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Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. (photo credit:Courtesy)
For the first time since anyone could remember, distinguished writer and Nobel Prize laureate Elie Wiesel was absent from the annual Guardian of Zion Award dinner at Jerusalem's King David Hotel.At this dinner, the award recipient in any given year delivers an address under the auspices of the Ingeborg Rennert Center for Jerusalem Studies and is presented with the award by Ingeborg Rennert herself, who with her husband, Ira, established the Center at Bar-Ilan University in 1995.Wiesel was the first recipient of the Guardian of Zion Award, which was inaugurated in 1997, and until this year, attended every award ceremony. Another regular attendee has been filmmaker and writer Arthur Cohn, who received the award in 2004 and was present, as were other recent recipients, including former UN ambassador Dore Gold, the 2011 awardee; and Israel Museum director James Snyder, who received the award last year.Author and columnist Norman Podhoretz, who received the award in 2007, was represented by his daughter, journalist Ruthie Blum, who lives in Israel.This year's recipient was Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, whose inspiring address included a reference to his great-grandfather Rabbi Aryeh Lev Frumkin, a member of the movement for the encouragement of Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel, who made aliya from Lithuania in 1871, was one of the founders of Petah Tikva and built the first house there. Curiously, most of Frumkin's progeny did not stay in Israel but found fame and fortune in England, where not only Sacks but other members of the family have achieved great distinction.Sacks frequently introduces a note of humor into his speeches, and did so early in the piece, when he said he was so moved and humbled by the honor he had been left almost speechless; he then added that no rabbi is ever left quite speechless. Continuing his remarks, he said of the medal he had received as part of the award, that it was his first medal since the one he had received from Queen Elizabeth II. Whether he was putting Ingeborg Rennert on the same pedestal as Her Majesty, or whether he was simply preening, is a matter of conjecture.All things considered, he's entitled.As always, the event was moderated by IRC director Prof. Joshua Schwartz, with one relatively new face making an appearance on the podium: that of Bar-Ilan University president Rabbi Prof.Daniel Herschkowitz, who was appointed just over a year ago. He succeeded internationally recognized physicist Prof. Moshe Kaveh, whose academic life had been bound up with BIU, where he obtained his bachelors and master's degrees and served in senior faculty positions prior to taking up the presidency in 1996.Kaveh, who had been a constant presence at Guardian of Zion Award ceremonies, resigned in February 2013.Herschkowitz, like Kaveh, represents the marriage between Torah and science. In his address, he observed how sparsely the country had been developed at the time of the establishment of the state. Yet only three years after the gates of the concentration camps opened, Jews came back from death to life – his own parents among them. Jews rose from the ashes, he said, only to be surrounded by millions who wanted to eliminate the Jewish entity."Against all odds, we survived to become a center of Torah, science and technology," Herschkowitz declared, saying the only rational explanation was that it was a miracle.Sacks is the second British recipient of the award after noted historian Sir Martin Gilbert, who received it in 2000.Within the context of his address, Sacks spoke of the importance of faith, and in a humorous self-deprecating anecdote related that he and his wife, Elaine, had come to Israel with their children in the middle of the Gulf War.Bearded men had been asked to shave so they could wear gas masks when necessary. Sacks duly complied, but when he went out into the street, he saw that other men had not shaved their beards.During his current visit to Israel, Sacks has had enormous exposure at gatherings in different parts of the country, speaking at public forums that included a mix of religious and secular people, and of course in several synagogues. And it isn't over yet: Tomorrow he is scheduled to speak at Jerusalem's Hazvi Yisrael congregation.■ ONE CANNOT mention Sir Gilbert without noting that he is the official biographer of Sir Winston Churchill, whose name has returned to the headlines in recent days – partly because of the death last week of Lady Mary Soames, the last and youngest of his five children, who passed away at the age of 91; but more so because today, June 6, is the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy by allied forces that included British troops.Churchill was prime minister of England from May 1940 to July 1945, and again from October 1951 until April 1955. Immediately prior to his first term as prime minister, on September 3, 1939, with the outbreak of World War II, Churchill was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty and a member of the War Cabinet – as he had been for the first part of World War I. He had wanted to accompany British troops to Normandy but had been ordered by King George VI not to go, because while the commander of the operation was replaceable, Churchill was not. However, he did go to Normandy a few days later.Today, there will be a special memorial ceremony in Normandy with the participation of 20 world leaders. British Ambassador Matthew Gould constantly says that relations between the UK and Israel have never been better. To some extent, this may be illustrated by a recent tour of the Churchill War Rooms in London given to Israeli military correspondents, conducted in Hebrew.June 6 is also the 32nd anniversary of what was euphemistically called Operation Peace for the Galilee (the First Lebanon War); and on a different note, the 164th anniversary of the production of the first pair of jeans by Levi Strauss.Tomorrow, June 7, is the 47th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, the day on which Israeli paratroopers during the Six Day War advanced through the Old City towards the Temple Mount and the Western Wall, where their commander, Lt.-Gen. Motta Gur, jubilantly declared "The Temple Mount is in our hands!" Curiously, the date falls only a day before President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas are due to be in Rome at the invitation of Pope Francis, to join him in a prayer for peace in the Middle East. The pope will meet with the two leaders prior to the prayer session, which will be attended by spiritual representatives of all three faiths as well as Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople.At his general audience last week, the pope referred to Peres and Abbas as peacemakers.Churches throughout Italy will also have special peace services in solidarity with the Vatican.Although there are rumors emanating from Rome that the meeting was coordinated with US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is a practicing Catholic, the pope has emphasized that this should not be perceived as an attempt at political mediation, but is simply a prayer meeting.While in Italy, Peres will also meet with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, who is a friend of long standing, as well as with recently elected Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who at 39 is not only the youngest prime minister in Italy's history, but also young enough to be Peres's grandson.Peres will celebrate his 91st birthday in August, exactly a week after he leaves office.