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Freedoms under fire in the Philippines
Within a month of shutting down the country’s largest news network, Philippine legislators passed an anti-terror law that human rights groups said challenges freedom of speech. President Rodrigo Duterte…
A novel financial aid process for a novel virus
Portland State’s Financial Aid Office sent an email to students on July 10 alerting them of an upcoming appeals process regarding awards for the 2020–21 school year. Designed to help…
Hill to Hall July 22–24
July 22: Governor Brown extends mask mandate, lowers indoor venue size On Wednesday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced the state’s mask mandate will extend to children 5 and over,…
Diverse voices join resurgence in Portland protests
While protesters continue to decry police brutality and racism, calls of “feds go home” attracted a greater number and variety of protesters than Portland’s downtown area has seen in weeks. …
Protests close to home—and campus
Blocks away from where Portland passed 50 days of nightly protests, Portland State responded to the presence of federal officers downtown, stating the unrest has yet to reach campus. …
Moms, tear gas, and flash bangs—just another Monday night in Portland
A ‘Wall of Moms” shielded protesters from law enforcement on July 20, marking the 53rd night of protests against police brutality. The moms marched from Salmon Springs fountain to join…
Hill to Hall July 13–19
July 13: Governor announces masks required outdoors Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Monday masks will be required outdoors wherever social distancing is not possible. She also banned indoor social gatherings…
Leading change from within
In response to national protests condemning police brutality and demanding criminal justice reform, Portland State’s Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) department intends to implement a more holistic approach to criminal…
A conversation with the president of Don’t Shoot Portland
Tai Carpenter is the current president of Don’t Shoot Portland, a Black-led and community driven nonprofit known for its bystander intervention work and community advocacy. Carpenter served as Don’t Shoot’s…
International students will not be deported for taking online classes
Faced with growing opposition, the Trump administration abruptly reversed its July 6 decision to revoke international college students’ visas—and thus deport them—if they do not take at least one in-person…