Pathos is a literary magazine in name and in shape. We publish a beautiful, colorful print magazine thrice-yearly, and they are available for free in most of the buildings on our lush urban campus. As the official literary magazine of Portland State, our mission is to serve our community of fellow students by encouraging and… Continue reading Challenge us! We dare you.
Welcome back, Vikings! Pathos Submissions are OPEN!
Millenials probably never get tired of hearing from other generations who know about how entitled we are, owing (probably) to the fact that our parent-generations saw fit to lavish us with rewards just for participating. Some of us may have even actually been known to quit certain activities that did not promise molded plastic trophies engraved… Continue reading Welcome back, Vikings! Pathos Submissions are OPEN!
Album review: To Nebraska and the Great Empty West, by Alex Skousen
Alex Skousen’s album To Nebraska And The Great Empty West is a mix of tender, wavering vocals; heartfelt lyrics; and tentative acoustic melodies. According to the artist’s Facebook page, his inspirations include The Clash and Brand New, and his Soundcloud tags include Bright Eyes. The influences are hard to miss. The album opener, “Tinfoil Hat,”… Continue reading Album review: To Nebraska and the Great Empty West, by Alex Skousen