Quincy Higuera

Quincy Higuera is a writer from Portland, Oregon. Currently studying Digital Media Communications at Clackamas Community College. Writing has always been a passion, especially when he's writing about his other passions such as music, food, Indigenous culture and more.

  • Donald Glover shocks the entertainment industry, again

    By Quincy Higuera | May 29, 2024 |

    By Quincy Higuera Staff Writer   Childish Gambino released his album, “Atavista,” a reimagining of his last project, “3.15.20,” on May 13, 2024, and there is a lot to unpack due to the lack of promotion, criticism and, of course, the music. “Atavista” is not like any of its predecessors. The music of Childish Gambino,…

  • T H R O N E expands Indigenous music

    By Quincy Higuera | May 14, 2024 | Comments Off on T H R O N E expands Indigenous music

    By Quincy Higuera Staff Writer Many Indigenous artists box themselves in by implementing stereotypical subjects such as frybread, powwows, the rez, et cetera, into their songs. While this music is appreciated for representing Indigenous culture, it makes it difficult for other Native artists to be taken seriously in the music industry. T H R O…

  • Coffee with sole

    By Quincy Higuera | May 7, 2024 | Comments Off on Coffee with sole

      By Quincy Higuera Staff Writer   Above Grnd Coffee is Downtown Portland’s newest and coolest coffee shop. This Somali-Muslim owned business offers a wide range of Somali and American favorites, located right inside of Bridge City Soles, a popular sneaker store in Downtown Portland. The first thing I noticed when I arrived was the…

  • Indigenous Horrors at the Hollywood Theatre

    By Quincy Higuera | March 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Indigenous Horrors at the Hollywood Theatre

      By Quincy Higuera Staff Writer This was my first time at the Hollywood Theatre and I was not disappointed. I walked in and was met by the nostalgic smell of buttery popcorn, the warming scent of pizza from Sizzle Pie and the bass of action packed previews that I could feel in the floor.…

  • College provides for students in need

    By Quincy Higuera | March 13, 2024 | Comments Off on College provides for students in need

          By Quincy Higuera Staff Writer  With the delay in financial aid disbursements following the cyber attack, many students found themselves behind on bills, or short of grocery money. Are there resources available to help in these situations? The Collaborative Student Resource Team, or CSRT, is a group of employees whose mission is…