I’ve been thinking lately about the needs of students that have children. Returning to school after one becomes a parent presents a whole new level of frustrations, worries, expenses and…
Childcare needed: A campus-wide problem
Where are the free self-defense classes PSU?
Banners, posters and word of mouth should have alerted us all by now that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This means promoting consensual, safe sex across campus, among other…
HBO Now and the future of television
HBO Now is available…now. That’s right; you can stream all the Games of Thrones you want—and everything else HBO has to offer—for $15 per month. Available only online, HBO Now…
#NotReadyForHillary
Recently, Hillary Clinton announced that she is running for president, joining the likes of Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and noted Pitbull enthusiast Marco Rubio in throwing her hat in the…
What I assume when people tell me they don’t like to read
When people tell me they don’t like to read, a small part of me (or perhaps more) thinks they are pretty crazy. How could someone not like to read? As…
Oregonian men don’t initiate
Oregonian men, I’m calling you out! As a lady from California, I’m used to aggressive driving and the sun, but also a different attitude from men than what I’ve found…
Editorial: A letter to readers
Letter to the readers, Last week, an anonymous source slid fliers with Tony Funchess’ mugshot from a 2011 parole violation under the doors of several Student Media organizations and posted…
Fees, fees and more fees
College in America is expensive, and it’s something every college student learns to deal with. While furthering your education is an investment in your future, it is also important to…
Democracy for Portland State
Why should you, dear reader, vote? We are about to become acolytes to that almighty shrine of democracy: the ballot box. The polls for the Associated Students of Portland State…
Mental illness in Portland
Two weeks ago, my high school cafeteria, in Albany, Oregon, got burned to the ground by a veteran suffering from a PTSD breakdown. The fire caused tens of thousands of…