Concert season is about to begin and it’s time to brush up on the spoken and unspoken rules of concert etiquette. Here are 11 tips to avoid becoming “that guy”…
On-Campus Events Calendar: April 25-May 1
Featured Event CONFERENCE Queer Students of Color: Decolonizing Queerness April 28–30 Smith Memorial Student Union $10–$25, all ages The seventh annual Queer Students of Color conference centers around the role…
Off-campus events calendar: April 25–May 1
Featured Event POP Betty Who, Vérité Friday, April 28, 8 p.m. Wonder Ballroom $16–199, all ages The Australian hipster pop star comes to Portland in support of her new release, The…
The fragility of a 7,000 pound bull
In a press release dated Wednesday, April 12, the artist of Wall Street’s Charging Bull, Arturo Di Modica, announced his intention to file suit against the investment firm that commissioned the…
WTF is that? A beginner’s guide to decoding baking recipes
Acronyms AP All Purpose t Teaspoon T Tablespoon c. Cup qt. Quart g. Gallon oz. Ounces lb. Pound Handy conversions 1T = 3t 1/4c. = 4T 4c. = 1qt 1g….
On-campus events calendar: April 18–24
FEATURED EVENT FESTIVAL Earth Day Festival Friday, April 21, 11 a.m. PSU Park Blocks Free, all ages PSU’s Environmental Club hosts a celebration honoring Earth Day, featuring related campus organizations,…
Cannabis close to campus
If you’re 21 or over, a weed enthusiast, and new to the area of Portland State—whether as a student, faculty, or resident—chances are you’re looking for a kick-ass dispensary or…
Dear Stoner
Growing up in rural Illinois, I was always told that drugs of all kinds were bad news, even weed. It was known affectionately as “The Gateway Drug,” aka the express…
Off-campus events calendar: April 18–24
FEATURED EVENT CABARET 420/24/7 Thursday, April 20, 8 p.m. Dante’s $10–100, 21+ This cabaret revue celebrates the end of Oregon marijuana prohibition and features two title holders of the Miss…
Magic in magical thinking: Vanessa Carlton at the Doug Fir Lounge
“Fake news exists in families,” Vanessa Carlton said during her sold out 2017 performance at the Doug Fir Lounge, generating laughter from the audience. Carlton was explaining the painting behind…
No smoking, no chewing: other ways to get your green
Imagine a world where marijuana isn’t demonized or illegal. Imagine a world where hemp is used for basically everything because of its eco-friendly properties and prosperity. In 2017, there are…