“Zoom is relatively new for me, so figuring that out was hard at first,” said Justin Hocking, a professor in the creative writing department at Portland State. “The first day…
ASPSU 2020 election debates
The Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU) held election debates on April 6–8. The debates took place on Zoom and were live-streamed on Facebook, so the public could watch…
Student journalism in the ‘new normal’
Despite closed campuses and social distancing throughout the state, Oregon student journalists are committed to bringing news to their communities. The Washington Post confirmed student journalists across the country…
Climate Change matters and today’s students will bear the burden
Our youngest generations—impacted by climate change the most—should be aware of the number 405.7: the number that defines our current climate debate. The current measure of CO2 in parts per…
Two women kidnapped near PSU campus
Two women were kidnapped near Portland State’s campus but were rescued by Washington County deputies after the alleged kidnapper crashed his car, according to an article by KOIN 6 News….
Black hair isn’t disruptive
The natural hair movement is one of great force and, for some, is not a choice but their reality. Unfortunately, companies and schools have not caught up with this embrace. …
Haru Fest (Japan Night 2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9PHMV8PbbA The Japanese Students Society of Portland State hosted their annual Japan Night this year on May 8. This year the theme is Haru Fest to welcome the cheerful spring...
Students gather in Salem for anti-lobbying day
Thousands of teachers, students and supporters gathered on Feb. 18 outside the Capitol Building in Salem for the March for our Students, a rally organized by the Oregon Education Association…
ASPSWho?
The Associated Students of Portland State University’s current student body president is Luis Balderas-Villagrana, a junior double-majoring in global studies and political science. Balderas-Villagrana is the first “Dreamer” elected to…
Make time for women
Amid rising political partisanship and the diminishing role of facts and analysis in civic discourse, it’s more important than ever to call out and demand accountability from elected officials who…
Hundreds of new studio rentals planned near campus
Two new apartment buildings coming to Portland State will provide students with hundreds of new affordable housing studio units. The Portland Design Commission approved plans from the affordable housing non-profit…