Life of a PSU computer

Reuse and recycling minimize waste

Computers are very much like people. They run, play music, analyze data, communicate, grow old and die—they have a life, literally and figuratively.

Global problem, local solution

Discarded electronics a growing modern problem

Have you ever surfed the Internet, planning your dream vacation? You may not ever reach your destination, but there’s a good chance your computer or iPad will.

Crawling through history

Archive crawl ‘first of its kind’

An exploding whale, Free-masons, and former Gov. Barbara Roberts—what do these have in common?

No, it’s not the latest apocalyptic conspiracy theory. They’re all part of Oregon history and were represented at Portland State’s Millar Library as part of the Oregon Archives Crawl.

A new light for every generation

Portland State electricians hope to install long-lasting, sustainable bulbs on campus

Along the path on the south side of the Science Research and Teaching Center, four pole lights have become “Mick’s experimental lighting project.”

Mick Nelson and Ryan Roberts, Portland State’s electrical supervisor and lead electrician, respectively, have installed a different type of bulb in each of the four lights. One is the type currently used throughout campus, while the other three are different energy-efficient bulb types.

CPSO gears up for new school year

No major crimes reported over the summer

While crime on campus was minimal over the summer, the Campus Public Safety Office is taking extra precautions to increase campus security for the upcoming year.