Venezuelan authorities blocked an invasion of Caracas on May 2, prompting a flurry of news stories in a media cycle dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. Tensions continue to mount…
This Week Around the World
April 14 China: Officials approved two COVID-19 vaccines to begin early-stage human trials. The two vaccines, developed by Beijing-based Sinovac Biotech and the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products, are joining…
This Week Around the World
Jan. 14 Tarragona, Spain: Following an explosion at a petrochemical factory, shock waves were felt for several miles. As of Jan. 15, the death toll of the explosion and the…
Taiwan 2020: Implications and Results
The Portland State Institute For Asian Studies hosted Kharis Templeman of Stanford University on Jan. 16 to speak to PSU students and community members on the current state of Taiwan…
Kabuki dance drums performance returns to PSU
For the last 15 years, Laurence Kominz has been staging Kabuki performances right here on Portland State’s campus. This year the show will be held on May 30 and 31 in…
YouTube star Clara C among performers at Hong Kong culture night
Hong Kong Student Association of Portland State hosted the “HKSA Annual Culture Show” to kick off the lunar new year, the Year of the Rooster, on Feb. 18. Held in…
Events Around the World 24–31
May 25: A section of embankment of Florence’s River Arno collapses, destructing the road and sending at least 20 cars into the newly formed ditch. May 26: South Africa’s parliament…
French Club gives students space to practice
The Portland State French Club met last Friday at Chit Chat Cafe for its weekly 10–11 a.m. meeting. Club leaders and attendees discussed the student group’s activities and goals with…
What you didn’t know about Polynesian culture
Portland State’s Pacific Islanders Club hosted its 14th annual Lu’au at the Peter W. Stott Center on Saturday, May 14. Around 300 attendees including PSU students, members of the local…
Seven continents, one campus
International Night is an annual event to celebrate and encourage diversity on the Portland State campus. On May 21, the Organization of International Students hosted International Night in Smith Memorial…