Japhety Ngabireyiamana and Jospin Mugisha are cousins who lived and played in a refugee camp in Tanzania, East Africa. Japhety would run around playing soccer, hanging out with friends during…
Stephen Percy doesn’t know what’s going on
On May 15, outgoing Portland State President Stephen Percy held a press conference with members of Student Media—myself included—on topics that have impacted students and his administration in the closing…
Victor the Viking
Even if you aren’t a big fan of sports, chances are you could name some teams by identifying the mascot that represents them. You’ll see a mascot running around at…
Portland State’s response to anti-trans threats lacks clarity
Anti-transgender provocateurs have recently visited campus, inciting deeper questions about the university’s response to such incidents—Portland State students deserve clarity from the university administration about how they plan to protect…
UHRL needs a better heat safety policy
This article was updated to include relevant information about OR Senate Bill 1536 Year after year, it seems that summer temperatures keep increasing. As global temperatures rise, isolated weather events…
Virtual town hall discusses ASPSU Children’s Center’s Future
ASPSU Children’s Center families and staff held a virtual public town hall to discuss the decision to move ASPSU Children’s Center into a shared space with the Helen Gordon Child…
Make ASPSU an actual government
What, exactly, does Portland State’s student government do? The Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU) is not the most visible presence in students’ lives. At times, it can…
It’s not all doom and gloom for The Big One
Scientists at Portland State are looking into whether or not Portland—the city of bridges—would still have its bridges standing after The Big One, and you might be surprised to hear…
PSU’s evolving online course fees
Each term, students spend $22 per credit on all online courses. This is separate from the base tuition and is used to fund the unique factors that go into conducting…
Photo Essay: Mariachi in the Park
The La Casa Latina cultural resource center at Portland State hosted its annual Mariachi in the Park event on Wednesday, May 10. The event has been a tradition for years…
PSU Women’s Basketball Team prepares for 2023–2024 season
It is safe to say that when you are an athlete, you have a relentless desire to be the winner, especially when you’ve had enough success to be within arm’s…