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…
Letter to the editor
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 &…
The time has come for more campus housing options
I’m lucky enough to live in campus housing, a place with good neighbors, an awesome resident assistant, and access to the entire campus right from my doorstep. Others don’t have…
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…
Lack of feminine care for homeless women is a reproductive issue
Living in a city like Portland, I am constantly exposed to homelessness. Their struggles seem infinite. They constantly overcome stigmas and struggle to simply find a place to lie their…
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…
Consent is not a black and white issue
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,…