The truth is that the choice to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle and stand up for the environment costs nothing—changing your mindset will change your habits. Capitalism is trying to…
Does captivity kill?
The logic used to justify elephant captivity and breeding in zoos is no longer appropriate. It’s time to rethink what living in captivity actually means, starting with Portland’s Oregon Zoo….
How to avoid the holiday blues
The holidays seem to be associated with the highest of highs, the perfect bow on top of the conclusion to another calendar year. However, more often than not, it comes…
#WontBeErased
The discrimination administration has struck again, this time targeting transgender and LGBTQ+ rights. A memo leaked by The New York Times reported the Trump administration may be trying to limit…
Don’t stop at straws
The world’s plastic consumption is a problem. However, how to tackle it may have veered off track. Focusing on banning plastic straws has distracted from the real issues within the…
Employees take back tech
Technology has a power potential the world has only begun to experience. In the last 10 years, we’ve seen the evolution of the cell phone, an AI revolution, 3D printing,…
Nike deserves no accolades
Colin Kaepernick, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, has shown the world he knows how to “believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.” Nike, however, isn’t sacrificing much; in…
Stand up for climate justice
Similar to Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Florence has disproportionately impacted disenfranchised communities, and natural disasters will continue to be more destructive as climate change worsens. On Sept. 10, evacuations in the…
Get to know your new provost
Exactly five weeks ago, Portland State welcomed its new Provost Dr. Susan Jeffords. Before PSU, Jeffords was at the University of Washington. She chaired the Women’s Studies Dept., was dean…
Harnessing PSU Innovation
It’s not hard to miss the PSU Innovation signs in Urban Plaza. For the past three years, Portland State has made it in the top most innovative universities in the…
It’s about you, not the calendar
The common expectation for undergraduate graduation timeline is four years. However, it’s not always the best path for students. Here are some reasons to consider prolonging your time in undergraduate…