With over 200 study abroad programs offered at Portland State, students who are interested in going overseas may be overwhelmed with the amount of resources that PSU has to offer….
Events around the world June 21 – 26
June 21 Juma, a female rare jaguar was shot dead in Brazil, after the animal escaped from its handlers. Juma, being used as a prop for the Olympic Torch Ceremony,…
Brexit: a phenomenon rejecting globalization
The UK referendum to leave the European Union, also known as Brexit, passed on Thursday June 23, after 52 percent voted in favor. Economic fear and panic is spreading throughout…
Events Around the World 24–31
May 25: A section of embankment of Florence’s River Arno collapses, destructing the road and sending at least 20 cars into the newly formed ditch. May 26: South Africa’s parliament…
PSU community gets pumped up for African Heritage Night
Over 500 community members and students attending the 36th annual African Heritage Night hosted by the Association of African Students at the Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom on May 28….
Japan Night: bringing together traditional and modern culture
The Japanese Student Society presented the annual Japan Night in the Smith Memorial Student Union at Portland State on May 27. Japan Night celebrated and promoted Japanese traditional and modern…
Kaibigan holds elections for next executive board
Filipino American Student Association Kaibigan held a discussion in the Smith Memorial Student Union on May 26 to elect next year’s executive board for the organization. During the meeting, the…
French Club gives students space to practice
The Portland State French Club met last Friday at Chit Chat Cafe for its weekly 10–11 a.m. meeting. Club leaders and attendees discussed the student group’s activities and goals with…
My boba brings all my buds to the yard
In Green Roots Cafe on May 18 the Taiwanese Student Association hosted a tea party featuring bubble tea. Ayaka Hara is from Japan and is a PSU student in sociology….
What you didn’t know about Polynesian culture
Portland State’s Pacific Islanders Club hosted its 14th annual Lu’au at the Peter W. Stott Center on Saturday, May 14. Around 300 attendees including PSU students, members of the local…
Seven continents, one campus
International Night is an annual event to celebrate and encourage diversity on the Portland State campus. On May 21, the Organization of International Students hosted International Night in Smith Memorial…