Camps belonging to houseless people border the sidewalks of NW Salmon Street and can’t be missed by students dropped off for school or walking to Westside during break. Some have been relocated or removed by the city, but others still remain in place.  Lincoln has a history with houselessness that has led to both dangerous and harmless situations....

I am a hip-hop artist in Portland, Oregon. When I was a little kid, I loved to listen to music. I would dance to the rhythm and I would perform in front of friends and family. Performing at birthday parties, school talent shows and in crowds of people that I’ve never seen before was something I loved. I wasn’t always rapping, though; my favorite...

During Black History Month you learn about notable black activists during the civil rights movement like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman. You can probably list more men who were activists during that time than women, but for every great African American male activist there was an even greater African American woman activist...

Graduation: the end goal of high school and the beginning of a new life. A day to commemorate the past and envision the next step. Unlike what is shown in movies, graduation can be stressful in part because it can be surprisingly expensive.  Graduation gear, also known as academic dress, includes a square academic cap, gown and tassel.  According...

This is the Cardinal Times Staff’s extensive list of the objectively best donuts in Portland, as compiled by Avery Hellberg and Michelle Yamamoto. Feel free to leave us a comment if you agree, disagree, or have any additions.   Blue Star Donuts Blue Star Donuts is a close second as the most popular donuts in Portland. Known for their artisan...