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Reaz Mahmood

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ADVERTISING ADVISER Ann Roman

DESIGNERS

SPORTS EDITOR

Brendan Mulligan Christopher Peralta Nicole Worthington

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ONLINE EDITOR ONLINE@PSUVANGUARD.COM Jaime Dunkle

Claude Akins Andy Anady Mike Bivins Will Elder Cassia Gamill Colleen Leary Alex Moore Jay Pengelly Jon Raby Matt Rauch Amy Rush

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Devin Courtright Will Elder Adam Grace Christian Profeta Miles Sanguinetti Christopher Sohler

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04 Eating on campus

23 Vikings football looking

05 Student meal plans

24 PSU golf shaping up for

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The best areas to rent in Portland

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The best deals to take advantage of with your student ID

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Enrollment by the numbers

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another stellar year

25 The most annoying people you will meet on campus

26 Real talk: Residence life 28 PSU has transportation options galore

10 Cheap meal guide

29 Progress is power

11 Not your average PSU

30 Important dates in the

12 The realities of urban living

31 Let’s talk about

course list

13 Campus resources for

2014–15 academic year health, baby!

students with children

Wayfinding

14 Full list of student groups at PSU

17 Student groups you never knew existed

18 The ins and outs of

campus student media

Robin Crowell

The Vanguard is published weekly as an independent student newspaper governed by the PSU Publications Board. Views and editorial content expressed herein are those of the staff, contributors and readers and do not necessarily represent those of the PSU student body, faculty, staff or administration. One copy of the Vanguard is provided free of charge to all community members; additional copies or subscription issues may incur a 25 cent charge.

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19 Staying safe on campus

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Food & Drink

20 Save money, cook for

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Registration & Classes

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Clubs & Organizations

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Volleyball hopes to win more championships

Orientation Guide

Welcome back!

Going to college is all about discovery, and that’s particularly true at Portland State University.

I invite you to roam our beautiful tree-lined campus and make yourself at home. Find your study niches, your favorite coffee spot.

There are reasons why PSU is ranked among the nation’s best for excellence. We put a premium on research and outstanding faculty. Classrooms are just the start. Students team up with hundreds of community organizations, businesses and nonprofits that have forged partnerships with PSU. This year brings some exciting changes. Enrollment has tripled in our newly elevated Urban Honors College. Some of you have signed up for our 4-year degree guarantee, the only one of its kind offered at an Oregon public university. And some of you will take biology and chemistry classes in the spectacular new Collaborative Life Sciences Building. If you haven’t toured it yet, I recommend hopping on the streetcar (it’s free with your student ID) and heading down to Portland’s South Waterfront to take a look.

Fall always brings out a sense of anticipation at Portland State. There are new classes to take, new classmates to meet. This year we welcome nearly 1,900 starting freshmen, one of our biggest and most diverse classes ever. Get to know one another.

Friendships made in college last a lifetime.

Remember that the South Park Blocks are just the beginning. Eat at a food cart. Go to a Viking football game. Get out to the mountains and the coast. That’s what discovery is all about. Then get back to work. Your community is counting on you.

Best wishes for fall quarter.

Wim Wiewel President, Portland State University

Eating on campus

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Alex Moore

Portland State is a huge commuter school, and when it comes to staying on campus for a majority of your day, students have to find somewhere to eat between classes. Fortunately for Vikings students, PSU has an immense diversity of food options all over campus.

So where should you go eat when you have little time before your next class?

Quick options include the food carts, which are located in a number of different places on campus: Fourth Avenue Food Carts These carts include a lot of different options and they can be extremely fast depending on how busy they are. People can get food from all different parts of the world on this one block.

It is a very popular destination on a sunny day, but what food carts aren’t?

Park Blocks Food Carts The food carts in the Park Blocks are adjacent to Smith Memorial Student Union and Neuberger Hall. There are a number of different options right as you walk out of class, and food can be ready in time for your next class.

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Sit-down options on campus include pizza , burgers, and a lot of places where one can sit down and have a drink.

Breakfast is always important to the early-rising college student: Park Avenue Cafe Park Avenue Cafe is open at 7 a.m. and has coffee and great bagel sandwiches for food.

Starbucks & Einstein Bros. Bagels Whether they are known for their coffee or bagels, both Starbucks and Einstein are open early and are good options for a place to study when the library is full.

Lunchtime options when students have time to sit down and eat include: HotLips Pizza HotLips has a great happy hour option for PSU students that reduces slices of pizza to $2.50 each. The happy hour takes place from 2–5, and offers the cheapest, quality slice of pizza on campus. It also is a nice place to relax and have a beer.

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Rogue Hall This restaurant, across the street from the Science Research and Teaching Center, has a full bar and food available for all ages. It is a little more spendy than the other places on this list, but is the only bar pouring Portland State Pale Ale. Food for Thought One of the most popular places on campus to grab a bite to eat is currently closed down. It remains to be seen how that space will be used in the future, but if and when it reopens there is plenty of space to study.

Wherever you are on campus chances are that you are a block away from delicious food. One thing that our campus does not lack is diversity, and that comes to light when you struggle to decide what to eat on a daily basis. I’ve put more thought into picking a food cart on Fourth Avenue than I have in some classes. I can’t be the only one who walks up and down the block, until finally my mind settles on some delicious sounding meal that I may or may not be able to pronounce.

Eat well and eat a lot of different food. Take advantage of Portland’s diverse food community.

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Student meal plans jesse tomaino

Victor’s in Ondine

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Where and when you can use the meal plans:

Meal plans are available for students and faculty and can be purchased in Smith Memorial Student Union room 260, over the phone at 503-725-3603, or online at http://www.campusdish. com/en-US/CSW/PortlandState/MealPlans/ Dining Dollars add flexibility to the plans, they can be redeemed at any campus food service outlet.

If you are a first year student with a housing contract, it comes with a meal plan, go online to check out the details! *Starred plans can be billed directly to your student account

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Apartment Plan/10 meal plan Ten all-you-care-to-eat meals at Victor's in Ondine as well as $300 Dining Dollars.

15 Meal Plan Fifteen meals per week for the entire term in addition to $100 Dining Dollars.

7-Day All Access Plan Access to all-you-care-toeat at Victor's in Ondine whenever they are open— hours in the sidebar to the right—in addition to $50 Dining Dollars.

Good for 10 meals a week at Victor's in Ondine Residence Hall.

$525

$360

Viking Plan 1 A block of 50 meals throughout the term as well as $100 Dining Dollars and six guest passes.

$275

(all-you-care-to-eat) 1912 S.W. 6th Ave. Monday–Thursday Breakfast: 7–10 a.m.

Lunch: 1:30 p.m.

Lite Lunch: 1:30–5 p.m.

Dinner: 5–8 p.m.

Friday Breakfast: 7–10 a.m.

Lunch: 11–1:30 p.m.

Lite Lunch: 1:30–5 p.m.

Dinner: 5–7 p.m.

Saturday Lunch: 11–1 p.m.

Dinner 5–7 p.m.

Sunday Lunch: 11–1 p.m.

Dinner: 5–8 p.m.

Viking Court in Smith Memorial Student Union 1825 S.W. Broadway Ave. Grab ‘N’ Go Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Starbucks Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Grille Works Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

$259

Viking Plan 2 A block of 30 meals along with $100 Dining Dollars and six guest passes redeemable for a single meal.

Greens To-Go Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Friday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sbarro Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–6 a.m.

Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Stir Crazy Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

The Meetro King Albert Building 1809 S.W. 11th Ave. Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

Branford’s Bean PSU Millar Library 1875 S.W. Park Ave. Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sunday 2 p.m.–10 p.m.

$100

Viking Plan 3 A block of 20 meals along with $100 Dining Dollars and two guest passes.

Faculty/Staff 25 Block Plan A block of 25 meals at Victor's in Ondine as well as $100 Dining Dollars.

$110 Dining Dollars + 5 meal plan $100 will get you $110 in PSU Dining Dollars, and five meals at Victor's.

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The best areas to rent in Portland

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AMY RUSH

So you’re moving to Portland for college? You’re going to need to find a place to rest your head at night; and while dorms are a viable option, they’re not always a quiet homework space. When considering proximity to campus, there are plenty of affordable options such as Goose Hollow, the Alphabet District, Park Blocks, inner east side or the West Hills.

Starting at campus heading north, the Park Blocks in Southwest boast one of the most accessible neighborhoods in downtown.

Right off the streetcar and just blocks from the MAX lines, it makes getting around without a vehicle easy. There are a variety of studios that start at about $735. If you look hard enough and have impeccable timing, you may even be able to find something for a bit less.

The Park Blocks area has plenty of restaurants and activities, plus you’re right near campus. It’s close enough to run straight from the shower to class in the winter without your hair freezing, but enough of a distance that you don’t have to deal with the eccentricities of student life all the time.

If you continue north and cross Burnside Street, you’ll find yourself in the beautiful and trendy Alphabet District. While it can

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get spendy, some apartments are decently priced and there are certainly rooms for rent to be found. There are a variety of buildings—both apartments and houses—so whether or not you want a roommate is your choice.

The Alphabet District also boasts tons of local businesses like bars, restaurants, boutiques and salons. That means your next employer could be just a brisk walk from home. Not only that, but the area is central to the MAX via the Providence Park stop and, depending on where in the area you live, could be extremely close to the streetcar which is free with a Portland State ID. The streetcar will even drop you off right on campus!

Moving across the river to the east side, you’ll find numerous options including the Hollywood District, Woodstock and Belmont.

All of these areas offer easy access by public transit, as Portland has one of the best bus systems in the country. The Hollywood District even has access to the MAX Green Line, which will bring you straight to campus.

As you expand your search for living quarters over to the east side, be aware. You are leaving the downtown area, which might

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lead you to think rent should be cheaper. This is not always the case. Much of the residential offerings on the east side consist of sweet old houses and newly constructed apartments that claim to be eco-friendly. Both come with hefty price tags. If you’re just starting out on your own, these may only be an option if you don’t mind living with a roommate.

