Portland State and KATU news hosted a community town hall meeting to discuss homelessness in Portland on Tuesday, Oct.17 in Smith Memorial Student Union. The event was part of PSU’s…
On-campus events calendar: Oct. 10–16
FEATURED EVENT FESTIVAL Portland State of Mind Oct. 12–21 Multiple locations Free, all ages Numerous clubs and organizations take part in this vaguely-defined campus-wide festival. Expect concerts, lectures, art exhibitions,…
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….
Working writers discuss realities of the writing life
Writing is a great escape from the normal grind of life, but that doesn’t mean the task can’t seem overwhelming. For aspiring writers interested in pursuing their dreams, conversations with…
Measure 97 debated at Portland State
On Oct. 17 Portland State University hosted a KATU News-sponsored debate regarding Oregon’s corporate tax initiative, Measure 97. Steve Dunn of KATU was the moderator, and there were four panelists:…
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…
Black Studies hosts ‘Black Lives Matter: Rhetoric or Reality’
Members of the Portland State Black Studies faculty will host a discussion titled “Black Lives Matter: Rhetoric or Reality” on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 4:30–6 p.m. as part of Portland…
Portland State of Mind returns Oct. 13-22
The annual Portland State of Mind celebration kicks off Thursday, Oct. 13 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 22. The PSOM calendar lists over 50 events happening on or near the…