I’m the daughter of gay fathers, but I’m also the daughter of the entire LGBTQ+ community. Because of this, I grew up with a different understanding of Father’s Day and…
How LGBTQ-friendly is PSU, really?
Preceding the start of the term, nonprofit Campus Pride released its annual ranking of the top 25 LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities. Portland State is a veteran to this list and…
Pride by PDX
Marching with my ancestors Alex-Jon Earl Pride events for Two-Spirit Indigenous Portlanders have always been a struggle with invisibility. Even with last year’s turn as grand marshals, it is hard…
Your guide to Portland LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend 2017
Portland Pride What a time to be queer and alive. Even though we had a pretty awesome almost-decade-long streak of federally recognized LGBTQ+ Pride Months, hallmarks of that era are…
Off-campus events: June 13–19
FEATURED EVENT LGBTQ Pride Weekend June 16–18 Numerous locations All prices, all ages Pride Month is the traditionally designated month for LGBTQ Americans to gather and celebrate each other, their…
Bisexual pride: always on the fence
I like men and women. I do not rate it on a level of equality because I do not apply mathematics to love or sexual compatibility. It’s not that I…
On campus events: May 30–June 5
Featured Event THEATER Tower and The Puppeteer May 30–31, 7 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall $8–20, all ages Two kabuki productions presented in English, featuring folk dance and drums. Tower is about goblin Princess Tomi…
Off-campus events: May 30–June 5
Featured Event PUNK ROCK Queer as in Fuck You Fest June 2–3 Black Water Bar $5–10, 21+ Over a dozen queercore musicians are spread out over two nights in celebration…
On-campus events: May 23–29
Featured Event HIP-HOP The Break Friday, May 26, 4 p.m. Parkway North $5 (free w/PSU ID), all ages PSHA hosts this celebration of b-boy/b-girl culture, with a dance-off featuring a…
On-campus events calendar: May 16–22
Featured Event THEATRE Fubar May 16–17, 7 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall Free, all ages Veterans at PSU share their stories in a theatrical production. Registration is required. Tuesday, May 16…
Paz, Peace, Pride
You may have seen the Paz Peace banners around the Portland State campus. For some the initial meaning may be a bit of a mystery, while for others it may…