When the COVID-19 pandemic started—and quarantine was originally announced in 2020 as a two-week shutdown—people patiently waited for the world to reopen. As time went on and that reality changed,…
Big Sky commissioner and others want most players vaccinated before season starts
The Big Sky Conference football conference kick off was aired July 24–26 from Spokane, Washington on ESPN+. The two day event provides coverage of student athletes, coaches and schedule releases…
PSU hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic, over 500 doses administered
Portland State hosted its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on May 12–13, following PSU President Stephen Percy’s announcement that the university will require the COVID-19 vaccine for fall term. The…
PSU requires COVID-19 vaccine for fall term
In a campus-wide message on May 5, Portland State University’s President Stephen Percy notified the campus community that all students, staff and faculty returning to in-person learning for fall term…
This Week Around the World Nov. 18–24
Nov. 18 Samoa: The Samoan government announced it would be implementing a new mandatory measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination program amid the measles outbreak that has killed at least…
Anti-vaxxers and the 1%
Anti-vaxxers consists mainly of wealthy individuals who should honestly know better. The decision to not vaccinate your child—for either personal qualms or medical doubts—assigns you the label of an “anti-vaxxer.”…
Hill to Hall Jan. 28–Feb. 1
Jan. 28: Educational aides sue Portland Public Schools for negligence Eight special education classroom aides in Beaverton, Gresham and Portland are suing their school districts for a combined $3.6…