If good old Craigslist isn’t cutting it for your apartment search, then try out apps like Zillow or Trulia, both of which offer easy ways to search for a place to your specification.

Basement apartments in the city tend to run cheaper. Because of the often small windows and the location right on the street, these little gems can sometimes be spacious, affordable and hold a lot of old-school charm. Of course, it just depends on what you’re looking for.

Overall, Portland is a safe place. However, there are certain spaces that feel safer, more homey and supply easy carless access to Portland and campus life. Hopefully you’ve already downloaded your app of choice and are on your way to a place that’s just right for you and your needs.

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The best deals to take advantage of with your student ID

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AMY RUSH

As a Portland State student, there are plenty of perks beyond an excellent education. There are many local businesses, as well as major corporations, that offer discounts to those with a PSU ID. When it comes to money in college, things can get sticky. Often there is no time to work, as passing classes takes priority. Luckily many other people, beyond students, understand the student budget. Utilizing your student ID for discounts on entertainment, food and bills can be very beneficial for your wallet.

Flash your ID at Living Room Theater (341 S.W. 10th Ave.) and you can catch a $7 flick on their plush couch seating. That’s $3 off the normal ticket price. If you happen to be a part of the 21+ crowd you can even catch their happy hour (available weekday afternoons) for affordable snacks and cocktails delivered right to your seat.

If you’re looking to grab lunch before the flick, head over to Veggie Grill (508 S.W. Taylor St.), a vegan specialty restaurant, and they’ll reduce the cost of your meal down to $6. Even if you’re not vegan, you’ll find something delicious to satisfy your appetite. Seriously, it’s really good. And there’s never a good reason to pass up cheap eats!

There are plenty of other avenues to discounted Portland entertainment. The Oregon Symphony (orsymphony. org) offers $10 concert tickets to certain performances. You can inquire via their website or call ahead. There are some restrictions on when and what kinds of tickets you can purchase, so it’s best to check beforehand.

Another great option for exploring the city is the Portland Art Museum (1219 S.W. Park Ave.), which offers $15 yearlong student memberships. Since the exhibits change regularly, this discount offers plenty of value and a year of solid entertainment.

When it comes to large and unavoidable student related purchases, both Apple and Dell offer student rates for many of their mainstream items such as tablets and laptops. Most of these listings you can find on their websites.

Some major software items such as Adobe and ProTools are also offered at a student rate. Though these versions may not have all the bells and whistles of the full priced versions, they are still more than enough to complete the tasks at hand. It’s also a great way to get familiarized with industry-standard software relevant to your major.

For things like groceries, restaurants and other daily eccentricities there’s a little app called Chinook Book (chinookbook.net). It’s available for any smartphone and the icing on the cake is that it’s free. Chinook Book is an app filled with sustainable coupons. You pick the coupons you want and then pay for the bundle. However, as a student, you have multiple free coupons that automatically load to your device. All you have to do is use your student email (@pdx.edu) when registering and the coupons are yours. Coupons range from Whole Foods to Pizzicato, and deals include buy-one-get-one-free, reductions to your final bill and some things that are just plain free. The possibilities are endless and the deals change regularly.

Never be afraid to ask a retailer if they offer student specials. You never know what you could save unless you ask. For example, most cell phone and insurance companies offer university discounts. Also, when it comes to local businesses, they often support local students. After all, a penny saved is a penny earned, and if you aren’t earning money the saving becomes crucial. So, now that you’re equipped with this valuable information, it would nearly be a crime against your wallet to not use it.

The Hollywood Theatre, in Northeast Portland, is one of many businesses that offer student discounts.

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Enrollment by the numbers

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A look at freshman enrollment for fall 2014 Breakdown of majors

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Child & Family Studies 20

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1,879

Ethnicity Unknown 286

Black/African American 77

Freshmen admitted for fall 2014 who have submitted their intent to enroll as of July 28, 2014.

Where are we from?

1,245 547

Domestic or permanent residents from Oregon

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Multiple ethnicities 185

International students from out of state or outside of the US International students currently in Oregon

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American Indian or Alaska Native 34

Asian 222

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English 31

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Film 36

Music: Voice 9

International Studies: East Asian 7

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Cheap meal guide

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Alex Moore

I hate shopping for food. I’d much rather go get food prepared for me, with no mess or clean up, but unfortunately my status as a college student forbids me from frequently repeating this type of lifestyle. So I have to shop.

Usually I walk in the grocery store doing everything you are not supposed to do, which includes being hungry, buying snack foods that I don’t need, and not visiting the produce aisle as much as I should. Don’t do those things.

Having a plan and knowing what you need to shop for is most important, and as simple as it sounds, that is the best way to save money. But all of that won’t do any good if you are shopping at the wrong place. As delicious as the food is at places like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, most of the time they won’t work consistently on a college budget. Fortunately for the average college student, one can make financial headway at other places.

Fred Meyer/Safeway, etc.

The classic grocery stores that every college student should be making use of. Knowing what to buy at places like these is important, especially if you are someone who has the ability to shop at stores that sell in bulk.

Make sure you have the discount card for each grocery store, and take advantage of the deals that are being offered. Both Fred Meyer and Safeway have apps and coupons that offer deals on food that you are most likely going to buy anyway, so why not take advantage of it?

In the end, Freddie's and Safeway are the places that students should do most of their shopping. They are relatively cheap and convenient.

Buying in bulk Costco and Winco are two places in which buying in bulk is possible. At Winco, a membership is not necessary, which makes it a lot better for a college student. Buying in bulk can save people a lot of money, one just has to make sure that the food bought in bulk doesn’t go to waste, especially if you live on your own.

Top Ramen is great to buy in bulk—if you partake in the famous college food. Any non-perishables work well when shopping at Costco or Winco.

Happy Hour Cheap food and cheap drinks; if you are going to go out it might as well be at the cheapest time of day. It’s really hard to avoid going out sometimes, and it’s wrong to completely avoid going out, college is supposed to be social after all. Happy hour is the perfect mix of both these worlds. Everyone seems to know of a really good happy hour somewhere, so take advantage of them when there is room in your budget to go out.

The college diet includes a lot of Top Ramen, but it doesn’t have to only be noodles. Include some diversity in your diet by preparing a list and budget beforehand, and don’t be afraid to shop at different places that offer advantages.

Top RAmen is a staple of most low-budget student diets.

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Not your average PSU course list

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BREANA HARRIS

If you’re new to Portland State, you may still be looking for a few classes to take. You might need some time to fill, you might need a class that corresponds to your major or maybe you just want to take something interesting. Whatever the case may be, there’s a good chance PSU has something for you. Here’s a list of a few classes offered during the fall 2014 term that you may not know about.

GRK 330U – Ancient Greek Literature If you’re into the culture and mythology of Ancient Greece, this class is perfect for you. If you want to delve into the wrath of Achilles in The Iliad or if you want to follow the adventures of Odysseus through The Odyssey, you will be thoroughly pleased with the powerful literature of the ancient Greeks. And you don’t have to know Greek to take the class! All the texts are already translated for you. As the course description says, the course will cover literature from eighth century B.C. through the classical period, covering “epic, historical, dramatic, and philosophical texts.” For those of you who are working on a cluster, notice the U next to the course number–this class counts toward the Interpreting the Past cluster.

CRN: 14444 Days: MWF Time: 2:00–3:05 P.M.

ART 254 – Typography I Maybe you’re interested in art. Or maybe you’re interested in more obscure forms of art like typography. By definition, typography is the style and appearance of printed matter. This course is open to those who aren’t art majors as well. As the description says, the course will focus on typography as both a “medium and message.” You’ll learn about typographic history and how typography is an important part of media today. The recommended prerequisites for this class are ART 118 and ART 120.

CRN: 10177 Days: TR Time: 9:00–11:50 A.M.

BST 362U – African Prehistory If you’re working on a Global Perspectives or an Interpreting the Past cluster, you might want to consider taking this black studies class. African Prehistory revolves around studying and analyzing prehistoric cultures of Africa. You will delve into written records, the origin of humans and early civilizations. The course is also set later in the day and only takes place once a week, which is optimal for those seeking a class outside of their morning routines and for those who have a tight schedule.

CRN: 15748 Days: T Time: 5:30–9:10 P.M.

ED 150 – Teaching as a Career A lot of people who go to college aspire to become teachers themselves. If you’re one of those people, this may be a great course to start off with. Due to the title of the class, the course is pretty self-explanatory. In this class, you will explore and analyze the difficulties and privileges of teaching the youth of America, ranging from children to young adults. You’ll analyze what problems lie in teaching and the process of learning. You will also explore why teaching and learning are important and what their purposes are.

CRN: 11097 Days: R Time: 10:00–11:50 A.M.

FILM 370U – Supernatural Horror 1970–Present If you consider yourself an avid movie-goer and you want to learn more about the art of film, you should consider taking a film course. This course would be great for people who are big fans of horror. With the craze that Paranormal Activity caused, it’s no wonder that a class like this would be taught. Take this course and learn about supernatural horror movies and why they’re so popular, and also why they made a major resurgence in the last decade. This course will count toward the Popular Culture cluster.

CRN: 15013 Days: T Time: 6:00–9:35 P.M.

WR 212 – Intro Fiction Writing There are tons of people who aspire to be writers or to become better writers. Those of you who want to write fiction and are looking for a class to help you develop some skills should take an intro to fiction writing course. In Intro Fiction Writing, you’ll have a chance to present your work to a class of other writers. More likely than not, you will workshop your pieces and get a lot of feedback that can help you grow as a writer. It’s never too late to try and hone your skills!

CRN: 14285 Days: MW Time: 2:00–3:50 P.M.

