It’s time for young voters to pay attention to politics. With the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 6, pop artist Taylor Swift chose to endorse two Democratic candidates running in…
Refugees rejected:
After evaluating 458 applicants from Yemeni refugees seeking asylum, South Korea decided Oct. 17 not to accept any, denying 34 applications and leaving 85 more for further review. However, of…
Sustaining Portland’s culture of reading and reuse
According to Bryn Johns-Hunter, retail operations manager for Friends of Multnomah County Library, there is no such thing as having too many books. I agree, and I know I am…
Viking volleyball squad sweeps University of Montana
The PSU Vikings’ volleyball squad earned themselves a much-needed win on Thursday, Oct. 18 against the University of Montana Grizzlies, winning three straight sets and garnering their first sweep of…
The dirtiest word in comics: relaunch
Wolverine is back from the dead—again. This isn’t anything new, though. What I’m referring to are the constant relaunches and reboots at DC and Marvel Comics. It has become commonplace…
Birth control should not be painful
I find the same phrase haunting me: “Get an IUD.” Regardless of intent, insisting that people with uteruses should get any specific form of birth control is inappropriate and counterproductive….
Faculty discuss campus policing in special senate session
Portland State’s Faculty Senate gathered for a special session on Oct. 15 with only one item on the agenda: campus policing at PSU. Several prominent figures attended the meeting, including…
ASPSWho?
The Associated Students of Portland State University’s current student body president is Luis Balderas-Villagrana, a junior double-majoring in global studies and political science. Balderas-Villagrana is the first “Dreamer” elected to…
No microwave? No problem!
Despite what you may have heard, there are not in fact any microwaves in the basement of Smith Memorial Student Union. Wondering where you can find some safe, nutrient-preserving radiation…
Security consulting firm to hold listening forums on CPSO shooting
Following the June 29 fatal officer-involved shooting of Jason Washington, an independent security consulting firm was selected by Portland State President Rahmat Shoureshi to review campus safety policies and procedures….
Not safe in exile
Saudi officials confirmed on Oct. 20 that Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the consulate after discussions descended into a violent altercation, resulting in his death; 18 have been arrested in…