Getting outside and exploring nature can be good for your mental and physical health, especially with summer around the corner. The Portland metro area has nearly 150 parks, and a…
Dominance, power and sexual violence: ‘Redefining Masculinity’
Portland State’s Women’s Resource Center took a critical stance on the dynamics of power and privilege in masculinity during a “Redefining Masculinity” event on April 16 in the Peter W….
Editor of scholarly journal talks peer review process
In light of the recently published hoax studies, a Portland State professor and academic journal editor said the success of the hoax articles indicates a failure of the peer review…
Where to find affordable, online birth control
The Trump administration recently attempted to allow employers to deny contraceptive coverage based on religious or moral beliefs. However, even with such efforts to hinder women’s access to reproductive care,…
Salazar awake from coma, refutes Amtrak’s suicide story
Portland State student Aaron Salazar was found seven months ago unconscious next to train tracks in Truckee, Calif. with unexplained, life-threatening injuries. Amtrak insists Salazar threw himself out of the…
PSU Native American center celebrates 15th anniversary
Portland State students, alumni, faculty and community members gathered on Nov. 13 in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Native American Student and Community Center to share their stories…
Buildings, departments gear up for name changes
Several name changes affecting two academic units and two campus buildings were announced Nov. 5 during a Faculty Senate meeting. The Faculty Senate voted to approve the renaming of the…
Lars Larson appears despite Second Amendment event cancellation
Portland-based conservative talk radio host Lars Larson appeared on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 25 in Smith Memorial Student Union with a concealed firearm following Monday’s cancellation of an event…
Student veterans share their stories
Veteran Viking Week continued on Oct. 11 in Smith Memorial Student Union with a three-person panel of student veterans who offered advice and answered questions from students, faculty members and…
City Council candidates debate city charter, public safety and houselessness
Portland City Council candidates Jo Ann Hardesty and Loretta Smith faced off Oct. 5 in a debate hosted by the City Club of Portland in the Governor Ballroom of the…
PSU International Socialist Organization kicks off new school year
Portland State’s International Socialist Organization kicked off the new term on Thursday, Sept. 27 with an open meeting in Smith Memorial Student Union. Attendees included PSU adjunct faculty, alumni and…