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…
Artist Sue Palmer talks Portland parks
Before heading off to enjoy and examine Portland’s public parks, artist Sue Palmer stopped by the Science and Education Center as the guest speaker for the School of Art and…
School of Architecture introduces green classrooms to Lincoln High School
Modular classrooms have been an increasingly popular solution for schools facing overcrowding, budget issues and fluctuating enrollments. Now, thanks to the Portland State School of Architecture faculty and students, the…
Events for the week of Oct. 26–30
Featured Event Dive In Movie: Ghostbusters 2016 Thursday, Oct. 27 7:30 pm Academic and Student Recreation Center Pool Calling all Ghost Girls! Easily one of the funniest and best-cast movies…
Accidental tabs and freeloaders
Porn Prude writes: I really don’t like that my boyfriend watches porn. We moved in together and he sometimes leaves some tabs open on the computer by accident. Once, after…
Cocaine, Katy Perry, and taking fucking risks
Nick Thune’s ability to serenade audiences with the combined forces of guitar and comedy (at the same damn time) has certainly provided the springboard that has helped launch Thune to…
Faculty and alumni share life stories at PDXTalks
Stories of connection and perseverance filled Lincoln Hall on Oct. 13 for Portland State of Mind’s PDXTalks event. Five diverse speakers of various backgrounds stood before a full crowd, talking…