Arts & Culture

Jazzed to be Back
Portland State Jazz Singer Anna Meyer Returns to the Stage

Harmony & Peace with Lisa Christy
In Conversation with the Portland Japanese Garden’s New Executive Director

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Portland Artists Enchanting the Winter Lights Festival
Recognizing the Remarkable Efforts of Those Who Brought Us The Beloved Festival

Hummus Topped With Varenikis And Fried Onions

“Breaking Bread” in Haifa’s A-Sham Arab Food Festival
Chef Nof Atamna-Ismaeel’s A-Sham Arab Food Festival aims to foster cultural understanding in Israel

The 2021 Portland Book Festival
Highlight from This Year's Hybrid Book Festival

PSU Student Feature: Nikki James
Artistic Innovation in Our Midst

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Game Night at the Dysfunctional Family
A Writer's Dive into the VRChat Phenomenon

Socially Alive
How the COVID-19 Lockdowns Caused Us to Rethink Our Social Values

Same Old Story, Different Title
A Reflection on Christopher Marlowe’s "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus"

Death of the Damsel in Distress
Marion Ravenwood in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"

Jazzed to be Back
Portland State Jazz Singer Anna Meyer Returns to the Stage

Harmony & Peace with Lisa Christy
In Conversation with the Portland Japanese Garden’s New Executive Director

Portland Artists Enchanting the Winter Lights Festival
Recognizing the Remarkable Efforts of Those Who Brought Us The Beloved Festival

“Breaking Bread” in Haifa’s A-Sham Arab Food Festival
Chef Nof Atamna-Ismaeel’s A-Sham Arab Food Festival aims to foster cultural understanding in Israel

The 2021 Portland Book Festival
Highlight from This Year's Hybrid Book Festival

PSU Student Feature: Nikki James
Artistic Innovation in Our Midst

Game Night at the Dysfunctional Family
A Writer's Dive into the VRChat Phenomenon

Socially Alive
How the COVID-19 Lockdowns Caused Us to Rethink Our Social Values

Same Old Story, Different Title
A Reflection on Christopher Marlowe’s "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus"

Death of the Damsel in Distress
Marion Ravenwood in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"

Jazzed to be Back
Portland State Jazz Singer Anna Meyer Returns to the Stage

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March 26, 2025<March 26, 2025

The Crime of Teenage Girlhood
A Dawn Summers Retrospective

by Kaitlyne Bozone

Spoilers for Buffy the Vampire Slayer seasons 5–7 February 26, 2025. News breaks that Michelle Trachtenberg (1985–2025) has died. Known for her roles in…

A person with a fearful expression, bathed in eerie blue light, wears a red textured garment. Their mouth is open, revealing sharp teeth, conveying tension.

March 26, 2025<March 26, 2025

Nicolas Cage is Too Funny for “Renfield”

by Executive Editor

Rotten Tomatoes Audience Reviewer Take: Nicolas Cage ruined “Renfield”. 20% Hot Take: Nicolas Cage was the wrong casting choice for Dracula in “Renfield”. 40%…

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March 26, 2025<March 26, 2025

Anti-Capitalism in My Hero Academia
An Introduction

by Executive Editor

“My Hero Academia” (MHA) was a serialized Japanese manga that was published in Shounen Jump from 2016-2024. A hugely popular franchise in America (with…

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March 26, 2025<March 26, 2025

My Affliction
An Honest, Opinionated, and Spoiler-Full Review of Nosferatu

by Executive Editor

“Nosferatu” (2024) directed by Robert Eggers is a visually beautiful, and terrifying, retelling of the classic 1922 film titled “Nosferatu.” The cinematography and lighting…

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March 5, 2025<March 6, 2025

Ooligan Press’s “Supersymmetry” Book Launch

by Executive Editor

On February 18th, Ooligan Press, Portland’s resident small publishing press, held a book launch for their new book, “Supersymmetry,” written by S. R. Schulz,…

Three animated men in dress shirts and vests sit on a bench. One gestures while speaking to another, the third holds a phone. They are surrounded by flowers and sparkles.

March 5, 2025<March 5, 2025

Analysis: “All Guy’s Mixer”

by Executive Editor

When I first saw the trailer for the anime “How I Attended an All-Guy’s Mixer” (hereafter referred to as “All-Guy’s Mixer”) back in March,…

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January 29, 2025<January 29, 2025

Portland Book Fest
Presented by Literary Arts

by Ariana Protsman

The 2024 Portland Book Fest, presented by Literary Arts, was a huge success with bookstores, authors, publishers, and book lovers. Think Out Loud:…

January 29, 2025<January 29, 2025

A Fair to Remember
Ten Years of the Book Fair at Portland Book Fest

by Ariana Protsman

Books, buyers, and browsers congregated in the Portland Art Museum to experience the tenth year of the Portland Book Festival’s book fair. Booths filled…

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January 29, 2025<January 29, 2025

Anora
A Review

by Executive Editor

Directed by: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison & Mark Eidelstein Genre: Drama Runtime: 2 hr 19 min Rating: 8.5/10 “Anora”, the latest release from…

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January 29, 2025<January 29, 2025

Piltover and Zaun: The Aftermath in HD
A (Mostly) Spoiler-Free Review of "Arcane" Season 2, Part 1

by Executive Editor

I love the show “Arcane.” I was so excited when they announced the second season. However, years passed, and I may have forgotten to…