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Portland State suffers from a crippling lack of funding. Even though we have slowed down, there is no reason to condemn specific departments or activities for seeming to have more. If we can all try to make the best of what we have available to us, the stress on those resources will not seem so demanding. Students must stop fighting each other. Take an easier stance with each other. Keep questioning, but stop accusing. We are here for the same reasons. We are all in the same boat, and the proverbial boat rocker will dump us all. Portland State has a great potential as a school to keep growing, teaching and learning. Give the people around you a chance. We can keep growing if we work as a team. Give this fledgling university community the benefit of the doubt. The hard work that each of us gives to Portland State will be rewarded, even if it is a long way down the road. We have reached a point where how we live our lives will take us backward or move us forward. We have the power as people to choose what will happen. At Portland State, we have an opportunity to make these kinds of decisions on a smaller scale. Regardless of whether you think you're this significant, your deci­ sion will affect the world. Your participation in the activities and community will set an example for everyone around you. Seize this opportunity to move the world ahead. 1 would like to thank all the people of Portland State, Lois Breedlove for her patience, all the writers and photographers, Kala for her production expertise, and Suzanne for being a good student. A very special thanks to Johanes Anatoli von Es for his special counseling, as well as "G", Kelly, Jeff, and sister Randi for the recreation and vent times. I also want to thank Doug for being there at just the right time with his humor and honesty. Most of all, I want to thank my parents, Clyde and Bobbie, for making my education possible. I dedicate this book to them. — Casi Massingill, Editor