Scorpio (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) We all have dreams, Scorpio. And we all have people who want those dreams to disappear because they themselves are afraid. Don’t listen to them. Sagittarius…
Enter ‘The Territory’ at Jazz professor Darrell Grant’s album release concert
Darrell Grant—a nationally renowned pianist and composer, and Portland State University School of Music associate director—will host a concert and celebration for the release of his new album The Territory…
Editor Pick of the Week: Hot toddy cold remedy
Hurray! It’s the season for warm hotty toddys! However, most of us are sick and shouldn’t be drinking alcohol. If you are like me, and about 50 percent of Portland…
Horoscopes for the week of Nov. 8
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,…