Additional contributions by Andy Ngo. On August 20, 2016, the Portland State HipHop Alliance, Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon and AMP hosted “Adapt,” an annual dance contest, in Smith…
Portland ISO hosts discussion on police reform
In light of recent police killings like those of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, the Portland International Socialist Organization held an event focusing on the history of police brutality and…
Athletics huddles on future Viking Pavillion
Construction is underway on the Viking Pavilion, a brand new venue on the Portland State campus for sports games, academic forums and other university events. The 15,000 square foot building…
“This Can’t be Justice”
With additional reporting by Andy Ngo Thursday, July 7, the day was beginning to fade, but for the Portlanders involved in the anti-police brutality protest organized by Don’t Shoot Portland,…
Orlando: A community tries to heal amid a divided national debate
On the early morning of June 12, Omar Mateen stormed Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida with a semi-automatic rifle and handgun. In the next three hours, he proceeded to slaughter…
When voices collide
At 6:45 p.m. last Thursday evening, the scene in the Smith Memorial Student Union cafeteria appeared to be business as usual. Students gathered in sporadic pockets throughout the common space,…
Eyeshine Gallery illuminates the nocturnal
An eye for dark and strange aesthetics comes naturally to Portland-based artists Wendy Given and Ryan Pierce. When I walked into their gallery, Eyeshine, I was enveloped with a sense…
There Is No Mountain offers a first look at ‘Luna’
There Is No Mountain isn’t the kind of band that fits neatly within a single genre of music. The rich melodies crafted by this husband-and-wife duo incorporate elements of pop,…
Paris bombing: after the initial reports
The media has been nearly consumed by coverage of the Paris bombings since the Nov. 13. Now that the hype has faded, let’s review some important consequences, which may have…
Seminar critiques investments in transit
The Columbia River Crossing project was canceled in 2013. Former Portland Metro councilor Robert Liberty gave an inside look into the project’s most glaring weaknesses—as well as design decisions that…
Social work class gives voice to social justice poets
Members of the Portland hip hop and poetry communities recently teamed up with students from Portland State for an evening of performance poetry and social justice dialogue. Students Amanda Ferrat,…