In basketball, the danger of an early scoring lead resulting in a late game collapse is a situation that frustrates players, fans and coaches alike. A team comes out strong,…
Nike Hoop Summit
The twenty-fifth anniversary Nike Hoop Summit took place in Portland at the Moda Center on April 13. The Nike Hoop Summit is an annual basketball tournament in which the United…
Marked absence
In 2018, the Portland State Vikings initiated their move to Hillsboro Stadium as their primary venue. This decision initially arose due to the renovation of Providence Park, and later because…
Player Spotlight: Tre Taylor
Tre Taylor is a 20-year-old junior from Majuro, Marshall Islands, who plays the position of safety for the Portland State Vikings. This remarkable athlete arrived at PSU this year from…
Player Spotlight: Mariana Garcia Rosette
Often viewed as a serene sport, golf harbors a world of mental trials and isolation which hides within the trees sprawling throughout the meticulously-groomed acres of green. Entering her final…
The green wave
The 2023 season heralds a transformative phase for Portland State’s cross country team. There’s evidence of a significant shift in team dynamics and approach. Bolstered by new coaching leadership and…
Put on pause
The Portland State cheer team will be absent from the sidelines during the upcoming 2023–2024 season. The decision to put the cheer program on pause from the administration has not…
PSU’s softball team wraps up a successful season
In a thrilling culmination of the season, the Portland State Vikings softball team concluded their 2023 campaign with a whirlwind of excitement and determination. Battling their way through fierce competition…
Inside the world of Portland’s dragon boat racing culture
One of the more endearing things about Portland, Oregon is the access to the beauty of nature without even having to leave the city limits. With parks galore in and…
Victor the Viking
Even if you aren’t a big fan of sports, chances are you could name some teams by identifying the mascot that represents them. You’ll see a mascot running around at…
Portland Pickles put a twist on summer baseball
Soon enough our days of due dates, deadlines and note-taking will come to an end, and we will need something aside from catching up on sleep to fill the time….