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A Night in the Life of a Resident Assistant
It’s 10 p.m. on a school night. Most of you will probably be home, studying, or finishing a night with friends, but for a few students on campus, their night is just beginning. These students are on-call Resident Assistants (R.As). Do, beep, do, beep, do, do, do….The phone is ringing and I’ve just begun my… Read more
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What Now MCC?
Portland State is well known for its diversity and ever expanding student population and demographics. It is reasonable then to see how the Multicultural Center was conceived and the principals used for its foundation. The concept for the MCC came from a group of students in 1991, and since 1992 it has developed in to… Read more
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PSU Chronicles Theme Video
A brief introduction to the new supporting cast that makes up PSUChronicles.com Read more
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Cross Cultural Breakfast
A few years ago, I was drinking a cup of coffee with Jennifer, my first American friend. I was staying at her house, and she told me to cook whatever I wanted for breakfast. Still tired, she unsteadily walked into the kitchen. She asked what I was making and I answered with the menu: green… Read more
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Commuting by Bike is a Daily Adventure
The 2.6 mile ride from my apartment in Northeast to campus takes me 20 minutes on a good day. Add an extra five to 10 minutes when it’s raining. After attaching my panniers, which are stuffed to capacity with everything I’ll need for the day, I head west on Broadway past the car dealerships, checking out… Read more