To say that the political relationships between Republicans and Democrats across the country have become severely divided is an understatement. The movement of Oregon counties to consider joining Idaho—while a…
The effect of marijuana pardoning in Oregon
President Joe Biden recently announced the pardoning of all federal offenses of the “simple possession of marijuana” on Oct. 6. The pardon will only apply to federal offenses of marijuana,…
PSU’s new Cuba club advocates for solidarity
As one entered the Smith Memorial Student Union second-floor lounge at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 5, they would find a curious sight. Tucked in the right-side corner of the room,…
Why international students come to PSU
Across the United States, international students make up about 4.6% of the student population. Historically, international enrollment in the U.S. has had a big emphasis on students from Asian countries,…
Update on ARCS support for Affordable Student Housing
Created in 2020, Affordable Rents for College Students (ARCS) is a program intended to assist college students who are struggling to get housing. While it was originally started with the…
Oregon cigar industry reacts to a changing market
Cigars and United States culture have a long and entwined history, and the state of Oregon is no exception. Oregon’s oldest continually operating cigar shop, Rich’s Cigar Store, opened in…
Portland’s downtown struggles to bring back visitors
A study of 62 cities conducted by researchers from the University of California, Berkeley has found that Portland is one of the slowest cities to recover its original pre-pandemic foot…
Portland enacts homelessness ban near schools
Most major cities in the United States struggle with providing affordable housing, and Portland is no exception. Given factors such as the relatively high cost of living in cities like…
Psychedelics show medical promise
Almost two years ago, Oregonians overwhelmingly voted to decriminalize possession of most “hard” drugs. Ballot Measure 110 reclassified penalties for possession of various specified drugs such as oxycodone, methamphetamine, PCP,…
City of Portland approves new bike ramp
In an effort to meet eco-friendly targets and increase accessibility, the Portland City Council voted in July of 2022 to support a ramp to the river and create more space…
The monks behind the books
If you’ve ever walked the stacks of Portland State’s Branford Price Miller Library, you’ve likely noticed the distinctive hard-cloth bindings on a number of books on the shelves. From academic…