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OBITUARY: DEAN H. AZULE
Dean H. Azule, 74, from Salem, Oregon passed away on October 4, 2024 from congestive heart failure and fluid in his lungs. Virgil T Golden Mortuary provided his funeral Service and viewing in Salem on October 8, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Robert Tom officiated his services. A meal was held on October 8 at the Native American Student and Community Center at 4:30 p.m. As he requested, he was cremated.
On October 18, he was transported to Pendleton, Oregon for burial next to his son, Steven, at the Spino Cemetery behind Lillian Spino’s home. Thomas Morning Owl provided services on October 19, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Dean was born to John Clayton and Delores (Vavages) Azule on October 22, 1949 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a member of the Gila River Tribe.
Dean graduated from St. Johns High School in Sacaton, Arizona in 1967 and Western Oregon University in 2008. His employers included: Eastern Oregon
State Hospital, JOM Counselor at Salem Keizer School district, Ombudsman at State of Oregon, Northwest Regional Education for the Indian Reading Series, Grand Ronde Tribe and Siletz Tribe. He retired from Portland State University in 2016 where he was a career counselor.
Interests included: playing pool, watching Oregon State University baseball, football, University of Oregon football, deep sea salmon fishing in Alaska, powwows and all types of music.
Survived by: his siblings—Anna and Gary Payestewa of Phoenix Arizona, wife—Luella, son—Brian, daughter-in-law—Melinda, and granddaughter—Alyssa all from Salem, Oregon.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, son—Steven, sister—Jeannie Azule, aunt— Elenore Vavages, aunt and uncle—Marge and Tony Sabori, and cousins—Gilbert, Annette and Carmelita.
He was well loved by many friends, coworkers and family.
PSU ACTIVISTS GO ON HUNGER STRIKE DURING 'WEEK OF RAGE'
16 hours. 24 hours. 120 hours. These hours mark the period of time that the PSU Disarm and Divest Coalition activists have committed to going on hunger strike. Hunger strikes are a form of protest by which strikers refuse food for various amounts of time in order to bring attention to a usually political cause.
Hunger strikes at PSU are being organized by the PSU Disarm and Divest Coalition—a group committed to “the disarmament of PSU’s police & for PSU’s divestment from war profiteers,” according to their Instagram page’s biography The group has called for 24 hour hunger strikes during a Week of Rage from Oct. 7 to Oct. 11, coinciding with the anniversary of the escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine.
According to flyers handed out by PSU Disarm and Divest, the hunger strike was initiated to bring awareness to the colonization and genocide of Palestine and the repression of pro-Palestine activism on the Park Blocks.
An extremely personal form of protest—each hunger striker has a different relationship to their strike with everyone being united in wanting to raise awareness for Palestine.
“I felt like there was something spiritual that got me closer to the Palestinian people and oth-
ers around the world who are facing starvation,” said a PSU Student who underwent a 24 hour hunger strike. “It was a simple little thing that I could do that is not illegal… but that makes a statement and has the power to educate more people about the issue.”
Activists at PSU have continually called for the university to cut ties with Boeing, a weapons manufacturer that provides arms to Israel. Boeing’s hiring relationship and donations to PSU came under intense scrutiny last year and is still a point of concern for activists.
“I do have the testimony of many trusted faculty and staff that say that PSU has had a long relationship with Boeing,” the same PSU Student said. “What I would ask mostly from the administration is financial transparency. We are students here. We are paying a lot of money to be here and I believe we have a right to know where our dollars are going.”
In a statement released in April, PSU President Ann Cudd stated that PSU would pause all gifts and grants from Boeing until a forum planned for May could be held to listen to community members’ concerns regarding the relationship. The forum was ultimately canceled.
The Director of the PSU Women’s Resource Center, Nic Francisco is participating in a 120 hour hunger strike. They explained how hunger strikes can serve as a vehicle to express the hopelessness felt regarding political activism.
“I was thinking about how I feel powerless… and the history of hunger strikes comes out of that feeling of hopelessness where you’ve tried to access change through other ways and you haven’t seen [that change] happen,” Francisco said. “So you use the thing that you have the most control over, which is your body… [and] I do not believe that our bodies are more precious than these Palestinian bodies that are being slaughtered.”
