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How Racial Discrimination Cases Change the Fate of Prospective EmployeesAre we becoming more equitable by choice or by force? -
How Costly is Employment Discrimination?It costs more than just a potentially stellar employee...
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Do We Need Sex Discrimination Acts?Are women really earning less than men? Is it easier to be a man in the working world? Maybe, but times are a changing. -
What Are Employment Discrimination Laws and Do They Work?We have come a long way from inequity, but it seems we still have a long way to go -
Wedding Traditions That Are Antiquated and SillyIt's not that I'm not happy for people who celebrate their eternal vows - in fact I think it's quite sweet - it's just that I can't help but feel awkward and uncomfortable watching something so rehearsed -
What is a Republican?With all of the political spin and tripe swarming the atmosphere of the potential 2008 Presidential candidates, it can be difficult to ascertain what it really means when one affiliates themselves with a particular party
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Can You Be an Ethical Investor?Socially Responsible Investing has been gaining momentum in the last decade, but is it really reaching Higher Ground?
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Who's Who of Portland State University's TeachersIt can be a challenge to find a teacher that makes you really want to learn and return to class every day. Here's some pointers on who to look for, and who to avoid.
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Where Did All the Role Models Go?We are bathing in babble, subdued by the intoxication of salaciousness, and hurtling too far and too fast into an age of emptiness. -
A Guide to Finding Cheap Textbooks at Portland State UniversityCollege students scramble for textbook gouging no more! Here are some book-buying alternatives to the inflated PSU Bookstore.
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Best Eats at Portland State UniversityPSU is renovating its main eatery, but there are plenty of other options:
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Best Classes to Take at Portland State UniversityThis university allows you to have fun for credit. So check these out:
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How to Eat like a HumanIt's funny that with all of our technological advancements making things so easy, that it's so hard to live the simple life. But you are only human, and it's time to eat like one - despite how hard they tell you it can be.
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Make Quality Gifts in Your KitchenNext time you're fretting on that perfect gift, go home and make your own from your kitchen! -
How to Make a Heartfelt Address BookStep out of the box and make your own creation. This article features a do-it-yourself address book that beats the common grocery store fodder. Get your creative cap on and gear up to give a gift that actually means something. -
How to Get a Good Job in the Real WorldBut getting a great job is more than just earning a degree or a fancy certificate; sometimes you have to give away your services before you get paid the big bucks.
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What American Men Can Learn from Swedish WomenA recent study found that Sweden is the world's best place for women. Why? And how can the US compete?
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Three Things Job Seekers Must AvoidThere are a lot of shady companies and scams out there preying on the unemployed. Find out how to avoid them.
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The Splendors of Olive OilHow to Use Olive Oil for Things Other Than Cooking
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Tips for Writing College EssaysWhat I learned as a Writing Consultant
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Writing and the Visual ImageHow to make an autobiography with more than just words. -
Product Review for Lac-Hydrin 5Got skin issues? Who Doesn't?! This product is safe and effective for all. -
Five Stupid StereotypesA lot of writers pretend to be experts on the behaviors of men and women. But none of them have a clue. -
Oregonians Can't Drive - Here's a Few Reasons WhyThe drivers in Oregon are notoriously bad, but how did they get the notoriety? -
Vinegar: Its Uses Throughout HistoryIt smells like dirty feet, singes your nose hairs, and the fermentation is useless for inebriation. But vinegar, my friend (the vinegar; I hardly know you), you sure make a tasty salad, give my fries some flair, and make my favorite kind of cucumber.
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The Rise of Alternative WorkplacesMore and more companies are jumping on this trendy bandwagon. But it's more than just a passing fad...
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Motorola Razr Product ReviewTechnology: a blessing and a curse. Same goes with the Motorola Razr. -
Mainlanders Are Crazy (Chicken Soup for the Hawaii-Homesick Soul)How I learned to deal with the Mainland (I miss Hawaii!)
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Top Three Professional Finance TipsSee what professional money management agents have to say about personal finance.
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Something Smells at Emmert's Farm, and It's More Than the ManureTerry Emmert violated several environmental codes - including contaminating waterways with feces. Yet nothing has been done. Why?
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Why You Are Addicted to SugarAmericans are consuming more sugar than ever before. But why? And how do we stop? -
How 'Atoms for Peace' Changed Public Relations PracticesPublic Relations drives many of America's powerhouse corporations. But how do they pull the wool over our eyes?
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Fundamentals of Financial FortitudeYou don't want to rely on social security, so how do you make sure you're secure?
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Avoid This: Study Abroad Gone WrongStudy abroad can be fun, or frightening, depending on who you trust. -
How Golf Becomes an ObsessionWonder why your husband ditches daycare for golf? Why tees spill out of his workshirt after a "long day"? Golf is addictive. Find out why. -
How to Give Your Arms Some AmmoYou won't look like 'Ah-nold," but you will amaze your self- and your friends- with your beach-ready arms. -
Getting In Shape: How to Turn Your Butt into BedrockIt's tempting to sit on that butt rather than make it work for you. But (no pun intended), some simple steps can make sitting down all the more worth it. -
What Not to Do when Dining OutServers are people too, but if you treat them like dogs, you will get "special treats" in your soup.
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How Your Kitchen Can Save Your SkinIt can be tempting to cave into the marketing ploys of beauty "experts." But why spend hundreds when you can use safe and effective ingredients from your own kitchen?
