As universities across the state brace for reduced state funding and potentially severe budget cuts, top Portland State administrators told a packed budget town hall the university needs to seriously…
Disarmament debate continues at Capitol
Students traveled to the state capitol to speak to lawmakers about the possibility of disarming the campus police forces of two of Oregon’s largest public universities, Portland State and University…
Vice Provost Reassures Board about Accreditation Issue
In a March 13 Board of Trustees meeting, Vice Provost Susan Jeffords reassured the Board that she and faculty members are currently working on fixing Portland State’s subpar assessment of…
‘I’ll be around until the guns are put down’
Hundreds of members of the Portland State community voiced their frustration and critiques regarding the Margolis Healy report recommendation to retain armed PSU officers. The community responded at a special…
Report explores renovation of SMSU
Portland State’s Smith Memorial Student Union could undergo a multimillion dollar facelift within the next two years—as long as students are willing to foot the bill. Architecture and design firm…
There is no right way to be gay
The LGBTQ+ is a marginalized community that in times of animosity cannot turn against itself. Self-identity and labels are not up for debate. Queer people must be careful to not…
Protesters silence controversial speaker at College Republicans event
After being invited back to Portland State’s campus following a two-year ban for drawing his gun on protesters, conservative blogger Michael Strickland received a less-than-warm welcome. A March 5 College…
Events Calendar March 12–18
Tuesday, March 12 Art “Immerse” Stephanie Chefas Project Tue–Fri: Noon–6 p.m. through March 22 Free Yellena James uses multiple layers of resin to create grandiose pieces that channel “chimerical landscapes.”…
Comprehensive Review Analyzes Campus safety
Margolis Healy released its Public Safety Management Study and Safety and Security Program Assessment on Feb. 22, which discussed issues regarding disarmament, CPSO staffing changes, houselessness and mental health. The…
Womxn’s march returns to PSU
Continuing the tradition of one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history, thousands of demonstrators filled Portland State’s Park Blocks on March 3 for the 2019 Portland’s Womxn’s March…
CPSO increases campus presence after spike in invasion of privacy reports
In response to a recent increase of invasion of privacy crimes in university buildings, Campus Public Safety Officers will be increasing their presence in Smith Memorial Student Union, Cramer Hall,…