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…
The improved way to drone-cument
Over the past few years, drones have begun to shape how archaeologists survey and document sites. Drones are both cheaper and faster than older aerial surveillance methods such as helicopters….
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…
Consexual activity
A man from North Yorkshire is now required to give 24 hours notice to officials before engaging in any type of sexual contact with a woman. Last year, the man…
Cannaparisons
With its hordes of bikers, cloudy grey skies, rain, overgrown trees, flowers falling on the tops of houses, street food and legal marijuana, Amsterdam could be considered the European version…
EMILY: The helpful drone
As Syrian refugees leave their country in hopes of finding a fresh start, many have taken to the Mediterranean Sea. The trouble is they don’t have the right equipment to…
Border control or lack thereof?
Five days after the Paris attacks, Brussels went into a citywide lockdown due to fear that one of the terrorist organizers was hiding within the city on Nov. 21. According…
Paris bombing: after the initial reports
The media has been nearly consumed by coverage of the Paris bombings since the Nov. 13. Now that the hype has faded, let’s review some important consequences, which may have…
The manhunt continues
Fearing that Belgium may face the same tragedy as Paris, the city of Brussels has been on lockdown since Friday. Silence haunts the streets as officials hunt for Salah Abdeslam,…
The myth of privacy: EU lauds Snowden
While many Americans have no clue who Edward Snowden is or why he’s being pursued by the United States government, the European Union recently passed a non-binding resolution to shield…
Students screen films made in Ireland
Student filmmakers screened their films, made during a summer study abroad program in Ireland, at 5th Avenue Cinema this past Friday, Nov. 14. Cinema Studies in Dublin is an education…