Over the course of the past two weeks, I have joyously abandoned my bras and it has been liberating. My breasts are able to feel the breeze, embracing the air…
Breast liberation is women’s liberation
Empowerment of the feminine with FKA Twigs
Female artists have something profound to bring to the universe. Living in a man’s world means the domination of masculine energy, which holds us back as women. I have a…
Finding food at PSU
Finding and affording healthful food on the Portland State campus can be a huge challenge. While there are many food options from which to choose, from the myriad restaurants and…
The true value of an education
I was recently reflecting on my time at community college, specifically thinking about the vast number of people who begin their higher education journey and never finish it. Of all…
Not so affordable housing
Campus smoking ban is pushing students away
As a smoker, I feel compelled to finally speak up and no longer be silent about this issue that has now raised itself. This ban on smoking on the Portland…
Exploring Portland sexuality with Tune-Yards
Portland is known to embrace the weird, which translates into the ability for the city to develop unique notions of sexuality. I’ve lived in Portland for two years, and I’ve…
Deputizing CPSO discourages crime
Much debate has taken place over the past several months about whether or not it would be useful to provide Campus Public Safety Officers with weapons. Arming officers, many people…
PSU under the gun
The Portland State Board of Trustees, of which only a single person out of 15 is a student, has decided that we are to have an armed police force to…
The Viking Pavilion, a renovation for all
I chose to attend Portland State for a number of reasons, but one of the most influential is PSU’s lack of cult-like sports fanaticism that dominates the culture of so…