My mom told me many times growing up, in response to my questions and complaints, that “nobody ever said life was gonna be fair.” It was the soundest advice I’ve…
Big beer is still beer
Last November, 10 Barrel Brewing Co. from Bend, Oregon, sold to Anheuser-Busch. This January, Elysian Brewing from Seattle, Washington, also sold to Anheuser-Busch. People are outraged. On 10 Barrel’s Facebook,…
Fusion voting is good for Oregon
This legislative session, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 555 will be pushing a bill to restore fusion voting in Oregon, an elections model that was common in America…
Take a break
Midterms done. Finals approaching. Stress levels increasing. This is par for the course when it comes to college life. Just as students get used to some semblance of a routine,…
Tread lightly with Rate My Professors
It would surprise me if most college students today haven’t haven’t heard of or used RateMyProfessors.com when selecting their classes. I, too, have been an avid user of this website…
Tuition freeze ray
Burn or get burned
Those who were in ear or eyeshot of the Park Blocks a couple of Fridays ago probably noticed the commotion caused by street preachers who were occupying the area. This…
The rise of the tiny houses
Tiny houses are having a moment right now. They’re small, generally in the range of 150–800 square feet. They make the most of the space, and you might end up…
Staying silent: a respectful choice
I sit in a local restaurant, sipping a drink while waiting for a colleague to arrive. A couple tables away, two individuals are discussing a certain crime that was allegedly…
But what if my professor sucks?
If you have any significant experience taking classes within the university system, then it’s a safe bet that you’ve had a professor who just wasn’t a good fit. Maybe they…
