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  • New Leadership Oregon

    Last summer, I found myself standing on the Oregon Capitol steps smiling, taking photos and shaking hands with former Governor Barbara Roberts and Secretary of State Kate Brown. The reason why I was there that day was because of a program called New Leadership Oregon that is run through the Center for Women, Politics, and… Read more

  • Looking For Latin Music

    There are numerous clubs, bars, and restaurants one can search for in downtown. It’s always exciting to just walk around and try out a new place out of impulse. Whether you like micro-brewed beer, dance clubs with top 40 music or attending the many shows of Portland, it is all part of having a social… Read more

  • Public High Schools in Japan and America

    One of the most interesting academic differences between Japan and America is their admission systems for public high schools. In Japan, students can choose which public high school they would like to apply to in their region. Private high schools, of course, have no geographic limits for students who choose to apply. Students can only… Read more

  • Addicted to Facebook?

    A couple years ago, I deactivated my MySpace account, knowing that the site was consuming too much of my time. But it did not take too long for my friends to get me into Facebook, mainly by sending me e-mail requests (at least that was my excuse at the time). The truth is that there… Read more

  • You Are Not Your Khakis

    As the Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute VIP reception wound down, I found myself wandering around the Smith student union Browsing Lounge looking for a misplaced coat. Most of the guests were upstairs in the ballroom for the main event. I was tired and my navy blue blazer was a little too warm. As I… Read more

  • Lights, Camera, Action

    Portland has long been known for its hipster-hippie quirkiness, and that eccentricity seems to be getting more attention these days. The TV series, Portlandia, has become a hit off of Portland stereotypes. The show is filmed locally and includes some SNL members as well as famous guest appearances. Our own mayor, Sam Adams, has starred… Read more