There is only a little over a month before Jonathan Sanford’s administration ends on June 1, but the ASPSU president has watched his executive staff dwindle to only four legitimate members.
ASPSU office in turmoil
Lee resigned, McClain cleared
Ron Lee resigned from the Student Fee Committee after months of impeachment and then mediation proceedings.
More complaints of misconduct in ASPSU race
The ASPSU Judicial Board is potentially looking into allegations of misconduct made against ASPSU presidential candidate Katie Markey regarding her work during the student government voter registration drive last fall.
Investigating more pay
The work of a campus public safety officer doesn’t end after a crime is logged—the real work begins with investigation. In some cases, between 20 and 40 hours can be logged, in addition to the regular 40 hours per week of patrol duty.
Student grant money restored
The Oregon Legislature approved a $9.7 million increase in funding for the Oregon Opportunity Grant at this year’s special legislative session. The OOG is Oregon’s only need-based grant.
From Marquam Hill to the Park Blocks
Collaboration is a key component to most academic research—the hours are long and the expertise needed is complex.
ASPSU impeachment proceedings
Several months after Student Fee Committee member Ron Lee accused the Pre-Law Society of financial mismanagement and its adviser of making threats against him, he finds himself up against impeachment charges.
PSU Bookstore flooded
A malfunctioning fire-suppressant tank sensor caused the entire basement of the Portland State Bookstore to fill with up to 16 inches of water late Sunday night.
Student commuter trends
Three days a week, Jacob Foley gets up at 6:30 a.m. to get ready for school. Although he doesn’t have class until 9:00 a.m., Foley said that’s usually how long it takes him to get ready and go from his home in Vancouver, Wash., to Portland State’s campus on his bicycle.
Student group dispute escalates
What started out as a simple miscommunication between a student group and one of its members escalated into a standoff involving several students and a faculty member that left all sides reeling from the negative publicity.
Voter education forum informs on ballot measures
State economist Tom Potiowsky made sure that the crowd of around 100 people attending last Friday’s voter education forum knew his purpose was to be a neutral source in the debate on Measures 66 and 67.