The Coronavirus pandemic is days old, not even long enough to have its age listed as weeks since it went from local to global, and yet the worst of society…
PSU Virtual Commencement: Viking Voices
We asked the Portland State community to give us their opinion about a virtual commencement ceremony in 2020. Here’s what they had to say. After learning that PSU had…
Opinion – A virtual commencement is no commencement at all
Fellow 2020 seniors and Portland State students, By now, I’m sure we’ve all heard the news about the decision to hold a virtual commencement ceremony for the class of 2020….
Opinion – Virtual commencement is the right move given the situation
For most graduates, a commencement ceremony is the culmination of their collegiate efforts; it’s a pivotal opportunity to celebrate an accomplishment that took years of time and dedication as well…
Fear and loathing in the coronavirus outbreak
In the wake of a pandemic, everyone panics. Aggression, terror, fear and loathing spread as everyone rushes to protect themselves from an invisible bogeyman, sparing no mercy or altruism for…
Staying home? Keep busy with these fun ideas
Social distancing. Self-quarantining. Quarantine. State of emergency. These terms all relay a clear message: stay home. What they don’t tell you, though, is what to do when you get there….
Cybertruck 2077: Elon Musk embraces dystopia with new truck
Tesla’s controversial Cybertruck attempts to solve the issue of climate change with something akin to a war machine, which raises the question: is Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk’s vision of a…
The return of the PUMA: Opposition to Sanders creates opportunities for Trump
The election of Donald Trump in 2016 led to the rise of the so-called #resistance, a suggestion that a unified front would stand against him in 2020. It’s been argued…
The trouble with election technology
The Iowa caucuses are usually seen as pretty grand events for their part in presidential elections. They’re the first nominating caucuses for both Democratic and Republican party primaries and represent…
Have You Heard: The Music Edition
Heyyyy, have you heard that Lady Gaga has new music out now? In a flash back to her disco stick era, “Stupid Love” is a rolicking adventure through longing and…
Accessibility shouldn’t be an afterthought
After three hours of being stuck in the sub-basement of Smith Memorial Student Union, I’d had enough. Finally responding to an offer to be escorted to safety, I acknowledged that…