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Do Your Thing!
Moving to Portland from Kosova was not easy; this was not because of the 15-hour journey in the airplane that it takes to get here, but because of the culture shock I faced. Back in the Balkans, for example, social borders are well defined, and everyone knows what to do and what not to do,… Read more
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Is La Casa Latina a gateway to success for Latino students?
The first thing I noticed when I entered La Casa Latina was a large mural with images of a rural area, the city of Portland and Latino students in graduation robes throwing their hats in merriment. Many Latino students have already made use of this center during the summer, and the staff expects to get… Read more
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Vikings Sweep Southern
Last Saturday, The PSU football team defeated Southern Oregon with a 52-0 blowout; A great way to kick off the season! The majority were scored towards the beginning of the game, stretching out the first half for 2 hours. With the Viks winning, students cheered on from the bleachers in their PSU gear. Having attended… Read more
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Summer commencement a laid-back scene
Family, friends and professors attended the 2011 Summer Commencement Ceremony this month to support the graduating class. This was my first time attending a PSU summer graduation. I had attended the spring ceremony and witnessed the mass of people there. Summer commencement at the Park Blocks was a completely different story. Although the number of… Read more
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Safety First
Have you ever noticed the blue light phones on campus and wondered what they’re for? Many students don’t know they’re for emergencies. Because we’re so busy with school, work and everything else, we often forget to look at our surroundings. Being aware of what’s around and available to us can prove useful in urgent situations.… Read more