UNST Courses Freshmen are going to want to choose their University Studies course wisely because it’s something that they will be taking all year long. Freshman Inquiry courses can be very engaging and fun–I know mine was. Here I’ll provide a short list of the Freshman Inquiry, or FRINQ, courses that are being offered during the fall 2014 term. Make sure you sign up for a mentor session as well.

UNST 101A – Race and Social Justice

CRN: 13814 UNST 107A – Portland

CRN: 13834 UNST 114A – Ways of Knowing

CRN: 13842 UNST 121A – Design and Society

CRN: 13878 UNST 124A – Sustainability

CRN: 13886 UNST 131C – Work of Art

CRN: 13910 UNST 134A – Life Unlimited

CRN: 13934 UNST 137A – Globalization

CRN: 15301 UNST 141A – Power and Imagination

CRN: 14993

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The realities of urban living

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Congrats! You made it to the big—er, still relatively small—city! Of course, if you’re a college student, cities are the place to be. Back in July, Citylab reporter Eric Jaffe rightly observed, based on a three-decade study of urban migration and intelligence, “Smart young people often seek education and higher-paying jobs, both of which tend to be found in cities.”

Here, we have it especially good. One of Portland State's defining features is the way the classrooms and programs fit, albeit sometimes ad-hoc, into the fabric of the small city blocks and blend in with the bustling high density of human activity. This great immersion into urban life is not without its own particular problems, and even some hidden bonuses. Some exploration into this city is needed, and highly recommended, to explain.

People experiencing homelessness. Yes, they annoy, sadden and induce discomfort—all valuable firsthand lessons in the failure of our economic and government systems to provide for the most vulnerable. They will not be going anywhere anytime soon, as they have been integral characters of cities worldwide for a long time. However, it’s entirely up to you to decide whether it is worth giving them, or one of the many benefitting charities and social organizations in town, your pocket money.

Temporary autonomous zones (to borrow some big words from a post-anarchist writer). I mean to reference small parcels tucked away on the waterfront, near freeways, in abandoned industrial areas and in general, wherever you find a bit of free space to play and hang out.

These are the hidden spaces where the normal rules of public space–don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t go naked, etc.–fall to the wayside. Enjoy them while you can. The quickening pace of new urban development and the influx of money in the last few years will erase them from the dense city center.

The food carts. Sometimes cash only, cheap and everywhere, they offer just about every cuisine and culinary tradition you can imagine, from sushi to injera bread. Don’t be afraid to venture out of your comfort zone and order something different from time to time, but avoid the generic sounding ones (Asian Station, Sheish Kabob, A Taste of Greek), because you can surely do better a block or two away. When the weather sucks, be sure to have a strategy for staying dry and warm. If anything, the owners will shower you with love for your courage.

Bicycles. Downtown, contrary to many beliefs, is actually one of the safest areas of Portland to bike in. Dedicated lanes are everywhere, and the lights are timed so that you can keep pace with auto traffic. Pet peeve: biking on the sidewalk. Don’t do it. Watch out for car doors opening by surprise on Broadway (it hurts) and bike thieves, who abound in high numbers in downtown. They will snatch anything easily detachable like lights, so take them with you.

Spend some extra dough and get a Kryptonite or comparably solid bike lock. Better to have it than to regret later.

bike parking and buffered bike lanes outside the Ace Hotel.

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"The Burnside Nest," a temporary unsolicited sculpture by Hannes Wingate, located next to the Burnside Skatepark near Northeast Third Avenue and Couch Street.

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Campus resources for students with children

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According to figures cited by Portland State’s Resource Center for Students with Children, one out of five PSU students is also a parent or caregiver for dependents. If you are a parent enrolled at PSU and have children 18 years of age or younger, there are several campus-based resources and services that are in place to support you and your family in ways ranging from practical to fun.

Resource Center for Students with Children Smith Memorial Student Union, Suite 462 (503) 725‑9878 sswc@pdx.edu pdx.edu/students-with-children/about-us This is the first place to check out if you’re a student-parent.

According to RCSC’s website, the RCSC is a fantastic place to receive services and the support needed to excel academically and after graduation. The RCSC “provides services that support our values of retention, access, social justice, engagement, networking and outreach.”

RCSC features and services include: • Jim Sells Childcare Assistance Program helps pay up to 50 percent of the cost of on or off-campus childcare. Applications are available on the RCSC webpage or in their office. Non-resident, international and undocumented students are welcome to apply. Applications are due the first Friday of the beginning of each term to be given priority consideration, but applications are accepted past the deadline if there are remaining funds.

• Family resource room with computers, a play area with toys and games and lounge area.

• Free lending library with books on child development, parenting issues, family issues, activities for kids, budgeting and many more helpful topics.

• Childcare information and referral.

• Individual consultations for support, advising, and assistance on personal/family matters and accessing resources.

• Emergency loans.

• Free family events during every academic term.

• Adopt a student family (holiday gift program).

• Children’s clothing closet accessible year-round, with clothing for infants and older children.

• Family-friendly commencement ceremony.

On-campus childcare providers: Little Vikings Drop-In Childcare Center Stephen Epler Hall, suite 101 littlevikings.org This center is a new addition to PSU and provides up to four hours a day or 12 hours a week of drop-in, reserved and occasional care for children aged six weeks to 12 years, and you only pay for the care you need. See website for rates, hours and reservations.

ASPSU Children’s Center SMSU, room 127 (503) 725‑2273 Housed on the first floor of SMSU, this center has two delightful classrooms, offering full or partial childcare for ages one to six. The rates are hourly. Call for information and enrollment.

ASPSU’s Children's center, located in room 127 of Smith Memorial Student Union.

Helen Gordon Child Development Center Southwest 12th Avenue and Market Street pdx.edu/helen-gordon-center/ This center is PSU’s full-day infant/toddler, preschool and kindergarten program and laboratory, which serves 200 children, aged four months to six years.

Other family-friendly spaces and resources: PSU Library Family Study Room Branford Price Millar Library, room 330 This study room is designed for student-parents and their children and accommodates two families, and includes one PC, one Mac, two scanners and a wide selection of toys and books.

You can reserve the room online or check out the key from the circulation desk.

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Signage on Campus helps parents find lactation stations and other family-friendly resources.

Lactation Spaces There are eight designated on-campus lactation rooms to offer a quiet environment and privacy for breastfeeding, diapering, etc. The locations are in SMSU 350, the Science Research and Teaching Center B1-22B, Lincoln Hall 244, University Services Building 307, Urban Center 302, Market Center Building 519, Fourth Avenue Building V000-19, and the Academic and Student Rec Center 104. Breastfeeding in any public location is also a legal right, so anywhere on campus is appropriate for you to breastfeed if the need arises.

Academic and Student Rec Center pdx.edu/recreation/youth-program Student membership to the Rec Center is included in your student fees, and they offer several activities for a wide range of ages. Children and dependents of members age 17 or younger may use the Rec Center during designated youth hours or for special youth events.

Women’s Resource Center Montgomery Housing Building, basement pdx.edu/wrc Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m, the WRC has an ample lounge open to all students with comfortable furniture, some toys and books for children, lending library, microwave and more. The center also offers a wide variety of programming and resources for students.

Native American Student and Community Center According to their website, the NASCC is “a gathering space to celebrate and empower student success through culturally relevant programming, academic support, and inter-generational community engagement to preserve and perpetuate inter-tribal connection through traditions, ceremony, and stories.”

Associated Students of PSU Food Pantry SMSU, room 325 (503) 725‑3454 The ASPSU Food Pantry offers free and confidential access to canned goods and non-perishable items, including baby food, hygiene items such as pads, deodorant, toothpaste and diapers.

Clothing is also available.

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The Little Vikings drop-in center is one of several campus childcare alternatives.

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The Resource Center for Students with Children is located on the fourth floor of Smith Memorial Student Union.

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Full list of student groups at PSU

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Portland State is home to over 250 student groups, all of which are founded and facilitated by students. Faculty often act as advisors for student groups, but when all is said and done it’s the students who decide what roles they will assume and what direction to take their club. If you’re interested in starting a student club, you can find more information at OrgSync.com. If you’re just looking to find an already established group of likeminded people and make some friends, here’s a list of every student club currently recognized by the university.

A • Alpha Chi Omega • Alpha Kappa Alpha • Alpha Kappa Psi • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity • Alpha Phi Sigma—Pi Sigma Upsilon Chapter • American Association of University Women—PSU Chapter • American Institute of Architecture Students— Portland State University Chapter • American Marketing Association • American Society of Civil Engineers • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers • American Society of Mechanical Engineers • American Water Works Association Student Chapter • Anime Club • Anthropology Student Association • Arab Persian Student Organization • Art History Student Association • ASPSU Judicial Board • Associated Students of Portland State University • Association for Computing Machinery at PSU • Association of African Students • Association of Engineering Geologists Student Chapter • Association of Environmental Science Students • Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting

B • Baseball • Basic English and Bible Club • Beta Alpha Psi • Biology Investigation and Outreach • Black Cultural Affairs Board • Bouldering • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu • Breakin’ • Brony Alliance for Magical Friendship

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C • Cambodian Student Association • Campus Rec Admin • Campus V.I.S.I.O.N • Caribbean Community Connection • Catholic Student Association • Chi Alpha Christian Community • Chi Epsilon • Chi Sigma Iota • Chinese Student Scholar Association

E • Eben-Ezer Christian Club • Economics Students Association • Egyptian Students Association • Electro Dance • Electronic Dance Music Club • Engineers Without Borders • Entrepreneurship Portland State University • Environmental Club

Dragon Boats If braving the high seas is your thing, but you lament Portland’s lack of immediate access to the ocean, the PSU Dragon Boats club might put the wind in your sails.

The PSU dragon boat team competes throughout the Pacific Northwest, the highlight of which is the massive dragon boat race held during the Rose Festival. Hundreds of dragon boaters travel from across the world to compete, and you could be among them if you join up with the club today!

