Portland State is recognizing Black History Month this February 2017. For more information of events please visit the Pan-African Commons website. Feb. 6–24 1–3 p.m. (SMSU 236) Smithsonian National Museum of…
PSU student among those arrested at recent anti-Trump protests
Two weeks in and it’s already ancient news that 120 people, including several Portland State students, were arrested during a demonstration in downtown Portland on Nov. 12. The myriad of…
Reeling in the present, revisiting the past
As the country continues to reel from the results of the presidential election, some have been inspired to reacquaint themselves with America’s founding documents. Fortunately for Portlanders, the Oregon Historical…
Inclusivity reigns with opening of two new cultural centers
On Nov. 2, Portland State celebrated the grand opening of two new Cultural Resource Centers: the Pan-African Commons and the Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center. Hosted in…
When money isn’t real
For many students who take out loans to finance their education, cost numbers are just that—numbers on a page. That is, until they have to actually start paying them back….
Faculty and alumni share life stories at PDXTalks
Stories of connection and perseverance filled Lincoln Hall on Oct. 13 for Portland State of Mind’s PDXTalks event. Five diverse speakers of various backgrounds stood before a full crowd, talking…
The Connection
Like some of you, but also unlike some of you, I started college a little later. My first stop instead was radio—KBOO Community Radio—where I produced a program called “The…
‘On the Ground’ depicts Portland houselessness
As the city of Portland continues to grapple with the current housing crisis, the issue of houselessness is at the forefront of many people’s minds. On Sept. 8, the Oregon…
Perseverance wins out for alumnus Raymond Cheung
Alumnus Raymond Cheung captivated Portland State students and the general public in an insightful speech about hard work and the American dream on Sept. 30. An international accountant and semi-professional…
Campus Pride Index lists PSU as ‘Best of the Best’
An inclusive campus atmosphere is integral to welcoming and encouraging Portland State’s diverse population. New D2L modules like “Creating a Safe Campus: Preventing Gender Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and…
Rio bound! PSU represented at 2016 Paralympic Games
When the USA Paralympic team departs for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sept. 1 to participate in the 2016 Paralympic Games, Portland State will be there. Eliana Mason, a PSU…