It’s been a tumultuous year in general, so it might come as little surprise Portland State Vanguard’s most popular stories dealt with a rise in right-wing extremist activity. Whether it’s neo…
How to Handle the Holidays When You Don’t Believe in God
I was a Christian for 20 years before I lost my faith in God and spent the next decade-ish reconstructing a new version of spiritual identity. I now identify somewhere…
The holidays are rough, but you’re not alone
I’m not ashamed to admit it: I hate the holidays. While my reasons are personal, I believe they’re important to share. If the holidays are hard for you too, know…
On-Campus Events Calendar: Dec. 19-25
FEATURED EVENT DANCE Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy Saturday, Dec. 23, 1 & 5 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall $25, all ages The Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy is a pair of Beaverton…
Off-Campus Events Calendar: Dec. 19-25
FEATURED EVENT DANCE Frogz Dec. 19–Jan. 7 Imago Theatre $18–38, all ages Imago Theatre is both a venue and an independent theater company. Frogz debuted in 2000 to international acclaim, and…
How to resolve
The real problem with New Year’s Resolutions is their singularity: We make them on New Year’s Eve, we break them on New Year’s Day, we forget about them for another…
On-Campus Events Calendar: Dec. 12-18
FEATURED EVENT HOLIDAY BENEFIT Christmas at the Old Church Dec 13–19, 7:30 p.m. The Old Church $23–50, all ages Pianist Michael Allen Harrison, vocalist Julianne Johnson and other musical guests…
Off-Campus Events Calendar: Dec. 12-18
FEATURED EVENT FILM The Shape of Water (2017) Dec. 14–21 Cinema 21 & Hollywood Theatre $7–10, all ages Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins) falls in love with a humanoid amphibian (Doug…
They’re gourd pumpkins, Brent: how ugly squash conquered the holidays
Did you know that a zucchini and a pumpkin are the same thing? Technically, they are in the same family, but would you put the former in your holiday pie? Probably…
Students’ holiday traditions
Students share what holiday traditions mean to them.
Winter break binge: Feast your eyes on quality cartoons
With the holiday season fast approaching and the abundance of free time accompanying it, a lot of us will being turning to TV or streaming services like Netflix to fill…