At first glance, Oblation Papers and Press may seem like any other hip store in the Pearl District. A wide storefront catches your eye and a sandwich board beckons you…
A Guide to Cruelty-Free Sex
Being vegan is tough at times. It’s not just a diet—it’s a lifestyle, and life doesn’t stop in the bedroom. Many buy sex products without a second thought on their…
Pass the Tofurky
Most Americans have turkey on their brains come November, but consuming mass-produced turkey often comes with unfavorable side effects. Founder of Tofurky Seth Tibbott spoke of the benefits of veganism…
It’s time to rethink veganism
For a movement that’s entire purpose is ending systematic oppression by welcoming empathy, it’s unfortunate how exclusionary the mainstream vegan community has become. Current attitudes surrounding contemporary veganism encourage the…
Burrito Brigade donates 100,000 vegan meals
Burrito Brigade, a Portland- and Eugene-based non-profit that serves hungry communities, just delivered its 100,000th hot vegan meal since its inception in 2014. On Jan. 14 alone, volunteers distributed 738…
Survive Thanksgiving as Vegan/Veg/Gluten-Free
When Thanksgiving Day calls, turkeys cluck, potatos mash, and fountains of gravy flow. But what if your vegan diet, gluten intolerance, allergies or other dietary restrictions have you feeling left…
Alt-meat: seeking solutions to unethical factory farming
Even hard-core meat lovers can admit the meat industry partakes in cruel practices and the unnecessary torture of animals. Founder and Executive Director of Factory Farming Awareness Coalition Katie Cantrell…
Globalization bites: street dogs with a twist
On the corner in front of Portland State’s Branford Price Millar Library sits a small blue food cart. It’s called Dogs and Fries, and it’s owned and operated by Hossein Talebi….
Navigating dietary restrictions abroad
Studying abroad is both exciting and nerve wracking. We usually have specific worries particular to our situations when traveling to another country. For me, that was my dietary restrictions. I’m…