Welcome to Night Vale, a serial podcast with a global cult following, came to Portland, Oregon last week for a live show at Revolution Hall. Delivered in the style of…
Queer community reacts to Portland’s new lesbian bar
The Portland queer community was abuzz with news of the self-proclaimed lesbian bar for everyone, Doc Marie’s, opening May 21. In a divisive time for queer people everywhere, it is…
Turning children’s hospital patients’ drawings into sculptures
In early 2022, four Doernbecher Children’s Hospital patients, a visual artist and an advertising firm all joined forces to form the Amino Project, a collaborative art production which transformed the…
Local flavor: Portland’s oldest restaurant
In the fast-paced world of fine-dining, restaurants come and go as quickly as the trends they follow. According to a Bureau of Labor statistics survey, the average lifespan of a…
Rhododendron brings prog rock to Portland
According to the simple description found on their official Instagram page, the band Rhododendron is “pdx prog punk.” While these three short words might be accurate, they don’t go…
Find it at 5th Ave.: Mississippi Mermaid
Find It At 5th Ave. is a recurring column that reviews, previews and explores running and upcoming films at PSU’s independent movie theater, 5th Avenue Cinema. 5th Avenue Cinema…
Oregon’s Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival kicks off spring
For the past 38 years, a family-owned farm outside Woodburn, Oregon has been hosting one of the region’s most colorful springtime events—the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. As the weather…
PSU’s Farmers Market springs into a post-mask season
Located in the park blocks on campus at Portland State University, the Portland State Farmers Market is a Saturday tradition that attracts the students, as well as nearby families and…
Can media create a more nuanced understanding of domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a severe problem in the United States. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an average of nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by…
Oregon’s Astoria Column is a mural with a view
Built on the highest point overlooking the mouth of the Columbia, and decorated with an enormous, hand-crafted mural, the Astoria Column isn’t your average scenic viewpoint. Visitors brave enough to…
Snob-free coffee?
Step into Deadstock Coffee, located on 403 NW Couch Street, and your view of coffee shops might be changed. With its snazzy personality and atmosphere of creativity, Deadstock sets itself…