Many people had their favorite candy when going trick or treating as a kid on Halloween, but the best was always Twix. This is because when mixed in with the…
Halloween Comics
Comic Illustration by Kelsey Zuberbuehler Comic Illustration by Casey Litchfield Comic Illustrated by Zahira Zuvuya
Little Shop of Horrors theater production returns to PDX
Let’s set the scene. It begins with a small flower shop on Skid Row and a seemingly small and innocent plant. However, do not prick your finger too close to…
The art of bespoke Halloween costumes
Imagine a Halloween costume that you’ve always wanted. But not just any costume that can easily be bought with disposable fabric, or is merely a one-time use—a costume that is…
Hotspringing
We all need a reset from the perils of our busy industrialized lives—here is a list of hot springs to visit in Oregon. Breitenbush Hands down, my favorite hot…
Celebrate the spring season at the Portland Japanese Garden
Springtime in Portland means different things for different people—some might think of getting outside to enjoy the slightly better weather, while others will associate the season with an explosion of…
Free and easy hikes around Portland
Portland is littered with beautiful parks, bridges and open spaces. Although this may be common knowledge, it is all too easy to forget this amidst assignments, work and the roar…
Get outside and eat!
Portland is famous for its culinary cuisine, known before the pandemic as the foodie capital of the U.S. The pandemic brought forth constant struggles for our local restaurants, causing closure…
A guide to China’s eight main regional cuisines
Food—one of the best experiences to enjoy by yourself or share with others. Culturally, food connects us all together, no matter which continent we are on or which creed we…
Nature patches: A step towards eco-friendly landscaping
If you walk through Columbia Park in North Portland, you might notice an area filled with ferns, prickly Oregon grape, logs and deep purple hellebore flowers where there was once…
Get out to Columbia Slough Trail
The Columbia Slough is the perfect trail for anyone looking for some adventure. When’s the last time you got out and really got lost in your hometown? The trail is…