Scorpio (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Your friend has been in a sort of high-octane, out-of-control spin-off for a while now, and you’ve been supportive while muttering under your breath. It’s time…
‘The Hunting Ground’ sparks conversation and commitment to creating a safe campus
Portland State students, faculty and staff attended a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary, The Hunting Ground. The Oct. 20 event was a collaborative effort by nine campus organizations. Jocelyn…
Mapping our perspectives: geographic representation in PDX
Portland State geography professors David Banis and Hunter Shobe presented their new book, Portlandness: A Cultural Atlas, as part of the annual 10-day Portland State of Mind celebration of knowledge…
Decomposition: Andrew Durkin speaks on his music manifesto
Decomposition: A Music Manifesto by author, jazz composer and Portland resident Andrew Durkin provides readers an innovative exposition on the topics of connectivity, authenticity and fallacy in our understanding of…
For the week of Nov. 1
Scorpio Oct. 23–Nov. 21 If you’re not being honest with yourself, sometimes the lie can become more potent than the truth, and untangling yourself from the knot of deception can…
Wordstock gets a face-lift for 10th anniversary
Cool, hip and fresh are just a few of the words being used to describe the re-launch of Wordstock, Portland’s Annual Book Festival, on Saturday, Nov. 7. It’s the event’s…
Editor Pick of the Week: Sharp Objects
First off, before I get into my pick of the week, I know the last couple (and this one) have been a little on the scary/gruesome side. But hey, it’s…
Steven Pinker shares his Style
Steven Pinker, an experimental psychologist at Harvard University and popular writer on language, the mind and human nature, came to Powell’s Books on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to promote his book,…
NW Dance Project welcomes fourth Princess Grace Award winner
The Northwest Dance Project is an innovative and professional adult-dance company in east Portland that features many award-winning dancers and dance producers. The company performs an all-original repertoire of dance,…
PSU Orchestra opens season with Northwest premiere of “Hrim”
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…