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On-campus events calendar: April 18–24
FEATURED EVENT FESTIVAL Earth Day Festival Friday, April 21, 11 a.m. PSU Park Blocks Free, all ages PSU’s Environmental Club hosts a celebration honoring Earth Day, featuring related campus organizations,…
Cannabis close to campus
If you’re 21 or over, a weed enthusiast, and new to the area of Portland State—whether as a student, faculty, or resident—chances are you’re looking for a kick-ass dispensary or…
Dear Stoner
Growing up in rural Illinois, I was always told that drugs of all kinds were bad news, even weed. It was known affectionately as “The Gateway Drug,” aka the express…
Off-campus events calendar: April 18–24
FEATURED EVENT CABARET 420/24/7 Thursday, April 20, 8 p.m. Dante’s $10–100, 21+ This cabaret revue celebrates the end of Oregon marijuana prohibition and features two title holders of the Miss…
Magic in magical thinking: Vanessa Carlton at the Doug Fir Lounge
“Fake news exists in families,” Vanessa Carlton said during her sold out 2017 performance at the Doug Fir Lounge, generating laughter from the audience. Carlton was explaining the painting behind…
No smoking, no chewing: other ways to get your green
Imagine a world where marijuana isn’t demonized or illegal. Imagine a world where hemp is used for basically everything because of its eco-friendly properties and prosperity. In 2017, there are…
A few green music recommendations
Everyone has different taste in everything: movies, books, ice cream flavors, driver’s seat position, shoe size etc. No topic of interest, however, has a more widespread preference palate than music,…
Screaming at books: Gail Godwin’s ‘Grief Cottage’
Everything about Grief Cottage called to me. The gorgeous cover. The summary. The author’s note. Gail Godwin refers to her interest in liminal spaces: “I’m drawn to those crossover places…
420 Words with ‘Mistress of the Universe’ Patrick Buckmaster
Full Disclosure: The author of this piece is a current PR intern at Dante’s and the Star Theater and has been hired by Patrick Buckmaster three times to hang promotional posters. The…
PDX downtown happy hour guide
I hate Portland. Finding a decent brunch spot is nearly impossible, you can’t walk anywhere, and there’s just not enough coffee in this town of stumps. On top of that, being…