FEATURED EVENT DRAG QUEENS War on the Catwalk Saturday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall $23–159, all ages Murray & Peter tour several of the most memorable cast…
Rally for Freedom, Solidarity, and Justice ends peacefully
Around 100–150 people turned up to the Rally for Freedom, Solidarity, and Justice. Activist groups from around Portland turned up to show their support at the Aug. 6 rally, including…
Portland Copwatch and NAACP host public testimony preceding police reform vote
Portland NAACP and Portland Copwatch organized a 33–strong public testimonial about three items concerning Portland’s Police Bureau around 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at Portland City Hall. Mayor Ted Wheeler was…
Everyday paparazzi culture: respecting personal privacy in a digital age
Photography has become increasingly popular since the convenience of digital photography and smartphones. However, with the ease of use and sharing of pictures comes the added issue of personal space….
Off-campus events calendar: Aug. 8–14
FEATURED EVENT ART FESTIVAL Converge 45 Aug. 9–13 Multiple venues & times Free–$400, all ages Eight contemporary art venues exhibit work by 25 artists from California, New York, Oregon and…
On-campus events calendar: Aug. 8–14
FEATURED EVENT RECEPTION PSU’s 9th President Monday, Aug. 14 @ Noon Academic & Student Rec Center Free, all ages Come have snacks and listen to music from the PSU School…
Navigating dietary restrictions abroad
Studying abroad is both exciting and nerve wracking. We usually have specific worries particular to our situations when traveling to another country. For me, that was my dietary restrictions. I’m…
Where to get your groceries
Portland may be food cart city, but few of us can afford to eat out three square meals a day. Eventually, you’re going to need a reliable, reasonably priced grocery…
Surfing the Banweb: navigating the PSU e-structure
Whether you’re a longtime or newbie Viking, you’ve got a lot to learn about the online systems that rule our school. Portland State’s Desire 2 Learn, or D2L, system, one…
The total newcomer’s guide to Portland
So, you’ve just moved out to the City of Roses and you’re wondering how to get settled here. I first moved to Portland from the New York City area in…
Hiking trails near campus
One of the most excellent benefits of attending Portland State’s urban campus is the option of practically taking a few steps beyond downtown and finding yourself immersed in the majestic…