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…
Three great flower walks around Portland
Enjoy a couple of spots around Portland—and a few miles outside—to find some springtime joy among the flowers. If you find yourself wandering around the east side—over by Laurelhurst Park…
Seattle Storm controls Minnesota Lynx, 97-74
Softball Emily Johansen was awarded Big Sky Player of the Week after her stunning performance against Idaho State last series. She went five for nine (.556) with eight runs…
Celebrate the spring season at the Portland Japanese Garden
Springtime in Portland means different things for different people—some might think of getting outside to enjoy the slightly better weather, while others will associate the season with an explosion of…
Get out to Columbia Slough Trail
The Columbia Slough is the perfect trail for anyone looking for some adventure. When’s the last time you got out and really got lost in your hometown? The trail is…
This Week Around the World
April 27 Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria’s Senate passed a bill on Wednesday which imposes a jail sentence of at least 15 years for anyone who pays a ransom to free a…
Complacency, apathy and the failure to act
You see it on the news with increasing consistency—the highest recorded global temperatures on record for June, followed the next month by the highest recorded global temperatures ever recorded for…
Snob-free coffee?
Step into Deadstock Coffee, located on 403 NW Couch Street, and your view of coffee shops might be changed. With its snazzy personality and atmosphere of creativity, Deadstock sets itself…
CS department struggles with retention and diversity
In September 2018, 355 students entered Portland State’s degree program in computer science, located in the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science (MCECS), according to student research. By the...