The final speaker of the University Studies Dialogue Series came to Portland State from Oregon State University on May 25. Dr. José-Antonio Orosco presented concepts from his recent book Toppling…
Off-campus events: June 27–July 3
FEATURED EVENT CONVENTION Oz Con 2017 June 30–July 2 Airport Sheraton $17.50–72, all ages This annual convention celebrates the work of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz…
Corey Harper’s Homecoming Show Feels Like a House Party
Being at Mississippi Studios this Wednesday night in May is like exploring a parallel universe of what life would have been like if I had gone to the same high…
Off-campus events: July 11–17
FEATURED EVENT COMEDY 1st Annual Portland Queer Comedy Festival July 13–16 Multiple venues $20–135, 21+ Almost 50 nationally recognized and local standup comedians across the LGBTQ+ spectrum gather for America’s…
PSU engineering experiments head to space
Two experiments designed by Portland State graduate student Kyle Viestenz and PSU engineering professor Mark Weislogel were sent to the International Space Station via an unmanned SpaceX rocket on June…
Vandalism or artistic volition: drawing the line at graffiti
More accessible and less restrictive than oil paints and canvas, graffiti allows artists to express themselves outside traditional art practice in an arguably rebellious way. Street art and graffiti add…
Your guide to Portland LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend 2017
Portland Pride What a time to be queer and alive. Even though we had a pretty awesome almost-decade-long streak of federally recognized LGBTQ+ Pride Months, hallmarks of that era are…
Shut down: PSU Dance program puts on its last show
At 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday and Thursday on Lincoln Hall’s main stage, Portland State’s Dance program will host its last two shows, featuring student dancers and choreographers. The show is…
Off-campus events: June 13–19
FEATURED EVENT LGBTQ Pride Weekend June 16–18 Numerous locations All prices, all ages Pride Month is the traditionally designated month for LGBTQ Americans to gather and celebrate each other, their…
On-campus events: June 13–19
FEATURED EVENT DANCE SHUT DOWN: The Last PSU Student Choreographer’s Showcase June 14–15 Lincoln Performance Hall Free ($5–20 suggested donation), all ages PSU just cut its dance program, which means…
The environment should not be a partisan issue
Again? Again. Against reason, America keeps trying to move backwards. There’s a lot to unpack out of Donald Trump’s decision to back out of the Paris Climate Agreement, from the…