If you’ve been watching international news lately, chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of what’s happening in the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and the West Bank. We’ve seen video of…
Western media has a systemic bias against Palestinians
Nearly all media coverage of the situation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is biased toward Israel and against Palestine—and if you don’t know what to look for, you…
Potential peace plan called ‘surrender act’
The United States plans to release a new Israel-Palestine peace plan that has been called a “surrender act” by the Palestinian foreign minister. With the 50th anniversary of Israel’s invasion…
‘Stranger in a Strange Land’
Hung on the walls of the Portland State Native American Student and Community Center for the Annual Palestinian Cultural Night were two of local Palestinian-American artist Kanaan Kanaan’s tapestries. One…
This Week Around the World – May 5–10:
May 5 Khimki, Russia: At least 41 people, including two children, were killed while another six were hospitalized after a passenger jet caught fire while making a crash landing. According…
Cartoonist Joe Sacco discusses journalism and Palestine at PSU
Joe Sacco joined Portland State’s University Honors College on Feb. 28 for a Q&A about his rather unconventional approach to journalism. Sacco is a cartoonist and journalist, two things that…
This week around the world: Feb. 12–Feb. 18
Feb. 12 United Kingdom: Oxfam deputy head resigns over sex scandal Penny Lawrence—deputy head of U.K.–based charity Oxfam—resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct by aid workers in Haiti. Oxfam officials…
UNESCO pursues global human rights despite U.S. withdrawal
In early October, the United States announced to the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization it will withdraw from the organization completely by the end of 2018. “This decision…
Marginalized over Minority voices: ASPSU leaders draw the line
Since a graphic anti-abortion showcase towered two stories high and drew spirited protests in Portland State University’s Park Blocks two weeks ago, the University has had to defend its commitment…
This week around the world: Oct. 7–13
Oct. 7 Russia While other world leaders prepared puppies for the 65th birthday of Russian President Vladimir Putin, nearly 300 people were arrested as thousands of Russians protested across 26…
Globalization bites: Cairo by the bowlful
Located between the library and Blackstone Residence Hall is a new food cart pod that just opened at the beginning of Fall Quarter. Inside that pod is a small, white cart…