■ ALL THAT was missing from the Diplomatic Spouses Club Israel (DSCI) charity gala fund-raiser at the residence of US Ambassador Dan Shapiro and his wife, Julie Fisher, was a red carpet – although all of the 300-plus guests, comprising diplomats, the media, film directors, producers, hospital executives, founding mothers and capital financiers, were given red carpet treatment.The event, a special screening of Rama Burshtein's award-winning film Fill the Void, helped raise more than NIS 57,000 for the Lady Sarah Cohen Unit for Family-Centered Therapy and Healthcare at Schneider Children's Medical Center for Israel, which supports families of chronically ill children as well as families of child victims of terror. Burshtein, who conceived, scripted and directed the film, was there with her husband, Aharon, and the film's producer, Assaf Amir.For many of those in the audience, this was a first-time glimpse into the haredi lifestyle, and because the film has qualities of a documentary despite being a feature, wanted to know afterwards if the actors were all haredi. Burshtein, who is herself haredi but with a broad, realistic outlook on life, laughed and said that only two members of the cast were ultra-Orthodox, and that in fact the handsome Yiftach Klein, who plays the young widower Yochay – for whom everyone wants to find a bride and mother for his baby son – is in real life a homosexual, and actually became interested in religious observance after appearing in the film. There were also people in the audience who had seen the film not only once but two to three times before, who told Burshtein they would never tire of seeing it again and again.Burshtein has been going around the country doing these semi-private screenings, interacting afterwards with the audience.She loves doing this, she said, because she is basically a storyteller, and audience reaction helps her build up different stories. She could not say when she will be making her next film or what it will be about, but assured everyone there is definitely another one in the offing.Among those in attendance were the founding and current directors of the Lady Sarah Cohen clinic, Dr. Cynthia Carel and Chava Cohen, respectively, as well as Schneider director Prof.Joseph Press, who addressed the audience and presented a certificate of appreciation to Lady Sarah's great-granddaughter Joanna Landau, the founding donor of the clinic. Landau joined forces with Carel and provided the necessary capital to establish the clinic.A lawyer by profession, Landau is the founder and executive director of Kinetis, an apolitical grassroots nonprofit that promotes recognition of Israel. She came to the event with her mother, Linda Streit, and grandmother Dame Shirley Porter, who is the daughter and heir of Sir Jack Porter, the founder of the Tesco supermarkets empire. The family has a long tradition of philanthropy.Each year, DSCI members nominate and select an organization or community project to which they lend financial support. This year, gala chairwoman Maria Kuglitsch nominated the Lady Sarah Cohen Unit, and members agreed with overwhelming enthusiasm. In the past, DSCI has raised funds for the Jezreel Valley Center for the Arts, Budo for Peace, Middle East Education Through Technology, LO Combat Violence Against Women, the Dror Association, Beit Issie Shapiro and others. 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10 minsthis recipe was in AARP adapted from Sara Moulton's Weeknight Meals. We tried it and found it delicious!! In fact so much so, we had a 32lb hen turkey in the freezer, cut her up and ground the meat so we can use for this recipe and others. It's an easy recipe to make and very good for you. They smell so good while mixing up, you can hardly wait. Yuuuuummmmm gooood!!!
Nutrition- 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 small napa cabbage, shredded
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
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- 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
- mix together turkey, scallions, bell pepper (I used a small), egg white (I used 2 whole eggs), cilantro, 2 T soy sauce, ginger, 1/2 t sesame oil, salt and pepper. Shape into 6 patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat 2 T veg. oil in skillet until hot, reduce heat to medium; add turkey burgers and cook 5 min on each side or until cooked thru, adding more oil as needed.
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GLASGOW: National shooter Edward Khor must be feeling as if he is at a boot camp judging by the way he has had to carry 20kg worth of equipment for 1km everyday – from the main entrance to the shooting range.
The shooting event is being held at the Barry Buddon Shooting Range in Dundee.
It wouldn't be much of a problem for Edward – if only he was much younger!
But the 51-year-old shotgun specialist is not one to complain – even if it's a tiring affair daily.
He just hopes that he won't hurt his back before his individual double trap event begins on Thursday.
"I feel as if I'm taking part in a cross-country obstacle event. Maybe this is the organisers' wicked scheme of trying to weed out the older and injury-prone shooters like me!" he joked.
"It is no joke having to carry my gun case and bag – weighing about 20kg in total – and walking about 1km each way on a very uneven path.
"The organisers do not allow us to use the road. They say it's not a designated path. The path we use is uneven, wet and soggy. Trolleys can't be used because of the road's rough surface.
"We requested for our bags to be transferred by buggy but it seems they don't have such a service.
"I trudge long with the other shooters and my main aim is to avoid getting any injuries."
He is, however, pleased with the other facilities at the shooting venue, which is situated about two hours from Glasgow.
"They are good although all are temporary structures … built only for the Games. They will be removed after the Games, including the shooting range and the trap machines," he said.
"We would have loved to stay at the Games Village with the rest of the athletes, and where all the action is. But there is less distraction here in Dundee and this allows us to focus more on our shooting."
Edward also revealed that he plans to bow out gracefully after the Glasgow Games.
"It is sad to think that this will be my last Commonwealth Games … but we all have to bow out one day and I hope it ends well for me here," said Edward, who won a silver medal with his son Benjamin in the double trap team event at the last Games in New Delhi in 2010.
"There is only the individual event this year and there are many good shooters around. Steven Scott of England just won the European Championship two weeks ago. Tim Kneale of the Isle of Man broke the world record at the World Cup in Munich last month," he said.
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There are things in life that are just painful -- Doing dishes, paying taxes, going to the dentist, and upgrading software. One of the most painful IT life cycle events is upgrading from an older version of an operating system (OS) to a newer one. In fact, there are 10s of millions of servers still running Windows Server 2003, hosting applications that run important functions. The problem is that Window Server 2003 is about to lose support from Microsoft (end of life (EOL)) leaving many with a really difficult choice. Upgrade or face escalating risk of security holes being exploited without any patches or support. Holy strawberries Batman, we're in a jam.
This is a case of bare metal turning to rust. The virtual support rug is being pulled out from underneath the data center. A mini Y2K event for applications stranded on those old, obsolete servers. The challenge is clear. EOL means no more patches and security vulnerabilities increase on a daily basis. For those wishing to keep their machines running, this is a situation that requires action.
Many will dream of jumping from the really old straight to the really new -- the cloud. Nothing like being an IT hero aligning with the business to show how 10 years of inaction was the right choice. If only they knew what applications were running on those rusting, slow, power-hungry physical boxes? Why do applications never die but operating systems have a life span shorter then Twinkies? (Did you know a Twinkie can survive for 47 years if left unopened in a dark cool place, yet only 35 years if opened? And, hats off to the Pabst Brewing Company for rescuing Twinkies from obliteration!)
