Betsy DeVos: PSU staff speak out in concern

The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire Betsy DeVos as secretary of education on Feb. 7 with a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Mike Pence, marking the first time in history…

Student Fee Committee 2018 budget approved

On Jan. 23, the Student Fee Committee’s budget proposal for the 2018 financial year was approved 25-0-1 by the Associated Students of Portland State University senate. The budget, which includes an…

The reality of a sanctuary campus

Portland State President Wim Wiewel declared Portland State a sanctuary campus on Nov. 18, 2016, committing to refuse enforcement of federal immigration laws. Since then, many have been left wondering…

PSU to decide on tuition increase in April

On Jan. 26 Portland State Finance and Administration met with the Board of Trustees to further discuss PSU’s budget challenges and decide if a raise in student tuition was absolutely…

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Student Fees Committee reviews budget appeals

According to the Associated Students of Portland State’s website, the Student Fee Committee is “responsible for recommending the allocation of the Student Fee to the ASPSU Student Government, University President,…

Student Fee Committee meets with Wim Wiewel

The Student Fee Committee is likely to request an $18-per-term increase (8.1 percent) to the Student Incidental Fee, which was $221 for the fall term at 12 credits, due to…