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Fragua
There is something for everyone here in Portland State and I have had a great experience participating in the Fragua course sponsored by the CSA, I did it last year and I loved it. I participated as one of the leaders of Fragua 2 and I can’t wait for Fragua 3, that stars the second… Read more
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Where will you be on the 25th at midnight?
As the holiday season approaches, students begin to bundle up in winter clothing: trench coats, puffer vests, scarves, and you can’t forget the “boots with the fur.” However, the heavy materials and faux fur used to make winter apparel can be expensive. The last thing college students need is more expenditure, so it’s important to… Read more
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The Best Team in Years
Who remembers the last time our Portland State football team was nationally ranked? I was still in high school and had never known there was a university in Oregon besides those that had teams in what used to be called the Pac-10 division. For the first time since 2007, the Vikings were finally on the… Read more
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What are you up to on Thanksgiving Day?
I remember my first Thanksgiving Day in America four years ago. I was excited for a vacation, but at the same time I felt lonely. My family lived in South Korea, and most restaurants were closed, so I stayed in my apartment. The following year I visited my friend’s house with my roommate, and we… Read more
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Going to the Theater
Cursing, nudity, risqué subject matter and sexual innuendo all sound like something that should be in the latest R rated movie. Surprisingly, these are all things I have experienced over the past seven weeks in my Theater Appreciation course. If you thought that theater was not for college students, it’s time to think again. One… Read more