Getting back to WS2003 EOL, let's review our options:
- Do nothing
- Rewrite the applications
- Reinstall the application, reconfigure and migrate the data
- Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings and applications
- Migrate the application to a new OS
There are no other options except possibly to change companies to one that is only a few years old.
Let's dig into these high-level options and see how viable there are.
$$$$$ Do Nothing - The "close your eyes, cross your fingers, do nothing" approach is about to blow up. Unfortunately the stay and pray option often gets chosen.
$$$$ Rewrite - Way too much money, too long to deliver and you have no idea what most of these apps are in enough detail to create good requirements.
$$ Reinstall the application -- then reconfigure and migrate the data. This is a great idea, but odds are that some of the install media and code is missing, and exactly what is currently running and installed is not quite clear. Migrating data and configurations is not easy for these aging bits.
$$$ Upgrade OS - install Windows 2008(R2) and try to keep files, settings and applications unchanged. Something that looks promising on the surface but isn't viable once you dig deeper. The challenge is the methodology to upgrade the machines, which basically says: "Uninstall critical apps, upgrade the OS and then reinstall the apps."This is really option #3, plus more. In our last blog Windows Server 2003 EOL #WS2003eol - what you need to know now we challenged people who have done this to connect with us and let us know how it went... Not one response yet.
$ Migrate the application(s) to a new OS - With AppZero, apps can be migrated to new machines over lunch, to a new OS. Simple, fast, no code changes and leave the old systems behind. Application migration can even move old 32-bit apps to 64-bit OS such as WS2012. If you're moving to WS2012, you can get there in one step - no need to first upgrade to WS2008. You can see a demo of Migrating SQL Server from Windows 2000 to Windows 2012 in minutes here.
Try AppZero, you'll like it as much as a deep-fried Twinkie!
I am always looking for a way to communicate better and cut to the heart of any discussion. So, if you have thoughts on this subject drop me a line at GregO {@} Appzero {dot} com or tweet me at @gregoryjoconnor. Remember to use hashtag #WS2003eol.
Register to attend: "Migrate from WS2003 to WS2012 in One Step." With Windows Server 2003 end of life approaching, companies will be faced with moving large numbers of enterprise applications. Join us for a brief demonstration of upgrading existing server apps from WS2003 to WS2012. AppZero's one-step application migration makes it simple to reap the benefits of cloud computing - lower TCO, greater IT and business flex, and scalability. Brace for the risk associated with unsupported WS2003. Join us May 15th @ 1pm ET. Register now>>
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Or that rookie on Cavs
I like Waiters
Waiters seemed really good on a per touch basis, where is our stats team?
In my quick scan handicapped by my mental abilities it look to be over 400 points. March he should be conservative, but continue his growth, say 450?
Best to Russ
I no longer admire LMA , or OldRich as BD makes an uncomfortable point of addressing him as when he remembers to
Russ's face *is* a contusion, pity the poor fool that has to match up against him next time.
Be feeling better about losing back to back second if we had won the first
Scotch kinda works too
Reverse order, man
In my gloomy current state it seems like we fiddled with the lineup until we found one that didn't work and then hung with it
It all makes sense now, I think they just said that the Nuggets GM is Tim Conway
Very nice to be able to play such a high cut of new guy scrimmage minutes
And how much was the "Rent a Fish" contract. Great pickup.
@dancassidy35 @Jooseppi noo way
Great, ESPN again. All they do is drive me nuts, and block my view on the court. Every Sports Phans Nightmare.
@anonymous12345 What kind of comment is that designed to inspire? It looks pretty antagonistic for no apparent reason to me
It sure is weird how memory works. I really thought we beat Miami and Orlando back to back on the road a couple of years ago.
@Lost Ones Well, I may not be mad - but I sure admire their game, and game outcomes. But our outcomes ain't that shabby guys.
@Steve H Without Russ it may be him or Ivey , or Harden in there some. I hope Russ is okay even without worrying about losing a stupid game. ... Luck Russ.
@supreethm92 ANd I think Ivey filled a little gap there for a bit too. Reddick was starting something for a minute, and ther were some well-timed threes there
@ATH I know, except for his anti-Thunder campaign which he just won't ever let up on he's been a favourite of mine. But one of his main themes is we can't win it all because we this or that. Good grief, Miami didn't win it all last year and we are essentially tied this year. I know we're no Miami but his criticism is we MIGHT do what they DID do so we deserve all that junk somehow? If Thunder would just cooperate and fade back into the pack he could quit it all and go back to talking about more interesting stuff than how we can't do what we keep doing.
@anonymous12345 C Webb must have gotten himself run off for openly admiring the Thunder> I always think he's the best, what's with Shaq anyway? I mean instead of CWebb, give me a break.
because the Sixers simply don't have a good team to control the glass with, especially against the athletic riot the Thunder employ
Amen Brudder
@RRRWHOAAAA cool
Cool , where did that come from?
@OBoy I was kind of impressed with Ivey in that game too., I was aleady starting to like Jackson. I have been joking about Ivey a lot - his jersey number is always his cumulative points from the previous season - stuff like that. I guess next year he gets a 2-digit number huh?
@BlazingDeath Sucks when we do it, sucks when they do it. Fouls called that were just drawn by acting and fooling the refs should be reviewed after the game and stiff cash fines levied against the player with the team matching 50% or so and that money given to youth organizations or something cool like that.
" ... The Warriors had been playing well and as Mark Jackson talked about before the game, had finally started to feel like they were good. They approached this game as a setting-the-bar type of night, something to measure themselves ... "
That type of attention from opponents reminds me of how our team used to do a little more, heck, make that a whale of a lot more against marquee teams in our building phase. Our fans were really coming to see the guest team, etc.. Now then Thunder are that sort of thing for some of those struggling teams and it is totally to be expected that the other teams (made up of professional players one and all) would have someone get up and have season or career game in that setting. Just like it was for our Thunder in their dark days.
