Sustainable living is an idealistic lifestyle that is not attainable or inclusive for the average person. The money and time the lifestyle requires is not something that most possess and…
Accessible sustainability
The truth is that the choice to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle and stand up for the environment costs nothing—changing your mindset will change your habits. Capitalism is trying to…
We pay a lot, do better
Dining on campus should cater to students, but Portland State’s dining options can’t seem to live up to standards. Various complaints from students regarding PSU’s dining accessibility and quality have…
We cannot go to Mars
A trip to Mars is no longer a pipe dream but an impending reality. Technology is advancing, and our curiosity is growing. Though the journey is within reach considering the…
Baby, you’re a star
Though it may not be the most scientifically legitimate field of study out there, astrology can still help people on their personal journeys. We’ve all done it. Whether you believe…
Black boys are blue in the moonlight
Representation in film is important but simply including a Black actor is not enough. The lighting in film is not geared toward, or more often not flattering to, people of…
Five reasons you should at least consider tipping
If you’ve ever had the luxury of eating out at a restaurant or having your bags carried for you from the lobby of a hotel up to your room, you’re…
Demonized disorders
Although embracing and understanding generalized depression and anxiety has become commonplace, mood and personality disorders such as bipolar, borderline personality and schizophrenia are still misunderstood and demonized. Mental illness encompasses…
Marching into obscurity
Two years down the road, the Women’s/Womxn’s March is dwindling in impact. In Portland, this year’s Women’s March was markedly different from previous installments. Most noticeably, it has a new…
There is no right way to be gay
The LGBTQ+ is a marginalized community that in times of animosity cannot turn against itself. Self-identity and labels are not up for debate. Queer people must be careful to not…
Fate of the Foreskin
Even though it’s been a longstanding practice in the United States and around the world, male circumcision is not as harmless as it seems. Circumcision is common practice in the…