What is it about a cotton candy sunset that evokes an indefinable sense of awe in individuals far and wide? How does a waterfall have the uncanny ability to take our…
NW Dance Project stages alluring new ‘Carmen’
It was a cold, rainy night. Luckily for me, I had the NW Dance Project’s waiting room to keep me warm while waiting for the company’s dress rehearsal of Carmen…
Every month is Black History Month
Black History Month is a time dedicated to the observance of important people, events and history pertaining to the African diaspora. But what about the other eleven months of the…
Events calendar: March 7–13
FEATURED EVENT Portland Music Video Festival 7:30 p.m. Hollywood Theater $7–9 Founded by PSU professor Dustin Morrow and PSU alum Kat Audick, this showcase of local and national music videos…
Too noisy at this birthday brunch
Oh, the Noise writes: So I’ve finally moved into my first apartment with a new friend from classes, and I’m having a kind of sensitive issue. My old roommates at…
Super Smash Bros. smashes on after 17 years
The Super Smash Bros. club at Portland State hosts weekly gaming sessions in Smith Memorial Student Union. The recognized student club brings together an eclectic group of people to connect…
Modern country music meets the city
We Portlanders live in a particularly great city for starting up a band: Just grab a couple of long-time buddies, equip yourselves with some secondhand instruments from the local music shop…
Illuminating the darkest corners
Illuminate, a new division of Portland State’s Center for Student Health and Counseling, started with a push from students. The Student Alliance for Sexual Safety was pivotal in establishing advocacy…
Vanguard events calendar: Feb. 28–March 6
FEATURED EVENT The Bacchae 7:30 p.m. March 3–11, preview March 2, 2 p.m. matinee March 5 Lincoln Performance Hall $6–15 PSU School of Theater + Film presents William Arrowsmith’s translation…
‘Constructing identity’ on the Park Blocks
If you are inspired by issues surrounding personal identity—such as race, gender, and community—and if you have a free afternoon to bask in the beauty of unique and inner strength-based…
The bridesmaid always rings twice
Frugal Bridesmaid writes: So I’m really happy for my friend who’s getting married, and would be thrilled to be her bridesmaid if she asks…except that she spends money like it’s…