The Scoop on the Giant Poop
byFrom Friday to Tuesday, November 15–19, 2019 an enormous inflatable emoji poop sat in Pioneer Square and invited passersby to come inside and “Let…
Opinion
Merry Krampus
Tis the season to not be naughty!
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Santa Claus, reindeers, candy canes, red and white, and snow! These elements come to mind immediately upon the mention of Christmas. Santa imagery dominates…
Further Thoughts on Familiar Phrases
byKilled it. [And the variants “crush it”, “slay” as an exhortation] Why must success be equated with the taking of life? Is there something…
Pricey Parking
Despite its reputation as a commuter school, PSU hasn’t done much to lower the cost of parking.
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Parking at PSU is, to put it nicely, a taxing experience. Literally. The cheapest parking option, for Parking Garage 3, is $1,062 per academic…
The Perils of Commuting
Being a commuter at PSU is made more difficult by poor communication and unrealistic expectations.
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During the Portland Snowpocalypse of 2017, my family and I were housebound for a solid week. Although the hilly landscape is one of my…
Brief Thoughts on Familiar Phrases
Are we too flippant with our words?
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There are two sides to every issue. The phrase would be more accurate if stated thus: “There are at least two sides to every…
Critiquing the Critic
Criticism is a valuable part of the arts, whether it’s positive or not
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Illustrations by Ana Benitez Duarte Think about the last time you read a review of something you love. How did it make…
Nothing Wrong With Apu
Thank you! Come again!
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Satire is what The Simpsons is all about. It is what the show prides itself in doing. The Simpsons stands on pillars of satire…
The Importance of Media Literacy
Media literacy classes may be the way forward in our oversaturated cultural landscape
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A greater education in media literacy could help young people think critically about the overwhelming amount of images presented to them every day. Reflecting…
Schooling the Sexist
Calling out poor behavior where we see it is a feminist act
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I went out to get groceries the other day wearing bagging sweats, an ill-fitting t-shirt, and hair thrown up in a bun that looked…