According to Francsico, recognizing activists of the past while not respecting activists in the present is not a problem unique to PSU. Mainstream institutions like PSU serve to uphold the status quo—a status quo which activists continually challenge.
On May 13, 2024 the Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU)—PSU’s student government—passed a resolution to divest from Boeing. This was the third resolution of its kind passed by ASPSU since 2016. One result of the May 13 resolution was the creation of the
Committee on Socially Responsible Investment and Partnership, which was announced through the Office of the President
According to Cudd’s announcement, the Committee’s role is “to examine PSU’s practices around investment and partnership and make recommendations to support and enhance alignment with our university’s mission and values.”
The Committee’s announcement also included the cancellation of an open public forum to address PSU’s relationship with Boeing—with Cudd believing that the context of a Committee would better address the issue. Though she reaffirmed that relations with Boeing were still paused until the Committee could give their recommendations.
Despite the challenges activists face on campus, Francisco has been motivated throughout their hunger strike by seeing the impacts it can have on students’ lives.
“Yesterday I was tabling in the Park Blocks for the hunger strike, and a Palestinian student and a Yemeni student both came up to me and talked to me during that time,” Francisco said. “They saw that, felt recognized in it [and] said thank you for doing this. It was more than I needed.
PSU Disarm and Divest Coalition tabled in the Park Blocks during the ‘Week of Rage.’
JJ CHRISTENSEN/PSU VANGUARD
FIND IT AT 5TH: PAN’SLABYRINTH
EXPERIENCE THE HAUNTING MAGIC OF PAN’S LABYRINTH
This week at 5th Avenue Cinema—Oregon’s only student run theater—the staff are screening a film that the students of PSU voted in: Pan’s Labyrinth on 35mm.
This creepy film was directed by Guillermo Del Toro in 2006. The Spanish filmmaker set his film in 1944 Spain—only a few years after the country faced a civil war. It follows a young girl seeking refuge from her wicked stepfather when a faun leads her through an overgrown, abandoned labyrinth. The girl, Ofelia, meets several strange, magical creatures that help her navigate the trials she faces. Meanwhile, her stepfather, Captain Vidal—the sadistic army officer—hunts down the Spanish Maquis who resist the Francoist regime and Ofelia’s pregnant mother grows increasingly ill.
Pan’s Labyrinth is a haunting parable influenced by fairy tales. Del Toro considers it a “spiritual successor” to his 2001 film The Devil’s Backbone. The film is critically acclaimed and admired globally. Upon its premiere in 2006 at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the film received a 22 minute long standing ovation.
Normally, the staff of 5th Avenue Cinema select a film for each week of the term. However, as the Fall term approached, they offered four movies to their Instagram followers and let them vote for the film to be screened for Halloween weekend. The students chose between Onibaba, Heart of Glass, Memories of Murder and Pan’s Labyrinth
5th Avenue Cinema Projectionist Alyssa Glaze chose the Del Toro film.
"I enjoy how raw it is as a fairy tale,” Glaze said. “It's really bizarre and out of the ordinary."
Director Del Toro is well known for telling his stories through peculiar methods and characters.
The Cinema Coordinator Sarah Schaeffer commented on how she enjoys how the film lets you escape to another world while staying based in reality.
"It's not quite an escape from the fascist theme," Schaeffer said, referencing the real world events of the era. "I feel like this is probably a lot of people's introduction to Franco-era Spain— at least it was for me."
"Del Toro tells a really painful and traumatic chapter of Spain's history in such an accessible, poetic and obviously magical way," she said.
She went on to recognize the mythical themes as an approachable method to learn a bit about the country's history.
The other 5th Avenue Cinema Projectionist Clara Johnson admired how the elements of the film lined up together. Specifically, she was fascinated by how fascism was narrated through the eyes of a child.
“I feel like it takes root in children and that’s how it prevails,” Johnson said. “And to have the main character be both a child and a girl, I think it’s really interesting because she’s at odds with the men in her life but also the grown women who don’t see the world as she does.”
