I experienced the virtual reality and short film exhibition Cloud of Petals, by the artist Sarah Meyohas, at its Portland opening reception on Dec. 2 with the comedian Chris Ettrick….
Attendance high at Kurdish Culture Night
Kurdish Culture Night took place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30 in Smith Memorial Ballroom. The annual event is organized by the Kurdish Youth Organization at Portland State to…
Portland Soup Company prepares to leave town
After serving for nine years in Portland State’s iconic food cart pod, the Portland Soup Company is packing its bags. The closure set to happen in May 2018. As first…
How to Handle the Holidays When You Don’t Believe in God
I was a Christian for 20 years before I lost my faith in God and spent the next decade-ish reconstructing a new version of spiritual identity. I now identify somewhere…
Water by the Spoonful Uses Ugliness as Material
Adrian Baxter’s saxophone performance was my introduction to Artist Repertory Theatre. Jazz relates to Water by the Spoonful’s supporting character Yazmin Ortiz (Crystal Ann Muñoz), and the choice to have…
On-Campus Events Calendar: Dec. 19-25
FEATURED EVENT DANCE Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy Saturday, Dec. 23, 1 & 5 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall $25, all ages The Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy is a pair of Beaverton…
Off-Campus Events Calendar: Dec. 19-25
FEATURED EVENT DANCE Frogz Dec. 19–Jan. 7 Imago Theatre $18–38, all ages Imago Theatre is both a venue and an independent theater company. Frogz debuted in 2000 to international acclaim, and…
One last night in Neuberger
Nov. 30 marked the last evening Portland State’s Neuberger Hall would host a gallery as it stands today. After a donation from Fariborz Maseeh, Ph.D through the Massiah Foundation,…
Ask Jessandra: Anita Newjob
Dear Jessandra, I have been having a problem at work with one of my coworkers. She is very young and also my superior. She acts incredibly controlling and often refuses…
Pump the brakes on fast fashion
Recently, while out searching for a cozy and fashionable coat to get me through the winter, I decided I would take on the challenge of looking for a coat that…
Portland’s Lovecraft Bar sold after owner accused of sexual assault
After a post accusing Lovecraft Bar’s owner of sexual assault and sympathizing with white supremacists traveled across Portland social media, the bar made a public post on Dec. 11, indicating…