PSU students partner with PCC and GPSEN for Sustainability Symposium The Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network and Portland Community College will co-host a Sustainability Symposium with the theme “Community Research: Shaping…
Portland knows how to make healthy taste good
It’s January, and that means it’s hard to escape reminders of the extra sweets and treats we consumed over the holidays. From gyms trying to sell us memberships to fad…
Holidays around the world
It’s that time. The holidays are upon us. And while some may say “Happy Holidays” to avoid a politically incorrect faux pas, given how many celebrations actually take place around…
Reeling in the present, revisiting the past
As the country continues to reel from the results of the presidential election, some have been inspired to reacquaint themselves with America’s founding documents. Fortunately for Portlanders, the Oregon Historical…
Wordstock honors curiosity, craft and dialogue
“To be curious about something is to take a step forward,” said Carrie Brownstein, the memoirist, musician, and actor best known for Portlandia and Sleater-Kinney, at the First Congregational United…
43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival showcases regional talent
The NW Film Center will commence its 43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival on Nov. 10, featuring 17 films from talented independent filmmakers across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia….
When money isn’t real
For many students who take out loans to finance their education, cost numbers are just that—numbers on a page. That is, until they have to actually start paying them back….
School of Architecture introduces green classrooms to Lincoln High School
Modular classrooms have been an increasingly popular solution for schools facing overcrowding, budget issues and fluctuating enrollments. Now, thanks to the Portland State School of Architecture faculty and students, the…
PSU.TV begins editing phase for annual film project ‘Retro Hero’
When the creative team behind Retro Hero started filming this summer, they had not yet raised the $18,000 they needed. But with the help of an Indiegogo campaign, sponsorship by…
‘On the Ground’ depicts Portland houselessness
As the city of Portland continues to grapple with the current housing crisis, the issue of houselessness is at the forefront of many people’s minds. On Sept. 8, the Oregon…
Engineering alumni win green tech prize for ‘liquid wire’
As technology advances and our population grows, engineers and businesses are increasingly looking to green technology solutions for a more sustainable future. This September, Portland State electrical and computer engineering…