Author Archives: Taylor Bailey

Get Off-Campus: Portland VegFest 2012

What: Portland VegFest 2012 Who: All-ages, $6/day (or check the site for a $1 off coupon) Where: Oregon Convention Center – Exhibit Hall A 777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR When: Saturday-Sunday 9/22-9/23 from 10am-6pm Why: Umm…because there’s free food. Tons … finish reading Get Off-Campus: Portland VegFest 2012

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Did You Know? Weird and Quirky Facts About Portland #3

Portland’s Multnomah County Library has the highest material turnover of any library outside of New York, averaging 31 items checked out per person in the county each year.

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Naito III Fire on the Mountain

Well we had a floor event, and 3 people cried, and it was great. It turns out those El Jefe buffalo wings are actually really hot.  For those who weren’t quite as daring, there were a variety of other sauce … finish reading Naito III Fire on the Mountain

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Get Off-Campus: Gay Fair on the Square

What: Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Fourth Annual Gay Fair on the Square Who: All LGBTQetc and friends, Free, All-ages Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square (Downtown) When: Sunday 9/16 12:30-5 Why: Learn all about dozens of LGBTQ groups and activities including sports … finish reading Get Off-Campus: Gay Fair on the Square

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Did You Know? Weird and Quirky Facts About Portland #2

Portland’s Mill Ends Park is only 2.5 ft in diameter, making it the smallest park within city limits.

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TriMet Fare Changes!

Just a reminder that TriMet tickets are now $2.50 and your ticket is good for all zones. There is also no more Free Rail zone, meaning you will need to pay to ride the MAX downtown. If you have old … finish reading TriMet Fare Changes!

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Get Off-Campus: Not Enough! and the Belmont Street Fair

It’s a busy weekend for arts lovely Reedies. Get off campus and check out these cool events. What: Not Enough! Queer Music and Arts Festival Who: All Ages, $7-10 sliding scale *No one turned away for lack of funds Where: … finish reading Get Off-Campus: Not Enough! and the Belmont Street Fair

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Did You Know? Weird and Quirky Facts About Portland #1

Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state.  

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Microwave Peanut Brittle

1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup water 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon butter (or margarine) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda *Make sure to check if any of your floormates are allergic to peanuts before cooking with them in … finish reading Microwave Peanut Brittle

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5 Different Ways of Staying Organized

We can all agree that staying on top of things is important, especially when you’re managing classes, assignments, extracurriculars, work, and trying to have a social life. Even so, everyone has a different way to keep organized and it’s important … finish reading 5 Different Ways of Staying Organized

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