As a species, we are poised at the brink of a transformation unlike any before. The ancestor of this coming metamorphosis was not political or philosophical in nature; it did…
Finding hope and safety on our Sanctuary campus
Everything feels different now. I’m not sure how to clearly define it, but everything is most certainly different. Our fundamental values have been shaken enough to cause many of us…
What the holiday is like for students staying on campus
We’ve almost made it through fall term! By the end of this week, final papers and exams will be finished. Time to head home for annual holiday celebrations. However, not…
Gentrification: friend or foe?
I freaking love Portland. I love the access to amazing theater, diverse music, and a cross-section of arts. I love the availability of everything I could ever want or need….
Organize your time or waste it
“Busy people get things done.” According to the preeminent authority on procrastination, Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D. of Canada’s Carleton University, procrastination is an avoidable part of life if students can…
2016: The year in review
While perusing my Facebook newsfeed these past few days, taking in the reactions to recent events, one status in particular stood out from rest. It focused on the attention journalists…
An autopsy of planet Earth: a reply
In an article published by the Vanguard on Oct. 31, 2016, writer John Larson addresses one of the most crucial issues the world is currently facing: climate change. Larson argues…
D’oh?
On Nov. 8, America received some incredibly unforeseen news: For the next four years, our country will be run by former reality TV show star, Donald Trump. While half of…
Modern Halloween
Halloween is fun. At every age people can enjoy the simple pleasures the October holiday has to offer: Children receive candy, adults can dress up children in cute costumes, and…
Take better notes, get better grades
It’s about halfway between midterms and finals for students at Portland State. Some students have only just begun to wonder how they are doing in their classes. Maybe a particularly…
The down side of pipes
The Dakota Access Pipeline is the hottest activist issue in America right now. I know this because according to Facebook, all my friends went to North Dakota to protest this…