Everyone loves a parade. We keep toggling from Best in the West to Just the Best. But some doofus on ESPN has an OPINION based power ranking putting us behind Atlanta and Indiana and God knows whoall. Everyone from Sir Charles on agrees we won't actually be worthy of attention like the big guys. Turnovers - thats the thing now. Now that Harden didn't perform as a "second coming of Magic" starter, Thabo isn't seen as quite so bad, Cole really does seem to need some ramp up time. Did I miss anything in the list of why every third guy down here would make a better coach for us?
So last night we go back to turnovers. We mad e 19 stinking turnovers - you can win a game but not really go anywhere like that right? Start the band up here comes the parade. Well the 19 TOs led to 20 pts and they made only 18 TOs - thats how you win. Of course we made 23 off their TOs but anyway it will be the death of us all - those durty bastids. Wish we could cut that extra TO down, maybe win some games for a change.
I wish pride would kick in somewhere for some of these guys. Deception is still a dirty low dishonorable trait. That flop where Parker started flailing his arms around and contorting his head to mimic as if he had been bopped. then dives to the ground should be run more. The perfect example of scumbag athletics. Nothing remotely accaptable or cool.
"Look son, see that man? I want you, son, to have character and pride, to be honest , I want that for you in life, and sports. That, son, is the perfect example of what real men don't do."
@Fezzy I'm freaking out. I think that is rational. I'm freaking out over how darn well the season is going and wondering how great the pot season will be
@Remify I like that point. My guy to keep ahead of is Royal Ivey. I want to end the season within 20 of Ivey and I think I'm on track. I'm at zero and Ivey is at like 5
I don't know. But I had to watch on TV and I am reminded how long these road trips will be. We gotta trade Davis before the deadline
@Old Man Game I was thinking along those lines. Plus Royce sums up Jar Jar too. Each of those was successively orse
Yup that too.
Royce is right, sometimes you lose. It still sucks though.
@ILikePancakes Kid Clutch sounds way better than Durantula
Cold war basketball
Thunder up
Yeah, pretty much the way I see it. Every one stands around a while and then we lose the ball
I hate "Iso Plays"
I was trying to figure out some of the language the more experienced observers around here use. I think I figured one out, "Iso plays" as used around here is the same as "every one just standing around" back in my day.
I wonder , do we just happen to have not heard about Thabo around here, or has Thunder not put anything out about it?
@ThunderChick2010 Especially today. I would like to nominate our opponents site today as the least like ours. To that one is a hopeless mishmash, and it is just way too hard to find things in there.
@Lasers@ou_sas@Ozarkhick@[censored] We can defend better if we get help with them missing a little and they will miss a little if we defend. One of those cycles you just have to be ready for. If you suck at something it only gets worse as a result. Work hard or ir gets harder like. I hope Thunder start hard and focused right from the tip. Offense of course, but especially especially defense.


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Demitra's a bum compared to Jagr and Hossa. Don't even put his name in these conversations.
I don't buy that Jagr is just willing to be sloppy seconds to Hossa if this falls through. People that think he'd come here for only 6 when he's getting double the offer in Russia and Sundin is getting offered 10 million are high.
I'm sure he'd rather go back to Pittsburgh for a couple of years for 6 or 7 as opposed to come here. Jagr'd want Hossa money to come here too. But the term would be much less.
We strike while the iron is hot. Look at what Pittsburgh gave up just to have him for months? We could sign him now and not have to deal any players for him. I say do it. Hossa's only 29.
7 years-63 million=sold. My only worry is that he's going to take less than what he was offered here from Montreal or Pittsburgh and everyone will start the whole "no one wants to play in Edmonton" crap again.
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By: Chelsea Ware
I am an out of state student and PSU has offered me many opportunities and experiences that I wouldn't have if I went to school back home. I have fallen in love with Oregon and don't plan on leaving when I graduate. That being said, being an out of state student has also been expensive. While loans and help from family make my education possible, it's hard not to cringe every time my quarterly bill is posted.
The PSU payment plan has given me even more reason to cringe. Implemented fall quarter of 2014, the payment plan allows students to pay their tuition in three installments due on the 6th of each month. If a payment is missed, we are charged a $100 late fee. However, all students, not just those on the payment plan, must have a zero balance on their Banweb account on the 6th of each month. If they do not, they are automatically enrolled in the plan and charged the $100 fee. While I paid my tuition in full at the beginning of the term, I was charged the late fee because I didn't know that I had a small bill from the student health clinic that had been posted the day before.
College is a privilege, and many students struggle to afford an education so that they can better their future. There are many international, out of state, low income and minority students who have unique funding structures that don't mesh with PSU's new plan. Some students I know didn't get their financial aid before the 6th of the month, which happened to be only a few days into the term this winter. As a result they now have late fees to add to their already growing student debt.
PSU used to structure their payment system like many universities in Oregon do today. A 1-2% interest is added to outstanding payments each billing cycle. Therefore, the late fee is a reasonable amount compared to the student's outstanding balance. I personally would like to see PSU go back to this system, what do you guys think?
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It's that feeling when you put all your effort into a goal and the result comes back as both a surprise and a disappointment. It's a feeling that brings you down and saddens you with all its might. It tells you your efforts weren't good enough and makes it hard to keep moving forward with your head held high and a smile on your face.
I have felt disappointment numerous times, and it feels like there is a barrier that I can't quite figure out how to break through. I have pushed, pulled and plotted ways to demolish this impediment, but solutions have remained a mystery.
I am definitely not perfect, but I have grown and have not forgotten the people and experiences that have formed my identity. I learn from my leaps in life and I cherish my triumphs. Yet, even with a real identity and the knowledge and wisdom I practice, I endure a lot of disappointment. It's like a roller coaster: I get thrills, but sometimes it seems I am perpetually falling, and it constantly tests my faith.
When I get that feeling I try to see my life's journey elevating to another triumph. I begin to realize how much faith can carry me up to my next point in life. Faith is a powerful weapon that gives strength to my internal and external being to keep proceeding forward. Without it, I would be a destitute soul who has given up and settled for what is.
So yes, disappointment is a part of my daily life, but only a small percentage of what influences me. My life is not a sweet symphony of perfection, but one in which I've learned, tripped and excelled. Disappointment is vital to my identity because without it, there is no need to find a way to succeed at another level or desire. I want to be the change I want to see in the world, and one day the world will change with me. For now, I will take every outcome or state of mind I'm in as an opportunity to be grateful that I can take this day and turn it into an opportunity.