Johnson—with the rest of the staff—appreciated that 5th Avenue Cinema sees a consistent audience that connects with their film choices. She talked about how everyone has their preferences for movies to watch, yet it’s rewarding to see regulars continue to return to see what the staff has picked for them.
“There’s a level of trust,” Johnson said. “That was a big layer of giving it back to them.”
Schaeffer described their poll as a nice way to build community.
“It’s really fun getting to interact with each other,” she said. “It was so cool when people were coming in that weekend and they were like, ‘Oh I voted for Onibaba!’ It was a really good way to connect with each other.”
The Cinema Publicity Coordinator Naomi Nguyen also enjoyed communicating with the people interacting with the poll, as the person running their Instagram account.
“I’ve been having a lot of really good conversations with people through DMs, talking about what they’re most excited to see,” Nguyen said.
The voting process led to a decent amount of engagement and the staff thinks it has grounded them to be seen more as peers to their audience of students.
The staff reflected on an instance when a movie they had played resonated with a man who came across their theater during his visit from Japan. He happened to be in Portland during their screening of Kikujiro and thanked the staff for playing his favorite film. Glaze appreciated the fact that they could randomly play a movie that meant so much to someone passing through.
“He even bought a t-shirt and brought it back to Japan—just because we played his favorite movie!” Johnson said. They were all super stoked to give him that moment and were proud to know their shirt was wandering somewhere on the other side of the ocean.
The 5th Avenue Cinema team loved scouring Letterboxd to learn about the movies that fit their programming repertoire. This November, they’ve curated their film selection around the theme of food.
“There’s so many good food movies, why not make it a theme?” Schaeffer said. “I mean any kind of artistic representation of food is kind of exciting. It’s such a sensorial experience, like if you can’t smell it, you can still feel a provocative sort of emotion or story.”
Nguyen also described the theme as a source of inspiration for brainstorming ideas—which Letterboxd made helpful with its plentiful variety of lists.
“I love going down rabbit holes on Wikipedia,” she said. “If there’s a cinematographer I like, I’ll click on their name and see what else they’ve done. That route is very fun and exciting because it feels like I don’t know what to expect—it’s not based on an algorithm of what is being catered to me specifically—it just feels more open ended.”
“I think it’s also very helpful to follow international arthouse cinemas, like if you follow ones in Ireland and Greece and India, you just start finding stuff!” Schaeffer said.
These methods keep the selection of films at 5th Avenue unique and help the staff feature movies that are beloved by small groups of people—which makes the theater very special.
“I think every theater in Portland stands on their own and we want to define our own tastes in our own way,” Schaeffer said. “I feel like every theater offers something special and we also stand alongside them. We’re just smaller.”
The staff are very excited for people to come to the cinema for the movie that students chose themselves. They’re not sure when the opportunity to vote for a film will come again, but they’re open to doing it if it feels right!
Students can catch Pan’s Labyrinth in 35mm this weekend for free at 5th Avenue Cinema. Showings are at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 3 p.m. screening on Sunday.
MILO LOZA
Ofelia and the Faun, two central characters in Pan’s Labyrinth
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SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE: WHEN YOUR PHONE LISTENS BACK
SMARTPHONES MAY BE SECRETLY MONITORING CONVERSATIONS, RAISING PRIVACY AND ETHICAL CONCERNS
Have you ever discussed going backpacking with a friend only for your Instagram feed to get filled up with tour packages and backpack recommendations? This might not just be a coincidence.
In an age where technology integrates seamlessly into every aspect of our lives, a startling revelation has emerged that may make you think twice about your relationship with your smartphone.
Recent reports have corroborated what many of us have long suspected—our smartphones may indeed be listening to our conversations and not just when we ask them to. This practice has sent shockwaves through the tech community and raised serious questions about privacy in the digital age.
The existence of this technology came to light through a series of investigative reports and leaked documents. Cox Media Group—a major player in the television and radio news industry—was found to be at the center of this controversy. In a presentation to investors, the company boasted about its Active Listening software—which uses AI to monitor conversations and capture real-time data on user intentions.
