Category: Student Voices
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PSU comic book about homelessness hits Street Roots, exhibits
A PSU comic that shares stories of students who experienced homelessness and housing insecurity is hitting the streets in the hands of Street Roots’ vendors on campus and throughout the community.
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Students show gratitude for the holidays
We asked PSU students to reflect on how the year has shaped them and what they’re thankful for.
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Finding study spaces on campus
See how to find study spaces on campus. Portland State has made several additional spaces available for students to take remote and online classes, eat and hang out. Some of the spaces are equipped with semi-private cubicles and places to heat up food.
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First Gen students share their stories
Portland State University joins thousands of universities across the country Nov. 8 to celebrate First Generation college students. Students, faculty, staff and alumni who identify as First Gen are invited to share their stories and tag #PSUFirstGen.
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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…
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Eleazar’s Story – Visionary Student Driven to Help Others Succeed
Going to college is a life-changing, whirlwind experience that shapes the direction of the rest of our lives. Unfortunately though, not everyone has the opportunity to get a bachelor’s degree. It is a tremendous accomplishment to get into college, but so many people believe that being admitted to college is unattainable. Eleazar Olayo Gamez is…
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A Wild June
June was a big month in my household. The Clinton Street Cabaret’s Rocky Horror performance, something I have been involved with since I was eighteen, began again. My roommate finally got her gender confirmation surgery. I added a sweet new partner to my polycule. I graduated college with a bachelor’s degree and the first year…
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A Return to Campus
by JP “Johnny” Campbell Now that Oregon has relaxed their COVID restrictions, students will return to the PSU campus this fall for the first time in a year. I’m both incredibly excited and incredibly nervous. I haven’t been in a physical classroom in a long time! I completed both my last year of undergrad and…
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A Sunshine-Filled Summer
by Beth Royston Anyone that knew me while I was attending high school in California would be shocked if they saw me voluntarily leaving my house during the summertime. In my defense, when it’s super hot almost all year long, one can get rather tired of that weather. I’ve never liked the heat, but living…