Students are now able to vote in the 2022 Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU) elections to cast their choices for student government representatives, until May 2. According…
Remembering the WNBA’s Portland Fire
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was a new women’s basketball league that began in 1997, starting with eight teams. Like all new leagues starting out, the WNBA had an…
Honoring the life of Amara Marluke
The Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom saw over 300 students, faculty, family and community members come together to celebrate the life of Amara Marluke, on Saturday, April 9. Marluke was…
Welcome to Portland, we have crime
Over 90 homicides were recorded in Portland last year, surpassing the previous record high of 66 in 1987. Although much smaller in size than its neighboring cities, Portland recorded more…
What a Week July 22-29
Federal officers in Portland, the state of Powell’s Books, Covid-19 updates, and more.
What a Week July 15-22
This week: Federal officers in Portland, the passing of representative John Lewis, and more!
Moms, tear gas, and flash bangs—just another Monday night in Portland
A ‘Wall of Moms” shielded protesters from law enforcement on July 20, marking the 53rd night of protests against police brutality. The moms marched from Salmon Springs fountain to join…
Hill to Hall July 13–19
July 13: Governor announces masks required outdoors Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Monday masks will be required outdoors wherever social distancing is not possible. She also banned indoor social gatherings…
Find someone better
I can appreciate the fact that former Portland Mayor Terry Schrunk’s descendants remember him fondly. But that doesn’t mean we should honor him and his legacy. I am no monster;…
As federal law enforcement occupies Portland, protests regain momentum
Protesters filled 3rd Avenue between Southwest Main and Madison for a candlelight vigil and multiple speakers addressed the crowd on the steps leading to a boarded-up Multnomah County Justice Center…
Hill to Hall July 6–10
July 6: Interstate-5 Rose Quarter Expansion Project ordered to halt by City Council The Portland City Council stated in a letter to the city’s bureau directors Monday the I-5…