On Nov. 21, the Associated Students of Portland State will vote on two resolutions involving racial justice in the United States. At the Nov. 7 ASPSU senate meeting two resolutions…
Civil disobedience: A week of protests erupt from Trump’s presidency upset
By Demian Lucas, Jason Susim, and Alanna Madden The evening of Nov. 8 marked the end of the 2016 presidential elections and the outcome was an upset to many, spurring…
Election results spur civil protest on campus
Written by Demian Lucas The evening of Nov. 8 marked the end of the 2016 presidential elections and the outcome was an upset to many. Republican nominee, Donald Trump, began…
Two games, two victories for the Viks on opening night
Friday, Nov. 4 marked the first game for the Portland State Vikings college basketball season. Both women’s and men’s basketball teams opened their games with a bang at the Stott…
President’s Medal awarded to Mark Rosenbaum
Philanthropist and dedicated volunteer to Portland State, Mark Rosenbaum has been awarded the President’s Medal. This prestigious honor, which President Wim Wiewel has awarded only four times, was announced at…
Addiction and homelessness hit close to home
Even though he seemed embarrassed by the question, Joe, who is toothpick thin, admitted he is addicted to heroin and has been for some time. “People are dying all the…
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO VOTE!
Haven’t voted yet? Don’t worry, procrastinator, it’s not too late to cast your vote. You have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to drop off your ballots for this…
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,…
A leg up and a helping hand
I found myself on a Yellow Line MAX train, trying to calm the distressed woman beside me. Normally, if I saw a person who appeared to be homeless on the…
Students push for democracy and human rights
On Oct. 24, Associated Students of Portland State University Senate held its second discussion and final vote on the resolution to recommend divestment from companies involved in Israeli military occupation….
‘Rhetoric or Reality’
One of the final Portland State of Mind events for 2016 was a panel discussion titled “Black Lives Matter: Rhetoric or Reality?” The Portland State Black Studies Department hosted the…