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• Christian Science Organization • Christians United for Israel • Coalition for Asian Pacific American Studies • Coalition of Cupcake Connoisseurs • College Democrats • College Republicans • Community Development Student Group • Coriba Geology Club • Crew • Cricket • CRU • Cultural and Historical Association for Israel • Cultural Centers • Curling • Cycling

D • Disc Golf • Diversity Scholarship Programs • Dodgeball • Dragon Boats

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F • Fencing • Fifth Avenue Cinema • Financial Management Association • Fire Arts • Food Action Collective • Freethinkers of PSU • French Club • Friends of Graphic Design

G • Gamers Republic of University Players • Geospatial Information Society • German Student Cultural Association • Global Medical Brigades • Graphic Design Center • Great Prophet Mohammed Group • Greek Council • Green Note • Guild of United Video Gamers

Orientation Guide Pre-Dental Student Organization Portland State is host to a whole slew of clubs aimed at preparing students hoping to venture into the medical field after graduation, and the PSU Pre-Dental Student Organization is just one of them. The group provides meetings, educational events and volunteer opportunities for future dentists, all with the aim of increasing students’ likelihood of getting into a dental program after graduation. The only dental school in Oregon is the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry here in Portland. If you’re applying to the school and are already engaged in PSU’s Pre-Dental program, it’s worth it to check out its associated student group!

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H • Health Promotion Student Organization • Hong Kong Student Association

I • Ice Hockey • IHI Open School Chapter • III-Dimensional Arts Association • Impact • Indian Student Association • Instrumental Music Club • Interfaith Leadership Team • International Business and Economics Association • International City/County Management Association Student Chapter • International Cooperation • International Justice Mission Campus Chapter • International Socialist Organization • Intervarsity Christian Fellowship • Iranian Students Association of Portland • Iraqi Students’ Club

J • J Street U Portland State • Japanese Student Society • Jewish Student Union

K • Kaibigan • Kappa Sigma Fraternity • Kickboxing • Korean Student Association • KPSU • Kurdish Youth Organization • Kuwaiti Student club

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N • National Society of Black Engineers • National Society of Collegiate Scholars • National Student Speech Language Hearing Association • Nepalese Student Association • Net Impact Chapter • Neuroscience Club at PSU • Northwest Collegiate Ministries

• Portland State Admin • Portland State Chess • Portland State Magic • Portland State Polyamory Club • Portland State Professional Sound • Portland State Programming Board • Portland State Red Cross Student Group • Portland State University American Sign Language Club • Portland State University Guild of Student-Conductors • Portland State University Human Resource Management Association • Portland State University League of Legends • Portland State University Russian Club • Portland State Vanguard • Practical Electronics Applications Club • Pre-Dental Student Organization • Pre-Veterinary Medical Group • Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology • PSU Action Sports Club • PSU Debate Union • PSU Pro Life • PSU.TV • Psychology Club • Public Administration Student Association • Python, R, Octave, Geodatabases, R Studio, ArcGIS, MATLAB

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O • Omega Delta Phi • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated • Omega Rho International Honor Society • Optometry Club • Oregon Students Public Interest Research Group • Organization Budget Council • Organization of International Students • Orientation Team • Origins • Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition—Portland State University Chapter

• Qatari Students Association • Queer Resource Center

R • Rearguard • Rec Admin Club • Rec Clubs Council • Robotics Club • Rose City Print Arts Collective • Rugby, Women’s • Running Around Portland

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• Pacific Islanders Club • Paranormal Activity Club • Pathos Literary Magazine • Persatuan Mahasiswa Indonesia Amerika Serikat Portland • Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society • Phi Delta Theta Fraternity • Philosophy Club • Physics Society • Pi Mu Epsilon, Oregon Gamma Chapter • Planning Club • Portland Collegiate Furs • Portland Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association • Portland Pre-Health Society • Portland Pre-Law Society • Portland Review

• Sailing • SALP Student Administrators Club • Saudi Student Club • School of Social Work—OGSSW • Science Outreach Society • Sigma Tau Delta: Alpha Omicron Kappa—English Honor Society • Smith Space Committee • Soccer, Men’s • Soccer, Women’s • Society for Ecological Restoration: PSU Student Chapter • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers • Society of Women Engineers • Sociology Club • SolutionsGenerator • Speakers Board To continue reading, jump to page 16

• Lacrosse, Men’s • Lambda Alpha Beta Anthropology National Honor Society • Las Mujeres • Latina Dance • Leadership Fellows • Learning Center • Littman and White Galleries

M • Manufacture and Fabrication for the Sciences • Military Science Club • MindfulPSU • Model United Nations • Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan • Muslim Student Association • Mystery Book Club

Running Around Portland Hopefully you’ve heard by now that Portland is a rainy city.

And what’s the best way to get acclimated to the weather?

Why, to run around in it, of course! The PSU Running Around Portland club is not only a great way to just accept waterproof outer jackets and soggy socks, it’s also a great way to get some exercise with other students who are looking to run. The group’s pace varies depending on the runners’ capabilities, but the routes are often repeated (which is also a great way to get to know the city). Running Around Portland, like any sports group, is also just a great place to make friends.

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Student Fee Committee

• Spectrum Magazine • Spotlight: Portland State Student Productions • Steps of Rhythm • Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society • Student Alliance for Sexual Safety • Student Animal Liberation Coalition • Student Arts League • SIAM Student Chapter at PSU • Student Educational Travel Board • Student Fee Committee • Student Leaders for Service • Student Opera Association of PSU • Students Addressing Urban & City Issues • Students for Liberty • Students for Sensible Drug Policy • Students for Social Action • Students for Unity • Students in Transportation, Engineering and Planning • Students Organization of Applied Linguistics • Students United for Nonviolence • Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights • Supply and Logistics Management Association • Sustainability Leaders Network • Sustainability Leadership Center

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Most student clubs start on a wish and a prayer, but eventually they start needing something else: money.

That money comes from student fees and is allocated by a group of students called the Student Fee Committee.

From there, the Organization Budget Council, which is comprised of a mixture of students and faculty members, doles out the allocated money to the student clubs you see listed on these pages. If you join up with the SFC, not only will you be working on the first steps of that process but you’ll also be gaining experience in budgeting and funding allocation.

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Women in Business One of the hardest things to do when looking for a job, or preparing to start your own business, is knowing where to begin. The PSU Women in Business club looks to ease that concern by providing its members with opportunities to engage in mentorships, network and hold leadership positions. The club focuses on providing women who are just getting into the workforce with the confidence and educational backing to be successful upon graduation.

• Table Tennis • Taiwanese Student Association • Tango • Tau Beta Pi • Tau Sigma National Honor Society • Tea With TED • Tennis • Thai Student Organization • The Chemistry Society • The Latter-day Saint Student Association • Time Arts Club

U • UAE Student Group • Ultimate Frisbee, Men’s • Ultimate Frisbee, Women’s • United Indian Students in Higher Education

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V • Vietnamese Student Association • Viking Motorsports • Viking Vets (Student Veterans Association) • Volleyball, Women’s

W • Water Polo, Men’s • Water Polo, Women’s • Women for Women International • Women in Business • Women’s Resource Center

Y • Young Americans for Liberty

Z • Zoe Club

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Student groups you never knew existed

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Everything from sword fighting to people who really love horses BRANDON STALEY

Portland State is an enormous university with a massive student body of diversified interests.

Fortunately, there are student groups and clubs for nearly every shade of fascination. Some groups are better known than others. You’ve likely heard about Greek life, sports and campus political bodies, but did you know the niches go even deeper? Below you’ll find the beginner’s guide to lesser known student groups and ostensibly, one confectionary cabal.

Anime, it seems, has been with us since the dawn of time. It’s no surprise, then, that the art form has so many acolytes. If you count yourself among those inclined toward The Japanimation, you might be interested in joining the Anime Club. The group meets weekly for various social activities, such as discussions and screenings. Joining up with the group is also a great way to stay abreast of all things anime related in Portland. Also, the group hosts an annual Pokémon tournament that doubles as a canned food drive. Philanthropy, I choose you!

Swords are cool, and thank goodness someone at this school had the gumption to acknowledge that and do the right thing. The right thing is, of course, to create the Fencing Club, which focuses on the art of mortal combat by blade. Okay, so maybe there’s more to fencing.

Stuff like timing, balance, precision, patience and knowing how the heck to move around in one of those beekeeper suits are probably high up on the list of things you’ll learn when you join this club! If nothing else, you’ll get a nice workout in arguably the coolest way possible.

A furry in a red dragon costume.

If swords aren’t your thing, it might be worth considering their only natural enemy: fire. Fire Arts is a club that focuses on the art of fire dancing. Forms of fire dancing include poi, staff, hoop, whips and fans, among others. The club does not actually practice with fire, though, so there’s no need to worry about bursting into flame at your first practice session. Though, if you somehow did, you’d likely be considered a prodigy amongst your peers.

The Brony Alliance for Magical Friendship is kind of exactly what it sounds like: a place for anyone who is enthusiastic about the 2010 reboot of the My Little Pony animated series. The group hosts meetups, discussions and screenings of the show. It’s also a great place to learn about the greater Portland brony community.

If you’re looking to get your game on, PSU has options! So many options! PSU Magic is the club to get in contact with if you’re into summoning eldritch minions in Magic: The Gathering. If you’re into MOBAs, creeping in the jungle and #bigplays, you might consider the PSU League of Legends club. The Gamers Republic of University Players focuses on tabletop and roleplaying games in a casual environment. All groups welcome players of all skill levels. Roll for awesome!

PSU has a furry community, and if you’re down with the anthropomorphs you can join up with the Portland Collegiate Furs. The group aims to create a safe space for all those interested in anthropomorphic animals. The group arranges charitable events and acts as a positive face for the community. Collegiate Furs also occasionally hosts art nights, if you fancy yourself talented with ink, and costume-making, if you enjoy working with your hands. Or paws, for that matter.