At its core, this technology utilizes the microphones in our smart devices to capture ambient conversations. These audio snippets are then analyzed using artificial intelligence to glean information about our interests, needs and potential purchasing intentions. It’s like having a tiny, ever-present marketing researcher in your pocket, constantly on the lookout for clues about what you might want to buy next.
The concept isn’t entirely new. Voice assistants like Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant have been using similar technology for years to respond to our voice commands. However, the key difference here is consent. While we knowingly activate these assistants with specific wake words, Active Listening operates silently in the background, potentially capturing our most private conversations without our explicit permission.
This software doesn’t just stop at listening. It combines the voice data with behavioral data, creating a comprehensive profile of potential consumers. The result? Hyper-targeted advertising that can reach users at the precise moment they’re considering a purchase. It’s a marketer’s dream and a privacy advocate’s nightmare.
But it’s not just Cox Media Group. The company claims to work with tech giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook— although the exact nature of these collaborations remains unclear. This revelation has sent ripples through the tech industry, with some companies scrambling to distance themselves from these practices.
As news of this technology spread, the response from major tech companies was swift. Google, for instance, removed
Cox Media Group from its advertising partners program, citing the need for all advertisers to comply with relevant laws and Google Ads policies. Meta—formerly Facebook— issued a statement clarifying that their partnership with Cox Media Group was general and not specifically related to the Active Listening program.
These reactions highlight the sensitive nature of this issue as well as the potential legal and ethical minefield it represents. The use of such technology without explicit user consent could potentially violate various privacy laws and regulations—not to mention the breach of trust it represents for consumers.
For many consumers, this news confirms a long-held suspicion. A study conducted in the UK found that nearly half of the respondents reported seeing ads for products shortly after discussing or viewing them on TV without having searched for them online. This coincidence has left many feeling uneasy with one in eight participants expressing discomfort with these seemingly psychic ads. However, it is worth noting that it remains unclear whether or not technology of this nature has been implemented on a wide scale yet.
The revelation of Active Listening technology adds a new layer to this discomfort. It’s one thing to track our online activities—we’ve begrudgingly accepted this as part of the internet experience. But the idea that our offline, private conversations are being monitored and monetized feels like a step too far for many.
The use of Active Listening technology exists in a legal gray area. While companies may argue that users have consented to data collection through various terms of service agreements, it’s debatable whether these agreements adequately cover the extent of data collection that Active Listening represents.
In the United States, the lack of a comprehensive federal privacy law makes it challenging to regulate such practices effectively. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides stronger protections, but even there, the application of these laws to Active Listening technology is not entirely clear.
Ethically, the use of this technology raises serious concerns about informed consent and the right to privacy. Even if it’s legal, is it right to monitor people’s private conversations for commercial gain? This question is at the heart of the debate surrounding Active Listening.
As this technology continues to evolve, it’s clear that we’re at a crossroads in terms of digital privacy. The convenience and personalization offered by smart devices come at a cost, and we’re only now beginning to understand the full extent of that cost.
Moving forward, there will likely be increased pressure for more transparent data collection practices and stricter regulations around technologies like Active Listening. Consumers may demand more control over their data and the ability to opt out of such invasive tracking
At the same time, the technology industry will need to grapple with the ethical implications of their innovations. Balancing the drive for more effective advertising with respect for user privacy will be a significant challenge in the coming years.
For those concerned about their privacy, there are steps you can take to limit the access that apps and devices have to your microphone. Most smartphones allow you to review and modify app permissions in the settings menu. You can choose which apps have access to your microphone and revoke that access for apps you don’t trust.
However, it’s worth noting that maintaining complete privacy becomes increasingly challenging as technology becomes more integrated into our lives. The most effective protection may be increased awareness and advocacy for stronger privacy protections at a legislative level.
As we reflect on the implications of Active Listening technology, we face the age-old question: Is technology a boon or a bane? The answer, as always, is complex.
On one hand, this technology represents a remarkable advancement in AI and data analysis. It has the potential to create more personalized experiences and help businesses better understand and serve their customers. In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with irrelevant ads, seeing only ads for things we’re interested in has a certain appeal.
