May 11 Coca-cola temporarily stops production of all canned drinks in Namibia due to water shortages. Canned drinks will be now imported, according to AFP news report. May 12 Brazil’s…
Events Around the World May 10–17
PSU researchers discover toxic compounds in local oysters
The Portland State Department of Environmental Science and Management conducted research on local oysters and found harmful compounds such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides and mercury. The study began in summer 2013,…
Protesters walk out to support #DisarmPSU
Portland State University Student Union lead a campus walk-out today at 12 p.m. Activists, both students and nonstudents gathered to support the #DisarmPSU campaign. According to the PSUSU Facebook page,…
Correction to Japan earthquake response article
Japan Student Society, not Japanese Student Union. The vice president’s name is Saya Horie, not Sachie. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Let art flow: an unknown form of positive psychology
The culture surrounding raves and festivals is not just electronic dance music DJs, vibrant costumes and extravagant lights. There is a whole realm of moving human art called “flow art.”…
Enchanted Forests and Fields of Wildflowers: My experience at Dog Mountain
The Columbia Gorge, which spans across the borders of Oregon and Washington, is an epicenter for hikers around the world. From hikingto the top of Multnomah Falls, to watching the…
ASPSU election results are in
Associated Students of Portland State announced their election results today at the Simon Benson House at 12:30 p.m. This year’s student government president will be Leila Forbes and vice president…
A wake-up call: PSU takes back the night for sexual assault awareness
Portland State Women’s Resource Center is hosting the annual Take Back the Night on April 26, as well as various other events as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. TBTN…
Japan quakes: Response from PSU Japanese community
A series of earthquakes continue as a 7.0 magnitude mainshock hit southwest Japan Thursday, April 14, and on Saturday of the same week. According to USA Today, at least 41…
Cannaparisons: laws and prices around the world
Marijuana use is widespread all around the world. Despite this, certain countries range from very strict to completely legal when it comes to cannabis laws. The following is a list…