A good friend of mine introduced me to the Dutch baby pancake with an Instagram photo of one she’d made. When I asked her about it, she told me, “It’s…
Summertime reading catch-up: Sabaa Tahir’s ‘A Torch Against the Night’
Lately I’ve been finding more and more fantasy literature, usually in the Young Adult genre, that isn’t set in some cultural conglomerate understanding of Medieval Western Europe. Contrary to popular…
On-campus events calendar: Aug. 15–21
FEATURED EVENT DRAG QUEENS War on the Catwalk Saturday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall $23–159, all ages Murray & Peter tour several of the most memorable cast…
Off-campus events calendar: Aug. 8–14
FEATURED EVENT ART FESTIVAL Converge 45 Aug. 9–13 Multiple venues & times Free–$400, all ages Eight contemporary art venues exhibit work by 25 artists from California, New York, Oregon and…
On-campus events calendar: Aug. 8–14
FEATURED EVENT RECEPTION PSU’s 9th President Monday, Aug. 14 @ Noon Academic & Student Rec Center Free, all ages Come have snacks and listen to music from the PSU School…
Hiking trails near campus
One of the most excellent benefits of attending Portland State’s urban campus is the option of practically taking a few steps beyond downtown and finding yourself immersed in the majestic…
On-campus study spots
Sometimes studying at home just doesn’t cut it. Maybe you need some sunshine, or maybe your roommate is practicing his drums and you need to get the hell out of…
Scallion pancakes
I learned how to make scallion pancakes because I always crave some anytime my partner and I make faux-Pho for dinner. (I am not about to call our noodle bowls…
All for arts and Arts for All
You haven’t heard about Arts for All, have you? It’s simple: Arts for All is a program sponsored by the Portland-area Regional Arts & Culture Council, started in 2011 to…
Dorm room eating guide
I was the world’s pickiest eater when I was an undergrad. A combination of delightful sensory sensitivities, unhealthy eating habits, and shitty dining hall food meant that I was a…
The play’s the thing: Original Practice Shakespeare, season nine
What do you get when you cross the text of William Shakespeare, a Starbucks barista apron, referees, picnics, and a gorgeous Portland park? You get a true Original Practice Shakespeare…