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Great Depression still blamed for Depressing Amounts of Junk

May 23, 2013
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Great Depression still blamed for Depressing Amounts of Junk

Raise your hand if your grandparents’ hoardish habits were excused by the fact that “They grew up during the Depression, honey. They had to save every piece of string and scrap of cloth.” That was the reason given for why Grandma traveled with enough supplies to outfit a refugee camp, why she cleaned the plane…

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Reed College Commencement Ceremony

May 22, 2013
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Reed College Commencement Ceremony

Optimism and pride filled the 26,000 square foot white tent on Monday morning at the Ninety-ninth Annual Commencement at Reed College. Identified as one of the most academically rigorous colleges in the nation, graduates and guests had much to be proud of. West Coast Event…

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Rooftop Revolution: How Solar Energy Is Putting Power in the Hands of the People

May 22, 2013
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Rooftop Revolution: How Solar Energy Is Putting Power in the Hands of the People

Tweet Photo Credits:  Mana Photo / Shutterstock http://www.alternet.org/environment/rooftop-revolution-how-solar-energy-putting-… Rarely do we switch on an appliance or flick on the lights and consider the source of energy. Yet, in the past few years, we have become more conscious about the mountains being blown up in Appalachia…

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Volunteer to Build Sustainable Communities Around the World.

May 22, 2013
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Volunteer to Build Sustainable Communities Around the World.

Photo: EPS The crisis is already here. You can help. The earth’s resources are being depleted, the air’s getting filthier… Research has shown that the Middle East—like Costa Rica, one…

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Motown Gala

May 21, 2013
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Motown Gala

It’s not as easy as “ABC, one, two, three” for many low-income students to attend higher education, which is why PCC Portland hosted a Motown themed benefit this past Saturday,…

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10 Practical Ways to Repurpose Vodka

May 20, 2013
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10 Practical Ways to Repurpose Vodka

If you’ve ever had a party or gathering you probably have had alcohol, vodka in particular, left over. We’re always looking for new and economical ways to help you live…

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