As Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa finally reaches Portland, Portland State’s 5th Avenue Cinema hosts a weekend with the director’s 2008 debut. Continuing the cinema’s winter screening schedule, Synecdoche, New York offers…
There Is No Mountain offers a first look at ‘Luna’
There Is No Mountain isn’t the kind of band that fits neatly within a single genre of music. The rich melodies crafted by this husband-and-wife duo incorporate elements of pop,…
Disrupting the divide
“Hate is human nature. When we are ignorant of things we react in a negative way.” Wajdi Said, executive director and co-founder of the Muslim Educational Trust, offered that poignant…
Hell Niño?
Winter weather mayhem continued to plague the Portland area throughout Portland State’s holiday break, which began Dec. 11, amidst a rainy stint that would go on to break precipitation records…
Saudi Arabia opens polling doors to Saudi women
For the first time, polling stations opened for female voter’s in Saudi Arabia to finally contribute to a society that they make up almost half. Making its mark in history…
Turn your New Year’s resolution into a lifestyle
So the new year is here and you’ve made a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. For weeks you’ve lingered over the holiday cheeseballs and chocolates, and an extra twenty pounds…
Paris bombing: after the initial reports
The media has been nearly consumed by coverage of the Paris bombings since the Nov. 13. Now that the hype has faded, let’s review some important consequences, which may have…
Portland State falls to Northern Iowa in the second round of FCS college football playoffs
For the first time in 15 years, the Portland State Vikings played in an FCS college football game. With the reward being the sixth seed, they were given a first-round…
Bikers gear up for the holidays at the BikeCraft fair
Bike Farm hosted their 10th annual BikeCraft Holiday Gift Fair on Dec. 12 and 13. BikeCraft featured 30 vendors selling everything bike-related, from waterproof panniers to DIY books to creative…
Vikings take down Eagles, advance to Division I playoffs
The Portland State Vikings trundled into the NCAA playoffs after a 34–31 win against Eastern Washington on Saturday. PSU began the rout in the opening play with a recovery at…
Global refugee crisis
The United States House of Representatives passed a bill last Thursday to halt President Barack Obama’s plans to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees in the United States by 2016. With 242…