Once upon a time I was watching an episode of the TV crime-drama Bones. As part of a murder investigation, they find that their super-crazy, super-creepy murderers are, in fact,…
Meditation in the park blocks
Three times a week, members of the Portland State community gather together to dismiss the bustle of the day and move through the peaceful, calming motions of the Chinese art…
The Road to Impasse
With talk of an impending strike reaching a fever pitch, an email last Friday from Portland State president Wim Wiewel told students that spring term courses and graduation dates will…
Teacher dollars make no sense
Portland State boasts 1,764 research and institutional faculty members. In recent years the university has tremendously expanded the number of degree programs it offers. PSU currently offers 209 different degrees…
In memoriam: Philip Seymour Hoffman
If you love film, theater or great performances in general, then no one needs to explain to you the enormous void left by the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. He…
Winter warming drinks
Springtime may technically be just around the corner, but we’re still feeling the full force of winter at Portland State. We Vikings are no stranger to torrential downpours, chilly winds…
Slideshow: PSU snow day!
On Feb. 6th, Portland State closed at 2:00 p.m. on account of the heavy snowfall sweeping through the city. Here is a closer look at the campus under snow.
Defunding athletics, prioritizing academics
If Portland State students actually want to have an athletics program at PSU, then we’d be willing to fund it through our student fees. So why hasn’t anyone advocated for…
Film school Fridays
Portland State’s local cinema house, 5th Avenue Cinema, has been a university staple for decades. Originally opening as the Cine-Mini Theater in October of 1970, it began as a first-run…
Japanese Currents
Film buffs take notice! A comprehensive selection of critically acclaimed Japanese films will make their Portland debut in the upcoming Japanese Currents screening, courtesy of the Northwest Film Center. “Japanese…
Remembering a forgotten hero
On the night of Nov. 15, Dr. Bruce Gilley, associate professor of political science at Portland State, discussed the lingering political and ideological impact of Hu Yaobang, who served as…