Life at Oregon’s Top Urban Public Research University
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Smith Student Union is the heart of campus
Smith Memorial Student Union is the center of the student experience at Portland State University. Built in four sections between 1956 to 1966, Smith has four floors, two basement levels and three mezzanine levels. Read more
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A Furry Surprise
To be up front, I do not live in what many would consider a nice neighborhood. There is a large crime problem, many of my neighbors are unhoused, and we are all low- to no-income people. Unfortunately, because of the rampant amount of people suffering from mental illnesses and addiction, we are stuck in a… Read more
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Life’s a Cabaret Part II
I dash through the theatre, only hobbling a little. My bright pink cane reflects the stage lights in a dizzy blur. I’m screaming obscenities, things so vulgar I’d never say them aloud usually. A drunk audience member lurches into my path and nearly tips his drink on me. I roll my eyes. I push past… Read more
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Viking Pavilion is PSU’s MVP
Sitting at the gateway to Portland’s South Park Blocks, Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center is a modern, sustainably designed and state-of-the-art athletics facility and events center that opened in 2018. Read more
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Top Questions We Get About Orientation
So, you’ve been admitted to Portland State University and decided it’s the right college for you. Now what? Attend New Student Orientation! All undergraduate students must attend Orientation before they can start their journey as a PSU student. But attending Orientation isn’t a chore—it’s a celebration of you joining our community and taking the next step… Read more
