A group of protesters belonging to Portland State University Student Union’s #DisarmPSU campaign announced an occupation of PSU’s Campus Public Safety Office on Sept. 24 to protest the fatal shooting…
Meet Portland State
Christopher Broderick Associate vice president for communications and marketing, university communications Christopher Broderick is the associate vice president for communications and marketing, overseeing a staff of 20 who work in…
Portland Polonia
The 25th Annual Polish Festival “Portland Polonia” was held Sept. 22 and 23 next to the historic Polish Library and St. Stanislaus Church in north Portland. The festival featured several…
Portland loves its sports
When people think of Portland, they think political activism, coffee scene, local breweries or perhaps a certain doughnut shop with an affinity for phallic pastries. Given Portland’s reputation as something…
Portland groups rally against anti-sanctuary state measure
Approximately 40 people representing various local activist groups including Abolish ICE PDX, Portland Tenants United, Jobs with Justice and Socialist Alternative Portland gathered on Sept. 16 in downtown Portland’s Terry…
Houselessness advocacy group protests business improvement districts
Houselessness advocacy group Western Regional Advocacy Project held a rally on Sept. 18 in Pioneer Courthouse Square to launch a campaign against business improvement districts—divisions of cities in which businesses…
Grand jury decision renews debate on campus safety
Top Portland State officials have signaled a willingness to revisit campus public safety policy amid new calls for the disarmament of campus police. A Multnomah County grand jury on Sept….
Study haunts on or near PSU campus
It’s that time of year again. The leaves begin to fall, the air is crisp, campus fills up and homework begins to pile. Where should you escape to study in…
Your local movie theaters
5th Avenue Cinema This is the obvious one—if you’re reading this guide, admission is probably free for you. 5th Ave. is right here on campus and free for all students….
Events Sept. 25-Oct. 1
Tuesday 9/25 Outdoors Heart of the Gorge Tour Portland Spirit Cruises and Events 8:30 a.m. $78 If you aren’t in class today, here’s a chance to take in the scenic…
Hill to Hall Sept. 15–21
Sept. 15 Roundup still used in parks despite legal settlement in cancer case Portland Parks and Recreation confirmed it continues to use the weed killer Roundup, recently at the center…