On the other hand, the privacy implications are profound. The idea that our most private conversations could be monitored and monetized without our knowledge feels like a violation of our fundamental right to privacy. It raises concerns about the extent to which technology companies can intrude into our lives and the potential to misuse our data.
Ultimately, the impact of this technology will depend on how it’s regulated and implemented. We must remain vigilant as we move into this new world of ambient computing and ubiquitous AI. We must demand transparency from companies about their data collection practices and push for regulations that protect our privacy while allowing technological innovation.
The story of Active Listening is still unfolding, and its final chapter has yet to be written. As consumers, citizens and human beings, we all have a role in shaping that story. The future of privacy is in our hands—or perhaps more accurately, in our voices.
ANISH ARUMUGAM
ABBY RAYMUNDO/PSU VANGUARD
DUELING LIBRARY NARRATIVES
HOW CORPORATE MEDIA DISTORTS CAMPUS PROTESTS
JJ CHRISTENSEN
After being absent for all of Summer term, fenced off and out of public view, the Branford Price Millar Library is open once again for all students to use. This is, of course, a good thing on its own—however, the reopening has been shrouded in a cloud of discontent.
As almost every media outlet in the city was happy to recount, the library closed after it was occupied by student protesters in late April to early May of last year. Students—who had gathered first on the park blocks—were standing up to the University’s “special recruiting and hiring relationship” with Boeing. They demanded an end to the University’s relationship with it and any other company complicit in helping to advance Israel’s genocidal campaign in Palestine— one which has grown to encompass not just Gaza but the West Bank and recently Lebanon Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)’s article about the grand reopening comes with the deck line, “The university’s library looks far different than it did five months ago, when demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza occupied it for several days.”
Similarly, KOIN’s article that cites the Fire Marshal’s claim that the building was left “uninhabitable” echoes President Ann Cudd’s attempts to falsely delineate between the efforts of nonviolent protests and students who engaged in direct action.
While many off-campus and corporate media sites are happy to toe the line of the University Administration and Portland Police Bureau (PPB), on-campus coverage actually dug into the nuts and bolts of the library’s reopening. PSU Vanguard ’s coverage included an Instagram post, which included a more de-
tailed cost breakdown of the repairs and a very important quote missing from nearly every other news source in the city.
Library staff noted that nothing irreplaceable was lost in the occupation.
So many corporate media outlets in the city were happy to paint the protests and occupation on campus as wanton, mindless destruction. These same outlets happily sang in the same choir that included the University Administration who wanted to save face and continue taking donations from Boeing, and the PPB who brought down a morning of massive violence against students gathered on May 2.
This does, however, put them at odds with PSU Student Media. This includes those who were present during the events being talked about, who spoke with protesters, who pulled near all-nighters to bring around-the-clock coverage and who deeply care about what goes on at this university. I myself gathered around 25 interviews with those present in the nights leading up to the police sweep.
KOIN —controlled by Nexstar Media Group, a company owned in part by infamous hedge funds such as BlackRock Inc.— began their article on the occupation while it was happening by holding up the narrative being pushed by the quadrumvirate of power including Mayor Ted Wheeler, Police Chief Bob Day, District Attorney Mike Schmidt and PSU President Ann Cudd.
These four would appear in lockstep with one another whenever a press conference was called to further demonize the protestors. Specifically, they all appeared next to one another at a press conference called three days
before the police started their brutal sweep.
After repeating the words of the four people, KOIN would only interview one protestor, all the way at the very bottom of the article. OregonLive —owned by the Advance Publications LLC, who also control Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker and many, many other magazines in a media empire grossing around $2.5 billion per year—were happy to quote PPB once again. The impression this article gives is one of a “slow, methodical approach to remove occupiers.”
This, of course, is directly at odds with what student journalists saw on the ground. PSU’s Sub Basement Studios released an Interview with a PSU Student witness. This video—hosted on their Youtube channel—not only contains
phenomenal witness testimony from a student who witnessed both the incredibly violent police crack down and the car ramming attack that went under reported, but also unique footage and images taken by PSU Journalists who put themselves in harm’s way to report the truth.
Similarly, Vanguard’s Instagram Account was being updated around the clock with brief breaking news segments.
