In order to ensure that Russia will abide by the agreements made during February’s Minsk Ceasefire Agreement the European Union decided to extend economic sanctions against Russia until the end…
International education: The who, where, why and how
Study abroad. Every college student has heard this term at least one time or another, whether it’s from a plot device in a coming-of-age drama or from firsthand experience. For…
Be careful who you donate money to
Due to the fact most people’s time goes either toward work or sleep, it’s rare that one can find time to devote themselves to charitable work. Since most people can’t…
Resist resisting arrest
In the past year, we have seen countless events of police brutality, corruption and racism which have left a major wound in the psyche of many Americans, especially those directly…
Adjunct faculty: The new underappreciated factory worker
When I first began my time here at Portland State, I was hopelessly optimistic that my education was worth the investment and would put me ahead in life. As my…
No Nestlé in the Columbia River Gorge
I never thought I would have to write about a water rights issue here in Oregon. In a state where recycling is more widely practiced than Christianity, you’d think that…
Elections, convictions and second chances
Sexual assault awareness month is coming to a close, but Portland State still has a lot left to talk about in regard to this issue and how we talk about it….
Leave your pot t-shirt in your mom’s basement
During my freshman year of college, a student on my floor decided it would be a good idea to hang a large marijuana flag on his wall above his bed….
Bad business and good conscience in Indiana
Like many Americans, I had almost forgotten that the state of Indiana was a place that demanded my attention, let alone that it was a place that existed. Sadly, my…
Politicians and the digital divide
Here in the United States it is important for elected officials to appeal to their voting base with issues that are concerning to them. Oftentimes these issues are related to…
Avoiding triggers harmful for learning environment
Recently there was a lot of hullabaloo at Reed College over issues of free speech, classroom etiquette, trigger warnings and how colleges should handle classroom discussions. The controversy involved a…