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- 1Electrified pickle demo lights up electrostatics meeting●🥒 NEW: Electrical engineer Joshua Méndez Harper demonstrated an electrified # pickle at an Electrostatics Society of Ame
Electrical engineer Joshua Méndez Harper demonstrated an electrified pickle at an Electrostatics Society of America meeting. His Portland State University team filmed the glowing snack with a high-speed camera and monitored it with a hydrogen sensor, showing that the alternating current passing through it produces both light and hydrogen gas during the classic demonstration.
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University of Portland's women's tennis team took part in the Duck Invite, competing against opposing programmes in a tournament hosted in Oregon. The Pilots' athletics department reported the team battled through their matches at the event. Results and individual performances were highlighted as the fall tournament season continues for college tennis.
- 3WesternU joins OHSU at Portland Health Care Equity Fair●WesternU joins OHSU and other local organizations at annual Portland Health Care Equity Fair
Western University of Health Sciences took part in the annual Portland Health Care Equity Fair, joining Oregon Health & Science University and other local organizations. The event brings together health care groups to expand access and address equity gaps in the Portland community. Details on attendance and specific services offered at this year's fair were not provided.
- 4Portland emerges as the global epicenter of women's sports▼How did Portland become the global epicenter of women’s sports?
Oregon Public Broadcasting explores how Portland became a global hub for women's sports. The city is home to the Portland Thorns, one of the most successful and best-supported teams in the National Women's Soccer League, and has a long record of strong fan support for women's basketball, including the University of Oregon and Oregon State programs. The report examines the combination of franchise investment, devoted fan culture and community infrastructure behind the city's outsized role.
- 5Sinclair and Carlin-Voigt Set for 2026 Oregon Sports Awards Honors▼Sinclair, Carlin-Voigt to be Honored at 2026 Oregon Sports Awards
Christine Sinclair and Carlin-Voigt will be honored at the 2026 Oregon Sports Awards, according to University of Portland Athletics. The recognition celebrates their contributions to Oregon sports, with Sinclair long associated with the University of Portland and Canadian soccer. Details about the ceremony and other honorees have not yet been announced.
- 6PSU professor co-authors new book on women in comics▼New book co-authored by PSU professor explores women in comics
A Portland State University professor has co-authored a new book examining the role of women in comics. The book, covered by Oregon Public Broadcasting, explores how women have contributed to and been represented in the comics medium. The release adds to growing scholarly and public interest in diversity and representation within the comics industry.
- 7Portland State Vikings Set to Close Fall Golf Season●Vikings Close Whirlwind Fall Season at Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational Next Week
Portland State University's golf program, the Vikings, will wrap up their fall season next week at the Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational. The team describes the stretch of recent events as a whirlwind fall schedule, and the invitational will serve as their final competition before winter. Details on lineups and opponents were not provided.
- 8Portland State Puts 2026-27 Basketball Single-Game Tickets on Sale●Basketball Season, Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now for 2026-27 Season
Portland State University Athletics has put single-game tickets for the 2026-27 basketball season on sale, allowing fans to buy seats for individual games rather than season packages. The announcement gives supporters early access ahead of the upcoming college basketball year, as the program builds toward the new season.