Nohemi Gonzalez was a 23-year-old design student from Cal State Long Beach who was completing an exchange program in Paris, France. She was one of the victims of the tragic…
US soldiers witness Afghan sex abuse
An investigation by the New York Times revealed that it was U.S. policy for soldiers to ignore the sexual abuse of young boys by Afghan officials. After the 2001 invasion…
A sustainable society: ideas from Japan
We live in a significant period in history. With increased productivity, the majority of the people in the world—especially those in developed nations—have gained access to food, shelter and other…
Can we ever reach planet fifty-fifty?
Heads of state and government from 89 countries across the world convened at the United Nations on Sept. 27, to end what they believed was the greatest social injustice in…
South Korean controversy over new history textbooks
At secondary school, few students question the choice of textbooks from which they learn, yet the contents of these books establish a foundation of understanding for these students. Students are…
Intersections: an evening of storytelling
The closing days of Portland State of Mind’s celebration of knowledge and culture get to the heart of the Portland State community with “Intersections: An Evening of Storytelling about Identity,…
Volunteer internationally
What makes one company stand out from others like it? It could be its dedication to a cause, the people involved—or maybe its purpose? One thing is for sure, it…
US involvement in recent territory conflicts in the South China Sea
Over the last month, tensions over the increasing militarization of the Spratly Islands have been growing due to disputes over freedom of navigation rights. The Spratly Islands—the center of recent…
Nobel Prize winner shares insight into measures of global poverty
Over the past few weeks, the 11 Nobel Prize laureates were announced. Of these honorary contributors to global society, there was a specific individual whom the international media was particularly…
DEA cut deal with Sinaloa Cartel
While the U.S. Government has spent—and is currently spending—billions of dollars in the War on Drugs in Mexico, the real cost of the war is measured in blood. The New…
Portland State on my mind
Portland State kicks off its annual 10-day celebration of university knowledge and culture this Thursday, Oct. 22. Portland State of Mind runs through Oct. 31 and features over 50 events…