May 17 San Sebastián, Puerto Rico After 35 years in prison, Puerto Rican nationalist Oscar Lopez Rivera emerged from house arrest after having his sentence commuted by former U.S. President…
Annual Salmon Bake redebuts at PSU
The United Indian Students in Higher Education (UISHE) held its annual salmon bake on Friday, May 19, on the Portland State Park Blocks. The UISHE provided attendees with a meal…
Outside the US, higher education doesn’t always mean higher tuition
The cost of higher education is a constant topic of conversation across the United States. Debates over rising tuition are happening at universities from coast to coast, making it seem…
Networking with the Alumni Association
New graduates can now benefit from Portland State by utilizing connections and resources exclusive to alumni. The PSU Alumni Association is a nonprofit association housed in the historic Simon Benson…
Kaibigan to report on mission to Philippines
Three representatives from the Filipino American Student Association, Portland State Kaibigan, will share their experiences from a recent mission trip to the Philippines from 5–8 p.m. on May 25 in…
Die poppe sal dans: Troubles mount for South Africa’s president
The economy and political future of South Africa remain uncertain as embattled South African president and African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma faces a looming no confidence vote in parliament that…
Students share experiences as women studying abroad
On May 5, Portland State’s Women’s Resource Center and the Education Abroad Office co-hosted a panel titled “Perspectives Abroad” that explored the experiences of being a woman and United States citizen…
How palm oil destroys the planet
Look on the packaging of your food. Under ingredients you might find palm oil. It may seem harmless. In fact, you may never think about it again, but this mentality…
This week around the world: May 6–12
May 6 Abuja, Nigeria Despite ongoing health issues, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari postponed a trip to London for medical treatment in order to welcome the return of 82 schoolgirls released…
Indigenous students present 46th annual Naimuma Pow Wow
Portland State’s United Indigenous Students in Higher Education and the Confederate Tribes of Grand Ronde Royalty hosted the 46th Annual Naimuma Pow Wow on May 6 at the Oregon Convention…
Macron defeats Le Pen for presidency as France moves forward
On May 7, French citizens elected Emmanuel Macron as their next president. Last-minute reports of hacks targeting Macron’s campaign seemed to have little effect as the 39-year-old investment banker and…