The Portland State Women’s Lacrosse team dominated the University of Portland 14-6 in their first match of the season at the Pilots’ new Franz Field on Jan. 26. It was…
Recent report reveals students struggle with food insecurity
In December 2018, the Government Accountability Office released a report about food insecurity on university campuses revealing that almost two million eligible students were not accessing potential food assistance benefits,…
Events Calendar Jan. 29–Feb. 4
Tuesday, Jan. 29 Art “The Habitual and the Novel: Magic” Ford Gallery 9 a.m.–6 p.m. through Feb. 21 Free This dual exhibit features the theses of Lindsay Martin and Ellen…
“Speechless” at the Siren
The nationally syndicated comedy show “Speechless” puts a performer on stage to give an improvised presentation on a topic chosen by the audience, using a set of five Powerpoint slides…
Raising up children
Hundreds of protesters gathered on Jan. 20 at Peninsula Park in North Portland for the “Reclaim MLK Annual March for Human Rights and Dignity,” organized by Don’t Shoot PDX. The…
Jane Austen, the Gossip Girl of the 1800s
Sense and Sensibility, adapted from Jane Austen’s novel by playwright Katie Hamill and directed and staged by Eric Tucker, comes to Portland Center Stage by way of Bedlam theater company…
#MeToo movement highlights survivors on day of International Women’s March
Coordinators and volunteers spoke out against gender oppression and sexual assault during the #MeToo Speak Out and Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Terry D. Schrunk Plaza in Southwest…
Events Calendar Jan. 22–28
Tuesday, Jan. 22 Art “My Left, You’re Right” Gallery @ The Jupiter Open 24 hours Free Eugene-based artist and curator Christopher St. John has debuted a collection of new ceramic-centric…
Hill to Hall: Jan. 14–19
Jan. 14: Los Angeles teachers enter fifth day of strike for contract renegotiations Over 32,000 teachers in Los Angeles County—the second biggest school district in the United States—began a strike…
Kicking Ass and Taking the Stage
Needless to say, girls, women and femmes typically get the shit end of the societal stick. That’s something Madison Sturdevant simply couldn’t deal with anymore, particularly in the realm of…
Mayor Wheeler, President Shoureshi break ground on new $104 million building
Clad in a hardhat and wielding a shovel, Mayor Ted Wheeler led the charge on Jan. 11 during a groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of 4th and Montgomery streets for…