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Nader gives pep talk
U.S. presidential hopeful Ralph Nader touches on plans, offers advice
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Presidential hopeful Ralph Nader spoke in front of nearly 200 people last night at Benson Polytechnic High School about his plans for the future of the United States, what freedom truly means and that said citizens must demand change from the current administration.
Nader said he is running to be the next president of the United States because he feels and knows there are no other politicians currently running who will openly speak the whole truth.
"The final words of our pledge of allegiance says there is liberty and justice for all," Nader said. "Every candidate running has forgotten those words. Not for some or many, but liberty and justice for all."
A memorial for all time
Urban Plaza clock tower erected to honor the life of lobbyist Debbie Murdock
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Debbie Murdock kept a watchful and caring eye over Portland State University, many say, for more than 14 years.
On Sunday, May 4, a clock tower in the Urban Plaza was dedicated to the life of Murdock, the former assistant to the president for Strategic Planning, Public Policy, and Government Relations. Sunday would have been her 53rd birthday.
Teetering for a cause
For charity, fraternities hold 48-hour teeter-totter marathon in park blocks
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They move up and down. Again and again, for hours and hours.
Wednesday afternoon, members representing two Portland State University fraternities are riding on a giant homemade teeter-totter in the South Park Blocks as passerby's watch and wish them luck.
But this is not merely for fun. It is for a cause.
The Phi Delta Theta and Kappa Sigma fraternities have teamed up for the second consecutive year to put on their 48-hour Teeter-Totter-a-Thon.
Clinton, Obama return to court votes from Portlanders this weekend
Democratic hopefuls return this weekend before upcoming May 20 primary
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Oregon shifts to the center of the hotly contested race for the Democratic presidential nomination this weekend, as both candidates, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, are slated to visit the Beaver State Friday and Saturday.
With the May 20 Oregon primary quickly approaching, both campaigns are gearing up in the Pacific Northwest in hopes of earning the state's all-important 65 delegates.
Campaign trail blazes Oregon
Democrats push for crucial Oregon votes last week with simultaneous local stops
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Both Democratic presidential candidates campaigned a few miles from each other in the Portland-area on Friday as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton looked to garner voter support in hopes of solidifying an Oregon primary victory on May 20.
The nominees held rallies throughout the state at the end of last week. Oregon's support has become an important part of the ongoing battle for the Democratic nomination.
Like fathers, like son
Greg Macpherson says political lineage gives him the ability to serve Oregon
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Greg Macpherson grew up around politics. His father was a state senator, and his grandfather served as a state legislator.
Because of this upbringing, the attorney general candidate thinks he has the insight to serve the needs of all Oregonians.
Construction on rec center focuses on sustainability
Campus Rec says plans in progress to make future rec center achieve LEED
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Scheduled to open in winter of 2010, the new student recreation center will be built, maintained and operated with green practices constantly in mind, according to project architects and Campus Recreation staff.
Library closed after bomb threat
Building closed part of Tuesday, annoying some students looking to study
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Portland State evacuated the Branford P. Millar Library yesterday at about 11:15 a.m. because of a threat claiming that a bomb would go off in the library at noon.
At noon, after Campus Public Safety had taped off the area around the library and PSU sent warning messages to the campus community through the new PSU Alert system, nothing happened. The building was reopened at 4 p.m. after Public Safety searched the library and found nothing.
MESA Day gives young scientists chances to succeed
Friday event should draw hundreds from area to compete and learn at PSU
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This Friday, inside the Peter W. Stott Center, hundreds of middle and high school students will display their math and engineering skills while learning about various science career paths--all while having fun.
Six faculty land awards for research
Awards based on amount of funding received and significance of research
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The Columbia-Willamette Chapter of Sigma Xi honored numerous Portland State professors last week for their contributions to scientific research in the Portland area. Six PSU professors and one OHSU professor were awarded the Outstanding Scientific Research Awards, which are given to local scientists each year by the local chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society that is housed at Portland State.
Can Veganism fight global warming? VegFest says yes
Going vegan is healthy and good for the environment, VegFest organizers say
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Last weekend, vegans, vegetarians and omnivores descended upon Benson High School, where they made their way through the events that made up this year's VegFest, an educational event designed to highlight veganism and vegetarianism.
Samples of food were available, while guest speakers and chef demonstrations helped give insight into how a reduction in meat consumption could help bring about what Northwest Veg, the nonprofit that presented the event, calls a healthy, sustainable and compassionate world.
In short
International Night, Obama and Mike Erickson
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International Night in Smith Ballroom Friday Friday evening the Organization of International Students will host International Night, the annual celebration of international cultures, in the Smith Memorial Student Union. The festivities for the evening are slated to include a fashion show, artistic performances such as dancing, cuisine sampling from across the globe, and cultural booths designed to demonstrate the diversity of cultures that converge daily on campus.
From struggles come inspiration
Health troubles plagued Kyle Cady, but eventually he found purpose in school
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Before he came to college, Kyle Cady never thought he would become involved with student government or the world of politics.
Now his life is consumed by student politics, and he would have it no other way.
Clinton wins big in West Virginia
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Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of the worst defeats of the campaign, yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination. "The White House is won in the swing states.
Rising food costs have little effect on campus meals
PSU Dining says buying more local food will keep costs down for next year
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The cost of the dining plan at Portland State is set to rise by $59 next fall comparative plan, and PSU Dining plans to figure out whether prices will increase elsewhere after setting contracts with food providers this summer.
Activist examines impact of meat
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Noted animal and environmental activist Mia MacDonald will speak on campus today about the negative global effects of the animal production industry. The lecture, entitled "Your Burger or Your Car?" will take place in Smith Memorial Student Union, room 229, at 1:30 p.m.
Award-winning author to read from his book
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Sandy Tolan, an award-winning author, journalist and documentary producer, will read from his book The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East in Smith Memorial Student Union, room 238 at 7 p.m. tonight.
Vanguard takes home 21 awards at collegiate contest
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The Vanguard won 21 awards at the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association collegiate newspaper contest on Friday, including six first place awards and a second place award in the top category, General Excellence.
Oregon middle school teacher dubbed National Teacher of the Year
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Prineville Middle School science teacher Michael Geisen was recognized Thursday afternoon in the Smith Memorial Student Union for his educational achievements by being named the 2008 National Teacher of the Year.
A challenge to bikers
Inaugural Bike to PSU Challenge aims to get more commuters to bike
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How often can you ride your bike to campus this month?
That is what Portland State's Transportation and Parking Services and the Bicycle Cooperative want to know, and they are challenging students to bike to and from school as much as possible in May for the Bike to PSU Challenge.
In short
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The documentary The Price of Sugar will be screened tonight in Smith Memorial Student Union, room 327/328, at 6 p.m.
In short
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MAX and bus ridership has reached a record high this month with more than two million individual trips taken each week during April-marking the first time TriMet has reached that weekly ridership number in its history.
Answered! Irrelevant information that you need to know
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Some poor sap from Hood River may soon miss their big shot at an Oregon lottery jackpot this month.
Crime Blotter
The green ghost bandit strikes again
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The Parkway Building was vandalized with a spray-painted green ghost on the wall.
