For the past 15 years, Portland State’s Volunteer Conversation Program has acted as a bridge connecting American students with international students from PSU’s Intensive English Language Program. “The volunteer program…
A sanctuary campus must abolish houselessness
Being a sanctuary campus does not mean merely washing hands of direct involvement in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. It means providing a safe space for everyone in the community…
Loving ‘Loving Vincent’
The 2017 film Loving Vincent, from directors Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman, is a hand-painted exploration of controversy surrounding Vincent van Gogh’s death. Hand-painted, you ask? Why, yes! According to…
Despite Trumpfoolery, Congress must pass DREAMers Act
It’s been nearly three months since President Donald Trump announced he would repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. This action lead to many protests but no progress. Contention is high…
(Podcast Ep. 2) Shut it down: anti-abortion display holds space on campus
Students walking through the Portland State Park Blocks on Oct. 16 were greeted with bright orange signs that read, ‘Warning: Genocide photos ahead.’ Representatives from the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform,…
Food justice and the case for mutual aid
The holidays are just around the corner, and with them turkeys, tofurkeys, and hopefully genuine appreciation of one another. In times of acute need, when intervention by the state is…
To be young, wise and debt-free
Jacey Wilson is one of 2,015 Portland State freshmen who attended their first days of undergraduate classes at the start of Fall 2017. She plans to earn a bachelor’s degree…
On-Campus Events Calendar: Nov. 28–Dec. 4
FEATURED EVENT OPERA Cinderella December 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m. December 3, 10 at 3 p.m. Lincoln Studio Theater (115) $15-30, all ages PSU Opera presents 19th-century singer…
Off-Campus Events Calendar: Nov. 28–Dec. 4
FEATURED EVENT ROCK Claire Nelson, Damian Driscoll, Steve Johnson and the Forgotten Souls, Nails Hide Metal 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 Ash Street Saloon $5, 21+ UPDATE: According to Ash…
One of Portland’s oldest, largest gay bars is closing
Embers Avenue, a gay bar and staple of Portland’s Old Town Chinatown, just announced it will close its doors in 48 hours after nearly 50 years in business. The bar…
Give wisely this holiday season
In the wake of a season of natural disasters, 2017 has already been a year of charitable giving. Charities raised more than $350 million nationwide in the three weeks following…