Portland State is an institution driven and determined by a small cabal of Portland’s business elite dictating policy, direction and the ultimate administration of the university. The creation of PSU’s…
Television is queer
The future of television is full of gays. Media representation of queer bodies is at an all-time high, and it shows no signs of stopping. According to GLAAD’s annual report,…
Black boys are blue in the moonlight
Representation in film is important but simply including a Black actor is not enough. The lighting in film is not geared toward, or more often not flattering to, people of…
Sex As a Queer Young Person
Growing up as a queer young person is not easy. The lack of representation and guidance—especially in regards to sex—leads to confusion and uncertainty. It feels as though sex is…
Black History Matters
Black history is part of American history and does not belong on a separate timeline. The exclusion of such a vital part of history is affecting students in our current…
Victoria Who?
Victoria’s Secret used to have a monopoly on the bra. However, that hold on the undergarments industry is slipping as Victoria’s Secret fails to adapt to different ideas of feminine…
‘Star Trek’ still boldly representing as no one has represented before
Star Trek is back again on our screens—or rather streaming—with its latest incarnation: Star Trek: Discovery. Originating in 1966, the show has been considered not only groundbreaking in terms of sci-fi concepts…