I remember gazing at the vintage Apple computer posters my uncle kept on his classroom wall. Each one had a picture of an iconic figure—Jim Henson, Ghandi, Jane Goodall—with a…
The food allergy epidemic
I worked in restaurants for years, and I can tell you one thing for sure: Food allergies are a growing epidemic. It was amazing how many people came in wanting…
Capstones: not as bad as they seem
When I first arrived at Portland State, I was a bit taken aback by the University Studies requirements. As a transfer student, I wasn’t required to subject myself to the…
I don’t like movies
I don’t like movies. That simple fact seems to shock my friends and colleagues to no end, but it’s true: I’m just not a very big fan of movies. That’s…
Impress your friends, join clubs and gain knowledge
Are you an eager science enthusiast struggling to find your bearings? Are you feeling overwhelmed with indecision as you gradually fall into the daily milieu of fall term? Here’s a…
Five edible essentials you shouldn’t live without
As a student with mounting debt and a ridiculously busy schedule, it may seem impossible to find the time and money to buy and prepare food you know is good…
#DisarmPSU
Violence comes home
My typing is a little slow today. My hands, my arms—they’re heavy, like a great weight is pressing down on them, slowing their productivity. I’m having trouble seeing the screen…
Paying students to play sports: A bad idea for everyone
Let’s say, for the sake of this column, that you, dear reader, are a currently enrolled college student. If that’s the case, you’re likely strapped for cash and struggling on…
Outrage over fat shaming video seems justified
As I’m sure many of you have seen, or at least heard through the grape vine, recently a video that called out fat shaming went viral. This video caused quite…
What’s in a name?
Michael Derrick Hudson is an American poet from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hudson’s poems have been published in several journals and literary magazines, including The Georgia Review, Washington Square and Fugue. Five…