Imagine you’re walking through campus. You’ve got your headphones in, you’re keeping to yourself, eyes set forward, just trying to get to your next class. And while you’re in that…
Tread lightly with Rate My Professors
It would surprise me if most college students today haven’t haven’t heard of or used RateMyProfessors.com when selecting their classes. I, too, have been an avid user of this website…
A green thumbs-up for PSU
It’s hard not to think about sustainability when you think about Portland State. We have eight LEED certified buildings on campus, including Stephen E. Epler Hall, the Science Research &…
Breaking the standard
There’s a lot of conversation in the field of education about standardized tests. If you’re a student like me, there’s a good chance that your views on the institution of…
The fall of the classroom
A couple years ago, I was taking an English class that focused on the topic of debt. The class was full of dire, heavy conversations ranging from paying off credit…
Unsocial social addiction
Late in September, I decided that I was going to stay away from Facebook for at least a month. I changed my password to a random string of letters and…
The fear in my heart
Let’s get this out in the open right away. For years, I have suffered with anxiety and depression. It’s been a very tough and enlightening journey for me. I know…
PSU or P$U?
This is my fifth year at Portland State and hopefully my last, at least for my undergraduate career. For the most part, my journey through college has been smooth enough,…
The slacktivist placebo
Slacktivism. That one word encapsulates so much of what is wrong with people today—especially people around my age. It’s an annoying and idiotic thing that people take part in. Slacktivism…
Not your average PSU course list
If you’re new to Portland State, you may still be looking for a few classes to take. You might need some time to fill, you might need a class that…
A-plus: Recognizing the Excellence of Teachers
Early on the morning of June 10, I woke up to terrible news. There was a shooting going on at my old high school. Each year, Reynolds High School holds…