confessions from a “swervy” girl
I had the privilege of speaking with Holly*, an active member of Portland’s swinger community. She detailed the ins and outs–and yes, I do mean those ins and outs–of consensual…
Setting the “chill” mood
It’s finally date night! But, it’s another one of those cold and rainy Portland nights and you and your recent bae feels like the weather is begging you two to…
Finding fit food
If you’re anything like me, hitting the Freshman 15 wasn’t the worst part of my time at Portland State. The worst was seeing 15 whiz past on the scale as…
SexyVents calendar: Valentine’s day events
Here are a few sexy events for your V-Day pleasures. But regardless of what you choose to do, don’t take it too seriously. You still have 364 other days to…
It’s a little itchy in PDX
STD is a common acronym on college campuses, and no, it does not stand for software test design in this context; its definition is “sexually transmitted disease.” Yes, they are…