The Bezos divorce is not just a headline for gossip tabloids. It is a symbol of the preposterous amount of wealth that exists in America. Multi-billionaires are capable of great…
Sorry Ms. Jackson
Music brings our brain to a state of nostalgia, especially the 2000s music of our adolescence. Even though the music industry is more diverse than ever, we still find ourselves…
Harming Survivors, Saving Dollars
It’s no secret Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos hasn’t been the loudest advocate for students. In fact, she’s barely been an advocate at all. In her latest initiative—a reworking of…
The Golden Parachute in Corporate America
When corporations fall apart, usually the employees suffer too. In the case of high-ranking executives, when their companies start to crumble they get rich…well, richer. The seemingly fall from grace…
Victoria Who?
Victoria’s Secret used to have a monopoly on the bra. However, that hold on the undergarments industry is slipping as Victoria’s Secret fails to adapt to different ideas of feminine…
Listen to This
The Grammys are coming up on Feb. 10 and as music becomes more decentralized in the streaming age, the Grammys are struggling to define who and what is at the…
Tumblr’s pornographic downfall
The death of pornography on Tumblr is near. Come Dec. 17, 2018 Tumblr will no longer feature adult content on their platform. The politics of porn aside, Tumblr’s decision to…
Does captivity kill?
The logic used to justify elephant captivity and breeding in zoos is no longer appropriate. It’s time to rethink what living in captivity actually means, starting with Portland’s Oregon Zoo….
Shop to Support Local Sustainability
The best way to give this holiday season is by shopping eco-friendly and local. Lucky for us, Portland is a great place to find gifts that fit this bill. Between…
How to avoid the holiday blues
The holidays seem to be associated with the highest of highs, the perfect bow on top of the conclusion to another calendar year. However, more often than not, it comes…
Please stop the music
President Donald Trump’s political rallies need to please stop the music. R&B singer Rihanna’s artistic voice and public image are being used without her consent in the name of political…