The various uses and meanings of the word “fuck” are nearly uncountable and usually offensive, but despite its lack of definitive meaning the message it conveys is fairly clear. Chants…
Nader to speak in Portland
Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader will speak in Portland on Saturday, Oct. 22, first at noon at Powell’s Books, then at 7 p.m. at First Unitarian Church. Following the release…
Consent to PSU seven-year accreditation plan to be voted on Sept. 15
Thursday, Sept. 15 the Portland State Board of Trustees will likely consent to a Year One Self-Evaluation Report to be submitted to Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, a regional…
Because the Financial Aid office is no fun
What it do newbies and oldies. The first semester of the academic year is approaching and that means there are some monetary challenges you need to get taken care of—money…
Budget cuts affect Oregonians coping with HIV/AIDS
Effective July 1, the Oregon Health Authority cut approximately $100,000 of grant funding for the Cascade AIDS Project’s education and outreach budget for insurance enrollment. The OHA is an umbrella…
Paz, Peace, Pride
You may have seen the Paz Peace banners around the Portland State campus. For some the initial meaning may be a bit of a mystery, while for others it may…
USA! USA! US Meh.
Let’s be honest, for many of us the Fourth of July is no longer a celebration of the independence of this country. The Fourth of July is about getting drunk….
Paris bombing: after the initial reports
The media has been nearly consumed by coverage of the Paris bombings since the Nov. 13. Now that the hype has faded, let’s review some important consequences, which may have…
Holiday drinks to get you drunk
Welp, it’s about Christmastime again, and you know what that means: corporate-sponsored shopping, angry Salvation Army Santas, Christmas music, family drama and, oh yeah—drinking. If you can’t take grandmas yelling…
The results are in: First Myanmar democratic election in half a century
In Myanmar’s first free election in nearly 50 years, the National League for Democracy (NLD) has won the majority vote. Aung San Suu Kyi heads the NLD, which is the…
Intersections: an evening of storytelling
The closing days of Portland State of Mind’s celebration of knowledge and culture get to the heart of the Portland State community with “Intersections: An Evening of Storytelling about Identity,…