July 27: Portland protesters sue Trump administration Citing what they called “out-of-control responses” by federal agents, a group of Portland protesters are suing the Trump administration for what they…
Hill to Hall June 29–July 6
June 30: Oregon extends coronavirus emergency proclamation Oregon Governor Kate Brown has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency for 60 days. The state of emergency declaration is the legal…
Hill to Hall May 24–31
May 27: Additional churches file lawsuits against Governor Brown Alleging the governor’s social restrictions violate their constitutional right to the freedom of religion and assembly, two more churches filed…
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences continues scholarly community through virtual conversations
@ This Moment—a weekly webinar series—brings subject matter experts to faculty, staff and students via Zoom to discuss questions on various topics relating to COVID-19. The free six-part series…
Hill to Hall May 8–15
May 8: Churches sue Governor Brown over pandemic restrictions A group of churches are suing Oregon Governor Kate Brown, arguing her stay-at-home orders are unconstitutional, according to Oregon Public…
Hill to Hall April 26–May 2
April 26: Governor speaks to delays in unemployment benefits According to AP News, Oregon Governor Kate Brown apologized Sunday to Oregon residents who are encountering continued problems applying for unemployment…
Hill to Hall April 8–18
April 8: Oregon schools to remain closed through the year According to AP News, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Oregon’s K-12 schools will remain closed through the academic year…
Student journalism in the ‘new normal’
Despite closed campuses and social distancing throughout the state, Oregon student journalists are committed to bringing news to their communities. The Washington Post confirmed student journalists across the country…
Hill to Hall March 3–5
March 3: Governor Brown prepares for coronavirus management in Oregon Oregon Governor Kate Brown spoke with Vice President Mike Pence on what Oregon is doing to combat the recent…
Students discuss campus safety solutions at ASPSU town hall
Associated Students of Portland State University held a diversity town hall on Feb. 27 bringing students together to discuss diversity, equity, campus safety and food and housing insecurities. Concerns expressed…