After a disputed presidential vote in Belarus on Aug. 9, opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya fled the country and Belarusians rallied in mass protests against President Aleksandr Lukashenko, calling for him…
Massive explosion devastates Beirut
A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Aug. 4, killing over 200 people, destroying 70,000 houses and leading to the resignation of Lebanon’s government. According to BBC, just after 6…
Russian, Chinese state-backed hackers accused of targeting COVID-19 research
Security services from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada reported in July a collection of organisations currently working to develop a coronavirus vaccine have been the victims of hacks…
Diverse voices join resurgence in Portland protests
While protesters continue to decry police brutality and racism, calls of “feds go home” attracted a greater number and variety of protesters than Portland’s downtown area has seen in weeks. …
International students will not be deported for taking online classes
Faced with growing opposition, the Trump administration abruptly reversed its July 6 decision to revoke international college students’ visas—and thus deport them—if they do not take at least one in-person…
Medical professionals on police brutality: ‘stop assaulting our patients’
Portlanders gathered in front of the Justice Center and federal courthouse for the 51st consecutive day of protests against racism and police brutality on July 18. Portland City Commissioner…
As federal law enforcement occupies Portland, protests regain momentum
Protesters filled 3rd Avenue between Southwest Main and Madison for a candlelight vigil and multiple speakers addressed the crowd on the steps leading to a boarded-up Multnomah County Justice Center…
Brazilian president contracts COVID-19
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for COVID-19 on July 7, after months of dismissing the virus as a “little flu” while his country’s death toll of nearly 68,000 rose…
US sanctions Chinese officials for abuses against Muslim minorities
The United States imposed sanctions against top Chinese officials on July 9, accusing them of violating the human rights of minority Muslims. The sanctions further increase tensions between China…
ASPSU weighs in on tuition hike, Percy and Board of Trustees
“I got more from watching a garden YouTube video than this whole term at PSU,” said Kyle Leslie-Christy, president of the Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU). “I don’t…
ASPSU election results
With student election results in, Portland State decided it’s in the mood for change. Election results came in Friday, May 1 with students electing Motu Sipelii and Victor Chavez…