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By Brooke Horn
Lauren Singer's green philosophy is pretty simple: produce as little waste as possible by making smart, sustainable lifestyle choices. As a whole, our society subscribes to the disposable model. We have disposable plastic ware, drink cups, water bottles, napkins, food wrappers, product packaging… the list is seemingly endless. Generating no trash might seem like an impossibility but, as Lauren shows us, we can get pretty darn close.
I discovered Lauren through this EcoWatch article last week and became really intrigued by the concept of zero-waste living. Amazingly, almost all of the trash she's collected over two years fits in a single mason jar. Her blog, Trash is for Tossers, provides tons of useful information on how she pulls her zero-waste lifestyle off. After doing a lot of research and taking a good, hard look at my own habits, I've decided to follow Lauren's lead and implement some changes in my own lifestyle.
While I don't think that I'm ready to transition to zero-waste, I DO want to transition to zero-plastic (or as close as I can get). Plastics have been shown to leach toxins into food, and while they can be reused, they don't decompose like other materials. Does this mean immediately disposing of all plastics in my household? No, and it shouldn't. Throwing away these items would only ADD to the problem.
Instead, I plan on gradually replacing my plastic items with glass, wood, or stainless steel equivalents (which you can find here, or even at your local thrift shop). The plastic items can either be donated or recycled as I exchange them. And while I'm generally pretty good about bringing a reusable water bottle and canvas shopping bags with me wherever I go, I'd like to go one step further. By using linen bags like these when I purchase produce and bulk items, I eliminate most plastics from my shopping routine. BAM. No more plastic bags, no more plastic Tupperware. One step closer to zero-plastic and zero-waste.
For tips on how you can live a more sustainable lifestyle on campus, check out PSU's own Green Campus Living. The blogs Project Green Dorm, Zero Waste Home, and, of course, Trash is for Tossers are also really great resources. Wish me luck on my journey to zero-plastic! Feel free to share your own tips, recipes, resources, and ideas in the comments below.
"A Living Room On Campus"
By: Zaira Carranza
Some of my favorite places at Portland State University are the cultural centers: La Casa Latina, Multicultural Center (MCC), and the Native American Student Center. There are many events held at all these centers, but the most exciting ones for me are those that teach me about the different cultural celebrations. But let's be honest, it is also the ones with free food. I enjoy being there because I get a welcoming feeling. I can go to the MCC and lay on one of the couches and take a nap right after my biology exams. I also use the microwave whenever I bring my fancy Ramen from home. There is a social area with many tables where I meet people from all sorts of backgrounds. It is like a living room on campus. It is where I spend time with my friends as well as create new friendships. I enjoy it so much that I decided to apply for a job there. I currently work in the front desk at the Casa Latina and MCC, so if you ever want to come, you are more than welcome. Did you know that the more people who visit the cultural centers, the more funding it gets? That funding means that there could be even more events throughout the year.
Chirp, Chirp, Squawk: Rediscovering Nature in the City
By Olivia Clarke
"Look!" my classmate said excitedly, pointing up into a tree in the Montgomery courtyard. "A crow!"
We were on a bird-watching field trip for our urban ecology class, led by a member of the Audubon Society. Our guide had arrived in our classroom thirty minutes earlier to give us an overview of Portland's bird species. Then he led us outside to observe the ornithology of the campus. Our inner birders awakened, we announced each sighting with greater enthusiasm. We gleefully identified "Rock Pigeons" and "Glaucous-winged Gulls" as if they were rare and exotic specimens.
After a steep hike into the hills south of campus, we reached a clearing where we could look out over the entire city to glimpse Hood, Adams, and St. Helens in the distance. Our guide called us over to a tree to train our binoculars on a little black bird with bright red eyes and wings to match. "Ooh," we all crooned.
We tend to think of ourselves as separate from nature, especially here in the city – "urban" and "wildlife" seem like contradictory terms. But if that disconnect were real, I don't think my classmates and I would have found ourselves huddled together to admire a Spotted Towhee against a mingled backdrop of buildings and mountains.
Nature is persistent. We forget that it sings songs around us constantly, even in the middle of Portland. I hear these songs chirped and squawked around campus all the time, now that I've adjusted my ears.
"Hate Cannot Drive Out Hate; Only Love Can Do That." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by Shezad Khan
As an atheist, one of my main goals is to make sure that my outlook on life revolves around peace and love. For this reason, I feel that it's a shame that several atheist "scholars" have turned to using animosity to preach against those who they disagree with. It seems counterintuitive for these big names in atheism to be using the same tool that religious fanatics use to preach against their enemies – that tool being hate.
This is also an odd situation for me because my family comes from a Muslim background. That means that every time a fanatical Islamic group – ISIL, Boko Haram, etc. – decides to spread their hatred via killing and destruction (the recent tragedy of Charlie Hebdo, for instance), it shines an incredibly bad light on Muslims in general. It has become more and more visible to me that a lot of people in this country generalize Muslims. Yes, it is racist to say that everyone in or from the Middle East is a terrorist, and yes, it is very prejudiced to say that that every Muslim is a terrorist. I may be an atheist, but I don't ever want to see my family suffer through that. After the attacks made on September 11th, my mom wouldn't let me go to the park after school – try explaining why to a nine-year-old kid.
So how am I supposed to feel now, that three young Muslim-American adults were killed in North Carolina and no one really seems to care? Three young Muslim-Americans killed "execution style" and the media has chalked it up to a "parking dispute." It's just something that doesn't sit well with me.
Even though it seems like Muslim people are in a bad spot right now, I'm not without hope that there are people out there who understand the difference between religious people and religious fanatics as I do. Luckily, I find myself surrounded by intellectual and intelligent people – especially the friends I've made at Portland State. And to those who do want to use hate as their primary tool, I guess I'll just have to chalk them up as being incredibly ignorant.
Slow ride, Take it easy
By: Sharon Nellist
I admire and sympathize at the same time with those who take more than the recommended full-time classes and are involved in every other school organization and club in hopes to save a bit of money and graduate sooner than expected. Because I once was that student – and it is certainly not for everyone.
Perhaps it is that I am a returning full-time student, in my late twenties, married, making a car payment, working several outside jobs in order to pay rent, and I'm not opposed to starting a family while trying to have the most quintessential young college experience – a campus job, events, clubs, etc. I want this experience to be great and memorable.
