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…
UAC campaigns for student involvement in administrative committees
On Oct. 24, the University Affairs Committee met to discuss possible strategies to increase student engagement in student committees and to plan its upcoming public forum. UAC Chair Braedon Lehman…
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…
Viking Volleyball vanquishes Vandals
Coming off of a win versus Eastern Washington last Thursday, the Vikings hosted the Idaho Vandals Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Peter W. Stott Center. Winning three of the four…
American Indian Teacher Program receives $1.2 million grant
The Portland metro area has the largest population of Native Americans in Oregon, and many Native American children attend public schools in Portland. What’s missing are Native American teachers. Currently,…
Academic Affairs Committee approves goals for the term
Portland State University and the student government, the Associated Students of PSU, have many committees and boards that are solely operated by the students of the university. The Academic Affairs…
Measure 97 debated at Portland State
On Oct. 17 Portland State University hosted a KATU News-sponsored debate regarding Oregon’s corporate tax initiative, Measure 97. Steve Dunn of KATU was the moderator, and there were four panelists:…