On March 16, Portland State’s School of Music featured Dr. Tomas Cotik, a professor of violin, for the Noon Concert Series in Lincoln Hall. Watch highlights from the concert. Video…
Mayor, PSU President announce new campus building partnership
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced a new partnership to construct a near $100 million, 200,000 square foot building that will house Portland State, Oregon Health and Science University and Portland…
Event Calendar: March 21–27
Featured Event Xiu Xiu, Force Publique, Mattress Wednesday, March 22 8:30 p.m. Holocene $13–15, 21+ Xiu Xiu is somewhat ironically notable for their ever-changing, sometimes wildly experimental sound, which can…
The potential of our grizzlies
Several weeks ago I wrote a piece examining Betsy DeVos’ now famous “potential grizzlies” comment, in conjunction with Congress passing a new bill to roll back gun ownership restrictions for…
Interviews on internships: getting an experiential education
Internships have been a point of emphasis in this column: Real-world experience is absolutely vital to starting a career off on the right foot. Inspired by the tangible lessons of…
Comrades carry pro-choice torch
The Women’s March following Donald Trump’s election is regarded as being the largest protest in United States history. The International Socialist Organization has been trying to figure out how to…
“Bee” aware for the sake of the bees
When I was a child I was terrified of bees. I never wanted to get stung, and whenever they were near me I would freak out and run away—even though…
PSU presidential candidate: Jonathan Koppell
Jonathan Koppell is one of three candidates for the next Portland State president, with current President Wim Wiewel set to leave PSU at the end of the 2017 academic year…
This week around the world March 11–17
March 11 Netherlands The Netherlands banned Turkish officials from campaigning there in order to pacify anti-immigrant forces in the nation amid rising xenophobia. In response, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…
Out with Aramark, in with Chartwells
As the end of Portland State’s contract with the food service provider Aramark nears its June 30, 2017 completion, Chartwells prepares to take over. Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, a New…
What kind of learner are you?
Everyone who attends college has at least one thing in common: learning. The effectiveness of a college student’s learning experience depends heavily on the type of learner. Learning is divided…