Friday, Nov. 4 marked the first game for the Portland State Vikings college basketball season. Both women’s and men’s basketball teams opened their games with a bang at the Stott…
PSU President Wiewel responds to election results
Portland State President Wim Wiewel released a statement on the morning of Nov. 10 in response to the recent presidential election. The statement is as follows: “Dear PSU students, staff…
CPSO responds to report of person with gun near Millar library
Just before 8 p.m. tonight, Portland State’s office of Campus Public Safety released a timely warning that read: “Police responded to a report of a person with a gun near…
President’s Medal awarded to Mark Rosenbaum
Philanthropist and dedicated volunteer to Portland State, Mark Rosenbaum has been awarded the President’s Medal. This prestigious honor, which President Wim Wiewel has awarded only four times, was announced at…
Addiction and homelessness hit close to home
Even though he seemed embarrassed by the question, Joe, who is toothpick thin, admitted he is addicted to heroin and has been for some time. “People are dying all the…
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO VOTE!
Haven’t voted yet? Don’t worry, procrastinator, it’s not too late to cast your vote. You have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to drop off your ballots for this…
PSU celebrates opening of Pan-African Commons and PIAAA Cultural centers
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Cultural Resource Centers held their Grand Opening Celebration for both the new Pan-African Commons and the Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center. Students,…
A leg up and a helping hand
I found myself on a Yellow Line MAX train, trying to calm the distressed woman beside me. Normally, if I saw a person who appeared to be homeless on the…
Students express lack of enthusiasm for either presidential candidate
The country is on the eve of one of the most controversial elections in modern history, and a lack of interest for either candidate is often found in the younger…
Students push for democracy and human rights
On Oct. 24, Associated Students of Portland State University Senate held its second discussion and final vote on the resolution to recommend divestment from companies involved in Israeli military occupation….
Tough loss pushes women’s soccer out of tournament berth
In any sporting match, a team hopes to prevail over its opponent. But on Friday, Oct. 28 a victory was paramount for the Portland State women’s soccer team. With a…