I started learning about the dangers of credit card debt when I was in high school. I think the majority of high schoolers are given the classic “you will never…
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…
Student activists turn the fight to minimum wage during summer trustee meeting
Students brought forward a demand for a university-wide $15-per-hour minimum wage increase at the June 16 Board of Trustees meeting, in an environment that was relatively congenial compared to previous…
Orlando: A community tries to heal amid a divided national debate
On the early morning of June 12, Omar Mateen stormed Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida with a semi-automatic rifle and handgun. In the next three hours, he proceeded to slaughter…
‘Improv for Transformation’ seeks catharsis in discussion of disability
Improvisation is not just for comedians; it can also be a powerful tool for social change. On May 24 a group of volunteer actors performed “Improv for Transformation,” the master’s…
Physics Nobel laureate sheds light on future of LED tech
The future is in light, according to blue LED inventor and Nobel laureate Dr. Shuji Nakamura. Portland State hosted Nakamura on Wednesday, June 1 to discuss LEDS, or light-emitting diodes,…
Alum Josh Gross confronts estranged father in ‘The Funeral Papers’
Josh Gross, a Portland State alumnus from 2008, is a journalist, playwright and now published author of four books. His most recent, a memoir called The Funeral Papers, is the…
Lawn maintenance: An American pastime
While going about my business this past weekend, sitting on the porch drinking coffee while admiring the Serengeti that is my front yard, I heard a sound rising over the…
Welcome to the Graduation Guide 2016
It’s hard to believe spring term is almost over. For many of Portland State’s students, this is the end of the road. After years of late nights into early mornings…
The year in review
Another academic year is coming to a close. Maybe you’ve been too wrapped up with your nose in your textbooks to pay attention to what’s been happening around campus. Don’t…
Trustees hear from students at special session
The Portland State Board of Trustees held a special two-hour meeting on Wednesday, May 25, as a space for students and board members to discuss issues such as mandatory health…