The Oregon Legislature recently approved $700 million in funding to be distributed to the seven public universities for the 2015–17 biennium. This is about $30 million more than the expected…
‘Something incredibly fulfilling that I will never do again’
After an unprecedented double election this spring term, Dana Ghazi and Davíd Martinez of the Student Power Coalition slate have just begun their 2015–16 term as president and vice president…
The poor student’s guide to summer activities
Summer vacation is usually a long-awaited retreat for college students, but once the break arrives, boredom can soon follow. Elaborate vacations and road trips may sound like a good idea,…
Cleantech Challenge semifinalists advance to develop prototypes
The semifinalists for the Third Annual 2015 Portland State Cleantech Challenge have been announced. These semifinalists are each given $2,500 to fund a prototype over the summer, along with mentorship…
A-pot-calypse Now!
Oregonians voted in November 2014 to legalize recreational marijuana, and the time has come for the Grim Reefer to slink out of the shadows and into the light. Recreational weed in…
How to throw a pool party that doesn’t suck
School is out, summer is upon us and the season to gather around swimming pools and water holes has begun. If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard…
Closing the pipeline
Divestment is a word floating around many institutions as a potential strategy for combating fossil fuel production and the resulting environmental impacts. The City of Portland and Multnomah County have…
ASPSU President and Vice President respond to Implementation Plan
Following the Portland State Board of Trustees’ June 11 vote to approve the University Public Safety Department Management and Implementation Plan, Associated Students of PSU President Dana Ghazi and Vice…
Divestment activists rally amid Sustainability Celebration
Demonstrators opposed to the Portland State University Foundation’s investments in fossil fuel received a reception they did not expect last Thursday when they crashed the PSU Sustainability Celebration in silent…
Drama! Dance! Drums! to highlight Japanese culture
The Center for Japanese Studies is joining forces with the School of Music and Department of World Languages and Literatures for the fourth annual Drama! Dance! Drums! performance on June…
Getting with the Outdoor Program this summer
Feeling outdoorsy? The PSU Outdoor Program has your back this summer. There are tons of day and overnight trips offered to get your adrenaline pumping and keep your inner adventurer…