Portland State University (PSU) community has undergone its fair share of tumultuous events in recent years. As a largely commuter campus, it can be difficult to find spaces where one…
Eating disorders don’t discriminate
I remember watching a video in high school depicting bulimia, where I saw a fictitious portrayal of a thin, 30-something, white upper-middle class woman hide her bingeing and purging from…
Staying game ready
Portland State is a university that prides itself on promoting health and wellness among its students. The PSU Athletics department asserts that mental and physical health are vital for the…
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…
Meditate and alleviate
Finals are coming up and this can often mean times of high stress. This is why it is so important to find things to do that will help alleviate that…
The food allergy epidemic
I worked in restaurants for years, and I can tell you one thing for sure: Food allergies are a growing epidemic. It was amazing how many people came in wanting…
Five edible essentials you shouldn’t live without
As a student with mounting debt and a ridiculously busy schedule, it may seem impossible to find the time and money to buy and prepare food you know is good…