A history of violence On May 11, 1970, PSU’s original occupation ended in violence Organizers of Occupy PSU have asked students and faculty to meet in the South Park Blocks…
On the frontline at Occupy Portland
Inside the tense weekend showdown at Chapman and Lownsdale Squares
By 9 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 12, it appeared that the Occupy Portland movement was headed for an unceremonious end. The group’s hundreds-strong encampment seemed to have splintered into factions; Lownsdale Square grew more empty by the hour, a jigsaw puzzle of tarps, tents and muddy plots of unoccupied land. Just across Southwest Main Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenues, Chapman Square maintained a sense of enthusiasm as the true believers rallied and sang, the homeless moved on in search of shelter and the rest waited. One block over, Terry Schrunk Plaza was host to live music and free food.
A strong Portland Police Bureau presence loomed. The police made small talk among themselves, and many of them were seemingly oblivious to the residents of the encampment whom they were to arrest at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 13, by order of Mayor Sam Adams.
Rahmlow arrested for violating probation terms
ASPSU president sentenced to serve four days in jail, write book report
According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s booking log, ASPSU President Adam Rahmlow spent three days in Multnomah County Jail last week. Records indicate that Rahmlow was arrested at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, booked into custody at 4:57 p.m. that same day, and released on Friday, Nov. 11.
Rahmlow stated on Sunday, Nov. 13, that the arrest was the result of unauthorized out-of-state travel.
“When you’re on probation you need to get written permission to travel, ahead of time,” Rahmlow said. “I didn’t follow the correct procedure—I messed up.”
Occupy PSU
Wednesday walkout planned
A loose collective of Portland State students and faculty have organized an Occupy PSU event scheduled to take place tomorrow, Nov. 16, at noon. The event organizers are asking students and faculty to leave their classes at noon and assemble in the South Park Blocks in front of Smith Memorial Student Union. Those assembled will then march through downtown Portland before gathering in PSU’s Urban Plaza at 2 p.m.
26-year-old history major and PSU senior Kira Lesley is among those representing the movement.
“I’m not really personally involved in the Occupy movement, but they’ve used that name to build on the momentum of that movement and there are some common issues there,” Lesley said. “Were just a group of students and faculty interested in defending and preserving education.”
ASPSU President Adam Rahmlow arrested for violating terms of probation
Sentenced to serve four days in Multnomah County Jail, write book report
According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s booking log, ASPSU President Adam Rahmlow spent three days in Multnomah County Jail last week. Records indicate that Rahmlow was arrested at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, booked into custody at 4:57 p.m. that same day, and released on Friday, Nov. 11.
The arrest was the result of a probation violation, stemming from unauthorized travel, according to Rahmlow.
Campus Public Safety closes Millar Library in anticipation of Occupy Portland
The Millar Library was closed minutes after 6 p.m., nearly 5 hours earlier than scheduled. One librarian, who declined to give his name, stated that they were advised to close early by a PSU Campus Public Safety officer, who cited concerns over the potential occupation of PSU by Occupy Portland protestors. Approximately 1,000 Occupy Portland protestors are currently holding a general assembly in Pioneer Square.
I’m Not There
Tuesday’s edition of the Vanguard included a massive 2,000 word article that I reported on the University Studies Program here at PSU. It’s a story that involved many weeks of…
A university program studied
PSU’s innovative general studies program draws acclaim and criticism
Portland State’s University Studies Program, a unique model for interdisciplinary general studies, has garnered much national praise in recent years. Here on campus, however, the program has consistently drawn criticism from some students and faculty.
The program consists of one year of required freshman inquiry (FRINQ) courses, followed by a year of sophomore inquiry (SINQ), junior cluster courses and, finally, a senior capstone.
Double Duty
Since June I have been far too busy with editorial duties to have time for reporting, which is something that I missed. Toward the end of the summer I began…
Another Manic Monday
Since 8 a.m. I’ve been either working or in class, and I probably won’t get out of the office until around 10 p.m. tonight. It’s par for the course around here, especially on Mondays.
Keep Going
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do…