Poetry | The Earth stands still
By Emily Pinigis, Staff Columist
November 21, 2019
The Earth stands still The Air blows calmly The Seas break softly The Sun blazes steadily The Universe is at peace with itself And so are the beings within it For the first time in ages The world stands still Everyone must succumb To the world outside ...
Opinion | Crows on campus: Let them live their lives
By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist
November 20, 2019
Outside our windows, night falls sooner with each passing day. But the darkened skies are not just a result of the retreating sun.
Opinion | It’s time to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
By Mackenzie Oster, Staff Columnist
November 19, 2019
While the passage of the ERA would formally enforce that every American is protected against discriminative allegations based on gender under the Constitution, it would also mean so much more than that.
Opinion | Thanksgiving not needed before getting into the holiday spirit
By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist
November 18, 2019
Thanksgiving as a “you can now listen to holiday music” rite of passage is pointless, and considering how few people in the world actually celebrate Thanksgiving, it doesn’t make sense, either.
Opinion | Climate change should not be a partisan issue
By Paige Lawler, Staff Columnist
November 17, 2019
Often, the climate crisis is written off as a problem solely on the liberal agenda when, in reality, it is all encompassing.
Poetry | Winter in One Night
By Emily Pinigis, Staff Columnist
November 14, 2019
The night is cold and quiet
Opinion | From the other perspective: Landlord advice for prospective tenants
By Loretta Donoghue, Staff Columnist
November 13, 2019
Through every step of the renting process — from the first day you view the apartment to the final days you live there — you need to have a working relationship where you can openly communicate your questions and concerns.
Satire | A day in the life of Ricardo, my South Oakland House Mouse
By Allison Dantinne, Senior Staff Columnist
November 13, 2019
Ricardo the South Oakland House Mouse begins his day as all South Oakland mice do.
Opinion | End the trade war, but don’t let China off the hook
By Michael Clifford, Staff Columnist
November 13, 2019
Trump should look for another solution if he hopes to constructively punish Chinese policies that have reduced competition.
Opinion | Mary Cain’s story exemplifies a larger problem in female running culture
By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor
November 11, 2019
It was primarily members of the running community who knew the name Mary Cain — until last week. Runners knew her as the girl who became a professional athlete before even graduating high school, and at age 18, moved to Portland to train with the Nike Oregon Project and Alberto Salazar upon high school graduation. At age 17, Ca...