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A look at PSU’s 2012 Hall of Fame inductees

Jim Dunn
(baseball, 1977–79)

Jim Dunn began his baseball career at Portland State in 1977, when his father, Jack Dunn, was coach. His career at PSU spanned three seasons, from 1977–79. Dunn stole a record-setting 26 bases in 1979 and received All-NorPAC honors in 1978 and 1979. He was named the team’s Outstanding Pitcher in 1978 and won a Gold Glove award in 1979. Dunn is also PSU’s all-time leading hitter with a .385 batting average. He played professionally for the San Francisco Giants after graduation. His son, Ryan Dunn, was recently drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays.

Vikings take charge

Portland State volleyball rolls past Montana squads

The Portland State volleyball team continued their strong play this season, holding on to their top ranking in the Big Sky conference after sweeping Montana State University and the University of Montana over the weekend.

Activities to take the edge off

Banish midterm tension with these local offerings

As week five fades away and week six finds you anxiously awaiting midterm grades, you may begin to feel the effects. A bit of strain in your neck, an ache in your temples. Perhaps your road rage has increased, or you’re beginning to imagine your not-so-reliable lab partner as a human-shaped punching bag.

Cross country calls it a season

Vikings’ season ends at Big Sky Championships

The Portland State cross country season came to a close on Saturday as the Vikings competed in their final meet of the year, at the Big Sky Championships in Flagstaff, Ariz. The women were led once again by senior Amber Rozcicha, who finished in 19th place. Freshman Neil Seibert paced the men, finishing in 57th place.

Big Sky ambition

Women’s soccer team takes winning streak into conference tournament

The 2012 regular season came to an end for the Portland State women’s soccer team last week, as the Vikings beat California State University, Bakersfield 2-0. Seniors Amanda Dutra and Amanda Howie each tallied goals for the Vikings, who will now look forward to the Big Sky Conference tournament.

Higher, faster, stronger

Felix Baumgartner free-falls into the record books

Sometimes we are presented with an event so awe-inspiring, so unique and so outlandish that we fail to recognize it for its essence. Sometimes we are so taken aback by what we have witnessed we can’t seem to define it.

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Wednesday, Oct. 24 WOMEN’S SOCCER Vikings 2 Cal State 0 Top performers Amanda Howie: 1 goal Amanda Dutra: 1 goal Thursday, Oct. 25 VOLLEYBALL Vikings 3 Montana State 1 Top…

Vikings move on

Vikings football to face UC Davis after loss to Cal Poly

After losing to the Mustangs on Saturday, the Vikings football team prepares to face the University of California, Davis this weekend at Aggie Stadium. The Vikings have had ups and downs this season (a four-game losing streak but also a 77-10 win against Idaho State University), and their most recent game was no different.

Back on track in the Big Sky

Women’s basketball seeks to return to Big Sky prominence

On March 3 in Greeley, Colo., an unfamiliar feeling set in for the PSU women’s basketball team: Their season ended without a trip to the playoffs. Last season was the first since 2004–o5 that the Vikings failed to qualify for the Big Sky Conference tournament, the first in head coach Sherri Murrell’s five-year tenure. They return four starters and nine letter-winners who seek to improve upon last season’s 15–14 campaign.

Rowing in sync with the PSU crew

Club inspires healthy lifestyle and friendship

The Portland State crew heads out onto the water as the sun rises over downtown Portland. The team practices at least four days a week, rain or shine. They are currently getting ready for upcoming events at Oaks Park and the Portland Boathouse.

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