Like a blackened ship that passes upon a Stygian sea on a foggy night, I can’t prove the Coalition of Cupcake Connoisseurs actually exists. There’s no record of them on the university’s website and their OrgSync account is bare, yet I hear their siren call still. Perhaps it’s a joke group. Perhaps it was once popular, but fell into disrepair and is now nothing more than a defunct shell. I choose to believe they’re a secret society that will come to collect you if you leave a blood-red sweet cake outside your dorm when the moon is at its most voluminous.

PSU is a great place to meet and connect with like-minded students, and the clubs listed above are just a handful of those available. You can find more student clubs by browsing the available organizations on orgsync.com, or by checking out the list provided. If you don’t see the club of your dreams, then start one! You can start a club by filling out the necessary forms on OrgSync and meeting with an adviser from Student Activities and Leadership Programs. All you need is a couple of friends with similar interests and you’re set to go!

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The ins and outs of campus student media groups

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Portland State is a humming hive of opportunity for students looking to diversify their skill sets.

The student media associated with the university creates opportunities for students to participate in graphic design, camera work, film editing, radio DJing, poetry, prose, visual art and journalism. The wide range of student media also gives voice to students and better connects us as a community.

KPSU

KPSU is PSU’s radio station. Largely run by community and student volunteers, the radio runs 24/7 on their KPSU Radio app and at KPSU.org. The station provides a source of art and culture for PSU and the greater Portland area by creating a platform for counterculture and marginalized voices.

PSU.tv

PSU.tv presents an audio-visual experience tailored for PSU students. Their website, PSU.tv, and their YouTube channel, psutelevision, hosts an array of programs exploring campus life. Students create scheduled programming spotlighting the arts, campus life, creative films, health and

news. PSU.tv provides students with a way to connect with the university, but also to develop their skills in reporting, camera work and more.

PORTLAND SPECTRUM

The Portland Spectrum, formerly the Portland Spectator is a monthly, full-color magazine that aims to provoke deep thought and debate among PSU’s students. Portland Spectrum seeks to establish voices otherwise marginalized and diversify the political debates that comprise PSU as both an institution and a community. The Spectrum can be found at marked newsstands around campus or you can read it online at portlandspectator.org.

REARGUARD

The Rearguard is PSU’s alternative news source with a strong emphasis on social justice and oppressed perspectives. The Rearguard focuses heavily on arts, culture and opinion articles.

The Rearguard produces a monthly print issue at marked newsstands and archives their articles online at therearguard.org.

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SHAC is here for you!

A student taking at least 5 in-load credits has access to the Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC)--regardless of insurance plan.

• MEDICAL SERVICES

See a nurse, medical provider, or nutritionist for free (primary or urgent care). Visit the website for additional costs.

• COUNSELING SERVICES Free Individual or Group Therapy

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Teeth cleanings, fillings, and more at a greatly reduced cost.

ALL PSU STUDENTS CAN USE SHAC’S: TESTING SERVICES

Accommodated testing, makeup exams, and more available.

This PSU-based literary journal has been publishing poetry, prose and art nationally for nearly 60 years. Students can submit their own writing online through the journal’s website at portlandreview.com, where the journal also keeps a fantastic blog. Their seasonal issues can be bought at their website and through Amazon.

PATHOS LITERARY MAGAZINE

Composed of only student submissions, Pathos is a literary magazine published once a term. Because Pathos runs on student submissions, the magazine’s content is fluid and always changing.

Each issue can be found easily at marked newsstands around campus and at their website pathoslitmag.com. Anyone looking to submit prose, poetry or visual art can do so through their website.

PSU VANGUARD

The Vanguard is one of the few opportunities around for students to dip a toe (or plunge) right into print journalism. With a presence in print and online, this paper has been around since 1946, delivering local and campus related news. You can find the Vanguard every Tuesday at marked newsstands, or for more frequent updates, read what’s happening on campus at psuvanguard.com.

HOW TO JOIN

If you want to learn more about any of the publications and organizations listed above, head over to the website at pdx.edu/student-media. All student media positions are paid, and the rates for various positions can be found on the site. Positions include news writer, podcaster, copyeditor, photographer, designer, videographer and editor, among others. Applications to join student media can be found at the student media website.

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Staying safe on campus

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COLLEEN LEARY

Campus public safety

The Portland State campus has its own branch of law enforcement authority, the Campus Public Safety Office. These officers have “stop and frisk” and “probable cause arrest” authority. They are not armed, but they have the authority to arrest anyone on campus involved in illegal activity. Their responders have direct connection to the emergency 911 system.

Campus public safety officers provide emergency and nonemergency assistance, including medical emergencies and escort requests.

These campus public safety officers typically refer minor student offenses to PSU’s Division of Student Affairs. Major offenses like robbery, theft or assault are passed on to the Portland Police Bureau. The PPB has final jurisdiction over the PSU campus.

The CPSO headquarters is located in Suite 148 in the southeast corner of Shattuck Hall, near the corner of Southwest Broadway and College Street.

Bethany Kraft, A SENIOR IN Theatre Arts and Art History, AND Tony Steele, A SENIOR IN Speech and Hearing Sciences, demonstrate the use of an emergency blue light phone found in various locations on campus.

Location & contact:

1914 S.W. Park Ave., Suite 148, Portland, Or 97201 Emergency: 503-725-4404 Nonemergency: 503-725-4407 Fax: 503-725-5593 Email: cpso@pdx.edu

Coffee with the Chief

CPSO Chief Phillip Zerzan invites students to join him for coffee every other Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in Parkway North on the first floor of Smith Memorial Student Union. Zerzan engages with attendees about issues of safety on campus and answers any questions that come up.

Upcoming dates for Coffee with the Chief, 10–11 a.m.: • Aug. 7, 2014 • Aug. 21, 2014 • Sept. 4, 2014 • Sept. 18, 2014 • Oct. 2, 2014 • Oct. 16, 2014 • Oct. 30, 2014 • Nov. 13, 2014 • Dec. 11, 2014

Emergency blue light phones

In various locations on campus, students can find phones with bright blue lights shining above them. In the event of injury, danger or other emergency needs, these blue light phones connect directly to the CPSO by pushing the call button or by simply picking up the phone—no dialing necessary. Even if dispatchers hear nothing on the other end, officers will automatically report to the blue light location for assistance.

PSU alert notification service

PSU students can opt into a campus emergency communication system. The alert system sends notifications to email addresses and cell phones when the campus is experiencing building emergencies, potentially unsafe circumstances, extreme weather, unscheduled campus closure or the activation of emergency response teams. Students can sign up for this service through their Odin accounts.

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PSU student safety groups

PSU has several student groups that focus on specific areas of safety on campus. These include the Student Alliance for Sexual Safety, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, and Students Active for Ending Rape.

In addition, the PSU Safety Committee, which consists of student and university employees, acts as an advisory group for safety-related incidents and concerns on campus.

Please refer to this list of important safety contacts: • 211 Community Resource Helpline: 503-226-3099 • Bradley-Angle House Crisis Line: 503-281-2442 • Campus Security (Emergency): 503-725-4404 • Campus Security (Nonemergency): 503-725-4407 • Center for Student Health and Counseling: 503-725-2800 • Crisis Hotline: 503-235-5333 • Crisis Hotline Clackamas County: 503-655-8724 • Sexual Assault Resource Center: 503-640-5311 • Women’s Resource Center: 503-725-5672

Sergeant Michael Anderson at the public safety office located in Shattuck Hall.

Crisis pregnancy centers:

• Northeast Halsey, Portland: 503-256-0808 • Lloyd Center, Portland: 503-284-1977 • Southeast Portland: 503-777-7097 • Gresham: 503-666-6527 • Beaverton: 503-643-4503 • Clackamas: 503-659-3336

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Save money, cook for yourself

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JON RABY

Add up your monthly food bill. If you eat out, you are probably spending between $6 and $15 a meal, three times a day. This is a huge expense, and with minimal work you can cut it down immensely.

When I was younger I would joke that I didn’t even know how to cook toast, as my mom had always done all of my cooking for me. Then when I did move out on my own, my diet basically consisted of Top Ramen and mac and cheese from the Grocery Outlet. These foods did the trick on a budget, but they provided little nourishment.

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Now, maybe as a matter of karma, I slave in a hot kitchen as a line cook. Here I have learned to cook, but I have also come to the conclusion that restaurant food is overpriced and rarely healthy.

So if you will give me a few moments of your time, I will lay down a cheap and simple getting started guide to home cooking.

Equipment is your first step. Does your place have a stove and pots, pans, etc.? If not here is what you need, starting with the most important. A knife, a burner, a frying pan or pot (non-stick or cast iron), and silverware.

Next I’m going to say a rice cooker. Some will disagree, but there are a ton of things you can cook in a rice cooker and rice is a cheap and highly digestible carbohydrate. So take my advice on this one, or not.

Then you will need plates, bowls, glasses (you can probably steal pint glasses from bars you don’t like), a cutting board, a spatula and a ladle. Everything else is frivolous or for specific uses. Get the fun gadgets later.

Go to Goodwill to buy all this stuff, but not the one near campus because it is a fancy boutique Goodwill and it’s way overpriced. There are half a dozen normal Goodwills in Portland, and they usually have tons of cooking equipment at very good prices. Keep a look out for Portland’s famous free piles too—you might get lucky. Then try other thrift stores, and if all else fails go to a department store, but there you will find the worst quality equipment if you are buying on a budget.

Okay, now you are ready to buy some food. A big money-saver here is to buy bulk foods. You know, the section of the store with the big bins of dry food that you pay for by weight, and have to write the number on those little twisty ties. Among other things, you can buy grains, herbs, spices and sweets in bulk.

