The Portland State University Orchestra opened its annual performance season with a groundbreaking pre-Halloween concert on Saturday, Oct. 24, inside Lincoln Hall. The Portland State of Mind concert, led by…
Editor Pick of the Week: Crimson Peak
Crimson Peak looks like a scary movie, perfect for a Halloween date; however, it’s much more of a mystery-thriller. Sure, there were one or two parts that made me lose…
Editor pick of the week: Noble Rot
Noble Rot sounds like the last place you would want to get dinner. Despite the decaying name, move this fourth-floor restaurant to the top of your must-try list. With the…
Identity matters
Allies and members of Portland State’s LGBTQ community gathered in the newly renovated Queer Resource Center on Wednesday, Oct. 14 for a conversation dedicated to “Troubling the Coming Out Narrative”—one…
Horoscopes for the week of October 25
Aries March 21-April 19 Sometimes you are thrust in a position of power you didn’t necessarily want. However, this does not mean that you’re unable to rise to the occasion….
Masterworks of landscape bejewel Seeing Nature exhibit
Carve out a date on your calendar for Portland Art Museum’s exhibit Seeing Nature: Landscape Masterworks from the Paul G. Allen Family Collection, on display now through Jan. 10, 2016….
CAT Barcamp talks Tetris, technology and Trimet
CAT Barcamp is an “unconference” that gives presenters a chance to talk about absolutely anything they want free of charge and with no prior notice. This year’s event–which was open…
Portland State on my mind
Portland State kicks off its annual 10-day celebration of university knowledge and culture this Thursday, Oct. 22. Portland State of Mind runs through Oct. 31 and features over 50 events…
Editor pick of the week: The Fear Asylum
October is my favorite month of the year for many reasons: boots, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and warm fires. But most importantly, October means Halloween. Sure, it’s fun to…
Cory’s creative crowdsourcing concept
Cory McAbee spoke to students and guests at Smith Memorial Student Union on Tuesday, Oct. 6, regarding the evolving concept of crowdsourcing creative collaborations. McAbee held no reserve in sharing…
Horoscopes for the week of October 18
Libra September 23-October 22 Dolls and dollhouses are creepy. Avoid them at all costs this week lest you discover why they make your skin crawl. Scorpio October 23-November 21 Some…