Peru’s President, Martín Vizcarra, survived an impeachment vote on Sept. 18. He was accused of “moral incapacity” after audio tapes surfaced appearing to show him attempting to obstruct a corruption…
Farmworkers face unique challenges in a global pandemic
Essential workers in every industry across the country are facing unique and devastating challenges to cope with COVID-19, but none quite like agricultural farmworkers. Most of the 174,000 employees across…
Fall term kicks off with a back to school town hall
Portland State kicked off its 75th anniversary with a Virtual Town Hall Wednesday, featuring a panel of administrative leaders who offered answers to top questions looming over students and faculty…
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at 87 on Friday, Sept. 18 of complications due to pancreatic cancer. With mere weeks to go until the presidential election on Nov….
What A Week Sept. 10-16
Portland’s facial recognition ban, Oregon wildfires, the Woodward tapes, alleged ICE human rights abuses, and Hong Kong travel advisories.
PSU offers free shelter at University Place Hotel for wildfire evacuees
Portland State announced Friday it would offer free rooms in University Place Hotel for the PSU community—including students, staff and faculty—and their families who have been forced to evacuate from…
A new way to study abroad—without going abroad
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt activities and change routines, Portland State’s Education Abroad office did what many other programs were forced to do—it went virtual. Virtual study…
Oil spill in Mauritius endangers marine ecosystems
Environmental concerns continue to mount after Japanese ship MV Wakashio struck a coral reef on July 25 while en route to Brazil, triggering a thousand-ton oil spill on Aug. 6. …
Hill to Hall Aug 24–30
Aug. 24: Oregon applies for federal lost wage assistance The Oregon Employment Department applied for a federal payment program covering lost wages, which would pay $300 weekly to unemployed Oregonians….
What A Week Aug. 19-26
Portland protests, wildfires, Kenosha police shooting and more. Hosted by Nick Gatlin.
Campus safety starts to change
From spring to fall term, in the turbulent year 2020, change has been inevitable, as Portland State constantly adapts to current events. No change has been harder fought for, however,…