Learn to look at prices when you are shopping, and the figure on the bottom of the price tag that tells you how much you pay per weight.

Meat and other proteins can be expensive. A couple of eggs can be a good substitute. Breaking into the yolk of an over-easy egg and letting it ooze down onto the rest of your food, is an often overlooked pleasure in life.

When buying vegetables, buy what’s in season. Eating veggies that are a variety of colors provides vitamins that are beneficial to you. Deepak Chopra talks about eating the seven colors of the rainbow. I endorse this, and colorful food is also much more beautiful.

This is the next tip. How much you enjoy a meal can be initially determined by how it looks. Next time you go to a restaurant, look at how they separate and combine the food on the plate, and try to emulate this. Make it an art project and have fun.

Garnishing in odd numbers is more pleasing to the eye, and throwing some fresh brightly-colored herbs or tomatoes on top is a great way to make your dish colorful.

Now you should be set up to cook, so go cook! For some of you this may be the daunting part, but really it is not as hard as it looks. You just have to try, and learn along the way. I believe this is what separates those who can cook from those who cannot: whether you can simply give it a shot. Put oil in a pan, chop shit up and sprinkle it with herbs and spices. It is really as simple as that. You can look up recipes on the Internet, but I recommend creating your own meals based on what you bought at the supermarket. Experiment. You will learn quickest this way.

Get good at some dishes and share with friends. Make some friends a $10 dinner, and they will probably bring over $20 worth of drinks. Or at least gratitude.

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Volleyball hopes to win more championships

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Have you ever wondered why one player wears a different colored jersey than the rest of their team in volleyball? Have you enjoyed beach volleyball during the Olympics and wished to see the indoor game as well? Portland State has one of the top volleyball programs in the Pacific Northwest and provides a great competitive atmosphere for new fans and veterans of the game to enjoy.

Portland State volleyball enters the 2014 season as reigning co-Big Sky Conference champions and ready to continue with the strong, successful play that has defined the team for the last decade. Last year they tied North Dakota for the best conference record at 17–3 and made it to the tournament championship matchup before falling to Idaho State in the crowning game.

They have also lost several key players to graduation, including Big Sky MVP Garyn Schlatter.

The 2014 squad will feature a mix of experienced players and fresh faces with five seniors and five freshmen on the roster. Two time defending Big Sky Libero—the position with the different colored jersey—of the Year Kasi Clark headlines the team as both a vocal leader and versatile player. Watching her hustle and poise was one of last year’s highlights, so look to Clark to have a big final season as a Viking.

The others playing their last year in green and white are middle blockers Anna DeMots, Leigh-Anne Haataja and Katie O'Brien, and outside hitter Cheyne Corrado. The incoming players include MBs Sarah Liva and Emani Jackson, OHs Roni LaPierre and Lauren Nicholson, and setter Erin Clark. Also returning to the team will be second year setter Valerie Hughes and red-shirt sophomore Shelby Miyashiro.

This year’s success will certainly depend on how quickly the new players can adjust to the collegiate game and head coach Michael Seeman’s style. Coach will have no option but to play his first year players for stretches. Seeman is entering his eighth season at the helm and has led PSU to its greatest run for the sport of volleyball in school history.

His overall record is 143–69 (.675) with an impressive conference record of 98–22 (.817). His team has won the Big Sky regular season five times and the tournament twice. Seeman’s Vikings have earned a reputation as a team that is tough to beat on their home floor, going 74–15 (.831) at the Peter W. Stott Center. His players have also gotten it done it the classroom with 50 PSU players being selected to the Big Sky Fall All-Academic Team over the years.

Going to a volleyball game at the Stott Center can be one of the best on-campus events during the fall. Not only is PSU a talented team with high character players, but it’s a great place to meet fellow students and get to know more about campus culture. A PSU student ID card gets you in the door for free where you can enjoy all the amenities of a college sporting experience: cheap on greasy food, bathrooms with a permanent locker-room smell, parents cheering their kid while shouting questionable remarks at the opponents, and

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young student-athletes doing what they love. Even for a casual sports fan who doesn’t know all the rules, the volleyball experience is worth it. The girls play hard and by rights should be one of the university's most celebrated units.

A coaches preseason ranking should be out in mid-August, and PSU can be expected to sit near the top. The first

match of the year will be August 29 against the University of Washington. Circle September 15 on your calendars because the University of Oregon will be in town for an instate rivalry game, also the first home game this season.

Conference play begins October 2 in a home matchup with Weber State.

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Vikings football looking for a big 2014

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against their PAC-12 opponents this year. Last season the Vikings nearly shocked the college football world by losing to the PAC-12’s Cal Golden Bears late in the fourth quarter by only a touchdown, and the Beavers have a history of losing early home games to Big Sky teams.

Outside of the PAC-12 games, the Vikings should also have a great shot to improve upon their record from last year. Last season, four out of the six Viking losses were by a touchdown or less.

If the Vikings could have won just two of those games, they could have earned their way into the FCS playoffs, so they are close to making some serious strides.

As for the fan’s experience this season, five out of the 12 games will be played at home. Other than the first game against Western Oregon on Sept. 6, the Vikings will play all of their other home games at Providence Park, a 20 minute walk or a TriMet ride away from campus.

Out of the four home games this season at Providence Park, there are two that should be a blast for fans to attend. These games also happen to be the last two games of the season. The first is the day after Halloween, Saturday, Nov. 1. The reason why this game should be extra cool is because there are rumors around campus that everyone is going to be dressed up in their costumes at the game. This should provide a fun atmosphere for students and fans alike.

The other must-attend game will take place on Nov. 21 against Eastern Washington. Picked to finish a close second in the Big Sky Media and Coaches’ polls, Eastern Washington is home to the projected Preseason Offensive MVP, quarterback Vernon Adams. During the final game of the season last year, these two teams met in what was an offensive shootout. With the game tied at the end of the third quarter at 21–21, both teams traded three touchdowns each. After scoring to take the lead with a minute left on the clock, the Vikings failed to convert the extra point.

Eastern Washington drove down the field and scored in less than 30 seconds to take the lead that resulted in the win. One can bet that the Vikings are going to be looking for payback this year and that this game will be quite a show.

Other than those highlights, Vikings fans have an entire season to look forward to as coach Nigel Burton’s squad continues to build itself into a Big Sky powerhouse. With one of the most potent offenses in the nation and a defense that looks to be much improved, the 2014 Vikings are on the verge of big things.

Running back Shaq Richard catches a pass out of the backfield during practice.

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MATT RAUCH

With fall term approaching, Portland State Vikings football is getting ramped up and under-

way. The Vikings are looking to improve on last season’s record of 6–6 in an always tough Big Sky Conference. Picked to finish 10th in both the Big Sky Media and Coaches’ polls, the Vikings will have a lot to prove once the season starts.

No matter the preseason rankings, this should be an exciting year for the Vikings as they are set to play two PAC-12 teams in nonconference play during the first three weeks of the season. Both away games, the Vikings will face the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium during week one, and after a home game at Hillsboro Stadium against the Western Oregon University Wolves, they will travel to Pullman, Washington to face the Washington State Cougars.

Even though the caliber of players and coaches in the PAC-12 is much higher than it is in the Big Sky, it doesn’t mean that the Vikings don’t have a chance to pull off one, maybe two wins

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Welcome, New Viks!

PSU golf shaping up for another stellar year

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Portland State golf returns this fall as the Big Sky champion for the seventh time in 12 years.

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Last year, for the first time in school history, the Vikings had six players average in the 70s. A Ram Choi (who led PSU with a scoring average of 74.25), Kelly Miller and Alyssa Waite are all returning and will be joined by incoming freshmen Hansol Koo and Sonia Sanchez-Fernandez. Koo is from Honolulu and Sanchez-Fernandez is from Sitges, Spain. The Vikings have lost the reigning Big Sky Freshman of the Year, Madison Bentley.

This team, despite the loss of Bentley, is set to be a contender for a consecutive title. They tied for 21st in the NCAA regional and Miller shot a 79–73–78=230—the best finish ever for a Viking; rookie head coach Kailin Downs was named the Big Sky Coach of the Year, and in the Price’s Give ‘Em Five Intercollegiate, hosted by New Mexico State in October, PSU set a 54-hole record for scoring. Choi set a school record of 8 under par at the same tournament.

In addition to losing Bentley, the Vikings have lost Riley Leming (who shot a runner-up two under at the Give Em’ Five) and Kristin Henno. These players were fourth and fifth in scoring for the Vikings, respectively. However, optimism around the PSU Vikings is easy to maintain. Choi is set to finish her career at PSU at the end of this season, marking the end of one of the most storied careers in Vikings golf history. Last year she earned her second consecutive Big Sky Player of the Year honors while breaking the school record for lowest scoring average which she had set in 2012–13.

The arrival of Sanchez-Fernandez adds an intriguing element to this year’s Vikings. She finished first place in the under-25 Interterritorial Tournament, 10th at the International Dutch Open, and second at the Catalonia under-18 tournament.

“I am excited to have [Sanchez-Fernandez] join our Viking family in the fall,” said head coach Kailin Downs. “She has…represented her country, training and competing for the national team. I look forward to her stepping in and having an immediate impact on our program.”

PSU golf is the most successful of PSU’s sports programs. Their seven titles are second to none.

And the best news? It doesn’t seem like their success will end anytime soon.

→ Check out our student resources page: www.pdx.edu/alumni/students →Come to one of our many events held through the school year. →Drop in and visit us in the Simon Benson House— that awesome looking mansion on the Park Blocks!

Get connected now, be connected always.

Big Sky Player of the year A Ram Cho: leads the conference-favorite Vikings.

