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…
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…
A Snail’s Journey
Assignment overload
University students are often forced to juggle multiple responsibilities at once: school, work, sleep and self-care, to name a few. With so many duties piling up on their schedules, it…
You don’t have to take Valentine’s Day so seriously
Valentine’s Day is a day that is celebrated worldwide as a day of love, affection and romance. It is a time when people express their love and appreciation for one…
PSU student club celebrates Omani heritage
Portland State’s Omani Students Club celebrated the Sultanate of Oman’s National Day this last Saturday, marking the country’s 52nd holiday. The day honors both the country’s independence from Portugal and…
Find it at 5th: In the Mirror of Maya Deren
This weekend at Portland State’s 5th Avenue Cinema—Portland’s only student-run theater—PSU students and the general public can catch a screening of In the Mirror of Maya Deren, a documentary about…
Events Calendar November 9-15, 2022
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Nov. 9 Portland Bridge Bottle & Bottega 6 p.m. $47 Learn how to paint a Portland bridge with instruction from an artist Mother Mother…
The art of bespoke Halloween costumes
Imagine a Halloween costume that you’ve always wanted. But not just any costume that can easily be bought with disposable fabric, or is merely a one-time use—a costume that is…
PSU’s new Cuba club advocates for solidarity
As one entered the Smith Memorial Student Union second-floor lounge at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 5, they would find a curious sight. Tucked in the right-side corner of the room,…
Artist Spotlight: Lyla Rowen
Art often reflects the issues of its time, and the climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today. Portland State artist Lyla Rowen has created work…