On July 13, President Shoureshi sent out an email to the student body stating he had signed an emergency notice that would initiate contracting of an outside consultant who will…
Events Calendar July 20-23
Friday 7/20 Music Beyond the Cultural Revolution: New@Noon Lincoln Performance Hall Noon $10 w/ PSU ID Chamber Music NW’s summer festival continues with new works by contemporary Chinese composers….
TriMet unveils new policies
TriMet—Portland’s self-proclaimed “#1 Transit” provider—celebrated Independence Day week by making moves to liberate Portlanders from the financial burdens of taking public transportation and unveiled two new policies: a reduced fare…
Hill to Hall June 2–8
July 2: White House lawyer named new DEA chief The Trump administration has named former Deputy White House Counsel Uttam Dhillon as the new head of the United States Drug…
This Week Around the World: July 1–8:
July 1 Mexico: Presidential elections held on Sunday saw the victory of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who ran with the left-wing Movimiento Regeneración Nacional Party. Of the 93.5 percent of votes counted,…
Colonialism weekend at 5th Ave.
If you’re looking for an easy summer blockbuster to help you beat the heat, maybe avoid the 5th Avenue Cinema this weekend. This week’s double feature is Claire Denis’ 1988…
Immigration reshapes what it means to be American
In its more than 240 years of existence, the United States has seen near-constant evolution of the average American. According to U.S. Census data, when the country was founded in…
Michael Moore’s ‘Where to Invade Next’ is Pro-America as Fuck
This article contains spoilers for the film Where to Invade Next. You’ve probably already made up your mind about Michael Moore. You’ve seen him on the news with a megaphone…
Cheap and dirty bike camping for beginners
The four things anyone needs to go on an overnight bike camping trip are a bicycle, basic camping equipment, an interest in getting out into nature, and most importantly, the…
The unsinkable Azealia Banks
Azealia Banks is essentially the rap industry’s Courtney Love: too loud, too visible, too aggressive and too smart. Like Love, if Banks isn’t working with the right crew, the public…
Host a backyard Olympics!
Summer is a great time for outdoor games and activities, from the classic Slip ‘N Slide and tug of war to Twister and a water balloon toss. These games can…