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The most annoying people you will meet on campus

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10. The Lumberer: The person who takes up the whole sidewalk and walks slowly

You’re two minutes away from being late to class, the streetcar is coming up the other side of the road and you’re stuck behind someone sipping on coffee, chatting on their phone and walking SMACK in the middle of the sidewalk. You edge over to try and pass them but there’s simply not enough room. They continue to walk leisurely in front of you leaving you to only imagine what it would be like to shove them aside and run past yelling, “MOOOOOOVE!”

9. The Creeper: The person who reads your notes (or your texts, or your doodles) over your shoulder in class

You get the feeling that you’re being watched. As you sit there, you want to turn around and confront the suspicion that somebody is totally taking pictures of you and posting them online. When the break comes you sneak a peak and realize that the person sitting right behind you has been reading all of your notes. You should probably move seats because they cannot control the urge to see what you’re doing.

8. The Ron Burgundy: The person who types really loudly on their computer on the quiet floor of the library

You sit at your tree-view table on the fourth floor—the quiet floor—of the Millar Library. You are trying to get through 200 pages of assigned reading when you are disturbed by the CLICKCLACK-CLICK-CLACK-BLICK-BLICK-CLOCK of computer keys racing at the command of the person sitting a table over. You try and block out the noise by putting on your headphones, but you can’t read and listen to music, and the headphones don’t cancel noise.

7. The Packer: The person who starts packing up five minutes before class is out

The teacher is cramming a whole concept into the last 15 minutes of class so that you can get out of class early tomorrow. You’re listening, but you’re slightly distracted by the ZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPP coming from the person next to you who has started shuffling their papers, putting their pens in their backpack and zipping up their bag in slow-motion before the teacher has even finished explaining the PowerPoint.

6. The Texter: The person who asks questions that have already been answered but that they didn’t hear because they were texting

You’ve just moved on from discussing the essay that’s due next week and somebody raises their hand and asks about the due date. You have spent the last 20 minutes trying to ignore their not-so-subtle attempts to conceal their iPhone in their sweatshirt and now they are asking about something that was just explained five minutes before. Three words: Waste. Of. Time.

5. The Muncher: The person who leaves at the break and comes back late. With food. Every day.

Break has just ended, and you’re regaining focus. Ten minutes later, someone walks in the door and you’re hit with the delicious smell of a baked bagel or some cheesy concoction. The following cracking, crunching chewing sounds not only distract you from the lesson but make you hungry yourself.

4. The Kicker: The person who sits behind you and touches your chair with their feet

You’re writing notes when suddenly you feel the whole room vibrating under you. You look down and see the foot of the person behind you jiggling nonstop against your chair. You try and move forward but wherever you move, the foot comes with you. This continues all of class and you don’t retain a single thing that was taught. Depending on the type of desk you’re sitting at, you can avoid this by coming to class early and moving your entire row forward.

3. The Justifier: The person with all of the excuses

This person always has something dramatic going on in their life. They manage to get an extension on the project that you’ve known about since the beginning of the term and will email you back saying that they can’t make it to the group meeting because of a “family emergency” or something equally difficult to believe.

2. The Downtime Eliminator: The person who asks a detailed question right before class is about to get out early Your class gets out at 2 p.m., but the teacher has just announced that you are getting out half an hour early. The things that you can do with an extra 30 minutes! Maybe watch an episode of your favorite show on Hulu? But wait, the kid in the front row raises his hand and asks about the Theory of Such-and-Such. The teacher starts in on a lively explanation that continues to take up the rest of the class period.

1. The Racer: The person who races their car in the parking garage

It’s 8:50 a.m. and you’re backing into a spot in Parking Structure Three. Suddenly, you hear the squeal of tires and behold in your mirror another car racing in a direct collision path with your car. The other car barely stops in time, and when it does, the person driving it glares at you because you’re taking too long to park. As soon as you’re backed in enough for them to pass, they speed by, rounding the blind corners like they’re in the Indy 500 until they find a spot. These are the people that almost (or do) crash into your car because they’re running five minutes behind and fail to abide by simple courteous speed laws. They are the number one most annoying people you will meet on campus.

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Real talk: Residence life

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So you’ve signed up to live on the Portland State campus, and you’re asking yourself, “Is this going to be worth it?” If you’re a freshman or someone still lucky enough to be living off mommy and daddy, you’re probably not worried about whether housing costs are a good deal or not. Instead you’re probably worried about whether living on campus pays off in other ways. But at a school where the average age is 26, many of you are older students and/ or transfer students wondering if a campus apartment was the right option. It’s hard to feel really informed about PSU’s variety of residence buildings before you come here, so let me break it down for you.

PSU’s First Year Experience If you’re a freshman under 20 years old and with fewer than 32 college credits under your belt, you are forced (I mean welcomed) into one of PSU’s First Year Experience communities.

The themes for these communities include Global Leadership, Sustainability, Race & Social Justice, Work of Art, Health & Wellness, STEM majors, Urban Honors (for those in the Honors Program) and Viking Floors (for freshmen who don’t want to commit to a theme). These tie directly into Freshman Inquiry classes. Though this sounds unbearably cheesy and joiner-y to me, the good news is that FYE floors are located in Ondine and Broadway, which are two of the snazzier residence halls. You’ll get cable and elevators, which puts you ahead of the people in the historical buildings.

If you ask me, living in the dorms is nothing like it looks in the movies. It can be kind of gross and awkward. My first term in college, a girl dyed her hair blue across three different shower stalls, and I walked in on two different couples having sex in the bathrooms. But living in downtown Portland will be exciting, and I promise you will meet many people who are actually cool.

Interior view of a double PSU dorm.

Contemporary housing If you’re not a freshman and you’re looking for an apartment in a modern building, your best bet is Broadway, Stephen Epler or Blumel. You can elect to have a roommate and pay half the rate, or you can elect to pay the whole thing yourself. Broadway and Epler offer some furnished rooms, though you can’t have cats in these buildings because they don’t have hardwood floors. The nice thing about furnished studios is the rate is assigned per bed, so if you have a roommate and they ditch you, you won’t owe their charges. You’ll still get cable and a shower.

Keep in mind that if you’re looking for your own studio or 1-bedroom, the modern buildings are considerably more expensive than the historical buildings. Sure, elevators, cable and showers are a pretty reasonable justification for paying what can average to over $200 more per month in some cases, but these apartments are also smaller. Historicals offer more space and arguably more peace and quiet, because you don’t have rowdy freshman underneath you.

Blumel is a nice middle ground. Built in the 1960s, it just went through some major renovations and offers 1-bedroom apartments which are not too outrageously priced, and without missing out on amenities.

Many of the modern buildings also offer studio suite and sleeper options for non-first year students, so if you’re coming to PSU with friends, you can save yourself some money. I don’t know if I’d elect to share a bathroom if I didn’t have to, but everyone has different priorities.

Historical buildings

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PSU’s historical buildings include Blackstone, St. Helen’s Court, Parkway, Stratford and King Albert. They were mostly built in the 1920s and '30s, and they’re very charming and also quite affordable for downtown.

I moved here from Southern California, where I was paying more in rent for a room in my landlord’s condo than I am for a historical studio. When you hear PSU students say it costs too much to live on campus, these are usually not the apartments they’re talking about.

However, historicals have a lot of drawbacks. First are the stairs. These buildings are not friendly with the Americans with Disabilities Act, although you can request a first floor unit if you need it. Still, hiking to the fifth floor every day is pretty ridiculous.

You’ll also be living in buildings where the plumbing is so old that you only have a bathtub, and any shower head attachments can damage your pipes. And the buildings are not equipped for cable television, although in Parkway you can get it if you pay for it yourself.

I’d suggest Parkway as one of the best historicals for that reason—also because they have an easier back staircase. Stratford is also good because it’s only three floors, and you’ll be grateful for the proximity to Safeway.

Living on campus will save you plenty of time and money when it comes to transportation. You’ll love rolling out of bed and heading to a class that’s less than a block away. If you can afford a space you want, and if you’re willing to make some compromises, you’ll probably have a good time.

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PSU has transportation options galore

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The cost of parking in and around downtown Portland is prohibitive if you are a cash-strapped student struggling just to keep your head above water until your time at Portland State is complete. Then there are those who do not even own a vehicle. How ever will frugal or poor people find passage from their home to PSU and back? Never fear, PSU boasts many transportation options for the economically-challenged student.

First, let’s talk about TriMet. TriMet is our regional transit agency tasked with ensuring that Portlanders can get from one place to another, in Portland and beyond, without a vehicle. While a day pass on TriMet will cost you an unreasonable $5, your best bet will be to purchase a PSU FlexPass.

This subsidized quarterly pass will save you $30 a month as a result of not having to pay the full $100 TriMet charges for a monthly pass.

While TriMet has scaled back their bus service in recent years, they can still get you to and from most corners of the city, as well as the suburbs (Hillsboro, Gresham, etc.). And lucky for students, most of the buses end up downtown at some point in their trip.

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The MAX trains cover many similar areas. TriMet runs different lines that extend to Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton and Clackamas, as well as the airport. With the MAX, all roads lead to downtown.

Better still, the Yellow and Green lines lead directly to PSU. If you are looking for convenience, then keep those two colors in mind when making housing arrangements for the school year.

If you are disabled and worried about accessibility, then you can rest assured TriMet has you covered. All of their buses and trains are wheelchair accessible and offer priority seating up front for those who need it. If for some reason you are medically unable to make it to a bus or MAX stop, then TriMet’s LIFT Paratransit Service has you covered. According to TriMet.org, LIFT buses will pick you up and drop you off anywhere within three-fourths of a mile outside of TriMet’s boundary from 4:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. seven days a week. At $74 a month, LIFT passes are fairly reasonable.

Next, we have the Portland Streetcar. While it is free for PSU students, you should remember to bring your student ID with you in case you are accosted by one of their overzealous fare surveyors.