What I have realized is that it is possible for everyone to have this experience, even me, but you need to know how to balance these things and maintain your sanity.
- For me I know I need 12 credit hours, no more or less, for optimal learning
- That suggests that I have 24 hours total of study time
- I save money by bringing my food instead of delicious food carts – allows for some creativity, or lack thereof
- My job as a nanny gives me the flexibility around my school schedule, as it is my priority
- I budget using a spreadsheet, they are not just for old people – I can cut back on my student loans this year!
- I am involved in rowing, yes at 5:30 a.m. every morning, and I work for the student blog – only 2 allows me to focus on my involvement
- And there is a whole day allotted for spending time with my husband or friends – we frequent the Saturday Market on campus
My degree may take an extra term or two to complete, but I most likely will not have a mental breakdown, my personal life will be unharmed, and I will succeed well enough to go on to Grad school and still have my perfect college experience.
Forty days of restraint
It is that time of year again when the Christians and the semi-Christians come out of the woodwork to discuss what it is they are giving up for Lent. I find myself debating between the two things I care about most – coffee and shopping. However, fortunately for my wallet, I physically cannot afford to give up coffee, and financially cannot afford to not give up shopping.
When I was in high school, shopping was not a problem, basically because I didn't have any money to spend. But when I moved out of state to California for college, shopping became a very easy distraction. Uprooting to California by myself, accompanied by the stress of student loans, new people, and needing to find a job, was the most trying experience of my life. Throw in a dysfunctional relationship and you have my freshman year nightmare. In order to get away from it all, as far as I could with reasonable transit time, I would go to the mall. It wasn't until Lent came up that I realized I had an actual problem.
Whether you're religious or not, it's never a bad idea to reflect on your behaviors and habits – and particularly why you engage in them. The idea of Lent is to tackle a particularly bad habit that interferes with your relationship to God. However, I think the idea behind Lent would do everyone a little good because it allows people to look at what actions interfere with their relationships to themselves or to their loved ones.
Is it easier to run a credit card than talk about the actual reason you're upset? Absolutely. But does it solve any problems? Not really, and it creates a newer problem of credit card debt.
I believe anyone can benefit from 40 days of restraint, especially when control seems like the only thing you don't have on your plate. Plus, you get to celebrate at the end so why not?
On Ditching Cinnamon Toast Crunch for Organic Spinach
By Chelsea Ware
My first quarter at PSU taught me just how much of an impact healthy eating has on overall well-being. Like many students away from home for the first time, I considered frozen pizzas the base of the food pyramid. When I wasn't at Victor's in Ondine eating cake and burgers for lunch, I was at Starbucks setting a record for the most iced coffees consumed in 24 hours. While I didn't gain the notorious "freshman 15," I did notice other changes. I was constantly catching a cold, my skin looked dull and I was tired during my classes. I decided to make a change and embarked on a journey to find healthy, nutritious food items that are college budget friendly.
My favorite place to shop is Whole Foods Market. With the nickname "whole paycheck" many don't see them as being economical. However, I disagree. While they do have some pretty expensive items, they also have a wide array of name brand products that are comparable or less expensive than the same items at other grocery stores. For instance, their 365 roasted red pepper pasta sauce for $2 is amazing. In addition, the knowledgeable and friendly staff is great when it comes to finding low priced items. Whenever I go in, the employees at the butcher counter tell me what is on sale and give me recipes on how to use it. As a result, I've never had a problem eating right and staying within my financial plan at Whole Foods.
The Safeway near campus has made many recent improvements to offer healthy eating options. They have expanded their organic produce section and added a larger assortment of nutritious staple items such as brown rice, organic granola, and whole grain bread. With a club card, Safeway makes it convenient and affordable for students to make healthier choices.
The Farmers Market is also a great resource for wholesome eating. For those like me who live on campus, the one in the park blocks on Saturday mornings is a fantastic place to purchasing fresh produce. Strolling by the various booths trying samples and socializing is a fun way to spend the morning, and I love knowing that my purchases benefit the local community.
Learning to cook in bulk with quality ingredients has had a huge positive impact on my health. I have a stronger immune system and I feel much more energetic during the day, and I'm sure that if you try it, you will see a difference too. For quick nutritious recipes, I recommend checking out http://greatist.com/health/cheap-healthy-recipe-collection. Feel free to post your tips for overcoming bad eating habits below!
Memoir Writing at PSU
When I tell people I'm writing a memoir, they usually appear surprised and ask: "Aren't you too young?"
In 2013, I began writing "Freeligious," a memoir and narrative nonfiction about my detachment from a charismatic religious sect and community. As a former evangelical, my gradual transition from the Pentecostal community spanned 10 years. The book focuses on identity, power and society with the aim of empowering those who have left — or who want to leave — their religious systems. Since then, I've taken a memoir writing course in Seattle, joined a writing group and received attention from media outlets such as Fox News Radio. Around 200 pages later, I realized I still needed help organizing my book.
I decided to take a memoir writing class with instructor and author Paul Collins in PSU's English Department this winter term. The course has been extremely helpful in not only focusing on creating new content, but organizing my existing work. While the workshops (each student and the instructor reviews the student's work and provides open feedback) initially can be an uneasy experience, they have certainly been most useful. As a Ph.D. Sociology student, being the only non-MFA student in the course has also helped me learn from others' writing skills and expertise.
Although some find it unexpected that I'm writing a memoir at a "young age" or while pursuing a doctoral degree in the social sciences, I believe following more than one passion or goal can be most satisfying in life.
If you're interested in taking a course in PSU's English Department, visit: http://www.pdx.edu/english/
Out-of-state student on paper, in-state by heart
By: Jasmin Landa
Being an out-of-state student has truly been an adventure thus far. You see, I previously resided in Reno, Nevada, and loved the dry desert mountain land as my home and a place that describes what has raised me, But I felt that life always needs continuous change.
I wanted to make a drastic change that would require me to challenge myself. So I decided to do so during college — a change that would challenge my limits, perspectives and tolerances — all while expanding my cultural competency.
The journey began in the fall of 2014. I packed my bags, said goodbye to those who had helped me become the person I am and embarked on the road ahead to what was going to aid the dreams and aspirations that I so desired to accomplish. From day one, I acknowledged that the journey was not going to be easy by any means, but one in which I would find myself right where I needed to be.
