China’s Communist Party and social media are at odds with the representation of Chinese history, according to Leo Timm, a reporter from the Epoch Times who focuses on China. The…
Safety first: Tips and tricks to get you through the night
Portland State issued a crime alert email on February 19 that reported 14 car break-ins since February 1 in various parking structures around campus. At 9:30 p.m. on the February…
Sober night out
Are you under 21 or just feeling like a sober night out, but still wanting to take part in the nightlife around Portland? If so, here are some options: If…
The United States is Falling Behind
Nearly a third of our food supply is wasted and is a major contributor to climate change. According to saynotofoodwaste.org, the methane gas produced by the 1.3 billion tons of…
Chinese Lunar New Year Festival flourishes
On the evening of February 26, Portland State’s Hong Kong Student Association celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival for the third time in Smith Memorial Student Union. The Chinese…
Illegal organ harvesting on the rise in China
Followed by a thorough investigation, The Epoch Times has accused the Tianjian First Central Hospital outside Beijing, China as being an illegal organ harvesting facility. “What happens in China does…
Out with the coal, in with the sun
“Coal is America’s dirtiest energy source—and the country’s leading source of global warming pollution,” wrote the Natural Resources Defense Council. Coal companies may market coal as clean, but there is…
China rethinks one-child policy; baby boom ensues
After a four day debate amongst the Chinese Communist Party, a conclusion was drawn: As of Oct. 29, China ended its infamous “one-child policy.” In an effort to balance gender…
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….
Garbage problems?
“The average person generates over 4 pounds of trash every day and about 1.5 tons of solid waste per year,” reported dosomething.org in their campaign focused on recycling programs in…
Worldwide colony collapse
“Believe it or not, you have a bee to thank for every one in three bites of food you eat,” wrote Greenpeace. Honeybees are responsible for 80 percent of the…