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How to Clean Your House with Your KitchenBefore you head out to the grocery store for cleaning supplies, stock up on these helpful hints. -
Alternatives to Traditional WeddingsWhy not opt for something out-of-the box when you get hitched? If you don't want to have to go to a church, there are other options for celebrating that special day. -
Tips to Prepare You For Acting AuditionsAuditions can be terrifying, so you have to come prepared for anything. -
Four Sure-Fire Signs It's Time to Quit Your JobChanging careers can be scary, but it beats boredom and being unfulfilled. See if it's time to start your next job search. -
What College Can't Teach YouHow do you survive when you're sprung into the "real world"? Find out here...
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Portland, Oregon, Hosts Writer's Workshop Featuring Annie ProulxSeveral renowned writers are coming to Portland, Oregon, to impart advice. Check out this schedule to find out more!
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Shirts for Limbs Helps Get a Prosthetic Leg for Tarver HannantThe medical insurance industry caps what they pay out for prosthetic devices. See how you can help change this. -
How to Turn an Internship into a Lifelong LessonSometimes unpaid labor brings the biggest value
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Why Hapuna Should Be Voted America's Best BeachHow could they forget Hawaii's Hapuna beach?
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Celebrate Independence Portland-StyleIt can be hard to decide what to do during America's week of birthday celebration, but here's a list to get you started. -
Reap the Sow You Eat: How Americans Are Becoming the Fat Cows They IngestWe eat red meat because it's delicious. But it only tastes good if you think it does. -
Sex, Lies, and Masking Tape: a Night with the CIAEver wonder what CIA operatives do? Well, they won't exactly tell you. -
Hawaii: Exploring the Islands Like A NativeOften when we take vacations, we only get out to see the man-made materials out there. But outside of the luxurious spas and massage packages, lie the real treats. -
Why Spring Break in Florida Is OverratedThinking of going to sunny Florida for Spring Break? Go somewhere, anywhere else. -
Why Not to Hire a Female AssistantWhy do we assume that an assistant must be female, or a CEO is male? -
Crawling Out of the Writer's BlockI'm sure you can all relate to this beast of banality...
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The Most Annoying Thing About WomenWhy is it the 'norm' to bitch about blubber? -
The Myth of ManlinessThink you're no longer a manly man when you get hitched? Try these heels on for size. -
Flower of EdenFor those moments we think might mean something... -
What Hawaiian Travel Guides Don't Tell You - the Real Gems of the Big IslandToo many tourist brochures highlight the same cookie-cutter Hawaiian vacation. Here's some places you might have never heard of. -
High School Students Using the Word GAY!Recently, a high school student got sued for using the phrase "That's so gay." Isn't PC-ism going to far? What is the real cost of freedom? -
Are You Smarter Than a Female Monkey?Sometimes all it takes is a little incentive to get inventive; if you don't believe me, take it from the monkeys... -
Should Climbers Have to Carry Tracking Devices?A recent bill proposes the mandatory use of mountain location units, or MLU's, in Oregon. -
How to Be a Winter WarriorIf you have trouble with winter layers, don't fret, help has arrived. -
How to Stay Young ForeverAre we growing up too fast? Naomi Shihab-Nye tells us to 'remember to always have fun in your life, people just don't have enough fun.' -
Want to Avoid Ads? Turn Off Your CellphoneAs if we didn't have enough reasons to hate advertising, marketers have found yet another niche. -
Britney Shaves More SkinWhat the heck is wrong with Hollywood? -
Paris Hilton for PresidentAn examination of what makes this country great, what makes it terrible, and what makes it work, from the perspective of the founding fathers of capitalism and communism. -
Snow: A Look at Orhan Pamuk's Novel by the Same NameWhat is it about the extremes that gets us to think about the simple things in life?
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Brainwashing: So Easy a Caveman Could Do ItWhy is it that we believe little girls and boys need to be raised differently? The harm of inculcating lies in our youth will keep us in the stone-age.
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College Writer Calls Rape "Magical"Recently, a college sophomore claimed that rape was a "magical experience," sparking riots campus-wide.
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How to Toilet Train Your CatProof that felines can do better tricks than dogs -
Is Portland, Oregon a City of Sloth?A rant on the ranting, exploring the hypocrisy of hippies and corporations. -
God is for SaleWhy do we insist on a higher power? This is a scathing inquest. . .
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Fictional KnowledgeAn examination of truth and fiction in literary theory.
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Dating Tip: Ask About ForeskinIf you're wondering if you should practice genital mutilation on your son, read this. -
The New EnlightenmentHow do we deal with all the deterioration of the natural world from our ever-increasing trend of consumptionism? This essay examines the impact humans have had upon the environment. -
Polygamy and Pseudo-ScienceWhy do people think that men and women are so different? Are these reasons enough to justify cheating?
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Why Women Don't Play FootballI never was a sidelines kind of girl, and always wanted to be a part of the action. But why is it that so many women don't like football? Why don't females play in the NFL? Just ask my little finger.
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The Meaning of Everythingtrying to be something, trying to get somewhere, trying to figure it all out
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Random Thoughts of a ShoeboxEver wonder what could have been? -
Cocktail HourSeems like we're always waiting . . . -
Wings of TomorrowLife moves by pretty fast...
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The Endless Fall of Anna-NicoleWhy do we celebrate such a sad story? This article explores the deleterious life and death of Anna-Nicole Smith, and the manic media that celebrates it.
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Fat Cat Joe and Isometimes cats know best
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Train TracksA look at wanderers over the ages
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Ads Ad NauseumA look at the new wave of media advertising.
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The Trouble with MimesisA study of literary theory, expounding on notions of mimesis, from Plato to Aquinas, to Mazzoni, and beyond.
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Dinner with FriendsHave you ever known a pig?
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The Cultural Mystique of Male Genital Modification in AmericaHow do we know what "normal" genitalia is in America? This article explores the history and evolution of neonatal circumcision found in literature, history and biblical accounts.








