This week I got a neuroradiology report assessing imagery since my bus accident that confirmed a lot of what I already knew but gave me some bad news. The good…
Democratic leadership flounders toward impeachment
Democratic Party leadership’s hollow, moral grandstanding on impeachment and meek efforts to resist President Donald Trump is an embarrassment to the Democratic base. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formally announced an…
Rap lyrics aren’t protected under the first amendment
In a court of law, rap lyrics are allowed in as testimony or emit of guilt. An act of creative expression is never considered, instead rap is seen as a…
Ego trips
Mission trips help no one and nothing except your ego. Traveling internationally with the goal of helping an “underdeveloped country” has almost nothing to do with that country’s need for…
You can’t just make music anymore
In the age of digital streaming, artists are not getting paid. Music no longer speaks for itself. Streaming services such as Apple Music or Spotify are arguably one of the…
The earth is not flat
Is earth’s shape a matter of opinion or science? It’s science, the earth is most definitely round. It’s a circle. A sphere if you will. Members of the Flat Earth…
We pay a lot, do better
Dining on campus should cater to students, but Portland State’s dining options can’t seem to live up to standards. Various complaints from students regarding PSU’s dining accessibility and quality have…
We cannot go to Mars
A trip to Mars is no longer a pipe dream but an impending reality. Technology is advancing, and our curiosity is growing. Though the journey is within reach considering the…
Don’t stop at straws
The world’s plastic consumption is a problem. However, how to tackle it may have veered off track. Focusing on banning plastic straws has distracted from the real issues within the…
Take back your body
Individuality and embracing self-expression are important parts of being fulfilled, but when we are governed by society’s expectations and scrutiny, do we really have autonomy over our own bodies? American…
What we mean when we say gun control
We live with the knowledge that a person can walk into a school or any public place with a military-grade weapon purchased legally and shoot a massive amount of people….