The Northwest Economic Research Center at Portland State has released an extended study on the effects of a hypothetical tax on carbon emissions on the Oregon economy. Using an elaborate…
The fight for fifteen: Professors discuss minimum wage
According to a recent press release from 15 Now Portland, a nonprofit aiming to raise the minimum wage in Oregon, the Oregon branch of the American Federation of Labor and…
Fire displaces students at Goose Hollow Residence Hall
A fire broke out at 4:21 a.m. Sunday morning at the Goose Hollow Residence Hall, located at 1604 SW Clay. The fire was contained to a single room on the…
ASPSU plans campaign for proposed smith renovations
In the near future, Portland State students can expect to learn about the plan for major renovations on the Smith Memorial Student Union. After a student survey was conducted last…
Student Fee Committee Presents Budget for 2015-2016
The Portland State Student Fee Committee presented its final budget allocations for the 2015–16 academic year to the Associated Students of PSU Senate on Jan. 12. The budget will decrease by…
Reclaiming Futures program awarded $2 million
The Reclaiming Futures program has been awarded $2 million by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to continue their work of addressing substance abuse in teens. This grant will be used…
Board of trustees approves armed officers
On Dec. 11 the Board of Trustees voted 11–2 to approve a resolution that will turn Portland State campus public safety officers into a sworn and armed police force. The…
SHAC teams up with Red Cross for second blood drive of the year
During the second week of winter term, Portland State will host a blood drive in collaboration with American Red Cross. The blood drive will be held 10:30 a.m. to 4:30…
Close encounters of the caffeinated kind
With the help of students and faculty from the engineering department at Portland State, astronauts will soon be able to enjoy espresso without a straw. It’s already possible to drink…
Pizzicato Pizza offers scholarships to employees
Pizzicato Pizza, a local restaurant franchise, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by offering Portland State scholarships to 10 of its employees. Pizzicato president and founder Tracy Frankel and her husband…
Portland Farmers Market at PSU open year-round
The Portland Farmers Market, located on the Portland State park blocks every Saturday, has announced it will now be operating year-round. In previous years, the market would close from mid-December…