The Portland State campus addresses safety of the PSU community through its own law enforcement entity, the Campus Public Safety Office. CPSO employs Public Safety Officers with the law enforcement…
Finding the Holy Grail of apartments
It might sound dramatic, but finding affordable living arrangements in Portland could be the most challenging thing you’ll face in your college experience. Between skyrocketing rent, sketchy Craigslist postings, and…
Sweet study spots
Avoid typical cafeteria studying and get access to presentation recorders and cityscapes with this list of homework hubs for both groups and individuals. You might even wanna pack your favorite…
ASPSU 101
Portland State’s student government is called the Associated Students of PSU. ASPSU established its first executive student body in 1946, and they’ve had a hand in student issues ever since. According…
Paintball 101
Paintball is an intimidating and complicated sport, but the adrenaline rush is beneficial for those who need stress relief. Impact Action Sports in Tualatin hosts paintball games three times per week,…
Get out and game
Games and sporting have been a part of many civilizations’ rituals, religions and cultures. We can trace it all the way back to back to the first Olympic Games in…
Barking up the right tree: Reuben’s guide to the dog-eat-dog world outdoors
It’s tough being a city dog. There is limited green space. Poop resources are difficult to come by—as soon as you poop, humans pick it up and save it for…
Your North Fork getaway
Originally from Salem, I moved to Portland so that I could attend Portland State. Living in the Great Northwest my entire life, I’ve developed a strong passion for outdoor fun….
Beautiful hikes for the indecisive
With mountains, rivers and the ocean all within driving distance of Portland, outdoor activities are limitless in their diversity. Hiking, one of these options, allows for views of some of…
I literally can’t even with this rain
I hate the rain. I hate having wet socks. I hate having wet shoes. I hate that being outside in the rain can ruin my perfectly tamed lion’s mane in…
I eat the wild
Yo, you wanna hallucinate some stuff? Of course you don’t, not when society is so close to crumbling from global warming. No, man, you need to be ready to bug…