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Aiming high
Changes to state marijuana law could expand drug growth, possession rights
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A drafter of Oregon's marijuana law visited Portland State yesterday, advocating law changes, including increased rights to possess the drug as well as its limited legalization, which could be presented to the state legislature this session.
Campus bike culture about to see new life
An expanded bike co-op could cement PSU as a staple cycling destination
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With new bicycling facilities scheduled for construction, biking-related research being conducted and an ever-growing cyclist population, Portland State is becoming an integral part of Portland's bicycle culture, say PSU staff and students.
For better pay, faculty look to union
Faculty union pushes for pay raise to accomodate low salary, large work-load
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Members of the union that represents Portland State faculty are unhappy with a pay raise offer that the PSU administration made to faculty at a contract bargaining meeting Tuesday, according to a news update posted on the union's Web site.
The man who teaches heroes
After graduating from PSU, Edward Lindsey now helps firefighters learn their trade
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Portland State graduate Edward Lindsey didn't come to the university for a career in academia. He came because he wanted to teach people how to fight fires.
Social work degree passed after concern
PSU professor initially questioned number of diverse faculty who would teach in new program
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The State Board of Higher Education approved Portland State's proposed baccalaureate in social work program Nov. 2, after the chair of PSU's Black Studies Department delayed the approval a question of over racial diversity in the program's faculty.
More transgender bathrooms in rec center, please
Equality task force asks for more gender-neutral restrooms to accommodate a wider variety of students
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The Sex and Gender Equality Task Force at Portland State is hoping to increase the number of gender-neutral bathrooms in the new recreational center, after meetings with building planners last week.
UO Portland to expand presence in city
New programs designed for business professionals won't interfere with PSU, administrators say
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The University of Oregon plans to move more programs to Portland, but administrators and faculty from both UO and Portland State say there is enough room in the city for both schools.
The magic of chemistry
A PSU chemist plans to alter the properties of solar cells to make more efficient energy
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Portland State Professor Carl Wamser first became interested in chemistry because of magic shows. At least, that's what they appeared to be. Growing up in New York City, Wamser and his neighborhood friends would gather around Wamser's father as he performed chemistry tricks--like mixing chemicals to change the color of a solution.
Rare Japanese art visits PSU
Prints made from artist's woodcarvings based on Japanese version of opera
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Tsukioka Kogyo was one of the last artists in Japan to create woodblock prints depicting Noh Theater, and the Littman Gallery on the second floor of Smith Memorial Student Union will be displaying some of this rare art during the month of November.
For cheaper texts, student body tells faculty to act now
Professors procrastinating with textbook requests yields fewer used textbooks for students, says ASPSU
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Prices students must pay to purchase textbooks increase when professors fail to submit their course requests for textbooks to the Portland State Bookstore before specified deadlines, according to student body President Rudy Soto.
Battle of Beliefs
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Hundreds of students jeered at and argued with members of a Christian evangelical group called Bible Believers U.S.A. in the Park Blocks Tuesday.
Men Against Rape begins new assault-prevention program
Interruptions workshops aim to help prevent oppressive behavior
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The Men Against Rape student group at Portland State recently held its first "Interruptions" workshop, a program that aims to teach participants how to deal with and react to oppressive or sexist behavior.
Water Bureau offers tip to save money: check your toilet
Testing for water leaks in toilets could save residents on winter water bills
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The Portland Water Bureau is asking local residents to prepare for the coming months by winterizing their plumbing and testing their toilets for possible leaks.
OSA conducts statewide survey
Students give top five school priorities for state legislature
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Portland State has until Nov. 21 to collect 2,500 student responses to a statewide survey aimed at gathering student opinion on issues such as increased university funding, access to health care and easier ways to pay off loans.
Four-day Wordstock event starts today
Proceeds of event that promotes books, reading to benefit Oregon non-profit
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Larry Colton, founder of the non-profit group Community of Writers, always wanted Portland to have a writing festival.
Burma week shows political climate, raises relief funds
Three-day event will feature documentaries, talks on unrest in region
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Amnesty International and the Multicultural Center at Portland State are holding events this week to raise awareness about the political situation in Burma and human right abuses perpetrated by the country's military dictatorship.
Literary Arts Council poetry reading today
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Portland State University's Literary Arts Council will host four contributing female poets today, who will read selections from a new poetry anthology about living in the Middle East.
University sustainability status discussed Friday
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A discussion on sustainability proposals on campuses countrywide, led by the executive director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, will be held at Portland State Friday.
Upgraded system to replace WebCT
New system to keep closer track of participation in online classes and improve accessibility for faculty
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PSU is planning a switch from WebCT to an updated online-coursework system at the start of spring term that will keep closer track of student participation in online classes and improve accessibility for faculty members, administrators say.
Neuroscience experts to present conflict-resolution theories this week
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Two nationally renowned experts will lead a seminar examining the relationship between neuroscience and conflict this Thursday and Friday at the Oregon Convention Center.
Hybrid and electric cars exhibit today on campus
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Portland State's Sustainability Club is hosting a "Clean Car Show" event in the Park Blocks between Smith Memorial Student Union and Cramer Hall today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sustainability from a KEEN point of view
KEEN Footwear to use documentary to promote sustainability and student involvement with tour
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KEEN Footwear is scheduled to show its documentary STAND, which focuses on sustainability and student involvement, this Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in room 228 of Smith Memorial Student Union.
Thinking of a Ph.D.? Try McNair
Scholarship aims to provide access to doctorate programs for low-income students
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Collin Fellows knows what it means to be persistent. Starting his college career in 1987, Fellows attended four universities in Oregon and Ohio, each time finding a new reason to stop going to school.
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For students interested in a legal career, Portland State will host the seventh annual law school fair this Tuesday, with representatives from over 60 laws schools from across the country attending.
Local computer charity Free Geek receives $4,000 award
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Free Geek, a local charitable computer recycling and donation center, has won a $4,000 award for the organization's efforts to provide the public with access to open-source computer software.
Degree in general art studies to start next term
Program will cover art, architecture, music and theater in one degree
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A new degree focusing on art studies, with programs that range from theater to music, will begin next term at Portland State. The State Board of Higher Education approved the new bachelor's of art degree in arts studies at a Nov. 2 meeting. According to meeting agenda, the degree was presented to the State Board of Higher Education due to increasing art student enrollment at PSU, up from 862 students in 1996 to just under 2,000 last year.
Crime Blotter
Throwing bottles out your window is not a sustainable practice
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A bottle was thrown from an apartment window in the student residence.
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The Portland Water Bureau this month redefined eligibility standards for residents who wish to apply for financial assistance with their water and sewer bill. The city council-approved discount of $73 per month off the total bill is offered to residents who claim low-income status, or residents who earn less than 60 percent of the median income for the area.
Health officials to discuss impact of climate change
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Portland State students and community members can learn more about the health implications of increasing climate change in a lecture to be presented by the director of the National Center for Environmental Health on campus Thursday.
Oregon Students of Color Coalition to celebrate 10th anniversary at MCC
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The Oregon Students of Color Coalition, a local race-advocacy group, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this Friday at Portland State.
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Portland State's Facilities and Planning Department is now hiring for student worker positions collecting recyclables around the university.
After 49, developers face new legal hurdles for property
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Developers who have already obtained permits to build on property affected by voter approval of Measure 49 changes in land use law may have to turn to the courts to decide whether they have gotten far enough to keep building.
