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Mayor Adams with the only expression Willie Week is willing to publish. Source: Willamette Week
Mayor Sam Adams has faced allegations of power abuse and sexual misconduct from the beginning of his time in office, all based on a relationship that Ad...
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The length of Portland’s 82nd Avenue has had its reputation dragged through the meth-saturated mud, and deservedly so. When one first hears about 82nd, a shudder and a story usually accompany the name.
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After a freak accident involving a particle accelerator and a tuna sandwich, intrepid reporter Adam Barber is suddenly able to hear future radio broadcasts transmitted through some dental work he received in Costa Rica.
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I have discovered a local Italian café that has some great pizza which meets my exacting standards.
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In a society obsessed with normality, Happiness forces us to look at human loneliness and desire from full-frontal. Directed by Todd Solondz, Happiness has been described as “not for the squeamish.” But it is perhaps the squeamish that Happiness bes...
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Victorian historian Thomas Carlyle deemed economics “the dismal science” over a hundred and fifty years ago.
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In the late 70s something special happened to the computer: It became affordable to dorky kids who lived in their parents’ garages.
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Hello all. This is the Rearguard. The Rearguard is a publication, and the nice thing about being a publication is that unlike other inanimate objects, such as rocks and tin foil, it has a voice.
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It's refreshing to enter a club with no prior knowledge of the night's performers, only to see that the "rig" for the next band consists of video game accessories.
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As I spelunked the archives earlier this spring, I came across some fine work done by former Rearguard columnist, Saxon Baird. His column entitled "Restau-rant" was informative and something I could relate to. Well, who couldn't? We all at some point ...
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Dear Tree of Knowledge,My roommate always brings her boyfriend to our dorm. I am getting really frustrated with this and I don’t know how to tell her because she is my friend. What should I do? —Dormie in Distress ...
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Talc up your Power-Gloves (TM)! Nick and Issac square off on the consoles that once and for all wiped out arcade revenue streams in this months VS. ...
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Well, Vikings it’s time for you guys to decide who gets to drive this boat for the next year. It’s okay if I call you Vikings, right? ...
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Slight chance of showers, no chance for the economy An express lane at the grocery store checkout is a great idea. It caters to individuals who want to get on with the day. This idea should be expanded to encompass other preferences. ...
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Five... four... three... two... ZOOBOMB! The countdown finished and the 80-some zoobombers I had joined for the night took off down the hill. ...
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With contributions from the entire Rearguard writing staffTo The President:A Short List of Things We Want From You Next Year...
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One of the most familiar sites in Portland is under siege from special interests from outside the Portland area. ...