Studying abroad is both exciting and nerve wracking. We usually have specific worries particular to our situations when traveling to another country. For me, that was my dietary restrictions. I’m…
The total newcomer’s guide to Portland
So, you’ve just moved out to the City of Roses and you’re wondering how to get settled here. I first moved to Portland from the New York City area in…
Undergrads: Take advantage of all University Studies has to offer
Ask any student who has survived the first few years of college life, and they’ll tell you every quarter can feel like an endurance run. You’ll hit the ground running…
WHAT THE HEALTH?!?
Portland State cares about the physical and mental health of its students. I’ll walk you through the need-to-know basics of personal health at PSU. Health insurance requirements As students at…
So you enrolled at a commuter campus
Commuting to campus is a fact of life for many Portland State students. I commute to campus from Washington state at least three times a week. While PSU is accessible…
Twitter apparently appropriate platform for military policy updates
As accustomed as I’ve become to hearing about Donald Trump’s controversial tweet-storms, I was stunned by his statements Wednesday morning banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military “in…
Grammar Cop’s guide to sidewalk etiquette
Hi there. Grammar Cop here. You know, the asshole who corrects you when you say something moronic like, “Nicky just invited Becka and I to an exclusive afterparty,” unaware that…
Jaw-st wanting some room to swim
The ocean poses as a scary place. No one knows how deep it runs. No one knows what kind of creatures delve in that deep darkness. No one knows much….
The best of the booths
The smell of fresh baked bread. The sound of bubbling espresso and dark roast coffee. The sight of bundles of colorful flowers. These few traits describe the Portland Farmers Market….
Seven veggie heavens
It’s harvest season in Portland, and that means fresh, locally grown produce is in season and available at your neighborhood market. If you’re looking for a grocery store that provides…
Can PSU dictate insurance choices?
Submitted by Portland State Student, Duane Best Apparently so. According to [the adviser of the Portland State] Student Health Insurance, “The university had a mandatory health insurance plan that…