It is now the winter term of 2015, and I have fallen in love with my decision to physically detach myself from what had made me, and attach myself to what would help me "become."
I have already met wonderful people along this journey, both in and out of class: professors who always find ways to make me laugh and educate me, and the Portland State community at large. Being an out-of-state student brings a fresh perspective in my personal life that will carry me through my tribulations and triumphs.
I am excited, nervous and exasperated about the steps forward in my journey. As I take it day-by-day and opportunity-by-opportunity, I find myself learning and growing in all aspects of my life. I am an out-of-state student on paper, and in-state by heart.
Dating like a grown-up
I have this girlfriend, we'll call her Katie, who was seeing someone. They would meet up regularly, like every other night at least, and one day, nothing. The guy, we'll call him Mitchell, said all the right things – the sweet stuff, things about the future. But the morning after? He completely pulled the rug out from under her and back-tracked. No more calls, no more texts, nothing.
What happened? Two kids with the ideas of high school relationships floating in the back of their heads got caught up in the freedoms and naivities of college dating.
Think about how much easier it is to be around your honey 24/7 when you're an adult especially if you live on campus. Unfortunately, it's just as easy to completely evade someone you do not want to see.
Instead of being forced to see each other in the hallways of Suburbia High, we're able to drop off the face of the earth without so much as an, "I'm just not that into you." But why do we do it? Why do we go from bright-eyed, bushy-tailed dating in high school, to dropping off when we cannot handle the seriousness anymore?
Obviously curing emotional unavailability comes from within, but what about simply making a rule of open communication? That's what we lack. It's harder to be a complete jerk to someone when, chances are, you're going to see them in homeroom or at lunch. In college, we can hide.
Now, high school relationships have their own downfalls. College dating took those downfalls and exacerbated them. Were we too invested in high school relationships sometimes? Probably. Then put those overzealous emotions and inject them into the college world – stress about money, grades, the ever frightening future.
The fears we had when we were 16 – read: this is too serious – blow up in our faces. When you're 16 it's a bit easier to say, "well it's only high school;" but when you're an adult, the future – particularly the romantic future – feels much more tangible.
I believe that the best advice – and the infuriating – is to be completely honest. If you really like someone, you should tell them. If you want to be serious with that person, you should tell them. If you do not want to be serious with that person, you should definitely tell them.
Our futures are right in our faces, let's not waste anyone's time with games.
On Courage and the Humble Compost Pail
By Olivia Clarke
If I stick my head out of my apartment window, I can see that the ground is littered with discarded food: two whole onions, yellow peppers, decomposing noodles. Someone above me has been tossing this stuff out of the window all year. Each time we notice new scraps, my roommate and I look vaguely upward and shake our fists: "How irresponsible!"
Next to that kitchen window sits my new compost pail. Like many students who live on campus, I returned from a final exam last term to find it sitting on my counter, shiny and expectant. It has a convenient handle, and an eye-catching label with instructions that read, "In: coffee grounds, soiled napkins, veggie scraps. Out: liquids, Styrofoam, all plastics." The pail is straightforward and easy to use. And the thing is, I know that Food Tosser above me has one too. Yet he or she continues to chuck food into the dirt.
But maybe that's what makes the compost pail so special. The folks at the Campus Sustainability Office know what they're up against when they try to encourage change: old habits, laziness, lack of understanding. They know plenty of students think composting is gross, and would much sooner throw their scraps in the garbage – or out the window – and forget about them. Nonetheless, here are these compost pails. Stationed in each housing unit on West Campus, they remind me of brave little soldiers, perpetuating Portland's relentless environmental spirit in the face of all obstacles.
Is it awkward when all the foodcart people know you?
By: Zaira Carranza
On the PSU campus there is a food cart for every kind of food you can think of: Thai, Mexican, Mediterranean, Arabic, American and the list goes on. When I am sad I can just go to the nearest food cart and my frown will be turned upside down. When I walk out of the library, I can smell food. The hardest decision is deciding where to eat, because everything is delicious. Needless to say, I have gained 10 pounds my first term of college.
Some of the foodcart owners know my name. Even when they are not working they recognize me on the street. Like many students, I have two jobs and am a full-time student. Basically I'm always hungry and don't have time to cook. Don't you think there should be a section in the FAFSA for estimating how much money you will spend on food? It's where my money goes.
By: Shezad Khan
A lot of us have had jobs we don't like, and a lot of you currently have a job that you don't like. My only advice is for you to quit.
It may sound a bit irrational, but quitting my previous job was one of the best decisions I've made. Unlike most people, I quit my job before I found a new one. But honestly, it was still worth it. I was in a position where I would absolutely dread going to work every day. I couldn't stand it. I was fed up with having an unrewarding job. I did more work than most of my coworkers and received no recognition, I was sick of the drama caused by people twice my age, and dealing with some of the worst customers.
I worked for my previous employer for just over three years and my only regret about quitting is that I didn't do it sooner. I found a new job just a few weeks after I left my old one and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I now work in a place where a huge focus is teamwork. My coworkers and my managers are all awesome, and we're always recognized for doing good work – I've even received three Starbucks gift cards!
Initially, it was my counselor who pushed me to quit my job. She made me realize how unhappy I was there, how much I hated getting off at midnight and having to be up early for school, and how much I hated dealing with the people I had to deal with. If you find yourself in a similar situation where you can't stand your clientele, your coworkers, or your manager anymore, consider quitting. The thought might be a bit nerve-wracking, but there's a good chance you'll be happier somewhere else.
Trust me when I say it's just not worth it when your job makes you miserable and makes you feel drained physically, mentally, and even emotionally. There's a better opportunity for you out there. Go for it.
Relating to a '60s radical
By: Sharon Nellist
I was merely ONE among a sold-out crowd listening to the lovely Angela Davis speak her words of great wisdom in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 21, 2015 at Portland State University.
A year ago when I came to PSU, I never would have thought to attend such an event, simply because I never have before. I also have never thought of myself as a very accurate representative of diversity – I am a white female, how would I make a difference?
Angela Davis told me otherwise.
She spoke about changing the way we see the world by thinking beyond our assumptions – having a broader consciousness because what happens to an individual has worldly reverberations.
