Rude Girl writes: Every year for my mother’s birthday, the family gets together to make a big meal. We usually have to work with one of my sister’s schedules the…
43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival showcases regional talent
The NW Film Center will commence its 43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival on Nov. 10, featuring 17 films from talented independent filmmakers across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia….
Events for the week of Nov. 9–13
Featured Event 2016 Education Abroad Photo Contest Did you attend a Portland State-sponsored study abroad program in the 2015–16 academic year? Celebrate International Education Week by entering a campus-wide photo…
Stuffed houses and disturbed offices
Mrs. Stuff writes: When my grandfather-in-law passed away last year, I inherited the house. My husband and I moved in before summer and started digging through the massive amount of…
Noon Concert Series review: Joe Manis quartet
Joe Manis, a tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator based in Eugene, gave an unusual concert Thursday, Nov. 3 in Portland State’s Lincoln Recital Hall room 75. The room was crowded…
Inclusivity reigns with opening of two new cultural centers
On Nov. 2, Portland State celebrated the grand opening of two new Cultural Resource Centers: the Pan-African Commons and the Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center. Hosted in…
A leg up and a helping hand
I found myself on a Yellow Line MAX train, trying to calm the distressed woman beside me. Normally, if I saw a person who appeared to be homeless on the…
Widows and surgeons
Wasted Widow writes: I’m 23 and my boyfriend is 27. We’ve been dating for a while and I’m hoping for a future with this guy, but there’s one thing I’m…
Events for the week of Nov. 2–6
Featured Event 2016 Levy Event Friday, Nov. 4–Sunday, Nov. 6 Lincoln and Neuberger Halls (various rooms) This free weekend event titled “Edges of Identity: Jews, Punk and Poetry” is an…
When money isn’t real
For many students who take out loans to finance their education, cost numbers are just that—numbers on a page. That is, until they have to actually start paying them back….
Working writers discuss realities of the writing life
Writing is a great escape from the normal grind of life, but that doesn’t mean the task can’t seem overwhelming. For aspiring writers interested in pursuing their dreams, conversations with…