New University President Wim Wiewel and Portland Mayor-elect Sam Adams after riding into campus Monday |
Today the Wiewel era beginsNew University President Wim Wiewel arrives on campus for his first day
Riding into the South Park Blocks on his bike along side Portland Mayor-elect Sam Adams and Portland State Provost Roy Koch, new University President Wim Wiewel officially assumed his post Monday morning.
Continue checking the Web site for updates detailing President Wiewel's first day on the job, as he travels around the university and meets with students, faculty and administrators.…
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Renter's Guide 2008
Tips from a battle-tested source
I have found housing twice via the Internet's holy grail of classifieds, and I will admit the process can yield some pretty inconsistent results. That is, until you can master the beast that is Craigslist.
Later, I will offer some tips on landing the perfect place on Craigslist. But, first, I would like to share a few stories from my house shopping experience on Craigslist.
News
Building a community
By: Linea Bruno
White tents stretched across the Park Blocks this Saturday, filling the space between Shattuck Hall and the Millar Library with a multitude of sights, scents and sounds from Iran.
On a brightly decorated stage, commendations were given to recognize commitment and dedication to the local Persian community. Among those recognized were Multnomah County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury and Reed professor of political science Dr. Darius Rejali.
"This is my first time at the festival," said Kafoury, whose parents served in the Peace Corps in Iran. "It's great to see such joy and tenderness here."
Arts and Culture
Darling girls and boys
By: Richard D. Oxley
Oh Darling has made the most of their two years in the City of Roses.
Capitalizing on a wealth of adorable melodies and a healthy propensity for matching outfits, the group has scored themselves a recording deal with Los Angeles-based Creative Works Records and a healthy local following to endorse their speedy rise to prominence.
The band consists of Oregon natives J. Marie Hall on bass, Jasmine Ash on vocals and keyboards, Jake Endicott on drums and Daven Hall on the guitar.
Sports
Football Practice Log on Vanguard Blogzone
By: Nathan Hellman
The Vanguard is dedicated to bringing fans the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the Portland State football team. Using Vanguard Blogzone, the sports section will write blog entries from nearly every practice, complete with impressions, observations, analysis and insider information. Check Vanguard Blogzone daily for updates.
Opinion
On that point - a weekly column examining media
First off, let me say that, on a whole, blogs are a great addition to the media world.
Blogs provide alternative voices, catch corporations in their corruption and are a great tool for getting information about events, changes to policy and knowledge essential to having a well-informed democratic society out into the world for further discourse.