In one, you can witness the PPB drag away a protester who was in a wheelchair while surrounding students and shoving them with batons. At the second encampment attempt at Hoffmann Hall, Vanguard covered the fact that police charged into students before issuing any kind of warning. Beyond that, however, you can also see every protest action that took place
Graffiti etched onto the walls inside the occupied library condemns Israel and calls for action.
Graffiti in the library that reads “DO NOT DESTROY THE BOOKS.”
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while the Library was occupied. Vanguard and the rest of PSU Student Media were the only ones who bore witness and reported on the totality of the events.
PSU Student Media were also the first and some of the only media to actually engage in good faith with protesters—who released multiple statements to us exclusively. Similarly—after the fact—multiple students agreed to speak with us anonymously. This led to unique reporting and facts that have not been picked up on by other more mainstream media outlets. This includes details that came to light in our investigative reporting after the fact—for example, organizers and protesters testified to us that almost all of the damage to things like windows or computers occurred within the first, chaotic hour of entering the library. Afterwards, protesters inside the library established protocols to ensure that those there to exclusively
commit acts of vandalism were ejected from the occupied area.
Furthermore, the “Timeline of Events ” compiled by Vanguard paints a clear picture. Protesters started on the Park Blocks and returned to the Park Blocks. It was only after police kept threatening to evict them and harassed them by attempting to pull down tents did protesters move onto the portico of the library.
These dueling narratives are important to point out. Much of the media landscape—not just in Oregon but in the whole nation—is corporatized under large conglomerates. Nexstar controls KOIN, Tegna Inc. controls KGW, KPTV is owned by Fox News and The Oregonian is owned by Advance Publications. Even this pales in comparison to National media outlets like The Washington Post—owned and operated as Jeff Bezos’ personal fiefdom.
One narrative will fearmonger about graffiti on walls and loud slogans in a time where en-
tire families are being slaughtered with United States bombs and weaponry. It will paint those students brave enough to fight the established systems as rowdy, as under informed and as childish. The other—presented by those who were present—will show the truth. That a scared campus administration called in the police on students—ignoring reasonable demands and escalating the situation to the point of boiling. None of these news outlets will report the finer details that challenge the narratives at play—coming down from on high. Whether that be the Police, corporate shareholders, the state, or the personal whim of whatever billionaire singularly owns their paper. It does then fall to independent journalists or students standing in a sea of people being assaulted by the state with their cellphones to record and show to the world that the truth is still alive and that the truth can still be reported by those who are not solely profit oriented.
Local A&C Events
MILO LOZA
Sean McLean & The Vibetenders
The Goodfoot
Oct. 22, 8 p.m.
$5
Roots-jam band mixing soul, blues, funk and bluegrass.
Scream (1996) at Drive-In
Clark County Fairgrounds
Oct. 23, 7 p.m.
$49+ per car
Drive-in horror movie experience with live-action scares and immersive effects.
Addams Family Values
BINGO w/ Violet Hex
Tomorrow Theater
Oct. 24, 7 p.m.
$12
Watch Addams Family Values with drag performer Violet Hex hosting bingo.
Portland’s Pettiest Drag Show
Escape Bar & Grill
Oct. 25, 9 p.m.
$15
Monthly drag show hosted by Savannah O Bennington—full of fun performances.
Cat People Book Signing:
Hannah Hillam
Powell’s City of Books
Oct. 26, 3 p.m.
Free
Comic Artist Hannah Hillam presents and signs her new book, featuring quirky cathuman role reversal stories.
Young Frankenstein in 35mm
Hollywood Theatre
Oct. 27, 3 p.m.
$10–$12
Celebrate 50 years of Mel Brooks’ classic comedy in a special 35mm screening.
Comedy Open Mic
Cheerful Tortoise
Oct. 28, 9 p.m.
Free
Comedy on campus, with sign ups at 8:30 p.m. and a feature comedian at 10 p.m.
More text painted onto the walls in the library explaining protest motivations.
