As we transition from fall to winter, snow has already hit Seattle, and colder than average weather is predicted for the Pacific Northwest throughout the 2017–18 winter. We expect to…
A sanctuary campus must abolish houselessness
Being a sanctuary campus does not mean merely washing hands of direct involvement in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. It means providing a safe space for everyone in the community…
Food justice and the case for mutual aid
The holidays are just around the corner, and with them turkeys, tofurkeys, and hopefully genuine appreciation of one another. In times of acute need, when intervention by the state is…
Give wisely this holiday season
In the wake of a season of natural disasters, 2017 has already been a year of charitable giving. Charities raised more than $350 million nationwide in the three weeks following…
The gift of giving back: volunteer opportunities for the holiday season
Holiday consumerism got you down? Want to give back? You’re not alone. Every year, people around the city work together to help out those less fortunate while charitable organizations ramp…
Portland Ballet Joins PSU Orchestra for Thanksgiving Weekend
Hopefully you’re all planning a nice Thanksgiving holiday weekend, whether you’re spending time with your family (biological or otherwise), having Friendsgiving or taking advantage of your extra days off to catch…
Looking good and feeling good this fall
With leaves falling, pumpkin spice lattes steaming, and holiday tunes playing harmoniously in every mall and convenience store in the city, fall is the most wonderful time of year. However,…
First Nations and Thanksgiving: Struggling to give thanks
Despite having many fond memories of celebrating a holiday centered around gratitude and togetherness, Thanksgiving no longer has the same charm of my childhood. Growing up, we learned about Native…
A friendsgiving cooking guide
Maybe you’re not returning home. Maybe you’ve managed to score a seat at your friend’s house. Or maybe you’re graced with a decent sized dining room. It’s Friendsgiving. The best…
Survive Thanksgiving as Vegan/Veg/Gluten-Free
When Thanksgiving Day calls, turkeys cluck, potatos mash, and fountains of gravy flow. But what if your vegan diet, gluten intolerance, allergies or other dietary restrictions have you feeling left…
What to do when you’ve got nothing to do on Thanksgiving
As someone whose family lives 3,000 miles away in New Jersey, I often find myself wondering what to do on major holidays, and Thanksgiving is no exception. So I’ve compiled…