“The friendly city of Portland, Oregon is currently experiencing an increase in the rate of STDs that include Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, C, Herpes, HIV, and Syphilis, which is why…
Paid sick time’s up
Paid sick leave is now available to all Portland State employees, including students and part-timers. The newly-passed Oregon law activated on Jan. 1. Eligible employees will accrue one hour of…
Tree lighting ceremony turns everyone into Scrooge’s trolls
Nothing prepared me for the mayhem I was about to face. Even the crows were avoiding the chaos as they perched high in the trees along Southwest 6th Avenue. I…
Criticism on armed officers continues with PSUSU event series
The debate on armed campus security continues with an upcoming Portland State University Student Union event series. “Campus Security: Why They’re Armed and What’s Weird About It” is more of…
Kookiest campus crimes of 2015
Being an urban campus lends itself to an array of unique encounters. Crimes on campus are often just as unpredictable as Portland weather. Here’s a list of this year’s wildcards….
#DisarmPSU rallies in park blocks
Demonstrators opposed armed campus officers at a #DisarmPSU rally in the Park Blocks at Portland State this Wednesday. PSU Student Union and Demilitarize PSU led the assembly at 1:30 p.m….
Sweet study spots
Avoid typical cafeteria studying and get access to presentation recorders and cityscapes with this list of homework hubs for both groups and individuals. You might even wanna pack your favorite…
Get back to mother nature in the Grotto’s Upper Gardens
The Grotto’s Upper Level Gardens are one of Portland’s largest forested areas. The 62-acre nature sanctuary mounts the north face of Rocky Butte, one of Portland’s Boring volcanoes, making it…
Q & A: Stromae on being human
Hailing from Belgium, Stromae (aka Paul Van Haver) performed in Portland for the first time on April 7 at the Crystal Ballroom to a sold-out audience. Before the show, Stromae…
Graffiti costs add up
Graffiti cover-up and repairs costs Portland State thousands of dollars per year. Aside from painting over graffiti, maintenance staff also patch walls and repair damaged areas on campus. Labor adds…
While you were away: Fallen tree traps driver on campus
A tree collapsed onto a red Jeep driving east on SW Market during a windstorm on March 15. Emergency responders used the Jaws of Life to release a 19-year-old female. Passers-by…