With graduation looming around the corner, many Portland State grads will find themselves with extra down time. Not to worry, though! C.J. has you covered with a list of summer…
When the pea leaves the pod
Graduation countdowns are a common tradition toward the end of spring term, but the realities of graduating are also bittersweet. Leaving the structure of college to enter a professional workforce…
‘Beyond Silk and Ink’ moves past Asian American art stereotypes
Littman + White Galleries were set to host “Beyond Silk and Ink,” a conversation about contemporary Asian and Asian-American art on May 25, 2018. However, that day turned out to…
Ursula Le Guin’s legacy
It has been four months since the passing of beloved speculative fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin. The writer is immortalized through the worlds her words built, which stand preserved…
Mr. Weinstein Will See You Now
“We know who you are, and we’re not going to allow you to get away with it any longer.” These were the words spoken by Asia Argento at the 2018…
One for the road
For the last DJ Salinger playlist, I wanted to save the best for last. Or at least, a list of some of my favorite songs for others to rediscover. It’s…
Post-graduation advice for students of the arts
Despite the overwhelming love for the arts, pursuing an arts degree can feel a little useless at times. Going into debt to earn a fine arts or English degree can…
Events calendar: June 6 –11
Tuesday, June 11 Community 2018 Grad Pizza Party Simon Benson House 11 a.m. Free, all ages Some people are graduating and that means we can all eat free pizza. The…
Dear musicians: make me fall in love
As one of my top 10 favorite bands, I can’t tell you how excited I was that The Kooks came to Portland, let alone that I got to see them….
Bad Bad News
Andrew Jankowski said it best on Facebook this week: “Week 9. The Universe is throwing out every distraction, but I am graduating goddamnit.” Although this week’s playlist has many throwback…
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Anime genius Hayao Miyazaki’s second directorial feature, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) offers viewers a glimpse into multiple hallmarks of his film career going forward. Although Miyazaki…