Letter to the editor

I enjoyed reading your story about the 4YDG. Thinking about it, it’s probably the biggest lie ever written by our institution, or any college institution that endorses the concept of…

A green thumbs-up for PSU

It’s hard not to think about sustainability when you think about Portland State. We have eight LEED certified buildings on campus, including Stephen E. Epler Hall, the Science Research &…

Sad girls

Maybe feminism is not only about empowerment, burning the bra, and smashing the patriarchy. Perhaps there is a side of feminism that is living in the shadows. Admitting profound sadness…

Not all protests are equal

Last summer I walked through Pioneer Square and dodged a bunch of chubby white guys with red paint splashed on the crotches of their shorts to protest circumcision. Right across…

Breaking the standard

There’s a lot of conversation in the field of education about standardized tests. If you’re a student like me, there’s a good chance that your views on the institution of…

Tutoring and midterms go hand-in-hand

Last week I wrote about the benefits of tutoring, and this week I’m going to pontificate a bit more on that subject, due to the fact that it’s near and dear…

Drop your weapons, America

America was birthed in blood, and over 200 years later the streets are still covered in blood. However, Americans have become so used to watching blood spill on our streets,…