People make mistakes and respond poorly to situations. For instance, while I was waiting for the bus just before writing this review, a fire started in the road verge across…
Choo choo! All aboard the ‘Night Train’
It was about eight at night, early July. The sun was blazing, falling behind the hills of southwest Portland. Sweat ran down my forehead. The dog was panting. Night Train…
Horoscopes for the week of June 28
Cancer June 21-July 22 Someone from your past is thinking of you this week and they miss you as much as you miss them. I say, go for it. Leo July…
‘Stargirl’ is the original Manic Pixie Dream Girl
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…