Portland State University (PSU) community has undergone its fair share of tumultuous events in recent years. As a largely commuter campus, it can be difficult to find spaces where one…
Cheers to Health?
If you’ve ever heard someone say they’re drinking beer “for their health,” you might have thought they were joking or just looking for an excuse to crack open a cold…
Community & Wellness Resources
Happening Soon Live at LunchSMSU Parkway NorthNov. 19, 12 p.m.Free for StudentsLive music performances at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Y/OURSLincoln Hall, Boiler Room StudioNov. 20, 7:30 p.m.Y/OURS: Tending Gratitude…
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Association at PSU presents Brains on Crafts
The Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Association at PSU hosts Brains on Crafts every Wednesday, bringing the PSU community together to explore how the brain responds to creativity—complete with food! The Neuroscience Association…
State Flags Should be Changed
As I write this, it is currently one day before election night. I do not know who is going to win, and I am actually quite worn out from writing…
Community & Wellness Resources
Happening Soon Live at LunchSMSU Parkway NorthNov. 12, 12:00 p.m.Free for StudentsLive music performances during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. VSA Game NightSMSU, Room 327Nov. 12, 5:00 p.m.Free…
Students Facing Sanctions after Spring Protests
The PSU Code of Student Conduct and Responsibility governs the Portland State University student community. It outlines the process for students accused of violations and the potential repercussions but can…
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In Search of Reform
In 1992, Henry Ross Perot Jr. was drafted into an independent presidential run. The Texan Businessman and billionaire had, at the time, gained some political notoriety for throwing his wealth…
PSU and LAIKA Announce New Partnership
PSU and local stop motion animation studio LAIKA announced a new partnership to “create a more inclusive creative regional workforce.” PSU and LAIKA officially crossed paths for the first time…
The Science Behind Cold Plunges
Imagine plunging into ice-cold water, feeling an intense chill that spikes your heart rate and leaves your skin tingling. This is the essence of a “cold plunge,” a practice that’s…