I sat with four other Portland peers on election night and watched as they cried and gasped in awe over what they were witnessing. Though I had never felt out…
Uncle Sam versus the devil’s lettuce
Cannabis has been a popular plant of controversy for thousands of years. In the U.S., this is no exception. The U.S. loved cannabis in the 1800s Imported by the Gunjah-Wallah Company…
Puff, puff, I’ll pass
The last few years have been paradigmatic in terms of legal and social attitudes toward recreational marijuana use, especially since a number of states, including Washington, Oregon, Colorado and California,…
New Planned Parenthood videos encourage young people to talk about STDs
By Guest Columnist, Jesse Turner Everyone deserves a sex life that is safe and healthy, as well as pleasurable and fun. Open and honest communication about each person’s needs, wants, and boundaries…
Adopt, don’t shop
About 2,000 to 3,000 puppies and kittens are born every hour, and according to an estimation by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, only one out…
The EPA is filling with swampwater (and that affects us all)
The United States Senate confirmed Scott Pruitt as the 14th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 17, 2017. The decision was 52–46 in favor of Pruitt, and while…
The potential of our grizzlies
Several weeks ago I wrote a piece examining Betsy DeVos’ now famous “potential grizzlies” comment, in conjunction with Congress passing a new bill to roll back gun ownership restrictions for…
Interviews on internships: getting an experiential education
Internships have been a point of emphasis in this column: Real-world experience is absolutely vital to starting a career off on the right foot. Inspired by the tangible lessons of…
“Bee” aware for the sake of the bees
When I was a child I was terrified of bees. I never wanted to get stung, and whenever they were near me I would freak out and run away—even though…
What kind of learner are you?
Everyone who attends college has at least one thing in common: learning. The effectiveness of a college student’s learning experience depends heavily on the type of learner. Learning is divided…
Editorial: white supremacists on campus, a response to the response
Last week, the Vanguard published the piece, “Proud? Unapologetic white nationalists prefer pseudonym,” a piece that covers the recent campaign from a self-described “alt-right” group that distributed a white pride…