Featured Event POP Betty Who, Vérité Friday, April 28, 8 p.m. Wonder Ballroom $16–199, all ages The Australian hipster pop star comes to Portland in support of her new release, The…
Uncomfortably advanced tech
It’s an afternoon in early April, and I’m reading a story about workers in Sweden implanting microchips into their bodies. The story itself isn’t as sinister as it sounds—Sweden’s work environments…
What does ASPSU do?
“What does ASPSU do?” When asked this seemingly straightforward question, students were somewhere between stumped and snarky. “Stuff…? What is this for, why are you asking,” one student replied. “What…
Our tuition just went up by 9 percent: Could we have prevented it?
Portland State’s Board of Trustees just voted to increase in-state tuition by nine percent. Across the state tuition is rising. University of Oregon boosted its tuition rates by more than ten…
Proposal to increase student worker wage to $15 on ballot
Proposal Text Title: Recommend that the PSU Board of Trustees increase the minimum wage for all PSU campus workers to $15 per hour. Be it resolved that the ASPSU Student…
ASPSU Debate highlights
Senate Highlights “You actually have to talk to people,” Luis Balderas Villagrana said. “You have to talk to the student leaders. You have to go to the international community and…
Earth Day 2017
Portland State students and community members celebrated Earth Day 2017 on Friday, April 21, sharing their message and hopes for a global vision of environmental and climate literacy. A diverse…
Women of Color Speak Out at PSU
Portland State’s Environmental Club hosted the event “Climate Change and Systems of Oppression” in conjunction with Seattle-based activist group Women of Color Speak Out on Friday, April 14, in Smith…
The fragility of a 7,000 pound bull
In a press release dated Wednesday, April 12, the artist of Wall Street’s Charging Bull, Arturo Di Modica, announced his intention to file suit against the investment firm that commissioned the…
Thai pop stars grace new year event
On Friday, April 14, the Thai Student Organization presented a culture show for Thai New Year at Portland State University. The holiday is celebrated from April 13–15 every year. Students,…
WTF is that? A beginner’s guide to decoding baking recipes
Acronyms AP All Purpose t Teaspoon T Tablespoon c. Cup qt. Quart g. Gallon oz. Ounces lb. Pound Handy conversions 1T = 3t 1/4c. = 4T 4c. = 1qt 1g….