The economy and political future of South Africa remain uncertain as embattled South African president and African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma faces a looming no confidence vote in parliament that…
Kenyan refugee camp offers beleaguered Somalis refuge
The future of the lives of a quarter million Somali refugees, desperate to escape unfathomable living conditions in a country wrought with war and destitute poverty, is still in limbo…
Boko Haram hangs on: extremist group continues campaign in Nigeria
Despite President Buhari’s comments a few weeks ago that the Nigerian government had “crushed” Boko Haram, suicide bombings and raids conducted by the group have continued to ravage the region….
PSU celebrates opening of Pan-African Commons and PIAAA Cultural centers
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Cultural Resource Centers held their Grand Opening Celebration for both the new Pan-African Commons and the Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center. Students,…
African film enriches Portland community
More than 400 people gathered at Portland Community College Cascade Campus auditorium on Feb. 26 for the viewing of “Lamb.” A film featured as part of the Cascade Festival of…
Get to packing and travel abroad
Portland State’s Education Abroad office, works with a variety of international programs available as opportunities for students to study and travel around the world. “Go. Seriously, go. Stop waiting. Stop…
International leaders of tomorrow attend PSU
Representing over 100 languages and countries from around the world, English as second language students gathered at the International Youth Leadership Conference on Friday, Feb. 19. Assembled by students, the…
Cascade African Film Festival returns to Portland
Inspired by four Portland Community College faculty members, the Cascade Festival of African Films was founded in 1991 in Portland, Oregon. “The purpose of the festival is for Africans to…
Diversity scholarships enrich student body
It is hard to miss the vast display of diversity within the student body, filling Portland State’s halls and park blocks. PSU offers an abundant amount of scholarships to support…
The forgotten drought in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s current drought is worse than any other it’s seen during the past 50 years. International aid is sparse because the country has been drying up slowly over time. In…