In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, Oregon is gearing up to fortify its defenses against cyber threats with a groundbreaking initiative—the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCOE). …
Trash buildup on campus
The sight of overflowing trash bins has become a Portland staple—especially in the downtown area. The issue has spread to the Portland State campus in the last few years, causing…
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Happening Soon Winter Lights Social Montgomery Plaza Feb. 2, 6:00 p.m. Free for students Pick up some hot cocoa and walk with others to view the Winter Lights Festival. This…
Faculty Spotlight: Chuck Dillard
Chuck Dillard is an associate professor of collaborative piano at Portland State. He is also the music director for the PSU Opera and the founder of the non-profit organization Queer…
Ice storm turns MLK weekend to week-long break
Editor’s Note: The student interviews were done as part of a multimedia project produced by Alberto Alonso Pujazon Bogani. A winter storm began in Portland and stretched the MLK…
University Pointe requires smartphones for resident access
Midway through November, every resident in University Pointe had their apartments entered by a team of maintenance workers. Their contract? Uninstall all traditional locks and replace them with a smartphone-controlled…
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Artist Spotlight: Kyra Watkins
The work of artist Kyra Watkins can be seen throughout Portland, such as in the North Park Blocks, where the project Never Look Away marks the first mural to celebrate…
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Happening Soon Weight Room Orientation Academic & Student Recreation Center Jan. 18, 11 a.m. Free for students Join a certified personal trainer for an introduction to the weight room and…
The trash is out of control in PDX
You see it daily in Portland—trash piling up on the streets and litter covering sidewalks. The easiest people to blame for all this litter are houseless people. Yet, are…
Satire: Cars are the future
After eight years of driving experience, it’s hard for me not to appreciate the most innovative style of transportation, especially for mass populations. Just the bustle of the city, traffic…