Catherine Lacey’s prose is stirringly (sometimes hauntingly) precise. The novel is composed of dense passages plunging into thought spirals, and the complexity with which Lacey renders the psychology of her…
Intergenerational femme-punks: Blondie, Garbage at McMenamins Edgefield
Waiting in rush hour traffic gives me ample time to replay Blondie and Garbage’s new albums: Pollinator (2017) and Strange Little Birds (2016). The former is a series of collaborations…
Board of Trustees lowers tuition hike. Will students still feel the pinch?
At a special meeting on July 21, the Portland State Board of Trustees approved a resolution to lower the planned tuition increase set for Fall term. After passing an Oregon…
Off-campus events calendar: July 25–31
FEATURED EVENT PARADE 2nd Annual Portlandia Mermaid Parade Noon, Saturday, July 29 Japanese American Historical Plaza Free, all ages Celebrating both the eponymous Raymond Kaskey sculpture and “the living culture…
On-campus events calendar: July 25–31
FEATURED EVENT FILM Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) July 28–30, multiple times 5th Avenue Cinema $4–5 (free w/PSU ID), all ages “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.” I…
A smorgasbord of student services
Admissions Visit admissions with any questions about becoming a PSU student and how/when to apply. Financial Aid Financial aid supports students with their questions regarding scholarships, work study, and federal…
Jaw-st wanting some room to swim
The ocean poses as a scary place. No one knows how deep it runs. No one knows what kind of creatures delve in that deep darkness. No one knows much….
Board lowers tuition hike, but students will still feel the pinch
At a special meeting today, the Portland State Board of Trustees approved a resolution to lower the planned tuition increase set for Fall term. The new BOT increase resolution is…
PSU Board approves lower tution increase, credits increased state funding
Portland State University Communications released the following press release after today’s special Board of Trustees meeting: “The Portland State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to lower the tuition…
I’m melting, I’m melting, I’m melting for you
There’s a bounty of wonderful things that a student can get from the free Harvest Share and Food Pantry here on campus. But what can you do with all that…
Summertime reading catch-up: 2017 indie book roundup
Fall’s indie books are here, and whether you’re interested in prison drama, dystopian science fiction, or a nonfiction page-turner, these five indie debuts may be what you’re looking for. Chosen…