Author: Nathan Hellman

An impressive 11,786 fans attended Portland State’s match-up against Montana State at PGE Park Saturday, but sitting in the stands wasn’t entirely necessary, as a look at the box score tells the entire story of the Vikings’ 50-36 loss.

Portland State Professor Carl Wamser first became interested in chemistry because of magic shows. At least, that’s what they appeared to be. Growing up in New York City, Wamser and his neighborhood friends would gather around Wamser’s father as he performed chemistry tricks–like mixing chemicals to change the color of a solution.

For some reason, the Vikings’ matchup against Montana this past weekend seemed more visually appealing than any road game thus far. It wasn’t because Portland State actually contended with the Grizzlies throughout, instead of rolling over and playing dead like, say, in the Idaho State game.

A week earlier, head coach Jerry Glanville promised that the Vikings’ offense and defense would come together and play well on the same day. Glanville was correct, as Portland State held its own on both sides of the ball Saturday against No. 4 Montana, but the Vikings still lost 34-31.

A quick glance at the Big Sky Conference league leaders reveals exactly what kind of test Portland State will face against a multidimensional Montana squad on Saturday. Not only do the Grizzlies top the charts in points per game at 31.6, but they also sit in first place in scoring defense, allowing a national best of 11.2 points per game through eight contests this season.

When Gwynn Johnson leaves home each morning for the Portland State campus, she always tells herself she is going to school, not to work.

What happened to Jerry Glanville’s hard-hitting defense? It’s supposed to be the hardest-hitting D on the West Coast, right?

Though Portland State sociology student Mary Tanner is only 25 years old, she already knows she wants to spend the rest of her life giving humanitarian aid. With her entire life in front of her, she said there is no question but that this is her vocation, and that Africa is the best place to make use of it.

Whether it’s a late-night cram session before a final exam, a trip with friends to grab a bite to eat in the wee hours of the morning or chatting with friends over a cup of tasty coffee, college students love to roam the city while most are resting at home, fast asleep.

Somehow, after only six games, fans are questioning Vikings’ head coach Jerry Glanville’s long-term future at Portland State. Apparently, the “Man in Black” and the savior of Viking athletics has fallen from grace with many of the Viking faithful.

For Cynthia-Lou Coleman, the ideal classroom is not confined by four soiled white walls or adorned with a dusty blackboard. Like many college instructors, Coleman prefers stepping outside the traditional classroom setting and into research–specifically research about mass media.