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DEVIN SINGH/PSU VANGUARD
HALEY HSU/PSU VANGUARD
PARKER PATNODE/PSU VANGUARD
VANGUARD CROSSWORD
Answers in stories
Down:
1. Mythical guide in Pan’s Labyrinth
3. Week of protests organized by PSU activists.
5. Second encampment location following the library occupation.
8. This media becomes hypertargeted through voice data collection.
9. Media group at the center of the Active Listening controversy.
Across:
2. This method of striking was organized by PSU Disarm and Divest Coalition.
4. Technology used to analyze conversations in real-time.
6. Magazine owned by Advance Publications LLC.
7. Girl navigating a labyrinth in Del Toro's film.
10. Company activists want PSU to cut ties with.
MILO LOZA
Answers for 10/14 1) ATLAS, 2) Fashion, 3) Trustees, 4) Portugal, 5) Molotov, 6) PSUFA, 7) Tenure, 8) Fentanyl, 9) Arjuna
Community & Wellness Resources UPDATED WEEKLY
By Milo Loza
Happening Soon
SLMA - Pumpkin Palooza
Karl Miller Center, Room 533
Oct. 22, 4 p.m.
Free for Students
Decorate pumpkins and enjoy free food, with prizes and entertainment.
Brains on Crafts
SMSU, Room 327
Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Free for Students
Crafting tutorials and open spaces, with free supplies, food and prizes.
Costume Swap
SMSU, Room 462
Oct. 24, 11 a.m.
Free for Students
Swap gently used costumes for kids.
Board Game Night
SMSU, Cafeteria
Oct. 25, 3 p.m.
Free for Students
A casual evening of board games and socializing with fellow students.
Bon Appétit! The Opera
Lincoln Hall Studio Theater, Room 115
Oct. 25, 7 p.m.
$35
An
Pan’s Labyrinth on 35mm
5th Avenue Cinema
Oct. 27, 3 p.m.
Free for Students
Guillermo del Toro’s dark fantasy film on 35mm.
Resources
PSU Basic Needs Hub
SMSU Suite 435
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free for students
Helps students access resources such as funds, food, housing, employment, childcare and health support.
PSU Food Pantry
SMSU Basement
Tues 10:30–4:30 p.m., Wed 9–1:30 p.m., Thur 12–5:30 p.m. and Fri 10:30–5:30 p.m. Free for students
Access to free groceries in a welcoming, equitable, trauma-informed way. Must be enrolled in at least one credit for summer or fall.
SMART Recovery Meetings
University Center Building 340 E Times vary Free
In peer recovery, students with shared experiences connect to reduce stigma and build a campus recovery community.
SHAC Weekly Online Parent Support Group
Online
Thursdays 11 a.m. Free
Come together as parents in a relaxed setting to support each other, share ideas, collaborate and commiserate.
Women’s Resource Center
Online
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free
Confidential advocacy services to students who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, violence and stalking.
Oregon Energy Fund
Varying Locations
Mon–Fri, hours vary Free
Provides energy bill assistance to low-income Oregonians to support household stability.
Wellness
SHAC Mind Spa
UCB Suite 310
Mon–Fri (by appointment)
Free for students
Solo space to experience biofeedback, light therapy, meditation, massages, relaxation and more. Must be enrolled in at least five credits for summer or fall.
Opioid Overdose Reversal Training
SHAC, Suite 340E
Mon 10–12 p.m. & Fri 2–3 p.m.
Free for students
Pick up free opioid overdose reversal medication and get a 10-minute training on how to use it.
Mindful Meanderings
Listen on Spotify
Available 24/7
Free
PSU-produced podcast about being mindful while outside, practicing gratitude, finding joy and being in the moment.
Wellness & Health Action Team
Follow on Instagram
Available 24/7
Free
WHAT is a group of peers who educate on health topics specific to PSU students.
Outdoor Workshop Wednesdays
Watch on Youtube
Available 24/7
Free
PSU Campus Recreation Center staff videos about topics ranging from Leave No Trace and plant identification to hiking spots and land acknowledgments.
BORP Online Fitness Studio
Watch on Zoom
Mon–Sat, hours vary
Free
Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program’s (BORP) virtual exercise classes for people with physical disabilities.
opera inspired by Julia Child’s chocolate cake recipe.