Two members of the Portland State women’s soccer team were selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All-West Team over the winter break.
Viks earn double honors
Player profile: Aaron Woods
Aaron Woods always has a smile on his face, and the senior wide receiver and kick returner’s positivity permeates every practice and game. If a receiver drops a ball, Woods is the kind of guy who will pull the receiver aside for a little back-and-forth with the ball to rebuild confidence.
Still stalking santa
Some things are synonymous with the holidays: Spiked ‘nog, the tearing of wrapping paper, clothes from grandma that you will never wear and mall Santas. No matter who you are, it’s hard to garner negative feelings about good ol’ St. Nick.
Breakfast for dinner
Portland State’s Programming Board will host the annual Midnight Breakfast in the Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom this Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Law and order
If there are two things to know about dealing with law enforcement, one is to never talk to cops. The other is to never, ever, under any circumstances, resist arrest. If you violate that second rule, the consequences are on your head.
Hellooo cancer!
A little over a year ago, Carmen Anderson found out that she has metastatic thyroid cancer. The 37-year-old second-year graduate student in the School of Education and graduate assistant at the Women’s Resource Center then wrote and produced a comedy show about it.
A season to forget
For the moment, football is dead on the Portland State campus.
Possible new board would raise students’ awareness of campus issues
ASPSU is looking to implement a Standards and Ethics Advisory Board to help get to the root of crimes committed on campus at Portland State.
Eating on a budget
Hungry students often look for food that is easily accessible as well as a bargain. Here’s where to go to get the biggest bang for your buck, either on campus or within walking distance.
Illegal lip service
Immigration is an issue often discussed, but rarely acted upon. Every once in a while the powers that be decide to take another run at immigration reform with generally lackluster or nonexistent results. That time has come once again.
Desperately seeking joe
Coffee and college students are like peanut butter and chocolate: they belong together. Whether you consume your brew over textbooks or with friends, it is good to know where you can get a decent cup.
The following is a review of some small places near campus to grab that much-needed cup of caffeinated goodness.