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American Smell
Our sense of smell is easily forgotten in everyday life, but it sometimes has significant power to elicit a certain memory. After living in the U.S. for three years, I had totally forgotten what the first noticeable smell in America was for me. Was it the aroma of food from a street vendor? Was it… Read more
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Self-Inquiry
My brain and my body are having a communication breakdown. It is 9:15 a.m. and I’m in the Stott Center. Currently I’m in a position reminiscent of a game of Twister, and sweat is dripping off my nose. The instructor walks by and taps my left leg. Somehow, my body understands this command and rotates… Read more
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PSU’s Awesome Peer Mentoring Program
I happily admit that PSU has the best Peer Mentoring Program of all the schools I have attended. However, it is unfortunate that not many people know about it or appreciate the great work that the program does. This program is a product of the University Studies Department here at PSU, where over 100 highly-trained… Read more
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What a Frenzy!
Our PSU Vikings took on Montana State last Saturday in a neck-and-neck battle. Many students attended the game in their PSU gear for a green out. The Freshmen Frenzy provided students with free Viking T-shirts, pizza, drinks and games before the match while tailgating outside of JELD-WEN. The atmosphere was great and students were able… Read more
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Greek Life: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
1-1-1-1-1-9. . . OHHHHHH 6! This is the chant many of you may, or may not, have heard roaring through the Portland State campus. Expect to hear my brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. making our presence strongly felt as the 2011-12 school year goes by. Started in 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was… Read more