Students looking to expand their understanding of anime (Japanese movie and television animation) while being part of a welcoming community, need look no further.
Race event sparks discussion
In light of scholar and activist Dr. Cornel West’s visit to Portland State earlier this month, students and educators gathered to continue the conversation about diversity and race.
Behind the scenes: a PSU first responder
Campus Public Safety Office Dispatcher Bonnie Jensen comes from a law enforcement family: Her father was a police officer and detective with the Ashland, Ore., Police Department and her uncle worked at the FBI office in Portland.
Students get payoff for turning FAFSA in early
If you want to get all the grant money you’re eligible for in the state of Oregon, don’t wait—fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid today.
A budgeting breakdown
Buried within the “enrollment fees” on every Portland State student’s bills each quarter is $216 (for a 12-credit student) in “incidental fees,” which might sound like something Ticketmaster tacks on right before checkout just because they can.
Students rally on MLK Day
“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words resonated on a cold, blue-skied Monday dedicated to his message of service. More than 1,000 students from Portland State and eight other colleges and universities in the Portland area gathered for one of the nation’s largest mobilizations of college students.
OUS chancellor quits
On Friday, Oregon University System Chancellor George Pernsteiner gave his notice, signaling that more change is coming for Oregon’s eight public universities.
Maintaining harmony
Before the start of every term, Bruce Lindley roams through Lincoln Hall from dark until dawn, usually without speaking to a soul.
Students want more allergy-friendly food options
With students needing vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary-sensitive food options, PSU Dining Services employees say they try to compensate and adjust accordingly.
PSU students eat, explore Provence
It is winter in Provence, and the early morning sun casts pastel hues across the landscape. Olive trees and ancient oaks dot the rocky hills. In the distance the Alps loom silent and white with snow.
Storytellers bare their souls onstage
The nationally popular Moth StorySLAM series is now providing Portlanders an outlet for sharing tales of woe onstage. All you really need to participate is a bit of courage and an appreciation for good old-fashioned storytelling.