Whether you’re a longtime or newbie Viking, you’ve got a lot to learn about the online systems that rule our school. Portland State’s Desire 2 Learn, or D2L, system, one…
Where to get your groceries
Portland may be food cart city, but few of us can afford to eat out three square meals a day. Eventually, you’re going to need a reliable, reasonably priced grocery…
Undergrads: Take advantage of all University Studies has to offer
Ask any student who has survived the first few years of college life, and they’ll tell you every quarter can feel like an endurance run. You’ll hit the ground running…
Hiking trails near campus
One of the most excellent benefits of attending Portland State’s urban campus is the option of practically taking a few steps beyond downtown and finding yourself immersed in the majestic…
The total newcomer’s guide to Portland
So, you’ve just moved out to the City of Roses and you’re wondering how to get settled here. I first moved to Portland from the New York City area in…
WHAT THE HEALTH?!?
Portland State cares about the physical and mental health of its students. I’ll walk you through the need-to-know basics of personal health at PSU. Health insurance requirements As students at…
Getting involved: brains and crows for all
A big life changer for many students is the experience they have at college. A big part of that experience is interacting with others. As it turns out, there are…
Majors: picking your nose is easier
The goal of college is to find a sense of direction and purpose. After you think you have that, you have to find a general field of study you can…
So you enrolled at a commuter campus
Commuting to campus is a fact of life for many Portland State students. I commute to campus from Washington state at least three times a week. While PSU is accessible…
On-campus study spots
Sometimes studying at home just doesn’t cut it. Maybe you need some sunshine, or maybe your roommate is practicing his drums and you need to get the hell out of…
Places to go by streetcar
Portland is full of opportunities for adventure and exploration. As a Portland State student, you can explore many parts of the city using the streetcar at no cost. The Portland…