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…
Summertime reading catch-up: Adelia Saunders’ ‘Indelible’
Don’t tell me not to judge a book by its cover. Book covers are meant to be judged. That is why people are paid to create them: to be judged….
Portland celebrates World Refugee Day
Portland celebrated World Refugee Day with food, music, dance and cultural performances at Delta Park on Saturday, July 22. PDX World Refugee Day hosted refugees, speakers, poets and other…
Off-campus events calendar: Aug. 1–7
Featured Event CABARET 4th Annual Oregon Burlesque Festival Aug. 3–5 Dante’s $20–50, 21+ Scores of glittery dancers and performance artists gather to showcase the wide national range of styles in…