Make it sizzle, not splatter

Despite it hailing in June, summer is officially here! Whether you’re taking summer classes, interning at Nike, Intel or your mom’s health food store, the days to kick back and…

Is America really free?

Clean your grills, loosen your belts and bust out those fireworks, because Independence Day is near! It’s a time when we can celebrate with our families one of the most…

Independence days around the world

The Fourth of July is fast approaching. This means American flags galore, fireworks, barbecues, outdoor sports, beaches, binge-drinking and poor decision making all in the name of patriotism—at least if…

When it’s hot as balls…

Instead of helping us start off the summer with tan lines and lakeside margaritas, Oregon has graced us with a sky full of clouds, wholly disregarding Portland Staters’ vitamin D…

USA! USA! US Meh.

Let’s be honest, for many of us the Fourth of July is no longer a celebration of the independence of this country. The Fourth of July is about getting drunk….