Fifteen years ago, Britney Spears dominated the airwaves. Justice was still called Limited Too. Y2K, it turns out, was a total bunk, and I was just starting to suspect that…
How to throw a pool party that doesn’t suck
School is out, summer is upon us and the season to gather around swimming pools and water holes has begun. If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard…
Bill Burr: not just a loud leprechaun
Comedian Bill Burr performed at Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Hall on June 18. Burr’s comedic style offers a smattering of strongly delivered uninformed opinions and a refreshing dose of empathy and…
Horoscopes for the week of June 21
Cancer June 21-July 22 Nothing says sunny days of summer like a Netflix marathon of Orange Is the New Black in a dark room with diet Dr. Pibb and Flamin’…
E3 is the marketing bonanza you love
The biggest trade show in video games, E3, was held in Los Angeles last week, and with it came a plethora of announcements from some of the world’s biggest publishers….
Matt Fraction’s ‘ODY-C’ bends genders in ancient Greece
I haven’t come across many people who can still find themselves in ancient texts like the Iliad or the Odyssey. It has become increasingly apparent that people are more interested…
Horoscopes week of May 31
Gemini May 21-June 20 Have you ever considered how you react when your temper flares? That little pain in your chest is your heart telling you that holding back might…
Drama! Dance! Drums! to highlight Japanese culture
The Center for Japanese Studies is joining forces with the School of Music and Department of World Languages and Literatures for the fourth annual Drama! Dance! Drums! performance on June…
Diabetes…That is all
Cooking Time: 45–60 minutes Servings: ∞ This recipe that I am giving unto you is not to be taken lightly. Baking this monstrous pastry is like unlocking the doors to…
Progressive grade school orchestra to perform at campus cinema
I stumbled upon the Bravo youth orchestra by accident when a friend brought me to watch four members of the Oregon Symphony at a local restaurant fundraiser. Four young Rosa…
‘Tiny Giants’ isn’t about dignity
Tiny Giants is as stream of consciousness as a graphic novel can be. The back of the book says it’s an anthology, but that’s a misnomer, since the stories in…