Featured Event CONFERENCE Queer Students of Color: Decolonizing Queerness April 28–30 Smith Memorial Student Union $10–$25, all ages The seventh annual Queer Students of Color conference centers around the role…
Off-campus events calendar: April 25–May 1
Featured Event POP Betty Who, Vérité Friday, April 28, 8 p.m. Wonder Ballroom $16–199, all ages The Australian hipster pop star comes to Portland in support of her new release, The…
The fragility of a 7,000 pound bull
In a press release dated Wednesday, April 12, the artist of Wall Street’s Charging Bull, Arturo Di Modica, announced his intention to file suit against the investment firm that commissioned the…
WTF is that? A beginner’s guide to decoding baking recipes
Acronyms AP All Purpose t Teaspoon T Tablespoon c. Cup qt. Quart g. Gallon oz. Ounces lb. Pound Handy conversions 1T = 3t 1/4c. = 4T 4c. = 1qt 1g….
On-campus events calendar: April 18–24
FEATURED EVENT FESTIVAL Earth Day Festival Friday, April 21, 11 a.m. PSU Park Blocks Free, all ages PSU’s Environmental Club hosts a celebration honoring Earth Day, featuring related campus organizations,…
Cannabis close to campus
If you’re 21 or over, a weed enthusiast, and new to the area of Portland State—whether as a student, faculty, or resident—chances are you’re looking for a kick-ass dispensary or…
Off-campus events calendar: April 18–24
FEATURED EVENT CABARET 420/24/7 Thursday, April 20, 8 p.m. Dante’s $10–100, 21+ This cabaret revue celebrates the end of Oregon marijuana prohibition and features two title holders of the Miss…
Magic in magical thinking: Vanessa Carlton at the Doug Fir Lounge
“Fake news exists in families,” Vanessa Carlton said during her sold out 2017 performance at the Doug Fir Lounge, generating laughter from the audience. Carlton was explaining the painting behind…
A few green music recommendations
Everyone has different taste in everything: movies, books, ice cream flavors, driver’s seat position, shoe size etc. No topic of interest, however, has a more widespread preference palate than music,…
Screaming at books: Gail Godwin’s ‘Grief Cottage’
Everything about Grief Cottage called to me. The gorgeous cover. The summary. The author’s note. Gail Godwin refers to her interest in liminal spaces: “I’m drawn to those crossover places…
420 Words with ‘Mistress of the Universe’ Patrick Buckmaster
Full Disclosure: The author of this piece is a current PR intern at Dante’s and the Star Theater and has been hired by Patrick Buckmaster three times to hang promotional posters. The…