I call them surveyors and not inspectors because they are not police and cannot cite you. But they can shake their clipboard at you as they berate you for your apparent moral turpitude. Make it easy for everyone and carry your student ID. The streetcar runs from the South Waterfront through Portland State, travels a few blocks west of Pioneer Square, past Powell’s Books and—depending on whether you are on the CL line or the NS line—will take you either through the Pearl District and to the very entertaining Northwest 23rd Avenue, or past Lloyd Center to the Convention Center and all the way to OMSI. These are all fairly desirable places to live. Naturally, if you are worried about transportation costs, then move near one of the aforementioned landmarks or areas and you will be entitled to free streetcar transportation for as long as you are a student at PSU. Have a bicycle? Portland didn’t paint green boxes on its roads for nothing. These are for you! Get out there and use them! PSU also offers a unique safety feature for bicyclists. The parked cars on Broadway are situated one lane out; this creates a buffer for bicyclists to rely on when riding hastily and perhaps haphazardly to class. Bicyclists do not have to worry about getting clipped by a moving car, they just have to worry about cars at intersections and other bicyclists or pedestrians who might also be in the bicycle lane.

If you are chronically broke and are worried about transportation options while attending PSU, you can relax. As you can see, there are plenty of options that are more affordable than paying for gasoline, parking and repairs. If you can afford a car, good luck making it to class on time in all the traffic resulting from Portland’s transformation into a hipster Mecca. For everyone else, there is public transportation and biking to save the day.

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Progress is power

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Portland is one of the most progressive cities in the country. Many have likened Portland today to San Francisco in its heyday: A place where you can express yourself however you’d like without fear of recrimination. If anything, the Portland State campus is a distillation of that sentiment of self expression. We want you to feel comfortable being who you are. Regardless of sexual identity or gender orientation, we believe you should always feel safe and we’ve got the resources to prove it.

One of the most prominent resources for queer students on campus is no doubt the Queer Resource Center (located in room 458, on the fourth floor of Smith Memorial Student Union), the hub of all things LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and ally). The QRC was founded in the early 2000s when numerous LGBT student groups banded together to create what is now a resource and referral center (with an expanded focus) within the university. Today the QRC hosts all manner of events, speaker series' and academic-support programs.

One of the first things you might want to take advantage of at the QRC is their College Success Course, which teaches the basics of success at PSU and beyond. The course also informs students of exactly what kinds of resources are available at the QRC. Academic coaching is also available in 50-minute sessions that teach students study skills, resume building, resolution of interpersonal conflicts, and how to confront academic concerns, as well as providing general support.

College can be expensive, but if you’ve got the grades to prove your dedication then a whole slew of scholarships are available to help you pay for your education. The QRC can help you find these scholarships and help you navigate the sometimes labyrinthine process associated with them. If you’re a real spitfire and you’re looking to make big changes in the PSU LGBTQIA communities, you might find yourself at the Lavender Graduation someday. The Lavender Graduation is a celebration of the accomplishments of queer students and allies during their time at PSU. Graduates can choose friends, family members or mentors to introduce them and talk about their scholarly successes.

The QRC also has numerous resources available for transgender students. All members of the QRC receive training on transgender issues, and can act as general resources for transgender students. The QRC even helps with name and pronoun advocacy. After filling out a form at the QRC offices, the QRC’s transgender and interpersonal violence coordinator will email professors to inform them of your chosen name and pronoun. The QRC is also a great place to learn more

about the transgender community in the greater Portland area, and the best ways to reach out to said communities.

Queer students of color are also represented by the QRC, and staff can direct you to numerous local groups and organizations that deal specifically with issues of queerness, racial justice and alliance. The QRC also offers a list of departments within the university that have successfully completed the center’s queer ally training, meaning that each department should provide the appropriate services to gender and sexual minority students. The departments include International Student Life, the Multicultural Center and the Women’s Resource Center, among others.

Student groups also play a crucial role in the campus LGBTQIA community. One of the most recent additions is the PSU Polyamory Club, a support group that meets twice a month in the Women’s Resource Center. Members of the club converse freely on a range of topics relating to polyamory, chosen at the beginning of the meeting. Previous topics have included everything from problems at work to communication in relationships, as well as the pros and cons of coming out in different areas of life.

PSU has a lot to offer all manner of LGBTQIA communities, and with this guide in hand, you’re one step closer to taking advantage of those resources. They’re waiting for you!

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Important dates in the 2014-15 academic year

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Last Day to

Registration Newly admitted freshmen and transfers

Register at orientation

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014

Continuing freshmen

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2015

Holidays Veterans Day

Add courses online

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

Drop with 100 percent refund

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014

Add with instructor approval

Friday, Oct. 10, 2014

Friday, Jan. 16, 2015

Friday, April 10, 2015

Christmas Day

Adjust enrollment for financial aid purposes

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015

Sunday, April 12, 2015

New Years Day

Drop with 70 percent refund

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Waive Aetna student health insurance

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Memorial Day

Withdraw with a 40 percent refund

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Thanksgiving

Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014

Classes

Begin

Monday, Sept. 29, 2014

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014

End

Final exams

Monday, Dec. 8, 2014

Monday, Jan. 5, 2015

Sunday, Mar. 15, 2015

Monday, Mar. 16, 2015

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015

Monday, Mar. 30, 2015

Monday, Jan. 19, 2015

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Monday, May 25, 2015

Monday, June 8, 2015

Graduation Available online

Grades

Schedule

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2015

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Monday, Oct. 27, 2014

Monday, Feb. 2, 2015

Withdraw with a 20 percent refund

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Withdraw from a course

Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Change grading option

Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Applications for graduation due two terms before anticipated graduation date

Key Fall term

Clear academic definciencies for graduation

Friday, Dec. 12, 2014

Clear outstanding balances to avoid $100 late fee

Friday, Dec. 12, 2014

Friday, Mar. 20, 2015

Friday, June 12, 2015

Winter term

Friday, Mar. 20, 2015

Friday, June 12, 2015

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Orientation Guide

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A guide to PSU’s student health insurance

Cassia Gamill

Student health insurance is a fact of student life at Portland State, and the following information will give you the basics to understand your plan or to opt out in order to avoid unwanted charges to your student account.

All PSU students registered for five or more in-person credits (or one credit for international students) are automatically enrolled in PSU’s student health insurance plan through the Aetna Network. The cost of the plan is charged to each student’s account unless the student opts out of the plan by submitting an application for a waiver. International students can also choose to add spouses and children to their plans with a higher upfront payment.

Sept. 25: Workshops and one-on-one drop-ins for questions and waiver assistance, at SHAC (Time to be decided, see website for updates.)

Sept. 29 through Oct. 10: SHAC insurance team help desk in SHAC, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays for questions and waiver assistance. No appointment necessary.

Oct. 7 and Nov. 13: Insurance 101 workshop. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at SHAC. For the fine print and detailed list of coverage, students can view the Student Health Brochure. Students can also contact SHAC’s insurance team with questions about their policy, waivers or claims at insurancehelp@pdx.edu or by calling (503) 725‑2495.

What does it cost?

The cost of the insurance is $694 per term during fall, winter and spring, or $2,082 for the academic year. For students enrolled in the plan during spring 2015, coverage is added for summer 2015 at no additional cost. Students who need coverage for summer 2015 and are not enrolled in the plan during spring 2015 would pay $514 for summer term.

If you had PSU’s student health insurance during the last academic year, you’ll probably notice the cost exceeds that of the previous year by $100 a term. The Center for Student Health and Counseling’s website states that the rates and other changes are “impacted by Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements including no medical maximum, no more pre-existing condition exclusions, ACA taxes, along with high utilization by students during both the 2012–13 and 2013–14 Academic Years.”

What is covered by my student health insurance?

Coverage includes, but is not limited to: emergency room care, physician visits, counseling, hospital stays and surgeries, diagnostic procedures, physical therapy and chiropractic care, prescriptions including birth control, transgender surgery, abortion and maternity expenses. Coverage for most types of care is 80–100 percent of the total cost after varying co-pays. Co-pays for routine visits to in-network physicians are $20 a visit.

Where can I use my insurance benefits?

When you receive your insurance information and medical ID card in the mail from Aetna, it will contain directions to locating network providers to fit your needs. You can also contact the insurance team at SHAC for assistance finding a provider, and you can visit SHAC and use any of their services. Most services at SHAC are covered by your student health fees and/or insurance.

How do I opt out of the plan?

To opt out of the plan, you must meet the eligibility requirements and complete a waiver by the deadline. For fall term 2014, the deadline is October 12. The eligibility requirements for domestic students are that you have a comparable insurance plan that has mental health coverage, prescription drug coverage, no more than a $2,500 deductible and at least 80 percent in-patient hospitalization coverage. If you have the Oregon Health Plan, your insurance makes you eligible to opt out. If you are an international student you must either have health insurance purchased prior to arrival in the U.S., insurance paid for by your government or embassy through an outside company or insurance through a family member’s U.S. employer.

PLANNING AHEAD MAKES GETTING AROUND EASIER Important options and dates you need to know when deciding how you are going to get around campus: »

All PSU students can ride the Portland Streetcar for free with your PSU Photo ID card

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TriMet FlexPass sales begin September 25th

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Parking Permits are limited. If you need to drive, purchase your parking permit online beginning August 25th

COLLABORATIVE LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING Taking a class at this new building?

Go to pdx.edu/academic-scheduling/clsb to learn more about how to get to and from this new building in South Waterfront

Can I still use SHAC if I waive out of the insurance plan?

Yes. All students enrolled in five or more in-load, non-restricted differential tuition credits pay a student health fee associated with the costs of services you can receive at SHAC, which include physician visits, individual and group counseling, vaccinations, prescriptions, smoking cessation, acupuncture and more. Some services provided at SHAC may incur an additional fee.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SERVICES www.pdx.edu/transportation 503.725.3442

How can I learn more about the student insurance?

Upcoming fall term 2014 insurance education events:

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