OTTAWA (AP) — After a closely contested vote in Parliament, Canada opted last week to officially become the 51st member of the United States. The vote came just days after…
Spring and the Return of Frozen Sweet Treats
Congratulations, Vikings! We made it through Winter Term, which is arguably the hardest of all the quarters due to the quick turnaround after the holidays and the atrocious weather (though…
Is Paying Child Support Passé?
Instead of practicing what they preach, male leaders in America have continued to adopt a “do as I say, not as I do” approach to leadership. From politicians to public…
I’ll take community with a side of human connection, please…and a #3 with Tofu!
It’s really a privilege to know I have a place where I can be at peace, Monday through Friday, as long as Khao Niew – Lao Street Food is open….
Oregon’s Ranked-Choice Setback: A Step Toward Reform?
The 2024 election was an affair of many surprises and reality checks for liberals and progressives nationwide. In Oregon, the surprise that hurt the most was the resounding defeat of…
Letter to the Editor
A committee created by the PSU administration to address the demands of student protestors is preparing to wrap up despite having little actual input from students. The Committee on Socially…
Against All Microblogging
Twitter is hell and it’s been that way since long before its acquisition by Elon Musk in 2022. Almost since its inception, it has been a site hosting disinformation, extremist…
Is Portland Ready for Winter?
In January of 2024, much of the West Coast faced an intense winter storm that blanketed the City of Portland in snow and ice. According to an article by Noelle…
Take Him at His Word
“We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us” was a refrain I heard growing up—common amongst Mexican-Americans and Chicanos, spoken in my family by my mother as a reminder…
The Other Red Wave
To many, the Election results on the fifth came as a shock. Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States of America. Not only did he sweep…
State Flags Should be Changed
As I write this, it is currently one day before election night. I do not know who is going to win, and I am actually quite worn out from writing…