Inspired by four Portland Community College faculty members, the Cascade Festival of African Films was founded in 1991 in Portland, Oregon. “The purpose of the festival is for Africans to…
Despite tragedy, community prevails
The twelfth of the month held a special significance for Fred Bryant. Each month on that day, Bryant held vigil at the Northeast Portland site where his son Keaton Otis…
Smith 2020
Jumbled days of being lost in the catacombs of Smith Memorial Student Union may be numbered. Members of Smith Advisory Board, with help from the Student Fee Committee and the…
$750,000 awarded for sexual assault prevention
Portland State has been awarded a $750,000 grant to create a model for sexual assault prevention on college campuses. The grant is funded by the Department of Justice’s Sex Offender…
Worldwide colony collapse
“Believe it or not, you have a bee to thank for every one in three bites of food you eat,” wrote Greenpeace. Honeybees are responsible for 80 percent of the…
I F*cks with you
Gone are the days of sitting in front of your radio, finger poised, cassette tape ready, feverishly waiting for that perfect song to pop up and capture the love swelling…
Feelin’ myself: A guide to body positivity
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…
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…
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…
Urban agriculture: The answer to farmland loss
It’s easy to see that Portland is changing. Never have I seen so many cranes and buildings under construction or so many cars jam packed onto the highway. Wait times…
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…