She helped me to realize that diversity is not the separation of identity but the coming together of every unique individual.
We are privileged at Portland State University to have an abundance of diverse resources and events to expose ourselves to in our campus community.
Lives matter. And the only way to ensure that they matter is to educate yourself, to have a passion and a voice, and people will hear you. As Angela Davis spoke these words, she reminded me that it is my responsibility, our responsibility, simply because we are a member of humanity.
We have to act as if it were possible to change the world – Angela Davis
#PSUdiversity – to see what people said about Angela Davis' keynote address at PSU
Like Books? Visit Write to Publish!
There's something about rain that makes me want to curl up with a piping hot mug of coffee and a good book. Granted, I'm rather bookish and it doesn't take much, but Portland is a literary heaven of sorts. Not only does our city have THE perfect atmosphere, Portland is home to a phenomenal array of bookstores, publishers, and literary events where I can learn more about the industry I love and mingle with other bibliophiles.
I plan on doing just that at the end of this month at Write to Publish, a one-day conference for writers, artists, and other industry professionals that aims to demystify the publishing process. It's happening right here on campus, and presents the perfect opportunity for me (and you!) to geek out over books with the amazing people who create them. Hosted by Ooligan Press, the conference's six panels range in subject matter from funding your creative project to graphic novels. There's an impressive lineup of panelists, and Shelf Awareness Editor-in-Chief John Mutter will be delivering the keynote speech.
The best part? Students can enjoy the benefit of highly discounted admission. College student tickets are only $35, while general admission is $100. Don't have time to attend the full conference? You can purchase a ticket for a single panel, or just stop by and peruse the free book fair. So dust off that manuscript, purchase your ticket, and mark your calendar. I hope to see you there at #w2p15!
What: Write to Publish 2015
When: January 31, 2015, 9:00AM–5:30PM
Where: Smith Memorial Student Union
Resources for Managing Stress at PSU
By: Chelsea Ware
It's only the second week into the term, so why are we all so stressed out already? From team projects, jobs, and internship applications, it can be hard to manage everything and remain sane. But no need to pull out your hair while on your way to grab your 5th Starbucks coffee because I have listed some tips and on-campus resources for battling stress.
1. Visit SHAC: In addition to counseling, SHAC has many services that can help during hectic times. Their Mind Spa allows students to relax and rejuvenate at no charge. Services include light therapy, meditation, yoga, biofeedback, or a massage. In addition, SHAC now offers low cost acupuncture. http://www.pdx.edu/shac/mind-spa
2. Break a Sweat: Working out has been a proven way to relieve stress and promote overall well-being. The PSU Rec Center offers an easy way for us to do this by providing weight and cardio machines, a track, a swimming pool and classes. It's free to get in with your student I.D card. http://www.pdx.edu/recreation/home
For those of you who prefer to work out outside, there are many clubs that offer an outdoor setting. I personally love the PSU Running Club because it's a great way to meet other students and enjoy some of the trails located near downtown Portland. My favorite is the Springwater Corridor near OMSI, offering 20 miles of lush trees and some pretty scenic views of the Willamette River.
3. Go to Campus Events: During midterms and finals, PSU often posts flyers with anxiety-relieving events such as ice cream socials and therapy dog sessions. While it can be easy to say no, I personally think that spending time with dogs is a great way give one's mind a break from all of the chaos that comes with school and life. And trust me, the dogs are really cute!
4. Enjoy Your Food: Most Americans eat too fast. Eating slowly and mindfully enhances the pleasure of the dining experience. In addition, a recent Japanese study involving 1,700 young women concluded that eating more slowly resulted in feeling full sooner, and thus eating fewer calories at mealtime. To master the art of slow eating, put on some music or sit somewhere that gives you a view of the park blocks. Your stomach will thank you!
What are your tips for managing stress? Please add them in the comments section below!
Two jobs, 14 credits and no time
By: Marilynn Sandoval
Time, it seems to be one of those things you never have enough of – especially if you're a full-time, out-of-state student with two jobs, like me.
College is definitely not cheap. I am taking 14 credits this term, and for an undergraduate Oregon resident, tuition is on average $2,030. For an out-of-state student, tuition is on average $6,860. That's more than $4,800 of a difference I have to somehow pay. Thank you, financial aid!
Yes, I realize that I could have chosen a school closer to my hometown to save money. However, I wanted to explore different places, and I fell in love with Portland. It also doesn't help that living in Portland is somewhat expensive.
So what is my solution to this problem? Work two different jobs before and after classes. That doesn't really leave me with a whole lot of time to study and to just stop, breathe and relax. However, I am thankful one of my jobs is right on campus and I work with a staff that understands. They emphasize how important school is and want us to succeed.
I know I am not alone in feeling the struggle of working two or more jobs to help pay for school and other expenses. What are your tips for balancing your time between work and school?
How to dress like a PSU student in the winter
By: Jasmin Landa
Winter term is here and so is the cold, wet weather. In addition to the obvious investments you need to succeed in class (books, supplies, etc.), also consider the clothes on your back. Here is a short list of how you can show Viking pride with PSU gear as you walk across a chilly and rainy urban campus.
Coat – Winter lows in Portland average 36 degrees Fahrenheit. A coat provides an outer shell to insulate you from the cold and wind.
Sweatshirt – For less chilly days, a PSU sweatshirt is a comfortable alternative. It's great for class, and you can transition easily from the lecture hall to a Vikings sporting event.
T-Shirt – Under that sweatshirt, wear a Portland State of Mind T-shirt. They highlight the culture of the city and the campus's unique relationship with the greater community.
Coffee mug – Caffeine is a big part of the Pacific Northwest culture. There are multiple coffee shops all around campus to keep you awake and at your best game. When you fill up, put it in a PSU mug.
Umbrella –Portland receives about 88 percent of its rain from October through May. A PSU umbrella will get you from building to building without getting soaked. PSU buildings also offer community umbrellas, so you can grab one if you forget yours.
Galoshes – Rain is inevitable in Portland, so try a pair Viking rain boots, which feel great and look cute.
Jeans – Although they aren't really winter wear, the comfort of jeans allows you to walk around downtown and take advantage of PSU's central location. They go with the casual nature of campus, located in the heart of downtown Portland.


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