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Joaquin Golez Makes Accessible Art Brimming with Queer Hope
Joaquin Golez (MFA ’24) is an illustrator whose work captures the eroticism of hope for queer and transgender people existing in a hostile world. He takes inspiration from manga, tattoos, queer culture and social justice movements to create art that is detailed, vibrant and provocative. Ruben Gil-Herrera from Inside Portland State sat down with Golez… Read more
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Muralist Kyra Watkins Celebrates Jason Washington’s Life Through Portraiture
Kyra Watkins, a Portland-based public and digital artist hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, served as PSU’s Artist in Residence during the 2023-2024 academic year, during which she created the new Jason Washington Mural now on display in Smith Memorial Student Union. Watkins’ background is primarily in portraiture and figurative work, as well as in large-scale public… Read more
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New Student Orientation: Required and Rewarding
This fall, PSU will welcome upwards of 2,500 new students to campus — and if you’re among our incoming class, we’ll see you at New Student Orientation very soon. Attending orientation is a requirement for all newly enrolled students. While it may feel like a to-do, it’s far from a chore. It’s an opportunity to… Read more
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The 4Ts of Portland: My Experience with the Trail
Portland’s 4T Trail takes you through the city, the forest, local parks, and downtown neighborhoods, and incorporates four different ways to get around: the trail, the tram, the trolley and the train. The 4 Ts of Portland, if you will. Read more
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Creating a Culture of Care
Many people fear that asking someone about suicidal thoughts may plant the idea in their head. But as students in the Center for Student Health and Counseling’s (SHAC) suicide prevention course learn, there isn’t any evidence that supports this misconception. Studies show that talking about suicide does not increase suicidal ideation or behaviors, though it… Read more
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Fostering a Sense of Belonging in STEM
MacKenzie Gray ‘24, a first-gen student, is graduating with her Ph.D. in biology education. At PSU, she’s been researching the experiences of STEM transfer students and their sense of belonging. Read more