How one man is building a better life from the ground up It was Kyler Buzalsky’s nature of acceptance that attracted me to his story. I teach dialectical behavior therapy, among other subjects, and if ever there was a poster child for cool, calm detachmen ...
21 Oct 2013 - Suzanne Zalokar
The NAYA Native American Literature class has been studying the history of Celilo Falls, shown at right, and the impact of the building of the dam on Native communities. Students wrote two-voice poems, capturing two perspectives on the building of the dam ...
24 Apr 2013 - Street Roots Staff
Until we are reunited By Mike Wheeler, Contributing Columnist When I first got introduced to my cousins Joe and Isaac, I thought they were twins. Even though Isaac was the older brother by barely a few months, Joe and Isaac went to high school together ...
15 Jan 2013 - Street Roots Staff
To come and go as I please, between these two identities By Lanie Grimm, Contributing Writer I wake up frantic. It’s 9:39 a.m. and I’m late for school! I rush to get ready and be on my way. I get out of my warm, cozy bed and I grab my clothes, my towel, a ...
30 Dec 2012 - Street Roots Staff
Portland Children’s Levy first budget reductions cut deep By Amanda Waldroupe, Staff Writer For the first time in its history, the Portland Children’s Levy has cut funding to children’s programs — the byproduct of declining property tax revenues. The dra ...
8 May 2012 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! What an exciting time to be a Portlander! Spring is in full stride, election buzz is in the air, and the new Street Roots arrives tomorrow morning! Don’t forget to tuck a buck in your purse, wallet or back pocket to trade for the finest news ...
26 Apr 2012 - Street Roots