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PSU grad fixes up Black-owned homes
In June of 2020, Randal Wyatt started Taking Ownership PDX, a grassroots nonprofit that helps Black property owners keep their homes by repairing and renovating them. He’s about to graduate from Portland State University with a degree in Social Science, a double minor in Black Studies and Sociology and a 3.92 GPA. His PSU story: “I was… Read more
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Different But The Same
When I was a preteen, I remember getting flack from extended family for lugging my old Nintendo DS around and always venturing over to the toy aisle in stores where we were shopping. Teachers marked out my harmless doodles on the corners of homework with red ink or took away my art supplies until the… Read more
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Moving Forward, Looking Back
by Beth Royston Somehow, we’re a few weeks away from the end of spring term. I’m about to graduate, and it feels really bizarre. While I don’t necessarily feel like a completely different person from when I started, I recognize that I’ve grown a lot through the things that I accomplished and the trials that… Read more
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23 Things I’ve Learned in 23 Years
By Claire Golden This is my last post for PSU Chronicles, and I’m going to miss being a blogger here. But since I’m not a student anymore, I couldn’t stay around forever. My life has changed so much since I started at PSU. I’ve been diagnosed with and treated for OCD, had my gallbladder removed,… Read more
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How to Prepare for New Student Orientation
Once you’ve confirmed your enrollment you’re eligible to sign up for New Student Orientation. Completion of New Student Orientation is required in order to register for your first term. Orientation sign-ups will open on June 15. We know you’re eager to prepare for your next step, so in the meantime, here’s what to expect: On… Read more
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A Scaly New Friend
It is no secret that I’ve wanted a snake my whole life. I have been talking about reptiles since childhood, begging my parents for a scaly buddy since I could talk. The answer was always no. (Honestly, more than fair, since we were/are a household of tender-hearted vegetarians.) I’ve been scrimping and saving for a… Read more