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Thread of my stories from The Pioneer Log. See my author profile here, and I will highlight individual stories below https://piolog.com/author/venus-edlin/">https://piolog.com/author/ve...
Here’s the first story I wrote for the Piolog, which feels like so long ago! (A year and a half ago) https://piolog.com/2019/09/20/pio-fair-location-inaccessible-to-students-with-disabilities/">https://piolog.com/2019/09/2...
I also wrote a commentary piece on how “Euphoria” is an accurate portrayal of mental illness. I still need to watch the new specials btw https://piolog.com/2019/10/04/hbo-original-euphoria-sheds-a-candid-light-on-mental-illness/">https://piolog.com/2019/10/0...
Another important story, I wrote about name changes at LC. A process that is still messy to this day, and something I’ve gone through https://piolog.com/2019/10/04/chosen-name-policy-implemented-over-summer/">https://piolog.com/2019/10/0...
I also wrote about some students (now alums) who have contributed to the local drag scene in Portland! (I also eventually worked with Junix coincidentally enough) https://piolog.com/2019/10/18/lc-students-advocate-for-under-21-drag-scene-in-portland-area/">https://piolog.com/2019/10/1...
Continuing the queer theme of much of my writing, I wrote an opinion piece about how Halloween is the best and gayest holiday https://piolog.com/2019/11/01/halloween-is-an-opportunity-to-celebrate-queerness-without-fear/">https://piolog.com/2019/11/0...
Coming in with some more arts coverage, this story highlights “Once Upon” https://piolog.com/2019/11/01/once-upon-astounds-audience-with-humor/">https://piolog.com/2019/11/0...
I also touched bases with some RAs to find out what it’s actually like to be an RA on campus (pre-COVID of course) https://piolog.com/2019/11/15/a-look-into-what-life-is-really-like-as-a-resident-advisor-at-lc/">https://piolog.com/2019/11/1...
I write sports sometimes too!! Here’s a story on football https://piolog.com/2019/11/15/with-three-wins-lc-football-plays-best-season-since-2012/">https://piolog.com/2019/11/1...
And I love Sleater Kinney and saw one of their shows, which I had opinions about which can be seen here https://piolog.com/2019/12/06/sleater-kinneys-radical-riot-grrrl-message-stays-true/">https://piolog.com/2019/12/0...
Leashing policy! Dogs on campus are always important https://piolog.com/2019/12/06/lc-decides-to-enforce-multnomah-countys-mandatory-leash-policy/">https://piolog.com/2019/12/0...
Plus, I talked to some awesome musicians who were putting on a symphony here at LC https://piolog.com/2020/02/21/ed-colloquium-series-concludes-with-musical-finale/">https://piolog.com/2020/02/2...
I am still so proud of this story to this day, please read this one! https://piolog.com/2020/02/21/lc-more-inclusive-for-some-trans-athletes-still-struggle/">https://piolog.com/2020/02/2...
Another trans related sports story from me? Shocking /s https://piolog.com/2020/03/06/dwyane-wade-supports-transgender-daughter/">https://piolog.com/2020/03/0...
Oh this show still lights a fire in me to this day https://piolog.com/2020/03/06/love-is-blind-is-heteronormative/">https://piolog.com/2020/03/0...
My first story impacted by the pandemic! It was super cool to see Jack Halberstam speak though! https://piolog.com/2020/03/20/gender-symposium-cancels-last-day-events/">https://piolog.com/2020/03/2...
Wow, I forgot about writing this too—huge deal https://piolog.com/2020/03/20/college-outdoors-trips-to-be-canceled-for-term/">https://piolog.com/2020/03/2...
This was my debut for the back door (satire section) from a public health perspective though, there were some valid points in here lol... https://piolog.com/2020/03/20/stay-healthy-stay-horny-sex-coronavirus-and-you/">https://piolog.com/2020/03/2...
This was WILD and EMOTIONAL to cover https://piolog.com/2020/03/20/mainstage-play-marie-antionette-showings-cut-short/">https://piolog.com/2020/03/2...
An over the summer piece about super important student involvement https://piolog.com/2020/06/02/lc-students-participate-in-minneapolis-protests-distribute-aid-to-demonstrators/">https://piolog.com/2020/06/0...
Another summer story! Coronavirus is scary https://piolog.com/2020/08/24/as-students-return-to-campus-lc-confirms-undergraduate-covid-19-case/">https://piolog.com/2020/08/2...
Art often stems from pain and sadness, but can be beautiful. More on that here https://piolog.com/2020/09/18/public-art-thrives-on-boarded-up-storefronts/">https://piolog.com/2020/09/1...
The cover story of our first issue from this fall! Jo got an a awesome photo for this too https://piolog.com/2020/09/18/virus-causes-campus-living-policy-concerns/">https://piolog.com/2020/09/1...
Reminder: LC’s campus is part of a larger neighborhood, Collinsview https://piolog.com/2020/10/02/lc-closes-sw-trail-5-for-all/">https://piolog.com/2020/10/0...
The Skate Collective has also been able to continue skating during the pandemic https://piolog.com/2020/10/02/skate-collective-pushes-for-campus-quarter-pipe/">https://piolog.com/2020/10/0...
More on the pandemic, more on drag https://piolog.com/2020/10/16/virtual-events-could-learn-from-drag-shows/">https://piolog.com/2020/10/1...
Another back door story about sex... https://piolog.com/2020/10/16/zoom-indiscretion-inspires-campus-to-be-more-kinky/">https://piolog.com/2020/10/1...
A little on ASLC! https://piolog.com/2020/10/16/aslc-passes-fall-budget-elects-new-student-organization-coordinator">https://piolog.com/2020/10/1...
A historical approach to analyzing LC students’ political engagement https://piolog.com/2020/10/30/students-avoid-party-affiliated-organizations/">https://piolog.com/2020/10/3...
A back door story attacking the libs lol https://piolog.com/2021/02/05/bidens-win-marks-the-rise-of-the-live-laugh-liberal/">https://piolog.com/2021/02/0...
Read about the COVID-19 amnesty policy on campus: https://piolog.com/2021/02/05/student-rights-and-responsibilities-announces-new-covid-19-amnesty-policy/">https://piolog.com/2021/02/0...
Want to extend your education at LC? https://piolog.com/2021/02/23/lc-offers-seniors-an-extension-to-offset-disruption-of-covid-19">https://piolog.com/2021/02/2...
Ah yes, and here we have my very contentious and controversial opinion piece. Thanks for the views! https://piolog.com/2021/03/05/incident-with-fred-meyer-police-is-a-symptom-of-capitalist-reality/">https://piolog.com/2021/03/0...
The last issue’s cover story, commencement will be all virtual!!! https://piolog.com/2021/03/05/lc-announces-2021-commencement-will-be-all-virtual-due-to-pandemic/">https://piolog.com/2021/03/0...
Very behind on updating this thread, but I got to talk with LC alum @wuerker which was AMAZING! My interview is also featured on The PioPod https://piolog.com/2021/03/19/lc-alum-details-success-with-political-cartoons/">https://piolog.com/2021/03/1...
