• America Is Still at War, in Case You Forgot

    By Zachary J. Guiod We live in a state of perpetual war. I’m 20 years old, and I don’t remember a time when my country was not at war — and I’m sure this is the case for many of you as well. One of the strangest things about being at never-ending war is that… Read more

  • Kavanaugh’s Confirmation – Modern-Day Witch Trials and a Claim From Someone Else

    By Loraine Aceto Before starting this article, I state this opinion, as a “survivor” of sexual abuse myself: I 1000 percent believe Kavanaugh! As a “survivor,” only with no victim mentality, that’s why I strongly support the Second Amendment — women are more prone to attacks. Sexual assault is very wicked, and it’s sickening (believe… Read more

  • Rape Culture – If We’re All Being Honest About Sexual Assault

    By Jessamyn Brewer 2016 left us with a president who thinks his stardom leaves him entitled to a woman’s “p****y.” 2017 gave us #metoo. I am leaving 2018 with this article. I’m going to be honest with you because at this point, my experience or any one of my friends’ experiences won’t be looked at… Read more

  • Living In Questions

    By Anne Gresinger, SMCC Chaplain Intern On the morning of the fatal accident, as chaplain, I was called on to be there for the SMCC students facing this tragedy. However much help I might actually be was unclear. It is always challenging to discern when to step in and when to just be a supportive presence.… Read more

  • Ashley Bryan and His Art

    By Celina Simmons The Portland Museum of Art is featuring an exquisite exhibit by a local painter and poet from Aug. 3 to Nov. 25. This past weekend a couple friends and I went to the museum to check it out, and we were not disappointed. Ashley Bryan, although originally born in 1923 in the… Read more

  • Here’s Your Listing: The Roll Call Of October

    By Liam Woodworth-Cook Portland is a happening spot for music. Here we’ll go through the rundown of some of the bigger names passing through town. As always, music can be found in some capacity every night in Portland. There’s open mics Monday through Thursday, and several clubs/bars are frequently rocking and rolling. Be sure to… Read more