On June 26, 2018, the United States Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump’s travel ban in a 5-4 decision. The ban, originally put forth in 2017, restricts individuals from Iran,…
BIKETOWN now free for PSU students
Scrap the $5 per month membership fee: all Portland State students can now use Portland’s BIKETOWN bicycle share program for free, thanks to a new agreement between PSU and BIKETOWN….
Immigration reshapes what it means to be American
In its more than 240 years of existence, the United States has seen near-constant evolution of the average American. According to U.S. Census data, when the country was founded in…
$531,000 student fee allocation raises questions
In a budget proposal to Portland State President Rahmat Shoureshi, the Associated Students of PSU’s Student Fee Committee has focused its attention on funding projects it says will enhance student…
Student Fee Committee rejects SALP remodel
Associated Students of Portland State University’s Student Fee Committee rejected a $490,000 proposal to remodel the Student Activities and Leadership Programs’ mezzanine on Thursday, April 5. SALP and students have…
March for Our Lives draws thousands of Portlanders
Thousands of individuals gathered at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24 in the North Park Blocks in downtown Portland to march against gun violence and to support student activism following…
Signs of abuse
Romantic partnerships go through rough patches, and fighting is normal. But partner abuse is dangerous, sustained and intentional—and unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence,…
ASPSU senate approves restructured student fee
At a special senate meeting Monday, Jan. 29, the Associated Students of Portland State University approved the Student Fee Committee’s 2019 budget proposal with 15 ‘yes,’ 2 ‘abstain’ and 2…
SFC budget for 2019 to be revised
The Associated Students of Portland State University did not approve the Student Fee Committee’s 2018–19 budget proposal during a senate meeting Monday, Jan. 22. ASPSU senate asked the SFC to…
Winter term kicks off with classroom trailers
Neuberger Hall officially closed for its $70 million renovation, which means Portland State classrooms, departments, financial aid services and admissions offices previously housed in Neuberger have been relocated to pods,…
Spooky origins: le chat noir
Oh, Halloween. It’s that time of year when our spooky friends and neighbors delight in the wondrous Halloween season: bats, pumpkin heads, skeletons, and most importantly, the black cat. But…