From “lights off” reminder stickers to digital energy meters, Portland State is employing all sorts of techniques to use its resources more efficiently in buildings across campus.
ASPSU outlines new budget
On Wednesday the Associated Students of Portland State University met to discuss the initial draft of the student government’s budget for the fiscal year 2013–14.
Students want more allergy-friendly food options
With students needing vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary-sensitive food options, PSU Dining Services employees say they try to compensate and adjust accordingly.
Campus locks down for break
From Dec. 22 to New Year’s Day, almost every Portland State building was locked and closed—save residence halls, where some students spent their winter breaks.
Broadway Coffee soon to be Thai bar
Students hoping to grab a cup of joe at Broadway Coffee are in for a surprise. Instead of a bustling coffee shop, they will now be met by brown paper covering the front door and window.
Occupy: Where are they now?
Portland activists reorganize
It’s been more than a year since the Occupy camp in Portland was dismantled. Where are the “Occupiers” now?
Despite the movement’s retreat from public view, activists said they have been working hard to reorganize and say they have no intention of quitting.
Capstone project outlines new way to pay for college
PSU class redesigns student debt
As issues of student debt and rising tuition resonate with students across the country, students at Portland State are making an effort to change the current educational system.
Aging institute reaches out
Data shows increase in Portland’s elderly population
Portland is known to many as the place where young people go to retire, but spikes in the city’s elderly population may soon boost its reputation as the place where old people go to retire, too.
Fritz wins big
Incumbent takes 57 percent of vote
Moments after the polls closed on election night, it was clear that incumbent City Commissioner Amanda Fritz would remain in office.
Malkin fires up PSU republicans
Blogger rallies voters days before the election
Portland’s political minority—conservatives and libertarians alike—found camaraderie on Friday when they welcomed a prominent right-wing media voice to Portland State.
Oregon leads the nation in young voters
As Election Day nears for national, state and local races, candidates are frantically catering to their constituents for their votes and support.