Amid tensions of the recent election cycle and questionable actions of the new United States president, a welling consensus emerges that the substantive engagement of ideas is under attack on…
PSU celebrates Black History Month 2017
Portland State is recognizing Black History Month this February 2017. For more information of events please visit the Pan-African Commons website. Feb. 6–24 1–3 p.m. (SMSU 236) Smithsonian National Museum of…
PSU students join thousands of demonstrators at #J20 protest
About 90 people, mostly Portland State students, gathered at the Park Blocks for a campus-wide walkout at 2 p.m. Jan. 20. According to flyers placed around campus, the walkout was…
PSU students, Wiewel intersect at Janet Mock keynote
Media figure and activist Janet Mock received the following question during the final half-hour of Portland State University’s Living the Legacy: Freedom at Every Intersection MLK Tribute 2017 event: “Hi…
Sustainability symposium aims to educate, empower and engage
PSU students partner with PCC and GPSEN for Sustainability Symposium The Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network and Portland Community College will co-host a Sustainability Symposium with the theme “Community Research: Shaping…
MLK Day of Service 2017: CANCELLED
UPDATE 1/13/17 11:05 a.m.: According to a tweet sent by Oregon Campus Compact, the 8th annual MLK Day of Service has been cancelled due to snow. On Monday, Jan. 16, Portland…
Best Portland places to dance your body right
Let’s make one thing clear: “Get fit” is not a synonym for “get thin.” Big bodies in motion are one of humanity’s most beautiful expression forms. The only thing more…
PSU celebrates opening of Pan-African Commons and PIAAA Cultural centers
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Cultural Resource Centers held their Grand Opening Celebration for both the new Pan-African Commons and the Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center. Students,…
Portland Jill Stein event moves forward without Jill Stein
Dr. Jill Stein wasn’t present at a planned campaign event last Sunday, Oct. 23. Master of Ceremonies and KBOO-FM host Theresa Mitchell gave us the news about halfway in: the…
Portland State of Mind concert
To kick off Portland State of Mind at PSU, !!! (pronounced Chk-Chk-Chk), EASTGHOST and Force Publique performed at a concert in Smith Memorial Student Union on Oct. 13, 2016. Video…
Veterans Resource Center gears up for the new year
Transitioning from military life to civilian life can have specific challenges. The addition of university life can make the transition particularly tough. Veterans and service personnel may face unique dilemmas,…