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…

Playing in pain

Pain management in sports is a growing problem that exists in college and will continue into the professional arena. The issue of pain management among professional athletes and former pros…

Don’t Touch My Hair

Black women do not serve to cater to your curiosity. Instead of violating someone’s personal space by touching their hair, maybe find absolutely anything else to do. Time and time…

Portland, you are racist

Portland is a racist city and white liberals need to acknowledge its history. Despite public perception of the city as über-liberal and accepting, these conceptions do little to protect people…

Meddling Medication

Despite the supposed benefits of medication, antidepressants cause serious sexual side effects that have made them frustrating to use, and big pharma companies need to address this. One of the…

Bloody Obsessed

If you ever find yourself looking on the Wikipedia page of American serial killers, you are not alone. That morbid feeling of captivation mingled with disgust is familiar to us…