Beginning in late June, British media started to note a troubling trend: Incidents of hate crime saw a sharp increase, following the June 23 Brexit vote to leave the European…
France reels, moves forward in the wake of Bastille Day attack
Eighty-four visitors to the Bastille Day celebration on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France were killed on Thursday night when a man in a semi-truck drove into the crowded,…
Capstone connects the local and the world
University Studies, the general education program at Portland State, requires that students choose a senior capstone to fulfill the requirement. The Reporting Live capstone is a unique international program that…
Events around the world June 28–July 1
June 28: Zimbabwe restores its electricity after large amounts of power was lost due to a hitch in its distribution system. Half of its daily supply was lost amidst a…
IE3 Global internships: Connecting students to international professions
With over 200 study abroad programs offered at Portland State, students who are interested in going overseas may be overwhelmed with the amount of resources that PSU has to offer….
Events around the world June 21 – 26
June 21 Juma, a female rare jaguar was shot dead in Brazil, after the animal escaped from its handlers. Juma, being used as a prop for the Olympic Torch Ceremony,…
Brexit: a phenomenon rejecting globalization
The UK referendum to leave the European Union, also known as Brexit, passed on Thursday June 23, after 52 percent voted in favor. Economic fear and panic is spreading throughout…
Events Around the World 24–31
May 25: A section of embankment of Florence’s River Arno collapses, destructing the road and sending at least 20 cars into the newly formed ditch. May 26: South Africa’s parliament…
PSU community gets pumped up for African Heritage Night
Over 500 community members and students attending the 36th annual African Heritage Night hosted by the Association of African Students at the Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom on May 28….
Kaibigan holds elections for next executive board
Filipino American Student Association Kaibigan held a discussion in the Smith Memorial Student Union on May 26 to elect next year’s executive board for the organization. During the meeting, the…
Japan Night: bringing together traditional and modern culture
The Japanese Student Society presented the annual Japan Night in the Smith Memorial Student Union at Portland State on May 27. Japan Night celebrated and promoted Japanese traditional and modern…