The United States Congress is one of the most universally despised institutions in the U.S. According to a 2021 Gallup poll, Congress’ approval rating is a dismal 25%, and in…
Brazilians call out Bolsonaro for COVID-19 mismanagement
Hundreds of people joined caravans across Brazil on Jan. 31 calling for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic for the second consecutive weekend,…
COVID-19 Check
Total Cases at Portland State as of Feb. 7: 41 Eight January cases, 0 February cases After 10 new cases in the month of December, and eight new cases in…
In-person instruction will resume this fall
Portland State administration announced on Jan. 27 that campus will be reopening for in-person instruction in the fall. Additionally, the administration is making adjustments to enrollment requirements in order to…
COVID-19 Check
Total at Portland State as of Jan. 19: 35 cases Two January cases Two students have tested positive for the coronavirus for the month of January so far. One…
Anti-vaxxers threaten COVID-19 vaccine efficacy
While COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the United States, authorities grow wary of the influence that the anti-vaccination movement has on the ongoing pursuit to eradicate the virus. A January…
‘Open for Fall, Open for All’
Portland State administration is putting plans in place to ensure the university is able to have in-person instruction in the fall, according to PSU President Stephen Percy. “We’re confident…
Countries around the world work to make COVID-19 vaccines available
A year into COVID-19, countries race to secure vaccines and begin inoculations to help stem the pandemic. According to NPR, a disparity exists between countries that could afford to…
A closer look at two COVID-19 vaccines
Amid the ever-increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the United States throughout the month of November, two new, effective vaccines have sparked hope into a pandemic that previously seemed like…
What’s next for small businesses as Oregon aid program ends
The Paycheck Protection Program helped save local businesses in the spring and summer, but many companies continue to struggle running their businesses with normalcy since the ramifications of quarantine—especially small…
Working from home for the holidays
It used to be the majority of work done during the holidays was in fields that don’t get time off. From emergency medical technicians to truck drivers, the undergird of…