As Portland State prepares to wrap up fall term and many students get ready to go home for the holidays, prolonged contract negotiations between the administration and the largest faculty…
Task Force and PSU Clubs Raise Money for Typhoon Relief
The Portland Emergency Relief Task Force for the Philippines has come together in the past few weeks to raise almost $5,000 for those affected by Typhoons Haiyan and Yolanda in…
Faculty Expresses Concern Over Air Quality in East Hall
East Hall is easily one of the most historic buildings on the Portland State campus. The 90–year-old structure once stood as a residence hall but now is the home to…
Around the World Sweet Experience
On Nov. 26 from 1-4 p.m. Portland State students gathered in the Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom to learn about the cultural groups on campus, while simultaneously enjoying international music…
Print Today, Electronic Tomorrow
Many students find electronic textbooks to be a cheaper and easier alternative than print textbooks, but they’ve been slow to catch on. Students are still carrying heavy backpacks full of…
Portland State remembers the Toulans
On Nov. 19, Portland State held a memorial service for Nohad and Dirce Toulan in a nearly full Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom. The two perished in an automobile accident…
President Wiewel Asks for Budget Planning Input
On Nov. 6, Portland State President Wim Wiewel wrote a letter to the PSU community acknowledging the $15 million expected deficit in the university’s funding for the next two years…
“Little Vikings” raid PSU
The Resource Center for Students with Children is currently building the foundation for the only drop-in center for children on campus. “Little Vikings” will be accessible to students, faculty and…
Campus Lighting Overhaul is Cheaper and Brighter
Chief of Campus Public Safety Phil Zerzan first noticed it on his way to work one fall term morning—Portland State’s campus was brighter. “I get to campus when it’s still…
‘I Am That Girl’ In Portland
Portland now has its own chapter of the feminist organization I Am That Girl to help create a close community of like-minded women. Although the group isn’t officially run through…
Free testing and counseling offered at World AIDS Day
On Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. the Portland State Association of African Students will host World AIDS Day. The event will be held in the Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom…