Members of the Portland State Black Studies faculty will host a discussion titled “Black Lives Matter: Rhetoric or Reality” on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 4:30–6 p.m. as part of Portland…
PSU campaigns to increase enrollment in alert system
The Portland State alert system is the university’s foremost way to inform students and staff of threats on campus like out-of-control fires, inclement weather and potentially dangerous individuals in the…
In the shadow of the Kingdom
“Even if you change my name, I’m afraid they’ll find out who I am,” Mutab said as he attempted to calm himself by drinking his favorite Arabic tea, Alwazah, or…
PSU.TV begins editing phase for annual film project ‘Retro Hero’
When the creative team behind Retro Hero started filming this summer, they had not yet raised the $18,000 they needed. But with the help of an Indiegogo campaign, sponsorship by…
Staying game ready
Portland State is a university that prides itself on promoting health and wellness among its students. The PSU Athletics department asserts that mental and physical health are vital for the…
Portland State of Mind returns Oct. 13-22
The annual Portland State of Mind celebration kicks off Thursday, Oct. 13 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 22. The PSOM calendar lists over 50 events happening on or near the…
Side hustle: one job just isn’t enough
According to data released on Sept. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, growth in wages continues to fall short of the constant upward trend in the Consumer Price Index….
PSU study finds increase in global methane emissions
A new study published by scientists at Portland State suggests—contrary to the findings of several previous studies—methane emissions into the Earth’s atmosphere are continuing to increase into the 21st century….
We get by with a little help…
It’s no secret that college is expensive. The average 4-year college student graduates with $29,000 in student loan debt. The ever-rising student debt brings new meaning to the age-old stereotype…
President Wiewel addresses free speech on campus
On the morning of Sept. 27, Portland State President Wim Wiewel emailed a letter to members of the PSU community with the subject line “My thoughts on free speech.” In…
Deceit, restitution and change: PSU leaves Higher One
Higher One—the financial institution that’s been the gatekeeper for Portland State’s financial aid disbursements since 2004—recently faced investigation for deceptive financial practices. Higher One and its cohort WEX Bank have…